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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1898

Page

9

Military Portion of Century Company Meeting in South Scranton

The report notes a gathering in South Scranton where members of the Century Company and Branch 85 of the C M B discussed invitations and nominations. An incident is described with a man named Joln Mapritt from Prospert Hrentip being injured during the South Mint area duties, fractures confirmed to a collarbone, and others sustaining minor injuries during the event.

Century Company Branch 85 Republican Vigilance Committees Nineteenth Ward

Local Fire Company Angled for Fall Parade In September

The group led by Captain O Hore discussed plans for the Dunmore fire department parade on September 2 in Gelshk. Officers Bot Kolly and Mo a Unsick led the meeting seeking support for the annual fair and related preparations for a statewide firemen convention in the city.

Naiter St. Johnie Fair Dunmore Gelshk John BF Smith Dinan Loomis Sah Wiien Flenry J. Speke Levie Bromieler Nay Kession Thie City

Local meeting planned at hotel for vigilance council

Fragmentary notes describe a gathering at a hotel on Peek Avenue near We Sotowth to discuss continuing a campaign for a formal plan. The text mentions Republican vigilance councils, four districts, and an ongoing pursuit of organizational aims.

Josep, Krainier Peek Avenue

Ball’s Coup HSS Relief Elixir for Sale at Low Price

A fragmented ad-like line offers a medicine labeled Ball’s Coup HSS relief with a stated price of 25 cents. The text suggests a child’s remedy and a salesman tone, typical of early 20th century patent medicine listings.

Etuopigonigh Ball Hss Rigirelief

Committee Forms to Plan Caucus for Four Districts

The meeting produced a committee of four from each district to organize the caucus. Members named are Frank Mate, Korte Nape, Charles Scheuer and Ferdinand Quick. The panel will meet at the chairman Schoner's call and may convene soon to set the date.

Staie Frank Mate Korte Nape Charles Scheuer Ferdinand Quick Schoner

Opening of Saint John's Church Sale Sets Stage

The executive committee reports the sub committees completed duties for the church reopening. Construction tasks are finished and the Tall, Wittoh Wi twite peliire prepares for Saturday night proceedings. Donated items will fund the installation of gifts and permanent features.

St. John's Church Lie Traittie Torey Deni Leone

Local civic and social meetings report ailing health and plans

A faded notice lists a mothers meeting for Ove Verna and Worners association members, a visit to a private hospital for treatment, and several small gatherings. It mentions the Neptune Engine company session, Christmas festival arrangements, and a cedar avenue community meeting with details on hosts and attendees.

Mothers Ove Verna Worners Metlion Association Yestaurchy Dareel Minisse Cyvan Cffes Oeuke Hurine Showa Reeker Cedtramen Rearer Lev John Demuth Stepiens Sprake Peter Kuehney Kanani Kerman Heke Alder Street Neptune Enaine Company Een Pins Schima Maronerctar Abram Weltiel Cedar Avenue

Waterville Postwoman Faces Trial Over Medical Misconduct

In a murky BKRemeter Journal item, a Waterville postal worker is connected to a controversial incident involving a patient and a doctor. The report notes alleged coercion and a mistaken exchange tied to medical services, with unclear dates and motives.

Nata Claus Keeps Holiday Cheer in Local Store

Nata Claus has set up residence in the local shop for the holidays, aiming to please his many followers with gift ideas and festive cheer. The piece highlights a warm, community centered shopping scene during the season.

Holiday Toys Parade Brightens Store Displays

Vast collection of holiday specials now open for inspection. Market visit reveals a wide range of dolls, games, toys and books aimed at every shopper.

Duide Ste

Holiday goods and attractions entice shoppers this season

The notice promotes seasonal shopping with appealing displays and new ideas. It urges visitors to see the collections in person to fully appreciate the merchandise and warns that popular items may sell out quickly.

Store invites crowd to Christmastide opening

A local notice invites shoppers to the store reopening on Christmas Eve with a welcoming stance. It promises open doors for all, inviting attendance whether buying or not, and asks readers to plan a visit.

Minersville Pair United in West Scranton Nuptials

Miss Anna Rebecca James daughter of Mr and Mrs Mary James of Minersville and John T James of Minersville were married at 8 o clock Friday evening at the bride s residence in West Scranton. Rev High Movie pastor of South Main Avenue performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Scranton and later move to her husband s home. Attendants included Miss Mirtha James and Arthur James. Reception followed with refreshments. the wedding party and guests wore formal attire.

Anna Roheoa James Mie Mary Jace Byneraie Mathema John T. Dunes Minereville Avene Weber Catyvanistie Odir Chinteh Hoth Arthur James Phiatelphia Pepe Seopyeay Mre Jamey Jeiese Minerkvite Ratunday

Women’s Orchestra Fiadettes Delight Jackson Street Society

A Boston based women’s orchestra called the Fiadettes performed last evening at the Jackson Street Baptist Church. Led by Miss Cobseline Tt, the group received strong praise for their rendition of Zigenweisen and selections from Wagner, with notable solos by Chloe and a brass quintet. The concert, organized by the church’s official board and conducted by Rev. Thorne Thr Crurhy, drew hearty applause and demonstrations of skilled musicianship throughout the program.

Boston Jackson Street West Scranton Thorne Crurhy Mbeshupe Mere Cobseline Ntehelis Chloe Solelet Canen Gooling Fantie Yeung Arielle Cunobioghan Cora Can-ningham Meth Pave God Cheard Nessie Wow Hicesio Folaa Slenders Thithog

Conclave Officers Elected at Iverite Fall Meeting

Weer ide Conclawe of Hepiasopus held a seventh anniversary gathering on South Molin avenue in Iverite fall. Officers elected for the next year include archon John Davis provost Lewis A Howell prel ite Charles F Hill secretary Stewart Steeecker treasurer J Evans inspector W I Morgan warder HL T Thomas and trustees G W Powell J Archiv Jonce Thomas Lance and others. The event featured phonograph selections by Archie Jones and a Standard quartet, with cigars and refreshments, and a vote of thanks to the organizing committee.

WriMeMnts D. W. Phil- Vins Th AL Howell WL J. Morgan A. Edwards DD. W. Williams Pastarehen Archon John Davis Lewis A. Howell Prelite Charles F. Hill Stewart Steeecker J. 1. Evans Kh. de Jones W. IL Morgan HL T. Thomas G. We. Powell J. Archiv Jonce Thomas Lance Huffnle Roger Mean Dr Phillips

Hampton Street Methodist program aids church debt

An evening concert at Hampton Street Methodist Church features The Village Quartette and soloists under J H Wowhele to raise funds for church debt. The program lists performances by Faye Lewis, Randolph Jones, Maudi Lewis, Mary Doxtin Williams, and others with additional ensembles and duets.

Hampton Street J. H. W_owhele Eduarch Bone Villace Coon Mies Faye Lewis Batu Randolph Jo Dutolutp Uitur Mevers Lice Hughes Mary Doxtin-Williams Rolowde Maudi Lewis Dhret Ailhore Millery Inman Whiting Die Dens Willams Mike Maw Payve Lewis the Village Quartette Accompatiet Mike Mevion Hutehivon

Kidneys And A Charity Concert At Simpson Church

The article discusses kidney health and diseases, then details a charity concert at Simpson Methodist church in David's parish. Miss Mary James and Miss Ethel Dotht win a doll and tel prizes from a doll and bed contest. The concert, directed by Miss Margaret Gibbs, aims to raise funds for church debt with tickets for general admission.

David's Parish Mary James Ethel Simpson Methodic Margaret Gibbs

Residents Welcome Visitors From Across The State

Mrs 1 percent CL Green of Archbald Sr e et returns from a visit to New York City. Mrs Willian Simpkins and Miss Higel Devise of Bloomfield Now are guests of the former's parents. Mr and Mrs Charles Watkins of Lafayette street visit Wilkes Barre. Miss Ann Artist of South Everett Avenue is visiting in Wilkes Barre. Misses Sarah Spellman of Honesdale and Marvy Burke of Carbondale return from a visit with Miss Mary Culkin of South Van Buren Avenue. Mr and Mrs William Moyles of Thirteenth Street host Mr and Mrs Edward Moyles of Oly wien.

CL Green Archbald Sr’eet New York City Willian Simpkins Higel Devise Bloomfield Charles Watkins Lafayette Street Ann Artist South Everett Avenue Wilkes-Barre Sarah Spellman Hones- Dale Marvy Burke Carbondale Mary Culkin van Buren Avenue William Moyles Thirteenth Street Edward Moyles Olywien

Public safety meeting, church notices and council reports

A schedule notes a public safety incident drill to be arranged for Tuesday afternoon at Dale farm with Lee seven. Thomas Toomey of Keyser Valley Sporting Club is confined at 27 Parkview avenue due to injuries from work. Washburn Street Presbyterian church election of officers was postponed due to low attendance. Inter Council No 45 met at Redmen's hall with many members present and visits from sister councils. Washington camp 178 to vote on nominations. Plymouth Congregational church held its annual chicken supper with proceeds. John J. Jones seeks Third Ward register of voters and Moses James seeks election inspector.

Toibe Lee Dale Farm Keyser Valley Sporting Club Thomas Toomey Iniaware, Lackawanta and Western Railroad Parkview Avenue Wileht Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Plymouth Congregational Church John J. Jones Archbald Street

Lenahan vacancy filled as Lackawanna board meets

Lackawanna township school board filled the office of Daniel O Lenahan after his failure to appear, James Durkin elected to fill the vacancy. John Carey of West Minooka died after brief illness, survived by Patrick a fireman on the U S cruiser Raleigh and four sisters. The Daniel O Connell council of the Young Men’s Institute calls a special meeting for Thursday at 7 90 o clock.

Lackawanna Township Daniel O Lenahan Dennis O Lenahan James Durkin John Carey West Minooka Patrick Raleigh Dewey Winifred Filon Theresa Maury Daniel O'Connell Young Men's Institute

Fragmentary note on peace proposal and czar aid

A garbled OCR passage mentions a peace proposal with no clear result and hints at the Nibiiat offering to cut dynamite output if the czar provides some aid in return. The text is fragmented and difficult to decode.

I'Wek

North Scranton Bride United in Ceremony Amid Fire Scare

At the home on WL Putnam Street last evening Elisabeth Richards and Phindel Jones wed with Rev. David Jones officiating. The ceremony occurred under an evergreen wedding arch followed by a feast before the couple departed for Philadelphia. Guests included numerous local families and neighbors.

David Jones Providence

Fire at Fred Gillman Home Probes Near-Catastrophe

A near disaster occurred Tuesday evening at the Ferdinand Street home of Fred Gillman. His son lit a match in a dim room, igniting chenille curtains and a bedspread. The door was shut to contain the flames until the fire department arrived. flames were quickly smothered. Estimated loss reportedly under $25.

Fred. Gilmen Ferdinand Etreer Gillman Ware de Whitmer Mr. Gillman

Public Meeting on Providence Road Paving

Taxpayers of Ubiea section meet in the Armory Friday evening to decide paving on Providence Road. Main avenue property owners will choose pavement type and frontage. blank petitions will be available to record interest and speed council action.

Ubiea Armory Providence Road Main Avenue Fivery

Aldermanic Cases Report Domestic Dispute and Assault

Mrs. Annico Thompson swore out a war rank before Alderman Roberts yesterday for the arrest of her husband John Thompson charging him with desertion and non support. Thompson was held in 800 Wall Street, which was furnished by W B Christmas. William Holtham committed to jail in default of $200 bail yesterday on the charge of assault and battery preferred by his wife.

Annico Thompson Alderman Roberts Busin John Thompson Thompson W. B. Christmas William Holtham

Providence Conelive officers elected at regular meeting

At a regular business meeting of the Providence Conelive of Heprasophs officers were elected including provost James Reed and treasurer A. B. Munn. The Republican primaries are set for Saturday in the Second and Third wards, from to pm. The Puritan Congregational church event featured a cake walk with twenty couples. William Davie and Hattie Davis won the cake. The Ladies' Aid society netted 153 at a lace sale. A country dance at St. Mars's hall drew about 400 attendees with festive decorations and notable costumes.

Providence Conelive of Heprasophs Arehon James Reed Ela. Bichlermian William Reese Henry Warden Esentinel Wiliam Cannon A. B. Munn George Griffins Tnandor Dr. Atherton George Gritin Andrew Smith J. K. Smith Grand Ladge OD Py Miller Puritan Congregational Church William Davie Hattie Davis Ladies’ Ald Society Hele Sale St. Mars’s Hall

Dunmore Fire Scene Highlights Borough Reputation

The fire response by Independent Hose Company arrived within four minutes, showcasing Dunmore as a quick-reaction borough. Community notices include officers elected for Danmore Lodge, a successful Junior Epworth League event, a Gettysburg allegory by Captain James Long, bail outcomes for Patrick Larkin and Charles Griner, and local residents’ visits and illnesses.

John van Horn Mets Hose Hompapy Ated Peth Prestier Scranton Dunmore Green Ridge Street Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Mite Denny Mite van, Cleft Misa Heesh Powell Patrick Larkin Charles Griner Burgess Powell Eley Tallore Mowe Kellam Grove Street New York City Howard Lessing Hawley Neptune Fire Company Eugene Flynn Cheetnut Street

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