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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1898

Page

9

Paralysis Strikes Mrs Mary Hale Widow of Rail Worker

Mrs Mary Hale of 2019 Frink Street Crystallizes as a well known widow of the late Thomas Hale. The 70 year old was struck with a partial paralysis on the left side after a recent sore throat and diphtheria scare. Dr Z J Roberts attends and hopes for recovery as she had just told her sister she felt splendid before the stroke.

Mary Hale Frink Street Z. J. Roberts Thomas Hale Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad

Funeral Rites for Late Martin Carey Held at St Patrick’s

Friends gathered at 425 North Malin Avenue to view the remains before a large procession to St Patrick’s Church. Rev. James A. Moffitt celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem with several priests assisting, and Rev. J. B. Whelan delivered the funeral sermon from St John 11 25 26. The service concluded with burial at Hyde Park Cemetery and benediction by Rev. J A Moffitt.

Martin Carey North Malin Avenue St. Patrick's Church James A. Moffitt St. John's Church South Scranton J. B. Whelan W. A Hayppler Allsurer Hyde Parkathoue J. A. Moffitt W. A. Nealon

Pallbearers Named for Charles M. O'Reilly Funeral

Pallbearers were Mr. Healey, Mr. Herrick, Mr. McGrahn, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Donnelly and Mr. Jennings, named in connection with the funeral service for Charles M. O'Reilly.

Healey Herrick McGrahn Toomey Donnelly Jennings

Surprise party honors Margaret Van Camp in North Bromley

A group gathered Monday evening at Miss Margaret Van Camp’s North Bromley avenue home to celebrate her recent appointment in the recorder of deeds office. Guests included Mr and Mrs J Archie Jones and several friends, with Mrs M Butcher and Mrs Fred Warnke assisting.

Margaret van Camp North Bromley Avenue Recorder of Deeds Miss van Camp J. Archie Jones Fred, Warnke George Jacoby William Lewis George Griffiths Butcher Lizzie Schultz Louisa Roberts Cora Butcher Charles Blume R. W. Gloor Harry Randolph George Hill Albert Davis Howell Jones

Two Local Children Funeralized for Black Fever Deaths

The funerals of the two children of Mr and Mrs Ensworth Davis of Laf fayette street and Mr and Mrs William Mughes of Deckers court were held yesterday. Remains were taken from their homes to Washburn street cemetery and interred. Services were private due to the deaths being attributed to black fever.

Ensworth Davis Laffayelle Street Willam Mughes Deckers Court Washburn Street Tribune

Local Residents on Short Visits and Family News

Mise Marie Eaton of Tenth street visits Archburn and Carbondale. Mrs Samuel Pecking of Sayre visits West Scranton friends. John Reid of North Sumner avenue returns from Carbondale. Mrs Fred Davis of North Sumner home from Pookville visit. Thomas McDonough on Chestnut street slowly recovering from illness. Bandmaster George Crump returns from England. Ida J Powell of North Main avenue and Joseph Phillips of this side wed at Binghamton. Mr Phillips on wedding tour in New York state. Mrs Jacob Parker of Frink Street is seriously ill. 18 month old Morenn child recovering from meningitis. Mr and Mrs Daniel Clements welcome a son.

Mise Marie Eaton Tenth Street Archburn Carbondale Samuel Pecking Sayre West Scranton John Reid North Sumner Avenue Fred, Davis Pookville Thomas McDonough Chestnut Street George Crump England Ida J. Powell North Main Avenue Joseph Phillips Binghamton Phillips Mra. Phillips New York State Jacob Parker Frink Street D. W. Morenn Jackson Street Daniel Clements

Polo Team of Electric City Wheelmen to Meet at Armory

Members representing the Electric City Wheelmen are asked to gather at Company H armory in North Scranton for a practice game this evening. Kate Feeler aged 14, of Olyphant, paid $3 in the police court yesterday morning for being drunk and wandering.

Electric City Wheelmen

Assortment of white trimmings for fashionable wear

The catalog describes a week long assortment of styles and qualities for women’s wear. It begins with delicate narrow edgings for baby clothing and progresses through every possible use of white trimmings, ending with elaborate and rich novelties for the modern fashionably dressed woman.

Bubles

Specialty display of finely finished goods draws visitors

A display showcases beautifully finished items at moderate cost, promising many surprises for visitors. While the display lasts, all visitors are welcome whether or not they intend to buy.

Night in the cell for repeat offender

A woman was arrested again last evening on a similar charge, only 12 hours after her release, indicating another fine may be inflicted this morning. Street details are not provided.

Local Society Awards Essay Prize at St John’s

At St John’s basement the 68t Irene’s Ladies society gave Miss Margaret Durkin a $5 prize for best essay on Total Abstinence from the district convention in Bellevue. RK A Maloney presented it and Miss Durkin spoke briefly. Nearby, the South Side Tourist club announced an upcoming entertainment at St John’s hall Friday.

Irene's Ladies’ Total S T. John's Hall Ruddy Bastiano Markus Julius Ohneri Markus Sporting Ten Germana Ball Henry Reidenbach Adolph Hammen John F. Roth Matthias Bonn Fred. Krellich Chris Rose Charles Miller Jacob Shine August Starr Henry Myers John Malloy Pittston Avenue St. John’s Church Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Columbus Council Young Men's Institute Joseph Hartnoll James Calhoun Orange St. Paul's Lutheran Church Prospect Avenue John McGee

Prayer Day Observed At Providences Church In North Scranton

North Scranton prepares for a day of prayer for schools and colleges with a service at Providences Presbyterian Church led by Nev George EF Guild who will discuss The Deep Significance of the Day. Nearby events include a Court Street Methodist concert on February 9 led by A J Tucker and social gatherings with residents such as Miss Theresa Lenott hosting friends.

Providenes Presbyterian Church Nev Goeorge EF Guild Jena William Jervis Wayne Avenue David Blackwell Nanticoke Margaret Malloy Manny Albright Avenue A. J. Tucker Theresa Lenott Beaumont Avenue Mise Lynott Carbondale Clara Lynott Agnee McAndrew Loretta Duggan Mary Franklin Mary Lynott Stella Lynott Mary May Katie Hayes Emma Mulchrone Mestre William John Lynott Patrick Foley Eddie Horan Asichael McAndrew William Hughes Ferdinand Street Cora Griffin Wiliam Street Howell Davie Orlando Jones David Jenkins John Edwards Samuel Jeffries John Grier Henry Jones William Davies

Community Roundup in Green Ridge and Wilkes-Barre

Numerous local residents travel between Hawley Honesdale Monsey Avenue and Wilkes-Barre. Cecelia Jacobs visits family. Mrs Collings returns from New York. Miss Hicks, Miss Jones and others attend a thimble tea for Mrs Stevens. A missionary lecture at the Presbyterian church and a women’s temperance event benefit the Washington Memorial building are noted.

Thonas Tubrey Wilkes-Barre Cecelia Jacobs Hawley Charlie Jacobs Dickson Avenue Garrett Honesdale Sanderson Avenue China Presbyterian Church William Collings Nanette Bunderson Avenue New York City Women's Christian Temperance Union Isaac Voughton Monsey Avenue Washington Memorial Building Aire L. A. Osmond D. H. Watkins East Market Street W. H. Stevens Glen Cove Grace and Nathryn Hicks Minsesse Jones Mies Peck Mra D. FP. Shook Mise Jennie Fuller W. A. Wright

Local notices and incidents from Dunmore

Events announce a benevolent bull show at Burecell's Keystone hall on February 1 to aid Jamon Monaghan and a grand Peoucat tribe event at Odd Fellows' hall on Washington's birthday. A stabbing near Hemlock Hollow injured Miley Bishop. suspect identified as a fellow countryman, with warrant issued for Juano Giuliletti. A Hungarian laborer suffered a leg break at Mountain workplace.

Jamon Monaghan Burecell Keystone Hall Odd Fellows Juano Giuliletti

Local News Brief from the Colliery Area

Ife was taken to his home where the injured limb was set. John Foster is ill at his Web ster avenue home. P. D. Manley erecting a new house on Chowtnut street. Rev R RR Bulgin of Scranton will continue meetings at the Christian church on Tripp street. Everyone is welcomed.

Ife John Foster Webster Avenue P. D. Manley Chowtnut Street R. RR. Bulgin Scranton Christian Church Tripp Street

Obituary notices for Williams Hamlin Farrell Arnold Owens

John Williams of West Scranton dies after a brief illness at 16 unth atract. He was born in Wales in 1826 and came to America in 1574, leaving a legacy as a coal operator and Grand Union Tea agent with a large local real estate footprint. Survived by wife and two children Anna R and Frank. Funeral plans uncertain. Lyman W. Hamlin dies in Philadelphia at an advanced age after ulceration of the stomach. Survived by multiple children including Mrs. M. L. Blesecker Horace Hamlin and Paul and Bertha. Interment Hollisterville. Mrs. Sarah Farrell dies at 41 Price Street after a long illness aged 71. Funeral from St. Patrick’s Church Hyde Park. Mr and Mrs J S Arnold lose their young son William Franc lé from diphtheria. services at 2 pm at Washburn Street Cemetery. Mrs. Rosana Owens dies at 10 Jones Street aged 11. will be buried at Hunlock’s Creek Travel. Miss Tha Slant Hiesecker dies at Kellum Court aged 45. funeral at Forest Hill cemetery.

John Willams West Boranten Basoet Wales Schuylkill County Methors Seranton West Scranton Hyde Park Main Avenue Scranton Street Washburn Tenth Tenth Street Grand Union Tea Company Anna R Frank Williamsport Williams Lyman W. Hamlin Edward Harris Hamlin Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia Holisterville Wayne County Mia Judge Baker Busquehuntin County Siater F. L. Hollister Wilkes Barre H. H. Hollister Scrantoan A. Watres M. L. Blesecker Mik Lake Horace HM Hamlin Scranton Faul Bertha Hanlin Hollisterville Florida Sarah Farrell Patrick McAndrews Price Street Patrick Hoar Michael Merrick John Farrell Pittsburg St. Patrick's Church Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Armold Eynon Street William Franclé Washburn Street Rosana Owens Jones Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Hunlock’s Creek Tha Slant Hiesecker Kellum Court Forest Hill Cemetery

Letters From The People Published In Tribune

Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.

Slame Tribune

Dunmore Youths Plan Public Reading Room for Men and Boys

A group of Dunmore's young men proposes a public reading room for men and boys open every evening except Sunday. They will establish the space above Smith Bros. store on Cheatnut street, with rent free use of the upper rooms. A meeting to organize and elect officers is set for Monday at 7 PM at the Smith Bros. store.

the Tribune Bir Dunmore Burgess Powell Mesars Smith Bros Cheatnut Street Charles HM. Smith William F. Gibbons

Conferees Reorganize for Fall Elections in Lackawanna Township

Democratic conferees of Lackawanna township reconvened at Minooka to apportion offices by district and amend rules. Primaries today 4 to 7 pm elect conferees for fall, with new requirement that cre dentialed nominees be signed by the vigilance committee and that calls be published in two newspapers ten days prior.

Lackawanna Township BP. J. Disken Minooka South Justice of the Peace Boothweet West District Northeast

Simple Salad Dressings From Old Kitchen Notes

A vintage recipe fragment describes a potato salad dressing with boiled potatoes onion olive oil salt pepper parsley and weak vinegar. It adds a mustard salt pepper vinegar sugar milk and a walnut butter mixture, heated gently over water until thickened.

Troublesome extract ad from Washington Chemical Co.

Anomalous ad text from Washington Chemical Co offers a free book and claims about how to use extracts. The readable fragment mentions Washington, D.C. and a promotional tone without clear details on products or conditions.

Elis How Washington Chemical OO Washington, B,c

Miss New York Jr Opens At Music Hall This Week

Oppenheimer presents Miss New York Jr a new up to date spectacle with electric lighting chanting scenic effects and 30 performers. Manager Joe Oppenheimer claims a record breaking production after years of experience and audience study showcasing artistic merit and beauty at Music Hall tomorrow afternoon and for the balance of the week.

Oppenheimer New York

Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable of Anthracite Coal Service

Lehigh Valley Railroad announces coal powered trains starting January 16 with routes from Scranton to Philadelphia New York Wilkes Barre White Haven Hazleton and intermediate stations via D and H routes. Black Diamond Express and Pullman parlor cars noted with morning and afternoon departures and connections to Buffalo Binghamton and Elmira. Officials listed: Rollin H Bur Gen Supt Charles S Lee Gen Pass Agt A Nonnemacher Asst Gen Pass Agt. Scranton office on Lackawanna Avenue.

Philadelphia New York Fitton and Wilkes-Barre White Haven Hazleton Pattavile H.R. R Geneva Rochester Burffato Nia Pullman Parce Lehigh Rollin H Bur Chas Lee Gen Pass Phila A. W. Nonnemacher Boeranton Lackawanna Avenue

Scranton Division Train Schedule Details for Nov 21 1897

Trains depart Scranton on Monday November 21 1897 with multiple express and local services. Odd and even times listed for destinations including New York Philadelphia Trenton Boston Washington Utica Ithaca Binghamton Elmira Buffalo and Kingston among others. Pullman cars and sleeping coaches available. pocket timetable at the depot for full details.

Binghamton Elmira Utica Richfield Springs Ithaca Northumberland Pittston Willkes- Barre Plymouth Bloomsburg Danville Northumber Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Kingston Pullman MLL

Trains Run Daily with Sunda Stop Changes

Trains operate daily with a Sunda stop note indicating some trains halt on specific days. The notice mentions Ontario Western and the Weat line adjustments, names agents and divisions, and references savings and scheduling details for Pass Agt T and other regional offices.

Sunda Ft Pas Aenvarsg

Central Railroad Stations In New York Pool of Street

An old timetable lists trains from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia with varied departures to New York Newark and Elizabeth and other points. It notes connections from the terminal to elevated railways and ferries and through tickets at lower rates, with schedules on Sundays and weekdays. J H Olhausen is named as General Superintendent.

New York Newark Elizabeth M. Bunday Leavin R P Phlingeiphi York Maunch Chunk Allentown Ronshers Euston Philadelphia Nee I Bandas Daltimore Washingtona Bouth Weet Beth Shem Dam Long Pranen Cesar Grove Ser Reading Elanon Harrisburg Rentown Mim New Youk Liberty Street North River South Ferry Brooklyn Staten Trland Grand Centrapot J. H. Olhausen

Train Schedules From Scranton to Albany and Beyond

Scranton trains list departures for Carbondale Albany and western points with multiple times to 1 15 p m. and 11 30 p m. The notice gives arrivals from Carbondale Wilkes-Barre and the South Branch routes and directs readers to the depot ticket office for complete rates to all U S and Canada points with special Western and Governor service.

Scranton Carbondale Winkon-Hinrne New York Philadelpia Santh Valley R. RR Pennsylvania R RR Vinenies Valle RR. F Doranton North Wilkes-Barre United States Canada Western Goveners Revort J. Burdick G. Ea Albany N. Y W. Cross

Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedule Notice

In effect Sept 19 1897 trains leave Scranton for New York and Erie intermediate points at 7 06 am. Arrive Gleanton from spare points at 10 23 am 3 15 and 9 38 pm. Local Peey and other stops noted.

Scranton New York Erie Gleanton

Directory of Scranton physicians lawyers and businesses alive

Scranton listings show doctors specialists accountants attorneys and merchants with offices on Wyoming avenue Spruce street Lackawanna avenue and the Board of Trade building. The notice lists Dr Kay Frey Shepherd Thapold L Amore Fatx Rook and many others with office hours and contact points along with Barrow and architectural firms and printers.

A. Thapold Wyoming Avenue Spruce Street Boranton DR. L. M. Gather Board of Trade Building Madison Avenue

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Mary Hall Globe Warehouse West Side J. &. King West Lackawanna Avenue Fenton North Scranton Green Ridge Young Men's Reading Room ST. Paul Association UO Broadway Archbald Loftus’ Hall Moorie Thomas Coyne John Fitzhenry Thady Walsh Michael McDonough Michael Carroll Patrick Dolan Timothy Cotter Michael Healey Patrick Leonard William Loftus Thomas Walsh James Durkin Fasehold's Hall Fasehold’s Hall Miss New York, Jr Hho Pennsylvania Railroad Sunbury West Pottsville Norristown Wood Hutchinson Lehigh Valley Scranton Division North Wi Bond N.Y Frankis Hunday Tae Pleasant Mt Res Valendale Forest City Owe WIM Eens White Bridge Parnesse Ue Cene Jermyn Case Archibald Voce Esne Winton Pres Inne Peckville Olyphant Pravingtos Park Vpoure Ontario Big Press Day Jyot E Weat Nderson Pass Agt Filtcroft Div ASH Kereolton Delaware and Hudson Erie and Wyoming Valley Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons C. L. Frey Scranton Savings Bank Mary A Shepherd M. D Adams Avenue DR. W. & Allen Washington Avenue L. Freas W. L'Amorefatx Ofpich Adame Mulberry W. G. Rook sUnm Baybar'b Widdings Pri Mor Terme Pildresa KR J. Bauer Kulbert’s T Megarger Brothers Washington Vine Frank P. Brown & CO West Lickawilina Ave Thomas Aubrey Rncome 10 Williams Building Pontottioe Rex Yo Ee In Publishing CO Linotype & Ae D. B. Replogle Moors Building Watson, Diehl, Hall & Kemmerer Traders’ National Bank James H. Torrey Old Commonwealth Building Frank BE. Boyle Burr Building Rooma 1 Jessup Jessup Commonwealth Building Alfred Hand William J. Hand Strasnoye Commonwealth Allodiing Frank T. Okell Coal Exchange James W. Oakford Board of Trade Killam JAS. J. MH Hamilton Scran Edward ‘W. Thayer Roomaji and WU Joseph Jeffreys Tond & Burr Building L A. Waters Lackawanna Ave Scranton, Pa C.K. Pitcher Ctamonwealth Patterson & Wilcox Traders National Bank SDERS A. W. Bertholf Atty Spruce St School OF the Barring & Mswheeney Common, Wealth Building Interstate Secret Service Agency Edward IL Davis BE. L. Walter FICE T. . Lacey & Son, Architects J. O. Lyman DR. H. FP. Reynolds C. Claubach Wyoming Ave CG. Snover Leeds O. BR. Clark & CO Eredmen and Pranklin Avenue P, Ziegler Cranton Victor Koch
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