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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1899

Page

9

Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough and Injury

Michael Murray son of A J Murray of Drinker Street was badly injured in a m ine prop accident while employed as a driver. He was pinned between cars and props fracturing his lower jaw. He received ambulance aid and was treated by Dr Carty and Dr Henetin who set the fracture.

Michael Murray A. J. Murray Drinker Street Murray Ussue Ates Carty Henetein Petersburg

Arington Double Quartette hires Frederick Wil Hames in Scranton

The Arington Double Quartet has engaged Frederick Wil Hames of Scranton to boost their musical organization. Thirty-seven students enrolled in the central public school building for the new commercial course, with Miss McCrory guiding the class.

Arington Frederick Wil- Hames Scranton Ths Place Mise McCrory Guy Baird Cherry Street Pennsylvania Coal Companys Baird Sullloan County Neptune Fire Company Prof. Southworth Presbyterian

Bitters Claim to Strengthen Stomach and Organs

An advertisement touts Monteller's Somach RIL as a remedy for stomach liver and kidney ailments promising real strength rather than experiment. The copy urges readers to try the product despite its dubious claims and vague ingredients.

Monteller

Garden and Household Goods Sale by Owner Abroad

Bargain sale of garden items and household goods by owner who must go abroad. Includes varied tools, furniture, and outdoor items offered at reduced prices. Stakes and details not fully listed in fragment.

Local Visitors and Homecomings Hit the Borough

Inaac Letchworth returned home to Duboiln Pa after a week with Undertaker Letchworth in Chestnut Street. Mr and Mrs Louis Monahan of Pittsburg are visiting Dunmore friends. Allan Rampsey and friends host visitors from Car bondale. A party including Misses Anna Julia Bishop Eva Montgomery and Mesdames Simpson and Simons returned from New York City. David Gardner and wife moved to Adama Avenue from New Orange Nv. Kate Fowler of Gooden New York visits cousin Florence Fowler on Cherry Street.

Inaac Letchworth Undertaker Letchworth Chestnut Street Duboiln Louis Monahan Pittsburg Dunmore Allan Rampsey Carbondale Anna Julia D Bishop Eva Montgomery Mark Simpson A. W. Simons New York City David Gardner New Orange Adama Avenue Kate Fowler Gooden N. Y M Florence Fowler Cherry Street

Local Residents Return From New York and Nearby Visits

Park Place residents J and Pritchard and Albert Breig returned from New York after attending the Dewey reception. Arthur Giener of LaPhime called on friends here yesterday. W Belling of Park Place, after six months in Wilkes Barre at the plant, has returned home. Mr and Mrs Archie Jones of Meridian Street. Mrs Sarah Ruch and Harry Kirat of Court Street spent Sunday with friends at Clark’s Burmmit. Walter Leonard of Park Place spent the week with Ellen in Clark’s Summit.

J. & Pritchard Albert Breig New York Dewey Arthur Giener LaPhime W. Belling Park Place Wilkes-Barre Park Mace Mra Archie Jones Meridian Street Mins Sarah Ruch Harry Kirat Court Street Clark Walter Leonard Elon Summit

Calf Liver for Breakfast Sparks Frugal Talk

A quirky London Telegraph exchange between Mrs and Mr Youngbride jokes about keeping a calf liver for breakfast as an economical daily choice. Annie and George figures add a domestic, humorously practical tone.

Poetically Humorous Encounter Noted in Bulletin

A brief anecdote describes a child and a mother sharing a meal with a newly prepared gelatin dish. The child eyes the dish, then politely tells Hank that he might as well push it back, noting it keeps wag e on. The item appears in the Pittiburgh Bulletin.

Ted Pittelhure Bulletin

Doctor’s Grim Message To Relieve Soffielah’s Brain Trouble

In Chicago Nowa style, Smith reports the doctor says Soffielah has a brain trouble. Jones asks if relief is affordable. Smith answers no relief is possible. the trouble could be removed but the brain cannot be located.

Smith Soffielah Jones Chicago

Odd Fellows Lodge Installs Officers in Scranton Event

Globe lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows held an officer installation in Harana hall with District Deputy A A Vosbur e and support from Lincoln lodge of North Scranton. Newly elected Noble grand M Townsend and other officers were installed. Lincoln lodge also provided a quartet and trumpeters.

Vosburg Lincoln Lodge Columbia Welch Edward Gilroy Chi Upsilons Mantal Globe Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Harana Hall Girard A. A. Vosbure Noblegrand M. & Townsend Rand J. J. Saunders T. Rozelle BP. J. Votier Vostire North Scranton Grand Marshot J. BR. Owens Armit Thomas T. H. Powell Joshua John Thomas Foulkes DH. Reese John Evans J. Richards David P. Evans Thomas Powell John B. Owens William Evans Edwin Evans

Funeral of Edward Gilroy

Funeral held yesterday for Edward Gilroy son of Mr and Mrs Joan Gilroy of North Main avenue. Large crowd viewed the casket at home then attended services at St Patrick's Church conducted by Rev J J Ruddy. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers from St Leo's battalion. The Gilroy family thanks friends for sympathy and kindness.

Edward Gilroy Joan Gilroy North Main Avenue St. Patrick's Church J. J. Ruddy St. Leo's Battalion Bert Paldwin Wiliam Hayes James MonDonough William Gaynor Peter Larkin John Canavan Gilroy

Chi Upsilon Society Holds Interesting Washburn Street Meets

The Chi Upsilon society at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church held a meeting with newly elected officers installed. Members contributed brief talks on topics such as the best editorial, religious topic, and news item read last week. A. E. Morse and HH Hall led discussions that were found very enjoyable and beneficial.

Chi Upsilon Society Washburn Street David Morgan WT. Burrall

Weat Scranton Ladies Host Benefit for Ambulance Fund

The young women of Weat Scranton plan a Tuesday afternoon fundraiser on October 16 from 8 to 6 at the Electric City Wheelmen's Clubhouse on Jackson Street. Admission is 2 cents. Hospital supporters may attend and donations will be collected by a list of local ladies including Mrs. C. R. Shiver and Miss Florence Gibbs among others.

Weat Scranton Electric City Jackson Street Weer Side Hospital AML C. R. Shiver

Special meeting sets reception for fire company visitors

A special Columbia Hose and Chemical company meeting last night finalized plans for the reception of the Bloomsburg and Allentown Fire companies, who will arrive tomorrow afternoon. They will be escorted to St David's hall for a reception and banquet with caterer Thomas Roberts in charge of supper.

Columbia Hose and Chemical Company Bloomsburg Allentown St. David's Hall Thomas Roberts

Forty Hours Devotion At St Patrick's Parish

The parish observed the Forty Hours Devotion starting Sunday morning with Rev. John J Huddy as celebrant and Rev. Thomas Comerford preaching. Last evening Rev. J J O'Toole led the benediction and confessions. this morning Rev. P E Lavelle will celebrate mass and the evening service followed.

St Patrick's Catholic P. E. Lavelle

Solemn High Mass to Conclude Services Across Parishes

Usual services will be held with the period terminating tomorrow in a solemn high mass. Attending priests include Rev. T. F. Coffey and Rev. J. Gritin from Carbondale Rev. J. G. Groves of Upper Pittston Rev. Edwast O Reilly of Wilkes Barre Rev. D. M. Moettar thy of Plymouth Dew. D. A. Dunne of Mostow Rev. J. J. O Toole of North Scranton Rev. J. Bh. Dunne of Helle vue and Rev. Thomes Comerford of Archbald.

T. F. Coffey J. Gritin Carbondale J. G. Groves Upper Pittston Edwast O'Reilly Wilkes-Barre D. M. Moettarthy Plymouth Dew. D. A. Dunne Mostow J. J. O'Toole North Scranton J. Bh. Dunne Hellevue Thomes Comerford Archbald

Wanderer’s stumble sparks street rumor of stabbing

Hugh McCluire, an aged wanderer, caused a stir on Tiobinson Street after slipping on a curb and cutting his forehead. Rumors spread of a stabbing. Lieutenant Williams arrived, learned he was intoxicated, and McGuire was taken by ambulance to Lackawanna Hospital where the injury was treated and he was discharged.

Hugh McCluire Tiobinson Williams McGuire Lackawanna Hospital

Young Taiilies Night School Opens Under Miss Meermans

The first session last evening drew a large crowd with Miss Elizabeth Meermans taking charge of the classes and promising high efficiency. A choral society rehearsal directed by Mrs Randolph Jones preceded preparations for a Monday concert featuring literary and musical numbers with choruses and refreshments.

Taiilies Elizabeth Meermans Randolph Jones

Harvest Home Festival Under Way At Salvation Army Barracks

The Harvest Home Festival continues at the Salvation Army barracks on Price Street. Contributions flood in but organizers seek $65 more. last night a convert was received by the band and tonight goods will be sold to fund army expenses.

Salvation Army Price Street

Welsh Congregational Service At First Welsh Congregational Church

A large audience attended the evening service led by Rev. David Jones with William Davis directing singing. Rev. Owen Thomas of Dalton, London preached in Welsh, praising Biblical truths. Thomas visits Rev. Jones during his stay in the olby.

David Jones William Davis Chor Owen Thomas Dalton London John Thomas Liverpool Eng Thomas David Jones Durin The Olby

First Baptist Church Hosts Evening Christian Culture Course

The Baptist Young Peoples union at First Baptist Church begins its term this evening at the parsonage on North Tivde Park Avenue. Members and visitors are welcome. Rev. Ted Mithews will conduct the course, with plans for engaging instruction and support.

Christian Culture Baptist Young Peoples Union First Baptist Church North Tivde Park Avenue Strmmers Ted Mithews

Funeral in South Scranton for Mrs Klump and obituary notes

The piece details the funeral of Mrs Jonmah Klump at her home on Mirch Street in Scranton with Rev W A Nordh leading services from Hickory Street Presbyterian Church. Interment followed at Dunmore cemetery. Floral tributes were abundant and a church quartet sang two selections at the residence.

Jonmah Klump Mirch Street Reegret W. A. Nordh Hickory Street Deyiartel Noridt Dunmore Cemetery Mensie Fred Mock Joseph Hafner Fred Scheumen Henry Hartman

Anniversary Reception Honors Miss Miller at Spruks Home

Mrs. Stephen S Spruks hosted a reception at Cedar avenue corner Hickory street for the nineteenth anniversary of Miss Honma Miller of Brooklyn. The event drew close friends with music singing and a luncheon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Spruks and relatives from the Spruks and Miller families and others from Beach Lake Aton Brooklyn and nearby areas.

Stephen S. Spruks Cedar Avenue Hickory Street Honma Miller Brooklyn N. Y Spruks Thomas H. Spruke B FL Moore F. Moore Mra Thomas Spruks Mre Charles Spruks John Spruks G. A. Miller Charles Miller Maude Powers Edwan Kiliminger Martha Lydie

Birthday Honor for 75th Father of Spruks Family

John Spruks, esteemed father of Spruks Brog contractors, marked seventy five with a family gathering at his Pittston avenue home. Children and grandchildren presented him a reclining chair and a Glock as gifts, in a quiet surprise that brought great pleasure to all. Present were multiple Spruks siblings and extended family including Muller and Huber relatives and several grandchildren.

John Spruks Messrs Spruks T. Hy Spruks Myre David Spruks Henry J. Spruks Spruke Charles Muller William Huber Beechlake Edward Huber Atco

Knights of Pythias Meet at Hartman’s Hall

Delegates to a firemen’s convention known locally will attend a regular session of Comet lodge Knights of Pythias at Hartman’s hall tonight.

Celir Avenue Comet Lodge Knights of Pythias Hartman'’s Hall

St Irene’s Ladies Hold At Home Social at St John’s

St Irene's Total Abstinence Society of St John's held an At Home social at the church hall last night attended by members and many invited friends. Mrs O'Brien Miss Beamish Miss Boyle of Archbald and Nate Reardon presented the music program. Refreshments were served during the evening.

St. Irene's Ladies' Total Abstinence Society of St. John's Joseth O'Brien Mises Nellie Beamish Jennie O Boyle Archbald Nate Reardon

Local Docket of Social Notices and Movements Totals

Hickory street resident Adam Neals remains homebound due to illness. Pittston avenue residents including Thomas Handley and John Brown spent Sunday in Moscow. Dr John J Walsh of Pittston avenue travels to Philadelphia for Jefferson Medical College alumni reunion. George and William J Burns visit Pittston friends. Peter Dippre returns from Dewey celebration in New York. Miss Mary Dunham of Wilkes Barre visits Mrs John Courtney on Pear street. John Blatter and family return from Lake Underwood summer home. John Kennedy of Brooklyn visits Henry Seigin on Pittston avenue. Andrew J Noone returns from wedding trip to Buffalo NY and plans to reside there. Mrs Susan Barrett of Luxembourg returns from a sojourn. Jury duty underway for Mathias Schneider Albert Heler and Albert Gutheling.

Adam Neals Hickory Street Bu Ilness Thomas Handley John Brown Pittston Avenue Moscow John J. Walsh Philadelphia Jefferson Medical College Waleh Jefferson College George William J. Burns Pittston

Peacoal Sale at 75 Cents a Ton Records Corner Lot

A brief sale note indicates peacoal sold to teams at 75 cents per ton. The transaction references a corner lot at Cedar avenue and Gibbons street.

Cedar Avenue Gibbons Street

Funeral of George B Lasher Held at Court Street

The funeral for George B Lasher of Court Street was held at the Court Street Methodist Episcopal church. The service, preached by Rev G Lyman, featured church choir renditions and a large floral piece from the Brotherhood of Railway Trademen. Interment followed at Washburna trees cemetery with pill bears listed.

George B. Lasher Brotherhood of Stailway Tralhmen Enteemi Iy Washburn Trees Andrew Vie Horn John W Brewk C. E. Weston H.W. Raynor FL P Staples HW. Po Witcox Albert Goolwin

Local Man Injured in Home Stairway Fall

Dominick Armitti, a Tlatian resident of 0 Beech Street, was badly hurt Saturday night when he slipped on a landing and fell down stairs to the floor below. He struck his head and sustained a severe skull wound and a broken right arm. Dr. John J. Walsh attended to the injuries.

Dominick Armitti Beech Street John J. Walsh Agimiiel

Infant dies during visit to West Scrainton home

Ueorre Gatfarher seven month old son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Gatfarher of West Scrainton died after becoming ill while visiting Mrs John Burns on Theek Street with his nurse. Undertaker Rogan of Hellevue arranged funeral arrangements. Funeral is this afternoon with interment at Cathedral cemetery.

Ueorre Hubert Gatfarher West Scrainton John Burns Theek Street Weiting Rogan Hellevue

Remodeled Pranklin Engine Arrives for Parade

The Prank lin Engine Company’s steamer arrived in the city yesterday after a general overhaul. It is renickel plated and equipped with modern improvements by the American Fire Engine Company of Schenectady. The "Gid Roger" appears brand new and will be seen in Thursday’s parade.

Pranklin Engine Company American Fire Engine Company Sciecn Falls Gid Rogner

Funeral for Benjamin Lloyd Today at Lafayette Street Home

The funeral for the late Benjamin Lloyd will be held this afternoon at his home 1615 Lafayette Street with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery. An initial supper for the First Baptist church ladies is planned Thursday at Mrs. Hellen Derwhimer’s home on Booth Main Avenue two houses below Welsh Baptist church, served from 6 40. Electric City Camp No 33 Patriotic Order of Americans hosts a cake walk grab bag and social in Ivorite Hall tonight inviting sister lodges.

Benjamin Lloyd Lafayette Etrecet Washburn Street First Baptist Church Hellen. Derwhimer Booth Main Avenue Welsh Baptist Church O'Clowkk Electric City Camp Patriotic Order of Americans Ivorite Hall

Notable Local Birthdays Mark Weekend Celebrations

Andrew Woehner of Fickory street celebrated his fourth birthday with a party at home attended by close friends and a program of pleasure. Joan Hintter Jr son of John Blatter marked his twenty fifth birthday with a reception and supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Blatter on Maple street.

Andrew Woehner Fickory Street Mirmn Joan Hintter, Jr John Blatter Maple Street

Patriotte Order meeting and church society gathering noted

Camp 43 Patriotte Order Lone of America held an interesting meeting at Hartman's hall last night four new members were received and initiated. The Ladies Ald society of the Hickory Street Presbyterian church will meet next Thursday afternoon at the church hall. After the meeting refreshments will follow. Ernest C. Cook William Goodlin John Law and Alderman Spayd of Morrisburg are stopping at Hotel Best.

Patriotte Order Lone of America Hartman's Hall Ladies’ Ald Society Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Church Hall Ernest C. Cook William Goodlin John Law Alderman Spayd Morrisburg Hotel Best

Providence Methodist Church Seeks City Chorister

The Providence Methodist Episcopal congregation plans to secure Professor J Haydn Cousins of the city as their chorister. Mr Courtine previously held the post and gave splendid entertainment. The male quartet was appreciated for fine music. Comsins works hard to obtain the best chair in the city’s section.

Providence Methodist Episcopal Church J. Haydn Cousins Courtine Gindas

Evening notices and social events at local clubs

The article lists meetings at Young Wonne’s Christian association rooms and Baygliot branches with details of speakers and clues of instruction. It notes a surprise party with Thomas More at Wet Market street and reports about twenty five relatives and friends attending. Ladies of Providence Alethoniat Episcopal church plan luncheon at Blay Park church.

Woney Christan Arsiciation Nyminasism Baygliot Wilmont Mise Mickle Centrelty Mies Abuegleman Che Thomas More Market Street Providence Alethoniat Episcopal Church Blay Park Weomen's Foren Missionary Society Colentia! Lodge OG. O Dors Polane Hyde Park Odd Petlows Auditorium Hall New Jerws Belle Green Wort Markstrent Uwege Williams Mise Gertrude Pillade Spiel Obean Vyage Queenetown Wales England

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