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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1898

Page

6

South Scranton Happenings Celebrate Two Weddings

Miss Minnie Demuth weds August Manh of Dover New Jersey at 522 Pittston Avenue in a quiet home ceremony. Lena Hosar was bridesmaid and Andrew Best groomsman. Mrs Mann ill but improving after the ceremony, with reception at Philip Robinson’s home for family and close friends.

Minnie Demuth August Manh Dover N. J Pittston Avenue Lena Hosar Waa Andrew Best Mann

NineYearOld Stocker Tries Fun Theft

Filliam Stocker, nine, arraigned before Alderman Leates on stealing a bride and reins from John Dennelein’s barn. He pleaded guilty but claimed he and the prosecutor’s son took the items to capture a mule. Dennelein asked for dismissal. case ended with promise to return the goods.

Filliam Stocker Leates John Dennelein Dernelein

Morning Wedding at St Marys Church Names Steinback Bluemeamp

Miss Annie Steinback of Locust Street and Mex Bluemeamp of Remington Avenue married at St Marys Church yesterday morning in a nuptial high mass. Marie Miller was maid of honor and Theresa Kroft a bridesmaid. John Biden and Frank Steinbach were the groomsmen.

Annie Steinback Locust Street Mex Bluemeamp Remington Avenue St. Mary's Church Father Christ Mise Marie Miller Mise Theresa Kroft John Biden Frank Steinbach

Bluemcamp couple to begin housekeeping after wedding

A wedding reception with repast was held at the bride's home. Mr and Mrs Bluemcamp plan no tour and will start housekeeping in a few days.

Ding Mrs. Bluemcamp

Funeral for Mrs Patrick Troy Held at St Peter's Cathedral

The funeral was held from the family home on Birch street yesterday morning. A requiem mass was sung at St Peter's cathedral by Rev J J Feeley. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers included Thomas Whalen, Patrick Whalen, John Whalen, James Lahey, James Harrington, and Patrick Whalen. A large crowd attended the obsequies.

Patrick Troy Birch Street St. Peter's Cathedral J. J. By Feeley Thomas Patrick John Whalen James Lahey James Harrington Patrick Whalen

Edward Kneller Celebrates 25th Birthday at Hose Company

Edward Kneller, noted as a permanent man of the century hose company, turned twenty five yesterday. A reception was held that night in the hose house parlors attended by intimate friends. The same date marks the twenty fifth anniversary of Lieutenant Zane and his wife’s marriage observed quietly at their Irving avenue home last night.

Edward Kneller Century Hose Company Hose House Zane Irvirge Avenue

Stone Avenue Driver Injured In Dodge Mine Accident

Frank McGuire of Stone avenue suffered non life threatening injuries when squeezed between data at the Dodge mine yesterday afternoon. He was transported home by mine ambulance. Dr Haggerty treated him. two ribs were broken and multiple bruises noted.

Frank McGuire Stone Avenue Dodge Haggerty McGuire

Illness drives Mrs Terrpe to Dalton for urgent care

Mrs Terrpe wife of Frederick Terrpe is critically ill after being attacked while visiting at Lake Sheridan. Doctors in Dalton prepared for her removal home as the train reached there yesterday and Mr Terrpe was notified by telegram. He left for Dalton and telegraphed Dr Kolb that her condition remains critical.

Terrpe Frederick Terrpe Dalton Lake Sheridan Dr. Kolb Rn. C. Schaeffer White House Lizzie Fischer Otto Troga Robert Deiter Honesdale Germania Schimpff Harvey's Lake Scranton Athletic Club Electric City Council The Royal Arcanum Storrs’ Hall South Scranton Jacob Lange Order

Farewell Reception for Dr Joseph Parry in West Scranton

The home of Judge Ed wards on South Main Avenue hosted a farewell musicale in honor of Dr Joseph Parry the Cardiff born composer visiting West Scranton. Guests enjoyed high quality music and late season delicacies as Parry prepares to lecture in Dundaff and travel to Pittsburgh Youngstown and Cincinnati before Salt Lake City and a concert with 5000 singers. He then conducts a large radio event in Salt Lake City and sails to England via New York later in October.

Judee Edwards South Main Avenue Joseph Parry Cardiff South Wales Parry Dundaff Susquehanna County

Farewell Reception for Harris at Division Street Home

Jackson Street Baptist members hosted a farewell reception for John S. Harris and his wife as they move to Miners Mills where Harris will manage a large company store. The evening featured choir anthems, solos, and refreshments with many local friends in attendance.

Jackson Street Harris T. J. Matthias J. C. Moyer David Davis Albert Davis Lewis Davis J. 8. Harris John Lloyd Jemima Roderick Martha Nicholls Margaret Ludwig Margaret Sarah Morgan Marion Hitchings Mattie Thomas Mary Thomas Norma Nicholls W. L. Davis Roy Williams William Thomas John Hitchings Edward Watkins Robert Owens

Welsh Baptist Minister to Leave After Short Swansea Visit

Rev J W Williams D D has preached at the First Welsh Baptist church for a month and will end his labors next Sunday before sailing home to Swansea South Wales. He has drawn large audiences despite the warm weather and has been warmly welcomed by his former parishioners. The morning sermon will be in Welsh and the evening in English. he is staying with Mr and Mrs Evan J Davis on South Main Avenue.

J. W. Williams First Welsh Baptist Church Swansea South Wales Dr. Williams Tribune Williams Wilams Evan J. Davis South Main Avenue A. P. O'Donnell Sylvester Vinosky Brick Avenue al Ak Street Sheriff Sale Rev. Wilson Sarah Chubb William Philadelphia N. P. Osterhout Oak Street Frank J. Miller Anthony Gellisple Durkin Street Butte City Montana Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club St. Mary's Hall Vincent O'Malley Mra. W. R. Jones Throop Street Wandling Richard Shepherd Henwood Lake Winola James Snee Wilkes-Barre M. J. Clark West Market Street Atlanta City Stoff Chappell's Edward George Clark's Summit Ellen David Jones North Main Avenue Bidward Stettle Allentown T. J. Detweiler Church Avenue J. A. Hopewell The Register New York City Thomas H. Jones Summit Avenue Uniform Bank of Knights of Fythias Indianapolis Cecil Davis Warren Street Crystal Lake William Lewis Chappell's Stores Burton Stevens Alderman Fidler William Eldridge North Main

Electrica City Bicycle Club Makes Elmhurst Trip

Members of the Electrica City Bicycle club rode from the Jackson street club house at 8 p m to Elmhurst where they dined at Schielbs hotel and enjoyed a general good time. The return trip started near midnight. Participants included Arch McCracken Joseph Burrill Will Hughes Guy Relph Arch Jones Will Reese Ed Peters Oscar Oswald and Harry Reese.

Electrica City Bicycle Club Elmhurst Jackson Street Schiebel's Arch McCracken Joseph Burrill Will Hughes Guy Relph Arch Jones Will Reese Ed, Peters Oscar Oswald Harry Reese

Harwood Mandolin Club errors corrected in notices

Correction of yesterday’s Harwood Mandolin Club names lists W. G. Hawley first mandolin R. B. Ashley second mandolin C. W. Sproule third mandolin H. R. Higman mandola De Forest Mayo guitar Mia Bridget McCormick aged 65 died at the home of Joseph Canterbury on Frink Street after a few days illness. Funeral notices follow for infants of Reinbold and Roberts with local church rites and Washburn Street cemetery. Events include ice cream sale by Daughters of Pocahontas and fireside gatherings at Red Men’s hall with several local households returning from travels.

Harwood W. G. Hawley R. B. Ashley C. W. Sproule H. R. Higman de Forest Mayo Mia Bridget McCormick Joseph Canterbury Frink Street Alfred Walter Reinbold Lafayette Street J. P. Moffatt Washburn Street Red Men's Hall South Main Avenue John H. Thomas Morgan Thomas Jackson Street Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago May Davis Swetland Street Lake Ariel T. J. Mathias J. S. Harris Lewis Davis Mary Powell Kate Struening Lake Winola Order of Red Men Waller's Grove Stenner Pleasure Club A. Moses John McNamara P. Delmar W. Price

Happiness vs Misery Dr Charcot Tonle Tablets

An advertisement claims Happiness vs Misery Tonle Tablets cure the drink habit and nervousness caused by over indulgence. It asserts they destroy the appetite for alcohol and melancholia and can be administered without the patient’s knowledge. Send for pamphlet to Wm G Clark 320 Penn Ave Scranton PA.

The Ills of Women Hyped Patent Medicine Letters

Two women describe chronic womb conditions and relief after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. Mrs Borthorn of Chicago says two bottles brought true relief from falling of the womb and headaches. Mrs Donn of Cincinnati reports cure after four bottles and Sanative Wash, praising the remedies and giver of relief.

Many Borthorn Marianna Chicago Ill Henry Donn Findley St Cincinnati Ohio Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Local Social News From Glen Onoko And Nearby

Residents enjoy outings at Lake Carey and Lake Winola with several trips to Asbury Park and Camp Alger. Funeral of Mrs. Mary Jane Thomas postponed as Mr. Thomas arrives from Colorado. Ice cream social planned by W. H. circle at 908 West Elm Street Thursday evening.

Jackson Street West Nicholson Edward Thomas Bert Gritman W. Roeder Charles Ostrander Lake Winola Margaret Crow Binghamton P. Gallagher Pr. Carden Chestnut Street Lake Idlewilde John Davis North Sumner Avenue New York City E. D. Fellows North Sumher Avenue Camp Alger Thomas Beynon Fynon Street Factoryville Charles Godshall South Sumner Avenue Mary Jane Thomas Gardner Street Plymouth Thomas Colorado W. H Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Stella Stubblebine West Elm Street

Social Notes from Wilkes-Barre and Nearby Towns

Local residents on brief visits and trips include Misa Hessie Ottinger of Capouse Avenue in Wilkes-Barre visiting friends, Arthur Clifford returning from Susquehanna County, and Miss Susan Harding staying with Emory Marding in Fordham Street. Several others return from travels to New York City and Honesdale, while a surprise party honors Ethel Payne. The Girls' Mission Band of Green Ridge Presbyterian met at Ruth Harris’s home on Wyoming Avenue.

Misa Hessie Ottinger Capouse Avenue Wilkes-Barre Arthur Clifford Penn Avenue Susquehanna County Susan Harding Gibson Emory Marding Fordham Street E. G. Stevens Capouso Avenue New York City Hert Callender Dickson Avenue New Orange N. J. Mra C. W. Miller Breaker Street Honesdale Otto Webber W. H. Allen Washington Avenue Frank Ackerly Marion Street New York State Ethel Payne Sanderson Avenue R. R. Smith Monsey Avenue Luther Peck Louis Arlington Girls’ Mission Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Ruth Harris Wyoming Avenue

Local Social Notes and Upcoming Ward Meeting

Miss Anna Allbright of Harrieburg visits her sister Mrs Edward Crause on Church Street. Mrs Joe Hitchner and Miss Marie Lewis of Pitleton stay with the Misses Hryview on Dudley Street. Mrs Daniel Reese and son Allie visit Wyoming. John Laird plans to settle in Scotland. Lillian Lewis visits Miss May Hughes on South Blakely Street. Mrs M K Killam and daughters Edna and Dorothea return from Carbondale. Edward Bishop of Lake Fairview in town. Charles Smith returns from Binghamton. Frank Jones of Brook Street ill with grip. Mrs Edgar Simons and Frances visit G W Jones on Brook Street. Third Ward Republicans meet at Marcy's Hall at 7:30 PM. Unclaimed letters listed with names and addresses as of August 9 164.

Anna Allbright Harrieburg Edward Crause Church Street Joe Hitchner Marie Lewis Pitleton Hryview Dudley Street Daniel Reese Allie South Blakely Street Wyoming John Laird Grove Street Scotland Lillian Lewis Pittston May Hughes M. K. Killam Edna and Dorothes Carbondale Edward Bishop Lake Fairview Charles Smith Binghamton Frank Jones Brook Street Edgar Simons Frances Lakie Ariel G. W. Jones Third Ward Marcy's Hall FP. J. Brown John P. Cunningham Adame Avenue Jacob Houston Drinker Street Michael Halliman Sport Hill Patrick Hallman Webster Avenue J. Halliman Bloom Street J. A. Karis N. Y. Street M. J. O'Hara Charles Spencer Clara Ewingle Charlies Warnays Gerardo Copoloe

Dingley Plans Quick Purchase of Country Place

Dingley considered buying a country place and drove his wife to view it. She exclaims she is delighted by its beauty, and he declares he will purchase it this afternoon and move out tomorrow.

Dingley Chicago News

Pretty Summer Wedding at West Market Street Home

One of the prettiest home weddings of the summer season united Miss Margaret Williams and Henry Thomas at the Wilams home on West Market street. Rev. W F Davis officiated with over fifty guests present and a feast followed. The couple will reside locally after an extended wedding tour in New York state.

William Wilams West Market Street Misa Margaret Henry Thomas Gardener Avenue W. F. Davis First Welsh Baptist Church Wayne Avenue Mise Hattie Thomas Benjamin Lewis Mise Wiliams Isles New York State

Alderman Roberts Handles Busy Court Day

Alderman Roberts handled multiple cases including T H C Maloney prosecutions of illegal liquor dispensers and Adam Spitzer arraigned on retail liquor and license violations with bail set. Anthony Bartney faced assault charges with $100 bail alongside related cases involving Anthony Jisio and Patrick Barrett and his mother Mary Barrett. Attorney Vosburge led the prosecution as hearings proceed tonight.

Alderman Roberts T. H. C. Maloney Adam Spitzer Court Street Anthony Bartney Anthony Jisio Jisio Bartney Patrick Barrett Mary Barrett Vosburge

Umbrella mender questioned in Dickson City safe burglaries

William Lewis claiming to be an umbrella mender was arrested on suspicion of involvement in recent Dickson City safe burglaries. Took from Bright's hotel by Patrolmen Saltry and Thomas after bartender identified a possible link. He gave a satisfactory account at the station and was discharged when nothing incriminating was found.

William Lewis Dickson City Lewis Bright Saltry Thomas

Wesley League Elects Officers At Primitive Methodist

Monday evening the Senior Wesley league of the Primitive Methodist church East Market street elected officers for the ensuing term. Officers chosen include President Rev. Charles Prosser. vice presidents John Waters and H. Simpson. secretary Lizzie Forester. assistant secretary Joseph Bone. treasurer David Jones. organists Mrs. H. Maynard and Mrs. J. Smith. The Junior Wesley league will be supervised by Mrs. C. Prosser and Mrs. H. Maynard for the term.

Wesley League The Primitive Methodist Church East Market Street Charles Prosser John Waters 8. Simpson Lizzie Forester Joseph Bone David Jones H. Maynard J. Smith C. Prosser

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August Mann Annie Steinbach Max Bluemcamp Troy Globe Warehouse Odds and Ends West Scranton Judge Edwards John 8. Harris Division Street Electric City Bicycle Club Green Ridge Dunmore North Scranton Miss Williams Wesley League of the Primitive Methodist Church Robertse Dewey Philippines Europe Maine India Spain Cuba Lackawanna Avenue the Scranton Electrical Works Cross Fork Potter Co Buffalo and Susquehanna Mt Potter County Pau Coudersport Port Allensay General Office—Board of Trade Scranton Peal M Dicine CO Cleveland, C John H. Phelps Spruce Street John Timlin Holy Rosary Church Hyde Park Catholic Mary Sloat Sloat Mulberry Street Albert Hers Pine Street Castoria Ferrett Pearl St New Yorks Wolf & Wenzel Adams Ave Court Hous Richardson-Boynton Kea Midy Made ME A. Man Ees Nt Aiteciee Aod i U. Saudereoa Druggiste
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