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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1898

Page

6

Orpheus Glee Club Bids Farewell to William Roberts

The Orpheus Glee Club of which Allie Evans leads hosted a farewell at William Roberts home on Acker Avenue prior to his Kingston Pa move. Edward Davis, Robert Evans, William Davie, Thomas Toston and others performed solos duets and trios. Archie Jones entertained as humorist and Roberts thanked members and friends for their kindness before leaving in a week for his new home.

Orpheus Glee Club Allie Evans William Roberts Acker Avenue Kingston Edward Davis Robert Evans William Davie Thomas Toston Orpheus Archie Jones Mr. Jones Mr. Roberts Orpheus Club Roberts May Fisher Lillian Kenwood May Evans J. Archie Jones Tallie M. Evans David Smith Eamund RB. Davies Thomas BD. Jones William Morgan Gomer Evans Thomas Davis Thomas Boston William Davis Archie Williams Thomas Jones

New Clothing Firm Opens on Lackawanna Avenue

John Tt. Richard and partners from Collings and Griffin and Boyle and Mucklow, with George Wirth, plan a two week opening of a full men’s and boys’ clothing line in the former Famous shoe company space on Lackawanna avenue. Meeers is mentioned as former occupant. The firm’s members are residents locally known and travel today to Syracuse to buy goods.

John Tt. Richard Collings and Griffin Boyle and Mucklow John E. Lewis Sumter’s George Wirth Lackawanna Avenue Meeers Richards and Lewis Mesers Lewis, Richards and Wirth Syracuse

Delivery clerk injured in wagon collision on Lackawanna avenue

Thomas Jones, a delivery clerk for T. F. Evans, was struck by a coachman for W. S. Freeman on Lackawanna avenue. One wheel of the wagon broke off and Mr. Jones was thrown to the ground with a narrow escape from serious injury as the car approached.

Thomas Jones T. F. Evans Washburn Street Lackawanna Avenue W. S. Freeman South Main Avenue James

Miner Injured Riding Car Bumper at Diamond Mine

Thomas Jenkins of Thirteenth Street was injured at work in the Diamond mine yesterday morning. While riding on the bumper of a car he slipped and his right leg was caught beneath the wheels, badly crooking the limb. He was taken home then to West Side hospital where Dr. M. J. Williame treated the painful injury.

Thomas Jenkins Thirteenth Street West Side Hospital M. J. Williame

Social notes from Washburn to Coopertown areas listed

Mrs. Fred Baldry and daughter of Washburn street are at Ashbury Park. John H. Thomas Ed Hughes and Arthur Davie with friends in Priceburg. Miss Ruth Lewis from Swetland street returns from Lake Winona. Mrs. Frank Davis and Miss Lillian Morgans visit Mr. William Brace on North Hyde Park avenue with Nay Aug Park trip. Mrs. Thomas Williams and Carrie Harwin return from Lake Winola. Benjamin Renshaw of Philadelphia visiting A C Renshaw on North Main avenue. Miss Cora Leach returns from Cape May and Atlantic City. Councilman Horatio Fellows and daughter Jeannette at Coopertown, N Y. Mrs. Strong of South Main avenue hosts Miss Winnie Strong of Auburn, N Y.

Fred, Baldry Washburn Street Ashbury Park John H. Thomas Ed. Hughes Arthur Davie Priceburg Ruth Lewis Swetland Street Lake Winona Frank Davis Lillian Morgans Peckville William Brace Hyde Park Avenue Nay Aug Park Miss Brace Thomas Williams Lafayette Street Carrie Harwin North Hyde Park Avenue Lake Winola Benjamin Renshaw Philadelphia A. C. Renshaw North Main Avenue Cora Leach Jackson Street Cape May Atlantic City Horato Fellows Jeannette Tenth Street Coopertown N. Y Strong South Main Avenue Winnie Strong Auburn, N, Y

Funeral and local notices from city pages

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Griffiths was held from her home on Tenth street with internment at Washburn street cemetery. Pallbearers named were John Monies, John Nicholas, William Jones, Thomas Davies, Thomas Edwards and Valentine Heamn. Pearl Goodwin of North Main avenue showcases silk embroidery for a center table at Jonas Lane's Bones. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jordan of Jackson street welcomed a new son. A West Mountain disturbance led Alderman John to hear a case. four youths Grover Singer, William Mallin, James Gibbons and Sydney Harrie were released with a reprimand. Italians John Leona and Nicholas Chalker were fined $5 after a hearing for fighting on Ningh street. St Patrick's church choir members were asked to meet Tuesday at 8 pm with rehearsals on Tuesdays and Fridays. Simon Fox, 29, died at Everett avenue and Price street after pneumonia. he was a popular young man and church member.

Mary Griffiths Tenth Street Washburn Street John Monies John Nicholas William Jones Thomas Davies Thomas Edwards Valentine Heamn Pearl Goodwin North Main Avenue Jonas Lane Thomas Jordan Jackson Street West Mountain John John Lambert D., L. and W. Company Keyser Avenue Grover Singer William Mallin James Gibbons Sydney Harrie John Leona Nicholas Chalker Ningh Street Hart Alderman Davies St. Patrick's Church Choir Simon Fox Everett Avenue Price Street

Funeral of Knights of Malta and American Mechanics

The funeral is set for tomorrow at 3 30 PM with interment in Washburn Street cemetery. A West Side Hospital board meeting chaired by President Hon John Rh Farr agreed to extend hospital use for sick civil governors and up to ten convalescents at any time.

Knights of Malta American Mechanics Washburn Street West Side Hospital John Rh. Farr Hastings Farr Provernor

Pickpocket Grabs Gold Watch During Carson City Game

Samuel Fidiam of Fast Market street reports a pickpocket stole a gold watch and fifteen dollars while he stood among a tight crowd watching Eureka versus Harmonies on Carson City grounds Notch section Sunday afternoon. His pocketbook was also taken and an instrument used to remove the watch.

Samuel Fidiam Nellie Duggan West Market Street Carbondale Holy Rosary Church Edwin Evans Oak Street New York City David Williame Plymouth John Brush Winton David Richards Wayne Avenue J. J. Edwards Asterhout Greater New York David Jones Atlantic City Essay Price Rockwell Street Libble Davenport Richard Davis Green Street Wilkes-Barre Evan Gabriel Church Avenue Long Valley Jennie Thomas Olyphant T. J. Davis Ferdinand Street W.T. Watkins Mary Street Cora White North Main Avenue Dalton Michael Loftus Sweeney Street Hyde Park Catholic Brishin Elija Thomas Taylor Harmony North End Stars South Side Athletic Club Lnoup of the Stars Samuel Davis Thirteenth Regiment Camp Alger Thomas Twiss Howard Lizzie Davis Elizabeth Davis Brick Avenue Ashley Ann Thomas Forest City Evan J. Gabriel Towanda Charles Genivan William Eldridge

Town Notes Adrift with Visitors and a Bicycle Accident

William Whitcroft leaves for England to reside there. P Zerfluh returns from Lake Winds. Miss Jennie Daly visits town. James B. Quick returns from Indianapolis Knights of Pythias convention. J Brennan returns from Philadelphia. Miss Tesele Clarey takes a Crystal Mouldry post. Miss Anna Gagle visits the Allen family. Miss Mae Hornbeck returns to Moscow. Harry Yeager suffers a shoulder dislocation after colliding with an electric car on Washington avenue. treated by Dr. Winters and taken home to Moscow by cab.

William Whitcroft England P. Zerfluh Cherry Street Lake Winds Jennie Daly New York James 8. Quick Knights of Pythias Indianapolis J. Brennan Philadelphia Brian Brennan Tesele Clarey Chestnut Street Crystal Moundry Anna Gagle G. W. B. Allen Dudley Street Mae Hornbeck Moscow G.W. Oswald Harry Stevens Howard Yeager Washington Avenue Young Yeager Fred Stevens West Drinker Street Dr. Winters

Park Place Vacationers and Local Departures

Park Place residents and visitors are noted in brief items. Wade M. Finn and Willam Langstaff families enjoy time in New York. Frank James Charles and F W Terwilliger completed a two week cycling trip. J B Pritchard to return from Buffalo. Simon Ward of Globe store begins vacation visiting Buffalo Rochester Thousand Islands Toronto and other Canadian sites. Sergeant Cutler returns home on furlough Miss Cora Preston returns from Ontario New York vacation.

Wade M. Finn Willam Langstaff New York Frank James Charles F. W Sergeant Cutler Cora Preston Ontario N. Y

Happenings in South Scranton Report Local Accidents

James Cafferty of Prospect Avenue injured in a South Mill accident while returning from Elmhurst. Milton Moore of Elmhurst boulevard injured in a bicycle collision near Nay Aug falls. he suffered a head wound, left arm bruises, and two dislocated fingers. Vincent Bluech broke his leg after slipping on a banana peel. Chief Hickey honored in York.

Elmhurst James Cafferty Prospect Avenue Vincent Bluech Chief Hickey York Milton Moore B. F. Moore Elmhurst Boulevard Nay Aug Falls Moore Dr. Gunster

Labor accident injures two men at South Mill

James Cafferty of Prospect avenue at Moses Taylor hospital suffers a left leg fracture after a heavy piece falls from a rail pile. Vincent Hinlech of Pittston avenue breaks the shin from a banana peel incident near his home. Dr. Kolb attended.

James Cafferty Prospect Avenue Moses Taylor Hospital South Mill Vincent Hinlech Pittston Avenue Dr. Kolb

Young William Budenbach Celebrates Birthday With Maennerchor

William Budenbach aged twenty seven was honored at his home 620 Irving Avenue last night with a reception hosted by his brother members of the Junger Maennerchor. The event was described as pleasant for the popular barber and his guests.

William Budenbach Irving Avenue Junger Maennerchor

Delegates Return From York Convention With Souvenir for Chief Hickey

August Welsman and Charles Weber of Camp 430 Patriotic Order Sons of America attended the state convention in York last week and have returned. York firemen entrusted delegates a pretty souvenir for Chief Hickey of this city, to be presented tonight at the adjourned Century Hose company meeting.

August Welsman Charles Weber Camp 430 Patriotic Order Sons of America York Hickey Century Hose Company

Century Hose holds special session on uniform report

The Century Hose company met in special session to hear the committee on uniforms report amid a dispute over a tailor’s contract. A committee will confer with the tailor today and the report will be heard at tonight’s meeting. Miss Bertha C Notz, daughter of ex- School Controller Herman Notz, will marry Joseph F Rutledge of Pittston tonight at 8 30 at the bride’s home with Rev Haus officiating.

Century Hose Company Bertha C. Notz Herman Notz Joseph F. Rutledge Pittston Haus J. William Ritz Frank Ashland Rita RR. J. Ritz Willow Street Mame O'Loughlin Philadelphia Haas James F. Beat Anatasia Clifford Prospect Avenue School of Mines Helen Keating Nellie O'Malley Stone Avenue Henry Joynt and Son Parsons Richard Nallin Robert O'Donnell Lake Ariel John Warner Reading Kate Coyne Genet Street Stroudsburg Normal School Peter Hartman Alder Street

Local residents return from short seaside and country stays

Several townspeople including Co. P. Jones and daughter Isabella, Daniel Stark, Mrs. Maud Holgate, Ralph Snowden, Mrs. C. W. Parsons, Daniel Clark, H. M. Cole, Sergeant William Hall, E. A. Kiefer, Earnest Thiel family, Mrs. W. S. Cobb, Mrs. Learn, Miss Edna Tiffany, Miss Dora Borner, Mrs. E. D. Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Harris, Miss Ethel Shoemaker, Miss Haycock, Mrs. James Atherton, Miss Charlinworth and J. HM Hull are reported returning or spending brief visits in local towns, counties, and resorts.

Co. P. Jones Isabella Monsey Avenue Ocean Grove Daniel Stark New York Street Washington Maud Holgate Avoca W. F. Osenbach Capouse Avenue Ralph Snowden Bunset Avenue Maplewood C. W. Parsons Fernbrook Elmbhurat W. 8. Cobb Honesdale Learn Thomas Delaware Street Moscow Edna Tiffany Nicholson Wilkins Green Ridge Street Dora Borner Dickson Avenue John Stone Herbert Rockaway Beach Mies Charlinworth Marion Street Paypack J. HM. Hull Cor

Understanding Kidney Health and Disease Risks

The text explains that kidneys filter blood and remove acids and impurities. When diseased, blood becomes impure leading to rheumatism dropsy uremia and other illnesses. It suggests stimulating kidneys to cure and keep them healthy to prevent Bright's disease and other attacks.

Capouse Avenue Inhabitants Noted In Brief

Local notes record Misa Winnie Horn of Capouse Avenue returning from Maplewood. Mrs Emmet Simons of Capouse Avenue is reported seriously ill. Charles Weaver of Larch Street departed yesterday for New York City with plans to ride the full distance. Mortimer MevVittie of New York Street returned from an extended trip through the west and Canada.

Capouse Avenue Marion Street Misa Winniie Horn Maplewood Emmet Simons Charles Weaver Larch Street New York City Mortimer MevVittie New York Street West Canada

From freedom to prison to asylum and back again

Alex Smith of Park Place faced assault and lottery charges after arrest last March. Bail nonpayment sent him to county jail, then to the asylum where he recovered. He was discharged as cured and freed on bail, with the case dropped and non pros noted, making him effectively free.

Alex. Smith Park Place Marcon Frank Miller Archbald Criminal Court

Big Time at Montrose Peace Celebration and Reunion

Montrose hosts a town peace celebration starting tomorrow with a monster parade of allegorical and patriotic features. The Susquehanna County Veterans' Association annual reunion begins today and runs through Thursday with speakers including Judge Alfred Carte, Hon. Galusha A. Grow, and A. J. Colborn Jr. Excursion tickets from Scranton Binghamton and intermediate points are on sale for one fare round trip, with special train connections from Scranton at 4 a.m. to Montrose via Alford.

Montrose Susquehanna County Veterans’ Association Alfred Carte Wilkes-Parre Galusha A. Grow Glenwood Susquehanna County A. J. Colborn, Jr Scranton Binghamton Alford

State Officers Visit Moosic Council 215

The state board of officers of the Junior Order United American Mechanics will tour Moosic on Wednesday evening. Rev Litchiter Pittsburg state councilor M D Dicker son Glen Riddle state vice councilor George B Bowers Altoona city solicitor will arrive tomorrow afternoon from Wilkes-Barre on the Delaware and Hudson train and stay at Hotel Jermyn. They will be met by a reception committee and go to Hutchinson's park for speaking and reception with local councils.

State Board United American Mechanics Moosic Council No Moosic Rev Litchiter, Jr Pittsburg M. Dbd Dickerson Glen Riddle George B. Bowers Altoona Wilkes-Barre Delaware and Hudson Hotel Jermyn Moosile County Luzerne Hutchinson's Park

Mayor Intervenes After Drunken Driving Arrest on Wyoming Ave

Musch of the South Side was arrested for drunkenness and reckless driving after his car collided with a Lackawanna laundry wagon on Wyoming avenue. He refused to obey orders, was taken to Center street station, and freed by Mayor Bailey following intercession by friends.

Musch South Side Black Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Center Street Bailey Muech

Taxes Without Penalty Extended by City Council

The common council approved a resolution to extend city tax payment without penalty to October 1. Only M. Morris and Oliver were absent. The measure passed unanimously after a brief roll call and awaits Mayor Bailey's signature. The change should ease the treasurer's office crowd observed yesterday.

Common Council Select Council Messrs. M. Morris Oliver Bailey Yeateray

Outing for Newsboys at Nay Aug Park Thureday

Park officials and Scranton newspapermen prepare a royal outing for city newsboys at Nay Aug Park on Thursday. With good weather expected, hundreds are anticipated to attend to watch how the youngsters conduct the event.

Park Commissioners Scranton Newspipers Nay Aug Park Thureday

Lowrys push for sewer first after North Main cave

C 8 Lowry warns that a recent cave in front of his North Main avenue property shows the danger of paving before securing mine workings beneath the street. He favors a North Main and Providence road paving plan but demands sewer improvements precede construction to prevent further collapses and damage.

North Main Avenue Lowry Providence Road Board of Health

Binghamton Leader Publishes Special Edition

A special edition of the Binghamton Leader issued yesterday in red white and blue titled Binghamton of Today features fine illustrations and portraits with biographies of leading citizens. The edition includes a month's worth of interesting reading and is described as a creditable issue.

Binghamton Leader Binghamton Ihs

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