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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1900

Page

6

Aged Resident of Jackson Street Dies After Illness

Mrs. Margaret Richards widow of the late Thomas Richards died at 5 00 oclock on Jackson street age nearly 88. Born August 11 183? she wed April 1 1830 and moved from Wales to Carbondale then Beranton. Survivors include sons and daughters and 22 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at home, interment Washburn Street cemetery.

Margaret Richards Thomas Richards Jackson Street Ghimmorganshire South Wale Carbondale Beranton Myre AH M. Edwards John B. Peck Wilsson Davie Plymouth Washburn Street Cemetery

Entertainment and Social at Jackson Street Baptist Church

An entertainment and social will be held at Jackson Street Baptist Church tomorrow evening under Sunday school auspices. The program features a colloquy titled How a Bachelor Changed His Mind with acts including Deette Who Knows What the Bells Save recitation and various solo and whistling pieces by Willam Gaul and Ligie Eliiott. Participants include Horatio Holt Peter Lewis John Wilson Charles Holley Sambo Mr James Steward Mrs Sarah Steward Anna Prown Jennie Steward Birdella Evane.

Jackson Street Baptist Church Detette Toulse Evans Ligie Eliiott Willam Gaul Will Davie Horatio Holt Peter

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promises Vital Blood Health

An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, claiming it purifies and energizes blood, aids digestion, relieves indigestion and nervousness, and cures stomach ailments. It asserts benefits against malaria and fever and notes a revenue stamp on the bottle.

Odisvision and Ice Cream Prices Noted at Event

Sophy Steward and Himma Lewis join Rose Millington and Edith Lloyd in a local event outline. The odiovision fee is set at 15 cents with ice cream available at the site.

Bellevue Fife and Drum Club Hosts First Annual Event

The Bellevue Fife and Drum corps held its first annual entertainment in Mears hall last evening before a crowded crowd. William O'Toole chaired the program featuring Hiane solo by Mrs Agnes Mirott cornet duet Miss Agios Warner and Stubert Stenner and selections by Excel sior Glee party. Phonograph selections were played under Stenner's band direction. The event included dancing, vocal solos by Maggie Armsby James Sullivan Harry Savanni and others with social dancing afterward. The instrument will be rattled off DULL Jackson street on June 16.

Bellevue Fife and Drum Corps Mears’ Hall Hovoc William O'Toole Hiane Solo Agnes Mirott John Washburn Agios Warner Stubert Stenner Excelsior Glee Party Banfield Sisters Prof. Mughes Matott

Public school principals' deposits at West Side bank total

Bank records show deposits made yesterday afternoon by principals of public schools. Names such as Martha Watkins Alice Evans Nelile Michands Catherine Whillipa Nellie Kelly May Watry Sonali McDonald and many others appear with varied amounts culminating in a total around 168 dollars for the batch.

West Side Bank Martha Watkins Alice Evans Eid. Horthie Kelly Iine Evans Fl Oente Nelile Mmichands Catherine Whillipa Nellie Kelly Eliza View May Watrly Sonali McDonald Mbe Vaughn Mies Kran Miew Peeeman Mies Mullen Miss Mudie Miss Fellows Mise Connor Miss Carpenter Mise Kees Milas Murray Miss Nichols Miss Mette Mira Morgan Mins Locader Mise Flynn Vente Mise Moues Mie Kellow Ornta Mies West Mie Waele Mie Murphy View Ferber Cette Miew Pook Total

Mrs Philips Injured From Flagstone Fall on Main Avenue

Mrs Phillips of 1102 Academy street and her party stumbled on an uncovered flagstone near Hampton street and Main avenue. She suffered internal injuries and a gash over the right eye, was taken to D M Jones' drug store, attended by Dr George Reynolds and later returned home. A Grorey Mayo driver named Morgan dislocated a finger yesterday while handling an unspecified task.

Fashion Shop Sale Offers Wide Range of Trims and Styles

The notice describes discounted figures from a complete lot with waist items priced 6 to 15 dollars at regular retail. It highlights styles including ribbon and lace trims, unstitched effects, new cording, cluster tuckings, all over tuckings, appliques, and lace effects in colors such as lilac pink rose blue steel and more.

Fragmented Report Of Personal Injury At Farm Scene

The text describes heavy bales of hay and a man named Morgan who returned home after his ring was cut off. Dr. Reynolds realigned a finger joint following the incident.

Dr. Reynolds Mr. Morgan

Memorial services for John Kurt at German Catholic Church

Services for John Kurt killed by rock fall in Johnsons mine were held at St Johns German Catholic Church led by Rev FL A Fricker. Catholic Knights of America J Josephs Benefit Union Hamp ton Mine fund attended with pallbearers from the societies. Interment at German Catholic Cemetery.

John Kurt Johnson's FL A. Fricker Bt. John’s Catholic Knights of America and J. Joseph's Benefit Union Hampton Mine Fund George Schimmelphine Nicholae Theobald Nicholas Classner Christ Gottel John Schounman Frank Schuster John Wagner, Jr Andrew Markovitz Jonnie William EF. Lewis Lincoln Avenue Washburn Street William Morris Oelock

Ridge at Archbald Man Charged With Stolen Goods

HW J Jacoby filed a warrant charging Stanislaus Chieriniy and Annie Chieriniy with stealing property and selling it to a relative at MIN Creek. They were jailed in default of bail. Annie released on bonds. William Noll’s brother John Noll arrested for selling liquor without a license at 31 Beech street. Bail set at 200 dollars each. James and Octave Stearns arrested for keeping a bawdy house and a small sum taken from James Campbell. John Moyer signed bonds for 500 dollars.

HW. J. Jacoby Eynon Archhbald Kells Stanislaus Chieriniy Annie Min Creek William Noll Meridian Street John Noll Beech Street James Octave Stearns North Scranton James Campbell Front Street John Moyer Throop

Fire at 382 Edwards Court Causes Minor Damage

A minor fire occurred yesterday morning in the house occupied by Joe Hephine Fellows at 382 Edwards Court. Fire crews Eagles and Columbias responded, a defective flue caused the blaze, a hose wagon was slightly damaged, and driver William Lewis was thrown from his seat but escaped injury.

Joe Hephine Fellows Edwards Court Eagles Columbias William Lewis

Local events mix at St. Leo's Glee rehearsal and town notices

Prof John T Watkins meets St Leos Glee club for rehearsal this evening. Rev R E Williams from Plymouth gave a Welsh lecture at South Main Avenue Calvinistic Methodist church last night on Dwight L Moody. Executor sold Judge Worl estate homestead on North Sumner to Attorney Cornelius Comegys. furnishings to be sold today. Mr and Mrs Morgan Thomas and Rev D D Hopkins leave for Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Electric lights west of Main Avenue out briefly due to machinery break. Thomas Thomas of West Pittston, brother to canal operator William G Thomas, died yesterday. funeral Thursday. interment Washburn. Frank J Jones of Bellevue passed junior exams at Buffalo College of Pharmacy. West Side board of trade to meet tonight to elect officers. New team forming at Columbia hose house. old team to Eagles. Miss Sadie Jones and Sadie Budsworth to give a concert at Mears Hall on Tue May 15. Reese Thomas of North Bromley Avenue bitten by a dog. wound cauterized. Washburn Street Presbyterian Young Ladies Literary society held a pleasant meeting last evening.

John T. Watkins St. Leo's Glee Club R. E. Williams Plymouth South Main Avenue Dwight L. Moody Judge Worl North Sumner Avenue Cornelius Comegys Morgan Thomas D. D. Hopkins Buffalo Niagara Falls Main Avenue Thomas Thomas West Pittston William G. Thomas Cnal Washburn Street Frank J. Jones Bellevue Buffalo College of Pharmacy West Side Board of Trade Columbia Hose House Eagles Missee Sadie Jones Sadie Buwards Mears’ Hall Reese Thomas Bromley Avenue Young Ladies’ Literary Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church

Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park

Pea Coal priced at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to J. T. Flarkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.

Pea Coal South Side Central City Hyde Park J. T. Flarkey Cedar Ave

Death in Village Leaves Widow and Five Children Mourning

A young man, Patrick Gallagher of Stafford Street, died yesterday afternoon from typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and five children and was a member of Divison No. 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Maes hoes. Funeral will be Wednesday morning at St. Joseph's Church.

Mees John Thomas Gerritw Martie Quinn John Lettue Thomas Ruane Wibeton Mise Mamie Judge Pine Brook Mie Annie Burke Main Street AL W. Edwards Wayne County Amon Joly Tanat Stafford Street Patrick Gallagher Stafford Atrert Gallagher Decoal Telehbors Deceard Divizon No Ancient Order of Hibernians Knights of Maeshoes St. Joseph's Church

Reception Honors New Providence Methodist Pastor G A Cure

Rev G A Cure the new pastor of Providence Methodist Church and his family were hosted at a church parlors reception led by the Epworth League. W J DeWitt presided, with welcomes by W Thwteen and local clergy. Cure, formerly from Newark Valley NY, formerly Green Ridge, spoke warmly and begins his pastorate under happy circumstances.

G. A. Cure Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Reva Clymer Reese Eddy Jones Cure Newark Valley N. Y Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Green Ridge

Providence Presbyterian church elects trustees and reviews reports

The annual meeting in the church lecture room drew a large audience. Secretary Thomas Shotton and Treasurer Atherton presented reports showing strong health in membership and finances. Elected trustees for the coming year were T. L. W. Mores, Edward Roderick, and Dudley Atherton.

Providence Presbyterian Church Thomas Shotton Atherton Tl. W. Mores Edward Roderick Dudley Atherton

Rummage sale fever hits North End at Steele block

The North End eyes a three day rummage sale next week in the Steele block store room. Providence Presbyterian Church ladies are collecting items for the sale to help bargain seekers with limited funds. Contributed articles can be left at the store from 2 to 5 p.m. all week.

Steele Block Providence Presbyterian Church

What's Next at the auditorium and local notices

North End residents and others attend the musical farce What’s Next and the cake walk at the auditorium. Reserved seating diagram available at Griffin’s Drug Store. A phonograph party at the De Pew home featured selections by Byron Shiffer and refreshments. Rest home obituaries note Mrs Alpha Featherby died Saturday with services and interment planned. Other notices report Mrs Shiffer and Mr Morgan ill or improving, and funeral arrangements for Mrs Orpha Slocum. Delegates to lodges travel to Brattleboro Vermont for a grand lodge session. An address on mission given at Memorial Baptist Church. The Providence play Wheat’s Next addresses tonight at the Auditorium by Providence young people.

North End Griffin's G. Reading North Main Avenue Edward Morgan Parker Street Richard Cowles F. A. Clark Georgianna Church Avenue Scott Orpha Slocum Myers’ Burying Ground Clark's Summit Edwin Evans Thomas Jefferson Loder Luther Widwards Conradian Todge American True Ivorites Hrattichboro Vermont Grand Lodge John J. Evans Deacon Street American True Ivorite Society Brattleboro W. F P. Davies Memorial Baptist Church Wayne Avenue Mission Providence

Reading Evening by Mise Ada Down at Local Church

Mise Ada Down of Wilkow Raine will present an evening of reading at the Methodist Episcopal church in the borough on Thursday night. Mise Dean, with the Sunday School Class of Miss Miller, will assist as her work is well received.

Mise Ada B. Down Wilkow Raine Dean Comon Waderiesrepioes Mies Miller

Borough notices and funeral at St Marys in town

The town council plans a likely special meeting to settle matters while the funeral of the late Mrs Monahan on Meade street will be at 2 PM with interment in St Marys cemetery. Pastor Gibbon travels toward Printeston to teach and attend graduation events, as city crews improve North and South Makely streets and the Morning News previews a reappearance soon.

Meade Street St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery WF Gibbon Elm Street Thinmore T, FB Swarts O'Donnell Lad & Gary Mukely Mies Neithe Shields Nicholeon

Community News and Personal Notices From Scranton Area

Reports include Chelsee A Lowys Carbondale pastor traveling amid illness. J K Garland of Center Perry County noted. Green Ridge friend Hat Do Phillips ill in Alamogordo New Mexico. August Teateack Rust Belt PA and Mrs J J Rea Sander ny GveEnie mentioned. Miss Campbells room No 20 pupils outing. Mr B Taylor Swanton Lace in New York. John W Poore Scranton Pump Co. trip to Honesdale.

How Alow Chelsee Carbondale Ashby Mendeson Jersley Esther Ane Monsey Avenue John K. Garland Center Perry Couity Hea & Jones Green Ridge Worl Green Rider Hat Do Phillips Alamopardo New Mexico Searh Phillips Mme John J. Philips August Teateick Rust Herlin Mes J. J. Rea Sanderny Gveenie Campbells Room Woorle MW. B. Taylor Tle Swanton Lace Works New York Mr. Taylor John W. Poore

Obituary notices for Wayne County residents excerpted in 19th century paper

Sherman Miner oldest member of the bar in Northeastern Pennsylvania dies at his Honesdale home aged about 90. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM in his residence. Miner born June 1817 in Washington Connecticut Yale graduate class of 1840s admitted to New Haven bar, moved to Wayne County, lifelong lawyer and scholar. Also notes Miss Mare Gavin death age 22, services at St Peters Cathedral, interment Calvary Cemetery. Roland Pram dies age ~1 year, Paul Theewin dies aged 14, others referenced in incomplete memorial notices.

Sherman Miner Penneylvania Honesdale Miner Washington, Conn Yale New Weaver Wayne County Durin Denville Eine Aagliam William HH. Swift Taterment Glen Dyherry

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