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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1899

Page

7

Local Injuries Reported In Carbondale Incidents

Alexander Hoyle a Delaware and Hudson fireman injured two fingers catching between coat and fire box near Green Hide. Frank Mannion on Pike street nearly severed the thumb with an axe at the central school building. Day Murphy on South Main street sustained a deep facial gash. Dr Bailey and Dr Gitte attended the injured.

Alexander Hoyle Delaware and Hudson Green Hide Dr Bailey Witsefty Frank Mannion Pike Street Sehow Building Gitte Murphy South Main Street

Death Notice for John Larkin of Woodlawn Avenue

John Larkin of Woodlawn Avenue Mod yesterday morning at 1 Iceland. Born in Ireland seventy three years ago and lifelong traveler of the west. He served five years in the United States Army. Survived by brothers Patrick of Houston Texas and Owen of St Louis. sister Killen Larkin of Gat Weston Texas. Funeral from his late residence on Woollawn Avenue Thursday at 2 oclock. Interment in St Rose Cemetery.

John Larkin Woodlawn Avenue Mod Ireland West United States Army Patrick Houston Texas Owen 8&T Louis Killen Larkin Gat- Weston Woollawn Avenue St. Rose Cemetery

Funeral for Thomas Walker in St Rose Church

The funeral for Thomas Walker was held yesterday morning. The cortege left the house at o'clock and proceeded to St Rose church where a mass of requiem was celebrated. Rev Ty J Griffin delivered an eloquent sermon from Luke 18 1 5. Pallbearers were Alexander McDonald Michael Farrel John Mettuin Edward Dowdean John McDonald and Joseph Callagher. Interment was made in St Rose cemetery.

Thomas Walker St. Rose Church Ty. J. Griffin Alexander McDonald Michael Farrel John Mettuin Edward Dowdean John McDonald Joseph Callagher St. Rose Cemetery

Local notes and social gossip from the city

Amproves of the Traction company were paid yesterday. Misses Isabelle Maxwell and May Dimer participated in a Jermyn entertainment list evening. Two children of Thomas Jordan of Seventh avenue are ill with diphtheria. Mass Kilpatrick has appointed A. L. Gurney special policeman. Mrs. H. C. Reynolda convalescent. The Mitchell Hise company's ware ringe is getting a fresh coat of paint and varnish for the Scranton parade. The fine goal of Mrs. Henry Sahm today will be a very quiet one. The resulting will be taken to Scranton on the train leaving here at 1 a.m. Services will be held there and interment made there. Willis Moon and Edward Knapp on a tour embracing Saratoga, Albany and New York. Thomas Hunter visiting Binghamton friends. Hon. S. S. Jones and wife enjoying a rural drive. they will return Thursday. Mrs. Patieris Stark returned from Bimba New York after a month. Miss Regina McCabe returned to Boston to resume her studies. Mr. and Mrs. James Birmingham and children of Nundalf street visiting New York. Matth. Hughes Brown of New York visiting her parents in this city.

Traction Company Isabelle Maxwell May Dimer Jermyn Thomas Jordan Seventh Avenue Mass Kilpatrick A. L. Gurney H.C. Reynolda Mitchell Scranton Henry Sahm Willis Moon Edward Knapp Saratea Albany New York Thomase Hunter Binehamton Jones Pajteris Stark Bimba N. Y Regina McCabe Boston Mia James Birmingham Nundalf Street Matth Hughes Brown

Local notes from Archbald and Scranton area

Community updates report Mrs. W J Broad and son in Scranton with local residents voicing tax concerns amid rising levy. Reverend Simpking honored by congregation with rocking chair and farewell remarks. Water lines extended to White's addition and Prospect Hill. Archbald Water Co. extending supply for new customers. Nearby residents visit friends while others travel for brief trips and business.

Two Archbald Weddings at St Thomas Church

Margaret McDonnell and Painel Feeney along with Catharine McDonnell and John Burke were married in St. Thomas Church Archbald yesterday. Both brides wore white gowns and carried white prayer veils and bouquets as guests and friends extend wishes for happiness.

Archbald St. Thomas Church Margaret McDonnell Painel Feeney Catharine McDonnell John Burke A. Cawley Frances Scranton Mia Charles Swift Ister

Gilbey Enjoys Day Outing With Friends in Scranton

A society notice notes the Ladiew Aid group of the Presbyterian church will meet at Mrs. Dr. Monie's home today with all members invited. Detailing events, A. Lenan of Olyphant was a visitor in town yesterday.

Gilbey Scranton Ladiew Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Dr. Monie A. Lenen Olyphant

Parsonage Contract Set for Metho dist Parish

Miss Hirtile Wollenbeck spent Sunday in town as Mr and Mrs Berlen fire up the week. The Metho dist Episcopal parsonage contract has been let to Davie and the erection will proceed rapidly. Simeph Schoonover spent a few days at Contremoreiana with Mrs Wiper and daughter Bride Poth. Mr and Mrs Eymet Arowd left yesterday for their home in the Western part of the state.

Hirtile Wollenbeck Mire Berlen Methodit Episcopal Parsonage David BD Davie Simeph Sehoonover Contremoreiana Mere Wiper Daushter Michel Bride Poth Tmorkee Mrondhs Eymet

Exhibition and marriage events color Jermyn and Mayfield

Reports detail a successful loan exhibition despite rain with live entertainment by Flore Brothers and Mary Maxwell. Frank Feeney and Miss MacDonald wed at St Thomas Archbald in a large ceremony. News covers a mining accident, church events, cafe incident at Wells Fargo, a bank safe heist, and local illnesses.

Chronic Diarrhoea Cured by Chamberlains Remedy

Two Virginia farmers from Fincastle report chronic diarrhoea for years that ended after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. J R Gibbs and S L Shaver credit the treatment and name WE Casper as the local druggist. Sold by Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents.

J. R. Gibbe Fincastio S. L

Local Notes Highlight Midweek Events and Attendances

Port Jervis resident J. B. Mulvey met friends in town on Monday. A fox was shot on the Clark farm near the borough. Fred Murphy’s father’s illness prompted family travel to Busquehanna for a funeral. Dr. Leo Bird plans a porch speech in Berunton Wednesday evening. Reverend A D David to Como for a WCTU meeting. Mrs. Tirrell visits Windsor. Rev. Bev Plainrabee preached in Jackton. Miss Estella Howard returns from Wyoming seminary sick and rides out Tuesday. Sabbath school convention set for Melrose next Friday. Rev. W W Wilber to give fare well sermon in Jackson next Sabbath.

Mulvey Port Jervis Bert Halstead Clark Farm Fred Murphy Busquehanna Leo Bird Berunton A.D. David Como Women's Christian Temperance Union Adam Tirrell Windsor Bev Plainrabee Jackton James Burne Estella Howard Wyoming Seminary Flist Susquehanna Melrose W. W. Wilber Baptist Church of Jackson

Lively Ladies Hold Missionary Society Meeting

Old Forge residents and guests, including Mr and Mrs Bost of Wornetin ville, N J, gathered with Mr Lewis Keel as the Brick Church hosts the Ladies' Home Missionary Society event.

VW. Bost Wornetinville, N Lewis Keel Ladies’ Home Missionary Society Brick Church

Local Notices Highlight Upcoming Weddings and Church Events

Reading through Friday and Sunday social notes reveals engagements and ceremonies. Carl Mackinder plans marriage to Astelia Owens at the Old Forme Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Pareow and Rev. Ace leading services across Avoca and Scranton communities.

Mire Naward Hrirne Thinrdiey Myre Rewits Niper Hanine Poree Simday School Fta Plonic Eastwood Ashley Mer Jacob Proymire Robert Joleen Eine St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Scranton Dined Mere Willits Tinklepaugh Simon Nowe Harding Tivlek Apa J. B. Miller Simuel Broadhead Nissone Monirae Elk Lake Carle Fred Mackinder Mise Astelia Owens O'Clook FM. Pareow Avoc G. Hr. Ace Avoca Methodist Episcopal Church

Pretty wedding at Mrs Price home in Taylor

Miss Sarah Price wed Mr Willan H H Thomas at Pond Street home with Rev H H Harris officiating. The ceremony was quiet with relatives and friends, after which a wedding breakfast was served before a New York and Niagara Falls honeymoon. The couple will start housekeeping on their return.

Montrose fair crowds and local events in Factoryville

Citizens plan to attend the Montrose fair while local fires cause damage to a hay barn owned by the Last Chance Hotel. Miss Gertrude Lott dies of consumption and is interred at Stark cemetery. Drought worsens water shortages affecting pastures and farm feeding. Rebekah Day celebrated by Paulowna Lodge with social and literary entertainment. A Masonic regalia set arrives for Factoryville lodges and Rev. Dr. Floyd leads a service at the Methodist Protestant Church.

Jessie Horton New London Conn Gertrude Lott Wilbur Lott East Lemon Stark Cemetery Last Chance Mathewson Paulowna Rebekas Lodge C. F Factoryville Lodge A. M M.C. Lilly & Co LC. Floyd Binghamton

District officials move on court house improvements

Prominent district taxpayers show interest as Misa Eulalie Pratt returns to Wellerley college and PF Miller goes to Princeton. Janttor Yours haw completes needed improvements in the prothonotary office at the courthouse for easier handling of continuances and judgments. Marry Lewie returns to St Johns Military School in Manthue WY to pursue further courses. Kennedy receives appointment as District Deputy from Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias for the Wyombe topic.

Misa Eulalie Pratt Wellerley College PF. D. Miller Princeton Janttor Court House Lewie Haw St. John's Military School Manthue N. WY Kennedy Chancclur The Knights of Pythias

Social events and travels in Susquehanna County

Thursday evening at the home of Me Monrie near the McKinney Mite school house a social will be held under the Epworth league. Milton Squires of Oxford visits town. Myrtle Swirtx leaves for Elmira College. Mrs Abigail Brown travels to Piladelphia's Mille Cortland NY for winter. Local teachers meeting in Brookyn. family reunion at Stockholm home. Red Men lease Mitchell hall for five years. Charles Roney testifies in a mail fraud case. River pump started to aid Rainoad Company water supply due to drought and low reservoir levels.

Me Monrie Tiver McKinney Mite Epworth League M. B. Ehord Mitchell Carbondale Milton Squires Oxford Mise Myrtle Swirtx Young Ladies’ College Elmira Abigal Brown Dayton Favetire Mille Cortland County N. Y A.W. Pease Grace Harding Ida Tuttle Taltan Church Fred Moore Brookyn Susquehanna County Teachers’ Association Lakesboro Arthur New Milford Charles Pratt Cilles Carpenter Foster Stockholm EB. K. King Red Men Charles Roney Buu Yate Sovers Wirties United States Water Company Rainooad Company

The People’s Exchange Classified Notices

The People’s Exchange offers houses to rent real estate or other property for sale or exchange and help wanted advertisements at one cent per word with six insertions for five cents per word. Situations wanted are inserted free. A popular clearing house for the benefit of all who seek listings.

Pittston Paragraphs Celebrate Elite Students

An informal dance was held in Keystone hall last evening honoring the elite students of Pittston ahead of their return to studies. John Loftus, a local laborer, was severely injured Tuesday while riding a mine car. doctors trephined his skull and his condition remains critical. George Rice plans to leave for Memphis next month. Mr Mice, captain of Company M, Ninth regiment, National Guard of Pennsylvania, will depart creating a vacancy.

Keystone Hall Ellete John Loftus Barrett George Rice Memphis Tenn Mr Mice Ninth Reiment National Guarda

Veteran's Remains Found on Mt Carmel

The body of Daniel Strausser, who vanished while gathering huckleberries, was found on Mt. Carmel. Lewis Heiser and Philip Paul located bone fragments, a shoe, a hat, a tin can, and a blanket with a blue army

Mt. Carmel Daniel Strausser Lewis Heiser Philip Paul Perth Potte Paul Veteran's Pension

Evans named deputy internal revenue collector in district

Major Clay WW Evans of St. Clair is appointed as deputy internal revenue collector for the district, succeeding Harrison A. Kear who resigned due to ill health. The appointment takes effect October 1. Evans is a prominent local figure with service on the school board and borough council and was an alternate delegate to the 8th Republican National Convention supporting Taft.

Pottaville Clay WW. Evans St. Clair Internal Revenue Major Evans Harrison A. Kear Minersville James G. Tilaine

School of the Lackawanna Admits Preparatory Courses

Scranton Pennsylvania advertises the School of the Lackawanna offering preparatory courses for college law medicine and business with Rev Thomas M Cann as principal and proprietor. It lists contact details and requests readers to bend for a catalogue while including job notices and employment requests.

School OF the Lackawanna Scranton Operis Bend Thomas M. Cann W. E. Plumley

Base Ball Scores from New York and Brooklyn

In New York BG LOUKW defeated ATEOOTLO 18 to 10 as Budtio Seymour Doe and Wirner led. Umpire Munasaau. In Brooklyn R 1LE lost to CHART 4 to 0 with Cullahan Donohue Hughes Morrell and umpires Latham Connolly.

New York Loukw Sane Cee Ateootlo Ohuoohoro Budtio Ennar Seymour Doeheny Wirner Munasaau Brooklyn R.1le Seeech Cullahan Donohue Hughes Morrell Umapires Latham Connolly

Preliminary injunction hearing over Paectoryville school levy

A hearing before Judge Dunham on Thursday considers a motion to restrain directors from levying a special building tax amid irregularities in the school authorities method of imposing the tax.

Paectoryville Hove Oe Tim Lovyine Dunham Thureday Ine Schoral

Come tout bill 0 meets for signal practice

The members are requested to meet for signal practice Thursday night September 2 at 7 o'clock sharp at the corner of Gideon Street and Clay Avenue. John Holmes, manager.

Gideon Street Clay Avenue John Holmes Manger

Railroad Time Tables and Passenger Information Notes

Timetable fragment lists intermediate stations and evening departures. Mentions Plymouth and Singeton with 3.3 and 8.00 p m times. References parlor and sleeping coaches on all CNpress trains and directs inquiries to the district passenger agent at the depot.

Nanticoke Plymouth Farina Singeton Cnpress Federatieg M. LL

Train Schedule Highlights Scranton to Major Points

Trains depart Scranton on May day with multiple routes to Albany Saratoga Montreal and New York via Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvan ia Railroad lines. Services list times including morning noon and evening departures with special expresses and connections to Wilkes Barre Carbondale and Philadelphia.

Scranton Mtn I Neon Albany Saratoga Montreal Bos Eveland Points Por Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Etc Lehigh Valley Railroad Blair Diamond Ex Press Pongevivania Railroad Paints Lehiah Valley Railroad Fryi Han Koranton Carbondale MD la Wg -Harre Latim Wilkes- Barre Saratown Beton New England

Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedules and Parlor Cars Details

Lehigh Valley Railroad announces May 14 1599 schedule updates for trains to Philadelphia New York via WH and other routes. Several express and local departures list times from Wilkes Barre White Haven Pottsville Bethlehem and Scranton with connections to D&H W RK and DLW routes. South Bethlehem officials note Pullman car service on trains between Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension Bridge with Horanton Lackawanna connections.

Jiraing Teave Scranton New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Heblehors Mentown Mauch Chunk White Haven Saint Expresa Sundawe Morrinston Wilkes-Barre Mountain Par A TLIO Bundiss Tha A Baltimore Wishington Bethlehem Sma Sunaliaye Mor Lang Ocean Grove Por Reading Lebwnen Marrinbure Viet Allentown Suranton York D&o Los Hasleton Por Pottsville Thethlehem Eneton Reading Harrisbore Principe A. m Tunkhannoth Towanda Elmira Ithaed Geneva Ate Ff W. R ELS Rae P Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falle Chicago DO & HL Re Sun A Db. & i Wot Rollin HH Wilbur Con Lee Cortlandt Street A.W. Nonnemaciler Horanton

Erie and Wyoming Valley Time Schedule Fragment

Train schedule fragment notes times for a route between Strinton New York Newchureh and intermediate points. It lists morning departures from Erie and arrivals at Boranton with 10 AM and 6 PM timetables and mentions Bept 1644 date.

Erie Wyoming Valley Strinton New York

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