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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1899

Page

6

Marriage of Michael W. Lynott and Mary Barrett at St Patrick's

Rev Dp A Bunne joined Michael W. Lynott of Scranton street and Miss Mary Barrett of Scranton street in a 4 o'clock ceremony at St Patrick's church. Guests escorted them to Pouchers hall for a reception with dancing and gifts. the couple will reside on Beranton street.

St. Patrick's Church Michael W. Lynott Scranton Street Mary Barrett Bing Bolton Hugh Connell Reece Poucher’s Hall Mre Eynott Meery

West Side Board of Trade Meeting Not Held

The West Side board of trade meeting for last night was postponed due to a quorum shortage. President A J Holmes attended alone at the Weer Bide bank rooms and left after waiting for members. no meeting occurred in the past ten months.

West Side Board of Trade A. J. Holmes Weer Bide Bank Alest

Lent observance at St David Episcopal Church

Lent begins with morning services at St David Episcopal Church with Holy Communion at 7 and 10 oclock. The rector Teo J McHenry will preach at 10 50. A children’s service will be held at 4 15 with an address by the rector. At 6 30 p m Litany and Penitential offices to follow with a talk on Lent.

St. David’s Ephempal Serviece Receler Tey BE. J. MecHenrys Len

Scott's Emulsion Promised To Strengthen The Race

An advertisement argues the human race grows weaker yet wiser. It claims Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites strengthens the body, enriches blood, and invigorates nerves. Distributed by Scott & Nown, New York chemists, $1.00.

Scott Scott & Nowne New York

Observance and Lenten Talks Announced

Daily talks planned this week at 7 am and 4 pm during morning and afternoon services. Speakers from outside the parish will give the lectures. The usual Lenten features will be observed throughout the season and all are invited to participate.

Resolutions of regret from Tabernacle church

The Tabernacle Congregational church drew up and adopted resolutions of regret upon the death of the pastor's wife. The statements express sorrow at her passing, sympathy to the pastor and his family, and a request for divine consolation and guidance in the path ahead.

the Tabernacle Congregational Church Alter Jones Church

Funerals Held for Mrs Margaret Chama and Infant Child

Friends attended the funeral service for the late Margaret Chama at Holy Cross church Bellevue yesterday afternoon. The hearse carried the remains from 55A Fourth Street to the church where Rev W P O'Donnell offered a blessing before interment at Cathedral cemetery. Interment for the infant child of Mr and Mrs John F E Murphy of 2% year place followed yesterday afternoon in Cathedral cemetery.

Margaret Chama Holy Cross Church Bellevue W. P. O'Donnell John FE. Murphy Cherhedral Noo

Weather–Disrupted School Deposits Fail To Arrive

The usual weekly deposits from the pupils of Nos. 2 1 and 2 schools did not materialize due to children being kept from attendance by heavy storm. In most buildings exerciser were not fully carried out and activities disrupted.

Sehood

Cloak Department Closeout Offers Fashionable Coats and Capes

A cloak department announces a surprise closeout at $4.98 for ladies coats that sold at $12.00, and white golf capes fashioned from steamer rug materials. With several cold months ahead, these garbents promise comfort and value, presenting rare interest for shoppers.

Pupils to Resume Studies After Weather Shortfall

Yesterday only one session was held at school No 19 where Misa Josie Loos is principal. A few collections were made and the total was small but normal classwork should resume today despite weather issues.

Misa Josie Loos

Revival Meetings Move Through Scranton Churches

The Scranton Street Tajlet church revival toured Morran's hall on Main and Jackson tonight and moves to Plymouth Congregational tonight. Rev Neale and local pastors urge all new converts to attend as the final Friday service at Simpson Methodist Episcopal closes his labors.

Scranton Street Morran's Hall Main Avenue Jackson Street Plymouth Congregational Church Neale Wasebiurn Street Presbyterian Church Simpeon Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas Neale, Jr

Tank overturns on Main avenue injures no one

A driver for Atlantic Refining Co. on Main avenue yesterday morning caused a large fuel tank to overturn after a contact with Street Railway rails at Jackson street. The tank weighed enough to require builders' jacks to lift it. Traffic on the streetcar line was disrupted for about an hour with no injuries reported.

Atlantic Refining Company Main Avenue Jackson Street

Pre-Lenten Social Held By St. David's Guild at Elsinger Home

St. David's Episcopal Church members hosted a pre Lenten social at 744 North Main Avenue last night under the Women's Guild. A committee led by Mrs. Charles Frazer oversaw activities with Margaret Phillips Thomas Williams and J Hopkins. Children enjoyed varied arrangements and dancing for older guests. Light refreshments were served.

St. David's Episcopal Church Daniel Elsinger North Main Avenue Women's Guild Charles Frazer Margaret Phillins Thomas Williams J. ©. Hopkins

First Baptist Church Plans Hope After Fire Loss

Rev. F. Matthews, pastor, received a sympathy letter from President McKinley regarding the church fire. He conveyed gratitude on behalf of the afflicted congregation and noted the hope for triumph over current difficulties.

F. Matthews First Baptist Church McKinley

City Orders Snow Clearing By Property Owners

Lieutenant Thomas Williams instructed yesterday to notify owners and businesses to remove snow from gutters and sidewalks in front of their properties. The order follows a city ordinance and aims to prevent damage from the coming thaw in a few days. It applies to both gutters and sidewalks.

Thomas Wiliams Frome

Electric City Wheelmen Elect Two New Members

The Electric City Wheelmen met at the club house on Jackson street last night. After business, a social session was held and light refreshments served. Two new men were elected, Thomas Sherritt and Edward Williams. A special meeting is set for tomorrow night to discuss buying a property for a new club house.

Electric City Wheelmen Jackson Street Spcht Thomas Sherritt Edward Williams

Man Injured at Delaware Lackawanna Shop

Edward Hemm of 248 North Hyde Park Avenue was injured at work in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company's machine shops. He slipped and fell into a pit, dislocating a knee and sustaining a lacerated knee cap wound. He walked to the West Lackawanna Avenue crossing, rode a streetcar home, and was attended by Dr. George P T Reynolds.

Edward Hemm Hyde Park Avenue Delaware, Lacka- Wann and Western Company

Minooka man arraigned on fake pretenses charge

Thomas Petloski of Minooka was arraigned before Alderman Kelley on a fake pretenses charge and held on bail. A Washington camp No. 133 meeting is set for Thursday evening at Thomas H. Davis residence to finalize plans for a Pel. 22 entertainment in Mevra hw.

Thomas Petloski Minooka Alderman Kelley Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America Thomas H. Davis North Main Avenue Mevra Ladies’ Aid Society First Baptist Church Mears’ Hall Dentiehbaum Mira Waenews Hyde Park John H. Teynolde Ora Wilkes-Farre

Sixth Annual Junior Maennerchor Dance in South Scranton

Germania hall hosted the sixth annual Junior Maennerchor event drawing South Scranton society figures and visitors. Albert Gutheing debuted as a singer with selections including In My Old New Hampshire Home and She Was Pred in Old Kentucky, amid performances by Lawrence orchestra, Lydia Sailer, and local groups. a runaway horse caused panic injuring Constable Woelkers, and public school deposits were noted.

Albert Gutheing Company A The Patriotic Guards Woelkers Germania Hall Eugene Tannter South Scranton Lawrence Maennerchor Mise Lydia Sailer Torendor Hale Machinists’ Glee Club Delaware, Lackawanni and Brnve Sailor Lads Johnny Smoker New Hampshire Mr Cguthdins Old Kentucky Mir Guthelmis Hope William Zeissner William Berghauger Scranton Liederkrone Workingman's Society Allan Lawrence Hingwold Lydia Sailer Gustave Reppert Charles Webber Jd. Norton Leiderkrank Workingman’s Society Schweiger Maeennerchor Karl Borghauser Eugene Tannler Henry Keiper Abram Weichel

McGuinness and Bridget Pyle Wed at St Peter's Cathedral

John McGuinness and Miss Bridget Pyle were married yesterday at St Peter's Cathedral at 3 PM with Rev. J A O'Reilly officiating. Miss Mary McGarry and Albert Doyle attended as members of the wedding party. Mendelssohn's march played as Aloysius Calligan led the procession. A drive to Archbald followed for the dinner. the bride, an assistant housekeeper at St Peter's rectory, will reside with the groom at 1220 Stone Avenue.

John McGuinness Bridget Pyle St. Peter's Cathedral J. A. O'Reilly Mary McGarry Albert Doyle Grogmseman Mendelssohn Aloysius Calligan Bruial Archbald St. Peter's Rectory Womain MacGuitiness Stone Avenue

Runaway Horse Causes Cedar Avenue Frenzy In Pittsburg

A maddened horse attached to no rider ran through Cedar avenue near Pittston yesterday evening. It damaged a cutter and wounded the animal after colliding with a telephony pole near Herman Eckel’s harness shop. The vehicle belonged to Vincent Bluech, a Pitts ton cigar maker. Constable Woelker attempted to stop the horse. he was thrown but held on and brought the animal to a stop within a few rods.

Cedar Avenue Herman Eckel Vincent Bluech Pittston Aventy Pittston Avenue River Street Constable Woelker Mr. Woelker

Public School Pupils Deposit Weekly Savings Totals

Students from Nos 3 1 and 0 made their regular weekly savings deposits in the bank despite bad weather. Totals include No 20 led by Miss O Donnell and others, Buhool No 7 led by John Beaumont and several aides, and School No 3 led by W J Fitzgerald with combined sums reaching the low to mid teens.

Margaret O'Donnell Sara O'Donnell Aliss Ella Jordan Elizabeth McManama Ella Dougherty Mary Morrow Buhool John M. Beaumont Mary A. Pitcher Mire Anna B. Rankin Mary A. Scott Mary EK. Keenan Kilzabeth Zane W. J. Fitzgerald Sarah Mellin Mary McHale Katie Kelley Anna Fox Nelife Heamish Margaret McGreath Mina Mary A. Gregory Nellie ‘T. Fox

Annual military masquerade ball of Patriotic Guarda

The two annual balls of Company A, Patriotic Guarda, auxiliary to Camp No. 420, P. O. S. of America, were held at Natter's ball last night. Captain Jucot Mautz served as master of ceremonies while Lt Pred Jones acted as assistant. Sergeant Murach Corporal Thompson and Private Help assisted, with Johnson providing the dance music.

Company A Patriotic Guarda Patriotic Order Sons of America Jucot, Mautz Picot Pred. &. Jones Miter

Ernest Fischer Injured at Dickson Manufacturing Shops

Ernest Fischer sustained a painful injury while working in the Dickson Manufacturing company shops according to an incident report. Further details on the cause or medical outcome are not provided in the fragment.

Ernest Fischer Dickson Manufacturing Company

Accident at Work Sees Man Suffer Serious Injuries

Yesterday a worker slipped on a large iron shard and fell hard to the floor. He was moved home and treated by Dr. John J. Walsh. Doctors fear a broken rib may have punctured the left lung. A concert at the YWCA rooms tonight is billed as the season’s leading event, with a program the committee promises cannot be surpassed.

John J. Walsh Young Women'’s Christian Association

Quiet Wedding in This City Unites Miss Hartley and M T Jones

Miss Jennie Amelia Hartley daughter of Mrs Browning married Myrddin T Jones of New York yesterday afternoon at 25 o'clock in the bride's artistically decorated parlor at 609 North Washington avenue. Rev R Browning officiated. only relatives attended and a reception followed. The couple will move to New York City to set up housekeeping after a wedding visit. Jones holds a lucrative position in New York.

T. Myrddin Jones New York Hartley Jennie Amelia Hartley H. Browning Myrddin T. Jones New York City North Washington Avenue R. &. Jones Providence Congregational Church Yorsn Eity Jones

Village News Briefs from Green Ridge

Buffalo visitor A M Amos stays with A B Lidstone on Dick son avenue. Asbury church held a Valentine social with many attendees. No. 28 school dismissed early due to about 100 scholars absent. Women's club Literary Section met in the library yesterday afternoon. Street car service opened at a bite hour last evening. Mrs E Waters of Smith place is homebound with grip. Charles Cyoper of East Market street suffers a severe rheumatic attack. Street car blocking disrupted Delaware and Hud.

A. M. Amos Buffalo A. B. Lidstone Dickson Avenue Asbury Church Dlemieed Women's Club E. Waters Smith Place Charles Cyoper East Market Street Delaware and Hud

Remedy for the Grippe Kemp's Balsam advertised

An 19th century style medicines advertisement promotes Kemp's Balsam to treat grippe and throat and lung complaints. It urges readers to keep a bottle on hand and notes pneumonia risk if untreated. Drugstores supply Halsam.

Large passenger train carries many Green Ridge residents

A freighted report notes a six o'clock train from Scraiton bringing over four hundred Green Ridge residents. Henry Morgan recovers from a mine injury. Mrs. Jacob K Johler hosts a Sunday school gathering with several attendees. Community notices include fundraisers and lectures with proceeds aiding a school alarm bell.

Scraiton Green Ridge Henry Morgan Dickson Mine Jacob K. Johler Sanderson Avenue Rachel Ross Ruth Davin Pearl Henry Belle Crosby Gertie Dell Minnie Leah Kimma Pateh Prof. Burdick Miss Micks Ether Smith Miss Moffatt Kate Smith Miss Penny Miss Neymier Mite Fowler Miss Fuller Mise Edith Bonear Deacon «Sreet Wiliam Stone Dickson Avenue Walton N. Y C. P. Stack Penn Avenue Evere

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