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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1898

Page

6

North Scranton Day’s Doings Highlights Local Events

A column notes a near escape in the Marvine Mine, the marriage of Daniel Hu Coleman and Mia Mary Ann Unaworthe, and the arrest of George Smith on a serious charge. Mrs. Ruth Michael, widow of David Michael, died suddenly at Daniel Reese’s home on Sprig Street after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 4 PM at the Reese residence with Rev. J. A. Evans officiating. interment in Washburn Street Cemetery.

Marvine Daniel HU Coleman Mia Mary Ann Unaworthe George Smith Ruth Michael David Michael Daniel Reese Sprig Street Noo Michel Orlock J. A. Evans West Market Street Welsh Baptist Church Washburn Street

Miner Hurt In Mine Accident At Vine Yard

William Turns, a driver at the Mar vine mine, was badly hurt yesterday morning while riding a front end of a trip of cars on a slight incline. His foot caught on the road bed and he was thrown beneath the cars. Quick action by fellow workers saved him, and he was carried to his home on Breaker Street with a severe head injury and other cuts.

William Turns Marvine Berneath

Marriage of Daniel H H Cole man and Mary Ann Uneworth

The couple Daniel HH Cole man and Mary Ann Uneworth were married yesterday afternoon at the Church of the Good Shepherd rectory by the Reverend PF Ballentine. Both are middle aged and well known locally. Evan McGinnis hosted a surprise party that evening at his West Market Street home with many friends gathering for refreshments and merriment.

Daniel HH Coleman Mary Ann Uneworth Thie Price Huey Colemniwel Church of the Good Shepherd Ballentine Evan McGinnis

Officer George Smith Arrested by First Ward Constable

George Smith a special officer was arrested yesterday by Constable Beth Smith of the First ward at the instance of Mrs Maggie McArdall of

George Smith Beth Smith Maggie McArdall

Nay Ave Avenue Allegation of Criminal Frault Against Alderman Fidier

Nay Ave resident alleges the defendant attempted a criminal fraud against her. Smith entered a ball gift in the sum of OO.

Smith

Evening with Patriote' at Providence Methodsat Church

Parish literary society held an Evening with Patriotism in the church parlors with readings by society members. Florence Walker and No 25 School pupils presented Washington exercises yesterday afternoon. Funeral notices and local society events fill the day with services and entertainments planned in Forest Hill and East Market Street parishes.

Local Notices From Scranton Area Items

Services at St Mark's church this week include Monday and Wednesday evenings, with various crests and family notices. Miss Terising Perrella and Antonio Muck wed yesterday in Scranton. funerals for Mrs Edward Beyea and Mary Howard held or noted, with interments at local cemeteries.

Annual St Leo's Tourist club ball in Mears hall

About one hundred couples participated in the grand march at the second annual St Leo's Tourist club ball held in Mears hall last evening. Twenty four dances were enjoyed with Miss Fertha McAlpin and P J McAndrew leading the grand march. The event supported the club’s attendance at the Boston MA based national abstinence convention.

St. Leo's Tourist Club Mears’ Hall Misa Marie Sheerin Cornelius Coleman P. J. McAndrew M. J. Hennigen Patrick O'Toole D. FP. Healey P. A H. Buckley Patrick McAndrew Henry Eagen John Connors Patrick Grainey Philip McAloon William Kelly John Gaughan Con Coleman M. May James Peenal Thomas Connors Robert McNichols Patrick Cadgan James Murthy John Cadgen T. C. Gilroy P. J. Gilroy John Gallagher M. McDonouh James Reap James Cusick William Grant Richard Lonergan William Vanston Daniel Megan T. Tierney M. Flaherty Fertha McAlpin

School Savings Show Modest Receipts at No 18

Interest shown by the school children in weekly savings remains modest with collections at No 18 School matching prior totals. Teachers reported sums received for yesterday's session including numbers for Professor David Owens Mirth Wath Elizabeth Lewitt Hertha Kelly Nellie Richards Catherine Phillips Nellie Kelly Elizabeth Price Sarah McBonale Mary Harris and others. Exercises for Washington's Birthday were conducted across departments with the children performing creditably.

de Pault David Owens Lewitt Hertha Kelly Nellie Richards Catherine Phillips Nellie Kelly Sarah Mcbonale Mary Harris Washington

Ye Old Follies Concerte at Plymouth Meeting House

The fifteenth February programme lists Time Beater Jenkin Jabus Kynon and Harpsichordist Heersheba Williama with a full chorus performing songs including Columbia and Auld Lang Syne. Obediah Phillips and Becky Joseph lead youths and families in a town concert with refreshments afterward.

Plymouth Congregational Meeting House Jackson Turnpike Earlie Candle Lyting Jenkin Jabus Kynon Columbia Eynon Johnnie Sands Obediah Phillips Menne Womenne Lone Jehoshaphat Owens Cousen Zachiary Evans Becky Joseph Jedediah Cadwean Peldlar Adonijah Phillips Menne Bingera

Bellevue church hosts Washington’s Birthday tea and program

The Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist Church ladies plan a Thursday evening tea from 5 o clock in the church parlors followed by an entertainment for Washington’s Birthday. Elaborate preparations promise exceptional pleasure with a menu of tempting viands and a musical program. Participants wear unique costumes and tableaux will feature the event. Admission is ten cents and all are invited.

Bellevue

Wallace Exhibits Brahmas At Madison Square Show

George Wallace of Price street returned from the poultry show at Madison Square Garden New York where he displayed four Brahmas and two bantams earning second prize for Brahmas and first prize for bantams He refused a 60 dollar offer from a prominent English breeder hoping to win top honors at the next Brahma exhibit.

George Wallace Price Street Madison Square Garden New York Wallace

Services for Alice Young Held at Family Residence

The services over the remains of Alice Young, nearly eleven, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Young of 234 Railroad Avenue, were held yesterday afternoon at the family home. Friends expressed sympathy for the bereaved parents after a bright child who was popular with playmates. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. The text notes the remains of Mrs John Quigley later in the article.

Locust Street Hyde Park Catholic Benjamin H. Thomas Alice John Young Railroad Avenue Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Mra John Quigley

A Sensible Man Promotes Kemp’s Baleam Remedy

An offer claims Kemp's Baleam and Laings cure coughs colds asthma cronchitis croup and throat lung troubles. The proprietor authorizes druggists to give a sample bottle free to prove merit, priced four pence and ec.

Evening parish entertainments and socials listed

Tonight various churches host patriotic programs, old Folks concerts, youth socials, tea served, and a Camp 313 event at St David's hall. Jackson Street Baptist offers an oyster supper and stereopticon lecture by Rev Thomas de Gruchy on Christ in Art. Admission ten cents. oyster supper free for ticket holders. supper times 5 to 7 and 9 to 11.

Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Plymouth Congregational Scranton Street Baptist Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Jackson Street Baptist Church St. David's Hall Washington Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist Church Jackson Street Ladies’ Aid Society Thomas de Gruchy

Community Church Events And Local Notices In Keyser Valley

Rev J W Sweet preached at Allla mission in Keyser Valley last evening. The meeting will be in charge of WI Crawford this evening. Funeral arrangements for Peter Kelly of Hillside Home include Bellevue Catholic church service and Hyde Park Catholic cemetery interment. Choir rehearsals at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian are canceled due to weeklong religious meetings. Cantata Jeptha and His Daughter will be reheard a week from tonight. Paseo Petro caused a warrant for Joseph Knapp’s arrest on assault charges. Knapp held for court with Carlucci as bondsman. Epworth league reading course met at J T Rendall’s on Bromley avenue. Surprise party for Henry Keblath on Mynon street. Richard Thomas will perform in a concert at Martin’s Ferry in March. Woodworkers’ union to hold a concert and scholastic event in Meare hall March 21. Hyde Park lodge F and A M held a meeting reviewing five membership petitions and initiated one candidate in F C degree while advancing four to M M degree. Hyde Park Baptist Young People's union to hold Chinese ten tomorrow evening. Ladies Auxiliary of Railroad Department Y M C A enjoyed an evening event. Simpson Social Circle of Methodist Episcopal church met last evening. Plymouth Congregational Church Musical Culture classes rehearsed for tonight’s concert. Washburn Street Presbyterian board met to transact church business.

J. WW. Sweet Allla Mission Keyser Valley WI Crawford Peter Kelly Hillside Home Bellevue Catholic Church Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Sumner Avenue Jeptha Paseo Petro Alderman Kelly Joseph Knapp Frank Carlucci Forest C Knapp Carlucci Epworth League J. T. Rendall Bromley Avenue Henry Keblath Mynon Street Richard Thomas Liew Herbert Martin's Ferry Woodworkers’ Union Meare’ Hall Hyde Park Lodge A. M F. C Baptist Young People's Union First Welsh Baptist Church Ladies’ Auxiliary Railroad Department Young Men's Christian Association Simpson Social Methodist Episcopal Church Plymouth Congregational Chrch Board of Trustees Chi Mpsilon Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church

Local residents noted in Philadelphia sessions and visits

Judge Ward and son Douglass from North Sumner avenue attend Supreme Court sessions in Philadelphia. Rev J P Moffatt of Washburn Street Presbyterian church suffers throat trouble. Mr and Mrs N C Mayo of Swetland Street called to Cresta Bend by death of Maurice Miller of Washburn Street, visiting Jacksonville, Florida, improving in health. Fred W Welsendue of Hoboken returns to Rail Y M C A duties after a visit with parents. A Mulaskey family on Jackson Street visit Carbondale. Lewis Lanman of North Sumner avenue takes job in New York with Lamson Register Company of Boston. Mr and Mrs WH Howard of Lincoln avenue host Mrs C Howell of South Gibson. Misses Mattie Macker and Alice Moran of Aldenville are guests of Alderman and Mrs John P Kelly of the Eighteenth ward. Lieutenant of Police Thomas W illame confined at home by illness.

Ward Douglass North Sumner Avenue Philadelphia Supreme Court J.P. Moffatt Washburn Street Presbyterian Church N. C. Mayo Swetland Street

Tribune Publication Note on Letters of Interest

Short letters of interest may be published if accompanied by the writer’s name. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed.

Tribune

Unlicensed Saloons Question City Law and Licenses

Gi G. W. Welsh of 78 Gibson Street asks who should enforce liquor laws against unlicensed saloons and if licensed innkeepers must have licenses to sell liquor. He questions protection and enforcement and who can report or close illegal saloons.

Gi. W. Welsh Gibson Street City

Happenings of South Scranton at Germania Hall

The Scranton Athletic Club and friends held a large masquerade at Germania hall with elaborate decorations. The procession began at 30 Welock led by John Beheuer. costumes were elaborate and a BA C formation appeared from the gallery. Souvenirs, a satin cushion with committee photos, were given to each lady as masks came off.

Central Park Hall Ringgold Boys’ Friends Natters Hall Workingmen's Society Alder Street Scranton Athletic Club Germania Hall John Beheuer Scheuer Keystone Orchestra McCalle Koil Bonneis Ceremonica James F. Rest Frank Dam- Lacher Louis Delging Adolph Heusner Jacob Ballus George Behantz, Jr Joseph Fueller John F. Scheuer Emil Bonn Charles Kellerman George Wirth Peter Neuls Robert Robinson Christ Rose Fred. C. Neals Peter P. Neals Charles Heler Henry Meyers Henry Schof Joseph F. Kramer John B. Chase Gus Mehren Edward Reinman Edward Phillips Louis Scheuer Professor Guth Star

Cedar Avenue Methodist Church Sees Overflow Crowd

Last evening the Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church hosted an entertainment that drew far more attendees than anticipated. The church filled well before the program began, with Pastor J. L. Race serving as chairman and extending a hearty welcome.

Cedar Avenue Methodial Episcopal Church J. L. Race

Musical Recital Delights With Versatile Performances

A lively program featured Professor Jones and his orchestra opening with an overture. Miss Sadie Jones recited The Miner and responded to an encore, followed by the Painter of Saville. The duet O Beetles Sea by Miss Norma Hughes and Marion Jones drew praise. Dr Barry’s Oh How I Love Thee, sung by G T Morgans, scored a hit. Duets by Goddard and Meyers earned applause. Roberta the baritone impressed with two encores. T H Watkins and his quartet sang Good Night nobly, Edward James Jr. received strong appreciation for Bishop’s Beautiful Land on High. Others assisting included Morris Thomas, Joseph Gray, John A James, Miss Prosser, Alder Davis, Luggie Jones and Margaret Jones.

Professor Jones Sadie Jones Saville Norma Hughes Marion Jones Dr. Barry G. T. Morgans Goddard Meyers Will Roberta T. H. Watkins Edward James, Jr Bishop Joseph Gray John A James Mirses Prosser Alder Davis Luggie Jones Margaret Jones

Plucky Alban Alderman Uses Rough Justice on Wife Beater

Thomas McLaughlin of Prospect avenue was arraigned before Alder man Ruddy in the Twentieth ward on assault and battery. The alderman refused bail, stripped him, and gave a severe tongue lash and shaking. He warned the wife beater he would wring his nose if abuse recurred and sent him home.

Thomas Meclauchlin Prospect Avenue Ruddy McLaughlin

Local Youths Celebrated and Officers Hospitalized

Fred Meing Jr of Cedar Avenue turns 12 with a home reception tonight. John McCann of Prospect Avenue regains sight after surgery on a left eye blinded eighteen years. Lt. Peter Zang is dangerously ill at his residence, with physicians in constant attendance.

Fred Meing, Jr Cedar Avenue John McCann Prospect Avenue Tivesor Peter Zang

Kindling wood and grate wood offered at affordable prices

Prepared to deliver seasoned hard wood kindling by the barrel and wood for grates. Prices within reach for instant life. Order books at Decker's Pharmacy, Jifkiss Meat Market, Pierce's Market, Green Ridge Lumber, Keers Hardware, or at the Factory.

Decker's Pharmacy N. Malaaavenue Jifkiss Lacka HA. Pierce’s Market Adama Green Ridge Lumber Keers Hardware N. Malina Avenue

Scranton Professionals and Businesses Listing

A long roster of doctors lawyers and merchants in Scranton listing offices at Wyoming Avenue Mulberry and surrounding streets. Includes Dr Kay Dr Le Prey Dr Trapold Dr Allen Dr Gates Dr Freas and others with offices on Wyoming Avenue and nearby avenues. Also mentions Backers Orchestra Megarger Brothers Frank P Brown Co School of the Lackawanna and several law firms and traders firms in the area.

A. Trapold Wyoming Avenue RerUcy Scranton

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North William Burns Providence Methodsat Episcopal Church Literary Society Patriote Banaye Florence Walker George Washington Primitive Methodist Church East Market Street Christian Wilhelm Forest John Williame Harry Weatherby Oak Street Forest Hill John Henderson Arthur Street Edwin Lewis Weert Market Street David Williams Plymouth Louis Dessoc Gordon Avenue Central New York North End Ny HO Armory Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Dunmore Lanten St. Mark's Church Worthestay Mise Bade Timlin Jermyn Misa Budjo Dougherty Aaron Vian Carpla Dudlew Street Terising Perrella Antonio Muck Him Oeclock Golde Eagh Tn Scolal William Harvey Cherry Street Edward Beyea Sandis Monroe Avenue Denmore Mary Howard East Drinker Street W. FP. Gibbons Presbyterian Church Dunimeare Globe Warehouse West Scranton Plymouth Church THA and Entertainment The Tritone South Scranton Cedar Avenue M. E Muddy M. E. Church Felix LE Brun Fiat Wim Clark Washington Ave Penn, Ave Johann Hoff Castoria Oa de Lidice Walter W. Branson Jonas Long's Sons Jonas Long the Keystone Kindling Wood and Carpet Cleaning CO Dickson Avenue Mareh Conrad Killer & Stetson Agency Lacka. Ave Bool Woohlington Chemical Co Washington, D. C Rile Cook Kmemedy CO Masonic Temple Chicago Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons DR. le Prey Scranton Savings Bank Mary A Shepherd M. D Adama Avenue W. B. Allen North Washington Avenue Board of Trade Building Onmee Madison Avenue Ll. Freas W. Svamoreaux Adame Linden Street Backers Orchestra J. Bauer Hulbert Megarger Washington Avenue Prank P. Brown & CO Whole- Cale Weet Lackawanna Ave School OF the Lackawanna Berunton Bo College Opetts Bipieca W. Bend Hev Thomas M. Cann Walter H. Buell Ee Db B. Replogle Moeurs Building Spruce Street Watson, Diehl, Hall & Kemmerer Traders' National Bank James H. Torrey Hoorn Ld Commonwealth Building Frank E. Boyle Gurr Jessup at+ Law Commonweal Building Alfred Hand William J. Hand Wood Commonwealth Building Frank T. Orla Coal Exchange James W. Oakford Frooms Board of Trade Duildiing H. FL Killam Fiw Commonwealth Bldg Scranton, Pa JAS J. J. Hamilton Bevan Howard W. Thayer Wand i Joseph Jeffreys Toad & Bure R. Pitcher Sorenton Patterson & Wilcox, Traders’ Nathoneat Bank Building Comigys A. W. Bertholp Atty Tribune Publishing CO Tarring & Msweeney Interstate Secret Berevice Agency Ittt Percival J. Morris Bhoward H. Davis BH. L. Walter Lerwis Hancock Spruve St Cor, Wash. Ave Scranta Prederick L Brown Price Huilding T. J. Lacky & Son, Architects Traders’ National Bank DR. I Lyman H. PF. Reynolds P. D C. C. Laubach Wyoming Ave Shover Lagionl C. Bnover Jos Kurttal Rear & Lacka Wink Avenutw Beranton A. KR. Clark & CO. Beedmen and Nurserymen Kates Jeason P. Wkglh Scranton House Victor Koch
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