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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1899

Page

6

Elegant South Scranton wedding ties Ella Dodendorf to Peter Neals

An intimate ceremony last night at 636 Alder Street joined Miss Ella Dodendorf and School Controller Peter Neals in marriage before about one hundred guests. Rev. W A North officiated with Laura Hoffenger as bridesmaid and Wottle Engel as maid of honor. The couple plan trips to New York Philadelphia and Atlantic City then reside at 419 Cedar Avenue.

Owen Dodendorf Alder Street Ella Dodendorf Peter Neals W. A. North Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Laura Hoffenger Wottle Engel Arthur Dodendorf John Schunk Hoffenger Engel Mrs. Nevis New York City Philadelphia Atlantic City Cedar Avenue Neuls Board of Control Thie Side

Local man seeks arrest of two suspects at city hall

Henry Schoenberger of 4 South Washington Avenue testified before Alderman Tuddy on Monday, providing information leading to the arrest of Joseph Rulka and Andrew.

Henry Schoenberger Washington Avenue Tuddy Joseph Rulka Andrew

Local Remedies Advertised At S Main Avenue

A vintage classified snippet lists products like Paines celery compound Pinkham s compound Pierce s golden medical Dis 75c Mellon s food 38c and 55c and references George W Jenkins on S Main Avenue.

Pinkham’s Compound Pierce's Golden Medical

Store theft and whiskey arrest in early morning incident

Shemanski and two others faced charges of stealing shirts worth 15 from Schoenberg store on Monday morning. John Gaughan was arrested on a warrant for breaking and taking whiskey and other goods near Pig Street. alderman Ruddy discharged him after finding insufficient evidence for bail.

Gaughan

Boy Dies Mercy of a Severe Facial Wound

William Heffron aged boy, son of Anthony Heffron, suffered a brutal accident yesterday after a sharp piece of metal slashed his face. Pilar slashed him with a sheet fragment, severing his nose from the upper lip and causing profuse bleeding. Dr. John J. Waleh attended, stopped the bleeding, and inserted four arteries to close the wound.

William Heffron Beech Street Anthony Heffron Heffron John J. Waleh

Herty Family Fends Off Fire at Stone Avenue Home

Ambrose Herty and his son George fought a staircase blaze at their Stone avenue residence Monday night. They sustained facial and hand burns but mastered the flames before help arrived from Dr. Kolb. Damage to the household line is estimated around 00. Hertz, a Century Hose Company member, showcased notable firefighting effort.

Ambrose Herty Stone Avenue George Mr. Herta Dr. Kolb Hertz Century Hose Company

Aldermen Discuss Domestic Violence Procedure in Wilkes-Barre

Alderman Ruddy of the Twentieth ward and Alderman Don ahoe of the Third ward were guests yesterday. The meeting focused on how they handle cases involving men charged with wife beating. Officials hinted at discussions on their distinctive procedures. Alderman Waddy would not confirm or deny the matter.

Ruddy Donahoe Wilkes- Barre Waddy Tribune

Cedar Avenue Residents Return from Boston Visit

Trueton Norton of Cedar Avenue spent the week in Boston. Charles Hornbaker of Cedar Avenue has returned home after a stay in Boston. Prof Carl Statber of New York formerly with the Scranton Turn Verein is visiting local friends.

Trueton Norton Cedar Avenue Boston Charles Hornbaker Prof Carl Statber New York Scranton Turn Verein

Address orders to C. B. Sharkey in 1914 Cedar Ave

To South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Address orders to C B Sharkey, 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6682.

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

West Scranton Weather Halts Street Work

Rainstorms disrupted the South Hyde Park Avenue paving project, washing out gulleys and displacing bricks. Contractors expect regrading and completion in a few weeks if weather permits. The same storm previously damaged the block between Jackson and Lafayette streets. James failed to attend a miners meeting and Miss Augusta Phillips hosted guests at 1615 Jackson Street. An attempted burglary hit Joseph Cassesse's shoe shop during the downpour.

Joseph Cassesse James Augusta Phillips Jackson Street Hyde Park Avenue Jackenon Wml Lafayette Streets Gertrude Smith North Matin Avenue Plymouth Church Ladies Simpson Methodist Eplison- Pal Church Pranklina Round Wooda Anthracite Camping Club J. D. Lewis Hampton Street Harmony Athletic Club Golden's Hall Sadie Jones South Main Avenue Scranton Clee Club Meare’ Hall St. Mark's West Scranton Lake Ariel

Gala Dancing Class Formed By Young Men Institute

A group of prominent young men met at St Brenden council parlors near Jenkins drug store and created the Gala Dancing class. They secured Meare hall for Friday dances with Bauer's orchestra providing music. Arthur Davis Patrick Devers Edward McLane George Vinand and John Stanton chairs the committee for arrangements. Invitations will be issued soon.

St. Brenden Council Young Men's Institute Jenkins’ Drug Store Meare’ Hall Bauer Arthur Davis Patrick Devers Edward McLane George Vinand John Stanton

Baptist Union Plans Lake Excursion To Harvey's Lake

The Baptist Young People’s union will run an excursion to Harvey’s lake with many from this area expected to attend. Mr. David J. Davis, president of the Welsh Baptist church union, leads the trip and anticipates a large turnout. Trains leave the Delaware and Hudson depot at 8 o’clock.

Baptist Young People's Union Harvey's Lake The Baptist Union David J. Davis Baptist Union of the Welsh Baptist Church Delaware and Hudson Depot

Burglars Loot Shoemaker Shop on Sumner Avenue

Burglars broke into Joseph Chaxesse's shoemaker shop at the corner of Jicks on street and Sumner avenue a few evenings ago. They pried a window on Sumner avenue open to gain entry and stole a number of jira of shops before fleeing and closing the window to avoid police scrutiny.

Joseph Chaxesse Jicks Sumner Avenue

Miners Rally Fails to Find Organizer Benjamin James

About 220 miners gathered at Evans' hall on South Main avenue last evening in response to a call by organizer Benjamin James. James did not appear at the appointed time, and after waiting over two hours the crowd dispersed. A delegation was expected but none arrived.

Evans’ Hall South Main Avenue Benjamin James James

Miss Augusta Phillipe Hosts Evening With Friends

Miss Augusta Phillipe of 1615 Jackson Street entertained friends last evening with an evening of unalloyed pleasure. Guests included Misses Margaret A. Williams, Mame Phillips, Mae Evans, Elizabeth Phillips, Emily Trailing, Mabel Spencer and Messrs. Richard O. Morse, Calvin Coons, Ava Griffiths, Franklin Nichols, Fred Phillips, David and Harry Griffiths.

Augusta Phillipe Jackson Street Margaret A. Willams Mame Phillips Mae Evans Elizabeth Phillips Emily Trarling Mabel Spencer Ricward O. Morse Calvin Coons Ava Griffiths Franklin Nichols Fre Phillips David Harry Griffiths

Funeral services for George Peters at Chestnut Street Church

The remains of George Peters were taken to Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church for a service yesterday afternoon led by Rev. Schocttte. Friends attended, then joined the procession to Washburn Street Cemetery for interment.

George Peters Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church Schocttte Washburn Street Powell Eynon Street Providence Lnte Isabelle Marina

Street car delay after wagon wheel falls near Fairchild’s hotel

W J Driesbach of Harding and two young men were knocked to the pavement when a wagon wheel came off as they crossed South Main in front of Fairchilds hotel. The mishap caused a long South Main ave street car delay but no serious injuries were reported.

South Main Avenue W. J. Driesbach Harding Driesbach Fairchild's

Grain-Q Drink Ad Promotes Healthful Grain Beverage

An old advertisement touts Grain-Q as a healthful drink made from pure grains with a rich brown color and coffee-like taste. It claims to be a genuine food drink containing no stimulant and appeals to consumers who prefer non coffee options.

Wagon Lifted From Tracks Repaired Wheel Replaced

A wagon was lifted from the tracks and the wheel replaced before Mr. Driesbach P. proceeded homeward.

Local Social Roundup from Scranton Hosts

Numerous notices detail social events and visits in Scranton and nearby areas. Congregations hold socials and rehearsals. residents travel to Atlantic City Lake Ariel and Asbury Park. several return from trips and vacations. Names include Miss Sadie Jones, J. D. Lewis, Mrs. Beavers, and Alderman J. P. Kelly among others.

Green Ridge residents and visitors noted in brief

Local notes report William Dunn returning from Wayne county and others arriving or visiting in Green Ridge. Checks list summer trips to Clark's Summit Gravel Pond Jersey coast Blakely Prompton Honeydale and Factoryville. Manners' pharmacy promotes plain cream soda and urges using their services. the piece closes with sales pitch on quality and value.

William Dunn Wayne County J. T. Keene Capouse Avenue Clark's Summit Otto Conrad Gravel Pond Miller Larch Street Ethel Wilcox Green Ridge Street Blakely The Baptist Sunday School Row Kellew Austin Monsey Avenue Jersey George Gardner Penn Avenue Harvey’s Lake Manners’ Pharmacy Green Ridge Arthur Clifford Payne Harzler Factoryville

Puritan and North Main Congregations to Choose Pastors

North Scranton reports an evening meeting by Puritan Congregational and North Main Avenue Baptist churches to select pastors for vacant pulpits. Also notes Welsh preacher Rev. A. Davis from Cwmamon Aberdare spoke on Forgiveness at Welsh Congregational church. Funeral notices for Celia Flynn and Mrs Griffith Powell announced with services and burial plans.

Puritan Congregational North Main Avenue A. Davis Cwmamon Aberdare Welsh Congregational Church Benjamin Kvane Schon Street No. 25 Schol Wales David Gaines Warren Street Pen Argyl Celia Flynn Larry Flynn Amelia Avenue Holy Rosary Griffith Powell West Market Street Baptist Church John A. Evans Washburn Street

Dunmore Knights of Pythias Benefit Program Draws Large Crowd

Odd Fellows Hall in Dunmore hosted a crowded benefit program by Dunmore lodge No 167 Knights of Pythias. Hyde Park Glee club performed with encores while James Quick gave a welcome addressing friendship and lodge loyalties, followed by a social and banquet.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Daniel Wagner Odd Fellows Dunmore Dunmore Lodge No. 167 Knights of Pythias Fudge Friends of Hyde Park Glee Club James Quick Arlington J. E. Dainty Charles Shultz Mise Davis Nellie Jones Oscar Ludwig S. Jones Anna Phillips Glee Club

Electric Prank by East Drinker Street Gang

A gang of about twenty five boys near the A D and F M Spencer colliery harassed pedestrians at dusk. They wired an electric current from a street line to the mine grounds, causing pain to anyone touching it. Warrants were issued for four ringleaders and they will be arrested. The affair excites great interest as authorities pursue the youths.

Quick Garden of Eden Justus Rathbone Washington Pythias Damon Thongelus Danjon Lowsiin Iteelf United States Congress William McKinsey San Juan Hill Meimnber Ufe Tsanda Philippines Prin Hargess Powell

Funeral for Daniel Wagner held at son’s home afternoon

The funeral for the late Daniel Wagner will be from his son Frank’s East Drinker street home this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev Edward J Haughton of St Mark’s Episcopal Church will officiate with interment at Dunmore cemetery.

Daniel Wagner Prank East Drinker Street Edward J. Haughton St. Mark's Dunmore Lodgc Knights of Honor Tribune Jones West Drinker Street John Gibbs Milch Street Parick May Price O'Clork Holy Crone Church Bellevue Cathedral Cemetery

Vacationers and visitors from nearby towns head to and from Bangor

W Ward of Diamond avenue leaves for Bangor Maine for a vacation. Miss Alice Smith of Upsonville Susquehanna county returns from Like Winola with Miss Pertha Fon and others. Mrs M H Finn and daughter Hattie visit Honesdale. William World of Inghamton visits. Miss Leslie Chase of Wilkes Barre visits aunt Mrs B Tripp on Providence road. Mr Priggs and wife of Wilkes Barre visit his brother A B Briggs. Brice Bickler of Park Place and Harry Griffin of Green Ridge fish at Buttermilk Falls.

Louis Lanman North Sumner Avenue Philadelphia James Boyd Factoryville Forest Dershimer South Main Avenue Atlantic City Harry Beavers Lake Sheridan Tila Saunders West Elm Street Meshoppen Kellar Chestnut Street Wilkes-Barre Joseph McDermott Lake Ariel Jennie Jenkins South Hyde Park Avenue Walter Necklenick North Main Avenue J. P. Kelly Carey Hickey Binghamton Elizabeth Davis Nanticoke Carrie French Price Street Sayre Richard Williams Grace Walker Lake Windela H. H. Banford Clarke Bros John Jones Eynon Street Lake Idlewild Franklyn Phillips Anna Davis W. Ward Diamond Avenue Bangor Maine Alice Smith Upsonville Susquehanna County Pertha Fon Charles Enoslark Wood Street Winola M. H. Finn Hattie Honesdale William World Inghamton Tripp Providence Road Leslhy Chase Misa 5

Obituary for Mrs J T Pitepatrick of Dunmore

Mrs J T Pitepatrick died near noon at her home 1n Monroe Avenue Dunmore from a paristic stroke suffered Sunday. A long time resident she was 60 years old and known as a good wife faithful mother and devout Christian. Her death is deeply regretted by her family.

J. T. Pitepatrick Monroe Avenue Dunmore

Klondike trip in seventeen days sets pace record

A London to Dawson City voyage is reported achieving a 17 day transit to the Klondike. The mine engineer from South Africa left London for Southampton, crossed the Atlantic in six days, then New York to Vancouver in four days, Seattle to Skagway in three, with rail and steamship legs linking White Pass, Yukon railroad, and river boats to reach Dawson on the seventeenth day.

Chicago Aue The Tribune Victoria EE. C London England Dangon City Klondike South Africa Southampton New York Vancouser Seattle Skaguay Lon Han White Pars Yukon Dawson

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