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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1898

Page

6

Narrow Escapes In Local Mines And Wedding At Jones Street

William Lewis, a driver at Storrs No 3 shaft, escaped a roof collapse with a crushed hand. Patrick Timlin, a Cayuga mine miner, was severely injured by a roof fall and removed to his home at High Works. The report also notes the wedding of Miss Margaret Davis and William Warrender at the Gorman home on Jones Street.

William Lewis Storrs Patrick Timlin Cayuga Margaret Davis William Warrender Gorman Jones Street Legeretts Street Storrs No. 3

Quiet nuptials bind Miss Davis and William Warrender

Miss Margaret Davis of North Decker's court and William Warrender of the North End wed in a Wednesday evening ceremony at 1017 Jones Street. Rev. W G Watkins officiated in the Gorman parlor with Miss Margaret Harris at the piano and Mire Ida Roberts as bridesmaid. A reception followed as Mr and Mrs Warrender plan to reside with the Gormans. numerous relatives and friends attended.

Margaret Davis North Decker's Court William Warrender North End Patrick Gorman Jones Street W. G. Watkins North Main Avenue Baydat Margaret Harris Mire Ida Roberts John Jones Gorman Warrender Lowery W. H. Burke John Warner William Williams William Perry Mary McEachen William Fields Anna Thomas Albert Kiesling Owen Thomas William Davis Sadie Gorman Lucy Lowery Margaret Burke Mary Richards Hannah Richards Mary Davis May Hadley Hannah Thomas Rachel Wa Roberts Winifred Harris Mary Elizabeth Ellis Thomas Thomas William Humphrey Thomas Davis Hugh Thomas Joseph Burke Michael Gormand

Local Notes Of Visits News And Upcoming Wedding

David Jones returns home from Camp Albger for a furlough to visit family. Rev Dr R B Jones family spending weeks at Lake Winola. Harry Stein leaves for Syracuse to vacation. Miss Elia Thomas visiting relatives in Taylor Pa. Mrs William Eldridge dangerously ill at North Main Ave home. John and Dennis Piackledge attend funeral in Olean N Y. Kate McCarrick and James Carden announce upcoming marriage. Bliss Co silk mill to have a handsome flag. event to have elaborate exercises. North End Christian Endeavor choir rehearsed at Providence Presbyterian Church. Mr and Mrs Thomas return from Lake Loomis near Factoryville. Richard Richards and friends go to Lake Winola for a week.

David Jones Camp Alger Jones Lake Winola Harry Stein Syracuse N.Y Elia Thomas Edna Avenue Taylor, Pa Mra William Eldridge Eldridge Niagara Hose Company North Main Avenue John Dennis Piackledge Thompson Street Olean N. Y Misa Kate McCarrick Marvine Avenue James Carden William Street Bliss & Co North End Christian Endeavor Choir Providence Presbyterian Church Thomas Ward Street Lake Loomis Factoryville Richard Richards

Temperance Speaker to Address Loyal Legion youths

Mrs Annabel Holvey a state lecturer of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will speak to the Loyal Temperance Legion at the Baptist church Sunday evening. Mrs Elliot Stone of Greenville NC heads home today after visiting Green Ridge friends. Eugene Schroeder of Sanderson Avenue returns from a northern trip. Miss Bessie Sojer hosts Edith Cox of Dover NJ for a visit. Willam Lewis and Harry Stanton camp at Lake Ariel.

Annabel Holvey Women's Christan Temperance Union Loyal Temperance Legion Holvey Elliot Stone Greenville North Carolina Green Rllee Eugrene Schroeder Sanderson Avenue

West Scranton man arraigned for embezzlement

P. J. Duggan of West Scranton was arraigned before Squire Krotzer on embezzlement charges with John Purdie as prosecutor. Bail was set at 300 dollars. Minnie Willis and Thomas Rigby youths died, with funerals planned. interments in Dunmore and Moscow. Junior league moved entertainment from 2 to 4 pm. Packard and Letchworth families returned from Lake Winola and Lake Ariel respectively.

P. J. Duggan West Scranton Squire Krotzer John Purdie Minnie Samuel Willis St. Mark's Church E. J. Haughton Dunmore Thomas Thomas Rigby Drinker Street Moscow William Packard Cherry Street Lake Winola T. P. Letchworth Lake Ariel

Ladies' Ribbed Vests in Silk Trim Sale Ad

An advertisement promotes vest styles made from Egyptian combed yarns with silk tape trim. The regular 25 cent vests are offered in white and cream with a sale price of 15 cents on Saturday.

Hosiery Line Promoted for 25c Counter Competition

Men’s fine hosiery offered in solid black and black with feet, plus a full white boot. The line is advertised to outperform the best counter lines previously placed, at a price of 25 cents.

Full Regular Made Black Hose and White Boots Ad

A dealer touts a full regular made stainless black hose and an all black kitchen item with a full white boot. The finest hose offered at the price. 2ic on Saturday.

Soft Bosom Shirts Offer Stylish Unlaundered Options

Our success with unlaundered shirts has been phenomenal this season because we carry styles well dressed men want for far less money than elsewhere. New ideas suggested we should recheck our stock.

Fire wipes out H L Wall furniture stock in Banner Block

Fire breaks out in the H. L. Wall furniture store at 121 South Main avenue in the Banner Block, destroying stock worth about 14660 with gas leakage suggested as a cause. Neighbors and tenants evacuated safely as flames and smoke filled the rear rooms above the store. The wedding of Miss Harriet Fellows and William D. Griffiths takes place at Simpson Methodist Church with Rev. J B Sweet officiating.

H. L. Wall Harriet Fellows William D. Griffiths Simpson Methodist Church South Main Avenue H. J. Wall Frank Reese Edwin Peters Ward Evans H. Co. Hinman Tribune Wall & Barrett Barrett Phillips & Holmer Welsh Philosophical Library Rosser’s and Allen's Erle Andrew George Waters Wall's The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company

Track relaying triggers resident concerns on Main avenue

Residents along South drain avenue report surprise and anger as crews tear up pavement to lay a double track on Main avenue. The project includes switches at Washburn and Jackson streets, new rails and ballast, and brick paving between tracks. Officials say the line will serve inward bound cars and improve movement, with the work led by Engineer Reed and Foreman McTierney.

South Drain Avenue Jackson Washburn Main Avenue Silliman Traction Company Washburn Etrest Main Washburn Street Jackson Street Waoshbur Street

Fellows Griffiths Wedding in Simpson Methodist Church

The marriage of Misa Harriett Rie tha Fellows to William D. Griffiths was solemnized yesterday at Simpson Methodist Church at 12 40. The bridal party proceeded down a centre aisle adorned with double white satin ribbons and similar decorations.

Misa Harriett Rietha George HK. Fellows Tenth Street Wiliam D. Griffiths Sumner Avenue Simpson Methodist Church

Misadventure on South Main Ave Delays Farm Truck Load

An amused accident occurred early yesterday on South Main near West Locust as a farm truck sank into soft earth from a water trench. The driver, moving slowly, freed the load after a brief struggle and promised to head home for another excursion.

South Main Avenue West Locust Street West Pittston

Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Hessie Evans

Miss Hessie Evans daughter of Elias Evans hosts a surprise Wednesday afternoon gathering at 915 Ynon Street. The event marks the tenth birthday anniversary of Miss Beesie with a large group of young friends and refreshments served by Misses Bertha Kelly and Gentle Price.

Hessie Evans Elias Evans Ynon Street Miss Beesie Bertha Kelly Jentle Price Like Brown Janet Fellows Susie James Martha Vaughan Ruth Acker Verna Roderick Grace Roderick Reba Willams

Allis Memorial lawn social and church group notices

A lawn social will be held this evening at Webber's grove by the Allis Memorial mission congregation. The Luzerne street car stops nearby. Officers for the Baptist Young People's Union of the First Welsh Baptist church were elected: James F R Hughes president, Sarah Meredith and Elizabeth Hughes vice presidents, Martha Hughes recording secretary, Elizabeth Jones organist, Luther Lewis treasurer, Hugh Williams chorister. Installation will be held this evening at the church. E D Jones escorted a group from Capowee colliery to the mine Wednesday for Miss Ella Raittan of Paterson N J who is visiting. The party included Elian Quettau, Kila Dunkerly, Myrtle Dorsey, Arch Jones, Willard Beers and George Jones. The moonlight excursion train to Lake Ariel departs Erie and Wyoming Valley station at 7 o'clock instead of 7 45 as previously announced.

Webber's Grove Allis’ Memorial Luzerne Street Baptist Young People’s Union First Welsh Baptist Church South Main Avenue James FR. Hughes Sarah Meredith Elizabeth Hughes Martha Hughes Elizabeth Jones Luther Lewis Hugh Williams E. D. Jones Capowee West Scranton Ella Raittan Paterson N. J Elian Quettau Kila Dunkerly Myrtle Dorsey Arch Jones Willard Beers George Jones Lake Ariel Erie and Wyoming Valley Washington Avenue

Obituaries From Avoca and Surrounding Areas

Thomas Maloney of Avoca dies after a two month illness ending in pneumonia at age five. Survived by wife four sons and three daughters plus relatives in Duryea. Funeral Saturday at 9 o’clock with high mass at St Mary’s Church and burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Adolph Frech, 85, German resident of the Boath Side, dies after two years illness. Remains to Philadelphia for cremation and then burial beside Mrs Frech in Beranton. Services today at 4 20 p m at 84 Pittston Avenue. Mrs James Hoskins of Hill Street Olyphant dies after brief illness. Survived by husband two sons two daughters. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm with Rev B F Hammond officiating. Interment Union Cemetery. Infants son of Mr and Mrs David E Evans of Eynon Street dies after convulsions. private funeral today. Interment Washburn Street Cemetery.

Thomas Maloney Avoca John Janes Thomas Edward Kate Cecelia John Granahan Duryea William White Margaret Maloney St. Maryse Church St. Mary's Cemetery Adolph Frech Boath Side Pittston J. BE. Patterson & Co James Hoskins Hill Street Olyphant B. Ef, Hammond Union Cemetery David E. Evans Eynon Street Washburn Street Cemetery

Marriage Unites Miss Hannah Moran and William Dailey

Miss Hannah Moran and William Dailey were married at St. John's Church on Fig Street. Rev. J. A. Moffitt officiated, with Miss Kate Moran as maid of honor and Frank McGrath as best man. The couple will reside on Cedar Avenue after a wedding trip. Dailey is a foreman at the South works and active in local organizations.

Hannah Moran William Dailey St. John's Church Fig Street J. A. Moffitt Kate Moran Frank McGrath Wich Cedar Avenue St. Aloysius, T. A. B. Society

Scranton Saengerrunde Excursion to Lake Ariel

The Scranton Saengerrunde of the South Side plans an excursion to Lake Ariel on Monday August 1 with the Germania band expanding to forty players. The day will feature games with prizes and a range of prominent activities, aiming for a highly regarded event.

Scranton Saengerrunde Society Lake Ariel Germania Band

Alaska adventurer Connell found alive in Klondike

A letter to his Breck street mother confirms Alex Connell alive and well in Alaska. He reports good health and success in the Klondike, after rumors earlier claimed he died in a Yukon snowstorm.

Elon Alex. Connell Alaska Breck Street Klondike Mr. Connell Yukon River

Citizens Building and Loan officers named for election

At a recent meeting of the Citizens' Building and Loan association officers were nominated for the coming term. Henry Ziegler Jr. was named president and secretary, W J Snowden vice president, H T Harder treasurer, with Jacob F Miller Fred Wagner and H H Burschell as directors. No opposition exists and elections will take place at the next regular meeting.

Citizens’ Building and Loan Association Henry Ziegler, Jr W. J. Snowden H. T. Harder Jacob F. Miller Fred Wagner H. H. Burschell

Armory muster of Company B of the new guard tonight

At the Thirteenth regiment armory on Adams Avenue in the central city the Company B of the new guard will be mustered in tonight. The unit will include many South Side men. organizers planned a locally based force but merged with central city volunteers to be ready today. Additional South Side enlistees are urged to report tonight.

Thirteenth Regiment Adams Avenue Central City New Guard South Side

Local notes from Lake Ariel to Harrisburg events

George Kraft and George Davis rode to Lake Ariel on bicycles yesterday. The Sabbath school of the German Methodist Episcopal church at Prospect avenue spent yesterday at Lake Rev. Father Christ of St. Mary's and Joseph Rokem of Philadelphia attended Bishop McGovern’s funeral in Harrisburg. A daughter was born to Loreng Haberatroh. Mrs Emerick, Mrs Weichel, Mrs Jewert and Mrs Hoffman, prominent locals, visit Madisonville. Remains of Adolph Frech to be cremated in Philadelphia per his request. Joseph Hyan of Margisburg visits John A Gordon. Miss Marie Loftus spends vacation at Atlantic City. Anna Boland visits Pittston. Ambrose Henrick of New York visits. Julia McGuigen spends summer at Atlantic City. Mrs Harry Klauminger visits Moscow friends. William Huester and Fred Buntz leave for New York City and Hudson trip. William Joyce leaves for New York Tuesday to reside. Two Shoemaker children at 412 Beech street seriously ill. The Loyalty Club of the YWCA to host an ice cream social with men admitted.

George Kraft George Davis Lake Ariel James Moore Breck Street German Methodist Episcopal Church Prospect Avenue Father Christ St. Mary's Church Joseph Rokem Philadelphia Harrisburg Bishop McGovern Loreng Haberatroh Cellar Avenue Emerick Weichel Jewert Hoffman Madisonville Adolph Frech Joseph Hyan Margisburg John A. Gordon Harher Marie Loftus Hotel Rest Atlantic City Anna Boland Stone Avenue Pittston Ambrose Henrick New York Julia McGuigen Birney Avenue Harry Klauminrer Pittston Avenue Moscow William P. Huester Fred Buntz Cedar Avenue

St Joseph society to honor helpers at social event

The St Josephs society plans a complimentary social for the ladies who assisted at their recent excursion. The gathering will be held at the society hall on Main Street this evening.

St. Joseph's Society Main Street Martin Simereli Minooka Catholic Kathryne Quinn Carbondale Nellie Loughney Greenwood

Township audit dispute foreshadows school board clash

Rowland Davis moved last evening to form a permanent organization as friction grows between the township auditors and the school board. The auditors allege the board’s exoneration list is padded with citizens not entitled to tax exemption, signaling escalating conflict.

Rowland Davis

Misrepresentation Charged in Restaurant Lease Case

Alice D. Bingham petitions to reopen a judgment against F. P. Price alleging fraud in leasing a Washington avenue storefront and dining rooms for a restaurant. She claims promised daily patrons and profits were false, loss to her estimated at 1500 and damages at least 200. The filing details alleged misrepresentations, parties, and support events with local attendees.

Alice D. Bingham F. P. Price Price F. P. Frico George B. Davidson

Pleasant social affair honors departing pastor in Greenwood

A pleasant social was hosted at Mrs. T. R. Lovering's home in Greenwood Wednesday night honoring Rev. L. A. Lindermuth, the late pastor of Moonie and Greenwood churches, before his departure for a new pastorate in Ohio. The evening included farewells and warm tributes to his ministry.

T. R. Lovering Greenwood L. A. Lindermuth Moonie Ohio

Langstaff-Kelley Contest Hearing Details and Voter List

In the Langstaff Kelley contest, Sixteenth ward voters were examined at yesterday's hearing. The roster includes John Long, Charles Schiantaz, M J Froochie, John F Murphy, James Hughes, Meyer Kurke, Fred Helster, B Eppstein, Mart Bartholomew, J M Eckard, Louis Gardello, Angelo Berome, Patrick Kelley, Rosenberg, William Kern, James Boles, Fred Babcock, Vincent Bertoll, S Benyas, Myer Kapaliski, Moses Eppstein, Michael Howley, Dr E F Scanlon, Henry Seabrune, James J Callahan, James J Nealin, Louis Eppstein, James Fitzpatrick of Dunmore, Nathan Rosenberg, plus numerous other listed names.

L Langstaff-Kelley John Long Charles Schiantaz M. J. Froochie John F. Murphy John A. Murphy G. L. Faulk James Hughes Meyer Kurke Fred, Helster B. Eppstein Mart Bartholomew John Hennemuth Martin Devine J. M. Eckard Louis Gardello John Carroll Angelo Berome Max Miller Michael Rosenberg William Schofield Patrick Keleley Rosenberg B. Levy William Kern John T. Fahrenholt Louis Reichert James Boles Fred. Babcock D. W. Smith Fred. Bertoll Vincent Bertoll S. Benyas Myer Kapaliski Moses Eppstein Michael T. Howley Dr. E. F. Scanlon George F. Hanaway Henry Seabrune James J. Callahan George Winterstein James J. Nealin Louis Eppstein Samuel Bloch Wiliam D. Prime John H. Bryant Key Steinberg Daniel Swartz Michael F. Handley James Fitzpatrick Dunmore Joseph Bloch Antony Howley Nathan Rosenberg William McMeans Michael Riley David Rioch Peter F. Howley Martin Handley, Jr Michael Conner Gus Roth Joseph Danner William Locker BR. Schoenfeld Thomas Hanley H. Rosenberg Milhouser N. Des Griggs Kf. J. Coleman George Grossmeyer

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North Scranton Green Ridge Globe Warehouse Moe Queoets Banner Harriet Davie Walter Davis Pierce Fellows Bert Fellows Robert Cooper Arthur Stover Ruth Fellows Clara Hans Gertrude Fellows J. BB. Sweet Methodist Episcopal Church New York City Asbury Park West Elm Street Griffiths Weert Stranton Griffithe No. 19 Chiffithe William V. Griffiths Fellows-Griffiths South Scranton William Daly St. Johns Church J. A. Moffit Alex Connell Company B Saengerrunde Excursion Mont China Wyoming Avenue Standard Shoe Store Alex Connell NEW Company B Lackawanna Avenue the Scranton Electrical Works Anna Jennie Lovering Greenwood Choir D. A. Jones G. B. W. Dowd Jennie Carrie Lizzie Lovering Ida Jones Sarah Martha Mary Fox Della Marcia Knapp Elizabeth Alma Lovering Mamie Annie King Edith Powell Linzie Davis Hattie Rodgers Messrs John Lovering T. D. Maschal William Jones Thomas Evans Howard Jones William Powell D. Elmer Davies John Fox Isaac Thomas Thomas Lovering Philip Watkins Roland Davis Henry Rawson Rev. L. A. Lindemuth
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