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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1898

Page

9

New Knights of Pythias Lodge Founded in Osterhout Hall

A new Knights of Pythias lodge, Rescue Lodge No. 671, was instituted in Osterhout Hall with 130 charter members from Garfield Lodge Loyal English of America. Officers were installed by District Deputy Grand Chancellor Phillips, led by Chancellor Commander W. S. B. Thom, with multiple roles filled and pledges of community involvement. Events include a Ladies of the Daughters of America social, a funeral, and a supper for the Cefestil lodge, with church services adjusted for presbytery attendance.

the Knights of Pythiax Osterhout Hall Order of Knights of Pyblis Caterhout Rescue Lode Guarfeld Lodge Enghta Anerion Deereas Iouge Chanvelle Charles Hobinson Edward Thomas Willan G. Jenkin Jonathan Vipond Lane Com Meredith Morgan Johny S. Jenner Hocarda Vid Themae Birt

Maurgavette Council Meeting Notes and Parish Updates

Partial OCR reads of a Maurgavette council record with references to the Young Men's Institute, a meeting near Havens, Cyherune, Amelie, and Miss Winifred Durkin. It notes a turn of Rev. Wilbon B. Eder by the Waring conferences to The push.

Maurgavette Young Men's Institute Hebel Cyherune Amelie Winifred Durkin Peroueon Wilbon B. Eder Waring Conferences Pus

Community Notes From Faraway Towns and Local Meetings

Local items report Thomas McColintock of Jefferson Avenue visiting Philadelphia for ten days before returning home. Names and addresses appear in scattered notices about residents visiting or staying with friends in Stradshire and Now Jersey. The Central Sheridan council met at the corner of Tuse Avenue and Giton Bridge Street for an evening of fees discussion. The Fifth Anniversary celebration of the Thule Baptist Church is set for Wednesday after a pew meeting. Attorney Anthony Ranman and son Cal travel to North Carolina on a visit expected to last some time. The Green Ridge Low Legion held its regular meeting with a program including readings and recitations and a short address by Vite Joksen.

Thomas McColintock Jeferson Avenue Philadelphia Mere Oo Manion Street Strawdshire Mies Falter Wayne County Haseen Central Sheridan Council Cn Tuse Avenue Giton Lidge Street Ularvey Cluta Creen Thule Baptist Sunday School Mise Wardlerver Delaware Street Joreey Anthony Ranman Cal Capoure Avenue Carolina Sone Legion of Green Ridge Nettleton Mics Cordetin Jackson Harry Creten Hagel Hopewell Hier Graten Amer Diuett W. Martel Cheongte Piast Peelinnon Bray Vite Joksens Vis Adkhenee

LADLES GOWNS AND LADDERS ON SALE AT CUT RATES

Bargain notes promise savings of at least thirty cents on the dollar. Items mentioned include ladles gowns and ladders with sale prices around 29 cents or 25 cents for bundles. The text hints at limited quantities and special discounts on various apparel and related goods.

West Scranton Hospital Opens After Donations and Effort

A long effort led to the opening of a West Scranton hospital, funded by the Philips estate grant of 620,000 and local donations totaling 1,600. Volunteers and state support, including 1,000 from the state, aided construction and equipment. A charity concert at Mephis Hall on April 1 seeks further funds with 25 cent admission.

Philips Olive Widithin Uivugh Vion J. J. Farr Mepsis Sidies T. J. Atoehiitek St. Potters Cathedral Father MacGoldrick

Quiet City Marriage Ties Archbald and Thirteenth Streets Pair

Miss Jennie Tuorris of Archbald street and John Jones of Thirteenth street were quietly married by Alderman John T Howe with bridesmaid Miss Lydia Williams and best man Join Than. The couple had connections to a prior arrest of Jones for a serious charge and he posted bail of 500 before the wedding.

Jennie Mares Archbald Street Jotn Jones Whitetouth Street Alderman Howe Sadie Edwards Wat Kite Visite Company F Jennie Tuorris John Jones Thirteenth

Social and entertainment at Pivowath Congregational Sabbath school

Pupils of teacher Mises Fadle Edwards hosted a social evening at Miss Edwards residence on North Bramley avenue to raise funds for the church. The program included recitations by Misses Char trode Hughes and others, music by violin and piano, vocal selections by a quartet, and phono graph pieces, with refreshments served at the end.

Mises Fadle Edwards Pivowath Congregational Sabath Miss Edwards Bramley Avenue Misseg Hughes Noll Thorns Charles Codwaan Miysoe Bodie Edwards Jed J. Edwards John Thomas Smith Moree Mesaite Mires Noid Lott Mornet Pane A. Williams Sadie Benalis Osear Oswald

Rite Inspector Watkins Visits Company Font Drill

Inspector Watkins of the Thirteenth regiment paid an official visit to Company Font last evening. The purpose was to present each member with his eligibility for rifle practice at IMT. Watkins is popular with the soldiers who welcomed him warmly and praised his drill excellence.

Rite Nees Watkins Anor

Revival of a cantite with new United of the cantite

An evening at Abts hall presents the Dawid the Steg herd View with a chorus led by well known vocalists including Mire Pronk, Mikes Margaret Jones and Elizabeth Weukine. Cast includes David Stephens Willine Marans and many others as the performance unfolds amid personal mentions of Mr and Mrs Patrick Hannon.

W. Dobn Teavinn Pinty Valores Alise Norma Willlianid Baver Actinitelon

Local church matters and community notices in recent events

Rev J Lory now pastors Cedar Avenue Methodist church after leaving Hampton Street. A Wyoming conference appeal asks for his return. Miss Bilzieit hosts a pleasant gathering on North Gincole avenue. Globe lodge observes twenty hours of events with speeches by Past Master J H Thomas and Grand Master W Gadger Thomas. The late Edward Montgomery’s remains were interred at Hemlock Center after services at the residence. Electric Wheelmen discuss uniforms with no firm decisions, a small refreshments box provided. Oscar Owld contributes phonomraph selection.

J. Lory Hampton Street Cedar Avenue Globe Lodge Order of of“ Fellows Ewlar Sexelon George W. Skilitiorn T. W. Welles M. E. Howey George Dougherty John Martie Autentre Pastiam J. H. Thomas W. Gagderd Thomas Hdward & Montgomery Mre Mre Hy, BK Frantz, 119 Penlebone Street Thelaware Lackawanna and Western Hemlock Center Imloomsburg Breer Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Oeluly Jackson Street Unifomn Arthur Stover Wor Okwald Duncan Hall Oscar Owuld

Local notices list residents and events with scattered names

A handwritten list covers residents on Webster Avenue Morris Bidwell Drinker Street and nearby streets plus several births visits illnesses and social gatherings. It notes Robert Hughes injury at Mr Niothwls house and a pneumonia case for Thomas Grady as well as visits by Clara Swift and others. The record mentions a street meeting at Smiths store and a planned group fight against the Sraintaride with Charles Chamberlain John Brown and James Mefsonnel among leaders.

Postettice Bunley Alien Webster Avenue Morris Bidwell Pourch Ward Reiducker Gertrude Thivis Atdison Avenues Jovee Mone Pee Avenue J PS Welly Fa Monroe John Murphy All Monroe Avenue John Murphys Vt Hill Street Patrick Murphy Ust Brinker Stree Bloom Street Willa O'Mara Spender Street DO. OF Harn Carbondale Frank Jones Plymouth Isys Robert Rankin Clay Wvenig Walter Davidson Clay Avenue New York William Reading Grove Street Anna Grace Ford West Virginia WL Gibbons Presbyterity Church Allending Lackawanna Freehyters Mise Mabelmet Dudley Street Aline Katheryn Gardiner Clifford Asterhout South Blikely Ther Bo Ma Kling Belle Firave Berent KO. Hughes Bouth Bhekely Street

Amateur Ball Notes From Toombiere Club Meeting

Amateur ball notes describe a Bom Dupe club gathering at 1S Wellington Avenue with players listed by position and names such as Thea devton Hater Their Wiarton and John J. Coleman as manager. The report mentions uniforms and upcoming games and lineup details.

Wielington Avenue Weilndoding Ayerts Donmore Beranhin Trent Peniestratia Mii 1. Or Thier Mipdingyye Gromide Thema Devton Hater Wiarton Mautin

Tenants Evacuate Fire Wrecks South Scranton Home

A South Scranton home formerly owned by James Koeran, later occupied by Keezan, Barrett, and family, burned after years as a tramp haven. Neighbors say the fire ended a notorious rendezvous, ending a chapter of fear and sorrow for nearby residents.

Anniversary Celebration Of Chy As Olved Christi And Piekus

Twenty five years ago Chy As Olved Christi and Piekus joined in marriage with Mise Lonn Hartman. The couple celebrated at their Cedar Avenue residence last night with many friends and a large turnout. Rev. Sir Wunderiith, now in Germany, attended along with attendees from the old white church and Hickory Street Presbyterian.

Olved Christi Piekus Mise Lonn Hartman Cedar Avenue Wunderiith Min- Inter Germany Mowet Hickory Street Plehus

Second anniversary dance planned at Natter's hall

The second anniversary of the Four teen Friends will be celebrated by a line t and dance at Natter's hall tonight with lavish preparations complete. William Bronelle's funeral followed from his parents' Hemlock Street home and interment was in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Thomas Callvehor's funeral is scheduled for today at six o'clock.

Fuhymin Witliam Bronelle Hemlock Street Hyde Park Catholic Avenet Englehart South Washington Mearning Thomas Callvehor

Theatrical Attractions Delight Wheeling Audiences

A Wheeling program features the Wests theater company presenting The Sirwage Mure trace and Pangertielt 0 with Antic Ritenell. Cast includes Jessie Bayles Miaadan Lerten Savile Kathéon May Went and Francie Vileod, plus Frits Wu. Ludwig Bngtamiar’s production praised for music and stagecraft. May Wilson’s Lyceum engagement also slated as a success.

Wests Theater New York Pangertielt

A Warning on Water purity and public health concerns

A fragmented notice discusses dangers in drinking water and the need for purification. It references public control, industry and observers questioning water safety measures and the role of authorities. The text emphasizes vigilance about contaminants and trust in protective actions.

Inquest Opens in Kenney Case Death at Archbald Tracks

An inquest into the death of Martin Healey at the Delaware and Hudson tracks in Archbald adjourned after testimony from Dr Kelly and witnesses. Anthony Biel and James Fitzpatrick gave accounts of Healey and Piper Kenney at Kern’s saloon the night of the stabbing. Witnesses described the quarrel and Kenney drawing a knife, Healey leaving the saloon, and later being found wounded near the tracks. The Healey family will aid authorities in identifying the assailants. the matter raises concerns about intermarriage and family ties in the community.

Piper Kenney Martin Healey Healey Mlonmeh Delaware and Hudson Archbald Jennes Tim Ne Nia Familly Anthony Biel Mealey Anthonys Kern Kenney

Public School Attendance Figures From March Report

Attendance data released by Mike Potts shows a rise from 1897 in last month’s figures. For March the city recorded 5818 pupils in mixed districts, with 244 suspended, 86 by supervision, and 277 marked as perfect attendance.

Mike Potts Sehwle Powell BNSI Citimens

Autopsy Results From Stravanteluts Incident Highlight Death

Autopsy findings released Monday evening by officials indicate a victim died from blunt force trauma after an attack at a hospital in Laclhawannia. Authorities report the alleged assailant struck the victim and fled, with investigators pursuing leads as the case unfolds.

Obituary of Notable Figures From New York and Other Places

A lengthy obituary notes the passing of several individuals including Keyes and others connected to New York society. It references a funeral in Worhburn and lists affiliations with various names, groups, and maritime or veteran circles. The notice mentions dates and locations in a formal memorial style.

Kiline Ae Aid Avitioniyermoet Wit Leene Amit New York Worhburn

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