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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1899

Page

6

Disorderly Conduct Arrests Tie to South Scranton Event

Martin Merrick and a Polander were arrested for disorderly conduct on the funeral of Mrs Mary McGuinness. Junger Maennercher nominates officers for next Friday night. Italian colony members at Alderman Lenter court Saturday. John Langinott arraigned on aggravated negligence and battery charges by Frank and Julian Bonetti. Neighbors involved. defendant allegedly hurled a brick during a quarrel yesterday morning. Laviginotti held on $500 bail on each charge for court appearance.

Martin Merrick Mary McGuinness Junger Maennercher Lenter John Langinott Frank Julian Bonetti Ronett Laviginotti

Funeral of Mrs McQuin ness a solemn community event

The funeral for Mrs Mary McQuin ness was held from her Beech Street home on Saturday morning. Friends and neighbors filled the old homestead then accompanied the pallbearers to St Peters cathedral for a Requiem Mass. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers James Murray John Reardon James McGrath James McCuinness Edwin Frantz and John Devine.

Mguinness Mary McQuinNess Beech Street St. Peters’ Cathedral BP. Z. Gough James Murray John Reardon James McGrath James McCuinness Edwin Frantz John Devine

Nomination Draft For Junger Maen Nerchor Officers

At Friday night’s meeting of the Junger Maen nerchor nominations were made for the officers to be elected next Friday. Each post has a single candidate, so the election will be a formality. The slate includes Gustave Reppert president William Velemer vice president Albert Cathols treasurer Eugene Tanner financial secretary Cor Berghauser recording secretary Otto Robingon Peter Zang jr and Fred Schunk trustee Gustave Behmdit will be director for the ensuing year.

Junger Maennerchor Ares Gustave Reppert William %Elemer Albert Cathols Eugene Tanner Cor Berghauser Otto Robingon Peter Zang Fred Schunk Thustess Preeeetor Gustave Behmidt

Arrest in Twentieth Ward Sparks Patrolman Effort

The first arrest in weeks by city patrolmen occurred Saturday night when Martin Merrick of the Twentieth Ward was taken into custody. Investigators reported the patrols intensified after the incident, with emphasis on restoring order on the streets.

Martin Merrick Twentieth Ward

George W. Jenkins promotes familiar patent medicines

An old newspaper snippet lists products such as Paine's Celery Compound, Pinkham's Compound, FCC Pierce's Golden Medical Dis, Mellon's Food, and AT- GEORGE W. JENKINS at for sale on Main Avenue.

Paine Pinkham’s FCC Pierce Golden Medical Mellon

Disorderly Pair Detained In City Court Minor Fines

A Pole and a man from Maple Street were led away after being drunk and disorderly on Celar in Venie. Alder man Lentes presided in Alderman Don van's absence at pollen court. Merrick, involved in a fight, was discharged while the Pole faces city treasury charges.

Maple Street Celar Venie Donvan Atlantic City Lentes Pollen Court Merrick Pon

Boland family returns from pleasant visit and local notices

Misses Frances and Kitty Boland and Wit Boland, children of Patrel nin Dominick Boland of Prospect, return from pleasant stay with friends at Carbondale. A Young Women’s Christian Association service on Cedar avenue featured an address by Mrs. Medley and a music program. John Moyes of Cedar avenue recovers from a severe illness. Rev. George J. Stopper, rector of St. Mary’s, returns from vacation with his parents. Mrs. Charles Scheuch of Birch street hosts visitors from New York City. Miss Mary F.E. Burke leaves for Pittsburg and expects to visit Trenton, Ohio. Pastor W. A. North returns from annual vacation in Orange, New Jersey and preached yesterday. Edward Rech of Locust street and Fred Kereel of Birch street return from a tour of New York state. Thomas Burke of Fig street departs for New York City today then Europe, for two months.

Frances Kitty Boland Wit Boland Patrelnin Dominick Boland Prospect Avents Carbondale Christian Asseciation Cedar Avenue Medley John Moyes George J. Stopper St. Mary's WiNhimehort Charles Seheuch Birch Street New York City Mary FE. Burke Pittstoni Avenue Pittsburg Trenton Ohio Tey W. A. North Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Orange N. J Edward Rech Locust Street Fred Kereel New York State Thomas Burke Fig Street New Y York City Europe

Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park

Coal delivery offer lists price at 1.25 per unit and serves central city areas including South Side and central Hyde Park. Orders directed to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave via phone 6681.

South Side Central City Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar Ave

Local Social Notes And Pharmacy Ad Brief

Mrs Selig of Monsey avenue visits Honesville and Mr Rogers of Capouse avenue returns from the Hudson trip. The ad invites customers to Manners Pharmacy at 920 Green Ridge street and touts high quality goods and service. Jake Osenbach visits Avoca and Albert Kellow spends vacation in Pike county.

Fred Selig Monsey Avenue Honesible George Rogers Capouse Avenue Hudson River Qgreen Ridge Street J. FF. Knapp Cayusa Jake Pearl Osenbach Caponse Avenue Avoca Albert Kellow Pike County

Ribbon and Hosiery Special Sale Saturday

Saturday specials list discounted ribbons and hosiery items with limited stock. Includes taffeta ribbons at low prices and 5 inch fancy ribbons, plus lisle thread hose in tan shades and hermsdorf dyed hose, all offered for a short sale window.

Hermsdorf PIC Cs

Reverend Hymns Against Sunday Sins In West Scranton

The Rev Thomas de Gruchy pastor of Jackson Street Baptist church urged stronger Sabbath observance arguing Sunday is sacred and should be protected from Sunday papers bicycle rides and baseball. He criticized movements toward leisure on Sundays and called for enforcement of Sabbath laws to restore a holy day.

Thomas de Gruchy Jackson Street Baptist Church Bae- Kiel de Gruchy Feelig Baptist Young People's Union Voung Facelock America Commonwealth Pennsylvania Bare Hall Camper Jesus Christ Merle Grouchy

Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices

Mrs Mars Fesne of Sloanpatch dies at age 71 after ten months with grip. Survived by husband Nicholas and three daughters Annie Mary Kate. Funeral for Mrs Kimira Evins held at 2:00 pm with Rev A L Ramer at St Mays Lutheran. burial Washburn street cemetery. Georgy Jedora child funeral held. Rev Thomas de Gruchy officiated. burial Washburn street cemetery. Four month old child of David G Williams of 3 Snyder avenue Hellevue died. funeral tomorrow. burial Washburn street cemetery. Martin Hoover known as Crandpa Hoover dies at home on Price street at 70. survived by two daughters Mrs Henry Flynn and Mrs Addison W Chase, and Charles Hoover of Binghamton. funeral to be announced.

Mars Fesne Nicholas Feene Sloanpatch Annie Mary Kate Washburn Street Thomas de Gruchy Georgy Jedora Otto Schnnkert Everett Avenue David G. Williams Snyder Avenue Hellevue Mra Henry Flynn Addison W. Chase Charles Hoover Binghamton N. Y

Anthracite Camping Club Heads to Lake Ariel for Two Weeks

The Anthracite Camping club departs today for Lake Ariel where they will set camp for a two week stay. Members plan outdoor activities and group trips during the excursion, highlighting club camaraderie and local outdoor pursuits.

Anthracite Camping Club Lake Ariel Mem

Local Club Excursions And Society Gatherings

The Continental Mine Accidental fund excursion to Purview drew nearly five hundred attendees on Saturday. The Dodge Mine Accidental fund plans its annual trip to Lake Ariel tomorrow. Sunday school at Juck son Street Baptist led by Mrs. John Thomas hosts a lawn festival at Frank Clonton’s residence on Wednesday. The Jackson Street Baptist Pidellan society meets tonight and Baptist Young People union tomorrow evening. The Light Lunch Carping club departs tonight for Owego to camp near Hiawatha island for two weeks, marking their fourth annual outing since formation in 14. Members of the celas include Harry P. Davis Fred Evans Howard Davis Bab Davis Mundy Davis Frank Jones Robert Roberts Robert P. Roberts Will Price John Thomas David Gibbs Richard James John P. Lewis Ivor Lewis Albert Williams Will Robertson Nick Newins and others traveling as chef.

Continental Mine Accidental Fund Purview Dodge Mine Accidental Fund Lake Ariel Juckson Street Owego Bsukquehanna River Hiawatha Island Celas Harry P. Davis Fred, Evans Howard Davis Bab Davis Mundy Davis Frank Jones Robert Roberts Robert P. Roberts

Local residents host and visit friends across several towns

A flood of social visits is reported as residents from Mahaney City Luzerne Elfert North Bromley Avenue and nearby locales host guests and travel to see relatives. The notes mention multiple individuals including Mrs J Fellows Miss Mary Chey and Mrs Mike Jenkins visiting Dalton Bing hamton and New York State with trips to Atlantic City and New Milford among others.

John Evins Mahaney City Thomas Jenkins Luzerne South Main Avenue Cleveland May Diile Eyre Street Lugerne County John Davies North Sumner Avon Dalton Mise Margaret Gibbs Albany N.Y Michael Foy Jackson Street James McDonnell Ben Coorge Mauch Chunk Mike Lijzegle Jenkins Carbondale Warching Forest City Thomas Beynon Rock Street Atlantic City Fuller Eynon Street New Milford F. A. Cramer Scotland Street New York State Michael Paliey North Main Avenue John Finnagan Millake Wayne County James Hutton Old New Hampshire Mee Truman Dunn Herrick Denine Thomas Sweet

Local residents enjoy weekend visits and vacation days

Wilkes-Barre residents spent Sunday with friends on North Bromley Avenue while Patrolman John Thomas, on his annual vacation, returned Saturday from a week in New York and the seashore. Arthur Stover of Keyser Avenue visited Harvey's Lake on Sunday.

Wilkes-Barre North Bromley Avenue John Thomas New York Arthur Stover Keyser Avenue Harvey's Lake

North Scranton notes on failed burglary at Davis pharmacy

An unsuccessful attempt to burglarize George Davis's North Matin avenue pharmacy occurred early Saturday. Davis, returning from a short affair, heard a rear door pry and summoned the police after arming himself. His mind was later found to be missing and a young man seen at a nearby saloon is suspected.

George Davis North Matin Avenue West Market Street Davis Min Wuek

Querie game at Castle hotel highlights Wear Market avenue

Saturday afternoon a keen querrie match at the Castle hotel on Wear Market street offered a $55 purse. George Simons of Olyphant defeated Joseph Vasey, the opponent Beere, by 41 to 49. A $10 concertina contest between Joseph Green and Charlee Corkwell also concluded with Green winning. Prof. Walwark acted as adjudicator.

Castle Hotel Wear Market Street George Simons Olyphant Joseph Vasey Beere Joseph Green Charlee Corkwell Green Prof Walwark

Funeral for Mrs Mary Hingkeerty Held at Holy Roware Church

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Hingkeerty was held yesterday from her daughter Mrs Mary Melvin on West Market Street to Holy Roware Church with Father YToole officiating. Interment followed at Cyothadral cemetery. An evening entertainment is planned at Mnetiah Baptist Church North Main Avenue with a program of music singing recitations and phonographic selections. Wednesday members of West Market Street Welsh Congregational church and Sunday school plan a clmic at Nay Aug park.

Mary Hingkeerty Phace Mary Melvin West Market Street Holy Roware Church Father Ytoole Cyothadral Mnetiah Baptist Church North Main Avenue Welsh Congregational Church Nay Aug Park

Local Residents Plan Short Visits and Vacations

Mies Sarah Foy of Avoci returns home after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Herrity of Brick Avenue. F. Davis of Robert Avenue leaves Saturday for a few weeks visit with Chendaly Bt Chase. Misa Marie Decker of Cayuga Street stays at Ashbury Park. Mrs George Calea of Weston Place visits Windsor New York. Mina Hauie Sharkiess leaves Saturday for a month at Lake Winola. Mr and Mrs Loo McCormick of East Benton guest of Mr

Mies Sarah Foy Avoci Naa Ars,herrity Brick wVenue Eh. F. Davis Robert Avenue Chendaly Bt Chase Misa Marie Decker Cayuga Street Ashbury Park Mra George Calea Weston Place Windsor N.Y Mins Hauie Lake Winola Loo McCormick East Benton

Local residents plan leisure trips and visits around East Denton

McCormick's parents on West Market street travel to East Denton for a few days of fishing. Several locals, including Messrs Harry Danvers William Tyler and David Evans, visit Wilkes-Barre. Others head to Lake Winola Lake Ariel Ocean Grove and Long Branch for vacations or visits.

Parker Street WI Lewis Warren Street Wilkes-Barre Hugheton Tessly Healey Annie Loftus Green Street Lake Ariel James Gavigan New Jersey James Boyd West Market Street Couneman David Resse Robert Avenue Lake Winds May Maybe Ocean Grove Long Branch Lizzie Davis Taylor Margaret Jehu Moersre Rogar Price Frank Carwaordine Thomas Phillips Lake Winola Bessie Evans Wayne Avenue Justus Mise Belle Harris Brick Avenue Peckville Mire John O'Brien Piercer Mise Lisgle Ford Minimira N. Y Misa Cecilia Gannon Bloom Avenue

Highlands of Ontario tourism appeal described in ad

North of Toronto Ontario a resort area offers 1000 feet elevation pleasant climate and health vacation amenities. It promotes fine boating bathing fishing hunting hotel accommodations and steam boat service with scenic lakes rivers. Contact F P Dwyer eastern passenger agent Grand Trunk Railway 200 Broadway New York for illustrated publications.

Highlands Ontario Toronto Canada Charme F. P. Dwyer Eastern Grand Trunk Railway System Dun Broadway New York

Yellow fever cases at Weldlers' home show no deaths

Newport News reports no deaths among yellow fever cases at the Weldlers' home today. Authorities believe they have effectively checked the illness with no other existing cases in Micebus. Quarantine restrictions may be lifted next week as the situation improves and removal is expected.

Newport News Micebus

Untidy OCR Fragments Prompt Reader Confusion

Fragmentary lines mention a ruler and a law figure with unclear context. The readable items reference a plan or action around tearing something named Tecture, with playful or misheard phrasing. No verified people, places, dates, or events can be established from the readable text.

Plain Ale Feller 'Al Knows Lowly Way

A fragment from the Atluga Journal presents a rustic verse portrait of a simple man named Al, who rejects professions and social climbing. The piece contrasts lawyers dentists merchants and sports men with the idea that Al remains unchanged, true to himself.

Curious Smoke Contests Across History

A survey of historical tobacco challenges describes Oxford in 1722 where a prize of twelve shillings awaited any smoker who inhaled three ounces of tobacco on stage without drinking. It recounts a Thames steamer match lasting twelve hours with a hundred cigars and a silver chalice prize for most smoke in two hours, plus Irish and Lille contests and an American winner burning 160 cigarettes in over six hours.

Oxford St. Peter's-i East London Chelsea Ma. m Centrica Lille

Wheel and the girl capture hearts, Louisville scene

A fragment notes the appeal of wheels and a girl amid a Louisville setting. The line signals a cultural moment tied to a local commercial page.

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