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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1899

Page

9

Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough

Funeral notices highlight multiple services in Dunmore with Bll Mitchell, Mrs James Seigle, and Mabel E Steere. Mitchell died after pneumonia, Seigle funeral private, Steere interred in Kingston after service at the Elmet Street home. Also, a Y M T A smoker and installation were announced at the M E Church with entertainment.

Bll Mitchell T. P. Letchworth Methodist Episcopal Church A. A. van Cleft Dunmore Cemetery Mabel E. Steere William Steere Elmet Street A. J. van Cleft Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Kingston

Unclaimed Letters As Of January 10 1999

Letters remaining unclaimed in the period ending January 10 1999 are listed with names and addresses. Addressees include Mrs William Small ridge M J Ruddy Quincy avenue Patrick Ruane Walnut street and others. Callers must say advertised for these listed individuals.

William Smallridge M. J. Ruddy Quincy Avenue Patrick Ruane Walnut Street Mra M. Quinn Monroe Avenue T. O'Neil Larch Street John Mellody Grove Street James Mellody Madison Avenue Michael McIntyre Jennie Jones David Reilley Holton Aviams Avenue Nellie Gitduff Mill Street M. Ferguson Patrick Ferguson David Donaldson Clay Avenue Linale Bonillon Irving Avenue Margaret Brennan Drinker Street Mary Griffith Smith Jefferson Avenue M. J. Waleh Corner Willow Pine Streets Mre F. P. Andrews M. C. Cammy Thomas Kelly M. M. McHale M. L. Williams John Brennan Antonio Lin

Diverse Name Fragment Prompts Incomplete List

A fragmented OCR line lists several names including Angelo Maria de Marco Angelo Virenstro Angelo Sando iu Pietro Francesco Pand Carimine and Kassimerk Broniskoroski without context or details.

Briad Angelo Maria de Marco Angelo Virenstro Angelo Sando Iu Pietro Francesco Pand Carimine Kassimerk Broniskoroski

Young Men’s Institute 218 Holds Annual Smoker and Installations

The Young Men’s Institute No. 218 held a smoker and officer installation on Tuesday evening. Officers installed include President P. H. Hagerty and vice presidents William Crane F Horn, with secretary James Dwyer and marshal Martin Haggerty. After ceremonies a programme of recitations solos Irish music and a sumptuous repast was served by caterer James Flannely.

Young Men's Institute No. 218 P. H. Hagerty William Crane F.horn James Dwyer Martin Haggerty Gentriel Thomas Payton Sentime Thomas Corcoran John Burke John Gilmartin P. Ward Stephen Haley Thomas Reiley F. Dead A. Gavigan Edward Scott Thomas McDonald Edward Loftus John Naughton Thomas Collins James Flannely

Dunmore sidewalk snow problem endangers walkers

In Dunmore many sidewalks retain snow for long periods making paths treacherous, especially for the elderly, with several reported bad falls. A sleighing party by the Slippers Ten and their sweet hearts left town last evening. Knights of Honor members are called to meet in Maconie hall Saturday evening. Pennsylvania Coal company workers will receive their monthly wages Saturday.

Dunmore Wilmer MacMillan Bros Knights of Honor Maconie Hall Pennsylvania Coal Company

Butler Seeks South District Supervisory Nomination

Thomas Butler of West Minooka announces his candidacy for supervisor in the South district. The Daniel OConnell council and Younes Men's Institute meet this evening. Henry Causey and Austin Scahill will install newly elected officers. Henry Causey district deputy and President Austin Scahill, of Davis Street, died yesterday after a brief illness. He leaves a wife and grown children. Missee May and Kate Walsh, of Port Griffith, are visiting the Mikes Higeing on Main Street. Taylor Pyne and Holden mines will pay their employees today. Rev D A McCarthy of Sugar Notch visited yesterday. Lackawanna township school board met at No 1 building. James Durkin, recently appointed to fill Dennis O Lenahan’s unexpired term, seated on the board. Night school attendance declines, board considers closing it. Teachers received December salaries. Jadwin to work for new industries.

Thomas Butler West Minooka Daniel O'Connell Younes Men's Institute Henry Causey Austin Scahill Davis Street Missee May Kate Walsh Port Griffith Main Street Taylor, Pyne Holden Mines D. A. McCarthy Sugar Notch Lackawanna Township James Durkin Dennis O'Lenahan

Semi-Annual Linen Sale Starts This Morning

Our semi annual sale of housekeeping linens begins this morning and runs ten days. The entire stock is subject to a general price cut that benefits every housekeeper regardless of the quality or quantity of their needs.

Bargain Prices on Damasks Napkins and Linens

Heavy reductions on table damasks napkins doylies towels bedspreads towelings and related linens. Prices drop from 25c to over a dollar with many sizes and we offer matching table napkins in all sizes to pair with the discounted damasks and linens.

Linen Damask Towers Price Raise Sparks Bid Increase

The listing shows various linen damask towers and borders with sizes and per pair prices. All items are stated to be worth 26 percent more than the quoted price, prompting a review of the pricing.

Marseilles Quilts and Bed Spreads Prices Listed

A garbled sale list details several Marseilles quilts with varied prices including $1.85 $2.25 and $3.00. Other entries mention white bed spreads and crochet quilts with miscellaneous values.

Marseilles

Toilet Crash Bleached Bainsley Prices Amid Confusing List

A scrambled list describes various items such as 16 inch Bleached Bainsley and 1 inch Bleached Bainsley with odd valuations like 7e and te. It mentions a Heatch Crash and a Scotch crash with uncertain figures. Towels are cited as bleached or unbleached, along with references to a heavy 16 inch Twit Crash and unclear market values.

West Scranton Evening Concert Aids St Brennen Council Social

Judge H M Edwards presided at the Bellevue church concert showcasing a strong lineup. Soloists Eva Kittle and Lizzie Hughes Brundage, John W Jones, Thomas James, Thomas Abrams, and Prof W W Jones with the West Side band provided varied selections amid encores. The event supports St Bren den Council No 243 Y M L I Mears Hall. Robert Williams of the Thirteenth Regiment heads to the Philippines.

H. M. Edwards St. Brenden Bellevue John W. Jones Eva Kittle Jones Davies Thomas James Thomas Abrams W. W. Jones Margaret Jones M Olo Lizzie Hughes-Brundage Robert Stenner West Side Band Philip Warren Thomas Samuel Ivan Jones Thomas Price Thomas O. Jones Isaac T. Davies

Fifth annual St Brenden council social well attended

Meare hall brimmed with West Side youths for St Brenden council No 243 YMIs fifth annual social. Lawrence orchestra played as John F Durkin served as master of ceremonies and over one hundred couples danced, in a well organized social and financial success. Committees led by D P J McCaffrey and James E Clark coordinated arrangements floor reception and conduct of dances.

Meare’ Hall West Side St. Brenden Council Young Men's Institute Lawrence Orchestra John F. Durkin J. McCaffrey Joseph S. Carey John McFadden Timothy McCoy Thomas Hurst Edward O' Boyle M. Madden William Vanston John Larkin Thomas Langan James E. Clark Matthew Cavanaugh Michael Sweeney Patrick Duffy M. J. Fitzgibbons J. Durkin Frank McClain Charles Canavan George Orr Thomas Fleming Michael Burke Dward Malley Michael Culkin

Williams son to visit from New York for the Philippines

Ebenezer Williams of Chestnut Street reports a letter from his son Hebert stationed at Au wueta Ga stating he will come Sunday from New York for the Philippines. Williams joined the Thirteenth as a private from Mount Gretna rose to mounted corporal sergeant on General Youngs staff and sought admission to the artillery, which was accepted.

Ebenezer Williams Chestnut Street Hebert Auwueta New York Philippine Islands Williams Thirteenth Regiment Mount Gretna General Youngs Artillery Philippines

Narrow brick arch collapse scares trio on Main avenue

Three young men walking on Main avenue at 11 pm Monday narrowly escaped injury when an arch of bricks above Mears hall window fractured by vibration and fell to the sidewalk. The men were frightened but unharmed as the danger passed after the dance ended and before the fatal moment. The hall is described as a substantial structure with no other defects found.

Main Avenue Mears’ Hall

Patagonia lodge installs officers for ensuing term

The Patagon ia lodge Knights of Pythias held an installation in Evans hall on South Main last evening. District Deputy Grand Chancellor William Lumby presided. Installed officers include Morris Jones as Chancellor commander and Rees J. Evans as vice-chancellor. A smoker followed the ceremonies.

Patagonia Lodge Knights of Pythias Evans’ Hall South Main Avenue William Lumby Morris Jones Rees J. Evans Thomas B. Jones Thomas E. Williams David P. Roberts William L. Jones Thomas BE. Willams

Dewi Sant Glee Club Formed Among Ivorites

The Dewi Sant Glee club is organized from Ivorites members and will sing at the Ivorites grand session in New York in May. Officers include President R. H. Williams, Secretary Reese Samuel, Treasurer Evan L. Evans, Conductor William J. Davis, and a music committee of W. J. Davis, D. D. Lewis, David Jenkins, Howard Roberts.

Dewi Sant Glee Club Ivorites New York R. H. Williams Reese Samuel Evan L. Evans William J. Davis W. J. Davis D. D. Lewis David Jenkins Howard Roberts

Series of Sermons by Rev John P Moffatt at Washburn Street Church

Rev John P Moffatt of Washburn Street Presbyterian announces a four sermon series next Sunday evening. Three sermons will explore the Modern Prodigal Son and one will address the Modern Prodigal Daughter.

John P. Moffatt Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Moffatt

Sensible Remedy Ad for Coughs and Lung Ailments

A vintage advertisement touts a remedy for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and other lung troubles claiming superior results. The proprietor authorizes any druggist to offer a free sample to convince customers of its efficacy.

Kerop Haa

Hostetters Stomach Bitters Promoted for Women

An old advertisement touts Hostetters Stomach Bitters as especially effective for pale or nervous women. It claims to be a flesh-maker blood-purifier and nerve tonic that restores color and vitality.

Hosteter

Plainspoken sermon on modern society and forgiveness

The speaker will address modern methods of society's reception of a transgressive issue in plain terms. He notes the erring daughter seeking mercy, yet finds no room for forgiveness despite tears. a lament on women's harsh judgment of women and the resulting sorrow.

Local Notices From City Streets

Miss May Williams of 1421 Lafayette street is seriously ill with diphtheria. A. Williams of Clark's Summit has returned from a visit. Mrs Theodore Nauman and daughter Jeshie of North Sumner avenue have returned from Wanamie. Mrs F A Reese of Washburn street is recovering from grip. Mrs Chester Cammer Jr and daughter Ethel of Frink street are ill with grip. Attorney John R Edwards of South Main avenue is in New York City. H Williams of Academy street to Mil.

May Williams Lafayette Street A. Williams Clark's Summit Theodore Nauman Jeshie North Sumner Avenue Wanamie F. A. Reese Washburn Street Chester Cammer, Jr Ethel Frink Street Grip John R. Edwards South Main Avenue New York City H. Williams Academy Street Mil

Community notices and lodge events reported in Scranton area

Enterprise lodge installs officers including William Lake as worthy master and John Lloyd as worthy deputy amid a slate of community happenings. A sleigh ride for students, a funeral, weddings, and street Baptist church choir activities are noted along with a Heptasophs meeting and a Hibernian entertainment with a stereopticon lecture and local addresses.

Enterprise Lodge Knights of of the Mystic Thomas Abel Davia I. T William J. Jenkins Scranton Street Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Peter's Hall Bellevue P. J. Calpin Sixth Ward William Dawson J. B. Hawker Joseph Walsh Anna Madigan Thomas Lawless Lizzie Gerrity John Sheridan James Mahon Lena Colligan Richard Delmer John White

Navy machinists seek civilian work in city shops

Frank Miller a machinist from the battleship Brooklyn with nine years service and wounded at Santiago on July 4 plans to join Dickson Manufacturing Co. shops. He travels with Gus Richter of the Second United States Immunes. Both men, weary of duty, intend to work at their trade in the city and Miller pursues a Cuban war pension receipt for his claim.

Frank Miller Brooklyn Santiago Dickson Manufacturing Company Gus Richter United States Richter Porto Rico Miller

Ice Company Sale Increases Park Place Storage

E. E. Clark of West Ridge Coal company has bought the right and title to the Posyntello ice company and plans large scale storage at Park Place. The firm builds an ice house complex about 100 by 300 feet to hold thousands of tons of ice, as the current facilities fall short of demand.

E. E. Clark West Ridge Coal Company Posyntello Ice Company Park Place Poyntello Company

Election斗 South Scranton Elects Ward Council Nominee

Democrats of the Eleventh ward faced a tough search to name a candidate to succeed the late Robert Robinson. August Schimpff of 602 Cedar Ave consented to have his name placed in the ward caucus after a persuasive push by local party leaders. A separate report notes a husband under serious accusation by his wife and a separate incident of a runaway horse being stopped by youths.

Mr. Robinson Eleventh Ward Robert Robinson August Schimpff Cedar Avenas Bailiwick

Irving man arraigned on assault and battery charges

John Utrocht of Irving Avenue was arraigned before Alderman Leates on assault and battery threatening to kill and non support, all charged by his wife. The alderman set bail at 1009 dollars for his court appearance. A search for a constable was made but no bondman could be found, and Utrocht was sent to the county jail by Constable Woelkers.

John Utrocht Irving Avenue Leates Trodt Woelkers

Jadwin Sought as Plain Businessman Not Office Seeker

The appeal presents Jadwin as a straightforward businessman rather than a candidate pursuing office. It emphasizes his nonpolitical stance and readiness to serve if chosen.

Jadwin

Nonsense Kitchen Talk Escapes From Page

A playful exchange features talking kitchen items like a ketile a nutmeg grater and a rofting pin debating singing and rough voices. The quip ends with a humorous misquote attributed to a New York publication.

Cat New York

Runaway Horse Menace Near South Washington Depot Hill

A maddened horse hitched to a cutter charged down South Washington avenue near Hickory street last night around 30 o'clock, frightening pedestrians and nearly demolishing a sleigh. The young men who captured the runaway took the horse to the central city with the animal in custody.

Washington Avenue Hickory Street Central City

Iron fall injures Paul Stowski at Lackawanna Iron works

Paul Stowski of 1424 Stone avenue and Polander employed at the South mill of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company were injured when a heavy iron piece fell yesterday. Stowski suffered injuries to his shoulder and back.

Paul Stowski Stone Avenue Polander Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company

Scranton Club Sets Regular Session and Officer Vote

The Scranton Athletic club will meet in regular session tonight to elect officers for the coming year. Comet lodge Knights of Pythias will install newly elected officers at Tuesday night’s meeting. Mrs Lenahan Robinson of Cedar avenue is dangerously ill at home. Neptune Engine Company will meet tonight to elect two delegates for the state firemen convention in October. William Rode, bookkeeper at Gutherne meat market, has returned from Honesdale. Century Military company held drill practice last night. Welcome Dancing class annual masquerade ball was at Germania hall last night. Carpenters union 484 and friends will dance at Workingmen’s hall Feb 13. Peter Rink of Stone avenue, injured Tuesday, remains unchanged.

Scranton Athletic Club Comet Lodge Knights of Pythias Lenahan Robinson Cedar Avenue Neptune Engine Company William Rode Gutherne Honesdale Century Military Company Germania Hall Carpenters’ Union Workingmen's Hall Peter Rink Stone Avenue

North Scranton Couple Married at Leggett Retreat

John Twining and Miss Lizzie Nicholas wed in North Scranton at their newly furnished Leggett Retreat home with Rev W F Davies officiating. A large turnout attended the Welsh Baptist ceremony followed by supper and singing. Witnesses include William Evans as best man and Mary Leonard as bridesmaid among many relatives. The Welsh Baptist fair committee plans door prizes of twenty bars of soup and a large silver water pitcher, aiming to be a prosperous event for the community.

Leggett R Etreat John Twining Lizzie Nicholas W. F. Davies First Welsh Baptist Church Welsh Baptist William Evans Priceburg Mary Leonard Williams Henry Evans Joseph Foux James Frieze Willam Frieze T. Thomas David Gravel Isaac Willams Willama R. Owens David Evans George Davies John Harris Jenkin Evans Elijah Young Maggie Lewis Mary Ellen Williams Annie Reese Maggie Twining Mary Williams Maggie Jehu Mary Watkins Leah Evans Thomas Reese Albert Blaney Samuel Howells John Hughes John Powell David Smith Edward Morgan Wesley Owens Junior Order United

Local notices and deaths mark a quiet week in town

Funeral services for Joseph Humphrey and Evan Watkins scheduled, with interments at Forest Hill cemetery. Reports include special meetings of American Mechanics Royal Council and Tomaluka Tribe Redmen, plus various social visits and sickness notes. Christmas music planned for Providence Presbyterian church with Lord's Supper at 10:30 AM.

American Mechanics Leonard's Hall Joseph Humphrey Forest Hill Cemetery Excelsior Fife and Drum Corps St. Mary's Hall Guy Snowden Moscow Methodist Thomas Manley Providence Jessup Royal Council Daughters of America Leonard's Hat Tomaluka Order of Redmen Evan Watkins Matin Avenue Peter Roberts Olyphant Forest Hill Cemetery Diana Evans Wayne Avenue W. J. Lewis Ite Chicago Denver James Fidler Marion Shepherd Clinton Mase Misses Jones James Polk Lemon Thomas Morgan Wales Street Lizzie Jones North Main Avenue James Kennedy Walter Gorman Avoca Richard Davie Green Street Nanticoke Anna James W. H. Davis P. F. Campbell Jennie White Williams Street Clara Coller Pittston Stark Nicholson Henwood Main Avenue Providence Presbyterian Church

Obituary notices from Scranton list multiple deaths

Obituaries report David McDonald of Scranton died at 1429 Olive Street after a week with pneumonia born in 1845 in Edinburgh Scotland. Evelyn Stone died at her uncle Robert Westlake’s home after a short illness in Bridgeport Conn. John K. Davis died after strokes at his daughter’s residence on Lafayette and Filmore avenue. Caroline Ridenbach died at South Washington avenue at age 73 with funeral at German Methodist church. Jane Phillips died on Eynon street aged 61, mother of Alex Phillips. Thomas Reese died in Pembra South Wales after moving there recently.

David McDonald Scranton Olive Street Union Lodge of Masons McDonald West Thomas McDonald Huffington Ind Evelyn Stone Robert Westlake West Market Street Bridgeport William Edgar Remilina Delaware and Hudson Caroline Ridenbach South Washington Avenue German Methodist Episcopal Church Hickory Street Jane Phillips Eynon Street Miss Phillips Wales Alex Phillips Thomas Reese Corbett Avenue Bellevue Pembra South Wales

Emil Berger Former Westminster Chef Dies of Bright's Disease

Emil Berger formerly of the Westminster restaurant died yesterday morning from Bright's disease. He was known for his kitchen work and served patrons for many years before his illness.

Emil Berger the Westminster Bright

High Price Paid for Scranton Water Route Land

Scranton Gas and Water Co paid 40000 dollars for 28 acres along a water line outlet from Elmhurst reservoir. Owner T A Carr held the plot, bought for 9000 dollars years ago and used as a truck garden. The sale completes years of negotiations for the company’s line from Elmhurst to Dagen farm reservoir.

Scranton Gas and Water Company Elmhurat Flmhurst Dagen Farm T. &. Carr Gas and Water Company

Carson Withdraws from City Treasurer Race

George B. Carson of the West Side withdraws as a Republican candidate for city treasurer citing poor health. His exit leaves Thomas K. R. Brooks Joseph Alexander T. B. Jackson and John Von Bergen contesting the nomination.

George B. Carson West Side Mr. Carson Thomas KR. Brooks Joseph Alexander T. B. Jackson John von Bergen Feld

Original Bartenders Association Elects Officers at Washington Ave

At a regular meeting of the Original Bartenders association held in their rooms on Washington avenue, officers were elected including President Henry O Hara and Vice President Larry Ketrick. A large gathering then enjoyed a sumptuous repast with many members named.

Bartenders’ Association Washington Avenue Henry O'Hara Larry Ketrick Tony Cook Arthur Evans James Gannon James Hughes Peter McDonald Frank Scanlon Michael McGovern James Major Gus Stritt Thomas Balon P. A. Nealon Frank Scholl James Padden John H. Linden C. Zang Frank Callahan James Twiss John Bamford Thomas May Charles Honeyager Tony Lundy Robert Atkinson George Hufnagle John Keegan H. O'slalley P. Carden M. Connors Wil Callahan John Sullivan Fp, Hannon William Haggerty P. Dudkin William Foley Eugene Cosgrove R. Jones

Outrider Guards Czars Life On Imperial Railway Bicycle

A detailed portrait describes the czar’s outrider in Russia who travels ahead of the royal train on a railway bicycle. The sentinel watches for Nihilist threats and defective rails, sacrificing his life if needed to protect the ruler from bomb attacks.

Russia Wemons Russian Empire Bom

Social Notes From Elmhurst And Surrounding Towns

Green Ridge residents Mr and Mrs FE L Keene of Elmont street spent yesterday in Elmhurst. Mr and Mrs George London of Tunkhannock are visiting friends on Elmont street. Mrs G D DeWitt of Tunkhannock is spending days with the family of Spencer DeWitt of Ferdinand. Mrs Rt N Lamb of Paterson NJ is visiting relatives on Delaware street. Mrs C Steere of Kimont street is critically ill.

FE. L. Keene Elmont Street Elmhurst George London Tunkhannock G. D. DeWitt Spencer DeWitt Ferdinand Street Rt. N. Lamb Paterson N. J Delaware Street C. Steere Kimont Street

Manner’s Pharmacy Ad Promises Top Hot Soda and Cod Liver Oil

An advertisement at 920 Green Ridge Street touts the best hot soda in the city. It promotes Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites as a regular dollar item and claims it cannot be equaled for coughs and colds, inviting customers to visit the store.

Manners’ Pharmacy Green Ridge Street

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Dunmore Borough Eli Mitchell M. E Y. M.T Bull S.s Finch Sic Damask Towers Globe Warehouse Bellevue C. M Hostetter The ICE Company Sale South Scranton Runaway Horse North Scranton Ptr Lyceum Theatre Ree Tong Monee Lennees Adi Andrew Mack Ragged Earl John KR. Davis Emanuel James Filmore Avenue Davis Janags Bloomsburg Forty Fort Gormans John, James and George MR. Bean Boston Ihe Brosnahen- Jackson Hvening She Lie Daniel Mr. Thecee Blmhurat Reservoir Czar Green Ridge
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