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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1899

Page

7

Death of Mrs. Joseph Avery of North Church Street

Mrs. Joseph Avery died suddenly at 1 45 PM from heart failure after several weeks of illness. She was nearly 73, born in Clifford township, long a respected Carbondale resident and Baptist church member. Survived by husband Gabriel J. and children Elmer, Delbert, and Mrs. Pendleton. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at the house. Maplewood cemetery interment.

Joseph Avery No. 19 North Church Street Clifford Township Avery The Baptist Church Kone Gabriel J Green Ridge Elmner Park Street Delbert B George Pendleton Maplewood Cemetery

Burglar Captured After North Church Street Break In

Miss Mattie Spettigue heard disturbances at J M Alexander’s dress shop on North Church street. Boyle from the electric light company summoned help as Constable Neary and assistants arrested Joseph Murray, who resisted arrest. Murray carried a new overcoat as a jail pillow and wore torn clothes. he had recently been released from jail for prior offenses at McNuilty’s restaurant and Booth Main Street cash store.

Mattie Spettigue J. M. Alexander Norh Church Street Boyle Electric Light Company Neary Joseph Murray Alexander H. J. Hockenberry Murray McNuilty's Booth Main Street

Diamond the Sorrel Horse of Mitchell Fire Team Likely Dead

Diamond a sorrel horse, part of the Mitchell Hose Company pair Dan and Diamond, lay very sick with kidney trouble and poor recovery. Fire laddies and the community prayed for Diamond’s life, hoping to ease pain if death came.

Diamond Dan Mitchell Hose Company Mitchell

Lamp Explodes in Schroeder Building Fire

A lamp exploded in the Drewamak ing apartments of Mrs. Breese on the third floor of the Schroeder building on Halem avenue Saturday evening. An alarm rang and the Mabinson shop gong sounded. Firemen quickly subdued the blaze with a blanket and little damage resulted.

Public meeting to attract a large sick weaving plant

Jermyn and Mayfield residents are urged to attend a public meeting at Enterprise hall on Wednesday at 8 PM to discuss securing a large sick weaving plant for the locality. The industrial committee has negotiated with the firm for weeks and asks citizens to help decide if the Industry should locate here.

Enterprise Hall Industrial Committee Bray Thomas Seymour Second Street Samuel Philadelphia Medical and Surgical Hospital Fox Epeciallal John W. Jones Thomas Fourth Street Wales Mya. Jones Elizabeth Davis Sevond Street Ocean PJ. Eagan Fred Lent Sadie Spettigue Honesdale Theolore Spettique Cemetery Street Jennie Greenslade Hattie Nichol Carbondale Rymer South Main Street Emma Cure Tomphingville Kate Heardon Scranton Plantat Wil Century Bicycle Club Fred Stevens Mike Thomas Beranton

Reception and Death in Taylor News Notes

Mr and Mrs John E Evans hosted a reception on Mein Street with guests including Lydia Mashing and Miss Howell. Mrs William Howells dies after a two week illness. funeral arrangements pending.

John E. Evans William Howells

Weekend Visits and Church Notice from Pittston

Mr Johns of Pittston spent Sunday with his son Charles G Jen kine. Mrs J G Bell died at her Main street home last Saturday evening at 8. Funeral Tuesday at 2 at the Methodist Episcopal church. Pride of Orient chapter No 7 Eastern Star to meet Dr J B Sickler’s residence at 7 40 this evening. A loan exhibit by the Young People's society of the Presbyterian church begins the week of Oct 21.

Jennie Williams J. Be. Milroy M. Pierce Afton N.Y J. H. Kinback Dunmore Ida Kinback John Samson Dick- For Edward Barnes New York BK. Benjamin Mousie J. G. Bell Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church Pride of Orient Chapter Order of Eastern Star J. B. Sickler

Visitors and Weddings Highlight Clark's Summit Notes

Miss Florence Keith from Scranton visited relatives here last week. Miss Minnie Bailey from East Lemon visited Miss Rose Lynch. Mrs. T. J. Shilling and Mira George Alger returned from New York State. Mrs. William Philo of Wayne County visits Asa Philo’s family. J. J. Jennings and families returned from Hoboken. William Justin has a young apple tree with apples weighing three and a half pounds. The Parker families attended Sterling Parker's wedding at Piliston on Thursday evening.

Florence Keith West Side Scranton Minnie Bailey East Lemon Rose Lynch T. J. Shilling Mira George Alger New York State William Philo Wayne County Asa Philo J. J. Jennings Hoboken Wiliam Justin Justin W. Parker RK. HW. Parker Sterling Parker Piliston

Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Dreaded Drain

Promoters claim Hall Catarrh Cure ends catarrh as a constitutional disease by internal use that reaches blood and mucous surfaces. They offer one hundred dollars if it fails to cure and invite readers to send for testimonials and full price list from FE Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.

Cheney Toledo

Anna Held Delights Audiences In Unremarkable Papa's Wife

The article reviews Anna Held in the musical comedy Papa's Wife, noting her magnetic presence and fine stagecraft despite a weak plot and uneven songs. Cast members include Prof. Celestin, A. Kennedy, Henry Hergman, with strong chorus voices and impressive scenic effects, but the show fails to elevate the weak script.

Anna Papa Harry Tt. Smith Reginald DeKoven M. M. Mennequin Milland Mapas Almoert Milo Fiveryhedy Strang Carrie Jane Phee Gentienwn Coyle Resey Charles A. Hieelow Celestin A. Kennedy Darren Henry Hergman Henry Woolraff Tenbelle Evesson

Keller At Lyceum Leads Scranton Week Of Attractions

In Scranton this brilliant week features Keller at the Lyceum with acts including Tollgate Ten and The Sporting Duchess. The program promises remarkable illusion acts, elaborate colonial stage productions, and a Beaux Arts racing scene, plus a Kennett and Moulton comedy showcase drawing local crowds.

Scranton Keller Lyceum Tollgate Ten Kellar Lyveum Academy of Music New York Whd T Epcom

Local Business Directory Fragments Scranton

A fragmented listing of professionals and services in Scranton Pennsylvania including architects lawyers doctors veterinarians printers and cleaners with addresses on Mulberry Linden and Washington avenues and notes on office hours and contact details. It lists Edward Th Davis architect and other listed professionals in a dense directory snippet.

Railroad Time Tables Effective June 5

Trains leave Serenton for New York and ally points at 3:00 5:00 and 9:00 a.m. and 10 p.m. Exprest for Boston Trenton Philadelphia and the South at 6 10 00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Tobyhanna accommodation 6:10 p.m. Express for Binghamton Oswego Elmyra Corning Bath Danville Mount Morris and Buffalo 12:10 2:95 1:00 p.m. connects at Buffalo to the west and south. Washington accommodation 6:40 p.m. and Setonville Nicholean connections 6:00 p.m. Express Uther Richfield Springs 2:04 1:05 p.m. Then 2:05 8:40 p.m. Northumberland Tinton Williamsport Binghamton and Danville with connections at Northumberland for Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington and the south. Nantivoky and intermediate stations 6:08 1:00 p.m. Plymouth and intermediate stations Lah 2:50 p.m. For Kiheston 12:30 p.m. Wiman parlor and sleeping coaches on Alex passenger car. Pocket time tables at depot ticket office.

Serenton New York Ally Points Boston Trenton Philadelphila South Tobyhanna Binghamton Oswera el Mey Corning Bath Danville Mount Morrie Buffalo Westorth Washington Hinghomeon Setonville Nicholeon Nantivoky Plemouth Kiheston Wiman Alexprestrina M. Ly Smith Dintrlet Pasenger Ucket Liberty Street Not South Ferry Whitehall Beerot Scranton Newark Elisabeth Philadelphia Barton Hethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven eSprexa Pittston Wilkes Tarro Mountain Park Ualdimore Ponta Houth West Hebiohem Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisbore Alientown Pottsville All Points Bart Towent

Delaware and Hudson Trains Schedule From Scranton

Scranton departures on May 14 1800 list Carbondale Albany and New York routes with times and connections. Trains to Wilkes Barre and southbound lines shown, plus Sunday services and postal notes. Officials JW Audick and H W Cross sign the schedule from Albany and Scranton offices.

Black Diamond Express Schedules and Through Trains

Train notices show multiple daily departures from Scranton via D and H routes to Philadelphia New York via viad 120 218 427 and through connections to White Haven Hazleton Bethlehem Reading Morristown and points west. Pullman cars and parlor service offered between Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Chicago with reservations through Lackawanna.

Bcranton Philadelphia New York Bethlehem Fasten Reading Morrisburg Ita Otk Bundive IT. BR. BR Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Tihare Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falla Chicago Pullman Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Barre Philadelhia Oslumn H. Wilbur Booth Tethichem CHAS S&s Pass Cort A. W. Nonnemachnpr Lackawanna Scranton

Time Table In Effect Sept 11 1800 Ere railroad travel times

Time table shows trains leaving Scranton for New York, Newburgh and intermediate points at 7 05 p m and 2 25 p m. Returning trains arrive Scranton at 10 40 am and 2 16 pm and 9 01 pm.

Scranton New York Newburgh Hawley

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