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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1895

Page

8

Local Post Meeting Shows Strong Attendance and New Member

Carbonale report details a Scranton Post 139 inspection led by Moses Grey at William H. Davis No. 187. New member David Jones from Washington Street joined, with Jones recounting service in the Minnesota and Company L Fifth U.S. Artillery and prior English navy service. The post noted $47 charity gifts, $240 treasury, and a plan to reinstate suspended members for $1 if paid by year end.

William H. Davis Moses Grey Scranton David Jones Washington Street Jones Minnesota Fifth United States Artillery India John Kelley W. S. Jones Scranton Post Alexander

Mitchell Mose Company Fair At W. W. Watts Hall

A large crowd attends the Mitchell Hoge company's fair despite bad weather at W. W. Watts hall. Booths attract interest led by Abe Sahm with a horseshoe decor. The programme opens smoothly. dancing follows with acts by Rentle Daley Weaver Crandall and others.

Mitchell Mose Mitchll Hoge Company W. W. Watts’ Hall Abe Sahm Professor Rentle Mamie Daley Ed. Weaver Cora Crandall

Knights of Father Mathew to Open Reading Room in Watt Building

Knights of Father Mathew plan a reading room for members in the Watt building, former YMCA space. The room will feature tables for games, leading papers, periodicals, and a library to grow over time. Also reported is Nicholas Stelliano, Italian resident, injured by a crank in Electric alley with possible concussion, treated at home.

Knights of Father Mathew Watt Knights of Pathur Mathew Young Men‘s Christian Association Nicholas Stelliano Electric Alley

Young Denver Man Injured On Gravity Road

Homewood a recent hire at No. 5 on Gravity road had his foot caught in a wheel while attempting to board a trin yesterday morning. Doctors believe no bones are broken though the injury is painful. He lives in Denver Colorado.

Homewood Denver Col

Attendees and Local Notices From Scranton Social Scene

Among guests for the Kays Franklin wedding in Scranton on Thursday are Misses Josephine Burr Mabel Jadwin Minnie Reynolds. Julius Jones of New York City called on the trade yesterday. Jennie Marsh of Honesdale visited Miss Margaret Heller on South Church Street and returned home midweek.

Kays-Franklin Scranton Josephine Burr Mabel Jadwin Minnie Reynolds Julius Jones New York City Jennie Marsh Honesdale Margaret Heller South Church Street Thomas Shannon W. Fitzpatrick Mayfield Mallcarrier Martin L. Oliver James Paul Troy N. Y George Giles Clarence New York State T. D. Baker Providence A. B. Dolloway Brooklyn W. B. Chase John Mannion Brooklyn Street Rockway Daniel Gagnin Plee Henderson Laurel Street Walter Gibbs, Jr Wyoming Street Booth Park Street Charles Colbath Farview J. H. Willon Salem Avenue W. W. Watt Ashville N. C James Farrell South Main Street Stillman Hancock Hancock K. Morse Lakeside la Bicycle Club Anna E. Kunkle Wilkea-Harre Harry Lindsay The Ontario and Western

Frank Schoonover Named Successor To Scranton Official

A short notice reports Frank Schoonover will succeed Harry as street commissioner in Scranton, appointed to follow his father in the role. Also listed are a baby sick with pneumonia, Marie Gerrity visiting the city, William Halli named guardian for Eva Hall, and Edna Smith visiting town on Wednesday.

Scranton Frank Schoonover Harry John Malone Eighth Avenue Marie Gerrity Honesdale William Halli Eva Hall Edward Hall Edna Smith

Local notices of funerals weddings and court actions

Died on Tuesday afternoon Claud Waldren three years old funeral services held yesterday interment in Hillside cemetery Ed Keltz visiting his brother Leonard Kelts wedding of Miss Alice Cunningham and John Lambert at St Agnes church they will wed trip to New York Albany Troy then reside here Court actions postponed and embezzlement case McKune to be tried custodian of $50 miners’ relief Farrell received part Minnie Champion visiting Scranton Mrs Westgate returns from Liberty Falls Hibernica at Day Opera House lodge meeting Sunday evening 6 30 attend Episcopal church in a body Bevan slowly recovering from mine injuries Teas and socials planned Wandling church events and local lodge activities Turkey supper at parsonage next Tuesday evening.

Claud W. Waldren Hillside Cemetery Ed. Keltz Honesdale Leonard Kelts Alice Cunningham John Lambert St. Agnes’ Church Father Coroner New York Albany Troy Kate Merak Max Heller Patrick McKune McKune William Farrell Farrell Minnie Champion Scranton F. W. Westgate Liberty Falls N. Y Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Howarth Opera House Sona of

Local items from North Main Street and area

Edward C. Owens suffers a severe neuralgia attack. Green Wood Supply Company delivers mana to Schools Nos. 1 and 2. Miss Mabel Evans of Providence visits Miss Julia Langan. The remains of Peter Nounton from Lackawanna hospital arrive at P. T. Dingleberry’s home and will be interred tomorrow. The council’s regular meeting ends with no major business. Reese W. Davies’ Lincoln street friends host a surprise to celebrate him with music and supper. A crosswalk request at Main street and Snyder avenue is proposed. Tax Collector Moses hearing postponed to tomorrow at 7. Mortie Barrett Frank Noeland and Henry Ries attend a Peckville turkey supper. J. G. Miller visits Scranton. Odd Fellows initiate two new members.

Edward C. Owens North Main Street Greenwood Supply Company Mabel Evans Providence Julia Langan Peter Nounton Lackawanna Hospital Delaware and Hudson Archbald P. T. Dingleberry Main Street Reese W. Davies Lincoln Street Snyder Avenue W. E. Moses Mortie Barrett Frank Noeland Henry Ries Presbyterian Church Peckville J. G. Miller Scranton The Odd Fellows

Anna Taylor and Fred Keen Wed at Cherry Ridge

Miss Anna Taylor of Cherry Ridge wed Fred Keen at noon in the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. C. A. Benjamin officiating. After a reception at the Keen home on East street the couple departed on a Gravity for their wedding trip. An accident occurred when a driver hit a nearby boy, Fred Hiller, but no fault lay with the driver amid roaming by other boys.

Anna Taylor Cherry Ridge Fred Keen Methodist Episcopal Church C. A. Benjamin Honesdale Edna Bonean Anna Reining Cora Keen Steve Clark Carbondale Fred Hiller Presbyterian Chapel Grant W. Lane J. Kirk Rose Pike County

Hallstead Quarrel Leads to Arrest on Bail

Milton Summerton and Charles Baldwin quarreled on Tuesday with Milton striking Baldwin in the head with a rake. He was arrested on Thursday and released on two hundred dollars bail. Other item mentions include B F Bernstein in Scranton, E D Burton buying a new plane, and social notices for Mrs Hatch, Mrs Eldred, Mrs Cornelia Vanaisdale, and a turkey raffle.

Milton Summerton Charles Baldwin Milton Baldwin B. F. Bernstein Scranton E. D. Burton Nicholson Mirman Hannan Montrose Cornelia Vanaisdale Elmira

Death of Local Resident Joseph Hine at 87

Joseph Hine, a long time resident, died Wednesday night after a lingering illness from Bright s disease. He was 87 and had lived here ten years. Survived by his wife and three children. Funeral plans set for 3 p m tomorrow at his Ferris street residence with interment at Union.

Joseph Hine Bright Ferris Street Union Lissie Williams Kingston Misa Edith Probert Delaware Street Macon John McCue Scranton Whittler ‘Literary Society Fin T Cel Meng Admesnion

Pittston Tribune Office Adress and Hours Notice

The Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune located at No 5 William Street will receive prompt attention for advertisement orders and publication items. Office hours are from 9:00 a m to 10:00 p m.

Pittston The Scranton Tribune William Street

Pittston News Roundup of Local Events and Real Estate

William Drury places a handsome new delivery wagon on the road. Yatuenska Lovinak taken to hospital with a severe scaly wound from work in the Exeter shaft. George Huntley buys Water street bridge house for 105 dollars to be removed for Lehigh Valley station. Joseph Webber suffers a spine injury at Twin shaft and is taken home. African Methodist Episcopal church meets on Linden street with Rev. W. W. Taylor of Buffalo addressing the group. Pitts ton and Scranton electric railway work begins at Main and Broad, aiming to operate by December 1. Sixteen month old daughter of Thomas Reese dies at Oak street. funeral Saturday at 2 pm with interment at Pittston cemetery. Pittston Business Directory lists Wright & Co plumbers at 91 South Main Street. A new range for sale or exchange and Serenaven’s household goods offered.

William Drury Yatuenska Lovinak Exeter Shaft George Huntley Water Street Bridge Lehigh Valley Joseph Webber Panama Street African Methodist Episcopal Church Linden Street W. W. Taylor Buffalo N. Y Pittston and Scranton Main and Broad Streets Thomas Reese Oak Street Pittston Cemetery

Prominent Visitors and Local Happenings in Pittston Notes

Miss Minnie Leonard visited Pittston yesterday while Miss Annie Deeble convalesces from typhoid. Many residents from Scranton to New York are guests or visitors, including Levi Ellie of Janesville and William Watson of Moosic, who will preach at Langcliffe church. The New Milford Dramatic Society plans productions. local trades see market changes with Eugene Barnes selling to William Patterson. A new photograph gallery opens on Depot Street, and the Patriotie Bona of America camp holds its first meeting at the Grand Army hall with a banquet planned following organizational completion next Tuesday.

Minnie Leonard Pittston Annie Deeble South Malin Street Mary Brown North End West Pittston New York City Langcliffe Church Thomas Davenhall Forty Fort H. M. Steever Hattic Ot Scranton Yesteray Thomas McNalley Grove Street Wapwallopen Curtis W. N. Curtis J. Bronson South Cananan Wayne County William Webber Main Street Messrs. Rourk and Gardner Newburg N. Y N. Youngs Salamanca Shaw Hackettstown G. Beemer Scranton W. H. Holister Avoca Sarah Meehan Mamie Reap Mamie Hinea New Milford Heart Lake Henry Hosfeld M. A. Hill Patriotie Bona of America Grand Army of the Republic Gibson Camp No. 400

Mrs Shere of Mountain Valley Dies After Illness

Mrs. William Shere of Mountain Valley died at her home after a long illness. She was visiting her parents this week at Moosic Road Mud Town. Funeral services were held at her home by Rev. Coroner. Remains were moved to Marcy Cemetery for burial.

William Shere Mountain Valley KE. Judson Moosic Road Mudtown Marcy Cemetery

Thurman Improves in Body and Spirit Amid Lively Wit

In Columbus on November 14, the venerable Thurman shows continued recovery though unable to sit up yet. He endures little pain and often interjects humorous remarks in the room while enjoying a cigar.

Columbus Ohio Mr. Thurman

Fragmentary reminiscence with odd dialogue and drink

The excerpt recalls a late night scene where a patient receives an eggnog from a devoted servant and jokes about meeting Bt. Peter, ending with a note of boasting and superstition. The fragment hints at a humorous or ironic tone amid strained dialogue and social dynamics.

Mystery of Laredo Murder Ties Family Plot

Report from Texas and Illinois details a triple murder near Laredo linked to Kuntz. Victims named Clara Fisher of East St. Louis and Christina Hemm of St. Louis. a man named Kuntz is suspected. A girl identified as Ethel Fisher is with Hemm. witness removal and motive questions cited. Police hold the body and property pending Mrs. Fisher’s arrival.

al Io Kuntz Oona Kingston N. C Texas Laredo Caroline Memm Dallas Post Office Schultz St. Louis Emm Ethel Fisher Mra Marky Houston Mrs. Marke

New Great South American Kidney Cure Brings Quick Relief

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It eases pain in the bladder, kidneys, and urinary passages for men and women, relieves water retention, and aids passing urine almost instantly. Sold by C. M. Harris, druggist, 125 Penn avenue, Scranton, Pa.

C. M. Harris Penn Avenue Scranton

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Aid

A vintage advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for over fifty years by mothers to ease teething. It claims soothing the child calming gums and curing diarrhea and pain with broad world-wide druggist availability. Twenty five cents a bottle.

Gant Eat Breakfast

The article argues Americans fail to eat breakfast due to excesses from overwork or dissipation. It warns the morning meal drains vital forces and encourages drinking milk with a tablespoon of something to compensate when one cannot eat.

Bovinine Promises Vital Health Through Beef Extract

An advertisement extols Bovinine as a powerful concentrate of lean beef, claiming it nourishes and rebuilds blood bone flesh and nerve tissue. It asserts no reaction and that every organ stays normal while fighting disease, with doctors endorsing it and druggists selling it.

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