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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1900

Page

9

Secret West Scranton Wedding Among Local Youths

Announcement reports the marriage of George Reese of Washburn Street and Harriet Davis of Buffalo New York in Bloomsburg last Friday. The couple had fled a prior dispute and faced a delayed appearance, with Reese's family learning of the union Saturday. Two disturbances on North Main Avenue followed, as visiting Australians Misses Elizabeth and Margaret McGhir tour the world and plan a winter stay in Scranton. The pair previously traveled through England Ireland and Scotland before continuing toward San Francisco and the Pacific, with a return voyage planned.

Bloomsburg North Main Avenue Harry Peck George Reese Washburn Street Harriet Davis South Main Avenue Werner Buffalo Sal Lor Reese Frank Columbia County Coupe Mitees Elizabeth Margaret McGhir Maryborough Queensland Australia Andrew B. Holmes South Mal Avenue England Ireland Scotland San Francisco Hawaiian Islands

John Yerkes Arrest Reported by Due Authorities

John Yerkes of 317 North Thorley Avenue was taken into custody by Due authorities. Further details of the arrest, including charges and disposition, were not immediately available.

John Yerkes North Thorley Avenue Due

Funeral notices for Williams and others in city

The obituary items report the funeral for Evan T Williams at Fivelock this afternoon with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery. A second service for Hurry Eek is set for 2 o clock at the Price Street house, with burial to follow. Other infant Jane Porguscty and Joseph Porguscty will be laid to rest in Cathedral Cemetery this afternoon. Additional entry notes a Wakefield area funeral and a separate interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Evan T. Williams Whynen Washburn Street Hurry Eek Price Street Janes Mie Mir Joseph Porguscty Teondway Cathedral Sarah Howland Wi Wotwse OS North Liverett Tower Taber Monk He Jade Waehburn Street

Local News Briefs From Wiles and Surroundings

Michard Thomas known hiss singer returns home after months away in Wiles. The Bin pson Methodist Episcopal church held afternoon services led by Rev. J. B. Sweet. A large assembly attended. St Pauls Pioneer cores observe its fourteenth anniversary with a banquet at Mears hall on Wednesday evening October 17. George Roser of Philadelphia visiting Clairenne Shiryer at Lake Winola. Teresa Fowderly of West Side hospital and sister Margaret return from Carbondale. Matthew Davern of Railroad Avenue hosts sister Katherine Whelan of Binghamton. Marriage announced for Anthony Cummings of Hampton street and Miss Bertha Kildoff.

Michard Thomas Blew Merbert Hiss Wiles Binpson Methodist Episcopal Church J. B. Sweet St. Paul's Mears’ Hall Givorge Roser Philadelphia Clairenne Shiryer Lake Winola Teresa Fowderly West Side Hospital Margaret Carbondale Matthew Davern Railroad Avenue Katherine Whelan Binghamton Anthony Cummings Harmpton Street Bertha Kildoff

Local notices from Washburn Street area events and people

A collection of brief items notes various community happenings including church concerts and festivals at Washburn Street Presbyterian church and Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church. It mentions guests from Detroit, a death in Shryer’s drug store circle, football and temperance group activities, student and youth society events, legal notices and campaign movements in nearby Stroudsburg and South Main area.

Pe ru na touted as cure for female ailments and fatigue

A promotional article asserts many women suffer pelvic congestion and catarrh irritation and claims Pe r ina repairs the mucous lining to stop drains and irregularities. It touts reliability, general use from teens to mothers, and offers a free health booklet from Dr. Hartman in Columbus Ohio.

Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

North Scranton Community Updates and Local Notices

A collection of short items from North Scranton: union meeting among United Mine Workers, a basketball game tonight at the Auditorium, Providence Methodist church organizing a Brotherhood of St. Pat, a wedding tour return, social events by Marquette council and Young Men’s Institute, a five year old injured by a cow on North Main, a gold watch raffle winner at the Austin hotel, and notices of meetings and local incidents including residents in North Main and East Bethlehem.

Lorenl Unton Nood United Aline Workers Werrington Dutch Ap Wa, Williams Therees Coteybear Carpenters’ Union Miners’ Union Unite Welook Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Brotherhood of St. Pat G. A. Cure Alexander Bryden Ithaca Carrie Price Carbondale Marquette Council Young Men's Institute St. Mary's Hall Dimes Boyd Henry M. Kirby Wayne County W. B. Kirby Meon Fred Phillips North Main Avenue Joseph Lovelace Martin Cullock Andrew Maximer Austin West Ridge M. W. Morris’ Hotel

Funeral set for Edward Lynett at 4 afternoon

The funeral for Edward Lynett, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Lynett, will be held at 4 PM at their home with burial at St Marys Catholic cemetery. Rexford K Swarts of Electravenue is in Moscow on business.

Edward Lynett Airs Patrick Lynett St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Rexford K. Swarts Electravenue Moscow Nelle Cunningham Drinker Street Thomas Hiensean Fla. Frey Cross Street

Annual Baptist Pastors Banquet Draws Clergy and Guests

The Baptist Pastors conference and wives enjoyed a banquet at Mitchells dining room on North Washington avenue with dinner served from 1 to 2 pm. Rev. Robert B. Pierce spoke on religious aspects in Monroe and described European cathedrals. Attendees included Rev. S.P. Mathews and many area pastors. next Monday includes a regular business meeting where Mathews may be elected president.

Baptist Pastors’ Conference Mitchells Dining Room North Washington Avenue Guernsey Hall Robert B. Pierce Penn Avenue Baptist Church Munroe Branie Italy Mathews FP. Mathews J. A. Evans W. C. Ford Nobert FL ¥. Pierre D. D Benanten A. Spanniding Hollisterville OH. Thompson Dalton EL By East Clark'’s Green A. J. Whalen Carbondale Thomas Peckville Willis Forest Clegy Pl. Prey and Elmhurst Thiomas Baker Amd Beart Valley H. A. Harris Taylor di la. Riemer Dunmore Dr. Dunn Hillidaiw Michigan

A Tenderlo n Po etess

Patrolman Fred Karing encountered a distraught woman who asked not to be disturbed and tearfully claimed she needed sleep. He escorted her to the Center Street station where she remained ungrateful for the kindness. The poetic encounter led to her brief confinement as the mayor sent her to the county jail for a short term.

Fred Karing Jock Ome Sirver Joes Chreaius Guy Palloe Fia

Funeral of Miss S A Collins Held at Hulbert Home

Funeral services for Miss S A Collins were held at the Hulbert residence on Jefferson Avenue. Rev Dr McKead officiated as Mahyllenda were present with flowers showing affection. Collins was a longtime teacher in the city public schools and respected by many friends. interment will precede in Hamilton in Wayne County this morning.

8. A. Callin N. A. Hulbert Jefferson Avenue

South Scranton Speaker to Discuss American Patriotism

Rev J Briadehaw of Nantivoke will lecture on American Patriotism at Cedar Avenue Methodist Church as part of the Brotherhood of St Paul course. The program, a popular education event, sells course tickets and includes a grand concert.

Cedar Avenue Scranton Athletic Club Life Saving Corps Araptoer Brotherhood of St. Paul Cedar Avenue Methodist Church Meniers Brotherhood Row

Sositien Atte Clts Weekly Inning Exercise

The piece describes a nightly practice session by a team led by Victor Noth. Enthusiastic crowd watches as the squad performs calculated drills and stunts. The tone suggests rigorous preparation ahead of a late November exhibition.

Sositien Wieder Victor Noth Ootaler

Local papers mock moral notices sparking Sabbath debate

A fragment discusses harsh complaints about public notices on morality and Sabbath behavior, arguing that such derision shows disrespect for serious church and community standards and calls for more constructive commentary.

Local residents return from visits to New York and nearby towns

William Pfeing and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Saft report returns after trips to New York. John Heilig suffers health issues at home. Miss Wareline Kellenman and sister Loulea came back from a two week visit in New York. Miss Mame Keeler returns from Cohous after weeks with Miss Margaret Reche. Currie Nie Lem Scheuer Kate Bhebord depart for a Lake Winely trip. William Pickus John Klefer back from Allentown. T C Gihent George Mollins visit Cedar avenue. Elizabeth Woolf visited Sara Needham then returned home. Elisabeth Christopher returns from Remington avenue after days in Binghamton. Mrs Waly Bruner and son Christian visit Bruner brother in Brooklyn.

William Pfeing South Washington Avenue Harry Saft Motel Hoear New York John Heilig Prospect Avenue Wareline Kellenman Behence Gros Sisjer Loulea Mame Keeler Cohous N.Y Margaret Reche Cherry Street Currie Nie Lem Scheuer Kate Bhebord Wwe Wiewl Lake Winely William Pickus John Klefer Allentown T. C. Gihent George Mollins Carbondale Cedar Avenue Eilizabeth Woolf Lite Pars Sara Needham Elisabethhristopher Remington Avenue Binghamtiun Waly Bruner Gon Christian Dary Avenue Abe Bruner Brooklyn

Inspecting Ninth Street Wall Extension Proposal

The joint streets and bridges committee will meet this afternoon with Street Commissioner Thomas and City Engineer Phusos to inspect the Ninth Street retaining wall. Thomas urges extending the wall further south to prevent undermining Jackson Street, and the committees will report the advisability of the extension to council.

Joint Streets and Bridges Committee Thomas City Ensineer Phusos Ninth Street Jackson Street Council

Fall Meeting of the C E's Committee in City Grace Te

A rough report of the fall meeting of city committees shows planning for an autumn city event. Debate focused on timing and location with dissatisfaction over coverage in Sunday papers. A leading member noted consensus that efforts should focus on community work along the sunlit lines.

Gotebert A. E Dunnine Nout Governenit Lees Ofl Uurgesnes Able Maiter

Elevator wheel accident injures Joseph Bew at hotel work

Joseph Bew of Capouse Avenue, an employee at Dickgou Manufacturing, was severely injured yesterday morning at the Hotel Jermyn while helping install a new wheel for an elevator. A heavy timber slipped and struck him on the head, he was taken to Lackawanna Hospital with skull injuries but rested easily yesterday.

Joseph Bew Capouse Avenue Dickgou Manufacturing Works Jermyn Hie Lackawanna Hospital

New Y M C A Building Contract Awarded

Tos Williams has been awarded the contract for the erection of the new Young Men’s Christian Association building at Washington avenue and Mulberry street. The work of excavating for the foundation began yesterday.

Tos. Williams Young Mena Christans Assoriation Washington Avenue Mulberry Street

Obituary Notice for Mow Mutuilati Lathown at Biltong

Mow Mutuilati Lathown died at Biltong after a comity illness. The deceased was a long time resident of Lavkawsuna county and well known in the local community. A widow named Dhl survives the deceased. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the family.

Weare Grantee Lee Yyetaace Devlin

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