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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
9
The Ladies Aid societies of Simpson M. E. and Bimorton Methodist Episcipal churches hosted an initial supper in church parlors, serving from 6 to 8 with an informal reception for Rev. J. Sweet and wife on his return as pastor. Amid community notes, arrests, visits, and local news occupied the rest of the evening.
St Leo’s rooms in St David’s hall hosted a successful reception for The Battalion which received 360 plus book volumes, with plans to add more. Notable gifts included Irving and Goldsmiths from Clarke Bros and Shakespeare’s complete works bound in morocco from Charles H. Schudt and clerical staff.
The funeral for Benjamin Lewis of 200 North Hyde Park Avenue was held yesterday at the First Welsh Congregational Church. The large attendance included Slocum lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows No a and the Diamond Mine Accidental fund. Rev David Jones eulogized the deceased noting his rich character and family ties. Burial followed at Washburn Street Cemetery with Slocum lodge conducting the ceremony. Pallbearers listed included John X Davis James Harris Richard H Williams Heese Griffiths Samuel Wigors William FP Jones William Phillips and J Jenkins.
The Young Men's League of the Plymouth Congregational church held a pleasant social last evening with a varied programme. After the exercises ice cream and coke were served, featuring piano solo by Miss Anna B Williams, glee party selections, recitations by Miss L Williams and Charles Cadwean, and graphophone selections.
Lily and Agnes Joseph Anna Mathiau and Lillian Reynolds helped materially by singing several selections. Mise Anna B Williams was accompanist and John Jones acted as chairman.
Charles Connors of 190 Robinson Street, a boarding house keeper, was assaulted by boarder John Jordan yesterday morning during a beer discussion. Patrolman J. D. Thomas arrested Jordan and held him at the station. A preliminary hearing was set for this morning as Connors could not attend yesterday.
William J. Lewis of 20 North Hyde Park avenue is improving slowly. Mrs. Shedd undergoes eye treatment in Philadelphia. Patrolman Parry’s mother remains in energy, though her condition is unchanged. Eynon street resident Thomas McAndrews hosts friends on Main avenue. Etta Dunkerly plans a week in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Evans host Mr. and Mrs. Groes from Mauch Chunk. Eldreds return from Maryland after a serious illness in the family. Palmer & McDonald advertise cut flowers and designs at 644 Spruce.
Notary public B G Morgan & Son advertise notary public real estate foreign exchange and ocean ticket agents with rents collected and monthly settlements from 4 Jackson street near Mungraves drug store Harriet J Davis Florist on South Main Avenue two doors from Jarkeon site. Second hand furniture card by J G King offers furniture broves tools and more at 701 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue.
The sporting page explains that the amateur baseball club receiving the most votes before June will win ten coupons for wood and a free item lasting longer than nine days. The call invites local boys to join the baseball procession in proper style.
In Holy Redeemer church yesterday Edgar Cornell wed Margaret White in a nuptial Mass officiated by Rev J J O Toole. The couple and bridal party traveled to HotTermyn for a wedding breakfast then left for New York to begin their honeymoon. The bride, popular on the West Side, is praised by friends. the groom is likewise well regarded.
A report was investigated by aoriune correspondent and found without foundation. Mangan remains in critical condition but the physician expects recovery. The assailant has fled to parts unknown.
Rice & Barton company delivered strong performances at Davis theater with appearances by Washburn sisters and Barton and Ehoots. Vocalist Ruth Robinson and Frankie Haines starred alongside Jack Crawford and William Manine in varied acts including Old Jim. The troupe announced further engagements at Lavie theater for the Sahib of the work.
The high school dramatic club stages Twelfth Night this evening with a full cast. Grace Williams, Della Porter, Martha Phillips, Treone Goodman, Roland Rice, Walter Shane, Harold Battin, Ward Hughes, and Harry Rose lead the student actors in a Shakespearean program including readings and a piano solo by Miss Anna B. Williams. Admission is 15 cents.
Mrs M J Vegiard has returned from a visit to Gibbon Pa Miss Daina Capwell can go out again after illness Mrs M A Miseyer health worsened after an accident eleven weeks ago Mrs Minor dislocated a hip from a fall on a slick pavement and has remained in one position Alice Correll is ill at home In borough clerk absent no council meeting last night The first anniversary of Denial council No 27 Daughters of America is tomorrow evening at Odd Fellows hall The programme includes an overture welcome address chorus solo violin and recitations Members of Cornell No 18 Junior Order United American Mechanics and their wives are invited Refreshments will be served Junior Order UAM meet tonight Ella McDonald returns from Archbald Oscar Yost on a fishing trip Frank Swift six year old had head cut from a fall six teen stitches required by Dre Brown and Garvey Dunmore Business Directory J B Hobday 13 Brook Street Excelsior meat market
The funeral for Mary Egan, age four, child of Mr and Mrs M J Egan, follows a week of diphtheria illness. Interment is at Minooka Catholic cemetery. Rev John Loughran visited Minooka yesterday. P C Connolly and Tom Murray fished at Butternut. O’Connell council No 14 YM I met last evening. A rumor spread that William Mangan, stabbed last Sunday, was involved with Patrick Luddon.
Scranton Chemical Engine Nos 1 and 2 merge at city hall to form a single organization. Officers include Guy Stevens president and J Kelp er foreman. Meetings set for the second and fourth Fridays. a special April 1 meeting will appoint a soliciting committee.
H V Jones aged 72 died at Lackawanna hospital after two weeks as a patient. He fractured his arm in April at Spruce street fall and later suffered a head wound from a slip on an orange peel. Pneumonia developed as he weakened, and his emaciated body was taken to William Price’s undertaking firm. He had no home and was described as eccentric.
Miss Margaret Morrill of 412 Kressler court, Kerr & Co. carpet store employee, was severely injured yesterday evening around 6:30 after her bicycle collided with a horse-drawn buggy on Lackawanna avenue near Wyoming. She suffered shock and a scalp wound behind the right ear. doctors treated her before she was taken home.
Two young boys, Johnnie Bedell and Willie Davis, were poisoned after eating a substance they found near the Hadeau yard and on the Dunmore road near the Oval School. Bedell died after days of pain while Davis recovered. Authorities consider poisoned bait or poison boxes the likeliest source and probe continues.
St Thomas College students staged an Easter program in the college hall last night. The two part program included vocal and instrumental music recitation a fancy drill and a burletta titled The Mayors Dilemma. The papila received warm applause for the entertainment and the college orchestra along with St Cecilia's Zouaves were highlighted as features.
Obituary notices from Port Carbon and surrounding towns recount the deaths of Thomas G Bull a war veteran and former Port Carbon chief burgess along with other residents including Mrs Emma Quinn Mrs Patrick Murray and Mrs Harriet Gardner. The report also mentions Thomas Philbin and David Manton Jr and notes wartime service and pensions plus a Grant Monument dedication excursion rate by the Pennsylvania Railroad. A parade is promised as a major military demonstration with veterans regulars and militiamen to participate.
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