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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1898

Page

6

Five Anthonys in One North Scranton Case

A case before Alderman Roberts involved five defendants all named Anthony Bomiskey Smith Nourish Scumimsekey and Peter Brown from Theodore street. Plaintiff Michael Hennithan alleged theft of farm produce from Keyser Valley with raids of invasion ongoing and heavy vegetable losses. The defendants offered conflicting defenses as the inquiry proceeded.

Anthony Roberts Anthony Bomiskey Anthony Smith Anthony Nourish Anthony Scumimsekey Peter Brown Theodore Street Michael Hennithan Keyser Valley Ball

Drunk Man Commits Disorder at Station House

Thomas Sullivan entered the station house Sunday night under the influence of drink and abused the officers. He was warned, courted arrest, and accompanied to the jail. Yesterday morning in default of surety he was committed to the county jail.

Thomas Sullivan

Miner Patrick Loftus Injured by Hammer Blow at Leg Fetts Creek

Patrick Loftus, a miner at Leg Fetts Creek colliery, was struck on the forehead by a hammer while aiding a laborer in propping a dangerous roof area. The blow rendered him unconscious and caused a deep wound. A physician treated and stitched the cut.

Patrick Loftus Fetts Creek Toftis

Explosion at Pollah boarding house shocks players

A lamp suspended over a table in a Pollah boarding house on Froyd Street exploded Sunday night. Boarders playing cards scattered, flames were quickly subdued with minor damage and no casualties among the residents.

Froyd Street

Oak Street hosts reception for guest Master Kade Fagin

Mr and Mrs John Flatiners of Oak Street hosted a Saturday evening reception in honor of guest Master Kade Fagin of Avons. Attendees included Misses Hannah Waves Jennie Murcell May Vlannaghan Anna Mor rin Mereelht Stone Marian Pall Delia Murray Moury Shields Nellie McDonald Alice Padden and Messrs William Lynett John May James Donnelly Id ie Jordan James Cannon Thomas Sullivan M Noone M Marvin and John.

John Flatiners Oak Street Kade Fagin Avons Hannah Waves Jennie Murcell May Vlannaghan Anna Morrin Mereelht Stone Marian Pall Delia Murray Moury Shields Nellie McDonald Alice Padden Clint Devine Magme McDonough William Lynett John May James Donnelly Id ‘Ie Jordan James Cannon Thomas Sullivan M. Noone M. Marvin John

Timlin and Gallagher Lead Buffy McHugh Team in Parade

Timlin M Floran John Gallagher P buffy and James McHugh appear in a local parade as a group of notable figures. The brief lists several individuals and hints at a community event featuring these names.

Local Social and Travel Notes from Ocean Grove and Nearby

Names and addresses of residents visiting relatives and traveling to Ocean Grove, Saratoga, Atlantic City, Crystal Lake, and Lake Winola. Mentions births, furloughs, church events, and funeral arrangements, plus a bail case of Attorney M. J. Walsh on a false pretenses charge.

Hood's Sarsaparitian as a Health Restorer

If you have been sick this medicine is advertised as the best to restore appetite and strength and bring you to a state of perfect health.

Hood

Hoow s Pills Ease Nausea Headache and Vigor

Local obscured ad notes a remedy for nausea and headaches with claims of relief for various ailments. It lists a price of 3 cents and markets a general wellness benefit.

Remarkable Pall Dress Goods Offerings for School Wear

Globe Warehouse showcases early Pall Dress Goods and Fabrics crafted for children's school wear. Illustrations highlight seasonable bargains designed to benefit patrons when visiting the Dress Goods Department.

Fall Fabric Clearance Offers Across Suitings and Wool Textiles

A mix of Coverts and silk mixtures including checks and stripes offered at special weekly prices. 2 piece sets in choice styles meet autumn requirements. 60 inch saltings in pure wool with fine texture. Bustings imported selling previously at 1.25 to 1.46 per yard now offered at bargain prices. Sale ends this week with substantial savings.

For the Children New Fall Plaids at 10c 25 Pieces

A sale ad offers new fall plaid fabrics at 10c with 25 pieces available this week. The fabrics are described as charming and similar to more expensive cloths in blues greens browns reds. Also listed are 20 pieces at introductory 12714¢ and other checks in various colors. The ads promise hard wearing materials priced around 25c to 27c and emphasize value for school wear and general use.

West Scranton social honors West Point cadet at Ivorite Hall

A reception at Ivorite Hall honored West Point cadet Richard W. Thomas, guest of James W. Powell and Robert Morris Lodge. Local officials and Welsh community members attended with addresses by George Howell and others, and musical performances followed by refreshments.

Richard W. Thomas Wilkes-Barre West Point Trerite Hall James W. Powell Eynon Street Robert Morris Loday Tworites David J. Davis Robert Morris Lodge George Howell E. E E. Robathan J. M. Andrews Howell Harris Roger Evans W. Hayden Evans Thomas Beynon David Stephens P. H. Warrern Richard Thomas Liew Herbert John W. Jones Thomas Davis Edwin G. Davis West Scranton Thomas G. Thomas Won Llewellyn Jones James M. Powell Louis A. Howell G. A. Williams John J. Davies RE. EB. Robathan BE. Robathan Daniel I. Phillips Marian Daniels William GG House David Owens Tudor TR. Williams Phillip Williams Thomas P. Daniels John W. Hughes Ely Harris Albert Davis Aaron James Lewis A. Phillips J. J. Roberts B. G. Beddoe John H. Phillips Edward G. Jones David J

Savidge Seized After Fortnight Chase Across States

Joseph Savidge of Filmore Avenue was jailed on larceny by battoe charges after failing bail. Constable John Davis captured him near Kingston following a two hour pursuit that spanned New York, Pennsylvania and Kingston, with Phillips pursuing from Lafayette Street and Mane Accidental fund picnic.

Joseph Savidge Filmore Avenue John Davis Fourth Ward Savidge Battoe W. A. Phillips Lafayette Street Phillips’ Waten Tripp's Grove Phillips New York State Horners N. Y Pennsylvania Mauch Chunk Kingston Philline Scranton John

Funeral for Thomas A. Edwards Held at Edwardsdale

The funeral for the late Thomas A. Edwards, well known locally, was held yesterday afternoon from his residence at Edwardsdale. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and attended by a body. Rev. W. J. Day of Wilkland, Rev. Meekel, and Licentiate Edward Howell assisted. Interment followed at Forty Fort cemetery with pallbearers from the Grand Army post. Attendees from this city included Benjamin Reynolds and wife, M. P. Daniels and wife, Mrs. W. G. Daniels and daughter, David Evens, Miss Jonnie Daniels, C. E. Daniels, Mrs. Ellen Daniels and her son.

Thomas A. Edwards Edwardsdale Conyngham Grand Army of the Republic W. J. Day Meekel Edward Howell Thie City Forty Fort Grand Army and Mires Benjamin Reynolds M. P. Daniels W. G. Daniels David Evens Jonnie Daniels C. E. Daniels Ellen Daniels Taylor

Local arrests on assault charges under aldermanic warrants

Payton Taylor and Andrew Francesini, residents of Kellys Luzerne street patch, were arrested by Constable Sippel on warrants from Alderman Davies and later Kelly. Taylor waived a hearing and posted bail. Francesini remained in custody on a $500 bail. James McAndrew of Price street was jailed on a non-specified charge after failing to post bail.

Payton Taylor Sippel Davies Andrew Francesini Kelly Luzerne Street Taylor Franissini James McAndrew Price Street John

Sleep remedy claims nervousness cures in stomach link

A fragmented note asserts a sleep aid can cure nervousness and dyspepsia in men and women by addressing the stomach. It hints that when the stomach is out of order the nerves remain unsettled, and implies relief comes from taking the remedy.

Wandering 14 Year Old Lad Found In Town On Sunday

The youths name is Millburn Axon a 14 year old from Chinchilla found wandering in town early yesterday by Patrolman Jones. He said he came with his father the night before though relatives doubt the father was in town and note no Sunday business would require his presence. The boy was handed to an aunt and will be sent home or his father will come. This marks a repeat occurrence from three weeks ago.

Millburn Axon Chinchilla Jones

Miss Rowe Murray Weds Michael Kearney at St Patrick's

Miss Rowe Murray of Edwards court married Michael Kearney of Oxford street yesterday afternoon at St Patrick's church. Rev W A Dunne officiated with Miss Mary McCarthy as bridesmaid and James Weir as best man. The couple, in white organdie gowns, omitted a reception and wedding tour due to a recent bereavement and will start housekeeping at 20 Edwards court.

Rowe Murray Edwards Court Michael Kearney Oxford Street Fr. Patrick’s Church W. A. Dunne Mary McCarthy Ako James Weir Kearney

Local residents relocate and visit across multiple towns

Names of residents from this side, Shamokin, and nearby towns circulate as they visit Lake Ariel, Lake Winola, Albany, Binghamton, Port Jervis, Hackettstown, and Asbury Park. Several return home after short visits with relatives, nursing duties, or family events.

Funeral of Pert Kime Held This Afternoon

The funeral for Pert, young son of Mr. and Mrs. John ER. Kime, will be from 116 North Hyde Park Avenue at 2.39 pm, with interment at Forest Hill cemetery. A bouncing boy was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Davie J. Harris. The Tabernacle Congregational Sabbath school enjoyed a park outing at Nay Aug yesterday afternoon. Jennie Lewis, five, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lewis of Archbold Street, fell and broke her right arm yesterday. a physician treated her injury. The Continental flax raising event last Saturday included residents James Curley, Martin Malanes, and William Jermyn. they are Continental residents, not children.

Otto D. Meyers Ocean Grove Thomas Morgan Church Avenue Elia Hart Carbondale Nellie Duggan West Market Street Helen Wade Walter B. Christmas North Main Avenue Gomer Jones Taylor Spring Street Misa Cora Griffin New York City David Evans Summit Avenue Wilkes-Barre Anna Griffith Nellie O'Hare Saratoga D. J. Jones T. D. Evans Wayne Avenue Atlantic City William Chappell Daniel Davis Company FH Camp Alger Puritan Congregational Church Noy Aug Park Ella Peel Yost Creek Crystal Lake Col Pert John ER. Kime North Hyde Park Avenue Porest Hill Cemetery Davie J. Harris Tabernacle Constegational Nay Aug Park Jennie John W. Lewis Archbald Street the Tribune James Curley Martin Malanes William Jermyn Old Velering Ely

Social notes from Washington Avenue entertainments

Miss Lizgie Palmer hosted friends at her Washington avenue home last evening. Fruce Fordham from Capouse avenue visits Thousand Islands. Livingstone West from Lakeview stays with Mr. Burns on Capouse avenue. Ethurn Harding from Fordham street is in Dalton. Mrs Gates from Capouse avenue visits Great Bend. Mr and Mrs Stark from New York state are guests of George Nougherty of Wyoming avenue. Mrs Shelby from Brooklyn visits Mr and Mrs Groos on Marion street. Mr and Mrs Sears reside on Capouse avenue.

Lizgie Palmer Washington Avenue Fruce Fordham Capouse Avenue Thousand Islanda Livingstone West Lakeview Burns Ethurn Harding Fordham Street Dalton Mra. Gates Great Bend Mir Stark New York State George Nougherty Wyoming Avenue Shelby Brooklyn Mrs. Groos Marion Street Mrs. Sears Capouse Ave

Local Notes and Political Update

Residents return from Prompton and guests visit Honesdale Philadelphia and Delaware. Visitors include Mr Charles Hood and Mrs Grewell plus Mr and Mrs Poore. A paving petition for Sanderson and East Market streets gains owner support and will go to the cornelia MYBE. Sykes announces candidacy for delegate from the First district Thirteenth ward at the Republican county convention.

Nue Elay Prompton Charles Hood Honesdale Grewell Delaware Street Mra. Poore Capoure Avenue Asbury Park Philadelphia Henry Hanover Orlean Thomas Dunn Market Street Sanderson Avenue Marion East Market Streets East Market Street Delaware and Hudson Railroad Cornelia Mybe Sykes

Alderman Issues Warrant for Mrs Jane Ryder in South Scranton

Alderman John Ruddy of the Twentieth ward issued a warrant for the arrest of Mrs Jane Ryder on charges of threatening to kill and assault and battery. The alleged threats were directed at Mrs Patrick Walsh wife of the landlord. Walsh testified before the alderman and the search for Ryder continued without success.

John Ruddy Twenteth Jane Ryder Palm Street Cedar Avenue Patrick Walsh Ryder Walsh

Neptune Engine Company Treated by Congressman's Gratitude

Schimpff treasurer of Neptune engine company received a $25 check from Congressman Connell as thanks for services during the Meadow Brook breaker fire that occurred about three months earlier.

A Schimpff Neptune Engine Company Connell

Honesdale Hones for Picnic and Band Concert Events

The Honesdale Leiderkranz plans a Central Park Garden gathering this afternoon and evening with many local attendees. The Germania band will stage an open air concert Saturday night before the Scranton Athletic club excursion to Harvey's Lake on August 24.

Honesdale Leiderkranz Central Park Garden Junger Maennerchor Germitna Hall Josephine Natuski Manley Joseph Albrecht Century Hose Company Hickey Fire Department Henry Spinker Hose Company New York City Germania Band Schimpf Fred Welchel Cedar Avenue Lake Underwood Peter Schumaker Alderman Lentes Patrick Moran St. John's Church Cathedral Cemetery

Local residents enjoy visits and vacations around Lake Ariel

Harry Smith Dunmore, Harry Kellam, and others spend a week at Lake Ariel. Mr. and Mrs. O Pettebone of Forty Fort visit Mr. and Mrs. George Young in Church Street. Miss Bessie Shepherd returns home from Glenburn. Several women from Clay Avenue and Lake Ariel are listed as guests. Joseph Crowather of Pittston visits town. Mr and Mrs Hugres of South Blakely Street spend Sunday at Wyoming camp ground. Thomas Keating of Carbondale visits friends in town.

Harry Smith Roy Kellam Lake Ariel O. Pettebone Forty Fort George Young Church Street Bessie Shepherd Clay Avenue Glenburn Catherine Agnes Mongan Nellie Flynn Mary McHale Mary Black Emily Flynn Margaret Flynn Joseph Crowather Pittston

Scranton Amateur Championship Contested By Local Clubs

On Saturday afternoon the Eurekas of North Scranton and the Minooka representative club meet at Athletic Park to decide county amateur supremacy. The Minooka lineup likely includes Flannery Morris McHugh Powell Shea Hayes Philbin Laffey Crane. The Connell mine beneficial association plans a picnic at Artesian Well Grove on August 20. E. B. Campbell is a candidate to re-

Eurekas North Scranton Athletic Park Minooka’s Flannery Morris McHugh Powellist Shea Hayes Philbin Feld Laffey Crane Connell Mine Beneficial Association Artesian Well Grove E. B. Campbell

Twentieth District Republicans at County Convention

Miss Mary Haggerty of Pittston is the guest of Mrs. Mary Judge of Cedar Avenue at the county Republican convention.

Mary Haggerty Pittston Mary Judge Cedar Avenue

Obituary notices for Giles O'Lenahan Goiline Connell Dunleavy and Campbell

Thomas Giles a Ashley resident collapsed and died at 4 30 am Sunday aged four years six months leaving a wife and five daughters Glennie Ethel Edna Irma and Mara funeral Wednesday at 1 pm at home with Masonic rites Rev William J Day of Luzerne to conduct interment in Ashley cemetery Dennis O Lenahan ex legislature member died at his Archbald mine home survived by wife and several children Edmund J Goiline prominent New York dry goods man died aged 101 Miles Connell Avoca resident died after a week illness survived by wife and daughter Edward Dunleavy Avoca funeral Wednesday B A Campbell Wilkes Barre died yesterday after nineteen years there previously lived in Tunkhannock

Thomas Giles Ashley Glennie Ethel Edna Irma Mara William J. Day Luzerne Ashley Cemetery Dennis O'Lenahan Archbald O'Lenahan Lackawanna Township Ireland Edmund J. Goiline New York Alwah Hall & Co Leonard Street Scranton Miles Connell Avoca Mia Edward Dunleavy B. A. Campbell Wilkes-Barre Tin Tunkhannock

Record-breaking week for city deaths

The board of health reports no new contagious disease cases or deaths and twenty three total deaths last week, an unusually low figure vs the normal thirty. The absence of contagious fatalities is notable, though underreporting by physicians is possible.

Board of Health

Reverend M. B. Hard Named Leader at Wyoming Camp Ground

The Wyoming Camp Ground association announces Rev. Dr. Mantey B. Hard, former presiding elder of the district, as successor to Dr. Eckman and to assume leadership of the camp ground.

Dr. Eckman Wyoming Camp Ground Wyoming Camp Ground Association Dr. Mantey 8 Hard

Leader Selected After Dr Eckman Death

The meeting has consented to a new leader after the death of Dr Eckman. The first public service is planned for tomorrow evening. Grounds are in fine condition and many people occupy cottages as the meeting promises success. Two weeks from now Dr Hard will begin visits to conferences in western and southern states.

Eckman Hard

Barber Attacked Deputy in Haircut During Dog Fight

Deputy Sheriff Robert Colborn was attacked by a barber trying to cut hair and watch a dog fight. The barber clipped off part of Colborns left ear causing loss of consciousness. Doctors expect only the ear to bear permanent disfigurement after about two hours of treatment.

Robert Colborn

Letters From The People Opinion Notes

Readers submit personal views under the heading Letters From The People with bylines. The Tribune publishes these opinions when accompanied by the writer’s name and disclaims responsibility for the statements expressed.

Tribune

Scranton City Engineer Explains Mulberry Street Paving Assessment

Joseph P L Puttins the city engineer explains the Mulberry street paving ordinance section on assessments. He notes debates over frontage versus total length rules and states the final approach follows the ordinance to assess by total frontage along the street.

City of Scranton Mulberry Street Joseph PL Puttins

Lake Shore Route Promotes California Round Trip Tickets

Advertisement touts reduced rate round trip tickets to California on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway. Passengers may choose one way and return by another, with the Lake Shore claiming time savings, comforts, and scenic travel under favorable conditions. The copy emphasizes beauty of scenery and convenience compared to other lines.

Lake Shore Michigan California

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