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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1897

Page

10

Funeral of Patrick Gilboy Held at St Rose Church

Patrick Gilboy's funeral was held Saturday at St Rose church with large attendance. Floral tributes came from family and friends. Pallbearers included Michael McGiarry James Manley Otto Nelson William Kearney and James McDonald. Interment followed in St Rose cemetery.

Patrick Gilboy St. Rove Michael Morrison John Kane Harry Tighe Michael Patrick McGiarry James Manley Otto Nelsen William Kearney James McDonald St. Rose Cemetery

Funeral Services for Rev Walter B Thomas Held at First Methodist

Funeral services for Rev Walter B Thomas were conducted at First Methodist Church at 10 o clock Saturday. Clergy and many friends attended. The choir sang Asleep In Jesus and Scripture from Revelations was read by Dr G A Place. Several local ministers offered brief remarks praising his life and work in the Wyoming conference. The service closed with Servant of God Well Done. Interment followed in Athens beside his wife who died about twelve years ago.

First Methodist Church Walter B. Thomas Jesus G. A. Place C. Simpkins Peckville C. Smith H. P. Hathaway Charles Lee G. A. Price Mr. Smith Wyoming Mr. Thomas Mr. Hathaway Mr. Lee Thomas Place England T. FB. Jepson The Baptist Church Trev

Reorganized Board of Health Meets in 1807

The reorganized board of health met with Dr. Bailey presiding and J P Collis sworn in as a member. Committees were named including offices and planning. a move to secure a dedicated room in the municipal building was approved. A pure water supply bill from Marinnburg was endorsed and notice sent to Rep. Reynolds. The board adjourned to meet Wednesday.

Reorganized Board of Health Dr. Bailey J. Po Collis Oiflewr A. Kelly F. Reynolds Sanitary D. L. Bailey H.C. Wheeler Reynolds Kelly Wheeler Planming Board of Health Dailey Arbill Marrinburg

Royal Arcanum Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary

The Royal Arcanum local lodge plans a June 22 celebration marking the order’s founding. An excursion to Marveys Lake will accompany the event with a special train from the city for Carbondale and Honesdale members. A. B. Vorhis attended to arrange activities and will present a souvenir.

Royal Arcanum Order Marvey's Lake A. BR. Vorhis Bauer's Ninth Regiment Carbondale Honesdale Vorhis

Floods Wash Out Bridges North of Carbondale

Heavy rain caused damage around Carbondale with a bridge on the road to Crystal Lake near John H Mill’s place carried away by the freshet. Campbell’s dam bridge damaged and Dundatf road impassable. A bridge over Wilson Creek north of the city near Crystal Lake also affected.

Carbondale Crystal Lake John H. Mill Fallbrook Creek Campbell's Dam Dundatf Wilson Creek

Transfer of Real Estate in Trenton Nets Major Block Sale

Peter Kane of Trenton has purchased the Roders block at South Main and Eighth Avenue from G. P. Modgers for 822,500. Modgers had invested about 10,000 in improvements, making the building a premier business location. Kane plans a large dry goods store in the property.

Peter Kane Trenton N. J Roders Mainetecet Anil Eighth Avenue G. P. Modgers

Local and Personal Notes From the City

Charlee Chase of Franklyn avenue is with diphtheria. Hyington Burns and J W Taowry of Elkdale were in town on business Saturday. May O Malley spent Sunday in Scranton. John F Abbott of Wilkes-Barre visited Saturday evening. Methodist church ladies plan a slipper drive in Sunday school rooms Wednesday evening. J Vindermark of Wavehinmeton street returned from Meaver Falls where he attended the Royal Arcanum convention. Martha Mards visits Miss Hella Williams in Scranton. A lounge in Co HL Devere's store room adjoining the Herald office caught fire Friday afternoon. upholstering of the seating wire destroyed but fire was contained. Wil Morgan of Salem avenue is confined at home by illness. Mrs. Mhevery Loftus and family have returned from Peainfield. George Hughes has gone to Williamsport for a week, representing Lackawannah Encampment at the grand lodge Odd Fellows convention. Mrs. Genge Plehor of Birkett street entertains Miss Treabelle Smith of Paterson. Mrs. W W Copeland hosts her sister Mrs. Civa Duw in Fatman. The South Side baseball club plans a social at Burke's hall Friday evening. Mrs. D B Herring travels in Scranton. Thomas King of Brooklyn street has placed three boats on Mountain pond for public use. Miss David Morgan and Miss Mars Farrington visiting friends in Port Jervis. Miss Armile Powderly returns from Beranton. The New Century club meets this afternoon at Mrs. B M O Wattowue’s on Washington street. E C Wonnacott has gone to Toronto to represent the hia order of Traigmen at the annual convention starting today.

Charlee Chase Franklyn Avenue Hyington Burns J. W. Taowry, Esq Elkdale Mises May O'Malley Scranton John F. Abbott Wilkes-Barre J. Vindermark Wavehinmeton Street Meaver Falls Royal Arcanum Mies Martha Mards Mies Hella Williams Scrarten Co HL Ines Mhevory Loftus Elizabeth Thoms Peainfield C. OR Minna Hughes Williamsport Grand Lodge Odd Fellows Mir Hughes Lackawinhd Genge Plehor Birkett Stroet Mies Treabelle Smith Pato W. W. Copeland Graces Dal Mise Civa Fatman South Site Burke's Hall

Local Notices and Social Happenings in Carbondale Area

Residents relocate with the Berrymans moving from Comerry street to Durimere. A Bantivet church service was held by Edwin Peswell of Scranton. A newborn twins event occurred May 15 to the Roberts family of Breaker street. Funeral rites for Kath Wynn occurred Saturday at Sacred Heart Church with interment in Archbald cemetery. The deceased was about 24 and a member of the Meshed Virgin.

John Berryman Comerry Street Durimere Nichols, Key Edwin Peswell Scranton Willam Roberts Breaker Street Peter Lynett Carbondale John Gonnen Hyde Park Martin McAndrew Richard Genial Wyoming Seminary Kath Wynn Sacred Heart Church Archbald Cemetery

Memorials and notices from Taylor churches and firms

Pallbearers from the Blessed Virgin's Sodality included Kilbur MacGovern Meehan Muldoon Hrady and Gannon. Flower bearers were Lally Collina Burns and McGoff as Miss Wynn is remembered by friends and employer D Winters Co. Rest of column notes social events weather, a rector’s installation, local visits, and a baseball game where Taylor Reds defeated Nonpareils 9 to 2 with Morris and Glynn pacing the win.

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Safe Relief for Piles

Promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as safest surest remedy for all forms of piles including bleeding and protruding. Cites a Pittsburgh testimonial from William Hoandachu describing sleepless nights and quick results after using three fifty cent bottles bought from a druggist. Claims wide physician and druggist endorsement and offers a small book on causes and cures.

Pitteburg William Hoandachu Cotton Alley Mutter St Pittsburg Httle

Natural Coke Found Near Salt Lake City

A new natural coke deposit was found about 140 miles south of Salt Lake City near a railroad. A five foot wide vein near surface may expand with depth. The coke tests as pure arkle and superior to manufactured coke with no smoke and little ash. Ownership lies with ex Mayor R S Baskin and partners from Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake Assng R. S. Baskin Balt Lake

Teaching Shopping from a Practical Mother

A practical mother lectures her daughter about shopping after college graduation. She warns that costly experience reveals shop pitfalls and urges knowledge of staples like dry goods linens blankets and dress fabrics. She notes bargains tempt even reputable merchants to offer seconds and stresses recognizing them to decide acceptance or rejection.

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