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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1899

Page

9

Rev D D Hopkins To Lead First Welsh Baptist Church

Rev D D Hopkins, recently married, is expected to arrive today or tomorrow to assume charge of the First Welsh Baptist Church in West Scranton next Sunday. He previously supplied the pulpit for eight weeks and was unanimously called. his arrival was delayed due to travel arrangements and steamship booking. The church has been without a pastor since Rev Jones resigned nearly two years ago.

D. D. Hopkins First Welsh Baptist Church Hopkins Wales B. Hughes Onme Nicv Rev. Hopkins Mr. Jones

Delegation Visits Scranton Police Station During Tour

A Brookline group attending a mail carriers convention visited Lieutenant Williams at Scranton police headquarters and toured local sites. Ex Patrolman Conrad Meinzer led the party which included Charles Koller and others from Biation V Branch 41 H J Cochrane Emil Biehle and Theo Heinzerling.

Brooken N. Y Lieutenant Williams Conrad Meinzer Charles Koller Biation V H. J. Cochrane Emil Biehle Theo Heinzerling

West Side Browns Hold Picnic With Star Orchestra

The West Side Browns baseball club held an afternoon and evening picnic at Round Woods attended by hundreds. Music for dancing was provided by the Star orchestra as the team officers led the event.

West Side Browns Baseball Club Round Woods Star Orchestra

Local Store Ad Lists Various Patent Medicines

An ad lists Paines celery and Pinkham's Compound alongside Pierce's Golden Medical Dis, 75 Mellon’s Food at 38 cents and 55 cents, with George W. Jenkins at 5 Main Avenue as the vendor.

Pinkham’s Pierce's Golden Medical Mellon

Celpte Plans New Uniforms and Materials for Team

The club intends to purchase new uniforms and playing materials for the upcoming season. The move signals renewed investment in the squad and equipment.

Celpte

Narrow escape for Mrs Davis Stanford at home

Mrs Davis Stanford of Fourteenth Street slipped on cellar steps while reaching for a shelf yesterday. She fell headlong into the cellar, suffering a few bruises and a severe shock to nerves, but no serious injuries.

Davis Stanford Fourteenth Street Mra, Stanford

Local Society Plans Winter Meetings And Parades

Webster Literary and Debating Society met at Watkin Wil- Mame’s home on Academy street to outline winter plans and arrange weekly gatherings. Prof Daniel W Phil Hor, principal of No 14 School, weds Miss Gina Langan, a teacher at No. of school, tomorrow afternoon. Columbus Hose Company calls for 7 pm uniform gathering to join Franklin Engine parade. Archabld Mine Accidental fund hosts annual picnic at Round Woods next Saturday. Double priest car track on South Main Ave to be laid, expected end of week. Flushing crew washed pavements last evening. Funeral of Mrs Mary Griffiths at 2 pm today at Price street and Lincoln avenue. interment Forest Hill. Round Woods picnic this afternoon and evening by Plumbers union No 99. Allis mission picnic at Webber’s grave yesterday. Ministers Jones officiate funeral. Interment Forest Hill. Miners invited to meeting at D D Evans hall this evening. Franklin engine company and guests parade West Scranton principal street to advertise Round Woods picnic. St Patrick’s Parochial School started winter term with many students. Third district polls open today and tomorrow 7 am to 7 pm for voter registry. Thomas T Stephens fined 2 dollars and costs for driving over Hyde Park avenue pave

Webster Literary and Debating Society Watkin Wil- Mame Academy Street Daniel W. Phil- Hor No. 14 Gina Langan Columbus Hypee Company Franklin Engine Company Archabld Mine Accidental Fund Round Woods South Main Avenue Flushing Gang Wii Yam McLeaughlin D. D Evans West Scranton St. Patrick’s Fifth Ward Thomas T. Stephens South Lincoln Avenue Moses Hyde Park Avenue

Public Space Opens Soon Near Washburn Street?

A passage near Washburn Street remains closed to the public as work continues on a new space described in local notices. Authorities have not released a firm opening date.

Local residents return from trips and visits

Ida James and Lillian Sargenbaugh travel four weeks to New York Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Margaret Gibbs resumes kindergarten work after summer vacation. Several residents entertain or visit relatives in Great Bend Buffalo Niagara Falls Brooklyn and Niagara Falls while others host guests from Nanticoke West Pittston Kingston and New York.

Ida James South Heberon Trenna Lillian Sargenbaugh Bromley Avenue New York Philadelphia Atlantic City Margaret Gibbs South Main Avenue Byron Siont Rosale Irelen Great Bend Julia Fitzgerald Margaret Healey Jackson Street Benjamin Bowrer William P. Willams North Rebecea, Avenue Buffalo Niagara Fata Thomas Jorden William Hohan Stark's Court Philadelpha Mra Coleman South van Buren Avenue Misa Nova Donovan Nanticoke Laura Pavis Misaen Alta Bevons West Pittston Laura Morris Forty Fort Made Fitz Keson Harry Dale Keyser Avenue Charles Scheuster North Garfield Avenue Brooklyn N.Y Arabella Gallagher Luzerne Street Saran Eweeney Asiland Kate Sheerin Kingston Mire Peter Cosgrove Weat Locust Street Margaret Hughes Jennie Jones West Locust Street Joseph McKenna Chestnut Street Misa Grace McFadden Benjamin Bowaser North Reberenavenue Tackeon Stroet Thomas Eynon Mt. Povona Thomas Wteels Lark'a Summit Howard Thavies Hillside

Park Place Social Notes Mention Visits And Local Business

Henry Doody and William Hazleton, mail carriers of New York, visit John Hawks in Park Place. Edward Clark and family of Brooklyn, N Y, and Edward Cantwell of Washington D C call on John Hawks. Charles Canavan and sister return home from Honesdale after visiting John Hawks. Mise Hattie Scoutt of Jermyn visits friends on Brick Avenue. Mise Rennie Boucher of Forest City visits Mrs Hansell of North Main Avenue. The United Workmen fall opening on Summit Avenue occurs Saturday evening Sept 9 with Bauer's orchestra providing music. Terwilliger of Providence Road stays in Tunkhannock. Theodore Terwilliger exits Park Place butcher business after 15 years. M H Finn of Wood Street operates a cash meat market at Terwilliger's former Court Street stand. Mrs Albert Crisner and daughter Stella visit relatives in Park Place and Green Ridge.

Henry Doody William Hazleton New York Edward Clark Brooklyn N. Y Edward Cantwell Washington, D. C John Hawks Charles Canavan Honesdale Mise Hattie Scoutt Jermyn Brick Avenue Mise Rennie Boucher Forest City Mrs. Hansell Wood Street

North Scranton News Briefs From Margaret Avenue And Local Events

A surprise party for David Williams at his Margaret Avenue home preceded by party gathering and refreshments. Local notes report Henry Crab seriously injured at Dickson mine while refuting a charge. several residents visiting Logan's Lake. Mrs Harriet Carter funeral held on Wayne Avenue with interment at Washburn Street cemetery. Upcoming event includes Rev William Edgar European travel lecture for YWCA, plus recitations and music. Henry Hitchings and family plan Niagara Falls trip and Toronto agricultural fair. Herman Reading joins William Chapell's grocery. Thomas Dehy to New York for business. Thomas Morgan visiting from Wilkes-Barre. Mary Howell returns from Nanticoke funeral. others visiting Puankhanna county.

David Williams Margaret Avenue Bessie Morgans Sulzan Morgan Margaret Canton Mary Price Laura McCue Ligvie Rollins Dannie Williams Silas Evans Harry Jenkins Willie Leonard Wille Harman Thomas Davies Thomas Evans Nathan Jehu Sidney Chappell Henry Crab East Market Street Dickson William Corcoran William Carden Logan's Lake Harriet Carter Wayne Avenue William Folgar Methodist Episcopal Church Carter Washburn Stront Cemetery Pall Coomer James Thomas Meredith Powell William Davies Henry Hitchings West Market Street Niagara Falls Toronto Canada William Edgar Young Women's Christian Association Herman Reading William Chapell Thomar Dehy New York City Thomae Morgan Wilkea-Harre William Lewis Summit Avenue Mise Mary Howell North Main Avenue Nanticoke William Syllek Marvine Avenue Puanichanna County

Day’s Doings in Dunmore Borough Controversy Over Officers and Sidewalks

The Dunmore Borough council met in regular session with McAllister McCullouch Ward Payton and Weber present. Reports on street lighting sidewalks bridge repairs and officer staffing were discussed along with a proposed ten year tax exemption for Jenkins Powell Co silk and a crosswalk on Binkely and Denew streets. A special meeting may be held in about ten days to review committee reports.

McAllister McCullouch Ward Payton Weber Electric Hecht Committee MecCullouch Adams Avenue Mation Street Ross Bunker Hill Bridge McCulloch Quincy Avenue Burgess Powell Payton, Ward Officer Keys McAllister Independent Hose Company Enemeer Knight Dickson Cole Binkely Street Denew Street

Inhaler clouds spew medicated vapor through moth and tele

Clowds of medicated vapor rise from a device described as inhaler or tele and spread through the air. The fragment mentions medicinary aims and effects on the stomach and throat, with references to a pharmacist and an old atlas.

Mediciou Abalin Lomie Uruggista Atlas

Ventriloquist Charles Hartley to Perform at Local Church

Charles Hartley the ventriloquist will appear in the lecture rooms of the Methodist Episcopal Church on Monday evening September 15. Proceeds go to the Sunday school library. He will be aided by top local talent and the event is billed as the season’s leading affair.

Charles Hartley Methodist Episcopal Church Hartley

School Board Prepares For Quorum and Bids

Webber Miller and Kellam attended the meeting as the board waited for one more member to form a quorum. They adjourned to meet Thursday at S o'clock. Bids for the proposed new school building were received and placed with Secretary Kellum along with certified checks totaling 20. Much business remains and several special meetings will be held.

Messrs Webber Miller Kellam Wicht Bida Kellum Mentine

Unclaimed Letters At The Quart Office August List

List of unclaimed letters at the quart office for the period ending August 24 includes Alichael Cummings Joseph Fadden Mrs Ellen Gibbons Mes Grace Gardner W C Grant Charles T Hoffman Aaron King John Kerrian Taylor Avenue Loyd E Kiser Merritt Ewingle Margarete Lynett R Maismith Mise Mary Powell Walter Smith Milas A A Stewart Wel Issue Breaker Fireel Andrew Forna Angelo Nolte Mastive Lingio Thras Tanos Mana Tacia Summa. Callers must say advertised in The Tribune.

Quart The Tribune Alichael Cummings Monroe Sevnue Joseph Fadden South Blakely Street Ellen Gibbons North Park Mes Grace Gardner W. C. Grant Charles T. Hoffman Aaron King John Kerrian Taylor Avenue Loyd EK. Kiser Merritt Ewingle Margarete Lynett R. Maismith Mise Mary Powell Walter Smith Milas A. A. Stewart Wel. Tisue Breaker Fireel Andrew Forna Angelo Nolte Mastive Lingio Thras Tanos Mana Tacia Summa

Social Evening Hosts Friends at Bloor Street Home

Mick Kittle Monahan of Bloor Street entertained many friends at her home last evening with dancing and refreshments. Miss Josephine Marshall of Philadelphia visited her brother Frank Marshall on Cherry Street, while Miss Hessie Jones of Jermyn attended the gathering.

Mick Kittle Monahan Bloor Street Josephine Marshall Philadelphia Frank Marshall Cherry Street Hessie Jones Jermyn

Local residents visit relatives before returning home

Miss Tandie Swingk and Rolyn Micminn of South Canaan guest with friends and relatives this week. Chares Weber of Bonth Pinkely street comes back from a three month New York trip. Mrs. T. P. Letelworth and son Ber tie of Chestnut street resume at Atlantic City. Miss Lucetta Miller from Shoemaker avenue returns from Stroudsburg. Miss Mary Thomas of Sterling New Jersey visits Squire and Mrs. A. A. Krotger. Mrs. Henry Webber of Carbondale visits Mrs. W. H. Swarts. Miss Lissie Kline returns to Brooklyn New Jersey. Theophilus Pinkney of Ashley returns home from visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pinkney. Wanted a boy between 14 and 28 to learn the printing trade at FF. H. Swartz, printer.

Tandie Swingk Rolyn Micminn South Canaan Chares Weber Bonth Pinkely Street New York T. P. Letelworth Bertie Chestnut Street Atlantic City Lucetta Miller Shoemaker Avenue Stroudsburg Mary Thomas Sterling N. J Squire A. A. Krotger Appletreet Henry Webber Carbondale W. H. Swarts Lissie Kline Mill Street

City Eyes Bond Plan to Fund Pending Sewer Work

City Engineer Phillips estimates the city’s share for sewers under construction and planned within three years. The list covers Sections B and D of the Fifth sector, Main sewer works, wards and districts, and additional sewer projects. With no current funds, a large bond issue is proposed, supported by several council members.

Phillips

Green Ridge Daily Social Notes and Local Notices

Mrs Compton and children of Tecumseh Nebraska visit Mrs George Geary Capouse avenue Mrs Fargo Waterbury Conn visiting friends returned home W H Finch back from two weeks at Stull Voters in Second district Thirteenth ward may register this evening W G Gates Capouse hosts Lake Winola Susquehanna county Lloyd Meyers Lake Ariel relieved of 200 from Lackawannas Avenue Pick pockets National Express money orders available at Manners pharmacy Packages received for this company Frank Wilcox Green Ridge street visiting Thompain Bertha Cole Carbondale guest of sister Mrs Warren Kimble returned home All day Gospel Tabernacle meeting with mothers meeting Mrs M Cole Capouse avenue spent yesterday at Montrose Fifth annual Christian and Missionary Alliance of Pennsylvania convenes next Sunday at Gospel Tabernacle Jefferson Avenue J T Keene Capouse avenue week at Lake Ariel Water complaints frequent in Green Ridge try Manners Diarrhoea Cure to ease the heat in the city 940 Green Ridge Street

Compton Tecumseh Neh George Geary Capoose Avenue Fargo Waterbury Conn W. H. Finch Stull W. G. Gates Capouse Avenue Lake Winela Susquehanna County Lloyd Meyers Lake Ariel Lackawanns Avenue National Express Manners’ Pharmacy Frank Wilcox Green Ridge Street Thompain Bertha Cole Carbondale Warren Kim

The Letter Carriers Band Serenades Music Dealers

The New York letter carriers band, aided by Finn and Philting the music dealers, serenaded the firm with a performance of the Country Chair march. The band was praised for a fine rendition and the players expressed their pleasure with the event.

New York Letter Courrier Finn & Philting Vertebdas End iPhillips

Wood of Buffalo Arrest Warrant Over Opera House Fraud

J A Wood of Buffalo who rented Guernsey hall on Washington avenue is wanted in Honesdale for renting the opera house and defrauding a boarding house. Constable Calvin Brown of Honesdale carried a warrant for Wood’s arrest in the city yesterday.

J. A. Wood Buffalo Guernsey Hall Washington Avenue Iealee Honesdale Howe Calvin Brown Wood

Boardinghouse Fight Ends With Fractured Arm

In South Scranton a boardinghouse dispute led to Joseph Cowasky assaulting Michael Bedowski. Bedowski was beaten and hurled down stairs fracturing an arm. Mrs Rodowski aided the attack and police jailed the aggressor. He was fined $5, treated at Lackawanna Hospital, and later returned to New Jersey.

Michael Redowski Remington Avenue Joseph Cowasky Joseph Rodowski Downsky Alder Street Storr John J. Walsh

Injury on Cherry Street Ends With Dislocated Shoulder

Nicholas Miller of Cherry street sustained a severe injury at his home Monday night when he slipped from the porch railing and fell to the ground hitting his right shoulder. Dr John Z Waleh examined and found the shoulder dislocated.

Nicholas Miller Cherry Street John Z. Waleh

Fire damages home of Mrs Ann Zurocky on Tim Street

A Monday night blaze at Mrs Ann Zurockys Tim street home threatened serious damage. A bed caught fire. Martin Worsher nearby formed a bucket brigade. Firemen subdued the flames after a hard fight with little damage reported.

Ann Zurocky Tim Street Martin Worshner Hames

Walshs Begin New York City and Coast Trip

Dr and Mrs John J Walsh of Pittston avenue departed yesterday for a visit to New York City Long Branch Newport and a ride up the Hudsen ar Johns parochial school opened for the fall and winter term yesterday Mrs George Phillipe and daughter of Maple Street have returned from a stay at Newton Mrs John Scheuer of Cedar avenue has returned from New York City Comet lodge Knights of Pythias held an interesting meeting last night Mrs M Loftus and Miex Tihn Carpenter of Uniondale are guests of Mish Margaret Roche of Cherry street

John J. Walsh Pittston Avenue New York City Long Branch Newport Hudset Ar. John's George Phillipe Mma Maple Street Newton John Scheuer Cedar Avenue Comet Lodge Knights of Pythias Mre. M. Loftus Miex Tihn Carpenter Uniondale Mish Margaret Roche Cherry Street

Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park

Coal delivered at $1.25 to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave, phone 6683.

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

Inquest at Olyphant Finds Accidental Laudanum Death

Coroner Roberta presided an inquest in Olyphant into the death of Thomas Kokxehock from an overdose of laudanum. The jury found he obtained the medicine from a neighbor without consent and drank it while intoxicated, exonerating the neighbor.

Roberta Olyphant Thomas Keachock Tribune Thomas Kokxehock Nila John Geehan Michael Hicting George A. Propapovitch James J. Kelly Lewis Blotcheburger Daniel J. Jones

Dobbs Preparing for Fight with Matty Matthews at Coney Island

Bobby Dobbs trains at Coney Island ahead of his upcoming bout with Matty Matthews. Manager Jack Skelly confirms receipt of a letter from Dobbs and notes the fighter is at weight and working diligently, expressing confidence in victory.

Matty Matthews Jack Skelly Bobby Dobb Dobbs Coney Island

Obituary Advoant Hore, longtime salesman dies at home

Advoant Hore, a longtime salesman for Jordan Arore, died at his residence on Lrick Avenue after two weeks of typhoid fever. His death will shock his immediate family, including his wife and two small children.

Jordan Arore Lrick Avenue Felende

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