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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1899

Page

9

Events of Day in West Scranton

News items and personals highlight West Scranton life with accidents and a funeral report. The F. 8. club hosted a mine party at Bellevue mine guided by Inside Foreman Hubert Owen. Guests toured caverns and returned to Miss Finn Freeman’s home for refreshments.

West Scranton F. 8 Bellevue Hubert Qwen Finn Freeman South Math Avenue Miss Freeman Anna Lewis Mae Davis Eva Anne Ellen Russel Loretta Cannon Molina Florence Freeman Bertha Drew Plymouth Robert Bonney Harold Yost Milton Moore Koward Davis William Clark Clarence Maycook Dick Richards

Funeral Notices for Saunders Swartz and Forbes Families

The funeral of the late Mrs. George Saunders was held yesterday afternoon at her mother's residence on Price Street with Rev. Dr. P. Jones of Tabernacle Congregational Church officiating. Interment followed at Washburn Street cemetery. The infant child of William Swartz of Washburn Street was buried at St. John's Catholic cemetery after services at the family home. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Forbes also had a funeral yesterday afternoon, with interment in Cathedral cemetery.

George Saunders D. FP. Williams Price Street P. Jones Tabernacle Congregational Church Washburn Street William Swartz St. John's Catholic Cemetery

Injuries in Weston mill accident reported

Mr. Custard of Farview avenue suffered a smashed left foot at the Weston mill and was taken home for treatment by Dr. Beach. Edward Humphreys of Petterbone street sustained serious injuries to his side and back while at work.

Mr. Custard Farview Avenue Weston Mill Beach Edward Humphreys Petterbone Street

Local Patent Remedies Listing at George W Jenkins

An old merchant listing shows Paine's Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound Pierce's Golden Medical Dis Mellon's Food priced at 75 cents and 38 cents respectively, with George W Jenkins on S Main Avenue offering these items.

Paine Pinkham's Pierce Mellon

Local Accidents Reported Across Town

Reports from Mr Pleasant mine describe a rail laying accident with a fatal result. A one year old, Ralph Williame, suffered serious injuries from a ten foot fall at Moscow while visiting his aunt. A banana slip on South Main avenue injured a man unnamed. George Thirwell and Samuel Reavers, a Lackawanna brakeman, were also injured in separate incidents last week.

Pleasant Beach Ralph John Williame Acker Avenue Moscow South Main Avenue George Thirwell Dow Samuel Reavers Lincoln Avenue Lackawanne

Bachelor Move and Merry Maddens Host Teatime at Chestnut Street

Miss Emily Darling entertained the Bachelor Move and Merry Maddens at her Chestnut Street home last evening. The gathering included many local young people, with readings and solos performed, flashlight photos taken, and refreshments served by Miss Darling with assistance from Margaret Williams and Carrie Darling. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W M Darling, Mr. and Mrs A Krichbaum, Misses Fula Shaw, Margaret Witllane, Emily and Carrie Darling, and several gentlemen.

Emily Darling Chestnut Street Roya Lake Winola Mies Darling Margaret A. Williams Carrie Darling M. Darling A. Krichbaum Fula Shaw Margaret A. Witllane Emily Mevsrs E. J. Coons G. M. Daniele Edward Davis Robert Bradley Arja Crisiths Robert Carson Walter James William Snow Dpd Morse F. Nicholls

Social Event at Diamond Mine Honors Plymouth Guest

Miss Bessie FE Davis hosted a party last night at the Diamond mine in honor of Miss Carolyn Henderson from Plymouth. Evan P. Davis and William Watkins guided guests through the mine. flashlight photos captured the group. Attendees included Miss Henderson, plus Misses Bessie EF Davis Mary Daniele Livia J Davis Cora Williams Florence Davis Erinn Lewis Margaret Crawford Lyn Lander Jessie Crawford and M Williams and Menars. James FE Davis Walter Lewis Harry Watkins Elmer Jenking and William Watkins attended.

Bessie FE. Davis Carolyn Henderson Plymouth Evan P. Davis William Watkins Bessie EF. Davis Mary Daniele Livia J. Davis Cora Williams Florence Davis Erinn Lewis Margaret Crawford Lyn Lander Jessie Crawford M. Williams Menars James FE. Davis Walter Lewis Harry Watkins Elmer Jenking

Bicyclist Clashes With Pedestrian In Miln Avenue Incident

A young woman unnamed bystanders says she was struck by a reckless bicyclist on Miln avenue near Jackson street. She suffered severe bruises as police address a surge of amateur pace meets between Jackson and Washburn as authorities crack down on rider conduct.

Seorcher Miln Avenue Jackson Street Jackson Washburn

Moran Faces Alder Hearing Over Throwing Stones

Mr. Owen Moran, a well known character of Patagonia, went before the alderman to answer for an incident involving throwing stones. The proceedings and potential consequences were outlined by local officials.

Owen Moran Patagonia

Arrest Warrant Issued Over Stone Throwing Dispute

Last night Moses issued a warrant for Miss Mary Griffiths of Christ Court on charges of stone throwing. Evidence showed a quarrel between Mrs. Griffiths sister and Moran’s mother led to a fight. stones were thrown injuring Mrs. Moran’s property. The case was settled with Mrs. Griffiths paying costs.

Hetwe Mra Griffiths

Social and church notices mingle with community events

A long list of local goings on spans socials at Plymounth church and various parishes. Events include choir rehearsals at St Marks and Jackson Street Baptist, a talk by a delegate to an international council, construction contracts for St Marks, miners meetings, club runs by Electric City Wheelmen, and numerous family gatherings and acknowledgments of bereavement.

Christian Endeavor Society Plymounth Church John Slants Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church Phillipe Jackson Street St. Mark’ Lutheran Church Meg H. A. Davis Comeimarl Abeldase Montas First Congregational Church Tr. Ternational Council Reston Af &T. Mark's Lutheran Church Brink, Evans & Company Hiawatha Council Daughters of Pocahontas

Local Residents Take Short Trips and Visits

The Misses Phoeble and Carrie Shiffer of South Hyde Park avenue spend a few days at Alford. William John the shoeman spent yesterday in Wayne county. Miss Mary Cosgrove of North Matin avenue visits Hawley. Miss Hauie Shiffer visits relatives in Stroudsburg. Mr Levi Williams of South Main avenue is seriously ill with pleurisy. Mr and Mrs Ren Siveliv of North Bromley Avenue left for ten days in Athintle City. Miss Mattie Logan returned from Plymouth where she visited Miss Hazel Nicholiv. Mr David Perry of Carvington spent today.

C. Logan North Main Avenue Byron Slate Great Bend James Evans Hyde Park Avenue Morea Thomas Jackson Street Ahree Old Country Ether Sander Elim Street Schuylkill County Sarah Wright Shenandoah John McAndrew Swetland Street Franklyn Phillipe Anna Chivies Lake Tollewtd Charles Sanker Honesdhale Evan L. Male Cuba Thomas Male Luzerne Street M. FB. Lande West Locust Street New York City Albany George Nichols Virginia Lac Fayette Street P. J. Grady Tenth and Washburn Streets Mamie Hurst Tenth Street Messia John Larkin Thomas Langan Stroudsburg Phoeble Carrie Shiffer Alford William John Wayne County Mary Cosgrove North Matin Avenue Hawley Hauie Shiffer Levi Williams South Main Avenue Ren Siveliv North Bromley Avenue Athintle City Misa Mattie Logan Plymouth Misa Hazel Nicholiv David Perry Carvington

Doctor J J Sullivan Wounded By Runaway Horse

In North Scranton yesterday morning Dr. J J Sullivan broke his right arm when a harnessed horse bolted after the doctor fed it oats he had just undid the bridle and began to feed it. He was thrown against a fence and the carriage was wrecked requiring a vacation and a new carriage.

J. J. Sullivan

Man Arrested for Attempt to Sell brass at Mulley's Hardware

John Kerrigan of Charles Street was arrested after trying to sell a piece of brass found at Mulley's Hardware. Axe Mulley alerted Patrolman Saltry. Kerrigan was held while Constantine identified the item as mislaid brass from Leggett's Creek breaker. He was released after it was deemed no crime had occurred.

John Kerrigan Charles Street Mulley Axe William Mulley Saltry Kerrigan Charles Constantine Leggett's Creek Consantine Wee

Surprise party honors Miss Hattie Richards at School Street

Thursday evening a group of friends hosted a surprise party for Miss Hattie Richards at her home on School Street. Attendees included numerous Misses and Messrs such as Lizzie Leonard Margaret Edwards Kenn Edwards Gertrude Harris Edith Williams Rena Jones Howell Davis Mossie Osborn Richards Wil Robinson Edwin Beans Will Davis Joseph England Albert Thomas and others in a Pleasant evening gathering.

Hattie Richards School Street Lizzie Leonard Margaret Feidlwards Kenn Edwards Gertrude Harris Margeret Jervis Mary Whitmore Annie Jones Liewie Moser Prachel Evans Ids James Edith Williams Rena Jones Liege Davis Margaret Jones Ttnchel Phillips Corsie Jenkins Tre Howell Davia Mossie Osborn Richards Wil Robinson Eewin Beans Will Davis Joseph England Albert Thomas Edmund Day Bert Green Charles Harris George Nichol John Lewis William Lewis Garfield Tavis Thomas Carwardine Harry Dimers Donald Price David Means John Richards Hugh Rodham Tomnel Richards John Jones Joseph Metcalf

Scphabet Glee Club Heads to Crystal for Sunday Visit

The Scphabet Glee club of twenty five members under Willian M. Davis travels to Crystal to spend Sunday as guests of District Attorney Jones. Funeral services for Mrs Catherine Caruy were held yesterday. mass and burial followed at Hede Park with Rev John J O Paele officiating. East Market Street paving work now extends to Myilort Avenue.

Scphabet Glee Club Crystal Mem Thers Jones Willian M. Davis Catherine Caruy Holy Howry Church John J. O'Paele Aude Hede Park Market Street Myilort Avenue

Local Social Notes From Hawley and Nearby Towns

Joseph L Golden of Hawley visits relatives of Daniel Golden in Oak Fire t and Mrs John Gebling of Wine avyy nue hosts. Mrs Thomas Lewis of Plymouth guests on North Main Avenue. Miss Margaret Jervis of Wayne Avenue visits in Jermyn. Linzie Dougherty of Mytert Avenue returns after two weeks with friends in Towandu.

Joseph TL. Golden Hawley Daniel Golden John Gebling Clank’s Green Thomas Lewis Plymouth North Main Avennue Margaret Jervis Wayne Avenue Jeff Jermyn Mire Linzie Dougherty Mytert Avenue Towandu

Minooka and Pitteren Brothers Set Match at Home Grounds

Readable notes say Minooka team and Pitteren Brothers will contest for honors on the home grounds tomorrow. Kathryn Jeffers and Mars Fagin enjourning at Lake Ariel. John Kearney begins erecting a new residence on Church slick. Greenwood colonies workers to be paid today.

Green Ridge Social Notes and Local Picks

Green Ridge residents share travels and visits including Misa Harriet Jackson returning from Paypack, Dwight and Clayton Beaord heading to New York state, Harthon Smith visiting at Lake Allol Manners' pharmacy, and The Misses May and Cora Snyder visiting Hive edale Midas Helen Tweed planning a two week stay in Philadelphia and Cape May. Mrs Frank Van Dyke departs Marton Street after a long journey. admonition to take prescriptions to Manners' Pharmacy. We consider our whisky and goods above par.

Misa Harriet Jackson Capone Avenue Dwight Clayton Beaord Parker Street New York State Harthon Smith Lake Allol Manners Green Ridge Misses May Cora Snyder Penn Avenue Edale Midas Helen Tweed Sanderson Avenue Mhe Philadelphia

Address orders to Sharkey in Cedar Avenue listing

The fragment notes an order directed to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave with a phone number 6083, referencing travel to South Side central city and central Hyde Park.

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

Six Boys Charged With Malicious Mischief

Six juvenile defendants were arraigned before Alderman Lentes on a charge of malicious mischief. They admitted breaking a large plate window in a drug store owned by Mrs Powers. They were discharged upon promising to make good the damage.

Lentes Leni Kurta Henry Sohail James Sue Mullen Peter Burah

Scranton Athletic Club Excursion to Lake Ariel Today

The Scranton Athletic Club plans its annual excursion to Lake Ariel with William Connell Hose Company leading a large event. Bauer's band will provide music as workers and friends enjoy a holiday gathering. a carpenter fell from scaffolding on Pittston Avenue and Kim Street yesterday. Edward Steindel's funeral will be held from his Pear Street home tomorrow afternoon with interment at Pittston Avenue Cemetery.

Scranton Charlea AR Connell Mila Hese Bauer Willl Pittston Avenue Kim Street Edward Steindel Pear Street Pittston Avenue Cemetery George Meckele Mahe Street Atlantic City Stella Mosar Birch Street Moscow

Funeral of Mrs Grady and local street walk debate

The funeral for Mrs Michael Grady will be held this morning at from her Chestnut Street home. Mass will be celebrated at St Marys Church and interment at Mares cemetery. Rev Joseph Maison will preach at the Methodist Church tomorrow morning and evening. Community notices cover residents visiting relatives and a Dunmore borough ordinance requiring five foot sidewalks along West Drinker Street and Electric Avenue to Adams Avenue, sparking opposition and debate over enforcement and cost.

Michael Grady Tome Chestnut Street Mase St. Mary's Church Mares Cemetery Joseph Maison Methodist Episcopal Church Clare Steve Trenton N. J J. M. Smith Kim Street Frank Bilekens Chertinut Street Crystal Dake William Spettigue North Blakely Street Moneslate Haitor the Tribune Bir Dunmore Webster Avenue West Drinker Street Electric Avenue Adams Avenue John Rink Brink Mr. Brink Wes. Drinker Hleotrle Avenue Traction Company

Round Woods Tract Open for Sale of Lots

The Round Woods Tract offers lot purchases at the Tent on the tract or Watson Diehl Kemmerer Traders National Bank Building. A free souvenir of the tract is available on request by postal card. Souvenir distributed at Nortons Book Store Lewis Reilly Davies Phelps Drug Store Reisman News Stand Central City and Clark Bros Jenkins Drug Store Hyde Park.

Round Woods Watson, Diehl & Kemmerer Traders National Bank Norton’s Book Store Lewis, Reilly & Davies Phelps’ Drug Store Reisman’s News Stand Central City Clark Bros.’ and Jenkins Drug Store Hyde Park

Dunmore Taste Honor Noted in Public Benefit

A dated notice from Dunmore Pennsylvania dated August 17 1500 references Edward J Woodward and public benefit as a long standing honor. The fragmentary text implies a ceremonial or ceremonial like record of civic favor for the named individuals.

Dunmore Edward J. Woodward Dunmore, Pau

Box Office Mixup Over Seat Posts and Refund Questions

A long box office line forms as a richly dressed woman with a poodle questions seat posts and exact locations. She debates price and seat validity while others express discontent and a box office clerk explains seat assignments and refund expectations.

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George W. Jenkins Tor S Main Avenue Miss Darling Entertaine Globe Warehouse Thomas Francis Meagher Club Harl Gar Hall J. O'Grady Thomas Reddoe North Garfield Avenue Fler Tric City Wheelmen Scranton i+evere Ball Park Ower Co-operative Hall James Nordhiam Ligerne Street Flannery Twentythird Street Scranton Clee Club BR. Price South Decker's Court George W. Zintel Misa Chace le Martin Tunkhannock Excelsior Camping Club David Williame Evans’ Hall Benjamin James Columbias Young Women’s Christian Association Choral Society Salvation Army Hall Ensien Lewis Cleveland Ensign Adjutant Richards South Manchester Conn Hostetter North Scranton Dr. Sullivan Misa Hattie Richards Miss Richards South Scranton William Connell Hose Company Short News US Bittenbenda Wyoming Avenue Chemnitz Louis Hermsdorf Toc United States Gse Mother Hubbard Empire Round Woods Tract The Chicago Tribune Dolar Seyte Hitler Toadle Central Railroad OF New Jersey Ting Mauch Chunk Glen Onoko Pittston Wilkes-Barre Maweh Chan Pao Pethy Fido Senate
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