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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1898

Page

9

Day's Doings of North Scranton

They visit his home and present a gold Christian Endeavor badge. John Phillips Sunday School class goes to Lake Winola today. A surprise party for Miss Laura Duggan honors David Williams who leaves for college in September. Dozens attend, with many Evans Lewis Williams and Jones families noted.

Pavid Williams William, Street Christian Endeavor Society Welsh Congregational Church Dollege Mr. Williams Christian Endeavor Society Misses Fusa Jones Margaret Lewis Mary Evans Hattie Evans Odgen Jones Sadie Jones Phoebe Evans Janet Lewis Busle Davis Mary J. Davis Lisaie Willams Viola Williams Margaret M. Williams Janet Jenkins Carrie Lewis Elizabeth Price William Fray T. Myrddin Jones Emlyn Jones Evan Lewis James Lewis William Lewis William Davis Lewis Davis Arthur Williams T. John Witchings John Simmons Oswald Price Paul Evans Richard Williams Robert Williams Mr. Griffiths West Side David J. Williams Garfield Davis William Bevan Thomas Crier Mr. Fray

Surprise party at patrolman Duggan home

A group of friends visited Patrolman Duggan Thursday night and surprised his daughter Laura. Attendees included Clara McNish Mary Finnerty Agnes Slowey Mary May Mary Gallagher Lizzie Burke Nellie McDonald Agnes Boyd Laura Duggan John Roland Edward Horan Joseph Boyd Joseph Walsh John McCarty Michael McDonough Patrick Walsh John Mc Davitt John Boyd Bernard Duggan Thomas Duggan and John Dugan jr.

Duggan Laura Clara McNish Mary Finnerty Agnes Slowey Mary May Mary Gallagher Lizzie Burke Nellie McDonald Agnes Boyd Laura Duggan Messrs John Roland Edward Horan Joseph Boyd Joseph Walsh John McCarty Michael McDonough Patrick Walsh John McDavitt John Boyd Bernard Duggan Thomas Duggan John Dugan, Jr

Class excursion from Puritan Congregational Sunday School

John Phillips teacher of clase 3 takes his pupils on an excursion to Lake Winola today. The clase includes Mrs John Phillips Mrs Traac Jones Mrs Florence Davis Mrs Jennie Jones Mrs Margaret Foulkes Mrs Annie Humphreys Mrs Lizzie Edwards Mrs Rachel Davie Mrs Annie Teese Misses Hattle Sharpless Martha Neese Lizzie Evans Nellie Foulks.

John Phillips Clase Puritan Congregational Sunday School Lake Winola Traac Jones Florence Davis Jennie Jones Margaret Foulkes Annie Humphreys Lizzie Edwards Rachel Davie Annie Teese Hattle Sharpless Martha Neese Lizzie Evans Nellie Foulks

Primitive Methodist Church Schedules A Week Of Services

The Primitive Methodist church plans morning and evening services with communion after the evening sermon. Bible study at 3 p m led by Evan R Reese. Young People Society meets Tuesday evening under Rev Charles Prosser with several leagues scheduled. A lawn social is planned on Wednesday September 7 on the parsonage lawn.

Tor Evan R. Reese The Young People’s Society Primitive Methodist Church Fast Market Street Charles Prosser Partor Wesley League W. Maynard H. Maynard C. Prosser Rev. C. Prosser Abraham Lincoln Primiive Methodist Church

Farmer and Huckster At It on North Washington Ave

A farmer, A H Rodney, and his wife collide with Nineteenth ward huckster Patrick Reilly after a melon throwing dispute. Reilly allegedly struck Rodney with stones and knocked his wife, while Rodney’s horse suffered a belly injury. Reilly posted $100 bail on two assault charges as Alderman Millar ordered him held for court.

A. H. Rodney Washington Avenue Patrick Reilly Nineteenth Ward Farmer Rodney Elmhurst Sonny Mr. Rielly Rodney Reilly Hewitt Millar

Price Gauged Hosiery Ad Claims Low Saturday Deals

An old advertisement touts grey seamless ladies' hose at 9 cents per pair for Saturday, claiming a regular price of 12 cents and noting full seamless construction, double sole, all sizes, extra long, and a 12 1/2 percent value.

Ladies' Seamless Hose in Oxblood or Tan Shades

Seamed hosiery described as seamless in oxblood or tan, with double soles and medium weight fabric. Marked 12 percent content and quality indication 4c. Product appears as catalog item or ad specifying color options and construction details.

Welsh Church Union Sees Swansea Pastor Speak at Park Event

A large audience attended the Young People's Baptist union meeting at First Welsh Baptist church on South Main avenue. Dr J W Williams of Swansea Wales addressed members after a program featuring Miss Lizzie Hughes and Eliza Lewis.

Young People’s Baptist Union First Welsh Baptist Church South Main Avenue Luther Lewis John Evans Lizzie Hughes Eliza Lewis Thomas Davis William Mughes Itey J. W. Williams Swansea Wales William

Pastor Matthews Returns From Vacation Preaches Sunday

Rev. F. Matthews will preach tomorrow morning and speak on Vacation Experiences in the evening. The church has raised 400 this year on the bonded debt, totaling 1000 with interest during the present pastorate. The industrial school, led by Miss Anni Morgan, opens in fall. Prayer meetings remain well attended and engaging.

F. Matthews Allerhenies Anni Morgan

Open Air Concert Tonight by Bauer's Band

The programme lists Bauer's band performing at an open air concert in the vacant lot opposite Clarke Brothers' store. Items include Alexander Overture, Wigard of the Nile, Sweet and Low, A Day and a Night in New York, Lake Winola, and The Star Spangled Banner, with various misreadings in the OCR.

Bauer Clarke Brothers Trople Tropte Alexander Wigard The Nile Ferbert Brass Messia Milee Wilherse Moore Zempel Seeees Forbert New York Lake Winola

Mott to Enter State College at Bellefonte

Harry Mott of Washburn street leaves with his mother Mrs. B M Foster for Bellefonte Pennsylvania where he will enter State College for a four year classical course. He begins September 15 and is a member of last year’s graduating class at the School of the Lackawanna. Mrs. Foster will reside in Bellefonte during the four years.

Harry Mott Washburn Street M. Foster Bellefonte State College Mr. Mott School of the Lackawanna Mra. Foster

Funeral for John Crossin Held at City Church

The funeral for the late John Crossin who died at Lackawanna hospital was held yesterday from the family home on North Hyde Park avenue. A requiem high mass was celebrated at St. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock by Father Dunne. A large crowd followed the remains to Cathedral cemetery. Pall-bearers were John and Thomas Gaynor John Crossin and Austin Duffy.

John Crossin Lackawanna Hospital Hyde Park Avenue St. Patrick's Church Father Dunne Cathedral John Thomas Gaynor Austin Duffy

Lyric quartette to sing at Nay Aug Park tomorrow

Music lovers will hear a fine vocal program by the Lyric quartette generous with talent. Members Thomas Beynon Edwin Howen Philip Warren and John Jones form the quartet well known in the city for their singing. An audience is expected to attend.

Nay Aug Park Lyric Quartette Thomas Beynon Edwin Howen Philip Warren John Jones

Local residents on visits and returns from Lake Winola

Daniel Reere of Filmore avenue returns from a month at Lake Winola. Miss Clara Rosskelley of North Main avenue visits friends in Jermyn. Mr and Mrs Thomas Anthony of South Everett avenue spend two weeks at Lake Idlewilde. Mrs James Phillips and two children return to Pittston from a visit with Mr and Mrs Jeaae Harris on North Bromley avenue. Thomas Roberts of Morgan Thomas store returns from Lake Winola. Miss Sallie Brobat of Allentown returns from visit with Rev and Mrs A I Trumer of South Lincoln avenue. Mr Evan R Williams of Hampton street spends part of the week at Greenwood. Master Archie Miller of North Filmore avenue visits relatives in Buffalo. Mize Della Stone of Ithaca is visiting friends on this elite. Miss Jemima Jones of North Bromley avenue returns from a short stay with Greenwood friends. Dr David Jenkins covers practice for Dr Lloyd while he is out of the city. Sergeant Will Freeman of Company F returns to Camp Alger after a furlough. Miss Maury Coleman entertains friends at her North Filmore avenue home.

Daniel Reere Filmore Avenue Lake Winola Clara Rosskelley North Main Avenue Jermyn Thomas Anthony South Everett Avenue Lake Idlewilde James Phillips Pittston Jeaae Harris North Bromley Avenue Thomas Roberts Morgan Thomas Jemima Jones Greenwood David Jenkins Lloyd Will Freeman Company F Camp Alger Maury Coleman North Filmore Avenue George Kellam Grove Street Missea Elsie Decker Lottie Farber Etta Foster Nellie van Camp Bessie Winters Minnie Saxton Florence Weber Lucy Wildes Jennie Davis May Gertrude Hughes Sindie Miller Daisy Dawson Edna Dorothea Kellar Peter Lergie William Snyder James Johnson Allie Reese Harry Belknapp James Davidson Matthew Jeffrey New York Misa Nettle Gersell Pitston Julia Bishop Fifth Street James Brennan Elizabeth Wheeler Minersville Michael Bulger Throop Street Jessie Glencross George Friese Union City Joseph Glencroes Main Street A. B. O'Neal John Johnson John Moffat David Turnbull Thomas Young John Hamilton John Palmer Dunmore Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church A. J. van Cleft Paul and Silas Philipi Jes Elisha Dothan Leute

Injury at Scranton Traction Barn Ties Otis Alchemus Incident

Otis Alchemus of North Lincoln Avenue injured his hand while working in the Scranton Traction company barn on Linden Street. Brenner's band will hold its annual event Thursday morning.

Otis Alchemus Lincoln Avenue Scranton Traction Company Linden Street Brenper

Picnic and church events mark September schedule

Evan R. Williams, student at Marietta College, will preach at Plymouth Congregational church tomorrow morning and evening. St. Mark s Lutheran Sunday school meets at Nay Ave park next Thursday. The Ancient Order of Britons plans a Mountain park excursion on September 10 with a singing contest. The funeral of Mary Davis is set for tomorrow afternoon from Hampton street residence. Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church hosts a youth led evening service with a program of recitations and singing at 6 o clock. Sumner Avenue Sabbath school picnic is planned at Nay Aug park on Wednesday. Bricks between the tracks on South Main avenue were laid yesterday. Ripple division No 35 of the Ladies of Temperance meets in Evans hall on South Main avenue tonight at 750 sharp.

Tripp's Grove Evan R. Williams Marietta College Plymouth Congregational Church St. Mark's Lutheran Church Nay Ave Park Ancient Order of Mountain Park Mary Davis Hampton Street Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Sumner Avenue Nay Aug Park South Main Avenue Ripple Division Lone of Temperance Evans’ Hall

Pleasant surprise party for George Kellam a Grove Street man

A large group of Kellam’s friends hosted a pleasant surprise party at his Grove Street home last night. The article lists many attendees from the Methodist Sunday school outing at Nay Aug Park and notes social visits, a forthcoming marriage, property sale, and local church services with times and speakers.

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Travel Plans

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Ives spent last Tuesday at Harveys Itke. Mrs. Angrave and Miss Bannatyne of Waterbury Conn spent Sunday and Monday at Rev. J. Banter's home. A native Japanese gave a lecture Tuesday evening. In the Methodist church Mr Sam S Shoemaker began a two week bicycle trip Friday visiting New York and other cities. Mrs. Jacobs of Newton passed through town Thursday. Helen Santee who has been visiting friends at Wyalusing returns home today.

H. M. Ives Harveys Itke Angrave Mises Helen Santee Wyalusing

Obituary notices for Long family child Evans and Dr McLean

Mr and Mrs Harvey K Long of Tog Capouse avenue mourn their four month old son Karl Harvey Long who died after cholera infantum. Funeral today at 4 o clock private with interment in Forest Hill cemetery. Mrs John Evans of 130 Orchard Street South Scranton died yesterday aged years, survived by husband and two sons. services tomorrow with interment in Washburn cemetery. Dr B P McLean, former Scranton resident, died Thursday in Bramford.

Harvey K. Long Tog Capouse Avenue Karl Harvey Long Forest Hill Cemetery John Evans Orchard Streel South Scranton Washburn Arrest B. P. McLean Ps City Bramford

Murray and Corbett Seized After Disorder in Scranton Court

Patrick Murray and William Corbett, both from the Twelfth Ward, are led to jail after a disorderly confrontation at Alderman Ruddy’s court. Murray is jailed for 20 days for contempt and Corbett faces 20 days plus fines after a clash with Special Officer Taune. A scuffle ensued, with Corbett sustaining a head wound from a stove impact during the melee. Police transported both prisoners to the county jail.

Ruddy Patrick Murray Willian Corbett Murray Corbett Rudidy Omcer Raune Scranton Brewing Company Taune Rayne Central Police Ridgeway Quinnan

Warrant Issued for McMurray in Conspiracy Case

Alderman Ruddy seeks Michael McMurray constable in his ward on charges of being part of a conspiracy to damage Michael Devitt of Pear street. McMurray and Richard Fleming allegedly plotted to arrest Devitt on perjury claims tied to bondsman status in Ruddy court. Fleming derisively dismissed Devitt as not worth a pipe, both men posting $500 bail.

Ruddy Michael McMurray Michael Devitt Pear Street McMurray Richard Fleming Devitt Deritt Fleming

Surprise reception for Miss Mame Lambert at 418 Whilow Street

Miss Mame Lambert enjoyed a surprise home gathering last night hosted by intimate friends at 418 Whilow Street. Attendees included Mrs. Emily Gaughan and numerous Misses and Messrs with names listed as Frances Kressell Jennie Mamie Agnes Schantz Bridget Ella Shane Kate Miller Julia Cus ky Annie Mollie Belin Emma Luther Phoenie Greiner Annie Kipus Arnold Michael Ruth B Fuhrer Josepah Lange Fred Heller man Joseph Heltler Charles Kellar Fred Christ Peter Elpua Fred Seeley A Kellar Jacob Help and Fred Heintz.

Mame Lambert Whilow Street Miss Lambert Emily Gaughan Frances Kressell Jennie Mamie Agnes Schantz Bridget Ella Shane Katie Lizzie Phillips Kate Miller Julia Cusky Annie Mollie Belin Emma Luther Phoenie Greiner Annie Kipus Arnold Michael Ruth

Club Outing Review At Harvey's Lake Partial Report

A club outing at Harvey's Lake Wednesday yielded a partial report showing the event was a good success. Local residents note visits and travels including Mrs. Conrad Watson returning from Camp Alger with her son Arthur of Company H Thirteenth Regiment.

James F. Best Adar Neuls Hickory Street Kane Mckean County Michael Kramer Cedar Avenue New York City John Phillips Arthur DoJfendorf

Duffey Men to Face Assault Charge After Alleged Beating

Ann Duffey accuses her husband Michael and son Joseph Duffey of assault and battery. She claims they beat her and forced her from the home, now staying with her sister on Cedar Avenue. Warrants to be served this morning.

Michael Joseph Duffey Ann Duffey Duffey Cedar Avenue

Residents Return and Departures Noted in Green Ridge

Fred Mason of Sanderson avenue returns from Manhattan Beach. Miss Anna Gerecke of Green Ridge street switches to home Sept. 1 after Europe. Mrs. Stackhouse of Marion street returns from St. Louis. Miss Mabel Fordam of Capouse avenue comes home from Montrose after two weeks. Mrs. Atkins of Penn avenue returns from Monroe county. George Hessler of Patterson New Jersey visits Green Ridge street then goes home. Mrs. Taylor of Brooklyn visits Mrs. Arndt on Capouse avenue. George Ackerly of Marion street returns from Auburn New York. Albert Trego and family of Monsey avenue visit Gloversville New York. Attorney H. F. Reynolds back from business trip to New York City.

Fred Mason Sanderson Avenue Manhattan Beach Anna Gerecke Green Ridge Street Europe Stackhouse Marion Street St. Louis Mabel Fordam Capouse Avenue Montrose Atkins Penn Avenue Monroe County George Hessler Patterson N. J Taylor Brooklyn Arndt George Ackerly Auburn N. Y Albert Trego Monsey Avenue Gloversville H. FB. Reynolds New York City

Nye’s Liquid-White Fame Ends in Laughter

Detroit Free Press recounts James Whitcomb Riley and Bill Nye opening their season with Nye applying liquid-white makeup. Nye appears on stage with a frosted top piece and a snow white face, provoking uproar until Mrs Nye intervenes. His head is shaved, washed, and the next selection proceeds with no audience reaction.

Detroit James Whitcomb Isley Bill Nye Nye Tiley Riley Mra. Nye William Edgar Nye

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Scranton Christian Endeavorers Miss Duggan William Jervis Morgan Watkins Lizalie Davis Wayne Avenue Ashley W. F. Davis Globe Warehouse Balbriggan West Scranton Baptist Union of First Welsh Church Scranton Street Church Nav Aug Park Dalton William Corbett Constable McMurray Lyceum Theatre BIS Ike Ong Hoyt Chas Academy OF Music UN & Reis Nk Long Belasco & Fyles Julius Cah Les Danne de Sousa el Capitan Little Mra Columbia Gaiety Theater Davis Opera House Broge Rose Sydell London Belles Green Ridge St. John's T. A. B. Society Laurel Hill Park Thomas Hughes Alderman Donovan A. Taylor Plattalirg N. C Thomas Griffiths Stone Avenue Charles Hornbaker Lake Hopatcong Nelle O'Malley Mary Donahoo Helen Keating Helen Martin Merrick Prospect Avenue St. Aloysius T. A. D. Society Father Mathew Wilkes-Barre J. Wn. Rite Prank Mr Ritz BR. J. Ritz Willow Street John Bailey South William Neher Spring Lake Beach, N. J Ocean Front Long Branch Monmouth House Spring Lake Beach H. Yard HM. Clark M’g'r NEW York Hotels St. Denis Broadway Eleventh St Grace Church St. Donia William Taylor Westminster Hotel Sixteenth St Irving Place I. D. Crawford gigeSere Wanamakers Siegel Cooper's Albert 11Th ST University Place Wolf & Wenzel Adams Ave Court House Richardson-Boynton Hobsons New York Mail Hobson Richmond Pearson Hobson Alabama Cervera San Hago Cambridge England Tolias Hobson James I London Hooson Tobias St. Benet Firet Leutenant Dons
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