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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1899

Page

6

West Scranton Day Events and School Fund Deposits

Yesterday's deposits at the West Scranton public schools reached a term high as mine workers paid last week boosted funds. Notable generosity came from No 19 School led by Miss Josephine D Leesia, with teachers and pupils contributing to the combined total of 29 dollars and five cents. Other schools show smaller but steady deposits. The article also notes local election prospects, a Ljon Herbert concert, Father Mathews Ball, a F F C Club formation, and church and funeral notices.

Ljon Herbert Father Mathew Delaware Lackawanna Western Mina Josephine D. Lees Miss Lees Scranton Mies Lees Mies Murray Miss Nichols Misa Beamish Miss Morgan Mine Snader Mies Piyne Mise Evans M's Kellow Miss Wade Mies Murphy Miss Yost Feber Miss Peck David Owens Prof. Owens Martha Watking Eligabeth Lewis Alice Fivans Bertha Kelly Edna J. Evans Nellie Richards Catherine Phillips Nellie Kelley Sarah McDonald Elisabeth Price Mary Harris Miss Vaughn Milas Pfreenan Mies Mullen

Child hit by a horse in Main Avenue accident

A three year old girl, Alfred and Mrs Roberts, of 22 North Berea Avenue, was struck by a horse near Jenkins' drug store on Main Avenue. Frightened, she crossed into the street and came under the animal before the driver could stop. She suffered only a slight bruise and was not seriously injured.

Alfred Roberts Reberea Avenue Main Avenue Jackson N Street Badlo Jenkins’ Drug Store Davies

West Scranton Republicans Seek Large Victory for Ticket

The West Scranton area is expected to deliver strong majorities for Commissioner candidate John Courier Morrin and Auditor candidate William E. Johns while Democratic support also rises. Voters are urged to turnout full party strength and persuade neighbors to vote. The Tribune will publish full returns. copies will be available at T FE. Price’s News Stand, 108 South Main Avenue.

West Scranton John Courier Morrin William E. Johns the Tribune TFE. Price South Main Avenue

Postponed Kyde Park Society Event Moves to Mears Hall

The Kyde Park Father Mathew society postpones its hall event to Mears hall this evening. Local and national election returns will be received and Tinner's orchestra will provide music for dancing. Thomas I. Mlemming named master of ceremonies, assisted by John Bhaumhnessy.

Kyde Park Father Mathew Society Mears Tinner Dancine Thomas I. Mlemming John Bhaumhnessy

Funeral announcements for Griffiths Nolan Jones and others

The text lists funeral details for Stephen Griffiths at 9 in the afternoon at Washburn street cemetery, Michael Nolan at Hely Crowe church Bellevue with Division 15 A O HL attending, and Mrs David Jones with interment in a cemetery, with times and places noted.

Stephen Griffiths North Bromley Avenue Washburn Street Michael Nolan Hely Crowe Bellevue Division 15 A. O. HL Jatherlal David Jones

Cure Constipation with Hostetter’s Bitters at Funeral Home

Clogged bowels disturb body organs causing headaches belching nervousness insomnia biliousness and digestion issues. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is advertised as a remedy and a private revenue stamp must seal the bottle neck. Services are held at 334 North Bromley Avenue with burial at Washburn Street Cemetery.

North Bromley Avenue Washburn Street Cemetery

Local notes report injuries and events in South Lincoln area

Richard Owens of South Lincoln aves cue injures his hand at work. M H Diehl of Hampton street loses an index finger after a dog bite. Lester Diehl, 9, fractures his ankle from a fall. Herr Myers returns from Pittsburg. Mrs Joseph Phillips of Swetlander ill at Lanaford Pa. William Morgan visits relatives in North Filmore. John Doyle returns from Allentown. County Detective Leyshon returns from New York. Patrolman McCollican expects to resume duty. Dr F C Hall back after illness. Eighteen girls form the F F C club at YWCA. December program outlined. William Davis of South Fumner marries Jesale Wentke in Windsor. Revival services at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian attract attention led by C G McDowell. I U H A circle plans a penny social at Hampton Street M E church.

Richard Owens South Lincoln Avescue M. H. Diehl Hampton Street Christ Lester Diehl W. H. Diehl Herr Myers George Myers Pittsburg Joseph P. Phillips Swetland Lanaford Phillips William Morgan Cleveland Ohio North Filmore Avenue John Doyle Jackson Street Allentown Thomas Leyshon South Lincoln Avenue New York John McCollican Traynr F.C. Hall North Main Avenue F. F.C Sturday Ffideran Plana William Davis South Fumner Avenue Jesale Wentke North Hyde Park Avenue Windsor Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Fey C. G. McDowell Honeybrook I. U. HA Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Graf Observes Sixtieth Birthday With Large South Scranton Party

A substantial gathering gathered Saturday at Carl Graf's home on No. 6 Mountain near Mountain Lake to honor his sixtieth birthday. Relatives and friends enjoyed refreshments and were presented with a handsome arm chair by Al Deiman and John Lentes. Guests included County Commissioner John Demuth and wife, the commissioners' clerk and Mrs. Fred Kirchoff, Alderman and Mrs. John Lenten, P Frouchner, Emil Epp, Charles Saar Jr and family, Charles Graf and others.

Carl Graf No. 6 Mountain Mountain Lake John Demuth Fred Kirchoff Emil Epp John Lenten P Frouchner Charles Saar, Jr Charles Graf

Local Court Actions and Community News Update

Maury Manrean appeared before Alderman Shuddy on charges of assault and battery brought by Ann Muley. bail set at 400 dollars. Counter charges against Ann Mullen and Ki le Herkman set bail at 19 dollars each. Warrant sworn for Mrs Francia Weminski on desertion and theft of 99 dollars and furniture from her husband Paul Doemiski of Plymouth Luzerne county. Charlon Spruks and family returned from Philadelphia and stay with S Spruk on Cedar avenue. Mr Spruks distressed over home loss in Friday fire. A visit arrival at Mr and Mrs Jacob Kneller on Brookstreet. Miesta Maine and Theresa Connell of Birney avenue left for Pawtucket R I to reside. Joseph Radle retired after two days with relatives at Dalton Meadow Brook Washer. Peacoal sold to teams 75 cents a ton at Corner of Cedar avenue and Gibbons Street.

Maury Manrean Shuddy Ann Muley Chareva Ware Ann Mullen Kile Herkman Ruddy Francia Weminski Jacob Kneller Brookstret Maine Theresa Connell Birney Avenue Pawtucket Joseph Radle Dalton

Happenings in North Scranton Celebrate Annie's Birthday

A birthday party honoring Annie Schraeder was held at her parents’ home with ladies from Providence Presbyterian and Christian churches hosting and entertaining. Guests included Misses Anna Schraeder Katherine Dettemayer Rosa Call Pauline Wovell Alice Wagner Cora Call Anna Thomas Nellie Call Nellie Henni Shen Hannah Henni Shen and Messrs George Seal Bert Atkinson John Tugend Fred Schroeder Charles McCluskee Fred Rhedor Ben Morgans Frank Hawks Bert Staff William Anderson Frank Zytner David Thomas and John Thomas.

Adam Schraeder Annie Miss Schraeder Rosa Call Miss Detternayle Cora Call Anna Schraeder Katherine Dettemayer Pauline Wovell Alice Wagner Anna Thomas Nellie Call Nellie Sheridan Nettie Henni- Shen Hannah Ace Margaret Hennishen Messrs George Seal Bert Atkinson John Tugend Fred Schroeder Charles McCluskee Fred Rhedor Ben Morgans Frank Hawks Bert Staff William Anderson Frank Zytner David Thomas John Thomas

Chamberlain Pain Balm Cures Lame Shoulder

Adolph I Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports his wife’s nine year shoulder pain improving after one bottle of Chamberlain Pain Balm. He credits the product with clear relief and notes availability through Matthew Bros druggists and wholesalers.

Chamberlain Adolph I. Millett Manchester N. H Matthew Bros

Providence church entertainment aids organ fund drive

This evening the ladies of Providence Presbyterian church host an in parlor program to raise funds for the organ project. Cream and cake will be sold after. The program includes a quartet with a vocal piece Slumber So Gently a recitation and tableaux performances featuring Helen Sadler Ruth Sadler and others with dances and children participants.

Annie—Thine Providence Presbyterian Church Organ Fund Dudley Griffin MacDonald Helen Sadler Driil Ruth Sadler Ruth MacDonald Pelle Mayhe Ellen Roderick Jonnie Hoffmin Margaret Chappell Amy Perry Hilda Nehart Leia Lulu Davis Viola Williams Doug

Mine Accident Injures Three Workers At Dickson Mine

William Morgan Thomas Land and Robert Doublebee—all workers at the Dickson mine of the Delaware and Tradeo company on Spring street Robert avenue and Green Ridee—suffered injuries when a trip of cars on a steep plane jumped the track during the night shift last Thursday. They were carried from the site by the mine ambulance and received medical aid at home.

William Morgan Spring Street Thomas Land Robert Avenue Robert Doublebee Green Ridee Dickson Delaware and Tradeo Company Gerioua

Community notices and society meetings announced

A musical and literary program is planned at the Christian church under the Ladies Aid. Washington camp No 177 Patriotic Order Sons of America meets at the Auditorium tomorrow evening with twelve members in attendance. Hiram Lodge No 261 FAAM meets tonight. The Sons of Veterans drum corps will host a go tril at the Auditorium tomorrow night. Thomas McHalr, charged with embezzlement by Thomas Prescooms, had a hearing before Alderman Fidler and is held on 100 Dall bail for court appearance. Rev Dr Simpson of Asbury Methodist will lecture Life in Scotland at Court Street Methodist next Tuesday evening November 14. Excelsior Orchestra will conduct a social at St Marys hall tonight. The Young Women’s Christian association gymnastic and sewing class meets tonight. Miss Anna Rove of West Market and Miss Kate Reedy of Charles street are visiting friends in Archbald and Miss Mamie Welta returns from Glenburn. John Polisky had George Smith ar.

Ladies’ Aid Society Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sona of America Hiram Lodge Sans of Veterone Thomas McHalr Thomas Prescooms Alderman Fidler Dr. Simpson Asbury Methodist Feceral Church Scotland Court Street Methodist Young Women’s Chiletian Association Anna Rovhe West Market Street Kate Reedy Charles Street Misa B. Roche Minooka Mamlo Welta North Main Avenue Glenburn John Poliskey George Smith

Lecture on the War by Rev James Hughes in Kimberley

A man was rested Saturday night for assault and battery and held for court after a hearing before Alder man Myers. The Rev James Hughes of Kimberley will lecture on the war at the Baptist church on Wayne Avenue this Thursday evening. Admission is 10 cents.

Alderman Myers James Hughes Kimberley Wayne Avenue Hughes

Supper Benefit At Baptist Church Tenteht

The Baptist church will host a 6 o'clock supper to aid the building of the new church. Mrs Van Allen of Buffalo N Y visits her daughter Mrs A G Thomason of Monsey Avenue. Christ's church ladies serve an oyster supper at their Wide chapel corner Washington and Park tonight. A merit program will be rendered and the evening promises pleasure for all attendees. W F Mattes has returned from Colorado after a three month stay.

Baptist Church Tenteht van Allen Tuffalo N.Y A. G. Thomason Monsey Avenue Ladies of Christ's Church Washington and Park Avenues W. F. Mattes Colorado

Obituary notices for Crosby and Bullivan families

Mrs Margaret Crosby aged 1 died at her daughter Mrs Hubert Feeney in Uawley. Survived by four daughters including Mrs Ann Gilroy Mrs Bridget Kadgen Mrs William Ward. Funeral from Mrs Feeney home with requiem at St Philomina Church then burial in Howley Catholic cemetery. Annie Bullivan died at 417 Felina court. funeral announced later. Correspondents urged to report precinct returns to The Tribune tonight.

Margaret Crosby Hubert Feeney Uawley Ann Gilroy Jackon Street West Scranton Jackson Street Hridget Kadgen Meridian Street Manley William Ward Newark N.J Mra Feeney St. Philomina’s Churea Howley Catholic Cemetery Annie Bullivan Flclena Court

Jonas Longs Sons Store News Silk Bargains Enduring Value

Fifty nine cents per yard offers on black Gros Grain Peau de Soie Satin Duchesse plus leading seasonal shades. Silk quality touted as worth a dollar elsewhere, presenting a strong bargain and successor to prior fancy silk promotions.

Sonnette Corsets Offer New Augustine Model

Corset experts praise Sonnette Augustine for a hip adjustment straight front and low bust effect. Normally priced $2.25 to $3.75, sale prices are $1.75 and $3. Drab white black blue and pink available in all sizes.

Peyser Four Ply Collar Best Yet Sold In Scranton

A local retailer promotes Peyser collars at ten cents, claims superiority over higher priced brands. The firm highlights finer linen used and longer life, with laundrymen noting better laundering and durability. No other Scranton store sells them.

Scranton

New Umbrella Handles Put on Display by Designers

The Dent, Martin, Nia gara present iron-frame umbrellas with varied handles in silver, pearl, natural wood, and ebony. Designers tout a broad range of styles and prices, inviting shoppers to view the new novelties.

Martin Niagara

Silverware sale moves fast reduced prices

Several silver items including knife and fork sets spoons sugar sheet and butter knives are offered in large quantities with deep reductions from prior prices. Housewares highlight small helpful items to ease daily chores with basement stock devoted to practical bargains.

Herry

Special grocery offer cuts thirteen dollars to ten

A store advertises a November promotion for staple groceries worth about thirteen dollars for ten dollars. Customers may pay a deposit of one dollar and have the goods delivered later in the month with cash on delivery available.

Kid Gloves Offer From Tampa Glove Dealer

You can buy our Tampa Gloves at one dollar a pair or pay fifty cents more for a choice of four of the finest makes from France. You get full value for your money, with no Scranton glove at $1.25 matching this dollar glove. All sizes available in woolen gloves and mittens.

Tampa France Scranton

All Wool Blankets Price Offer At St. Marys Brand

All Wool Blankets priced from 4.75 with the St. Marys brand highlighted. Blanket week features many styles and kinds. Finest blankets available at 8.98 per pair, offering top market value for blanket needs.

St. Mary's

Chalk sale notice to teachers and stores

A regional notice invites kindergarten instructors and brokers to purchase chalk in large lots. It promotes about two hundred boxes of first quality chalk, packaged as one gross per box, and mentions accompanying stationery items like large pencil tablets and composition books available at the stationery counter.

New Books Sell Cheap as Copyright Expired

Two new books now priced at twenty five cents while copyright losses drop their price from one fifty. Also on sale a range of women and child golf hats trimmed with felt bow and quills, with various feather and turban styles offered at low costs.

Harriet Beecher Stowe O. W. [Jolmes

Illustrated Bibles Offered At Bargain Price

The makers of a costly illustrated Bible edition faced losses after overestimating demand. Two hundred deluxe Bibles with six hundred half tone illustrations are offered at 2.75 dollars, far below their intended eight dollar price.

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