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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1899

Page

6

West Scranton Events Highlight Local Debates and Weddings

The West Scranton section reports on St. Brendan Council debates and affirmative victory, the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Gibney to George Lunney, two Bellevue Colliery accidents, and St. David's Church entertainment. A Uribune Park branch office opens at Jenkins Dug Store with William Cluntes in charge for public notices and information.

St. Brenden Se Patia Uribune Park Jenkins Dug West Side William RK. Cluntes Omer Hughes Ade Park

Vatican talks stalled amid church funding tensions

The congregation of the Puley Map tis faces a public dispute over church finances and leadership. Officials say a formal statement will be issued soon, with potential talks scheduled as authorities seek to resolve the impasse before the coming weeks.

Debated Student Meeting Weighs Color Expansion Issue

The meeting of St Brenden's Institute students debated color expansion and governance. Chair FP Durkin led the assembly with speakers Wrink Meluin Tinh Lenalnn and Patrick Yyttis supporting the affirmative side, while Jot J. Dorkin Corey led the negative.

St. Mrenden Faveriat Durkin Wrink Meluiin Tinh Lenalnn Patrick Yyttis Thomas J. Dorkin Patrick Nity Hake Stevies Rober H. Jhaliy En Literatine Bea A. T. Broderick

Members Schedule Debate Next Wednesday Evening

The group plans another debate one week from Wednesday evening. Last night's session drew a large attendance and was described as enjoyable.

Marriage of Linney and Gibney at St Patrick's Church

The union of George Linney and Hilna beth Gibney occurred yesterday at St Patrick's Church at 10:00 am performed by A T Broderick. The bride wore brown tailored gown. guests included Misa Margaret McKenna and Richard Jennings among many friends. The ceremony moved to Hotel Termoe for a wedding dinner before the couple departed for New York and Boston en route to their home on North Sumner avenue and careen Tidge.

George Linney North Sumner Avenue Hilnabeth Gibney Jackson Street St. Patrick's Church They. A. T. Broderick Misa Margaret McKenna Honesdale Richard Jennings Thie Elty Termoe Janeney New York Hosten Careen Tidge Tunney Paris

Unclear OCR fragment notes mine accident and witnesses

A garbled report describes an incident at a mine involving John and others with damaged names and places. It mentions at work, a verdict, and witnesses, but the details are unreadable and incomplete.

Theis Nowle of Philadelphia Faces Grand Trial

In a cryptic note, Theis Nowle Jr of Philadelphia is cited for alleged sectarian deeds amid a Scranton gathering. The document mentions titled groups and a court case regarding a divine rite, with victims and witnesses unnamed.

Theis Nowle, Jr Philidethia Devine Scranton

Evangelist and minister to lead meetings at Washburn Street church

The evangelist, assisted by Rev. B F Matthews, will preach tonight and tomorrow at the Washburn Street Presbyterian church. The venue has kindly been offered by the Comperoa thon for the gatherings assisting the speaker's remarks.

B. F. Matthews Washburn Street Presbyterian Church

Concert at St David's Hove Chapter Evening Event

Members of the Hove Chapter of St David's Episcopal Church announce a public concert at the church tonight at 3 o'clock. Tickets for sale are available with proceeds likely benefiting church activities. attendees are asked to report by 7 o'clock this evening.

Hove St. David's Episcopal Church Jackson Street Premley Avenue

Committee plans program for Tabernacle church event

The committee overseeing hardjuel and entertainment at Tabernacle Congregational Church met Wednesday evening March 1 and transacted business. Members include Thomas J Wilshame Eleven Devor G V W Jones Paw AL Jones Jenny B Jones Mia John Evans and Mrs Evan. An elaborate program will be given and a simple menu served.

Tabernacle Congregational Church Arith Tvs Thomas J. Wilshame Eleven Devor G. V W. Jone Paw AL Jones Jenny B. Jones Mia John Evans Evan

Presbyterian Notes on church plan for community 19th century era

The Suniny school tonehera of Wickburn Street Verebyteria discussed a forthcoming plan to engage people in the cine before the year 101. Newt subboath school class elected Jessie Movi as a committee member to coordinate readings and condalene recitations with Oh OP. Moffatt, the pensioner, slated to preach at Hew Fh. AL Circunt, of the Afelenn Methodist Mplis Copal church on Sunday evening next.

Suniny School Wickburn Street Jessie

Fete Honor Honors Attorney At Charm City Event

The finer of the fete Mrs BR tiatt ney was held yesterday morning from the reeffence on Cheatnut street. Mass was celebrated at St Patrick's church. Friends attended at the cemetery where interments followed. The pallbearers listed include Haldie Galt How John Gatnes John Gerrity Delim Fiowlhan Anthony Nolan and John Gilmatton.

Tiattney Cheatnut Street Patrick's Chavel Swelock Pewa Denne Toeile Cathedral Hdirhie Galt How John Gattnes John Gerrity Delim Fiowlhan Anthonys Nolan John Gilmatton

Religious and civic events listed for Keyser avenue area

Last evening various religious and fraternal groups announced services and events. Sermons, concerts, anniversaries, and a wake were scheduled across Bethel institutions, with remembrances for Jessie Bevan and private interment at Forest Cemetery.

St Two’s Battalion Special Meeting and Death of Member

A special meeting of St Two’s battalion was held last evening to address the death of fellow member Martin Herris. Funeral arrangements were set for tomorrow afternoon with a funeral procession gathering at headquarters at noon and services at St Patrick’s church, interment in Cathedral cemetery. The Lewieville Independent club of the Second district met at 1710 Lurorns street, with meetings three times weekly on Monday Wednesday and Saturday evenings.

Waymart W. J. Campion John Davis L.A. Thowell Stewart Wiesecker He. van B.D. Jones Wood. Moran Wentinel EF. Smith Tristees Ch. W. Powell J. Archie Jones Thomas J. Langan St. Two's Battalion Lewieville Lurorns

North Scranton Programs Highlight Evening Events

Prof James Hawker spoke on the Fire of Nation at Puritan Congregational church while the Citizens' Band conducted by Prof George Crimp prepared a concert at Company Hall. The Anthracite Wheelmen planned a smoker, with many local residents mentioned, and various clubs held readings, rehearsals, and social events across North Scranton tonight.

James Hawker Puritan Congregational Hawker George Crimp George Crimp, Will Con Wer A Concert and Eveul Hoarmory Tannhauser Warner Ciacashaa John Ryans Miss Florence Anfield Meltation Mire DD. Lewis Soprine Dewey John Morgan Wakediek Mesars Kil Wyane Citizens’ Land Tdwards Lelesk Eee Abeatt Eelection Wackefeld North Main Avenue North Scranton Harry E. Evane Oviliery Engineer Berwick Agnes Jones Herrick Centre Lo W W. Jones Wayne Avenue James Twiss Priceburg Solicetrert John J. Jones Migs Devanney Wiles Street Cyrus Davis John B. Edward Pittston Midh Fife Exevsetor Literary Club Murch Mary McDonnell Theodore Street Grace Vaughn West Market Street Cartondale Philip Flogan Market Street Berton Loftus Legsett Street Willian Chayspetl Chappell's Philadelphia Ladies' Ald Society Welsh Congregational Church Nellie Johnson N. Y Cleorge Ciulid Providence Trestoterian Church Taylor Mary ‘Treverton Margaret Williams Dilay Bwee Liggin Jones Margaret Jenkins Margaret Moses Blodwin Gritthe Stella Weed Edith Kahler Frank Dunstom Charlie Coombs Wiliam Rogers Titties Evans Samuel Miller Edgar Stone Henry M Reess Miseee Grace Tucker Alice Burdick Scranton

Harmony Athletic Club Hosts Its First Annual Ball

About one hundred fifty couples attended the Harmony Athletic club’s first annual ball at Music hall last night. The event featured 24 dances with a half hour intermission at midnight, artful decoration, and music by Professor Johnson. Officers listed include Master of ceremonies Thomas Leonard and floor committee members C. Culeman and P. Moran.

Harmony Athletic Club Music Hall Testight Johnson Thomas Leonard Thomas F. May C. Culeman P. Moran J. F. O'Poole T. Ford William O'Peale J. Gilroy A. Theley Jr Rleey BP. Roeland M. Hoban Cyvowley J. Coney M. Gunthy J. Man- Ban J. Myrat J. Mush M. McGure

Runaway Horses Rescued Near Neptune Engine House

In South Scranton, a team of runaway horses foamed and exhausted were sheltered by Neptune Engine Company workers at 4:30 am. Liveryman Smith identified the horses as his with three men having hired them the previous night. Firehouse personnel cared for the animals and declined a reward.

Willian Fields Henry Henn Neptune Engine Fire Company Henn Pickus Smith Oakford Court Lackawanna Avenue Polles Animele Robert Frolen Mr. Fickus

Sleighride and Socials Dot Elmhurst Weeknight

A group of local grime society members enjoyed a sleighride to Elmhurst on Tuesday night. They dined at Schlebers hotel with Misses HBar bara Kate Miller Pauline Herb ster Amelia Blechingmaier and others from Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Stanley Dymond hosted a dancing party at 62 Cedar avenue with guests from the Leider firm where Dymond is a trusted agent. The event was described as very pleasant with Mrs Dymond serving refreshments.

Elmhurst Schlebers Hotel Hbarbara Kate Miller Pauline Herbster Amelia Blechingmaier Tony Himil Herbster Mais Cinccinnati Stanley Dymond Cedar Avenue

Andrew Graber Suffered Serious Condition After Erysipelas Attack

Andrew Graber of 792 Menalow Avenue is in critical condition after an erysipelas attack. He fell on the tee en route to work on Monday morning causing a facial wound. Home remedies were used that evening and the wound worsened by Tuesday. Dr. John J. Walsh was called in yesterday and found his condition serious.

Andrew Graber Menalow Avenue John J. Walsh Graber

Democratic Yoture Forms Twentieth Ward Club

Enthusiasm for the Democratic yoture in the Twentieth ward spurs club formation. John B Roehe named club title and Patt hall hosts the meeting with many followers enrolling as members. W G O Malley elected president and P L H Coyne secretary. Next meeting planned for Wednesday at the same hall.

Twentieth Ward John B. Roehe Patt Hall W. G. O'Malley Jennings PL HH. Coyne Roche Club

Fruehan Secures Key Tenor Post in Philadelphia Church

George Fruehan a Pennsylvania Dental College student from Hickory street has won the tenor position at McDowell Memorial Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. Sunday his first performance drew warm congratulations from the congregation, with his Junger Maennerchor brothers expressing jubilation.

George Fruehan Hickory Street Pennsylvania Dental College Philadelphia McDowell Memorial Presbyterian Church Columbia Avenue Praehan Junger Maennerchor Mr. Freehan

Orders to C FB Snarkey at 1914 Cedar Avenue

Postal notice states orders addressed to C FB Snarkey at 1914 Cedar Avenue will receive profit attention. Phone number 414 is provided for contact.

Snarkey Cedar Avenue

Tribune staffer Lewis Senker's illness improves

Lewis Senker of Stone Avenue, a Tribunes censors team, has shown slight improvement after severe typhoid pneumonia. His physician Dr. Th J ite notes recovery chances remain favorable. Meanwhile Jaco Kuck returns from Hawley visit as Mars's Glee and Dramath meeting nears at Parish Hall Hickory Street. The Junger Maennerchor held an evening meeting at Germania Hall with plans for the sixth annual bell and entertainment at Germanis Hall Tuesday night.

Lewis Senker Stone Avenue the Tribune Comcilers Th. J. Ite Senker Jaco Kuck Cedar Avenue Hotel Nnn Hawley Mars Halle Hickory Street Junger Maennerchor Germania Cermanis Hall

Kemp's Balsam For Grippe A Handy Throat Remedy

A vintage remedy advert suggests Kemp's Balsam as a cure for grippe symptoms. It promises relief for throat and lung irritation and urges readers to keep a bottle on hand for immediate needs, noting pharmacists carry the preparation.

Scranton Athletic Club Plans Transquerrade Ball at Germania Hall

Members of the Scranton Athletic Club prepare for a tranquerade ball at Germania Hall tomorrow night after a preevent gathering at the club peorme. A quartet was formed at Emil Horbater’s barber shop on Pitts ton avenue Alder street. Singers James Evans Emil Horbater Louis Katzawadel and John Weismaler will rehearse tonight in advance of the event.

Scranton Athletic Club Germania Hall Club Peorme Emil Herbeter Pittston Alder Atreet James Evans Emil Horbater Severond Louis Katzawadel Bariter John Weismaler Bueso Tonieht Avlegt & Name

Local notices and community events in Dunmore

Borough officers listed with treasurer and officials. Ladies auxiliary hosts entertainment at Fast Drinker Street rooms with vocal and instrumental performances. A sleigh party from Jeromy visits Mrs Woodward's residence at Tripp avenue. Funeral announced for Salvator Letters with burial at Mt Carmel. Various residents visit or host guests. Curfew club forms with officers and aims to aid youth and amateur photography. Young Ladies Mission Society to elect officers tonight at North Blakely Street home.

Larios Iin William Cronan Miss O'Hara G. Boland T. BE. Bolana Jermyn PY. Woodward Tripp Avenue Orlock H. A. Willman Thomas Bray A. OD. Swick Budeger C. F J. LI. Crawford Blackman Blorenne Shepherd Scranton Salvator Letters Sverr Mundison Avenue Toohey Woodburn Sullivan County Mia Horatio Sime Tons Blakely and Drinker Dante Vietus William Tbelenger Hawley Jacob Pletoler Harper Street Elsie Space Cherry Street Wilkes-Tiarre Dunmore William S.S. Potter Thoms F. Hughes Gustav Miseh Richard P. Webber Robert Pinkney John Foley G. J. Seville Herman L. Tadwig Young Ladies’ Mission Cine The Presbyterian Church Ottiors Mire Pudith Wert Blakely Street

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted By Chicago Druggist

Visgen Gros of the South Side corner 60th street and Wentworth avenue reports strong sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The product is praised for soothing severe colds and croup in children and is sold by all druggists. Matthews Bros. serves as wholesale and retail agent.

Visgen Gros South Side 60Th St Wentwoorthav Bay Chamberain Matthews Dros

Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Events

Rev W J Ford entertained guests last evening. Mr and Mrs Thomas Fleming of St Augustine Fla visit friends on Boulevard Ave. Miss Margaret Brennan of Pottsville visits Miss Katherine Barrett on Dickson Ave. Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans important library meeting this afternoon. Miss Hilith Bonenr of Deacon St recovering from measles. Donation party hosted recently at George Appleby’s home.

W. J. Ford Thomas Fleming St. Augustine Fla Boulevard Avenue Margaret Brennan Potteville Katherine Barrett Dickson Avenue Women's Christian Temperance Union Hilith Bonenr Deacon Street Mae Vere George Appleby

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