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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1895

Page

8

Mitchell Hose Company Fair Draws Large Crowds in Watt Building

In Carbondale the Mitchell Hose Company fair at the Watt building drew about 1500 nightly attendees. Prof Renic played piano, Joseph Jenkins delivered a recitation, and David Lewis sang tenor as Ed Weaver announced acts. Firemen's night comes Thursday with no grand street parade featuring teams from Forest City Carbondale and neighboring towns.

Mitchell Hose Company Watt Itan Renic Joseph Jenkins David Lewis Ed. Weaver Comet Forest City Carbondale King Archhbald Jermyn

Miner Survives Wreck After Narrow Darkness Escape

James Norton of Wilson Creek mine was crushed as a mining car wreck neared. He escaped by squeezing against a pillar in darkness when his lamp failed. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and multiple fractured ribs but is not fatally injured and will recover with time.

James Norton Wilson Creek Norton

Buried at St Rose for Mrs Edward McDonough

The funeral of Mrs. Edward McDonough of Dundaff street was held at St. Rose church with a Requiem Mass by Rev. W. A. Nealon. The interment followed at St. Rose cemetery. Pallbearers included Patrick Conn, Peter Flannelly, Matthew Harte, Martin Healey, John Cooke, James Norton, Thomas Wynne and John Malin. Flower bearers were John Gilgalion and John McAndrew.

Edward McDonough Dundaff Street St. Rose Church W. A. Nealon St. Rose Cemetery Patrick F. Conn Peter Flannelly Matthew Harte Artin Healey John Cooke James Norton Thomas Wynne John Malin John Gilgalion John McAndrew

Funeral for David E G Jones at First Presbyterian Church

The funeral for David E. G. Jones of Lathrope Avenue will be held this afternoon at 9 20 o clock at the First Presbyterian church. Rev Hecher and Rev Charles Lee will officiate. Interment is in Brookside Cemetery, and a car service from the Traction Company will be provided for mourners to the grave.

Presbyterian Church David E. G. Jones Lathrope Avenue First Presbyterian Church Second Presbyterian Church Firatterian Church Mr. Heecher Charles Lee Brookside Traction Company

Miss Higgins Goes to New York for Hand Operation

Miss Tessie Higgins of Pike Street, employed at Carbondale Steam Laundry, has had a severely injured hand. After medical treatment with little improvement, doctors decided an operation is necessary to save the hand. She left for New York City yesterday morning for the procedure.

Sorme Tessie Higgins Pike Street Carbondale Miss Higgins New York City

Traction Co. Struggles With Coal Shortage Disrupts Service

Patrons faced delays as only two cars operated due to coal shortages at the power house. The issue extended into Monday with service returning to the Grand Opera House show schedule. A separate accident left Mrs Roberts badly hurt after a stair fall, and a Belmont street family reports a diphtheria case among six, with one death in the group.

Traction Company Warren H.olds Belmont Street

Family of P. R. Vahtermark leaves Be Vandermoor Lexvnstion

The Vahtermark family and daughter Della depart from Be Vandermoor Lexvnstion, Kentucky, where Mr Vahtermark worked as pardmaster for a railroad company, leaving a social gap in local circles. The notice notes Miss Maggie Kerins of Brooklyn as a further social update.

P. R. Vahtermark Vandermoor Lexvnstion Rark Pardmaster Ao Re. Vandermark Della Maggie Kerins Brooklyn

Family and town guests fill Harris home with reunions

A long list of visitors and locals such as Mrs. R.S. Rappertie of Victoria British Columbia and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jones of South Church street visited relatives and friends across town. Many residents traveled to nearby cities including Daytona Florida and Binghamton New York for the winter or to spend time with kin. Geschichten of illness and travel mark the week as society notes capture church and street life in Wilkes Barre and Archbald areas.

F. W. Secor Honesdale John Babson Dundaff James Thomson North Church Street Anson Bailey i Nettle Wilkes- Barre R.S. Rappertie Victoria B. C Eliza Conron North Wyoming Street Rappertie J. W. Jones South Church Street Susquehanna County George Foster No. 5 David Jenkins Binghamton N. Y Mary Mullady Thomas Gilhool Brooklyn Street Mary Gaughen Mary Glilmartin Scranton Lydia Morrison Railroad Street P. A. Coleman Olyphant John Mahady Archbald Fallbrook Street J. J. Farrell BE. J. Shannon J. J. O'Neill Cora Bell Church Street William McMullen Waymart Thomas Shannon Frank Krants Oakes Waldboro R. Manville North Main Street Rev B. O'Byrne Lena Rhodds Herrick Center Tessie Holt Kate Ruddy Providence Thomas Jordan Seventh Avenue E. Wedeman Greenfield Edith McNulty Aliee Penson Globe Shields Farview Agnes Walker Mayfield Gordon Pendleton New York City C. A. Kafka Salem Avenue

First Class Plumbing Call on Wright and Co

A note advertises plumbing service at 1% South Main Street. It mentions a new range for sale or exchange and accqua nce household goods bought or sale.

Wright & Co South Main Street

Evangelistic meetings open at Lymanville church led by Rev Schofield

Meshoppen notes report the opening of evangelistic meetings at Lymanville Methodist church led by Rev Schofield. Obituary for Gideon Winans, long-time Meshoppen hardware merchant, recalls his prominence, political run, and sudden death. Local events include clergy changes, a newly formed youth orchestra, a street disturbance, and legal action in Pittston over a fatal Lehigh Valley incident.

Lymanville Methodist Church Schofield Gideon Winans Meshoppen Judge Lacey George Bidlemaan Pension Department Washington Rev. W. M. Hiller Vore G. H. Northrop Epworth Frank Chaffee Minnie Bannatyne Austin Carey Kate Vose William H. Baldwin Black Walnut Skinner's Eddy Oklahoma J. R. Miller Paul J. Sherwood Witken-Barre Cynthia

Scranton Community Notes Include Grange Meeting and Venture

Wyoming County Pomona grange plans a December 4 gathering with Tunkhannock grange to elect officers. The Lehigh Valley excursion fare from Tunkhannock and Falls is set, with locals likely joining. Tunkhannock grange hosted a well attended initiation and festive square. Also a brief medical notice touts New Great South American Kidney Cure promising rapid relief for urinary issues.

Scranton Sturdevant Ruch Harvey Lovelton No. L Wyoming County Pomona Grange Tunkhannock Grange Tunkhannock Lehigh Valley New York Falls C. M. Harris Penn Avenue

Peckville Memories and Local Notices Highlight Week

Peckville reports a busy week with visits by Mrs. David Bell and Rev. Thomas Vaughn. The Methodist Sunday library gains new books as local social notices list visits, lodge meetings, and funeral details. The Severs funeral details note UK birth, six children, and Union Cemetery interment with Odd Fellows and Redmen participation. An obituary for Mrs. Caroline Hines notes four children and Grassy chapel service. A teething syrup advertisement by Mrs Winslow ends the column.

David Bell Pittston Thomas Vaughn Thornhurst Joseph Vaughn Methodist Sunday School John Lewis Belmont John F. Jones Hickory Street Oriental Star Lodge Jessie Winters Jermyn Ella Rundle Methodist Church Christopher Severs Waddel Winton Methodist Episcopal Church Peckville C. Simplins Cleveland Yorkshire England Frederick John Christopher Elsabeth Prirelila Ada Ade Union Cemectery Oriertel Star Lodge Warahpa Tribe Order of Redmen Joseph G. Bell Windsor Foster Frank L. Taylor James W. Smith Wells C. Warner William J. Bonner George Hines

Longtime Paymaster John B Lackt Ends Quarter Century Service

ARCHBALD this month marks the close of John B Lack''s twenty five years as paymaster with Jones Simpson and company His unbroken record spans a quarter century with no missed paydays The Young People Society of Christian Endeavor plans an entertainment at the Presbyterian church tonight The funeral of Peter Naunton who died at Lackawanna hospital from White Oak mine injuries was held Saturday at Priceburg cemetery largely attended Mrs F W Fadden and children of Olyphant have returned home

John B. Lack Jones, Simpson and Company Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Church Peter Naunton Lackawanna Hospital White Oak Mine Priceburg Cemetery F. W. Fadden Olyphant

Tim the Tinker at Father Mathew Opera House Tonight

A program featuring Tim the Tinker is set for this evening at Father Mathew Opera House. A Carbondale teamster hired by Peter Krantz suffered serious spine injuries Friday after a fall from a wagon near Wakner's hotel. He was taken home to Carbondale. Mrs. C. B. Hackley's kindergarten in town grows beyond capacity with plans for Ridge expansion and upgrades to the ongoing session. St Thomas congregation to stage another grand fair during Christmas holidays to raise funds for the parsonage.

Tim Father Mathew Opera House Peter Krantz Carbondale Wakner C. B. Hackley Tarrytown N. Y

Floral show dazzles with fairy land allure

The Ladies' Missionary society of the Primitive Methodist church works hard to ensure the Floral show thrives socially and financially. Flowers on display rival Frothingham’s recent effort as refreshments, decor, and atmosphere promise a fairy land experience.

Local visitors and social rounds noted in Jermyn area

Mr and Mrs Joseph Beata and Mr and Mrs Stephen Cairns visited with Mr and Mrs William Howarth at Jermyn. George Richardson from Pittston visited friends in town. York from Montana visits sister Mrs Hunter. Mary and Lizzie Cairns spent yesterday in Scranton. Charles Kane of Scranton spent Sunday in town. Local youth prepare to attend Archbald Presbyterian church event Wednesday evening hosted by Christian Endeavorers.

Joseph Beata Stephen Cairns William Howarth Jermyn George Richardson Pittston York Montana Hunter Mary Lizzie Cairns Scranton Charles Kane Presbyterian Church Archbald Christian Endeavorers

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