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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1899

Page

6

West Scranton Day Events Highlight Mr Putnam Sermon

Rev. James W. Putnam of New York spoke to a large Jackson Street Baptist Church audience on the liquor traffic and church duties. He urged doing service to God, praised church singing, and warned against fault finding while urging action in home and society.

Jackson Street Baptist Church Dr. Morgan Carlisle Sumner Avenue James W. Putnam, D. DD New York Putnam Jerusalem Feerman Ehurch

Christian Labor Sermon Highlights City Hardships

Dr Puttnam spoke on life in New York tenements where girls under 16 act as caretakers for children and the poor endure hardship. He noted many wealthy donors fund missions abroad while neglecting needs at home. The talk engaged the audience with its lessons.

Dr. Puttnam New York

Temperance talk appeals to Carlisle churches

Rev Dr Morgan of Dickinson College Carlisle and Lt Rev Edward Dinwiddie of Harrisburg superintendent of the Anti Saloon League spoke in Washburn Street and Hampton Street churches yesterday. He outlined the leagues inter denominational unity and aim to enlist church support and funds to press temperance legislation and monitor the legislature.

Dr. Morgan Dickinson College Carlisle Edward Dinwiddie Harrisburg League

Local Church Music Notes and Upcoming Soloists

Philip Warren substitutes as bass at Elm Park church and will sing solo at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian during winter. Plymouth church choir offered an anthem I Heard the Voice of Jesus Bay with solos by Mrs. A B Eynon Lillian Reynelis David Owens and DP EF Hughes. William Phillips praised for high singing standards. Christmas music rehearsals already underway in many churches and Sunday schools. Washburn Street Presbyterian to present an excellent program tomorrow evening with sextet selections and noted soloists. Richard Thames slowly regaining health after years as Mim Park Church soloist. Newly organized male chorus from Powell's music store to compete on The Pilgrims at Cincinnati eddfod on New Year's Day under conductor J T Watkine.

Philip Warren Elm Park Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Plymouth Jesus Bay A. B. Eynon Lillian Reynelis David Owens Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Powell's Musie Store Cincinnatelsteddfod From J. T. Watkine

Entertainment and Oyster Supper at Funner Avenue Church

An evening event at Funner Avenue Presbyterian Church features an oyster supper with a program including soloist Acie Morgan performing Thinking, recitation Benedicet Arnold, Bennie Phillipe, and a duet by Alice Phillips and Morgan.

Funner Avanue Presbyterian Church Toen Errow T.co Elowk Acie Morgan Benedicet Arnold Bennie Phillipe Alice Phillips Morgan

Wright's Genuine Health Underwear for Men

Promoters urge men to inspect Wright's Genuine Health Underwear as proven by years of testing. The piece reproduces a manufacturers’ circular sent to the trade, aimed at skeptical buyers who know proper underwear.

Wright

Wright's Health Underwear Sanitary Qualities Highlighted

The advertisement calls attention to Wright's Health Underwear, praising its rapid absorption of perspiration and evaporation at the fabric surface to prevent chilling. It asserts protection against colds and rheumatic diseases, notes superior material and warmth, and guarantees the fleecing will not wear off until thoroughly worn out.

Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Helped Woman Heal

An 1880s style testimonial from Mrs Gratkupe M Johnson of Jongspono TEXAS praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for postnatal spine spells and female weakness after multiple doctors failed. She reports rapid improvement after one bottle and ongoing benefit after five bottles.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkheam

Mrs Perkins Letter Praises Lydia E. Pinkham Remedies

A reader from Peart La praises Lydia E. Pinkham remedies including Vegetable Compound Liver Pills and Saantive Wash after claiming three doctors failed to help her female troubles. She credits the products with improvement.

Mra. Perkins Lydia FE. Pinkham Ervin Penaixs Peart, la

Recitation and Music Selections At Local Church Event

A church event featured recitations by Edith Richards and Amno Tavis, solo and violin performances by Laura Thomas and Etta Williams, and instrumental selections by the Watkins family and the church orchestra. The program included pieces such as Our Flag and The Crystal Wedding with phono graph numbers noted.

Hyde Park Father Mathew Society Debates Territorial Expansion

Hyde Park Father Mathew Society plans a debate at Meare Hall on Sunday November 1 with the topic Territorial Expansion is a benefit to the United States. Gallagher Lavelle Kinney and Brown lead the affirmative while Jennings Walsh and others oppose. A bail will be held on Tuesday evening November 7 to receive national and local election returns via special wire.

Hyde Park Father Mathew Society United States J. ©. Gallagher M. &. Lavelle Edward Kinney J. MH. Brown Jennings M.T. Walsh Meare’ Hall

Effort to Unite Jackson Street and First Baptist Churches

Efforts continue to amalgamate the Jackson Street and First Baptist congregations with a $1,090 pledge reportedly offered if unity is achieved. First church plans a new edifice while awaiting structural modifiers, and Jackson Street faces mortgage foreclosure if the debt remains unpaid by November 4. Pastor de Grouchy leads fundraising with aid from workers as Williamsport resolutions hint at possible aid.

Jackson Street First Baptist First Church de Grouchy Williamsport West Scranton

Contractor Burke Paves Price Street Between Ionic Park and Bromley

Burke has crew at work on Price Street between Ivyde Park and Bromley Avenues for several days and expects completion in a few days. Cobblestones are being laid and the street shows a material improvement from its previously deplorable condition after heavy rains.

Burke Price Street Ilyde Park Bromley Avenas

Local Religious and Community Notices Highlight Weekend Activities

Yesterday at the YWCA Alea Henry Neimeyer led a gospel meeting on Lost Opportunities. Thomas J. Walsh, a Continental miner, fractured his right leg Friday. Hamp ton Street Methodist choir visited Moses Taylor hospital. Mrs BL Evans is a patient there. Parish women discussed the upcoming holiday fair at St. Patrick's. Rev J T Whelan presided and apportioned districts for contributions. St Pauls Pioneer Corps planned a country dance at the Armory next month. Jackson Street Baptists prepare Harvest Home festival rehearsals. Bachelors club set social for November 1 at Meare hall. St Brenden's Young Men's Institute plans regular meeting. Plymouth church to host pastor reception for Rev Boyl and family. Pierd Heberling to marry Winnie Stevens at Plymouth Congregational on November 21.

Young Women’s Christian Association Alea Henry Neimeyer Thomas J. Walsh Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Moses Taylor Hospital Mra. Bl. M. Evans Ladies of &J. Patrick's J. T. Whelan St. Paul's Pioneer Corps Armory Fpidetian Society Jackson Street Baptist Church Bachelors’ Club Meare’ Hall Bauvers Erage St. Brenden's Council Young Men's Institute Plymouth Church A. Boyl BR. J. Bauer Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Pierd Heberling Winnie Stevens South Lincoln Avenue Plymouth Congregational Church

Early Morning Bloom Avenue Brawl Leaves Several Fined

Alderman Myera overseen a police court session with nearly twenty prisoners from the fourth precinct. In the day’s serious case, Anthony Pollicky Mathias Kollycvsky John Powell John Cheese and Mike Cheese fought with chairs clubs and knives. Powell and Cheese were badly cut and treated by Dr Rodham. Two Cheeses faced burglary charges with $200 bond. Additional arrests on Lloyd street included Frank Grolsky Frank Yroutch Mat Schwodish Joe Norrich and Peter Morwovitch all cited for drunkenness fighting and disorderly conduct. Commisky Sedo Snyder and Smith on Theodore street faced varying fines for drunken fighting. Patrick Burns drunk on a street car and claiming Pittston home was discharged by Alderman Sencore after showing lack of funds. He will be released to await Thanksgiving day.

Myera Fourth Precinct Anthony Pollicky Mathias Kollycvsky John Powell John Cheese Mike Cheese Bloom Avenue Spellman Olicera May Duggan Ross Rodham Powell Cheesy Dr. Rodham Patrick Collins Jermyn Lloyd Street Frank Grolsky Frank Yroutch Mat Schwodish Joe Norrich Peter Morwovitch Norrich Morwovitch Charles Commisky Frank Sedo Joe Snyder Joe Smith May John Sencore Willie Providence Dave Orfsor Das

Local Deaths and Notices From City Streets and Churches

One of George Atherton's livery horses died yesterday from injuries after falling into the North Main avenue sewer trench a few nights ago. The funeral of Michael Reap was held from his late home on West Market Street yesterday afternoon. The Vermulns Avery taken to Holy Rosary church at 1 o'clock for services conducted by Rev J. C. O'Toole with interment in Cathedral cemetery. The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte White Wat held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from her late home on North Main avenue with services by Rev George F. Guild and interment in Dalton cemetery. The marriage of Pansy Ethy to Mr. Charles Elroy Lyman will take place tomorrow at noon at Court Street Methodist Episcopal church. Foreman Robinson of William Street had his right hand badly crushed while laying a section of track in the Leggretts Creek mines. Meadow Brook Washer. Pea coal sold to teams 7 1/2 cents a ton at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons Street.

George Atherton Horace North Main Avenue Michael Reap West Market Street Vermulns Avery Holy Rosary Charch J. C. O'Toole Cathedral Charlotte White Wat Qelowk North Malin Avenue George FE. Guild Providence Presbyterian Church Wise Dalton Cemetery Pansy Ethy W. B. Washburne Court Street Charles Elroy Lyman Foreman Robinson William Street

Pleasant surprise party honors Miss Carol Naw in South Scranton

A welcome gathering at 720 Stone Avenue honored Miss Carol Naw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J Naw, with a large group of Miss Napesese friends attending music, refreshments, and socializing. Other items note Willan Lute visiting Cartirdale, the Junger Macnerchor event at German ia hall, Willan Connell Hose club evening, and the upcoming marriage of Edward Phillips and Lena Kramer at St Marys church.

Walter J. Naw Stone Avenue Carol Miss Nape Thore Emme Wirt Frieda Russ Lena Scheuer Lizele Aspersachinger Laura Pilger Eve Kher Emelia Blaster Emma Lengler Lisele Henchley Lisale Nape Mesers Gust. Fpruehan Howard Lewert Walter Lewert Charlee Miller Charles Berghanest Denes Motchman Charles Beheuch GO. Fruvhan C Herghpauser C. Schneider Tmonry Lowert Merc Willan Lute Cartirdale Edward Gardner Pittston Avenue Junger Macnerchor Germania Hall Willan Connell Hose Company Felix Wenger Bonnabend Journal Luserne County Express Wilkes-Barre Edward Philllips Mies Lena Kramer St. Mary's Church

Dunmore News Briefs Include Listings and Meetings

October notices list names of residents for dues and ads. Funerals and meetings are noted for Court Pride lodge and Johnston Fire Company. Social events are announced by L C B A and Paris Dancing Club. Local clergy present evangelistic services and a Rome band concert draws crowds while residents travel to Philadelphia.

Grainso Nourishing Drink Promises Health Benefits

A historical notice touts Grainso as a delicious nourishing food drink that imitates coffee in flavor but lacks its harms. It claims to aid digestion, strengthen nerves, and suit both children and adults, priced comparably to coffee for grocers and consumers.

Grainco

Bargain Linen Prices Across All Homes

All day bargain prices on linen and textiles including 36 inch printed percales and unbleached muslin at low grades. Yard wide bleached and unbleached muslin, table damask, and remnants offered at challenge prices. Includes pure linen crash and 35 to 65 cent items with wide selection and bold discounts.

America PTCO

Great sale of dress goods in varied lots at special prices

A department announces a one day sale featuring ten to twelve dress goods lots. Items include plaid dress goods 20c grade, 33 inch plaids, 35c greys and browns, all wool mixtures 69c, all wool golf suitings, camel hair plaids, homespuns 75c, black figured dress goods 50c, colored taffeta silks, 46 inch black French moras 65c, and storm serge 98c. Also a special astrakhan sale at $2.50 value and higher.

Eenon Jena Storm ‘Sarge

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Scranton James W. Putnam D. D Awanta George W. Jenkins S. Main Avenue Entertainment and Stipper Len Norfolk and New Brunswick Globe Warehouse Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Pinkham General News Alderman Myers Missionary Society Meadow Brook Cedar Avenue Gibbons Street South Scranton Dunmore Lizzie Bick West Drinker Street William Colliran Kate Hennigan Willow Street Annie Murray Nelile Hunter Florence Hope New York Street Jane Tinchford Fellow Street Margaret Swift M. P. Walsh Mareo Bulona Lutek Johan Pietro Baldo Court Pride Lodge Forestern Ovear Gavienn Johnston Pire Company Washington Hall Paris Dancing Clave Ord Fellows’ Hall Washington Bell M. Pascoe MFB Rome Keystone Hall Lydian Helen Farre Edward Cherry Street Philadelphia People's Drin Melavehiin Fourth Street Lyceum Theatre Burgunder & Reis HR. Long Louis James Kathryn Kidder Chas, B. Hanford Carl Beenery Lyman H. Howe Wison Dewey Beenes Columbia-Shamrock International Algo GEO. Channing Darling Herald Square Theater Brockway Entertainment Course Ariel Ladies Bottonia Sextette Mars the Magieian Carleton Denii Banin Mandolin Celui Blavion Lyceum Dixeram Walders Fam Genera Bennett & Moulton Co Kirk Brown Oa Strongk Company Wyoming Avenue Neesyoapcanesses R.daccmerpan Tice Tate Matinees Daily Miner & Van's Milly van Viele Nobriga Alpidater Bria Wheers North Minth Poiladelighia Civee Dare Ours The Dickson Manufacturing Co Scranton and Wilkes Barre General Office Scranton, Pa
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