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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1898
Page
6
At Rev Thomas B R Watkins Wales street home a simple ceremony joined Miss Gwennie Jones and William Richards both of Felteville in marriage. Relatives and friends attended the quiet rite followed by a wedding repast and reception at the newlyweds home.
The remains of Mrs. Charlotte Gardner were laid to rest yesterday in Dalton Cemetery after brief services at her North Main Avenue home. The Methodist Episcopal church heard Rev. William Mclear offer a moving funeral oration as several anthems were sung. A large crowd filled the church, and floral designs adorned the coffin before burial.
David Thomas was tendered surprise party last evening at the home of his parents on William street. The event featured games and musical selections followed by refreshments with numerous guests in attendance.
William Farrell was arrested yesterday by Constable Bernard Davia on a warrant issued by Alderman Roberts at the instance of Mrs. Mary Ann Burke. The complainant resides on Oak Street and avers that on divers times Farrell entered the cellar of her home and took eatables without consent or knowledge.
The alderman Farrell and the McHales were held to bail in the amount of 200 dollars each for their alleged participation in the escapade. Mr and Mrs Thomas McHale are named as the individuals in the report.
Members of the Providence conclave Improved Order of Heptagophs met at Fenner and Chappell’s hall to finalize plans for the public installation of officers. A banquet will follow and a refined program has been arranged for the event at Company Harmory Thursday evening of this week.
An entertainment organized by Welsh Baptist Church members on West Market Street will perform A Tom Thumb Wedding to raise funds for the Home for the Friendless. Mrs. William Bright leads the event at Company Harmony this afternoon and evening of February 17, drawing a large audience and many ticket holders. The First Welsh Baptist church continues its social tonight to accommodate friends with tickets.
Co. D. Snyder visits his sister Mrs. A. H. Hartwick on the Boulevard then returns home yesterday. Miss Helen Carrigan entertains Miss Nellie Reilly and Miss Maury Malloy of Sugar Notch. Constable Bernard Davis leaves for New York on business. Mrs. D. R. Moore of Parker Street visits Honesdale. Mrs. A. M. Reynolds of Binghamton visits her son S. E. Addyman on Mongey Avenue. B. Edwards of North Main Avenue leaves for New Jersey. Mrs. Isaac White of Church Avenue serious. Lena Jones of Spring Street visits relatives in Wilkes-Barre. Excelsior Dramatic Club stages four-act drama Ruined by Drink at St Mary’s Hall with strong reception.
Miss Amelia Leuthner daughter of Frank Leuthner died at her father’s home 6 Capouse avenue after illness. An announced funeral date will follow. Miss Nellie McHugh daughter of Patrick and Mrs McHugh of Gordon street died Monday age 11. Funeral 2 30 this afternoon Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Hudson Owens superintendent of the Wyoming division of the Pennsylvania Canal company died at his Lerwick home aged 87.
West Side Board of Trade met in Scranton to discuss funding needed for a city market sewers viaduct and other improvements. They favored issuing bonds to finance projects and studied Luzerne street tunneling to reduce costs and expedite work.
In the armory hall Company F of the Thirteenth regiment mustered fifty five men for the spring election. Captain Fellows led the company to Major W B Millar the inspecting officer as Major Millar and his sergeant W W Keck and Adjutant L T Mattes observed. Officers listed include Captain Fellows Lieutenant Harry Decker Second Lieutenant David J Davis and non commissioned officers W S Freeman George E Burr Carl ing John M Edwards corporals George T Griffiths and company clerk.
The Electric City Wheelmen held their monthly meeting at the club house on Jackson street with President Frank Depue presiding. New member George Rees joined, and after business Tatler John W. Roberts, and David Martin and Charles Coleman provided entertainment with a Fidison phonograph. The polo team set next Friday’s lineup for a match against the Anthracite wheelmen at Company H armory Centre Bam Lewis rushed, Owens and Reese drove, Bernstine half-back, Thomas cover point, Williamsoul Peters. Thomas Marsh will race William Jones of Pittston mile for a purse.
The Ladies' Aid society of Booth Main Avenue did a fair and festival at the church, drawing a large patronage and exceeding expectations with strong community turnout and support.
The Sulphur diamond social, postponed from December 10, will be held this evening at the church. The program includes piano solo, duets, recitations by Annie Thomas Boo pesca and Miss Beesie Bloat, a chorus, and dances by Mr Eb Griffithe. Doors open 7 40 with entertainment starting sharp at 8 o clock. refreshments to ticket holders.
Friends gathered Monday at the Morgan home on Dodge avenue to mark Miss Mary Morgan’s birthday. A merry young crowd enjoyed games and tokens of regard were presented. Refreshments followed as the party listed many attendees including Annie Reese Elizabeth Jones Margaret James May Samuels Margaret Thomas Gwen Davis Mary Davies Sarah Jones and others with Edmund Lewis Henry Lloyd Frank Pry and Reese Morgan among the male guests.
Mrs J B Knight hosts Miss Susan Harding. Charles Godshall visits. William R Williamson returns from Philadelphia. West Scranton friends host D C Edwards. Frank Case to visit Whyte ill sister. Stella Pawling returns from Pittston. Gibbons announce baby girl. Moffitt welcomes twin girls.
The Ladies Lyceum Tourist club will host a social at St David's hall this evening with good music promised. The washburn street church Ald society plans its monthly social Friday at Mr and Mrs Robert Walker's Diialon street home with public invitation. Knights of Pythias lodge 118 invites members to Thursday meeting with four candidates to be ordained and a social to follow. Donations of clothing for North Carolina missionaries will be received at Washburn street church today. A social is planned at the First Welsh Congregational church on Thursday evening.
Mrs. Fenton, a clairvoyant and phrenologist, is listed at 412 North Main Avenue in the Wear Side directory.
John Corbett of Taylor and Miss Mary Lowry of Gilmore avenue were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic church with Rev. T W Carmody officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Mary A Laffey. groom accompanied by brother Michael Corbett. Honeymoon to New York followed.
Last night Republican headquarters drew a large crowd from across the borough for informal campaign discussion. Borough chairman Bur ress Powell praised the setup and candidates as momentum builds toward Friday’s mass meeting in Boyle’s hall. A slow was stretched across Drinker Street as preparations continue.
The Saturday night clash involving police and a band of foreigners on Throop's land was settled before Squire Cooney. Two men were jailed for a hearing, then released after the defendants agreed to pay all costs. Con stables McGrall Loftus and other officers helped finalize the settlement.
Colonel French, noted lecturer, addressed two Scranton audiences at Manley’s Hall yesterday. In the afternoon he spoke on India and in the evening on Alaska, both with stereoptical views. Superintendent Bovard arranged the programs.
Rev William Gibbons of the Presbyterian church organized a reading club in Olyphant last night. George Kinbeck of Laurel Hill park hotel left for a months visit to Los Angeles California. Tax Collector Correll will be at the borough building each night this week to collect taxes. A broken cable wire on Church street halted the Suburban line of the Scranton Railway at 10 last night. No cars ran after that time. Mrs J B Blickens of Little England visits friends in Olyphant. At eight o'clock tonight in St Mary's church Miss Kate McDonald daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael McDonald will wed Patrick Cunningham of Drinker street.
The funeral for Michael Gogolin, killed Saturday by a falling wall at the Young Men's Christian Association ruins, was held yesterday from 415 Elm Street. The service at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church drew a large crowd. pallbearers and flower bearers from local societies and departments attended. The cortege proceeded to Forest Hill Cemetery for burial.
The St Marys Glee and Dramatic club met Monday to elect officers for the coming term. New officers include President Peter Rogar and Vice President Charles Rosar. A banquet plans committee was formed for the February 16 event at St Marys Hall.
At 8 o'clock last evening Miss Pau Mine Reidenbach of 12 Pittston Avenue became the center of social attention as a requested engagement was announced, marking a notable social milestone in the community.
An invitation states that the handsomest and others may call on any druggist to obtain a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. The remedy is guaranteed to cure and relieve chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption with a price of two cents.
Mrs Nellie J Lord of Strafford Corner New Hampshire recounts a near fatal heart failure and neuralgia attack. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring blood vitality and heart function, easing pain and nervous tension.
Carrie Reidenbach married Fred Sohns of Pittaton Avenue with Rev. Noridt of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church officiating. Maid of honor was Mies Reidenbach, groomman Jacob Sohns, ceremony at the groom’s home. Guests praised the decorations and dinner, and the couple will reside with the groom’s parents after receiving many gifts. Both are well known in the community.
Funeral services were held yesterday at the parental home 427 Willow street for Billa Acker infant daughter of Mr and Mrs David Acker. Rev J K Dixon pastor of Penn Avenue Baptist church officiated. Interment followed at Dunmore cemetery with pallbearers Lizzie Dubel Anna Bresser Lena Schuer and Lizzie Dimler helping.
Mr and Mrs P J Kelly of Locust Street celebrate a gon arrival. Delaware Lackawanna and Western shops are being paid today. South Side Sporting club starts its first annual tournament at Workingmen's Hall on February 22. Evangelical Lutheran church fair at Germania hall attracts many patrons with decorations and sales. Visitors enjoy entertainment and fine programme each evening. Funeral services for the late Harriet Nicholls are set for 10 30 am at the residence of Mrs Roas Henry 1240 Willow Street with interment at Hughestown near Pittston. Welcome Dancing class led by William H Walter meets at Workingmen's Hall on fair days.
The Smyth and Rice Comedy company presents My Friend from India at the Lyceum tonight with a bright novel performance. John F. Ward and Helen Reimer star in a mirror scene praised as excruciatingly funny and intensely amusing, while the full cast earns high marks for bringing the unknown author to fame in a single night.
The Keystone Kindling Wood and Carpet Cleaning Co announces ready to deliver seasoned hard wool wood by the barrel for kindling and grate use at affordable prices. Order books at Lewis' Drug Store Main Avenue, Jifkins' Meat Market Lackawanna, H A Pierce's Market 702 Adams, Green Ridge Lumber Co or at the factory.
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