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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1899
Page
9
David Hill loses two fingers while working as a miner during a top coal fall. James Mills suffers a bruised condition from a separate incident of top coal. Frank George cuts off a finger with a lawn mower in a distinct accident.
David Hui of School Street at Green Ridge Iron Works lost two right hand fingers and needed amputation by Dr Rodham. James Mille, miner at Storrs mine, suffered severe coal fall injuries, treated at Wales Street residence. Frank George, Church Avenue, cut lawn mower mishap severing the fifth finger of the left hand and crushing two others.
Miss Mary Leonard daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Leonard of Spring Street was married to William Evans of Privedure Wednesday evening at Wayne Avenue Chapel. The pastor W F Thivies officiated as the couple entered unaccompanied. After the ceremony the newlyweds went to the bride’s parents home for reception and they reside in a furnished Spring Street residence.
The Wayne Avenue Baptist congregation at a regular business meeting Wednesday evening unanimously thanked the Puritan Church for the use of its building in May for the preaching service of the Rev. E.
Talfryn Jones of Liwynold brings Welsh Summera to Asbury Metherlirt Episcopal church apren sical at Mrs B E Teal’s home this afternoon and evening. The Welsh entertainer returns to the Auditorium tonight. Sales for seats are strong. Women's Home Missionary Society of Providence Presbyterian meets at Mrs BH Atherton’s 2 20 pm. A charity entertainment for Mrs Mary A Matthews drew large crowds last night. Niagara night at the firemen’s fair featured a parade led by the Citizens band with the Liberty Excelsiors and the Cumberlands guests.
Thomas Campbell of William street visits Archbald while Martin Healey of West Market street and Thomas PDayis return from Porto Rico. David Jeffnas buys Walter B. Christmas property on Legcett street. Miss Nettle Roose visits Taylor, and Stella Davie is seriously ill at Brick avenue home. Mrs David Williams returns from Peeleville. Marie Duggan of Philadelphia visits the Whites on Williame street. Mate Morris of Taylor visits Eva Williams on Throop street.
Long Branch health officers and citizens visited Electric City to inspect its crematory with aims to erect a similar plant in their town. Escort Burke guided the party, who praised the facility and its operations before returning on the 3 40 Delaware Lackawanna and Western train.
Waiting is not in our line we act fast and offer a bold sale of wool suits spring jackets and lake shore outfits. The text promotes ladies jackets suits costumes and spring wear at deep discounts with emphasis on choice this week.
The Saturday Afternoon group hosted a lively party at Mears Hall with a selected orchestra. Miss Edith Blair organized the event with aid from Anna and May Edwards and Gertrude Miller. The program featured dancing from 7 to 9 and social dancing for older attendees from 9 to 10, with numerous local young people listed among participants.
The Indies of the Plymouth Congregational Church served a supper from 6 to 9 PM, drawing a large crowd. Three tables were set in the church lecture room and kept busy throughout the evening, with Mr. David Evans in charge and many women assisting.
The second musicale in a Young Women's Christian Association series will be held this evening in the rooms at Booth Malin avenue and Scranton street. Admission is ten cents and refreshments will follow. Participants include Misses Anna Jones Maud Fisher Lillian Kenward Anna Thomas Elisabeth Helver and My Edwin Bowen. An orchestra will be present with Mrs B Thomas and Miss Marion Hutchinson as accompanists.
The Ladies Aid society of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church met at Mrs Ann Jenkins home on Tenth Street Wednesday afternoon for needlework and a served dinner. Assisted by daughters Hannah and Mary Jenkins, attendees included Mrs Eleanor Morgan Mrs William Times Mr Fisher Mrs Ann Thomas Mrs John Jumea Mrs Williams Cadwean. this was the last meeting until fall.
The I W H circle of Hampton Street Methodist church held a social at Miss Bessie Biwat’s home on Eynon Street. Attendees purchased valuable claims at nominal prices, and the event proved enjoyable, social, and financially successful.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning with a high mass of requiem at St Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment is planned for Cathedral Cemetery. Also mentioned is John Davis of Garfield Avenue, a miner in Mt Pleasant, who suffered finger injuries.
A Jady praises Grin-O as a healthful substitute for coffee. After a week of use it becomes indispensable, nourishing the system and suitable for children. The ad urges readers to buy a pack from grocers and follow directions for a delicious table beverage.
A worker was smashed at work yesterday and will require amputation. Injuries were attended at West Side hospital. Other local items include a new baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds at 1117 Swetland street and several church and community events planned for June and the week ahead.
Attorney C. E. Olver returns from Allentown Odd Fellows convention. Mrs. William Puller hosts sisters from Bloomesboro and California visiting Mary Lewis in Jackson Street. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lanning visit New Jersey. Addison Chase to Philadelphia for Medico Chirurgical college graduation. Rev. J Tk. Sweet back from Scranton hospital after appendectomy. Rev. A. L. Ramer to Reading for Lutheran ministers convention. G. A. Williams to Middle Granville to visit wife. Mrs. Joseph Moore and Irene visit Binghmtun, NY.
At Manner's drug store 920 Green Ridge Street the soda flavors use only Williams ice cream with soda water. The shop markets pure fruit juice and rock candy syrup for its sodas, emphasizing quality ingredients.
Mrs Arthur Ackerson of Wood Street, wife of a Green Ridge line conductor, was attacked by a cow owned by G R Clark while en route to meet her husband. She fell, was taken home, and treated by a doctor. A Luther League event at the parish house followed the incident.
Thomas Jordan of 21 Broadway Belle Vue died suddenly yesterday at 5 pm while visiting his daughter Mrs George Richards on Second Avenue. He was a longtime resident and is survived by four daughters Mrs Patrick May Archbald Mrs Michael Judge Avoca Mrs William O'Brien and Mrs George Richards of this city. The funeral will be from the Broadway residence tomorrow morning with interment in Archbald.
The piece paints autumn bounty with pumpkin, apples, country fare, and merry rural scenes. It revels in orchard plenty, baking treats, and rustic joys while contrasting city poverty with farmhouse abundance.
Miss Margaret Nepumeter and Valentine Stcheller were united in marriage in a nuptial mass at St Marys Church. Rev Peter Christ presided. The ceremony featured Veronica Scheller as bridesmaid and Join Neumeier as groomsman. The reception followed at the bride's parents home with close relatives and friends present. The couple will reside nearby.
Mr and Mrs John Van Bergen of Remington avenue entertained at their home on a Wednesday night in honor of daughter Mies Lillian Van Bergen. Guests included Annie Scheld Kathe Luethold Darbar Amelia Withmer and many others listed.
Fred Schneller of 1121 Stone Avenue, a teamster by occupation, was thrown from his wagon while crossing a gutter on Cedar Avenue. A heavy stone fell from the wagon, striking his left leg and lacerating it. He was taken home and treated by Dr John J. Walsh. No bones were broken.
Joseph Albrecht of Cedar Avenue was re-elected corresponding secretary at the state union of German Catholic societies convention in Philadelphia. This marks his third consecutive election to the post, reflecting the trust and esteem of his fellow members.
Members of Slocum castle No. M1 attended the regular Taylor castle No. 267 meeting in Taylor and witnessed degree ceremonies. A fellowship session with refreshments followed the business. Junger Mannerchor traveled to Carbondale for the Germania Singing Society concert under Prof. Schmidt, returning after midnight.
The Hickory Street Presbyterian church holds its annual excursion to Far View on June 27. Students of German and English Sabbath schools gain a day of outing. Morning services next Sunday start thirty minutes early for a communion service. A preparatory service is set for tonight at F456 aebdek.
Neptune Engine company and supporters announce Neptune Night At The Fall with plans aimed at a record breaking event. The group sees strong turnout as they prepare to sustain the assertion of a successful night.
Albert Wetzel of the Twelfth ward, veteran of the Porto Hieri campaign with Company C Eleventh United States Infantry, has returned home. Miss Louise Saul of Poconn visits her parents on Cedar avenue. Joseph Rader of Birchatreel has joined John Zang the Cedar avenue barber’s shop. Mail Carrier Leopold Johler came back from Allentown after representing James Connell lodge of Odd Fellows at the grand encampment, General Grant commandery No. 240.
The Knights of Malta will assemble in regular session at Hartmans Hall tonight. A lecture by Prof Schmidt and his pupils is planned for Monday night at Workingmen's Hall.
Fragmentary text places orders to C. B. Sharkey at 1014 Cedar Ave central city Hyde Park area with phone 6633.
The auditorium at the Methodist church hosted a musique night with funds aiding the choir’s music purchases and expenses. Odd Fellows hall contest crowned John Wardell with 191.70, Richard Webber Sr. scored 46.00, charm valued at 20. A ladies watch contest between Margaret Stewart and Mary Kelly of Scranton was postponed. May Day plans include a Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid sale of strawberries and cake. Local soldiers returning from Porto Rico arrive. William Riddell and Pierce Clirey among them. High School alumni plan a Bauer orchestra and banquet at Washington Hall. Keworth league to attend onion meeting at Bim Park Church. Funeral for Mrs H Kiser of Grove Street held and interred at Forest Hill. Miller of Brook Street visiting New York returns home. Arnold Smith back in Wayne County. Council meeting delayed. alumni banquet program includes Toastmaster Frank Cullen.
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