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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton Pupils Prepare Holiday Programmes

Public schools close for holiday vacation as pupils from grammar and Therides of Nu 1 school and others perform in four rooms. Students present songs recitations piano and violin solos and a minstrel of Christmas pieces led by Miss L A Evans Miss Gara Hughes and other teachers. Similar programs will be held at Nos 15 16 17 19 51 and 32 tomorrow.

Fourteenth Ward Robert Morris Lodge Mississippi Shore Gertvude Jones Fortcie Thomas Hessie M. Slate Lewis Lewis Jennie Eynon Chons L. A. Evans Mr Stocking Hendy Pernaenny Viola Moran Oman Co Cesccctveceseecteeosbthel Thoma “Childeon Fm Mary Town “Temperance v Ccccetiesesere Des Noraly, Phu Po ‘Phankéial Heartat Oo Mollie Mohr Banta Christias Goone Owen Williams Merile Renale Mavimond Edith Poster Memongem Rela Rengele Ccc Midi Myers Walter Olwen Willian Stela Seaman Cere Alin Baraler Alin Coslere Merhort Davis Russell Bryant Chiles Doecker Dawid Craven Dillwyn Jonee Margaret Fynon Arthur Williams Emma Costerline Margaret Morgans Margaret Willian Hruth Reese Moilarris C.cc Hoffman Christinae Borthwick ADM Bell Pichler Troctaaleon Witten Owiant Pd Frank Hughes BOT Clip Gerald Charles “Merry Christias Nellie Christopher Mevit Ahion Otto Eslleman

Republicans caucus to nominate officers in Fourteenth ward

The Republicans of the Fourteenth ward meet at cooperative hall at 8 pm to nominate a successor to resigning Councilman Peter McCann. They will also name candidates for alderman register of voters assessors judges and inspectors of election. Frank Benore and David W. Thomas are mentioned as potential council nominees. no candidate yet for Alderman Welles chair.

Wad Co-Operative Hall Win Peter McCann Coun- Chmani Frank Benore David W. Thomas Wellon

Democratic contenders near McCann’s seat in tight race

Among the Democratic aspirants for McCann's seat are Thomas Cosgrove James Wymbs and Zep Madenspacher foreman at E Robins on’s brewery. The Democrats have not yet set a date for holding their Calcus.

McCann Thomas Cosgrove James Wymbs Zep Madenspacher E. Robinson

Lumber accident injures Washburn planing employee

Walter Heabner of Washburn Williams and Co planing yard suffered a fractured collar bone yesterday when heavy lumber toppled onto him. He received care at West Side hospital and returned home. Benjamin Edwards six year old son of Reese Edwards of Evanacourt fell from a car in the mines yesterday, bruising his leg and thigh, and was dressed at home by Dr. M J Williams.

Walter Heabner Washburn, Williams & Co West Side Benjamin Edwards Reese Edwards Evanacourt M. J. Williams

West Side Hospital Donation Day Planned on June 1

The annual donation day at the West Side hospital is set for Tuesday June 1. Friends are urged to remember the hospital with generous gifts on New Year's Day and beyond, with no limit to contributions. The staff has performed vast good since opening, and continued usefulness depends on funds.

West Side Hospital

Entertainment at Suimm er Avenue church by Sunday School group

Several hundred people attended an evening program at Suimm er Avenue Presbyterian church under Sunday School auspices. Bezaleel Brown chaired as superintendent. The event featured vocal and instrumental music and recitations with participants including Mrs Randolph Jones and others. Refeshments were served after the program.

Suimmer Avenue Presbyterian Church Bezaleel Brown Randolph Jones Mistes Vic Jones Mig Jones Alice Phillips Maggie Davis Bessie Slate Magaret Gibbs Hazel Hopewell Clara Sanders Bernice Conger Dunmore Guitar and Mandolin Club

Robert Morris lodge Ivorites elect officers in regular meeting

At the Robert Morris lodge Ivorites regular meeting the officers were elected: President David Owens, Vice President Tallie M Evans, Recording Secretary David J Davis, Financial Secretary Palmer Williams, Treasurer Ely Harris, Steward L A Howell, Trustee D Z Davis, Inside Guard Howard Davis, Outside Guard John R Edwards, Auditors Howard Davis Palmer Williams W R Davis. John R Edwards chosen delegate to grand lodge at Taylor. James M Potrell alternate. Howell Williams and Owens named to arrange a social Thursday evening Jan or when officers will be Installed.

Robert Morris Lodge of Ivorites David Owens Tallie M. Evans David J. Davis Palmer Williams Ely Harris L. A. Howell D. Z. Davis Howard Davis John R. Edwards W. R. Davis Taylor James M. Potrell

Thayer and Roberts Enter Ward Candidacies in Local Race

William Thayer of South Main announces he seeks the Fifth ward select council vacancy subject to Republican primaries. Richard Roberts of Swetland Street files as candidate for register of voters in the Second district of the Fourth ward, notes added.

William TE. Thayer South Main Avenue Select Council Richard Roberts Swetland Street Register of Voters

Funeral Rites Held for Several Locals in This City

Services in memory of William Hughes are set for this evening at 10 North Sumner Avenue with interment planned in Mulunoy City tomorrow. Pallbearers from Slocuna ledge No. 974 IOOF to meet at 6 tomorrow, with the body departing on the Delaware and Hudson line. Funeral plans also include the Craven family with services this afternoon at the corner of Pettebone Street and Roberts Court, burial in Cambria cemetery. A high mass for James Gallagher was said at St Patrick’s yesterday, with burial in Cathedral cemetery. Other services yesterday included short rites for Mrs Katherine Robinson at North Hyde Park Avenue, followed by church services at Dunmore Methodist Episcopal and burial in Dunmore cemetery.

William Hughes Sum- Nero Avenue Mulunoy City Thomas Carson James Levshon Baddied Barnett Ace Pall Beavers Slocuna Ledge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hey Welock Delaware and Hudson Craven Pettebone Street Roberts Court Cambria Requieim St. Patrick's Catholic James Gallagher Cathedral Joseph Rafter A. 7. Healey Arthur Seamon

Local Social and Club News in Scranton Area

Mrs Thomas J Williams of Division street is ill with pleurisy. Willard Johns visits his grandmother Mrs Edward Johns on South Main avenue. Mr and Mrs W J Davis host Rey and Mrs J W Griffiths and Bowen of New York. Mrs M T Jones of Lindsay Jefferson county returns home today. Lickawanna council Royal Arcanum meets to discuss socialism. YWCA plans Christmas dinner for needy children at West Sparanton rooms on December 46. Mt Pleasant Kindergarten holds Christmas exercises this afternoon. Miss Hattie McCracken, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee McCracken, remains seriously ill with slim chances of recovery. A talk by state secretary Miss Clara Selby at YWCA rooms. Mr and Mrs M J Duffy of Hallstead were guests of West Side friends yesterday.

Thomas J. Williams Division Street Willard Johns Wimhurst Edward Johns South Main Avenue W. J. Davis Bynon Street Rey J. W. Griffitha Bowen New York M. TI. Jones Tindsay Jefferson County Hampton Street Lee McCracken South Hyde Park Avenue Young Women's Christian Association Clara Selby M. J. Duffy Hallstead West Side Friends

Green Ridge Woodmen Initiate Fifteen at Nellie Masonic Hall

In Green Ridge Mee. Thoms Paterson of Benton and Miss Carolyn Veteran of Mucknell university visit friends. Fifteen candidates were initiated Wednesday at the Green Ridge Woodmen regular meeting at Nellie Masonic hall on Dickwon Avenue with Miss Nellie Biba and others present from Capouse avenue and Bishoptitope seminary.

Thoms Paterson Benton Carolyn Veteran Mucknell University Green Ridge

South Scranton Horse Runaway Injures Farmer Henderson

A farmer named Henderson on Maple Street lost control as his wagon pulled by a team of horses split the rein line after a broken whiffle tree. One horse broke its back after colliding with an electric pole. the other was shot after examination by Veterinary Surgeon Charles Gelbert. Henderson escaped with a few bruises.

Henderson Maple Street Adam Kidlack Cedar Avenue Old Forge Remington Avenue Lackawanna Charles Gelbert

Defenders Defeat South Side 20 to 2 in St John Hall

In St John Hall on Stone Avenue the Defenders dominated the South Side with a 20 to 2 win. James Kane accounted for the South Side’s lone basket while Boland Tatchford Quinn Ryan and McTigne led the Defenders with five baskets apiece. The Defenders aim for a strong showing next Thursday night at St John’s.

St. John's Hall Stone Avenue St. John's Holand Boland Twe Tatchford Quinn Ryan McTigne South Side Slimes Kane St. John's Man

Man Held on Bail After Alleged Attempted Assault

Adam Kidlock of Beed Street was held on 2000 bail by Alder man Ruddy on the accusation from Anthony Moran that Kidlock attempted to assault Moran’s wife while Moran was away. The house belongs to Mr and Mrs Moran and witnesses say Kidlock procured beer which Mrs Moran drank. she was under a stupor when the alleged attack was prevented by Moran’s arrival.

Adam Kidlock Beed Street Ruddy Anthony Moran Moran Kidlock Morn Me Moran

Funeral for Patrick Faulkner Killed on Jersey Central Rail

Funeral services are held for Patrick Maulkner who died after an incident on the Jersey Central railroad. Details of the death and burial arrangements remain forthcoming as mourners pay respects.

Patrick Maulkner Jersey Central Railroad

Funeral Rites Held After Steel Mill Remains Interred

Last Monday a largely attended funeral followed a steel mill event. The Howe family lent mournful support at Sidorn’s church as the deeds of late Anes were honored. The procession moved to Minooka for interment with pallbearers named Molliso Thorner Turn s Mavook Tolan Fallon.

Howe Renta Sidorn Fig Mr. Plemnvg Minooka Mess John Molliso Patrick Thorner Michael Turns John Mavook M. Tolan Moo Fallon

Wedding of Miss May Giviehan and John Durkin at St Peters

The marriage took place yesterday afternoon at St Peters cathedral at 8 o clock. Miss Mane Kean and Michiel Nealon attended briefly and then left for a tour to New York. The couple will reside on Meadow Street after a brief homekeeping period.

May Giviehan Trossed Avenue John Durkin Pittston Avenue St. Peters Cathedral Mane Kean Michiel Nealon Mudh New York Meadow Street Margaret Mughes el Pittdton Avenue de. McLeod First Presbyterian Clinch Washburn Street John Grogan Elm Street Mt. Dleasant J. W. Wile

Dunmore Arraignments Over Wagon Theft At Lunch Wagon Corner

Vetor McClawminer Charles Milers and Charles Bepler of Dunmore were arraigned before Alderman Millar on charges of kicking over a stove in Joseph Woelska's lunch wagon at the Dunmore corners and stealing a $25 coat and 38 hat from Joseph Stein. They faced charges of abstracting various items and damages to the wagon were noted with one defendant paying $425. Police witnesses Kays Locehe and Stein testified.

Vetor McClawminer Charles Milers Charles Bepler Dunmore Millar Test Might Joseph Woelska Dunmore Corners Joseph Stein Tle O Watrolmen Kays Locehe Stein Millar

Obituary notices from Scranton death announcements

Hudelph Moeser former Hotel Rudolph proprietor died last evening at Ledgedale Wayne county. Survived by wife and three children. He had lived on a farm for some time. Arrangements for his funeral not yet made. Edward Griffin of 770 Mary Street North Scranton died after a short illness at age 31. Survived by wife and daughter. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday with services at late home and interment in Dunimore cemetery. James McLaughlin of Teer Street died yesterday at Moss Taylor Hospital from injuries in steel mill accident. He was 68, survived by a wife. Funeral tomorrow morning. Grace McGill age 2 years 2 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs John McGill of 623 Malm Street, died yesterday morning. Funeral Saturday with interment in Lovelock. Mary O Donnell 8 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Donnell of 65 Cherry Street died yesterday morning. Funeral this afternoon at 2 o clock with interment in Cathedral. Mrs Margaret Gillen of Archbald died yesterday morning after a short illness. Aunt of Attorney el Rourke. Funeral Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Margaret Mullaney 5 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Mullaney Tide River Street died yesterday. Funeral this afternoon at Lovelock with interment in Cathedral cemetery.

Hudelph Moeser Rudolph Ledgedale Wayne County Bloeser Edward Griffin Mary Street Scranton Ape Sceranton Iate Dunimore Commetery James McLaughlin Teer Street Moss Taylor Hospital Thy Wee Grace John McGill Malm Street Vreeland Delaware and Uedion Margaret Gillen Archbald el. Rourke Margaret Mullaney Patrick Mullaney Tide River Street Lovelock Cathedral Mary O'Donnell John Donnell Cherry Street Cathedral Cemetery

High School Plans Two Preparations for Tomorrow

Pupils at the high school prepare for an ante-vacation entertainment and a luncheon to be held tomorrow afternoon. These affairs have historically yielded significant benefits for the school.

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