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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1899

Page

6

Happenings in North Scranton under Col. Lewis Council

Under the auspices of Col. T. D. Lewis Council No 1015 Order of American Mechanics a Tuesday night event at Leonard's hall drew many guests. R H Freas presided Humphrey Richards delivered an address and local entertainment featured singing and instrumentals with several committee members and hostesses listed.

Col Leonard's Hall T. D. Lewis Order of American Mechanics Frees Humphrey Hichards Carrie Kiesline Lena Elsby Mildred Gleason Lian Morris Edward Boten George Williarma Fred Lewis Indica W. H. Christman Mre P. Preas H. Hichards Mrve Richard Sharpless Mra Nelson Hisby Nellie Freas

Pupils Hold Washington Birthday Entertainment at North Scranton

North Scranton school pupils staged Washington birthday events with recitations by Misses Wrood raf and Slocum and violin by John Lee. The program at No 2 included sketches on the father of his country by Fischer Overhaumh Carter and Willamen. No 5, led by Principal Kemmerling, featured recitations by Meehan Galden Seward Johnson and Loftus and a charade and dialogue titled Washington and The New School.

North Scranton Washington No. 2 Margaret Wroodraf Chora Slocum John Lee Audairs Mise Marie Fischer Genevieve Overhaumh Phoebe Carter Erma Willamen Trevell Tawrence Fyouson Watkins Harold Kennedy Albert Nettleton Lewis Williams Henry Kemmeriing Sadie Meehan Margaret (Alden Mamie Seward Enuna Johnson Keturah Jones Margaret Loftus Move Call Laura Gabriel Anna News

Life of Lincoln Paper by Miss Stone Sparks Student Rejections

Miss Margaret Stone read an interesting paper on Life of Lincoln to pupils including Miss Mamie Seward Cora Cri Gertrude Howell Tha Ward Anna Vail and Mary Phillips The John Morgan gang was mentioned in context of the talk Several readings of rejection songs were performed by the pupils.

Mamie Seward Cora Cri Gertrude Howell Tha Ward Anna Vail Mary Phiilips Margaret Stone Lincoln John Morgan Gang

Electric City Chautauqua Circle Meets at Benedict Home

The Electric City Chautauqua Circle will meet tonight at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Benedict. The Ladies Aid society of Court Street Methodist Church served a supper in the church parlors last night. Edward George is very ill. Miss Jonnie White visits Pittston friends. Mrs. Charles W. Thomas of Philadelphia visits her mother, Mrs. D. P. Reeves of 122 High School Street.

Electric City Chautauqua Circle George Benedict Ladies’ Aid Society Court Street

Guth's Band Serenades South Scranton Candidates

South Scranton residents heard Guth's Band serenade city leaders at their homes last night. The event honored City Treasurer-elect Hermann Robinson, Selectman-elect John J. Schneider, Common Councilman-elect Fred Phillips, and Common Councilman-elect William J. Smith with brief remarks and informal receptions.

Guth South Scranton Zeigler Cith Unieelde Olight Heamund Robernson Connellman John J. Schneider Common Counellman Fred Phillips Tmleventh Willam J. Smith

Injuries Reported From Household Accident

Mrs Napr of 812 Maple Street injured at home while her daughter Martha Hoffman of 22 Crown Avenue also hurt. Martha caught in a clothes wringer when a roller started unexpectedly. Mrs Napr receiving medical care from Dr John J. Waleh. injuries described as laceration to the left ankle and general harm.

Gqeorge Martha

Henry Ziegter Jr Celebrates Birthday With Friends

Henry Ziegter Jr aged 2h attends a home reception last night with friends to honor his event. He is thanked for winning £100 in Nadmund Robinson city treasurer election. Dr James A Manley traveled to Atinie yesterday. Michael Nattey of Aldur Street noted as a well known hotel man, reportedly injured. Maude Gabel of Honesdite visits Pittston Avenue friends.

Henry Ziegter, Jr Fortendines Nadmund Robinson James A. Manley Uly Westerday Michael Nattey Aldur Street Mies Maude Gabel Honesdite Pittston Avenue

Porry Patettle Quirk Delivers Question in Lingo

Fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs Porry asking a question and Porry Patettle answering with dialect heavy phrasing. The exchange hints at a domestic scene or stage dialogue captured in a local column. Names appear as Porry Patettle and Mrs Porry.

West Scranton Observances Brighten Washington Birthday

Washington birthday activities across West Scranton included church concerts at Jackson Street Baptist, social events at Mears Hall, and a supper for the Young People United in Marriage-Musicale. The day saw school and business closures, a large church audience, and community entertainments priced with a bookcase prize for ticket sales.

Jackson Street Baptist Church Mears’ Hall Lavryer St. David's

Jones Bennett Stover Reilly Tewks bury Jones

Jones and Bennett lead a group to bury Jones of Biranton with Drod heading Flemington in New Jersey.

St David’s Church muetcale tonight under Prof Thomas

A muetcale will be given in the Sunday school of St David’s Church Bromley Avenue and Jackin Street tonight at 8 o’clock under Prof C B Thomas. The Imperial Trio with Frank Hepler guitar banjo and fiddle Frederick Cole Wanjo and Howard Wilhelm violin will perform. PART FIRST features Plano Meditation and large list of instrumental solos and duets. PART SECOND includes Normandy March and March Militare pieces with Myrtle Belbeck and Almerva Happ, plus trumpet and guitar selections. Admission without tickets is 20 cents. two people per ticket at the door.

St. David's Church Bromley Avenue Jackein Street Prof C. 8. Thomas Imperial Frank i E. Hepler Frederick Cole Wanjo Howard Wilhelm Normandy Ane Chattar Mareh Myrtle Belbect Almerva Happ Phinjo Tontoy Imperial Trio

First Baptist Church Holds Prayer and Business Meeting

Members met at Morgan's hall corner Main and Jackson to review recent events. The burned church building was not destroyed. a committee was appointed to study costs for a new meeting space and notices were posted restricting trespassing with a fifty six pound fine. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening February 28.

First Baptist Church Moregan's Hall Main Avenue Jackson Street Scranton Street Beddoes BK. G. Morgan J. Eaton Houch

Ishpeming Groom Marries Miss Nichols In Everett Ave Home

Henry Satiebury of Ishpeming Michigan and Mise Ellen Nichols daughter of Mor and Mrs John Nichols of AG North Everett avenue married last evening at 7 oclock in the bride’s home. The ceremony drew many friends and was followed by a wedding feast. The groom formerly lived in this city and will move to Ishpeming after a short stay here.

Henry Satiebury Ishpeming, Mich Mise Ellen Nichols Mor John Nichols AG North Everett Avenue Thin City Michigan Deile Mrs. Salisbury Ishpeming

RPMUNDSON-STENNER NUPTIALS AT Tabernacle Church

The parsonage of the Tabernacle Congregational church on South Hyde Park avenue witnessed the marriage of James Edmundson to Miss Margaret Stenner last evening. Both residents of Bellevue Heights, the bride is daughter of bandmaster Robert Stenner of Corbett events and member of the Tabernacle church. The groom is a popular Bellevue young man. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home and the couple will set up housekeeping in a newly furnished Bellevue residence.

Tabernacle Congregational Church Hyde Park Avenue Jones James Edmonundson Margaret Stenner Bellevue Heights Robert Stenner Corbett Events Tabernacle Church Bellevue Mrr Mrs. Edmundson

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Lenten Services Held at St David’s Kilecopal Church

The usual Lenten services were conducted at St David's Kilecopal church yesterday. In the evening Rev. Mr. Sawyer of Carbondale preached an eloquent sermon titled The Sinsonances of Christ. Pastor Rev. E. J. McHenry assisted. attendance was not large.

St. David's Kilecopal Church Mr. Sawyer Carbondale E. J. McHenry

Funeral services for Mary OBrien held at St Patrick’s

The late Mary OBrien’s funeral Mass was celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church by Rev D A Dunne. Pallbearers included John Flannery, Thomas OBrien, John OBrien, Michael Oliver, Bernard Flannery, and John OBrien of Westfield. Burial followed at Cathedral cemetery.

Mary O’ Brien St Patrick's Catholic Church D. A. Dunne John Flannery Thomas John O'Brien Michael Oliver Bernard Flannery Westfield de FL Moffatt Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Moser Briggs Baxe Martin Norton Washburn Street Ev. & F. Matthews Suranino Street Tupitat Miller

Funeral Services for William Lewin Held in Scranton

The article notes funeral arrangements for William Lewin of Fourteenth Street with services at the First Welsh Congregational Church led by Rev. David Jones. Pallbearers included John Rowlands and Reese Bryant. Interment followed at Washburn Street cemetery in Peckville after services at the residence.

Scranton Street W. Whelan John Wheeler William Wheeler Peckville William W Lewin Fourteenth Street David Jones John Rowlands Reese Bryant James Davis William S., Davia Edward Thomas Roger Evans Washburn Street Cemetery

Local Church Activities And Obituary Notices

Reports from multiple churches include a Ladies Aid supper at the Bimpeon Methodist Mixcopal church tonight with tables at six and 25 cents. Also upcoming events at First Baptist Morgin's hall, St Brendon’s Council, Hampton Street M E Church, and a funeral for Mrs Martha Williams near Archbald with interment at Taylor. an infant death on Chestnut street.

Horatio Keller Mifflin Avenue Ladies' Aid Society Bimpeon Methodist Mixcopal Church First Baptist Church Morgin’s Hall St. Brendon's Council Young Men's Institute Jenkins’ Drug Store Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church J. W. FL Martha Williams Archbald Taylor Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Tribune Henry Burschel Gkervices John Herrity Chestnut Street Cathedral

Local residents attend weddings and meetings in town

George Sax and his daughter Miss IMd nn from Main avenue along with Walter North up of Tripp Park attended Miss Datesman’s wedding at Clark's Summit yesterday. James T. Hughes of Washburt street joined the Baptist Young People's Union session in Pittaton yesterday. Mrs James FB Lewis of Kingston visits her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Reynolds on Hampton street. Miss Hattie Evans and Miss Mary Richards of Lafayette street are spending two weeks in New York City.

George Sax Imdnn Main Avenue Walter Northup Tripp Park Miss Datesman Clark’s Summit James T. Hughes Washburt Street Baptist Young People’s Union Pittaton James FB. Lewis Kingston Joseph Reynolds Hampton Street Hattie Evans Mary Richards Lafayette Street New York City

Obituary notices for Harris Polen Morrow and Duskirk

Obituaries report the deaths of Enoch Harris a longtime city resident died after a two year illness at his South Mila avenue home with services planned at First Welch Congregational church. Elizabeth Polen an elderly West Pittston resident died in her bed at 1:00 a.m. and is survived by a son and a daughter. James Morrow a Wilkes-Barre resident perished at City Hotel from heart disease. Duskirk of Stroudsburg aged 47 died suddenly and leaves a wife three children and relatives. funeral arrangements set for Friday at his home with burial at Washburn Street cemetery.

Enoch Harris South Mila Avenue Deceared Tredeeur Wales Minersville Tirth Valuy Harris Isaac H. Thomas Isaac Harry Tom Thomas Fis Sarah Williams Peter Roberts William J. Jenkins William J. Jenkins, of This City Max Moretto New York City David Samuel KR Stane the Tribune Colmada Robert Mis Jennie Roberts Nately James Davie Ashmnod John Price Bracevile John Roberto Streator Welch David Jonen Washburn Street Elizabeth Polen West Pittaton Usu Winters Polen Race Street Wind Gap Pittston Willliam Mre. A. L. Towner van Duskirk

Remedy for the Grippe Promises Quick Cough Relief

An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a preventive and treatable remedy for grippe symptoms. It urges readers to keep a bottle on hand to avoid complications like pneumonia, claiming the balsam loosens the cough and protects the lungs.

Fire Hits J. W. Richie's Store in Dunmore Borough

Fire destroyed the contents of J. W. Richie's Cheernut Street store around 3 am with an explosion heard just before flames spread. Insurance covers the loss. the building is owned by Mrs. Owen Flynn who may press arrests after hearing voices and suspecting an incendiary act. Fire departments from Neptune, Independents, and John FR. Smith aided, keeping damage to goods.

J. W. Richie Cheernut Street Neptunes John FR Smith's Owen Flynn

Funeral services for John Kroeger at Cherry Street

The funeral for the late John Kroeger of Cherry Street was held yesterday at 2:20 PM from his residence. Rev. William F. Gibbons of the Presbyterian church conducted the service. Interment followed at Dunmore cemetery after a large procession from Dunnmore lodge No. 816 I O O F with pallbearers Christopher Vickers Richard Harvey Richard Webber Sr Eber Branning Albert Jenkins Charles Bansenbaugh and flower-bearers John Watrous Hal Thornton.

John Kroeger Cherry Street William F. Gibbons Presbyterian Church Dunmore Cemetery Dunnmoore Lodge O. F Christopher Vickers Richard Harvey Richard Webber, Sr Eber Branning Albert Jenkins Charles Bansenbaugh Dunmore Lodge John Watrous Hal Thornton

Community notices reflect church lectures and family news

A Presbyterian lecture notice details pupils from a free kindergarten recital led by Miss Lilllan Morris with Ruth Mace and Mary B. Decker assisting. Funeral arrangements for Thomas Glencrogs are listed with Dunmore cemetery interment. A Methodist lecture on Abraham Lincoln drew a large attendance. Local social updates report births, visits, guests, and illnesses among residents.

Presbyterian Church Lilllan Morris Ruth Mace Mary B. Decker

Local News Snapshots From Green Ridge Area

Jules Dunn visits his brother E F Bunn in Delaware skiroot. library reopens today at regular hour. Large crowd tours county jail yesterday. County prices section closed 1 to 5 yesterday. Robert Tickard leaves for Pennsylvania school of electricity for a course. Presbyterian Men's Union to meet this evening with five minute talks on city officials duties. All interested in city politics welcome. admission free. No 77 school pupils debate Friday on Washington as a man vs general. essays on related topics. Misses Dilesden Roney Gatlin entertain in Gatlin’s room yesterday. H M Walton to move with family to Philadelphia today. City administration to consider public improvements.

Jules Dunn Dyrberrs E. F. Bunn Delaware Skiroot Robert Tickard Marion = street Pennsylvania School of Electricity Men's Union The Presbyterian Church Washington Mies Dilesden Mise Ella Roney Mies Gatlin H. M. Walton Philaadelphia Cltyvy

Sewers Discussed for Green Ridge Meadow Brook Project

Residents at a Young Men's club meeting proposed a sewer line plan along Columbia avenue ravine to divert Meadow Brook above the oval school. The goal is to reduce flooding and sewer issues during heavy storms in Green Ridge. Public School No 28 commemorated Washington’s Birthday with tableaux songs and essays by local students and figures.

Young Men's Club Green Ridge Meadow Brook Columbia Avenue Ravine Oval School Washington Dna Johnsen Chorge W. Brede Helen Luce Crace Maddocks Willam Foster Misses Grace Boxxie Stackhouse Mabel Jayne Martin Jordan William Jenkins Fred Caneter

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