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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1900

Page

6

Opened in Co operative Hall with three sessions

West Scranton reports three morning to evening sessions at Co operative Hall for the semi animal conference of Latter Day Saints. Elders Snow Roberts and others addressed attendees. speakers covered faith works scriptures and millennial themes. William Henningham funeral noted. John Kurtz killed in mines. churches news and other notes.

Co-operative Hall Snow Roberts. Baird William Hennighan John Kurtz Laitter Day Sainte Spilebury Edward HM. Snow Eastern States Mission Joseph Finlinnon William Po. Moreau Willian Davis Tom Is. Halve Lewis Wight M. Amleton FS Beeck Thomas Po Reese J. I. Roberts J. F Bate Spilsbury Spliebury Bilder Joseph Fintinson Fr. H. Snow Mission Presidency

Fire in tenement on Hennessy Court reported at 4 50 PM

A small blaze broke out in a tenement at Hennessy court yesterday afternoon at 4 50 and an alarm from Box 645 at Main avenue and Jackson Street was turned in. The fire was quickly controlled. The building is owned by Dr Heath. An alarm also came from Box 221 at Maroney's old house on Mevidinn Street. At 8 45 last evening the affair was concluded with Was canned.

Hennessy Court Main Avenue Jackson Street Dr. Heath Maroney Mevidinn Street

Dufour’s Tar Health Tonic Sold by Dealers

An old advertisement touts Dufour’s French Tar as a remedy for colds and a rest aid. It claims quick relief and broad availability through all dealers.

Dufour

Inhaled Vapor Touted By Medicated Preparations

Fragmentary text describes inhaled medicated vapor products and a claimed healing effect. It mentions generic terms like inhaler, medicated vapors, and developers, but provides no clear names, dates, places, or outcomes. The readable phrases suggest a promotional or descriptive note without verifiable details.

Fire Damages Barn and Clothes in Pawil Atkinson

A blaze at Pawil Atkinson's home destroyed clothing and woodwork in the dwelling. The origin of the fire is unknown and investigators report significant damage to the property.

Pawil Atkinson

Promising Bellevue Player Juvil Williams Nears Graduation

Juvil Williams of Bellevue, a standout pitcher for the Blooms, is set to graduate next month from the State Naval school term and plans to remain until term end. He declined a Buffalo contract after manager Shannon offered more money, and previously weighed a Buffalo offer while at Buffalo. Williams may join Springville, NL, independent ball after exams, having impressed last season. Will Wine has three wins for HiGomeburg this season, continuing solid form.

Juvil Williams Bellevue Piich R Blooms Naval School Spree Sunihey Wilkes-Harre Seiko Ae Wile Obolt Cine Chymet Shannon Buffalo Williams Jimivon Milligan Scranton David Cooto Puffalo Walt Springville Will HiGomeburg

Miner John Kurta killed by rock fall at Hampton mine

John Kurta of Washburn Street, a longtime miner at the Hampton mine, was crushed when about five tons of rock toppled at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. His body, nearly unrecognizable, was recovered after the late evening. The report notes previous idleness and difficulty finding work amid the mine’s conditions.

John Kurta Washburn Street Johnson Mites Wis Ofelock Fannie Kurts Hampton

Notable Sample Lot Offers At Manufacturer Prices

A rare opportunity advertises a vast sample line of waists valued from $6.00 to $15.00 at regular retail, offered at manufacturer prices with discounts from the entire lot. The sale emphasizes wide styles and colors including lilac serene, light pink, rose blues steel pearl, imperial turquoise azure canary lavender and classic black and white.

Miner Johnson dies in accident at West Scranton mine

The decedent, aged forty nine, died in a mining accident with no one nearby to witness events. He leaves a wife and nine children and had lived in West Scranton for about twenty years. Funeral arrangements include services at St Johns German Catholic church and burial at St Johns German Cemetery. Also notes on annual officer elections for the Womens Foreign Missionary Society with officers elected for the coming year.

Johnson's Westhcranton Mie Conrad Miller Barbara Hilda Florence Hortense Margaret John George William Kurta St. Joseph's Lodge The Catholic Knights Hampton Mine Miler Weaas Albert Mlle

Mission school planned at Tripp park by Sumner Ave church

Rev Prank Milman of the Sumner Ave Presbyterian church intends to open a mission school at Tripp Park next Sunday. A donated lot by West Park Plain company may require moving or selling the church building which would need partial tearing if relocation occurs. The Presbyterian Board of Publication sent 100 booklets to the congregation.

Prank d. Milman Sumner Avene Presbyterian Church Tripp Park West Park Tain Company Sumner Avenue Presbyteriain Board of Publication Yesternday Mike Malware Jamelson Cedar Avenue Washburn Street Pulpeo Janes First Baptist Tordidie St. John’s

Burial rites for William Hennighan at Cathedral cemetery

A detachment from the Spanish American War Veterans attended the services as William Hennighan of Company KK Eleventh United States Army was buried in Cathedral cemetery with a military salute. The pallbearers included W. F. Pitcherock and Joseph Phillips among others, and interment followed at Washburn street cemetery.

William Hennighan United States Army Veteras Cathedral Pitchcork Washburn Street Jenne May William PF. Lewis South Lineal Avenue Jane Willan Morris Bellever Wavehhurn Lo Échoek John Phillins

Pifteenth Wail Republican Club Meets. New Members Enrolled

The Pifteenth Wail Republican club held a regular meeting at DD. Rvans hall Beath Main avenue Saturday evening and enrolled several new members. Announcement says Teal Cole of Oxford street and Mise Wigabeth Acker of South Scranton united in marriage at Easton last Thursday April 24. Rev FP Mathews and family will occupy Mrs J Plummer Acker's house on Hock street. Henry P. Davies Jr. of South Malin avenue passed his Junior exams at Buffalo College of Pharmacy. Delegates to the grand lodge of American True Toor joe depart to Poultney for annual sessions. William Davis of Aletaven South Wales has been called to pastor Bellevue Calvary Methodist church and will begin next Sunday. The Keyser Valley members attend eventing but did not occupy the pulpit.

Wail Repubican Club DD. Rvans Beath Main Avenue Bellevue Tite Anne Matloe Teal Cole Oxford Street Mise Wigabeth Acker South Scranton Easton William Davis Aletaven South Wales Bellevue Calyinlttly Methodist Church Taat Rane Dey Keyser Valley

Welding a Picnic on Dune A Arrangements Reported

Report notes a plan to weld a picnic on dune A involving local group a company ape making arrangements for the event. Details remain unclear in the fragmented text.

Ose Ape

Local notes recount community happenings and greetings

Ave, C. B. Anleid of Toolean street entertains at night. Mise Marie Harding of Nicholaon and Mire Betina Daniels of North Hyde Park avenue stay home due to illness. Frank Mets of Tenth street recovering from a slight injury. Mrs. Janee M. Maton of Tenth Street has been ill for ten weeks and hopes to be around soon. Mrs. Janet Coulter and children of North Main Avenue visit Pittston with friends. John P. Toohey of North Lincoln Avenue returned yesterday from a short trip to New York. Charles FE. Daniele and Wallace Moyer saw the ball game at Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

C. B. Anleid Toolean Street Mise Marie Harding Nicholaon Mire Betina Daniels Hyde Park Avenue Iles Frank Mets Tenth Street Janee M. Maton Tenth Streer Janet Coulter North Main Avenun Kent Pittston John P. Toohey North Lincoln Avenue Remrnent New York Charles FE Daniele Wallace Moyer Wilkes-Barre

Pen Coal Delivery Prompt for J T Starkey

A delivery order for Pen coal at $1.252 per ton was arranged to Booth Side in central city and Hyde Park. The address given is J. T. Starkey 19144 Cedar Ave with phone 6683.

Booth Side Central City Hyde Park J. T. Starkey Cedar Ave

Ladies' Aid Society Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Ladies Aid Society of Hickory Street Pyebvierin church marked twenty five years with morning and evening services. The church was filled to capacity as music from the church choir and cleral anthem filled the space. A series of eloquent addresses praised the society's work and the ladies' steadfast support through the years.

Ladies’ Aid Society Hickory Street Church Ladies’ Aid Sociery Pyebvierin Ooth Orearims Eholy Anton Merensky Keviin Cormany Gower Houston Sree New York Olive Hey Willam A. Nordt

Funeral for Henry Plens tole at Trinity residence

The funeral of the late Henry Plens tole place serteray afternyen from the tiinity residenes AS Meaphe street. The house was largely attended and services were conducted by Rev. Be Schmidt. The procession moved to Preston Avenue Cemetery where the body was laid to rest.

Henry Plens Tole Meaphe Street Soer- Vides Hev. BE. Schmidt Preston Avenue Rugle Gaelotiens

Local Fire Delays and Social Notices From Town

A small blaze in the Sormaton brewer’s engine room caused woodwork to burn. Firefighters arrived promptly and extinguished the flames before extension. Versa Glen and Premationese elation Will meet this evening along with patriotic events. Lena Reurick and Joseph Martin are noted in wedding area plans. Mare Lena and Bing Delver visiting, with other townspeople mentioned in casual notices.

Sormaton Lone America Jieobh Willham Milley Pittston Avenue Hang Rom Alder Etront Hmare Tienda

What Next Musical Pageant At Auditorium

Oddball show notes mention a musical parody at the auditorium tomorrow evening with titles such as Rogtown Deteler School and Salliers in the Wk. A list of names follows, including Grace Willams and Misses Florence Silkman, Elizabeth Morgan, Phoebe Smith, and Jennie B. Smith. Funeral details for Mrs Orpha A. Slocum are given with service at 1 o'clock from the house and interment at Myers burying ground.

Auditorim Behioul Street Pihidelphia Christina Gompel Young Women's Christian Association Epworth League Praydene Methodial Episcopal Church Meg G. A David Harrie Rip Hagleton Jenkin Williams Spring Street

Alvord Rejoins Family After Funeral in New Jersey

J. F. Alvord returns to North Main after attending his brother's funeral in Bomerville New Jersey. Mra John Calvin convalesces from a serious illness on Summit Avenue. While traveling on North Main near Ferdinand Street last Friday evening M E Sanders and son were thrown from their carriage when the horse tripped over bricks from a North Main sewer project. The man sustained a back injury and a leg injury though the son was unhurt. The carriage occupants were returning from Jermyn when the incident occurred. the horse collapsed the shafts damaging them. Sanders is under a doctor's care.

Alvord North Main Avenue Bomerville N. J Mra John Calvin Summit Avenue M. E. Sanders Son Dear Aong Ferdinand Street Jermyn Hove Sanders Ie

Fourteenth Anniversary Observed at Local Chapel

The community marked the fourteenth anniversary of the church with sermons on Whole Hearted Service and comforting remarks. Rev. Le Le Spree preached morning and evening, urging support for Wyoming Seminary, needing 200000 to cover expenses and maintain operations this year.

Wyesteuday Ttev Ibben Fira Preehytertinehiveh Methodist Episcopal Dudley Street Lettore Bertone Ewig M. K. Bishop Mary Jane Mindligon Avenue Martin Ferguson Monroe Finbert P. Jones Jefferson Avenue Michael Kennedy Walnut Street Tina Relber Maule Singer Mildred Sutter Po W. Taylor Foreten Marco Broces Thac Melena Puhata Andras Anthiraelte Fite Cornyping Frank Vyhow Conidruet Livre Hill Park Wahler Brothers Foto Hiberhiane St. Mare's Catholic Church Cather Gettings St. Marys Ehurch AL O Homgerty Cullen Thomas Cullen Janes (Ullen Michael Gettings Matthew Gittings Mount Cupiel Danmar Oded Petlews Pall Panenore Se' Lowk Ike Edward C Larke

Unable to determine coherent headline from distorted OCR

The readable portions describe a sports or communal event with multiple named individuals and locations, but the text is heavily garbled. Key entities and actions are unclear, hindering a reliable summary of outcome, participants, or specifics.

Obituary of Mrs. Win Cully and multiple local figures

An obituary page details the death of Mrs Win Cully of Abolibalids Ihe Shitlow and mentions several relatives and local residents including Mr and Mrs Jolie Clarke of Chestnut Street. The notice lists survivors, burial plans, and memorial context with references to the Conuneerional Ther and Mayme cemetery.

Copel Mudd Annal Leanie O' Steibeay Maenstinet Archbald Towlelink Germany Willer Baelin Wilden Tievide Renee Millie Wire Bante Win Cully Conuneerional Somerton Sevdeitiot Shiv Aleig

Fragmented obituary notices from a damaged local page

A garbled notice set records of deaths and funeral plans. Names and places are partially readable but many details are lost. The text mentions Catherine Kilawne and Harvie Millawoe among others, with references to pneumonia and a cemetery interment at Mineola.

Mire Catherine Kileawne Bate AB Kileewne Mernine Elobk Hwee Inpheid Preumonia Iene Ter Set Mark Kilcayne Critadenine Finch Treet Patylek Wherniis Piryea Michwel Sha Patties Plire Wolves Erricme AL Dohn Eine Twill Mineola

Scranton Store Promotes Challis Dress Goods Sale

A Scranton dress goods ad touts Challis fabric labeled with strong language and a vast selection. The piece boasts all wool fabrics with satin stripe effects and limited prices, urging shoppers to buy Crepe d Chine styles today and tomorrow.

Challis Scranton

Regular Ones Dollar Wool Fabric in Fashionable Tints

The text advertises 65c per yard regular Ones Dollar quality wool fabric, 42 inches wide. It is offered in rose, grey, cardinal, heliotrope and black.

Fall Garment Sale Slashes Prices on Suits and Jackets

A group of manufacturers clears remaining Summer jackets and suits at about half price. Women’s suits from 5.00 to 18.75 with values up to 25.00. Covert jackets 5.00. Misses box coats 5.00. silk capes 3.08. Kersey golf capes 5.00. Misses broadcloth suits 8.50. ribbon waists 4.98. All strictly man tailored and fitted to assure a perfect fit.

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