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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1898

Page

11

Funeral of James Glynn and North Scranton observances

Requiem Mass for James Glynn was celebrated at Ibholy Rosary Church. Three men were arrested on charges of conduct ivg spank eassess Fender Probe ably saved a boy’s life. Ange Campbell, a miner, was seriously injured at Marvin mine after igniting a fuse and returning toward the blast. He was taken home. Dr Beaty could not determine if injuries are fatal.

Ibholy Rosary Church Moen Fender Ange Campbell Marvin Marion Street Dr. Beatey Lila

Funeral for James Glynn in large Hyde Park burial

The funeral for James Glynn who died Monday night began at his Burnett street home and proceeded to Holy Rosary church for a high mass celebrated by Rev. J J O'Toole with assistants. Pallbearers were Patrick Cavanaugh Jeremiah Fitesimmons William Gallagher P McCabe Peter Noone and Stephen Connor. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

James Glynn Euch Anchol Burnett Street Holy Rosary Church Golemn Mars Regulum J. J. O'Toole N. J. McManus P. J. Laynett Patrick Cavanaugh Jeremiah Fitesimmons William 4. Gallagher P. McCabe Peter Noone Stephen Connor Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Youth Struck by Streetcar Fender In Scranton

In Scranton an inbound Peckville car struck a youth who stood in the path as Motorman Pay approached the square. The impact threw the boy into the scoop. he was taken to a standstill and removed uninjured except for a gash on the forehead. He refused to give his name.

Scranton Peckville

Proprieties of Speak-Easies Arraigned in First Ward

John Neary Thomas Hoban and Michael Durkin alleged proprietors of speak-easies in the First ward were arraigned before Alderman Fidler last evening. Constable Seth Smith made arrests on complaint of TH Co Maloney. The defendants pleaded not guilty through attorney Michael Waleh and were held in 2400 bail each for court appearance. Willam Hopkins returned yesterday.

John Neary Thomas Hoban Michael Durkin Speak-Easies Fidler Seth Smith TH. Co

Local Notices and Upcoming Events in Wilkes Barre Area

Community notices report visits from Buffalo and New York residents to local relatives, theater plans for a February 11 benefit at Marys Hall, and religious services led by Rev J A Evans and others. It also notes church confirmations, ordinations, baptisms, and society meetings at Welsh Baptist and other local churches.

Dunmore Social Notes and Local Appointments

Mr and Mrs F J Mongan of Putte Mont are visiting in town. Thomas Logan is at his home on Drinker Street. The Ladies Temperance Society will serve supper at Temperance Hall in February. Thomas Harrington of Chestnut Street visits friends in Syacuse. Miss Sadie Dawson of Jefferson Street stays with relatives in Whith Binnon. Rev R R Bilein of the First Christian Church Dunmore preaches at the Dunmore Christian Church. George Conteste at his East Drinker Street home. Guild of Saint Agnes entertainment well attended. thanks offered to the public for support. Dr George Frown left for Rowland to visit relatives. Republican Club to meet at Neptune Hose House No 1 this evening. all members invited.

F. J. Mongan Putte, Mont Mes Thomas Logan Tier Home Ladies’ Temperance Society Temperanes Thomas Harrington Chestnut Stress Sytucuee Sadie Dawson Jefftoreon Whith Binnon Biilein Petor Fitet Christin Echuteh Beranton Ing Dunmore Christin Enureh George Conteste East Drinker Street Guild of St. Agnes Mund George Frown Republian Club Neptune Hose House

Dr Agnew’s Ointment Promises Quick Relief

Advertised remedy claims to heal stubborn skin conditions with instant soothing after first use. It asserts relief from itching and burning within a day and says piles are cured in three to six nights. Sold by Matthews Brothers.

Funeral of John Williams Attended by Many in West Scranton

Pickhwickians held an interesting meeting at the home of William T. Burall. Christian Endeavor social occurred at the residence of Mr and Mrs John H Mobertas. Albert Royal four years old of North Garfield avenue suffered a near fatal skull fracture after a coast down Garfield avenue ended in collision with a heavy wagon at Jackson street. He was unconscious briefly but regained consciousness and is expected to recover.

John Williams Pickhwickians William T. Burall Christian Endeavor John H. Mobertas Albert William Royal Garfield Avenue Ind Jackson Street Price Street Dackson Street Central Railroad of New Jersey South Washington Avenue Roaring Brook Tribune Central Park Garden Thomas P. O'Malley Second Street Frank Yacur Poland Catharine Kempe Jacob Klein Mary Weilrich Adam Weirich Bominikirk Mahon South Wyoming Avenue Joseph Schultz Charles Kullman J. N. Willard

Funeral Held For John Williams at 108 Tenth Street

The funeral for John Williams was conducted yesterday afternoon from his residence at 108 Tenth Street. A large crowd viewed the casket and attended the services before the procession to Washburn Street cemetery. Rev. David Jones and Rev. J. Ll. Sweet officiated with a quartet, and Hyde Park Lodge No. 530 Masons provided burial rites. pallbearers and flower-beavers were drawn from lodge members and local attendees.

John Williams Tenth Street Washburn Street David Jones First Welsh Congregational Church J. Ll. Sweet Simpson Methodist Church Hyde Park Lodge J. B. Sweet Lodge William BR. Williams William ©. Williama Richard Nicholls BG Morgans Clem Marsh Evan J. Davis Flower-Beavers George Oberdorfer Otto Eshleman MH. D. Jones Db. J. Davis

Pick Wickians Hold Bi Weekly Meeting On Early American Literature

The Pick Wickians met last evening at 1504 Price Street hosted by William T. Burall. C. H. Ball presided as chairman as members discussed the impact of early American literature on Revolutionary era history.

Pick Wickians William T. Burall Price Street C. H. Ball W. T. Burall America Mary Daniels Hartford Wits Hall Caine Mise Mabel ‘Yost Ethel Peck

Christians En deaver Society Social at Roberts Home

Members of the Christian Endeavor society of Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church gathered at 25 North Hyde Park Avenue last evening for an entertainment and social. Rev. L R Foster presided. Mrs L Be Foster sang. Miss Francis Budd played a piano duet. Light refreshments were served by Mrs John H Roberts. funds from the socials go to the society treasury.

Christian Endeaver Society Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church John H. Roberts North Hyde Park Avenue L. R. Foster M. A L. Be Foster Francis Budd

Literary Circle Reorganized At St Peters Toung Mons Society

The Literary circle of St. Peter's Toung Mons society is reorganized after a hiatus. Officers include President William P. Quinn and Vice President Patrick Keegan with a meeting set for Thursday Feb 10 at St. Peter's hall.

St. Peter's Dominick Curran James Connolly Mesers John McLane M. F. Gerrity M.T. McDonough John Gallagher M. J. O'Toole W. P.O’ Donnell John Loughlin Holy Cros Church Toxvay William Quinn Thomas Cummings James MecDonoigh Lawrence Hewitt Lther Solo Henry Krause John Sheridan William McDonough John R. McLean John F. McDonough M. A. Collins M. J

Debaters Present Negative Side With Advocates

Patrick McLean O'Toole and William McDonough will present the case for the negative side, outlining the advantages of maintaining the current stance and questioning the merits of change.

O'Toole Patrick McLean William McDonough

Local Families Collect News of Births and Visits

Mrs Griffiths on Price Street welcomed a boy in their home. Frances Jones and Cassie Bowen of Boring Brook visit Hyde Park area friends. George Hoffman and family entertain Widener of Belvidere New Jersey. Numerous relatives guesting across the city including Kresge and Budd family ties.

RH. Griffiths Price Street Frances Jones Cassie Bowen Boring Brook George Hoffman Hyde Park Avenue Sterme South Main Avenue Coleman Binghamton F. W. Trumbower Beranton Street Richard R. Jones Lafayette Street Hayden Ashley Georgianna Twining Mauch Chunk Isaac Daniel North Main Avenue Hiness George PF. Thirwall Thirteenth Street Il. R. Boater Sumner Avenue Francis Budd Albany, N. Y

Polo match challenge and community notices in Scranton

The Electric City Wheelmen's Polo club accepts a challenge from the Anthracite Wheelmen's Polo club of North Scranton for Friday evening February 4 at Company H's armory. Henry J McKnight infant son of Mr and Mrs George McKnight is interred at Washburn Street cemetery after a private funeral. The West Side Republican league met last evening at South Main Avenue with President James Leyshon and several committees appointed. The First Welsh Congregational church choir, led by Chorister William John Davies, prepares the cantata David the Shepherd Boy to be performed Thursday March 17 at the church. A Monday evening event in Mears' hall features performances by Washburn Street Bible school youths and an electromotiscop exhibit with Niagara Falls and the Black Diwend express, plus vocal music.

Forest City Michael Malloy Buffalo N. Y Charlotte Carnanduce Osterhout Wilkes- Barre Mame McNish Plack Street Avecn Edward Townsend Keystone Dramatic Club In &J. Mary's Hall John McTinle G. W Divs Weet Market Street Derrick Wilkes-Barre Evangeeliet Wilken North Main Avenue Baptist Church William Myers New York Mixes Eya Connally North Main Avenue J. A. Evans West Market Street Kinieht Philadelania James KR. Hughes Viret Welsh Baptist Church Stev W. R Davie Walsh George Davis Juin Youre Peepte's Society Lene Willams Mra W. Ti. Owens Electric City Wheelmen's Polo Club North Scranton Company H Henry J George McKnight South Ninth Street Washbury Street West Side Republican League J. C. Davies South Main Avenue James Leyshon Leyshon William Pent Morgan Richard MM. William William J. eThomas John HM. Williams George B. Carson A. B. Eynon 7. Z. Roberts Alfred Twining Simon Thomas John Walker M. H. Morgan John T. James William H. Parry William Bunn H. P. Decker C. F E. Olver William R. Lewis H. L. Taylor John R. Edwards Elias E. Evans First Welsh Congregational Church William John Davies David

West Side Business Directory Entry

Second hand furniture cash for anything to sell including furniture stores and tools. Call to view stock of J. C. King at West Lock evalina avenue Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and prenologist 412 North Main avenue.

West Side J. C. King West Lock Evalina Avenue Fenton North Main Avenue

Ladies of Hullstead Lodge Visit Mrs Merritt Gurlner

A score of ladies from Mrs W. FP Hullstead lodge No 86 visited Mrs Merritt Gurlner on Dixon Avenue yesterday afternoon. The gathering featured a warm welcome and a delightful exchange of gifts with numerous attendees listed among the presenters.

Hullstead Lodge Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Merritt Gurlner Dickxon Avenue Kurls Seeley G A. Carr

Lincoln’s odd visitor asks to meet the president elect

A tall countryman from Karenos visited Lincoln in his Springfield office after the election and asked to see him. He explained he was returning to Indiana with his wife and three children to show them the president elect. Lincoln identified a nearby tree and, after the man departed, noted there was no other in sight.

Lincoln Springield Karenos Inidianna Mr. Lincoln United States Ftalie

Downturn Tales From Moston Streets Debunked

A dubious tale from downtown Moston claims streets were cow jubs and warns pedestrians to keep bearings. A stranger recounts getting lost after asking a police officer for directions, while a veteran disputes the tale as a century old yarn.

South Scranton Happenings at St John Hall Program

The South Side Tourist Club hosted an excellent entertainment in St John Hall with acts from the W. A. Juniors and local performers. A river flood dispute with the Central Railroad of New Jersey sees settlements for nine trespass suits while a large audience enjoyed music and a phonograph exhibit.

South Side Tourist Club St. John's Pittston Avenue Willow Street

South Side Tourist Club Hosts St John’s Hall Evening

The South Side Tourist club entertained many friends at St John’s hall with an elegant programme. Janes Stelly presided as Forest band provided overture. Performers included Thomas Handley, William Gilroy, James O’Rourke, Kelly, Philbin, Anna McGuinness, Kate Rafter, Agnes Coyne, Mamie Cook, Ket rick, Thomas Walsh, Catherine and James Craig, Elder, Steinbach and Tennis quartet. The night ended with dancing to Forest band.

South Side St. John’s Hall Janes Stelly Forest Band Thomas Handley William Gilroy James O'Rourke Kelly and Philbin Heart Anna McGuinness Kate Rafter Agnes Coyne Mamie Cook John Ketrick Thomas Walsh Catherine James Cralg Messrs Elder Steinbach

Birthday Celebration at Haase Residence Delights Local Guests

Last Monday evening near South Wyoming avenue, friends gathered for Augustus A. Haase's nineteenth birthday in a lively party. The Bennett Banner Advertising campaign staged a notable minitainment program directed by J. B. Herrington. The event opened with a chorus of forty voices led by J. O. P. Murry, performing a rendition of the nation’s anthem Amelia. James F. Whelan followed with a rendition of On the Banks of the Wabash and an illustrated, engaging program completed the gala.

Wyoming Avenue Augustus A. Haase Cmaming J. BR. Herrington J. O P. Murry Amelia James F. Whelan

Juniors Social for South Scranton YWCA

The Juniors of the South Scranton YWCA held a pleasant afternoon social at the association rooms. Miss Marie Clearwater directed the event with Miss Marie Goddard assisting. About forty children enjoyed songs by Minnie Keen, Carrie Pyle, Edith and May Milligan, plus duets. Invitations were extended by Louise Jones Mildred Turner Elizabeth Kelper Dora Kiefer and Josephine Fadden. The program included games and refreshments to close the gathering.

South Scranton Young Women's Christian Association Marie Clearwater Dassatant Marie Goddard Minnie Keen Carrie Pyle Loiie Jones Mildred Turner Elizabeth Kelper Dora Kiefer Josephine Fadden Edith May Milligan

Evening of entertainment at St Pauls church features Edison scene

A Young People society program at St Pauls evangelical church drew three attendance with Rev Haas in charge. The evening showcased solos duets recitations and instrumental selections. The Edison animation scene was the highlight concluding the program.

Fibroid Tumor Healed By Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound

A woman recounts a fibroid tumor in her womb and severe menstrual bleeding. After doctors failed to help, she tried Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound on a recommendation, and her flow normalized. A follow up exam showed the tumor had passed and the ache disappeared.

Lydia B. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Westdale Mass

Minooka Miner Injury and Local Notices

Thomas Davis of Taylor, a carpenter at Greenwood mine shops, suffered a severe hand wound while using a steam saw. The Greenwood mine accident association will meet at Fuss Hold's hall to arrange the funeral for Sylvester Moore who died at Lackawanna hospital. Edward Graham plans a trip to New Bern North Carolina to accompany Minton Engineer Joseph Addison overseeing coal work there. St Joseph's Society met for its regular monthly session and elected officers. A petition circulates among Sons district taxpayers to move polling price to a more central booth location.

Thomas Davis Taylor Greenwood Davis Greenwood Mine Acidental Association Fusshold's Hall Graham Minton Joseph Addison St. Joseph's Society Sons

Alaska traveler offered free passage by Nickel Plate agent

A description states a handsome man from Alaska receives free travel along with complete details on routes supplies and costs as arranged by F. J. Moore general agent Nickel Plate Road 2 Exchange Street Buffalo New York and other terms not specified.

Alaska F. J. Moore Nickel Plate Road Exchange Street Buffalo N. Y, Os

Local Scranton Listings Include Doctors and Lawyers

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous professionals in Scranton Pa including doctors such as L Freas and M D Shepherd along with specialists in diseases of women and rupture treatment. Attorneys across Commonwealth and Board of Trade buildings are noted with offices on Washington Avenue and Spruce Street. Also present are a veterinary service on Linden Street and a music outfit Bauer’s Orchestra.

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