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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1898

Page

9

North Scranton Day's Doings Parade and Drill Details

The report notes a full attendance as members commit to serving wherever Uncle Sam assigns. Company drills, marching orders, and a test of fitness at the armory are described, with officers and crowds observing readiness for national duty. Local mine workers welcome news of a five day work week at Cayuga and Brixham collieries, boosting morale.

Cayuga and Brixbin Caliieries Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad

Miner Injured in Fall at Unstable Quarry Site

A Polish laborer identified as a tierer for John Mitchell at the Marvin Witte mine was severely injured when a load or tool caused a collapse at an unsafe section of the work area. He sustained an injured right foot and was removed to a lodging house for treatment.

Miley

Storrs Breaker Undergoing Extensive Site Work

Fragmentary OCR notes describe extensive site work and construction activity around a breaker in Storrs, with references to workers, progresses, and structural changes. The text is garbled but indicates ongoing modernization or overhaul efforts.

Storrs Mikimone Stent Slate

Local council session features debate and lecture program

Marquette council and the Young con’s Institute plan a council rooms gathering with a debate followed by a literary program led by Ivon Gabriel who was injured recently in the Stores mine. Benjamin Morris funeral follows, services at Whit here with interment on Washburn street cemetery.

Marquette Council Young Con's Institute Ivon Gabriel Thomas Parry Richmondate Benjamin Morris Hile Tevch Oc Welch Colvinistic Methodist Church Washburn Street James Thaswell Iasime Walla

The Cornelius Company Stages Atatomy of Moste Western Afternoon

The Cornelle company presented theatrical attractions at the Academy of Moste western afternoon for sale. The show featured Laurie in Tenies and a notable sermon by The Seer who predicted and warned the tenants.

Laurie Cnewelle Company

Thirds Evening at the Lyceum Presents Winter the Reel Rete

Charles Stohman presents a New York based production titled Winter the Reel Rete at the Lyceum. The event marks a first visit to this city with a feature set of performers and an ensemble tied to recent theater work.

Lyceum Charles Stohman New York Cil Daatilon Stein Mor Ietonean

Sale notice for pawnshop items at 23 Lackawanna Ave

A sale notice lists items from a pawnshop at 23 Lackawanna Avenue including pews and other saleable goods. The fragmented OCR mentions division and section references but lacks full names or dates.

Lackawanna Avenue

Bargain Lace Sale Promises Big Savings for Shoppers

As a major lace dealer, the store offers half price laces with discounts well below real value. The sale includes Point Venice All Over, Venice insertings, Solid Point Venice Edges, Oriental Flounceings and White Oriental Edgings at prices far under their usual yard rates, urging customers to visit today while stocks last.

Venice

Departure of two Patriotic Sons marks camp farewell

Washington Camp No. 338 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America held its regular meeting at Masonic hall on North Main Avenue. Edward Edwards and A B Blaking of the Thirteenth regiment were bid God speed on their departure, with suitable resolutions and a ritualistic farewell. A committee led by B D J Davis and others organized plans to form a company for the proposed State Reserves, with nearly all members present in support. The group aims to finalize arrangements and reconvene to discuss next steps.

West Scranton Main Avenue Jackson Street Parta Vom Fenzy Collow James McContin Benneath Battle Hille Kate Stomicke Cobo St. David's Hall Lewis Justin Chester Thomas Cuba Captain Fellows Frank Rymond Agnes Murray Sarah A. Jones Miss Stemicke James McCowan Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America Masonichol North Main Avenue Thirteenth Regiment Edward Edwards A. B. Blaking J. Davis A. Daniels Thomas ‘Thoms W. Bh. Huarris Cami

Oxford Ming Accident Fund Dissolves After Meeting

A large group of Oxford Ming Accident Fund members met at the Oxford office following yesterday’s call. They decided to dissolve the fund due to likely lack of employment and distributed the treasury funds, with President Samuel Davis presiding.

Oxford Ming Accidental Fund Oxford Oxford Ming Thas Samuel Davis

Kemp's Baldwin for Coughs and Colds Advertisement

An advertisement claims Kemp's Baldwin for Coughs and Colds is wonderful and offers sample bottles through druggists so customers may try it before buying. It promotes large bottles priced at 25 cents and urges wary readers to try the remedy to ease ailments.

Kemp's Balwin Ile

Watch Your Health And Fortunes In This Timely Ad

A dated promotional notice warns readers to guard health and wealth as the world changes daily. It touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a trusted stimulant and warns against counterfeit remedies while urging attention to true friends and wise choices. It promises health restoration if used correctly.

Duffy

Fund in Good Standing Members Divided After Obligations

About 400 members in good standing in the fund will share the remaining $475 after all obligations are cancelled. A meeting to carry out the option is set for Saturday at 7:00 PM in Co operative hall.

Co-operative Hall

Funeral of Austin Devanney

The funeral of Austin Devanney, who died on the Telaware Lackawanna and Western road last Sunday, was held yesterday from his parents home at 1601 Price Street. A large crowd attended including members of the DL&W Mutual Aid association and car accounting clerks. A high mass of requiem was said at St. Patrick's Church by Rev. J B Whelan, who gave the funeral sermon. Pallbearers included John F. Durkin, Edward Emperor, Austin Duffy, P F Duffy Jr, Robert B. Duffy, and Joseph Gallacher. Burial followed at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.

Austin Devanney Telaware Lackawanna and Western Road Martin Devanney Price Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Mutual Aid Association Car Accountant’s Office St. Patrick's Church J. B. Whelan John F. Durkin Edward Emperor Austin Duffy P. F. Duffy Robert B. Duffy Joseph Gallacher Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Local residents entertain and travel events noted

Mise Kya Roberts of North Garfield avenue visits Stroudsburg. William Evans of Morest City stays with brother David Evans on Swetland Street. Miss Gertrude Hughes of North Lincoln avenue visits Wilkes-Barre with Mia, William Macfarlane and daughter of Driften. Edna Evans home from Ploomshore State Normal school for a short visit with her parents. Mrs. William Ball visits Factoryville. Patrick McHugh goes to Detroit to reside thereafter.

Mise Kya Roberts North Garfeld Avenue Stroudsburg William Evans Morest City David Evans Swetland Street Gertrude Hughes North Lincoln Avenue Wilkes-Barre Mia William Macfarlane Driften EO OW. Lull Price Street Edna Evans Ploomshore State Normal School DD. Evans Sith Malin Avenue William Ball North Rehecra Avenue Factoryville William Behelman North Sumner Avenue Clark's Summit Patrick McHugh Luzerne Detroit Mich

Multiple local notices and schedule changes in Scranton

A series of brief items about Cerio Ortan's drunkenness arrest and knife threat at West Side station, Patagonia Knights of Pythias postponing an Evans hall event to May 4, chorus plans for West Scranton youths named the reel Sam choral society, and railway work advancing on Luzerne and Wyoming streets. Also Moar hall concert for St Patrick's Hospital funds and Rev James Haughes delaying his Gladstone lecture due to the local regiment’s departure.

Cerio Ortan Hackstreet West Side Patagonia Rodge Oof Knights of Pythias Evans‘s Hall South Main Avenue Moars Hall Ladies of T. Patrick's Dish Penevolent Union James Haughes Jackson Street Baptist Church Gladstone

Green Ridge Socials and Local Notices

Green Ridge residents attend farewell for soldier boys at Mary Budgen’s home. Mrs J K Perry visits son 8 Perry on Capouse. Funeral of John Carmichael from Dickson avenue with Rev William Watking officiating and pallbearers named. Mrs Wiliam Weichel injured by ceiling plaster at Capouse avenue home.

Misa Alvord Lizzie Menty Honesdale Emeline Killam Capouse Avenue Frederick Smith Monsey Avenue Ehigabeth N. J E.W. Lard Madison Avenue Loweriously Willan Dunn Wyoming Avenue Hinwley Wilkes-Barre Fh. Perry Tirven Hidge Soldier Boys Green Ridge Mien Mary Budgen Pearl Lidesture Marecaret Gould Grace Murns Lillian Perry Charles Geary Charles Adams William Foster Rollin Forest Hill Cemetery Wiliam Weichel Capoune Avenue Acces

Remarkably Low Prices At Daviden Bros Auction

Jewelry diamonds watches and books offered at strikingly low prices at an ongoing auction by Daviden Bros located at 227 Lackawanna Avenue. The sale listing highlights numerous items and urges bidders to attend.

Daviden Bros Lackawanna Avenue

Supper and Festivities At Blessed Virgin Sodality Event

In St. John's basement on Fig street the Blessed Virgin sodality hosted a successful supper from 7 to 10 pm with large attendance and special cars shuttling visitors. The hall featured abundant decorations, long tables, and a lithograph exhibition enjoyed by many. another Jastevonina celebration is planned tonight.

St. John's Church Fig Street Jastevonina

Scranton Junger Maennerchor Evening Highlights

Germania hall welcomed Scranton Junger Maennerchor and Scranton Saengerrunde in a program of high standard with twelve published numbers performed without repetition. Miss Clara Saunders sung in fine voice with two encores while The Key Stine Orchestra provided dance music as guests bid farewell to several Maennerchor members.

Germania Hall Scranton Junger Maennerchor Maennercher Scranton Saengerrunde Clara Saunders Soperano Key- Stine Joseph Helmveel Peter Zang, Jr William Hartech Maennerchor Thirteenth Regiment Gustave Schmidt Junger Maennerchor William Are Abraham Weiche William Suter William Mats John Leyh

Young Women’s Christian Association South Side Committees

The South Side branch committee workers of the Young Women’s Christian Association gathered for an evening program arranged by secretary Miss Van Nort. Miss Marie Goddard and Miss Hannah Meyers performed piano solos, a luncheon followed, and Miss Hayes, state secretary, was among the guests.

South Side Young Women's Christian «Ascociation Mise van Nort Marie Goddard Hannah Meyers Miss Hayes Association

Augusta Lodge Social Night At Storrs Hall

Members of Augusta lodge No DO Hi held an entertainment and social evening at Storrs hall. The cozy venue hosted twenty numbers including recitations vocal and instrumental music. Cream, cake and coffee were served after the performances.

Augusta Lodge Storrs Hall

Knights of Pything Form 214 Member Comet Lodge

A Knights of Pything lodge meeting formed a 214 member company ready to answer the war department call. Secretary of War Alger will be notified. Officers elected include Captain Martin Graf and First Lieutenant Fred Mirardt with Philip Wirth as Second Lieutenant and a slate of sergeants and corporals.

Comet Lodge Knights of Pything War Department Alger Martin Graf Fred. Mirardt Philip Wirth Aloise Rudler

Four Couples to Wed at St Peter’s Cathedral Today

At St Peter’s Cathedral four prominent couples will wed. At 9 o’clock Miss Mary Murphy of Mirch street and James McDermott of Jere myn Will Ie winsted. Miss Ligale Cilffernd of Orchard street and Philip Metiuinre of Moogie street. Miles Anna Murray to Patrick Golden both of Stone avenue wed at 4 pm and Miss Maysie Nealon and Patrick Ryan marry thirty minutes later.

St. Peter's S Mary Murphy Mirch Street James McDermott Jeremyn Will Ie Winsted Ligale Cilffernd Orchard Street Philip Metiuinre Moogie Street Allar Ruth Miles Anna Murray Patrick Golden Stone Avenue Maysie Nealon Patrick Ryan

Funeral of Mrs Join Schwenk Held at Home

From her late residence at 1106 South Washington Avenue the funeral of Mrs Join Schwenk was held with many mourners paying respects. The Rev W A North of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church delivered a sermon from Psalm ten revealing the life of the deceased. Interment followed at Pitteton Avenue Cemetery in the family plot with pallbearers Conrad Pell Jacob Demuth John Schneider Henry Armbrust Jr Jacob Hehaeffer Adam Welrich and Henry Armbrust Jr. The scene showed the community’s esteem with mournful carriages and floral arrangements including lilies a pillow and an anchor and cross.

South Washington. Avenue Join Schwenk Nolehborn Tienda Tey W. A. North Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Nordt Bote Deoo Pitteton Avenue Conrad Pell Jacob Demuth John Sehneider Henry Armbrust, Jr Jacob Hehaeffer Adam Welrich Henry Armbrust

Nuns of News Henry Hine Arraigned Before Al

Henry Hine was arraigned before Judge Al in a case reported in a local newspaper. Details remain sparse in the fragment, with no further charges or outcomes provided.

Henry Hine

Monday Night Assault and Larceny Arrests In City

George A. Rummel reports Haas and three accomplices, all intoxicated, demanded food at a residence Monday. When refused, Haas struck a woman and fled with property, resulting in arrest on $500 bond. Andrew Merrick was injured at work when a belt shattered, with two deep gashes on his forehead but is improving. Mary Reynolds and others from Wilkes Harte return from a visit to New York.

Derman Buddy George A. Rummel Haas Mowal Hank Mre Kummell Proweenutore Hoves Andrew Merrick Pig Street Southworks Merrick Manley C. L. Frey Fenara Misa Mary Reynolds Wilkes Harte Mra Ad Conley Cedar Avenue Martin Cannon Mira Mary Mrady Genet Street New Yor Citys

Funeral for George Miter in Dunmore with large floral tribute

The funeral of George Miter was held yesterday on Chrove Street with Rev. E J Hiuchton officiating. Flower-bearers and pallbearers are named, and interment took place in Dunmore cemeteries. Community notices follow about meetings, visits, births, and local social events.

George Miter Chrove Street E. J. Hiuchton Henry Webter J. W. Eastertine Dan Powell Byron Winton J. H. Shurtiff William Winton H. B. Wiiton William Ritter Dunmore Temeters Christian’ Endeavor Society of the

Obituaries Remember Mire O Hara and Barker in City Cemeteries

Mire O Hara of 1013 Lafayette Street died after a stroke. Survived by three daughters and one son. funeral tomorrow at St Patrick's Church with solemn high mass. Thomas B Parker died of heart disease at 64 Madison Avenue. funeral plans and interment pending. Also notes a deceased Portous and Van Buskirk relative and a last member of the Barker line.

Brian O'Hara Lafayette Street Avons West Side McDermeatt St Patrick's Church Avoow Catholic Cemetery Thomas B. Parker Mr. Jr. & Barker Madison Avenue Barker Dr. Connell Min Pork Methodist Koleconncharich

Death notices and funeral details from Jackson Street listings

Mrs. Leah Victor, in her fifty fourth year, dies at 1641 Jackson Street with several children surviving. Funeral from the residence Thursday at 3 PM. burial at Washburn Street Cemetery. Ada Yeardsley, age eleven, dies at 220 Jackson Street after pneumonia. Funeral this afternoon. burial at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Leah Victor Jackson Street Washburn Street Ada Anne Thomas Yeardsley

Ducks at Harvey's Lake Feed Hunters Remarkable Day

Hundreds of wild ducks visited Flurvey's Lake since Saturday drawing crack shots to the scene. Architect Thomas Podmore brought one down yesterday and Landis, owner of the Lake Grove house, bagged eight. Ducks gathered in flocks but scattered. many remained. Wilkes-Barre Times.

Improvements Hint at Recovery for Joseph M. Boles

The Tribune reports the condition of Joseph M. Boles improved slightly at midnight after a day of steady change. Dr J W Coolidge noted no livable improvement yesterday, but friends remain hopeful for his ultimate recovery.

Joseph M. Boies Joseph M. Boles Whitiness Tribune J. W. Coolidge

Scranton Boat Reporter Sends War Letters Home

A Scranton correspondent aboard the Thirteenth contends with danger as he ships daily war dispatches. The Tribune prints excerpts of personal letters from Tron Tweed and other crew, detailing life at sea and distant fronts.

Scranton Tribune Daily War News

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