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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1898

Page

6

Barouche Overturned Injuring Two Women in Dunmore

A horse driven barouche overturned on South Plakely Street in Dunmore borough injuring two women occupants, Misses Haven and Hagen, after they were thrown against an electric post near Keystone brewery. They were treated at home and then moved to their Willaim Street residence. drivers Kerrigan and Sheath escaped with minor bruises.

Borwnton Venterdas Plakely Street Warovche Ndt Hajuriing Miseee EN Macelo Hagen Keystone Erie and Wyoming Valley Cherry Street Haven

Pigeon Thieves Break Into Barn of East Drinker Resident

Youthful thieves entered Harry M. Spencer's barn on East Drinker Street Sunday night and stole several prized birds. Spencer, present during the intrusion, chose to permit the act and set a demand for the birds to be returned, with the culprits unnamed to allow voluntary restitution.

Harry M. Spencer East Drinker Street Mr. Spencer

Firemen’s Benefit Draws Large Attendance

A well attended firemen’s benefit last night featured Nath Matthews and Witt performing popular songs and sketches. Guests responded to several acts as plans were announced for tonight’s event titled Guests Night hosted by the Kael Hose Wompans at Pittston UME RD Phe company and Jermyn Colombe Chemical.

Ely Artisns Cottine Matthews Witt Kael Hose Oor Pittston Ume RD Phe Company Jermyn Colombe Chemical

Christmas Exercises at Methodist Meleco Church

The Sun-Hay school held a Christmas program at the Methodist Meleco church with voluntary music, recitations, songs, and addresses by students led by Superint endent Daniel Powell. Children received gifts from Santa Claus after a decorative display and a small house scene.

Methodiat Melecopal Sun- Hay School Crean Ruby Yost Jesus Come” School A. J. van Left Daniel Powell Zion Echool Chathexk Seige Lillian Webber Edith Kyrrium Bessie Ehrhardt Elsie Powell Loulva Lats Mia Charles Shaffer J. W. Pinewell Belinda Tver Dolly Town Rena Spencer Marguerite Swarta Sone All Hall Vreula Barnard Virghin Saunders Christie Horn Bethlehem Bethlehem,” Grace Graves, Bertha Mush, Minnie Welsber, Lydia Fehrhard Heavenly Babe Eva Miller Cora Kramer Bessie Powell Jane Simpson Mmmm Swarts Kate Richards Kethel Cummings Hope Pinnel Jane Cummings Ethel Lechtenham S Ong Dells Santa Inne Ie Caling Britain Wes Trene Burns Santa Claus Santa Chrus

Christens Concert and Drill Draw Local Crowds

The Presbyterian Sunday school scholars planned a Christmastide program at St Mark's House of Worship with a 25 cent admission. An Independent lodge company asks members to attend in full dress for a 10 o'clock drill this afternoon. The Odd Fellows hall hosted the first annual ball last night with music by an orchestra and several local couples attending.

Presbyterian Etpuselin Tonio Ri Mark Holseopmel Odd Fellows' Hall Oorel Otta James Webber William Webber Awoco John Welber Harper Street Yeatorday

West Scranton Christmas Day Entertainments Across Churches

Michael Gormley of South Seventh Street fractured his ankle after a fall on North Main Avenue. Funeral plans for Mrs. D Holmes are announced from North Sumner Avenue. Christmas observances filled churches with cantatas, solos, recitations, and gifts as Sunday schools and Epworth Leagues hosted ornamented programs and dances for families and friends.

Michael Gormley South Seventh Street North Main Avenue D. Holmes North Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church

Hospital Remembered Receives Local Donations on New Year

West Scranton community, including Tateorice decorations and Dr Hawker, honored West Side hospital with donations from the Simpson Methodist church groups and local residents. Gifts ranged from wreaths and cakes to meat, poultry, and pickles, reflecting New Year’s annual gift day. The staff and board express appreciation for the thoughtful tokens from Went Sverantoniane and others.

West Side Hospital Physicians and Board of Management Sverantoniane Hawker Tavier Epworth Leagie Simpson Methodist Church Women's Home Missionary Society Granny Troberts Jackson Straet West Scranton

Italian School Opens at Washburn Street Church

Two years ago an Italian school started at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church under the vestry and Misses Peck and Harris. Tonight the school members present an entertainment with Ermina Carlucci soprano, Marion Hutchinson piano, Mrs Jones, Mrs Beeton Williams, Signor G. Moreno piccolo. free will offering for school work. refreshments after.

Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Peck Harris the Tribune Sehhool Mises Ermina Carlucci Marion Hutchinson BR. Jones Beeton Williams Signor G. Moreno

Man Injured In Street Accident Near Clarke Brothers Store

A man on North Main Avenue near Clarke Brothers store was injured about 9:40 PM. Patrolman Thomas found him dying and he claimed leg injuries from being run down, though passersby said he slipped and fell. He suffered a right ankle fracture and was taken home.

Michael Gormley South Seventh Street North Main Avenue Clarke Brothers Patrolinin Thomas B. G. Breddoe Mr. Gormley

Funeral for Mrs. David Holmes Draws Large Attendance

Large crowd attends yesterday funeral for the late Mrs. David Holmes. Remains taken from 18 North Sumner Avenue to St. David Church for brief service by Rev. McHernry. Choir rendered hymns. interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Pallbearers listed: Vestry men Fraser Bunnell Evans Marehand.

David Holmes North Sumner Avenue St. David's Episcopal Church RE. Ow. McHernry Washburn Street Fraser Bunnell, Evans Marehand

Visiting relatives and locals in Wilkes-Barre area

New Jersey resident New, J. A. Urawn visits relatives while Mr. and Mrs. Myron J. Evans from North Filmore avenue spend yesterday in Wilkes-Barre. W Tt Hughes formerly with The Tribune now of the Hartford conn. Times visits his family on North Hyde Park avenue. Mrs. 1D. J. Davis wife of Lieutenant Dr. Davis of Company F and son are ill at home. Tessie Powderly of the Weer Fide hospital staff spent Sunday in Carbondale. Frederick Jones of the New York area visits his parents on Hickaun street.

New J. A. Urawn New Jerseys Myron J. Evans North Filmore Avenue Wilkes-Barre W. Tt. Hughes the Tribune Hartford Conn. Times North Hyde Park Avenue J. Davis

Crescents Defeat North Timed State In Low-Scoring Bout

The Crescents beat North Timed State 4 to 2 in a busketball game played yesterday afternoon. The Crescents’ balanced play stood out. They challenge North End State for 100 dollars with the loser paying all expenses, the match to be held January 1 at the Scranton armory. J. J. Millar is manager.

Crescents North End Scranton J. J. Millar

Dance of the Afternoon War of the Ordinary Kind

South Scranton hosts a large crowd at Natter's Hall for a two section dance and a later Tribe’s outing. Miss Nellie Curran supplied music while a committee led by Louie Schwehase organized the event.

Natter’s Hall Howe Company Cay Nellie Curran Louie Sehwhase Frible Harry Kelley Christan Storr Robert O'Donnell Patrick Feeney John May Jacob Hafner Louis Kneller

Brown to be arraigned over Alder street stabbing charge

Patrick Brown of Keyser Valley faces arraignment before Alderman Ruddy for attempting to kill after an argument at Brown’s home. John Brink of Cherry street, Brown’s brother in law, supplied the arrest details and is charged with aggravated assault for striking Brown to protect his wife from a knife attack. A warrant for Brink’s arrest was issued by Alderman Lentes.

Patrick Brown Keyser Valley Alder Street Alderiman John Brink Cherry Street Brown Mra. Brink Alderman Lentes Brink

Christmas exercises at Hickory Street church

The German branch of the Sunday school at Hickory Street Presbyterian held Christmas programs yesterday afternoon and evening. Rev W A Nord assisted. two large gift trees provided candy and two oranges to each child. Special music directed by Prof Schmidt and Frederick William Terpew. Tomorrow the English branch will assemble for a similar event.

Sunnday Gehuel Hickory Street Presbyterian Church W. A. Nord Ueuil Schmidt Frederick William Terpew FL. Terppe

Carpenter Injured In Elevator Accident At Wholesale House

Jacob Robinson of River Street a Spruks Brothers carpenter was severely injured yesterday while workers modified an elevator at the Wholesale house on Lackawanna Avenue. His foot slipped between the elevator and the wall as it neared the second floor. He stopped the car and summoned aid. he was extricated with severe bruises and a physician attended the scene.

Jacob Robinson River Street Spruks Brothers David Spruks Lackawanna Avenue Robinson

St John's Church Fair Gathers Large Crowd Tonight

At St John's church fair on Fig street the church hall likely hosts a bigger gathering than last night. The large room was again taxed by leading residents as an excellent entertainment drew many items of value from sale rooms.

St. John's Church Fig Street

Fifteenth Annual Scranton Athletic Club Ball Planned

The fifteenth annual ball for members and friends of the Scranton Athletic Club will be held at Ger Mania Ball on February 20. Committee of arrangements includes Andrew J. Best Marris Aliver Willian Klein Joseph Rosar Fred Ross Chas Deising William Smith and John J. Berghauser. Dr PD A Webb has opened offices in the former Dr Reeser rooms at Cedar avenue and Birch street. The funeral of Mrs Albert Piedling mater is set for today at 2 pm from her Pittston avenue home with Rev W A North officiating. Interment will be at Pittston avenue Cemetery. Miss Kate Briar Lena and Lingie Rosar were guests of Mrs J Z Korn yesterday. County Commissioner John Demuth and family visited Wilkes-Barre to see Emma Demuth at Mallin krodt convent.

The Scranton Athletic Club Germania Andrew J. Best Marris Aliver Willian Klein Joseph Rosar Fred Ross Chas, Deising William Smith John J. Berghauser PD. A. Webb Dr. Reeser Cedar Avenue Birch Street Webb Lackawanna Hospital Albert Piedlingmater Price Pittston Avenue W. A. North Kate Briar Hickory Street Lena Lingie Rosar J. Z. Korn Pittston John Demuth Wilkes-Barre

Local social notes and festival bulletin

A clerk at the South Side pharmacy was a visitor yesterday. Peter Robling Jr. of Cedar Avenue is confined to his room with grip. Miss Tillie Sohne of Birch Street is recovering from an extended illness. William Gescheidle of Hazleton spent yesterday with his parents on Irving Avenue. The Junger Maennerchor Christmas festival is at Germania hall tonight. Jacob Schunk of Pittston Avenue is able to be about after a severe illness. Mr and Mrs Frank OBrien of Croton, N. Y., returned from visiting the latter's parents on Crown Avenue. Hardin Norris, clerk of R Shoemaker drugstore in Perry, Til, reports a man asked for a bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy, purchased for croup fears. Matthews Bros. are the wholesale and retail agents.

Bach Simpson Methodist Church Santa Claus Knickerbocker Dave Mra J. B. Sweet Mra. Thomas Heels Misa Nell Follows Wellington Hagerman Willis Sweet A. B. Bynon Uncle Fom Main Avenue Sundays School David Jones Miswes Ruth Thomas Edith Woodyat Gwladye FH Jones Phoebe Thomas Lizzie Morgan Lillian Morgan Rachel Williams Jemima Morgan Verna Phillips Sarah Davies Gwladys L. Jones Ray Watkins Margaret Culffiths Amy Davies Mary L. James Blo Banta Chine EF. A. Cruttenden Hampton Street Epworth League Prextwood A. L. Ramer St. Mark's Lutheran Church Bellevue Tabernaclay Congregational Meare’ Hall John McNamara John RR. Jones John McNimann Patrick Delmer Marl Browning John Langan Walter Delmer William Williams John Cummings Benjamin Thomas Michael Cogging John Devers William B. Morgan Alfred Moxes St. Leo's Battalion St. David's Hall Atrs Agnes Malou South Side Peter Robling Cedar Avenue Tillie Sohne Birch Street William Geacheidle Hazleton Gescheidle Irving Avenue Junger Maennerchor Germania Hall Jacob Schunk Pittston Avenue Frank O'Brien Croton James Murray Crown Avenue Hardin Norris R. Shoemaker Perry, Til Chamberlain Drugonists Matthews Bros The Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club Michael Strogof Armory John J. Moran Michael Strogoff PF. J. McGinn DD. J. Kofins B.A. Kelly Nellie Kelly Nadie Teodor Anna Roach Maria Strowoff Miss Newry Presbyterian Church H. H. MecKeehan Nellie Willie Richmond Myre A. A. Voteburg A. Reynold Alabama Clarence Steels Mr. Herbert Fr. G. Morgan Miss Farnham North Main Avenue Baptist Churen W. Ci. Watkins William (Happell Frank Richards Binghamton Holna Avenue Misa Nellie Tutth O'Mara Jevers William Kambeck Church Avenue Friends Last

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