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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1900

Page

11

Death of Mrs Hopkin Williams in West Scranton

Miss Dora Jones farewells follow a death attributed to injuries from a hip fracture after a fall on Wednesday. Mrs Hopkin Williams, born 1823 in Glammorganshire, emigrated to America in 1849 and lived in Scranton since 1856. Survived by sons David and Lewis and daughters Mrs Hughes and Mrs Jeremiah, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at Baynon street home with services by Rev. Jones and Rev. Sweet. Interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Hopkin Williams Eynon Street Liuntrisant Glammorganshiire South Wales America Pomeroy Ohio Thin City David Lewis West R. J. Hughes North Bromley Avenue James Jeremiah Lafayette Street Richard H. Williams Academy Street John R., Watkin Norma Williams William N. Chase J. B. Sweet Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Washburn Street

Church Services at Jackson Street Baptist Tomorrow

Special services all day at the Jackson Street Baptist church begin with a morning prayer meeting at 9.90 led by Brother Matthew Holley. At 10.30 Rev. Thomas de Gruchy will preach followed by Sunday school led by Alfred Roberts. Evening service at 7 o'clock features the choir.

Jackson Street Baptist Church Matthew Holley Thomas de Gruchy P. m Alfred Roberts

Good Enough Cough Remedy Promoted with Dufour Tar

A historic note promotes Good Enough cough remedy highlighting Dufour's French Tar as the essential ingredient. The blurb urges readers to seek the remedy for relief and mentions its touted effectiveness and availability.

Dufour

Farewell Party For Dora Jones Before Pittsburgh Wedding

Friends of Dora Jones host a farewell gathering at 827 South Hyde Park Avenue before her trip to Pittsburgh to serve as bridesmaid for the November 2 wedding of Janne Frogger and Miss Margaret Mvins. Luzemberger and Johnston entertainers performed, with Miss Jennie Lewis singing and Miss Kate Mulderig at piano. refreshments were provided by the ladies.

Dora Jones South Hyde Park Avenue Pittsburg Janne Frogger Tt Jones & Co North Main Avenue Matewaret Mvins Campbell Hughes Daniel Johnstein Jennie Lewis

Reverend Milman Receives Richmond College Doctorate

The Rev Frank J Milman pastor of Summer Avenue Presbyterian Church is notified that trustees of Richmond College conferred the degree of doctor of philosophy. The letter comes from Rev George W MacMillan president of Richmond College in Richmond Jefferson county Ohio.

Frank J. Milman Summer Avenue Presbyterian Church Richmond College George W. MacMillan Richmond Jetterson County Ohio

Thanksgiving Service at Plymouth Church West Side

Thanksgiving services for the English churches on the West Side will be held at Plymouth Congregational Church on Jackson Street. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. James Benninger, pastor of Hamp ton Street Methodist Episcopal Church, with portions by Rev. J B Sweet and other clergymen including Rev. John P. Moffat and Rev. S F Mathews.

West Side Plymouth Congregational Church Jackson Street James Benninger Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church J. GB. Sweet John P. Moffat S. F. Mathews Frank Milman E.A. Boyt

Inquest in York Case

Coroner Roberts conducted an inquest in York regarding the death, with testimony read and preliminary findings discussed. Details remain sparse as officials prepare a fuller report.

Roberts Aun

Death by Strychnine Overdose in Jackson Street Home

In the York case the young woman Mary Jane York died at her parents home on Jackson Street last Tuesday morning. The jury found no suspicious circumstances and ruled the death an overdose of strychnine taken to relieve pain.

Mary Jane York Jackson Street

Silver anniversary celebration at the Chromer residence

Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. M. Chromer marked their silver anniversary hosted by daughter Mrs. Saunders of Lafayette street. A bountiful repast followed by piano and banjo entertainment featured Mrs. Shafer, Misses Sweeney and Fritz among numerous attendees from the local community.

Mea M.chromer Mra. David Saunders Lafayette Street Mies Myrtilia Kramer Allie Shafer and Airs Shafer L. Stark David Saunders J. Saunders Smith Stevans Mres O A. Fritz Me and Mix J. Rite Dyer Ross Mra J. Highes Mra. Lewis Atv Poust Lowry Sweeney Deavies Fritz Kramer Post Hughes Georise Stoviany

Funeral service for Gwen Reerte held at Mellvue home

The funeral of Gwen Reerte was conducted by SLT Miaithiews of First Baptist Church at her brother’s Mellvue home on Acker avenue. Pallbearers George Davis Jones Tews Nicole Tox Llewellen Moran John Wilkins and Frank Brevin assisted, with interment at Washburn Creek cemetery.

Gristor First Baptist Church Gwen Reerte Ceefternoon Acker Avenue Mellvue George Davis Jones Tews Nichole Tox Llewellon Moran John Wilkins Frank Brevin Wis Mide Washburn Etreeh

Gospel meeting and community events in Scranton area

Mes dies 1. Hughes will lead a Sunday gospel meeting at 640 o'clock in West Scranton. Young men welcomed. The Young People society of the First Welsh Congregational church plans an entertainment at Miss Margaret Davies's home on South Main. details to follow. William Cannon, mail carrier, injured by a streetcar at South Main and Washburn. An anniversary party was held on Luzerne Street. Warrick Hoban and Miss Catherine Chork wed at St Patrick's Church. Robt Morris lodge to honor W R Lewis, Thomas P Daniels, and Edward James Jr for recent offices.

Mes Hughes West Scranton Avenue Scranston Street Young People's Society of the Mirst Welsh Congregational Church Teton Margaret Davies South Mahi Avenue William Cannon South Main Avenue Washburn Street Morlan Offles Bicteher Luzerne Street Warrick Hoban Catherine Chork Emmet Street J. J. Ruddy St. Patrick's Catholic Church James Dean Winifred Dunn Robert Morris Lodge Ivorlies W. R. Lewis Thomas P. Daniels Edward James, Jr John Rosar Valentine Rosa Irving Be. J Walsh May Fenton Liackawiina Hospital Cathondral Fred Wil Heinz South Scranton South Washington Avenue Anna Kunz Sprandel Stone Avenue W. A. North Hickory Street Pittston Avenue Cemetery Nicholas Cedar Avenue William Hlorbach Edison J. HH. Burgess Athletic Club Alder Street Young Women's Christian Association Kate T. Smith Misa Livazle Rentschler Loyalty Club Epworth League Oneonta S. Y F. P. Doty William Cooke Prospect Avenue Anna Marrett John Higgins St. John's Church Scranton South Side Humphrey

Dunmore Church Services and Local Notices

Tomorrow's services across Dunmore churches include Dudley Street Baptist preaching by Rev. Jo T. Kreamer at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with Sundayschool at noon. Tripp Avenue Christ Church hosts Sunday school at 10:04 a.m. and preaching by J. S. Daines. Dunmore Presbyterian offers sermons at 10:99 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. W. H. Glibbons speaks on grace and a monument of old time. Methodist Episcopal pastor A. J. Van Croft preaches morning on The Two Brothers and evening to Odd Fellows. children’ s talk is The Cronies. Sunday school at 2:00 p.m. Marriage notices for William Beckmin and Mable Nuallin announce a Navy 20 wedding at William Norris’s residence. The school board seeks a quorum tonight. Francis Melvenna, youngest child, improves after illness. Revival at Baptist church praised, with solos by Rev. J. S. Wreamer. Mrs. Thomas Grady dies. funeral Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Dudley Street Baptist Ladies’ Aid plans a supper Tuesday evening. Dunmore Lodge 310 Odd Fellows to meet Sunday night at 7:00 to attend Methodist service.

Dudley Street Baptist Church Kreamers Tripp Avenue Christ Dabnes Dunmore Presbyterian Church W. H. Glibobns Dunmore Willicm Beckmin Mable Nuallin William Norris South Blakely Street Navy Francis Willam Melvenna Taidles' Aid Society Dudley Bireot Baptist Church Dunmore Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Methodist Episcopal Church

Ready to Wear Garments Offered at Reduced Prices

Ladies, infants, and children can shop a pig reduction in prices at Mears and Hagen. The sale announces a broad stock of ready to wear garments in the day’s advertisement.

Mears & Hagen Mears & Ubusen

Rublin and Jeffries Agreement Delayed Money Stakeholder Named

Mulunoy City reports Gus Rublin presents an agreement for Oimoteh with Jeffries while Jolie’s prior signature stands. Referee options listed as Charley White or George Siler and AL Smith named as stakeholder in the deal.

Associated Press Mulunoy City Gus Rublin

Social gathering at Miss DePuy's Cedar Avenue home

Miss Gertrude DePuy hosted a pleasant social evening at her Cedar avenues home with music solos by Jaimes O Malley Nora Howard and Margaret DePuy. The attendees included numerous young ladies and gentlemen from Plymouth and My mouth with refreshments and thanks to the hostess.

Gertrude DePuy Cedar Avesnue Jaimes O'Malley Nora Howard Margaret DePuy Miss DePuy Allee Phips Hannah Davies Norma Rees Lenh Miller Kathe Colling Annie Kearney

Beer Barrel Gas Burst Hurts Eye in Accident

Patrick Coyne of South Pittston Avenue, an employee at Scranton Brewing Company, was cleaning an old beer barrel when internal gas forced the bung out and struck him in the eye. He was taken to Dr. Manley for treatment and will await further developments.

Patrick Coyne South Pittston Avenue Scranton Brewing Company

Mears and Ubusen Offer Big Price Reductions

Jidles, misses and children are offered large sale discounts at de partment today. Mears and Ubusen advertise extensive reductions across clothing and accessories with limited stock for early shoppers.

North Scranton notes on Misa Caroline Vo Domes

Misa Caroline Vo Domes returns from Japan aboard the Providence Presbyterian chartered trip. The article describes views of the Mikado and features two Japanese ladies in Oriental dress accompanying Misa on the voyage.

Misa Caroline Vo Domes Japan Muemk Elosine Mwaker Dja Mise

Dorsey Teaches Elevation Class and Local Entertainment

Dorsey led a live elevation class proving her teaching skill in study and performance. She returned from Japan with souvenirs shown at the entertainment’s end. The Keystone club plans a melodrama “The Convict's Daughter” for Thanksgiving night at the Auditorium.

Dorsey Japan Keystone Club Wolf Dauhter Chueh Avenue

Theale On wear garments of all kites for dicies

Theale on wear garments of all kites for a dicies. Thies undoehunven ot a Dig reduction in prone. Mears and lagen provide details from the cloak department today.

Mears & Lagen

Green Ridge church candy sale on Wednesday after Thanksgiving

The Green Ridge Baptist Church invites all, including families and children, to a Thanksgiving week candy sale Wednesday evening. The event features a variety of garnails, costumes, and tie with special prices. Proceeds aid church programs.

Momentous results from trite tales in local life

From the Moston Journal an exploration of how commonplace sayings and fashion gimmicks affect personal choices. A petite teacher's young appearance wins favor with a school head, hair trends alter courtship outcomes, and a bachelor buys lifelong gifts after meeting a glove clad sweetheart.

Death by Own Action Trends Across Nations and Eras

The article analyzes rising suicide rates tied to secularism and scientific outlooks in Europe led by Paris Berlin Vienna, noting agnosticism and nervous strain as factors. It cites annual rates per million from France Prussia Belgium Sweden England Wales Norway Italy and the United States, with emigration as a partial outlet and a general global rise in self destruction.

Paris Berlin Vienna Treland Tenmark France Prussia Belgium Sweden England Wales Norway Italy Alene Haliam United States D. R. Dewey New England Massachusetts Connecticut

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