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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1898

Page

6

Surprise Party for George Tamm In North Scranton

Eight suspects were arraigned before Alderman Roberts in Sunday Police Court. John Harris and Ora Moon were accused of stealing a satchel from a sleeping man near the North End Lumber Company fence. The victim, described as a foreigner, vanished before making any complaint, so no arrests were made. Moon is well known to police.

George Tamm Alderman Roberts North End Lumber Company John Harris Ora Moon Moon Sa

Pleasant surprise party for George Tamm at Lloyd Street home

A Saturday evening party honored George Tamm at his Lloyd Street residence. Guests included many locals such as Rose Platter Carrie Van Bergen Bertha Bishop Katie Lauer Grace Lauer and Mary Behling among others in attendance.

George Tamm Lloyd Street Misses Rose Platter Carrie van Bergen Bertha Bishop Katie Lauer Grace Lauer Derrelia Tauer Lottie Lauer Jessie Magnan Ida Rencler Martha Glaser Helen Glaser Mary Behling Laura Behling Minnie Frantz Mesere Thomas Treverton Warren Wireback Emil Roeteman Joe Celine Arthur Kiest

Noise at Polish boarding house nets eight fines in North End

In a North End police court ruling, eight prisoners were fined by Alderman Roberts after a disturbance at a McDonough avenue boarding house. Seven men of Polish extraction paid $2 each following a raid led by Lieutenant Spellman. Michael Devine faced charges from his wife for abuse and confinement, initially resisted entry, and was fined $10 with his wife paying to secure his release.

North End Roberts McDonough Avenue Spellman Sqm Michael Devine

Mrs Davis and Miss Smith Take Seasonal Trips

Mrs George Davis is spending a few days at Lake Winola while Miss Phoebe Smith of North Main avenue spends a few weeks at Cayuga Lake Ithaca New York at the cot.

George Davis Lake Winola Phoebe Smith North Main Avenue Cayuga Lake Ithaca N. Y

Local Social Notes and Sporting Results Featured

Various local social updates include Miss Ramith named as soprano soloist at Providence Presbyterian church. Visitors from Connecticut and New York are noted along with picnics at Nay Aug Park. The Eurekas beat Olympia 18 to 6. Hafford toppled Wallie Wahls 12 to 8. Community events include a United Mine Workers meeting at Leonard's hall and a Glen Onoko trip.

Local Socials and Political Notes from Avoca Area

Miles Marley, a former resident now in Rochester New Jersey visits his sister Mrs. Peter Higgins. Miss Cecelia T Nallin stays at Asbury Park New Jersey. Anthony Cusick and Mrs Patrick Hireins visit Pittston. Republicans in the South and Southwest districts chose delegates for the Third legislative district with a heated race between T P Masshal and E R Campbell. Masshal won. Thomas Morgan was chosen to represent the South. The Third district standing committee meets at Coynes hall to set dates for the district convention and primaries. Miss Alice Dourcher of Avoca spent yesterday with friends on Main Street.

Miles Marley Rochester N. J Peter Higgins Cecelia T. Nallin Asbury Park Anthony Cusick Patrick Hireins Pittston South T. PD. Masohal E.R. Campbell Thomas Morgan Third Legislative District Coynes Hall Alice Dourcher Avoca Main Street

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Quick Cure Ad

If you have disease from impure blood such as scrofula salt rheum or catarrh take Hood's Sarsaparilla and be promptly cured Hood's Pills are easy to take and operate Cure indigestion biliousness 25c.

Hood

Welsh Composer Dr Joseph Parry Honored In West Scranton Service

A union service at Welsh congregations in West Scranton honored Dr Joseph Parry of Cardiff Wales. He led singing as choirs from Welsh churches performed English and Welsh hymns, drawing praise for the concert quality. Parishioners welcomed the renowned composer warmly.

Joseph Parry Cardiff Wales Parry Dr. Parry

Patriotic Flag Ride At Capouse Colliery Event

A large Capouse Briges colliery gathering celebrated with a 20 by 30 foot starry emblem raised on a 12 foot pole. The program featured speeches by H E Robathan and M F Contry, performances by Stenner's band and a glee club, and patriotic songs including The Star Spangled Banner and Stars and Stripes Forever.

Briges Hi. E. Robathan J. B. Sweet Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Stenner Gem of Columbia Anna Morgan W. Penn Morgan M. F. Contry Conty Glee Club John Courier Morris Lewey George Howell Spain America

Boat racer Calvin Coons wins Heart Lake race

Calvin Coons of North Main avenue entered the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association excursion race on Heart Lake. He tied in the first heat and won the second over a half mile course, earning a gold Maltese cross shaped medal engraved with his name. His Alumni Athletic association peers praise his achievement.

Calvin Coons North Main Avenue Railroad Youngs Men's Christian Association Heart Lake Coons Alumni Athletic Association Association

Funeral of Mrs Eliza beth Reilly

The funeral service was conducted yesterday by Rev PD A Dunne. A large cortege accompanied the deceased to Cathedral cemetery for interment. Pallbearers included Patrick Hogan, Hugh MerGraw, James Graham, James Durkin, William Welsh and Michael Donnegan.

Elizabeth Reilly PD. A. Dunne Cathedral Cemetery Patrick Hogan Hugh MerGraw James Graham James Durkin William Welsh Michael Donnegan

Local residents visit and travels noted in Wilkes-Barre area

News notes list detailed movements of residents from Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns. Families and individuals such as Mrs William Dunn, Helen and Kathryn, Mr and Mrs Isaac Harris, Mrs Richard Shepherd, Raymond, J Archie Jones, William Mainwaring, Thomas Flannigan, P Ward, John Crossin, A Avan R Williams, Olyphant Congregational church, Mrs Edward Lloyd, Mrs James Peters, Walter, William Mullen, Peter Baker, Frank Jones, BE Evans, Lake Winola and Clark's Summit are mentioned as visiting, traveling, or returning from events and places.

W. C. Williams Wilkes-Barre Daniel Williams North Sumner Avenue William Dunn Helen Kathryn Pittston Isaac Harris Richard Shepherd Raymond J. Archie Jones South Rebecca Avenue William Mainwaring John Crossin North Lincoln Avenue Dushore Sullivan County Edward Lloyd Luzerne Street James Peters Walter Fourteenth Street Clark's Summit William Mullen Lonergan Court Peter Baker South Bromley Avenue Frank Jones North Hyde Park Avenue

Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Praised by Grateful Patient

A woman recounts severe illness and near death from uterine related symptoms. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and strength, enabling her to work again. She urges other women to seek sympathetic advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass

Local residents return from visits and furloughs

Reese and Roger Evans are at Lake Winola. Charles Connolly of Jackson street spent yesterday at Factoryville. Miss Jessie Kellow of Chestnut street is visiting friends at Carbondale. Frank Malott of the Thirteenth regiment has returned to Camp Alger after a furlough. Mrs William H Davis and Lydia of North Main avenue have returned from Asbury Park. Nettie Ellas of Washburn street has returned from New York City. Mrs William Davis and Jonnie of Washburn street have returned from Asbury Park. Edward Shaw is seriously ill at his home on North Hyde Park Avenue.

Reese Roger Evans Lake Winola Charles Connolly Jackson Street Factoryville Jessie Kellow Chestnut Street Carbondale Frank Malott Thirteenth Regiment Camp Alger William H. Davis Lydia North Main Avenue Asbury Park Nettie Ellas Washburn Street New York City William Davis Jonnie Edward Shaw North Hyde Park Avenue

Residents Return From Short Trips Across Area

Clarence Sheldon returns from a visit to Tunkhannock. Branda visits Richmont Park after a brief stay in Harrisburg. Arch Johnston, Maude Sheldon, Miss Millie Dixon, Emma Brundage and others report short hops to Brooklyn, Pottstown, Capouse Avenue and more. Community notices list guests in Uniondale, Waverly, Pittston, Dalton, Harrisburg and Ocean Grove with multiple families hosting relatives and friends.

Clarence Sheldon New York Street Tunkhannock A. Branda Richmont Park Harrishire Arch Johnston Uniondale Mattle Potter Monsey Avenue Waverly William Baker and Sons Elmer and Gene Pittston P. J. Cole Carbondale Warren Kimble CapeUuRe Avenue J. L. Chapman Adams Avenue Brooklyn New York W. CC. Reynolds Ralph Susquehanna County McGarral Fred Honesdale E. J. McNally Penn Avenue David Rittenhouse Washington, D. C J. H. Rittenhouse Washington Avenue Fred Prosa Delaware Street Harrisburg Edrwin Schaffer Green Ride Street New York City Maude Sheldon Deacon Street Pottaville Millie Dixon Elmburat James Rowley Wyoming Avenue Ocean Grove Edward Northup Capouse Avenue Lake Arie W. Treverton Pearl Sanderson Avenue Heart Lake Eva Brown Harry Gratten Charles Carr Dickson Avenue Hattie Schelly N. Y Gross Marion Street Emma Brundage Dalton Frank Keene New Jersey Theodore Dougherty Factoryville Gordon Binghamton

Ladies Circle Social Dance At Natter's Hall Tonight

Happenings of South Scranton report the Ladies Circle of Century Hose Company hosting a social and annual dance with ice cream at Natter's Hall Alder Street. Contests for a diamond ring and a fireman's trumpet close at 11. Dancing begins at 9 with luncheon served 8 to 10.

Circle of the Century Hose Company Natter’s Hall David Allbrecht Louis Rosar Henry Engel Century Hose Company Natter's Hall Alder Street Anna Weisman Misa Meder Weat Miss Welsman Foreman Rielly Excelsior Hare Company North End Foreman Price Columbia Chemical Company West Side

Funeral of David Allbrecht

The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon at the home of his father Hubert Allbrecht on Cedar Avenue. Rev. Mr. Nordt of Hickory Street Presbyterian church officiated. Interment followed at Pittston Avenue Cemetery with pallbearers Philip Mirtz Charles Schneider Charles Miller Fred Lentes Joseph Conrad George Wirth William Deubel and Otto Epp as flower-bearers.

David Allbrecht Hubert Allbrecht Cedar Avenue Mr. Nordt Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Pittston Avenue Philip Mirtz Charles Schneider Charles Miller Fred Lentes Joseph Conrad George Wirth William Deubel Otto Epp

Funeral of Lowis Rosar Held at St Marys Church

The funeral for Lowis Rosar of Maple Street was held Saturday morning at St Marys church with Father Christ conducting. Burial followed in the German Catholic cemetery No 6. Flower-bearers were Bert Rosar Albert Bréwsinger Matthew Hark pall-bearers John Ether Charles Geiger William Rosar and George Rosar.

Lowis Rosar Maple Street St. Mary's Church Father Christ No. 6 Bert Rosar Albert Bréwsinger Matthew Hark John Ether Charles Geiger William George Rosar

Henry Engel Hosts Social at 334 Birch Street

Henry Engel entertained a group of friends at his home on 334 Birch Street Saturday night after returning from Lake Ariel. Present were Misses Estella Rosar Edna Hoffman Emma Schenck Emma Engle Lizzie Reidmiller Lottie Hartman Mame Seydler Mamie Eck Fred Holderber Philip Rader Jr Henry Katzwinkel Arthur Schuman Fred Fresch Jr Henry Engel Jr and George Reidraider.

Henry Engel Birch Street Lake Ariel Estella Rosar Edna Hoffman Emma Schenck Emma Engle Lizzie Reidmiller Lottie Hartman Mame Seydler Mamie Eck Fred Holderber Philip Rader Henry Katzwinkle Arthur Schuman Fred Fresch Henry Engel, Jr George Reidraider

Scranton Outing Club Spends Third Annual Woods Trip

The Scranton Outing club spent yesterday in the woods near Mountain Lake for its third annual outing. Mrs Leopold Johler and daughter Emma of Cedar avenue have returned from Sea CHM. James Needham of Minooka was arrested after drunkenly refusing to go home on Cedar avenue. Alderman Donovan issued a reprimand. A daughter was born to Gutloff Webber of Cedar avenue Saturday.

Scranton Outing Club Mountain Lake Leopold Johler Emma Cedar Avenue Sea Chm Vernon Mollie Thomas Lizzie Wirth Willow Street Factoryville James Needham Minooka Sartor Needham Donovan Matthew Snow, Jr Casey & Kelly Brewery New York City Atlantic City Gutloff Webber

Dunmore Borough Council Holds Special Meeting

A Saturday night special meeting saw council members Medway Jones Harper and Webber present. Webber reported rapid completion of additions to Neptune and Electric company buildings. The council passed tax duplicates with authority warrants and appointed a committee to coordinate school board cost sharing. An incident at No 1 colliery featured a large American flag and a well‑led mine ceremony. A medical operation on John Wert followed a knee injury at Nay Aug Park. The Dunmore literary society held an outing at Nay Aug park with local residents attending.

Messrs. Medway Jones Harper Literary Society of Dunmore Nay Aug Park Gabriel Swarts Charles Colling Edward Altemose Joseph Vickers W. A. Sterner Melton Bauser Kellew Harry Silas Haitie Layman Id Allian Greene Mayfield Mise Bertha Pentimor Carbondale T. V. McLaughlin B. J. Hughes Thomas New York Charles Rogers Philadelphia T. P. Letchworth Drinker Street Wilson South Blakely

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North Scranton MR. Tamm Tage Fuller Margaret Miss Ramith Providence Presbyterian Church William Moore Weaver Connecticut First Welch Baptist Church Sadle Vail Scott C. D. Moyers Church Avenue Lewis van Doyne Boonton Taylor Liasie Henry Archbald Latretta Williames William Street Annie Glynn Bennett Street Misa Nelle Glynn Rendham Eurekas Olympia Hafford Peckville Wallle Wahls Glen Onoko Travis Delaware & Hudson Depot United Mine Workers Leonard's Hall West Market Street Howard Griffin Georrme Davis Buttermilk Falls William Jones Globe Warehouse Odds and Ends West Scranton THE First Welsh Baptist Church Capouse Calvin Coon Filmore Avenue Reilly Bee Saye Mary Rochiette Linden, New Jersey John T. Richards Tenth Street Bauer Clarke Bros Dinghamton Peter Nealis Ninth Street Willams Alderman Davis Mount Pleasant Trip's Grove Everet Avenue Franklins Columbias Green Ridge South Scranton Cuba U.S Battleax Plug Lackawanna Avenue the Scranton Electrical Works Lagkawanna Lumber CO GANG Cross Fork Potter Co Buffalo and Susquehanna Mina Potter County Coudersport Port Allegany General Office—Board of Trade Scranton Doust Peal Medicine CO Cleveland Joan H. Phelps Spruce Street Patrick Troy Patrick Julie John Michael Matthew Troy Ella Mary Troy St. Peters Cathedral Jacob Fruechtel John Fruechtel Washington Camp Patriotic Order Bons of America Jesse J. Garwood Lynn Haven James Garwood Ilein Eugene Garwood Virginia Head Sumner Ales Mayme London Bridge Her Chea Sipe & Blake Ash Streets Chichester Ennyroyal Takey AJAX Yetive Ajax Remedy CO Siorwbe Bron Seadorsom Drugnatan
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