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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1899

Page

6

West Scranton church hosts male members reception and supper

The Chripsdon society of Washburn Street Presbyterian church held a reception and supper for male members and friends after a literary program led by George Schoen and speakers including William Thunnell and A E Morse. Tables were set for many guests though some invite confusion reduced attendance.

Chripsdon Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church George Schoen George Waters William T. Thunnell A. Stone Turvey Breese Brotherhood Hall David L. Morgan Morse Turvey Freese Horace Keene GO. Dimmick Edward A. Walker Arthur Elias Harry F. Stevens Walter D. Evans RD. Pettit W. H. Williams Coal F. H. Eaton George D. Martin Will Elias Robert 4. Williams Cruttenden Tl. Morgan DD A. Stone L. A. Stevens George J. Barrowman Robert J. Lewis Con Keen Fred Ly. A. Stevens William ‘Jt. Burrell

Gentle social greetings and informal reception noted

The excerpt describes expressions of kindness toward the society, followed by an informal reception in the parlors where introductions occurred and guests extended hand of fellowship to the well-wishers.

Local youths in Scranton face charges after vandalism and disruption

Charles Durso's shoe shop on Jackson street was damaged by a youth mob yesterday. Alderman John issued warrants for several offenders, Patrick McGinty held on $200 for malicious mischief. Another group disrupted Sumner Avenue Presbyterian worship, ringleader to be heard today. Patrols were kept across West Scranton to curb further disturbances.

Charles Durso Jackson Street John Patrick McGinty Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church L. BR. Furter Weat Scranton

Interesting rebus contest winners announced by Home Magazine

Clarke Bros published contest in Home Magazine closed recently. Over two hundred answers were received with many partially correct responses and several fully correct. Prizes awarded to Minnie Howe, Marvy Beck, Henry P. Wetmore, G. M. Oram, Mattie Price with amounts and addresses listed. A second contest explains in the November issue, closing November 2. Clarke Bros. also donated to charities.

Clarke Bros Prise Misa Minnie Howe Capouse Avenue Marvy Beck Booth Sumner Avenue s—Kenry FP. Wetmore Bunset Avenue Mr. G. M. Oram Fleetville Mies Mattie Price

Fought Over Card Game Ends in Arrest

Alonzo Reng and Pateey Cavine residents of Robinson Street were arrested yesterday at the instance of Vincent Mairluccl who accused his fellow countrymen of assault and battery.

Alonzo Reng Pateey Cavine Robinser Street Vincent Mairluccl

Our Black Goods Stock Eight Day Sale Notice

Our stock is unmatched in the state except Philadelphia with a complete up to date assortment. A large variety and careful selection invite women to inspect the fashionable goods on offer for the next eight days.

Philadelphia

Remarkable Weeklong Specials on Crepons and Wool Fabrics

Our store slashes prices on fall fabrics with crepons at 40 to 99 cents, English Jacquard Suitings at 1.29, and 50 inch black cheviots and poplins at special low prices. Genuine pure wool imports offer quality fabrics at deep discounts. Deals include 12 piece Jacquard lot, 19 piece black cheviot, and 50 inch twill cheviots.

Card game dispute ends in assault charge ruling

Alderman Daviee heard the case and discharged Patsey on the assault and battery charge but held him in 200 ball for making threats. Rena was discharged for threats but furnished 4906 ball on the assault and battery charge.

Daviee Patsey Rena

Reception at Simpson Church by Epworth League

The Epworth league of the Sirmormoan Methodist at Episcopal church hosted a reception for members and guests. Rev. J. B. Aweet chaired. John Hale, John Randolph, John Fern, and Beth Wrigley spoke. Margery Ott recited The Old Hymns. George L. Peck spoke for the youth. hymn singing and refreshments completed the pleasant gathering.

Epworth League of the Episcopal Church J. B. Aweet John Hale John Randolph John Fern Beth Wrigley George L. Peck Margery Ott

Funeral for Mrs Frank Williams Held at Home

A funeral service for the late Mrs. Frank Williams was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. John Williams’ home on Tenth Street. Rev. WB Sweet and Rev. J P Moffat conducted the rites with the Beaubert quartet singing. Pallbearers were cousins Harry and George Battenberg Charles and Walter Neimyer Frank and Ernest Miller. Burial followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Frank Williams John Williams Tenth Street WB. Sweet Simpson Methodist Epicocopal Church J. P. Moffat D. J Washburn Street Harry George Battenberg Charles Walter Neimyer Prank Ernest Miller Turial

Bt Ceveila Ladies' TA B Society Annual Event

The Bt Ceveila Ladies' TA B Society holds its annual entertainment and social at Meare hall this evening. The program includes remarks by Chairman James J. Durkin, addresses by William Bheenan and others, instrumental duets by Hessie Fraunfelter and Edward Morse, recitations by 6008 Edles McHale and William Lynott, a duet by Constantine and Degnal Shaunesey, a prize cake walk and cake march, with dancing music by Mrs. Mallutt.

Bt. Ceveila’s T. A. B. Society Meare’ Hall James J. Durkin William Bheenan Walter Deckelnick Hessie Fraunfelter Edward D. Morse Edles McHale Bok Sasiceciis Rhoda Clark Raoult Ois Aes Cinereus

Quiet marriage of Willis A. MacLaren and Anna Stack

Willis A. MacLaren of 722 Schnell place married Anna Stack of Pres coul avenue yesterday afternoon at the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church parsonage by Rev J B Sweet. The groom is a Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad engineer. They will reside in Schnell court.

Willis A. MacLaren Schnell Place Anna Stack Prescoul Avenue Orlock J. B. Sweet Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Schnell Court

Social gathering at Price Street hosted by Miss Emma Walters

Miss Emma Walters entertained a number of friends at her home on Price Street with refreshments and festivities. The gathering included Misses Walters Richards James Jenkins and others along with several gentlemen, enjoying light diversions into the late hours.

Emma Walters Price Street Vianda Carrie Walters Lizele Rieherig Poly Richards Rose James Edith Jenkins Jennie Phillips Hdna Hellar Mesere Will Owens WI Beddoe Richard Gray Thomas Jones Ray Reid James Davis

World Rock Band to Visit Plymouth Congregational Church

The World's famous Rock Band from Crystal Palace London will perform at Plymouth Congregational Church on November 21. The group claims to be the only rock band in the world and travels with ringing rocks from Skiddaw England swing harps musical glasses gigatara and Westminster chimes plus a literary programme. Proceeds support Richard Thomas and Liew Herbert.

Crystal Palace London Plymouth Congregational Church Skiddaw Mountains England Michard Thomas Liew Herbert Welch Baptist Church Washburn Street Jackson Street Baptist Church Lewia Davis

Final LDS conference closes with small audience

The final session of the Latter Day Saints' conference gathered a small audience at Co-oper ative hall last evening. Horace Keene and family have moved to Lackawanna to reside permanently. Charles J. Andrews and Miss Philippine Emmerstide of Hampton Street will wed at St John’s German Catholic Church this evening. The Plymouth Congregational church Cheration Endeavor society plans a rally tomorrow evening at the pastor’s home. Meetings are set for Summers Avenue Presbyterian Church Tuesday.

Latter Day Saints’ Conference Co-operative Hall Horace Keene Lackawanna Charles J. Andrews Philippine Emmerstide Hampton Street S&t. John's Chelation Endeavor Society Plymouth Congregational Church Arraton Sums Ner Avenue Presbyterian Church

Unclear note touts a patent stomach remedy

An advertisement claims Hostetter s Stomach Tilters cures others and offers a new life with nine doses daily. The text markets the product as a remedy and urges readers to try it despite lack of verifiable evidence.

Revival services announced for next week by Rev G McDowell

The Bellevus Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church hosts a Halloween social this evening run by its young people. The Electr's City Wheelmen plan a hobo social. A Sumner Avenue Presbyterian revival meeting last evening drew a large crowd.

G. McDowell Honeybrook Bellevus Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church Electr's City Wheelmen Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church

Dunmore Death: Jacob Weaver 77 Passes at Home on Cherry Street

Jacob Weaver longtime Dunmore resident dies at 11 p m Sunday night from heart disease at age 77. He spent over forty years with Pennsylvania Coal Co and served as a Sunday school teacher in the Methodist Episcopal church. Odd Fellows Wangham lodge 448 Hawley mourn his loss. Survived by wife and grown children. funeral in Methodist church with Rev A J Van Cleef and burial in Dunmore cemetery.

Jacob Weaver Cherry Street Pennsylvania Coal Company Methodist Episcopal Church Independent Order of Odd Fellows Wangham Lodge Hawley Tomorow A. J. van Cleft Dunmore Cemetery

Reception of Sacred Heart Sodality at St Mary’s Church

The Angel sodality Blessed Virgin sodality and League of the Sacred Heart of St Marys church held a magnificent reception Sunday evening in the church on Chestnut Street. Over four hundred members attended and the church was well filled. Rev Father MacGoldrick of Scranton delivered an instructive sermon.

The Angel Sodality Blessed Virgin Sodality League of the Sacred Heart of St. Mary Hell Chestnut Streat Father MacGoldrick Scranton

Boy Injured Near Team of Horses

A young child of Thomas O Boyle was seriously hurt yesterday after slipping under a team of horses. His leg was lacerated and broken before medical personnel arrived to ease his suffering.

Thomas O'Boyle

Funeral services for Mrs James Pilis set for 2 pm

The funeral for Mrs James Pilis who died at her home on Church Street Saturday night will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev A J Van Cleft officiating. Interment follows in Dunmore cemetery.

James Pilis Church Street A. J. van Cleft Methodist Episcopal Church Mrade Dunmore Cemetery Dunmore Scranton Business College Scranton High School Haye Ume Ume«Pire Business College Hallowe'en

Carbondale Visitors and Scranton Institute Attendees

Mrs Failey and Edna Marley of Carbondale host Kellams in Grove street while Edwin Heal and sister Miss Lucy Heal visit Plymouth friends. Dunmore teachers attending the Scranton Institute include Jones, McCrory, Mongan, McHale, Ballie Price, Maggie Rierdon, Eva Kiger, Kate Rierdon, and many others.

Failey Edna Marley Carbondale Kellam Grove Street Edwin Heal Misa Lucy Heal Plymouth Dunmore Institute Scranton Ella Beott Mary McHale Mary Lennon BE. Robinson Anna Poole Rose Hoffman Kate Finnerty P. Ginter Martha Murphy Mary Early B. FE. Walsh H. Farrell Eta Plannelly Jennie Randall

Peacon Sold to Tears At Seventy-Five Cents Per Ton

A sale listing notes Peacon priced at 75 cents per ton at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons Street. Local business notation records reflect the transaction terms as stated.

Peacon Cedar Avenue Gibbons Street

Hood's Pills Promise Health and Blood Purity

An advertiser asserts self preservation as nature's law and claims Hood's Pills purify blood and improve health. It emphasizes that Hood's Pills do not gripe and targets general druggist customers with a promotional tone.

Hood

Weekend Visits Around Pittston and Philadelphia

Park Place resident Arthur Ackerson spent Sunday with friends in Pittston. Er EB Miller from Diamond Avenue visited Philadelphia for a week. Mr and Mrs Bert Tenant of Weat Pittston spent Sunday with Green Ridge friends. John Warren of Court Street Seil. Miss Myrtle Mariett of Diamond Avenue spent Sunday with friends in Pittston.

Arthur Ackerson Wood Street Pittston EB. Miller Diamond Avenue Philadelphia Bert Tenant Weat John Warren Court Street Myrtle Mariett

North Scranton Welcomes New Pastor at North Main Avenue Church

The North Main Avenue Baptist Church in North Scranton inaugurates Rev S G Rearing as pastor with a 7 40 pm service. The program features hymns readings prayers sermons and welcomes from local church leaders and associations. Special meetings continue each evening with neighbor pastors delivering the preaching.

S. G. Rearing North Main Avenue Baptist Church

Revival Meetings at Providence M E Church This Week

Revival meetings continue each evening this week at Providence Methodist Episcopal church. Ministers preaching include Rev. William Godahall tonight Rev. R M Pascoe of Avoca Wednesday night Rev J B Sweet Thursday night and Rev W G Simpson of Asbury church Friday night.

Providence Methodist Episcopal Church William Godahall R. M. Pascoe Avoca J. B. Sweet W. G. Simpson Asbury Church

Funeral Rites For William Jones and Family Members

The remains of William Jones of Church avenue were taken to Holy Rosary church for funeral services led by Rev. Father Moylan. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers included Ben L Jones Louis Gilmartin Patrick McAndrew Emmet Fenton John Jordan and William Gerrity. Also noted is the funeral of Rob ert Jordan infant of North Main avenue and Ida May Lisk who died of typhoid fever with services at Loss avenue home and burial in Cathedral cemetery.

William Jones Church Avenue Holy Rosary Church Father Moylan Cathedral Pall Ben. L. Jones Louis Gilmartin Patrick McAndrew Emmet Fenton John Jordan William Gerrity Fiobert PL J. Jordan North Main Avenue Ida May Lisk Loss Avenue

Entertainment by North Scranton YWCA at Welsh Church

An entertainment in behalf of the North Scranton branch of the YWCA will be held in the Welsh Congregational church on West Market street, Friday, November 14. The Bible study class met at the YWCA rooms last night. The gymnasium class will meet in the Winton building this evening.

North Scranton Young Women's Christian Asscociation Welsh Congregational Church Weet Market Street Young Women's Christian Association Winton

Social Round of Local Residents and Visiting Friends

Local families report visits from relatives and friends in Kingston Northampton Wilkes-Barre Elmira and Elizabeth New Jersey. The funeral of Ida May Link at 1508 Rose avenue with Steve G. Ford presiding and pallbearers Henry Murphy Perry Evans Robert Hepburn Charles J. John Arthur Raudenbush Carl Gunster follows at Forest Hill cemetery.

Henry ©. Putney North Main Avenue New York City William T. Powell Eilnabeth N. J Howell Powell William Street Misetta Moree Spring Street Wilkes-Parre Richard Thomas, Jr Kingston Richard Thomas George FE. Guild Gertrude Northampton Mise Seth Critids David Lewis Taylor William Morgans G. W. Davis West Market Street Henry Hill Allen, N. Y Mre Crane Prank Richards Wayne Avenue Jennie Fred Owens Susquehanna County Annie Roberts Summit Avenue Alderman Roberts J. J. Metfet Birch Avenue Basset Pond G. T. Thomas Wilkes-Tlarre Robert Hepburn Charles &J. John Arthur Raudenbush Carl Gunster Clas Matea Penn Avenue

Reverend Bimpson to Preach at Providence Church

Rev William G Bimpson of Ashbury Methodist Episcopal will preach at Providence Methodist Episcopal church next Friday evening. The event includes a lecture by Professor Edward Howard Griggs under the auspices of the organization hosting the program.

William G. Bimpson Ashbury Methodist Episcopal Church Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Edward Howard Griggs

Green Ridge Clippings Highlight Local Meetings and Visits

Green Ridge Woman's club hosts tonight in the lecture room of Green Hinge Presbyterian church with a program titled A Walk in Biorence read from Honnia Briar Lush by Mev. W. G. Blimpson. Asbury Methodist Episcopal church hosts a reading tonight by a doctor praised for his renderings. Professor Graves of No. 2 school and family spent Sunday in Tompkinsville. Eugene Walton, son of H. M. Walton, has scarlet fever. Thomas Levieon of Carbondale visited Green Ridge friends Saturday. Mrs. W. W. Patterson and Miss Janet Patterson of La Plume visit Green Ridge friends. G. Jacobs of Dickson Avenue travels to New York on business. J. N. Garrett and wife of Green Ridge Street visit Mr. Garrett's parents near Honesdale.

Green Ridge Green Hinge Presbyterian Church Bubject Tompkinsville Eugene H. M. Walton Monrey Avenue Thomas Levieon Carbondale W. W. Patterson Misa Janet Patterzeon la Plume G. Jacobs Dickson Avenue New York J. N. Garrett Green Ridge Street Mr. Garrett Parents Honesdale

Obituaries from Hollisterville and Worcester deaths

Died October 2 in Hollisterville Sarah M Stone 72 wife of H L Stone long heart trouble survived by husband a daughter Mrs G O Brown and four sons Calvin B Stone of this city funeral set for Wednesday November 1 Patrick Moran died yesterday at 122 Howell Street after three months illness survived by wife and eleven children funeral Thursday afternoon interment Cathedral H F Cooney of this city died in Worcester England after brief illness Rev William Cooney of Philadelphia well known in this city is his son.

Hollisterville Sarah M H. L. Stone Patrick Moran Howell Street H. F. Cooney Worcester England William Cooney Philadelphia

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward and Testimonials

A historic advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case, endorses Fr J Cheney Co of Toledo and lists wholesale druggists in Toledo and Kenawa Marvin. It claims internal action against catarrh and markets Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials available free.

Hall Toledo O. Hall All Druggiani

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