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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1899

Page

6

Practical Lessons in Economy Taught Pupils of Public Schools

Notes from West Scranton describe a school led savings program teaching economy. Teachers and students contribute funds, with listed amounts from multiple classes and principals, underscoring parental support and the lesson of self denial as essential to success.

Mary Burlingame Central Labor Union Committee Johns St. Paul's Pioneer Corps Serioul Noa David Owens Martha Watkins Elizabeth Lewis Allee Vans Hertha Kelly Mdina Evans Nellie Richards Catherine Phillips Nelie Kelly Milaabeth Price Ralnh McDonald Mery Harris Josephine J, Lees Mies Murra Fros L. Morgan Miss Fellows Misa Vaughn Miss Veuddy Miss Mullen Miss Krnapy Miss Freeman O'Connor Votal

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Burlingame and Mrs John Graney

Rev J P Moffatt officiated at the Washburn street Presbyterian church funeral for Mary Burlingame yesterday afternoon with pallbearers William Frink William Freeman and others. Interment followed at Dunmore Cemetery. Short services for Mrs John Graney were held at St Patrick's Catholic church yesterday afternoon with remains borne from Ninth street to the church amid many mourners.

J. P. Moffatt D. D Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Kite Mra Mary Burlingame Ninth Street

Diphtheria Claim Ends Life Of 7 Year Old In Local Parish

Interment followed in Cathedral cemetery for the seven year old child Mrinelon MacNulty who died Sunday from diphtheria. The funeral, conducted by Undertaker Wymbs, was funded by the poor board.

Mrinelon MacNulty Noglvet Cathedral Wymbs

Labor union committee clears William G John’s hardware links

Central Labor Union committees including Movers Corless Maninnes Taylor Fitzsimmons and Purvis reviewed the Inte Candi date Willan G John and his brother’s hardware stores. They found no connection between William B. Johnie and John B. Johns in the hardware business and will report at a special union meeting in a few days.

Central Labor Union Movers Corless Maninnes Taylor, Fitzsimmons Purvis Ingure Inte Willan G. John William B. Johnie John B. Johns

St Pauls Pioneer Corpa Plans Thirteenth Annual Banquet

St Davids hill hosts a special meeting to arrange the thirteenth annual banquet tonight with about 200 guests. Captain Walter McNichole is toasts master, and prominent clergymen are expected. Caterer Hanley provides supper. Arrangements led by Peter McCoy as chairman with J M Sweeney, John Baldwin, and John McAndrew. The group gathers in St Leo's rooms at 8 4 o'clock.

St. Paul's

Lecture on the war in the Transvaal at Welsh Biplist church

Rev James Hughes of Kimberley South Africa will lecture on the Transvaal war at the Welsh Baptist church Tuesday evening. Simpeon social circle of the Methodist Episcopal church elected officers including President Mrs E Y Harrison Vice president Mrs Harry Haas and secretary Miss Lilian Shively Treasurer Mrs C R Acker. Funeral of Bessie Lewis to be held from Wehopee on Price street this afternoon with interment in Washburn street cemetery. Russian Greek Catholic church congregation on Division street and Filmore avenue reports window breakage and an investigation is under way. Father Mathew Gallery ball arrangements discussed for Mears hall Tuesday evening Nov 7. Burke contractor crew began Price street paving between Hyde Park and Bromley avenue. Devotional services at St John’s German Catholic church last evening.

James Hughes Tate Kimberley South Africa Transvaal Simpeon Social Circle The Methodist Episcopal Church Y. Harrison Harry Haas Lilian Shively Tress Rer C. R. Acker Bessie Lewis Wehowee Price Street Washburn Street Division Street Filmore Avenue Chicawe Father Mathew Sallery Mears’ Hall Burke Hyde Park Bromley Avenue St. John's

Rare Offerings Go On Sale With Bargain Promise

A merchant notes the first installment of scarce items goes on sale today and pledges friends a bargain treat rarely seen. The message emphasizes value and limited availability to attract customers.

Bargains in Satin Brocades and Taffetas for Garments

A sale feature showcasing fancy satin brocades and taffetas in dark and light colorings. Includes Fifteen Pieces Pekin Stripe Taffeta Silks at 69c and Two-Tone Brocade Taffetas at 98c. Heavy Cord Black Taffeta Silks and Black Satin Duchess offered at substantially reduced prices.

Presbyterians, social events mark Washburn Street church scene

Rev. Wm. Prehl of Pittston preached the sermon as the Chippsiton Society met at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church. A public reception is planned for two weeks hence. The Bachelors' Club hires Trauer's Orchestra for a social at Mears Hall on Wednesday evening, November 1.

Wm. Prehl Pittston Chippsiton Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Bachelors’ Club Trauer Mears Hall

Bloomsburg Students Resume Studies After Illnesses

Haydn Oliver and Walter Jones of Bloomsburg State Normal School resume their studies yesterday after a few days' illness at their home. T. Armon Jones, a Welch singer, visits and plans to leave for Cleveland tomorrow to study with Prof. Savage in New York. Mrs. William J. Morgan entertains her sister Mrs. Fred Rupp, and Mrs. Benjamin Knight visits with her son J. Katahe.

Haydn Oliver Walter Jones Bloomsburg State Normal School Homer T. Armon Jones Cleveland Savage New York William J. Morgan South Keberea Avenue Fred Rupp Mort Jervia Benjamin Knight Waltersville J. 4 Katahe Jackson Street

Park Place Church Hosts Watkins Schubert Quartet Evening

North Scranton notes announce the Park Place Methodist Episcopal church program tonight featuring John T. Watkins and his Schubert quartet with solos duets and quartets. The program lists two halves with piano pieces banded by performers and selections from Schubert Buck Parry and others.

Officers Installed at Celestial Idee No 48 and Lincoln Lodge

Officers-elect for Celestial idee No 48 1.0. O. F. L. were installed by District Deputy Grand Master A. A. Vosburg and staff with J. M. Fahringer as Noble Grand and EK. A. Biddleman as secretary among others. Lincoln lodge also installed by the grand master and staff with W. J. Thomas as Noble Grand and D. D. Roose as secretary. A reception and luncheon followed at the Celestial lodge Auditorium.

A. A. Vosburg Noble Grand J. M. Fahringer George Reynolds EK. A. Biddleman H. N. Bendring Lincoln Lodge W. J. Thomas W. H. Johnson D. DD. Roose William B. Jones Ebenezer Saunders Celestial Lodge

Mrs Davis Dies at Home on Spring Street

Mrs Ethel Davis widow of Reese Davis died at her home on Spring Street Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. The funeral will be held at the home tomorrow at 2 PM with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery.

Ethel Davis Reese Davis Spring Street Washburn Street

Kindergarten and Primary School Opens at YWCA Rooms

The kindergarten and primary school opened yesterday in YWCA rooms with many pupils enrolled. Miss Virginia Gulick and Miss Alice Osterhout supervise the start, with gymnasium and sewing classes tonight and a Friday pop-corn social. Saturday offers piano lessons by Miss Elizabeth Henwood.

Young Women’s Christian Association Virginia Gulick Misa Hunter New York City Alice Osterhout School of Lackawanna Elizabeth Henwood

Social gathering honors Thomas Powell at summit avenue

Mr and Mrs Joseph Powell of Summit Avenue entertained Saturday evening in honor of their son Thomas a Keystone Academy student Those present included Misses Gertrude Kennedy Lena Clark Mae Powell Bessie Powell Anni Sherwin Violet Danvers Bessie Noyes Mesers James Raley Merton Emery and W C Mages

Joseph Powell Summit Avenue Thomas Keystone Academy Gertrude Kennedy Lena Clark Mae Powell Bessie Powell Anni Sherwin Violet Danvers Bessie Noyes Mesers James Raley Merton Emery W. C. Mages

Local Social Notes Highlight Montanan Visitor and Guests

PF Gillespie from Montana visits mother Mrs. D Gillespie on Mary Street. Edward Coleman of North Main Avenue recovers from a two week illness. Mrs Tishon of Hawley returns after three weeks with Miss Margaret Percel on Oak Street. Jd H Poy of Pittston after the death of Mr James Hell returns home. Agnes Vleming of Forest City visits her aunt Mrs P J Fivan on Amelia Avenue. Mr and Mrs B T Lacey and others enjoy Chestnutting at Lake Winola. Detective M J Reap of New York spends Sunday with cousin James P Haggerty on North Main Avenue.

PF. Gillespie Montana D. Gillespie Mary Street Edward Coleman North Main Avenue Tishon Hawley Margaret Percel Oak Street Jd. H. Poy Pittston James Hell West Mar Ket Street Agnes Vleming Forest City P. J. Fivan Amelia Avenue B.T. Lacey A. G. Thormpson H. N. Patrick Max Chapman Lake Winola Chestnutting M. J. Reap New York City James P. Haggerty North Malin Avenue

Incomplete OCR Summary of a Historical Item

The readable text mentions danger and a warning but omits clear names, places, dates, or actions. It cannot establish a concrete event, person, or organization from the fragment. The fragmentary nature prevents a precise newspaper card.

Junger Maennerchor To Hold Annual Ball In Germania Hall

The Junger Maennerchor a leading South Scranton singing society will stage its annual entertainment ball on Monday October 25 at Germania Hall. The event features red white and blue lighting a large choir from local and Carbondale societies and Bauer's Orchestra. Prof Gustav Schmidt directs rehearsals with a rivalry noted between the tenors and basses as the concert favorite song is readied.

Junger Maennerchor Germania All Carbondale S Ingere Gustav Sehmidt Bauer

Local boy injured by pole climbing accident

John Heingman Jr. son of Mr and Mrs John Heineman of Stone Avenue sustained a deep leg wound Sunday evening after his left leg touched a spike on an electric light pole while descending. He received twelve stitches from Dr Walsh and is resting at home.

John Heingman, Jr John Heineman Stone Avenue Heingman Gaeth Walsh

Harvest Home Festival at Working Men’s Hall

The Suabian Beneficial Society held its annual harvest home festival with a well attended gathering. Sauerkraut and various sausages were plentiful and the committee of arrangements included William Janse Ernest Schmidt Anton Wintermintel David Meyer and John Moltert.

Suabian Beneficial Society William Janse Ernest Schmidt Anton Wintermintel David Meyer John Moltert

School deposit fund adding names at No 6 school

Yesterday's additions list Mrs M W Terry Miss Elizabeth Kelly Miss Mary F Conne Miss Katherine Fuddy Miss Hannah Connery and others to the No 6 school deposit fund with small amounts noted. Total contributions shown as cents and dollars.

M. W. Terry Elizabeth Kelly Mary F. Conne Katherine Fuddy Hannah V. Connery Senvasavense Aliee Gerrico

Visitors and events noted in Hawley and Scranton area

Mr Karl Stefani of Hawley visits Hotel Kinsester on Cedar avenue. Mr James McCoy, Scranton Axle Works superintendent, is in New York on business. Mr Jacob Demuth of Pittston avenue visits New York. Mr Anton J Herbster of Alder street returns after a week in New York as a delegate to the National Bartenders association convention. Hickory Street Presbyterian Ladies Aid will serve supper in Sunday meal rooms on Hickory street on October 15 and 19 from 5 to 8 oclock. an error listed 7 to 8 oclock, attendees urged to note the change.

Karl Stefani Hawley

Peacon Sold to Teams for 75 Cents a Ton

The report notes a sale of Peacon at 75 cents per ton to teams. The location cited is the corner of Cedar avenue and Gibbons street.

Cedar Avenue Gibbons Street

Green Ridge Notes on Visits Lectures and Local Improvements

Mrs M RR Kays of Sanderson Avenue spent yesterday in Carbondale. Mr Wil HH Blake a Forest Store storekeeper spent the Sabbath with his wife's mother Mrs Bweeney of Washington. A Green Ridge sportsman explains the lack of interest in the opening of the shooting season noting birds and dogs. Lacy JW NM Patrick and A O Thomason with wives are spending a few days at Lake Winola. Rev L J Lansing will deliver the second lecture in a three part course on Physical Culture at Greenside Presbyterian church. The concrete to Faneraon Avenue paving is laid one full block from Green Ridge to Delaware Street. Rev I J Lansing's lecture at Green Ridge Presbyterian church discusses Helps and Apparatus in gymnasium. Ev W G Simpson will read Bonnie timer Bush in Asbury M E church Tuesday evening. Those who miss the readings miss a rare treat as he is in demand.

M. RR. Kays Sanderson Avenue Carbondale Wil HH. Blake Forest Store Company Archbald Bweeney Washington Avenue Green Ridge GB. T, Lacy Delaware Street I. J. Lansing Green Ridge Presbyterian Church W. G. Simpson Bonnie Timer Bush Asbury M. E Get. M

Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough Odd Fellows Install Officers

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge in Dunmore will install new officers at its regular meeting in the new Chestnut street lodge building. District Deputy A A Vosburg will conduct the installation for a one year term with Thos Keller as noble grand J G Bone as vice grand Bryan Hundy secretary Janet Dilnty assistant secretary and Henry Webber treasurer.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Chestnut Street A. A. Vosbure Thos. Keller Noble J. G. Bone Bryan Hundy Janet Dilnty Henry Webber

Unclaimed Letters in Period Ending October 14

List of names awaiting pickup including Gene Cooper Sarah Devine Lucy Higana Michael Kane nedy John P Lorenz Mrs Nettle McCann Martin Ruatne Esther Rigby Carile Rohlelf G Sweeney Rose Walsh Vincens Morano Vito Petrino and others. Callers urged to collect at once as advertised.

Ate Gene Cooper Adame Avenue Sarah Devine Grove Street Lucy Higana Harry Krouse Michael Kanenedy Walnut Street John P. Lorenz J. G. Muller

Washington Social Club Grand Ball at Odd Fellows Hall

The Washington Social club will hold a grand ball in Odd Fellows hall on Chestnut street Thursday evening. The committee arranged extensive plans and secured a high close plane to be drawn for the set number that night. Music will be provided by several noted musicians.

Washington Social Club Odd Fellows' Hall Chestnut Street

Local News Fragments From Old Peilowes Thursday Night

Ambiguous notes report a social event at Old Peilowes with The Pins dancing chiss and a gathering on Blakely street. The Dunmore Veroperactive sockery held a meeting, while photographer Gulden photographed the force. Ambrose Byrne returns from Philadelphia.

Oid Peilowes Getaher Dunmore Blakely Street Trough Gulden Olyphant Canon Neptune Fire Company Healey Mehalo Elin and Chestnut Streets Ambrose Byrne Didley Street Philadelphia

Obituary for Miss Slidie Milnes and Mabel Brown Boteford

Miss Slidie Milnes of Kepy dies at home after six weeks illness. She belonged to Washburn Street Presbyterian Church and was sister to Mrs. Joseph A. Meats of South Malin Avenue. Former bookkeeper at Lockinwinie Liandiy and Miss Sablon Medtade of Perry Avenue. Funeral Wednesday afternoon with Catholic cemetery interment. Mes. Mrapees Brown Boteford, widow of Bara Botafian, died Friday in New Berlin New York.

Slidie Milnes John Milnes Kepy Itnese Detects Washburn Strreet Miesbyteriaa Ohireh Joseph A. Meats South Malin Avenue Lockinwinie Liandiy Mise Sablon Medtade Perry Avert Divi Howe Bundis Eve Mes Mrapees Brown Boteford Bara, Botafian South New Berlin New York

Common sense on medical ads targets women’s health

An analysis argues against gender biased medical advertising and warns that claims of female disease expertise masquerade as doctors. It cites Dr. R V Pierce as a legitimate physician with decades of experience and a broad, reputable practice offering free consultation by letter.

Ely R. V. Pierce United States Pierce Merce RB. V. Pieres the Invalids' Hotel Buffalo

Warner's Safe Cure Promises Kidney Relief for All

An advertisement proclaims Warner's Safe Cure as the sole remedy of today for kidney troubles. It asserts men, women, and children can take it with certainty of relief and cure.

Warner

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