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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1899

Page

6

West Scranton events clash over vigilance committee caucus rules

Voters in the Fifteenth ward debated caucus date and voting method with factions opposing Crawford county open-ballot plans. Candidates Oliver, Jones, Moses filed. others registered. next week may bring another meeting as issues persist.

Select Council Fifteenth Ward Moses South Main Avenue Vigilance Committee Crawford County Oliver Jones Mosers Fellows Morgan Williams Dantel Harris Joseph Oliver Floritia T. Fellows David M. Jones Halward Williame Aldersman Daniil Moses Thomas T. Mirgan Register— Fire David 8 James Morran Bevan

Fred Cartright and Margaret Thomas to Wed in Braddock

Fred Cartright physical director of the Hraddock exymnasium and Miss Margaret Thomas former I C S employee will wed at 9 this morning at the bride’s sister Mrs Alfred Roberte 223 North Rebecca avenue Teo Pastor Thoma de Gritchy will perform the ceremony Only near relatives present Afterward the couple will depart for New York and Philadelphia and reside in Braddock Cartright once worked in The Tribune press room.

Fred Cartright Hraddock Exymnasium Margaret Thomas International Correspondence Schools Alfred Roberte Rebecca Avenue Teo. Thoma de Gritchy Jackson Street Youre Counle New York Philadelphia Braddock Cartright Tribune Prese

Funeral of Mrs John X Davis

The funeral of the late Mrs John X Davis was held with rites attended by family and friends. Reverend officiants led services at the family church, followed by interment in the local cemetery.

Davis John X

Funeral Services Held for Davie at Local Residence

Rev. David Jones of the First Welsh Congregational church and Pastor EB A Boyl of the Plymouth Congregational church led yesterday’s large service at 53 North Hyde Park Avenue. Pallbearers named were Richard Williams, David D. Evans, James Davia, Evan P Davies, Thomas Lewis and David Williams. Burial followed at Washburn Street cemetery.

Davie North Hyde Park Avenue David Jones First Welsh Congregational Church EB. A. Boyl Plymouth Congregational Church Richard Williame David D. Evans James Davia Evan FP Davies Thomas Lewis David Williama Washburn Street

Robbery on Scranton Street Victim Struck by Attacker

George Mussell of 209 Edwards Court was robbed Saturday night on Tenth Street near Scranton when a burly Black man struck him, knocked him unconscious, and stole $15 and a silver watch before fleeing. Mussell recovered and pursued briefly. police notified.

George Mussell Edwards Court Central City Tenth Street Scranton Street Russell Vie Ascallant Russells

Union Missionary Meeting In Weert Beranton Tonight

The Congregational churches of Weert Beranton hold a union missionary meeting this evening at the First Welsh Congregational church on South Main avenue starting at 7.50. Rev W C Wilcox Rev Charles C Creegan of New York and Rev T C Edwards D D of Kingston will speak. Wilcox, a South African missionary, has worked there sixteen years and will describe the British Boer War.

Congregational Churches Weert Beranton First Welsh Congregational Church South Main Avenue W. C. Wilcox Charles C. Creegan New York T. C. Edwards D. D Kingston Wilcox

St Leo Battalion Nominates Officers for New Catholic Society

At a Sunday meeting of St Leo's battalion officers were nominated for the ontology term and a committee was appointed to confer with similar committees from other sodeties about a proposed Catholic society civil building. The battalion plans an annual social in St David's hall next Friday with Bauer's orchestra for dancing. Committees have been appointed to handle arrangements.

St. Leo's Battalion Catholic Society St. David's Hall Bauer

Oyster Supper and Concert At Jackson Street Church

The Jackson Street Baptist choir will host an oyster supper next Friday at 6 o clock in the church hall with oysters served at every table. Tickets for supper and entertainment cost thirty five cents and are available at Richard Nichols' tailoring shop. An 8 o clock concert follows in the auditorium with a strong program, the proceeds to the church debt.

Jackson Street Richard Nichols

Funeral Mass for Mrs Mary Gallacher at St Patrick's

A high mass of requiem will be sung at St Patrick's church at 6 o'clock this morning for the late Mrs Mary Gallacher. Burial will be in Cathedral cemetery. Services over the remains of Mrs Mary Harr will be held at 9.

St. Patrick's Church Mary Gallacher Turial Mary Harr

Annual Sale of High Class Blankets

December sale features white wool blankets with Jacquard borders and varied sizes. Offers include 11-4 to 12-4 white wool blankets with discounts from regular values of up to $10.00. Premium all wool options emphasize heavy weight, soft texture, and rich color.

Colored Blanket Value Sale Announced in Ad

An advertisement promotes heavy grey all wool blankets with ornate borders at reduced prices. Various sizes and weights are offered from $2.60 quality for $1.95 to $4.50 value blankets on sale from $3.26 to $5.00, highlighting elegance and durability.

Wool Blankets and Robes Sale Prices Listed

The notice advertises 10 4 Pure Wool Scarlet Blankets at 83.25 and 11 4 Pure Wool Scarlet Mankets at 5.00, with Fancy Lap Robes normally 1.45 each being sold during the sale.

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted for Digestive Ailments

An advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion constipation and liver and kidney issues. It claims the tonic prevents and cures stomach illnesses and serves as a specific for malaria and fever and ague. It notes to ensure a Revenue Stamp covers the bottle neck.

Prine Revenue

Burial Notices From City Church Graveyard

A funeral service was held this morning at St. John’s German Catholic church on South Maline avenue with interment at Cathedral cemetery. Earlier, a child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Willock of Frink Street was buried yesterday afternoon in Washburn Street Cemetery.

St. John's German Catholic Church South Malin Avenue Cathedral Cemetery Fred Willock Frink Street Washburn Street

Social and church notices and local visits in Wilkes-Barre

Clare Storms and Miss Elia Shaw visit Luzerne county residents while Arch Brown returns from Binghamton. Miner Henry Sherman injured from a roof fall with critical condition. Wedding trip returns of Mr and Mrs George Wootline. guests in Luzerne Street. Hi Bernians meeting and church activities at St Patrick's and St David's. Youth groups, Knights of Pythias reunion, and Odd Fellows events slated. lessons, socials, and building fund bake sale planned. Local names include Wootline Baldwin Coslett Thomas Edwards Oliver Peck Williams Davis Warner York Jones Randolph Acker and Dagger. Proceeds support the First Baptist church building fund.

Clare M. Storms South Main Avenue Wilkes-Barre Elia Shaw Rock Street Luzerne County Arch Brown Scranton Street Binghamton Henry Sherman Jackson Street Briggs’ Shaft George Wootline William Baldwin Elmira Samuel Coslett Luzerne Street Ancient Order of Hibernians Hari Gari Hall St. Patrick's Church Christian Endeavor Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church St. Trenden‘s Council Young Men‘s Institute Mears’ Hall Amos White Dalton John Brown St. David Order of Odd Fellows Thomas Dickert Lafayette Street New York Wales David Owens South Taneola Avenue First Baptist Church Anna Dogger Hadith Willams Anna Dagger Pla

Sunday Hunting Prosecution in Roaring Brook and Providence

John H. Wilcox of Roaring Brook township arrested Joseph Costello of Providence and W H Evans of Elmhurst arrested Peter Brown of Providence for hunting on Sunday. Costello and Brown paid fines of ten dollars after hearings. both posted bail and may seek another hunting day.

John H. Wilcox Roaring Brook Township Joseph Costello Providence Spring Brooks W. H. Evans Elmhurst Peter Brown Alan Meyers Lentes Costello Brown Wil

Annual concert and ball at St Marys hall to be held

An annual concert and ball is planned at St Marys Hall on Tuesday December 26 with community attendance expected and local organizers noting festive program and music.

Nual S J. Mary's Hall

Local residents swept up after home fall injures Maple Street resident

Mice Carrie Blatter of Maple Street injured at her home last Saturday when she fell down cellar stairs. She received a deep head wound treated with a head dressing by Dr. Quinn. Other notes list residents traveling to Danville and New York City, visiting friends in New Hampshire, or staying with relatives on Beech, Cedar, Palm, Crown, and Olyphant streets.

Carrie Blatter Maple Street John Walker Throop Beech Street Ellin Breen Jermyn Crown Avenue Durkin Palm Street James Casey Misa Hoban Olyphant Michael Howard Cedar Avenue

Pea Coal Sold at $1 25 a Ton for Local Delivery

Coal dealer advertises pea coal at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to C, BR, Sharkey at 1914 Cedar. phone 6683.

Pea Coal South Side Central City Hyde Park Sharkey

Green Ridge notices on meetings and markets

Community updates from Green Ridge marke t include election of officers at Heptasophs lodge Masonic hall and a mass meeting in the Library building on water concerns with Providence Gas and Water Co. speakers include Rev Ford Dr Logan and professors. Also listings for blue point oysters and sessions at As bury church and Presbyterian church activities.

C. P. Slack Penn Avenue Green Ridge Market Green Ridge Lodge of Heptasophs Masonic Hall Carr Green Ridge Providence Gas and Water Company W. J. Ford Logan Burdick and Hawker

St Mary's Church Plans New Steeple on Chestnut Street

Parishioners of St Marys Catholic church vote to erect a new steeple on Chestnut Street after a Sunday meeting in the Library details pro and con discussions. The pastor Rev M B Dolan aims to complete the project soon to enhance both beauty and thoroughness of the church facilities.

First Presbyterian Church St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Catholic Church Chestnut Street M. B. Donlan

Appointment at Neptune Howe rooms on Drinker Street

John Van Horan is named permanent man at Neptune Howe company rooms on Drinker street. The piece notes a theater performance of St. Anthony of Padova in Washington hall last evening drawing a large audience. Regular school board meeting set for this evening covers routine business and several deferred exonerations. A grand ball by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows hall is planned for Friday evening, Jan. 1 to aid James McGarty. Council holds its regular monthly session tonight in the borough. Mrs. William Weber of Pittston visits Dudley street hosts Mr. and Mrs. William Baird.

John van Horan Neptune Howe Company Drinker Street Padova Washington Hall Order of Odd Pellows James McGarty William Weber Pittston William Baird Dudley Street

Rumor Swirls About New Project Near No 10 Drift

In Minooka speculation runs about a new installation near the abandoned No 10 drift with rumors ranging from a desilicating facility to a power works site. Miss Rose Kane of Wilkes-Barre visits Miss Mary Goasat of Greenwood. Mr and Mrs James Dorsey of Wilkens Barre spent Sunday with the latter's parents.

Rose Kane Wilkes-Barre Mary Goasat Greenwood James Dorsey Wilkens

Happenings in North Scranton Clergy Rally and Mine Party

A missionary rally at Providence Welsh Congregational church on West Market street featured addresses by Rev. Dr. Crugan of Boston Rev. F C Edwards of Kingston and Rev. Mr Wilcox of Natal South Africa. A rally is planned at First Welsh Congregational church in West Scranton next Tuesday evening followed by a Pleasant Mine party and entertainment at St Marys Hall tomorrow night.

Providence Welsh Congregational Church Green Ridge Pleasant Mine St. Mary’s Hall

Green Ridge Conclave Elects Officers For Year

Green Ridge Conclave No. 199 of the Independent Order of Heptasophs held a meeting last evening electing officers for the coming year. Two new members were initiated and four membership proposals were received. Officers selected include Archon John S. Addyiman Pro vost B. A. Breig Prelate Jacob G. Geiner Inspector Charles Doleehaugh Financier J. W. Carpenter Secretary F. OH Warner Treasurer E. 9. Stevens Sentinel Robert B P Sykes Warden George Miller Trustees Joseph F. Hangl Henry S. Heist and W. E. Greeley.

Green Ridge Order of Heptasophs Archon John S. Addyiman B. A. Breig Jacob GG. Geiner Charles Doleehaugh J. W. Carpenter F. OH. Warner E. 9. Stevena E. 9. Stevena’ Sentinel Robert BP. Sykes George Miller Joseph F. Hangl Henrys. Heist W. E. Greeley

Miner guides party through Sterrs No 7 mine drill run

William Arscot led Rev and Mrs Reading Mrs Arscot Miss Powell Tessie Powell Belle Reading Georgene Arscot William Bar George Arscot Will Arscot George Miller Thomas Powell and W G Moser on a Saturday tour of Sterrs No 7 mine. The group received practical demonstrations from Arscot and his workers with two holes drilled and blesta fired.

William Arscot Sterrs Reading Arstcot Misses May Powell Tessie Powell Belle Reading Georgene Arscot William Bar George Will Arscot George Miller Thomas Powell W.G. Moser

Entertainment by Cumberland Cornet Band in St Marys

In St Marys on Wednesday evening December 6 a Cumberland Cornet Band entertainment raises funds for Patrick Langan who has been seriously ill. The program features local and out of town talent including cornet band pieces songs dances solos duets and orchestral numbers with a social to follow.

Cumberland Cornet Band St. Mary's Patrick Langan John Gallagher Lynott and Davies Veronica Coyne J. J. Sherman Mise Mary Hopkins Messrs Evang and Skeff St. Mary's Orchestra Mosers Cox and McHale Cuba H. Moileon Thomas Coyne Robert Milligan

Golden Rule degree conferred by Hyde Park lodge

Hyde Park lodge of 644 Fellows will confer the golden rule degree on seven members. Provident Presbyterian Church women plan their annual fall bazaar tonight and tomorrow with supper from 6 to 1 and dinner from 11 to 2. Marriage reported for Mr Those Dwyer and Miss Kathe Glynn at Holy Rosary with Rev J I O'Toole officiating. bridesmaid Miss Mame Duty and groomsman Richard Mahone. Meeting set at Alderman Fuller's office Tuesday evening December 5 between 7 and 8. Vigilant committees urged to attend ward meeting. Memorial church cantata choir to hold a general rehearsal Wednesday.

Hyde Park Lodge Mame Kejeer Avenue Richard Mahone Alderman Fuller Memorial Church

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