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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1899

Page

11

Cornerstone Laying Planned for St Marks Lutheran West Scranton

In West Scranton on Sunday afternoon the cornerstone for St Mark's Lutheran Church at Fourteenth and Washburn will be laid. The ceremony includes hymns prayers and addresses by Rev William Ashmead Schaeffer and other clergy as the church advances toward completion. The congregation traces back to 1801 with key milestones in 1893 and 1913 and earlier plans for a larger house.

St. Mark's Lutheran Fourteenth Washburn Streets BE. OL. Miller Finly Trinity Lutheran Church St. Miark W. L. Lauer Cirle Patel CG. Spieker William Ashmead Schaeffer

Washburn B Street Presbyterian Bible School Rally Day

The Bible school of Washburn B Street Presbyterian Church will conduct its annual rally day exercises. Aimed at church members and families, the event features lessons, songs, and community fellowship to conclude with a program and refreshments.

Bible Scchool Washburn B Street

Tetter's Stomach Hitters Promoted Remedy

An ad extols Tetter's Stomach Hitters as a cure for indigestion. It claims the remedy restores strength and digestion and mentions a bottle with a revenue stamp proof, implying authenticity and wide use.

Ting Tetter Cay

Church Service Tomorrow with 2 PM Start

A church event is planned for tomorrow starting at 2 o'clock. The program includes offertory, hymns, a roll call, offerings, and several choir items.

Mass meeting of miners held in French Root hall

A mass meeting of miners was held in French Root hall on Wickburn street last evening under the auspices of Branch No. 6y of the United Mine Workers of America. Speeches were delivered by Robert Courtright deputy organizer and A D Wynne of Taylor. The meeting aimed to tighten the local union and enlist new workers.

French Root Hall Wickburn Street United Mine Workers of America Tinie Dh. Acdtesser Rober Courtright A. D. Wynne Taylor

Sermons and pulpit exchanges fill Sunday schedule

Local church groups announce sermons and interchurch pulpit exchanges for tomorrow. Rev. Sweet will preach on Hagar and Her Trouble, Rev. Parh from Caerdydd/EWales conducts services, while Rev Jones of Wilkes-Barre plans to preach at Bellevue Calvinitic Methodist Church. Additional talks include an Illustrated sermon on Profit or Loss at Allis Mission and Chi Upsilon elects officers at Washburn Street church.

EB. Sweet Hagar John Parh Caerdydd South Wales Bellevue Condit Keen Herbert Waters H. A. Niemeyer A. J. Marse J. H. Battenberg William T. Burrall Hugh Davis Ehurch Thas New York

Sign Hung at Jackson Street Baptist Church for Association

The Jackson Street Baptist Church presented the association with a handsome sign to be hung today. Mrs. L. M. Gates will lead a missionary meeting tomorrow afternoon at the rooms, with all young women invited. Mrs. St. John will sing and Miss Norma Nichols will accompany. The meeting starts at 1.48 o clock. Night school opens October 2 with classes Monday and Thursday evenings from 7.40 to 9.00, free for association members. prospective members may register September 20 or 30 at Main avenue rooms from 1 to 6 p.m.

Jackson Street Baptist Church L. M. Gates St. John Norma Nichols Main Avenue West Sides Republican League Moms Thas Republican League Order of John Futler West Elm Street Cathedral Cemetery West Side Athletic Club Golden's Hall St. Paris Plnoner Corps Monsante Hall Franklin Engine House North Hyde Fark Avenue St. Leo's Hanquet

Prices held on North Miln Avenue home sites amid industrial boom

Prices on homes along North Miln Avenue will not rise this year as the Diamond Mia te sale progresses. Mr Parr keeps prices low to attract present buyers who will benefit from a forthcoming industrial boom in the area.

Miln Avenue Mir. Parr

Local Notes of Visits and Travels Across Towns

Mrs Tlenry BF Frans of Washburn and Miss Bell of Carbondale visit Thomas W James on South Rebhecor avenue. Frank Jones of South Main avenue heads to Buffalo for study at the College of Pharmacy. T H Donnelly of New York clashes with King Martin Pennelly of Chestnut. Mrs Arthur Hebe of Robineen visits Philadelphia. Sturry Jones of Portdwar visits relatives on South Head Park avenue. Mr and Mrs Gro C Derk and Atre Win Fo Derk of Memphis Nebensicn visit Mrs Moser Halide man of Kynar setret.

Tlenry Frans Washburn Steestie Miss Bell Carbondale Thomas W. James South Rebhecor Avenue Frank Jones South Main Avenue Thiffalo N. Y Othe College of Pharmacy T. H. Donnelly New York King Martin Pennelly Chestnut Eifect Arthur Hebte Robineen Philadelphia Portdwar South Heade Park Avenue and Meego C. Derk Atre Win Fo Derk Memphis Moser Halide

Harvest Home Rally Day at Sunday School

The Sunday School of the Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church will hold rally day exercises in the church auditorium. The program features singing by the school, readings, solos, and lessons, with responses led by Pastor Rev. G. C. Lyman. Visitors and guests are noted as attendees travel and local residents share news of members and supporters with extended greetings.

Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church Brother Bradey Lessona T Anid Ay Roy Arthur Purntok Marie Maxwell

Peruna touted by several women in old notice

Letters from Miss Svenn Wymar and Margarettia Powden praise Peruna for female complaints and general well being. The notice asserts Peruna cures chills fever and malaria by healing mucous membranes and preventing infection, inviting readers to request a free health book from Dr Hartman Co-Tints.

Svenn Wymar Richmond Chicago Pr. Viariman Perini Nee Stean Wymar Mill Margarettia Powden North Superior Sitet Racine Envy Wis Pen Pesruna Dr Hartman Dr. Hartman

Welsh Congregational services and Dutch Gap Orchestra

The Welsh Congregational church plans evening services at the church tomorrow and the Dutch Gap Orchestra will be present. Mr T Myrin Jones of New York returns home after a brief visit with Rev and Mrs J B Jones. Rev W F Davis will preach tomorrow at Memorial Welsh Baptist church Wayne Avenue.

Welsh Congregational Church Charch Tomer Dutch Gap T. Myrin Jones Kew Yorkey Dave J. &. Jones Henry Danvers William Miller Tivmouth Wiliam Hebb Rockwell Street Vaughn Richards Pricelure Memorial Welsh Baptist Church Wayne Avenue W. F. Davis Morris Fur

Dunmore School Board Considers Business Course Applicants

The Dunmore special meeting reviewed school tax collection and property use for school purposes in Throop. The board approved payments to Byron Brady and Seldod Brady and discussed tax operations, double assessments, and evaluating business courseTeaching systems with candidates from Secran iom Oliphant and others.

Messrs Webler Miller Kellum Inettello Spencer Rolcan Byron Brady Seldod Brady Jotey Throop Wilkes-Barre John A. Irwin John M. Gunster J. N. Tompkins Mary ™. Kearney Daisy L. Metrory Secraniom Thomas McHale Oliphant Delingulgion

Odd Fellows Hall to Add Sixty-Two Opera Chairs This Week

T J Latchworth won the bid to supply sixty two refined opera chairs with veneer finish and modern coat racks for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows hall this week. Moran and Ryan plan a new cash grocery and general store at Corner We Daly building opening Oct 9 led by Moran and Ryan, both described as young, progressive entrepreneurs. A display doll at J G Frame and Bon’s drug store will be auctioned for Neptun Fire Company and Roderick of Dudley Street Baptist Church will speak on Proof of the Resurrection with Rev W F Gibbons at the Presbyterian pulpit.

Order of Odd Fellows T. J L4tchworth Moran and Ryan Daly Bulldine Moran Tnion Cash Dunmore Dickson Manufacturing Campuns Young Ae J. G. Frame & Bon Bessie Savage Frances Kornlaker Neptuian Fire Company R. M. Roderick Dudley Street W. F. Gibbons Presbyterian Church Roderick Mr. Gibbons

Local Social and Health Notes from Jefferson County

Frederick Jones of Cartes visits G W Jones on Drinker Street. The Ven Why sisters Maggie Nora and Verniv of Brook Street are ill with diphtheria. Miss Wood of Wilkes Barre and Miss Fispy of New York visiting Rev A Van Cleft on South Blakely Street. Dorothy Kellam from Grove Street visits St John Qilloiane of Philadelphia staying with cousin A Stevens of Adama Avenue. Rev A J Van left is visiting Oneonta.

Frederick Jones Cartes Jefferson County G. W. Jones Drinker Street Maggie Nora Verniv W. Ven Why Brook Street Mies Wood Wilkes-Barre Mise Fispy New York A. van Cleft South Blakely Street Dorothy Kellam Rove

Scranton Teams Set For Afternoon Bout If Weather Allows

Weather permitting this afternoon the representative teams of the plaice and the Eurekas from North Scranton are scheduled for a local match. The outcome and players are to be determined based on field conditions.

Plaice The Eurekas North Scranton

Local contest to decide amateur championship at Athletice Park

The local team seeks the purse of 1 at Athletice Park as they vie to complete an undefeated closing season. Mrs Mary Thornton of Hastings New York, a former resident, visits friends here. Greenwood collieries employees will be paid in the afternoon.

Athletice Park Mary Thornton Hasting N. Y Greenwood Collieries

Funeral and community notices from a 1900s paper

Funeral for Michael Mc Hate from 124 Prospect avenue moved to Cathedral services and Dunmore Catholic cemetery. The Junger Mannerchor held rehearsal and a business meeting. A concert and dance planned at Germania hall. The Loyal Club met on Cedar avenue for gospel meeting lead by Anna Van Nort. Deeds officers Hier ter and Rosar returned from a trip to Easton Bethlehem Allentown. Ela Bradley of Brooklyn returned home after visits. Mamie Dun and Martin Meardon opened a cash grocery on Crown avenue.

Michael McHate Fils Hore Prospect Avenue Mornior Dunmore Catholic Junger Mannerchor Tiwae Germania Hall Young Womans Chriathin Agspowsation Cedar Avenue Anna van Nort Posten Avenue Martin Meardon Crown Avenue

Address Orders to Sharkey in Central City

Fragmentary note directs delivery or orders to C. B. Sharkey at 101 Cedar Ave in South Side central city and central Hyde Park with phone 6662.

South Side Central City Central Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar Ave Phono

Local Notices and Residents Update from Capouse and Nearby Streets

Fred Gunster of Washington Avenue nurses a badly lacerated hand after a wheel incident. Daniel Mall of Marion Street confines himself at home due to fever. I H Stevens of Capouse Avenue enjoyed the Luzerne County fair. Mrs. Martin, also of Capouse, returns from Michigan visits. John Capwell of Adams Avenue visits Allentown. W B Gardner of New Orange No 7 relocates his family to Marion Street. Walter Capwell visits New York City for a few weeks. Mrs. Jacob Chuneter of Washington Avenue owns a large night blooming cereus with eight blooms nearly ten inches wide. An exhibition today features a large watermelon to guess its actual weight. Green Ridge Cash Store at 1440 Capouse Avenue hosts the event.

Fred Gunster Washington Avenue Daniel Mall Marion Street I. H. Stevens Capouse Avenue Luserne County Martin Capoute Avenue Michigan John Capwell Adams Avenue Allentown W. B. Gardner New Orange No 7 Walter Capwell New York City Jacob Chuneter Green Ridge Cash Store Copouse Avenue

Harvest Home Services to Be Held at Court Street Church

OT Miller of Short avenue returns from New York. Miss Mixell of Stroudsburg will sing a solo. L W Lyman of Hooner Nel to be Rev GC Lyman’s guest. They are cousins from the 60s era. Mrs Lyman’s mother and sisters Miss Lacey Bunnell and Miss Jennie Bunnell visit Court Street parsonage. Mrs Bunnell is nearly 80 and in good health.

Miller Short Avenue New York Court Street Mixell Stroudsburg L. W. Lyman Hooner Nel Lyman J. W. Lonmin Hoover Neb

Obituary for John McGraw of Ly Wates Street

John McGraw of Ly Wates Street died yesterday morning. He was aged 71. He is survived by two sons John and Martin and by three daughters Kate Methaw Mrs Michael Neary and Mrs John Nalts.

John McGraw Ly Wates Street Catech John Martin Kate Methaw Michael Neary John Nalts

Gold Medal Honor at Excelvior hove Company smoker

T Frank Jordan received a gold medal from Excelvior hove Company members for over ten years of faithful service. The event included speeches by M Hathaway and a phonograph recital by Thomas Rogan, followed by a group photograph taken by Peter McHugh. Regular church services and a funeral for Patrick Hastings were also noted.

Excelvior Hove T. Frank Jordan Neor Clm Hathaway Jordan Thomas Rogan Artlat Peter McHugh T. Frank Jrontan M. Mwathaway J. J. O'Malley Gee Mason John Mettignow Tweeph Marks James Wheeler James H Lally Dave Vorle Cleorge Forcusin George Twad- Welt Patrick McLetin M. J. O' Berte Frnk McLoughlin Dame O Malles John Lawler Wil Towler Johwel Duerdis J. G. Lievd Thome Rogan Pelward Mcffinty Willie Whellw Convreational Noah Reyen Fouth Giteon Queipy Bilward's Hall Patrick Hastings Jeet Berites MM. J. Havtines Mew Elack

Ladies Tea Event and Local Social Updates

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church held their regular monthly tea in Grand Army hall on Wednesday. Frank Wilcox and family from Berington returned after a visit with Thompson relatives. Manny Wrighter sustained a serious injury from a wagon incident Wednesday. W. S. Foster visited Boranton since Thursday morning. Hillenbick and Peek continued work on a lumber contract for RH Whitney. Rev. A. D. David and Brephen Jen were active west of the borough.

Aldine Frank Wilcox Berun Ton Thompson Hone Fot RH. W. Whitney A. D. David Brephen

Local Social Roundup From Montdale To Peckville

Kins spent Wednesday and Thursday at Cama. George de Clark and family visiting relatives in Montdale. S and S D Barnes hosted a tea Tuesday evening. Numerous local couples attended gatherings including Henwood Gelatt Lewis and McNamara families. Eatella Howard left for Kingston to resume studies. Rev Merrill of Bethany visited his sister in town. Gelott family members planned visits to Peckville Friday.

Kins Cama George de Clark Montdale S&s D. Barnes T. F Henwood EB. F. Gelatt M. Lewis W. W. McNamara P. A. Tower N. S. Poster's Eatella Howard Kingston Rev. G. RB. Merrill Bethany Vises Mra. BK. i. Gelott

Local Notes and Births From Town News

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. A J McCormick on Thursday and died shortly after. Interment was in St Marys temperery. Mr and Mrs J W Anderson are visiting friends at Staten Island. Miss Anna Callahan buying millinery in New York. Mrs Henry of Moovie visited New York. her recovery doubtful. Miss Margaret Morton returned from New York City. Wallace McPherson returned to Fresco after several days with his brother Jeary. The marriage of George Jopling and Miss May Shiner was solemnized at the bride’s parents home in Moesjec. Rev Judean Teahley officiated. Mrs Robert Carden of Brawnsyville suffers typhoid fever. Mrs Richard Beer and two daughters of Wandling visit Mr and Mrs Jace Webster. The Celtic American quartet will be heard at Sarefield Opera House on Wednesday. admission 2 cones, 4.7. King and J L Nelger in town adjusting claims against Prudential Life Insurance. Miss I Corcoran critically ill at home on Grove street. John O’Makey to leave for Newport News Va to oversee business interests.

A. J. McCormick St. Mary’s Temperery J. WH. Anderson Staten Island Anna Callahan New York Henry Moovie New York City Margaret Morton Wallace McPherson Jeary George Jopling Mies May Shiner Moesjec Judean Teahley Robert Carden Brawnsyville Js Richard Beer Wandling Jace Webster Sarefield Opera House

Local residents travel and visiting notices

Mr Hl M Ives spent the early week in New York. Mr and Mrs J C Lenconk returned from a ten day visit among friends in the valley. Mrs Harker visited friends in Abington. Mr and Mrs F M Francis and family moved to Henrveville after the death of Mrs Francis father, Mr Charles Miles of New York appears on grandfather’s cover. Dr Miles and Mr Charles Smith attend Pittston fair this week. John Stuartz and family visit town residents.

Hl. M. Ives New York Tey J. C Lenconk Harker Abington F. M. Francis Henrveville Francis Charles Miles Miles Charlee Smith John Stuartz Enmy All -Laughter

Clark's Green Sunday School Session and Incident

The notice at Clark's Green outlines Sunday school activities for next Sunday and an evening gathering at the church led by Pastor B. Got. It mentions a Thursday event related to a contested issue and notes the illness of Mrs. Phillips of West Scranton coupled with a social visit from Dover and Dover entities.

B. Gotshalt Mtr Hares Rolluson Phillips Wert Scrantan Whitlips Jentities Dover N Mie

Dr Williams Pink Pills Sold In Pack Sizes

Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are sold in packs not by the dozen or hundred. Available through druggists or from the Dr Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady New York at 66 cents per box with six boxes costing 2.60 dollars.

C.W. Jacobs Richmond Williams

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West ST. Mark’s Church D. D C. G. Snicker Holy Trinity John Randolph J. Peter L. Laver St. Paul's A. la Ramer Pht Awanta George W. Jenkins Oor S. Mala Avenue Aostetter Elegra Henn Kaecred Bou Teoltathon Michel Spanier Fehon Hemn Heanors Posthide ccc Ie Ceeeeweip Reece Y. W. A, Aranch Thomas de Gruchy Dent Neptune Globe Warehouse North Scranton Daniel Ronald Clark Savior Lemons Fi Aidi el Lereen Eva Maxwell Hagel Smead G. C. Lyman Heaven's Harvest Willow Simne Weet Market W. Z. Miller Trene Mya D. B. Davies Green Street Elizabeth Morris Wilkes Harre Evanlees Summit Avenue Mvan Reee Waverly Mlle Mary Protheroe Davia Bucknell University Christian Endeavor Society of Mise Sovan Wyinar Dunmore Doings South Scranton Green Ridge Park Place Olyphant King J. L. Nelger Prudential Life Corcoran Grove Street John Omakey Meomoigy Newport News Dalton Clark's Beauty Bellavita Enic Beauty Hervita Medical Ciluion & Jackson Chlogr Meturroh & Thowns, Draggists Lackawanna Ave Scratton, Pau G. W. Palmer Jonesville, Vt Lyceum Theatre Berea Lessees Long Chinatown BON Ton Stock Company Faesontiog Hee. Leyburn Batuniag Mondiy Katherine Reuter Sardou Mane Terplone Tradame Sans Gene Dlitie Nitti cCooniimnenelig Matinees Dixie VIA Central Railroad OF New Jersey Colorado Denver Trreble Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Chicago & North-Western Ry Chestnut St Broadway Cicada Clark St Sule Matthews Bros H. C. Bunderson Druggtete
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