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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
11
A fragment mentions a little girl accidentally burning clothes around a stove. The article then reports on a United Debate among Marquette Council members and previews church services tomorrow. It closes with details of the funeral of Joseph Dan Vere at Wayne Avenue Baptist Church and interment at Chinchilla cemetery.
Four year old Annie Kokowsky, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kokowsky of Lioyd street, died after severe burns from playing with a stove fire while home alone briefly with no adult supervision. Fire spread rapidly causing fatal injuries. A physician could not save the child.
The Literary circle of Miro quette Council Young Men's Institute held the first debate of the Lenten season last evening. The event featured a lively discussion and drew a modest audience, with speakers addressing religious and moral topics.
The record recounts a heated debate over whether the country would benefit from war with Spain. The affirmative side was represented by William O'Teyle Frank Golden and Milo Gibbons with the negative led by John Higgins James Flynn and James Lynott.
The Ten Morris of Calvinistico Methodist will preach at First Welch Baptist tomorrow morning. Rev. Day and partner will attend Bellevue and evening services. PFriday pulpit by partner with English language. Welsh and English sermons planned at various churches including Transfiguration morning, War Declared evening, and Welsh-English discourses.
A mix of local items notes Alt and Mrs John Stopford returning to Helleschate after a visit with relatives. Robert B E O Moyle reports a ten day tour through New England. William Grey Whe faces perjury charges for allegedly lying to Alderman Hoberts. A warrant served on Mrs Pynea Weaineky over carpet theft claim by Blazle Thokson. Alderman Roberts hearing hears children testify brother was not involved. Mrs. William Casey funeral arrangements set with high mass at Doly Bewyry church and Hyde Park cemetery.
A catalog note highlights Spring and Summer wear with antique deus reproductions. It promises reliable makes, good weaves, popular patterns, and lasting finishes in stock. The message assures fashion demands will be met with steady quality and varied options.
John H Powell and his wife faced a blaze at 4 Washburn Street when their five year old son Tdwell Powell, born disabled, carried his two year old brother through a window to safety using a cherry tree. Tdwell climbed down to ground and aided John in escaping while flames consumed clothing. Firemen extinguished the fire as the family fled.
Doh L. Davis of 74 Archbald Street suffered severe burns from a diesel gas explosion at the Dodge mines early yesterday. He escaped in darkness when a safety lamp went out as a fire boss stirred the shaft. Davis walked to the foot and, with help, bathed the burned hands and face to prevent blistering. He has recently recovered from a prior injury to his right hand.
Members of the church committee held a late meeting last evening to finalize fundraising goals. After pledges and special efforts from Amanda Nicholls and others, the group reported a total of 31,04 Vole Coated, with several donors contributing large amounts toward the debt reduction effort.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for infertility and female debility. It claims to restore uterine strength through tonics and nerve support, cites a Jersey City testimonial, and invites women to write for free advice at Lyon Mass.
Miss Mame Thuarlindame’s class along with the pri nvdie clmae and S48 offered a dedication for Plenary In te stores of their efortr. Superintendent Joseph Mears presided with Anna Weisentul and others delivering brief remarks. A collection and speeches followed as ministers received thanks and pledges toward debt repayment on the mortgage.
Members of the Laelies Tourist club hosted an evening social in Menea ball with a dine menu, Miss Mame Sherring performing for dancers, and a novelty cap game led by Prompter Cornelius Coleman. Miss Maury Hart and Joseph McDonald led the grand march, followed by midnight supper. Officers include Miss Amay Mart president and Miss Mary McChirthy secretary with a large committee of ruling men and floor organizers listed.
Miss Myrtle Savitts and Mrs. Thoma Sweet host and guest lists show visitors from Jarrow England and Tamaqua while others like Mr. and Mrs. Thoma Sweet entertain Mee Mveline Donn and Misse Portha Wettling. The notes record arrivals and returns of several families at various avenues in the city.
The funeral for Mire J J Brown will be Sunday afternoon from residence Bh North Filmore avenue with interment at Waehtuln Sorbet cemetery. A second funeral for the young son Jivhe Bennie AleCurthy was held yesterday with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Rev James Hughes will speak Monday at Fires Welsh Gaptiet church on Life and Career of William Headstone, former English prime minister ear. Bishop Tabor will pay his first official visit to St Davids Episcopal.
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock Reverend James Walker of Atchitiyll will lead the Simpson Methodist morning service. In the evening A V Bower will preach. Foster music is planned for the Temperance division at Evan hath on South Martin avenue tonight. Hampton and Hode Dik mines will operate next week for eight-hour days.
The Greenidee Jodie Odd Fellows celebrated their eleventh anniversary on Thursday with officers installed including W. MH. Treverton as noble grand and George I. Maley as vice grand. The event featured ceremonies, arrangements managed by a board member, and plans to travel to New York City.
A crowded bulletin lists residents in Kerry street and nearby areas including Mitw Lodthe Parra, Missin ord of West Virginia, and Mrs Mary Leonel. It notes social visits, retirements, and gatherings with other locals such as Mrs. Couroy, Mrs. Wenling, and La Gillespie. The piece mentions a group of young men planning a salt-making trip and references Drinker in Ltwe and coalfield activity at No. 1F collieries in Pennsylvania. Inter mont was mculed the Oh Cattetin one tery Mw WL. Rogers of Dunant returns home after visiting Bonn Shellie Rebels Layerwin.
Weather permitting the Im sehall sen em o will be formally opened Sunday after a cay between the repremontative Teo of the tow ard the AMlarcane. Mra Ut, PB Hinke, of Lee 'Pa, ie the guest of friends In Greenwindl. The Republican primaries will be hell at the reepedhye polling.
Members of General Grant commandery Kaulehts of Motta held a gathering at Hartman’s Hall in South Scranton for a June entertainment and box social. John Evans chaired the event and praised the members. Fred Jones and Louie Howe performed, a quintet from James Connell Lodge sang, and Jotn Christopher offered humorous remarks. Boxes of edibles were auctioned. the box social attracted many friends. The contest for securing the most new members concluded with Allon winning first prize, a complete suit. John Tithebure second, a sword and belt. Samuel Watkins third, a large apron. Samuel Andrew Wilher fourth, a ham.
An attendatee event featured a treasure hunt with eggs hidden in a building portico. Performers including Mises Linge Anna Henehler Las sle Horlieh Mintle Hoerstie Grace Conners and Miss Margaret Gibbs’s pupils recited and sang selections. The owner announced the eggs were hidden for attendees to discover, bringing pleasure as participants completed the search.
Miss Belinda Tyren of Biveh street Woe was severely injured when a horse driven by Miew Hyron bolted at Lacka Wanna and Washington intersections. She suffered a crushed foot and multiple fractures, was cared for at home, and a surgeon reported serious injuries with intense pain and swelling. The horse driver’s identity was not learned.
Poomea will read the note Pel services tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. Miss Alvira Smith and Miss Annetle Helm will provide special music during services. Central city YWCA anniversary attendees are urged to meet Tuesday at Ti VOhwH. Miss Van Nort, the secretary, to sort Austy Wather bowie in the sentria erty.
At the family residence yesterday funeral services were held for Mather Neher with many friends in attendance. The ceremonies included a floral tribute, with remains later laid to rest at Pittston Wells Cemetery. Pallbearers named Wilde Melvin Adam Miss Joley Rot George Pull Minow Maude BU and Yotun Moai attended the service. A separate account notes a coroner delivery from the Neptune Engine Company and a remarkable discovery of a touch olive crab in a pipe, described as a relic amid the day’s events.
Fragmented OCR shows residents at Wiest Court and Cedar Avenue Methodist Church with morning services and Sunday school. Names include Charles Kirst William Ambrose, John Moran Henry Coyle W Neahin M J May set for travel to Boring Brook for Easter week. A Wy coming welfare mentions Patriotic Jerry and others with a noted partial event on Thursday Avenue.
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