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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1899
Page
6
Rev James Benninger preached on Lend a Hand from Acts 3 7 8 urging church members to support worship and programs. He urged regular attendance at prayer and Sunday school and helping Epworth League to strengthen church life.
After whorl services were conducted at the home of the late Mrs Catherine Gaul at 240 Tenth Street the funeral proceeded at 2 50 o clock.
Nature makes the cures after all. Now and then she gets into a tight place and needs helping out. Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with hypophosphites can do just this. It strengthens the nerves feeds famished tissues and makes rich blood.
Yesterday afternoon the remains were carried to the German Presbyterian church on Chestnut street where many life long friends gathered to pay their respects. Rev. Jacob Schoettle and Rev. James Benninger officiated. The interment was in Washburn street cemetery.
Edgar Judson Ebbels will present a condensed reading of The Prisoner of Zenda at the Electric City Wheelmen auditorium 1124 Jackson Street tomorrow evening. Anna Williams pianist and Philip H. Warren soloist assist. Ebbels’ presentation of the play’s famous characters is praised as clever and the event opens the new club house.
The Washburn Street Presbyterian Church pastor Rev J. P. Moffat conducted the funeral for Inte Fred Kuhlman yesterday afternoon. The service was at the family home 226 North Bromley Avenue, with pallbearers Henry Webber Michael Webber Thomas Tunnels George Piddleman Robert Armstrong and George Kern. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.
At the Grand Lodge of Ivorites in New York City last week Richard H. Williams of Dew Sant lodge was elected worthy president Humphrey Owens of Fair Haven VI worthy vice president John J. Evans of North Scranton worthy secretary Roger Evans of Robert Morris lodge worthy treasurer The next annual session will be in Poulmey VI A banquet followed at the St Dennis hotel after installation Burial of Robert Bodycomb noted with the body buried in the same article section
A dated sale ad touts discounts on 40 inch fancy mixtures cheviots checks covert cloths and silks. It highlights 37 c to 59 c yard prices with 60 inch all wool fabrics and novelty suitings offered as bargain blocks. The promotion stresses cleaning up stock and limited colors including black navy greens and greys.
Conducted by Rev. J H Harris of Taylor at the family home 1223 Hampton Street on Saturday afternoon. Hyde Park lodge Knights of Pythias of which the deceased was a member attended. Pallbearers were David Beers William J Morgan John Evans David B Exiwarda Daniel Colon and Joseph Oliver. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.
A long column lists residents and visitors with their origins and destinations. Names include Walter Heck Towanda. Patrolmen Jones and Thomas. Bridget Culkin and Maria Burke. John Phillips Beddie Robathan Evins Williams. William Murray Wilkes-Barre. Margaret Johnson England. Leah Tisdel Ithaca. Michael Loftus Sugar Notch. Reese Jones Rock Street Utica. John Harding Elmira. James Mears and B Z McKeever. John Edwards. Mr and Mrs John Fellows and child. Mrs Pelham Waverly. J O Burrus Clark's Green. Mrs Manninger White Haven. Martha Carey Buffalo. Christina Martin Pittston. Charles Wrigley Ohio.
Joseph Higgins suffered a crushed leg in a flying coupling accident and faces possible amputation after a collision at this site. The funeral of Cora Relph was held from Ferdinand street with services by Rev. Ballentine and burial at Waverly. Local residents Prof Steel Watkins and Prof P J Dennehy visit Harrisburg and Pittston respectively, while numerous friends and relatives are listed as visiting or traveling between Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Pittston, and New York City.
Grain-O is advertised as a healthful coffee additive claiming to ease stomach upset and nervous tension. The copy asserts Grain-O tones the stomach, aids digestion, strengthens nerves, and reduces gut discomfort associated with coffee consumption.
In Lackawanna Rendham and Sibley three districts elect a burgess council and school directors, to serve until February. Andrew Kennedy, Republican nominee, defeats Independent Republican Wesley Johnson by forty seven votes. Democrats win four of seven council seats. Court appeal planned over Archbald land removal.
John Bolaski, staying at his brother Michael Bolaski’s home in Green's place, fell about 0.90 o clock last night. He struck his head behind the left ear, bled from the ear, and was unconscious. Taken to Lackawanna hospital, no fracture seen but condition prevents a clear diagnosis. drinking at the Bolaski home is noted.
Hon M F McDonald J J Murray of Dunmore depart for Raton New Mexico to arrange development of a 5000 acre graphite and copier property. County Treasurer M J Kelly and regional backers have secured control. Raw graphite makes up ninety percent with ten percent marketable material. Proponents expect east market, feasibility to bring raw material for local manufacture.
A five act comedy will be staged by local youths at St John’s Hall Capouse Avenue tomorrow night. Cast includes Thomas Howie Joseph F Weir Michael Campbell Harry Grattan Patrick Glewitt Harry Clark Mira Mary McLean Gertrude Blewitt Elizabeth Kelly Delia Noone Catherine Coughtin Angela Blewitt Katherine Kerne.
Mink Ladia Smith of Moscow with Maria Natlin of Main street spent Sunday together. M J Eagan of Jermyn visited his parents on Davis street yesterday. The Maroons beat Dunmore in a loosely played game by 17 to unknown. The Minooka band plans a Greenwood grove picnic on June 19. Minooka baseball routed Pittston at Plateton led by Davin whose pitching was enigmatic and the Reds struggled as Minooka won 7 to ?
Mrs Margaret Storm of Bouth Blakely Street Dunmore died Saturday from apoplexy aged 37 years Her remains will be taken to South Canaan this afternoon via the Erie and Woromblig Valley railroad for funeral services at the church there led by Rev George Baking Interment will be at South Canaan cemetery Emery Harding aged 02 years died Saturday at the residence of John B Knight 1011 Jackson Street Funeral services will be held this evening at clock at the residence Interment will be at Clifford cemetery tomorrow
John Neurean and Edward Schaffer from West Scranton were thrown from a carriage on Cedar Avenue near Kirsch Street when wheels caught in tracks. Both sustained facial cuts and head wounds but recovered to leave for home after about an hour. Dr. Kolb treated Schaffer with three stitches, Neurean had multiple cuts. A girl fell from an embankment during a stroll in the woods. confirmation held at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church.
Laura Guy, daughter of William Guy of 40 River Street, suffered cuts and bruises after falling from the edge of an embankment near the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company dump in Dutch Hollow. She was cared for at home by Dr. Haggerty after being found at the bottom.
The funeral for Ernest Knoll who died Friday from appendicitis was held yesterday from his parents home on Cedar avenue. Services were conducted at Christ Lutheran Church by Pastor Rev. A. Witke and interment followed at Pittston avenue cemetery. Conrad Piel, a wheelwright, spent yesterday in Honesdale. St Irene's Ladies T A B society plans a Maypole dance at Pharmacy hall tonight with Miss Gertrude Macee of the Stroudsburg Normal School visiting Cedar avenues. The William Connell Howe Company fire department executive committee approved an annual excursion to Lake Ariel set for August 1 and preparations will begin immediately.
Fragmentary note mentions locations South Ride central city and central Hyde Park and directs address orders to C.RB Sharkey at 114 Cedar Ave. Also cryptic figure Ilione 618 percent appears.
Mrs WH Tishy of Capoune avenue visits relatives in Liberty N Mrs Snell of Plymouth visits Mr and Mrs PF Hedrick of Woodlawn Park Mrs B Dunn of Delaware street spends yesterday in Elmhurst Miss Mary Smith of Carbondale visits friends on Von Storch avenue
Mise Sarah Courtney hosts friends locally while William’s ice cream and soda are served at Manners drug store. Sidney Bliss has regained use of his foot after a recent injury. No 28 school teachers plan a weekly meeting with papers on tapes. H L Snyder is appointed special officer patrolling Adams avenue block amid past robberies. William Tripp returns from Susquehanna. Mrs. Treverton travels to Allentown for Rebecca lodge convention. W T Keene joins Watchman at the Pennsylvania Coal company breaker. Pure fruit juice and rock candy syrup are used in sodas at Manners pharmacy, 920 Green Ridge street.
A spirited team owned and driven by John Turner of Nay Aug ran away on Harper street last night. The driver was thrown out. the rear wheel of a buggy was torn off as the team broke loose and struck Edward Swarts’s vehicle. Anthony Fisher helped restrain the team. Mint Swarts and Mr. Turner were frightened, with others unsettled by the incident.
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