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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1899

Page

11

Happenings of North Scranton Mine Injuries Nine Warned

John Liord of Spring Street was severely injured by a coal fall at Cayuga mine and taken to Moses Taylor hospital. Samuel Davis of Margaret Avenue injured his foot at Leggett Creek mine when a large coal piece broke and struck it. Samuel Howells of Margaret Avenue injured his foot at Storrs mine from a coal fall. William Bowen of Wayne Avenue had a finger crushed at Cayuga mine and required amputation performed by Dr Donne.

John Lloyd Cayuga Samuel Davis William Bowen Samuel Howell Storrs Wayne Avenue John Liord Spring Street Moses Taylor Hospital Margaret Avenue Legcett’s Creek Samuel Howells William Bowson Donne

Jones & Son unveil coffin lowering device at North Main

D. PD. Jones and Son undertakers announce a new wooden framed apparatus to lower coffins into graves. The device uses long straps and a brake to control the descent, creating a smoother, safer burial process.

D. PD. Jones & Son North Main Avenur

Waynes Avenue Baptist Service Canceled. Celestial Lodge to Confer Degree

The Wayne Avenue Baptist church will suspend service tomorrow morning due to the Taylor association and Bible school. An evening preaching service begins at 6 with ministers from the association. The Celestial lodge of Odd Fellows will confer the second degree Monday evening. A Welch Methodist church musical at Wayne Avenue drew a large audience last night with Henry B. Davis presiding and solos and recitations performed, the choir winning the prize for He Liveth.

Wayne Avenue Baptist Church Taylor Celestial Lodge of Odd Fellows Welch Methodist Church Wayne Avenue Henry B. Davis

Cleanses skin and brightens eyes with calming effect

A fragment notes skin improvement and eye brightness accompanied by nerves’ quieting sensation. The text hints at an overflowing, binding effect, lacking full context or clear subject.

Welsh Congregational Church Adjudicator Lead by Richard Lewis

The adjudicators Henry B Davie and Prof Cousin with Mrs Margaret B Williams of Margaret avenue oversaw a medical case. An abdominal siteic g oneration was performed yesterday by Drs Donne Burns Williams and Paine at Wrest Side hospital after she was taken there a few days ago.

Welsh Congregational Church Richard Lewis Henry B. Davie Cousin Margaret B. Williams Margaret Avenue Wrest Side Hospital Donne Burns, Williams and Paine

Local residents and visitors noted at New York convention and area gatherings

Edward Smith and Lewis Harris attend the Grand Lodge of Tworites convention in New York and return home today. Numerous locals and visitors are listed leaving town, visiting relatives, or staying with friends across Pittsburg Falls Pa Carbondale Summit Avenue and nearby towns.

Edward Smith Lewis Harris Grand Lodge of Tworites New York Harriet Carter Wayne Avenue Pittsburg Wwattie Brown Delaware Street Falls

Early Summer Fabric Sale Promises Deep Discounts

A promotional sale offering 25 pieces of 40 inch blends and wovens at 65c to 74c per yard, 15 pieces 40 inch all wool fabrics, 10 pieces 45 inch cheviot mixtures, and 10 pieces 50 inch French storm serges with cleaning up prices 59c to 69c. Includes Jacquard Satins and novelty suitings, emphasizing value and limited stock.

Funeral for George Benore Draws City Pallbearers

Large attendance marked the funeral at George Benore’s South Main avenue home. Clergymen from St Luke's and St David's led services as the Builders' Exchange and many city professionals attended. Pallbearers included Lioorge W. Jenlins and F. To. Smith. remains laid to Forest All cemetery with a brief interment service.

George Benore South Main Avenue Hogers Terdel BL Luke's Episcopal Church RE. J. McHenry St. David's Mipleciopal Church G. B. Dimmick Mes Rogers Israel W. M. Bunnell Mr. Stokes Builders’ Exchange Ivy Hyde Park Lodge Pree and Acreptoll Masone Beranton Lodge Knights of Pythias Lackawanna Council Royal Arcanum Prere Orders Lioorge W. Jenlins F. To. Smith Evan Jones Clarence Shiver Joseph Ansley Clayden Ashley Morris Haupt John W. Walker Frank Mansfield Harry P. Decker David .J. Davie Forest All Cemetery Mr. Tsraee

Young Women Hold Social Evening in Banner Block

Junior members of the Young Women’s Christian Association hosted a large gathering in the Banner block last night. Miss Anna Munson led the event with help from Misses Kent, Jones, Edwards, Fellows, Thomas, Tillas, Dickson, Oliver, Lance and Lewis. The program featured Bertha Carson, Laura DeGruchy, May James, Lila Evans, Marie Kellew, Helen Jones, Anna Welsentle, Jennie France, Mamie Wesler, Jennie Davis, Irene Phillips, Ethel Allen, Helen Lewis, Mabel Thomas, Mabel Spencer and Olwen Jones. A social session followed.

Young Women's Christian Association Banner Block Anna Munson

Simpon Social Circle entertains with varied acts

The Simpson Social Circle of the Methodist Episcopal church hosted an enjoyable evening in the church lecture room. Pupils from Mt Pleasant kindergarten performed and Blanche Thomas and Ethel Bevan played piano. Bes sie Frauntellier and A Morse performed mandolin and guitar duet. Clara Sons whistled, Mattie Hughes recited, and Lewis Blair with the Misses Anthony offered vocal and instrumental selections. A social followed.

Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Mt. Pleasant Blanche Thomas Ethel Bevan Bessie Frauntellier A. Morse Clara Sons Mattie Hughes Lewis Blair Mises Anthony

Welsh Prize Singers to Farewell Concert at Jackson Street

The celebrated Welsh Prize Singers will give a grand farewell concert at Jackson Street Baptist church on Monday evening May 32. It will be their last opportunity to perform before departing for home and is expected to fill the church. A farewell reception will follow the concert, offering a chance to meet the artists.

Jackson Street Baptist Church

Luther League Social at Miss Grass Home

Members of the Luther League of St. Mark's church hosted a social at Miss Lillian Grass’s North Hyde Park avenue home. The Anthracite quartette performed and solo acts by William James Bessie Diehl Joseph Atherton Mia A N Ramer Margaret Thomas Benjamin Hughes Kate Steinacre and William Gaul added variety. A large turnout enjoyed a pleasant evening.

Luther League of St

Benefit concert for Allis mission fund on Keyser avenue

A well attended benefit concert last evening at Allis mission on Keyser avenue featured Epworth League quartet with Bessie Smanat recitals and instrumentalists W T H Staunten Fred Glander and Grace Acker. Vocalists included Elizabeth Heiser Edna Saxe Mary Hower and Lewis H Jones William Long. A large Epworth League delegation from Simpson church attended and Superintendent W H Crawford oversaw the event.

Bulleting Fund Allis Mission Keyser Avenue Woa Epworth League Bessie Smnat W. T H. Stauten Fred Glander Grace Acker Elizaeth Heiser Edna Saxe Mary Hower Lewis H. Jones Willam Long Simpson Church

Webster Literary Society Meets at Evans Home

The regular meeting of the Webster Literary and Debating society was held at the home of Thomas Evans. Members discussed ongoing readings and debated topics, with plans for upcoming events and submissions.

The Webster Literary and Debating Society Thomas Evans

System Breaks Down From Climate Or Toll Strain

When the system fails due to climate impacts or excessive business load a remedy suggests heating with a bottle technique. The fragment hints at a troubleshooting note without clear steps or outcomes.

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted as Medicine

An advertisement promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a beneficial medicinal whiskey. It claims government and medical authorities recognize it as the only medicinal whiskey and urges use when ailing for improved strength and health.

Duffy's Pure

Is a Man Known by the Company He Keeps

On Rock Street last evening officers were elected for the ensuing term President Watkin Wil lime Vice-president William Elias secretary George Martin. The literary exercises included two-minute impromptu speeches and an oration on Is a Man Known by the Company He Keeps. The next meeting will be at Forbes Eaton on Tenth street.

Rock Street Watkin Willime William Elias George Martin Forbes Eaton Tenth Street

Community notices and church events fill local page

The Plymouth Congregational church plans a final vote on a new pastor Rev Richard Richards will preach tomorrow at Bellevue Welsh church. Miss Evans hosts a mothers meeting with a children’s program and refreshments in No 19 school. Tipple division 45 S of Temperance holds an after meeting entertainment Scholarly and social notes cover a Young People Dancing class closing social and an Old Folks concert repeated at Weber’s rink next Tuesday. The Industrial mission of the First Baptist meets at Ivorete hall at 2 pm. The Baptist Young People convention report appears in another column. The seventeenth anniversary of the Christian Endeavor Society at Plymouth Congregational is marked with short talks and ice cream. The YWCA gospel meeting tomorrow at 345 led by Miss Rachel Jones with Mrs Randolph Jones directing singing. Vic Jones to sing. Miss Marion Hutchinson presides. All young women invited. The funeral of Robert Bodycomb held tomorrow at 2:30 pm at the Hampton Street home with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery.

James FB. Reilly Keyser Avenue Sugar Notch Plymouth Congregational Church RE. Richards Slatington Dellevue Alice Evans Tipple Division Sons of Temperance Mears’ Hall Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist Church Weber Taylor Washburn Street

Local residents visiting friends across towns

John M. Edwards of West Locust street Harrisburg Bryce Lyman of Forest City visiting here John Jennings Van Buren avenue Freeland Miss Christina Martin Pittston with North Bromley avenue Dr T W Thomas Wilkes Barre president Lackawanan and Silg erne Dental association William H. Thomas Algoma McDowell county West Virginia president and manager Algoma Coke and Coal company guests of Mr and Mrs William R Williams 314 South Main avenue last evening

John M. Edwards West Locust Street Harrisburg Bryce Lyman Forest City John Jennings van Buren Avenue Freeland Christina Martin Pittston North Bromley Avenue T. W. Thomas Wilkes-Barre Lackawanan and Silgerne Dental Association William H. Thomas Algoma McDowell County West Virgina

Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park

Pen coal delivered at $1.25 per unit to the South Side and central Hyde Park areas. Address orders to C. B. Sharkey, 1014 Cedar Ave. Phone 6693.

South Side Central City Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar Ave

South Scranton Man Narrowly Escapes Fall From Ladder

John Schroeder of South Wyoming Avenue fell from a ladder while painting a dwelling at 100 Prospect Avenue and was treated by Dr. John J. Walsh for a lacerated hand and bruising. Miles Emma Fritg of 1016 Maple Street was arraigned on assault and battery charges and held on $300 bail. Mrs. Joseph Hahn reported assault by her husband, who was discharged after promising good behavior. Rev. August Welber of New York will speak at a South Side Young Women’s Christian Association meeting inviting all women and girls.

John Schroeder Wyoming Avenue Prospect Avenue John J. Walsh Miles Emma Fritg Maple Street Leates Frank Lessing

Epworth League Marking Tenth Anniversary Event

The Court street Epworth league plans a May 4 Sunday celebration for its tenth anniversary with speakers A. V. Bower and Rev. G. C. Lyman addressing the young people. Miss Hattle Post returns from a brief New York visit. The funeral of John Fitze on North Main Avenue was attended by Camp 177 Lone of America and preached by Rev. G. C. Lyman. Park Place Methodist choir performed hymns including Thy Will Be Done and Jesus Lover of My Soul. Mrs. William Finn returns from a Stroudsburg visit.

Court Street Epworth League A. V. Bower G. C. Lyman Jesus William Finn Stroudsburg

Funeral of Patrick Haggerty In Dunmore Borough

Coroner Roberts held that no inquest is needed into Cyprian Van Gorder death. Tomorrow services will be held in local churches. Epworth league marks tenth anniversary with a detailed program in the Methodist church auditorium including music, readings, sermons, and remarks by league officers and visitors.

Patrick Haggerty Roberts Cyprian van Gorder

Funeral Notices for Hagrerty and Walsh in Sport Hill

A large gathering attended the funeral of Patrick Hagrerty of East Drinker Street Sport Hill who was killed at work at the Pennsylvania Coal No. 1 washery. Interment followed at St Marys Catholic cemetery. Captain Delucy led G A R services. The funeral of Margaret Walsh, daughter of Patrick Walsh and his wife, from William and South Blakely Streets, was held yesterday at 3 PM with burial at Mt Carmel cemetery.

Patrick Hagrerty East Drinker Street Sport Hil Pennsylvania Coal Company St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Captain Delucy Margaret Walsh Patrick H. Walsh William and South Blakely Streets Welock Mt. Carmel Cemetery

Coroner forgoes inquest in death of Cyprian Van Gord er

Coroner Roberts arrived in town to investigate Cyprian Van Gord er's Thursday death on Apple Avenue. After hearing relatives and evidence, death is deemed due to heart failure and no inquest is held. Funeral arrangements are set for Monday from East Drinker Street Sport Hill home with burial at Hollisterville.

Roberts Cyprian van Gorder Apple Avenue Pumeral T. PL Letchworth Georges Weber East Drinker Street Sport Hill At & O'Clock Hollisterville

Church Services and Sermons Schedule For Tomorrow

Dudley Street Popilut church led by Rev R M Rod erick holds morning service at 9 20 am with the drive to prayers on Why Some Prayers Are Not Answered Junior Young People and Senior Young People's C E meet at noon and 6 20 pm with an evening sermon at 7 30 on Judas Iscariot sixth in a series Queer Characters of the New Testament All welcome Methodist Episcopal church led by Rev A J Van Cleft offers morning sermon The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus at 10 20 am class meetings 11 20 am Sunday school 2 20 pm prayer meeting 6 90 pm Epworth league at 7 40 pm Presbyterian church pastor Rev W F Gibbons morning sermon 10 am Sunday school noon Junior C E at 2 30 pm Senior C E at 4 10 pm evening sermon 7 40 pm Morning subject Choosing the Best Things Evening subject Drawing Near to God All invited to attend.

Dudley Street Popilut R. M. Roderick PRD Sistor Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society Young People's Christian Endeavor Society Judas Iscariot Methodist Episcopal Church A. J. van Cleft Jesus Epworth League Presbyterian Church W. F. Gibbons

Curfew Club Meeting and Local Notices

Charles Krona of East Drinker Street is suffering a painful left knee injury. Curfew club members are summoned to meet at 7 30 this evening to transact important business. The Rev and Mrs Bulgin and Misses Robertson and Ludwig returned from Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Frank Michael of Wilkes-Barre are guests on Cherry Street. Nellie Rankin and Jennie Young called on Frances Edwards. Prof Davis will take High School pupils to Bald Mount for a day outing. Mrs William Rogser opened an ice cream parlor on Jefferson Avenue. Mr and Mrs Howard Bone, from their New York wedding tour, returned home. Thomas Henwood started in business at the former Edward Washer stand. Mrs Robert Young on Dudley Street is able to be around again after her Mines. Pennsylvania Coal company and Erieboard Stove Works employees will be paid today. No 5 men at 4:15 p.m.

Charles Krona East Drinker Street Hh RR Bulgin Florence Robertson Freda Ludwig Philadelphia Frank Michael Wilkes-Barre Cherry Street Nellie Rankin Jennie Young Carbondale Frances Edwards North Park Davis Bald Mount William Rogser Jefferson Avenue Howard Bone New York City Thomas Henwood Edward Washer Robert Young Dudley Street Pennsylvania Coal Company Eranton Stove Works

Local social and club notes from Green Ridge area

Last evening a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. FB L Olver featured music by Muste and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Upcoming events include a Green Ridge Wheel club ride to Elmhurst and a party to White Haven with rides noted along Woodlawn park. Rev F C Ballentine has set up a tent near the Country club for meetings.

Wicksbury Orchestre Green Ridee Stara Lu O'Clack Amos Ower Beech Like FB. L. Olver Honesdale Street Woodlawn Park Country Club Willams Manner’s The Odd Fellows Creen Fidge Spalding Wheels Elmhurst Green Ridge White Haven FE. M. Keene F.C. Ballentine Elmira Tpordham Montrose FH. M. Cole Capouse Avenue Manners Pharmacy Green Ridge Street

Arbitration room votes tallied in Lang staff-Kelly contest

Voter list read aloud in the arbitration chamber before commissioners. Names include Taylor P A Williams Willard Sweet Benjamin Williams Pormund Williams Gomer Jones David Jones John Parker James Morris van Kl Davis Thoms J Davis Jacob Robbins Iver Thomas H H Harrie James E E Watkins John Ashton John Basham and many others as part of the Lang staff-Kelly election dispute proceedings.

Taylor P. A. Willlams Willard Sweet Benjamin Willams Pormund Williams Gomer Jones David &. Jones John Parker William W. Powel Charles Masten James Morris van Kl. Davis Thoms J. Davis Jacob Robbins Iver Thomas H. H. Harrie James EE. Watkins John Ashton John Basham Pinkely Wil Jim FF Nichols Eadward Williams Benjamin James John T. Jones Allen Hartman Thomas Day Gwilym Evans William Berkheiser John V. Davis Reese Charles Hugh Griffiths Frank Lewis FP. Mitchell Harry J. Willams Frank Simpson George M. Borwig John Reese Josiah J. Evans John A. Evans John Tt. Williams Wil Tam GU

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