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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1899

Page

4

Labor Day Parade Plans and Orders from Carbondale

Local labor groups announce a Labor Day parade and picnic at McLaughlin's Grove Wertids. Grand Marshal A J Padden issues parade formations with divisions, aides, and line of march through Carbondale streets. Staff roles, escorts, and lodging details listed alongside notes on members traveling to Manila and a Long Island stay.

McLaughlin's Grove A. J. Padden Elehth Avenue South Main Street Church Street Seventh Avenue Main Street River Street Grand Army of the Republic R.N. Terry Misa Cara Mise Edith Fisher's Landing Long Island Sound Raymond Hardenburg Manila Fourth United States Infantry

Longtime resident Elizabeth Doyle dies at almost 100

Elizabeth Doyle aged nearly one hundred died at her South Malin Street home yesterday morning. Born in Ireland she came to the United States at twenty four, lived in Waymart briefly, then settled here twelve years ago. She leaves three sons and four daughters, fifty four grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Funeral is set for nine thirty tomorrow morning at St Rose Church.

Elizabeth Doyle South Malin Street Ireland Waymart F.C. Doyle John Doyle Frank Doyle New York John Burns Clinton Patrick Hoban Wilkes-Barre Michael McDonald Mis Sarah Doyle St. Rose Church

Local and Personal Notes Highlight Community Ties

Mrs A D Preston spends a few days with Peckville friends. Mrs William Histed and children return home after a month with Mr and Mrs Histed of No 17 Gravity. Mrs Warren leaves for St Joseph Michigan after visiting Mitchell avenue. The penalty goes on city taxes today. Frank Browns Harry T won 200 first prize at Newark Valley races yesterday in the 2.20 class and will race again today. Emmons Peck received new buges with pneumatic tires. Homer Green esq of Honesdale visited the city yesterday. T B Vannan, recently in Carbondale hospital, is convalescent. Mr and Mrs W T Morgan and family return from Pleasant Mount. Mr and Mrs Frank B E Dennis and the Misses Watt Dennis Hathaway Van Gorder Wheeler and Bailey spent yesterday at Crystal Lake. Professor Peters returned to the city and resumed shorthand and language classes.

A. D. Preston Peckville William Histed Histed Warren Mitchell Avenue St. Joseph Michigan Frank Brown Harry T Newark Valley Emmons Peck Homer Green, Esq Honesdale T. B. Vannan Carbondale Hospital W. T. Morgan Salem Avenue Pleasant Mount Frank

Fifty second regiment reunion plans and local notices

Peckville committees outline decorates and meeting set for Ledyard hall Monday evening September 4. Local updates include Archbald Water Co extending line to Whites addition and Prospect Hill, residents traveling to Asbury Park, a five-pound bass catch at Scull pond, and rescheduled social at Nora Pickering’s home with public invitation.

Fifty-second Regiment Ledyard Hall W. F. Ketchum Orin Secor George Williams William Budd F. A. Peck Roberts Bros William Page Abe Kay W.watkine W. B. Bloes J. 2D. Peck Oc. Warner M. Arnold Carbondale W. J. Cobb Wimmere W. W. Kiger Vardon Asbury Park Archbald Water Company Whites Addition Prospect Hill J. Richards Theodore Fast Orange A. W. Brundage Cwoclal Misa Nora Pickering

Local notes from Honesdale and Williamsport area

Miss Helen Hently returns to Williamsport after extended visit with Honesdale relatives. Two baseball games scheduled at Athletic park Friday and Saturday between Deposit and home team. Sawyer’s band to perform in Russell park tonight. Honesdale banks close next Monday for Labor Day. Rev. James P. Ware to resume pulpit duties at Grace Episcopal next Sunday. Honesdale public school to open September 11. Erie Railroad to sell tickets to Philadelphia and return.

Helen Hently Honesdale Williamsport Athletic Park Sawyer Russell Park Honesdale Banks James P. Ware Grace Episcopal Church Honesdale Publica Achopla Erie Railroad Company Philadelphia

Death of Mrs Bradford and local notes on August returns

Mrs Bradford, aged, died at the home of her elder Mrs W E Swick on Main street after a cancer. Funeral Sunday with interment at Factoryville. A miner at Delaware and Hudson who served in Porto Rico now drills in full military regalia, preferring the mine drill. Silk mill restarted to steady work. August the best month at the shaft for nearly a year. Local notices include bereavement thanks, visits, illnesses, new office, and a plan for a parish house. Community events include a temperance reunion and church services expressions.

Factoryville Delaware and Hudson Porto Rico Hattie Tompkins James Stuart Corncil, Jr Frank Simpson Rea Olyphant John Maynard South Main A Saulsbury North Main Street Martin Gill Main Street Chicago Albert Bound West Mayfield C. Whitemore Scranton Theodore Wackna Hill Street Mayfield Mary Morgan Rplakely Benjamin Morgan Meyfield Hogarth

Labor meeting and voter registration noted in Forest City

In Forest City a labor meeting is announced at Davis' opera house with organizer Benjamin James of the Anthracite district present to urge forming a new local. Voter registration closes Sept 6 for the November election and assessors will be at polling places on designated dates.

Annual Welsh Congregational Convention at Welsh Church

The North eastern Pennsylvania Welsh Congregational Churches hold their annual meeting September 1 to 4 at the Welsh Congregational church in town with ministers and delegates attending from the valley. Services include devotional exercises, prayer meetings, and preaching each day, with a full conference and business session Saturday and Sunday programs.

Decker seeks Republican delegate post for Third ward

A report lists William Decker as a candidate for delegate to the Republican convention representing the Third ward. The item also notes various local occurrences from medical mishaps to social visits and staffing changes, including a fracture treated by wrist surgery and several names connected to community events.

Local notes on trips and appointments in town

William Davis Borthwick and Howard Greer joined William Borthwick and John Lowla on a Law shaft outing Wednesday evening. James Borthwick took several flashlights during the underground visit. Kate Cannon plans to visit Philadelphia sisters next week. Elizabeth Scahill is appointed night school teacher in Marey township. A textbooks committee approved titles for three years, including Baldwin Swinton Appleton's Harpers and Webster. Mr and Mrs Joseph Whalen of New York visited town. Angela Bouse returned from Pittsburg after attending a Daughters of St George convention.

William Decker Third Ward Nettle Jennie Clark Harris Jennie Brennan Marie O'Brien New York City Kate McDonnell Margaret Buckley Nellie Corcoran Arncibald Grove Street William Jeffries Thomas Atwell John Spicer Watertown James Dilhooley Philbin North Find Pitteion Hospital Serterdasy Anna Dommermuth Certrudy Davis Jennie Bell Velora Sanders Viela Dommermuth James Borthwick William Davis Howard Greer John Lowla Law Shaft James Borthwick Kate Cannon Philadelphia Elizabeth Scahill Marey Township Baldwin's Swinton Appleton's Harpers Barnes Litte Long Metcalfs Milnes Baird Lyte Overton Steele Thedway & Henmann Harnes Meeleston McArthur Harrington Websters Common School Aleebra Harkness Tintin Pryant & Stratton’s Bookkeeping Mra Joseph Whalen Angela Bouse Pittsburg The Daughters of 81 George

Residents report plentiful game and local events in Factory Ville area

Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Mathewson returned from New York State noting abundant fish and game between Gloversville and the Adirondacks including deer limits and brook trout. Mrs. Capwell heads to Philadelphia for G A R encampment while Tunkhannock hosts a firemen reunion with drills and a parade to follow.

Crawford Mathewson New York State Mathewson Gloversville Adirondacks Mre Sarah Stark Ada Kelley de Alt Flech Wilkes-Barre Watking Mehoopany I. N. Capwell Philadelphia Grand Army of the Republi Ag Scranton Spors Reynolds Academy Grove Keystone Academy T. W. Breyton North Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church D. N. Mathewson Washington, D. C C. Mathewson

Mil City Hotel Change and Local Health Update

A resident injured on the porch remains in precarious condition with a physician called yesterday reporting partial improvement. Roy Kommerer returns from a New York state trip. Bliss & Hunter store still has binack bags from yesterday. Silas Smith, formerly of Mill City, plans an August 1 return to Mill City to take charge of the Mill City hotel.

Roy Kommerer New York State Bliss & Hunter Silas Smith Mill City Mil City

Local Notes From Susquehanna County Gatherings

Miss Lou Dunning visits Brooklyn friends in Susquehanna County while Misses Curtis return from Atlantic City. Families hosting and visiting include the Hardenberghs of Beranton and the Curtis grandparents. The Baptist Ladies Aid plans a lawn social around September 14 and school opens next week with F. E. Bowers principal and Inez Blessing as primary teacher.

Lou Dunning Brooklyn Susquehanna County Charles Burkhart Fannie Efe Curtis Atlantic City E. F. Hardenbergh Beranton Cora Kelle Lowry Horanton C. W. Curtis Miss Texs Buckingham Kae Stanton Buckingham's Dorothy Stanton Bessie Hamiston Mina Robinson Samantha Geddes Planche Wilcox Mildred Stevens Mary Donen Isabel Fogs Olive Sadie Treble Myrtle Carrie Emory Nether Swartz Naomi Staunton Mattel Gerber Tila Twudwig Ruth Finn May Floggie Zacharias Ruth Evans Beulah Cooper Helen Lefa Kipp

Social News From Beranton and Nearby Towns

Mrs Ella Wilson of Beranton and Soap hosted by Dr and Mrs J G Wilson. Miss Mate Crocker visiting Miss Una Titus in Binghamton. George Foust Jr and Miss Sarah Graham vacationing at Heartlake then in town yesterday. Sheriff Dual in Susquehanna Saturday. School opened with record attendance. James Curry back from Ireland. William Post visiting relatives from Washington D C. Thomas Maxey visiting relatives from Royal. Miss Amelia Pickett helping at H D Jones office.

Ella Wilson Beranton J. G. Wilson Mate Crocker Una Titus Binghamton George Foust, Jr Sarah Graham Heartlake Susquehanna James Curry Ireland William Post Washington, D Thomas Maxey Royal Amelia Pickett H. D. Jones

Local visitors and departures noted in Jersey City area

Mrs. George A. Corfield returned to Jersey City Monday after visiting Mr. D. H. Coon. Judge Seatie and wife are visiting Silverlake. E. W. Rogers and family from Westfield, N. J., have been visiting relatives here.

George A. Corfield Jersey City D. H. Coon Seatie Silverlake E. W. Rogers Ernest Westfield N. J

September Prophecies From Storms and Signs

A dramatic forecast warns of a devastating Atlantic cyclone and tidal wave era with thousands homeless and future storms likely. It lists unlucky dates for events, urges caution for travel and public gatherings, and promises a free monthly advisory for sowing crops and market trends.

Insect bites and ammonia caution

Insect bites will neutralize the poison preventing soreness and swelling. But use only a very little ammonia and wash off soon to prevent sores. Caution never use ammonia in a room with fire as it is highly explosive. Prof. C Coles editor Storms and Liens Kingston Pa Aug 19 1899.

C. Coles Kingston U.S. A

The Purple Lady Debuts At Lyceum Tonight

The Purple Lady by Sydney Rose INfeld, author of The Senator, lands its first local presentation at the Lyceum theater tonight. It was a major New York farce last season and drew large crowds in several cities. The play promises non stop laughter from start to finish.

Sydney Rosenfeld Lyceum Theater New York

Hoyt brings new "A Trip to Chinatown" at Lyceum

Hoyt presents a revised version of A Trip to Chinatown at the Lyceum on Thursday September 4 with a strong cast led by Harry Gilfell as Welland Strong. FE M Hall the famed minstrel comedian and banjoist is cast as the waiter and Mable Montgomery plays the widow.

Hoyt Lyceum Willl Chinatown Harry Gilfell Hoyt & McKee Welland Strong FE. M. Hall Mable Montgomery

Wolfford Sheridan Company to Play at Academy of Music Next Week

Mamie Sheridan Wolford to lead the Wol ford Sheridan company at the Academy of Music for the coming week. The troupe, drawn from top stock companies, opens with On the Mississippi and features titles such as In Her Power The Pulse of New York The Bowery Girl A Soldier of France The Showman's Daughter and The Octoroon. The cast includes Frank F E Camp Joseph Eggerton J R Metler Victor Harvey Frank J Hilliker Pred C Chauncey Harry Bronson BP Wilson Stella Bale Gertrude Hilliker Mae Sallor and others.

Mamie Sheridan Wolford Wolford Sheridan Company Academy of Music On the Mississippi New York Bowery France Frank FE. Camp Joseph Eggerton J. R. .Etler Victor Harvey Frank J. Hilliker Pred C. Chauncey Tiarry Bronson Wilson Stella Bale Gertrude Hilliker Mae Sallor

Neighborhood Death Roll in Luzerne County

In Wileenville Wayne County on August 4 Peter Iren a veteran of Company Bf Pennsylvania wounded and captured at Gettysburg and later in Oto died. Also James Jarrard 70 manager of the American hotel and his wife and son survive. Funeral from the hotel this afternoon at O o'clock in Sugarloaf township Luzerne County on Tuesday night Nathan Yost 56 years old.

Wileenville Wayne County Peter Iren Pennsylvania Oto Gettysburg al Mauch Chunk James Jarrard American Hotel Jarrard Mauch Chunk

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Mayfield Band Archbald Local Uniion Jermyn Local Union Mayfield Local Union Lackawanna Simpson Union Lincoln Avenue Church North Main Eighth Avenue Weer Side Park Ths T. A. McHale Honesdales Jermyn and Mayfield Bradford Charles 8. Snyder E. Broadhead M. Lancaster James Baird Centramoreland EL. Hill G'hfon Presbyterian Church Jopling Poworth Leneue Thomas Pembridge Spring Brook Emmett D. Nichole Blanche Tregellas Sylvia, Whiting Forest City Alfred Waters Ernest Alfred Old Forge Davis’ Opera House Benjamin James Anthony Peterson Wayne Hotel Priceburg Ith Nist Ward Murphy Thomas Murphy W. A. Carrington Wind Wyalusing Messie W. H. Wildenberg H. T. Aldrick I. W. Smith Westgate Fshing W. L. Bates United Mine Workers Wandling Electric City J. N. Steelman Methodist Church Junior League Mitchell Crystal Lake H. D Wil D. Bryden H. J. Hockenberry High School of Bryden Offcial Taylor News Mamie Charles Wells Clark’s Green Mies Elsie Carey Union Street Cordelia Owens Oak Street North Scranton W. G. Howells Daughtier Olwen Willam Evans Invincible Commandery Knights of Malta Richard Moge Forest Home Young Laciens ® Society Calgary Baptist Church Taylor William Richards M. E Francis Gendall Thomas Lena Gendall Jermyn M. J. Gibbons Hyde Park Wnited Basham's Hall Taylor Silver Cornet Montgomery Cooper Woodward Taylor Colliery Wiliam Johns Iudicor Johns Lillian Howells AVOCA Wyoming Avenue Elmhurst Montrose Prof. Coles Mare Jupiter Busines America Parma Pert Karthauiske Shecke the Purple Lady
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