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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1899

Page

8

Meetings and sermons mark West Scranton day events

The West Scranton section reports three days of meetings at Taylor Congregational Church with Rev. David Jones reelected moderator and services at the First Welsh Baptist Church. A statewide Congregational gathering in Taylor discussed church discipline and chosen leaders. Welsh and English sermons were delivered by multiple ministers across Scranton area churches.

West Scranton Taylor Congregational Church David Jones Bservices First Welsh Baptist Church Min Mary Griffitha

Profit and Patent Medicines Listing at Main Avenue

An OCR fragment lists medicines and prices including Paines' Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound Pierce's Golden Medical Dis mellons food with prices 70 cents 75 cents 38 and 55 cents, located on Main Avenue.

Paines Pinkham's Pierce's Golden Medical Mellon’s Food

Baptist Young Men's Union Leads Evening Services at First Weeleh Pagtlet

The Baptist Young Men's Union of the First Weeleh Pagtlet church conducted evening services. An hour and a half of song preceded the program with Elisabeth Hughes at the organ. Readers included Miss Sarah Meredith and Thomas Thurburn, with David J. Davis and Henri P. Poacios contributing readings and prayer. Special prayer meetings are set for the coming week with Rev 10.0. Hopkins expected Thursday.

Baptist Young ‘Meaple Weeleh Pagtlet Editlee Thomas Thurburn David J. Davis Henri P. Poacios Hopkins

Aldermanic Arrest Case For Assault In Ward

Constable Joseph Doan arrested Callahan on a warrant issued by Mary Oliver on a Saturday evening. The charge is assault and battery. the case will be before Alderman Jives at 796 West Lackwill Avenue. Callahan was fined five dollars in polio court, Alderman Moses contributing five dollars.

Joseph Doan Twenet Yeahs Dunes Callahan Mary Oliver Wesault Battus Jives John Reason Avene Blewite Pollo Court Alderma Mises

Death of Mrs Marvy Gripetpus in Deora

Mrs Marvy Gripetpus widow of the late Mr Gripetpus died early yesterday at her home 422 Price Street Deora. She was nearly sixty and suffered five months from digestive complications. She belonged to the First Welch Congregational Church and Tiawatha Council Order of Pocahontas. Two sons and three daughters survive.

Mra. Marvy Don Gritiths Firet Welch Congregational Ehuyoh and Tiawatha Council Order of Pocahonta Gene

Funeral services for Grift family members set

The text lists Neon Grifthe, Grift Griffiths, Mrs. David BR. Jones, Mrs. Thomas J. Williame and Mrs. Frank Raymond as deceased and states funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the house conducted by Rev. David Jones and Nev. 0. BP. Jones. Interment will follow at Forest Hill cemetery.

Neon Grifthe Grift Griffiths David BR. Jones Thomas J. Williame Frank Raymond Norm David Jones Nev BP. Jones Forest Hill Cemetery

Patient undergoes eye removal at Scranton Private Hospital

Jamon W Theere of South Mimore Avenue had an eye injury treated with surgery yesterday at Scranton Private Hospital. Dr Grant removed the eye and extracted a large piece of conch target behind the eyeball. Patient relieved of fever after the procedure.

Jamon W. Theere South Mimore

Postponed Concert At First Welsh Church And Local Updates

The subscription concert at the First Welsh Congregational church is postponed to September 18. Constable Joseph Down reports four suspicious horses for hire on proof of ownership. Weather signals close mid afternoon for a trial parade. Miner Em OW.Coates injured by a falling plank at Hyde Park shaft. The funeral of a child from Keyser avenue occurred, with interment in German Catholic cemetery. The Salvation Army barracks hosted a gathering for former Scranton residents. Webster Literary Society meets at Watkins Williams' house. Charles Tennett injured left hand at a Pittston planing mill. M F E Crawford, longtime superintendent, will enter Drew Theological Seminary in Madison for the coming term.

Joreph Down Coates Hyde Park Mer Mia John Sohminedpfennig Viehone Keyser Avenue Cleotmne Tewis Cleveland Salvation Atay Barracks Hey Webster Literary Society Watkin Willliams Charles Tennett Lusenneetree Pitteten William HW. Crawford North Hide Mark Avenue Birapeson M. FE Drew Theologeal Seminary Madison

Local residents visit and travel notes from Carbondale

A stream of personal visits and travel plans fills the Carbondale scene with names from Jenkins' drug store, Lake Ariel, Wilkes-Barre, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City. Families, friends, and visitors such as Miss May Jones, Mrs. W. H. Squires, Mr. and Mrs. John Penn, and many others are recorded between Lake Ariel stays and upcoming Grand Army encampment attendance and race events.

Henry Pruning Jenkins’ Drug Store Carbondale David J. Davis Hyde Park Avenue Lake Ariel May Jones North Moira Avenue B. J. Jones Madison County N. Y Jennie Jenkins Rhoda Bling W. OH Squires Wayne County John Penn Sumner Avenue Philadelphia Grand Army Theodore Phillipa Jackson, Street King A. Evans Eynon Street Dwar Stevens Shamokin Ite Strappler Eugene Morne Wilkes-Barre Botardiy Willard Lanning North Main Avenue Eugene Warner DePuy Monroe County Lewise Hancock Foren Street Atlantic City Mirs Laura Stubtebine Im Firert Milas Lydia Bryan Plymouth Jessie Burmhold Lafayette Street New Jersey Misa Roee Laurilin Worcester Mays Terence Mee Nutty Hampton Street Thoms H. Allen Ren Neowth Hyde Park Avenue G. A. Williama Rocketpeet Withee Bare Faturday William Fhaw Mid- Mc Ginovile, NL Messrs Tudor and Watkin Willams Wickes-Borre

Knights of Columbus to honor Lieutenant Murphy at Wyoming Ave rooms

The Knights of Columbus will tender a personal reception to Lieutenant Thomas P. Murphy at their Wyoming avenue rooms on Wednesday evening. Visiting Knights and local branch members are urged to attend as Murphy’s sudden Philadelphia departure previously hindered plans for a send off.

Knights of Columbus Thomas P. Murphy Wyoming Avenue Knights Murphy Philadelphia

Grain-O praised as a healthful cereal beverage

A reader testifies Grain-O agrees with her and her family. She notes it nourishes the system and strengthens health, adds children may drink it freely, and recommends following the recipe to prepare a wholesome table drink.

Ehh Ama Young

Minooka Defeats Booth Ride in Handy Local Match

In Minooka yesterday the Booth Ride team failed to match the home side as the visitors suffered a 4 to 1 defeat after a strong ninth inning rally. The game featured solid pitching by Daffe and steady defense from Minooka. Also noted were funeral attendance and upcoming school events with plans for a field trip to Lincoln Heights.

Minooka Daffe Phil Mint Murty Fok Mire Diente Lovtueeuriey Patrick Pinte Wridily Lockowanon Township Beans of Monsie Lincoln Heights

North Scranton Notes On Death Of Mrs Marriot Carter

In North Scranton Notes a report notes the death of Mrs Marriot Carter of Wayie aventim after a sudden purge stroke. The deceased aged about sixty was born in Wales and came to the country thirty years ago with her twin? brother. The funeral is arranged by her nephew William Thomas of Miptahure Mineral.

Holt Marriot Carter Wayie Aventim Che Tee Bern Wales Ariel Pephew William Thomas Miptahure

Tragic Weekend Accidents Reported In Sprlie and Brick

Reports describe Henry Jones of Sprlie atroot injured by a ball of tap couch in his chamber fire and Bridget Ditton of Brick wee injured while playing on the street as a fire drill disrupted a calm Saturday afternoon. The funeral of Miss Mire Simbth occurred on Tor lane home and then at Dunmore cemetery. The Poritan Vongregdotel church plans a September evening with entertainments and a concert by the Cumberland Coronet band in St. Maren hot.

Henry Jones Sprlie Atroot Stolli Syearad Dhenes Davie Liege Brelhi Mainavenue Bervinna Peter Cisson Dunmore Cemetery Lidius

Local residents visit and business listings noted in Warne area

Mish Dasale Midler of Warne avenue and Miss Elizabeth Sage of New York are guests of Mrs. Wiatkhing of Edina avenue as Empire state visits are listed. A long roll of businesses and locals, including Cawles Ponnet & Dihoker and George Afr, are noted as bidding today amid community notices and social updates.

Mish Dasale Midler Warne Avenue Eer Ville Tela Eliabeth Sage New York Eos Wiatkhing Edina Avenue Ambrose Mulloy North Malin Avenue Empire State Cawles, Ponnet & Dihoker William Chipotl Georie Afr Iittre C. Eat Broa Sumner Stahl Chrke & Ruane Mio Elvan Jordan Hiro Stevens& Mitchell Roremin W. B Lunn Steele Hageerty Rew Evens Willie Birr Fioberts James Crody Wiom Street Theervetineg Inindsome Wont Dehue Jeliive Stra Howard Thiusar Lake Winoli George Wistert Miredorn Xtreet I Viclown Wear Ridge Haxel Trailstead Wayne Ave Tate Gr. Thomas Wallliont Wilkes- Barre Mike Etme Willa William, Street Wilkes-Barre Jenkin Wiliam Pge Avenue Gartiht Jones Throop Street Gieorge Powell Kingston Joseph Powell Summit Avenue Metloway CoTrheodale Air Nal Mere Thomas Melwen Brickaveniww Themes Bowell Stummit

Police Prepare for Crowds Ahead of Grand Army Parade

Police arrangements for today are planned to manage a large crowd en route to Philadelphia for the Grand Army of Republile parade. Regular officers on duty after noon will wear uniform and white gloves, with twenty five speed policemen assisting. Detectives will be stationed at railway depots to spot light fingered gentry arriving on incoming trains.

Periyotrat

Ezra Griffin Post to Go to Grand Army Encampment

Kara Griffin, of the Grand Army of the Republic, will travel to Philadelphia with a group to attend the national encampment this week. They depart Lackawanna station at 10 this morning and reach Philadelphia at 4 this afternoon without changing cars. Their headquarters will be Tage's hotel at Franklin street and Fairmount Ave, with over 150 comrades expected.

Kara Griffin Post Grand Army of the Republic Philadelphia Lackawanna Station Tage's Hotel Franklin Street Fairmount Hinetolil

Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy Converts a Worried Wife

Letters from readers praise Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and associated products for curing womb trouble and restoring energy. One writer, Mrs Kuhn, says the medicine made a new woman of her after eight years of suffering, while others attest to relief from nervousness and insomnia and express willingness to recommend the remedies widely.

Dran Mas Pisman Lydia FE Pinkham Ledown Ivan Germano Ono Lydia Mus M. L. Sueans Gtx Marsu Micu

Anniversary Observed At Church Of Poudton Prospect Avenue

South Scranton reports the four anniversary of the Church of Poudton on Prospect Avenue. Morning services led by Pastor Lehenblt featured a sermon and notes on ongoing charitable work. An evening program included choir music and German sermons by Rev. Behmilt and others.

Church of Poudton Ladies Add Society J. Lehenblt Gherman Behmilt Mr. Webber Paylot Reevw Mtr Blor Aréehbald Halbery Bt. Pans Church Scranton Cinrch of Peace Sondemias Empl Prozresy

Obituary and church services for William Chivin and local notices

The finer of the late William Chivin held in Satuyrdis afternoon at his Chorrie street home. Services followed at St. John's Church Roy with Father Fleming officiating. The remains were taken to Cathedral cemetery and bioter road. The Pliiwiers were steward Durkin and Andrew White with Thomas Tienlar among guests. Rev Wo AL Nort preached at Hickory Street Tierbytterian church. The message drew from Ezekiel chapter four verse three focusing on the River of Salvation. Pattiote Orker Sons of America plan a regular meeting at Hartman's ball. Hom John 7) Bache was delegate to the state convention of firemen. Charles Simret will honor the William Cornell Howe company.

William Chivin Satuyrdis Chorrie Street St. John’s Church Roy Father Fleming Cathedral Cemetery Bioter Road Wo AL Nort Hickory Street Regilar Hartman's Century Hose Company Bache Wan Thrsen Fatexage Charles Simret William Cornell Howe Company

Pen Coal Delievered to South Side and Hyde Park

Coal delivery service offers Pen coal at $1.25 per unit to customers in South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders may be placed with C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave or by phone at 6682.

South Side Central City Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar Are

Saturday Bicycle Races Feature Fast Times and Wins

Wilker Bierre hosted 4000 spectators for a full program led by Karl Kiser who won the mile championship breaking the track record with 2.00 minutes. FL Kramer of New York and Walthour dominated the amateur and professional events while Harry Cauldwell outpaced Miller in the five mile paced race.

Wilker- Bierre Karl Kiser FL Kramer New York Walthour Harry Cauldwell Miller Nirefessonal Eaton McFaviland Till Kimble Fred Sime Pisher Cooper Stevens Inc Downing Newbillow Kiger Freeman Kiser Elevena Saicond Oopie Newhouse Krather Zurbulek Croughn Iet Tive Pfirat Mayva F. Sims Merbelle Kramer 4Ai Walthour Firet Stevens Fisher Brevena Maya Preemnan Mertens Fife Tay

Manners Morbida Cure Advertised in Green Ridge

Local ad notes National Express money orders and packages for Manners Pharmacy in Green Ridge. It mentions frequent complaints about water quality for drinking and touts Manners Morbida Cure as the best in the city at 920 Green Ridge.

National Expreaa Ares Green Ridge el Orl

Return of Colonel and Mrs Boles After Abroad Visit

Colonel and Mrs M Bolee and Miss Helen and Mr David Boles returned from a three month abroad stay with a pleasant summer. An ankle injury occurred when a companion urged the Colonel to climb and he slipped off a bench pinning his ankle. Mrs Boles set the joint and the party continued their travels with stories of Imperial encounters and a visit to Beoth. They enjoyed the voyage but were glad to return to their home.

M. Bolee Misa Helen David Boles Sturges Boles Heligoland Holme Bergen Kajéeor Willam John Wanamaker Wimpet America Friendas Wanamaker Norway Scranton Beoth

Labor Day Parade Draws Massive City Rally

The labor unions announce a grand Labor Day procession starting at 10 o clock with over 10 000 marchers. The event ends at Laurel Park where a labor rally and plenie will feature speakers including John H Parsons Mayor James Moir EE J Robinson Keatras Howell P F Bechtold J J Kleffer Benjamin Jones Peter J Holton and other labor leaders from the Building Trades and Brewery Workers.

Wibor Laurel Tul Pirk John H. Parsons Mnister Workean Knights of Labor James Moir EE. J Omaha Central Labor Union Benjamin Jones United Milne Workers Peter J Holton Building Trades’ Counch

Athletic Tournament Promises Excitement at Athletic Park

All arrangements are complete for this evening's athletic tournament at Athletic park. The main event is a twenty round bout between Jim Judge of this city and Australian Paddy Gorman. A novelty race features Harry Strong's horseless carriage racing against a bicycle expert from Wilkes-Barre.

Athletic Park Jim Judge Elty Paddy Gorman Harry Strong Wilkes-Burre

Stephen Sisco Found Dead at Hillside Home

Stephen Sisco aged 45 was found dead in his bed at Hillside Home in Olyphant on Saturday. Coroner Roberts was notified and a post mortem determined death from heart disease.

Stephen Sisco Hillside Home Hillside Olyphant Roberts

Obituary notes for Willim Meteneblitia and others

Obituary notices report the death of Willim Meteneblitia of Cape Charles City Virginia wife of a resident and mother of three with funeral at St Patrick's church and burial Cathedral cemetery Also notices for Harry C Stillwell of the city with services at home and burial in New York and W T Morgan of Glen Lyon with 2 pm funeral in the afternoon

Willim Meteneblitia Cape Charles City M. J. Moran Jackson Street West Berunton St. Patrick's Church Cathedral Cemetery Harry C. Stillwell H.C. Heasler St Quincey Avenue Evelock Dr. Fierce WHKC Barre Gils Elat Park Church New York

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Annual Conference OF Congregational Churches Associaton of Congregational Churches Eastern Pennsylvania Congregational Church Taylor West Scranton William €. Davis Cutasauqua Vier J. P. Thomas Nanticoke Richard Goorer Wilkes-Marre Willian M. Davis Slatington Thomas Davis Pile Dawid Baas M. OD William M. Davis Lawrence Congregational Church Iie Ferihe Edward MM. Jones Deato Buxquehanna Lackawanna Lilzerne Lehigh Curion Sehuythil Northampton Vark J. Richards Punenn Sunday Cachonl Society Noah Bevan Dundaff Welch Baptist Church W. OC. Davis Catacugia M. George Pittston Peter Roberta Willan Jones Sjicoke Soehick Ron S. Main Avenue Young People's Service Polich Ant Aldermanic Gripetpus Globe Warehouse Wes Lieut. Murphy K. of C North Scranton Harriet Carter Church Siming School St. Maren Admiexton Purbon AL Nonihs Ezra Griffin Lerree South Scranton News Church of Peace William Gavin Earl Kiser The Dayton Wonder Col Mrs. Boles Athletic Tournament W. T. Morgan Glen Lyon Lyceum Theatre Rounder & Rhis Lessee Long Labor Day Hoyt Chinatown Harry Gilfoil Ont Whistler Matthew Flrat Thin City Seweee Mance Eleanor Merri Wnuedelly Brilliant Company Wolford-Sheridan Co Mamie Sieridan Wolfs Ondin Mississippi J. W. Hampton Piichs Base Ball Bellavita Res Mallon Nervita Medical Co Clinton & Jackson Ste All Drugeiats Chicago Winots McGarrah & Thomas, Drugeists Lackawanna Ave Patteenlarged Meare Peeshenaee Swernewithmentals Beck AJAX Renedy CO Ieee Itthenn Bros HH. C. Sandereen Druggiate Pei Chiebeater Eave Catehesire Chemical Contractieen Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley Railroad Niagara Fallin Secranton Lehigh Valley Ticket Agent Joy Maker the Tribune Pub, Co
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