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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1897

Page

9

West Side Social Event Praised By Bt Cecilia Society

The Bt Cecilia society hosted an evening in Mears hall highlighted by Mrs Margaret Gibbs as instructor. Performances by Misses Hessie Sloat Anne Gaffney and others drew applause and a witty farce kept the crowd entertained.

Bt. Cecilia's Society Mears’ Hall Margaret Gibbs SS Coeclllars Minn I Hessie Sloat Gibbs John J. Byrne M. PF. Conroy Conroy Br. Cowllin Temperance Anne Gaffney Maggie Horn Mary Flaherty Nellie Casey Lettie Thompson Bessie John Devine Cole Banjon Miss BE Delmar Mother Goode Dan Regan Mise Kee Murray Hreed M. Wennhgain M. Reap Tom Harry Miss Kelly Flora Piora Annie Gaffney Mary Needham Alice Ratchford Mary Langan Sadie Foy Tessie Bloat Mise Gibbe Mieses T. Grimes M. Hart E. Delmar HB. Cabbous M. Henniman A. Barry M. Ticue Red Riding Hood MH. Kenney A. Gaffney M. Morn M. Flinherty N. Casey Lettle Thompean Virginia 3. Grimes J. Delmar B. Gibbons M. Menntean G. Barry Tigue Mra. Malott

Cambrian Mutual Fire Insurance Company Liquidates

The Cambrian Mutual Fire Insurance Company dissolves amid widespread comment. Policy holders receive thirty days to transfer policies, and an equitable division of unearned premiums is planned. The company reports 842,000 in financial strength with no liabilities and cites future prospects as the reason for liquidation.

Cambrian Mutial Tnsurines Company

West Side Trade Board Meeting Postponed

President A J B Holmes and several members were absent causing the adjournment of a rental meeting. Secretary Olver left word that no session would be held. The board plans to meet next Tuesday evening at Major Ulair's office.

A. J B. Holmes West Side

Local residents travel to conferences and visits

John Flynn of Keyear avenue sails to New York for a national Ancient Order of Hibernians convention as Ty vision No 10 delegate. Miss Carrie Blesecker visits brother Stewart Blesecker in North Bromley avenue. Daniel Cavannach and Henry Goelss return from visits, with Goelss in Harristvurm attending the state grand castle of the Knights.

John Flynn Keyear Avenue New York City Ancient Order of Hibernians Tyvision No Ancient Order of Fibermanea Board of Erin Carrie Blesecker Mit Poconn Stewart Blesecker North Bromley Avenue Daniel Cavannach Eynon Street

Mission society election at Simp eon church home

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Simp eon church met at Mrs Crawford's home on North Hyde Park Avenue Saturday and re elected officers for the year. Officers include M A Varnes president Sarah Slocum first vice president J E B Sweet second vice president J F Randolph third vice president Harry Burrus secretary C R Acker corresponding secretary George Florey treasurer and W H Castner collector. The same officers were unanimously re elected from last year with M M A Varnes of Kingston as president since the organization in STA. John W Steinman and wife of 444 Eighth Street mourn the loss of their son Oscar W Steinman. Funeral services were held yesterday at their Blehth Street home and burial was in Forest Hill cemetery. The infant child of Mer and Mrs Morgan was buried yesterday in Washburn Street cemetery with service at the family home. Reverend Howell offered, many friends attended and flowers were very comm sig. MORGAN & BON notaries public and other services listed. Harriet J Davis Florist advertised. Second hand furniture ad notes J C King block on West Lackawanna around avenue.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Me. W. HH. Castner Oscar W. Stelinman Oscar W. Steinman John W. Steinman Blehth Street Forest Him Mer Morgans Washburn Street Hedwarn Howell Jackson Strat Baptist Church Attondance

Providence Pastor Receives Reception at Colored Church

The Providence congregation welcomed Rev Richard Golzer as pastor in a reception led by the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor. Robert Colburn gave the welcome address and a poem. Local pastors spoke on themes of fraternal spirit and church cooperation. Refreshments followed.

Richard Golzer Christian Church Econgragation Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Percy Henry Robert Colburn Edgar Methodist Episcopal Church George BK Guild Presbyterian Church Jones Congregational Church W. W. Watkins North Main Avenue AL. Holmer Charles Mitchell Alderman Roberts John McAndrew McAndrew Cayuga Berlie Mitchell Evan Lewis Bummit Avenue John Evans Thomas George Thomas Jefferson Lodge

Local couples plan extended trip to Scotland via New York

Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson of Moncey Avenue and Mr. and Mrs. Randy Aikman of East Market Street depart today for New York City to sail on Saturday for Scotland for several months. The Indies of J Kathrine a guild of the Church of the Good Shepherd accompany or participate in the plans.

George Gibson Moncey Avenue Randy Aikman East Market Street New York City Scotland of &J

Church Guild Meets and Plans Alaska Lecture

Members met in the church parlor for a regular monthly session followed by tea. Rev. F. S. Ballentine and Colonel C. W. French announced an Alaska lecture at No. 27 School Auditorium with ten illustrated views and a small admission fee. Places and people include Mrs. Minor Carr and Mr. W. F. Erhardt with summer plans noted.

Guild Minor Carr Avenue Hatesdale Ho W. Smith Sanderson Avenue New York City F. S. Ballentine Philadelphia C. WH. French Alaska No. 27 School Boulevard Avenue Charlie Erhardt Honesdale W. F. Erhardt Capoute Avenue

Catarrh of the Stomach Pleasant Safe Cure

A brief health note extols a simple remedy for stomach catarrh once deemed nearly incurable. It describes symptoms such as bloating sour reflux and poor digestion and prescribes post meal tablets containing Dias tase aseptic pepsin nux golden seal and fruit acids sold as Stuart's Diapepsiit Tablets.

Harlinson Nd. Booker Dearborn St Chicago Stuart Stuart Co. Marshall Mich

Tribune Reward Offered for Theft of Copy After Delivery

Tre Tribune offers a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone who steals or mutilates a copy of The Tribune after delivery to a regular subscriber.

Tre Tribune Tribune

Local notices and court actions mix with social events

Alderman Ruddy issued warrants for Morris Grumitz and Charles Korsman on charges of perjury and receiving stolen goods, with bail set at $500 for Korsman. J C Reddington reported warrant for Co F Vohrer. Social items include Ladies Aid meeting, Epworth League anniversary, and numerous visits and marriages. Prominent locals and visitors from Wilkes-Barre to Chicago noted along with charity and church affairs.

John Miller Morris Grumitz Ruddy Frank Adwams Grumitz Hugh Kelly Charles Korsman Mreeny J.C. Reddington Bay State Company Alderman Huddy Co. F. Vohrer Ladies’ Aid Sociely Cedar Avenue Methodist Melecopal Church Thomas TL. Griffith Epworth League Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church LD. J. Clearwater Pear Street Wilkes-Barre Mary Ellen Thomas Stackpole Prospect Avenue Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Frank Garon Trospect Avenue Daniel Battle John P. Guerman CT. Woland Ancient Order Hiberniang Bonn Erin New York City John Troy Columbus Council Young Men's Institute Hit kKindners Edward Brien South Maury Darith T. Boland Pitteton Avenue Young Women's Christian Association Cedar Avenue Thoms Reap Heech Street South Scranton Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company Misa Magele Coggins West Side Philadelphia Knigits Pything Hartman

Funeral for Michael Barrett with high mass in St Pauls Green Ridge

Michael Barrett will be mourned with a 10 am funeral from Clay avenue family residence. A solemn high mass at St Pauls church, Green Ridge, will precede interment at Archbold. He is survived by his wife and five children Mary Kate Nellie Josephine Allie. An investigation into his death is planned for this morning.

John A. Duckworth Messrs. Feeney and Williams Michael Barrett Price Clay Avenue St. Paul's Church Green Ridge Archbold Mary Kate Nellie Josephine Allie H. B. Spencer's Harbor Quinneey Avenue Love Etreet

Webster Avenue Workman Injured Foot In Pipe Fitting Incident

Charles Washburn of Webster Avenue sustained a crushed instep when a pipe slipped while workmen laid flea pipes to carry steam to the Bar Tum breaker in Pittston. He reached home for evaluation finding no bone injury but a badly crushed instep may keep him from work for weeks. A Pittston school board meeting discussed proposed additions to the high school buildings with plans from John A. Duckworth and Feeney and Williams. Duckworth proposed a four room addition to No 2 and a two room addition to No 4 building.

Charles Washburn Webster Avenue Pittston Nmbers John A. Duckworth Messrs Feeney Williams Mir Duckworth No. 4

School award event and staff stipend announced

The school awards will be presented this afternoon and teachers will receive their monthly stipends. Miss Ruth Davis of Parsons is guest of Mises Ray Morgang. Township teachers prepare for annual examinations on June 1 with Professors Coyne Joyon and Ostorne on the examining board. A farewell party was given for Misa Amma Wilburn at her Da vila street home. Miles Wilburn leaves later this week for Montreal.

Ruth Davis Parsons Mises Ray Morgang Coyne Joyon and Ostorne Misa Amma Wilburn Davila Street Miles Wilburn Montreal Canada

Lung Cough Signals Deeper Trouble Warns Doctor

A doctor explains that a tickling cough may mask bronchial or lung tissue inflammation. He notes that healing requires system treatment and highlights Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil as the premier remedy for lung troubles, especially early stages.

Scott

New Pastor Installed at Shiloh Baptist Church

Rev. J. Fussell Jr. was installed as pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church at 620 Lindea Street. Ceremony presided by Rev. W. G. Watkine included choir preludes led by Aire. John M. Bell and Estella Howard, scripture by Rev. Watkine, prayers by Rev. A. B. O’Neal and Rev. W. J. Ford, addresses and hands of fellowship by church leaders.

J. Fussell, Jr Shiloh Baptist Church Lindea Street W. G. Watkine Aire John MH. Bell Mies Estella Howard A. B. O'Neal Thomas T. Gruchy W. J. Ford Thomas de Gruchy J. W. Whitted

Court House News Notes

Warren & Knapp filed to recover 7500 from M. J. Keck on notes. Adeline F. Smith seeks 1660.82 from George A. Clearwater. A 1600 bond indemnifies Winton Coal and A. D. Dean for lands taken in Lackawanna Township. Miles F. Clark sues John J. Kelly for 2500 over West Side laundry dispute. Stay of proceedings granted in J. Lawrence Stelle v Hettle L. Moore. Case linked to sale of a plane to a minor Miss Moore.

Warren & Knapp Pryor Truxton Griffin M. J. Keck Adeline F. Smith Halslander & Vosburg George A. Clearwater Susquehanna Connecting Railroad Company Winton Coal Company A. D. Dean Lackawanna Township F. J. Fitzsimmons Miles F. Clark John J. Kelly West Side Gunster A.D. Dean J. Lawrence Stelle Hettle L. Moore Wyoming Moore

Obituary: Solomon Bolton Prominent Carbondale Merchant

Solomon Bolton a leading Carbondale businessman died after a sudden illness. A native of Clifford Susquehanna county he moved to Carbondale in 1869 entering mercantile trade on North Main street and lived there until death. He served as elder and Sunday school superintendent at First Presbyterian Church and held ward council seats. Survived by widow and two children Harry and Leta with a brother John Bolton in Clifford and sister Mrs William Miller in Carbondale. Funeral Thursday from North Main street residence.

Solomon Bolton Carbondale Eiere Seumonia Morntie Bolton Clifford Susquehanna County Malin Street First Presbyterian Church Magone Order Belton Harry Leta John Bolton William Miller North Main Street

Eastern Star lodge formed in Peckville with 76 new members

A Pride of Orient chapter No. 7 lodge was instituted at Perleville in Ledyard hall by visiting grand officers. About 175 attended including 76 new members and many out of town guests from Wyoming, Martha Washington, and Scranton chapters. Refreshments of ice cream and seasonal delicacies followed the ceremony.

Pride of Orient Perleville Ledyard Hall Francis Miantanze Pittston W. H. Saunders Philadelphia Mary C. Btrachen Susquehanna Mra Mary Oliver A. W. Greese N. Bayley Carbondale Sarah Wintersteen Aliee Tenton Scranton Charles Schumaker James Pr. Eaton Seranton Plano Smith Wyoming Francis Montange Sadie Wintersteen T. W. Kyte A. W Mamie Eaton Mary L Madden Magele Laning A. M James Malley Powe Mra. Marsh Mary A. Shepard Gallen Reought Mra. Coleman, Mrs. Yohe, Mra. Fromnfelter, Mra, Bevans, George W. Skillhorn Shiffer Alex Simpson Sire Galley Finn Swarts Kresse J. M. Peck Meyers Martha Washington Brranton

New County Bridges Planned for Two Sites

Community commissioners visited Newton to select sites for two bridges one stone arch over Gerdners crook and another iron over Koeencrans crack. fifteen bridges total to be erected this summer with ten sites staked and bids sought for the remaining five.

Comunty Newton Gerdner

Mystic Cure claimed to cure rheumatism in 24 hours

T J Blackmore of Haller & Blackmore, Pittsburgh, praises Mystic Cure for curing rheumatism after nine months of suffering. He says five city doctors offered little relief and urges others to try the medicine sold by Carl Loreng, Scranton, on Luckawanna Ave.

T. J. Blackmore Haller & Blackmore Pittsburgh Carl Loreng Luckawanna Ave Scranton

Textile Display Promises Unmatched Elegance In City

A city venue unveils a display of textile elegance described as more comprehensive and perfect than prior experiences. The exhibit emphasizes careful selection and refined beauty in fabrics and design.

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City St. Cecilia's Society John P. Kelly John Muraton Mike Dudish Mike Kothar Mra. Kothar Frankeloxeo Twenty-second Street Relewee Dodieh Beleweo Howe Prudish Heleseo Hieleseo L. M. Gibbs Beleseo Clark the Golden Eagle Augusta Castle Mises Myrtle van Gorder Morrow Elisabeth Higgins Forest City Agnes Redding Weetide Pumberly Meridian Street William Price Dorranceton David J. Davies James Roberts Lafayette Street Michael Brown Twentieth Street Prank Case Clark's Summit Bromley Avenue W. A. Paing Beaver Falls Royal Arcanum Wesel John Peeney Mears & Hagen Harry Peck Price Street Lehigh University Roard Globe Warehouse Dresden Elise Regu Union Taffeta Morgan & Bon Notaries Public Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Jackson Street Mustave Harriet J. Davis South Main Avenue J. C. King West Lack Providence South Side Rome Rogers Israel Balentine Anna Trussell Dunmore Rev. J. Russell Court House News Notes Lackawanna Avenue Soc H.R William J. Burns the Tribune Taylor Ella Alarna James Price Margaret Julia Anna John Robert St. Joseph’s Church Minooka Minooka Catholic Cemetery Peckville NEW County Castoria Weingart Drexel Baldwin's Hunt & Connell CO Lackawanna Ave Norromm Royal Medicine CO Alvar St Gale Matthews Bros Wregs Wist Seramtou
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