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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1899

Page

8

Social notes of visitors and guests in Albany and surrounding towns

Miss Anna Aikman returns from a visit with relatives in New York City. Dr and Mrs W J McDonnell of Albany are guests of Miss Margaret Canon. Mrs J L Davis of Pittsburgh visits Miss Martha Evans of Gardoll. Dr and Mrs J J Wentz and Miss Jackson of Berwick visit in Kentucky. Mrs Lena Williams and daughter Nellie of the West Side visit relatives at Mittston A Gates. Attorney A Gates, long-time Wilkes-Barre lawyer now in New York, visits Kia Broner B Mintes. Mr and Mrs Z H Compton of 24 Franklin Avenue spend September in Philadelphia and New York City. Mike Draner of Muney and Mr Meylert Bruner of St Louis visit Mr and Mrs W J Mullin of Jefferson Avenue. Mrs FD Throw and granddaughter Ernestine Spalding of Buffalo visit Mr and Mrs J C Throw of Atadetmnystron. William Schonk, formerly of this city, now a law student in New Haven, Connecticut, visits his brother Charles Schunk of Schoank & Snetver, Springe Street shoe dealers.

Anna Aikman New York City W. J. McDonnell Albany Margaret Canon Mra J. L. Davis Pittshurz Martha Evans Gardoll Wuo Tite J. J. Wentz Mics Jackson Berwick Tre Kentucky Simon Lauer Lewis Marks Enac Williams Mileu Nellie West Side Mittston A. Gates Wilkes -Starre New York Vleitive Kia Broner B. Mintes Z. H. Compton Franklin Avenue Philadelphia Mikesith Draner Muney Meylert Bruner St. Louis W. J. Mulling Jeffferson FD. C. Throw Ernestine Spalding Tuffalo J. C. Throw Atadetmnystron William Schonk New Haven, Conn Charles Schunk Schoank & Snetver Springe Street

Cornerstone Laying For St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church

The cornerstone ceremony at the new St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran church at Washburn and Fourteenth streets drew a large crowd. Rev A L Ramer, Rev W Co te Lauer, Rev C G Spieker and Rev John Randolph spoke as a time capsule with church artifacts was sealed. construction proceeds toward a spring opening.

W. C. L. Lauer C. G. Spieker John Randolph S J. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church Washburn Fourteenth Streets A. Ll, Ramer W. Co. Te Lauer C. Spieker John Tandulph St. Mark E.L. Miller Holy Trinity Luthern Church Pitersent Fourteenth Street Mary Kaucher Andrew Larson Herman Trager Adam Stockel Wilkes-Barre D. W. Moser Rey Ramer Evancelical Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania the Sunbeams The Young Lutheran Foreign Missionary Luther League Review Luther League Women's Guild P. G. Whitstons Herman Johnson Schaeffer C. G. Splieker Holy Trinity Lutheran Church St. Peter's Lutheran Church Petersburg W. ©. L. Lauer St. Paul's Lutheran Church Green Ridge A. L. Ramer St. Mark's Evangelical Tutheran Church the Tribune West Scranton

Friedlander Millinery Opening Set for Thursday September 26

M. A. Friedlander and Co. announce their fall millinery opening on Thursday September 26. Sid Spruce is listed among the staff or featured attendee in connection with the event.

Sid Spruce Atrett Ae M. A. Friedlander & Co Spruce Street

Fifty-Second Pennsylvania Volunteers Reunion Planned at Peckville

The twelfth reunion of Fifty-second Regiment survivors will be held in Peckville this Wednesday with a hall meeting for roll call election reports and resolutions at 2 PM. A banquet at 6 PM will follow a camp fire, with veterans and junior Peckville organizations invited. Officers include Lennard Wilker Barre Metlave Scranton, Williams Peckville, Miller Washington, Fuller Owego, Snedicor Peckville, Battenberg Archim.

Fifty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Peckville Leadyard Welock George R. Lennard Wilker- Barre Pau William Metlave Scranton Fpa Williams Peckvile Miller Washington, D. C M.D. Fuller Owego N.Y Philetus Snedicor Battenberg Archimid, Pa

Pishop Homeward Bound After European Trip

Rit Rev Pishop Hoban expected home tomorrow from Europe. In a letter dated London September 14 he said he would board the Karbarosa from Southampton in four days and likely reach Scranton by September 27. He plans to hurry home upon learning of Rev John Loughran's death. Bishop Holton has been away six weeks, traveling with Rev Fathers O'Reilly Shanley Ceroneo and later Monelenor Conely and Rev Morgan Sheedy of Albona.

Pishop Hoban Mey D. J. Mae Goldrick London Southampton Scranton New York John Loughran Holton Fathers O'Reilly, Shanley Ceroneo Germany Rome Monelenor Conely Morgan Sheedy Albona Hoban

County League to Organize in Lackawanna County

The Christian Endeavor committees from Lackawanna County meet at 2 PM in the Mears building office of C. E. Daniels to plan the new county league. The panel includes Rev. J. P. Moffat as chairman, Rev. R. F. Y. Pierce, Nev. Charles Lee of Carbondale, and E. L. Daniels.

Christian Endeavor Lackawanna County Tri-County League Ashley C. E. Daniels Mears’ Building J. P. Moffat R. F. Y. Pierce Charles Lee Carbondale EL. Daniels

John Hitchcock Injured in Mulberry Street Bicycle Fall

John P. Hitchcock fell from his bicycle on Mulberry Street Friday losing control and was found unconscious by a passerby. An ambulance took him home on North Washington Avenue where a physician attended. he was bruised with a scalp wound and concussion feared but later reported resting well.

Mulberry Street John P. Hitchock North Washington Avenue

Beranton millinery grand fall opening at Lackawanna Ave

The Leading and Largest Millinery Store in Beranton at 412 Lacka w anna Avenue announces a grand fall opening to be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. The event promises the biggest elm lar event of the season with finest wines and clears at Lane's, 020 Spruce Street. Also mentions Joy Maker cigar and Beecham's Pills for dizziness.

Beranton Je Gerson Lane

Fancy Golden Rio and Coffees Sale Ad

Coffee deal advertisement listing prices for Fancy Golden Rio 13c two pounds for 25c O G Java and Rio 19c per pound and 25c per pound for O G Java O G Java and Arabian Mocha 28c per pound Triple Blend 32c per pound with a claim of guaranteed lower prices than competitors.

Java Rio

Sudden Death of Venerable Priest in Scranton Diocese

Rev. John Loughran of Minooka died of heart disease after a brief illness. Born in 1830 in Dorby Ireland, he served 40 years in the ministry, largely at Archbald and Minooka, building St. Thomas church and expanding St. Joseph's parish. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 in Minooka. Bishop Hoban to arrive for arrangements.

Scranton John Toughran Minooka Ili Elock Wather Loughran Patrick Lavelle Dr Houser BE. J. Melley South Scranton Walter Gorman Father Gorman Father John Dun Father Loughran Dor- Bey County Armagh Ireland St Patrick's College Armach Boom St Charles Seminary Eighteenth and Hace Streets Philadelphia Newman Beaver Falls Hazleton Audlenreid Friendsville Susquehanna County Middletown Warren Auburn Archhbald Thomas St. Joseph's Taylor J. A. Moffatt Rendham Father Jorden John Loughran Peter Loughran Detroit Patrick Loughran Minooka Catholic Hoban Europe

Death by own action Revealed in Scranton Case

A year after a death by own action in McKeever's field West Scranton the decedent is identified as Dennis Phillips of Littleton New Hampshire. A bundle found at Lohmann's restaurant on Lackawanna Avenue contained letters and a statement with his name and family contacts and a note requesting burial in New Hampshire. Police confirm the mystery is solved and the remains lie in Washburn Street Cemetery.

McKeever's Field West Scranton Lohmann Lackawanna Avenue Dennia Phillipe Tittleton New Hampshire F. A. Philips Littleton Martha B. Jesseman Bethlehem N. AH Willis Phillips Franconia N. J O. S. Taylor Haverhill Dennis Phillips Washburn Street

Man Found Dead In Boarding House After Stair Fall

The lifeless body of Luke Gilmartin aged 60 was found at the foot of a staircase in his Tidee boarding house yesterday morning. Coroner Rob erto investigated and ruled skull fracture likely from a fall down stairs. Fellow boarders reported heavy drinking Saturday as the men upstairs were paid. A jury will convene for an inquest this afternoon. Gilmartin has relatives in Dunmore.

Luke Gilmartin Fred Tidee Do'clwk Suttire Gilden Roberto Dtaslang Kilmartin Howrll Telethowski Gilmartin Dunmore

Prize offer for best criticism of Otis Harlan at Lyceum

A contest offers a box for the best written idea of Otis Harlan as a comedian from the performance in My Innocent Boy at the Lyceum theatre. Entries must reach by Friday evening September 29 with winner announced in Saturday morning papers. Communications to My Innocent Boy Lyceum theatre.

Long Otis Harlan Lyceum Theater Mr. Harlan Garrick Theatre New York Lyceum Theatre

Last Grand Excursion to Niagara Falls

The Lehigh Valley announces the last grand excursion of the season to Niagara Falls at a five dollar rate. Tickets from Scranton on Dot. 7th good on all trains except the Black Diamond Express, return valid through Oct. 9. Consult local ticket agents for details. Also new millinery styles first shown at 413 Lackawanna avenue. Grand rail opening this week on Wednesday Thursday and Friday.

Lehigh Valley Radiro Niagara Falls Scranton Dot Lehigh Valley Ticket Lackawanna Avenue

Marriage Licenses recorded in Archbald and Scranton area

Andrew J Noon of Scranton and Seranton Filta and Jordan listed. Thomas Loft and Archbalds Mary Edwarda with Archbald. Michael C Conners appears with Elizabeth GB. Seanion deasup noted.

Andrew J. Noon Seranton Filta Jordan Sotanton Thomas Loft Archbald Mary Edwarda Archbald Mchael C. Conners E.seees Jorrud Elizabeth GB Seanion Deasup

Grace Lutheran installs Rev Luther Waring as pastor

The Grace Lutheran church on Madison Avenue and Mulberry Street formally installed Rev Luther Horn Waring of 117 Webster Avenue as pastor. Rev A Stewart Hartman delivered the charge and emphasized gospel preaching and personal character. Rev Walter Miller gave the initial address and urged loyalty, attendance, and prudent giving.

Grace Lutheran Church General Synod Madison Avenue Mulberry Street Luther Horn Waring Webster Avenue Walter Miller Grice Lutheran Church Wilkes-Barre Waring A. Stewart Hartman Baltimore Jesus Christ King of Kings Lord of Lords Word of God Paul Hartman Board of Home Missions

Frightful Death of North Scranton Child

The child of Mr and Mrs John Robinson of Robert Avenue North Scranton was scalded to death when a tub of boiling water toppled onto the child after the father left the room. The toddler died within moments despite efforts to help.

John Robinson Robert Venue North Scranton

London Convert and Operatic Troupe at Lyceum Theatre

Announcement for a Lyceum Theatre event featuring London Convert and an operatic troupe on Friday Sept 20. Bee posters promote tickets priced at 1 dollar and 30 cents with a thirteenth and tenth cent option.

London Lyceum Theatre Priday

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Promises Teething Relief

An old ad touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a 25 cent teething remedy for children. It claims decades of use and promotes the product as the best cure for pain and diarrhea with phrases urging buyers to request Mrs Winslow’s Seething Syrup.

Drugeieta

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Norton Electric City M. Norton the Griffin Wyoming Ave Nettleton’s Washington Avenue Commonwealth Building Ackawanna Penn Avenus BF. Warman Jermyn Barler Amoko Lackawanna Hardware CO Tackawaouna Avenue ST. Mark’s Church Lauer Heaven Tabernacles Holy Mountain Zion Jerusalem Spieker Willam Ashmead Schweffer D. Behaffer the Stone Bold, Bad Boy Joseph Kilpatrick T. P. Tones Dickson Avenue Jones May Watkins Mylert Avenue Eboy M. J. Hoban County League Christian Endeavor Societies John Hitchcock Joy Maker Beecharm E. G Coursen Nooka Luke Kilmarti the Ridge Chance Gerson Luther Mes Warring Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Walter Muller A. Stewart Hartran D. D Gui Axselet ‘Lim Foote & Fuller Mears Building Washington Ave Matthews Bros Lackawanna Hand & Payne Penn Avenue General Mercier Conrad Pierce’s Market Joseph Parry Mrs. Winslow Oregon Battlhophip Schank & Spencer Gio Spruce Street Maloney Oil and Iil Meridian Street
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