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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton day events bring church meetings and rehearsals

Several indoor gatherings marked the day in West Scranton with church conferences at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran and Waehburn Street Presbyterian, a Wheeler minstrel rehearsal at Electric City Wheelmen, and a Memorial Day hymn practice at the Tabernacle. Firemen enjoyed a social gathering after reporting on the Col. Storm fire.

St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Electric City Wheelmen Nicholson Billy Willams Tabernacle South Slyde Park Avenue Alee Walker William Johnson

Weekly School Deposits Nog Principals Report

Public school principals in Nog report weekly deposits and financial updates. The item outlines funding figures, transfer procedures, and attendance considerations affecting school operations this term.

Nog

Dufour's French Tar Claims Cure for Cold and Rest

An old advertisement touts Dufour's French Tar as a remedy that cures colds and provides rest. The claim emphasizes soothing effects and relief from symptoms, promoting the product as a health tonic with restorative benefits.

Dufour

School Pupils Deposit Totals Noted At West Side Bank

Data lists deposits by pupil names and amounts across buildings No 18 and No 41 with many small sums. Totals show 254 and 83.39 respectively, including partial cents and multiple entries for each student and teacher助

West Side David Owens Tiizateih Lewis Allee Evans Bana D, Ivane Nellie Richards Catherine Phillips Nellie Kelly Hanah McDonaald Elian, Price Maury Harris Mine Lees Miss Mureray Miss Nichols Mina Beamiel Mies Morgan Misa Leader Joe Evans Mine Flynn Misa Kellow Mise Murphys Mire Ware Mine Yout Mre. Ferber Miss Poevk Mies Knapp Miss Mullen Miew Ruddy Mies Preeman Misa Carpenter Miss Vaughan

Remains of John Tate Taken to St Peter's Cathedral

The remains were borne from the North Eighth Street residence at 2 PM yesterday to St Peter's Cathedral for funeral services, followed by interment in Cathedral cemetery. Earlier, Rev J B Sweet conducted funeral services for Willam Exschenbuugh at a Starkcourt house, with interment in Stroudsburg.

John Tate North Eighth Street St. Peter's Cathedral Cathedral J. B. Sweet Willam Exschenbuugh Starkcourt Stroudsburg

Welsh Church Events and Local Notices Highlight Evening

A Welsh tea party at the Bellevue Hoplist min klin. Rev J R Jones of Pontypridd to preach next Sunday at First Welsh Baptist. Thomas Wright injured losing four fingers in a steam plane at Brights carriage works. Miss Kidith Blair to hold formal dance May 2 at Menor hall with Theater's orchestra. Welsh church groups meet. Franklin Engine company plans June 7 picnic. Organist Mane Johnson ill. later events include Court Pride of Lackawanna meeting. Births noted for Mr and Mrs Northup and Mr and Mrs Rymer. William A Davis benefit drawing date mentioned.

South Main Avenue Bellevue Minklin Achiol Conta J. R. Jones Pontypridd South Wales First Welsh Baptist Church Jones Wales Uacoming Thomas Wright Hampton Street Bright Mies Kidith Biair Menor’ Hall Thater Young Ladies’ Literary Society Waehbert Street Presbyterian Church Franklin Engine Company Walelers Grove Mise Mane Johnson St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Tailor Made Gowns Offer Value for Summer Travelers

There is merit in these gowns as they combine style and quality with meticulous finish. Prices are quoted far below actual values, making them a smart choice for ladies traveling or heading to summer quarters. see the display for details.

Leading Lights of Medicine and Local Notices

The piece highlights Frances W. Gesham and her praise for Warner's Safe Cure amid kidney disease. It also lists multiple local events and notices including a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, a child's funeral, church services, a Chautauqua circle meeting, weddings, dances, and club activities with L awrence's orchestra performing at the Olympia Auditorium.

Hyde Park society to send delegates to Avoca convention

Bellevue Heights announced for Thursday May 17 in D C Evans hall. John Shaughnessy and M and Lavelle will represent Hyde Park Father Mathew society at the Avoca convention, with cadets Martin Sheridan John Murphy and Thomas Fleming also listed.

Rummage Sale Opens in Providence Square

North Scranton notes report a Presbyterian church rummage sale opening in Providence Square. Heat and crowding did not spoil cheerful service as volunteers sold donated clothing, hats, sacks, and household items at astonishingly low prices. Stock will be replenished today and tomorrow as families are urged to bring more second hand goods to the sale rooms.

Providence Square The Presbyterian Church Siles North End Rooma

Local Residents Go Visiting and Returning

Mrs Arch Johnson of Church Avenue entertains her mother Mrs H H Lewis of Uniondale Mark Halistead of Oak Street left yesterday for Harrisburg to stay briefly Bruce Shotton of Oak Street is with scarlet fever Miss Irene Collier of Pittston is guest of Dr J J Sullivan and wife on West Market Street

Arch Johnson Church Avenue H. H. Lewis Uniondale Mark Halistead Oak Street Harrisburg Bruce Shotton Irene Collier Pittston J. J. Sullivan West Market Street

Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Downtown

Coal dealer offers pea coal at 1.25 dollars per ton with delivery to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders directed to J. T. Fuarkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6682.

Pea South Side Central City Iyde Park J. T. Fuarkey Cedar Ave

Plees of the Oriental Court and Junior Order groups

Readable fragments reference the Oriental court and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics as organized groups in a historical local context. The brief mentions their names and affiliation without further detail.

the Oriental Court Junior Order of United American Mechanics

Minooka Residents Remember Local Deceased and Funeral Details

Jasper Wranie of Minder hill died Saturday evening after a brief illness. Survived by husband and one child, funeral today at St Joyes church with requiem mass and interment in Minooka Catholic cemetery. Edward Donnelly injured lifting a broken cable rope, later died. funeral pending. Minooka baseball team defeated South Side by about 2400 spectators. Visitation and services held at Minooka cemetery and St Josephs cemetery with community turnout from Sugar Notch and surrounding areas.

Mere Jasper Wranie Minder Hill Oan St. Joyes's Climch Minooka Catholic Cemetery Michael O'Brien Pilbeten John Coons Gilmore Avenue Mise B. Testo Higgins Taylor Natdenly Dea Olmetend Andriffle Cuylor Minooka South Side Mitinelka Gritin Matty Pitchml Mee Mangan Sider Nev Mindwka Folke St. Drowph's Elon Thomas KR Pitidhure Clemani St. Jowenh's Sugar Soteh Bi Witertl Apie Canina

South Scranton Note Reports Warrants For Larceny Case

Mrs Rose Kane of South Scranton swore a warrant before Alderman Ruddy charging Robert C Wills proprietor of the Keystone brewery Dunmore and driver Henry Yerko vitz with larceny of a $46 pension check. Kane says she gave the driver the check to pay part of a bill and expected change. Both held in $500 bond for court.

Mrs. Rose Kane South Scranton Alderman Ruddy Robert C. Wills Keystone Brewery Dunmore Henry Yerkovitz

North End landmark Dr Robinson house slated for removal

The old Dr Robinson peeldance corner of Oak Street and Main Avenue is to be moved to the rear of the top on the opposite corner. The house is described as a North End landmark. Funeral services for Mrs Ephram Leach will be held today at 1 20 pm at a church in Thinehill with interment at Leteh cemetery. Celestial Lodge Odd Fellows conferred first degree on several new members. The Young Womans Christian Association Bible days are postponed as Rev G L Alried out of the city.

Dr. Robinson Peeldance Oak Street Main Avenue North End W. HH. Cooper Cooper Newton Ald Society Providence Presbsterian Church Frank Sherer Putnam Street Young Wo Wrens Christian Association Alried Ie Kulow-Ploman Clase 16 Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Congregaional

Bower Lecture Tonight and Fraternal Gatherings Noted

A. V. Bower of Green Ridge will lecture tonight before the South Scranton Young Women's Christian association on A Great Life. Camp 430 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America held its regular weekly meeting in Hartman’s Hall on Pittston Avenue. Division No. 23 Ancient Order of Hibernians met in Pharmacy Hall and elected A. J. Mulderiy and James Murray delegates to the state convention at Mahanoy City, June 11 to 16. Invitations are out for a complimentary ball by the Scranton Athletic Club at their clubhouse on Alder Street in June.

A. V. Bower Green Ridge Wii South Scranton Mahanoy City Scranton Athletic Club Alder Street

Special Trains Bring 400 Excursionists to City for Paris Exposition

Three Lackawanna handled special trains carrying about 400 excursionists from Chicago and the west arrived in the city after overnight travel. Nickel Plate sections booked through to New York, with a noon arrival for the third section. Caterer Hanley to provide a first class dinner at the Lackawanna station, and the waiting room will reopen with a hardwood floor to accommodate visitors. Officials aim to feed travelers and have them en route to New York by sunset, completing the trip in thirty hours.

Chicago The Lackawanna Railroad New York Hanley Lackawanna

Obituaries in Workatecet and Surrounding Areas

Several local obituaries from Workatecet and nearby areas note the deaths of Patrick Langan at 19 after a long illness, John Corcoran an elderly resident, Michael Judae a long time Diamond flats resident, David Donshue aged 21, Jane Archba ld street resident, and Katie Heatex 11. The notices list survivors, funeral plans, and interment details at Holy Crees church Washburn street cemetery.

Local residents take travel and nuptial notes

Cedar avenue residents Spruks and wife return from a five week Washington visit. Balthasar Fuhrer and family of South Branton with Casper Andogre party sail for Paris and Switzerland on the steamship St Paul. Rev W A Nordt leaves for the Presbyterian general assembly in St Louis, to be away two weeks as Rev J Co Schmitt fills in. C J Ruddy and Miss Lena Rorich announce a wedding at St Marys German Catholic church.

Spruks Cedar Avenue Washington, D. C Balthasar Fuhrer Helen Bennett South Bcranton Casper Andogre Petersburg New York Paris Switzerland St. Paul France W. A. Nordt Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church St. Louis J. Co. Schmitt First German Baptist Church C.J. Ruddy Cherry Street Lena Rorich Joseph Martin St. Mary's

Rites Held for Anthony Healey and Community Notices

The last rites for Anthony Healey were held Sunday at Patrick Eagen’s home with Rev. M B Donlan presiding. Pallbearers named include J C O Hurn and J McDonald. Interment followed at the old Catholic cemetery. High school alumni plan a 7 PM meeting tomorrow in the central building to arrange their annual banquet. Electrician Mitteer travels to Lake Como to install hotel lighting generators. Temperance Legion hosts a parlor social at the Seigle home on Dudley street. The Young Men's Temperance group will stage “Only a Woman's Heart” at Washington hall to benefit the St Mary’s church improvement fund. Clinton Bryden and James Hailstone have returned to Wyoming Seminary after visiting North Blakely Street. Mrs Jefferson Van Why moves to 468 Electric Ave. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Henry Wenzel of 1623 Ash Street. Edward Hartman on Prescott Avenue is ill. Misses Catherine and Mary MecQue visit Pittston. Rev A J Van Cleft and wife head to Norwich NY for a few days. A May dance at the Odd Fellows’ ball is planned as a season highlight.

Anthony Healey Patrick Eagen Teylor Avenue M. B. Donlan St. Mary's Catholic Church W. J. Neatle J. C. Co’ Hurn P. Af. Leyden Thomas Meagan Wh, McHale J. McDonald Old Catholic Young Men's Temperance, Literary and Beneficent Dramatic Society Washington Hall Mary's Church Clinton Bryden James Hailstone Wyoming Seminary Pittston A. J. van Cleft Blakely Street Norwich N. Y Order of Odd Fellows

Short Letters of Interest Published With Names

Under the heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied for publication by the writer's name. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions here expressed.

Tribune

Lawrence Republican Club of Old Forge letter notice

The Lawrence Republican Club of Old Forge states a previously published article misrepresented the club’s slate. Officials deny authority for the item and affirm the club’s official support remains unchanged. Evans, Secretary, signs the notice in Old Forge.

Lawrenceville

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Scranton West Side Bank William Eschenbaugh General News Globe Warehouse Frances W. Gesham XN. W Washington, D.C Higher League of Educational Society Washington Warners Warner Rende Nooner Isaac R. Edwards Europe William Smith Lloyd Street Foresty Hill Cemetery Electric Chautauqua Circle Charles Henwood Wills Bloom Avenue Holy Rosary Olympia Clark Lawrence Olympia Reading Club Bellevue Heights D. C. Evans’ Hall John Shaughnessy M. & Lavelle Hyde Park Father Mathew Society Avoca Martin Sheridan John Murphy Thomas Fleming Patrick Durkin Luserne Street Lillian Quinn William Quinn Fifteenth Street St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Canavan Pleasant Street Waite Joseph Ansley Joynver Meridian Street John Williams Wilkes-Barre John Ll. Jenkins Jackson Street Thomas Gilroy Dickson Works Gwilym Hopkins North Everett Avenue Briggs Shaft Mears' Hall Harry Evins Washburn Street North Scranton Cad James New York City Kathleen Purcell Annie Shamrock Mack Mack Jean Tintin Supreme Court Carney Justice Green Common Pleas Court of Lackawanna County John Carney Michael Carney Michael Henry J. Wehowh Hee Lene South Dromies Avenuee Timmock Sunjochiona County Chin City Shein Mia Lord Ella May Urbach Mowe Taylor Mowe Taylor Mister Lodan, Ne. Yet. Uel Wad Cveretary Bether Patrick Langan Workatecet TV A'Ebork Ulisse John Corcoran MM Fouvillabreet Weis Bao Atelock Holy Crees Michael Judae Diemond Flats Providence Road Nation’ S Alletha Michail John Peter Mary Sarah Nellie Nova Bridget David Donshue Spano Point Dietard Jane Meredobn Archbald Etreet Yraterday Mae Katie Heatex Mer Mra James Healey Dimnerne Street Diet Yostentay Affertionn All Grocers; Inc. and Trilune Old Forge Angelo Mack County Hall Alderman Pitler Corsine Park Place Tripp Lickawanne Crossing Mires Annie Kennedy Mervite Medical Co McGartah & Thomas Lackawarra Ave Alt Hensats Paney Goode U. S Canadas T. Hopkin Great Jones M.E Lyceum Theatre Si & Reis Lessees Ong Chaarles Piroiman Itkemnts Annie Russell Jim Mr Acie Miss Hobbs Hy Jerome K. Dere Nme Fairyland Pred. I, Decker & Co Gwenile Fry Teime Talent Shell Drewry Cave Tunsdurne Aunvan Iladelphia Brooklyn Therienherch Sebo! of Magic and Net Hex Ofve 9 & m Wedmondays Academy OF Music, Brannonr & Rbis Long Bix Keystone Jesus Christ William G. Ewing Superior Court of Chicago INI M. J. Horan Noran E Merrill Lack Awanna Avenue
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