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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1898

Page

6

Funeral of Mrs. Catharine McCann in Scranton

The funeral for Mrs. Catharine McCann, of 16 Chestnut Street, began with a requiem mass at St. Patrick's Church led by Rev. J. E. P. Whelan. A large out-of-town contingent attended the interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery after services, with detailed lists of pallbearers, flower-bearers, and attendees from Mount Morris to New York City.

Catherine McCann Chestnut Street St. Patrick's Church J. EP. Whelan D. A. Dunne A. Broderick John A. Moffitt St. Mary's Church South Scranton J. Bo Whelan Hyde Park M. P Ann P. F J. T. Moore T. L J. Fanden William Solan John Melate Airs PW. McKeon John McKeon Frederick Gilmartin Mount Morris John J. Sullivan M. F. Lynch J. I. Dennison Buffalo N. Virg T. Barry William & Connelly Heaward Lane Joseph Walsh John Wall Daniel Barrett Thomas Harold Binghamton James Lyons John Noonan James O'Brien Elmira B. Ty. Gannon Mame Scanlon Annie McCarthy Timothy Noonan M. I. Thurty Hallstead Pas Morria Stack Mimner Kistler Great Bend Mat James Loftus Carbondale Minnie Kelly Susquehanna James McElroy Mira Kate Jennings New York City William Moffitt E. O'Malley Annie Moffitt Edward Croughn William Mof William Kirk Wilkes-Barre F. O'Malley Grace O'Malley Agnes Murphy Alice Nora Donnelly Joseph and Michael Reap Pittston

Exhibition and Sale of Beautiful Items Highlights

An exhibition and sale event showcases a selection of beautiful decorative pieces. Attendees can view and purchase in a venue featuring curated craftsmanship and design.

Kemp's Baleam Era Pills Offer Cure Promise

A satirical note warns against letting a cough go untreated and promotes Kemp's Baleam as an effective old remedy with a positive cure guarantee. The ad claims noticeable effect after first dose and offers trial sizes free through druggists at a price.

Reproductions Auction At Washburn Street Church

D L Morgan and his Sabbath School class No 19 organized a successful evening of art reproductions at Washburn Street Presbyterian church. The event featured solos by Mrs Boston Williams recitations and music including a violin solo and Edison phonograph selections. Fifty pictures sold from 25 cents to 1 with door offerings and receipts totaling about 76 dollars.

Washburn Street Presbyterian Church D. L. Morgan Boston Williams Gertrude Freeman Wisw Bessie Walters Edison A. F E. Morse

Funeral services for Robert R. James held yesterday

Friends gathered at 122 Lincoln Avenue for a morning visitation and a 2 20 p m funeral at the Welsh Congregational church with Rev David Jones and Rev A L Ramer officiating. Burial followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. Pallbearers included John R B Edwards E W Thayer Robert Merrifield Harry Peck Edwin G Peters and John Brock s.

Robert R. James South Lincoln Avenue David Jones First Welsh Congregational Church A. L. Ramer St. Mark's Lutheran Church Washburn Street John RB. Edwards E. W. Thayer Robert Merrifield Harry Peck Edwin G. Peters John Brocks

Social event at St David’s hall by Ladies auxiliary No 41

A well attended entertainment in St David’s hall raised a substantial sum for the Ladies auxiliary No 41. Recitations by Myrtle Mills Geraldine Phillips Lena Miller Bessie Blote Emma Lam and Charles Kennett plus duets and solos by several performers highlighted the program. The Wakefield orchestra of North Scranton provided music and refreshments followed by dancing. organizers included T A Roberts William G Yosburg J Widiner and A.

St. David's Hall Ladies’ Auxiliary No.41 Ancient Order American Mechanics Myrtle Mills Geraldine Phillips Lena Miller Bessie Blote Emma Lam Charles Kennett Bessie Praunfelter Edward Morse Frances Roberts Leyshon Evans Harold Miller May Jones

Silk Exhibition Showcases Rich Silk Styles For Coming Season

The Silk Exhibition Now on view presents the most complete collection yet with exclusive styles and rare novelties in blacks colors and combination weave silks. The Black Dress Goods range is immense and surprising with vast assortment and varied effects.

Ford Mills Promoter Behind Howard Committee Arrangements

W. Howard and HW. Howard form the committee of arrangements with Ford Mills acting as promoter for the event or project.

W. Howard HW. Howard Ford Mills

Local Notices of Weddings and Visiting Friends

Mise Hutchings returns home to Carbondale after visiting friends locally. Patrick Eneliah and Mise Katharine Gannon plan to wed Wednesday at St Peter's Cathedral. Hugh Davies hosts daughter Adeline Davies visiting from New York City. Mrs Frank Trundage visits Washington DC. Kate Rooney to guest in Carbondale, others visit Sterling and Hackensack.

Mise Hutchings Carbondale Patrick Eneliah Jackson Street Mise Katharine Gannon Central City St. Peter's Cathedral Kew Mia Hugh Davies South Lincoln Avenue Adeline Davies New York City Frank Trundage Locust Street Washington, D.C Kate Rooney Lazerne Street George Hammit Sterling, Pa Ella Williams North Main Avenue Hackensack N. J

Farewell for Micxel Williams and Thirlwell funeral today

A farewell reception for Micxel Williams of Chestnut Street is planned at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church, led by the Christian Endeavor society, as the Williamses prepare to move to Green Ridge. The late Mrs. George F. Thirlwell’s funeral is set for 2:20 p.m. from Thirteenth Street residence with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. St Leo's Battalion will meet this evening, followed by a smoker. Washburn Street church music changes to a quartette choir for Sunday services with Prof. Derman directing. soloists and organist named. Crozier Lodge 25 meets in Ivorie Hall with a literary program and refreshments. Tennis quartette from this side will perform in Meara Hall with a Klondike Village Belt and Columbian quartet contest this evening.

Micxel Williams Chestnut Street Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Society Endeavor Green Ridge Mra George F. Thirlwell O'Cock Thirteenth Street Washburn Street St. Leo's Battalion Lydia Sailor M. Perry Liewellyn Jones Anna B. Williams Crozier Lodge No. 25 American Protestant Association Ivorfie Hall Meara’ Hall Klondike Village Belt Bachelors’ Society of North Scranton St. Mary's Hall Erand Peter Saltry O'Malley P. H. Durkin Thomas England Margaretta Williams West Ridge Collery John Reagan West Markett Hill Brick Avenue John Hughes North Main Avenue W. F. Davies Wayne Avenue Welsh Baptist Church Harmory John Jones Cayuga William Owens Aoe Emma Jones Griffith Jones Spring Street Dutch Gap Choir Alexander's Tom Thumb Presbyterian Church Company H

Clairvoyant and Phrenologist Mrs Fenton Listing

West Side business directory item for Mrs Fenton a clairvoyant and phrenologist located at 412 North Main Avenue.

West Side Fenton North Main Avenue

Visitors and church social fill Capouse area scene

Miss Anna Frishe visits Capouse avenue for a few days while Miss Maud Martin of Wilkes-Barre stays with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Coakrey on Capouse. Miss Rose Parfrey of Allentown vacationed with Mrs. Owens on Green Ridge street. Miss Helen Mead of East Market street recovers from scarlet fever. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Flonase of Chicago visit Green Ridge. The Asbury church Epworth league social drew a large crowd with light refreshments and acts by Harris, Edith Swingle, Edith Morgan, Mabel Jayne, Evangeline Der Gey, and Minule Peek.

Anna Frishe Keisertown Capouse Avenue Maud Martin Wilkes-Barre Bert Coakrey Rose Parfrey Allentown Owens Green Ridge Street Ald Society Asbury Church Helen Mead East Market Street J. R. Flonase Chicago Green Ridge Epworth League Mr. Harris Edith Swingle Mines Edith Morgan Mabel Jayne Evangeline der. Gey Minule Peek

Female Operatives Protest at Meadow Brook Silk Mill

Female workers at Meadow Brook Silk Mill in South Scranton gather to press for the discharge of foreman John Mester after he was linked to disparaging remarks about the workers in a recent newspaper interview. The protest involves multiple floors with three representatives per floor seeking a meeting with Superintendent Brooks.

Meadow Brook Silk Mill Meadow Prook Cedar Avenue John Mester Mester J. H. Prooks Brooks John Atten Miss B. Reilly Batten Star Social Club Natter’s Hall Jacob J. Mirtz Matthew R. Dama Matthew W. Miller William F. Kellerman Peter P. Phillips William J. Rogar Fred. C. Kellerman Matthew RK. Damal Jacob F. Sprandle Jacob Sprandie Henry Chase F.C. Kellerman F. Kellerman George Miriz, Jr John MM Hanna John J. Jenny Jacob F. Kaestner William J. Rosar

Funeral of Mrs. Ellen Woods

The funeral was held from 826 Maple Street to St. John s church where Rev J Melley officiated a high mass of requiem. A large attendance viewed a flower laden casket before the procession to Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery for interment. Pallbearers were Thomas Logan Michael Reap John Lunny Daniel Kelly and Patrick Keilly.

Ellen Woods Maple Street Horne St. John's Church J. Melley Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Thomas Logan Michael Reap John Lunny Daniel Kelly Patrick Keilly

Injury at Home Endangers Casey & Kelly Driver

John Horn of the Casey and Kelly brewery delivery department is confined to his Stone Avenue home with a right leg fracture after a Saturday afternoon accident near his residence. His rein entangled with the horse gear as he prepared to mount his seat, causing the wheel to catch and injure him. He received immediate medical care at home.

John Horn Casey & Kelly Brewery Stone Avenue

Masquerade and Banquet Highlight Scranton Events

The Scranton Saengerrunde hosts a masquerade at Saengerrunde hall on Alder street this evening. The sixth annual banquet of St. Mary's Glee and Dramatic Club is planned for Wednesday at St. Mary's hall with elaborate arrangements. Monday marks the original annual affair of the Scranton Athletics of South Scranton.

Scranton Saengerrunde Saengerrunde Hall Alder Street St. Mary's Glee and Dramatic Club St. Slary's Hall Scranton Athletics South Scran

Fourteenth affair at Germania hall ends with souvenirs

The event featured guests including Thomas Hughes of Cherry street who recently earned an honorable discharge from the U S cavalry after service at Fort Apache Arizona. Other locals and visitors enjoyed the evening while John Meyers and his horse provided comic relief as the animal caused mischief near Stafford Meadow brook.

Thomas Hughes William Cahilin Cherry Street Hughes United States Cavalry Fort Apache Arizona Joseph Schriever Alder Street Patrick Moore New York City William Daniels Breck Street Miss Monte Wilkes-Barre Adam Yearling South Wyoming Avenue Nanticoke John Heffron Prospect Avenue Philadelphia Alexander Moran Ambrose Joyce Timothy McNulty John Kelly Pittston Michael Burns Fig Street John Meyers Elm Street Meyers Domain Meyers Stafford Meadow

Dunmore Republicans Nearing Victory in Local Contest

Borough committee and district committees met at Republican headquarters to certify details for today's contest. A large corps of workers is stationed and the committeemen claim unprecedented Republican strength across the borough. The result will be received at headquarters as votes are counted.

Hook and Ladder Co Ball Charms Keystone Hall

The Anthracite Hook and Ladder company ball in Keystone hall last evening drew a large crowd and was deemed a success. Committee included Rob ert McKenna chairman Patrick Clifford secretary John McGuire assistant secretary Anthony Walsh treasurer Miss Mare Shearon played piano. The planned drill by Independent Howe company and a Peckville company did not occur as valley boys did not appear. The Independents under Victor Burchell foreman offered a strong exhibition. W F Carr acted as prompter for the dances. Prior to the ball the Favorites drum corps paraded the streets advertising the gala event.

Keystone Hall Robert McKenna Patrick Clifford John McGuire Anthony Walsh Treaster Mare Shearon West Scranton Howe Company Peckville Victor Burschell W. F. Carr Drum Corpa

Mock Trial Planned by Dunmore Council No 1022

The Dunmore council No 1022 of the Order of American Mechanics announces a mock trial to be held next Saturday, promising an entertaining event for members and guests.

Dunmore Council Order of American Mechanics

Mock Trial Set for Regular Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall

A mock trial will be conducted at the regular meeting in Odd Fellows hall. The charge will be larceny with Peter Coss as defendant and Charles Sloat as prosecutor. Other officials will be present in the group.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Lerteny Peter Coss Charles Sloat Ccuge

Knights of Malta to Initiate New Members Feb 26

The Knights of Malta in the region will showcase growth as St Stephen commandery No 236 holds a special convocation February 26 at Odd Fellows hall to initiate new members. Mrs Patrick McDonald of Bellevue died Sunday. She was sister to Mrs Edward Conway and Mrs J McDonald of this place. Miss Susan Donnelly of Binghamton NY visits town. Miss Nori Donnelly and Kate Ward return from a day in Olyphant. C WH Smith ill at his East Prinker street home.

Knights of Malta St. Stephen Commandery Odd Fellows’ Hall Patrick McDonald Bellevue Edward Conway J. McDonad Susan Donnelly Binghamton N. Y Nori Donnelly Kate Ward Olyphant C. WH. Smith East Prinker Street

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