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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1898

Page

6

Yale Missionary Band Holds West Scranton Services

Live News of West Scranton reports special services by the Yale Missionary Band at Jackson Street Baptist and Plymouth Congregational churches. J. Thurston and T. R. W. Eddy spoke on foreign missions and methods while Miss Broadbent and Louis Ht. Jones marriage is noted along with a funeral for Mrs. W. T. Lewis.

Yale Missionary Band Anna Broadbent Louis Ht. Jones Broadbent North Bromley Avenue W. T. Lewis Thirteenth Street Jackson Street TR WH. Eddy

Quiet Scranton Wedding Ties Families and Community

Miss Anna Broadbent married Louis H. Jones in a small ceremony at the bride’s home attended only by immediate relatives. The event followed the father Wright Broadbent’s death, with post nuptial refreshments and plans for a NYC and Boston wedding journey. Mrs. Jones is a former teacher at No 1 school and active in Simpson Methodist church.

Anna Nettleck Broadbent North Bromley Avenue Louis H. Jones Hyde Park Avenue J. B. Sweet Simpson Methodist Church Wright Broadbent Jones New York Boston Weat Scranton Best Society

Funeral Service for Mrs. W. T. Lewis At Ton Street Baptist

Yesterday afternoon the Ton Street Baptist Church held rites for the late Mrs. W T Lewis. Rev H F Matthews led the service with assistance from Rev Hugh Davies and Rev L R Foster. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery after the remains were viewed at the church. Pallbearers named were ED M Jones David T Williams Begalee Davies Frank Frances W Morgan and W Charles.

Ton Street Baptist Church W. T. Lewis Thirteenth Street F. Matthews Hugh Davies South Main Avenue R. Foster

Touring Rock Lodge Meeting Announces Evening Program

The regular meeting of Touring Rock Lodge No. 4% Konsehts of Pythias invites all members and visiting brethren. After the business, a short program includes Klondike Quartette selections, W Evans solos, D J Davis and A D Jenkins duet, Daniel Clements whistling, Prof. Robinson impersonations, BD Davis and more with a final piano piece by David Smith.

Rock Lodge Konsehts of Pythias Klondike W. Evans D. J. Davis A. D. Jenkins Daniel Clements Prof. Robinson J. Davis Klondike Quartette David Smith

Local residents on visits and returns in Wilkes-Barre area

Miss Nevada McCarts visits in Wilkes-Barre while several residents return from trips to New York City Niagara Falls Canada and Philadelphia. Guests include Miss May Harris. Mr and Mrs Frank Eynon. Miss Lillian LaBar. James Saul. Private Palmer Williams on furlough. and others visiting or host families such as Mr and Mrs L M Bunnell and Mr and Mrs Corey Smith.

Nevada McCarts North Main Avenue Wilkes- Barre Frank Eynon North Hyde Mark Avenue New York City Jeremiah Davis Ene Lafayette Stre Cincinnati Marie Evans Joaneville William Campbell North Garfield Avenue Jennie Miller Lehigh W. H. Gable South Garfield Avenue May Harris Philadelphia James Early Eynon Street Niagara Falls Canada Michael Finch Fourteenth Street Nicholson Miss Demming Chicago L. M. Bunnell Price Street Frank Shedd South Sumner Avenue Corey Smith Lake Winola James Saul West Linden Street Lillian LaBar Wilkes-Barre Arthur Hughes North Lincoln Avenue Palmer Williams Thirteenth Regiment Frank Metz Tenth Street Honesdale Elvira Harris North Hyde Park Avenue Flora Moses Pleasant Mount Aira FL Davenport Archbald

Fashion leaders crown the fall season across Paris London New York

During early Autumn opening week fashion chiefs in Paris London and New York unified on the season. The clear decision signals the rank and file of well dressed women to follow the leaders.

Paris London New York

Fall Fashion Trends Shift To Rounded Fronts And Box Fronts

The article notes shorter garments with rounded points replacing sharp corners and fly fronts giving way to English box fronts with four to six buttons. Storm collars fade as lapels and notch collars gain appeal. Sleeves reflect correct cuts while colors favor greens in checks, tans, modes, royal and cadet blues, garnets, black kerseys. Capes trend toward moderate length with militaristic and tailored effects for smart appearance. Little folks jackets echo adult styles with pronounced military touches.

Change of Life Advice from Mrs Pinkham

A promotional letter extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for uterine changes during the Change of Life. It urges women to seek Mrs. Pinkham's free advice and cites testimonials from Mrs Denia Watson of Cincinnati praising relief and renewed health.

Denia Watson West Ltd Cincinnati Ohio Dean Preetnam Lydia E. Pinkham Medici

Mrs H McCarty and Muallarrier Time Price in New York

Aunt Mrs H McCarty of North Main Avenue and Muallarrier Time Price of North Fil More Avenue are reported as being in New York City.

H. McCarty North Main Avenue Muallarrier Time Price North Filmore Avenue New York City

Social session at Electric City Wheelmen club house

The regular Tuesday evening social session met at the Electric City Wheelmen's club house with tea and cake. The Washburn Street Presbyterian church seed program for Italians was introduced, two clauses formed, meetings to be held weekly in the church lecture room led by Miss Grace Peck and Miss Harris, about 12 in attendance.

Electric City Wheelmen's Club Tce Ream Cake Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Grace Peck

North Scranton Alderman Proceedings and Local Notices

Cases before Alderman Roberts include larceny arraignment of E K Palmer and assault charges against J T Cafferty. Various residents confront false pretense, property damage, and bail actions. Community notices cover a North End chair society, a horse runaway, a wall fundraiser, and social visits across local households.

Alderman Roberts Palmer W. H. Palmer J.T. Cafferty Elizabeth Hughes Mary England George Brown Brown Bull David Anglemire W. D. Cole Peter Bullum John Cadillz Lloyd Street North End West Market Street Garagan’s Bridge H. H. Adams Dalton Thomas Mason Butte City Mon St. Mary's Hall St. Vincent de Paul Society James Campbell Michael Faust Monsey Avenue Rochester N. Y Mies Cliva Warlee Ferdinand Street Pittston Willam T. Lewis Plymouth L. H. Johns Women's Foreign Missionary Society Providence Presbyterian Church G. T. Evans Denver Col M.T. Evans Wilkes-Barre Richard Roderick North Main Avenue August Baker Carbondale G. W. Benedict

Twenty first Birthday Observed at Green Ridge Church

John Mennig marked his twenty first birthday Monday at 1440 Albright Avenue with friends from Green Ridge Baptist Church. He received a gold heirloom watch amid a gathering of young church members. The event followed a program by Phil Sheridan Cornell and a lecture by Will J. McConnell on temperance.

John Mennig Albright Avenue Green Ridge Greenidee Baptist Church Will J. McConnell Dr. Chaffee W. J. Ford Clifford Ashbury Quartette McConnell Hquor Traff Lc America Temperance Army Ladies of the W. Co. T. U

Pleasing feature opens meetings with song before address

The text notes a pleasing feature of the exercises that occurs before the address and promises attendees will be seated by 7.45 when singing begins. Meetings run nightly until further notice with new songs and speakers each time. The pledge roll grows and red ribbons appear in nightly meetings and on the streets.

Devotion Ends At St Mary's German Church Scranton

Forty hours devotion concluded at St Mary s German Catholic church with a large crowded ceremony in Scranton. Rev Father Straub of Wilkes Barre preached on Perseverance in the Ways of God and benediction followed with litany. Clergy from several towns attended and parish sodalities led the singing during a solemn procession.

St. Mary's Father Straub Wilkes-Barre Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Mr. Nerdt Pittston Avenue St. Irene’s T. A. RB. Society St. John's Church St. John's P. M. Moffitt New York City William J. Baker Philadelphia Reeser Cedar Avenue Margaret Loftus Century Hose Company Lebanon Hickey Frances Nelson Ladies’ Aid Society John J. Ruddy Twentieth Ward Order of Hiberniane Pharmacy Hall M. Ft. Conley

Day's Doings of Dunmore Borough

Property owners of Prospect Park petition the school board to erect a new school on the Throop plot. Borough council approves routine payments and appoints a committee to assess finances and potential land purchase from the Throop estate. Evangelist Cobb spoke on "The Wise Fool" last night.

Prospect Park Throop Evangelist Cobb

Borough Council Schedules Repairs and Exonerations

The council met in the borough building with all members present. Committeeman McAllister reported 75 of 90 feet of North Blakely street lights out and 20 broken, along car tracks to Throop. A 500 foot hose purchase for Neptune Fire Co was approved on first reading. Exoneration petitions for real estate taxes were deferred. The Electric Light pile near the corners will be moved soon. Residents near the Oral school requested a fire hydrant, to be handled by the fire committee.

Messie Wilson Bronson Webber Kellam Spencer Mcleck W. J. Hayes & Sone EK. W. Osterhout T. J. Hughes Farrell School Furnishing Company Providence Gas and Water Company John Rice Charles Wolfe Scranton Gas and Water Company Dunmore Gas and Water Company Scranton Tribune Horation Koeller G. Swartz EB. W. Caterhout Mr. Kiefer James Quick Prospect Park Messie, Webber and Wilson Throop McAllister Blakely Street Weber Neptune Fire Company Electric Light Company Oral School

Evangelist Cobb Delivers Sermon In Rainy Meeting

A large crowd gathered despite heavy rain to hear Evangelist Cobb speak on The Wise Fool. His resonant voice carried to all in the room and interest grows as crowds gather. tomorrow night he will address Christ Our Leader.

Evangelist Cobb Christ Our Leader

Three Doctors In Consultation From Benjamin Franklin

Three doctors in consultation advise on selecting medicines. Dr. Inclination, Dr. Experience, and Dr. Reason each weigh options for a bad cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for taste and relief while Dr. Experience and Dr. Reason endorse its speed and scientific basis. Sold by Matthews Brow.

Benjamin Franklin Inclination Experience Reason Incelination Chamberlain Matthews Brow

West Blade Football Fans Quieted by Borough Action

Sunday crowd from West Blade returned home after a game with cheers. officer Fritz Beaver halted the racket and Purgers Powell will enforce a Sunday amusements ban within borough limits. unclaimed letters for October 1, 1808 listed for Scranton Tribune readers. local births, illnesses, and visits reported including a new son for Mr and Mrs Matthewson and erysipelas recovery of Mrs J Sanders. various town residents seen about Sunderland area and St Agnes Guild officers elected for one year.

West Blade Fritz Beaver Powell Scranton Winnie Bord Walsh Potter Street Delia Carley Thomas G. Johnson Peter Lutz David Miller Rigg Street BE. W. Osterhour Syracuse Smith South Canaan John Ellis Grace Engle Kate Richards Moorle Lake Richard Angwin South Blakely Atrent

Minooka Names A Team For Amateur Ball Circles

Minooka selects a squad to represent the town in the amateur season. The lineup includes Michael Mangan Patrick M J O Neill Joseph McDonough Michael Kane Martin Coyne Anthony Hart Morris Feeney John Langan Luke Grady.

Michael Mangan Patrick M. J. O'Neill Joseph McDonough Michael Kane Martin Coyne Anthony Hart Morris Feeney John Langan Luke Grady

Obituary notices for Jamieson and Jennie Jewel

Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Bien Jamieson of 01 Wanhourn Street, age 61, born 1843 in Potta-ville, wife of contractor John Jamieson. She was active in Washburn Street Presbyterian Church with four sons and a daughter surviving. Funeral scheduled at 2:59 pm at Woodburn Street Cemetery. Also Jennie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Edwards of 1110 Hampton Street, died after a short illness. Funeral from residence at 8 pm, remains to Cresco on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad for interment.

Bien Jamiison John Jamieson Wanhourn Street Pottavilly Jeet Washburn Street John C William KK Marold A Woodburn Street Jennie Albert Edwarde Hampton Street Cresco Oelock Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad

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West Scranton Scran Lodge Globe Warehouse Mrs. Watson North Scranton S500th Dunmore Borough Attle A. We Standard Shoe Store Lacka. Ave Lyceum Theatre Reis & Burgunder H. R. Long Digby Bell Prichs Academy OF Music Burgunder & Reis Lessee H.R. Long Bros. Royer Royer 14Th St. Theatre Paul Gilmore James Cawley Myles A. Walsh Bridget Cavanaugh Mrs. Best Thomas Joyce Stafford Street James Heffron West Minooka Brooklyn Blondell and Fianesy Introdieoug Md Libbi Blondaell Gaiety Theatre Bryant and Watson Halesman Tripune Chagy
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