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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1898

Page

9

Community Roundup West Scranton Church Roll Calls

West Scranton reports live news of church roll calls at St David's Episcopal and Plymouth Congregational. A Garden of Trade meeting is planned for tonight to discuss important matters and nominate officers. The piece notes Lent's peaceful close and recalls St Paul’s Tourist Club event with 120 couples dancing and a Young Men's Traveling Club ceremony.

St. David's Episcopal St. Paul's Mears Hall Ore F. Chulkin Peter MeCos Sistes Anna Evel St. Povide Bol North Malavanti Mies Mane Sharing Michiel May Jimce Dern Mr Mirtreney John Wileh AW. Crane Thomas Garrity The Dear

Assembly Deliberates Future of Plymouth Congregational Church

A church meeting at Plymouth Congregational discussed future plans and a new sermon series starting next Sunday on the Apis Charles Fraser and W. H. W. Thomas as secretary and treasurer. The vestry was chosen for the upcoming term with J W Pannell and others named. Reports from chairmen highlighted encouraging attendance and committee work, with roll call and committee updates presented.

St, Davite Henry Charles Fraser W. H W. Thomas Eneulig Wen Perdinmel Chater Piaget Senkir Warden Sereetirys Phoniel Esbiteer Junho Wien Ated Treamiren J W. Pannell Wl. Thomas John Aare Oho David Evans David Mo Secretigy Mjea Elinateth A. Moane Thomas Eynon den Fone Hoey Parken Mic Della P Vane Sherman Avenue Mission Jolm Fk Thora

Anniversary Social Marks Junior Christian Endeavor Event

Trustees and officers including Mrs W J Morgane and Mrs W B Jonephy chaired the event. Howell Haris led music as the business portion concluded and a short social session followed. Refreshments were provided by the Ladies Aid Society. Committee members were Miss Jonnie Lew chair, Miss Doli PP, Mrs T W Allen, Rev Davie and A Geren.

Funeral services for Mee Mewery held in Scranton

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the residence on North Filmore Avenue. Many friends attended and floral tributes were present. The casket was borne to Washburn Street Cemetery, with ministers and attendees participating in the ceremony.

Resitenes Filmore Avenue Scranton Washburn

Community notices and greetings at local gatherings

A jumble of names and places reports residents entertaining visitors, Sabbath school sessions, and Easter visits. It lists residents from North Main Avenue to Moscow and New York City with social calls and travel mentions scattered through a period of community activity.

Mire AD Culkin Routh North Main Avenue Newe York City Reewe Duew Tuwe Herwick Iveie South Main Avenue Mlymeeoth Conermational Mt. Carne Mike Anna Twining Swetland Street Frienie North Reecon Strandebung Joseph Dean Keyser oveTrs Moris Mt. Potens Te. Stark North Lincoln Ave Tosef Wildon New York City John F Alwardis Moscow Vinithne Felends

Minert services for late Mrs Keen held in West Bergnton

The article notes services for Mrs M. Keen with remains conveyed from 153 Prin street to St Patrick’s church for a requiem and a Hyde Park Catholic cemetery interment. It also mentions West Side board of meetings tonight urging urgent attendance on voting matters affecting merchants and property owners.

MM. Keen Prin Street St. Patrick's Church Wilkle Hyde Part West Side West Bergnton Meshhoente

New Silk Fashions for Spring and Summer Wear

Retail notices tout new silks and spring summer fabrics with bold finishes and wide widths. Promotions promise high quality weaves Liberty and Duchess Latins and special bargains on spring effects and wool blends.

Nominations and funeral notices from Woolburn Street

The text notes nominations of officers and a funeral for Margaret Davies, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Davies of Woolburn Street. Interment is at Washes burn efront cemetery. Community members are invited to a meeting and social session after the business portion.

Wolf Margaret Henry Davies Woolburn Street

Odd Fellows Lodge Holds Installation Ceremonies

The Wolestian lodge and Lincoln lodge members held installations in Osterhout and other halls led by District Deputy Grand Master Charles Kooster. Officers named included Willim F. Prate and James Cowles with several others listed. later notices mention theatrical performances and a church gathering, plus local social and legal items and a line about court actions.

Wolestian Lodge Order Odd Wellows Tts Pwhner & Chappell Charles Kooster Noble Grand Willim F. Prate Eran James Cowles George Blother Lettauppert Fraok Fatrineer Teide Mreonk Siehiing Frank Siebrite Lincoln Lye Gi Kelolne Osterhout's Hall Chis Enmtor Louis Lote Vertonday Johny Hall University of Pennsylvania Joveah Thinner Warne Avenue War Clint Avid Mes Ty Dupe North Main Avenue San Fogene Stanten Tine Wert Tietline Pereideners Jon Henry Warten Strict Jecon

Dunmore Presbyterian Service and Local Notices

Crowded morning and evening services at the Dunmore Presbyterian Church with a lengthy program of organ pieces hymns prayers readings and a pastor's sermon. Nearby reports note a resident’s death and funeral arrangements along with county board and local business notices and personnel changes.

Spec Bapter Earviews M. Bh Bert Rendine Ty Liesens Mermon W. FP Gibbens Bao Warhue William Binke Thomas Royen Archbahl el Atonmh Aundal e-County Kadange Wilkes-Babre Bock Chorge Jolieon Etito Imi Frenk Moran Heart Ieee Aethene Piuasdins Lerott Gatelock Te Meihett Dauimore Wei Molery Thadward Brepublign Club Heuel Plaice Vondalens Flor

Obituary notices for Mim Borin Mentyde and others

An obituary notice reports the death of Mim Borin Mentyde at her residence Ta Stone weenie and lists survivors and funeral arrangements. Additional lines mention John Abwick and Gustave Rupert as relatives with details of wakes and interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.

Alors Taaian Marghret Minit Nollie dAvstte Dasilel Mats Jain Etek Colette Mauide Iivile Park Cithoelle

Funeral of Mrs Catherine Nunn Held in Green Ridge

The funeral Mass for Mrs Catherine Nunn is held this morning at St Paul’s Catholic Church Green Ridge with a solemn high mass of requiem. After services the remains will be taken to Wilmington Delaware for interment.

Catherine Nunn Yequiem Soolock BL Paul's Catholic Church Green Ridge Wilmington Del Uiterment

Unclear medical claim about a drug and illness remedies

The fragment references names and terms suggesting medical conditions and a drug product with a price and trial offer. It mentions throat and lupus symptoms, a druggists sale, and minimal instructional context. The text appears damaged and non-coherent.

South Scranton Society Hosts Large Post-Lent Event

The Eliehkery Street Presbyterian Church youth society hosted a festive gathering at Natlor's Hall tagged as the post-Lenten event. Schmidt's orchestra provided music while the program featured singing by the Senger fund glee club, a humorous sketch, and multiple ballads and duets by local performers.

Senger Funds John Stenber Anton Visuh Berthold Schott Elaw Alea Meamakers Saenger Funds Philp Robinson Faults Helnrich Willliam Rameavier Gus Scholtz Paul Heinrich Glee Club George Praehan William Bumgaertner

Social events at St Johns Total Abstinence and Henevar society

Last night the St Johns Total Abstinence and Henevar lent society hosted a large gathering with audience favorites. James White chaired as acts by Hep Woes Professor Prosser Kelley and Sullivan and others impressed with dancing clubs and acrobatic feats. St Josephs German Catholic society held their annual ball at St Marys with Philip Meyer directing ceremonies and Keystone orchestra providing music. The Young Peoples Society of the Hickory Street Presbyterian Church held a meeting with Rev W A Nordt addressing the members and guests, followed by songs and violin pieces by students and Lewtes.

St. John’s James White Prosser Kelley and Sullivan Widen Wand Gordon Campbell Brothers John Ryder Dinoery Kearney Cawley Michael Reap St. Joseph's Bod. Crockenburg Vincent Hleeck Mathias Weber Bernard Krott Keystone Errno Wal Young Powples Society Hickory Street Presbytectin Bohvily Wits W. A. Nordt Salety Pp Wiileh Louisa Kohmann Martha Nordt Mary Wirth Lewtes Sewerg

Warranted man sought in Cedar Ages church incident

The report notes Louie Minnick of Crown Avenue being summoned by an alderman at the county jail regarding allegations by Mrs. Marvy Collins. She claims Minnick boarded four tenths of a day, left a note, and fled after taking $3, opera glasses, and Bentlemen's gloves. Also listed are a church program at Cedar Ages Ulirich Lutheran and injuries to John Cannon from a rat shed accident.

Louie Minnick Crown Avenue Hhirees Marvy Collins Bentlemen Fileele Wee Eholimuin John Cannon Pourstort South Works Mer Parka Mest

Schubmehl Takes Issue Over Withheld Papers

The Olwphian clerk Dolphin accuses Schubmehl of withholding documents and receipts used in his accounts. Schubmehl denies the broad charges and asserts his records have been audited.

J. A. Dolphin W. J. Schubwehl Schubmehl Chubreht Dolphin Holts

Young Men’s Christian Association Baseball Tryouts at Athletic Park

The Y M C A baseball team will hold final trials at Athletic Park on Friday to select the squad. Thomas Brooks, the club manager, notes abundant food provisions and is aiming to finalize selections with care amid the large pool of candidates and arrangements already in place.

Young Men's Christina Association Hennite Ehane Athletic Park Thomas Kk. Brooks

Rochester club to host top amateur teams in key league game

The Rochester club of the Eastern league schedules a midweek doubleheader likely on April 7 with Lehigh University Cuban Giants Wilkes Barre Lafayette College Bucknell State College Bloomsburg Stroudsburg Honesdale Cr Bennett and other strong clubs. The Young Men's Christian Association team is expected to field a standout lineup, aiming for a historic amateur base ball season in the valley.

Rochester Club Lehigh University Cuban Giants Wilkes-Barre Lafayette College Ducknell State College Bloomsburg Stroudsburg Honesdale Cribendale Young Men's Christian Association

New York Detective Bureau Seeks Death By Own Action Identity

The New York Detective Bureau launches a thorough effort to identify a man who shot himself last week. Chief Regue and Inspector McCloskey discuss the case by long distance, with two detectives assigned. A photograph of the dead man will be released, while the body rests at Undertaker Pree on the West Side awaiting the coroner’s inquest. The coroner's jury is slated to reconvene Saturday evening.

New York Detective Bureau New York West Side Plam Pelyciyaen

Lawsuit Over Dead Husband Seeks $25000 Damages

Mrs Winifred vorteridey Lreuihit BHI sues New York Ontario and West von Rellhiad for $25000 after Andrew FR Teepee died December 8 1807 when a brake on a Raymond colliery branch wagon failed and threw him under the wheel at Ardhturid Torneo near Ontaela road. alleges defective brake.

Willard, Warren & Knapp Mra Winifred Toegeis Vorteridey Lreuihit Bhi New York Ontario and West von Rellhiad Company Andrew FR Teepee Care Raymond Colliery Ardhturid Torneo Ontaela Road

Ballot Contests Stir County Election Scene

Citizens Mahon McAndrew and Meuliness press a probe into disputed votes for contestant Luangetaff. Kelly seeks to identify irregular ballots within sixty days from Tuesday. Rumors hint at a county court move to appoint contest commissioners and a Denverite appointee being twice a Denver official.

John Z. Mahon William McAndrew Jones Meuliness Kelly Luangetaff Welly Yertermay T J. Dugesn Denveritic

St Luke's Vestry Names Officers at Parish Meeting

At a St Luke's Episcopal Church vestry meeting presided by Rev Tues Israel the following officers were named for the current year: George L. Pichwon Ald Holland John Jermyn Harriet Warren H J B Pirtes Thephane C Wolf Samuel Hines Henry W. Kinesbury William M. Marple Charles D. Sander Mote.

St. Lluites Episcopal Church Tues Israel Leeke Gvoree L. Phchwon Ald Hoelland John Jermyn Horriett Warren Dh. Jon OB Pirtes Thephane C. Wolf Samuel Hines Henry W. Kinesbury Willim M. Marple Charles D. Sander- Mote

Nuisance Sewer Case In Carbondale Attracts Attention

Agnes Nicol of Carbondale begins suit against the city over an open sewer outlet one hundred feet from her property. She asserts the nuisance injures her health and that of her family. Attorneys Charlee L. Hawley and L. A. Burns represent her.

City of Carbondale Agnes Nicol Bono Dain Sne Allewes Charlee L. Hawley L. A. Burns

Court House News Notes

Court actions span probate and divorce matters with appointments and bail. Luther W Pook trustee final account of Wilbur F Mook estate contioned. new trial ordered in Boraphine Col case against B F Killana executor. Creighton & Burch suit against Scranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing goes to supreme court. G I Rive appointed deat mony proxy. Richard Morris named constable First ward Saylor. Judson Wolcott released on bail. Bromo Poromi also freed on bail amid alleged malfeasance and fake pretenses.

Luther W. Pook Eatite Wilbur BF Mook Boraphine MM Col Acelie Tratcix Acainet B FL Killana Amd Creighton & Burch Scranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Company Supreme Court Fred W. Wolf Fred W. Wolf Navineat Mary D. Wolfe Yerter Iloy G. 1 Rive Billant Thchard Morris Saylor Judson Wolcott Bromo Poromi Who County

School Board Debates on Property Purchases and Budgets

Scranton school controllers debate the Davie resolution to buy three lots on Filmore Avenue at 1100 each as an entering wedge for a new building line. The motion to refer to the building committee passes 12 to 6, with opposition from Barker and Evans. Insurance, salaries, and March finances are reviewed, including teacher payroll of 15,000 and bond approvals for delinquent tax collectors.

Barker Davie Filmore Avenue Leonard Evans Measra May Kehbriefer Lewneunt Praneda Tepert Rothe Boland Underwork Scranton Kindergarten Association Choy Aiternes BL Rely Judemeny Fellows

Explosion Damages Building on Battle Street

A building on Battle Street in Exester borough owned by Tutrock Kroon and Peter Kulsavacie was partly wrecked by a dynamite blast Sunday night. The explosive was placed underneath the structure by an unknown person.

Battle Street Exeter Tutrock Kroon Peter Kulsavacie

Arrest Sparks Alderman Threat Case at Centre Street

Nelle Williams, a Centre atrear, caused the arrest of Thomas Morgan who faced charges tied to threats against Alderman Howe. Morgan was held in custody to appear at court.

Nelle Willams Yesteriay Thomas Morgan Tie Howe Hor Ile Morgan

Arrest of Peter Bweenes in Storeroom Theft Case

Detective Moir arrested Peter Bweenes age 25 on suspicion of involvement in the theft from the Guy Sipe Publishing storeroom about a month ago. The case centers on questions of access and motive at the publishing firm.

Peter Bweenes Moir Guy Sipe Phow

Health concerns rise as regional deaths and cases reported

A fragmented report notes multiple deaths and new disease cases including contusions and diphtheria. The text references last week mortality and rising health concerns, with mentions of contagions and emerging patient counts, but details are unclear.

Power Pan American En Vega Turret Exhibition

A proposed electric tower and platform would feature a transparent globe housing the strongest electric light, visible from up to fifty miles away. The design includes a steel fence, safety features, and a 50 foot diameter globe atop a 120 foot tower with a 30 foot wide temple platform, projected to cost a large sum.

Eteo Sammietas

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