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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1899

Page

6

Welsh Baptist minister accepts First Welsh Baptist call

Rev D D Hopkins of Wales accepted the unanimous call to lead the First Welsh Baptist church following his eight week stay in March and April. He will resume duties after completing arrangements in Wales and returning to the United States. Funeral services for Norman Wheeler and Mrs John Hughes are noted, with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery and related arrangements.

Norman Wheeler John Hughes St. Paul's D. D. Hopkins Wales First Welsh Baptist Church Benjamin Hughes Mr. Hopkins Walesa Hopkins James A. Evans North Hyde Park Avenue

Funeral Services for Mrs Hughes Held at Home

Services for the late Mrs John Th Hughes were conducted at 149 South The bores avenue Saturday afternoon. Rev W F Davis of North Scrantin Baptist Church and Rev Thomas De Gruchy of Jackson Street Minlptiot officiated. Interment followed in Washburn Street Cemetery. The funeral of Norman Wheeler was held yesterday at 2 50 PM at the Keyser HVOTIUC, Lieutenant Mara 8 Griffin post No 15 Grand Army of the The.

Washburn Street Nev Thomas de Gruchy Ezra Sr. Driftin Poet Fred Adams George FE. Sehavfer Henry J. Loftus Seth Borner Charles van Valen Frank Albro Edward Merce Joshua Jones’ Child North Sumner Avenue Washburn John Th. Hughes Familly South Thebores Avenue W. F. Davis North Scrantin Baptist Church Jackson Street Norman Wheeler Keyser Hvotiuc Mara Griffin Post Grand Army of the the

Pioneer Corps Hold Smokers and Reception at Maronic Hall

St Paul's Pioneer Corps members held a smoker at Maronic hall yesterday afternoon and gave a reception to their debutante to the Harleigh convention. President P F McCoy delivered a short address as members spoke about the nearing end of the membership contest and the encouraging reports from both sides. The afternoon was enjoyed by all present.

St. Paul's Pioneer Corps Maronic Hall Harleigh P. F. McCoy

Multiple Ministers Fill Pulpits Across City Churches

Yesterday several church services featured visiting or guest pastors. Rev. David Jones led at Forest City Congregational. Rev. Robinson from Pittaton filled Plymouth Congregational. BH Noble of Brooklyn spoke at Simpson Methodist Episcopal. Rev. W G Thames of Pittaton preached at First Baptist. Rev. E L A Noble of Brooklyn opened the evening service. Goerman Catholic held confirmation with Rev. F Fricker presiding. Rev. P P Jones preached at Tabernacle Congregational, and Rev. MP Williams of Delta preached at Welsh Calvinistic Methodist on Freedom.

David Jones First Welch Congregational Church Forest City Plymouth Congresational Mr. Robinson Pittaton Phturch EL A. Noble D. P Brooklyn Goerman Catholic Church South Main Avenue F. Fricker P. P. Jones Tabernacle Congregational Church MP Williams Delta

Children’s Day Programs at Welsh Baptist Church

The Fourth Ward mission Welloyne mission and Mother school of the First Welsh Baptist Church plan children’s day exercises at the church on Sunday June 1. The program titled The Roses will feature three branches and a united rehearsal tonight invites all children to attend.

Fourth Ward Welloyne First Welsh Baptist Church

Twenty Fourth Globe Lodge Anniversary Celebration Tonight

The Globe Lodge Independent Order of O14 Fellows marks its twenty fourth anniversary in Hari Garl hall this evening with a large delegation expected. Willard Howe of West Pittston will give a recital of Dan Grorick at Meare hall under the supervision of the young ladies of Simpson church and Miss Anna Morgans industrial and.

Globe Lodge O14 Hari Garl Hall Willard Howe West Pittston Dan Grorick Meare Hall Simpson Church Anna Morgans

Bargain Fashion Sale On Skirts and Gowns

A local ad promotes discounted skirts and gowns with wide price cuts. Items include skirts originally $4.25 now $3.00, $4.00 now $9.29, and gowns marked down to as low as 60 cents. Also advertised are corset covers and night robes with reduced prices and claims of modern styles and quality.

Detroit Woman Credits Pinkham Remedy for Recovery

Mrs. Bradish of Detroit writes that after years of illness and failed treatments she found relief from Lydia E. Pinkham's Veritable Compound. She describes symptoms including loss of appetite, weight loss, night sweats, hysteria, heart palpitations, and insomnia, noting improvement after seven to eight bottles.

Destors Lydia Br. Pinkham B. M. Brapisu Dernoir Mica

Mission band closes season at Iverlie hall

The Mission band of the First Baptist church wrapped up its season with a Saturday afternoon entertainment at Iverlie hall and served refreshments for the children. St Agnes chapter of St David's Episcopal church adopted condolence resolutions on Martha Gibbons's death. No 13 School teachers and pupils enjoyed a trip to Campbella lodge led by principal David Owens. Mrs Minston Williams, who has led the Salvatheon Army meeting on Price Street, bid farewell and returns to Wales. Aline Jennie Jenkins conducted the Young Women's Christian Association gospel meeting at their rooms yesterday afternoon. Phonographic entertainment is planned at Masonic ball tomorrow at 8 pm during Washington camp No 23, Patriotic Order Sons of America, with a general invitation to all members citywide.

Mission Band First Baptist Church Iverlie Hall St. Agnes St. David's Episcopal Church Martha Gibbons No. 13 Campbella Lodge David Owens Minston Williams Salvathon Army Barracks Price Street Wales Young Women's Christian Association Aline Jennie Jenkins Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America

Local residents visit friends and family across the region

Patrolman Thomas Jones remains convalescent at home on North Lincoln avenue after illness. Numerous residents from Lincoln avenue to South Main and beyond spend time with relatives and friends in Dunville Elkdale Shenandoah Wilkes Barre and adjacent towns. A Yale College surgery is noted for Wil Neville. others travel to Pittston and Hyde Park.

Thomas Jones North Lincoln Avenue L. W. Cramer Lincoln Avenue Dunville Frank Slate Lake Ariel Kate Pickering South Main Avenue Elmira N.Y Wiliam Gable South Garfield Avenue Gouldebore Emma Williaine Hyde Park Avenue Shenandoah 7H. & Jacobs Lafuy- Clie Street Frank Henry Hazleton Kate Smith Maggie Hayes Washburn Street Stroudsboro Wil Neville Fairview Avenue Windont Yale College Lugerne County A. A. Stover Dowlestown Z. A. Stover Hyde Park Jdny Reese Arthur T. Stover Sadie Davis Anna Thole Pittston Chirting Martin North Bromley Avenue G. A. Williams Rock Street Middle Granville N. Y

Local social notices from Scranton area reflect visits and events

Louis Thackwell of Syracuse visits relatives here. Keystone company to reproduce The Mountain Wall at St Marys hall for Mrs Gullcan’s benefit. BF Dunn of New York plans a Telaware Street visit with family. Mrs D T Davis of Hazleton returns home from a visit. Ebenezer Jones of Olyphant returns from relatives visit. Jere Miss Fressie Henwood of North Main Avenue returns from Honeydale. Anna Muckley of Olyphant visits friends. Mrs DW Evans of Rock Street visits relatives in Nanticoke. Mrs DL Davidson of Jones Street spent yesterday at Wilkes Barre. Mine Gweanle Thomas of Olyphant spends day with friends on Wayne Avenue. Misses Marthe Davis and Marie Renne of Mteton are guests on William Street.

Louis Thackwell Syracuse Keystone Literary and Pramatic Company St. Mary's Hall Jones Thomas Gullcan BF. Dunn New York City Telaware Street D.T. Davis Hazleton Hee Ebenezer Jones Olyphant Jere Fressie Henwood North Main Avenue Honeydale Birk Anna Muckley Mra DW. Evans Rock Street Nanticoke Mra DL. J. Davidson Jones Street Wilkes-Barre Mine Gweanle Thomas Wayne Avenue Marthe Davis Marie Renne Mteton William Street

Manners Pharmacy Offers Comprehensive Bath Accessories

Manners Pharmacy at 0 Green Ridge Street presents a range of tooth brushes in all sizes and prices along with loofahs and Kayptian wash rags. The shop emphasizes quality as the finest in the city and highlights bath accessories suitable for varying needs.

Manners’ Pharmacy Green Ridge Street Bath Manners

Grain-O drink touted as a nourishing coffee substitute

A reader letter extols Grain-O as a strong substitute for coffee, claiming it nourishes the body and sustains a healthy appetite. The writer notes first attempts failed but after a week of use, would not return to coffee, and urges following the grocer’s directions for a tasty table beverage.

Blessed Virgin Sodality Reception at St John’s Church

At St John’s church Fig street the Blessed Virgin sodality held a reception. The altar was beautified with flowers palms and candy. One hundred young women were received into the sodality. Rev M B Donlan of Dunmore preached the sermon urging emulation of the Blessed Mother. Benediction and litany closed the services.

St. John's Church M. B. Donlan Dunmore Lena Koch Edward Pfaff Mary Phillips Philip Roller Fig Street Blessed Virgin Sodality St. John's Convent Sodality St. Mary's Church

Marriage Announcements In Petersburg Church and City Homes

Announcement was made Saturday of the marriage of Mies Lena Koch of 219 Birch Street to Edward Pfaff of the same side. The ceremony occurred two weeks ago at the Petersburg Lutheran church with Rev J W Randolph officiating. Mrs Pfaff is the youngest daughter of William Koch Jr of Birch Street. The couple reside in Petersburg. AlsoMiss Mary Phillips of Maple Street and Philip Roller of Beech Street quietly wed Saturday night Alderman Howe performed the ceremony. The reception was at George Phillips home on Maple Street. Mr and Mrs Roller will begin housekeeping today in a newly furnished residence on Stone Avenue.

Mies Lena Koch Birch Street Edward Pfaff Petersburg Lutheran Church J. W. Randolph Mra. Pfaff William Koch, Jr Petersburg Mary Phillips Maple Street Philip Roller Beech Street Alderman Howe Central City George Phiilips

Funeral of Peter Rahner Sr

Funeral services for Peter Halner senior were held yesterday at the Hickory Street German Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. W. A. Nordt. He was interred at Pittston Avenue Cemetery following the service.

Peter Rahner Peter Halner Peter Rahher, Jr Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church W. A. Nordt Pittston Avenue

Ancient Order of Hibernians to entertain at St Johns Hall

Division No 2 AOH will give an entertainment at St John s hall on Stone avenue tomorrow night with a dance to follow. The Epworth league of the German Methodist Episcopal Church on Prospect avenue plans an outing at the ore mine spring tomorrow. Mrs Dickman of Maple street is convalescent from a severe illness. Peter Hamm of Dunkirk NY is visiting his home on Maple street.

Ancient Order of Hibernians St. John's Hall Stone Avenue Epworth League German Methodist Episcopal Church Prospect Avenue Dickman Maple Street Peter Hamm Dunkirk N. Y

Pea Coal Delivered for South Side Hyde Park Area

Coal service offers pea coal delivered to South Side central city and Hyde Park for $1.25 per unit. Orders to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 66383.

South Side Central City Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar Ave

Funeral of Daniel R. Stiles with Military Honors

Funeral services for Daniel R. Stiles of Pittston were held at 1204 Olive Street yesterday afternoon with simple rites led by Rev. B. J. Houghton and Rev. M. Giffin. He was interred in Pittston cemetery after an escort from Griffin Post No. 139 of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Daniel KR. Stiles Pittston L. Rice Olive Street B. J. Houghton St. Mark's M. Giffin Elm Park Methodist Evra 8S Griffin Post Grand Army of the Republic Asa R B. Stevens

Lot 2 Extra Large Turkish Bath Towels Sale Notice

Lot 2 offers extra large Turkish bath towels in bleached and unbleached options with a fixed price of 18 cents. Sale applies Monday only.

Firemen's Fair Plans Extended For Another Week

It was an all comers day at the Firemen's fair on Saturday at the armory with steady attendance and lively participation. The Maypole dance by twenty musicians and masters featured the afternoon and evening, as Jiller's orchestra played. The general committee met and voted to continue for one more week with special features planned for each evening.

Jiller

Obituary notices for Cooper Johnson and Jones families

Obituary notices report Ellen Cooper wife of George Cooper dying after a prolonged illness at 14 South Hyde Park Avenue. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. Samuel Webber and Charles T.H. Johnson with funeral plans and surviving relatives. The notices mention burial at Washburn Street Cemetery and Paradise Valley, with funeral details to follow.

Two lots for today at very reduced prices special sale

Two lots for today, special, both at very much reduced prices. One dollar shirts for sixty cents. Former price was double this amount. Made of fine Madras cloth in stripes, plaids and plain white with separate cuffs. Monday only sec shirts at 33 cents. Regular fifty cent negligee shirts in many handsome patterns and all sizes separate cuffs. Monday only.

Sec Orchon and Valiencienne

Letters from the People on Pennsylvanian building trades

The letter writer rebuts claims from J. S. Williams and the Builders Exchange over the eight hour day and wage increases. He argues Scranton should lead the eight hour push, defends union rights, and criticizes misrepresentations about contractor pay practices and foreman authority, urging fair enforcement of two week pay laws.

Williams Tt Soomsa Minster Elts Huilders’ Exchange J. S. Williams Williame Mc Williame Eighbour Pennsylvania Scranton Philadelphia Pittsburg United States Pennyylvania

Yale student leads Central City YWCA talk

A. B. Williams Jr. of this city spoke at the Central City Young Women's Christian Association rooma yesterday afternoon. He described Jacob's wrestling with the angel and victory by yielding. Williams, a Yale student preparing to become a missionary, leads the Yale Mission Band and did evangelistic work east of the Mississippi River.

A. B. Williams, Jr Central City Young Women's Christian Association Rooma Williams Jacob Angel Wlulding Winn Willams Yale Ching Yale Mission Band Mississippi River

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