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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1895

Page

3

Local residents take trips and career moves noted

Dr. J W Coolidge leaves for Colorado for two weeks. Mrs O B Wright returns from New Haven. George W Benedict Jr registers as a law student with Halslander Vosbure. E J Mahoney visits Philadelphia and James Mahoney hosted. James M Frits admitted to practice in Lugerune county. Mrs Ira Tripp and M and Mrs Walter plan San Diego departure and return. Hop BE D Jones and M M Bennett attend supreme conclave in New Haven. M J OToole resigns as city editor for Times. praised for rapid rise and bold reporting. Times aims for livelier local coverage.

J. W. Coolidge Colorado O. B. Wright Madison Avenue New Haven Conn George W. Benedict, Jr Halslander & Vosbure E. J. Mahoney Telephone Exchange Philadelphia James Mahoney J. J. H. Hamilton James M. Frits Lugerne Ira Tripp Walter San Diego Cal North Main Avenue C. G The Hope BE. D. Jones M. M. Bennett Order M. J. O'Toole Republican Times Scranton O'Toole

Death and disappearance among South Side residents

Michael J. Dempsey died after a two month illness at age years. He married Emma Clifford four years ago and leaves two children. The Catholic Mutual Benefit association planned a funeral mass at St. John's church with Hyde Park cemetery burial. Teresa Tobin, seven, disappeared from 923 Irving avenue after supper and is not yet found. Police are searching. concern grows as woods near Irving avenue may hold clues. Also reported are Scranton Athletic club bicycle rides and a Scranton Baengerrunde concert at Natter's hall, with music identical to Saengerfest pieces.

Michael J. Dempsey Emma Clifford William Connell & Co Meadow Brook Branch 86 Catholic Mutual Benefit Association St. John’s Church Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Teresa Tobin Michael Tobin Irving Avenue Scranton Athletic Club Natter's Hall Scranton Baengerrunde Allentown

Epworth League Promotes Six Month Carda and Posters

An ad listing a six month Toplo carda and low price food styles from C. E. and Epworth League invites readers to consult for excursion or festival planning. It mentions plan posters circulars and tickets and offers payment for consultation.

Toplo Carda

Memorial Sermons Honor Civil War Veterans Across Churches

Large crowds attended Memorial Day observances at Elm Park and Penn Avenue churches with Ezra Griffin post and Colonel Monies post present. Rev. W H Pearce and Rev. Warren G Partridge delivered moving addresses on patriotism and sacrifice, backed by choirs and special music, as veterans reflected on the Civil War and national unity.

Ezra Griffin Penn Avenue Church Monies Elm Park

Doctors Favor Scott's Emulsion For Easier Digestion

Physicians note patients tolerate Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil well over time, with digestion smoother than plain oil. The fat taste is removed making it palatable, aiding recovery in sickly children and emaciated adults. Boots & Bowne KY Druggists. 50c and 1.

Scott Boot & Bowne

Bible in the Schools Sermon at Huguist Church

Rev W G Watkins argues for Bible reading in public schools citing Wisconsin Supreme Court action and a pending Waverly case. He claims the Bible is not sectarian, highlights long practice as beneficial, and cites Froude Coleridge to support the Bible as foundational to government and culture.

North Main Avenue W. G. Watkins Supreme Court of Wisconsin Edierton Waverly School Watkine J. A. Froude Henry VIII England Coleridge

Religious topics and church events reported

Thirty two members joined Elm Park church yesterday morning. St Luke's hosts Girls Friendly Society after reg service Wednesday. Presbyterian assembly delegates from Pittsburg expected back Wednesday. Rev Richard Hlorns preached at Asbury Methodist in Chaffee’s absence. Mrs J J Heckel began as soprano soloist at Providence Presbyterian. Church of Good Shepherd Green Ridge plans Farview excursion for June 8. Ferris to lecture on Fallen Ancient Egypt at Puritan Congregational Thursday. Baptisms at First Baptist on Scranton Street last evening. Memorial Day masses at St Peter's Cathedral at 630 7 and 830 with high requiem mass for Young Men's Institute. YM W CSA annual exercises Friday at Him Park church with reports. St Luke's Sunday School 930 am. Holy communion at 720 am. Washburn Street Presbyterian to sell pews Thursday evening with ladies serving tea. YM Christian Association secretary Mahy spoke on foreign work. day observed as Sunday for foreign prayer. Rev Warren G Partridge spoke at YMCA foundation hall on The Young Woman In the Church. A farewell sermon was preached by Rev A F Ferrin at Puritan Congregational yesterday. Providence Presbyterian children rehearse The Cross the Country and the Child for Children’s Day June 9. Reeve Watking organizes large chorus. Green Hill Primitive Methodist children present Jewels on the same day. Fred Widmey rendered violin solo with organ at Mirat Presbyteria.

Elm Park Church Girls’ Friendly Society St. Luke's Church Presbyterian General Assembly Pittsburg Richard Hlorns Asbury Methodist Church A. F. Chaffee J. J. Heckel Providence Presbyterian Church Church of Good Shepherd Green Ridge Farview Teo A. F. Ferris Puritan Congregational Church First Baptist Church Scranton Street St. Peter's Cathedral Young Men's Institute Young Women's Christian Association Him Park Ing Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Young Men's Christian Association Mahy Warren G. Partridge W. Evans Reever,Watking Green Hid Primitive Methodiat Church Fred Widmey

First Communion at St Peter's Cathedral and Sunday church events

At St Peter's Cathedral yesterday one hundred girls and as many boys received their first communion at the 9 o'clock mass led by Rev J O'Reilly. Rev J H McHugh read the mass and preached to the youths. Rev James McLeod lamented street boys selling Sunday papers near the First Presbyterian church. The Wyoming district Ministerial Association opens its one hundred forty first session at Lackawanna with Rev Wilson Treble delivering the address. meetings begin at 8:30 and feature essays at 10. Rev Hugh C McDermott will preach tomorrow evening.

St. Peter's Cathedral J. O'Rielly J. H. McHugh Mc Hugh James McLeod Fiist Presbyterian Church Wyoming District Lackawanna Wilson Trelble Hugh C. McDermott

Local Social News and Obituary Notices

Mrs A Puller confined to home by sickness while Mrs Tivreon visits her mother Mrs Frank Lin in Sanderson Ave. Miss Anna Stevens visits Mrs George W Davis in Market St. George Gibson of Green Ridge Lumber called on friends in New York. W C Cowles returns from Philadelphia after dedicatory ceremonies at Odd Fellows temple. W H Smith recovering from an injury suffered while working. John R Fordham Prohibition league to elect officers at Zion Evangelical Church Capouse Ave this evening. Funeral of John Burnett of Throop killed in Siterra mines today. Providence Castle and Storrs Accidental Fund members attend. Mr and Mrs George Powell celebrate fifth wedding anniversary on Edna Ave with friends and music.

A. Puller Froulevard Avenue Slckeam Tivreon Schenectady N. Y Franklin Sanderson Avenue Anna Stevens Carbondale George W. Davis Market Street George Gibson Green Ridge Lumber Company New York W. C. Cowles Main Avenue Philadelphia Temple W. H. Smith Meyhart Avenue Hewlig John R. Fordham John Burnett Throop Siterra Mines Providence Castle Knights of the Mystle Chain Storrs Thomas Jenkins P. Aton Edward Sanders Thomas Denele Henry Sage Wiliam J. Evans Thomas Longmore

Dunmore Social Notes and Local Lectures

Miss Lizzie Clifford visits Avoca and Mrs Florence Fowler visits Honesdale. Mrs Michael Grady at Chestnut street and Diana Capwell at Lake Winola. Edward Gilbert moves to Paterson New Jersey. Capwell and Blanche visit town. Leander Yeager and Bertha Capwell vacation in Philadelphia. Gideon Ellis moves to Tripp avenue. Mrs Gilbert Jones and Mrs William Beckendorf visit George Schrank on Collins street. Mrs Lake of St Louis lectures at Manley hall for Young Men's Temperance. Rev J Beckenridge preaches at Brooklyn Methodist hospital. Revival meetings at Dudley Street Baptist led by Evangelist Luther continue with three meetings Sunday. The Confederate Boy drama by Loyal Legion praised. fund drive to complete Corners drinking fountain. Loyal Legion plans a musical evening with Hervie march, Haydn Banjo and Guitar club, and various soloists.

Lizzie Clifford Avoca Florence Fowler Honesdire Michael Grady Chestnut Street Diana Capwell Lake Winola Edward Gilbert Drinker Street Paterson N. J. BR Capwell Blanche Leander Yeager Misa Bertha Capwell Philadelphia Gideon Ellis No. 6 Pioneer Building Tripp Avenue Gilbert Jones William Beckendorf Pittston George Schrank Collins Street Manley Hall Lake St. Louis Temperance J. &. Beckenridge Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Methodist Episcopal Church Dudley Street Baptist Church Evangelist Luther Loyal Legion Legion Hervie Hayden Baunto Guitar Club Swarts Brothers Eilab Powell A. Te Tel Louis Housrath Sam Swarts Bertha Dony Edith Switale Columbian Woartette Hayden Banjo Comic Sons William Held Albert Haldeman Ruble Yost Columbian Quartette Golo Henry Dreyer Olo Busule Powell

Castoria Recalled In Rhyme About A Child’s Care

Fragmentary nursery rhyme recalling Castoria as a comforting remedy through stages from infancy to motherhood. The lines trace a mother’s concern and a consistent reference to Castoria across childhood, adulthood, and parenting moments.

Scranton Club Faces Rough Patch After Trip Troubles

The Scranton baseball team and manager Barnie returned home to a lineup with many lame arms from cold damp weather. Captain Smith arrives from New York while Barnie vows a winning team with practice today and tomorrow before games at Wilkes-Barre.

Scranton Baseball Club Barnie Smith New York Philadelphia Scranton Tribune Burnle Wilkes Harre Sheragon Wilkes-Barre

A Better Wheel You Can See For Yourself

It would be impossible to find four wheels that are better made. We are sure that we can please you on a wheel, Come and see.

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