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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1898

Page

11

Days events in North Scranton report two mine accidents

North Scranton notes two mine incidents with drivers James Golden and Andrew Thompson seriously hurt. Also covered are a birthday party for William, and an indefinite Cayuga mine closing notice along with a detailed spring inspection of Company H Thirteenth regiment, led by Major Millar.

James Golden Dickson Andrew Thompson von Storch Jenkine William Cayuga Company H Jorge Throng W. S. Millar Dougherty Wilkes-Barre C. Mattes Whitney Honesdale PF. L. Mattes Smith Wells Corwin John L. Hut Leutenant J. W. Benjamin Thomas Parry Peter Saltry G. C. Rogers Charles L. Cutler James Loveloss

Miner Injured In Dickson Mine Accident

Jammer Golden, a driver at the Dickson mine, slipped while running alongside cars and had a leg fracture. He was extricated and sent home on Brick Avenue for treatment. Andrew Thompson, at the Von Store breaker, was severely injured in a collision at the incline and is considered seriously hurt by the physician.

Jammer Golden Dickson Brick Avenue Andrew Thompson Thompeon

Dr and Mrs Jenkins Host Young Guests on Willie's Sixth Birthday

Dr and Mrs DH Jenkins entertained many young people Thursday afternoon at their home on North Main Avenue in honor of their son Willie’s sixth birthday. Names include Owennie Roberts, Michel Thomas, Beatrice Cirson, Oree Woll, Mellen Decker, Margaret Decker, Annie Morris, Esther Beaumont, Elisabeth Peaument, Dudley Griffin, Percy Tastor, Vanney Stoll, Trussell Morgan, Roy Reles, Willie M. Thomas, Keith Andersen, Stanley Depew, Frang Cristian, Arthur Love.

DH Jenkins Orth Main Avenue Willie Owennie Roberts Michel ‘Thotws Lole Heese Beatrice Cirson Oree Woll Mellen Decker Margaret Decker Annie Morris Truth Amdt Esther Beaumont Elisabeth Peaument Lovie Chappell Dudley Griffin Percy Tastor Van

Cayuga Mine Cleared Shifts City Chronicle

A fragment notes a Cayuga mine clearance event at year ordar day, with an official or police presence at the head of the Cayuga shaft. Details are limited and guidance unclear beyond the partial phrase.

Cayuga

Mine to Shut Indefinitely Thrusts Region into Unemployment

The mine will cease operations for an indefinite period impacting a large number of workers. Authorities cite uncertain market conditions as the cause while praising the mine as one of the region’s best.

Local Church and Funeral Notices Highlight Weekend

Obituaries and services mark the community this weekend with funeral for William R. Owens at North Main Avenue Baptist Church and services for Jane McGowan at Holy Rosary. Rev. Watkins and Rev. Davies preach at multiple venues while Welsh Baptist and Tremont churches plan sermons and youth activities.

J. T. Morrin Wayne Avenue William R. Owens Brick Avenue North Main Avenue Baptist Church W. G. Watkins Reva Jones W. S. Davis John A. Evans Washburn Street Emily Yost Pimira Mrs. Brown Albright Avenue Janes McGowan Leggetts Creek Thoom Avenue Oak Street Holy Rosary Church Hyde Park Catholic Margaret Maria West Mercaret Street Grace Laurent No. 25 George Warhington Harry Simpson Hazleton Maggie McArdall Nay Aug Avenue George Smith Alderman Roberts Carlardlawn Lodge O’click Osterhout's Hall William R. Owene Albert Grier

Muslin Underwear Sale For Ten Days In City

Hundreds of women flock to a ten day sale as regular prices are reduced. The annual event claims genuine savings, with stock identical to the regular line and aimed at the medium and better class trade. Officials emphasize quality and integrity of the sale.

Style sale offers best muslins and gowns at reduced prices

Made from best standard Muslins and trimmed in the latest style, these garments promise satisfaction at the highest priced lines. The sale features a large choice of styles including gowns, powns, slips, and more plus baby and children’s items in this famous department now reduced.

Evening services and sermons at local churches

The schedule lists a Bunciay school at 2 p m with Thomas Jehu as superintendent. Evana preaches at the Welsh Presbyterian church on Wayne avenue in the evening. A V Bower preaches at the First Christian church in morning and evening services tomorrow, with the sermon titled A Great Question.

Bunciay School Thomas Jehu Evana Welsh Presbyterian Church Wayne Avenue A. V. Bower First Christian Church

Ice Clings to Sidewalks Cause Several Accidents

West Side residents report dangerous ice from yesterday’s storm with Mrs. Joseph P. Phillips, wife of the city’s engineer, injured after a fall on icy steps and Mrs. Marie Parry, 16, suffering cuts and broken teeth after slipping on the same slick walk. A physician treated both, with Phillips in shock and contusions and Parry nursing facial wounds and a scalp injury.

Joseph P. Phillipa Phillips Swetland Street Charles Parry South Main Avenue Parry Mears’ Hall Ten Foot

Patriotic entertainment at Beranton Street Baptist Church

A Washington's Birthday program at Beranton Street Baptist Church features a twenty voice chorus in ye old time costumes, solos, tableaux, and a Dickson Banjo Club performance. Selections include Indian Massacre, Birth of the American Flag, George and Martha Washington, and a flag drill by twenty four children. Refreshments and a social follow the event.

Beranton Street Washington Alice Williams Jung Walters George and Marth Galdess of Liberty Dickson Banjo Club Wm. Penn Wm. Penn and Indiansi* Hanjo Bojo Greacessscdernes «Drom Clark Prugaen Dickson Banjolus Tabblewax

Pleasant anniversary party for Mrs Morgan at North Rebecca

A large gathering celebrated Mrs. Morgans thirtieeighth birthday at North Rebecca avenue with dancing music by Prof Howells and performances by Edgar and Steven Boston and the K of K quartette. A testmaster, refreshments, and thanks to many friends followed a merry evening of Wet Secan ton residents. detallist listings of attendees and a separate surprise party for Miss Gertrude James were reported with similar entertainment and travel details.

Morgan Rebecca Avenue Prof. Howells Washburn Street Edgar Steven Boston K. of K. Quartette Thomas Davis Boston Williamen Lot Ladwig J. Hitens J. Hopkins Sara Brady Margaret Stewart Harriet Jones Margaret Williams Thomas Boston Gus Eynon Bert James Henry Morgan Luther Thomas John Thomas Charlies Cadwgan Woodlawn Park Benjamin Phillime Phillips Comet David Reese Thomas Miles Cenjamin Phillips Mre Willam Bruning John Niller James Leyshon William Bruning Charlies Sanker Thomas Leyshon and Mire William V. Griffiths Arthur Leyshon Thomas Jones G. Phillips Dattenbery George Fields John T. Watkins Elizabeth Lloyd Cora Phillips Robert Dickson William Shiffer Gertrude James Fourteenth Street Ada Gleason Dora Smith Jessie Reed Mary Stanford Calorie Davis Minnie Gleason Katie Jones Hannah James Ethel Davis Lizale J. Griffiths Maggie Lewis Edith Jones Annie Gleason Millie James Jennie Gleason Tillie James Louise James Leah Reese Gertie James Amelia James Masters Frank Gaul Fred Gleason Harry Williame Everett Delong Kevan Griffiths John Jones James McHale William Thirlwell Wiliam Scott Arthur Scott Archie Reese Howard

Woman's Blues And Pinkham's Remedy Ad

An 1890s style notice portrays the blues as a disease of female generation and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Bennett of Westphalia Kansas and urges distressed women to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lyon Mass.

Mae Pinkham Lyon Mass Lydia E. Pinkham

Local Figures Named in Event Guests and Hosts

The list includes Geason, Harry Harris, Ivor Jones, Bert Lewis, Thomas James, Archileans Evans, Thomas R. Evans and George Morton. Refreshments were served by Mr. Anna Scott, Mrs. Emma Cranton and Mrs. Eliza Evans.

Geason Harry Harris Ivor Jones Bert Lewis Thomas James Archileans Evans Thomas R. Evans George Morton Anna Scott Emma Craneton Eliza Evans

Entertainment at Simpson church and oyster supper notices

Tuesday evening February 22 a lecture room program at Simpson Methodist church offers first class selections by local talent with ice cream after. Admission 15 cents adults 10 cents children funds go to the library. Also on Washington's birthday the Ladies Aid Society of Jackson Street Baptist serves oyster supper 4 to 7:50 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. a stere opticon lecture on Christ in Art follows with free admission for oyster supper tickets and 10 cent lecture admission.

Simpson Methodist Church Alfred Twirling Washington Jackson Street Holman Hunt Correggio

Wedding names draw party to Philadelphia trip

Mrs BE OU Wert Mrs Luther Hopkins and Miss Edith Wert depart today for Philadelphia to attend the wedding of Miss Lettie McCullough on Tuesday night Feb 22. The Knights of Malta plan a Feb 26 initiation for 35 new members followed by refreshments.

BE Ou, Wert Luther Hopkins Edith Wert Philadelphia Lettie McCullough Mae Watkins Stella Knorr New York Street Forest City Carpenters Smith Brothers Allie Correll South Blakely Street New York State Mary Bellis Avoca John Miller Knights of Malta Henry Murray Mra. Jones North End Harry Krause Blakely Street Steven Smith Charles Hollow John Hollow John Youngs Fred Harper Archon B, Crawford H. Mall James A, Harrington T. B. McClintock Thomas Quinn Frank Debew John Hebner Dennia McDade Keystone Hall James Monahan Noah Mra E. J. Houghton Pottsville St. Stephen's Commandery

Minooka Club Social and Entertainment Planned at St Josephs Hall

Minooka Base Ball club to stage annual social at St Josephs hall Monday evening with a first class programme. Local musicians form a notable ensemble while acts include vocal solos recitations and comic numbers by known performers. Pageant showcases include blackface specialties and acrobatic features by Collins and Campbell.

St. Joseph's Hall Minooka Base Ball Club Greenwood No. 1 Quinn Father Mathew Hall Reardon Misa Lisle Cooke L. F. Ketrick Messrs Thomas Evans John T. Kielington Misa May Cooke James Murmy Meeers Sullivan Lynch Collins Campbell

Happenings of South Scranton In Chaotic Week

Democratic Twentieth Ward election jullification at Callery's Arcade. Cedar Avenue notes recall friends and a string of mishaps: John Reap injured in the Hutton Millee incident. Albert Wonech fell on ice and broke a mand. Cornelius Ruddy was bitten by a small dog on Cedar Avenue. Ruddy later hunted the dog with a Colt revolver and a club, ending the canine’s life.

Callery Meennn Cedar Avenues John Reap Hutton Albert Wonech Cornelius Ruddy Cedar Avenue Mr. Ruddy Ruddy

Two ACL Candidates Receive Ward Victory Celebration

Two successful candidates for acr were honored as councilmen-elect T. J. Coyne and M. J. Cusick of the Twentieth ward. About 250 constituents formed a procession to Callery's arcade with Forest Band and banners. Coyne spoke. Cusick was unable to attend but was serenaded by the band.

Acr T. J. Coyne M. J. Cusick Callery James Keilly Clara Coyne Cusick

Social Evening At ISTE Cellar Avenue Residence

The Misses Mame and Sarah Heenan entertained at their ISTE Cellar Avenue residence Thursday evening. About twenty five couples attended a jolly party with recitations vocal and instrumental solos. James F. Judge gathered several groups for flashlight fun. Four refreshments were served.

Mame Sarah Heenan Iste Cellar Avenue Ther James F. Judge

Injuries Reported At Hutton Mill And Local Fall

John Reap, about eighteen, injured at Hutton mill Thursday afternoon. Fingers of his right hand injured in the machine, with possible amputation. He was taken home on Birney avenue for dressing. Alvert Wunsch, eleven, of 518 Birch street, has a broken wrist from a fall on Beach street Thursday afternoon.

John Reap Hutton Mill Jad Birney Avenue Alvert Wunsch Anna Wunech Birch Street Lee Beach Street Kolb

Burglary Report At Palm And Cedar Avenues Residence

Yesterday early, unknown intruders entered the Walsh home at the Palm and Cedar avenues corner while the couple were away visiting a neighbor. On return, Mr. and Mrs. Walsh found the rooms disordered and signs of hurried entry. Jewelry was among the items noted.

Patrick Walsh Palm and Cedar Avenues Walsh

Healthful stimulant for bodily organs cited in cold

The text notes that dead tissue in the grate must be expelled by skin bowels kidneys and lungs. A cold checks these organs and without a healthful stimulant a slight sickness can become serious.

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted For Ailments

An 19th century advertisement urges use of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a preventive and remedy for grip bronchitis pneumonia and other winter illnesses. It claims it prevents congestion aids appetite and supports recovery during coughing fever and shortness of breath. Sold by druggists and grocers.

Thief Lapses Suspected After Missing Money In Upper Room

Mr. Waleh suspects an intruder knew the residents were away and failed to seize valuables due to lack of time. Proberby and likely tramps frequent the area, with possible connection to the entrance observed.

Waleh

Scranton Social Notes Highlight Visits and Local Events

Residents share visits from Pittston avenue and Archbald with Philadelphia and New York, while the Scranton Athletic club plans a masquerade dance at Germain Hall. The South Scranton Young Women’s Christian Association meets, and church services across Cedar Avenue, Hickory Street, and Cedar Avenue Methodist host sermons and concerts for charity.

Annie Joyce Pittston Avenue Pittston Fred Miller Philadelphia Kitty McCann Cherry Street Archbald Harry Klauminger Mere. C. PL van Dyke Hobart N. Y Mary Nora Joyce Mire John Lynch New York City A. McCabe Smaks Scranton Athletic Club Germiain Ai Hall Clu South Scranton Young Women's Christian Association South Berantan Brave Young Women's Christia Association Cedar Ayvenue Minne Faust Hickory Street Presbyterian Church W. A. North A. J. Colborn Hoir Cedar Avenue Methodist Church

Keystone Kindling Wood and Carpet Cleaning Co Notice

The Keystone Kindling Wood and Carpet Cleaning Co announces delivery of kindling wood by the barrel from seasoned hardwood and grate wood at affordable prices. Try a barrel for instant use. orders for carpet cleaning accepted after March 1 at Deckeners Pharmacy 107 N Mato.

the Keystone Kindling Wood and Carpet Cleaning CO Iider Deckenrs Pharmacy N. Mato

Medical and legal notices listing Scranton area professionals

A dense roster of physicians surgeons and attorneys with office addresses in Scranton Pennsylvania. Names include Dr Kay Dr Frey Dr Freas Dr LaMoreaix and others plus law firms Patterson Wilcox Jessup Jessup Megargee Brothers printers and Tribune Publishing Co. with multiple downtown offices and hours.

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North Scranton W. S. Miller Company Hi Young Promle Cayuga Mine North Main Avenue Watkins Throop George Davies First Welsh Baptist Church J. A. Evans West Market Street Taptiet Globe Warehouse Ivtec Lee, Fife Hill Saseanenslitthe Veneers Peices Easeneeo BC West Side News Norma Willams Tadicmun Druggista Dunmore Callery's Heenan Duffy’s Mall Wm. G. Clark Washington Ave Penn, Ave Scranton Mansfield State Normal Irty Etudente E S. H, Albro Mansfield, Pa Neni Jiekins PIR Rchs Adana Green Ridge Lumber CO RKERS N. Main Caventii Dickson Avenue Mare Ist NEW York Hotels St. Denis Broadway Eleventh St New York Grace Church Denia Taylor and Son Westminster Hotel Sixteenth St Irving Place Leo. Murray WASHINGTON CHEMICAL @a Wasiiogtom, IU Miiples Hale Falie Cunk ,Semedy CO Masonic Temple Chicago Physicians and Surgeons A. L. Frey Scranton Savings Bank Bidg Wyoming Avenue Mary A Shepherd Opathiot Adama Avenue Bornce Street W. &. Allen North Washington Avenue J. M. Gates Tod P.m Madison Avenue Cc, L_ FREAS W. L.amoreaix Adama Mulberry W. Grook Linden Street Baver FR. J. Bauer Hulbert Megargee Brothers Largehouse Wallahington Avenue Frank P. Brown & CO West Lackawanna Ave School OF the Lackawanna Courkes Apiala Uc James M. Cann Walter H. Buell B. Replogle Eal Weelaty Security Dure Spruce Street Willard Warren & Knasp Watson, Diehl, Hall & Eee Eik Trader” National Bank James MH. Torrey Hoomd I Commonwealth Frank FE. Boyle Bure Billig Rou 1 Jessup Commonwealth Building Alfred Hald William J. Hand Reomea Frank TY. Orrell Law Coal Exchange Ames W. Oakford Board of Trade Building ER. F. Killam Comonwealth Bldg Jas I. H. Hamilton Berani Edward Ww Thayer Joseph Jeffreys Tandy Burr Building L. A. Watrer Lackawanna Ave Scranton, Pa BR Pitcher Bersnon, Pa Patterson & Wilcox Traders Keey Bank Comegys A. W. Bertholf Atty Bpruce Bt the Tribune Publishing CO Barring & M'Swheney Common Wealth Building Interstate Secret Percival J. Morius Edward H. Davis Roun Boranton Bh. L. Walter Lewis Hancock, J Spruce St. Cor, Waeh.ave Scragton Frederick Lb Brown, Architest Rice Building T. Lacey & Son, Architects Traders’ National Bank DR. I. & Lyman Washington Aven DPR H. F. Reynolds P. O C. Laubach Wyoming Ave C. Snover Lacka- Wonta Avenue Jos Lacka. Wanna Avenue Leeds Etore Green House Go. & Clark & CO Beedmen Zibglen Proprie Buranton D. A Victor Koc
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