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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1898

Page

9

Fashionable North Scranton Wedding Seals Union of Bessey and McShane

A large crowd attended the fashionable wedding of Dr. Herman Bessey and Miss Tillie McShane at the bride’s Nay Aug Avenue home. Rev N J McManus officiated as the Presbyterian groom and Catholic bride joined. Mendelssohn trumpeted by Miss Mussadle Novae preceded decorous congratulations and a catered supper.

Herman Bessey Tillie McShane Nay Aug Avenue N. J. McManus Hely Rorary Church Naw Mendelssohn Hunliet Walsh W. HO MeGivery P. F. Durkin Iver Mra May Mie Chailee Jacula Mir Johm Cosey Flv Hittwelle Jen Leneh M. de Wateh Mallee Mis Camnen Ard Atte Foe Bigan Ral Airshiein Mites Jennie Auer Walsh Bridger Wale Emma MeLancblin Arhemiales Kate Mary Thon Went Caldwell Bo HL Jenkins Messina Catthee Bleclow Burt Fitegerald John Pasie Richard Thamais Nev Caida Furese

Initial banquet of FE. G. W. Social club at The Hall

The FE. G. W. Social club hosted its initial banquet last evening at The Hall. Guests were greeted with motion colors and a profusion of plants, and the care of attendees was emphasized by club members. At eight the grand match featured Samuel Davis, followed by the rest of the program.

FE. G. W Io' Mid- Jey’s Samuel Davis

Funeral for Mrs. Charles Posten Held at Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Posten were conducted at her parents’ Parker street home yesterday afternoon. The large crowd filled the home, as Rev. William Edgar led the service. Floral offerings were abundant, and the funeral procession proceeded to Forest Hill cemetery for interment in the family plot.

Charles Posten Wesley Shaffer Parker Street William Edgar Corlepe Forest Hill Cemetery

Welsh Congregational postponds meeting on erection

The Welsh Congregational church postponed a decision on erecting a new edifice due to the absence of many leading members. Culectial lodge No a Independent Order of Odd Fellows marks its 25th anniversary tonight at Company H Armory with an entertainment and refreshments. William Shimme buys the Alice store on West Market Street and will run it, inviting customers to call. The Ditch Gap Mission Sunday School will attend the baste musi next Sunday afternoon. Mrs David Binders of Whyte Avenue is the soloist. Funeral for Michael Dougher is today at 2 PM from the family residence on Leecher Street. Chaplain Owssy of North Martin Avenue unable to be out after a long illness.

Welsh Congregational Church Culectial Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Helr H. Armory William Slhmme Alioe Idywellyn Bright Weet Market Street Ditch Gap Musi David Binders Whyte Michael Douaher Price Leecher Street Sire Chaplés Owssy North Matin Avenue

Green Ridge Social Notes and Library Events

The Green Ridge community diary reports a meeting with Mrs Clifford on Penn Avenue Thursday at 2 o clock. Mrs Vorhis from Monsey Avenue has returned from Washington NoL and Miss Cobwell from Benton visits Mrs Colwell on Smith Place. John Capwell visits Pittston while Frank Wilmuth visits Mrs Warren Kimble on Capouse Avenue. An evening concert is planned at the Green Ridge Library with two books to be given out. books issued today should be returned tomorrow afternoon. The library hours are 3 to 6. The Daughters of America postponed their meeting in Local Hall due to lack of quorum.

Given Ridge Tinton Mes Clifford Penn Avenue Aril 2 O'oWok Frank Wilmuth Honesdale Warren Kimble Capouse Welch Daughters of Amora Locus Hall Becuse

Bare Price-List Shows Deep Discounts On Ladies Wear

A scanned price list advertises savings of at least thirty cents per dollar on ladies gowns and robes. It describes cotton gowns, embroidered lace models, and five white combination aprons priced as low as five cents to nineteen cents, urging buyers to shop the sale for quality garments at reduced prices.

Fire alarm gong missing leaves Scranton quiet and alarmed

West Scranton residents feared late night fires after the Oxford breaker burned and volunteers feared slow response. Chief Hickey sought to replace the lost gong while residents staged anxious preparations for any incoming alarms.

Little Mission Helpers At Sopanton Street Church Entertain

For over a year the Sopanton Street Baptist church girls under Miss Anna Morgan have worked on an Industrial and Mission hand sewing and craft project. They will present an entertainment at the church featuring songs recitations and a procession of performances with refreshments to follow in the lecture room.

Sopanton Street Baptist Church Anna Morgan South Main Avenue Freien Poltawine

Injured Worker Hit By Wagon Crash At Oxford Inn

Conrad Mattern of South Sumer Avenue suffered serious injuries when a team wagon suddenly lurched as he stood to board near the Oxford Inn. His shoulder was dislocated a leg wrenched and he was bruised and shaken. He was taken home for treatment and care.

Conrad Mattern Sumer Avenue Oxford Clerewin Demuy W. A. Palin

Local youths arrested for malicious mischief in burglary attempt

Thomas McGinty Thomas Crouse and John Geoch were arrested by Constable Tiny Jones on warrants from Alderuin John at North Hremsey avenue. The youths aged from Mi to VW years admitted mischief but denied any intent to steal. arrest followed damage to a large window.

Tiomas McGinty Thomas Crouse John Geoch Lugerne Tiny Jones Alderuin John

Dame Dyeid the Shepherd Boy Delights Meare Hall Audience

At Meare ball last evening a cantata titled Dyeid the Shepherd Boy received a near perfect performance by the choir of Fltet Weles Congregational church under Chorister Willan John Davies. Tickets sold out as Mrs. Towell assisted on stage. elaborate costumes and settings complemented eight-piece orchestra and a large ensemble of soloists and recitatives.

Elven Chile Weles Congregational Church Willan John Davies Davitt Meare Hethliehem Abia Carel Suelo David Dentition King's Terie Saul Pearlil Stephens Davids Abimal Mise Margaret Jones Aa Midch William Meany Am Font Thomas Whichards Ae Samwell Theil Jenkins Jersee Dowd J Pyles Aw Jonathan Joshua Jolind Alter Abe Miseos Wihabeth Jenkine Annie Lolwrts Mand T. Elias T Reswolds Norma Willams Annie Humphries Bagenrs Orchestra Charieter Povios G. W. Towell

Local residents listed visiting and returning from trips

A stream of short notes records residents visiting relatives and returning home. Names include Arthur Henere and Mrs Henere at 427 Seyi Main avenue Mra Maney Wyltharas guest of William J Jenkins South Main avenue, and Caleb Williams returning from relatives in the valley.

Arthur Henere Hiuwe Seyi Main Avenue Maney Wyltharas Webiste Meenig Mere William J. Jenkins South Main Avenue Kingston Mentone W. OS. Melis Washburn Street Caleb Williams Mono Hurriy Colormdla Thomas Davis Bibwardedale Wneather Cc FL Ives Madisonville Iis Brother Monenmon S. M. Ives Dodge Avenue Louis Fowler Eliminw NL West Schranten Port Jervis Harry Jeffries South Hyde Park Avenue Waverly FE. Saxe North Main Avenue Dymond Tockville Price Street Elizabeth MacFarlane Drifton

Hillside home authorities report missing John Jenkins

Report from Hillside home authorities states John Jenkins from the insurance department camped near Bellevue. He disappeared during the afternoon while out for a walk with others and is feared missing. Martha Washington Chapter No 1 Eastern Star plans an anniversary social at 8 PM at Blapsot Methodist church with cantata Huth and Boas.

John Jenkins Mr. Jenkins Jenking Vietine Apr Joseph Aneley North Main Avenue Martha Washington Eastern Star Order Huth Boas Cherketer Hanes Blapsot Methodist Church A. Hughes Waahhurn Bir Tucsihiy Evenling Bir Hogebode Will Phono Entertainment Ly Kwan

Amateur Ball Notes At The Weaet Bile Browns Meeting

The Weaet Bile Browns organize a team meeting at Kal Tropp's headquarters 4 Woehlogten avenue to discuss player positions. Thomas serves as acting manager and all Sliders members are invited to attend Thursday night in April.

Weaet Shoe Pheer Neumits Sliders Mietenia Kal Tropp Woehlogten Avenue Redlock Thomas

Fourteen Friends Banquet Prompts South Scranton Dancing Night

The second anniversary banquet of the Fourteen Friends club was held at Notter's, with Willian Cedar Avenue residents among guests. Organizers praised committees and women for their service, the hall decor, and a long evening of dining and dancing followed by a 10-person orchestra and a lengthy program of twenty four dances.

Notter Hawe Sen Fuhrman Fred Ehrardt Ela PF. Yous Yous Chiinmean Bop Moore Werretary L. Zimmer J. P. Rest Walter Nuape Thomas Dnattes Willam Godehall Fy Fehener Pimostiont del Seehunk James Pest al Vert Auer Mr. Best

Fr Ends and Funeral Notices Highlight Local News

The frieral of William son of Henry Heon of 818 Cedar avenue occurred Tuesday afternoon. The pallbearers were Peter wl Nredt Hester, Charles Schank and Jaeph Mickus Jr Charles Gelger and ieanios Martina. The funeral of Themis Gallagher was yesterday at St Soba church with interment in the ALincohat Catholic cemetery. The South Side base balenub will meet tonight in Charleston N C, and George Waleh of River street is its. A special meeting for Company A Patriotic Guard to decide volunteer service in case of conflict. Welcome Dancing class meets Germainst hill tonight with about twenty five scholars.

William Henry Heon Cedar Avenue Peter Wl Hester Charles Schank Jaeph Mickus Charles Gelger Ieanios Martina Wer Wic Themis Gallagher Qune Germainst Hill

Local Residents Attend Dunmore Social and Funeral Notices

A Dunmore gathering lists Van Powell and family, Blele and Bessie, KB Hughes and family, and others including Miss Gertrude Mackley visiting from Pittsburgh. William Botman and Louis Bekinskis appear in town notices. The report mentions an entertainment event by Rathbone Sisters and Wywon Avenue, and a drill exhibition by Division 60. Meith Mowery’s death at 27 is noted with a funeral planned Friday at 2. Burial at the Winter cemetery follows.

Ato Piusienle McLaughlin Beranton Ist Nnd Dunmore van Powell Datahiters Blele Bessie KB. Hughes Gertriude Annie James Verna Capwell Theodore Zeigler George C. Nye W. DeParrle Gertrude Mackley Pitta Mia William Botman Blakely Street Louis Bekinskis Rexford’s Lackiwanna Avenue Pyihlas Geotee Webber and Son Mitehon Aire Viet Mont William Aired Mill Street James J. King Wyoming Meith William Mowery Bloom Street Arime

Obituary notices for multiple local residents

Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Nate Demptiy wife of Fg DemyHes who died after a long illness at home on Wilbur Street with funeral arrangements to be held at Ayito Park Catholic cemetery. Other obituaries note the death of Aldedejot Caswell and James Willmeon with service details and burial at local churches and cemeteries. The notices describe their employment, community roles, and the shock to friends.

Nate Demptiy Fg. DemyHes Wilbur Street Ayito Park Catholy Cemetery A. J. Caswell Aduma Caswell Deleware Carehope Tle Hh Park Sunidey Echooal Sterling Ehurieer

Directors’ Meeting Considers Cleansing Resolutions

During a church board gathering, directors expressed deep regret over a member’s death and discussed steps to honor the deceased. The resolutions acknowledge loss, pledge support to the bereaved family, and call for unity and dignity in the community.

Council Votes On 34 Appropriations Ordinance Tonight

An unreadable OCR note indicates the council will consider the 34 appropriations ordinance at tonight's unadjourned meeting. The item is slated for referral to the committee for review and possible approval, with discussion about department budget implications and prior committee recommendations.

Local Market Ad Lists Fresh Produce And Poultry

At Pierce's Market customers are urged to place orders early for turkeys ducks chickens greens and fruits including peas tomatoes cucumbers cauliflower new potatoes celery radishes onions lettuce asparagus and strawberries with delivery planned as soon as possible to ensure prompt service.

Unclear OCR Item From Hen Peren Daily Market Ad

Fragmentary OCR text shows a market or chemical company reference with garbled place names and product phrases. Despite unreadable portions, entities hint at Washington Chemical Co and Worthington, suggesting an ad or notice about items, suppliers, or brands in a market listing.

Unclear snippets from Minooka and area notices

Fragmentary items from Minooka include a child’s remains found in a Catholic cemetery, a torn down structure affecting a Stafford Street project, and local diversions such as a raffle for Mrs. Huddy and anglers along Paluter creek. The Maroons challenge the Hustlers in a local game amid town notices and April events.

John Doyce Malin Street Alinovka Nivt Stafford

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