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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1899

Page

9

Wedding of Floyd Heberling and Winifred Stephens at Plymouth Church

The Plymouth Congregational church wedding of Floyd Heberling and Winifred Stephens was held last evening with Rev. Robert Pierce officiating. The ceremony featured a formal bridal procession, Condolences from many friends, and a reception at the Stephens home.

Floyd Heberling Bromley Avenue Winifred Stephens Lincoln Avenue Plymouth Congregational Church Robert FP. Y. Pierce Penn Avenue B.A. Boy Haydn Evans Brrdal Auditorian Thomae Stephena John

Hall and McGinnie Wed in Hampton Street Church Ceremony

Harry A. Hall of 2 Eynon Street and Mies Mary McGinnie of 1916 Jackson Street married yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the bride’s mother's home. Reverend Henninger of the Hampton Street Methodist church officiated. Only a few friends attended and a Miss Ora Trecker, cousin of the bride, served as bridesmaid. Mrs Hall wore brown material for the gown.

Harry A. Hall Eynon Street Mies Mary McGinnie Jackson Street O'Clork Belle McGinnis Tey Dunes Henninger Hampton Street

When Worn Out Use the World Famous Tonle Health Ad

An old advertisement touts MARIAN & CO tonics for body grain and nerve support. Claims endorse substitutes against malarial and grippe ailments with nationwide distribution from New York.

Grocer’s Wife and Husband Return to City After Wedding

A grocer’s wife described as lively and beautiful and her husband, a genial man skilled in simple living, are newly wed. After a wedding dinner they left for New York and will reside on Hampton Street upon their return.

New York Hampton Street

Local College Doctor Marries Nurse in Philadelphia

Dr. J. R. Robson of State College wed Miss Priecilian E. Morgan of 117 North Filmore Avenue in a quiet Philadelphia ceremony conducted by Rev. Pr. Colville. The couple’s nuptials were not announced due to a recent death in the bride’s family.

Plymouth Congregational Church BR. F. ¥. Pierce Harry Hall Mary McGinnis Robson Priscilla Morgan Philadelphia Presbyterian Church Bible School J. R. Robson State College Priecilian BE. Morgan Filmore Avenue Yesterda Pr. Colville Miss Morgan Dre. Robson Tepe Morgan Clarke Bros West Scranton Mme Jeanie Morgan Dougherty, Thomas & Co

Tewal Arcanuum to Open Doors for Public Literary Evening

The Tasckawonna council hosts a public access event after a business session in Tvorste hall. Papers include The Relation of the Citizen to the State by Howell Harris and Patriotism and Party Government by Cruttensen and Acker. The public is invited.

Isvrinese Tasckawonna Council Elis Tvorste Hall

Annual Bible School Officers Elected at Washburn Street

The Washburn Street Presbyterian Bible school annual meeting elected officers and staff. Rev. John P. Moffat presided. D. A. Stone gave the opening prayer. William T. Burrall became Superintendent with assistants J. Williams EE A Cruttenden, M. G. Dimmick as Secretary. Herbert Waters C. H. Hall as assistants. Frank M. Thornton as Treasurer.

Bible School Washburn Street Presbyterian John P. Moffat D. D D. A. Stone William T. Burrall Kt. J. Williams EE. A. Cruttenden M. G. Dimmick

How These Jackets Come and Go Frame

The Cloak Department reports phenomenal seasonal success and record sales as the store re-enters the market repeatedly to maintain high stock levels. The team cites strategic buying of manufacturers’ clearing lines at unbeatable prices, ensuring customers benefit from the gains.

Misses Jackets in Velvet Piping and Pearl Button Detail

Misses' jackets sizes 12 to 18 years with velvet piping and pearl buttons. High grade covert cloths with full linings and extra tailoring. Also Misses' Kersey jackets in all sizes. Priced at 3.49 and 5.00.

Ladies Kersey Jackets Offer in Scranton Ad

A local ad promotes ladies Kersey jackets in medium weight and full lining. Multiple styles and colors including blues and black priced from 6.50 to 10.00, with claims of high finish and unmatched value in Scranton.

Reese June

Christmas Church Plans Surpass Past Efforts in Vane Exercises

The article lists choir members, officers, and musicians for church Christmas exercises. Preparations are under way to stage enhanced Christmas events at the church. Rev Dr Moffat and Mrs Moffat host visitors from Weatherly Pa as the fourth anniversary of his pastorate on November 24 is observed with special services planned.

Arthur FE. Morse Watkin Williams Turvey Breese Misa Clara Sanders Edith Hutton D. A. Stone Misa Dalay Poole George Martin David Tr. Morgan Tr. Moffat T. Pewitt Weatherly

Welkeh tea party at First Welsh Congregational church

The Ladien Aldsomety of the First Welsh Congregational church hosted an old fashioned Welkeh tea party in the church battement last evening. It drew a large attendance and busy patronage with a bill of fare including frolee harrow menin tas and American ice cream. Ladies displayed many fancy articles crafted by needle artists, and Rev. David Jones supported the event as pastor.

Ladien’ Aldsomety David Jones

Willard Warnke Celebrates Sixth Anniversary Party

Master Willard Warnke marked his sixth anniversary with a Tuesday afternoon party at his parents home on Washburn street. Guests included Annetta Howell Myra Smith Bertha Morton Edith Lindabury Carrie Fender Alice Coons Archie Griffithe Carl Warnke Marshall Warren Jones Floyd Coone John Moffat Freddis Willard and Harry Warnike.

Willard Warnke Fred Warnke Washburn Street Annetta Howell Myra Smith Bertha Morton Edith Lindabury Carrie Fender Alice Coons Archie Griffithe Carl Warnke Marshall Warren Jones Floyd Coone John Moffat Freddis Willard Harry Warnike

Thanksgiving prayer meeting at Plymouth church

The union services on Thanksgiving morning begin at 7 oclock at Plymouth Congregational church with participation from Baptist Young People unions Christian Endeavor societies and Bypworth Leagues from various churches. The Christian Endeavor meeting moves to Wednesday evening next week because of the Rock Band concert on Tuesday.

Union Services Plymouth Congregational Church Oelock Baptist, Young People’s Unions Christian Endeavor Societies Bypworth Leagues Christian Endeavor Society

Night school opens in building 27 with teachers Bell and Harvey

The new night school in building No 27 opened Monday with Mr Bell and Miss Mary Harvey as instructors and about sixty pupils in attendance. Mrs Harvey, a junior at the High School, recently passed an excellent exam to qualify for teaching duties. Mr and Mrs George Brooks occupy the Williams property during the absent Williams in the South. Mrs Joseph Vin Bergan of Sanderson avenue is in Cc F, Wetmore has moved from the area.

Bell Mary Harvey Harvey Hich No. 27 George Brooks Willams Williams Joseph Vin Bergan Sander Son Avenue Ln Cc Wetmore

Sunset to Monney avenues Webster house route

Willing Workers of the Church of the Good Shepherd plan a pop corn dinner in the pulpit room tonight. Mr and Mrs J J Wuilliama of San Cerron avenue leave Monday for Philadelphia then Winchington and Statesville NC for the wedding of J T Stocker of Jermyn and Miss Octavia Wood Morrison on the 22nd. Poverty Lunch club meets at Mrs Frank Merrifield Jefferson avenue today with Miss Mann’s Marvin as guest. Green Tudge Street near Dickson and Sanderson avenues being improved with fill to repair ruts from a derelict traction line.

Miss Elizabeth Shafer and Perry Bowman Wed in Scranton

Elizabeth J. Shafer of Parker Street and Perry Bowman wed yesterday at Providence Methodist parsonage with Rev. William Boignar officiating. The couple will honeymoon in Bradford County and reside on Welster Avenue after their return. Bowman works at Scranton Dairy Company.

Elizabeth J. Shafer Parker Street Perry Bowmen Providence Methodist Hotocopal William BR. Boignar Wealasing Bradford County Welster Avenue Mr. Bown J Scratton Dairy Company

Funeral Notices Round Wilkes Barre Area

The funeral of Famuel Trader occurred yesterday from Court Street with Ezra Griffin post members guiding the procession to Hanover cemetery Wilkes Barre for burial. Mrs Saint Woolsey rests in Dunmore cemetery. services were at Ferdinand Street home with Rev G Reading in charge. Undertaker Jones handled the funeral.

Famuel Court Street Ezra Griffin Post Grand Army of the Republcc Hanover Cemetery Wilkes. Barre Saint Woolsey Dunmore Ferdinand Street G. Reading Charg Jones Mra Ira Winters Spring Etrest Weloek Washburn Street Cemetery

Musical Evening Schedule for English Branches

Classes in English branches this evening at the regular hour. The orchestra meets at 8.4 oclock. A musicale will be given in the room tomorrow evening with no admission and a cordial invitation to all ladies and gentlemen of this section.

Funeral for 11 Month Old Child in Summit Avenue

The eleven months old child of Mr and Mrs John Thompson of Summit Avenue died after several weeks illness. Funeral is set for 2 PM today at Cathedral Cemetery with Rev I J Kaln of Philadelphia conducting distant revival meetings in West Market Street Congregational church. He praised attendance and urged listening to the reverend.

John Thompson Summit Avenue Cathedral Cemetery I J. Kafn Philadelphia West Market Street Purlian Congressational Kalin Excelsior Hose Company Memorial Cantlet Keystone Paneling Coech No. 25 Dee Scmnton Margaretia Williams West Gore Carbondle Lpagmie Providence Methatat Epizoonal Church J. GO. Reynolds North Main Avenue Presbyterian Church

Pretended girl feigned poisoning in Lackawanna town

Morning alarm at Lackawanna hospital sent ambulances to 1 Center street for a girl who had taken poison. Mabel Bilian was found beaten by a man named Art Borden dorf in the street and in her home, with blackened eyes and a swollen face. Neighbors witnessed the assault as they reached each landing.

Joelort Lackawanna Hospital Center Street Mabel Biliam Homer Worhead Art Bordendorf Poleon Honee

Dunmore Borough Wedding Ends Local Celebration

Yesterday afternoon at St Marys Catholic Church in Dunmore, John P Manley wed Catherine Crane with a noted crowd in attendance. The couple then hosted a reception at the bride’s Cherry Street home before an extended wedding tour planned for prominent cities and sites. Mervin Carroll sustained an accident requiring four finger amputations.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Mervin Carroll

Gallena Hopkins Wedding in St Marys Church

Miss Mary Gallena daughter of M Gallena of 44 Butler Street Dunmore married M T Hopkins of Buffalo at St Marys Church yesterday afternoon. Rev M B Donlan officiated before a large gathering. Bride’s maid Mrs Mary M J McLean best man John Moran organist Miss Mae Murphy. Reception followed at the bride’s home with many gifts including a silver service from Jonas Longs Bons former employer of Mrs Hopkins.

Mendelssohn Haydn Evans Scranton John P Manley Chestnut Street John Givlons South Scranton Mies Catherine Crane Cherry Street Misa Crawdate M Newack N. 2 Mise Kelly Philadelphia Ainte St. Mary's Church M.R. Donlan Miss Crawfield Newark Kelly Sersell Monies John P. Muakley Munley, Torin and Company Thon Cash Mies Crane Mary Gallena M. Gallena Butler Street Dunmore M. T. Hopkins Buffalo M. B. Donlan Mary M. J. McLean Carbondale John Moran Mae Murphy Jonas Long Hopkins

Hand Amputation After Railroad Coupling Accident

Mervin Carroll of Butler street suffered a severe left hand injury while coupling cars on the Erle and Wyoming railroad. Dr. F Winters amputated the four fingers, leaving Carroll unable to work as brakeman for an extended period.

Mervin Carroll Butler Street Erle and Wyoming Railroad F. Winters Carrell

Local notes and events from a borough town

Treasurer Wahler plans to cash orders at the borough building this afternoon. The Thoncer Corps hosts an entertainment at Manley’s Hall on Chestnut Street. The Hinggold Band from South Scranton entertained by the American Band. The Methodist Episcopal Church women serve a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day. First snowfall slowed streets for Pedesmiths yesterday. New brick silts on Throop Street near completion. Miss Teresa Clark visiting Carbondale. Mrs George Howell visiting relatives on Butler Street. Rev James Hughes to speak at Baptist Church Dudley Street at 7 46 PM on Ten Years Experience in South Africa. Free admission and no callection.

Railroad Avenue Thomas L. Williams Pittaton John Joseph Syron Emmet Street Alderman Davies James Benninger Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Abraham Singer Clark's Green Wymbs Michael Lynott Scranton Street Cathedral Cemetery Eastern Star A. M. Bhiffer Hyde Park Avenue St. Paul's Pioneer Corps St. David's Hall Electric City Wheelmen Nelson Teots Farhuel McCracken Guy Poulph Will Lewin Frank de Waymart J. G. Nletrick North Main Avenue Monroe County West Side Republican Club Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Elght O'Clerk Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sena Amerlecu Wahler Thoncer Corps Young Men's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society Manley's Hall Chestnut Street Hinggold Band South Scranton Methodist Episcopal Church James Hughes South Africa

Will Speak on Ancient Rome Tonight at High School

Rev. Dr. Scott Walter Quincy Scott will present the first of five lectures in the high school auditorium on Ancient Rome. The illustrated talk uses a stereopticon to sketch Rome’s history with proceeds aiding Far a Gritty youth charity work.

Scott Walter Quincy Scott Esra Gritm Post Rome

Obituary for John W. Hart of Wilkes-Tarre

John W. Hart of Wilkes-Tarre died at home on Tuesday afternoon from heart disease at age forty. He resided in Wilkes-Davie all his life and was brother to Daniel Te Hart the playwright. He was survived by his parents Mr and Mrs John Hart five brothers Michael an engineer James a South Wilkes-Barre engineer Joseph and Thomas F of Wilkes-Barre druggists Daniel L of the Wilkes-Barre Leader and one sister Gertrude.

John W. Hart Wilkes-Tarre Tueaday Wilkes-Davie Daniel Te Hart Mia John Hart Michael Awdiey Jamon South Wilkes-Barre Joseph i

Jonas Long's Sons' Store News Upholstery Price Cut Event

The ad promotes damask portieres at 4.98 from 5.75 with similar pricing on Bagdad portieres and other curtains. It notes reversible damasks, mercerized imitation silk, yardage for netting, and sash faces for 35 cents. Children's cloaks priced to 5.50 and 12.50 coats with fur trim. Christmas toys previewed for next Saturday in the basement Big Store.

Nay Aug Tribe plans winter concert series

Nay Aug Tribe Independent Order of Redmen held a meeting in Fruehon's hall with Pocono Tribe officers present. They approved promoting a series of winter concerts among the local tribes and appointed a committee to arrange a forthcoming event.

Nay Aug Order of Redmen Fruehon's Hall Pocono Tribe John W. Warner William Scott William Gross Nay Ang Max Ludwig George Keith John Mans William Tross Jacob Boettcher

Cedar Avenue church quarterly meeting and local events

The Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church holds its quarterly meeting this evening with Rev. Joseph Madison substituting for presiding elder Rev. Avatin Grittin. Pastor F. P. Doty leads arrangements as a large attendance is expected. Also noted are a Boilermakers and Tron Ship Builders ball at Athletic hall with Star Orchestra, a watch meeting and banquet on New Year’s Eve at Hotel Heat, and the funeral of John Joseph Pfaff. The Ancient Order of Hibernians and Junger Maennerchor plan activities, while Miss Ella Breen visits Crown avenue.

Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Joseph Madison Avatin Grittin Hev. F. P. Doty Union No. TL Tron Ship Builders Athletic Hall Star Orchestra John Joseph Matthew Pfaff Elm Street Ancient Order of Hibernians Minooka Junger Maennerchor Schimpff

Meadow Brook Washer Featured in Local Trade

Pea coal sells to teams at 76 cents a ton. Noted at the corner of Cedar avenue and Gibbons street as a point of sale and distribution.

Cedar Avenue Gibbons Street

Chuck Connors Spends Day In Scranton Amid Delays

The NY City actor known as Mayor of Chinatown Chuck Connors toured Scranton yesterday with a troupe of Lowery specters after a Plymouth stopover. Train delays on the Buffalo division caused a matinee cancellation in Dover New Jersey and Station Master Peter McCann hosted Connors before the afternoon train arrival. He visited Jack Skellys and other sporting resorts.

Chuck Connors New York City Chinatown Scranton Lowery Specters Chuck Plymouth Buffalo Dover N. J Peter McCann Connors Bowery Jack Skelly Severa

John B. Law resigns as Pittston official. James C. Neale to take role

John B. Law of West Pittston resigns after years as general manager of Newton Coal Mining and partner firms with Old Force and Girard collieries. James C. Neale of Pittston will assume leadership as management shifts follow Patterson interests in Philadelphia. Law, long a valley figure in coal, graduated from the engineering department.

Pittston John HB. Law West Pittston James C. Neale Law Newton Coal Mining Company Old Force Coal Company Duryea Girard Coal Company Mt. Carmel Philadelphia Capitalist

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