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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1895

Page

8

Carbonale City Council Considers Pave and Cell Plans

The Carbondale council discusses demolishing north cells and adopting caves estimated at about 1000 dollars. Belmont Street paving is deferred to spring with Park Paving as contractor. Church Street repairs by sub contractor Atkinson cost 447.78 and are approved for payment Hart Dunn. A culvert on John Street may open to the Lackawanna River via fourteen inch pipe.

Messia Baker Loftus Rose Colwell Glennon McDonough Smith Belmont Street Park Paving Company Church Street Atkinson Hart & Dunn H. G. Baker John Street Lackawanna River

Fire Hydrants Report Approved And Repairs Planned

At a prior common council meeting Chief Moffitt presented a hydrant survey. Sixty five hydrants serve five companies with twenty four needing repairs and forty one satisfactory. The council adopted the report and authorized the chief to proceed with immediate fixes before freeze up. A. P. Trautwahlen notified that Cottage Hose Company received 500 feet of hose rated at 400 psi and the chief will handle disposition.

Moffitt Fire Department Crystal Lake Fallbrook Newton A. P. TrautwWeln Cottage Hosn Company

Matthew Delaney Buried In Civic, Religious Service

The funeral for Matthew Delaney was held at St. Rose Church with a requiem mass by Rev. W. A. Nealon, followed by interment at St. Rose cemetery. Delaney belonged to the Catholic Mutual Beneficial Association and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division No. 3, and the large cortege reflected his community standing. PallBearers were Martin Brennan Thomas Coleman Martin Gerrity James OBoyle Dennis Finnegan Thomas Monahan George McDonough and Michael Price. Flower bearers included John J. Brennan Martin Healey Patrick Moffitt and Thomas Sullivan.

Matthew Delaney St. Rose Church W. A. Nealon Delaney Catholic Mutual ‘Beneficial Association Order of Hibernians Cortene St. Rose Cemetery Martin Brennan Thomas Coleman Martin Gerrity James O'Boyle

Diphtheria Cases Rise As Cold Weather Arrives

Five new diphtheria cases were reported to the board of health yesterday. The homes listed include L. Redkop on South Main, A Holtzmaster on South Church, FB T Corby and HH Sampson on Belmont, G Berry on Park, and IM Moran on Pike. Authorities cite weather and decaying vegetables as possible factors and urge strict precautions.

Phtheria Board of Health L. Redkop South Main Street A.holtzmaster South Church Street FB. T. Corby HH. Sampson Belmont Street G. Berry

Musicale for Episcopal church building fund

Next Wednesday October 16 Mrs Hannah Leonard and Mrs Raymond Reynolds present a musicale at Mrs Iscar's River Street home to aid the Episcopal church building fund. The program features Mozart and Sousa pieces with violin guitar zither reading and piano solos by local performers.

Hannah Leonard Raymond Reynolds The Episcopal Church Iscar River Street Inverstion Mozart Orchestra Mivgen Timer Butler Hannah Laonerd Miss Snyder Walta A. Herr

Death of a Young Man Thomas Jones Dies of Typhoid Fever

Thomas Jones of 6 Clarke avenue died yesterday at 1.30 pm from typhoid fever which had recent cause of death. A resident of this city for eight years his parents moved here in 18% and he was born in Danville in March 1873. He worked at the Delaware and Hudson Wilson Creek tunnel and was popular with comrades.

Thomas Jones Clarke Avenue Jones Danville Delaware and Hudson Wileon Creek

Funeral for Foresters member to be attended by society

Mr. Jones, a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters, will be honored as the society attends the funeral in a body. He is survived by his parents and one brother, David D.

Jones Ancient Order of Foresters David D

Local Salem Wedding Ends In Joyful Union

Miss Gertrude Vandermark daughter of Mrs. Vandermark of Salem avenue wed Otto W Heckman at the Methodist church in a ceremony led by Rev G A Place. A large crowd witnessed the marriage and a supper followed before the couple departed for New York Philadelphia and Boston. A separate notice reports the death of the 24 year old child of Mr and Mrs Matthew Veit due to diphtheria with private funeral and interment at St Rose cemetery.

Gertrude Vandermark Mary Vandermark Salem Avenue Otto W. Heckman Delia Vandermark G. A. Place Methodist Church Edith M. Lewis Julius Spaeth Vandermark Mrs. Heckman New York Philadelphia Boston Matthew Veit Anthony Holtamaster South Church Street

Personal and Other Items From Scranton Society Notes

Yesterday Dr and Mrs H C Wheeler left for Jersey City to spend the remaining week with Mrs Owen Montiayne in her home near Englewood NJ. They plan to visit New York and call on Mrs Juniate Salisbury before returning Saturday or Monday. Announcement is made of the nuptials of Miss Teresa Fee and Edward Walsh at St Pose church on Wednesday afternoon. Assistant Superintendent John O Malley received four handsome badges from the home office for five years service with Pendential Insurance of Carbondale. William Russell will manage a dance at the rink in Dundaf on Tuesday evening. Howard Foster attended a wedding in Providence and will depart for Philadelphia to work as a clerk in a dry goods store. The Home of the Friendless board of managers dined at Hotel Anthracite. Dennis Heean called on friends in this city. Edward Hoban of the Wilkes Barre Record was in town. Mrs FF Walker and Walter Harry Readies left for Bridgeport Conn to make their home. Willem o McAndrews, Mozart band clarinet soloist, joined the Lawrence orchestra of Scranton. Knights of Father Mathew hold a social in the W W Watt building. The promoters will not own uppayire for fancy uniforms to be worn in today’s parade. The Young Ladies' Literary Club were entertained at Miss Mary Watt’s home. Frank Boyle returned from a visit with friends in the county. Will Kelly of Scranton is entertained at John Brenney’s. Mrs John ure and son Joseph Melvin visiting Mrs Huff in St Louis. Joseph Thompson, recently ill with rheumatism, able to be out. Fane Writer of South Church ill with fever but out of danger. Relief in six hours promised by New South American Kidney Cure offered by C M Harris, druggist, Scranton.

H.C. Wheeler Weft Jersey City Qwen Montiayne O'Malley William Russell Dundaft Howard Foster Canaan Street Providence Foster Philadelphia Priendless Dennis Heean Farmoy Edward Hoban Wilkes-Barre Record Mra. FF. Walker Harry Readies South Washington Strent iBridgeport Conn Willem O McAndrews Mozart Lawrence Orchestra Scranton Knigits Father Mathew W. W. Watt Church Street Prvoters Ncy Young Ladies’ Literary Club Mary Watt Washington Street Frank Boyle Kelly John Brennay Ae Street Mra John Ure Jonepy Melvin Upper Dundaff Street HH. Huff St. Louis Asephompson Patterson Bloomsbur Hela Fase Fane South Ohure Dan

Memorable Montrose Wedding at St Pauls Episcopal Church

Miss Hattie Burns and Clarence Tithworth wed in Montrose with a white silk gown, rose bouquets, and a bridal party including sister Miss Beesie Burns and brother Leonard Tithworth. Over 100 guests attended the ceremony followed by a decorated reception and a breakfast. Dr and Mrs Cobb of Hinghamton attended.

Montrose St. Paul's Episcopal Church Hattie Burns Clarence Weil Misa Beesie Burns Corasina Misa Col Mies Burna Mra. Cobb Hinghamton Burns

Local residents and visitors list in town notes

J M Survne former resident now Sidney New York is visiting in town. Ethel the year old daughter of Mrs Conrad of Railroad Street died Monday evening of bronchitis. W W Maxey is confined at home on Main Street with a severe attack of rheumatism. Miss Little McLaughlin returned home after visiting friends in Scranton. Mrs Monroe of Lake Como is visiting in town. Mr and Mrs D R Taylor spent Sunday visiting his brother John McLaughlin.

J.M. Survne

Pittston Tribune Office Ad Rates Notice

Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune is at No. 6 William Street. Advertisements and job work orders will receive prompt attention. Office hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Pittston The Scranton Tribune William Street Sa. m Wym

Llewellyn Owens Buried After Torrance Shaft Disaster

Llewellyn Owens of West Pittston victim of the Dorrance mine explosion was buried at Forty Fort cemetery. The funeral from his Delaware avenue home went to the Methodist Episcopal church for services led by Rev Theophilus Davie with several ministers assisting. Pallbearers included Albert Brownine, Willur Bruce, John Millican, Fred Fedelman, Moses Grifith and George Brader. Flower-carriers were John Porteous, J D W Lewis, John Lewis and William Powell.

Llewellyn Owens West Pittston Dorrance Reat Forty Fort William D. Owens Lehigh Valley d#hia Mason Delaware Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Theophilus Davie Welch Congregational Church Platina J. Kirkpatrick West Side

Valley Shaft Strike Over Ten Cent Per Car Demand

Miners at Valley Shaft Smithville owned by Lehigh Valley Coal go on strike demanding 10 cents more per car and less dockage. The workforce, mostly Slavs including Russians, is described as troublesome and the plant may reopen with new workers this morning amid potential clashes.

Vuallen Smithville Lehigh Valley Coal Company Coliery A. Hines

Hospital Benefit at Music Hall Promises Record Attendance

A charity entertainment at Music Hall benefiting the hospital is expected to be highly successful. Organizers report a near full house with a fashionable audience, and the program features Mr My and Miss De Witt praised by the press for their talents.

Music Hall Raelf

Local Notices and Social Happenings in Upper Pittston Area

An infant child of Mr and Mrs James Murphy of Upper Pittston died yesterday. Edward 17 months old son of Mr and Mrs Gwen Llewellyn of the West Side funeral yesterday afternoon. Mrs Ann McNamara of South Main Street left yesterday on a visit to New York accompanied by her daughter. Mr Kite and wife of the West Side returned from a visit to friends in New York and New Jersey. Milam Sharp market man rejoicing over the arrival of a bouncing boy yesterday morning. West Side ladies organized a ladies afternoon whist club to meet biweekly. Flannigan of Scranton in town today. Dr I L Mahon in Philadelphia on professional business. Miss Relliv of Charles Street has gone to Manchester. Dr J J Parrett recovered from recent illness and will be out soon. Patrick McAndrews of Avoca and Miss Magale Medale of Pine Street married at St John’s church Tuesday afternoon. For first class plumbing call Wright & Co 07 South Main Street. A new range for sale or exchange and one household good bought or sold

James Murphy Upper Pittston Edward Gwen Llewellyn Medveterday Dinatheria Ann McNamara South Malin Street New York Tow Kyte Vialt Jersey Milam Sharp West Side Laene Flannigan Scranton Mahon Philadelphia Mise Relliv Charles Street Maehamton J.J. Parrett Patrick McAndrews Avoca Magele Medale Pine Street St. John's Church

Obituary for Thomas Jones and Moosic knitting mill plans

The community mourns the late Thomas Jones with funeral services at his home and Primitive Methodist church conducted by Hers Woodcock and Ball, burial in Lanecliffe cemetery. Rumors place a new knitting mill in Moosic in a large James Butler building, with stockholders including John Gillick.

Thomas Jones Primitive Methodist Church Woodcock Ball Lanecliffe Moosic James [Tutler John Gillick

Mooale and Scranton partners plan $12000 mill setup

John Harlstone and James Butler of Mooale with Phil Connolly of Scranton intend to invest 12000 dollars to add 200 dozen cotton underwear daily. Hathaway of Lackawanna mills to supervise. Requiem mass at St Marys for Mud Run disaster victims.

Local society notes and marriages in Honesdale area

At St Johns church yesterday 2 o clock Mrs Mary Be Ryan married Michael J Howley in a simple ceremony by Rev J J Doherty The bride wore white elk and veil Bridesmaid Miss Clara Doyle Scranton Pink elk gown and pink roses The broom Wie attended by Dr P F H L Mc Andrews Scranton Ushers included Philip Ryan William Ryan Frank F Ryan and Frank Ryan A wedding dinner followed at the bride home They plan a New York and Boston trip then house keeping in the Brown estate Second street Mrs Charles Dunning Hawley visiting Honesdale Friends W F Suydam and party drove to New York with Mrs H T Menner Miss Daley Holmes Clara Torrey and Frederick Suydam The New York trip will end with Mrs Menner and Frederick joining later Frank Van Deusen Carbondale postal telegraph curator spending a few days here Heating contracts for National bank building and Silver factory awarded to O M Spet tieul and F C Wettling Jr Scranton Wells Fargo route agent A Evarts Wells Fargo route agent of Binghamton was in Honesdale yesterday.

St. John's Church Oollock Mary BE PF. HL McAndrews Scranton Philip Ryan William Ryan Frank EF. Ryan Prank Ryan Hawley Honesdale W. F. Suydam New York H. T. Menner Daley Holmes Clara Torrey Frederick Carbondale National Bank O M. Spettieul F. ¢. Wettling, Jr A. Evarts Wells, Fargo & Co Binghamton

Labor and Christianity lecture to be given in Congregational church

Hon. T. V. Powderly of Scranton will lecture on Labor and Christianity at the Congregational church Tuesday evening Oct 24. The Ancient Order of Hibernians of this place plans the last picnic of the season at Wandlinggrove Oct 17. Benjamin Lewis has been drawn to serve as juror during the week commencing Dec 2.

T. V. Powderly Scranton Congregational Church Ancient Order of Hibernicove Wandlinggrove Benjamin Lewis Dee

Social Notes From Local Visits And Illness

Miss Langberger of Mauch Chunk visits aunt Mrs. Johnson Schneur. Mrs. Williams of Nanticoke guests daughter Mrs. Richards. David Morgans spent Saturday with daughter Mabel in Kingston. Mize Agnes Williams improves after serious illness. Miss Mary Miller ill with typhoid fever at F Stein’s home. Mrs. Bernard of West Pittston stays with Mrs. Beat. George Richardson of Pittston spends Sunday in town.

Miss Langberger Mauch Chunk Johnson Schneur Williams Nanticoke Richards David Morgans Mabel Kingston Mize Agnes Williams Mary Miller F. Steinmeta Bernard Weat Pittston Beat George Richardson Pittston

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertises Worldwide

An Old Mother’s remedy lauded for teething pain, gum swelling, and diarrhea. Claims to have served millions of mothers for fifty years and suggests buyers ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup only. Price listed as twenty five cents per bottle.

Mrs. Winslow

Local Borough News and Social Visits Reported

William Kelly works on a new fence along Lincoln street while Miss Margaret Williams of Peel ville visits her aunt Miss Emma Williams on Lincoln Street. Professor Lloyd overseeing Dickson City schools reports monthly visit successful with good condition. Mr and Mrs William T Erbe visited in Scranton. Peckville route taxis now mostly fitted with fenders. Miss Sarah McGowan of Malin street visited friends in Olyphant yesterday.

William Kelly Lincoln Street Margaret Williams Peelville Emma Williams Lloyd Dickson City William T. Erbe Scranton Peckville Sarah McGowan Malin Street Olyphant

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