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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1898

Page

11

Thanksgiving Day Eisteddfod Draws Big North Scranton Crowd

Happenings note a large attendance planned for the Thanksgiving Day Eisteddfod. A local basketball team has arranged a series of games with a Pitts ton team. Providence Council Jr U M to celebrate its fourth anniversary on November 4. James Craver injured at Marvine mine while handling a train of cars he was pinned between bumped by a uncoupled car and rescued. he was unconscious and taken home for medical care with internal injuries.

Pittston Providence Council, Jr James Craver Marvine Boulevard Avenue

Thanksgiving Music Eisteddfod Draws Providence Crowds

Thanksgiving day will be a full event in Providence as the Schubert Glee club hosts an eisteddfod likely to attract many visitors. Multiple musical groups have formed to compete for a long list of prizes offered by the society.

Providence Schubert Glee Club

North Scranton Star and Pittston Team Schedule

The North Scranton Star Basketball team plans a series with a Pittston representative, starting next week Monday night. West Side will host the follow up game with dancing after the contest.

Welsh Congregational Church Announces Weekend Events

The notice outlines a Welsh Congregational church event schedule with Communion tomorrow and special music. Rev W G Watkins will preach on Our Field and Opportunity in the morning and He Married Beneath His Branding in the evening. A lecture tour in Clifford features multiple pastors and speakers.

Niversary George Archbald Philadelphia Welsh Congregational Church W. GG. Watkins W. G. Watkins North Main Avenue Clifford Young People's Society The Baptist Church F. H. Cooper Binghamton O. F. Fliippe L. D. Phillips PD D Gillett

Social at Methewllet church by Junior Epworth league

The Junior Epworth League hosted a well attended social at Methewllet Episcopal church parlors with piano duets recitations songs whistling and a missionary dialogue. Proceeds benefited missionary work and general expenses. Services follow at nearby churches with sermons and evangelistic meetings announced. Death notice for Thomas McNulty aged 65 from Sport Hill mentions surviving daughter Miss Margaret McNulty. funeral at St Mary’s Church with High Mass.

Methewllet Episcopal Church Epworth League Blanche Cumming Kathe Riechnrils J. Trey Quartette Bessie Powell Hope Pinnell Clarence Harper Leater Yort Nelson Eastertine Grace Carroll Kolo Miss Arthur Nettie Monell Connie Brink Lulu Barnard Kathe Richards Emma Olive Swarts Sioner Methodist Episcopal Church A. J. van Cleft The Presbyterian Church Willian F. Gibbons Christ Nin Dudley Street Baptist Church Revy Afr Neal Aubjeet Marniing Vermoen Young People's Society Thomas McNulty Sport Hill McNulty Misa Marcaret McNulty St. Mary's Church Mary's

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Victory Over Impure Blood

Hood's Sarsaparilla markets itself as America's greatest medicine to combat diseases linked to impure or impoverished blood. Hood's Pills are touted as the favored family laxative, easy to take and administer.

America Hood

Saturday Specials For Ladies Undergarments Offer Wide Choice

Seasonable weather highlights need for proper protection as Saturday specials present a wide range of undergarments. Items include Ladies Fire Ribbed Egyptian Cambric Yarn underwear with fleece lining and perfect fit, plus Onelta combinations in various sizes. Also offered are Termadort dyed hose and black wool hosiery for children.

Harvest Home concert under Jackson Street Baptist Sunday school

The second annual Harvest Home concert will be held under the Jackson Street Baptist Sunday school, Wednesday evening at 7 30 with unique decorations and a fruit exhibition likely to surpass last year. A chorus of over one hundred children, with King's Orchestra, will perform Processional The Harvest Tide scripture reading Proverbs 14 Recitation Harvest Lights Maude Williams and others opening address Miss Annie Thomas. Full chorus The Choirs Promise full chorus The Land of the Free Recitation Hail Starry Banner Miss Miriam Thomas Vocalization by seven boys Chorus Harvest Bells Full chorus Battle of America Recitation Thinksiving and Praise By Mr Cheater Thomas Pull chorus The Parsing Bensony.

Jackson Street Baptist Sunday School King’s Orchestra Mise Bertha Williams Choi Mirriam Thomas Annie Thomas America Bolo Cheater Thomas Pull

Epworth League Receives Friends At Hagen Home

A group visited Frank Hagen on North Main Avenue last evening to meet the newlyweds. Vieltore and Cigars were passed. Hagen entertained with selections on a stamaphone as Mrs Hagen and Mrs Peck served refreshments. Attendees included Rev J B Sweet, Jenkin T Rees, William H Hagen, Hob Jones, G L Peck, Griffith Davis, Harry Peck, H L Morgan, John J Davies and Lex Neely. The Epworth League also hosted a reception at the Hampton Street Methodist parsonage with vocal and instrumental pieces and recitations. the event was a pleasant social gathering.

Frank Hagen North Main Avenue Hagen Mr. Hagen Hob. Jones G. L. Peck Griffith Davis Harry Peck H. L. Morgan John J. Davies Lex Neely Epworth League Hampton Street Methodist Church

Are You Run Neglect of 1 above troubles Mey lead to consumptio

The fragment suggests concerns over neglect and health risks possibly leading to consumption. It lacks clear persons places or organizations to name, making definitive reporting difficult.

Soldiers Honored At Homecoming Reception

Private Edward Vangton and Private Dennis O Poole of Wilkes-Barre, both in Company L Eleventh U S Infantry on a thirty day furlough, were hosted by Mr and Mrs Samuel Vanston at 127 West Locust Street. They spoke of army experiences to friends as solos and banjo tunes filled the evening with photographs taken by David Jones. Numerous local residents attended the celebration including Mr and Mrs John Vanston and many relatives and neighbors.

Edward Vangton Dennis O'Poole Wilkes-Barre Eleventh United States Infantry Vanston Samuel Vanston West Locust Street Dentler Edward Walsh John Shaughnessy John Devine Muerte Mahony Bros David Jones John Vanston Peter Cosgrove Mirseg Flore Havard Katie Cosgrove Mamie Taylor Mary Vaneaton Maud Gurrell Anna Lavelle Ida Vanston Frances Phillips Kate Arnold Tesele McDorough Kate Roenr Maud McHugh Mulherin Cassie Powel Lent Arnold Josephine Corbett Mame Manning Marie Cooper Misa Duty Kathe Durkin Mise Gerrity B. Walsh Bessie Hart May Gertrude Foy Agnes Gertrude Murray Mary Durkin A. E. Arnold W. Stetter Dr. Luxemberger Marty Cosgrove Will Crimmons Geo, Lunney Eid. Waleh Patrick Mangan James Quinnan George Duffy Thos. Laffy Con. Maroney Michael Jennings Thomas Lavine Joseph Goff Chris Vaneton Michael Mulherin John

Republican league meets with strong turnout on South Main

The Republican league held a regular meeting last evening above Davies' pharmacy on South Main avenue. Attendance was large and enthusiastic. President James Leyshon presided. Committees reported and campaign officials sounded hopeful. Central headquarters reports encouraged members to mobilize voters and get out the vote.

Republican League Davies’ Pharmacy South Main Avenue James Leyshon

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Elizabeth Eddy In Peckville

The remains of Mrs Elizabeth Eddy were brought to Simpson Methodist church from Peckville where she died while visiting a friend. Rev J J Sweet officiated, Rev S C Simpson read the scripture, and Prof W W Jones with Miss Margaret Jones sang. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery with pallbearers F P Christian G F Barnard Curtis Andrews Richard Reese Richard James Robert Abrams and J Hayden Cousins as flower bearer.

Elizabeth Eddy Simpson Methodist Church Peckville J. J. Sweet C. Simpson W. W. Jones Margaret Jones Washburn Street F. P. Christian G. F. Barnard Curtis Andrews Scranton Richard Reese Richard James Robert Abrams J. Hayden Cousins

Local Residents Return from Various Visits

Miss Kate Connor of Meridian street hosts Miss Mary Connor of Tobyhanna. Agnes Murray of Weat Locust street visits Philadelphia. Dr and Mrs P F Strupnler of South Main avenue return from Philadelphia. Mrs Hayden Moone ar d gon Leslie of Carbondale spends yesterday on this tide. Foreman Thomas D B Bevan of Mt Pleasant colliery and wife return from Susquehanna trip. Jeanette Fdinger of Stroudeburg returns from visit with Lillian Hagen of Tenth Street. Hannah Richards and Miss Davis of Kingston guests at Mr and Mrs Harris in Morrisourt. Mrs William Evans of North Bromley avenue bedbound. Misses Frances and Minnie Roberta of North Garfield avenue home from Moscow visit. Miss Anna Davis of Decker's court returns from Carbon county. Miss Laura Edwards of Rebecca avenue hosts Mary and Martha George of Pittston. G D P Robinson and family of South Bumner avenue return from visit at Foster. Mike Marie Sampson of Sumner avenue visits Mitteten. Mrs Adam Frounfelker of South Myde Park avenue returns from Stroudsburg. Mrs E Farrell of Wilkes-Turre visits West Beranton relatives. Albert La Bell of Chicago guests Edward Hickox of Booth Main avenue. Thomas Reap of Miners Mills returns from visit with friends.

Kate Connor Meridian Street Haa Mary Connor Tobyhanna Agnes Murray Weat Locust Street Philadelphia P. F. Strupnler South Main Avenue Hayden Moone Ard Gon Leslie Carbondale Thomas DB. Bevan Mt. Pleasant Susquehanna, Pa Mise Jeanette Fdinger Stroudeburg Lillian Hagen Tenth Street Hannah Richards Aliss Davis Kingston Samuel Harris Morriscourt William Evans North Bromley Avenue Frances Minnie Roberta North Garfield Avenue Moscow Anna Davis Decker’s Court Carbon County Laura Edwards Rebecca Avenue Mary and Martha George Pittston Robinson and Family South Bumner Avenue Vielt Foster Mikes Marie Sampson Sumner Avenue Mitteten Adam Frounfelker South Myde Park Avenue Haw Stroudsburg E. Farrell Wilkes-Tiurre West Beranton Albert la Bell Chicago Edward Hickox Booth Main Avenue Thomas Reap Miner's Mills

Minor News Notes David Jones Manager Clarke Brog Stores

David Jones, manager of the shoe department at Clarke Brog's stores, is noted in the local brief. Further details on his duties or position are not provided in the fragment.

David Jones Clarke Brog

Untitled health remedy ad claims cure for cough

An advertisement promotes a "wonderful remedy" that allegedly cures coughs and offers a quick fix. It argues avoiding coughing lowers risk and urges prompt action to obtain the remedy.

Prise

Amateur photographer burned taking flashlight pictures

The article notes a local amateur photographer named Mr. Jones suffered severe burns Thursday evening while using flashlight powders. A physician treated his wounds.

Willow street grocer jailed for drunkenness in South Scranton

Herman Whell of Willow street, a small grocer, appeared in police court yesterday charged with drunken and disorderly conduct following an arrest by Patrolmen Gacheidie and Flaherty on Thursday night. His wife had pressed the complaint and Alderman Lentes remitted the case.

Herman Whell Willow Street Philadelphia Provocal Fred L. Torope Harrisburg Christiin Fickus Cedar Avenue William Plekus Minnie Madmund Edward St. Dulcet Scranton Saengerrands Sweet Monty Madame Meyer Mra Hecker-Richberg Amand Mise Router Heinkon Frone Erlau Marie Miss von Barbier Wrotmann Mouter Frite Writehouf Pardo Postochka Kiefka M. Hblamann Anos Rosse Pharmacy Columbus Council Young Men's Institute St. John's Church St. John's J. Kelley Mary Doyle Morgan Jones Pour Street

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Proven Vital for Croup Attacks

J M Nickle of Nickle Bros in Nickleville Pa touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as essential for preventing croup attacks in his two children. He says it is in constant demand and would be missed if unavailable, claiming more sales than any other cough medicine. Available at all druggists and Matthews Gros as wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain J. M. Nickle Nickle Bros Nickleville Matthews Gros

Deafness Recovered After Catarrh Treatment

Captain Ben Connor of Toronto suffered years of deafness from protracted catarrh. Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder relieved him in one day and fully cured the deafness in a short time. Sold by Matthews Bros. and W T Clark.

Capt Ben. Connor Toronto Canada Agnew Matthews Bros W. T. Clark

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