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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1899
Page
6
In South Scranton a vast congregation attended the funeral of Miss Carrie Nehner at St Marys Church. Rev Peter Christ overcome with grief delivered prayer and eulogy as pallbearers and flower girls from the class of communicants accompanied the procession to the cemetery for interment.
John Orlowsky, with Alderman Lentes presiding, faced charges of attempting to defraud Adolph Aldakowsky of a meat bill. Bail set at 300 dollars, Orlowsky committed to county jail after leaving the city.
Mrs George Behautz of 1420 Cedar Avenue was honored on her 65th birthday as many descendants and relatives gathered at her home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Louis G Schauts, Mr and Mrs George Schautz Jr, Mr and Mrs Jacob Saar, Frank Luft, G E Wittelmaier, George Howold, William Widmayer, Sidney Parsons, Lizzie Kiefer, Lena Schautz, Esther B Schautz, Helen Schautz, Lille Luft, Gertie Luft, Carrie Siar, George and Arthur Bohits, Saar siblings, Herman Nuttelmaier, and others from Scranton and Pittston.
The Curriv tehner family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death and funeral. Special appreciation is given to those who sent flowers and support, with thanks from Rev Peter Chriet and all members of the household.
Funeral services for the late Miss Coselo Aleghi, killed Saturday returning from a picnic at No 1, were held this morning at the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms on Cedar Avenue. The Loyalty Club, of which she was a member, attended the service. Also noted: Miss Katie Erler of Hickory Street and Mr J A Goham of Pittston were to wed next week at St Mary’s Church at 9 o’clock. A closing concert and dance by the Scranton Bhengerant at Natter’s Hall on Alder Street was described as the society’s most successful event yet.
Fragmentary notice mentions orders sent to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar, with phone number 6683, targeting locations in South Side, central city and central Hyde Park.
Twenty four inch foulard silks blue white and black white. 49 cents. Ten pieces thirty two inch heavy China silk strong dye 69 cents. Fifteen pieces rich black satin daimasks for dresses. value 1.25 to 1.50 per yard now 1.05. Twenty pieces figured tafleta silks for linings. 50 cents. Ten pieces twenty seven inch black taffeta silks high quality. regular 1.25 now 0.89.
A sale listing highlights a complete line of Whipcards in popular season shades at 69 cents. It promotes 44 inch French Beiges with a guaranteed present season production and a 68 cent two-tone whip card line noted as a seasonal novelty.
Mrs John P Griffiths of Taylor, staying with Mr and Mrs John Reynolds on South Main Avenue, was found unconscious by her daughter early Sunday. Gas not fully turned off after a mix up with a gas fixture, she remained in a critical state despite medical efforts. Griffiths is 61 and mother of seventeen children. a savings fund deposit committee meets Emerson Owen bitten by a dog.
A detailed ledger lists names of students and staff with corresponding amounts. Entries include totals and multiple sums in dollars and cents for various groups under numbers 12 and 33, noting principals David Owens and Josephine Lees.
The lady friends of Franklin, Columbia and Magle companies held a meeting at Columbia's Division street headquarters last evening and heard favorable reports from soliciting committees working weeks for the firemen's fair opening in the armory week after next. Donations of money and merchandise pour in as West Scranton residents pledge support. representatives from this side plan to meet the general committees in the central city Friday evening.
Emerson D. Owen, noted journalist, was bitten by a dog while riding a bicycle near Feltz Patel in Taylor. He fell, totaled his wheel, sought medical help at Dr. Heouser’s office, received a cauterization and wound care, and was later treated with a wind shot. The injury is not serious.
The Ladies Foreign Missionary Society of Plymouth Congregational Church held its regular monthly meeting last evening in the church parlors. Christian Endeavor meets tonight at 7 45 with Mrs W J Morgan to lead. An important Baypilat church meeting is set for this evening in Morgan's Hall to form a building committee. Ezra Ripple Debating Society meets tomorrow at J P Lewis's Hampton Street home. officers elected include President T Elias and Vice President J D Lewis among others. A fire alarm from Box 44 on Scranton Street caused slight damage to a shrub yard at the Bail Reid House. Washburn Street Presbyterian Christian Endeavor unit walks to Green Ridge Presbyterian Church for a city secretaries reception. Funeral services for Mrs John Ward of Keyser Avenue scheduled for 2 o’clock this afternoon at St Patrick's Church with interment at Cathedral Cemetery. An entertainment by pupils of Daniel W Phillips No 14 School will be held in Meare Hall Friday May 24 with Edith H Hopkins of 340 Edwardacourt to perform.
This terse note highlights improving health as a means to strengthen WU s stance. It emphasizes careful care, practical steps, and steady progress toward better well being and stability.
Benjamin Maxey of Jenkins drug store spent Sunday with his parents in Forest City. David Thomas of South Main Avenue is recovering from influenza. Mrs John Davis of Keyser Avenue visits friends in Wilkes-Barre. John Murphy and M F P Sullivan will represent St Pauls Pioneer corps at the Harleigh convention. Harry Jenkins has passed his exams at the New York College of Pharmacy and will graduate next Friday. Mrs George Twining of Mauch Chunk visits her daughter Mrs Tayden Ashley on South Main Avenue. Powderly family and Miss Mollie Collins have gone to Washington DC to reside. Miss Lisviee Meg of Fillmore Avenue visits her sister Mrs James Megart in Philadelphia. Mrs Daniel J Jones of North Garfield Avenue suffers a severe grip.
Residents near Bloom Street woke to shouts of murder and fire and a pistol volley in an early hour disturbance. Police say a group of foreigners returning from a christening were involved after a row over beatings. Neighbors plan to act against future disruptions.
Willan La Pontaine a laborer on the culm rump of New washers of the Penriityd vans our company was severely injured at work yesterday afternoon. He stood in front of a car fixing hand blocks when assistant Antonio Dornmtoo withdrew a pin and dumped the cup. La Fontaine was caught beneath the car and buried under debris before being dug out. Dr. Hopkins provided emergency care and internal injuries are feared.
The funeral for George FE. iiner was held from his Pine Street residence with Rev W F Gibbetia presiding at the Presbyterian church. Services ended with burial at Dunmore cemetery. pallbearers named. Bridget McGriaw’s remains were interred at Fr Afrearmel cemetery after a high mass at St Marys Church conducted by Rev Father Donlan. A large number of friends attended.
Mise Bletta Miller of Shoemaker Avenue entertains Sunday school mothers at her home. Mr and Mrs Peter Murray of Weet Drinker Street welcomed by a large number of their young friends. The Junior Y P C E of Dudley Street Baptist church will hold a social in the church parlors this evening. Mr A C Von Wormer of Kim Street returns from Newark, New Jersey. Mrs J H Wark retires to her home on Flim Street after a visit with relatives at Batisrhitom, Pat. Mixt Bether Jone of Providence visits Mr and Mrs Marcus Plique min of Mast Drinker street. Mrs Hounty of Witth Street returns from a visit in New York.
Lidies' Alders of Providence Presbyterian church plan a dime entertainment at the North Main avenue parish hall Friday evening with a brief program and ice cream and cake to follow. A surprise party honored Miss Bertha Simmons on her eighteenth birthday, with music and recitations. Police court sessions heard cases including Simon Parrot and Hartos Putowski for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and John Shannon for interfering with an officer.
A roundup of local names in social visits and incidents. Jiseph Gurrell faces charges for intoxication while Jotn Auch is cited for carrying concealed weapons and disorderly conduct. Owen Lottis reports Kingston brewery ties. Several residents are visiting or recovering from illness, with marriage announcements in progress for James Metloskie and Mary A. Price.
Miss Mublel Utley has returned home from a visit. Mise Josephine Stark has gone to Tunk hunneck where she will poste. Miss Marth Tyeman visits friends at Clark’s Stmmimit. Robert Ward spent Sunday with friends at Lickowerna. Levi Mille at Tlonordale spent Sunday with his brother J F Mille of Delaware ette. A F Panning responds. Hi B Crocker visiting friends in War bondale. A programme of misle arranged for St Paul’s for this evening. Int Foote entertained friends at his home on Penn valley last evening. W Reynolds spent yesterday at Currie’s Summit. A tristhin endeavor rally will be held at the Grow Ridge Presbyterian church.
Reverend J Lansing will deliver a vocal address and entertainments will be provided this evening. David Cobb, recovering from pneumonia, shows slight improvement. Miss Rolle of Carbondale visits Miss Myrtle Perry of Caputise Avenue. The best fruit syrups flavor soda water at Manners Pharmacy, Green Ridge Street.
The board of health logged thirty four deaths last week, two above average. Causes included diphtheria measles scarlet fever and membranous croup, with one case each for cartet fever and ecametine. Children accounted for most cases as thirteen new transmissible illness were reported including diphtheria and measles.
Mrs Mra Pastinn aged about 62 died yesterday after at 1 o'clock at the residence of her son-in-law Laure FP Vorster 62 Hampton Street Longweed. She is survived by two daughters.
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