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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1899

Page

6

Requiem Mass for Pattick Finnerty in St Marys Church

A large crowd attended the requiem at St Marys Church for Pattick Finnerty of Bunker Hill killed early Monday by a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train. The ceremony was led by Rev M S Donlan with several clergy assisting and a lengthy funeral oration followed. Burial took place in St Marys Cemetery.

St. Mary's Church Pattick Finnerty Bunker Hilt Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Donlan M. A. Millian Deacom B. JL Meller South Scranton Father Donlan Michael Medule Michael Golden J. Metlugh James McThmnedl Tonerry Z. Barrett John Wardell Henry Wolter M. O'Malley A. A. Nealom

Storm damages North Tuikely Street home and church event

Lightning struck the residence of AL Smith on North Tuikely Street damaging roof and chimney. The Howes occupants were frightened but unharmed. Michael Moraga known as hip Wie ortatened before Murex Yowell and fined for drunken behavior. The Ladies Mission Society of the DudS ber Street Wipther church will hold a tea at the home of Mr and Mrs OC W. Tostert on Bim Street to raise funds for church needs. Bishop placed an office sign over entrance to The Boston.

AL. Smith Tuikely Street Howes Michael Moraga Murex Janes Motirall Mire W. Tostert Bim Street Biship Aonent Office Boston

Manners and Names Highlight Local Scene

Mr as Myre Walter Tunker of Wivde Park spent the evening at the scene of Schaot Mirevtor Henry Web ber corner of Harper and Apple streets. Richard Dowie of Weer Tittston has returned home after spending a work day away.

As Myre Walter Tunker Wivde Park Schaot

Local Remedy Prices at Main Avenue Arcade

Listing of Paine s Celery Compound 78 cents Pinkham s Compound Joe Pierce s Golden Medical Dis 75 cents Mellon's Food 38 and 55 cents at Store on Main Avenue.

Paine Pinkham Joe Pierce Golden Medical Mellon

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted For Health

An advertisement claims dizziness signals stomach and liver issues and urges faithful use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to balance the system. It promises stronger digestion and warns to avoid substitutes with a private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.

Local residents on brief visits and trips reported

Misses Anna Jones and Suliie Hede jin return to Wilkes-Barre after a short Relatives visit on Mlakely street. Mr and Mrs Thomas Murray and son Patrick of Apple street leave for a Lake Winola vacation with cousin Ralph Ridgeway of Pull trees. Mike Birns of Hagerstown Md is visiting relatives on Center street. Mrs William Young of Kinglewood N J visits her parents on Hast Drinker Street. Mikset LiNie and Lievie Fitepatrick of Tlckely spend the day at their aunt’s Spring street home. Howard Turner visits Mr and Mrs Jexve Saunders on Boyle street Proxprct Park.

Anna Jones Suliie Hedejin Wilkes-Barre Mlakely Street Thomas Murray Patrick Apple Street Lake Winola Ralph Ridgeway Pull Mike Race Birns Hagerstown Center Street William Young Kinglewood N. J William Webber Hast Drinker Street Mikset LiNie Lievie Fitepatrick Tlckely Spring Street Hioward Turner Jexve Saunders Boyle Street Proxprct Park

Storm Hits Church and Neighborhood Floods Reported

Severe storm causes damage across the Methonjet church roof and flooding on Capouse Monsey and Sanderson avenues. Local residents visit Carbondale, Ashbury Park, and Windfall lake for outings while several residents travel or return home.

Reckoning Up Gains And Hewing Out Losses

Storekeeping reveals many small remnants and oddments not worth detailing on stock sheets. As inventory time arrives, we calculate gains and losses by trimming items that do not merit full entry.

Bargain Week Offers Deep Store Discounts Across Departments

The advertisement touts large savings during a yearly inventory sale with tempting morsels in every department. It urges shoppers to profit from the event and visit counters and tables for special values this week.

West Scranton Evening Dispatch: Wagon Collapse Injures Visitor

Mrs. Jacob B. Snyder of 1271 Washburn Street was injured when a wagon broke down while returning from a Tanferdevila picnic. Center bolt failure threw occupants out. Mrs. Snyder, 75, will stay in Lehigh for about three weeks for treatment. Her escort included Mr. and Mrs. Sutter and Mrs. Mary Halden.

Jacob B. Snyder Washburn Street Charles Sutter Lehigh Snyder Sutter Mary Halden Tanferevilla

Warrant Sworn for Forcible Entry at Luzerne Street Shop

A warrant issued before Alderman Moesen led to the arrest of James Lewis and Thomas Asley on forcible entry charges at George Chestnut's Luzerne Street shop. Lewis remained at large. Asley was fined 2 dollars and costs. Constable John Lance arrested them after the pair had been warned to stay away but refused.

Moésen James Lewis Thomas Asley George Chestnut Luzerne Street Lewis Bwen Asley John Lance Ann Nichols Robert M. Edwards John Pinerock John H. Powell W. R. Lewis William Reeling Sebastian Diehl Pieler Andrew McNulty John Davis North Main Avenue McNulty

Fire damages Davies drug store during storm

In a storm yesterday afternoon fire broke out in Davies drug store when wiring ignited wallpaper near a fixture. Philip Davies, a clerk, threw a bottle at the flames but it failed to break. Charles Hammer of T KE Price barber shop brought another extinguisher and helped, quickly dousing the fire a third time. Insurance covers the damage, which is not expected to be large.

Davies Philip Davies Charles Hammer T. KE. Price

Second famous buge kiss captured at Bateman home

The second kiss incident in buge was captured alive at 816 Hampton Street the morning of July 4 after spending the night in the children’s sleeping apartment. The bug, mistaken for a moth, was later exhibited at Naumanian’s meat market 144 Hampton Street.

W. G. Bateman Hampton Street Mr. Bateman Naumian

Clergyman Unites Edward W. Morgan and Margaret Reese

Rev D P Jones of Tabernacle Congregational church performs 7 am marriage at the parsonage on South Hyde Park Avenue for Edward W Morgan of Tenth Street and Miss Margaret Reese of Fifteenth Street. The couple depart for New York and Washington and plan to reside on Jackson Street.

D. P. Jones Tabernacle Congregational Church Bouth Hyde Park Avenue Edward W. Morgan Tenth Street Margaret Reese Fifteenth Street John W. Jones Frink Street Jessie M. Morgan Mill City Mill City Methodist Episcopal Church W. KR. Cochrane

Rumor of Succe ssion at Briggs Colliery Superintendent Post

Rumor says John Von Bergen may replace William Penn Morgan as Briggs colliery superintendent. The Washburn Street Presbyterian Bertha La Monte Mission board plans a Nay Aug park picnic in the afternoon and evening. Evan Evans on Tenth Street injured his hand in a firecracker blast. A residence on Hampton Street owned by Charles Schaeffer burned Tuesday evening. Louis Mbinarick, a driver, is involved in the report.

John von Bergen William Penn Morgan Briggs Bertha la Monte Mission Board Washburn Street

Portraits with Endorsements of Monarchs and Clergy

A notice offering a book of portraits with endorsements of emperors empresses princes cardinals archbishops and other items. Request readers to mention this paper and mail prepaid to MARIANI & O 2 West 4th Street New York City.

Mariani New York City

Bellevue mine accident leaves worker injured

A Bellevue mine worker was injured yesterday when his thumb and index finger on his right hand were crushed between two ears. The Washburn Street Presbyterian church plans a Lake Ariel excursion on July. A child of Mr and Mrs Robert J Lance of 44 Derker's Court was reported lost yesterday at 11 AM. The funeral for the late Francis Carlton will be held this afternoon at the home of J Ix Travis, 617 Linden Street.

Local residents plan short trips and visits

Miss Mamie Finnerty of Lock Haven visits her parents on South Bev enth atrent. Mrs. George P Friant and daughter Hazel of North Main avenue left yesterday for a short stay at Atlantic City. A Forest Dershimer is visiting and fishing at New Milford Susquehanna county. John Edwards of New York visits his parents on Tilevue street. Miss Caroline Brill of West Lacka Wanna avenue entertains Mrs Gangwear of Wilkes Barre. Miss Elien Jones daughter of Richard EF Jones janitor of Welsh Baptist church leaves this morning for New York to visit her sister Mia Thomas H Jackson

Mamie Finnerty Lock Haven South Beventh Atrent George P. Friant Hazel North Main Avenue Atlantic City A. Forest Dershimer New Milford Susquehanna County John Edwards New York Tilevue Street Caroline Brill West Lacka- Wanna Avenue Gangwear Wilkes-Barre Elien Jones Richard EF. Jones The Welsh Baptist Church Mia Thomas H. Jackson

Escaped Death After Plunge on Steep Incline

Alfred Jones of Wayne Avenue survived a fatal incident at Storrs mines when a mule hauling cars broke loose on a steep incline. A driver was killed while the mule dragged cars toward Jones, who escaped with minor injuries.

Alfred Jones Cars Storrs Wayne Avenue Il Matiow Jones Cate

Funeral services for James H. Hicks held at sister’s home

Funeral services over the remains of James H. Hicks were held at the home of his sister Mrs Wy Benjamin on North Main avenue. Rev William Edgar, pastor of Providence Methodist Episcopal church, officiated at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Pallbearers named: W. C. McDonnell, Henry Kammerling, E. W. Gharer, Frank Norton, L. L. Benjamin, William Benjamin.

James H. Hicks Mra Benjamin North Main Avenue Willam Edgar Providence Methodist Episcopal Church W. C. McDonnell Henry Kammerling E. W. Gharer Frank Norton L. L. Benjamin William Benjamin

Eurekas Lose to Honesdale in Two Games

On Tuesday the Eurekas traveled to Honesdale and fell 6-2 in the first game judged by umpire Spencer. Honesdale claimed the second game by forfeit after the Eurekas left for their train, with Spencer again umpiring both contests.

Eurekas Honesdale Gallagher Burns Spencer Dociarong

Ladies' Ald Society Hosts Ice Cream Social

The Ladies' Ald society of the Welsh Congregational church on West Market Street held a Tuesday evening ice cream social which was described as a successful and well conducted affair. Rev. W. H. Russell of Morris Hunl will preach next Sunday at the East Market Street Primitive Methodist church.

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Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park for $1.25

Pen Coal delivers to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders sent to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.

South Side Central City Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar Ave

Funeral of Mrs Katharine Lindsay in South Scranton

The funeral for the late Mrs Katharine Lindsay was held from Kellerman Court yesterday afternoon. Friends, relatives and neighbors filled the house for hours before the service at St. John’s Church conducted by Rev. Father Fleming. The body was later taken to Cathedral Cemetery for interment in the family plot.

Katherine Lindsay Kellerman Court St. John's Church Father Fleming

Funeral Rites Held for Jacob Porchers in Scranton

From his late home on South Washington avenue the funeral of Jacob Porchers was held yesterday afternoon. An immense concourse attended with services at the home and the Hickory Street German Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. W A Nordt. Remains laid to rest in Fittston avenue cemetery. Germania Beneficial Society attended in a body and chose pall bearers from its ranks.

South Washington Avenue Jacob Porchers Hickory Street W. A. Nordt Nordt Jay Fittston Avenue Germania Beneficial] Society Mary Walsh Pittston Avenue Genet Street St. John's Church Father Fleming Cathedral Nellie Keeler Cedar Avenue Lite Falls

Powder explosion burns Miss Gadley in Crown Avenue

Miss Josephine Gadley aged fifteen on Crown Avenue suffered severe head and facial burns after placing a Vehted match to a package of explosive powder whose contents she did not know. Dr. John J Waleh attended and warned the injuries will mark disfigurement. Annie Nich of Hamm Court fractured a elbow from a porch fall. Dr J J Watesh attends. Electric City council Royal Arcanum to meet at Storrs Hall tonight with A G Hewitt representing the council.

Josephine Gadley Crown Avenue John J, Waleh Annie Nich Hamm ¢Ourt Tiealay John J Watesh Electric City Council Royal Arcanum Storrs’ Hall A. G. Hewitt

Meeting of Grand Council Styles Pittsburg Report

The report from the grand council meeting in Pittsburg was promised as an engaging account. The Jun gner Maennerchor excursion committee will hold a special session at Hotel Best tonight and perform tomorrow night to promote a Lake Ariel outing next Monday. Century lodge of Knights of Honor met at Storrs hall electing three new members. Mrs Loulme Bodenstein of Philadelphia visits Cedar avenue with her daughter Mrs G A Miller. Frank Darling of New York replaces Charles Kellar as foreman at the M Robinson brewery. Miss Amelia Fasecur of Honesdale visits local friends.

Pittsburg Junger Maennerchor Hotel Best Maennerchor Lake Ariel Century Lodge Knights of Honor Storrs’ Hall Loulme Bodenstein Philadelphia G. A. Miller Cedar Avenue Frank Darling New York City Charles Kellar M. Robinson Mise Amelia Fasecur Honesdale

Gold Rush Froth Hits Dawson as Steamship Brings Dust

A Seattle dispatch reports gold dust pouring into Dawson after the Humfeldt carries passengers from Seattle. A 20 horse pack train from Elorado Creek carried 20 pounds each, with eleven horses bearing dust from one claim. Total value around 1 million dollars. Another Dawson party arrived on the Dirigo with 16 pounds. Local totals on the vessel near 150 thousand dollars. Other notes tell of near-starvation searches toward Copper River and Porcupine River miners reaching Dawson. A copper ledge site with outcroppings was found about twenty miles above Wort Belkirk at Williams Point.

San Francisco Seattle Dawson Humfeldt Elorado Creek Dirigo Joseph Putrau Henry Berry Topekaa Dinige Richard Emmons J. Gosham Orin W. Jackson Copper River Porcupine River Heredel Island Arctic Ocean Wort Belkirk Williams Point

White Capppers Hanged for Murder in Beylerville

Pleas Winn and Cattlett Lipton the White cappers were hanged at Beylerville for the four year old murder of an elderly couple in Chattanooga. Each man confessed saying they were hired by Bob Catt lett and that Mrs Lipton the murderer’s wife was involved. five Lipton children were present at the scaffold.

Chattanooga Tenn Winn Cattlett Lipton Beylerville Old Man Whaley Bob Cattlett Lipton

Lutheran Ministerium Board Reviews Church Appropriations

The Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania and adjacent states met in Philadelphia for a quarterly session presided by Rev. M. Horine. The board approved funds for multiple churches including St. Luke's Allentown 104 Sawndsbury 0 East Bangor 75 Summit Hill 50 Lansford 15 1 Marke Scranton 40 Bayre 810 Great Bend 0 St. Pauls Scranton 200 Gouldsburo 31 Wilkes-Barre 10 Noxon 125 Wangleton 12 Christ church Scranton 145 Carbondale 175 Reading and Werneville 125 St. Pauls Reading and Mission at Mohnsville 150 Tower City 50 Port.

Philadelphia Board of Missions of the Lutheran Ministerium of Pensylvania M. ©. Horine St. Luke's Church Allentown Sawndsbury East Bangor Summit Hill Lansford St. Paul's Scranton Gouldsburo Wilkes-Barre Noxon Wangleton Christchurch Carbondale Reading Wernesville Mission Mohnsville Tower City Port

Fragmentary Local Figures and Miscellaneous Totals

Fragmented OCR lists numbers and place names including Carbon three months Quaknice Dine Grove Breelton Strasburg Mt. Joy 3100 Shamoe kin Richfehl Jersey Shore Sunbury Williamsport and Slavonic missions scattered through the regions with amounts such as 25 100 150 2000 3100 25 900 5.00 812 159 and 50.

Carbon Quaknice Dine Grove Breelton Strasburg Mt. Joy Shamoekin Richfehl Jersey Shore Sunbury Williamsport

Yellow fever progress reports from Cuba and United States

Cable reports 100 cases and deaths at Santiago de Cuba with camps split and a new fever hospital near Benito. Ten new cases and seven deaths in Santiago, all but one are soldiers. Surgeon General Wyman says no yellow fever in the United States and reports may lag.

Santiago Washington Gene Eral Sternberg O'Trellly Havans Harvard Clenendin Manzanilla Santiago de Cuba Benito E. Caney United Wyman Marine Hospital Service

New Laws for Porto Rico Drafted by Commission

Washington July 5 The insular commission, ruling by presidential order, works on a threepart code to replace Spanish statutes in Porto Rico. The plan envisions military adoption with presidential approval, bypassing Congress, to modernize governance ahead of potential state or territorial status discussions.

Washington Insulior Commission Porta Ries Wis Porto Rico Congress

Honors for Gomez Stir unrest in Cuba call to fund home

A Cuban party district congress resolved to oppose any temporary withdrawal of General Maximo Gomez. A commission will tour Cuba to collect funds to build him a home and provide him money for life, a decision described as universally popular.

Havana Clohe Cuban Nations Party Gene Eral Maximo Gomes Cuba Gomes

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Dunmore Borough Patrick Finnerty Bunker Hill Blakely Street C. W. Bogert Tor S Main Avenue Hostetter Green Ridge Methonjet Capouse Monsey and Sanderson Avenues Horns Hotel Dicksin Avenue Mere J. Ben Dimmick Charlo Found Dickson i Avenue Promptor Mise Fordil Manners’ Pharmacy Green Ridge Street New York Street Hazleton Mre. Burdick Ashbury Park Stella Wedellan Lanesboro Ro. Lacey Windfall Lake J. M. Hornbaker Hollisterville H. M. Cole Montrose Greoon Ridge Street Globe Warehouse West Lehion Moses Davies’ Drug General News Louis Mbinarick Aly Mariani Vita North Scranton News Young Men's Institute Marquette Corncil St. Mary's Hall Mary Jenkins Jennie Phillips High Works Cornet Band Mulherin's Hall George Smith Marvine Mine Donne O Hie Patrick Murphy Wales Street T. J. McNamara West Market Street Montana John Murphy Walen Street William Birtley MiUneis Miller Fahringer Ferdinand Street Mise Susie Matamore Wilken Harre Maggie Wyoming Avenue India Serges Josephine Galley Klondike Lutheran Ministerium Board of Missions United States Gomez Cha
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