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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton P.0.S. to Build New Home on North Main

Allsphaugh Brothers win the contract for a new three story building on North Main avenue to house Washington Camp No. 7 Patriotica Order Sons of America. The $20,000 structure will feature two store rooms on the first floor, a dance hall and theater on the second, and a lodge room on the third. Albert Hartman is the architect. Camp No. 178 meets tonight to hear updates and plan the anniversary event.

Allspaugh Brothers North Main Avenue Washington Camp No. 7S Patriotica Order Sons of America Clarke Brothers’ General Stores Albert Hartman Camp No. 178

Businessmen protest early Main avenue mail collection

Businessmen complain about the early evening mail pickup at Main avenue boxes and urge no change. They note the last collection was around 9 o clock at Main avenue and Jackson street, but recently the courier arrives near 11 o clock, with newspaper reporters pressed into service as late mail carriers.

Main Avenue Jackson Street

Get a Good Enough Cough Remedy Dufour's Tar

The note promotes Dufour's French Tar as an effective cough remedy. It urges readers to obtain this product as a solution for coughing ailments.

Dufour

Dressy Neckwear Featured With Latest Fashions

Dressy neckwear dominates the display with chiffon Liberty chinille and taffeta novelties. The collection includes collars scarf bows muffs and fur trims in sable fox brown martin red fox mink and other popular furs. The display is described as the most brilliant and complete shown in the city with high fashion shapes and latest designs.

Madison Square Gardens

Milter Plan Faces Stamp Toll and New Postal Delays

The focal board of trade debates keeping the stamp line at port and notes Postmaster Ripple says it is out of the question. Local business volume grows at the West Formaton branch, making extra carriers seem soon necessary as plans for site collection and facilities loom. Robert Morris lodge of American True Tvorites hosts a complimentary banquet for three recently elected officials at Fairechild's hotel with Mr. Lewis, Mr. Daniels, and Mr. James the honorees.

Focal Board of Trade Artic Ripple Premeny Robert Morris Lodge William T. Lewis Thomas P. Daniels Edward James, Jr Fairehild's

Women’s Home Missionary Society Officers Named

The Simpson Methodist Episcopal church Women’s Home Missionary Society elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Gideon Moser First vice president Mrs J B Sweet Second vice president Miss Emiliw Lewis Secretary Mrs H M Buss Corresponding secretary Mrs WIHIIam Hagen Treasurer Mrs Alex Widener Librarian Mrs Josiah Patt Secretary of Mothers Jewels Mrs Weldy Secretary of local work Mrs R J Hughes Secretary of supplies Miss Sarah Sloot Assistant Mrs Thomas Levihon Collector Mrs Friant Collector of special fund Miss Helen Peck Delegate to Oneonta conference Mrs Gideon Moser Alternate Mrs George Carson

Womian's Home Missionary Society Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Gideon Moser First View J. Bo Sweet Emiliw Lewis H. M. Buss Wihiiam Hagen Alex. Widener lWbrarkin Josiah Patt Weldy R. J. Hughes Sarah Sloot Thomas Levihon Friant Helen Peck Oneonta George Carson

Arrest of John Phillips on assault and malicious mischief

John Phillips of 1312 Hampton Street was arrested yesterday by Det. David Davis on a warrant from Alderman Daniel Moses. He is charged with assault and battery and malicious mischief after his father alleged he abused his parents and damaged doors and windows at their home. He spent the night in the station house and will be given a hearing this morning.

John Phillips Hampton Street David Davis Daniel Moses John Phillips David Th Tins South Soranton Oxford South Chydy Park Wearliburt Street Re Williams Muste Hall Thor Doaph Teghes Woohnen Anon Iverite Hill Tirhand Cylon Exynonwsteet Rewnalds Tonpetanes Ty Ledge Oelock No. Tigs Denes Dehn Oh Pachel Mavis Hyde Park Avenue Anthony Delinske Phease Ant Oollion Tay Vestonlay Leckie Baptist Young People’s Union of the First Baptist Clit Tultdlie Averal Ulilia Tose Tribune Ol Ck John Davis Key Northvale Park Aveniwe

St. David’s Church Fair Preparations Near Completion

Active preparations have been underway for months for the St. David’s Episcopal church fair and festival to be held next week. Rev. E. J.

St. David's Episcopal Church E. J

Handkerchiefs Up to Date in Fashioned Style and Quality

The article proclaims modern handkerchiefs as real artwork with bold styles and lasting quality. Prices range from 1.25 to 20 dollars, offering numerous mid tier options while emphasizing a genuine edge in each make. It targets fashionable women seeking value and style.

Woman of Fashion

Handkerchief Styles Show Range From Duchess to French Hand Embroidered

The catalog presents Duchess Honiton Rose Point Star Point and French Hand Embroidered handkerchiefs. It notes options for those who prefer simple trims or lower prices, offering styles to suit varying tastes and budgets.

Duchess

Annual Handkerchief Sale Opens with Big Savings

The sale promises strong value for lace trim and hemstitched handkerchiefs, with prices ranging from 5c to 50c and bulk offers such as 3 for 50c and 6 for 25c. Shoppers are urged to act early as Christmas approaches and prices are projected to rise soon.

Parish Fair Supports Rectory Fund Drive

McHears the rector leads parishioners in a surprise event with a star attraction and decorative arts display. Numerous booths will sell fancy articles and evening refreshments provided by the ladies. The fundraiser aims to cover parish and rectory expenses for the coming year.

McHears

Plymouth Congregational supper praised for service quality

Despite rough weather, Tayge pitromige at Plymouth Congregational church offered an excellent supper in the lective room. Tables hosted by Mrs. Byron Evans and Mrs. Nathan Evans featured numerous helpers including Mrs. Noah Kyvans and Mrs. David Hughes, who received compliments from patrons for the well organized meal.

Tayge Pitromige Plymouth Congregational Church George FL Bynon John Hinwood Edna Riven Marc Stephen Evins Thomas Evans Afra A. James Miei

Miss Maud Davies Given Pleasant Surprise Party

Miss Maud Davies of 363 North Rebecca Avenue was honored with a late evening surprise party hosted by friends. The event featured selections by Miksa Colton Greenwood and WH Diet sine, various jams, dancing, and a guest list including Missie Alice Williams Della Hivais Mae Williams Tennie Thomas Emmet Lewis Pessie Shaw Clara May Laura Pawling Gwen Davies Nellie Davis Mae Samuels Minnie Reese Ida Davis Rebecca Cotton Eva Turner Mae Green Alma Reese and Miss Lohmann.

Maud Davies Rebecca Avenue Miksa Colton Greenwood Daneling Missie Alice Williams Della Hivais Mae Williams Tennie ‘Thomas Emmet Lewis Pessie Shaw Clara May Laura Pawling Gwen Davies Nellie Davis Mae Samuels Minnie Reese Ida Davis Rebecca Cotton Eva Turner Mae Green Alma Reese Miss Lohmann Dboys 1. Bahr A. Dixon C. Loreng Harry Greenwoul HH. Wideman F. McGovern RR. Dean Ff Jones H. Bennett Wieht

Community notices and obituaries mix in Scranton item

Local memorials and club meetings fill the page as residents react to deaths, funerals, and civic events. An obituary for John Davis notes surviving wife and two children while church groups plan dinners, prayer services, and organizational meetings across South Soran ton and nearby streets.

Obituary Notice for Mew Ties Waterman

The death of Mew Ties Waterman wife of Nelson Waterman occurred recently after a sudden illness. She was 40 years old and resided on West Main Street. Survivors include her husband and several siblings. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 o clock with burial at Forest Hill cemetery.

Waterman Nelson Waterman Westenbar Hommin Ab Ik Atelyads Watermin Win North Main Moonie Lomitiel Ragret Feliawiige Diether Gad Olathe S. Lord William Leord Mies Miranda Font Moria Undertaker

Population figures amid New York press survey

The record shows a disturbed OCR passage noting population numbers and percentage changes related to New York. The legibility is poor, with several garbled phrases and missing context.

Dunmore Doings Event Fittingly Celebrated Last Night

Last night the Chinmore lodge Odd Fellows held its twenty eighth annual social and supper. The hall was decorated with chrysanthemums and national colors. Guests arrived around 7 50 and were seated by 8 30 as Brivetevard opened with a pizz a solo. A varied program followed then dancing and supper upstairs served by a capable corps of young ladies. The event reflected credit on the committees and society.

Chinmore Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Brivetevard George M. Okell Edward Angwin EH. Spencer Arthur Spencer Joseph Vickers Elmer Jackson Albert van Houten Harry Edwards Chris Keller Thomas Keller John Wardell Harry Kizer Oliver Kizer Mesilames Harper Branning Wardell van Fouten Kiger Farber Vickers Dainty Altemose Mowery Spencer Keller Letchworth Powell Krager Bush Bishop Seigle Misses Wardell Secor Marshall Thornton

Night School Plan Moves Forward At School Board Meeting

The board discussed opening eight night schools at Nos 1 2 4 4 1 6 and other buildings. Applicants for night school teaching were named and an exam was set for tomorrow at No 1 building. Financial reports were reviewed and approved in part.

Irvin Haggerty Costello Miller Spencer No. 1 Thomas Jordin James Cullen John McHall Joseph Gray Misses Pahey Ginley Manley Nellie Gallagher Mary McHugh Gud Financial Committee Federuhy

Dunmore Bride Weds Mr Stevens At Methodist Parsonage

Miss Kya Osterhout and W N Stevens were married at 8 oclock in the Methodist parsonage by A J Wun. The bride, daughter of Mr Osterhout, is a popular Dunmore social figure. Stevens, son of B A Stevens, runs the family store. They leave for New York and will reside with the bride’s mother on South Bhilkely Street.

Kya Osterhout W. N. Stevens A. J. Wun W, DD Onterhout Dunmore Mr. Stevens Grogim B. A. Stevens New York City South Bhilkely Breet

Hunters Bring First Rome Seen In Slia Town Cache

Flw Winters and EF L Washer returned from a Pike county hunting trip with two deer and a large bag of game. The two first-time Rome Seen hunters display their catch at J H Hobday’s meat picker on Brook Street after arriving last night.

Br. Flw Winters EF. L. Washer Pike County Rome Chia Town J. H. Hobday Brook Street

Revival Meetings At Methodist Church Attract Attentive Audience

Union revival meetings continued with a sizable turnout at the Methodist church last evening. J. B. Dabney of the Christian church delivered the address focusing on Christ as the center of faith and the summary of worship. Christ, as a Divine Saviour, is able to render salvation and guidance.

Methodist Church J. B. Dabney Christian Church Christ

Salvation Meeting at Presbyterian Church Draws Welcome Audience

Dan Patrick of Harrisburg sings a solo delighting the audience. An excellent spirit pervades the meeting as all work for the salvation of souls. Services are at the Presbyterian church this evening with Rev. A. Vat Cleft delivering the address. Baln is and aliners are invited to attend and feel welcome.

Dan Rbatrick Harrisburg Presbyterian Church A. Vat Cleft Balnis Aliners

Funeral held for the late Thomas Mars cell

The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. A. J. Van officiating. A large turnout attended as flowers were carried by Daniel McClimmer Truce Coulter and Darell Richards. Coroner Roberts viewed the remains and postponed the cave inquest pending further investigation.

Thomas Marscell Methodist Episcopal Church A. J. van Feinting Danilel McClimmer Truce Coulter Darel Hichards Charles Maggerty William Brady William Docker Andrew Coulter William Stewart James O'Flora Roberts

Women's Christ in Temperance union hosts mothers meeting

The Women’s Christ in Temperance union holds a mothers meeting at Mrs Edward Warner’s 166 Green Ridge Street today at 3 o clock. Tomorrow night a meeting at Frost's hall near Hen Wood's store seeks support for forming a Republican club. Tivmned 144, Ladies' Catholic Benevolent association plans a euchre party and dance at Washington hall on Tuesday November 27. Euchre from 7 to 10, dancing 10 to 12, admission twenty five cents.

Women's Christ In Temperance Union Edward Warner Green Ridge Street Stems Frost's Hen- Wood Alb Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Washington Hall

Local Social Notes From Orangeville and Nearby

Francis Herring of Orangeville visits his nephew Men Herring on North Blakely street for a few days. Mrs. Raymond, daughter of Rev. A J Van Cleft, stays at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage for a brief visit. Miss Clara Potter showcases a fine collection of pupils art needlework in Berghauser s window on Spruce street. Catherine D Manley s daughter is sick at the Chestnut Street home. Miss Kate Gardner of Clifford visits Miss Eva Osterhout on South Blakely street. Mrs W W Bishop rests at her Brook street home.

Francis Herring Orangeville Men Herring Blakely Street Raymond A. J. van Cleft Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Clara Potter Berghauser's Spruce Street Catherine P. D. Manley Chestnut Street Kate Gardner Clifford Eva Osterhout South Blikely Street W. Bishop Brook Street

North Scranton Pave Step Cleaned Before Winter

The North Main avenue paving between Providence Square and Court Street was washed by the street department to remove sand and dirt. Residents praise the cleaning after months of mud and disarray as city officials arrange for post construction cleanup before winter.

Main Avenue Providence Square Court Street Phillips Providence

Miss Nellie May and James Thyne Wed at Holy Rosary

Miss Nellie May of Charles street and James Thyne of West Market street were married yesterday afternoon at Holy Rosary church with Rev. J. J. O'Toole officiating. The couple's friends witnessed the ceremony and afterward attended a reception and supper at the bride's parents home.

Nellie May Charles Street James Thyne West Market Street Holy Rosary Church J. J. O'Toole

Entertainments Begin at Y W C A Rooms This Evening

A series of musical and literary programs will start at the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms tonight with a small admission fee. Various local residents are mentioned in this brief social roundup, noting visits, travels, and a funeral.

Young Women's Christian Association Mae Golden Pittston Nellie [Robinson Legcett Street Pop. McHale West Market Street New York Metluskey Mary Ainley East Thompson, Conn William Moore Melle Gilgallon Jennie Kindily Arehbald Clara Wileh Dencon Street Kitthe Walsh Arelbald D. J. Chivies East Market Abeot Ostfoud N.Y Mary Murphy Cathedral Cemetery Owen D. Jones Summit Dvemue God Mes John D. Jones Put- Ham Street

Green Ridge WCTU to Meet at Mrs Campbell Home

Green Ridge will hold an afternoon meeting at 6 o clock at Mrs Campbell's residence 1A Monsey Avenue. Mrs J L Miller, superintendent of evangelistic work, will lead the session. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

Women’s Christian Temperurnes Union of Green Ridge Campbell Monsey Avenue J.L. Miller

South Scranton Wedding at St John’s Church

St John’s church on Fig street hosted the wedding of Miss Anna Barrett of Prospect avenue and Cherry street to John Higgins of Capouse avenue yesterday afternoon at 3:30. Rev E J Melley officiated with Miss Kate Reardon on the wedding march. A reception and turkey supper followed for guests and the couple will start housekeeping on Capouse avenue.

St. John’s Church E. J. Melley Pharmacy Hall Ladies’ Aid Society Cedar Avenue Church Bernard King St. John's Church Fig Street Anna Barrett Prospect Avenue Cherry Street John Higgins Cupouse Avenue Kate Reardon Father Melley Winifred Graham Philadelphia Edward Coney Capouse Avenue

Thanksgiving dinner set by Cedar Avenue church ladies

The Ladies Aid of Cedar Avenue Methodist church finalize plans for their annual Thanksgiving turkey dinner to be held in the church parlors. Attendees from prior dinners may come without invitations as preparations proceed.

Hunters Return From Pocono Trip In Modest Fashion

A group of five well known huntsmen led by Alderman J J Ruddy and including M J T Lavelle Thomas Murray Henry Coyle and Joe Ruddy returned from a hunting trip to Pocono yesterday claiming great deeds but offering no details on the game. Vincent Bleuge of Alder Street also reported a successful Wayne county hunt. Miss Currie Nape of Stone Avenue recovered from appendicitis. Charles Huester of Cedar Avenue attended a Shunen meeting in Wilkes Barre. Elizabeth Rosar of Alder Street to Stephen Lyman of Eynon Street scheduled to wed this afternoon.

J. J. Ruddy M. JT. Lavelle Thomas Murray Henry Coyle Joe Ruddy Pocono Vincent Bleuge Alder Street Wayne County Currie Nape Stone Avenue Charles Huester Cedar Avenue Wilkes-Barre George Tockweiller South Washington Avenue Elizabeth ‘Rosar Stephen Lymen Eynon Street

Wedding and community notices from Minooka St Marys area

The St Marys Temperance society met at Malmsted. Patrick Mulderig is gravely ill. Council No M 1 will meet this evening. No 1 school teachers prep for a Thanksgiving Eve entertainment at St Josephs hall. A wedding occurred yesterday at St Josephs church at 2:30 pm with Miss Annis Sullivan and Mr William Haskins. Bridget Waleh acted as bridesmaid and James Sullivan as best man. The couple left for a drive to Pitts ton and hosted a feast at the bride’s home with gifts noted.

St. Mary Annis Sullivan Gilmore Avenue William Haskins South Scranton Bridget Waleh Sugar Notch James Sullivan Pittston Mra. Daskins

Fifteen Years for Assault in Philadelphia Case

A man named Clement J. Oliver received a fifteen year sentence after pleading guilty to a felonious assault. The incident involved forcing a daughter at gunpoint to join others in a sitting room. The court noted the assault occurred on a street near Noweraly Sathe and involved Oliver and an accomplice.

Philadelphia Clement J. Oliver Ascault Noweraly Luther S Oliver Chord

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad from Scranton

Scranton residents endorse Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for urinary trouble and kidney issues. A local engineer, Mr. A I Barnes of 418 North Main Avenue, reports back pain from a fall and kidney symptoms improved after using the product. The ad claims relief and urges belief in the statements with offers to corroborate. Sold by Matthews Brothers drug store for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY says sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.

Scranton A. I. Barnes North Main Avenue Doan Matthews Brothers Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Murder Suicide Tragedy At Stantonment Home

Exclusive AP report from New York states Thomas Varley a skilled smith and his wife were found dead in their rooms at a Stantonment residence. The scene suggests Varley killed his wife then shot himself, a violent act described as thoroughly deliberate and carried out in their home on a Sunday.

Associated Press New York Thomas Varley Qneniwnt

Krause's Cold Cure Capsules Advertisement

Take two or three Krause's Cold Cure Capsules during the day and two before retiring at night. This will insure a good night's rest and a free movement of the bowels next morning. Continue the treatment next day and your cold will melt away. Price 260. Bold by Matthews Livros.

Krause Matthews Livros

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