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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1898

Page

7

Do You Need Building Up Do You Need Building Up

You may be a large eater and yet be weak and not weigh as much as you should. This is because you do not receive proper nourishment from your diet. Johann Hoff's Malt Extract aids digestion and assimilation, acting as a nutritive tonic and food. Dr. H. B. Buterbaugh reports a patient increased from 6 to 148 pounds in six weeks with its use. Get the genuine product and avoid substitutes.

Johann Hoff H. B. Buterbaugh Indiana Mave

Carbondale Tribune Delivery Complaints Route to Agents

The Carbondale correspondence informs readers that complaints about irregular delivery should be addressed to Roberta Reynolds and Rey Reynolds, news agents, with the matter placed in the hands of Mr. J. M. Forbes for follow up.

Carbondale the Tribune J. M. Forbes Roberta & Reynolds

Kimball to Headline Methodist Lecture Concluding Series

The Waymart Methodist church lecture course ends with tomorrow’s program by George S Kimball. The varied program includes piano solo by A F Thomas, vocal duet by Mia Haddeonk and W D Evans, violin by F Vanderveken, and readings from the Poets featuring Kimball and others.

Waymart Methodist Church George Fkimball A F. Thomas Mia. Hadeeonk W. D. Evans F. Vanderveken George 8. Kimball Aux Italiens Mesers Kimball Purrell Elrvana Mrs. Hadcock FP. Vanderveken DD. Evans Mesara Svansa Purrel

Funeral for Joseph Wisley in St. Rove’s Church Alt

The funeral for Joseph Wisley will be held this morning at o o clock with a high mass of requiem at St. Rove’s church Alt. Wisley belonged to the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights of Father Mathew societies and the Carbondale conclave of Heptesophs. He is survived by a wife and six children James Sadie Gertrude Mary Alice Clare one brother James of Plains two sisters Mrs Robert Pyatt of Hazleton and Mrs Jane Reynolds of Plymouth.

Joseph Wisley Colam St. Rove's Church Alt Wisley Order of Hibernians Father Mathew Sorieties Carbondale Heptesophs James Sadie Gertrude Mary Alice Clare Plains Robert Pyatt Hazleton Jane Reynolds Plymouth

Excursion From New York Arrives in Carbondale Tomorrow

Carbondale to host a large excursion from New York City arriving via Honesdale on the Gravity railroad. Locals urged to welcome visitors and open the park to the public to view its attractions. fence removal is not planned before the event.

Carbondale New York City Honesdale Andes

Local City Couples Tie The Knot In Quiet City Weddings

Miss Kate Farrell and Daniel Ares, both of this city, wed quietly at Binghamton with Mayor De Witt officiating. Bride Sarah Hennessy, sister of the bride, served as bridesmaid. Hennessy, formerly of this city, wed Mr. John Pay of Jersey City, with news arriving here today.

Kate FE. Farrell Daniel 7Ares Binghamton de Witt Mite Hennessy John A. Pay Jersey City Sarah Hennessy

Morrison's Faust Coming to Carbondale Grand Opera House

Theatergoers learn Lewis Morrison and his company will present Faust in Carbondale at the Grand Opera House Thursday night. It marks Morrison's first appearance here and his final season featuring the wily Mephisto with special scenery.

Lewis Morrison Himeectt Faust Mr. Morrison Carbondale Fauat Mephisto Grand Opera House

River Street sidewalk resolution and flag donation approved

The common council met last night in the city building room to pass a resolution ordering River Street residents between Seventh and Suem avenues to lay sidewalks. The ordinance passed two readings. A second resolution granted the large flag poles from the city building to the Mitchell Hose Company.

Common Council Ocity Building River Street Seventh Suem Avenues Mitchell Hose cOmpany

Burglary at Murphy's News and Confectionery

Burglars broke into Murphy's stand on Park Place Sunday night and carried off cigarettes candies and cigars. Entry gained by prying a rear window. Police haven't yet identified suspects. the case is marked as novice burglary.

Murphy Park Place

Electric Car Off Track Near Wilson Creek Switch

An electric car ran off the track near the Wilson Creek switch yesterday afternoon just before 2. A gang of workmen replaced the car promptly, saving delays for passengers. No damage occurred to passengers or car, though travelers were frightened.

Wilson Creek

Local Social, Wedding, and Germania Hall Dedication

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church hosts a social at the parsonage this afternoon with refreshments. Tonight at eight, Charles Perkine and Madeline Hoarding wed. The Germania Singing Society dedicated their new hall on North Main Avenue last night to a large crowd.

Womans Foreign Missionary Society of The Methodist Church Charles Perkine Madeline Hoarding Germania Singing Society

Community notices and local visits fill Clifford life

A series of late 19th century notices records a social event with music by Professor Firth at the Hendrick Manufacturing shop rear on Delaware and Hudson road, a minor wreck injuring no one, and multiple residents traveling, visiting, or residing in Scranton, Mayford Yard, Aldenville, Port Jervis, and Nicholson. Several locals depart for work or conferences, while others host or visit friends in town.

Firth Hendrick Manufacturing Company Delaware and Rudson Road Mise Annie Kilpatrick M. de Liney Madeline Clark Philadelphia Stephen Wond Mayford Yard George Giles Grace Aldenville Alary Nealon Gerson Fenntom John D. Robinson Scranton T. FE. Jepton Yestering Marcus Hart Millersburg Neb Myrtle Giles Terraveatront Mary Myers Port Jervis Mary Strachen Fordyce Suscuchayna Minnie Bowen Della Bigley Hinmons F Peck Grdnell University Walter Thorne Spring Street Clivord Lovetta Nora Farrell Wamiling Gertrude McAndrew Sarah Gardiner Falem Avenue Clifford Mies Henson New York City van Bergan North Church Street

Towanda Notes and Local Tidings From Bradford County

Towanda notes report minor clothing stock damage from a morning fire. New management at the warehouse plans improvements. Six company parade included Ger minia Hornbrook bands and St Agnes cadets. Company M to parade in Philadelphia next week. Sheriff Fell has sales hearings. Mrs B G Laporte dies at 77 in Asylum township. Tyrella LeRaysville youth dies after horse accident. Mabel Conklin lectures on Red Cross. Couples courting in Troy. Catholic church spire repairs after lightning. I O O F lodge formed at Warren Center with 41 members. Chair factory resumes after years idle. Jubilee reception at Melshurch. Wyalusing Wysox large Lehigh Valley shipping points. Mrs Lancaster ill at Hinman house Montrose. Ohho and wife back from Mt Pleas. Fire destroys tobacco and hay at Montrose. loss 3000. Canton gold fever with quartz claim near MI Creek. quartz tested as containing gold. Davidson leases hundreds of acres. Masonic lodge instituted at Wyalusing with 11 members. Dr Pomeroy to rally counties. Ward House and Park Hotel to be steam heated. Coal found in Orwell township. firlmen at work in eastern Bradford. Democratic committee chief criticized for slow methods. George A Jenks and Barty reception drew small largely Republican attendance. Bradford taxables 22 192. Hunted game report strong. Universalists contract for 1000 pipe organ from Binghamton maker. Past year hospital treated 517 comet patients. Jane Hillis dies at son’s home.

Ll. Marks Germinia Hornbrook St. Agnes Philadelphia Old Court Sheriff Fell BG. Laporte Asylum Township Fred Tyrella le Raysvile Mabel Conklin Red Cross Movement Troy I. OO. I. Lodge Warren Center Mara Tinker MEL Shurch Wyalusing Wysox Lehigh Valley Ohho Mt. Plegah Davidson F. Pomeroy Bradford and Sullivan County Heetrho Light Company Orwell Township Bprilhmen Bradford Democratic County Committee George A. Jenks and Barty Towanda Bradford County Huntemen Universalists Binghamton Packer Sayre Nie Jane Hillis Richard Hillis

Carelessness About Piles Warned By Advertiser

A historic advertisement warns of pile neglect and its dangers linking carelessness to suffering and even death. It promotes Pyramid Pile Cure claiming rapid inflammation relief and permanent cure with at home use. The ad notes the product costs four cents and offers a free booklet by mail from Marshall Michigan.

Pyraemid @o Marshall, Mich

Life of Mrs Hillis of Ballibay Area Recalls Irish Roots

In Merrick township October 12, a daughter of William and Eleanor Nesbitt died from dysentery. Born September 4 in Ballibay county Monaghan Ireland, she immigrated to America in 1828 with her parents and married Richard Willis in 1831. Eight children survive including Margaret Blackman Towanda and Belle Maxwell Lodi NY. The family settled near Quick's Bend and Ballibay received its cemetery and school from founder William Nesbitt who died in 1841.

Rh. S Merrick Township Diveased William Eleanor Nesbitt Ballibay Monaghan Ireland America Richard Willis Herrick Margaret G. W. Blackman Towanda Flisha GL. Hillis Sedgwick Kansas David A. Hillis Wyalusing Mary J T. B. Stone Wratusing Medhard Hillis Belle G. N. Maxwell Lodi N.Y John N. Hills New York Quick's Bend Dhavid Nesbitt Willian Nesbitt Balllbay New Cemeteery

Taylor town events and a waning phtheria scare

The Misses and gentlemen of Old Forge hold a church entertainment program featuring Mr George Stafford and Miss Gertrude Simmons among other artists. A phtheria outbreak in Taylor is easing with few cases and mild forms, while preparations begin for Taylorville Lodge Knights of Pything event. A Republican meeting at Weber's rink features speakers James M. Evans Jeremiah Bnyder and others. Community visits and local social notes fill the week.

Cheir O Methodist Hpiscopal Church Old Forge America George Stafford Goru Daniel Wickerell Lacwwwianna Murfeat Club Miya Marcy T. J. Strows Taylorville Lodge Knights of Pything Weber James M. Evans Sharon Mercer County Jeremiah Bnyder Allentown John TK. Jones Jo O W. Lowry FW. Fleitz John M. Blarrie John &J. John Scranton Yeshrava

Hyde Park Visitors and Local Updates

Hyde Park hosted relatives yesterday with Diiggist Alfred Davis visiting his brother Jozeph Davis. Sergeant Leslie Frutehey at Philadelphia hospital is improving enough to walk. William Thunlots of Hyde Park was a business visitor yesterday. A Lawrenceville church fair is planned for next month with useful and ornamental articles for sale. Republican rating event at Web ern's rink invites all citizens this evening. Master James Nash is ill with diphtheria. Miss Vertha James visited yesterday. A crosswalk is badly needed near North Malin street due to muddy conditions for pedestrians crossing to the car or opposite side.

Hyde Park Diiggist Alfred Davis Foreat City Jozeph Davis Yesterdas Philadelphi Hospital Leslie Frutehey Willian Thunlots Board of Trade Lawrenceville Webérn James Nash Union Street Misa Vertha James Providence Malin Street

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Pa Merchant

J M Nickle of Nickle Bros Nickleville Pa reports two children prone to croup attacks are saved when Chamberlains Cough Remedy is used by his wife. He calls it a household necessity and notes it outsells all other cough medicines combined. Available at all druggists and Matthews Bros wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain J. M. Nickle Nickle Bros Nickleville Matthews Bros Wiguresen Foal Ajax Remedy CO Iharorgis Scrinton H. C. Gandereon

Obituary and Town News From Wilkes-Barre Area

Mark Walker Sr died Sunday leaving family in town. Miles Dikeman of Pittston died Sunday. his brother Corporal Herbert Dikeman of Camp Meade on furlough. Corporal Dikeman of Company H returned to Camp Meade yesterday. Senator Vaughan of Scranton visited town. Final checkers games between Dr Thompson of Peckville and Michael Brown of Winton concluding. News notes on fire company meeting and temperance meetings at Presbyterian church.

Mark Walker Wilkes-Barre Wilson Fire Company Will J. McConnell Presbyterian Church Miles Dikeman Pittston Herbert Dikeman Company H Camp Meade W. & Bloes Hus Tuat Maine Fenator James C. Vaughan Scranton Dr. Thompson Peckville Michael Brown Winton

Doctor Thompson Declared Champion Of Peckville And Winton

The event at McAndrews Hotel in Winton concluded the series with Dr Thompson winning and crowned champion of Peckville and Winton. Brown and First Fame ran races with final times around 33 minutes overall. The Young People's Society of the Presbyterian Church plans a December fair at the church.

McAndrew's Winton Brown Eimpking J. A. Moyles Thompson Peckville Young People’s Society Presbyterian Church

Sweeney desertion case and city notes in Pittston area

A long local column recounts James Sweeney’s desertion and his wife facing hardship with two children while he returns from California with another woman. It covers a court warrant, a Bechtold hotel reception, Corcoran property dispute, Union League visit for G F Antrim, obituaries, hunting trip, and community events in Pittston township and surrounding areas.

A Palace on Wheels on Lake Shore Limited Trains

The Lake Shore limited trains are described as rivals in comfort with buffet smoking cars sleeping cars observation cars dining car and drawing room car. They are lit by gas and electric fixtures and offer a curated library for patrons traveling between New York Boston Buffalo Cleveland Toledo and Chicago and along southwest points via Lake Shore.

Lake Shore New York Boston Buffalo Cleveland Toledo Chicago

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