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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1899

Page

12

West Scranton Events and Courtroom Proceedings

Alderman John presided over a day of disorder at Fourth ward court as Rev Joseph Simon faced a disorderly conduct charge after a funeral dispute with Sullivan Thhan. Simon blessed the alderman. Thhan paid costs then faced further complaints in Kelly's court. Royal Arcanum met with impromptu speeches on press freedom and law.

Owen John Heranton Street Joseph Simon Sullivan Thhan Thhan Simon Kelly Kelly’s Court

Webster Literary Society Holds Weekly Meeting at Milas Home

The Webster Literary and Debating society met last evening at William Milas’s Washburn Street home. The principal topics of discussion and forthcoming activities were outlined for the club’s continuing program.

Webster Literary and Debating Society William Milas Washburn Street

Davies Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary Observed

The twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Eben P Davies was celebrated at their Eynon street home. A congratulatory message arrived from Rev W Jones and family of Carmarthen. The Woman’s Relief Corps presented a china dinner set. Guests included numerous named local residents and families.

Eben P. Davies Eynon Street W. &. Jones Carmarthen South Wines Woman's Reellef Corps Mise Minerva Hopp Whistler H. Selbert

Family Reunion At Clark Home In North Garfield Avenue

A recent family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs William Clark on North Garfield avenue welcomed many relatives before the departure of Mr and Mrs Restor Lamb for the west The gathering included Mrs Emily Keene Mr and Mrs Lawrence Keene Mr and Mrs Bester Lamb Mr and Mrs William Keene Mr and Mrs Edward Keene Mrs B T Dunn Mrs Nettie Grimshaw of Paterson N J Mr and Mrs William Clark Miss Kittie Wagner the Misses Jennie and Edith Dunn Jennie Nettie Harry and Frank Lamb Clara and Ray Keene

William Clark Garfield Avenue Restor Lamb Emily Keene Lawrence Keene Bester Lamb Willam Keene Edward Keene B. T. Dunn Nettie Grimshaw Paterson N. J Misa Kittie Wagner Jennie Edith Dunn Nettie Harry Frank Lamb Clara Ray Keene

Concert Program At Wadsburn Street Church

The programme will be performed Tuesday evening October 24 at the Wadsburn Street Presbyterian church by the enlarged church choir directed by Professor C. B. Derman. Soloists include Ming Julia C Allen violinist and Misa Cordulia W Freeman soprano.

Wadsburn Street Presbyterian Church C. B. Derman Ming Julia C., Allen Misa Cordulia W. Freeman Miss

Wright's Genuine Health Underwear for Men

A promotional notice invites men to inspect Wright's Health Underwear and reproduce a manufacturer’s circular sent to the trade. The piece asserts the garments’ merits have been thoroughly tested for years and addresses skeptical readers.

Wright

Wright's Health Underwear Promises Sanitary Comfort

The copy touts Wright's Health Underwear for its rapid moisture absorption and evaporation to prevent chills from atmospheric changes. It claims warmth, comfort, durability, and fabric fleshing woven in, with a guarantee it won’t wear off until worn out. Ordinary care in washing fine woolens is advised.

Get Rid of Dyepepele Stomach Ills with Genuelune

A health note advises using Geoulne to address stomach ailments described as dyepepele. It promotes relief of discomfort and encourages seeking medical guidance for persistent symptoms.

Beatrice Morris Sings in Bauer Orchestra Concert

Beatrice Morris elocutionist accompanied by John Naylor and Bauer's Orchestra perform selections including Overture No. o Hall Us Verduj Choir and Orchestra Vienduet Caprice de Concert Haunted by a Bona Flower Girl Lawn Party Freedom Today Star Spangled Banner and violin selections by Miss Allen in a concert program featuring Mien Sauer Jones Rowini and Delibes pieces.

Verduj Vienduet Mianen Sauer Jones Musiah Miss Aller Miss Morris Bevigrani Bauer Hishop Marita Rowini Watts Bong Delibes Misa Freeman Morris Lecocq Miss Allen

Surprise Birthday Party for Gertrude Hopkins on Mullein Street

A surprise party honored Miss Gertrude Hopkins on Mullein Street Thursday evening marking her eighteenth birthday and return from Shamokin. Rev. E. J. McHenry delivered an address as guests enjoyed the festivities with many relatives and friends listed among attendees.

Gertrude Hopkins Mullein Street Shamokin E. J. McHenry Gteste Orient D. Hopkins G. Hoff Mra. H. Reilly Mra. Lepshon Mra. Morgans Margaret Phillips Ida Evana Etta Davis Jennie Lewis Mame Lewis Alice Orth Beatrice Hoff Helen Markwick Noble Hoff Messrs August Hopkins Arthur Thomas Ernest Willams Caleb Evans Daniel Evans

Building plan for Washington Camp No. 178 postponed

The Washing ton camp No. 178 Patriotic Order Sons of America building committee recommends delaying construction of their new hall until spring. The vote was unanimous due to cold weather and high material costs. The planned site is North Main avenue opposite Clarke Brothers' store.

Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America North Main Avenue Clarke Brothers

Fort Cecelia T A B Society Plans Mears Hall Event

Members of Ft Cecelia's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society met at Mrs Lasher's home in Edwards Court to organize an entertainment and social at Mears Hall. A top notch musical and literary program is planned with local talent, followed by a dance.

Ft. Cecelia Mears’ Hall

Notable church talks and local events announced

Rev James Putnam D D of New York will speak at Jackson Street Baptist tonight. An oyster supper and entertainment comes to Sumner Avenue Presbyterian next Tuesday. Samuel Dinwiddie state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League plans to address Hampton Street Methodist tomorrow. Rev James Hughes will lecture on the South Africa war at First Welsh Baptist next Tuesday. Miss Sadie Williams of Forest City visits M D Evans on Hock Street. Willam H Parry of North Hyde Park avenue seeks the Fourth ward common council seat. Miss Margaret Walsh hosts a surprise party at 417 South Ninth Street. Funeral for Mrs Theophilus Heckock from Wilkes Barre held yesterday. burial at Washburn Street cemetery.

James Putnam D. D New York Jackson Ftree Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Samuel Dinwiddie Anti-Saloon League Hampton Street Methodist Church South Africa James Hughes Wilkes-Barre Washburn Street

Local notes from Factoryville and Asbury district events

Amos Cary returns home after visiting the Jayne family. Maxwell guests Colonel Hitchcock’s family. HK Casey’s Delaware street building walls finished awaiting superstructure. Junior League meets at 2 Delaware street. regular meeting moved to Friday 4 PM. Church services at Church of the Good Shepherd include Holy Communion and sermons. Brotherhood of St Paul holds meeting at Asbury church. Mrs Leuthold visiting in Taylor from Dickson Avenue. Rev Simpson to give readings from Ronnie Briar Bush at Asbury church Thursday evening October 7. Do not miss hearing him.

Amos Cary Factoryville T. Jayne Maxwell Philadelphia F. le Hitchcock Washington Avenue HK. Casey Delaware Street Anbury Methodist Episcopal Church G. Parroll Thin Society Church of the Good Shepherd Preanola RK. Bateman Iat Tv Willeny and Wermon Hille Brotherhood of BL Paul Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Mra. Leuthold Taylor Mra J. ‘J. Smith Dicksot Avenue Green Ridge W. OG. Simpson D. P Ronnie Briar Bush Asbury Simpson

Obituary for Mrs Charlotte White

Mrs. Charlotte White of North Main avenue died Wednesday after a long illness. Wife of Nelson White she was years of age and funeral is set for this morning at 1 o clock with burial in Dalton cemetery. Natalie the months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Staff of Fifth Street died yesterday afternoon. The Staffs express the sincere sympathy of many friends in the loss of their only child.

Charlotte White North Main Avenue Nelson White Dalton Cemetery Natalie Michael Staff Fifth Atreat Staff

Junger Maennerchor to Stage Seventh Annual Concert in Germania Hall

South Scranton gathering for a grand concert and ball by the Junger Maennerchor at Germania hall next Monday evening. Decorators add red white and blue lights. Steinway piano from Finn & Phillips. Bauer's orchestra to provide music. Highlights include soprano and tenor solos, recitations, and a wide program featuring the Carbondale Germania Society and Scranton Linderkranz selections.

Junger Maennerchor Thin Ride Germania Hall Charlies G. Lewert Eugene Tannler Carl Berghauser Joseph Helrieger Albert Ziesemer Gustav Schmidt Steinway Finn & Phillips Bauer van Barr Bauer's Orchestra Waldmorgen Koller Dream of You Rodney Stine Lydia Saller Little Will Mina Nettle Wirth Frater Kellermeister K. Kern Arbetter Fortbildungs-Verein Gustav Report Bong Beranton Baengerrunde Det Boral Waldgewang F. Schmeberger Helmweh J. Helm Carbondale Germania Society

Flag Raised at No 3 School by Camp 130 P O A

Camp 130 P O A Waa presented a large American flag to No 3 School yesterday afternoon. The camp attended in a body with drum corps. The open school featured a long program of recitations songs and addresses including Our Flag The History of the Flag and Our Banner Proudly Float. Address by Kenton T. Jayne and performances by multiple school groups.

No. 3 Waa John Schrieber Arthur Thayer Christan Bannick John Kane William Brandt Leo Corcoran William Kornacher Joseph Janesen Wm. Lionnas PIM -Sadataveans Phatase Sasentegaeas Whietling Regiment Cora Youngs

St Aloysius Society Elects Ward as President

The St Aloysius Total Abstinence society elected John A Ward to fill the vacancy in the office of president on Thursday evening. On Friday November 3 the society will host a complimentary social at Pharmacy hall for the ladies who helped at their excursion. Miss Mame McNally of Minooka entertained a large party at her parents home on Thursday evening. The choir of St Pauls Evangelical church Prospect avenue is completing arrangements for a concert at Germania hall next Wednesday evening featuring vocal and instrumental music and addresses. Edward J Bahr a noted tongerful artist will open a barber shop on Adams avenue November 1 with Charles Moyle as partner. A son of Mrs Donovan of Palm street was run down by a farmer wagon and three of his to be were smashed while playing about the wagon.

St. Aloysius Total Abstinence Society John A. Ward Pharmacy Hall Mame McNally Minooka St. Paul's Evangelical Church Prospect Avenue Germania Hall Edward J. Bahr Pittston Avenue Beech Street Adams Avenue Charles Moyle Donovan Palm Street

Meadow Brook Washer Feacon Sold to Teams

Corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons marks the sale location where Feacon was priced at 75 cents per ton for disposal to teams.

Meadow Brook Feacon Cedar Avenue Gibbons Street

Silk mill lays off many workers near elty Uno

The Simpeon silk mill near elty Uno is laying off many workers due to slack orders. Division No Ancient Order of Mibor iAians will stage an entertainment at St. Joseph's hall on November 24. Adam Swains of Eouth Bethlehem visited town yesterday. Mrs. Albert Kerley of Weat Pittston called on friends here yesterday. The Young Man's Cornet band plans a major entertainment at St. Joseph's hall next. A Hungarian resident of Taylor was killed by a southbound train at the Taylor crossing yesterday. Greenwood colliery workers will receive their monthly stipend today.

Simpeon Elty Uno Order MiboriAians St. Joseph's Hall Adam Swains Eouth Bethlehem Albert Kerley Weat Pittston Taylor Taylor Crossing Greenwood

Peruna Advertisements From Mrs Briggs and Others

Letters praise Peruna for restoring health in women with systemic catarrh and stomach issues. Testimonies from Mrs G Briggs Alpena and Mia Jonny Noble Maher Kansas urge use, citing improved sleep, appetite, and ability to work. Additional notes describe catarrh types and claim Peruna offers immediate, lasting relief with free literature.

Central Ave Minneapolis Minn Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Peruna G. Briggs J. J. Laskowsky Campbell Street Alpena Mich Nya Wwe Mia Jonny Noble Maher Kansanity Kansas Eqnal Suffrage Association Peru-na Peruvna Medicine Co Centlemen Kansas City Katieas Equal Buffrage Association Mies Hattle Helchenerker Robb Maher Hartman Ohio

Dunmore Presbyterians to Start Mission in Throop

Members of the First Presbyterian church will establish a mission in Throop tomorrow to aid the Magyar population. A group of workers departs this afternoon to prepare for services led by Rev Julius Hambroski who will oversee the meetings and preach. The effort seeks community cooperation.

Presbyterian Church Throop First Presbyterian Church Julius Hambroski

Evangelistic Services at Methodiet Episopal Church

Rev. C. T. Peasoneus of Fantonia Springs N Z preaches morning and evening at tomorrow’s service. Daily afternoon and evening evangelistic meetings next week feature ministers Pascoe Doty Simpkins Cooper Warner Madison Sweets Edgar Reynolds and others. The Indice church tea, postponed from Thursday, will be held tonight from to oclock.

Methodiet Episopal Church C. T. Peasoneus Fantonia Springs N. Z M. Pascoe F. P. Doty S. C. Simpkins A. J. Cooper A. F Warner Joseph Madison Sweets Priday William Edgar C. H. Reynolds

Local Timetables and Staffing Changes in Scranton area

Stewart Bishop of Sorth Tinkely has been promoted from the position of ticket agent for the Delaware and Hudson railroad at Hudson to clerk in the Lackawanna Avenue offices in Scranton. The central building update completed, funeral services were held for the Mtule daughter of Mr and Mrs S Y Young in Benosic, Miss Grace Chamberlain hosts Junior Endeavor Society at her North Wilakely home, Rev J L Race preached at South Blakey Street evangelistic services, Harry Wittersatein of North Blakely takes a welch muster post at No 1 colliery, school board to meet October 2 to settle with the tax collector, Miss Gallagher teaches No 1 building and Miss Margaret Cawley substituted yesterday.

Stewart Bishop Sorth Tinkely Delaware and Hudson Hudson Lackawanna Evenue Scranton Central Building W. F. Gibbons Fim Street Mtule Y. Young Benosic Mies Grace Chamberlain Hrle Tlan Endeavor Society North Wilakely Street J.L. Race Mendham South Blakey Street Harry Wittersatein North Blakely Street Welch Miss Gallagher Margaret Cawley

George Kressler Arrested on Embezzlement Charge

George Kressler of Morrisburg was arrested in this city yesterday morning by Detective William Clifford and is jailed at the central station awaiting transfer by Harrrsburg officers. He is wanted for embezzling a small sum from M. F. Carroll and was seized within hours of arrival, with return to Harrsburg expected today.

George Wroessler Morrisburg William Clifford Kressler M. F. Carrol Harrigburg

Poor Board Deliberations on Relief Petitions and Adoptions

A municipal poor board meeting discussed relief requests from several residents. John Lawbrosh sought guardianship for four children at the Home for the Friendlies, granted after a mother’s insanity and the applicant’s unfitness were noted. Mary Eynen’s relief was denied due to property ownership and employed daughters. Anna Thompson’s case was referred to the board’s attorney as jurisdiction appeared lacking. Anna Mott’s relief was dismissed as outside the board’s powers. John Drummond and Michael O’Donnell were ordered to the Hillside Home. The board members present were Dickert, Murphy, Beemer, Paine, Fuller, and Gillespie. Also announced were reduced-rate return tickets for the New York, Ontario and Western excursion to New York City, valid five days after issue, dated October 30.

Poor Board Brooks Dickert John Lawbrosh Jenev Pr. Bessey North End Lawbrosh Mary Eynen Anna Thompson Mra Jones Thomas W. Jones Anna Mott John Drummond Michael O'Donnell Murphy Beemer Paine Fuller Gillespie

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