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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1898

Page

9

Night School Rules and Teacher Selections in Dunmore

A Dunmore Borough special meeting reviewed revised school rules and set night school teacher selections for November sessions. The board approved additions, hourly schedules, and safeguard provisions, with applicants including Misses Maker Fahey Wynn McLane Reirdon McDonnell Barnard Sweeney and Messrs Quinton Cullen Hoffman Baker and others. Plans for building additions and annual financials were discussed, with a vote electing Baker Bernard and Cullen as teachers for the upcoming term.

Messrs Wilson Bronson Webber Spencer Kellam Bovard Nleh Sehen Neo Helen Maker Margaret Fahey B. Wynn Annie McLane Kate Reirdon Anna McDonnell Addie Barnard Melen Dougherty Neilie Ginley Kate Bweeney Laura Hara Anna McHale Rowe Hoffman Meserr Thomas Quinton Irvin C. Miller George Hyrne James Cullen Viret Quinton Heaker Barnard Barnard, 1b Second = ballet Quinton Baran

Olyphant Man Arrested for Drunkenness Weighs in at Hearing

Michael Barrett of Olyphant was arrested on Blakely street by Officer Saynver for being drunk. He appeared before Burgess Power yesterday morning for a hearing and was fined. A second Barrett, John, was also arrested for drunkenness and faces a hearing today.

Michael Barrett Olyphant Blakely Street Saynver Burgess Power Neptune Fire Company Mile Crace Chamberlin Tinkely Aloonm Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Church Tabernacle Arthur Cobb George Allison East Drinker Street Joseph Currey Maplewood I. N. Ewingle Third Street Kigerr Frank Jess Brady West Mel Mrs. Foote Hollisterville Sam Simons Blakely and Drinker Streets

Pain Balm Cure Promises Fast Relief and Rheumatism Help

A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as superior to plaster for chest side and back pains. The balm is claimed to provide prompt relief and act as a cure for rheumatism. Sold by all druggists with Matthew Brothers as wholesale and retail agents.

Matthew Brothers Thomas McIntosh Allentown Tenn Tennessee Chamberlain

West Scranton council debates park land sale plan

Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company may sell an eighty seven acre tract north of Kevner Avenue for park use with a suggested price of 825 000. The deal aims to create a city park with pond grove and a farm house, while a branch Albright library project advances and Division Street improvements are discussed.

Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company West Mountain Rebecca Colby West Side H. D. Jones Holmes Struppler Oliver Fifteenth Ward Division Street Seventeenth Twenty-second Street William Farrell Lackawanna Tron and Coal Company Twenty-first Ward Andrew Bedford Bedford Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company C. C. Mattes Kevner Avenue Jackson Street Newton Turnyilke Richard West Side Board T. Fellowa Mason D. Evans Albright Publie H. M. Edwards Benjamin Hughes James A. Fivans Welsh Philosophical Eociety Libarian Carr Seventeenth Street Phillipe Walker Fifth Ward Common Council Washburn Street

Sabbath School Entertainment at Tabernacle Church

Sabbath school members host an evening program at the Tabernacle Congregational Church with D. B. Evans as chair and Mrs D. B. Thomas as accompanist. Refreshments follow and the programme includes vocal duets, scenes, and a prize competition featuring Ellie Browning and other local participants.

Tabernacle Congregational Church D. BL. Evans Mra D. B. Thomas

Woman Injured After Stair Fall at Swetland North Hromsey

Mrs Rebecca Colby of Swetland Street and North Hromsey Avenue sustained severe injuries after a fall on stairs Monday night. Two ribs were broken in the incident.

Misa Mabel Thomas South Main Avenue Iun John Buckley North Sumner Avenue G. B. Reynolds David Reese Storr’s Avenue Dodge J. J. Roberts Mra Rebecca Colby Swetland Street North Hromsey Avenue Daniel Kh. Price Boston Leigh Valley Wilkess Barre Basten Deorated

Kemp's Maliaeam Remedy Promoted in Quackish Ad

A dubious advertisement urges readers to try Kemp's Maliaeam two francs to cure a hat illness described as running beyond medicine. It claims immediate success after the first dose and promotes the product as available at all druggists with free size.

Peculiar Remedy Promoted by Reverend Bell

A letter from Rev. F. J. Bell of Weedsport New York praises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion. The ad claims the tablets digest food even when the stomach is weak, improving energy for the whole body. It notes the remedy is sold in drug stores for 30 cents and offers a free book on stomach diseases.

F. J. Bell Weedeport Cayuga N. Y Stuart Weedsport Idalia Colo. Stuart Btuart F. A. Stuart Con Marshall, Mich

Supper Planned at Simpeon Methodiet Episcopal Church

An initial supper will be served Thursday evening from 6 oclock at the Simpeon Methodiet Episcopal church. Menu includes chicken salad cranberry sauce potato salad cold slaw tea dessert cake cheese cold tram celery fruit coffee.

Simpeon Methodiet Episcopal Church

Funeral of Mrs Ann Berry Held at St Patrick’s Church

Friends gathered yesterday morning for the funeral of the late Mrs Ann Berry. The remains were carried from 14 Seasant Street to St Patrick’s Church for a 9:00 a.m. requiem Mass celebrated by Rev John Dunne. Rev PD A Dunne preached the sermon. Interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery. Pallbearers were W Nolan W Barrett John McHale Dominick Healey Patrick Moore and Patrick Flaherty.

Ann Berry Seasant Street St. Patrick's Church John Dunne PD. A. Dunne Cathedral W. Nolan W. Barrett John Mc

Local residents return from visits across region

Mrs. David J. Davis of South Hyde Park avenue returns from Camp Meade where her husband Adjutant Davis serves with the Thirteenth regiment. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Thomas of Pittston come back from a visit here. Other locals including Mrs. J. M. Williams Hackensack N J and Richard Grey of South Main avenue resume home today after travels abroad and to Wales.

David J. Davis South Hyde Park Avenue Adjutant Davis Thirteenth Regiment Camp Meade W. G. Thomas Pittston J. M. Williams North Main Avenue Hackensack Richard Grey South Main Avenue Wales John J. Hoffa Montoursville Katie Gilbert Carbondale Edward Gilden Martin Earles Eynon Bireet Kate Connell South Methlehem Burnett Vilet Thornhurst

Funeral for Lavina James Held at 226 Tenth Street

Lavina James daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel James died recently and her funeral took place from the family residence at 226 Tenth street with Rev Hugh Davies officiating. Interment followed at Dunmore cemetery.

Lavina Daniel James Tenth Street Beret Parenta Hugh Davies South Main Avenus Welsh Calvanistic J. B. Sweet H. M. Bass Kate Mason Mise Augusta Platt William Hagen Laura T. Cook Richard Hughes Emma Lewis Minerva Bande B. 1 Morgan Charles W. Seblelt Price Street Pilces Mears’ Hall Simpson Methodist Sunday School Charles W. Lull Syracuse University Quartette Ada B. Dean Jackson Street Reese Bryant Luzerne Street

Day's Doings of South Scranton entertain with local quartet

Fourteen friends plan a reception for Stephen Spruks returning from Germany with Mrs Spruks while Nellie Osborne of Stone Avenue and John Morrison of Fig Street marry. Hickory Street church youth group hosts a church hall entertainment with Lydia Sailer Margaret Jones and others performing in two parts including vocal solos violin and piano pieces by the Orpheus Club.

Stephen Spruks Germany Young People's Society Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Lydia Sailer Margaret Jones Thomas Beynon John W. Jones Bessie Sloat Orphene Club FP. H. Widmayer HH. Doersam Cecee Wingorr Orpheus Club Pinel Sailer Jones Beynon Johnson Orpheus Club Jennie McNeal

Fourteen Friends honor Stephen Spruks with homecoming reception

A special Fourteen Friends meeting appointed a committee to plan Mr and Mrs Spruks return from Aachen Germany. The Cedar Avenue Methodist church hosts a welcome dinner and concert with Lawrence providing music. Washington evening planned at Hickory Street church by the Young People society. William Kirst birthday celebrated at Cedar and Elm with gifts and entertainment.

Stephen 3. Spraks Aachen Germany Charles Delsing Albert Westipfahl John Schunk Michael Millar Edifor Elon William Connell Frank Davis Joseph Cooke Washington Hickory &Treest Presbyterian Church Young People's Society Tureday William Kirst Cedar Avenue Elm Street Kirst Martha Nordt Lulu Helreigel Elizabeth Scheuer

Miss Nellie Osborne Weds John Morrison at St John’s Church

Miss Nellie Osborne of Stone avenue and John Morrison of Fig street married yesterday at St John’s Church at 4 pm with Rev Edward Motley officiating. The bride’s sister Annie Osborne served as bridesmaid and Daniel Ward as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple begin housekeeping today at Min Cedar avenues.

Nellie Osborne Stone Avesnue John Morrison Fig Street St. John's Church Edward Motley St. John's Annie Osborne Daniel Ward Britle Myre John Orborne

Military Ball Planned by St John's T A B Society

The military company of St John’s T A B Society announces its annual military ball to be held on the night of December. Guests from local organizations and community members are invited to attend as the society hosts the ceremony and dance.

Miliary Company of St. John's T. A. B. Society

Grain-O as Coffee Substitute Promises Restful Sleep

Grain-O offers a caffeine free alternative to coffee aiming to improve sleep. Made from pure grains it supposedly looks and tastes like coffee while not stimulating. Useful for nervous persons and children, it is recommended as a daily drink to replace coffee.

Niet

Community notes and society events across town

Local groups announce a Chestnut Hunt at the YWCA tonight and a euchre party by the Ladies Catholic Benevolent association. Century Hose Co. receives four pictures from John James. Nuttoy’s Hall hosts drill resumption after a two month gap. German comedy to stage A Murder on Ward Street at Workingmen’s Hall Thanksgiving night.

St. John's Hall Stone Avenue Young Women's Christian Association South Side Meadow Brook Ladies Catholic Henevolert Association Pharmacy Hall John James Central City Brunswick Spruce Street Century Hose Company George Hoefnagel Barnes Century House Company Nuttoy's Hall Mire Lodia Huber Young Women's Christian Aotation Mies Eether Rolands Mises Huber Perm Workingmen's Hall Ward Street

Local notes from Florida to Delaware streets and revival meetings

Fragmentary item list records a Florida drone store on Market Street and George Reid's barber show on Capouse Avenue, a small alligator sent by a Florida friend, Dr. Gullick taking a pastorate at the Tabernacle on Jefferson Avenue, Patrolman Jubler buying a Delaware Street house, water service work on Delaware Street, sidewalks lacking on the Miller block, revival services at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev Charles and Rev Smith, and Mrs. Jacob Stevens of Wyoming noted among lingering items.

FLA Market Street George Reid Capouse Avenue Lilian Day Delaware Street Clarence Oakley Lt. F. Dun Providence Gar and Water Company Miller Charlee Smith Camden N. J Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Jacob Stevens Wyoming

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