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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1898

Page

6

It Was a Mule in the Cayuga That Did the Kicking

John Henry Jr. of Warren Street was kicked in the thigh by a mule at Cayuga mines yesterday. The blow ruptured an artery causing heavy bleeding and leg swelling. he was removed home by conveyance for treatment. Mr and Mrs Robert Linney of Dickson City hosted a gathering for their son Albert. Death of Michael Reap from sunstroke noted.

Robert Linney Dickson City Albert Michael Reap John Henry, Jr Warren Street Cayuga Mines Henry Donne

Linney Ten Year Birthday Party in Dickson City

Mr and Mrs Robert Linney of Dickson City entertained Albert Linney and a group of friends for his tenth birthday Monday afternoon Games and fun followed by refreshments prepared by Mrs Linney and Mrs Deagle were enjoyed by attendees Pervilla Deagle Addie Deagle Ethel Bright Maud Bright Lulu Richmond Ruth McGinley Eva Linney Elizabeth Broadbent Willie Bright Wallace Richmond Ernest Deagle Clement Bright Rufus Herman Arthur Harrison Milton Broadbent Elmer Broadbent

Robert Linney Dickson City Albert Linney Deagle Pervilla Deagle Addie Deagle Ethel Bright Maud Bright Lulu Richmond Ruth McGinley Eva Linney Elizabeth Broadben

Sunstroke and death at a local outing and heat incident

Peter Reap age six or seven suffered sunstroke while swimming on Friday and died Monday evening after showing signs of improvement. Interment will be in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Henry Davis of Lackawanna Street fainted from heat while watching flagpole work at the high school grounds but recovered after cold water.

Peter Michael Reap West Market Street Orlock Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Henry Davis Lackawanna Hospital Mr. Davis Charles Street

P. R. E. C. Juvenile Club Holds Initial Session

The P. RE. C. social club of Scranton met for its first session Monday at the North Main avenue clubhouse. A variety of amusements were enjoyed and refreshments served. Attending members included Miss Grace Atherton Miss Ellen Roderick Miss Gertrude Guild and Miss Bertha Lewis of Wilkes-Barre.

P. RE. C Scranton North Main Avenue Grace Atherton Ellen Roderick Gertrude Guild Bertha Lewis Wilkes-Barre

Notable Names in McLean Obituary Lineup

A list of individuals including Fred Mosers Atherton Clarence Mac Allster Carl Anderson M Keith and Charles Roderick appears in the notice. The fragment suggests a social, memorial, or organizational roll with multiple named persons.

Padden Arrested After Scuffle at Loftus Hotel Doors

John Padden stood at the rear door of Loftus hotel on West Market Street with a large stone in hand awaiting vengeance when Patrolman May arrested him after a struggle. The officer beat Padden with a blow that subdued him. Alderman Roberts imposed an eight dollar fine, paid yesterday morning.

John Padden Loftus’ Hotel West Market Street Padden Roberts

Local notices and social events fill town this week

Court Robin Hood Foresters to hold an important session this evening. Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church will present An Evening with Our Heroes of the Present War. Mrs. Walker confined at home. Private David Uvaits and Musician Llewelyn Morgans arrived home on seven day furlough. William Morgan from Pontardawe Wales visits David J. Jones before headed to Cleveland for tin plate work. Philip Thomas, noted baritone, leaves for New York then old country visit. Joseph Irwin of New York visits friends here. Mrs. John J. Mullen hosts Misses Toban, McGuire, Flynn and Mrs. Josephine Cawley of Pittston. Mrs. Lawrence Moran returns from Ontario. Rev. Peter Martin of South Carolina visits his father. Frank J. Sweeney leaves for Omaha on visit to brother. Misses Kathe and Mame Clark visiting relatives in Jermyn. Miss Kate Harrington visiting Archbald.

Robin Hood Foresters of America Epworth League Society Methodist Apiecopal Church Mre. Walker Theodore Street David Uvaits Llewiyn Morgans Ager Yestoring William Morgan Pontardawe South Wales David J. Jones Wayne Avenue Cleveland Ohio Philip Thomas New York Old Country Joseph Irwin New York City John J. Mullen West Market Street Kate Toban Anna McGuire Locust Gap Marie Flynn Josephine Cawley Pittston Annie Loftus Maine Lawrence Moran Ontario Canada Peter Martin South Carolina Michael Martin Keyser Avenue Frank J. Sweeney Wilbur Street Omaha Nebraska Misees Kathe Mame Clark William Street Jermyn Kate Harrington Marvite Avenue Archbald

Minooka Township Auditors Reach School Board Settlement

Minooka township auditors met last evening and settled the controversy with the school board by signing the report. A J Meehan of Jermyn representing Hugh Cawley Hardware and Plumbing was in town yesterday. Thintel Sullivan and daughters Anna and Nellie were guests here yesterday. Mrs John Loftus of Waverly spent yesterday with her parents on Stafford street. Charles B Meekins of Wilkes Barre was the guest of W Gallagher that evening.

A. J. Meehan Jermyn Hugh Cawley Hardware and Plumbing Company Thintel Sullivan Anna Nellie John Loftus Waverly Stafford Street

West Scranton Weddings Tie Couples at St Patrick and Holy Cross

Miss Rowe La Andrew married Marti F Kearney at Holy Cross Church in a turquoise blue travelling gown as Miss Sabina Cooney wed James Bolton at St Patrick s Church with Miss Durkin playing the wedding march. Bridget McGinty and James Needham also wed at St Patrick s with reception at the Taylor residence. The events drew many friends and relatives and plans include greetings in Atlantic City and a New York wedding tour.

Rose — McAndrew Martin F. Kearney Sabina Cooney James Bolton St. Patrick's Church McGinty- Needham Onaries Kovack Evan J. Evans Price Street Rowe la James Mu Andrew Fourth Street Marti F. Kearney Green Ridge Holy Cross Church Marie Sheerin Mary Regan Kearney W. P. O'Donnell Miss Regan Atlantic City Philadelphia Sabina Ellen Cooney Twenty-fourth Street Jammer Bolton Saizerne Street Velwk Durkin Mary Quinn Luzerne Street Philip Salmon Arted A. T. Broterick Thomas Taylor South Everett Avenue New York City LW South Everett Avenue

Funeral for Mrs. Mary C Sullivan Held at St Patricks

The funeral for the late Mrs. Mary C Sullivan was held yesterday from 123 Eynon Street. The service featured a solemn high mass at St Patrick's Church at 9 30 attended by Rev A T Broderick, Rev J A O'Reilly, and Rev Fredrick Fricker. Interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery. Flower bearers were Daniel Sullivan, David Hugres, and Thomas Sheridan. Pallbearers included D J Jones, Thomas Davis, John McCarty, John Coleman, Edward Sullivan, and Thomas Gleason.

Mary C. Sullivan Eynon Street St. Patrick's Church A. T. Broderick J. A. O'Reilly Fredrick Fricker St. John's Daniel Sullivan David Hugres Thomas Sheridan D. J. Jones Thomas Davis John McCarty John Coleman Edward Sullivan Thomas Gleason

Lincoln Literary Club Elects Officers At Regular Meeting

At a Lincoln Literary club regular meeting hosted at Thomas James’s home on South Rebecca Avenue, new officers were elected. Thomas James is president with Charles Wagstaff as vice president, John M. Davis recording secretary, David Lewis financial secretary, and Walter L. Lloyd treasurer. The group met for a social hour, with performances by Harry Smith and the club quartet. The next meeting will be held every other Monday at members’ residences.

Lincoln Literary Club Thomas James South Rebecca Avenue Harry Smith Thomas Thomas Thomas Griffiths Cuba David Lewis John Davis Charles Wagstaff John M. Davis Walter L. Lloyd

West Scranton Visitors Tour Mt Pleas ant Mine

A large party from West Scranton toured the Mt Pleas ant mine workings last Tuesday evening led by T J Gilbride. The visit honored Misses Margaret Carey of Boston and Margaret Larkin of Philadelphia who toured with friends and left with anthracite souvenirs. Photographs were taken by Henry Kraust as the group explored the mines.

West M. Connerton A. Heffron M. Ferguson M. Diskin A. Reiley L. Moffit Duffy L. Cooligan Devine Mary Katie Carey A. Kelley T. J. Gilbride Alderman J. W. Miller Messrs J. Roach H. Schuster M. Murphy G. FP. Ferguson F. Carroll P. F. Roach P Lennon J. F. Murray D. Mannie J. H and T. F. McNulty

Miner Charles Kovack Dies After Mine Roof Fall

Charles Kovack a laborer at the Continental mines was struck by a roof fall yesterday morning just before noon and died before fellow workers could rescue him. His back was broken and internal injuries caused fatal hemorrhages.

Charles Kovack Continental Mines

Hostetters Herald Twin Hend Maida of Vigor

Readable fragments describe Hostetters in relation to twin Hend Maida and vigor. The exact facts are unclear but imply a feature or notice about the Hostetters and the named individuals in a local context.

Miner’s Narrow Escape After Incident Near Keyser Avenue

Remains of a 24 year old miner, Kovack, were prepared for burial after a fatal incident near Keyser Avenue. He was taken to a boarding house in P Briggs Row for processing. a similar close call narrowly avoided another tragedy.

P Briggs Row Keyser Avenue Kovack

Frantic Lugurne Street Man Causes Scene Near Police Station

Frank McGinty of Lugurne street created a wild scene yesterday morning dancing a “Raehan tee” in the nude as a warrant issued by Dominick Needham prompted his frenzy. He broke cuffs, was restrained by two citizens and Patrolman King Peters, and taken to the West Side station to answer to the alderman. He cited weeks of drinking and a recent family marriage as factors.

Frank Meflinty Lugerne Street West Scranton Raehantee Dean King Peters McGinty West Side Dominick Needham Needham Dominick James Needham

West Scranton Outing at Nay Ang Park

A large party from West Scranton enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at Nay Ang Park with several young ladies from the central city. The group shared a 6 o'clock luncheon served by the ladies before escort companions joined them in the evening. The returning party to Asbury Park will include Mrs William Davis and Mrs Comer Price along with Jennie Davies Nettle Ellas Margaret Davies and Martha Vaughn.

West Scranton Nay Ang Park Central City Gertrude Lloyd Mattie Anna Davies Anna Morgan Wilkes- Barre Marnie Thompson Stroudsburg Bertha Wettlin Mary Harris Jennie Price Ethel Rinker Weat Scranton Victoria Stanton

Evans held on assault charges with threats at city court

Evan J. Evans of Price street was held on 600 bail to answer assault and battery and threats before Alderman John. The hearing followed a complaint by his wife and stepdaughter Miss Winifred Jones. Mrs Evans showed injuries on her forefinger and thumb as evidence of alleged brutality including a bite.

Evan J. Evans Price Street John Winifred Jones

Pensioners office for certificates and local funeral notices

Notice lists G Morgan notary at 223 South Main avenue to prepare pension certificates this week. Funeral arrangements include Mrs John MacColligan at 410 Twenty third street with requiem at St Patrick's Church and burial at Cathedral cemetery. Also notes infant graves, local business moves, society outing, and a rain-postponed ice cream social at St Mark's Lutheran.

G. Morgan South Main Avenue Mra John MacColligan Twenty Third Street St. Patrick'’s Church Robert George Connery Morris Court Cathedral Cemetery George Beagle Keyser Avenue Beagle Brothers Keystone Gas Ince Desocent Light Company of Philadelphia Spruce Street Ladies of the Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Washburn Street Nay Aug Park Houser’s Grove Water's Star Orchestra St. Mark's Lutheran Church Agnes John Moftz Ninth and Luzerne Streets J. Gi. Nicholson Jackson Street Sherman Avenue W. T. Davies Fourteenth Street John T. Davies Pookskill-on-the-Hudson Company 1 A. E. Vohrs Tribune Porto

Happenings of South Scranton and a Cathedral Wedding

The episode reports a court arraignment for James Byrne and John Tuffy on arson burglary and larceny charges, with testimony summarized against them. It also covers a wedding at St Peter's Cathedral where Miss Margaret Lahey married Mr Thomas Boyle with Rev. J A O Reilly officiating and notes their reception and immediate post ceremony plans.

J. A. O'Reilly St. Peter's James Byrne John Tuffey Donovan Kane Margaret Lahey Thos. Boyle St.eters Marion Canavan Peter Lahey Rendham Michird Lahey Hickory Street Mr. Boyle Delaware, Lackawanna

Burglary and Arson Arrests In Local Case

James Byrne and John Tuffey were arrested on warrants issued by Alderman Donovan. They face burglary and arson charges with larceny alleged at a Stone Avenue saloon. Constable Moran presented them for hearing. Prosecution by William Corbett. Bail set at 500 for burglary and 800 for larceny. arson bail not set. Byrne bailed on burglary and larceny. arson bail to be set in court. Corbett previously had Tuffey arrested for a separate break in at his saloon.

James Byrne John Tuffey Donovan John CC. Moran William Corbett Stone Avenue Messitt de Vane Corbetts Anloon Tuffey Byrne Corbett

Fire alarm and blaze at 637 Alder street

Firefighters respond to box 61 at 9 15 pm to a lamp explosion in Emil Maxion’s dwelling 637 Alder street oiling the room and causing flames. A bucket brigade quells the fire with no serious damage. Kane rescued from smoke and recovering. wife reportedly visiting. Various local notices follow in the same column.

Emil Maxion Alder Street James Jane Kwellar Kane John Horne John Loftus Archbald Keenan Prospect Avenue Margaret Carey Boston Mass Mary Carey South Irving Avenue Kate May Ella Ward Lake Artel John Bechloff Cedar Avenue Germany Fred Heusner Lake Ayilel

Green Ridge Social Notes Include Local Travels And Visits

Attorney Anthony Bauman of Capouse Avenue left on a business trip to North Carolina. Teal and family of Capouse Avenue spend the summer at Elmhurst. Grace Nolan of Adams Avenue returns from two weeks at Clark's Summit. Mrs Pithuy of Elmira visits Mrs F. S. Press of Delaware Street. Fowler of Carbondale visits Mrs Warner of Monsey Avenue. Hawley of Clark's Green visits Mrs Ottinger of Capouse Avenue. Dewitt Hessler of Paterson New Jersey returns home from Green Ridge Street. Mrs Finch of Capouse Avenue spends a few days in Great Bend. Ensign of Honesdale is mentioned in transit.

Anthony Bauman Capouse Avenue North Carolina Teal Elmhurst Grace Nolan Adams Avenue Clark's Summit Pithuy Elmira F. 8S. Press Delaware Street Fowler Carbondale Warner Monsey Avenue Hawley Clark's Green Ottinger Dewitt Hessler Paterson N. J Green Ridgetreet Finch Capoose Avenue Great Bend Miss Ensign Honesdale

Social News Notes From Local Homes

Guests and residents move through the week as Mrs Minor Carr hosts visitors from Sickson avenue and Green Ridge Street. Mrs Price returns home after visiting Mrs Baylor on Delaware street. Mr and Mrs L W Peck spend a few days in Honesdale on Capouse avenue. Corporal C B Geary ends a seven day furlough and returns to camp.

Minor Carr Sickson Avenue Mr. Pratt Green Ridge Street Elmira Price New Haven Baylor Delaware Street L. W. Peck Capouse Avenue Honesdale C. 8. Geary

Epworth League Social Delayed and Local Happenings

Miss Lottie Fisher on Rigg street hosted tea for friends including Elsie Decker Hattie Foster Hather Foster Gertrude Farber Anna Neil and Lottie Luton plus Mr Reese of Pittston The Epworth league lawn social at Henry Spencer home was postponed to Friday night Mr and Mrs James Wilson of Spencer street welcome a baby boy Nora Gillespie Greenville who had stayed five months with Mrs James Robinson Webster avenue returns home John Webb Drinker street visits Tunkhannock M J Murray Jefferson avenue is ill Ida Webber Drinker street had a surprise party last night.

Lottie Fisher Rigg Street Elsie Decker Hattie Hather Foster Gertrude Farber Anna Neil Lottie Luton Mr. Reese Pittston Epworth League Henry Spencer James Wilson Spencer Street Nora Gillespie Greenville James Robinson Webster Avenue John Webb Drinker Street Tunkhannock M. J. Murray Jefferson Avenue Ida Webber

Infant of Mr and Mrs Emmet Dies at Home

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Emmet died yesterday afternoon at their North Filmore Avenue home after a brief illness. The funeral is this afternoon from the residence, with interment at Cathedral Cemetery.

William Emmet Filmore Avenue Cathedral Cemetery

Donnelly Resigns as Lehigh Valley Superintendent

James Donnelly, superintendent of the Lehigh Valley division and Easton and Amboy division, announces resignation effective Sept 1. He joined LV in 1852, served as engineer, conductor, and since 1893 oversaw both Easton Amboy and Lehigh divisions.

James Donnelly Lehigh Valley Division Easton and Amboy Lehigh Valley Railroad Tribune Lehigh Valley Donnelly Lehigh Valley Company Engineer Corps Lehigh

Lamp Explodes in Kirkwood Building Rooms at 42 Penn

A lamp exploded last evening in rooms occupied by Mrs Atherton in the Kirkwood building at 42 Penn avenue. A fire alarm came from box 15 Mulberry street corner but neighbors fought the flames before firemen arrived. A collision occurred between the Hook and Ladder truck and a trolley at Lackawanna and Penn during response, with two cars blocking the dispatchers office leaving little space for the truck. No one was hurt and the cars held drivers in the dispatchers office.

Mra Atherton Kirkwood Penn Avenue Mulberry Street Lackawanna and Penn Avenues Franklin Avenue

Peckville Man Die in Mine Accident at Lackawanna Hospital

Charlton White of Peckville died at the Lackawanna hospital after injuries from a Blue Ridge mine derailment. He was 41 and survived by his wife and three children. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Peckville, with funeral held this afternoon.

Charlton White Peckville Blue Ridge Lackawanna Hospital Dr. Webb Union Cemetery White

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North Scranton Torn Henry, JR Children's Party Charles B. Meekins W. Gallagher Globe Warehouse Storm Serges Serges Worth S&c India Victoria Coontey-Bolton M'Ginty-Needham Bridget McGinty South Grant Avenue D. A. Dunne Lincoln Club Laboror the Bitters Hendmaida Vigor Ritter ER South Scranton Miss Lahey Thomas O'Boyle Dunmore Spruce Pheurel Hill Bauer SALE Standard Shoe Store Lackawanna Ave Ceylon Lipton Morgan Scranton, Pa von Telephone
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