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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1898

Page

6

An Anniversary Party On Lafayette Street

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Jacohe at 119 Lafayette street hosted a refined anniversary party for their daughter Dora Jacobs. Music and dancing entertained guests while Thomas H. Saville presented Dora with a gold watch, followed by tasteful refreshments. Several families attended including Mr. and Mrs. Teter May and Mr. and Mrs. John Moniger. Detective activity included Walter Saville and others in a separate police matter.

Thomas H. Saville Miss Jacobs Saville Teter May John Moniger John Hilgert M. W. Anderson A. Whitman John T. Richardson John Moyle A. F E. Smith I. L. Tee Mary James Betty Edith Marshall Jennie Whitman Elizabeth Moniger Huttie Williams Mille Leichman Martha Ellenwood Arthur Keen

Fraternal Drive Promises Feast After Membership Skirmish

Patriotic Order of True Americana Camp No 3% arranged a two division enrollment contest led by Thomas Sweet and A T Hiddleman. Each side recruited members with the larger group winning a banquet funded by the other division. A officers installation Tuesday will feature a feast for Sweet and company.

Thomas Sweet A.T. Hiddleman Thomas Sweet and Company Biddleman Robert Ldred Margaret Kern Louisa Knes Mary Biddleman Agnes John

Mrs W Morning Hosts Erie Guests on Steel Mill Visit

In honor of her guest Mis. W Morning of Erie Pa Miss Carrit M Darling of Chestnut Street hosted a party of friends to a steel mill visit last evening, with social time on return. The group toured Mt Pleasant mites Tuesday and enjoyed a sleighing trip to Olyphant Wednesday. Members include Mrs W Morning and Misses Darling Wade Brown Spencer Fraunfelter Fellows Williams and Walter Davis.

Mis. W. Morning Erie Carrit M. Darling Chestnut Street Mt. Pleasant Mites Olyphant W. Morning Erle Misses Darling Hattie Wade Nellie Brown Mabel Spencer Beste Fraunfelter Effie Fellows Margaret A. Williams Walter Davis

Sleigh Ride Outing By K of FP Literary Club

The K of FP Literary and Delating club enjoyed a sleigh ride to Clark's Summit Wednesday evening. They stayed at Summit hotel with Mr Weichel arranging all accommodations, danced, recited by Misses Lile Thomas Gertrude Hughes and others, then ended with a bountiful supper served by Mr Weichel's staff.

K. of FP Clark Summit Summit Hotel Weichel Lile Thomas Gertrude Hughes Afr Welchel Jennie Lewis Besele Morgan Annie Yeager Lillie Thomas Inez Zimmerman Sadie Edwards Nevada McCarty Messrs John Thomas Gus Synon Willian Robertaven Thomas Boston Kimenon Jusgend Bert James Luther Thomas Charles Cadwean Henry Morgan

West Side Republican Club Elects Officers

The West Side Republican club met at Helser and Warnke's rooms over their store at Main and Jackson. Officers for the year were elected: John Fern president, W. E. Thayer vice president, David Owens recording secretary, F. B. Reese financial secretary, M. G. Dimmick treasurer, W. Gaylord Thomas and George Baxe trustees, with Thomas P. Daniels presiding and C. J. Helms and George T. Griffiths as tellers.

West Side Republican Club Helser & Warnke Main Avenue Jackson Street John Fern W. E. Thayer David Owens F. B. Reese M. G. Dimmick W. Gaylord Thomas George Ba

Filbernans Meet in Regular Session Elects Officers

Members of Division No. 1 An cient Order of Filbernans met in Cooperative hall on North Main avenue and transacted important business. Officers were elected for the ensuing year and a smoker was planned for the Installation Thursday evening January 20.

Division No. 1 Ancient Order of Filbernans North Main Avenue

Local Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits and Marriages

Hiram Stark hosts his son George Stark from Denver while J M Archer visits West Scranton friends. The Williamses of Binghamton tour old ties, Beddoes entertains Hancock from Duryea, and Miss Amy Huber weds Professor A B Russell of Danville. Various students and relatives roam Kingston, Carlisle, Marietta, Wilkes-Barre, and Duryea.

Hiram Stark North Main Avenue George Stark Denver Col J. M. Archer Pittston West Scranton W. W Williams Binghamton Thomas Beddoes Booth Rebecca Avenue Ben Hancock Duryea Margaret van Camp North Cromley Avenue Montrose William Jenkins David South Main Avenue T. Shepherd Wilkes-Barre C. Jones Keyser Avenue David Williams North Sumner Avenue Amy Huber A. B. Russell Danville Russell Charles E. Daniels Mckinson Law School Carlisle Division Street Kingston Evan R. Williams Marietta College Ohio Hampton Street G. W. Powell Snyder Avenue Frank Brundage Elm Street John ©. Jones Clifford, Pa

Local notices and society items from the West Side yesterday

John James and Daniel Gallacher were admitted to West Side Hospital. Union services were held at Washburn Street church with Rev. Moffatt and Rev. Rweet preaching. Many churches held prayer services last evening. Pupils of new No. 13 school toured to the poor farm with 45 in party. Electric City Economy Club meets at Hart Gary hall at 7.20 pm. Franklin Engine Co officials hosted visiting engine agents from several firms. Keystone Lodge plans a smoker for officers. Delegates, including Samuels, Morgan and Jones, announce candidacy for city convention. Cobbler Thomas seeks the post of register of voters for Ward Three.

John James West Slide Hospital Daniel Gallacher Jackson Street West Side Hospital Washburn Street Presbyterian Church J. P. Moffatt J. B. Rweet Simpson Methodist Episcopal’ Church Hampton Street South Main Avenue Gelleavue David Owene New No. 13 Drayman Post Electric City Economy Club Hart Gary Hall John Kime John Lowry Franklin Engine Company No 1 Frankling Barney Bush American Fire Engine Company Seneca Falls Bert Fidwards Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine Works Manchester N. H Charles H. Moore la France Fire Engine Company Elmira N. Y W. M. Gibson Waterius Enelue Works St. Paul Mihin Keystone Lodge Loyal Knights of America John Samuels Daniel Morgan Meredith Jones Sixth Ward Thomas Thomas Archbald Street Thomas

West Side Business Directory Listing

Second hand furniture cash for anything to sell including furniture stover tools. Call to see the clock of J C King 1110 West Lackawanna Avenue. Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and phenologist 412 North Malin Avenue.

West Side J. C. King Lackawanna Avenue Fenton Malin Avenue

North Scranton Circles Hold Meeting at Benedict Home

North Scranton notes an Electric Chautauqua circle gathering at G W Benedict's home on North Main. Typhoid pneumonia illness grips Edna avenue resident Ellis Roberts as John McDermott faces drunkenness arrest and $3 fine. Funeral planned for Mrs. William Appleman with service by Rev. Lanning and Rev. Chaffee.

High Ride Party Members Suffer Accident Near Cayuga Mine

A group from Storrs Avenue and nearby areas attended a Taylor gathering when John Grier Jr. of Wayne Avenue, an employee at Cayuga mine, was struck on the temple by a falling lever while assisting with car replacements. He was taken home for medical care. no serious injuries reported.

St. Michael's College Toronto Canada Catherine Bruman New York City Taylor Mrs. James Storrs Avenue Miteel Beane Hess Mary Treverton Ellen Treverton Ada Able Grace Buckes Messie Harry Jeffreys Tom Treverton Austin Milla Grier Jessio Smith Throop Street Indieponed Thomas Watkins Wayne Avenue Berwick

South Scranton Local Notes and Court Fine

Henry Welzel jailed in default of a ten dollar fine for contempt after being charged with malicious mischief tied to a fence damage incident at Davis Whelan’s property. Alderman Ruddy issued the contempt fine and Welzel was committed for default. Local social items include a Hickory Street Presbyterian meeting, a Y M C A outing, and a South Side Tourists club entertainment planned in St John’s hall on January 28.

Henry Welzel Teameter Ras Alderman Ruddy Welzel Davis Whelan Weisel Miswes Lona Lillie Delscher Remington Avenue W. A. North Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Bloomfield Seminary New Jersey South Scranton Board of Trade Storrs’ Hall Josie Duffy Carbondale Columbus Council Olyphant Abraham Cockrell Elm Street South Side St. John's Hall

McNulty's Comedy Company Plays to Wined House at Opera House

W. F. McNulty's comedy troupe entertained a well attended crowd at Maniley's Opera House last evening. The Sixth Ward Republican Club plans a meeting at their headquarters on Monday next, January 10. Martin Tinnen has moved his family to Fort Jervis to establish a new home. Thomas Jeffery returned to Kingston yesterday after a week with friends. Miss Ellen Ridgeway returned to Elmira yesterday after a five day visit with relatives.

W. F. McNulty Maniley Sixth Ward Republican Club Martin Tinnen Fort Jervis Thomas Jeffery Kingston Ellen Ridgeway Elmira

Ice Thick at Gouldsboro A Big Piece of Ice Brought In

A piece of eleven inches thick ice from Hawkey's pond was delivered yesterday to Gouldsboro. The Comet the Delaware Lackawanna and Western local officers special conveyance transported it for display on the station platform for railroad workers with tales of big ice up their sleeves.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Gouldsboro Hawkey's Pond

Log accident injures John D. Kiser at Kizer's pond

Last Wednesday afternoon a large limb fell while John D. Kiser helped men move logs at Kizer's pond. He suffered an ugly gash to the head and was knocked unconscious. He was taken home for treatment. no bone injuries were found and recovery is expected soon.

John D. Kiser Kizer Mr. Kizer

Obituary for Avora Pioneer John Mitchell

John Mitchell, pioneer Avora resident and Civil War veteran, died yesterday at 1 pm at his West Side home. He served as an engineer on the gravity road No 2, lost his right hand after the war, later worked as a watchman, and was a devout Catholic with a sunny disposition. He leaves a wife and seven children John Edward James Agnes Alice Mrs Thomas Brehony and Mrs James Walsh. Funeral plans were not announced. Also noted was the death of Mrs Patrick Hopkins aged 44 of Clover Street born in Mayo Ireland who emigrated to Canada then the United States. She was married to Mr Hopkins and survived by a son. Funeral will be held tomorrow at Holy Rosary Church with burial in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.

John Mitchell Avora Mr. Mitchell Fittston Avoca Lincoln John Edward James Agnes Alice Thomas Brehony James Walsh Patrick Hopkins Clover Street Bhe Hind Mra Hopkins County of Mayo Ireland Canada America Hopkins United Briton Ohio Holy Rosary Church Hyde Park Catholic Dunning Kirat Kinsley Almast Lackawanna Avenue Linden Washington Wyoming Penn and Franklin Avenues Mulberry Street Adams Avenue Franklin Avenue Kirst Daniel Brogan Anthony Brogan North Scranton Triune John T. Howe W. B. Dugan Board of Associated Charities Brogans Hagen Hearine Brogan G. A. Caldwell Brogant John Gibbons Board of Charities Alderman Howe

Letters From The People Dear Tribune Readers

Short letters of interest may be published with the writer’s home noted. The Tribune will not be responsible for opinions expressed.

the Tribune

Caling Kemp's Boaleam Cure

A dubious advertisement urges readers to try Kemps Boaleam medicine for coughs and ailments. It claims a guaranteed cure with positive results after the first dose and offers a trial size for free. The notice targets common illnesses and promises rapid relief.

Kemp

Delights of Mise Elsimore Ketcham Highlight Scranton Recital

Before breakfast Mr Bouthworth presented a refined studio recital featuring Mise Elsimore Ketcham of West Pittston in Scranton. She and Mr Southworth performed a Mendelssohn concerto movement, Chopin Ballade, Schumann piece, and Mona kowski Grand Valse with noted brilliance and originality.

Monekowski Cordelia Freeman Southworth Sp Ketcham

New York Figure Plans Home on Linden Street

The report notes a well known New York bureau figure who has recently canceled several engagements as a reader with the Lotus Club. Charles Schlager has bought lots from M. H. Dale on Linden Street and will build a fine home there next year.

New York Charles Schlager M. H. Dale Linden Street

Court House News Notes Execution Issued Against Guernsey

An execution for 6995.10 was issued yesterday by E. B. Decker against M. W. Guernsey. Sheriff Pryor appointed Emil Bonn as special deputy sheriff and he took oath before Clerk Daniels. A rule was granted in J. L. Steele v H. Pilate to show cause why the defendant in poverty should not appeal the arbitrator’s award without paying costs.

Pryor Emil Bonn Daniels J. L. Steele

Dr Agnew Liver Pills Praised for Easy Dosing

Advert appears praising Dr Agnew Liver Pills as a revolu tionary and pleasant remedy. It claims small doses ease bills of sickness and offers 40 doses for 10 cents with claims of banishing biliousness sick headache and constipation. Matthews Bros. sells the product.

Dr. Agnew Matthews Bros.—s

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets And Nervous Dyspepsia Cure

An Indianapolis reader outlines how Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets alleviated four years of nervous dyspepsia with improved appetite sleep and flesh gain. The note claims tablets cure sour stomach gas heartburn and related symptoms and invites readers to request the small booklet on stomach diseases.

Stuart A. W. Sharper Prospect St Indianapolis Ind Stuart Co Marshall, Mich Centa

Classified Health and Professional Directory in Scranton

A dense, local listing of doctors and specialists with addresses and hours, plus lawyers, publishers, and business services. Includes Dr. Bateson, Dr. Shepherd, and other physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and several law firms in Scranton and area, with office hours and contact details.

Ingersoll Lecture Report Sparks Reader Letter

W. G. Watkins of North Main Avenue Baptist Church praises The Tribune for coverage of Colonel Ingersoll and endorses continued reporting. He notes no need to shield Christianity from criticism and hints at a follow up lecture titled There Was a man sent from Baton whose name was Robert.

the Tribune Colonel Ingersoll Ingersoll Baton Robert

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City Dora Jacobs Lafayette Street Calvin Coons Edward and Lester Morse W. Willams Clare MM Storm Joseph Smith Alderman Mores Ella Reed Kelly's Patch David OC. Roberts Jacob Clymer John Judge Grant Avenue Judge M. J. Henley M. F. Sheridan Augusta McDade P. J. Lynn Lavelle Globe Warehouse Suni Hrason Electric Chautauqua Circle G. W. Benedict Eillis Roberts Edna Avenue John McDermin Ruane Blazes McDermott Fidler William Appleman John Davis Capouse Avenue Isaac Lanning Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Chaffee Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Porest Wil Marquette Council Young Men's Institute John Boyle O'Reilly Council Central Elity Lucretia Thomas Reese Street Wilker Barre Mary Monghan Putnam Street Pittston One Eee Tives South Scranton Dunmore Kizer's Ladies’ Aid Society Dunmore Presbyterian Church Joseph Conestook Eliles R. Fuller R. B. Penman Bermuda Trinidad Tt. F. Everhart Mdlth Norton Mrs. M. Norton Court House News Notes E. B. Decker M. W. Guernsey Washinton Chemical Co 12Th T N. W Washington, D.C The Old Dominion Company Princess Anne Yorktown Jamestown Acekera Old Point Comfort Norfolk Baltimore Washington, D. C OLD Dominion Steamship CO Pier North River L. Guillaudeu HOTEL Albert 7Th Street University Place York Broadway Beeen L. & &. Frenkel Physicians and Surgeons Kay Penw Ave R. C. L. Frey Scranton Wyoming Avenue Mary A Shepherd M. D A. Trapold Geraice Street Beranton W. E. Allen North Washinton Avenue IL. M. Gates Madison Avenue L. Wreas ROOK Si'Reon Capital Bauer's Orchestra R. J. Hauer Hulvert Muale Washington Avenue Brown & CO Lackawanna Aubrey A.countant Rooma Rex aipuNe Publishing Nort D. B Replogle Loane Meare Building Washington Avehng Spruce Street James Torrey Commonwealth Building Frank Hb, Boyle Burr Building Jessup Alfred Hand William J. Hand Frank T. Okell Coal Exchange James W. Oakford Attorney-Atlaw Board of Trade F._K. KILLAM Jas J. H. Hamilton Attorney- Olaw Commonwealth Bevan Edward W. Thayer L. A. Watrese Lackawanna Ave Scranton, Pa Co. R. Pitcher Patterson & Wilcox Trap National Bank Building Comegys A. W. Bertholy Atty Spruce St Barring & M Sweeney Interstate Secret Service Agency Percival J. Morris Hoard of Trade Edward H. Davis BELL Walter Lewis Hancock, JR Cor, Wah. Ave Seranton Frederick L. Brown Price T. S. Lacey & Son, Architects, ‘Traders’ National Bank Lyman F. L. Mgraw H. F. Reynolds DR. C. Laubach Wyoming Ave C. Snover Jos Leeds G. R. Clark & CO Beedmen and Nurserymen Green House ELK Cafe Pziegler Scranton House Victor Koch
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