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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1899

Page

10

Carbonale Cycle Club Elects Officers After New Members

The Carbonale Cycle Club met in its new quarters last night and admitted forty candidates. An annual election followed naming C Smith as president, HW afrlean as vice president, George James as secretary, W FP Wol velt as assistant secretary, FP 7 Derby as treasurer, George Van Gelder as captain, G A Singer and Plarry Weight as trustees, John Cele and C K R Murnt as auditors, with Dr J Day and Daniel Sourry among others.

Cycle Club Smith Afrlean George James W. FP Wolvelt Derby George van Gelder G. A. Singer Plarry Weight John Cele

Store relocations move Purdy and Bell & Brown

On the first of June Purdy & Co. will relocate their novelty store to Schenectady. Bell & Brown will move into the building vacated by Purdy & Co. The owner of the vacated building is Mr. Morgan who has a two year lease on his present quarters.

Purdy & Co Schenectady Ad Bell & Brown Morgan

Funeral for W. K. Allen Held at Methodist Municipal Church

The funeral of W. K. Allen was conducted yesterday at the Methodist Municipal Church, with a large turnout. The procession left shortly after 2 oclock, floral offerings were ample, and Kev Chaffer delivered a sympathetic sermon praising the deceased’s good works. Pallbearers included Daniel Scurty, James Place, Pierce Butler, T. Robingey, G. W. Reynolds, and J. L. Wolfe. Interment followed at Maplewood Cemetery.

W. K. Allen Methodist Municopal Church Kev Mr. Chaffer Daniel Scurty Daimnes Piace Pierca Butler T. ©. Robingey G. W. Reynolds JL. D. Wolfe Maplewood Cemetery

Trinity's New Church Design by Henry Consion

Trinity vestes selects architect Henry Consion of New York to design a modern church with a 460 seat nave a small chapel for mornee services a baptistry choir and clergy areas a semicircular chancel and a single elegant exterior without a prominent tower.

Trinity Vestes Henry Consion New York Ga Wells Bantistry Ventey

Local Notables Gather for Visits and Services

Several residents travel and host gatherings across Wilkes-Barre and Pittston. Miss Piera Harrison entertains guests including Miss Minnie Kyte of West Pittston while Mrs G B Stimson visits family in Pittston.

Ladies Aid elects officers at Methanist church meeting

A special Ladies Aid meeting at the Methanist Episcopal church in the parsonage elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs J g Miller and including Vice President Mrs William Bell and Secretary Mrs Joseph Netherton. Also named were treasurer Mrs W S Badeeer and several collectors. A barn fire on the East Side caused no further damage beyond the outbuilding. Fire crews from Artesian Hose Company contained the blaze discovered around 2 a clock. Tommy Smith, a known character, spent time in the borough lockup after threats against a local merchant led to a warrant and arrest. The merchant had earlier sheltered Smith, who then hurled stones and threatened him, resulting in the arrest by Squire Awick.

Ladies Aid of the Methanist Episcopal Church Dg. Miller William Bell Joseph Netherton Bade Eer Mire Foravhner Richard Mellow Theron Moon Ed, Maynard John Adame Thomas Seymour Phace Burdick Artesian He Company Tommy Smith Uoteen Daya Tommy Tom King

Scott's Emulsion Promotes Growth in Nursing Infants

The ad states that fats and minerals prevent weak bones and anemia in children and that Scott's Emulsion, a cod liver oil preparation with hypophosphites, improves the infant’s blood, nerves, flesh, and bones through nursing mothers. Scott & Bowne, chemists, New York.

Scott Scott & Bowne Chemists New York

Hallstead Notes on Church Street Lawn and Local Happenings

Miss Jessie Hartley improved the church street lawn. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Montrose District meets May 18 at the Presbyterian church with speakers including Miss La Grange and Mra Wells. County Superintendent Charlies EK hosted visitors from Wilkes-Barre, Forest City, and New Milford last Saturday.

Jessie Hartley Church Street Women's Foreign Missionary Society Montrose Histrict Lackawanna Alice Hixby Kingsley Winifred Tingley Methodist Church H. A. Williame Williams McLoud Main Street Ladies’ Aid Society The Kafue Corey Mra Braiser Bruce Toss Baptist Church Samuel Brown Lestershire Snve Fa Y. M Landford Tubbs Conelileville Charles van Wormer J. J. van Hosen Methodist Pargonage Tienry Trowbridge Chase Avenue Grace Louise Kapp Ritney C. Mack First Presbyterian Church George Hatfield Noth George Rittenbender Fay Wilkes-Barre Blees Jay Barrett Roe Scott Howard Tierber Stanton Pond Wayne County Mise Williame Miss Williams Wilson Fire Company

Council Meeting Hears Sewer Franchise Talk

Citizens filled the council chamber Monday night over a sewer company franchise but the topic was not debated. With President Van Sickle absent, James W. Brien was named chairman. Bills totaling $1,400 were approved, allocated to streetwork $2.85, general borough $6.25, police $10, and electric light $409.

van Sickle James W. Brien

Borough council debates water charges and street repairs

Borough discusses Olyphant Water Co charges, audit referral for ex treasurer McLoughlin, and police fund setup. Inspector Spain reports $40 electric system work with $25 fee approved. Obstructed Urassy Island watercourse to be remedied or legal action may follow. street committee tasked with culvert issue. An appropriation of £200 to board of health is granted along with tax exoneration for Jappison Shoe Co.

Olyphant Water Company Howard McLoughlin Burfrows Dunmore Street James HW. Spain Scranton Urassy Island Winton Andjtore Mesers Robinson Lawler Board of Health Jappison Shoe Company Air, Lavin Sweerey Hall Forresters Hull Green Ridee Wiliam Harper Diakely F. L. van Sickle Washington J. W. Sweeney Green Ridge

Court Acts and Marriages Highlight Tunkhannock Session

Associate judges held a short session issuing ejectment rules and a trust foreclosure ruling. A divorce petition advanced, a sheriff levy ordered, and a marriage license granted to Miss Camp a minor with guardianship approved. The day closed with commonwealth v Joseph to be heard Tuesday afternoon.

Durham A. M. Eastman I. M. Vaughn George W. Everhart Michael Prynn Thomas Collins Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company Tunkhannock Electric Light, Heat and Power Company Sci. Fas Merikage CGA Little Towsend Townsend J. Wood Pratt William Brungess Edward Brungees Harding Reasone Malinda Wagner John Jones Fritz Pallenan Tate Factoryville L. Tiffany Nicholson Eaq Kitts Kethledge Joseph

Local notices and moves from Hillside Coal and Iron workers

Joseph Mayer leaves Hillside Coal and Iron after ten years for a higher paying post in Pottsville. Rev J J Redhead and family visit Crystal Lake. Borough buys 950 feet of new coal chute for Enterprise Hose company. Fire brigade to reach 1250 feet distance. Baptist church roll call planned for Wednesday with Rev T Te Jepson and Rev J M Watkins assisting. Rhertt Duel of Montrome among yesterday’s callers. A E B Wheeler completes at Clifford breaker a large culm washerie to operate today. Dr D Dwyer rushed to Ca naan home following his mother’s death by telegraph. Nathaniel Teo of Uniondale had about 400 pounds live suckers from Stillwater reservoir. J Jones attends National convention of American True Ivorites in New York City representing Lodge No 6 Fruittful branch.

Joseph Mayer Mnachhiniat Hillside Coal and Iron Company Potteville J. J. Redhead Crystal Lake Enterprise Hoge Company Baptist Church Montrome A. EB. Wheeler Tr. D. Dwyer Canaan Nathaniel Teo Uniondale Stillwater J. Jones American True Ivorites New York City

Pittston News Highlights Court, Mine Caving, and Local Goings On

A busy Pittston session in the mayoral court includes Jerry Hoban’s 24 hours’ confinement. The Schooley Mine near Stirumetville shows a dangerous surface cave in as crews remove the trapped and nearby tracks are blocked. Local weddings, funerals, and school events roll through the week with residents preparing for commencements and civic gatherings.

Admiral Dewey Schooley Mine

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Adaption and Claims

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething discomfort in children, claiming it soothes the child, calms the gums, relieves pain, and cures wind colic and diarrhea. It markets the product worldwide and urges asking for the authentic syrup by Druggista, priced twenty five cents a bottle.

Funeral for David J. Owens Beats Taylorville Church

Large crowd attends funeral at Methodist church for David J. Owens held from his parents home on Storrs Street. Services led by Rev. N H Harris Rev Francis Gendell and Rev Ivor Thomas at the Taylorville church with Calvary Baptist choir at the grave. Interment at Forest Home cemetery. pallbearers listed and local fraternal orders attend. A runaway on North Main injures a man. horse and wagon damaged. Various local notices follow about lodge events, theater plans, and a mine workers meeting.

Aethodist Episcopal Church David J. Owens Emanuel Owens Storrs Street Nf. H. Harris Francis Gendell Ivor Thomas Calvary Baptist Church Forest Home Mesars William Williams James EH. Watkins James Evans Henry Powell John F. Tubbs James Howells William, Marek Henry Evans Invincible Commandery Taylor Castle North Main Street John Yacksoniak Yacksoniak Main Street Horge Burges Jamies EK Watkins Allentown Taylor Lodge Odd Fellowa Daniel O' Connell Minooks Charles Towrnwail Weber's Rink Taylorville Lodge Knights of Pythroe Keese'a Alisa Tailor Jones Peckville Viriol Bundy Payler Coltect Hussham’s Hall Grove Street W. Jones J. Morvia Jones Chartaioy J. Moreiss Neld Eagan Center Sell J. Prancis

Unclear local notice on payments and digging delays

Fragmentary text lists several names including Mire May Jenkins and David Jones with a claim that funds will be paid today. A quoted line questions an excavation start, claiming work appears only in the speaker’s pocket, indicating a local dispute or miscommunication.

Mateher M. Olynn Plteher J. Glynn Mire May Jenkins This Place Vie Red Mire David Jones North Scranton Taylor, Pyne Holden Collries

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