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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1898

Page

9

Happenings in South Scranton Prominent Couples Wed

Miss Caroline L Brown and Joseph T Hannon married at St Peters Cathedral in a ceremony conducted by Ken J A OReilly. Also noted is a surprise party for Miss Currie Blatter and an update on Mrs Patrick Dolphin whose child suffered severe burns but is now out of danger. Funeral arrangements for the child will be held at Howe Park Catholic cemetery.

Caroline L. Brown Joseph T. Hannon St Peter’s Cathedral Ken J. A. O'Reilly Currie Blatter Patrick Dolphin Dolphin

Brown Hannon Wedding At St Peters Cathedral In City

Mike Coraline L Brown daughter of Mr Mrs Doh Brown of River Street married Thomas Hannon of Crown Avenue yesterday morning at St Peters Cathedral. Rev J Thelly performed the ceremony and the couple left for a short wedding tour before settling in a Stone Avenue residence. They are well known in the community and their friends attended.

Mike Coraline L. Brown Doh FB. Brown River Ftreet Dhver T. Hannon Crown Avenue Peter's Mary Hone Aveann Harwion Bhie Alee Thomas Ciordon Tiride Newnell Lyter Mir Hannon Delaware Lackawanna York City Stone Avenue Hoth Tinnen Canney & Wallace Mor Hannin

Surprise gathering for Miss Carrie Blatter at Mant Street

A large group of friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Johny Blatter on Mant Street last Wednesday evening to present Miss Carrie Blatter with a pleasant surprise. The evening was spent enjoying the company and refreshments.

Carrie Blatter Johny Blatter Mant Street

Seasonal Social With Refreshments and Diversions

The event featured many young people enjoying diversions and refreshments at a seasonable hour. Attendees included Miss Mamie Storr Miss Minnie Haas Miss Ida Rentechier Miss Emile Blatter and others. Several men named Christian Woehrle Henry Scheuer Frank Brown Fred Bunts William Huester Adolph Widmer and George Andres were listed among attendees.

Mien Laie

Concert Planned by Frederick Jones at Cedar Avenue Church

Frederick Jones coordinates a Monday evening February 21 concert at Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. He promises an excellent programme, with many tickets sold due to the strong talent lined up. The printed schedule is shown, and barring accidents the event will proceed as announced.

Frederick Jones Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church

Community Socials And Funeral Obituary Notices

The Germania hall weekly social continues as a local gathering with attendees including Carrie Keifer Mrs L L Neula and Mrs A Forbes as notable craft entries. The Saengerrunde provided entertainment while Ringgeld band leader Charlee Hues attended a Reading convention. Loretta Reilly five died at 1919 Stone avenue funeral today Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Louie Zimmer returns from New York trip. St Marys Glee and Dramatic club held a singing class preparing pieces for the club banquet on Wednesday February 16.

Germania Hall Carrie Keifer Ll. Neula A. Forbes Saengerrunde Wil Weeber Devds Charlee Huesteroof Louie Zimmer Cedar Avenue New York City St. Mary's Glee and Dramatic Club

West Scranton Arrest Of John Morgans For Chickens

Patrolman Hezekiah Peters captures John Morgans at 4:15 am near Mt. Pleasant, finding a bag of seven chickens with severed heads and a musket, knife, and hatchet. Morgans, with prior trouble, is jailed at West Side police station awaiting a hearing on theft charges tied to Clark's Summit farmer's property.

John Morgans Hezekiah Peters West Side Morgans Delaware Lackawanna Mt. Pleasant Mory Sane Lacka- Wanna Avenue Kelly Scranton Street Peters Sar Evans Plymouth Baul Clark's the Tribune John Marshall Morgane Carbondale

Ladies of Pocahontas Council Host Sackable Evening

The Waen council No. 45 of Pocahontas held a social at Mrs Myers 1126 Jackson Street with a large attendance. A reception committee oversaw supper, followed by recitations by Mabel Walters Lula Foster Bessie Dieh Vila Sterling and musical numbers by Florence Mabel Walters Jones Edith Bevans and BH Will.

Ladies of Waen Council Degree of Pocahontas Mra Myers Jackson Street F. Sterling Samuel Jones DPD William Down J. W. Walters

Local residents listed visiting and recovering from illnesses

Mrs. Martin Bird and her son on North Main avenue are recovering from illness. Miss Emiline Smith visits Kingston while Miss Sutherland stays with Miss Grate Acker on South Main. Minnie Hughes entertains Miss Gertrude Hughes from Plymouth and Genevieve Gaynor faces a serious condition in Lincoln Avenue. Cora Renchler hosts Mrs. Mat. Moore of Factoryville as Thomas Morgans visits New York City.

Martin Bird and Son North Main Avenue Titman Jackson Street Portland, Pa Emiline Smith North Hyde Park Avenue Kingston S. Sutherland New York City Grate Acker South Main Avenue Minnie Hughes Swetland Street Gertrude Hughes Plymouth Genevieve Gaynor Lincoln Avenue Cora Renchler North Lincolm Avenue the Moore Factoryville Thomas Morgans Sumner Avenue Itatc Jones North

Funeral notices and gatherings dot town social calendar

Funeral services were held yesterday for Mary daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Thre at 155 South Seventh street with interment at Mare Park Catholic cemetery. A second service for Frather daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Phillips followed at 1210 Price street with interment at Woodburn street cemetery. The Ladies Ald society of First Welsh Congregational church hosted a social with cake coffee and ice cream after a meeting. The fourth annual St Brendans Council Young Mens Institute social will be at Mears hall with Lawrence orchestra for dances and out of town guests. Mothers meetings at Public School No 10 will resume this afternoon. Social at Divison street residence hosted by Ladies Ald society Washburn Street Presbyterian church. The Railroad Y M C A Ladies Auxiliary serves supper at 6 from The Swetland street car line. Clam chowder and other items available. Continental mines of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company resume operations today after seven weeks shutdown. This is good news to many.

Mary W. J South Seventh Street Mrde Park Catholic Father Alexander Phillips Price Street D. P. Jones Talernile Congregational Church Woodburn Street Ald Society First Welsh Congregational Church St. Brenden's Council Young Men's Institute Mears’ Hall Lawrence Ladies' Ald Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Depuy SM North Lincoln Avenue

West Side Business Directory Entry for Mrs Fanton

Mrs Fanton clairvoyant and phrenologist located at 412 North Main Avenue on the West Side offers readings and consultations. The notice lists her specialty and address within the local business directory.

West Side Fanton North Main Avenue

Social Evening at Miss Hartwick’s Home

A pleasant social event occurred Tuesday evening at News York Street home of Miss Emma Hartwick. Attendees included Miss Florence Lee Phoebe Stuart Lizzie Renckert Geanie Stuart Mame Paradise Mame Cullens Bromna Maria Hartwick and others with Mr Archie Baldwin Arthur Wall Elmer Dakin Gen Paradise Gilbert Cullens Joseph Hetjer Charles A Hartwick Charles Weber and Mortimer McVittie Jr.

Emma Hartwick

Community Notes From The North End And Nearby

Mrs TW O Donnell called on friends in the North End yesterday. John Hoffman and family moved into Charles Savage’s Drinker Street home. Judd visited town as burglars frightened away by Peter Seigel at Fifth Street. Reading rooms above Smith Brothers’ store to open by February 20. Meeting last night praised by committee. finance committee reports good progress. Donations accepted via committee or board. Mabel Reilly of Franklin Street passed away. Funeral Friday at 4pm, Catholic cemetery. March 12 wedding of G Marthionia and Miss Mary Fox in Beranton at 9 am. M J Marke Jr of Bloom Street ill for a few days. Young Ladies Mission circle of the Presbyterian church hosts tea Tuesday at church parlors, 23 cents admission. Christian Endeavor monthly meeting tonight at church at o’clock.

TW. O'Donnell North End John Hoffman Charles Savage Drinker Street Judd William Seigel Fifth Street Peter Smith Brothers Mabel Peter Reilly Franklin Street Med G. Marthionia Mary Fox Beranton Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church

Minooka Official Appointed and Polling Place Move Noted

Michael McDonald is appointed to carry the mall from the train to Minooka port office and will take oath on entering new duties. The South district polling place moves to a vacant plot at Willow and Main with a new booth to be erected. The O'Connell council and Young Men's Treasure met, while the Minooka baseball club plans an event at Father Mathew Hall on Feb 2.

Michael McDonald Minooka Port Mir McDonald Willow Main Street O'Connell Council Minucka Baseball Club Father Mathew Hall

Excused Regiment Seizes Goose into Drum

During a Gettysburg march a drummer hid two geese inside a drum after confiscating four alive. The colonel questioned him and the drummer confessed that he had stuffed the birds in the drum. The colonel urged the musician to play, then the regiment pressed on, noting the drummer later had roasts that night.

Gettysburg Guit

Exciting Tom Thumb Wedding and North Scranton Shooting

In North Scranton the day’s events included a hotel shooting at Hall & Fidler on West Market Street. Adolph Shaffer fired a revolver at John Hall, grazing his side and entering a wall, before being disarmed by bystanders and arrested by Patrolmen Saltry and Thomas. Hall’s wound was slight, and he was treated by Dr. Donne. Shaffer, residing on Dean Street, was committed to jail in default of $10,000 bond.

Hall Robert Weastlake Nova Adolph Shaffer John Hall Hall & Fidler Weet Market Street Shaffer Saltry Thomas Dr. Donne Dean Street

Miner Injured by Premature Blast at Storrs Shaft No 2

William Stephens, a miner at Storrs shaft No 2, was badly hurt by a premature blast. He had retreated after misplacing a fuse, returned to inspect, and the charge exploded injuring him in the body and legs before being taken to the Ambulance and home in Pricedure. John Skiff, a Marvine mine runner, was injured Wednesday afternoon and taken home on Brick avenue for medical care.

William Stephens Storrs Stephens Pricedure John Skiff Marvine Brick Avenue

Miss Moran and McNulty Wed at Holy Rosary

Miss Julia Moran and Patrick McNulty were married Wednesday afternoon at Holy Rosary Church by Rev. Peter Lynott. The ceremony was attended by Miss Mintie Moran and James McNally. The couple left for New York City for their honeymoon and will reside here.

Julia Moran Bennett Street Patrick McNulty Winona Street Holy Rosary Church Peter Lynott Mintie Moran James McNally Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station New York City

Tom Thumb Wedding Draws Large West Market Audience

A large audience gathered Wednesday evening at the West Market Street Welsh Baptist church to witness a Tom Thumb Wedding. The event featured dazzling costumes and an excellent entertainment, noted as one of the most unique shows in a long time.

West Market Street Welsh Baptist Church

Robert Westlake’s Exciting Wednesday Near West Market Street

Robert Westlake, a noted horgeman from West Market Street, had an exciting experience Wednesday with a local incident that drew attention from neighbors and passersby. The report highlights his bold actions and the public reaction in the neighborhood.

Robert Westlake Horgeman West Market Street

Fractious horse overturns sulky injuring rider on Sehoo Street

A high spirited horse being exercised on Sehoo street became ungovernable and dashed away toward Wayne avenue. The sulky carrying Mr. Westlake overturned during a sharp turn, throwing him to the ground. He suffered a badly wrenched arm and bruises but recovered. the horse was later captured.

Sehoo Street Wayne Avenue

Local Social Notices and Community Gatherings

Oak street resident Miss Meta Osterhout heads to Philadelphia while William Dodda travels to Paterson. Several visitors arrive from Bloomsburg and Luzerne, and a hash of social events spreads through Archbald including a S George smoker and a Walket social at North Main Avenue Baptist church. A dental office opening at Cleveland Dental parlors is noted along with a marriage announcement set for March 21 and a polo on roller skates exhibition at Company H armory.

Meta Osterhout Oak Street Philadelphia William Dodda Brick Avenue Paterson N. J Mary Lewis West Market Street Bloomsburg Mildred Green Waverly John McNish Pittston Avenue Humphrey Pradley East Market Street North Harperfield Grace Henderson Arthur Street Luzerne North Main Avenue Baptist Church Edward Mittler Bertha Reynolds Peckville G. L. Clark Henry George Theodore Street Durham Lodge Sons of St. George Archhbald Cerda Mise Anna Jenkins George Schellhase Dutch Gap Choir Alexander's Hall Harmory Anthracite Providence Charles Willams Green Street Joseph Twiss Factoryville P. J. Goodman Marvine Avenue Providence Presbyterian Church Frank &. Marshall Mus. Dev Prsbyterian Board Marshall Providence Church

Trolley Road Planned Between Wilkes Barre and Hazleton

Arrangements are reported complete for a trolley road linking Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton with construction expected to start in the spring. The project aims to improve regional transit and boost local commerce.

Wilkes-Harre Hazleton

Freemanning Skin Claim for Carlsbad Sprudel Salt

An advertisement extols Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as a skin cleanser and purifying remedy. It claims the product improves complexion by correcting stomach derangements, acts as a blood purifier, and benefits liver stomach and kidneys. It warns buyers to seek only genuine imported Sprudel water with the Carlsbad seal and Eisner & Menperson Co. signature.

Carlsbad

Keystone Kindling Wood and Carpet Cleaning Co Offers Ready Kindling

The Keystone Kindling Wood and Carpet Cleaning Co announces delivery of seasoned hardwood kindling by the barrel and grating wood at affordable prices. Order books are available at Lewis’ Drug Store on Main Avenue, Jenkins’ Meat Market at 601 Lack Street, H A Pierce's Market at 702 Adams, and Green Ridge Lumber Co at the factory.

the Keystone Kindling Wood and Carpet Cleaning CO

Orders for carpet cleaning received after Mareh Lat

Local office notes that cleaning orders were received after the stated deadline Mareh Lat. The item lists late submissions and cautions staff to review processing times for future orders.

Local professionals and services listed in Scranton directory

A dense listing of doctors lawyers and businesses with offices on Adams Mulberry Wyoming Spruce and Lackawanna avenues in Scranton including Dr Kay Dr Vyrey Dr Shepherd and A Trapold plus legal firms Bauer's Orchestra and Megargee Brothers Printers with contact details and addresses in the Tribune.

A. Trapold Wyoming Avenue Spruce Street Shanton Tod P

School of the Lackawanna Catalog Notice

Inquire September 13 for catalogs offering courses in college, law, medicine or other studies at Buststown LL D. Alter HL.

Ll. A. Watres Lackawanna Ave Scranton School OF the

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