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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1898

Page

6

Community roll call at Jackson Street Baptist Church

About 200 members and guests attended the Jackson Street Baptist church annual roll-call in the lecture room. Reports from all societies were read, light refreshments served, and Reverend James Hughes gave the address. Finances showed receipts of 4615.17 against expenditures of 3625.00.

Jackson Street Baptist Church Ladies’ Aid Society Thomas de Gruchy James Huches Fuistor Hinds Edward Howell Richard Nicholls Fairbath George Nicholls David J. Williams Baptist Young People’s Union Home and Foreign Missioins Society John H. Lewis Mary Pritchard Anna Jones Fidellan Society Charge Hutchinson Alfred Roberts John 8 Harria James Hughes Jackson Street

Endeavor Day Observance Planned by Washburn Street Church

The Christian Endeavor society of the Washburn Street Presbyterian church has completed arrangements for observance of Endeavor day, set to fall on Sunday, January 80.

Christian Pindeavor G Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Endeavor

Endeavor Rally Set for Universal Evening Service

The regular Christian Endeavor services will unite for a universal rally at 7:30 o clock. The program includes choir anthem remarks by leaders of various Endeavor groups and an address by A. V. Bower. Installation and consecration services complete the lineup.

Christian Endeavor Young People's Christian Endeavor Intermediate Christian Endeavor A. V. Bower

Installation of Officers at Court Young Albion No 90

At a regular meeting of Court Young Albion No 90 Juvenile branch Ancient Order Foresters of America officers for the new term were installed. District Deputy James A. Morgan acted as Installing Officer and was assisted by Past Chief Ranger Charles Holley. New officers include Harry Seymour chief ranger Joseph Griffithe vice chief ranger C Holley secretary Reess Evans senior archer George Emmett junior archer Edmund Capwell senior beadle John D. Williams junior beadle. The evening closed socially as Holley presented Seymour with an emblematic badge from the members in appreciation of his third consecutive term.

Young Albion Ancient Order Foresters of America James A. Morgan Charles Holley Harry Seymour Joseph Griffithe C. Holley Reess Evens Archer George Emmett Edmund Capwell Beadle John D. William

Pleasant social gathering at the Vanaton home

Wednesday evening a group of young friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John Vanaton's West Locust Street home. Music and recitations followed by games, with many named guests including Mary Cosgrove Katheryn Cosgrove May Taylor Tessie McDonough and Edward Cosgrove. Refreshments ended the evening as guests went home satisfied.

John Vanaton West Locust Street Mary and Katheryn Cosgrove May Taylor Tessie McDonough Margaret Powell Margaret Murphy Laura Nealon Walsh Will English Matthew McDonald David Jones Will Jennings Avoca J. Walsh Moosie Archie

Local residents noted for visits and guests across town

Edward Price of Lafayette is seriously mentioned. Thomas Jennings of Farview Avenue hosts his brother Phillip Jennings from Elmira. Minnie Osbrook returns from a visit with Mrs. John McKeever in Jackson Street. Mrs. J. Smith is home from Carbondale. George Clarke of Clarke Bros. travels to Boston on business. Ida Kapp returns from Sterling. Priscilla Morgan is home from Carbondale. Mr. and Mrs. Powell entertain their daughter. Mrs. Thomas Williams is noted at Holwardedale. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams visit from Namesport after a death in the family.

Edward Price Lafayette Thomas Jennings Farview Avenue Phillip Jennings Elmira Minnie Osbrook South Gibbon John McKeever Jackson Street J. Smith Sterling, Pa Priscilla Morgan North Fil More Avenue Carbondale 2. C. Powell North Garfield Avenue Thomas Williams Holwardedale Frank Williams Wil- Namesport Fred. Spencer

Promised Quality Incoming Season Weaves And Prices

The piece pledges continued effort for a week long run and to embrace new merit as well as staple patterns and weaves. It asserts the vendor has learned the best from past experiences and guarantees satisfaction even at low prices.

Fashionable trims and styles for the modern woman

A description of dress accessories showing a range from dainty narrow trims for babies to elaborate wholesale novelties for the up to date woman of fashion. The piece emphasizes variety in white trimmings and the many stages of use.

Local residents visit relatives and recover from injuries

Mrs Edward Smith from Renton Pa and John Moses from North Main Avenue are visiting friends in Wilkes Barre. Mrs Isaac Davis from Archbald Street is recovering from a serious fall injury. Mrs Jane Lowie of West Locust Street and Mrs William R R Hughes with children Raymond and Jeannette of North Bromley Avenue visited relatives in Peckville yesterday.

Edward Smith Renton Parra John Moses North Main Avenue

Revival services led by Simpson Chapter Epworth League

Last evening revival meetings at Simpson Methodist church were led by the Simpson Chapter Epworth League with a large attendance. Thomas Beynon sang several tenor selections. Funeral services for John Williams will be held at his residence 108 Tenth Street at 2 pm with burial at Washburn Street Cemetery. Viewing for the remains is today from 10 to 12 at the residence. West Side Republican League meets tonight to discuss annual committee reports. Price news store to remain closed until Saturday due to his father’s death. The Tribune will be sold at John J. Davies Drug Store next door.

Simpson Methodist Church Simpson Epworth League Thomas Beynon John Williams Tenth Street Washburn Street West Side Republican League T. BE Price South Main Avenue Tribune John J. Davies

West Side Business Directory Listing

EDCOND HAND FURNITURE cash for anything you have to sell. Furniture stores tools and stock available. J King at Wl to 1W Weal Lac Awanna Avenue. Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and phrenologist at 412 North Main Avenue.

West Side

Dunmore Republicans Convene Nomination Meeting

The Dunmore Republican borough convention met in Odd Fellows hall with full attendance. Byron Brady chaired as first speaker and J. L. Medway was elected chairman. Delegates were seated after contested votes were resolved by granting half votes to two candidates. Nominations were set for council Henry Smith and W S Jones, school directors Henry Weber and Harry M Spencer, treasurer Louis Engle, street commissioner George Jackson, and auditor H F Marshall.

Borough of Dunmore Odd Fellows’ Hall Byron Brady Republican Borough Committee William Potter James Hennigan Patrick Crane L. Bidwell J. Keller Richard Harvey Josh Warfel F. F E. Warner J. L. Medway Frank DeBow Charles Webber E. BE. Swartz Burgess Dan Powell Thomas Sly W. 8. Potter E. W. Bishop B. Buckley EK. EB. Swartz Dan Powell John Luce Thomas Ely Archbald Henry Smith W. 8. Jones Henry Weber Harry M. Spencer Louis Engle George Jackson F, Marshall

Miss Sidie Dawson Visits Friends in White Haven

Jefferson native Miss Sidie Dawson is visiting friends in White Haven IA. The Christina Endeavor society hosted a cobweb socks event at the home of Rey and Mrs F W Gibbons, decorated in red and white, a social and financial success. Dunmore Judge of Heptarophs members meet at Odd Fellows hall at 7 this evening to pay a return visit to Pockville. Taylor dancing class holds weekly dance in Odd Fellows hall with music by Mrs Maillot. Miss Anna Brown of Sterling visits Dunmore friends. Miss Ligne Philips of Syracuse visits J J Brogan’s residence on Chetut Street. Daniel Brundage and sister Miss Mattle of Lake Ariel visit town.

Sidie Dawson Jefferson White Haven Rey F. W. Gibbons Christina Endeavor Society Dunmore Judge of Heptarophs Odd Fellows’ Hall Pockville Taylor Alusic Maiott Hyde Park Anna Brown Sterling Wayne County Dunmore Ligne Philips Syracuse N. Y Io v Viesting J. J. Brogan Chetut Street Daniel Brundage Mia Mattle Lake Ariel

Birthday Party Honor for Wiliam Mock on Green Ridge

Mr and Mrs T Campbell hosted a surprise party on Green Ridge Street for William T Mock bookkeeper at West Ridge Company store. Guests included numerous neighbors and friends, presenting a handsome parlor chair. Another gathering followed at Capouso Avenue for Charles Geary with many attendees.

T. (. Campbell Knoxville Questa Green Ridge Street West Ridge Con Company Wiliam T. Mock Dickson Avenue James Tuttle J. PB. Hangi Miller Parrigher B. B. Antrim Bra William Antrim Arthur Martin Charles Kinter Mise Ligshe Wiliams Mise Nellie Decker Ming Blabing Mixe Grace Mack Harry Danvers W. Ti

Missing Youth Shocks South Scranton Area

Young Connery disappeared after his time on last Saturday. Funeral services for Chan Johnson held at 1102 Pittston Avenue with large attendance. Schiller lodge Masons represented. Naval tributes noted. Rev Schmidt delivered sermon. quartet sang. remains interred at Pittston Avenue Cemetery. pallbearers drawn from the Masonic lodge.

Chan, Johnson Pittston Avenue Schiller Lodge A. F E. Schmidt Th Church of Peace Masonic Lodge

South Side Tour Club Entertainment Tonight in St John’s Hall

The South Side Tour ist club presents an evening of social and entertainment in St John’s hall featuring the Forest Band, declamations, piano duets, recitations, songs and dances, acrobatics, and an operatic selection by Thomas Walsh and others. The program includes multiple acts and a tennis quartet.

South Side Ovetluto Dforest BOO Hetrick S.s Handley Miss Catherine James Craig Bider Steinbach Kloss Anna McGuinness Bola Agnes Coyne Philibin DvclamMation Co Wil Giffoy Boot Black Rochation

Missing 15-year-old Connery boy sought by family

James Connery of 104 Stone Avenue South Side has been missing since Saturday. His parents Patrick and Mrs Connery report he was in Wilkes-Barre recently but cannot be traced. He is 5 feet 6 inches tall and left home wearing a brown plaid coat, darker trousers, a striped shirt, and a cap.

James Connery South Side Patrick Connery Stone Avenue Wilkes-Barre

Perjury case before Alderman dismissed in mine dispute

Bastiano Markus and Julian Oneri, residents of Breck street, faced perjury charges in a morning hearing. Markus, a laborer for Connell & Co., had sued Oneri for coal theft, but Oneri turned in the time from the previous suit and the case was discharged for lack of evidence of perjury.

Bastiano Markus Ruddy Julian Oneri Breck Street Markus Oneri Connell & Co Marko

Pittston man badly injured at South Mills

Steve Gregory of Pittston Avenue was badly injured late Wednesday afternoon at the South Mills when a heavy iron bar slipped and crushed the thumb and first finger of his right hand. He was taken to Moses Taylor Hospital where the wound was dressed. amputation may be required.

Steve Gregory Pittston Avenue South Mills Moses Taylor Hospital

Young Women's Christian Association Social and Meetings

The juniors of the Young Women’s Christian Association host a social this afternoon with a pleasing programme and refreshments. The Loyalty club meets Friday at 7.20 pm. All girls aged 13 to 16 are invited. Miss Lottie Lengler to lead Sunday gospel meeting on "God's Word Our Guide." All women and girls invited.

Young Women's Christian Association Lottie Lengler

Kreiger-Verein Social at Moeller's on Washington Ave

The Kreiger-Verein held a family social at Moeller's nall on Washington avenue with Colonel Frank Moeller as chairman. A German band provided music during the event.

Kreiger-Verein Moeller Nall Washington Avenue Frank Moeller Max Phillips Alder Street Frank J. Gavin Prospect Avenue John Vaughan Pittston Avenue Pittston James Harrington

North Scranton Society Notes Local Visits and Events

Mrs. David F Davies of Green Street visits relatives in Kingston. William Hopkine of Forest City visits sister Mrs. David Richards on Wayne Avenue. David Blackwell returns to Nanticoke after visiting relatives. Miner Joseph Boerto in Marvine Mine knocked unconscious by a mule. treated at home. Funeral of Mrs. Rowana Owens held at 9 with prayers at her home, rems to Hunlock Creek. James Glynn to be buried at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery after 9 am Mass. Rev W G Watkins of North Main Avenue Baptist preaches at Keystone Academy day of prayer. Local Republicans meet at Osterhout's Hall to form a club. future meeting to name club and elect officers. Dr C W Dawson returns from New York. Rev George B Guild preaches on day of prayer for schools. Alderman Fidler issues warrant for Michael Gilhoy for liquor without license. Son. T. HM C Maloney provides evidence. Constable Seth Smith serves warrant. Gilboy to have hearing today. Christian Endeavor choir holds rehearsal. committee appointed to set dates for Soul of Tarsus production.

David F. Davies Green Street Kingston William Hopkine Forest City Slater David Richards Wayne Avenue David Blackwell Nanticoke Thin Eid Joseph Boerto Marvine Withur Street Rowana Owens Jones Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station Hunlock’s Creek James Glynn Maly Rosary Church Hyde Park Catholic W. G. Watkins North Main Avenue Baptist Church Frateryville Keystone Academy Osterbout's C. W. Dawson New York City George B. Guild Providence Presbyterian Church United States Alderman Fidler Michael Gilhoy T. HM. C. Maloney Seth Smith Gilboy Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Church John Davis Benjamin Thomas William Lunney Tarsus

Love and a Mask by the Quo Vadis author

A literary sensation titled Love and a Mask by the author of Quo Vadis is announced. The Great Philadelphia Sunday Press will publish an exclusive translation next Sunday January 90 and promise more exclusive features, including inside Cuban rebellion coverage.

Philadelphia “Sunday Press Warsaw

Epworth League Event At Flm Park Church

Large audience attends Epworth League literary and music night at Flm Park church with J G Shepherd presiding. H H Beidlerman reads on Greater New York, Miss Gross recites, Professor Nile plays, and Wilkes-Barre instrumental music closes the program.

Epworth League Flm Park Church J. G. Shepherd Greater New York H. H. Beidlerman

Calloway Held on Assault Charge After Alderman Hearing

John Calloway faced an assault and battery charge in a case before Alderman Howe. His wife Annie Calloway acted as prosecutor and he was held on $100 bail to appear at court.

John Calloway Alderman Howe Annie Calloway Calloway

Fight Consumption With Scott’s Emulsion Claim

The text urges constant vigorous fighting of the germs of consumption and recommends taking Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites at the first sign of failing health. It advertises Scott & Bowne as the chemists in New York and mentions a price of $1.00.

Scott Drugglars Scott & Bowne, Chemists New York

Lehigh Valley Trains Highlight Coal Route Details

Lehigh Valley Railroad ads list anthracite coal use and comfort, with train departures to Philadelphia New York via D and H routes. Timetables show multiple daily departures to Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg and points in the coal regions, including Black Diamond Express and connections to Geneva Rochester Buffalo Chicago. Officials H Wilbur and A Nonnemacher publish office notices from Scranton and Philadelphia.

Train Schedules for Del Lacka and Western Nov 21 1997

Trains depart Scranton for New York East Easton Trenton Philadelphia and South with multiple daily departures 1. Train times include 3.00 5.15 10.06 am 12.40 1.3 pm 2.15 6.00 10.20 am 12.55 pm 3.45 pm 6.10 pm 3. Express routes to Binghamton Oswego Elmira Corning Bath Vansville Morris and Buffalo with connections at Buffalo to West Northwest Southwest 4. Additional services include Utica Richfield Springs Ithaca and connections to Northumberland Wilkes Barre Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore and Washington 5. Parlor and sleeping couches provided on all express trains 6. For details contact M L Smith District Passenger Agent depot ticket office.

Del Lacka Western Scranton Extens New York All Pointe East Easton Trenton Philadelphia South Yi mi Washington and Way Tobyhanna Binghamton Oswego Emira Corning Bath Vansville Morris Buffalo Weat Northwest Intermediate Lakewood Atlantic City Newark Eillenbeth A. Om Bunday Aluminal York Boston A. Im Baltimore Ashtosian Olnta Eek Weert Hiehem R Reading Lebanon North River Nivehaitsa J. H. Olmausen

Central Railroad Schedules and Connections Across Regions

Rail timetable listing for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and related divisions notes departures and arrivals from New York Philadelphia Newark and other hubs. It details express and parlor car services, Sunday schedules, connections to elevated railways and ferries, and advance ticketing through general superintendent.

Delaware and Hudson Train Schedules From Scranton

Train info lists January 17 departures from Scranton to Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Albany Montreal and New York with multiple times and connections. It notes special services on the Black Diamond Express and Diamond Express with several through routes to Pennsylvania RR lines. Complete info available at the depot ticket office with agents Burdick Cross and W. Cross advertising western and southern resort destinations.

Delaware and Hudson Traina Will Lea Bcranton Carbondale Albany Datavcke Montreal Bos New England Wilkeshares New York Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania RR KR. Pointe Gintern Pointe Xen Ate Cena R. KR Troine Scranton North I. Oo Hatre Day Heenay United States Canada J. W. Burdick G. Albany H. W. Cross D. Re Waranton

Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedule Notice

In effect Sept. 19 1807 trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate points on Erie railroad and Hawley at 7 06 a m and 2 25 p m. Arrive at Scranton from above points at 10 7 a m 2 15 and 9 35 p m.

Scranton New York Intermediate Pointe Erie Hawley Above Pointe

Local Scranton Doctors and Professionals Advertised

A dense Scranton page lists many professionals with offices around Wyoming Avenue Spruce Street Adams Avenue and Mulberry Street. Doctors Kay Frey Shepherd Trapold Lamorepaux Freas and others offer several specialties. attorneys from Replogle, Knapp, Jessup, Boyle, and many more advertise along with architects and vendors.

Minooka Couple United in Marriage at St Josephs

Michael Ludgate of Taylor and Elizabeth McVarish of Cedar attended by Mamie Boland as bridesmaid and C J Ludgate as best man were married at St Josephs church yesterday afternoon by Rev Father Carmody. The couple departed by 5 p.m. train for New York and other points of interest.

Michael Ludgate Taylor Elizabeth McVarish Cedar Nvehue St. Joseph's Church Father Carmody Mamie Boland C. J. Ludgate Emily Greenwood Green Ridge A. F. Doud

Bauer's Orchestra and local suppliers advertise services

Bauer's Orchestra offers music for balls, picnics, parties, receptions, weddings and concerts. Prominent local suppliers Megarger Brothers print supplies at 10 Washington avenue Scranton. Frank P. Brown & Co. wholesale in woodware cordage and oil cloth at 720 West Lackawanna Ave. Thomas Aubrey accountant auditor Rooms 1 and 2 Williams' Building opposite post office. Agent for Rex Fire Extinguisher.

Bauer J. Bauer Wyoming Avenue Hulbert Frank P. Brown & CO West Lackawanna Ave Thomas Aubrey Williams Rex

Tribune Publishing Co. Linotype Services

A brief item describing the Tribune Publishing Co offering quick linotype composition of all kinds with unsurpassed facilities in the region.

Tribune Publishing CO Washington Avenue

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