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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1898

Page

6

Funeral for Hartman Draws City’s Honor and Attendance

The funeral of Inne Cos mer Hartman drew wide community participation at the Hickory Street German Presbyterian church with the Wolumteer Firemen association officers and Century Hose company members present. Delegates from Knights of Malta and Independent Order of Odd Fellows attended. The service, led by Rev. W. A. North and Rev. G. W. Welch, concluded with burial at Pittelon avenue cemetery.

Inne Cosmer Louie Schwags Ringgold Band Knights of Malta and Residenz Lodece Order of Odd Fellows Pittston Avenue W. A. North G. W. Welch Calvary Reformed Episcopal Church Pittelon Avenue Htev Welsh Knights of Matta Lodgea Century Hege Company Hege Company Henry J. Spruks Joseph Alepman Laure Weteel

Evangelical Church Fair Opens At Germania Hall

A fair opens this evening at Germania hall under the Evangelical Church of Peace led by Pastor Rev. F J Schmidt. The event features decorated booths and displays to raise funds for the church treasury with Charles Grief as general chairman and an executive committee including Rev F C Schmidt and several parish members.

Knights of Malta and Odd Fellows Evangelical Church of Peace Germania William Helly The F. J. Schmidt Charles Grief Graft F. C. Schmidt Jacob Schaffer Rudolph Schaffer Charles Keller Christian Meyers Tillie Klein

Local Social Notices Mention Four Mutes

The item lists four mutes identified by married names: Mrs. Charles Saar, Mrs. Adam Neals, Mrs. John Halin, and Mrs. Philip Klein.

Charles Saar Adam Neals John Halin Philip Klein

William Kelly’s Fall Leads to Jail in Malicious Mischief

William Kelly of Maple Street after drunken acts and threats, later intoxicated and attempted home wrecking. His father Daniel Kelly, in response, had him committed to the county jail by Alderman Storr in default of 00 bail. Charge: malicious mischief and making threats.

William Kelly Maple Street Daniel Kelly Storr

Funeral of J Michael Wild Held Across Churches

The funeral for the late J Michael Wild was held Saturday afternoon starting at 1 o'clock from his home at 719 Cedar Avenue. Rev G T Bubeck led brief services at the residence before a procession to Peters burg Evangelical Lutheran church for more sermons by Rev John W Randolph. A large cortege accompanied the remains to Dunmore cemetery for interment. Pallbearers were Frederick Miller Frank Brill George Wild and Frederick Baldner.

J. Michael Wild Cedar Avenue G. T. Bubeck Prospect Avenue Mr. Randolph Dunmore Cemetery Frederick Miller Frank Brill George Wild Frederick Baldner

News Briefs from Cedar Avenue Community

Thomas Hawkins of Cedar avenue recovers after a serious illness. A large gospel meeting occurred at the South Scranton YWCA on Cedar avenue led by Mrs W E Smith with the topic Following Jesus. Steven Martin, Maple street butcher, injured Saturday when a finger was lacerated in a sausage making machine. Dr Rett treated the wound and he will miss work several days. A mother’s bible class was organized at the South Scranton YWCA on Cedar avenue by Miss Van Nort and Miss Clearwater with a large membership. The Young Ladies Hille class plans a Friday evening meeting at the YWCA. Funeral services for Frans, infant son of Mrs Laurea Schrauer, were held at St Mary’s German Catholic Church and cemetery. Funeral services for Guvorze, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Rosur, were held at the parental residence and burial at German Catholic cemetery.

Thomas Hawkins Cedar Avenue South Scranton Young Women's Christian Association W. E. Smith Jesus Steven Martin Maple Street Ret Martin South Scratton Young Women’s Christian Association van Nort Miss Clearwater Frans Laurea Schrauer St. Mary's German Catholic Church Geman Catholic Terre Guvorze Joseph J. Rosur Birchetfert Philp Rupp Edward Hughes Johns John Thomas C. Evans North Malin Avenue Tabernacle Wishburn Street William Reese Williams John B. Williams Acker Avenus J. T. Morris Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church Washburn Street Allis Mission Crisp Avenue Division Street William T. Burall J. B. Sweet Simpson Methodist Church William Crawford Hyde Park Avenue M. D. Fuller Owego N. Y John Zuegner North Main Avenue Potteville Eureka Baseball Club St. Mary's Hall Ida Nicholls John Lowry North Malin Avenue John T. Hopkins William Thomas Frederick White David D. Davis William Evans David Gravelle William Shaw William Frey John Bosson John Larneard Gardner Avenue John Huff Church Avenue Julia Huff Stillwater

Lincoln Literary and Debating Society Formed in West Scranton

A group of young men on the West Scranton side organized the Lincoln Literary and Debating society to use evenings for study and discussion. They will meet Mondays at members’ homes, with about twenty members and officers including Thomas Thomas as president and Thomas Davis as vice president.

Lincoln Literary and Debating Society Thomas Thomas Thomas Davis Thomas James Evan Jones

Church Fair and Supper At South Main Avenue Welsh Church

The Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church on South Main Avenue hosts a charity fair and supper tomorrow evening organized by the Ladies Aid Society. Admission includes supper for twenty five cents with ice cream extra. proceeds replenish the church treasury.

Main Avenue J. J. Roberts George Howell John 8 James

Sleighing Parties Bring Neighboring Towns Together

A season of joyful sleighing sees exchanges of courtesy with friends from Pittston and Avoca. The Elite Social club from Pittston visited St. Leo's Glee club on North Main, dancing with Michael Hennigan at the piano and Cornelius Coleman promoting. Late-night lunch followed. Avoca guests hosted by Mr and Mrs Stephen Gallaway on Corbett avenue enjoyed diversions and a luncheon before returning home.

Pittston St. Leo's Glee Club North Main Avenue Michael Hennigan Cornelius Coleman Avoca Stephen Gallaway Corbett Avenue

Clarke Brothers Promenade Concerts Draw Huge City Attendance

Clarke Brothers host monthly Saturday evening concerts in their mammoth stores with Bauer’s full orchestra delivering medleys marches overtures and more. The open event welcomes all without a purchase and attracts attendees from across the city and beyond.

Clarke Brothers Bauer

Eight-year-old boy injured after sled crash on Main Avenue

William Allspaugh, nine, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Allspaugh of West Locust street, escaped serious harm after losing control on a sled ride from Eynon to Hampton streets. He suffered a deep gash above the right eye requiring four stitches and is home recuperating. Dr J J Roberts treated the wound.

William Edward Allspaugh West Locust Street South Main Avenue Eynon Street Hampton Street Hampton Willie J. J. Roberts

Local folks report births and illnesses in town

George Nichols has returned from a visit in Kansas. Mr and Mrs William Reese of 1511 Jackson street welcome a new baby boy. Morris Thomas of Sloan street is ill at home. Mr and Mrs Samuel Wilcox of Elmhurst have returned after visiting Mr.

George Nichols Kansas William Reese Jackson Street Morris Thomas Sloan Street Samuel Wilcox Elmhurst

Social News From Scranton And Nearby Areas

Residents hosted visits and greetings at homes on North Sumner Avenue South Lincoln Avenue and Price Street. Miss Mary Hower celebrated a birthday with friends at 1615 Price Street while Miss Mabel Spencer entertained many guests at 1925 Jackson Street with music and dancing.

George Basterle Sumner Avenue David Jones Lincoln Avenue BR. Pughe Plymouth Byron Wade Washburn Street Hanteah North Filmore Avenue Mises Anna Hendrickson Salem Stella Pawling Swetland Street Javielting Pittston Mabel Cox Binghamton West Scranton Jacob Hower Price Street Mary Miss Hower Walter Lloyd Lugerne Street Teane Tague Weat Nicholson Tague North Bromley Avenue Hattie Bevan Mabel Spencer Jackson Street David Reese Storrs Avenue Calvin Coons Willis Sweet Lester Moree Thomas Eynon Robert Carson Harry Miller C. M. Storin Frank Nicholls Harry Williams Art Davis Harry Workheiser

Two men fined in police court for intoxication in snow

Philp Rupp and Edward Hughes were fined 33 each in police court by Alderman Johns. Both men were found helpless in the snow and intoxicated, in a half frozen condition, as Alderman Johns presides this month.

West Side Rectory Notice for Mrs Fenton Clairvoyant

Mrs Fenton, described as clairvoyant and phrenologist, announces services at 412 North Main Avenue near West Side Plainess rectory. The notice lists location and the practitioner’s methods for personal readings.

West Side Plainess Fenton North Main Avenue

He Womanliest Man in Scranton Offers Free Trial Bottles

A frugal publisher advertises Kemp's Halsam offering free trial bottles for throat and lung relief. The claim promises cure or relief from chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption with a price listed as Be and We.

Night Turmoil Near Throop Land Leads to Arrests

A disturbance at a Throop land housing men on pay day ends with eight arrested and nine released. James Jearr sustains a fractured leg in the melee as constables McGrall Loftus confront a crowd. Police and citizens form a posse. several held on bail or jailed.

No. 1 James McGrall John Loftus McGrall Loftus Teachingtown Modrall Bulgar and Pace John Pentine Mike Millar Frank Williama Justice of the Peace M. Nichola Mike Ennetti

Fractured Leg Incident In Walnut Street Home

A young eoin of James Jearr Wal nut street sustained a fractured leg Friday night while wrestling with an older brother at their home. Both boys are teens. Dr J H Murphy attended to the injury and the boy is recovering nicely.

Eoin James Jearr Walnut Street J. H. Murphy Poe

Republican Mass Meeting Preview at Boyle's Hall

Republican headquarters in Boyle's hall opened weekly with large turnout. A mass meeting is planned for next Friday with all candidates present and band music and speeches. Further notice and details to follow in The Tribune.

Boyle’s Hall Tribune

Local Typhoid Illnesses And Private Funeral Noted

Mrs. Joseph Pentarie of Front Street recovers from typhoid fever. Mrs. Thomas Logan also recovering after severe illness. Michael Tonkola admitted to West Scranton hospital through Dr J R Murphy recovering. J H Davitt of Spencer Street welcomes a baby daughter. Elias B Griffin funeral held privately from Mrs Summers Blakely Street. burial in Dunmore cemetery. Due to illness of their pastor Rev C H Hayes, the Methodist Episcopal congregation paused activities.

Joseph Pentarie Front Street Thomas Logan Michael Tonkola Weat Scranton Hospital J. R. Murphy J. H. Davitt Spencer Street Elias B. Griffin Summers Blakely Street Burta Dunmore Cemetery C. H. Hayes Methodist Episcopal Church

Preaching by Rev C H Newing Delights Dalton Audience

Yesterday sermons by Rev. C H Newing of Dalton were greatly enjoyed in both morning and evening services. Mr Hayes has recovered enough from illness to be about crowds.

C. H. Newing Dalton Hayes

Obituary notices from Forty Fort and surrounding towns

Obituaries report Isaac Tripp of Forty Fort dies at seven after a lingering illness. Family details include his father Jane Tripp and siblings Benjamin, Holden, Ira, Daniel Birkman. He married twice, Margaret Shoemaker and Hannah Hogers, with four and six children respectively. Funeral planned Tuesday at Forty Port. Additional notices cover Polly Swingle of South Canaan, Thomas L. Lewis of North Beranton, Charlotte Gardner of North Scranton, Harriet Nichols of Hughestown, and Bryan Flaherty of Archbald with funeral dates forthcoming.

Isaac Tripp Forty Fort Luserne Courty Jane Tripp Ickawanna Valley Benjamin Holden Ira Mia Daniel Birkman Margaret Shoemaker Wyoming Hiannah Hogers Eaton Luzerne County S ix Ira Tripp Kingston Abbot Forty Port

A Tribute of Science at Carlsbad Bohemia

A physician extols a health fountain at Carlsbad Bohemia as a remarkable remedy for chronic hypochondriacs. He cites improvements after a week of limited exercise and no strict diet, noting the complexion, gait, and symptoms improved while the ailments seemingly vanished.

Carlsbad Bohemia

Physicians and surgeons on public notice in Scranton

A dense directory style notice lists multiple doctors and professionals in Scranton with their offices, addresses, and hours. Names include Dr Kay Dr Frey Dr Frease Dr L Amoreaux Dr C L Frease and others, along with attorneys and local firms and the Watkins Publishing Co.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Casmer Horiman Mrs OF News Globe Warehouse William Allspaugh Han South Main Avenues North Scranton Eva Marin Hazleton Ladies’ Aid Society Providence Heptasophs Harmory Scranton Dunmore Justices of the Peace Cooney Polly Swingle Mra Z. P. Traviss Hickory Street Pockville South Canaan Wayne County Moon Swingle Lyman Swingle South Canoon PF Travies Peachville Cannan Thomas L. Lewis Margaret Avenue Decensml South Wales North Beranton Lincoln Lodge Order of Odi Fellows Court Robin Mood Order of Foresters Ors William Jenkine Thomasr Willam David Lewis R. R. Buigin Christian Church W. G. Watking North Main Avenue Baptist Church Washburn Stret Charlotte Gardner Bweet Gardner N. M. Gardner Edgar Harriet Nichols Ross Henry Willow Street Hughestown Bryan Flaherty Archbald Flaherty Martin Flaherty Hannah Bwilt Archinald Medical Congress A. L. A. Toboldt University of Pennsylvania Odds and Ends Conrad’s Hunt & Connell CO Lackawanna Ava Wolf & Wenzel Adams Ave Richardson-Boynton Washington Chemical Co Washingtom Li Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons C. L. Frey Savingb Bank Wyoming Avenue Mary A Shepherd Adame Avenue PR. A. Trapold Bpruce Street W. E. Allen Washington Avenue W. G. Rook Ospital Linden Street Bauver Misic R. J. Bauer Mulbert Megargesr Brothers Vrank P. Brown & CO Gale West Lackawanna School OF the Lackawanna Seranton Cataogery Canon Walter H D. B. Replogle Meare Building Washingon Avenue Spruce Street Watson, Dieml, Hall & Kemmerer National Bank James MH. Torrey Commonwealth Building Frank E. Boyle Burr Building Jessup Jessup Alfred Hand William J. Hand Roots Mand Frank T. Coreg Coal Exchange James W. Oakford B. FP. Killam JAS J. H. Hamilton Attorneysi-Law Commonwealth Bidg Buranon Edward W. Thayer Joseph Jmpfreys L. A. Watres Lackawannsave Boranton, Pa C. R Pitcher Soranuton Patterson & Wilcox National Bank Building A. W. Bertholf Atty Watkins Publishing CO Barring & Msweieney,ommonwealth Duiaine, Interstate Reprat Vice Agency Percival J. Morris Board of Trade Edward TH. Davis K. L. Walter Lewis Hancock, JR ARC Spruce Cor, Wash Aye Scranto Frederick L. Brown Price Building T. J. Lacry & Son, Architects Traders’ National Bank DR. I Lyman DR. F. L. Mgraw Spruch Street H. F. Reynolds Laubach Wyoming Ave Snover Leeds Tim Elk Caph Franklin Avenue Kates Yeassoabs P Ziegler
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