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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton Welcomes Home 10 R H Williams

Richard A Williams, councilman from the Fifth ward, returns from abroad to a reception in Cooperative Hall. W Gaylord Thomas and others deliver addresses, praising his public service and urging continued support for education and community life.

Co-Operative Hall W. Gaylord Thomas E. H. Ripple William R. Lewis Howell Harrie Belect Richard A. Williams Fifth Ward Nila FB. HH. Ripple A. A. Voshure George W. Jenkins Philip Rinslund Noger Evans Kinger Evans John David 2 Davis W. Gayle Thomas Willams Hin Sinewrix

Local Weddings Reported In City Neighborhoods

Robert J Hepburn and Miss Jessie Smith wed today at the bride elects home on Meridian street. John Burns and Miss Margaret O Breeyle wed tomorrow at Holy Cross church. Jewish Marehall and Miss Anna Wilkins marry this evening at the bride elects home. Michael Z May and Miss Gwen Davie plan to marry tomorrow evening at stated locations.

Robert J. Hepburn Jessie Smith Nown Meridian Street John Burns Blane Avenue Margaret O'Breyle Raidlroad Avenue Holy Cros Church Jewish Marehall South Ninth Street Anna Wilkins Lugernan Street Michael Z. May Division Street Gwen Davie Archbald Street Theorrew Eventing

Anniversary Party for Davis Family Daughter Annie

The Davis home on North Bromiley Avenue hosted a seventh year celebration for Annie Davis with games and refreshments after a long afternoon of mirth. Mrs. Davis was assisted by Mrs. Arthur Banning Miss Sudle M Edwards and Miss Lizzie Herbert of Old Forge. Guests presented many gifts to Annie Davis. Flashlights were a feature of the party.

Thomas X. Davis North Bromiley Avenue Annie Davis Mere Arthur Banning Mise Sudle M. Edwards Lizzie Herbert Old Forge Mise Davis

Dress Goods Opening Showcases Wide Range of Fabrics

Broad display highlights all grades styles colors and weaves available this season with exclusive novelties and the finest plaid back and reversible suitings in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ladies invited to explore the annex during Dress Goods Opening week with no talk of purchases.

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Peruna Promises Health For Women Through Vitality

An advertisement extols health as a woman’s right and promotes Peruna as a treatment for catarrhal conditions and related pelvic ailments. It asserts the product strengthens the mucous membranes and restores normal function, offering a free copy of HEALTH AND BEAUTY from Dr. Hartman of the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.

Peruna Health and Beauty Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Local Baseball Challenge Across Two Counties

The Olyphant Browns invite the South Side Pittston Meds Wilkes Barre amateurs Archbald Carbondals Moosle Poplars Modocs of Carhin Street to a Saturday September 15 game at the Olyphant grounds. Half the expenses are guaranteed to captain William Patten.

Olyphant Browns Pittston Meds Wilkes- Barre Archbald Carbondals Moosle Poplars Modocs Carhin Street Timy William Patten

Mothers Helpers Club Schedules Meetings and Fundraiser

The Mothers Helpers club meets Tuesday at 4 PM for girls ages five to twelve. A postponed lawn social will be on Mrs George Carsons lawn Tuesday evening with all invited to support the Young Women's Christian Association in its first winter fundraiser. Last years committee chairmen should attend Thursday evening at 8 to plan. A Sunday September 6 mass meeting at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church in West Scranton features Rev Dr Sweet and Mrs Gates with presiding officer Mrs Ripple. New members may enroll this week for a one dollar fee.

Mothers’ Helpers Tuesay George Carson Christian Asecativon Simpson Methodet Episcopal Church West Scranton Young Women’s Christian Association Sweet L. M. Gates Central City Association Ripple Scranton Association Friends

Community notices and funeral services fill local pages

The town records funeral rites for Mr vod Mix Willian Varnmui and lists interment details at Warhbiris sitet vemeter. Other items cover a Wind peetertay ital burial, church meetings in New York, and upcoming services at various cemeteries. Social events include outings at Nay Aug park and a dance at Lapel Al park Leet, with youth groups active at St. Leo's battalion parade plans and local school notices from Stroudvlying and West Lackawanna avenues.

Fier Vod Mix Willian Varnmui Hove York Manan Otcek Dame Hd Nowtis Charles Mn Peetertay Ital Marriet B. Prank New York Hindeufee Methodiat Episcopal Andresad Nay Aug Park Ol So Firet Welsh Ballet Church Guy Helpham Columbia Ice Company Famiel McKeover Wheeling Weel Virginia A. T. Eynon Lake Winola Eigar Twining Mauch Chink Alfred Twining Swetland Srvet Soul Club David’ Hal Woindin Chiitian Aeiolation George M. Gureon South Main Avenue Melle Pianagan Stampton Street Wlong Mies Lule Cosine West Lackawanna Avent Hee West Chuter State Normal Mall Stella Murray Toonstatrent Algomaburg State Normal School Carolé Drill West Lackawanna Avenue Wilkes-Murte Mandhe Matthews Te Whiting Friads Kyun St. Leo's Battalion Orl St. Firendews Opancil Youn Sins Institute Mears’ Hall

Scranton Residents Report Local Movements and Meetings

Rudolph Kuli of South Scranton and John Moghes of North Lincoln Avenue are noted in tonight's brief notices. Miss Gertrude Hughes returns from New Milford after a two week stay. Walter Lewis comes back from a week with a friend in Philadelphia. The West Side board of trade meets tonight to discuss the viaduct and park features. Jane No. dt B A will convene at St. John's Church this evening.

Rudolph Kuli South Scranton John Moghes North Lincoln Avenue Iene Gertrude Hughes Lincoln Avenue New Milford Walter Lewis Sorin Aide Park Avenue Philadelphia West Side Board of Trade Jane No B.A St. John's Church

North Scranton News Highlights Local Deaths and Events

The article reports interment services for Mary Duty at the Cathedral Cemetery and the funeral of Charles Stewart on Oak Street. It notes community updates including teachers returning to Grammar B, Miss Florence Walker resuming duties, and residents like Miss Anna Walsh and Mr. Murray Kennedy traveling or retiring. It mentions sporting plans of the North Trail backet team and a storm-related note for the North Kid and St. Lea's games.

Mary Patina Stront Moers Taylor Hospital Charles Stewart Reileive Oak Street Ueitermetit Ceuelery Profoma Kemmerling Mies May Benedict Florence Walker New York Pal Bee Mice Walker Selines Reading Wil- Tinmasport Murray Kennedy Church Avenue Fleetville Munmaier Anna Walsh Bnen New York City Mies Mercuvet Balwards Philadelphia William Lowry Chutely Avenue Sequenciay Pitthwrg Brick Avenue Wilkes Barre Ai Mes Cinna Pallet Rotpaford Albert Galvin North Stites Avenue Ternynd Davis Ont Lavenetuinnot Weoming Coun Richard Rutter Wayne Avenue Leegents Creech North Trail Storm of St. Lea's Mont Tyeelay

Freightened horse rampages through town injuring two

A frightened horse bolted down North Wakely Street yesterday afternoon striking two boys, injuring one severely. The animal dashed into Mr. Millan's store, dragging its harness and causing chaos. Freierich Miller, four years old, died after a two week illness following the incident. Andrew Soumela was killed Thursday on the No. 1 wharf. funeral held Saturday with a large turnout. Borough schools opened with increased attendance. Mrs Dirdaaa and Karl Altemon are mentioned among locals.

Anil Hotehwan Patrick Magan Iterlf Jones Mr. Ackerman Deutsylvania Coal Company Vile Dietance Andrew Soumela Sociele Corona SM Italy Sovlota Arby Pathor Dewph Tr. Anthonys Titan Church Mt. Carmel Mies Dirdaaa New Maree Cain Karl Altemoau Edward Helly Binghamton

Requiem Mass and funeral services in South Scranton

The community gathered in South Scranton for a Requiem Mass at St John’s Church and the funeral of Frank Griffin of Genet Street. The service was conducted by Rev Father O’Donnell at St John’s and burial followed at Cathedral Cemetery with pallbearers Michael Flaherty Peter Judge Thomas Brady William Dolan John Gibbons and Thomas Brobron.

Frank Griffin Genet Street St. John's Church Father O'Donnell Cathedral Michael Flaherty Peter Judge Thomas Brady William Dolan John Gibbons Thomas Brobron

Funeral of Mrs Mary Pehibek Held at Pittston Avenue

The funeral of Mrs Mary Pehibek who died last Friday was held yesterday from the home of her daughter Mrs Adam Enger on Pittston Avenue. Rev PB chhrisc of St Marys Church River Street said the high mass and sermon. Interment followed at the German Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers: George Bech loft John Walsh Frank Grambo John Weiser.

Mary Pehibek Adam Enger Pittston Avenue PB. Chhrisc St. Mary's Church River Street George Bechloft John Walsh Frank Grambo John Weiser

Alderman Raddy Rules Against Gerrity in Purcell Watch Case

Alderman John J. Raddy issued a final decision in the Purcell versus Gerrity matter heard August 71. The dispute arose over a watch owned by Purcell, a bartender in the Bank Hotel run by BP F. Gerrity, who claimed he was defamed by Purcell. The ruling condemns Gerrity to pay Purcell 720 and costs.

John J. Raddy Purcell

Shamokin Guest Receives Saturday Evening Reception

Albert Gilger of Shamokin as guest of Ray Rend of Fig street enjoyed a party Saturday at Mr. Reed's home. The event featured suries, dancing, singing, grotesque lighted attitudes, and a tight character refreshment service. Attendees included Misses Josie Metdlar Elizabeth O'Hara Agnes Manley Hattie Kellerman Mame Crane Mame Clare Maury McGovern Kate Hastings Margaret Manning Katherine Dowling and Messrs William Dedder Charles Deddoe Thomas Jones Jamra Ford Oscar Jones Jessie Reed William Austin Selden Brady Ray Reed.

Albert Gilger Shamokin Ray Rend Fig Street Mr. Reed Josie Metdlar Elizabeth O'Hara Agnes Manley Hattie Kellerman Mame Crane Mame Clare Maury McGovern Kate

Scranton Athletes Increase Turnout for Autumn Practices

The Scranton Athletic Club sees growing turnout as autumn nears. Victor Noth of the West Side led last night’s session focusing on Indian clubs and high jumping with double bar exercises. The group trains for an upcoming exhibition and dance later this season.

Scranton Athletic Club Victor Noth West Side

Peach social and busy meeting scenes at local church events

The Ladies Aid of Cedar Avenue Methodist Church hosts a peach social this evening in the church hall. The Patriotic Order Lone of America held its weekly meeting at Hapillanty Hall on Mitelen Avenue. Several locals are noted visiting relatives and attending various social or club activities.

Ladies* Aid Society of the Cedar Avenue Epropoeal Church Church Partons Patriotic Order Lone of America Hapillanty Hall Mitelen Avenue Fred Welnby Willow Street Spitcer &Co Albrecht Moboken Mra Frichtel Cedar Aveni Frook Diver Gutheinz Welser & Grever A Bdenbueh Wasmart Sophia Mart Graye Phlatelphia Mindora

South Ride to Hyde Park Central City Address Note

Culeve to J T Sharkey at 1004 Cedar avenue with phone 0683 listed for the South Ride in central city and central Hyde Park area.

South Ride Central City Central Hyde Park Culeve J.T. Sharkey Cedar Avenue

Pretty Graceful Walking Skirts Show Proper Cut

The ad promotes walking skirts that do not sag or droop. It claims their skirts are correctly cut to fit the figure perfectly and invites readers to try one on to see the neat and trim appearance.

Walking Skirts Offerings in Double Plaid Melton Cloths

Advertises one hundred Walking Skirts crafted from double plaid and heavy Melton cloths in 5 or 7 gore styles. Describes sturdy bottom stitching and full color range including black. Priced at $6.50 with a note of a reduced or implied lower Poents price at $4.98.

Melton

Footwear Advertisement for Misses and Children Shoes

Advertises Dongola patent and Kid Tip shoes for misss and children with heavy soles. Priced at 1.25 dollars, available in button and lace styles, box calf and Dongola uppers. Sizes range from 5 to 11 in various widths and oak tan soles.

Clergy Deaths and Local Obituaries Stir Scranton Last Week

Rev J T Sandaul formerly of St Peters Cathedral dies in Athens Pa after years as pastor of Holy Ghost Catholic. Also Elen J Erwin widow of J Erwin dies at 47 with funeral planned Wednesday. Fred Miller dies after pneumonia. John Stolak passes after hospital stay. Timothy Carrell dies at 48 Seventeenth Street with funeral at St Patrick's. infant Reilly burial in Cathedral cemetery.

J. T. Sandaul St. Peter's Cathedral Cay Holy Ghost Catholic Athen Father Sandaul Baltitime Baltimany Preywre Father Sandagt Gidbere Fren Richter O'Mara Woodstock Mary Land GittebYiss Dieewied Scranton Dies Cost Walther Sdindaal Vhie Ety Athens Pariah O'Hara Elen J. Erwin J. Erwin Fourth Street Family Essence John Mary Eilen Holy Cross Church John Stolak Seventh Street Lackawanna Hospital Seo Stulak Timothy Carrell Requilen St. Patrick's Church

Local figures return from summer trips and assignments

Park Place notes Bergeant Albert Urvig and Misses Nevitch Foanely and Wille Fina returning home from various travels. Anna Wacha, George Hebse, John Roberts, and others are listed as visiting or returning, with references to Diamond Avenue and nearby towns. The text records travel and duties of local residents in a brief roster style.

George Hebse Bortaveupe John Roberts Priceburg Joland Baers Hand

Equity court week cases on Pawnee street partition

Judge Edwards presides in a week long equity session. Maria K. Kolb sues Daniel Thenneman to enforce partition of four Pawnee Street properties with Vaughan Partridge for the plaintiff and J H Burns H M Hannah for the defense. Brettneman contends plaintiff has no interest. W H Courtright v C W Thompson set for Friday. Angus Cameron v Agnes Gray et al for Thursday. George H Winans v Sanderson Ol and Specialty Co to be heard tomorrow. H and Reynolds v W P Boland et al listed but undated. McAndrews v Okell and Fallon v Castano continued.

Edwards Equity Court Maria K. Kolb Daniel Thenneman Pawnee Street Vaughan & Partridge J. H. Burns H. M. Hannah Brettneman W. H. Courtright C. W.thompson Angus Cameron Agnes ©. Gray George H. Winans Sanderson Ol and Specialty Company H. &. Reynolds W. P. Boland McAndrews Okell Fallon Castanso

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