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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1898

Page

6

West Scranton Ward Primaries Define Local Races

Republican voters in the Fifth and Fifteenth wards held afternoon primaries to nominate candidates for common council and ward officers. Results show Walker and James leading in district contests with varying margins, while numerous district officials were elected without opposition amid disputed eligibility rules and a surge in overall turnout.

St. Patrick’s Church Crawford County Common Council Toble Stone Swallow J. HW. Walker J. T. James Mr. Wilker Navy Timthy Jones M. Owen Frenk Shedd Rank BK Nense

First Holy Communion and Confirmation Service

In white with a wreath and well the procession moved up the aisle as boys with white ribbon on their sleeves followed. The ex anointing was given by Rt Rev Bishop Holan with assisting clergy from At. Patr ek's church. The choir sang suitably and Rev J B Whelan celebrated. Bishop Hoban spoke to the children calling them soldiers of Christ.

Holan Hev. J. B. Whelan Rove D. A. Dunne A.T. Broderick At. Patrek’s J. Fi. Whelan Hoban Chriet

Moffatt Completes Third Year as Washburn Street Pastor

Rev J P Moffatt concluded his third year as pastor of Washburn Street Presbyterian Church with a large anniversary sermon and special music. He raised nearly $5,000 in eight months for the new edifice while the church reports assets over $1,004 and a parsonage debt of £2,000. During the year, 42 members were received by profession of faith and 15 by letter, with 11 funerals and 9 weddings held at the church.

J. P. Moffatt Washburn Street Kervive Moffatt Salomon Lee Christ Meriday Ald Olfi

Evangelistic Week at Ply-Howth and Sumner Ave Churches

This week evangelistic services will be held nightly at Ply Howth Congregational and Sumner Avenue Presbyterian churches, except Tuesday. Rev Kenn A Reming of Lebanon will speak at Ply Howth, with topics tonight A Straight Talk to Christians and other titles through Friday. The Sumner Avenue service leads include Rev L R Foster and Rev Me Treevell guiding the program.

Ply- Howth Sumner Avenue Kenn A. Reming Lebanon Re. Evans Serviews Burner Avenue Presbyterian Cluich the Pister L. R. Foster M. Ay

Funeral of Adam Stoeecket at St Maries Lutheran

The funeral for Adam Stoee- Kel was held Saturday afternoon from 140 South Linen avenue. Remains were laid to rest at St. Maries Lutheran church with services by Rev. A. le Hanmer and Rev. D.C. Lauer. Large attendance and numerous floral offerings accompanied the procession to Washburn street cemetery. Pall-bearers included W. Mover Claus Carlson MG. Whetstone Hermin Traeger Jacob Menry and Tienry Krelplang.

Adam Stoee- Kel South Linen St. Maries Lutheran Church Serviece A. le Hanmer Pho D.C. L. Lauer Zion Catheran Washburn Street W. Mover Claus Carlson MG. Whetstone Herimin Traeger Jacob Menry Tienry Krelplang

Local residents visit friends and return home

A list of Wyoming residents and relatives who have returned home or are visiting from various towns. Names include Clara Howell, Lillian Hes encrans, Edward Meyers, Myron Evans, George Woolhaugh, Helen Kitehiine, Winfield Fellows, Anna McNulty, Thomas Davis, Eve Jons, Fr G Amith, Myrtle and Mamie Vans, Mabel Reynolds, Ella Hancock, Daisy Miller, J K Moffatt, Emilie Hoffecker, Mary De Witt and others with their home towns and hosting relatives.

Tenth Street Anna McNulty Luzerne Street Archbald Thomas Davis Routh Tebecca Avenue Uniondale Eve Jons Hackettstown N. 4 And Aire G. Amith Jackson Street Myrtle Mamie Vans Parsons 4. Pethrick Reberra Avenue Mabel Reynolds Puctoryville Ella Hancock Eynon Street Watron Avoca Daisy Miller Lafayette Stress East Orange J. Hey J. KY. Moffatt

Miss Amanda Nicholls Class Sabbath School Note

Members of Miss Amanda Nicholls class in the Washburn B Street Presbyterian Sabbath school will pro-

Amanda Nicholls Washburn B Street Presbyterian

Kemp's Haj nam for the Throat and Lungs advertised

An old advertisement claims Kemp's Haj nam for the Throat and Lungs is the most successful remedy for coughs croup bronchitis asthma and consumption. It promotes daily use and offers a free sample bottle while stock lasts.

Testimony on Lydia E. Pinkham’s Medicine for Female Weakness

Mrs. W. E. Paxton of Youngtown North Dakota shares her recovery after birth using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports relief from bleeding pain headaches and dizziness after three bottles and urges others to try the remedy. The piece promotes Mrs Pinkham and notes her maternity guidance and Lyon Maine address.

W. EB. Paxtox Youngtown North Dakota Pinemam Lydia FE Pinkham

Speculation in North Scranton Election and Local Crimes

Speculation heats up over North Scranton mayoral prospects with ex sheriffs and council races cited. A drunken assault on Nay Aug avenue triggers police investigations during a Pollah boardinghouse melee. Corrections requested for a report on a Friday hearing clarifying witnesses and names. Rescue lodge 37h Knights of Pythias to hold Dec 6 entertainment with prizes for vocal and dramatic contests.

Scranton Lewis A. B. Stevens David Reese Roberts Saltry Nay Aug Pollah Alderman Fidler Geninet Grant Sotfer Jennie Shirmer Vwo Tirace Shimer Louis Thomas Minnie Johnson Shirmer Soffer Dita Cullt Rescue Lodge 37H Knights of Pythine Osterhout Hall Priges William Tell

Local Notes From Green Ridge and Surrounding Areas

Gilbert Lansing undergoes tonsil removal by Dr Gibbons. Mrs Vernie Race visits Elmnot street. Asbury church meetings run to Wednesday. St Pauls supper for Sisters' home raises funds and draws crowds. John Connolly of the Thirteenth regiment improves from typhoid. Suburban car No 18 derails at McGowan switch due to snow block, delay 90 minutes. John Bray visits Green Ridge from Pittston. F Dunn resumes outings after grip relapse. Warner Budd and Mamie Forest City visit Amanda Tamiin on Sanderson avenue.

Gilbert Lansing J. J. Lansing Gibbons Vernie Race Hollisterville Hh. L. Keene Elmnot Street Asbury Method St. Paul's Church John Connolly Thirteenth Regiment Primore Brainer Toub McGowan John Bray Pittston Friends Green Ridge F Dunn Warner Budd Mamie Forest City Amanda Tamiin Sanderson Avenue

Memorial Service for Deceased Congregation Members

Hickory Street Presbyterian Church held a memorial for members of the congregation who died in the past year. Rev Nordt spoke on eternal happiness and faith, with special choir music by Christior Bohmidt. Forty two members died this year, oldest being Jacob Pontius.

Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Mr. Nordt Laxur- Otln Slowperch Nordt Christior Bohmidt Tlis Jacob Pontius

Fifteen Friends Form New Society Across River

The Fifteen Friends club was organized at Hotel Best on Saturday night. Aimed to rival the existing Fourteen Friends, it attracts many prominent men from both sides. Officers elected include Matthias Schneider president John J Gordon vice president Max Rosny secretary and Joseph Conrad treasurer. The next meeting is Saturday night with a New Year’s Eve dinner planned at Hotel Best.

Fifteen Friends Fourteen Friends Ely Vieht Matthias Schneider John J. Gordon Max Rosny Joseph Conrad Hotel Best

Funeral of Fred Hartman Held After Sudden Death

The funeral moved from the Hartman home at 421 Meech Street to Forest Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers included Jacob Schank Joseph Winch and Charles Hatner among others as mourners gathered for the untimely death of Fred Hartman. Andrew Frantz hosted a dinner after the service, Philip Boyer recovered from injuries, and local residents Andrew Demuth and Peter Faust were noted in brief updates.

Fred Hartman Mace Mra Edward Hartman Meech Street Forest Hill Cemetery Jacob Schank Joseph Winch Charles Hatner Kolb Tenry Pease Joseph Peter Schumacher Andrew Frantz Cedar Avenue Philip Boyer Schneider Brees Deh Demuth Peter Faust Mickory Street Pholps’ Pharmeer

Funeral of Mrs. Seldon Brady on Main Street

The funeral for Mrs. Seldon Brady was held yesterday at 2 PM from her Main Street home. A large number of friends attended to pay their last respects as Rev. AL 2. Van Cleft of Yahodia Episcopal Church conducted an eloquent service. The remains were then laid to rest.

Seldon Brady Main Street AL 2. van Cleft Yahodia Dunmore John Wardell Willian Potter Daniel Crawford Arthur Spencer Thomas Rethir Mary Unenthseh Amd William Stevens Apple Stleet Joe Mitchel Ales McDanned John McAndrew St. Mary's Cemetery Prof Walker Dwar Beott Frank Cutlen Grove Street Tas New York Nellie Resenoranta Beatrice Kelley Tittetan James Ale Keone Butler Street Odd Fellowes Pan Y. Booch B Presbyterian Church Eliet Thomiats Adie Prin Beneher Elocution Elocution In the Public Scloois and Miss Lucretia Snyder Eya Spangenturg Emily Strong Pockville Lillie Tudees Apple Street George Wilson Apencer Street Tienda Theophilus Pinkney Prescott Avenue Taylorville Order of United American Mechanics W. F. Gibbons Misa Lottie Farber Rice Street Bias Scranton Stove Micakt the Pinkney Prescott Wyetie Annie King Grace Harvey Annie Meade Katy Cramer Mewers Frank Blinkins Charles Cramer George Wilken Frank Ciriier Harry Munsteras Mills and Elm Streets Fone Rhimhurst Harry Becker Basil Tabernacle Drinker Street Mantel

Peculiar Poisons and Digestion Advice

A long notice discusses digestion as the root of many ailments and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion. It claims the pills provide essential acids and peptogenic products, improve flesh and blood, and support nerves and appearance. Also includes notice of local obituaries, dances, visiting others, and community events with various names and venues.

Bright Huxley Stuart Stuart Co Marnzhall Mich Marshall, Mich

Reverend Walter Gorman Chosen to Succeed Carmody

The Rev. Walter Gorman formerly of Ashley is selected to take over duties and lead the parish succeeding Rev. T. J. Carmody in the local church.

Walter Gorman Ashley Thia Mareigh T. J. Carmody

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