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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton Campaign Opens With Parade Rally

The West Scranton Republican campaign formally opens with a Thursday evening parade and mass meeting at Mears Hall. A mounted brigade and Rough Riders lead the procession from Jackson street to Mears hall with lanterns, lights, and a program featuring Hon. Marriott Brosius and others.

West Scranton West Side Central Republican Club the Tribune Mounted Brigade Hyde Park Avenue Jackson Street Frank TI. Teese West Side Republican Club David Owens Tallesen Phillips P. Silas Walter Union League Ezra Ripple, Jr Central City Mounted Rough Riders

Get a Good Enough Cough Remedy

Dufour's French tar remedy recommended as an effective cough suppressant. The notice suggests trying Tar products for relief, noting traditional remedies and remedies from the era.

Dufour

Ripple division entertains at Morgan's hall for visiting heads

The Ripple division No 45 of Sons of Temperance held an entertainment and social in Morgan's hall last evening honoring Grand Worthy Patriarch Thomas T. Jones and Grand Worthy Scribe John B. Walter from Philadelphia. Addresses were delivered by J W Thomas, Bennett, D Diebel, Finckley, J M Edwards, and solos by Reese, Evans, Davis, and Leyshon Evans. Talks followed by Walter, Harry Jenkins, and Joshua Ellas. Refreshments and social time concluded.

Ripple Division Sons of Temperance Morgan’s Hall Thomas T. Jones John B. Walter Philadelphia J. W. Thomas Grand Sentinel Bennett Endeavor Avoca Diebel Finckley Moosle J. M. Edwards

Weekly School Deposits

Deposits were made at the West Side bank yesterday by Principal and staff for weekly funds. Transactions totaled a modest sum, with entries showing multiple school accounts credited and reconciled by the clerk.

West Side Bank Prin

Surprise Bargain Sale in Ladies Muslin Night Robes

A department invites buyers to a sale of high class muslin and cambric gowns. The copy stresses quality over cheapness, praising exquisite taste and inviting discerning buyers to visit during the sale.

Bargain Week Adds Extra Sizes At Reduced Prices

Extra sizes will be placed on the bargain counter this week with reduced prices. The range of styles and qualities is complete.

St David's Episco pal church set for Thanksgiving fair

St David's Episcopal church members plan a four evening fair and festival before Thanksgiving to help clear part of the indebtedness. Committees are named for printing soliciting decorations and music with leaders including Job Whitehouse T J Williams Mrs Williams Margaret Phillips and others.

St. David's Episcopal Church Job Whitehouse T. J. Wiliams David Williams Margaret Phillips Fellows Whitehouse Mary Stevens T. J. Williams

St Peter’s Cadet Fife and Drum Coin Night at Mears Hall

The annual entertainment and social of St Peter's Cadet Fife and Drum coins occurs this evening at Mears Hall. Attorney M F Conry will give the main address. Piano solos by Kate Reardon Howley Nolan and Harrity. Vocal solos by Sheridan Washburn Deckelnick Osborne Lynott and Hughes. Drum corps selections clog dance Mangan and Nolan and a piccolo solo by Prof. Hughes.

St. Peter's

Births and Readings From the Scranton Street Notes

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Richards of 1212 Washburn street on Sunday evening. The column lists numerous local events, visits, weddings, funerals, meetings, and church activities involving residents and families on Washburn street and nearby areas, with dates and venues across the community.

Happy women praise Peruna cures for cough and catarrh

Ida Murray of Minneapolis reports complete relief from chronic cough and head catarrh after four months using Peruna. Edgewater Tennessee resident Annie Glenn says five weeks of Peruna restored strength and health after years of backache. The letter notes catarrh can affect any mucous membrane and body organ.

Ida Murray Minneapolis Minn Annie Glenn H. W. Lawton G. A. 11 Edgewater Rosemont Avenue Peruna Medicine Co Columbus

Peruna Endorsed For Female Weakness And Pelvic Catarrh

The article states catarrh can affect any mucous membrane including lines kidneys stomach liver bowels and pelvic organs. Peruna is described as specific for female weakness or pelvic catarr and endorsed by women. A free book Health and Beauty is offered by The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio.

Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio

North Scranton Men Organize Mutual Acquaintance Society

In North Scranton a Providence Presbyterian church meeting formed a mutual acquaintance and sociability society with about seventy five men. The group plans monthly meetings and lists H. S. Alworth George W. Henedler Jr and George Anderson as organizers. Notable supporters include ex-Judge W. J. Lewis E. S. Jackson and Rev. G. F. Guild.

North Scranton Providence Presbyterian Church Mey Alworth George W. Henedler, Jr George Anderson Mortimer Christmas Walter Christmas North Main Avenue New York Christmas Red Cross Relief Corps Manila Sanderson Hill Stars North End Stars

Odd Fellows lodge officers installed in Green Ridge

District Deputy O L Colvin and state officials installed Moscow lodge officers last night. Tonight Robert Burns lodge will be installed. Work on Green Ridge Baptist church nears completion. Walter Hyler visits Carbondale. Charles Harmon and W K Frantz spent Sunday at Clark's Keen. Green Ridge lodge No 60% will have installations Thursday.

O. L. Colvin Moscow Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Robert Burns Lodge Green Ridge Baptist Church Walter Hyler Monsey Avenue Carbondale Charles Harmon W. K. Frantz Clark's Keen Green Ridge Lodge

Unclaimed Letters Among October 6 1900 Notices

The article lists remaining unclaimed letters with addressees and postmarks including M A Hishop Mrs Patrick Brown 16L Pine Street James M Davis 4 Friedman 613 electile Avenue J J Tallon Ernest Mackle Miss Mary Nealon care of Mrs Dougherty A M Slack Emma Wilesal 812 Ridge Street Ella Walker 20 Clay Avenue and foreign Guiseppe Rosa Willow Street Caterma Terro ft Frannciselo Thomas B Hunt 006 Madison Avenue. It also notes Donato J Coviello funeral at Foote Street with service at home and interment at St Marys cemetery and reports Charles Brown returning from Atlanta, a new baby for George Russell, St Marys council Young Mens Institute meeting, Ethel Broadhurst funeral at Dunmore cemetery, Mrs John Solomon visiting town, a Dunmore High School game versus Indians on Saturday, and August Wahlers to pay borough orders. fifth anniversary of Dunmore council No 1022 Junior Order United American Mechanics on Oct 18 with invitation to attend.

M. A. Hishop Patrick Brown Pine Street James M. Davis Freidman Electile Avenue J. J. Tallon Ernest Mackle Mary Nealon Dougherty A. M. Slack Emma Wilesal Ridge Street Ella Walker Clay Avenue Guiseppe Rosa Willow Street Caterma Terro Frannciselo Thomas B. Hunt Madison Avenue Donato J. Coviello Joseph Coviello Foote Street St. Mary's Cemetery Charles Brown John Solomon Main Street Jermyn Dunmore High School No. 5 August Wahlers Dunmore Council United American Mechanics

Park Place Social News and Local Happenings

Mr and Mrs W B Freas of Nanhooke and Mrs F Hill of Hunzteton visited Bert Freas on Providence road. Bert Thomas returned from Easton and Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs S Hudson of Hudsondale spent time with Mrs S H Sickler on Providence road and plan to move to Denver. The Bull s Head hose house is finished. Nilagaras from the North End expect to move this week. Brisbin Mine Accident fund members urged to meet at Thomas hall Bull s Head Thursday.

W. B. Freas Nan- Hooke F. Hill Hunzleton Bert Freas Providence Road Bert Thomas Wall's Head Easton Philadelphia 8. Hudson Hudsondale H. Sickler Denver Col Bull's Head North End Brisbin Mine Accidental Fund Thomas Hall

Lecture on Utah and Mormonism by Rev. O. Beardsley

Rev. O. Beardsley of the All Souls Universalist church spoke on Utah and Mormonism at Guernsey hall last night under Washington camp No 172. He traced Joseph Smith’s life from his boyhood, his vagrancy arrest, the founding tale of the Mormon Bible, and the Utah settlement with its consequences. The address was noted as interesting and informative and well received.

O. BR Beardsley All Souls’ Universalist Church Utah Guernsey Hall Washington Camp America Joseph Smith Smith

South Scranton Fire Drill Adds 30 Foot ladder and Rope Gun

The William Connell Hose company received a 30 foot ladder and a compact gun that fires a twelve inch corded projectile to lower insensible prisoners from high floors. Captain Simrell tested the weapon by shooting over the tower with success. Supplies were provided by C. F. Beckwith & Co.

William Connell Hose Company Simrell C. F. Beckwith & Co

Surprise party marks Rafferty thirty ninth birthday

In honor of Martin Rafferty of Fig Street a surprise party was given last evening by many friends. After congratulations the gathering enjoyed singing dancing and instrumental music with a social hour and refreshments. Attendees included numerous Misses and Messrs listing a wide local social circle.

Martin Rafferty Fig Street Alice Purcell Elizabeth Burns Mame Foley Mary Murphy Mary Cullen Kate Cullen B. Bohan Elizabeth Clare Kate Heins Elizabeth Dowley Margaret Moran Nellie Moffit

Burgess Milk Heist Foiled by Nightwatcher

Early yesterday morning would be thieves attempted to steal a large milk can from Cedar avenue resident John Burgess. Miss Burgess heard the intrusion and frightened off the would be burglars. Burgess notes milk deliveries run daily around 8 pm and a Sunday delay shifted the delivery to about 2 am. The thiefs planned to seize a can near the doorway and Burgess vows a warm reception for any repeat attempt.

John Burgess Cedar Avenue Miss Burgess Burgess Erie Wyoming Valley Mr. Burgess

Schweitzer Maennerchor outing and church social notes

Sunday the Schweitzer Maennerchor enjoyed a pleasant Brimhurstward outing at Caspar Jenny’s home followed by an afternoon concert. The Young People’s society at Church of Peace plans a Wednesday social with stereopticon views. Clarence Warner lost the top of his left index finger in a barn accident, Dr Manley treating the wound. George Freuhan leaves for Philadelphia Dental College, Mrs Beaverish injures a foot on rusty stairs, and local meetings and moves involve Scranton Athletic club, Henry Armbrust’s illness, and Thomas Heenan’s Buffalo job with his former employer.

Schweitzer Maennerchor Brimhurstward Casper Jenny Young People's Society of the Church of Peace Prospect Avenue G. W. Warner Clarence Providence J. J. Manley George Freuhan Hickory Street Philadelphia Dental College Henry Beaverish Stafford Avenue Scranton Athletic Club Athletic Hall Henry Armbrust Cedar Avenue Thomas Heenan Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company Buffalo

Solomon Consults Solomon on Dog Case at Court

Alderman Millar invoked King Solomon to settle a dispute over ownership of a black spaniel named Coalle. A warrant was issued against Harry Wing after Fox identified the dog as his property by commands and the animal's reactions during the hearing. Wing remains in $30 bail for court appearance.

Solomon Millar Brb A. Fox Harry Wing Fox Wing Connle Trox Coalle Box

Obituary: Mrs Thomas Brace of Dunmore Dies at 26

Mrs Thomas Brace of 670 Quincy Avenue Dunmore died at home Sunday night after a long illness from complications of diseases. She was 26, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Friend of

Thomas Brace Quincy Avenue Dunmore George Friend

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