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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1898

Page

6

Services for Dr. B G Beckwith Held at Scranton Street Baptist

Yesterday morning private funeral services were held at the Shryer residence for Dr B G Beckwith with Rev F Matthews officiating. Floral tributes poured in from friends and studied societies. Remains were moved to Delaware Lackawanna and Western depot for Plymouth burial but later were ordered to be taken to Rock Hill North Carolina for interment. Knights groups and West Beranton physicians attended in force. Readings and talks were noted as part of the service. Ample refreshments followed each evening gathering.

BG. Beckwith Clarence KR. Shryer North Main Avenue F. Matthews Scranton Street Baptist Church Delaware Lackawanna and Wertin Plymouth J. F. Beckwith Knights of Malia Knights of the Golden Eagle Order of Red Men West Beranton Plymoth Puneral Price Familly Rock Hi N. C

Hyde Park Knights of Mystic Chain Elect Officers at Meeting

Members of Hyde Park lodge Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain met in Co operative hall North Main avenue. Officers for the ensuing term were elected and installed in ceremonies led by Jomen Williamson with assistance from William Burge. The roster includes Davis as past commander Davies as commander Dovhes as vice commander Jones as fire lieutenant Evans as recording secretary Lewis as treasurer Hayward as chief of staff and others.

Hyde Park Lodge Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic North Main Avenue Aga Thomas Wil Hers Hemevtead Re. &. Welsh A. Whiteman P. Cos Scranton Castle Jomen Williamson Noteht William Burge Knorht Jonathain A. Davis Koteht Thome Dovhes Morcans Firet Leutenant Walter Jones Gir Kaleh Morgan Evans Sir Knight Fletant Peter J. Lewis Knight David T. Evans W. W. Hayward Evan Jones Knight Assistane Ehleft Joh RR Rewels Eir Willian G. Morran Ale Thoms IP Lewis Chaphain Thomas G. Davies Irmers Evan L. Lewis W. L. Steinweh Embreme Castle Willan Burge

Thimive Club Formed By Local Seamstresses

A new society organized at Mise Rachel Jones’s residence on Lafayette Street brings together several capable seamstresses who style themselves the Thimive club. They will hold sessions each Tuesday evening and meet in rotation at members’ homes.

Mise Rachel Jones Lafayette Street

Stated Social News From Various Local Residents

Major M L Blair of South Main Avenue visits friends in New York City. Mrs John Searle of Eynon Street and Mrs Evan Inwis of Corbett Avenue are guests of relatives at Nanticoke. Mr and Mrs Lewis A Howell of West Locust Street welcome a baby girl. Mrs Charles Under of North Rebecca Avenue called to Johnstown Pennsylvania by her mother illness. Mrs Nash Davis of North Main Avenue went to Seattle Washington where her brother James Oliver, a former West Boranton resident, lies ill. Mine Foreman Thomas W Phillips of South Main Avenue remains ill at his residence. Mr and Mrs George Sless of Lugerrre Street entertain Mrs Mary Wachts of West Pittston. Minx Ollie Powell of Swetland Street secured a position with Postmaster E H Ripple.

M. L. Blair South Main Avenue New York City John Searle Eynon Street Evan Inwis Corbett Avenue Nanticoke Lewis A. Howell West Locust Street Charles Uender North Rebecca Avenue Johnstown Nash Davis North Main Avenue Seattle Wash James Oliver Weat Boranton Thomas W. Phillips George Sless Lugerre Street Mary Wachts West Pittston Ollie Powell Swetland Street E. H. Ripple

St Leo Battalion Meets for Fair Procession

Members of St Leo s Battalion are requetted to meet at the hall on North Main avenue this evening to march in a body to Holy Cross church Bellevue for the fair. Keystone lodge Loyal Knights of America schedules a meeting at 2 this afternoon to attend the funeral of David G Moran. Reverend James Hughes lectures on Billy Bray at Welsh Congregational church at 8 with Judge Edwards presiding and songs by Mrs Brundage and Llew Hervert.

St. Leo's Battalion North Main Avenue Holy Cross Church Bellevue David G. Morgan Jackson Street Washburn Street Bt. David's Hall Treasury Keystone Lodge Loyal Knights of America David Moran James Hughes South Main Avenue Billy Bray Mr. Hughes H. M. Edwards R. Bulgin First Christian Church

Globe Warehouse Promotes Discount Dress Materials

A Globe Warehouse advertisement touts a week long sale on black dress goods and accessories, claiming unbeatable prices and the only complete black dress materials department in town for street wear. It emphasizes value and wide selection for women’s wardrobes.

Bargains in Mohairs and Brocades For This Week

A long list of discounted fabrics features 42 inch mohairs extra heavy and black wool brocades in new spring patterns. Prices range from 15c to 68c per piece with guarantees of fast dye and superior finish. Limited quantities and not duplicated under any condition.

Ory Eye Holt

Silk Fabric Sale With Bright Shades And Specials

A list of silk fabrics offered in a sale with varied fibers and patterns. Items include 4 inch plain silk and changeable taffetas in multiple colors, iridescent silks, and velour taftas. Prices range from 39 to 75 cents with special weekly offers highlighted.

Funeral Services For Evan J Morgans Held This Afternoon

The funeral for Evan J. Morgans will be held this afternoon from his Church avenue home. Rev R P Jones of the Welsh Congregational Church will conduct services with Rev Peter Roberts of Olyphant assisting. Interment follows at Washburn street cemetery.

Evan J. Morgans Church Avenue R. P. Jones Welsh Congregational Church Peter Roberts Olyphant Washburn Street West Market Street Welsh Baptist Church Abervetwyth James Thomas Henry Hitching Miss May William Lynott Carbondale Kate Lynott

Community notices from Capouse area include gatherings and illnesses

Mr and Mrs Fred Peck hosted friends for sister Misa Rhodes of Filmhurst last Saturday. Arthur Clark spent Sunday with Raymond Geratt at Inagaten. Mrs Tweed of Sanerson avenue is homebound through illness. Miss Susan Mareding of Swsquenannna county visits Fordhinin street. William Maynard preached at the Primitive Methodist church in Priceburg. Mr and Mrs E S Pratt entertain Mr and Mrs T C Campbell of Knoxville Pa, sister of Mrs Pratt. Jesse Brith returns from New York street visit to Montrouge. Junior Order United American Mechanics unit 642 to hold event in Lucas hall next Thursday. George Seid of Capouse avenue ill and out of work. Women’s Christian Temperance union meeting this afternoon at Mrs Stone’s 228 New York street. Frank Treas and family move to new Richmont building on North Main avenue Providence. Baptist church special meetings continue the first three evenings this week.

Fred Peck Capouse Avenue Misa Rhodes Filmhurst Arthur Clark Monney Avenue Raymond Geratt Inagaten Tweed Sanerson Avenue Ilnera Susan Mareding Swsquenannna County Fordhinin Street William Maynard Primitive Methodist Church Priceburg E. 8. Pratt Green Ridge Street T. C. Campbell Knoxville Pratt Jesse Brith Iis Montrouge W. C. Reynolds New York Street Monies’ Council United American Mechanics Lucas Hall Enat Market Street Sanderson Avenue George Seid Women's Christian Temperance Unhin Stone Frank Treas North Main Avenue Providence Richmont Quard The Baptist Church

Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Cure

Some people let a cough run until medicine fails. Kemp's Balsam offers a positive guarantee to cure and shows effect after the first dose. Free trial size available at druggists.

Dunmore Republicans Set Primary Voting for Jan 22

A Dunmore borough Republican committee meeting announced primary elections to choose delegates for the borough convention. Voting will be held Saturday January 22 from 6 to 7 pm at polling places across wards to nominate candidates for borough offices. Vigilance committees will notify voters. Representation is allocated by ward and district according to last election results.

Odd Fellows Hall Vieilance Committees

Political forecasts and local election canvass in Pittston

Political forecasters weigh the coming election with Republican prospects. Frank Toole, a supervisor candidate, actively canvasses and touts a practical roadmaking record as a potential re election. Weekend social mentions include W J Delaney visiting C W Gallagher and John McCrea and Dominick King among Pittston friends.

Frank Toole W. J. Delaney Wilkes-Barre C. W. Gallagher John McCrea Pittston Dominick King Davis Street

Obituaries from Scranton area include Reynolds and local residents

Obituary notices report David Reynolds aged 18 dying after thirteen weeks of miner’s asthma at 0 Thirteenth Street. Survivors include wife and three children. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. at Washburn Street Cemetery. Other notices honor Mary Doyle 78, Ann Mitcheson 38, Peter Matla Archbald resident, Idneath Owens, Mary Yeager widow, with services and burials in Hyde Park Moscow and Priceburg cemeteries.

Great Social Event Wilkes-Barre Press Club Ball

The Wilkes-Barre Press Club plans its annual ball at the Ninth Regiment Armory on Wednesday night with decorations by Fuhrman and music by Alexander's orchestra. Scranton guests can buy tickets at the armory box office.

Wilkes-Barre Fuhrman Alexander

Lawsuit Filed Over Car Collision Damages

Malley sues for 25000 for injuries after a Traction company car struck him June 27 18M on North Washington avenues. Attorneys: Bando and O'Brien & Kelly for the plaintiff Jessup & Jessup for the company. A McCoy Grase Co vs Lackawanna Hardware Co case before Judge Love adjourned due to missing witness. William P Connell & Son Os Mary Zeldier reported setted.

Bando O'Brien & Kelly Plaintif Jessup Malley Traction Company Washington Avenues B. N. McCoy Grase Company Mane McKean County Lackawanna Hardware Company Love Willam

Welsh Baptists Meet at Wayne Avenue Church

Ministers and followers of the Welsh Baptist denomination gathered yesterday at Wayne Avenue Baptist Church for spiritual association. Rev. Charles Jones of Nanticoke read a paper on Christian Consolation, with remarks by several local leaders. Evening sermons were delivered by Rev. D J Williams of Peckville in English and Rev. M H Jones of Lareons in Welsh, with Rev. James Hughes of Kimberly, South Africa, giving the benediction. Out-of-town attendees included Philip Williams, Thomas Davies of Edwardsdale, Lewisa, John Phillips, W F Priest of Olyphant.

Wayne Avenue Wiade John Davis Charles Jones Nanticoke Ebenezer Davis BE. Hughes James A. Evans J. ¢. Jones D. J. Williams Peeckville M. H. Jones Lareons James Hughes Kimberly South Africa Philip Williams Thomas Davies Edwardsdale Lewisa John Phillips W. Ef Olyphant

Court House News Notes in Scranton District

Court activity includes four new trials for Howley Brothers vs BR Murley. Albert Zwiskie granted bail on burglary charge with Mathias Bugno as bondsman. Trespass suit against Joseph J. Jermyn filed by E. Newcomb. Eugene Filden seeks divorce from Link Filden in Carbondale. marriage in Kidred, N.Y. in 1894. Several marriage licenses granted to Scranton and nearby towns. Judge to hear guardianship petition for 14 year old Alton John next Saturday. Election certificate dispute in Lackawanna township to be heard Saturday. Judge to rule on E. F. Ives action against Frank G. Smith over six month filing deadline. Two Southington township lots disputed. Ives in possession, Smith claims owner. Argument Court to hear rule.

Howley Brothers BR. BK. Murley Albert Zwiskie Mathias Bugno Spruce Street Joseph J. Jermyn E. (. Newcomb Eugene Filden Carbondale Link Filden Kldred N.Y Daniela David Samuels Little Anna Thomas Scranton Simon Daragon Master Daragon Olyphant Joseph Single Esther Coulter Dunmore John J. McCrone Agnes Kenny James B. Melly Avoy Warne County Frances E. Decker W. T. John Wynen Street Alton John House of Refuge John Taylor Lewis Lackawanna Township Martin P Focal Patrick J. Quinn John Loftus E. FE. Ives Frank G. Smith Southlington Mr. Ives Mr. Smith Mr. Iver Argument Court

Miner James T. McCullough Leads Buffalo Yukon Trek

Veteran miner James T. McCullough plans a special Yukon expedition leaving Buffalo by the Nickel Plate road on February 5. He brings Alaska experience and reliable guidance for the trip to the gold fields. Inquiries should be addressed to James L. McCullough or F J Moore, Buffalo, New York.

James T. McCullough Alaska Yukon River Territory Buffalo Nickel Plate Road McCulough James L. McCullough F. J. Moore Buffalo, N, Y

Orban Will Be Taken Back to Fayette County

Detective McBeth of Fayette County arrived for Andrew Orban who killed his brother Joseph on Christmas morning at Brownville. The court ordered the sheriff to hand the prisoner to McBeth for transport to Fayette County. Detectives McBeth and Leyshon, with Interpreter Weyshner, questioned Orban who admitted the killing after a quarrel over alleged cheating. Witnesses were subpoenaed in Mayfield.

Alex. McBeth Fayette County Andrew Orban Joseph Orban Brownville Pryor McPeth McFeth Leyshon Martin Weyshner Orban McBeth Mayfield

Theatrical Attractions Open at Academy of Music

Crowded house greeted Waite's company for its annual engagement at the Academy of Music last night. The Wife, a drama of strong human interest, opened to favorable reception with Max Cree Mise St Felix W H Chance and Lawrence Barbour warmly greeted. The play was superbly staged with specialities. A Gay Director will be produced in this afternoon's matinee.

Waite Academy of Music Max Cree Mise St. Felix W. H. Chance Lawrence Barbour

Sunshine of Paradise Alley at Lyceum Wednesday

Denman Thompson and George W. Ayer star in The Sunshine of Paradise Alley to play at the Lyceum Wednesday. The long running success in New York and on the Eastern circuit is praised for its replay value and uproarious humor. The company promises first class entertainment with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Matinees Thursday and Saturday feature the Imperial Tokay dancers and a roster of burlesque specialties led by May Clark Van Osten and the Carmen sisters.

Denman Thompson George W. Ayer Paradise Alley Lyceum New York Kosten Hole Florence Throff Sistera Leon Micknell Lewi H. Carroll Bobby Hilnton Charles Fulke

Local Food Sale At Washington Ave Cafe

A sale event invites patrons to sample various dishes including turkey croquettes and Salada. Attendees from nearby communities are expected. Orders can be left at iva Washington Ave or viewed at Jonas Long's Sons' Cafe.

Directory of Physicians and Agencies in Scranton

Directory listing multiple doctors including Dr Kay, Dr Bateson, Dr Frey, Dr Shepherd, Dr Thapold, Dr Lamoreaux, Dr Freas, Dr Rook, Dr Rooke, and others with addresses on Penn Avenue, Wyoming Avenue, Adams Avenue, Mulberry Street, and more. Includes a veterinary note for W W Rook and notes on retail and professional services, law firms, and business offices in Scranton.

Local Residents and Society News From Taylorville

Visiting friends William Worfel and William Miller are noted in Taylorville with Mrs. Mark Bishop listed as seriously ill at her Dudley street home. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church plans a variety tea this evening at church parlors. The Murry Coal Company will pay its employees today. Frank and Edgar Jones visited Nay Aug yesterday. Martin J. Monaghan of 119 Grove Street announces he is a can- (text cut off).

William Worfel Taylorville William Miller Brook Street Mark Bishop Dudley Street Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church Murry Coal Company Frank Edgar Jones Martin J. Monaghan Grove Street

Three judges sit in common pleas court this week

In Common Pleas Court Judges Archibald Gunster and John G Love preside with Archibald in the main court and Gunster in No 2 while Love sits in Center county. In arbitration Daniel Kelcher vs Joseph Myers was heard before Archibald but noon brought a settlement, a plaintiff verdict was agreed and the case marked off. Thomas O Malley vs Acranton Traction Co is before Gunster. Hon M F

Common Pleas Archhbald Gunster John G. Love Center County Daniel Kelcher Joseph Myers Archibald Thomas O'Malley Acranton Traction Company Hon

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