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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1897

Page

11

West Side Republican league holds session in Davies' room

The West Side Republican league met last evening above Davies' pharmacy on South Main Avenue. Delegates to the state convention at Williamaport reported back. Resolutions endorsed the county ticket, supported gubernatorial candidate William Connell, and urged a solid delegation to back him.

West Side Republican League Davies’ Pharmacy South Main Avenue Williamaport W. A. Phillips Repubican Teavivg Crawford County Keystone William Connell

Free library room reopens for winter term program

The renovated free library room on this side will open this evening for the winter term. The Welsh Philosophical Society will hold its first season with John Jt Farr as principal speaker on My Experience as a Verisiatoy. The library will be open every evening from 7 to 9 30 under Librarian D C Dowell, with current periodicals and well selected books available. Members may borrow books for home use by paying a small fee.

Welsh Philosophical Society John Jt. Farr D.C. Dowell

Imperial Concert Company Debuts at Local Church Concert

The Imperial Concert Company formed in this city made its first public appearance last evening at a Simpson Methodist church event hosted by the librarians. A fair audience attended and each number drew hearty applause. An encore was demanded for impersonator Williard D. Howe of Wilkes-Barre after a church overture opened the program.

Imperial Concert Company Simpson Methodisl Church Williard D. Howe Wilkes-Barre

Munyon cures and concert mix at local church event

An event featured Munyon patent remedies with a health appeal and a charity concert. Willard J. Howe and a church troupe performed solos and duets, with Newton Craft and H B Ryder in the choir and an orchestra led by Flenj Pitts. Refreshments followed in church parlors.

Imperial Orchestra Williard J. Howe Wilkes-Barre Susie Black Lydia Garigan Newton Craft H. B. Ryder Concert Quartette Willard Howe Miss Susi Nek Miss Lydia Garagin Newton Croft Ho P. Dryer Orchestra Flenj Pitts Jesse Snover Theo, Fauschmann Mr. McAndrews William HW. Stantomer Mr. Jay Charles Doe

West Scranton Pair Quietly Marry in Wilkes-Barre

Two well known West Scranton youths, Miss Hannah Mawson and Edward Gillespie, both of North Main avenue, were married Thursday afternoon in Wilkes-Barre. They were joined by Miss O Malley of Jackson street and, at St Luke's church parsonage, Rev Doream performed the ceremony. They are now staying with Mr and Mrs Hugh O Malley of Jackson street and plan to establish a home soon.

West Scranton Wilkes-Barre Hannah Mawson Edward Gillespie North Main Avenue O'Malley Jackson Street St. Luke's Church Doream Hugh O'Malley

Religious Services Schedule and Events Highlighted

Simpson Methodist Episcopal church lists morning prayer at 9:30, services at 10:40 and 7:20 with sermons on Exploits of the Strong and Gods Unfailing Presence, Sunday school at 2, Junior League 3, Epworth League 6:20, led by Mrs. William N. Chase. St Mark's Lutheran notes 10:40 and 7:40 services, Luther League 6:56, Sunday school 12. Thursday social by Miss Lillian Grays group. Yoke Fellows to conduct service at Scranton Street Baptist. Weat Side Athletics depart for New York state via DL&W for a trip, ball team included.

Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church J. . Bweet Strong Daniel Epworth William N. Chase St. Mark's Lutheran Church Romer Luther League Lillian Grays North Lincoln Avenue Young Ladies Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Scranton Street Baptist Church Weat Sife Delaware, Lackawanna and Western New York State

West Side Business Directory Listing of Local Firms

A fragmented page lists Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and phrenologist at 42 North Main Avenue, B G Morgan and Bon notaries public, real estate and foreign exchange services, Thetta collection with monthly settlements, office 104 Jackson Street over Muns tave's drug store. It also advertises second hand furniture cash for anything to sell and J C King stock at 11070 West Lacka wannd Avenue.

West Side Fenton North Main Avenua

Religious services and community notices in Scranton area

Rev. W G Watkins preaches at North Main Avenue Baptist with morning and evening topics. Wayne Avenue Baptist to host Rev W F Davis, Bible school at 2 pm and BYP meeting Tuesday. Bridget Murray funeral at home and Holy Rosary church with high mass. Rev W Evans to preach at West Market Street Baptist. Farewell party for Evan Lewis at Welsh Congregational. he departs for Oliver, Mich. to study ministry. William Mulley in New York. Mrs J M Barngardner returns from funeral in Tunkhannock. Polish fight on Theodore Street. five men arrested and fined. Mrs M F E Sanders returns from Northumberland. Misses Allee and Jennie Zeigler at Towanda. Garfield Lodge excursion to Mountain Park with rock drilling contest for $25 purse. Miss Margaret Harris surprised on Brick Avenue. Mrs Thomas H Lewis and Mrs W G Evans leave for Wilkes-Barre. North End Christian Endeavor choir meets tomorrow at 9 20 with Nos 6 Gospel Hymn books.

W. G. Watkins North Main Avenue Baptist Young People's Society Bridget Murray McDonough Avenue Holy Rosary Church R. J. Lynott Hyde Park Catholic W. ©. Evans Wilkes-Barre West Market Street Evan Lewis Charles Street John Lewis Welsh Congregational Church Lewis Monay Oliver, Mich William Mulley Edna Avenue New York City J. M. Barngardner Church Avenue Tunkhannock Spellman Theodore Street Alderman Roberts W. G. Evans Margaret Avenue North End

Two Good Things for Grip and Colds No 10 for Dyspepsia

An old advertisement promotes product claims, noting two effective remedies for grip and colds and a tenth item aimed at dyspepsia. The concise ad lists benefits and urges readers to try the pills. The tone is period advertising with numbered product references.

Local church and board meeting notes from this afternoon

A meeting is planned this afternoon at No 1 building with board members to confer. Professor Powell will oversee No 4 with Miss Jeffreys moved. St Johns church choir resumed rehearsals. Evangelical Church of Peace elected trustees Charles Riff Philip Eyrherdt John King John Ginter Jacob Maus and elders Chas Soar Philip Brumbacher Conrad Hellersheim Peter Herghauser Philip Young. A gospel meeting Sunday at 345 in South Side YWCA room to be addressed by Emma Haye state secretary of Pennsylvania with special music. Crystal Laundry advertises cuff collar laundries with soft button holes.

James Powell Miss Jeffreys St. John’s Church Evangelical Church of Peace Charles Riff Philip Eyrherdt John King John Ginter Jacob Maus Chas, Soar Philip Brumbacher Conrad Hellersheim Peter Herghauser Philip Young South Side Young Women's Christian Association Emma Haye Pennsylvania

Westley Pinnell injured at Pennsylvania works

Westley Pinnell, a young worker at the Pennsylvania mines, suffered a severe leg injury when a machine moved and caught his leg. He acted quickly to throw off the belt, preventing amputation. Doctors Brown and Winters treat him at home as efforts continue to save his leg. Other items note pay day at mines, school board actions, a recent election for a high school instructor, social gatherings, and local notices including promotions for Hood’s Sarsaparilla.

Westley Pinnell Pennsylvania Works William Pyne William Street Peckville Pennsylvania Coal Company Wilson Glynn Bronson Murray Glasey Swift Abner Krotzer American Book Gibbons No. 4 Davis Neimeyer Burr Mr. Davis Frank Matthews New York State Wilfred Matthews Brook Street Marie Bronson Gertie Matthews Hessle Phillips Blanche Kellow May Hughes Minnie Saxon Emma Finney Nellie van Camp Litsle Kemmerer Etta Poster Messrs Lynn Adams William Matthews Earl Blaine Altemose Roy Pierce W. D D. Matthews Charles Luton Webster Altemose Stanley Matthews William Frank Mill Street Albany Mra Rh. W. Winterstein Mesdames Clause Hoffman Ridgeway Engle Powell Bull Graves Marion Tuthill Cherry Street Hawley

South Scranton Funeral and Wedding News Brief

Funeral services for the late Charles Engel were held at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon from his home with Rev William Nirdt of the Hickory Street Presbyterian Church officiating. Durial was placed in Pittston avenue cemetery. A wedding occurred at the bride's home with William Reisig and Miss Kathe Berghauser married. Rev Mr Burbeck performed the ceremony. The couple, on a wedding tour, were attended by Miss Annie Berghauser and Theodore Reisig. Other local notes include fishing trip returns by Janes H Klein and companions, a birthday anniversary celebration for Mrs Klein and relatives, Willam Watson in Moses Taylor hospital, and a return from a visit by James McDonald and daughter Cecelia. The Lackawanna teachers are mentioned as part of continuing local news.

Charles Engel William Nirdt Hickory Street Annie Berghauser Theodore Reisig Janes H. Klein Frederick Baldner Peter Shultz Joseph Krantz Carbondale Joseph Klein Mamie Richard McAndrew Mrs. Klein Willam Watson Orchard Street Moses Taylor Hospital North James McDonald Cecilia Waverly Minn Lackawanna Will

Obituary notices from Archbald area deaths

Michael Neston a long time Archbald resident dies at home on Hill Street aged unknown. He was born in Ireland in 1542 and survived by wife and three sons and four daughters. Funeral in St Thomas church with high mass and Archbald Catholic Cemetery interment. Bridget Lynett 28 dies at mother’s home 108 East Carbon Street. Solemn high mass at St Peter's Cathedral and Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery burial. Thomas Hoskins of Olyphant dies of typhoid fever at 27. Funeral to be announced. Infant Lillian Kemmerer dies Morris Court. James Maines 67 dies at son’s home Blakeley Street Dunmore. Funeral Sunday burial in Dunmore Cemetery.

Michael Neston Archhbald Hill Street Mr. Nealon Ireland Archibald John Nealon Philadelphia William Patrick Nealon Archbald William Nolan Mary Benedict Villa Maria Convent West Cheater Willian Campbell Olyphant Thomas Walsh Archbal Nealon Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Father Mathew W Bridget Lynett Hridget Lynett East Carbon Street St. Peter's Cathedral Hyde Park Catholic Thomas Hoskine Ocyphant James Hoskins Pessies James Maines John Blakely Street Dunmore

Honey Vinegar From Honey Promises New Market Breakthrough

A Belgian chemist Collard reports a honey vinegar showing excellent qualities. In 1895 a honey to water mix aged in sun exposed conditions then sealed and fermented to a clear yellow, tasty vinegar by February 1896. He notes higher honey content raises acidity and speeds production with better temperature control.

Collard

Cat Returns After Salem exile Defies Engineer Downs

Mr Downs an engineer on a local railroad tried to rid himself of a cat by dumping it in Salem forty five miles away. Each time the cat returned home, sleeping on the hearth. His wife confirms the cat came back this afternoon and she fled to the upper part of the house. Downs believes harming the cat would invite its ghost.

Downs Salem

Professional Directory of Physicians and Architects Scranton

Listing of physicians and surgeons with addresses and hours including Dr Kay at 2 Penn Ave 1 5 and 7 19 p m Dr Bateson 9 N Washington Ave 10 am to 4 pm Dr C L Frey moved to Jewell Building 3 Spruce St Mary A Shepherd M D Homeopathies 28 Adams Ave Dr W F Allen 612 North Washington Ave Dr L M Gates Rooms 207 208 Hoard of Trade Building hours 9 to 11 2 to 3 and 7 to p m residence 10 Madison Ave Dr C L Freas rupture truss fitting fat reduction office tel hours 10 to 12 2 to 4 7 to 9 Dr S W Vamoreaux office 24 Raame residence 1318 Mulberry chronic diseases lungs heart kidneys and genito urinary organs specialty Architects Percival J Morris Board of Trade Building Edward H Davis Rooms 8 9 11 Commonwealth Building Scranton Pa Walter Hancock Jr Architect 45 Spruce St corner Wash Ave Scranton Frederick L Brown Architect 128 Washington Ave Anton T Lacey & Son Architects Traders National Bank

DR. &. W. Vamoreaux Raame Mulberry

Energize wisely not with stimulants says old ad

This vintage advertisement urges avoiding worry and stimulants for fatigue. It praises Pe-ru-na as an invigoration for nerves and blood and promises renewed vigor, stating it rebuilds and strengthens rather than irritates. The notice includes a solicitation for a Dr Hartman book and a cold remedy claim with a 25 cent price.

Hartman

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