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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1899

Page

12

Carbondale Water Works Ditch Accident And Church Services

The Consolidated Water company plans new Maine and an open ditch along Pike street caused a carriage to slip, throwing Miss Quinn {daughter of James Quinn} and breaking her arm. Damages pursued. Next Sunday services at local churches list morning and evening subjects and numbers. Samuel Binten reported recovered from recent illness.

Consolidated Water Company New Maine Pike Street Miss Quinn James Quinn South Side Tony Kedron HL. Moon Sammuel Binten Wiltows Peckville Baptist Church J. & Thomas

Baseball game set for Alumni Park between city High and Lackawanna School

At 3:30 PM today a baseball game will be played at Alumni Park between the city High School team and the School of Lackawanna from Scranton. Lineups include High School Loftus Geary Galhughy Kennedy Burke Riley Mooner Linlpatrick Swirert infieldout and Lackawanna with Cooney Gendall Mahon McDonald Rogan Cara Clark Walnwaring among others.

Alumni Park High School School of Lackawanna Scranton Loftus Geary Galhughy Kennedy Burke Riley Mooner Linlpatrick Swirert

Forty Horses Compete in Speed Tests at Anthracite Parks

About forty horses participated in impromptu speed trials at Anthracite parks yesterday afternoon. Rob Inson of Clifford led the team events while Creveling and Avery scored with their mounts. The animals are being trained for Memorial Day events.

Rob Inson Clifford Messrs Creveling Avery Animata

William Partridge Dies After Long Illness

William Tartridge of White Milla died yesterday morning at Wheeler's private hospital from chronic cystitis. He was seventy four and had been ill for nearly five years. The body will be taken to Pleasant Mount for burial on Sunday.

William Tartridge White Milla Wheeler Are Pleasant Mount

School Board Deliberates Exoneration Hat of Collector Mohrs

The board reviews exoneration hat for Collector Mohrs in a major action likely exceeding $2000. Next Tuesday the panel will finish the work and act on Architect Brown's plans for adding to the central school building.

Mohrs Brown

Local and Personal Notes From Scranton Area

George W. Cross hosts his mother Mrs. Harris of Onset Massachusetts. Dr. H C Wheeler makes a professional visit. Miss Kate Korne expected from New York. Porter spent yesterday in Scranton. Prof Arryde Peters travels to Scranton on business. Frank Collins resumes position at People's Shoe Store. J Th Shannon in Susquehanna. A L Duncan of Scranton, with Northwestern Mutual Life, to return today. Rev E T Jones preaches at Congregational church. J H Herbert to move to former National Express quarters. Loveland at Eighth Avenue and Spring Street. Mrs J B Nicholson returns from Wilkes Barre. Daniel Robinson returns from Green Ridge. Henry Van Bergen and wife, wintering in California, touring the area.

George W. Cross Laurel Ftreet Mrs. Harris Onset Mass H.C. Wheeler Pasa Orson Kate Korne New York Porter Scranton Arryde Peters Frank Collins People’s Shoe Store J. Th. Shannon Susquehanna A. L Duncan Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company E. T. Jones South Wales J. H. Herbert Na-toonal Express Company Ta Loveland

Peckville clubs to contest for baseball honors in May

Peckville Gun Club and Bett Place Club plan an afternoon baseball contest in May. The Red Men hold their regular evening session at their hall. Wilson Fire Company members are summoned to the hose house this evening. Morton H. Harloe is visiting New York City for church services at the Presbyterian church.

Peskville Peckville Gun Club Bett Place Club Red Men Rome Wilson Pire Company Hose House Morton H. Harloe New York City Presbyterian Church

Fire and court action loom over Jermyn area

Hyde Park shopkeeper Leah James owner of the Four Cent store reports two fires this week and plans slander suits after criticism. She thanks Crystal Fire Co for rapid response and places her insurance claim with Attorney Carey. Local notes include a possible Jermyn shirt factory, early closing of stores, and church stewards election. Some residents return from Lackawaxen with a big perch catch. a buggy accident on Bike Street injures Miss Quinn.

Mise Leah James Hyde Park Four Cent Crystal Fire Company Carey Washe Jermyn Newengary Stoquehanna The Methodist Episcopal Church C. F. Baker Wes H. A. Willman America John ‘Treatse Nelson Cole Nathan Cole Lackawaxen David Willian John Keese Willits Tregise Robert Bodscomb Scranton Sears Jon Hutchings Sarah Quinn Julia Green Mayfield Bike Street Carbondale Consolidated Water Company Ope Miss Quinn Miss Keen Mise Quinn Winky & Co Third Street Rimron Uniondale Sicklers Primitive Methodist Church Ishle Griffitha North Main Street John Stanton East Side

Local residents head home as others travel for service

Mr and Mrs Robert Jopling of Wert Mayfield returned home yesterday after a stay elsewhere. Miss Mary Jones of Rushbrook Street is quite ill. Rushbrook Lodge 80 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows meets at 10 a.m. tomorrow to attend service at the Methodist Episcopal church.

Robert Jopling Wert Mayfield Humber Mingland Mary Jones Rushbrooktreet Rushbrook Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Methodiat Episcopal Church

Local notes from Dunmore and nearby towns in a period of change

Reports from Dunmore and surrounding areas describe injuries in a mine incident, residents visiting the town, and clergy announcements. Church services in Congregational and Presbyterian churches are listed with sermon topics and times. Several locals are noted for travel, lectures, or public duties, and prayerful mentions of veterans.

Jury Commissioners Name June Term Grand Jurors

The jury commissioners listed the names of grand jurors for the June term of the quarter sessions court from multiple townships and boroughs in the Tunkhannock area. The report notes the jurors will convene Monday June 1 at 2 p.m. Also mentioned are local officials and residents visiting or traveling through, including Dr B K M W How and ex Sheriff George Tu Kennard.

Horton Wood John Wall Brain Trim Nathan DP Brown Fails Samuel Decker H. D. Kyte Eaton Wiliam FB Miner Exeter James FP Walls Lemon A. Hempstead Mehoopany Harry S. Jennifes Cory Walter Worthy Drake Meshoppen John Doolittle Meshoeppen Frank Aten Monroe George W. Hilbert Nicholson William Bacon Walker Kought North Branch B. Burgess Northmoreland Samuel Brown Harry M. Harding Charles H. Transue Samuel Turner Tunkhannock Joseph P. Luce Stanley R. Brungees Windham George Tavner John Marra Washington Thomas Ellsworth Edward Stang Peth Braintrim Charles Keeney Clinton Otis N. Stark I. F Winters Factoryville Rufus Lindley Falls William Baker Parkston Overfield J. G. Adama L. Smith Tunkhannock Borough Peter Ace Frank Bullock Walter Cassidy Tunkhannock Township Ralph Avery FLRP Avery Worthington Ledphan Charles Holden BK. MW. How Pittston George Tu Kennard Tunkhonnovk Sanson Brazil

Welsh concert at Weber's rink and local notices

A Welsh concert under the Ladies Ald Society at Weber's rink on May 16 features Ye Old Polks choir led by Prof Nelber Jones and various acts from local churches and groups. Other items include obituaries, lectures, funeral arrangements, and upcoming union convention events across the town with ticket details and venue notes.

New Milford People Attend Brooklyn Funeral

LG McCollum attended the funeral of his aunt Mrs. Margaret Starr in Brooklyn New York at the start of the week. Frank and Charles Benjamin hosted their sister Corrie Benjamin of Binghamton the past week with Harry Gillespie formerly of the pace.

Local resident dies. funeral held in Great Bend

Died Thursday morning at his father in law J J Coleman home in Great Bend. Funeral services conducted from the Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. Mrs L G McCollum visited parents in Great Bend this week. Mrs D W Faucher of Scranton visited her father here the first of the week. Cyrus Noteware of Little Meadows is working for F G Inderted.

J. J. Coleman Great Bend Baptist Church L. G. McCollum D. W. Faucher Scranton Cyrus Noteware Little eMadows F. G. Indertted

Local social notes and incidents from area towns

The Sons of St. George meet in regular session. The St. Aloysius Society to elect delegates for Harleigh convention. Hugh Jennings visited town yesterday. Mrs Elizabeth Jeffrey, daughter of Mrs William Ridgelly, of the Wet Ride, ill with pneumonia after relapse. Mr and Mrs Druffner called to Williamsport by death of his father, Andrew Druffner. Mrs Agnes Bmith. Mrs John Gannon has sold household goods and will move to Stanton W Va to join husband. Mr Gannon’s father died there recently, leaving property. Mrs Fred Mitchell leaves for Carbondale after weeks with relatives. Mrs Wilbur Howell and son Friend visit son M B Howell in St Clair, Schuylkill county. John Jenkines moved his family from Yatesville. Moosic rejoices over planned silk mill on Frothingham estate. Frank McHugh, about 11, seriously injured in Brookside washery entanglement. taken to aunt Mrs James Caffney. Mrs William Walsh’s condition after operation worsens with pneumonia.

Sons of Mra Agnes John Gannon Stanton W. Va Wilbur Howell M. B. Howell St. Clair Schuyl- Kin County John Jenkines Yateeville Moosic Frothingham Frank McHugh Brookside James Caffney William Walsh West Side Hospital

Local notes from Clark's Green and area events

Scranton visitors stop by relatives in Clark's Green over Sunday. Layabout repairs and new projects announced for several homes. Epworth League plans Anniversary Day events with talks music and scripture. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills advertised with health claims.

Local Church Notes And Town Happenings

New officers were elected in the Presbyterian Sunday school. Mrs. J. F. Bass spent last Sunday in Forest City and praised Mr. McConnell the temperance lecturer. Rev. H. J. Crane resumes public duties after a severe grip attack. The local band gave a concert Tuesday night. Frank F. Corey moved his family to South Street. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Campbell of Scranton visited relatives. Alfred W. Larrabee prepares Main Street residence. Mae Leek returned from New York state visits. Mrs. Treverton Mills shows slow improvement. Linwood Sport has new work with the New York Ontario and Western railroad. L. A. Mirathen moves blacksmith tools to Dundaff to operate there soon. A new Bible class organized at the Methodist church. Lot of gratitude for the light rain.

Presbyterian J. F. Bass Forest Clin McConnell H. J. Crane Frank F. Corey Church Street South Main W. F. Campbell Scranton Fers Pairents Afrs Charlee Lyon Alfred W. Larrabee Main Street Mae Leek New York State

Fragmentary Quotation From Dusherty and Downtrad Dialogue

Unclear dialogue excerpt shows two speakers Dusherty and Downtrad with fragmented lines about women and work. The text lacks context, complete sentences, or identifiable events. No names, places, dates, or outcomes are confirmed.

Peruna praised by authors and mothers for health cures

A letter from Minnie J. Armstrong author of The Modern Evil recounts recovery from cerebrospinal illness after using Peruna, noting renewed strength and resumed writing. Mrs Theophile Schmitt and Catherine Whitaker also endorse Peruna, citing relief from laryngitis and stomach catarrh and improved digestion and nerves.

New York B. Hartman St. Paul Thannet Minnie J. Armstrong Tiane Theophile Schmit Conner Catherine Whitaker Plainville Kens Peruna Hartmin Columbus Ohio

Elmhurst News Roundup and Local Happenings

Mrs Hwarse hosts visit at daughter Mrs Romeyn Snyder home. Miss Latire Clay returns to Boman ton after days with friends. Mrs Harry Evans ill at home. Malta Kiyighia meeting in Scranton attended by locals. School will close Wednesday next. Professor Rogers and Mire Blessing praised. patrons hope they return. W J Snyder completed major studies at Newfoundland and vacations with parents at Tom Christie. Miss Millie Maver of Scranton visited Oak Terrace. King’s Daughters hosted a large reception at the Manse with music ice cream cake and lemonade. Dr O’Brien and daughter and Mr Chittenden from Scranton attended.

Hwarse Very Romeyn Snyder Latire Clay Bomanton Harry Evans Malta Scranton Rogers Mire W. J. Snyder Newfoundland Mise Millie Maver Oak Terrace Thursay King’s Daughters Presbyterian Church Comes Mrs. O'Brien Mr. Chittenden

Curious Coincidence in World Peace Proposals Revealed

The text recalls a 19th century note on peace plans linking Myglend Mus eve and Propela against France. It mentions a proposed alliance with Russia supplying troops and England funding, aiming for coordinated military armaments. The czar informed his brother George, king of Great Britain, of the plan.

Lina Great Britain France Mussia Cuar Hia Wood George Great Britaly

McMunns Opium Elixir and Cheney Catarrh Cure Ad

An 19th century advertisement touts McMunns Elixir of Opium claiming to remove injurious effects while preserving medicinal benefits. It offers to mail a plain wrapper receipt of price from E Ferrrett Toledo. Also promotes Frank J Cheney of Toledo promising rewards for cured catarrh and touts Mall’s Catrarrh Cure with testimonials and pills.

Sea E. Ferrett Pearl St New York

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