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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1899

Page

4

Mrs James Palmer Ends Life in Carbonado

Information from the Seattle Times reports Mrs. James Palmer wife of a former West Scranton resident died by suicide at her Carbonado Washington home on Sunday September 3. The family once lived on Gammon's Hill and Quay Avenue in Keyser Valley Scranton. husband previously worked in hotels and as a carpenter. Further details are expected in a few days.

James Palmer West Scranton Carbonado Washington Seattle Times

Myre Mary Thomas obituary and funeral notices

Mary Thomas aged 80 died at home 14 Eynon Street after a long illness. Funeral from the house tomorrow afternoon at Dieleck and burial in Washburn Street Cemetery. Also notices for Mrs George White born Mrs John B Matthews with funeral tomorrow at 2 o’clock at the Welsh Alwinistle Methodist church South Main Avenue and burial in Washburn Street Cemetery.

Myre Mary Thomas Eynon Street Joni Wnese Dielock Washburn Street George White John B. Matthews South Feranton South Main Avenue

Lake Ariel Assembly Dance Draws Large Attendees

The upcoming Lake Ariel assembly dance is set for the evening with many invitations returned as accepted. A large number of young people are expected to attend based on responses to the invitations.

Lake Ariel

Paines Celery Compound and Pinkham’s Compound Ads

An advertising snippet lists Paines Celery Compound at 75 cents and Pinkham’s Compound at 70 cents plus Pierce’s Golden Medical Dispensary 75 cents. Also notes Mellon's Food and a 55 cent item for S Malin Avenue.

Pinkham's Pierce's Golden Medical Mellon

Erie and Wyoming Valley outing with Bauer's 10 piece orchestra

The event will provide dancing music from Bauer's heat orchestra of ten pieces. A special train departs at 7 14 sharp from Erie and Wyoming Valley, with a return trip at midnight. Street cars will be waiting to transport participants home.

Sic Bauer Heat Orchestra Erie and Wyoming Valley

North Filmore Avenue Driver Injured In Street Collision

David Marcia of North Filmore Avenue, a driver for a focal ice company, was injured yesterday in an Academy Street accident. An axle broke at Mullein Street causing Harris to be thrown from the wagon with painful bruises.

David Marcia Filmore Avenue Focal Ice Companies Academy Street Mullein Street Harris

Community notices mix lodge, church events and outings

A Scranton area column lists Electric City lodge No 01 Kaleits of Pythias initiating a candidate in the hind degree and notes fishing at Loomis pond by Thomas Cosgrove and Joseph Taylor. It records a phonographic entertainment by William Raub, Sunday school classes with a Japanese tea at Jackson Street Baptist Church, and various church and civic activities across Green‑wald, Nay Aug, Oak Hill, and Lackawanna council Royal.

Electric City Lodge Kaleits of Pythias Ff Amaker Mitge Nounmer Thomas Cosgrove Joseph Taylor Loomis’ Pond Poeter Tom George B. Reynolds North Main Avenue Forest City William Raub Weat Pim Street Grand Union Martha Nichols Mae- Rarel Morgan Will Jackson Street James Hughes Jackson Brian Baptist Richard Nichols Ciroline Elizabeth Roddoe John T. Williams Obed Jonking Jon Levering Greenwand Baguet Young Peonte First Welsh Baptist Church Wit Ela D. D. Hopkins Moses Taylor Itt Nay Aug Park Hey Jones Oak Hill Richard Thomas Liew Herbert Arangements Hayden Evans Thomas Reynon Philip Warren William Evans Lackawanna Council No. Ui. Royal

Shaw Knit Half Hose for Men Offer Saturday

Shaw Knit merit highlighted as indisputable as the store announces a Saturday sale of genuine Shaw Knit Half Hose for men. The event points to a clear merchandise promotion with emphasis on authenticity and value for shoppers.

Arcanum Holds Reception For New Members In Tworite Hall

Arcanum invites all members to a reception this evening in Tworite hall. Committees led by Victor M. H. Lauer and others organize the event. An important business meeting of the Simpson Methodist Epworth League is set for tonight. William Prisco of South Seventh Street was held to $200 bond by Alderman Kelly on charges of threatening John Smitz.

Arcanum Tworite Hall Victor MH. Lauer Tt. W. Luce D. le Morgar Thomas Cosgrove W. A. Browning Buebeas Lpworth League Simpson Methodist Church William Prisco South Seventh Street Alderman Kelly John Smitz

Local residents listed on travels and visits

Vincent Vaneton returns to duties after a brief visit with his parents on West Locust street. Minnie Reese leaves Cheatnut Street for a few weeks with friends in New York city. Catherine McGouldrick visits New York friends. Forbes Eaton travels to the metropolis. Mr. and Mrs. John Renehlerm and granddaughter Helen Phillipe visit Factoryville. Mrs. C. Fi. Gora revisits her daughter in Centre County. Edward Cusick visits his parents on Lafayette street. Roger Muilden returns from Moston Maine visit. David Walton vacations in New York City. John Jones visits daughter Linin Jones in Long Island City. John Harrì returns from a fishing trip at Foster. John L. Jenkins visits son in Albany. Daniel Protheroe and children return from Milwaukee. William Hutton leaves for New York on business. Mrs. John Thomas and Miss Cassie James visit Clifford. Martha Hughes continues studies at Bloomsboro State Normal. Reese Jenkins improves with family. GA. Williamme, Redros Howell, and Lewis visit Binghamton. Mrs. George W. Jenkins returns from Lake Ariel. Mamie Beddow visits Miss Aormi Nichols. Mr. Bawards revisits sister William Jones Cadle. Mr. and Mrs. Ekesex Lewis visit Factoryville.

Vincent Vaneton Hoboken N. A West Locust Street Vanaton John Frances Minnie Reese Cheatnut Street New York Misa Catherine McGouldrick New York City Forbes Eaton Tenth Street Metropolis John Renehlerm Mise Helen Phillipe Lincoln Avenue Factoryville C. Fi. Gora Lincoln Heights Centre County Dward Cusick Hillside Lafayette Street Roger Muilden Jackson Street Moston Maia David 4 Walton McCann's John Jones Academy Street Liniin Jones Long Islad City N.Y John Harri Foster John L. Jenkins Albany Daniel Protheroe Milwaukee Wis William Hutton John Thomas Fourtenth Street Cassie James South Reboven Avenue Fends Clifford Martha Hughes North Garfield Avenue Bloomsboro State Normal School Reese Jenkins North Rocheven Ave Mites Willianme Rack Street Redros Howell Washburn Street Will TR. Lewis Bynon Birint Binghamton George W. Jenkins South Hyde Park Avenue Lake Ariel Mamie Beddow Minersville Aormi Nichols Bawards Lansford Mire William Jones Cadle Sumner Avenue Ekesex Lewis Facetoryville

Pea Coal Delivered to Central City and Hyde Park

Coal service advertises pea coal delivered to the South Side and central Hyde Park areas for $1.25. Orders taken by C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar, phone 6652.

Bouth Side Central City Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar Ove

Carriage Crash Spares South Scranton Guests

Chas Kaestner and Frank During were thrown from a carriage on Cedar avenue near Roaring Brook bridge during a surprise party. The spirited horse reared and crashed into a wagon near Terppe's Pharmacy. bystanders helped the trio, who sustained no injuries and returned home as the cartage stopped.

Chas Kaestner Frank Cirles Kaestner Cedar Avenue Hovelman Frank During M. Robinson Brewery Cedar Avenue Mr. Kaestner Mr. During Roaring Brook Terppe Mosere

Supperine Party Honors Mise Winnie Welfer at 414 Brook Street

On Wednesday evening a surpupine party was given in honor of Mise Winnie Welfer of 414 Brook Street. Games and instrumental music were indulged in and refreshments were served at midnight. Guests included Minnie Welfer, Dera Crigee, Jennie Moore, Tessie May Evand, Maud Dally, Virgie Griggs, Lisle, Annie and Dora Keifer, Minnie Brady, Herkimer, N. Yi, Arthur Griggs, Roy Snow, Arthur Green, John Howells, Tom Perry, Al Dally, Frank Watkins, Roy Riffiths, Robbie Wolfe and Rexford Smith. Music was rendered by Miss Bess Myers, Dora Griggs and Minnie Keifer.

Mise Winnie Welfer Brook Street Minnie Welfer Dera Crigee Jennie Moore Tessie May Evand Maud Dally Virgie Griggs Lisle Annie Dora Keifer Minnie Brady Herkimer N. Yi Arthur Griggs Roy Snow Arthur Green John Howells Tom Perry al Dally Frank Watkins Royriffiths Robbie Wolfe Rexford Smith Miss Bess Myers Dora Griggs Minnie Kelfer

Pretty marriage at St John’s Church marks Cedar avenue unions

Miss Mary Coughlin of Cedar avenue and Anthony Lynch of Pittston avenue wed at St John’s on Fig street in a ceremony by Rev Pathor Fleming. A ten day wedding tour follows and they plan to live on Cedar avenue in a newly furnished home.

St. John’s Church Fig Street Mary Coughlin Cedar Avenue Anthony Lynch Pittston Avenue Pathor Fleming Clarence McGuire Patrick McDonald Pear Street St. John's Church Cermintry Port Mett Herman Benker Stone Ave

Munyon’s Guarantee Promises Cures for Many Ailments

Munyon claims strong guarantees for a wide range of cures including liver and kidney troubles stomach issues and headaches. He asserts certain remedies cure specific conditions in hours or minutes and offers free medical advice from Prof. Munyon at Philadelphia address.

Muoron Rhein Prof Munyon Arebot Phila

Local residents return from trips to Indiana and New York

Mrs Nue returns from Fort Wayne Indiana and Buffalo New York. Miss Katie Urennan comes back from Mt Cobb after visiting for some time.

Nue Fort Wayne Ind Buffalo Katie Urennan Mt. Cobb

Dunmore Doings Elect Dancing Class Officers

The sound people of Dunmore held a meeting to discuss reorganizing the Twentieth Century Dancing class. Officers were elected unanimously: President Frank Matthews, Vice President Roy Sly, Secretary Treasurer Leslie Maresh, Miss Harris of Scranton as mother, with a floor committee appointed for entertaining visitors. The class will meet the first Thursday in October, location to be chosen.

Frank Matthews Roy Sly Leslie Maresh Miss Harris Scranton

Pleasant surprise party for Misa Lucetta Miller

Misa Lucetta Miller of Rhoemnnkes avenue hosted a pleasant surprise party at her home on a January evening. A group of young friends enjoyed a variety of amusements, shared refreshments, and offered best wishes for many happy returns. Attendees included Hope Pine, Allen Chodwin, Gertrude Hughes, Eva Miller, Nellie Mott, Bessie Brown, Bernie Powell, Percy Miller, George Pinkney, and several others.

Misa Lucetta Miller Rhoemnnkes Avenue Janet Ovroning Mize Bucella Hope Pineno Allen Chodwin Statue Calley Gertrude Hughes Eva Miller Nellie Mott Bessie Brown Bhehe Mitta Wanehe Oakley Beuetin Ives Bernie Powell Entel Dhebeihon Ena Swirls Jokie Baas Mesers Chirflel Frank Krause Percy Miller Stewart Seige Lester Yost James Ellis Erry Ellis Lorence Harner Arthur Jin George Pinkney Bert Tyes

Ventriloquist Prof Hartley Headlines Methodist Lecture Night

An upcoming Monday evening program at the Methodist Episcopal church features ventriloquist Prof Hartley with a strong lineup. Master Oscar Tanke performs a solo, Miss Ruby Yout sings, Miss Elete Powell plays violin, Prof Hartley enacts ventriloquism, Prof Joseph Firay sings, Master Osrair Ludwig whistles, Miss Marie Van Cwtt recites, followed by Prof Hartley recounting entertainments from his career.

The Methodist Episcopal Church Cheartosa Hartley Wilathing Oscar Tanke Soprang Ruby Yout Mise Elete Powell Hartley Joseph Firay Osrair Ludwig Marie van Cwtt Hivetley Stokes

Community notices and obituaries from local Presbyterian and Methodist churches

Social event at the home of Mrow Alexander Bryden on Dudley Street tonight, hosted by the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church with a special program and prayerful invitation to all. Also reports a well attended Methodist church supper, and notices of deaths including William Harris in England and Maria Moen, with funeral details and interments at Mt Carmel cemetery and St Mary’s, reflecting local civic obituary notices.

Alexander Bryden Dudley Street Presbyterian Church S&s Alleer England William Harris Dvanne Mre William Harrie Een Apelle Street Hoorough Maria Moeen Foour Street Westerby Mt. Carmel Michel Monahan Silth Nay Augool Company Tuesaay St. Marvy Wry

Local residents notice travel and family updates in Trenton area

Mrs Jaoul Ketchitian of Trenton NY visits Aly Meg Richard James Teote street with kin. John Howard of Por th City and Miss May Jones of Hyde Park greet elder Mrs George Prink. W Collinge and bride from New Jersey finish a bridal tour. Pyeal Blevens returns from travel. Frank Hlickens and Chortle Krone socialize at Peekwville. Burged Powell returns from New York City business trip.

Jaoul Ketchitian Trenton Aly Meg Richard James Teote Street John Howard Porth Cily May Jones Hyde Park George Prink Wart Street Apple Avenue

Local Notables Attend Alliance Convention In Harsh Conditions

Green Ridge resident Edith Swindle Capouse avenue attends Alliance convention. Fiward Finn spends day in Binghamton. Mrs Safford Carter street visits. Emery Slate Picker Machine Co. interests take Mine Bertha Dony to Harrisburg for visits. Young men of the association are mentioned.

Edith Swindle Capouse Avenur Honewdale Wiliam Lord Thompson Alliance Fiward Finn Binghamton Mra Safford Carter Street le Vieltina Emery Har Fpton Emery Slate Picker Machine Company Bertha Dony Harrisburg

Local notes on roads, moves and small town events

The column records resignations and new ventures at Jackson's market and Brace's milk business. It notes low attendance at two local schools after a flat week and lists assorted daily activities from Wilkes-Barre visits to Ban dereon avenue paving work. It mentions a proposed drinking fountain on Dickson avenue and school ground improvements near a boulevard.

Will Brace Jackson's Market Charles Clark Wilkes-Barre Bandereon Dickson Avenue Mickle Wilkes-Piarie Mary Haatie Avorn Pawnee Avenue Thice Street Dean Street Frank Ackerly Capouse Avenue Green Ride Green Ridge Street

Funeral of I Fr Mullen Follows Wreck Victim

Funeral services for I Fr Mullen killed in the Lackawanna road wreck were held at Holy Rosary church on North Malti avenue. A large procession attended, led by the Brotherhood of Ballroil Trainmen. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery with Rev Peter Roberts officiating. The article lists several attendees and notes upcoming church events and society meetings.

Mullen Lackawanna Road North Malti Avenue Holy Rosary Church Brotherhood of Ballroil Hos Cathedral Monsre M. J. Leonard Thomas Mutherin Anthony Rillane Michel Cilbride Michal Pinnerty Marry Cankill Oventeg Mins Lixzie Bhiil Joseph Reewe North Main Avenue Olyphant Peter Roberts The Providence Wilbold Parloia Puritan Congregational Church Murs Colin Devers Murs Street Fhuiladelphia Duvekinghim Lotte Choy Mimlaret Stella Williame Wayneavenue Yrenda South Gibson Tome Missionary Society Throvidence Presbyterian Hite Mira Guild Farioniee Late of Use Aid Society Musin

Feast of Yom Kippur Observed by City Hebrews

The festival of Yom Kippur was observed by Hebrews in the city with stores closed and long services from 1 a.m. to dawn. The Linden Street temple drew a very large crowd for eight hours of worship led by Rabbi Dr. Chapman who delivered two sermons. The day is described as the most impressive and the holiest of the year, focusing on prayer for those who passed away and remembrance of duties to be kept. Music was augmented by Alfred Wooler of the Flim Mark church, and the next holiday noted is Sikoth or Harvest on the following Tuesday.

Thie Linden Street Civ Tev Chapman Congreslinn Uber

Christian Alliance session addressed by regional speakers

Proceedings of the Christian Alliance report sessions led by James Lelehman of Ringtamion and Mise Louise Bhepard, with messages on a pure Christian life. A afternoon program featured singing and remarks by BLFP Armstrong. An expected telegram from Te ey o 2 Simpson was noted.

Yortonny Morting James Lelehman Ringtamion Mise Louise Bhepard Uvkevlat Chyviatiannd Musiomiry Alliance God Quartette BLFP Armstrong Simpson Armatrong Shepard A. C. Jackson Atlance New York T. BM. Jadergulac Jesns Mies Bhewiril

Sermon and Hymn Service Emphasize Knowing God

The gathering stressed “know thy God” and eternal life with quotes from scripture. A quartet sang Have You Received the Holy Ghost and Rev W T McArthur led closing exercises urging earnest prayer at home.

Stoly W.T. McaArthur

Hong Kong troupe of opera singers visits exposition

A Chinese acting company of 16 members arrived by four tourist cars from the Lackawanna route en route to Philadelphia Helphin exposition. Dressed in black with long pigtails, they observed whitewashed windows on their cars to avoid accidents from glass.

China

Vetter welcomes friends at Penn Avenue drug store

Hundreds of Philip J. Vetter’s friends filled his Penn avenue drug store yesterday to greet him, unable to see him Wednesday evening. Vetter plans to move to Alaska next spring to pursue mercantile and drug business, possibly accompanied by Mrs. Vetter after their recent anxieties. An Odd Fellows committee arranged a reception for him this evening in the Lackawanna rooms on Wyoming avenue, featuring the Joy Maker program.

Philip J. Vetter Penn Avenue Vetter Alaska

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