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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1898

Page

4

North Scranton Day's Doings and Mine Tragedy

A fatal blast at the Von Store mine claims Patrick Levin age 40 and injures Owen Flannigan and Michael Gilbride. Levin died on scene, Flannigan shows improving condition, Gilbride recovering from pneumonia. Local obituaries note Mrs. Henwood’s father’s death, while church activities report Love Feast and a sermon on Recognition of Friends in Heaven. Father Whitty society elects officers and delegates. Crystal Literary and Dramatic Society plans to stage My Partner soon.

von Storeh Pattick Levin Twen Flannian Michael Gilbride Harm's Wry Levin SF Putnam Street Welock Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Owen Flannigan Wat Market Street Michael Oilbride Jerry Arnold New Jersey Henwood North Main Avenue Honesdale C. C. Lane J. B. Fish Cortland Edgar Pather Whitty Society St. Mary's Hall Moran Thomas Mason The Crystal Literary and Dramatic Seciety

Welsh Congregation Delays Meeting on Erection Question

The Welsh Congregational Church members postpone a decision on building plans to two weeks from next Wednesday after other events. Willum Parry visits Edwardsdale. Providence United choir rehearsed at Company Hall. Arthur Atherton meets friends in Plymouth. Nicholas George arraigned for discharging firearms. Newland Gardner funeral set 11 a.m. at North Main Avenue Home.

Willum Parry Edwardsdale John Reese Wayne Fivenue Providence United Providence United Choir Conducted’ On ‘Trehearsal Arthur Atherton Plymouth Nicholas George Alderman Roberts William F. Haney Wwoerman Newland Gardner North Main Avenue William Edgar Methodist Episcopal Church Dalton John Hear Warren Street

Local Notables and Moves in Green Ridge Area

Green Ridge residents shared travel and visit news with friends in New York City Paterson N J and Wilkes Barre. Local businessman Sears forms partnership with C H Shedd moving goods to Dickson Avenue. others return from visits and trips to Moscow and Pennsylvania universities.

Valentine Biles Capouste Avenue New York City Paterson N. J Charles Linde Larch Street Sydaney Z. D. Evans Dela Ware Street Honesdale Gates Capouse Avenue Wilkes- Barre Charles Packard Dickson Avenue Fred. Hedrick Richmont Park Northumberland Co. W. Jurlech Charles Coleman William Dunn Moscow Walter Fordham Capotise Avenue University of Pennsylvania

Local Notes on Residents and Visitors

Mrs Webb of Jersey City visits her parents Mr and Mrs E John Lot. Dr Perry has improved enough to attend patients again. Fees are 10 cents per dozen. Miss Michel Wilary of Binghamton NY returns home after three weeks with her aunt in this place.

Webb Jersey City E. John- Lot Perry Michel Wilary Binghamton N. Y

Lace Curtains Reveal Giant Patterns and Quality

Advertisement describes 80 pairs of lace curtains in sizes and patterns, noting long yards and ornate designs. Emphasizes high quality and appealing price, urging quick viewing and purchase.

Wleh

Easter Week Hears Of Church Plans In West Scranton

The piece notes Holy Week activities across seventeen churches and two missions in West Scranton with Easter Sunday marked as a Feast Day of Song. It highlights choir augmentations, special sermons, instrumental work, and local social visits among residents and visitors.

West Scranton

Ailurian lodge installs officers for ensuing term

Members of Ailurian lodge No. 7 Independent Order of Odd Fellows met Friday at Evans hall South Main. District Deputy Chas Huester installed the officers elected at the last meeting with aid from James Connell lodge No. 178 South Scranton. Installed officials: Adam Newell noble grand William Hopkings vice grand William Lewis secretary Thomas J. Thomas assistant secretary John H. Kelly treasurer David W. Cadwean financial secretary.

Ailurian Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Evans’ Hall South Main Avenue Chas, Huester James Connell Lodge No. 178 South Scranton Adam Newell William Hopkings William Lewis Thomas J. Thomas John H. Kelly David W. Cadwean

Local Happenings From Hampton Junction And Nearby

Mr and Mrs W T Ace of South Lincoln avenue are in Hampton Junction due to a relative's death. Evan Waletes a member of the city engineer corps is slowly recovering from an appendectomy at his home on Fourteenth street. William Williams of Hampton street and David James of Eynon street depart for Black Diamond Washington. Miss Charlotte O Malley of Clark's Summit visits Mr and Mrs M F E Wymbs of Jackson street. Constable Thin Jones of Morris court is slowly improving from a serious illness.

W. T. Ace South Lincoln Avenue Hampton Junction Evan Waltere City Engineer's Corps Fourteenth Street William Williams Hampton Street David James Eynon Street Black Diamond Washington Charlotte O'Malley Clark's Summit M. FE. Wymbs Jackson Street Thin Jones Morris Court Nees

West Scranton group rehearses as 30 attend at Ivorite hall

The West Scranton Male party members held a well attended rehearsal at Ivorite hall on South Malin avenue led by Professor Iorwerth Prosser practicing The Destruction of Gaza. Kate May daughter of Mr and Mrs David A Jones funeral services were held yesterday afternoon with Rev J B Sweet officiating and interment at Washburn street cemetery. A collision occurred on South Main avenue near Fairchilds hotel between an outbound Taylor car and a heavy top wagon of Price Son Funeral Directors with minor damage. Washburn street improvement including sidewalks and curbing on the north side between Main and Tenth Street will be built soon after a mayor signed resolution promoted by Councilman J H Walker and Selectman R A Williams. Albert Norris and Miss Jennie Hopkins married by Rev D P Jones. Clarke Bros department store promenade drew large crowds and featured Mauer's orchestra. David Cadgwen elected district deputy of Lackawanna county for Odd Fellows, defeating A A Vosbur.

West Scranton South Malin Avenue Iorwerth Prosser Gaza Kate May David A. Jones J. B. Sweet Simpson Methodist Church Horne Washburn Street Bra Jones William Junez George Owens David Meredith Taylor Price & Son South Main Avenue Fairchild Main Avenue Tenth Street J. H. Walker R.A. Williams Albert Norris Mins Jennie Hopkins D. P. Jones Taobernacle Clarke Bros. Iie North Main Avenue Mauer David Cadweun Silurian Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lackawenna County Cadwgan A. A. Vosbure Lincoln Lodge North Scranton

Miss Muldoon Visiting At Nallin Residence

Miss Mary Muldoon of Carbondale visited the Nallin residence yesterday. The report notes her as a visitor among local residents and mentions a gathering with ladies of St. Jo.

Mary Muldoon Carbondale Nallin

Two Boys Fall From Laurel Hill Car Ride Incident

A Laurel Hill streetcar ride ends with two youths clinging as the car rounds a curve at Blakely Street. One boy drops off injured, not seriously but badly bruised, while the other escapes. Car delays followed by a shift in local residents and small notices fill the rest of the snippet.

Obituary notices from a city newspaper

Obituaries report Michael J. Howley aged 21 of 18 Gordon Street died yesterday afternoon. Also listed are Mrs. J. L. Fordham of Green Ridge, John Boyle of 24 Third Street, Emma Figel of 1518 South Washington Avenue, and the Philbin child of 2 Bloom Street. Funeral details follow for each, with churches and cemeteries named.

The Little Encyclopedia In a Fragmented Era of Figures and Names

The text presents a collage of statistics and noble names, doubling as a historical snapshot of global output, military provisioning, and aristocratic figures. It mentions silver from Mexican mines, steamship passenger losses, global mine workers, and a catalog of rulers and royals across nations.

Reorganization Aims to Rejuvenate South Scranton Board of Trade

South Scranton's business circle plans a revival after months of inactivity. John Scheuer M P Judge Henry Spraks and Ambros Herty rally members to push Delaware and Hudson Canal properties purchase for a modern freight depot to aid local mills and factories.

Bscranton Board of Trade John Scheuer Henry Spraks Ambros Herty Uniting Board of Trade Scheuer Tribune Lve Schever Delaware and Hudzon Canal Company Melvin Peter MaeGovern Shaughsney Mre. Muldoon Crane Barrett Estates Remington Avenue Lackawanna Mills Stranton Button Company Scheuer Bros Bakers Mulherin & Judge Lumbermen Boranton Axle Works Southworks Hand's Casey & Kelley's Breweries Sauquolt, Harvey's Meadow Brook Simpson Ailk Mills Delaware and Hudson Central Road Elm Street M. P. Judes Manville Delaware and Hudson Company W. T. Hackett Mewars

Confirmation Service At Church Of Peace For 13 Women

The large auditorium on Prospect Avenue hosted the confirmation ceremony for 13 women including Martha New Anna Hauck Millie Teischman Yetta Luts Ida Nots Kate Biel Lena Breckerle Minnie Gardner Anna Moesel Sarah Herbrich Louisa Hehn Mary Behr Emma Pontius. Rev BE J Schmidt officiated as candidates recited the confession of faith and ten commandments. Floral decorations and special choir music complemented the event. A sermon to the classes followed at 7 20 pm and next Sunday they will take the Lord's Supper for the first time.

Church of Peace Prospect Avenue Martha New Anna Hauck Millie Teischman Yetta Luts Ida Nots Kate Biel Lena Breckerle Minnie Gardner Anna Moesel Sarah Herbrich Louisa Hehn Mary Behr Emma Pontius BE. J. Schmidt

Sale on Monday for musical items and jewelry

Unreadable catalog note lists sale items for Monday including buttons pins belts and jewelry. It mentions sterling silver pieces and novelty items, along with guitars mandolins violins and violin boxes offered at deep discounts. The terms reference low prices and scarce stock across many small musical instruments and accessories.

Atlantic district gathers in Washington for May convention

The Atlantic district of North America convenes in Washington D C May 6 for a week. Patriotic Guards plan a Music Hall ball next Monday night. Spraks couple to spend summer in Europe sailing May 4. Falcon leaves today for Niagara University to join the Varsity team with a large delegation accompanying him. Megargel moves to City Clerk Lavelle’s residence. Margaret Collins, formerly operated on, resumes studies. Mrs Hehn is seriously ill. Alderman Robling to hold police court this month. A Child of Kiefer badly squeezed in a wash wringer incident.

Atlantic District North America Washington D. C Patriotic Guards Music Hall Spraks Europe John Falcon Niagara University E. A. Megargel South Side M. T. Lavelle Moscow Margaret Collins Stone Avenue Henry Hehn Cedar Avenue Alderman Robling

Arrest Evaded on Bicycle Offense in Detroit

A middle aged woman rode on a brick sidewalk despite a new bicycle ordinance. A bicycle officer, intent on enforcing the rule, intercepted her but she jokingly asked to be taken to the Justice's office. He relented and she kept riding, leaving him embarrassed and unable to stop her.

Justice's Office

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North Scranton von Storch Patrick Levin Wen Vinniigan Father Green Ridge Globe Warehouse Ecru Paris Globe Warehor Silurian Lodge of Odd Fellows David Cadwyan Thomas Sheridan Wilkes-Barre James Jeffers John McCrea, Jr Pittston Margaret Dempsey Mamie King Thomas Duffy Plains John C. Coyne Dunmore Laurel Hill Unis Blakely Street Hute Frank Jones Brook Street Lake Ariel Smith Brothers Chestnut Street T. J. Foley Quincy Avenue Priceburg Michael Reddy Foley William Baker Webster Avenue Petersburg Albert Winebrake Gius Cognetti Patrick Lynch Kim Street William Martin Madison Avenue Martin Walsh Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church Frank Hartley Dunmore Cemetery Michael J. Howley Anthony J. Howley Gordon Street Jess Lessides John T Martin Teeste May St. Peter's Cathedral Mra. J. L. Fordham Hitchew John Boyle John Higgins Third Street O'Hoyle Bellevue Cay Hely Crose Hyde Park Cemeteis Emma Anthony Figel Washington Avenue Finerel Richard Philbin Bloom Street Little Encyclopedia China Hidalmo Mexico United Bites Great Britain United Bstates Chermany Belmam Vie Russia United States Army Germany Lnte Frederick II Frederick Charles Prussia Sophia Wilhelmina Netherlands Duchess of Connaught Duchess of Edinburgh Emperor Victoria Moe Academy of Music A. & Scammon London Nox Lyceum Archer Mise Melle April U Medy Will Ines Penge Francis Hodur Century Hose Company Kansas City Hickey Elditch Father Hodur Germania Hall Lawrence Fuhrman F. W. Pearsall Railroad Young Men'’s Christian Association Young Women's Rexford Rexford’'S Gentlemen's Weir Ladies Long Chaina Earl W. Bale Hohner Rexford’s Lackawanna Ave Detroit Free Press Conrad llViller & Stetson Agency Lacka. Ave Wolf & Wenzel Zygo Adams Ave Opp Count Norway Bogotaa Lyceum Theater Reis x Eer Macace Hoyt’s Hoyt's New York Belle Archer Academy of Lusic Rete & Burgunder HR. Long Brown Gus A.Q Ona DR. _SHIMBERG Pruce Mrs. Millers Dean Ein
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