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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1898

Page

5

Local Army News and Campus Notes From Mount Plow

First Sergeant George Daley has recovered from illness and returns to Camp Mackenzie. Jack Hedges of Philadelphia visits Ernest Keipel in Lackawanna Avenue, while Dr. William Kingsbury joins St Luke’s Hospital as senior resident physician starting January 1. Professor H B Buck receives a gold watch from his Sunday school class, and Captain Kambeck plans to rejoin Company I after typhoid illness. The regiment’s winter camp will stay active. rumor of February mustering out is denied as the camp remains equipped for ongoing use.

George Lt. Daley Company A Thirteenth Regiment Inez Cliss Logan Kambeck Pennsylvania Volunteers Congress

Fifth annual Scranton Business College entertainment wins prizes

The fifth annual entertainment and social night at Scranton Business College featured student Paul Harmon presenting chairs and gifts to Professors Buck Whitmore Yoder Tompkins, a varied program with recitations, music, descriptive ballad and moving pictures by St. Thomas College pupils. The event drew praise for performances by Florence Worse, Richard Watkins, Mae Murphy, John Natlin, Martha Matthews, Didley Tierney, Robert Gardner, and others.

Scranton Business College Peuring Paul Harmon Bloomsburg Buck and Whitmore Yoder Prof Tompkins Brown Fane Mae Murphy John Natlin Martha Matthews Thomas Mander George Martin W. D. O'Donnell Philip Fitegerald Dudley Tierney Robert Gardner St. Thomas College

Christmas Sunday School Exercises at Holy Trinity

The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church held a Christmas Sunday school celebration last evening led by Superintendent Richard Hrader. The program featured recitations solos chorus singing an anthem by the choir an address by Charles Schoen a scripture lesson and prayer with performances by Jennie Seamangs FEita Wetzel Laura Lutz Ellen Bernhardt Grave Brown Lottie Buckens Florence Warner Misa Garagan and others.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Richard Hrader Leman Charles Schoen Jennie Seamangs Feita Wetzel Laura May Lutz Ellen Bernhardt Grave Brown Lottie Buckens Florence Warner Misa EB. Garagan Edwil William Lamping

Excelsior Athletic Club Annual Ball in Millish Hall

About 100 couples attended the Excelsior Athletic Club annual ball in Millish hall last night. The Star orchestra provided music for thirty numbers, with reception committee members led by Joseph McNally and John J. Collinge assisting in organizing the event.

Millish Hall Excelsior Athletic Club Star Orchestra Muele Dines Wister of Cere Thomas Jaingan Aselitant Martin Galin Joseph McNally John J. Collinge T. A. Metiolduick

Coroner to Probe Delaware and Hudson Crossing Fatalities

A coroner will hear evidence after a jury was empanelled at Perkville to investigate the deaths of Peter Wrsuek and Joseph Walsh who were killed at the One, Jarry and Wester crossings. A separate case of Anthony Kidio at Peekyville is noted, with no inquest warranted. George Sanderson enters mayoral race pledging a clean, conservative administration.

Perkville Peter Wrsuek Joseph Walsh Jarry Wester Longstreet Peekyville Anthony Kidio Delaware and Hudson

Candidate Tewkesbury Seeks Ninth Ward Common Council Seat

To the voters of the Ninth Ward I announce my candidacy for common councilman. Sme ke the Pocono cigar man E M Tewkesbury signs the bid. The Wilkes-Barre Record is available in Scranton at 44 Spruce and 03 Lindon avenues.

Ninth Ward Ae E. M. Tewkesbury Wilkes-Barre Scranton Mac Lackawanna Avenue

Warranted Syrup of Tar Refund Guarantee

A signed notice offers a money refund on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. The guarantee also covers a second product for full money return. Signatories include J. G. Bone Boninmore and John P. Donahue of Scranton and nearby Pa.

Greene J. G. Bone Boninmore John P. Donahue Scranton

Brilliant Week of Dying Year Events At Local Club

Holiday week opens with dances and receptions as Mr. and Mrs. Jones host at the Bicycle Club. Mr. and Mrs. Hull entertain. Rev. and Mrs. Pierce mark twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a church reception. Numerous house parties and social entertainments are planned through the week.

Prevalence of grip disrupts Scranton rail and workforces

A flu like outbreak paralyzed city transit and work across Scranton. About twenty railroad crews, plus white and extra forces, reported sick with coughs, headaches, and colds causing delays and shortages. Employers struggled to summon replacements as temperature changes and holiday travel worsened staffing across shops mines stores and offices.

la Grippe Scranton Ino& Menante Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Delaware and Audion Delaware, Liackawinna and Western Railroad Sone Ome Tintin

New Numbers Given Out Spark Police History Row

The Tribune recalls a system once used by Chief Garret where officers earned numbers by length of service. Numbers now reissued reveal who wore which badge and time on duty. The article hints at past murders tied to older digits and notes some officers retained old blocks.

Ue Syvetem Garret Uaman Hallsoon Bo Bart

Christmas Observed Across Valley as Stores Close and Theatres Fill

The holiday brought delight weather and heavy travel as trolley routes and rail lines ran briskly. The region saw vast crowds at theaters and church events while factories and mines paused for Christmas, with mills and steel plants resuming only after workers granted holiday relief.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Delaware Edson Dickson Manufacturing Company Ete Nurge Delaware and Hudson

Christmas Celebration At Second Presbyterian Sunday School

The Second Presbyterian church Sunday school held a Christmas celebration in the church lecture room. Superintendent James H. Torrey presided as children like Clare Prewster and little Mice Matterson delivered recitations. No Christmas tree was present but the program remained engaging.

Second Presbyterian Church Board of Foreign Migelons James H. Torrey Clare Prewster Little Mice Matterson

Community Notices From Green Ridge and Nearby

The Rpworth League held an interesting meeting Sunday. The Women’s club meets in the library at 4 10 p m. Rev J J Griffin of Carbondale visits his mother on Monsey avenue. George Sell returns from Sunbury. Bro L J Jansing slowly recovers from grip. Mr and Mrs Conrad Schroeder host a daughter Cecelia reception tonight. Howard Avery of Nemding to spend holidays with parents on Sunderson avenue. Professor Clark starts a memory lise in the Library building. Funeral of Miss Genevieve Phillips held at home with requiem mass at St Pauls and interment in Cathedral cemetery. Asbury M E Sunday school held Christmas tree programs last evening. John Thray of Pittston visits at the Dorn home on Delaware Street. The Y M U of the Misscoapal church opens a reading Dewy ANdeste 1 to 1 daily. Baptist Sunday school held Christmas tree and entertainment with gifts for children.

Rpworth League J. J. Griffin Carbondile Monsey Avenue George Sell Sunbury L. J. Jansing Conrad Schroeder Cecelia Howard Avery Nemding Sunderson Avenue Clark Genevieve Phillips St. Paul's Church Cathedral Cemetery Asbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday School John Thray Pittston Dorn Delware Young Men's Union Mpss Coapal Church Baptist Sunday School

Obituary notices for George Diecker and Mrs Acne Penwarden

Two obituaries recount the death of George Diecker a native of New York who lived on Latapette Street and worked in a shop with ties to old trade routes. The second obituary notes the death of Mrs Acne Penwarden of Wickburn Street born Canton Wayne County in age years, survived by two brothers Arch Bald, Pa and Russell Lampwort, Hardy.

Acne Penwarden I Waeburn Etreet Ramiuel Penwardien Canton Wayne Counts Honocile West Beranton John Bumnypeon Archbald Russell Lampwort Hardy

Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices

Nebraskas legacy family details listed among multiple obituaries. Surviving relatives include Frank W. in Duluth Mia T N Richards of West Pitteton and Mise Adello of this city. Funeral from residence Thursday at 10. Remains to Honewdale for interment. William Campbell longtime policeman of mayoral era dies at home on Mary Street. Bartholomew Ciperne of Franklin Avenue dies age about 90. survived by wife and three sons John Howard William and daughter Mrs George Tuner of New York. Funeral 2 pm tomorrow at St Peters Cathedral. Dante O Emery dies at LV years. funeral arrangements to be announced. Jones Crow of Lackawanna Avenue reports death of longtime clerk at store. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Joan Britculien dies aged 3 months 17 days. private funeral Thursday afternoon.

D. Jones Bleyele Club Fred Lawrence Hanley Mires Saxton Etta Jones New York Norton Elizabeth Jones Helen Stevens Jones George Diecker Ste Hoebert Hines New York State Die Patente Drombie Tie Teade Konrad Tike Tim Tiendings Whal Jim Felt Dove Excent Thurecay Felends Wickburn Street Nebraska Frank W Duluth Minn Mia. T. N. Richards West Pitteton Mise Adello Honewdale William Campbell Manderly Mayor Benieh Mary Street North End Bartholomew Ciperne Franklin Avenue County Bilgo Ireland John Howard William George Tun Ter BL. Peter's Cathedral Katerment Cathedral Cemetery Dante O. Emery East Market Street Jones Crow Lackawanna Avenue Joan Britculien South Washington Avenue

Tragic double shooting in Greenfield area ends in suicide

Four miles west of Greenfield a farmer, William Shaver, shot his wife four times during an domestic dispute and then killed himself. The couple suffered ongoing family troubles. The incident left the wife fatally wounded and Shaver dead at the scene. Police and coroner investigations are expected to follow.

Greenfield Dee William Shaver Here Cate

No Substitute for Hood’s Sarsaparilla

Learn to reject offers of “just as good” as substitutes for Hood’s Sarsaparilla, advertised as America’s Greatest Medicine. The ad claims Hood’s Pills cure nausea, sick headache, biliousness and liver issues, pricing at 1 cent, and promotes the Popular Punch cigar.

Hood America

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