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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1899

Page

7

Nelson Gilhool Wedding Also Dowgher to Wed in Archbald

In Carbondale this week two couples move from single life to marriage. One couple, Nelson and Gilhool, has been announced previously. the second couple, Miss Hannah Deegan and Frank Dowgher, will wed in an evening ceremony surprising many friends. The reception follows and the newlyweds will reside in Archbald where Dowgher works.

Nelson-Gilhool Columna Hannah Deegan John Deegan Belmont Street Frank Dowgher Archbald Archibald

City Council Adopts Pledges and Requests

The common council met last evening and ordered Contractors Tlair and Kennedy to return the city stone crusher in good condition. They also authorized four fire alarm boxes at Hendrick Manufacturing works at the company’s expense. William Lindsay’s request for a further rebate on Eighth Avenue property was referred to committee for report at the next meeting. Council adjourned to meet Wednesday evening.

Common Council Tlair & Kennedy Hendrick Manufacturing Company William Lindsay Nower Eighth Avenue

Local residents return home from travels and work

James Courtney comes back from Branton with Contractor A Fi Tiffany returns from a business trip to New York Patrick McCann returns to Beranton Mrs A J Van Dermark returns from their wedding tour and resides on Washington street The Traction company begins grade change work at Eighth avenue and Main street Delaware and Hudson shops resume ten hour shifts plus a note on a meeting at Dr Wheeler's this evening Master Bridge Builder George Burrell's men work the gravity trestle at Waymoort and Miss Kate Byrne is home from New York N L Moo returns from Philadelphia visit

James Courtney Branton A. Fi. Tiffany New York City Patrick McCann Beranton Carbondale H.C. Wheeler A. J. van Dermark Washington Street George Burrell Waymoort N. L. Moo Philadelphia Kate Byrne New York The Traction Company Eighth Avenue Main Street Delaware and Hudson

Village churches plan Thanksgiving services and events

The Susquehanna Street Baptist Church announces a Thursday 2:30 PM service with W A Priest leading a Liberty and Love study. An evening Thanksgiving service follows. A social supper in Father Mathew hall features tables run by local ladies and Lawson orchestra. Several local residents and events are noted.

BY. PU Susquehanna Street Baptist Church Et. Society Father Mathew Hall Lawrence M. J. McAndrew James Nealon Kate Nealon James Walsh Charles Hanlon Marie Nealon Hannah Henery Nellie McAndrew Mamie Lawler Olyphant Water Company Dolph's The Presbyterian Church Michael Cannon Avoca Sarah J. Ward George W. Williams John Tt. McHale Dunmore W Street May Gurrell Laura Nalson Scranton Mise Maud McHugh Juvenus Dancing Mahon‘s Hall T. M. McHate

Funeral for George Plowright in Priceburg

The funeral for George Plowright, killed in Storrs' mines, was held from the family home in Priceburg Sunday afternoon and drew one of the largest crowds the town has seen. The cortege rested in a brocaded casket as the service concluded.

George Plowright Storrs’ Mines Priceburg Tharemalna

Funeral Rites for Deceased Member at Primitive Methodist Church

Casket surrounded by flowers and tokens of sympathy conveyed to the funeral service. The procession of relatives and church members moved to the Primitive Methodist church where Rev. Holden led the service. Choir selections followed, then the hearse procession to Priceburg cemetery for interment. Tower-bearers and pall-bearers from Rendham named in memorial.

Primitive Methodist Sunday School Forrestere Primitive Methodist Church Mr. Holden Priceburg Frederick Zimmermann Mia Cox Edward Margeteon William Smith Charles Marrett Robert Borbeck George Welland John Gdor FE. Simmin Samuel Thomas Albert Pervig Matthew Harland Rendham

Chamberlain’s Pain Balm Advertises Cures

A testimonial from Adolph L. Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports shoulder pain relief after using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. He says nine years of constant pain ended after one bottle, with prior medicines and doctors offering no help. Sold by druggists and wholesale agents.

Chamberlain Adolph L. Millett Manchester N. H Aldruegiste Matthew Brog

Sixtieth Birthday Honored for Mrs Levi Howell in Pecerville

Residents gathered on Ridge Street Friday November 17 to honor Mrs Levi Howell on her 60th birthday. Refreshments and games followed by a late hour. Willie Coleman who underwent surgery at Lackawanna hospital for appendicitis died Sunday. Funeral planned for this afternoon at Emil Coleman’s home.

Levi Howell Ridge Street

Sisley Sibley Union to Hold Benefit Entertainment

An evening program at the Sibley Union church Sinley on Wednesday Nov 29 will raise funds to liquidate the church debt. West Scranton participants include David Jenkins Blodwen Davies Thomas Elias Tallie Evans Gomer Evans Nora and Blodwen Davies with Miss Mayvana at the piano and Edward B Davies providing phonograph selections.

Sibley Union Church Sinley West Scranton Pastor David Jenkins Evans Davis Miss Maerkwick Blodwen Davies William Gall Messrs. Jenkins Davia Caleb Elias Thomas Elias Messrs Jenkins and Tallie Evans Edward B. Davies Gomer Evans Nora Mise May

Hoyts Comedy at Lyceum Seats Fill Fast

Hoyt's "A Contented Woman" heads the Lyceum lineup with Belle Archer leading a strong cast. The program includes the farce "Jones" with John Allison and a sub plot duo. Joseph Murphy appears in "Kerry Gow" and "Shaun Rhue" at the Lyceum Thursday and Friday with lively scenery and music.

Lyceum Theatre Hoyt's Hoyt New York Mr. Hoyt Belle Archer Jones Lyceum Clover John Allison H. G. Hockey H. W. Montgomery Louis Reinhart Joseph McKever Charlee Charters Charles Greene Florence Marlon Cillian Young Olive McConnell Ethel Hertsler Marle Haynes Maud Allison America Ireland Joseph Murphy Kerry Gow Shaun Hue Mr. Murphy Aafternoon Shaun Rhue

Local Help Wanted and Services Listed in Scranton Ad Scan

Classifieds show many help wanted notices and service providers in Scranton Pa including shor sale clerk bookkeeper and stenographer positions. Firms Megatrobetprothers printers and a corductor Fr J Bander are named with addresses in Scranton and Berenton. Notices invite applicants and list contact addresses and brief job descriptions.

Fire Company Session and Thanksgiving Plans in Taylor

The newly organized fire company met in the borough council rooms with many members and citizens present. A benefit entertainment committee led by William H. Thomas and others reported favorably. A bachelors supper at Calvary Baptist church is planned for Wednesday and Thursday for charity. Catholic parish members finalized plans for a Thanksgiving dinner and country dance at Weber's rink with a cake walk and a fine menu by Miss Susie Morris and Miss Mary Morris. Several residents, including H. T. Davis, recover from paralysis, and streetcar work nears Delaware Lackawanna and Western junction.

Fire Company Willam H. Thomas Thomas J. Hughes Edward D. Davis John J. Ferivers Weber's Rink Susie Mary Morris Main Street Wert Beranton H. T. Davis Horouch

Concert by Gamble and Mihi at St Luke's Parish House

Mr Gamble and Miss Mihi present a Scranton Conservatory of Music concert at St Luke's Parish House on Dee Fb. Gamble offers a powerful vocal range with refined diction and style while Miss Mihi displays brilliant piano talent with cultured artistry. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad copy follows.

Scranton High Pounds for Thanksgiving Tilt at Binghamton

Scranton high school football players held a vigorous afternoon practice and plan to travel by special car to Binghamton for Thanksgiving. Manager John Horan coordinates seats for supporters as Keranton departs Thursday morning. The article also notes past results including Franklin and Marshall over Temple and a forthcoming clash with Villa Nova at Athletic Park.

Scranton Binghamton Parlor John Horan Keranton HW O'Clork Athletic Park Binghamion Echool University of Chicago Northwestern University Franklin and Marshall Temple Colless Philadelphia Lancaster Peters Franklin Marsthall Oberlin College Carlisle Oberlin Force Red Pleves Orin Almist Bute College St. Thomas College Vila Nova College Thankesivirg Doy the &T Homiag Toys Villa Nova Nallin Joe Weir Thome St. Thomas

That Girl from Texas Opens Week at Academy of Music

Edna and Cecil Spooner lead their company with That Girl from Texas a four act comedy at the Academy of Music. Ce Cecil Spooner shines as May Percy and the company includes Augustus Phillips B S Spooner Charles C Rummel Olive Grove and Mollie Spooner. Edna May sings and magniscope views accompany the show. Afternoon performance features The Wages of Sin and evenings Trilby with Sheridan's New City Sports following at the Gaiety for a three day run.

Edna Cecil Spooner Academy of Music Texas Ceecil Spooner May Percy Misa Spooner Augustus Phillips B. 8 Sheridan New City Neil Gaiety Lowell Impe Funny Lewie Carr McLeod Allee Lessie Soubrette Nelegon Milledge Mille and Hart Aketch

Knights of Malta Prince of Peace Commandery Adds Novices

The Prince of Peace Commandery of the Knights of Malta held a Friday meeting at Malta hall South Martn Street and initiated fifty five novices into the order. Grand Fellow Sir George H. Pierce of Philadelphia oversaw higher degree demonstrations.

Prince of Peace Commandery Knights of Malta Malta George H. Pierce Philadelphia

George Q Cannon's Interest in Western Irrigation Congresses

Utah statesman George Q. Cannon shows deep interest in irrigation. He attends regular congresses held in the far west, supporting development efforts in regional water management.

George Q. Cannon Utah Far Weat

Lehigh Valley Trains to Philadelphia New York and Coal Regions

Trains leave Scranton for Philadelphia and New York via D and WOR BR at 6 00 am and 12 00 pm with connections like Black Diamond Express Sundays. Other services cover White Haven Hazleton and key coal region towns via D R R, with routes to Pottsville Hazleton Pittston and extended legs to Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls and Chicago via multiple lines. Pullman cars available on all trains between Wilkes-Barre and major hubs. tickets and reservations through Lackawanna Avenue Scranton PA and Cortlandt Street New York offices.

Scranton Exteas New York Easton Trenton Philadel Pile Pobyhannia Finghamton Filmira Corning Bath Danville Richfield Springs Northumberland Pittston Wilkes- Barre Plymouth Moomsbiire Dan=ville Umberland Willameport Harriabureg Baltimore Washington Perontoy Carbondale Albany Saratoga Montreal New England Wilkes-Barre Leith Valley Pennavivante Lehigh Valle North Wilkes-Fae Yor Wilkes Barre Rss Albury Bonton United TNCK Timore Beratiton Ttberty N. R South Ferry Whitehall Street Trolma Fitzabith Philadelphia Finston Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven Neanta Long Branch Qeean Grove Reading Lebanon Harriebure Pottsville Enat South Weat J. W. Olmauben J. P. Baldton D, & Wor BR iHlack Do & HR Hazleton H. OR Potreville Hethi Pasley & W. R. BR Geneva Rochester Buffalo Ning Falls Chicas Vin H.R Black Diamond Expres Sune Dive D& TH Tullman Parton Lehigh Valley Sismineton Bridge Rollin TH Wilatr Corton’ St Chas, & LR Cort Jondt Street A. W. Nonnemacher Pullman Lackawanna Hve fAcranton

Train Schedule Fragments From Chronology Era

Fragmentary OCR shows a timetable with early morning departures from Carbonante and Carbondale, connections to east and west trains, and listed stations including Serenton Codopta Beran ten Cerhondale and Sak euwm. Several names appear, including Anderson and Wiltcroft, with times around 4 to 6 a m and 5 p m.

Tine Jane Roy Eves Serenton Carbonante Chdoula Tral Cadosin Carbondile Carbondale Shoom Beranten Fundoye Cafoela Sakeuwm Treverning Teaver Carlowia Cerhondale Serenton Anderson G. P. T. Wiltcroft

Train Schedule for Erie and Wyoming Valley Transit

Timetables list trains to New York and intermediate points from Hawley with departures at 7.40 a.m. and 2.08 p.m. Returning trains reach Spragton at 2 2? and 1 40 p.m. Stated year 1908, tone reflects period timetable and route names.

Tobie Effest Boranton Fir New York Sewbureh Intermallate Point Dierin Kireddales Hawley

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