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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1897

Page

10

Local Advertisements and Injury Report in Carbondale

Advertisements and job work orders at Kannon & Co. on North Main Street are being attended to. A. F. Fey of Elenith Avenue sustained a painful injury at work when a fragment pierced his face. Dr J S Nilet treated the wound. An elegant property transfer on the southeast corner of Washington Street and Seventh Avenue to Canlon Pendleton is noted as significant for the Second and Third wards.

Roadera Kannon & Co New A. FL Fey Elenith Avenue Woohington Street Seventh Avena Canlon Pendleton Pen- Heten Manufacturing Company John DD. Nealon

Free horse racing draws large Saturday crowd at An thracite park

A large crowd attended free matches on Saturday at An thracite park. Four native horses from nearby farms competed in four half mile heats with Mandy and Bill dominating early rounds. Levi Patterson’s Kitty Cloud faced Maule in two one mile heats with Mauro winning both. Judges were Frank Brown, F B Dennis and C G Evans. Timekeeper T Burr.

Anthracite Park Fouth Gireon Mandy, Jr Harry T. Hennett Elora Len M. Owens Littl Jim Wil James Wallie Watkins Frank Brown F. BE. Dennis G. Evans

Mitchell Hose Company Protest Pension Bill At Special Meeting

A special Mitchell Hose Company meeting adopts resolutions urged by C. B. Alexander to oppose repeal of the firemen's pension bill funded by insurance company taxes. It calls on local senators and representatives from Havillsburg to veto any repeal, and forwards copies to area lawmakers.

Mitchell Hose Company Alexander Jorelan Onotichal Havilsburg

Solemn High Mass Opens Forty Hours Devotion at St Rose

A solemn high mass opening the forty hours devotion was held at St Rose Church on Sumas morning with Rev Peter Lynott of Jermyn as celebrant Rev T F Coffey deacon and Rev W A Neston subdeacon Father Coffey preached the sermon Mey J C Coroner of Forest City delivered an evening sermon and Archibald Hale spoke last night Masses will be offered today and tomorrow at 5 6 and 7 with a solemn high mass on Wednesday at 9 o'clock

Sumas St. Rose Church Peter Lynott Jermyn W. A. Neston Father Coffey Mey J. C Forest City Hale Archiald

Epworth League Anniversary at Methodist Church

The Epworth League anniversary was celebrated at the Methodist church Sunday evening with suitable services. T B Kilpatrick directed the exercises and the music was notable. Rev A B Saylor of Bethany Evangelical Church Lancaster Pa delivered an eloquent address. he is a friend of Prof B J Holkenberry principal of the city high school and visiting at his home.

Epworth League Methodist T. B. Kilpatrick A. B. Saylor Bethany Evangelical Church Lancaster Saylor B. J. Holkenberry

Cycle club telegraphers excursion between Carbondale and Kimbaret

A party of telegraphers rode from Carbondale to Kimbaret on Saturday. Members included G F Saynee W F Nye Claude St Smith J D Purtell and Hap Ty Briggs. On Sunday another walkable ride featured George F James Charles Moon Charles Millard Frank Wolcott and Frank Derby of the Carbondale Cycle club.

Carbondale Kimharet F. Saynee FL Nye Claude St. Smith J.D. Purtell Hapty Briggs George F. James Charles Moon Charles Millard Frank Wolcott Frank Derby

Man Falls From Bridge During Flood Tide

William O Malley of Hospital street attempted to cross the bridge near the Lookout on Saturday and fell about twenty feet. A heavy flood tide kept him from serious harm and he reached the shore to return home.

William O'Malley Mospital Street

Crete club members travel to Carbondale for a day trip

A Crete club from Green Ridge rode to Carbondale on Sunday and checked into Hotel Americaon. They returned about 4 p m. The party included W Payne Charles F Knight J L Rowman A Brown RK A Gregory B F Kellar H A Vanetorn Tommy the musician A J Kertllen Milton TB Becker and M Swartekupff.

Crete Club Green Ridge Carbondale Hotel Americaon W. Payne Charles F. Knight J. L. Rowman A. Brown RK. A. Gregory B. F. Kellar H. A. Vanetorn Tommy the Miuscot A. J. Kertllen Milton TB Becker M. Swartekupff

May party hosted by Miss Rosie Sherrer delights friends

A pleasant May gathering hosted by Miss Rosie Sherrer on a Saturday evening drew many friends. Refreshments were served at five by Mrs. George Karnes Mrs. HM Prishle and Mrs. William Sherrer. The young guests enjoyed music games and social amusements.

Rosie Sherrer George Karnes Hm, Prishle William Sherrer

Funeral for William Pethick Held by Carbondale Lodge

The funeral is from his residence at 2 oclock this afternoon under direction of Carbondale Lodge No. 240 Free and Accepted Masons. Members and visiting brethren are urged to attend. Lodge will assemble at the Masonic temple at 10 oclock sharp in full masonic dress.

William Pethick Oclock Carbondale Lode Masonic Temple Toelock Sharp

Local and Personal Notes Mention Various Movements and Events

A little daughter of Mr and Mrs John Connors fractured her left arm. Dr Nilbe treated it. Gunion Pendleton bought land at Washington street and Seventh avenue for Sha. Mrs Booker of Scranton visited Carbondale. Archbald visitors included Misses Norton Gallagher and Handley. Thieves struck Martin Drennan on Dudu Street. several items stolen. Mr and Mrs C Rollin Manville returned from their wedding tour. Arthur Locke to McKeesport as nv delegate for Court Lily at Foresters convention. Mrs Brennan and Miss Allen Gerrity attended Mr Nola's funeral in Scranton. Agnes Lenahan visiting her sister Mrs J T Tank. Lehigh University vs NYU meet in NY. LauIa B At hott won two medals. E A Wheeler returned from NYC. Mrs Clo Doty visiting parents in Harris. Margaret Kelly returned from Pitts ton. Louise Aitken went to Montrose for sister’s wedding. Mary Meehan visiting Coppietown. G W Dowe and wife in NY. Rev Charles I Fitchott at Sayre for Scranton archdeaconry. Miss Anna Barley resumed duties at Crane’s. Mixs Com Lee took posn at Adler’s on Salem. Dance postponed to early June. Miss Civa Dow returning to Nineveh NY. Trinity Guild supper at Mrs Sly’s for church fund. A S Lewsley to Nineveh for sister-in-law Anna Wilcox’s wedding. Mrs David James hosting Mrs Daniels from Cambridge Ohio.

John Connors SS Nilbe Gunion Pendleton T T. C. Nealon Washington Street Seventh Avenue Sha Booker Scranton Sandey Carbondale Alice Norton Mary Gallagher Mary Handley Allen Gerrity Nola Bcranton Agnes Lenahan Wilkes- Barre JT. J. Tank New York City Lehieh University University of New York Laula B. Athott Mary Meehan Coppieretown G. W. Dowe New York Oles Charles I. Fitchott Trinity Church Sayre Misa Anna Barley Crane Mixx Lee Adler Salem Avenue Marke's Hall Civa Dow Nineveh N.Y Trinity Guild Samuel Sly Trinity Church Building Fund A. S Lewsley WN. Y Allés Anna Wilcox David James Daniels Cambridge Ohio

Calvary Vingetist church excursion planned for June

Preparations are underway for the Calvary Vingen tist church trip to Lake Arie on June 5 with a committee working to ensure success. Tickets cost 80 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. tickets available from committee members.

Rosebuds Defeat Anthracites 6-1 on School Grounds

The Rosebuds beat the Anthracites 6 to 1 on the school house grounds Saturday afternoon. Powell and Davis were the Rosebuds battery while Thomas and Hammond hurled for the Anthracites in a well played game.

Special Borough Council Meeting and Utilities Actions

A special council meeting discussed electric light plant operability after a Supreme Court decision and empowered committees to supply the plank. The tax levy for the year was set, with five mills for borough purposes and four mills each for leads series and bonds. Several items covered road repairs by Titus tracks, fire protection in Tig Valley, and a new water contract after the old one expired.

Hell Caillagher O'Halloran Alfred Cooper C. P. O'Malley Supreme Court Lawis O'Brien Wits Maeel Patten Hormigh Tinsley Tinetion Belatreet Mversis Y Brien Tinsley Wee Honmiltter Delaware Hfudson Olyphant Water Company Lewie Tige Valley James Midoen Scranton Howard Mile Grove Stanchard M. Merchant Pottsville Herbert Willis Mary Gallagher Muggie Loftus Dunmore Sadie O'Malley John Ferguson Myre J. J. Commings Archteald

Birthday visits and church news in Scranton area

Mrs. and Mrs Morgans celebrate birthday visits in Brown Hollow with relatives Mra A Cleave Mra T Wieland and families. Rev A Iveson preaches at Primitive Methodist in town and Rev T Cook to accept new pastorate in Williamsport. Katie Helrond and Idsale Helrond visit Lincoln street. NYO&W trains adjust schedule to serve summer baseball games in Providence road Diamond crossing. A handball handicap is announced.

Mra. & Baker A. Cleave T. Wieland G. Wieland Brown Hollow Philip Morgans Ths Place A. Iveson Houtzdale Primitive Methodist Church Thev. T. Cook Cook Williamsport Katie Idsale Helrond Scranton Lincoln Street New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company Seranton Providence Road Diamond Crossing

One Purposes of the Bladder and Womb Examined

The article explains the bladder and womb exist for single purposes and warns that many bladder issues arise from kidney problems or poor local treatment. It urges careful urine testing over 24 hours to distinguish kidney bladder trouble from female weakness, and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy with sample offer by mail.

Kilmera Drucy Bouh the Tribune Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. C

Memorial Day Observances Issued by Moosic Posts

Memorial Day orders from George H I Post Moosic Pa outline ceremonies for May 29 including grave decorations at Taylor Minooka Avoca cemeteries and a public march. The document invites veterans and the public to participate and emphasizes patriotic duty and unity.

George Hi Post G. A. St Department of Pennsylvania Moosic George BT Post Grand Army of the Republic Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America Order of American Mechanics C. S. Snyder Jine Beeler Knapa Tinklepouch Miller and Acheson Frank Millard Charles P. Warner Camp 174 Patriotic Order Lone of America American Mechanics Lionccliffe Avoca George HM Post Marey Cemetery A. T Charles Mead del Knapp George Price Henry Ives Council Post Post Hall The Societies of Patriotic Order Song of America the American Mechanics Poet Hall Sharp Langcliffe G. M. Snyder H. G. Stalbird

Doctor's column offers home remedies for multiple ailments

The column lists preparations such as Thyrodine for asthma and Cerebine for nerve and heat symptoms, along with Brain Extracts and other products like CARDINE and THYRODINGE. It invites inquiries directed to the Washington Chemical Company for free answers.

Lie Washington Chemical Co Wash'n, D. C Washington Chemical Company Washington DBD. C

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