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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1898

Page

9

Day's Doings in North Scranton and Funeral Notices

Mixed local items recount residents at the residence service and a funeral held yesterday afternoon at 2 at Tit Market Street. Rev George By Guild officiated with a male quartet performing an anthem and floral offerings from printers union Kalehi and Pythlis Odd Fellows. The procession moved to Dinner Oramatery for burial follow up.

Ehdgen Uinion Kalehi Pythlis Oramatery

Choir formation meeting at Wet Market Street Welsh Bape dlet ohtiveh

In Wilkes the crowd gathered for a meeting to organize a choir to compete at the dereddfod. The prime mover explained the objective and May date for selection. organizers expect to name a conductor at the next session.

Ourhoslow Wilkes Ima Pune

Pleasantappearance adds laudanum at GW Davie store

A person entered the brinch drug store on West Market Street yesterday and bought ten Gente worth of laudanum. After drinking a large portion in view of a clerk she fled, prompting the young man to inform the head clerk and authorities.

Davie West Market Street Beth

Woman Leaves Store After Stating Laudanum Addiction

A woman dismissed growing concern by declaring she was addicted to laudanum and then walked calmly away from the shop. No further details on her identity or destination were provided.

Washington Camp 177 entertains at Fenner & Chappell hall

Members of Washington camp No 177 Patriotic Sons of America hosted a large gathering at the lodge room in Fenner and Chappell's hall. The decor featured flags bunting and wall portraits of George Washington and national heroes. A program of speeches songs and instrumental selections followed with attendees from city and surrounding towns.

Hood's Sarsaparilla health advert claims pure blood

Promotional note touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a vegetable remedy to keep blood rich and pure. It emphasizes that Hood's Pills do not purge or gripe and warns against health risks from illnesses like coughs colds fevers or pneumonia.

Hood

West Scranton Bride Dimmick and Miss Johns Wedding

At the home of the bride's mother 168 South Bromley avenue James Orville Dimmick captain of Company A Thir teenth regiment and Catherine Johns daughter of Mrs Ann Johns were married by Rev Hugh Davis. The couple plan a home on Grand View avenue Arlington Heights and will entertain after April 1. Many relatives attended and praise the newlyweds standing in their central city and West Side circles.

South Bromley Avenue James Orville Dimnilek Thirteenth Regiment Benjamin WW. Throop Catherine Johna Ann T. Johns Hugh Davis Calvinistic Methodist Church Lohengrin Catherine Phillips Mendelsshaw May Jennie Stratton George B Jesse E. M Harry L. Dimmick William John KE. Johns Thomas G. Evans G. A. Wil- Name Mr. Dimmick West Side

Entertainments by First Welsh Baptist junior workers

The Junior members of the Baptist Young People's union at First Welsh Baptist church held an evening program. Professor James Hughes presided. The event featured congregational singing, recitations, papers on China and mission work, and readings by Norma Williams, Edna Lewis, and others. A Chinese tennis demonstration drew a large audience.

Baptist Young People's Union First Welsh Baptist Church James Hughes No. 14 Baptist Union of Northeastern Pennsylvania Jesus John M. Edwards Miah Davis May Mormans Mary Williams Lizzie Neat Mabel Thomas Verna Williams Stella Thomiv Blanche China Norma Williams

K of K Literary Club Entertained at Howard Davis Home

The K of K literary social and debating club met Tuesday evening at Howard Davis’s Eynon street home. Members enjoyed songs, declamations, piano by Professor Howell and Gus Eynon, with Misses Sadie and Mary Davin serving refreshments. Toasts honored by Howard Davis and others.

K. of K Howard Davis Eynon Street Thomas Boston Professor Howells Washburn Street Gus Eynon Sadie Mary Davin Charles Cadwgan Bert James Henry Morgan John Thomas Luther Thomas William Robertson Emris Joseph Professor Howell Harry Davis

Mrs McCann Injured In Icy Street Fall

Mrs McCann of Chestnut Street wife of a North Main merchant, fell on an icy corner of West Linden and Chestnut yesterday morning. Her left arm broke as she slipped holding her dress. Dr Dolan attended and she was made comfortable at home.

PJ. McCnann Chestnut Street North Main Avenue West Linden Chestnut Aliveta Church Mra. McCann W. K. Dolan

Folke Concert Repeats At Plymouth Church

The Plymouth Congregational church hosts another folke concert this evening following a Tribune correction. Credit for the event’s success goes to Mrs. A. B. Eynon whose tireless efforts are praised. Admission is ten cents. Griffith Williams wedding details follow.

Plymouth Congregational Church Tribune A. B. Eynon

Kemp's Balsam for the Throat sample offer

A promotional notice asserts Kemp's Balsam cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung troubles and claims druggists will provide a free sample bottle to prove its efficacy at a price of six cents.

Price Bic

Marriage at Mirringe Unites Norma Williams and John Griffiths

West Locust street residents Norma Williams and John Griffiths wed last evening at the bride’s parents home in Mirringe. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. David Jones of the First Welsh Congregational church. Miss Norma Williams played the wedding march.

West Locust Street Mirringe John Williams Mies Magele Williams John Griffiths David Jones First Welsh Congregational Church Norma Williams

Car Jumped Switch Injuring Horses at South Main Intersection

A Taylor car ran into a wagon owned by F. H. Hewitt & Co. near South Main avenue and Luxerne street shortly after 7 PM injuring the horses and slightly injuring the driver. The motorman believed the switch closed.

Taylor South Main Avenue Luxerne Street F. H. Hewitt & Co

Local notes and society briefs

Ant ony McHugh the 14 year old boy in the care of his uncle in New York will be brought home soon as the Gerry society released him on Chief Robling's word. May Davis and John Jacobs announce their marriage for March 15. Alderman Kellew reported an assault and battery case with Mrs Lizzie Phillips and Mary Jane Phillips. Phillips held on $200 ball. The child of J B Carey of West Elm street died but did not die of cerebro meningitis. remains to be interred at Ashley. The child of William Bartela will be buried at Washburn street cemetery this afternoon. An infant of William Hanna died yesterday. private funeral today, interment at Washburn street cemetery. The Band of Hope of Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church may entertain March 17. St David's Day eighth annual celebration at Tabernacle Congregational church on South Myde Park avenue on Tuesday evening March 1. plans for an excellent entertainment and banquet to honor Wales and St David. Thomas J Jones of Jackson street reports his Richmond VA area father died last Monday and was buried there. The funeral of Mrs Roger Evane will occur this afternoon with Rev David Jones presiding. interment at Washburn street cemetery. Burr K Carling of North Sumner avenue and Miss Lydia Lutz of Precott avenue reported married a year ago in New York, causing surprise.

Washington Camp No 177 Patriotic Sons of America Fenner & Chappell Georges Washington Helge Mire Willan H. Owens Piriek Avenue Wieh Hertha John Williams Weert Market Street A. A. Evans Market Street Welsh Baptist Church Remaie Washburn Street St Mary's Catholic Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society Ensoine Provident John J. Costello Thomas Lynch Theodore Shermat William Hopkins Thoms Lofine Neal McHugh Thomas Manley James Lynch Cutler Society Michael Gillant Anthony Lanes Thomas Connor Arma John Wells Newsenger Col. Bixler Joeeqih Mitchell Alderman Roberts Cora Griffin Puritan Congregational Church Miss Griffin Ian Ruth Michael J. A. Evans West Market Street Whrehlirn Street T. J. Gilroy Thomas Nallen Cayuga Street Arnain Anthony McHugh New York Gerry Society Chief Robling May Davis South Everett Avenue John Jacobs Kellew Lizzie Phillips North Main Avenue Mary Jane Phillips Swetland Street West Elm Street Ashley William Bartela Price Street Tabernacle Congregational Church South Myde Park Avenue West Side Wales St. David Thomas J. Jones Jackson Street Richmond Roger Evane David Jones Washturn Street Burr K. Carling North Sumner Avenue Lydia Lutz Preacott Avenue D. J. Smith Eugene Canton Pine Street T. FP. Letchworth Chestnut Street Hinks & Johnson Conncticut Charles H. Smith East Drinker Street William Amendt Ash Street Earnest Dunmore Cemetery St. Stephen's Commandery Ancient and Improved Order Knights of Malta Knight Recorder Pearce Philadelphia David Schoonover Apple Street St. Mark's Episcopal Church W. L. Purcell Kingston Pearl Wells Dalton Theresa Cook Grace Bingham Trenton N. J Quez Ivey Shoemaker Street Scranton Tribune Frank Blickens John Foote Brook Street Grace Berlew Pearl Suttclifft Oda

Social visitors and guests listed in Halstead scene

Miss Bertha Fisher of Halstead visits friends in town. Edwin Thomas of South Hyde Park avenue entertains Mr. Butts of Plainfield New Jersey. Miss Bertha Whettling of South Bromley avenue hosts Miss Irene Cowell of Stroudsburg. Benjamin Switger of Price street is indisposed.

Bertha Fisher Halstead Edwin Thomas South Hyde Park Avenue Mr. Butts Plainfield, N. J Bertha Whettling South Bromley Avenue Irene Cowell Stroudsburg Benjamin Switger Price Street

Richmond Colliery Dispute Halts Operations in 2 Mines

Richmond colliery No. 3 sees no work as officials clash with Mine Inspector Rod erick over egress conditions. Mine No. 5 suspended Tuesday amid dispute over compliance with safety directives. Two weeks ago ice accumulation reportedly affected access at the site.

Richmond Colliery No. 5 Offcials Roderick

Mine Shaft Incident Near Red School House

The shaft of the second opening near the old red school house on Parker Street broke through a portion of the evides and blocked carriage use. A bucket was put in service and later abandoned. Mine Inspector Roderick states the engineer was removed from the shaft head which has no ladders. Officials claim compliance with law requiring certain exits and manpower.

Red School Parker Street Roderick

Community notes and events from Freehan's hall to local churches

James Connell Lodge of Odd Fellows held a regular meeting followed by a smoker for about one hundred members. A Camp 430 entertainment is planned at Hartman's hall with Attorney Zimmerman as orator. The piece lists various local social, religious, and civic updates including anniversaries, library attendance, and band rehearsals.

County taxes 1897 to be collected after March 12

All county taxes for the year 1897 unpaid will be collected with costs after March 12. A Schimpff, 502 Cedar Avenue, collector.

Schimpff Cedar Avenue

Meeting of Mine Workers Resolutions Support Martin Trial

At a United Mine Workers gathering in Hazleton the Lehigh region adopted resolutions urging funds for the Sheriff Martin prosecution and his deputies. The appeal invites all businesspeople and workers to donate via Hugh Sheridan in Jeanesville, with 35 local unions represented.

United Mine Workers of the Lehigh Region Hazleton United Mine Workers of America Martin Lattimer Hugh Sheridan Association Jeanesville

Tramp Found in Ash Pit Threatened by Fire at Mill

A tramp was found yesterday afternoon at the South mill lying in an ash pit near the boilers. His clothing was burned in several places and fire might have killed him, but workers discovered him and he was taken to the central police station. He claimed to be John Jacobs of Jersey City and was ordered to leave town within half an hour.

South Mill Central Police Station John Jacobs Jersey City

St Peters Society Debates Cuba Belligerent Rights

St Peter's Literary and Debating Society of Bellevue meets tonight to discuss whether the United States should grant belligerent rights to Cuba. The group will also informally discuss Spain's liability for the destruction of the Maine.

St. Peter

Overboard in a Gale off Cape Hatteras

Captain Rines of the schooner Hilda reporting from Philadelphia says on February 14 off Cape Hatteras the vessel was struck by a violent gale. Sailor Richard West, 26, of Wilmington, N C, was washed overboard and drowned after the order to shorten sail was given. A boat was lowered but West disappeared before rescue.

Philadelphia Rines Hilda Savannah Cape Hatteras Richard West Eail West Wilmington, N. C

Obituary notes from Scranton area papers

Obituary notices report Mrs. Morria Goldsmith dying at Moses Taylor Hospital after an operation, leaving a husband and several children. The death also lists John J. Lee of Plymouth, Conrad Alles of Wilkes-Barre, Elizabeth Lewis of Carbondale, Mary Ferguson of Dunmore, and other local residents with funeral details and surviving relatives.

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Scranton E. A. Wint East Market Street Wilkes-Warro Landanum P.O Globe Warehouse West Scranton James Orville Dimmick Catherine Johns Gwennie Williams Reese Griffith Williams Weat Locust Street J. McCnann Griffith-Williams South Filmore Avenue Mies Gwennie Williams Dunmore Inspector Roderick South Scranton James Connell Lodge of Odd Fellows Freehan's Hall Leopold Johler Charles Kelster Jacob Scheuer Patriotic Order Sons of America Hartman's Hall Kh. A. Zimmerman Fred. Miller Pittston Avenue George BF. Davis St. Mary's St. John's Sacred Heart Catholic St. John Henry F. Zeigler Fred, Welnz South Side Henry Wetter Buffalo N. Y Hotel Best Mary A. Ruddy Wilkes-Barre A. Schimpff Germania Band John Lentes Eleventh Ward Mia Jacob Phillips Tramp South Mills Davy Jones Morria Goldsmith Gold Amith Bros Moses Taylor Hospital Mrs. Goldsmith Wyoming Avenue Milwaukee Bavaria America Bcranton John J. Lee Plymouth Main Street Lee James Lee Thomas Loretta Mary Gerald St. Vincent's Church Welsh Hill Cemetery Wilkes- Barre Conrad Alles Delaware and Hudson Railroad Kidder Street Mr. Alles The Delaware and Hudson Peter Carbondale Mittle Order of Rathway Elizabeth Lewis William J. Lewis Pioneer City W. W. Lewis Edward T. Owens Dallas Tex John A. Lewis Indian Territory Jonathan Lewis Booth Main Avenue Mary Ferguson Patrick Ferguson Grove Street Monroe Avenue St. Paul's Church Green Ridge Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Thomas Lally Stone Avenue Michael St. Peter's Cathedral Mary Teresa DeLacy Thomas DeLacy Broadway A. C. Burgess M. B. Peck Capouse Avenue Cortland India Fancy Rockaways East Rivers Maurice River Coves Mill Ponds Pierge Penn Ave Cindibar P. Touma NEW York Hotels St. Denis Eleventh St Grace Church Autola Metropatis St. Mis William Taylor Westminster Hotel Cor Sixteenth St Irving Place Leo. Murray
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