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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1898

Page

9

West Side Camp No 6t Officers Installed and Banquet

Camp No. 6t Patriotic Order of America held a regular meeting with routine business, installed officers led by District President Mrs Randolph Jones, and followed with a banquet hosted by Mrs Birt dred, Mrs Lou Grast, Mrs Agnew John, and Mrs Mary Bhmlervan. Seven four-member teams will start a gaming series Tuesday evening with a small prize for the top team. Additional notes cover K of K Literary society activities at South Rebecca avenue with light refreshments served.

Patriotic Order of America Bo Btdred Lou Grast Agnew John Mary Bhmlervan Thomas Sweet A. T. Widdleman Biddleman Robert Raat Alfpal D Cowie Bimoker Edwin G. Peters Samuel G. Lewis Keesle Breckstein Loretta Fahey Lilie Biome HW. Healpert M. Cohen J. A. Cohen Mie Thomas Anthony South Rebeccs Avenue K. of K. Literary and Debating Society

Ladies Auxiliary Event at Cooperative Bell Hall

An old social gathering notes an Auxiliary group event with multiple attendees and speakers. Names such as James and Leona are listed among participants, with remarks about refreshments and a group entertainment segment.

Bientric City Wheelmen Plan Roller Ski Polo Match

The regular monthly meeting at the club home on Jack eon etre et Fresident Frank Depue presidad enrolled one new member Cheeriys W. Cowell. A challenge from Anthracus Wheelmes of North Scranton was accepted and a team will be organized to compete in a roller polo match. A midro contest will be set soon.

Bientric City Wheelmen Frank Depue

Birthday party honors Mrs. Jones with lamp gift

Mrs. Thomas Jones of Division street held a birthday gathering Monday with games, singing, and a generous supper. She received a beautiful lamp as a gift amid a large group of attendees including Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Anthony, Mrs. Richards, and many others.

Thomas Jones Division Street Jones Doin Lloyd Rense Anthony John Richards Gwen James Aldia Davies Margaret Jones Kate Price Huth Beaven J. 5. Jones Reese B. Davies John F. Jones George W. Powell Thomas Col‘ine Frank Brondnage John Seogers John Francik John BE. Joney William Morris George Jones Edwin Bowen Robert Roberta Henry Evang John &. Davies Willian T. Williams William SW. Harris Henry Browning David Xvane Willian Death Steven Bowen Henry Davies

St Leo's Literary Circle Met In Regular Session

Members gathered in St. Leo's Battalion rooms Nath Main avenue for a routine meeting. No program was carried out, with next meeting set for March 24 to debate if George Washington was a greater man than Benjamin Franklin. A general discussion on the Cuban reform movement followed. Officers for three months were elected: President Durrell Regan, Vice President Patrick O'Toole, Secretary Treasurer P L McAndrew, and Directors T J Tilrey Richard Cadican Daniel Kelly Paul Buckley Thomas Thorney.

St. Leo's Nath Main Avenue George Washington Benjamin Pranklin Cuba Wen Durell Regan Patrick O'Toole Treasuer PLI

Tenth anniversary wedlock marked by a social

The tenth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Max Blume was celebrated with a supper and social at the Holmes residence 205 North Math avenue. Guests included Mr and Mrs Caplan Mr and Mrs Silverman Mr and Mrs Harris Mr and Mrs Josephs and several others from Buffalo New York and local families.

Max Blume Mhumes Nort Math Avenue JM. Caplan Ja. Silverman Harris Mes. Josephs M. J. Coshen

Blanket sale offers bulk white blankets at low prices

The ad touts 60 pairs of white blankets with weight and body, offered at 75 cents sale price. It includes 175 pairs of Mixtra Wide and Heavy white blankets with borders at 85 cents sale price. Also 25 pairs of white California blankets described as beautiful with a choice at 10 dollars for quality.

California Nish

Local residents and visitors noted in brief

Alderman Owen D. John returns from Spring Brook on a short visit. EF W Clarke of Clarke Brow is in New York City. Harry Mason of Mynon Street spent yesterday in Pittston. Mrs J G Sanders of West Rim Street returns from Mahaney City. Augie Gray of North Malin Avenue resumes studies at Philadelphia Dental College. Mr Evan B Williams left to resume studies at Mariton College Ohio. Miss Hertha Harmon of Stroudsburg returns from visit with Prof and Mrs James B P Hughes. Mr and Mrs BE Grimiths attend Morgan Bowen funeral at Bring Brook. George W Engle of L C and N Co reviews and accepts position with Delaware and Hudson Co. He will move family here. David Williams of North Sumner Avenue recovers from an attack. Albert Thomas of South Decker’s Court is seriously ill. Mrs John Bel of North Sumner Avenue is in serious condition after fall on the ice.

Owen D. John Spring Brook EF. W. Clarke Clarke Brow New York City Harry Mason Mynon Street Pittston J. G. Sanders West Rim Street Mahaney City Augie Gray North Malin Avenue Philadelphia Dental College Evan B. Williams Mariotin College Ohio Hertha Harmon Stroudsburg James BP Hughes Washburn Street Delaware and Hudson Company Avid Willams North Sumner Avenue Gumes Albert Thomas South Decker John Bel

Nine pupils promoted to public school in Grammar A

A list notes nine pupils from pub lic echo No 18 promoted Monday by Professor John T tones to public school No M in Grammar A grade. Local news covers funeral attendances, choir meetings, lodge installations, and charity events among Scranton residents.

North Scranton News Briefs Highlight Local Events

Mire Sarah Lee secures arrest warrant for Lawrence Suffely over a field defraud case. Bail set after hearing. Local social notes include visitors from Pittston and Niagara University. Church service announced at North Main Avenue Baptist Church. A barn of community notices mentions a grams of art exhibition by the Ladies Aid at the Methodist Episcopal church.

Sarah Lee Lawrence Suffely Mise Ellen Gillespie Pitteton Patrick McNish Mary Street John Lynott Niagara University James O'Connor Wilkes-Barre Ali Michael Hughes Stephen Middleton West Ridge Columbia Athletic Club West Market Street Stephen O'Boyle St. Michael's College Toronto Canada Hrangells Clara Boyd North Main Avenue Ehurch Angel Blackmoroe Bernard Davis Roberto Mattburner Blackmore William Davis Brick Avenue la Grippe Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Repiscopal Church

The Homeliest Man in Scranton Offers Free Kemp’s Balsam

An advertisement invites readers to call on any dealer to obtain a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. The remedy is claimed to cure and relieve chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption, priced at 50 cents and one dollar.

Scranton

Welsh Baptist Hesitation sessions to continue in First Welsh Church

Large crowd attends events as sessions of the Welsh Baptist Association proceed in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Home Mission committee meets at 1:30 PM while Rev Charles Jones reads a paper on Religious Consolation at 4 PM. Evening sermons by Rev J M Lloyd and Rev W D Thomas follow. Prosecutor Frank Goldinsky accuses Mrs Znisky of perjury. Alderman Fidler holds her on bail after last night’s trial.

Rma Welsh Baptist Hesociation Coun Lon Lackawanna Lizerne Home Mission Committee Charles Jones Nanticoke J. M. Lloyd Taylor Hnelieh W. D. Thomas Pitteten Frank Goldinsky Mrs. Znisky Alderman Fidler

Melee and Mine Injuries Highlight South Scranton News

Anthony Tuffy was jailed on $200 bail after drunkenness and assault charges. Peter Drake was badly injured by a roof fall at Meadow Brook mine. A boy named Peter Kuhner was hurt coasting on Willow street. A sleigh collision threw another rider, Dr. Manley attends. Columbia comel officers were installed by M F Donohoe. Mothers' meeting and Bible class activities announced at local clubs.

Anthony Tuffy Robling Manley Columbia Comel Young Men's Institute M. FP. Donohoe John GB. O'Malley John Kerrick Andrew Merrick Joseph Melvin John Gavin Thomas Folan James Kennedy Patrick Moran Jame Coyne John Haggerty M. F. Doance Patrick F. Lannan James Dalley William Reap Martin Wade Langan Philadelphia William Daniels Breck Street Young Women's Christian Association Cedar Avenue Association Rooms

Local residents visit and relocate across towns

Miss Alicia McHale spent Sunday with friends in Avoca. John Williame and family moved their household goods to a new home on Washington avenue. Miss Kathryne Naley visits from Montrose. Horace Ackerman and son Charles visited Pittston. Miss Hattie Eldrid stayed with Mrs. Filmore on Monroe avenue. Walter Hetts and sister Minnie visit grandparents in the Ridge in Elmira transit.

Alicia McHale Avoca David James Olyphant Marie Maloney Monsey Avenue George Pearl Moosic Paul Brown Capoure Avenue George Frishie Maplewood John Williame Dela Ware Street Washington Avenue Kathryne Naley Montrose Horace Ackerman Charles Pittston Hattie Eldrid Plymouth Filmore Monroe Avenue Walter Hetts Minnie Elmira N. Y Ridge

Local social and community notes from the era

The report covers a dance class social at Od Fellows hall with poor attendance, music by Miss Rearden, and various locals returning from trips to Nadian Hall Wayne county Monduras Mansfield Normal school. It mentions the Cranton Railway completing cable work to Sport Hill, a bicycle accident injuring Michael Dempsey, church sermons and upcoming Christian meetings led by F W Pearsall, renewed interest in new life, and workers resuming at Blove works after three weeks idle.

la Espanella Od! Fellows Miss Rearden McNulty Nadian Hall Wayne County A. J. Dougherty Monduras Fcranton Railway Company Sport Hill Michael Dempsey Monroe Avenue Mary Kelley Mansfield Normal School Elmer Space New York City Blove Works Uat Vince Megargel Moscow

Local Board Plans Afternoon Meeting and Salary Updates

The township school board will meet this afternoon as teachers are slated to receive their monthly salaries. A social note reports Misa Sadie Rebels of Olyphant visiting Minooka friends, and Miva Mary Philbin of Stafford Street wed John Loftus of Waverly at 11 yesterday morning with Rev. Carmody officiating. The couple hosted relatives at the bride’s home before departing for New York. A political note cites growing Democratic tensions as a third ticket forms and gains strength.

Misa Sadie Rebels Olyphant Minooka Friends Miva Mary Philbin Patrick Philbin Stafford Street John Loftus Waverly Father Carmody Misa Mary Gallagher Drs. Loftue New York

Judge and Ryan Box for 144 Pounds in New York Bout

Tommy Ryan of Philadelphia and Jimmy Judge of this city fought to a close result in New York yesterday. They will box twenty rounds for a decision at 144 pounds in February under the American Sporting club. Referee Pat Murphy from this city was named, with a side bet reportedly paying the winner all proceeds. Judge trains in Nanticoke with Bobby Dobbs as both seek gains from the forthcoming matchups.

Tommy Ryan Philadelphia Jimmy Judge New York City American Sporting Club Pat Murphy Judge Nanticoke Bobby Dobbs Dobbs Jack Fox Palace Sporting Club Trenton New Jersey Jack Skelly Brooklyn Paddy Sheehan Jack Livingston John O'Brien Livingston John Dunleavy West Side

Double wedding at Alderman Howe’s office

William M Clark and Stella May King from the city sought a license. Father Clark objected he was underage but the alderman approved. The Clark couple wed with William F P Lillyphant and Hattie Williams at the same time. Miss King’s brother attended with a friend. It was Howe’s first double marriage.

William M. Clark John T. Howe Stella May King Mr. Clark

Daniel Elise Weds Miss Maggie Jones in Springbrook

Daniel Elise and Miss Maggie Jones of Springbrook secured a marriage license and were married by Alderman John T. Howe before sunset.

Alderman Howe Daniel Elise Maggie Jones Springbrook John T. Howe

Obituary for Dunda Addyman Keeler in Binghamton

Mrs. Dunda Addyman Keeler died December 4 in Binghamton at age thirty eight. She leaves husband Charles, a son Addison, her mother Mrs. A. M. Reynolds, two brothers Stephen and John, and sister Mrs. John Hill. she was active in the First Presbyterian church and the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor. Also noted are the deaths of John Barr, age seven, and Bridget Jennings of Providence with funeral details and Catholic cemetery interment.

Mra Dunda Addyman Keeler Hawley Street Binghamton N. Y Charles Keeler Addison Mra. A. M. Reynolida Stephen E John Boronton John Hill Kaneas Keeler Honesdale First Presbyterian Church Young People’s Society of Christan Endeavor Fast Market Street Scranton Drucilla Graham Providence Methodisl Church Bridget Jennings Providence Patrick Jennings Clover Street North End Patrick Julia MacLauchlin Patrick Lavelle Mre Michael Kearney Holy Rorary Church Hyde Mats Catholic Cemetery

The Nancy Hanks Not a Real Comedy at Lyceum

The Lyceum hosted The Nancy Hanks with Frank Tannenill Jr and Marie Jansen. Critics call it a farce not a comedy and note Mr Tanthehill’s authorship and poor casting. Harry Hercoller and Jansen provided most of the entertainment while The Rising Generation promises a crowded Lyceum tonight. Eloy Wanted to close at the Academy this week.

Nancy Hanks Frank Tannenill, Jr Marie Janven Lyceum Nancy Tanks Tanthehill Mins Jansen Harry Herceforr Billy Bory Needige

Heartsease at Lyceum Stars Henry Miller in Romantic Drama

Henry Miller returns to the Lyceum for a second time this season in the past century drama Heartsease. The star’s performance is greeted with extraordinary applause and curtain calls, signaling a triumph that pleases Miller and manager Charles Frohman. The cast includes Arthur Elliot Leela Allen Prince Lloyd Thomas A Hall Henry Molten Frank Heamhleh James A Leahy R Lacey Bri J Mottler Margaret Dale Maud Menford Josephine Levett Laura Clement.

Henry Miller Lyceum Mr. Miller Mr. Miller Hans Ahone Charles Frohman Theartsense Besides the Star Arthur Elliot Leela Allen Prince Lloyd Thomas A. Hall Henry Molten Frank Heamleh James A. Leahy R. Lacey Bri. J. Mottler Mirgaret Dale Miss Maud Menford Mia Josephine Levett Misa Laura Clement

Bon Ton Burlesquers Bring Unique Shows to Music Hall

Hon Ton Burlesquers perform Thursday through Saturday at Music Hall featuring twenty young women and a clever comedy segment. Two bright burlesque acts, Cachelore Matrimonial Bureau and Vassar Girls in Camp, showcase the troupe’s versatility and originality.

Hon Ton Music Hall Bon Ton Cachelore Vassar Girla

Largest bloodhound with Uncle Tom's Cabin company

The text notes a 94 pound bloodhound costing $1.00 accompanying Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Lyceum. It will be shown Saturday in matinee and evening under G. P. Stetson with high order specialties. The play is described as the best dramatization locally, with praise for the cast and production quality.

Stetson Uncle Tom's Cabin Lyceum G. P. Stetson

Dr Avuews Liver Pills Advertised in 19th Century Copy

Ruby coats and cinnamon flavor promote Dr Avuews Liver Pills as household favorites. Claims imply impurities are eliminated, nerves toned, blood purified, complexion bright, headaches vanish and health improves. Package offers 40 doses for 10 cents through Matthews Brower?ls, 4.

Avuew Matthews Brow

To Mothers of Large Families Appeal to Mrs Pinkham

Mrs Pinkham offers free advice to women especially mothers of large families. A Chicago testimonial from Mrs A Bunt, mother of twelve, credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with curing a severe bearing down weakness that kept her from walking.

Local suit filed by John Traganits against Lackawannah County

John Traganits of the Flats sues the county before Alderman W. S. Millar seeking 42.75 for services as a special officer and commonwealth servant. County records show the county owes Traganitz over 200 for an advance on his claim. Millar reserved decision.

John Traganits Lackawannah W. 8. Millar Commonwealth Millar Yeaterday C. H. Soper Traganita Charles P. O'Malley Tranganitz Alderman Millar

Fire destroys part of Garnell factory on Providence Road

The Max Garnell factory at 1426 Providence Road was nearly destroyed by a fire at 4:45 yesterday morning. Damage ran to several hundred dollars and was covered by insurance. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Clear and Cigarette Max Garnell Providence Road

Nervous Troubles Explored by Extracts Book

A Washington Chemical Co. publication in Washington discusses nervous troubles and remedies, presenting extracts as guidance. The pamphlet outlines causes, symptoms, and suggested treatments for common nervous ailments.

ON Chemical Co Washington

Scranton Directory of Doctors Lawyers and Businesses

A dense listing of practitioners and firms in Scranton including doctors Dr Kay Dr Bateson Dr Frey Dr Freas and others along with lawyers led by RepLOGLE Willard Ward and Knapp and numerous offices at Wyoming Avenue Spruce Street Lackawanna Avenue and Board of Trade building plus firms like Bauer's Orchestra Megarged Brothers and Jos. Kuettel.

A. Trapold Wyoming aVenue Spruce Street Scranton

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