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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton Miners Crushed by Rock Fall

Stephen W. Roberts and Jon Kililee, laborers from North Ninth Street and Lloyd Street, were fatally crushed when a bell shaped rock collapsed in the Tripp slope chamber of the Diamond mine. Roberts left a widow and two children. Kililee was married with several children.

Stephen W. Roberts North Ninth Street Jon Kiliitea Lloydtreet Tioherts Ja Killitis i Lee Sevral

Swedish Citizens Club forms in French Root hall

About twenty five Swedish voters met in French Root hall last evening and established the Swedish Citizens Club to promote social educational and polite enlightenment. Officers elected include President Erle Andersen Vice President Axel Kulberg Corresponding Secretary PL M Nelson Recording Secretary Andrew Wicklund Treasurer Andrew Jonson Doorkeeper Nelson Anderson. The organization will be strengthened by new members and meets again at the same place on Saturday evening Sept 1.

French Root Hall Erle Andrsen Axel Kulberg PL M. Nelson Andrew Wicklund Andrew Johnon Nelson Anderson

Funeral Hymns Cited and Pallbearers Named at Washburn Street Cemetery

John W. Jones John Williama and Edwin Bowen sang the hymns. Pallbearers included Joseph Reynolds Henry F P Davies Thomas H H Williams Morgan Lake Bieneser ita and Join 8. Davis. Joseph Kievd served as flower bearer. Burial occurred at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Multiple Deaths and Local Notices From Bellevue Area

The local notices report funerals and burials for several families including Mrs and Mr Edward Gina's child in the Bellevue area. Other items mention a funeral service conducted by Rev J B Sweet, upcoming church events, and meetings of the Democratic club.

Semi-Annual Sale Of Housekeeping Linens Details

Our Semi-Annual Ten Days Sale of Housekeeping Linens begins today with complete reductions on all items in stock. The sale includes tables, sheets, pillow cases, towels, napkins, and bedspreads with discounts from 50 cents a dozen to premium damask sets, all from regular stock with no job lots.

Local wedding trip returns and town visit notes

Mrs Williams of Pateers plans a European trip and will reside on Acker Avenue after returning from a wedding journey. Tahward Davia and companions visit Paterson New Jersey while Miss Tertha Barry vacations in New York. An Epworth league from the Simpenn Wetsile Fiiecopal church will hold an entertainment tomorrow evening and a group will conduct a dance in Lanet Hill park.

Acker Avenue Mise Margaret Williams Pateers Triode Epworth Lemeue Simpenn Wetsile Fiiecopal William RR. Willurne Routh Malin Avenue New York Tahward Davia Trenily Strattend Averse Paterson N. J Tertha Barry Wathen Avenue Stratford Lincoln Helahta Lanet Hill Park

Community notices with names and places in a garbled leaf

A jumble of names and places reports social events and visits. Mentions include Mire, Sigh, Mal Carrier and Mew Joseph Pidlam in Detroit for a convention, Curt of Divleon avenue inviting friends in Prempton, and various local callers and visitors.

Mics Fannin Marvin Sanderson Arenas Mire Ane Mire Sigh Mal Carrier Joseph Pidlam Detroit Mick Pidionm Hallinal Tall Carriers Minor Curt Divleon Avenue Prempton Hutt Che Aubory

Miner Dies in Coal Mine at Mountain Shaft Incident

James Brown of Chestnut street was crushed to death by a roof fall at Mountain Shaft of the Pennsylvania Coal company about 11 oclock yesterday morning. The 40 year old miner, well known in the borough, was trapped in the passageway and died before aid arrived. He leaves a wife and two children. funeral arrangements to be announced later.

James Brown Chestnut Street Pennsylvania Coal Company Mountain Shaft Brown Neo Patrick Gallagher West Sominton Cily Wood Mogifiee Peat Anand Army of the Republic Shee Mite Fayeliere Mire Dusty Af Biielante Moricared Willig Frank Dosegh Cybet William Reilly Oveck

Birthday Surprise at Testie March Inet Home

A birthday evening at 5 East Ping Street Dunmore featured music and games. Guests included Misses Martha Matthews Margaret Powell Belle Watrous Nellie Vian Camp Ma bel Watrous Bessie Marsh Gertrude Matthews Nellie Piper and Messrs Frank Matthews Ernest Watroun Roy Sly Leano Marsh Miller Poster Roy Maresh William Matthews and Mr and Mrs A J Murst.

East Ping Street Dunmore Martha Matthews Margaret Powell Belle Watrous Nellie Vian Camp Mabel Watrous Bessie Marsh Gertrude Matthews Nellie Piper Pottsville Messrs Frank Matthews Ernest Watroun Roy Sly Leano Marsh Miller Poster Roy Maresh William Matthews A. J. Murst

Special school board meeting adjourned for lack of quorum

President Nevin called a special school board meeting last night but no quorum formed by 8 20 PM. Secretary Haggerty adjourned the meeting until a date chosen by the president. The Independent Hose company plans to meet tonight to act on the death of James Brown.

Nevin Haggerty Independent Hose Company James Brown John Craig Peck. Ville Ed J. Swarts Electric Avenue Nancy Dewing Warington Jessie Swartz Norman Broadley Chestnuut Street Oscar Henopy East Drinker Street Georgetown Epworth League of the Methodiat Episcopal Church Hell

Obituary notices and funeral notices from West Sominton area

Obituary notices report Patrick Gallagher died at home after a long illness, with survivors listed. funeral arrangements are noted. Additional obituaries include Mrs. William Reilly and Elizabeth Frost, with details on birthplaces, surviving relatives, and service times. Other items cover Anthony Doherty and Jamie M. Parentty, plus a meteorological note on cyclones and tornadoes.

New Health Drink Gram O Promises Gentle Refreshment

A vintage ad touts Gram O as a healthful, nourishing drink made from refined grain. It claims to aid digestion, calm nerves, and improve complexions, with a taste comparable to coffee when prepared properly. Priced about four cents per serving, it’s pitched as a wholesome table beverage for families and children.

Pretty South Scranton Wedding of Miss Anna Bluege and Joseph Briskey

Miss Anna Bluege and Joseph Briskey wed after a 9 am nuptial mass at St. Marys Church with Rev. Father Christ officiating. The ceremony featured Lohengrin on the organ, a cream line dress bride, attended by Miss Kate Guard, and a wedding breakfast at Locust Street home followed by a reception. They will establish a home at 291 Irving Avenue.

Anna Bluege Joseph Briskey Father Christ Eva Snyder Missa Gerrity Chicago Pittston Avenue St. Mary's Church Locust Street Lohenarin Ackerman Fowne Kate Guard William Blueey Trving Avenue

Farewell Reception for Miss Eva Snyder at Willow Street

A farewell reception honored Miss Eva Snyder of White Mille as she serves her home today at Miss Meta Thoms's Willow Street residence. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Louis Behwass and others, with music and refreshments provided by Miss Thoms.

Eva Snyder White Mille Metal Thoms Willow Street Mies Thoins Louis Behwass Philip Koch Peter Kellerman Lottle Wirth Margaret Myrtle Sarah Hielham Amelia Koch Cheissle Koch Lena Schwass Meta Thoms Anni Faust Arthur White Peter Hamm John Levert William Barney Fred Sullivan Bert Lorenz Frank Brown Edward White Louis Koch Arthur Louis Schwass

Reception and dance in Pharmacy hall honor Miss Geerrity

A reception and dance in Pharmacy hall honored Miss Mame Geerrity of Chicago, guest of Mr and Mrs John Padden of Palm Street. John Milton performed, followed by a dance with Cusick's orchestra. guests included Mare Comtin Alice DeLucy Kate McCann Mary Meyiin Mary Mahon and others and a long list of gentlemen attendees.

Mame Geerrity Chicago John Padden Palm Street Pharmacy Hall John Milton Cusick M. J. Telly Martin McHale Joseph Mannick Andrew Merrick James Bohan Thomas Bohan Michael Paflden Martin Donohue James Lavelle John Mahon Patrick Moran James Barrett Patrick Rudy

Hickory Street sidewalk plan discussed by congregation

A well attended Hickory Street Drwihythian meeting on Monday examined proposed sidewalk construction along Fitton cemetery fronting five blocks. Committee members showed strong support and willingness to raise the funds, with work expected over the coming year.

Hickory Street Fitton Scranton Achetic Hall Alderstevet W. A. Nonh Tinker Street Molly Apen New Deny Hitler Selenite Ruddy Sophia Schmidt The Can See Tov Matiman Witistut Avenue Piilerty Pittston Avenue Biredilehope England New York Molyons Boston Marx Bessie Zolgentum Prospentanenic Nipalwie Noo Mies Mortha Sadler Momtinton Mie Burcess Cedar Avenion Dy Lundy Kik Colitentays

Pae Coal Price Notice in City Delivery Area

Coal price set at 1.25 per ton delivered to South Ride central city and central Hyde Park. Orders directed to J T Sharhoy via Celur avenue. Phone O69)

Pea Coal South Ride Central City Hyde Park J. T. Sharhoy Sid Celur

Birthday Celebration in Walkerstowt Highlights Annuary

James Prien celebrated at his parents home in Walkerstowt Mogulay on the eighteenth anniversary of bileleith. Guests enjoyed refreshments and tributes were paid to Prien by relatives and friends. Tomorrow the Welk Onnanecational church will host a debate on church reform with speakers including Mean Willian Dana Even Lowie and D J dotne.

James Prien Will Mie Meine Walkerstowt Bileleith Willian Dana Lowie David J. Willams D. J. Dotne Lee Dream Jody Tina Auntie Holand Linto Mo O'Malley Bone Carlondate Pentesur Joby J. Costello West Market Bufale Niagara Falla

Golden Medical Discovery Aimed at Dyspepsia Cure

The article argues exercise helps only after stomach health returns and urges choosing Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery by its proven performance. It claims decades of cures for dyspepsia and related digestive diseases, asserting high permanent cure rates and wide success across many patients.

Dr. Pierce Pierce

Letter Praises Dr. Pierce Medicine For Chronic Illness

Mr M M Wardwell of Linwood Leavenworth Co Kansas writes that after nine years of fever diarrhea and protruding piles he found relief with Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and relief from chills after his wife used pills. He recalls doctor costs and a delayed drug purchase improving his condition.

Mr. M. M. Wardwell Linwood Leavenworth Co Kansas Dr. Pierce Erre

Dr Pierce Medicines Helped Ill Mitchell Man and Nebraska Sister

A Mitchell Indiana man reports typhoid related pains and breathing trouble relieved after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets, gaining weight from 155 to 184 pounds. A Nebraska sister, once failing with digestive wasting, recovered after his mother bought six bottles of Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription and Pellets.

Arlington Washington County Nebr Harrison Elk City Douglas Co

Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser Free Book Offer

Free 1008 page volume promises health and happiness with insights on human origin and destiny. Includes guidance for a long life. Send 31 one cent stamps for cloth bound or 21 for paper cover to cover mailing costs. Address provided.

Pierce

Community notices from a candid town scene

A dense mosaic of names, street references, meetings, and religious activities from a local sheet. Citizens including Mire Auger Widiver, Mary Metlowan, Cella Gavin attend Kale Ache events while ministry groups plan weekly programs at Malihoe Lutes and Nay Ang park.

Nay Ang Park Thumilay Spuvial Cary Servis Sieke Maries Montigelistio Aml Ayecu Armetrona Dutiston Childnen Poom Vowga Mbapel Penn Evangeliatie Julie Koteiga Mieronary Society The Providence Presbyterian Etuedd Wien Wignan Bewat Shopaiuker Joring Tie Vaesilon Dereee Obs Frank Coat South Muir Street Faleeial le Wodiode Creotak Mlarletion Crilionte Ghey Vile Deipny College Mhamaey Navi Benenay Amy Pilice Neewtan Hrvnnin Girone EB

Educational Pricipal Praises Stroudsburg Normal

A Pracial Training note from East Stroudsburg Pa highlights Stroudsburg State Normal as a leading teachers college on the D L W rail corridor region. It touts practical training, department variety, and superior advantages for students with state aid. Principal ObO P. Bible promotes the school for catalogue and patrons.

Momelike Com Oris Etx Apa Bagllah Obo. P. Bible, A. M East Strondelurg, Pa

Loyd Seeks China Mission in Ninth Infantry Transfer

A well known young man, Holait Loyd, of San Francisco, plans to join the Ninth United States Infantry in China. He has served as an excellent soldier in Mis country and is the vow member of his family to pursue military service. A Sounder Leader has seen actual service in the Philippines.

Tian San Francisco China Ninth United States Infantry Mr. Loyd Philippines

Minooka News Roundup of Local Travels and Events

Minooka residents report short trips to Menhatten Beach and Pilbaton. Lightning strikes Andrew Walsh home on Cilmiore Avenue causing minor damage. A Minooka Hose Company meeting is set for McDopough's Hall with members urged to attend. Several townsfolk hosted visitors from Philadelphia and Carbondale. A local game saw Minooka ican defeat West Side with a strong performance observed by about 8 000. Michael ONeil from Strowurg visited the Ponte on Malo Street yesterday.

George Thad Greenwood Menhatten Beach Winifred Miggins Main Street Pilbaton Andrew Walsh Cilmiore Avenue Philadelphia Litine Davin Carbondale Grucey Aline Mergans Ween Minowka Mary MelIbnnmigh Mittooka Ican Cmck Michael O'Neil Strowiurg Malo

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