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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1900

Page

9

West Scranton St Patrick’s Church Fair Closes After Record Turnout

The St Patrick’s church fair on South Sumner avenue drew at least five hundred viewers who were turned away. Prizes included a bed room suite won by Dr J Brennen and a gold Elgin watch won by John Hayes. St Brenden’s council won the safe in a contest against local groups. The fair ends tonight with more drawings and an orchestra. Funeral services for Engineer Jerry Thomas will be held tomorrow afternoon.

St. Brenden Mary Larkin Jerry” Thomas Lawrence Band The Salvation Army Sumner Avenue St. Patrick’s J. #. Brennen Jackson Blrett Richard Lonegan Chestnut Street Larive Horton Sisters St. Brenden's Council Young Men's Institute Mary McHugh Lutern Street Taurkin Pluto

Thomas to Lie in State at Chestnut Street Home

The deceased Thomas killed in the Cyetoo wreck will lie in state tomorrow at his Chestnut street home from noon to 2 pm. A short service precedes the cortege to Simpaon Methodist Episcopal Church, where Rev. I B Sweet will officiate. Hyde Park lodge Masons will conduct funeral rites at Dunmore cemetery.

Welock Dunmore Cemetery

Ladies Auxiliary No 4 Elects Officers for Term

Ladies' Auxiliary No. 4 Ancient Order of Hibernians met at Hari Gari hall North Main last evening. Officers elected: President Mrs John Gahagan, vice president Catherine O Mara recording secretary Malinda Allen financial secretary Anna Lavelle and treasurer Mary Riddet. Installation set for Tuesday evening July 1. Retiring president Misa Hara praised for two terms service and made vice president. Miss O Mara county president of the order, under whose leadership the society has grown into a large county group.

Order of Fibernians Hari Gari North Main Avenues John Gahagan Vce Catharine O'Mara Malinda Allen Anna Lavelle Mary Riddet Mies Hara

Liawrenes Band To Play On North Main Lot

Liawrenes band will give an outdoor concert this evening on the vacant lot opposite Chirke Brothers department store on North Main avenue. A large band stand will be erected for the occasion under the auspices of Branch No 4 Catholic Mutual and Benefit association. The event accompanies a joint excursion with Division No 15 Ancient Order of Hibernians to Lake Ariel on Tuesday.

Liawrenes Chirke Brothers’ Department North Main Avenue Catholic Mutial and Benefit Association Ancient Order of Hibernians Lake Ariel

Arrival of Salvation Army Officers Greenshaw in City

Captain and Mrs Greenshaw, new Salvation Army officers, arrived and held a street meeting at Main avenue and Lafayette street. They will conduct services at the barracks tomorrow in the morning afternoon and evening. A reception for the new officers will be held at the barracks. They are likely to occupy the former Adjutant Water quarters on Lafayette street.

Greenshaw Salvation Army Amd Main Avenue Lafayette Street

Run Down by Bicyclist Officer Reports Accident

Patrick Rainey of Tenth Street was struck by a bicyclist at the Main Avenue and Jackson Street intersection while crossing the thoroughfare. Rainey sustained early injuries as the rider, identified as Ander, fled the scene.

Patrick Rainey Tenth Street Main Avenue Jackson Street Rainey Ander

Rare Ribbon Reductions At Globe Warehouse Sale

Today and tomorrow only a brief ribbon reduction sale at Globe Warehouse featuring price cuts across gift ribbons and craft ribbons. Limited quantities available with discounts aimed at seasonal decor and craft projects.

Notable collision halts rider. man injured at Murgrave’s

A son riding at high speed struck a man, casting him to the pavement near Murgrave’s drug store. The injured man suffered a deep facial gash and a severe laceration below the knee. the rider, Anderson, was arrested by Lieutenant Williams, fined, and agreed to cover damages.

Son Murgrave Hainey Williame Anderson

Patrick Lynott Gutche RNA Birthday Gathering in Town

Companions of Patrick Lynott gather at his home for a surprise party in honor of his twenty first birthday. Dancing and games lead the evening with solo performances by Miseen Bolton McTiernan Kearney and Murphy and Mersis Durkin Dunnigan Carroll Gallagher and Gianey. Refreshments are served as a crowd of Misses Nestle Winnie Mabel Sarah Nora McTiernan Elizabeth Mamie Ly hott Kathryn Melfinle Mame Holton Kila Kearney Mame Murphy Arm Winifred Burne Mary Culkin the Moors Patrick Edward Lynnett John McTiernan John Carroll John Galligher Michael Durkin Owen Dunnigan David James Thomas Michael Culkin and John Glancy attend.

Patrick Lynott Winnie Mabel Sarah Nora McTiernan Elizabeth Mamie Lyhott Kathryn Melfinle Mame Holton Kila Kearney Mame Murphy Arm Winifred Burne Mary Culkin the Moors Patrick Edward Lynett John McTiernan John Carroll John Galligher Michael Durkin Owen Dunnigan David James Thomas Michael Culkin John Glancy

Pleasant Surprise Parties Hosted by Wis Families

The Michel family of Chestnut street Wis hosted a surprise party for their son Howard A with Mrs R M Bon ker aiding. Guests included numerous locals such as Masters Eble Williams Murray Acker Ivor Parry and many Michel relatives. Nearby, Miss Eva Fredenburgh and Miss Annile Lewie were feted at separate events with friends attending and refreshments served.

A. J. Michel Chestnut Street Wis Howard Michel R. M. Bonker Eble Williams Murray Acker Ivor Parry Baldwin Thomas Sumley Plorey Levi Ghmile M. Dale Ray Coburn Ira Thomas Annile Lewie South Mainavenue Helen Fowler Sadie Bush Bessie Daniels Alice M. Williams Ruth EB. Roddov Eva Phillips Clara Reid Martha Moore Eather Pockins Messrs Fred Peters Fred Gray James Bailey Arthur Brown George Phillipe Wiii Phillips Will Courtright G. F. Thomaey Clow. Matthews

Weathcranton Switzer Club Plans Lake Sheridan Outing

The Weathcranton Switzer club, a group of young men, met last evening and scheduled their annual outing at Lake Sheridan from July 14 to July 28. Officers were elected: President Carge Mointoin, Vice President Walter Rume, Secretary Vera Jones, Treasurer Joe McDermore, Cook James Murphy, Night Guard George Baldwin.

Weathcranton Switzer Club Lake Sheridan Presley Carge Mointoin Walter Rume Vera Jones Joe McDermore Cook James Murphy George Laldwin

Fellowship Extended to Mrs Margucerite Smith at Jackson Street Church

The Jackson Street Baptist Church welcomed Mrs Margucerite Smith last Sunday. Deacon Davies has returned from a visit to Wales. The Baptist Young People's Union met well last Tuesday evening. The choir will vacation until September and the pastor will stay home during ongoing repairs.

Mre Margucerite Smith Jackson Street Deacon Davies Wales Taptist Young People’s Union

Recital at Miss Annie Kennedy Home

Miss Annie Kennedy of Jackson Street hosted an evening recital in her decorated home. A fine program was performed and enjoyed by the gatherings, with rooms filled to hear the music.

Annie Kennedy Jackson Street

Excursion plans described by St Mark's Tithing committee

The article outlines multiple church committee meetings to organize an excursion to Heart Lake on Thursday and notes various activities including a Young Women's Christian Association event. It also mentions lectures in Philadelphia and connections to Armenian relief and American missionary work.

St. Mark's Heart Lake Kiorence Irving Angel Mont Tonerew Young Women's Christian Association Crewere Seranten Flake Ari Vie Facwity Tafayette Colle Master of Apis Heehee Collerton Weet Keranton Choletian Averiation Treolielt Fundy Hauth Main Avenue Philadelpine Jackson Stier Huguet Porwia

Two Neighbors in Scranton Laid to Rest in German Cemetery

South Scranton mourned Matthias Steinbach and John Utz both locals on Locust street and close relatives as they were buried in the German Catholic cemetery yesterday after a requiem mass at St. Mary’s church. A St. Mary’s Bouery troupe attended with floral offerings while pallbearers included local names such as Meyer Sporer Baltae and Boyder for Steinbach and Fisch Woelkers Koerner Kraemer for Utz.

South Scranton Matthias Steinbach John Utz Locust Street Father Christ St. Mary's Church Steinbach St. Mary's Bouiery Paip Meyer Michael Sporer John Baltae Peter C. Boyder Anton Fisch Frank Woelkers Peter Koerner Michael Kraemer Utz

A Delightful Riley Party at South Side YWCA

The Loyalty club and friends enjoyed an evening honoring James Whitcomb Riley at the South Side YWCA rooms. Though Mr Thiley was absent, his presence was felt in spirit with readings and musical numbers including The Fishing Party Going to the Fair and Home Again performed by local participants.

James Whitcomb Riley South Side Young Women's Christian Association Loyalty Club Thiley Himsel Mies Min- Nie Heffner Mise Mimie Miller Carrie Nehr Kate Ludwig Annie Scheuer Frances Meyers Ludwig Martian and Miller Cora Young Minnie Hartman

Miss Kate Reardon Hosts St John’s Church Social at Crown Avenue

Miss Kate Reardon organist at St John’s church on Figstront hosted a charming reception for St John’s church holy list members at her Crown avenue home. Guests enjoyed music and a dainty luncheon. Attendees included Nev Father Meller Rey Fleming Miss Winifred Melvin Elizabeth Durkin Margaret Roche Mary Cullen Mary Murray Hesele Burne Anna Moffitt Jennie Givin Nellie Reardon Kate Durkin Winifred Durkin Gertrude Mellee Sarah Vaughn Anna Whaten Alice Gibbons Nellie Mangan Mary Hastings and others. Gentlemen present were Moesers Thomas Needham John Coyne John Cortney Sidney Hughes James Moyne Darel Kelley Leon Peters Patrick Breen James Mangan M. J. Coyne Hubert Coyne and Thomas Boland.

Kate Reardon St. John's Church Figstront St. John’s Church Holy List Crown Avenue Nev Father Meller Rey Fleming Winifred Melvin Elizabeth Durkin Margaret Roche Mary Cullen Mary Murray Hesele

Junger Maennerchor Receives Gift from Scranton Donor

Henry Frey, a Scranton photographer, presented a 16 by 20 inch photograph of director Gustav Schmidt to the Junger Maennerchor in appreciation for their singing at the National Saengerfest. The framed mahogany piece honors Professor Schmidt and the choir's performance.

Junger Maennerchor Scranton Henry Frey Sole Gustav Schmidt Professor Schmidt

Women's Charity Event in South Side Village

The 4 o clock event at the South Side Village Women’s Charity gathering will be led by Mire John Hartman. Women and girls are invited to attend. Andrew Miller injured his left hand after slipping on ice while unloading wagon chains. Brother lined of St. Paul meeting at Cedar Avenue Medical Church is scheduled for Tuesday evening. Milk men of South Scranton plan a bake sale at the Meadows this afternoon.

Vonue Chirivtion Mire John Hartman Andrew Miller Bln Street Conmillerm’ Ire Liles St. Paul of the Cedar Avenue Sovwth Scranton Alain Delaware and Eideon Company Ae Ile Williams John Jah McDonnell Solara Lewis Mea Zurich North Main Avenue Proridenen Register

Personal Mention Blitz Highlights Local Names

Philip Robina of Civilararene recovers from mornt ihrees. Mrs Allert Westphal of rile avenue to em tug her parvilla Hawley. Kubo of Cheney street joins Edwantslebecker in a fuaition with Edwantslebecker. William Arnold of Alder eirect travels for Richinomwl. James and Lew Stewart of Newark N are shalting Mice fruth Morris. Miss rede Noreeher of Pittston venti attends in New York City. George Beadle formerly of Beadle and Steele noted among Scranton trips.

Philip Robina Civilararene Allert Westphal Rile Avenue Hawley Jehe Kubo Cheney Street Shen Dootiers Tooketoedt Edwantslebecker Lackawanna William Arnold Alder Eirect Richinomwl James Lew Stewart Newark N. 4 Fruth Morris Hriok Street Mies Rede Noreeher Pittston Venti Wiest New York City Ocvirge Beadle Beadle & Steele Gracita

Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Central City

Coal price set at 1.25 per ton delivered to South Side central city and Tryde Park. Orders should be mailed to J T Turkey at 19M Cedar Ave or call 6053 for delivery arrangements.

Pea Coal South Side Central City Central Tryde Park Cedar Ave Connell Building

Local Church Events Inspire Evening Sermons and Trips

Rev Leroy Breptions of Pomwelania Baptist edocational egetety will lead a greeting service at Pomwelania church. Reverend 3 Gi, pastor, will preach at the evening services. George A Cure travels up the St Lawrence river with the Provir dance Methodist chpial church. Henwood's dirtg store on Main avenue has been repainted. J W Davie a druggist returned home after teaching excavators. W J Edwards of Boston visits relatives in the city. Miss Hadie Noone of Green street visits in New York City.

Leroy Breptions Pomwelania Baptist Greraul Sor Mali Accum Baptist Church Stepens Vie Churel George A. Cure Provirdance Kpiwopal Churel St. Lawrence Givat Thirusand Islands Henwood Main Avenue J. W. Davie Davie W. J. Bdwards Boston Misa Mise Hadie Noone Green Street York City Ules Maswell

Religious Services, Visits Noted in Local Notes

The text lists church events and visits for the coming day. Rev. W. F. Davies will preach tomorrow at the local chapel. Meshing Welsh appears in the morning at Enytiel with a Bible meeting scheduled for the Young People's gathering Tuesday morning.

Ochorey Avenue Hoarley's W. F. Davies Mottarlal Enytiel Young Peogle

Funeral of Jobe Learneard Held at 149 Gardner Avenue

The funeral for Jobe Learneard was held yesterday at 1 pm from the family residence 149 Gardner Avenue with the pallbearers from the Delaware and Hudson section including Gill Brown Weaver Reawhner Ross Haton. The remains were taken to Lackawania for burial in Marcy Cemetery. Toby Cappns Avenue mourns. repairs near Capourie Avenue by the Delaware and Madison Railroad were needed after recent heavy rains to prevent washout. Treverter returned from Wayne County.

Jobe Learneard Gardner Aveniue Tew I. Simpson Delaware and Hudson Tail Tilo Gill Arthur Brown William Weaver Frank Reawhner John 5. Ross John Haton Ike Lackawatia Treverter Wayne County

Minooka Notes and Socials From Recent Local Scene

Minooka Bay residents discuss visiting friends in New York and Carbonale. A complimentary dance at St Josephs Wall drew guests including John J ONeill who once played for Utica team. Minooka OHL unit completes arrangements for a private event at the Artesian Well Grow site.

Thomas Tte Thie Place Dave Ly New York M. Gh John J. O'Neill Lee Loeken Poe Utica O'Neill Utlea O. HL Minooka Artesian Janne Powell Mulatrwot Tkee-Barre

Obituary of Me Uriah Moonen in North End City

The death of Me Uriah Moonen occurred Thursday evening after a lingering illness. Surrounded by family, he died in Dateless county New York. He had earlier moved to Scranton with his father, whose business—McKonnell Varn—shaped local land holdings now part of the Marvine breaker and McPonnell Cemetery tract along Main Avenue to the mountain. He was married on December 7, 15M.

Uriah Moonen Melbganiell Dorset Dateless Scranton Marvine McPonnell Main Avenue

Death of David Quinn in Lackawanna Hospital

David Quinn of Hawley died yesterday at Lackawanna hospital at age eight. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning with service at 1 at St Peter's Cathedral followed by interment in Cathedral Cemetery.

David Quinn Hawley Lackawanna Hospital Peter's Cathedral

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