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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1898

Page

6

Happenings in North Scranton and Local Funerals

Andrew Kane’s arrest underscores shelter needs as relief efforts mount in North Scranton. The Welsh Congregational Church Ladies Aid held a annual tea, while several funeral services were held for William J Campbell, William Holmes, WH Olety, and other residents with interments at Cathedral Forest Pill and Holy Rosary graveyards.

William J. Campbell Mary Street Feel Holy Rosary O'Toole Cathedral William Holmes The Hillee Williamdgar WH Oley Presbyterian Church George FB. Guild Forest Pill

Man Sent to County Jail After Window Breaking

Andrew Kane was sent to the county jail last evening to await grand jury action. He broke a large plate glass window at Reagan's hotel claiming the act was to get locked up for the winter to stay with no friends or money.

Andrew Kane Regan’s Grand Kane Money Aid & Western Rustler

Names of residents under guard in city district

The list includes Mise Bridget Walsh of Nag Aug avenue Thomas Lewis of Summit avenue Byron Washburn of Spring street Bert William of Nag Aug avenue M. Z. Sizes' family of Brick avenue Mrs Walter J. Kennedy of Williams street WHIT Cusick of Mast Market street Mrs D Jones of Wayne avenue John BR Williams of Wirne avenue and Patrol man Thomas Watkins.

Mise Bridget Walsh Nag Aug Avenue Thomas Lewis Summit Avenue Byron Washburn Spring Street Bert William M. Z. Sizes Brick Avenue Walter J. Kennedy Williams Street Whit Cusick Mast Market Street D. Jones Wayne Avenue John BR. Williama Wirne Avenue Thomas Watkins

Jenkins celebrate fifteenth wedding anniversary at home

Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Jenkins honored a large guest list at their Blir Avenue residence for their fifteenth wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mrs. Crescena, Mrs. Cartell, Miss Karen, Mr. and Mrs. Bertholf, Miss Croyer, Mr. and Mrs. Houser, Mr. and Mrs. Witzell, Mr. and Mrs. Leman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Tiedell, Mr. and Mrs. Terwilliger, Mr. and Mrs. Trader, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Harding and son.

A. N. Jenkins Bliir Avenue

Collective Wedding Guests Listed in Local Notice

Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Wrenn, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tuttle, Mr. and Mrs. J. Knight appear in a brief wedding notice listing several couples and names for the community event.

Welsh Congregational Tea Party Set by Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid society at the Welsh Congregational church completes preparations for their annual tea party to be held in the church parlors Monday and Tuesday nights next week. An excellent programme is arranged to entertain the many out of town guests expected, and the seating sale has been large, promising to surpass previous events.

Andrew Kane Ladies’ Aid Society Welsh Congregational Church Ladies Aid Society Seate

Local Residents Enjoy Holiday Travel and Visits

Mies Margaret Wihibur of Wilkes Barre and Mies Mary Davis of Throop Street plan a trip to North Carolina after the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Wrigley spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Coleman of Throop. Mrs. John R. Williams and Mika Emma Jones of Wayne Avenue visited friends on the South Side. Eugene Robbing of Nanticoke has returned home after visiting here. Mrs. Howard Powell of Spring Street is recovering from a recent illness. Miss Alice Martin of Jermyn is visiting friends on Marker Street.

Mies Margaret Wihibur Wilkes- Barre Mary Davis Throopm Street J. Ghureh North Main Avenue North Carolina Wrigley Donald Coleman Throop John R. Willams Mika Emma Jones Wayne Avenue Eugene Robbing Nanticoke Howard Powell Spring Street Alice Martin Jermyn Marker Street

Father Whitty Society Meeting Announces Local Dities

The Father Whitty Society meets this evening to transact important business about the coming country dities with a large turnout expected. Invitations have been issued to societies around the city and an orchestra is arranged with prizes for the event. The Providence Methodist Episcopal Church holds its third quarterly conference tonight at 745, Rev. A Griffin presiding, urging full attendance. The Electric Chatauqua will convene at Dr. Bentley's residence on Church Avenue Thursday evening.

Father Whitty Society Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Eller A. Griffin DTD Bentley Church Avenue

Minooka Soldier Returns From War in Alabama

Sergeant John C. Manning of the sixty-ninth New York volunteers came home with a war department discharge after wartime service in Portentine and Montauk Point rail wrecks. He spent a 30 day furlough with friends, rejoined his regiment, and was discharged by the surgeon general. The Daniel Yonnell council hosts a Young Men’s Institute meeting, and Miss Mary Hoban visits Miss Maria Nathin.

John C. Manning Sixty New York Volunteers Huntaville Ala War Department Manning Empire State Montauk Point Ono Daniel Yconnell Counell Young Men's Institute Mary Hoban Olyphant Maria Nathin Main Street

West Scranton social calendar showcases tree party and church events

The day features a Forest Party at 318 North Hyde Park Avenue with a decorated room, birds and guests, plus Christmas exercises at St David's Episcopal Church and Fourth Mission School activities on North Garfield Avenue. Also noted are Sunday school presentations, a suitcase gift to Mr. Sweet, a reception for Miss Jennie Jenkins and a Holyrose euchre party at St Peter's hall with dozens attending.

Charles la Bur Hyde Park Avenue Kittle Gallagher Jennie Freeman Martha Davis Anna Watkins Lillian la Bar Minerva Hopp Kate Blaschkle Mary Elias Annie Ronar Harry Davie Frank McCann Arthur Stover Oscar Oswald W. Brooks R. Brooks Douglasek Harvey Will Davies St. David's Episcopal Church FE. J. McHenry Clark Thomas Woes Fourth Mission School North Garfield Avenue J. L. Jenkins Ivor Price James KR. Hughes Annie Jones Thomas G. Williams Daniel Edwards Sarah Meredith Emily Davis J. L. Jenins Jenkins Annie Probart Olyphant Bessie Wade Rendham Nellie W Wesratt Elizabeth Jones Esther Hughes Sarah Etretta Meredith D. C. Davis Ben Vans Robert Wesratt Will Z. Davis David Jenking Edgar Meredith T. W. Jones St. Peter's Hall Fourth Street Ladies of Holyrose Church Lynnott North Scranton James Doyle Railroad Avenue Handley & McLoughlin Wyoming Avenue Mt. Pleasant Beers’ Hall North Main Avenue W. T. Smith Central City Maud Fisher Margaret Gibbs Anderson Moffat Rogers Israel Emma Jermyn May Edwards

Officers Elected at Washington Camp No 34 and Daughter Camp No 35

At Tuesday meetings of Washington Camp No 34 Patriotic Order Bona of America and Martha Washington Camp No 35 Daughters of America, officers for the new term were chosen. Camp 34 names include Elizabeth Lee as president and L V Decker as financial secretary, with multiple assistants and trustees. Installation set for January 5, 189% and social follow. Camp 35 elects TL J Storr as president, D B Harris as past president, W H Harris as vice president, Samuel Jones as master of form, and E B Knapp as treasurer, with details to follow.

Washington Camp Patriothe Order Bona of America Martha Washington Daughters of America Elizabeth Lee Thomas Bweet Lulu Berry Mary Watkins Mary Gleason Jones L. V. Decker Ida Eldred Belle Harris George Hower Mies Mary Hoover Emily Hettes Louisa Grass Mire Agnes John South Main Avenue TL. J. Storr D. B. Harris W. HH. Harris Samuel Jones Knapp

Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs Sample Offer

A promotional line touts Kemp's Balsam as the remedy for coughs colds asthma croup and throat and lung troubles. The proprietor assigns a druggist to offer a sample bottle free to prove the medicine's claims. Price not specified.

Guy Drogeiat

Installation to Honor Local Lodge Officers in January

The slate includes recording secretary T W Thomas financial secretary W B Bisbing conductor Jasper Webster inner guard W J Gritman outer guard John M Wagner and trustee W H Burdick for eighteen months Installation will occur at a regular January meeting and will be followed by a smoker.

Cording T.W. Thomas W. B. Bisbing Jasper ©. Webster W. J. Gritman John M. Wagner W. H. Burdick

Marriage of Miss Kate Gilbert and Christopher Maul

Miss Kate Gilbert of Carbondale wed Christopher F Maul of Orange New Jersey at St Patrick Church in the morning. Rev D A Dunne officiated with Teresa Burke as bridesmaid and Henry Becker as best man. The couple will reside in Orange New Jersey after a brief reception at 913 Scranton Street.

Kate Gilbert Carbondale Christopher F. Maul Orange N. J St. Patrick’s Church D. A. Dunne Brown Misa Teresa Burke Henry Becker Archbald Peter McCaffrey Scranton Street Maul N.J

Funeral notices for Pernwarden Decker Hanna families

The funeral of Mrs Anne Pernwarden starts at her residence 1212 Washburn street with interment in Honesdale after the 12 o'clock Delaware and Hudson train. George Decker's service is at Simpeon Methodist Church at 2 o'clock with viewing at 1112 Lafayette street and Dunmore cemetery interment. Eva Hanna's funeral at 2 from Hamp ton street residence with interment at Washburn street cemetery.

Mra Anne Pernwarden Washburn Street Honesdale Delaware and Hudson George Decker Simpeon Methodist Church Lafayette Street Dunmore Cemetery Eva

Stolen Handbag In West Side Store Theft

Mrs. Thomas McConville reports her handbag containing about $50 was taken from a counter at Clatne Brothers store on the West Side yesterday. She was within a few feet of the bag and saw it moments before it disappeared. no clue has emerged for investigators. The incident was reported to the police.

Clatne Brothers Thomas McConville Sumner Avenue

Local Residents Return From Visits and Travels

Easton couple Mr and Mrs Sherman Broadbent have returned from a visit with Mrs Wright Broadbent in Lafayette street. John Benore of Benore and Son lumber merchants is in New York City. J Reid and wife of Moosic return from a visit with Mr and Mrs Charles Hanning on North Lincoln avenue. Miss Mabel Spencer of Jackson street visits West Pittston. L W Cramer and wife return from Daleville. Jessie and Augusta Polhemus of Clark's Summit are guests here. Miss Margaret Murphy of Wilkes Barre visits her mother on Jackson street. Ednavans of South Main Avenue hosts Mary Davis of Wanamie. Thomas McAndrew and Kate Deskin of Eynon street return from Carbondale. Miss Sarah Morrin and Martha Wilkins of Sugar Notch visit H L Morgan family on North Lincoln avenue. Ore Evans of Factoryville visits relatives here.

Sherman Broadbent Easton Wright Broadbent Lafayette Street John Benore Benore & Son New York City J. Reid Moosic Charles Hanning North Lincoln Avenue Mabel (. Spencer Jackson Street West Pittston L. W. Cramer Daleville Jessie Augusta Polhemus Clark's Summit Margaret Murphy Wilkee- Barre Mary Murphy Mies Ednavans South Main Avenue Mies Mary Davis Wanamie Mia Thomas McAnd

New Year Dinner Cancelled by Ladies' Ald Society

The Ladies' Ald society of Wath Burn Street Presbyterian church will not host the New Year’s Day dinner due to illness and workload. Some meetings were unfinished, so the event is postponed to later dates. The St John’s church sodality repeated Tuesday’s entertainment with few attendees. Independent Republican club in the First district of the Fourteenth ward postponed. retry set for Friday at Kneirin's hall. Jackson Street Baptist Sunday School elected officers for the coming year. Hayden Jenkins of North Decker court is to have knee surgery at Scranton private hospital.

Ladies’ Ald Society Wathburn Street Presbyterian Church Sodality of St. John's Church Independent Republican Club First District Fourteenth Ward Kneiriin'’s Hall North Main Avenue Jackson Street Baptist Sunday School Alfred Roberts D .W. Williams Charles Marshall Ida Lewis Meter Lewis E. Collins R. Nichols J. S. Harrie W. L. Davis Viola Evans Hayden Jenkins North Decker Court Scranton

Local Social Notes From Lenox and Nearby

Miss Florence Fuller of Lenox visits Miss Mertie Bayley on Green Ridge street. Henry P. Platt vacationing with his parents on Green Ridge street. George and DeWitt Hessler return to Paterson NJ after Christmas with their parents. Marion Sewall of Jadwin street ill with tonsillitis. Mrs A A Dunn of Market street recovering from illness. Patrolman Johler occupies his new Delaware street home. F F Keene and William Dunn plan skating at Dagen farm reservoir. Dorsey of the Corres pondence School of Mines starts as traveling agent in the southern states. Mrs Clayton Woodworth of Madison avenue recovering from surgery. Mrs Tra H Stevens back from Prompton visiting her mother.

Florence Fuller Lenox Mertie Bayley Green Ridge Street Henry P. Platt Mra. E Platt George DeWitt Hessler Paterson N. J Marion Sewall Jadwin Street A. A. Dunn Market Street Johler Delaware Street F. F. Keene William Dunn Dagen Farm Reservoir Dorsey Correspondence School of Mines Clayton Woodworth Madison Avenue Tra H. Stevens Prompton

Military Drama At The Picket Line Tonight In Dunmore

Dunmore residents crowd Washington hall for the firemen’s event as the military drama At The Picket Line returns tonight under John T. O’Neil after a Thanksgiving success. Mrs. James Beaty of Grove Street is injured, and Neptune Company’s chemical and hose apparatus tested satisfactory. St Mark’s Sunday School reports a Christmas celebration. Prizes for donated items were won by William Nickerson, M. O’Hara of Olyphant, and John B. Davis of Avoca.

James Beaty Grove Street Neptune Company St. Mark's Washington Hall John T. O'Neil Young Men's Institute Mr. O'Neil William Nickerson M. O'Hara Olyphant John BD. Davis Avoca

Grocery operator injured by door at Grove and Blakely

Mrs. James Beaty who runs a grocery at the Grove and South Blakely corner had two fingers on her left hand badly injured yesterday afternoon when a customer passed out and the door was blown by a strong wind. Mr Beaty stood nearby as he held the door, and the accident occurred as she tried to assist.

James Beaty Grove Blakely Street

Neptune Hose Company Showcases New Combined Wagon

A large crowd toured the Neptune Hose rooms yesterday to view and discuss the new combined hose and chemical wagon. Superintendent Smith and Racine company agent Huddy supervised cleaning and setup as brass and acid jars were prepared. The apparatus, a second pattern, drew praise for its readiness and ease of use after last night’s test which reached about 50 feet high and 75 feet distant. The new drop harness will be installed today by electricians G Edwin Mitteer and William Potter.

Neptune Hose Company Smith Racine Company Huddy Ihs Neptune Boys Edwin Mitteer Wiliam Potter

Christmas Exercises in St Mark's Sunday School

A crowded St Mark's Episcopal parish house held a Christmas program in the Sunday school room at 3 o'clock led by Rev. Edward J. Haughton. The program featured opening hymn, recitations by Romane Brons on and Miss Agnes McKane, an address by the rector, and Santa Claus distributing candy and presents around a large decorated tree.

St. Mark's Episcopal Parish House Edward J. Haughton Romane Bronson Agnes MecKane Nettle Jones Hev Edward J. Houghton Santa Claus

Local News Notes From Dorms and Homes

Herbert E Medway a Yale junior visits parents on Adams Avenue Miss Fannie Good of Shickshinny returns home after visiting her aunt Mrs Frank Sleppy on Quincy Avenue Blane Altemose of Brook Street ill Richard Kennedy of Carbondale returns home after a week with relatives Electric Engine No 4 Dunmore Fire Dept plans their fourth annual masquerade ball at Wahler s Harmony Hall Monday Eve ning

Herbert E. Medway Yale University Adams Avenue Fannie Good Shickshinny Frank Sleppy Quincy Avenue Blane Altemose Brook Street Richard Kennedy Carbondale Electric Engine Company Dunmore Fire Department Wahler’s Harmony Hall

Woman’s decline to asylum linked to alcohol abuse warned

The piece warns of women driven to asylum by weakness and stimulants such as cologne or brandy. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe home remedy aiding female health, citing Mrs. H. A. Alsbrook of Austin Arkansas and noting cures with multiple of his medicines for constipation and weakness.

Pierce H. A. Alsbrook Austin Lonoke Co Ark Dr. Pierce

Obituary notices from Miner's Mills and area

The paper reports the death of attorney P. J. Ruddy at his parents home in Miner's Mills after months of illness. It notes his Olyphian birth about thirty one years ago, education, law training under Lenahan, and early practice. Surviving relatives include parents and several siblings. The column also mentions Calvin W. Parsons, a Wilkes-Barre native and inventor, with details of his career, marriage, and funeral arrangements. Additional notices cover Mary Harvey, Mary’s death at her South Market residence, and the infant Weet Pittston death of Weet’s G Herbert Yout, with burial plans.

P. J. Ruddy M. J. Ruddy Miner's Mills Olyphnot John ‘Tr. Lenahan Bennett RH. F. Mellovern John F. Shea Athens T. F. Kearney Parsons Nellie Thomas, Frank and Harold Ruddy Mary Harvey Rodney A. Harvey South Boventh Etreet Weert Scranton Washburn Street Irving Searle Mir G. Herbert Yout Jackson Street Crp Weet Pittston

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