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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1899

Page

6

West Scranton Evening Service Hears Young People Reports

The First Baptist Church service last evening focused on reports from delegates to the Baptist Young People's union convention at Richmond. Miss Moore read her paper on the convention and speakers, including William Phillipe referencing Richmond and southern city interest. Jirkhaim, head of the union, offered a short address on work in other churches.

First Baptist Enuirch Baptist Young People's Union Convention Richmond Die Mise Moore William Phillipe Eouthern Jirkhaim Baptist Young People's Union Delmont Baptist Church St Loulky

Two Palanders Arrested After Disturbance at Local Corner

Patrolman Themes Jones and a citizen named WII Jones detained two Palanders after a fight at Lafayette Street and Bromley Avenue. Patrolman Tiwer helped escort the pelvoners to Detter station. One man suffered head injuries and was treated after the clash. crowd excitement followed the melee.

Themes Jones Wii Jones Lafayette Street Bromley Avenue Tiwer Klote

Macedonian speaker to address crowd at Welsh church event

Demetriae Eline Constanetinetinzeins Viehanoft of Macedoninia will speak Friday evening August 4 at the First Welsh Church in Hix Suldeet. The event, titled Modern Macedonte, features a free public address with attendees encouraged to arrive in Macedonian attire.

Demetriae Eline Constanetinetinzeins Viehanoft

Eightieth Anniversary Observed for Aira Brooks

The eightieth anniversary of Aira William Brooks was quietly observed at the home of her daughter Mrs D Filas at 110 Washburn Street on Saturday evening. Mrs Brooks is the mother of former treasurer Reese A Brooks. Attendees included children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Refreshments were served.

Aira William Brooks D. ¥. Filas Washburn Street Srooks Reese A. Brooks Brooks

Venerable Lady Congratulated by Relatives at Seasonable Hour

At a seasonable hour celebrations were extended to the venerable lady by all the relatives, marking a warm family gathering and expressions of best wishes.

Mrs Jenkins Plans Wales Trip After Pittston Stay

Mrs Jane Jenking, longtime Pittston resident, is visiting Mr and Mrs J Hughes of North Bromiley Ave before sailing next week to Wales to join her daughter. Before departure the Welsh Baptist church women of Pittston gave Mrs Jenkins several gifts. Her daughter Mrs Elizabeth Jones will stay with Mr and Mrs Hughes during her mother’s absence.

Jane Jenking Pittston Ft. J. Hughes North Bromiley Avenue Mra. Jenkine Wales Welsh Baptist Church of Jenkins Iizabeth Jones

Meeting of delegates on powder question for Western miners

Delegates representing the Delaware Lackawanna and Western miners will meet at George Kilcrum's hall 120 North Main Avenue next Friday evening August 4 at 7 26 to discuss the powder question. Miners without delegates are urged to appoint a representative and attend the meeting by order of the committee appointed at the last meeting. The matter will not be presented to Superintendent Leomle until after the meeting.

Delewate, Lackawanne and Western George Kilcrum North Main Avenue Delewates Committee of Delaware, Lackawannnk Western Leomle Thie Meetiti

Tragic Child Shotself With Toy Pistol Incident

Bileworth Morley aged 1, son of William T Morley of 40 North Hede Park Avenue, shot himself Friday evening with a toy pistol loaded with Flohert Trutlet. The ball entered the thigh but no serious complications are expected. investigation details are unclear.

Bileworth Morley William T. Morley Hede Park Avenue Heneh Fourtis

Death of Six Month Old Child in Cholera Infantum

The family of Willem Mikoon of 1 North Lincoln Avenue faced a tragic loss when their six months old child died of cholera infantum on Saturday morning. Efforts by the parents and community sympathy follow the bereavement.

Willem Mikoon Lincoln Avenue Mae Rangemoenty

Boy Injured Falling From New House Scaffold

Arthur Clemett, V years old, son of Clemett of Academy Street, fell from the top of a house under construction for T M Miller on Wishburn Street Saturday at 1 am. He struck a tree, was carried to Evan Jones' house where Dr Herddoe attended, then moved home. Injury extent unknown.

Arthur Clemett Academy Street T M Miller Wishburn Street Evan &. Jones Herddoe

Welchmen Gather at Lyerite Hall for Honorary Judge

A Saturday gathering at Lyerite hall honored HOR. Willams of DeAnse Michizanm as honorary judge. Judge EL Me edwards presided, with the event framed as a gesture of respect from local gentlemen.

Lyerite Hall Hor. Willams DeAnse Michizanm EL Me Edwards

Pleasant Event Described at Local Gathering

A description notes Mr Williams presented with a gold headed cane while attendees delivered addresses and sang several musical numbers. The occasion was pleasant and the author found the event agreeable and pleasing throughout.

Williams

Short funeral rites mark multiple local deaths

Services were held for Trene O'Boyle and Mrs Charlotte Davis at Holy Cross church and Welsh Congregational church. Interments followed at Cathedral or Washburn Street cemeteries. Additional infant burials included a Donohue and Perrow child. A late Mrs Margaret Howells’ funeral occurred this afternoon with burial in Washburn Street cemetery.

Holy Cross Church Trene James O'Boyle Rivey Street Reat Cathedral Cemetery David Jones Charlotte Davia Welsh Congregational Church Washburn Street Nelson Johnson A. L. Ramer Nineteenth Street Patrick Donohue North Main Avenue Celia Waoleh Meridian Street Richard Perrow Price Street Eafternoon Wolock James Masters Pyav Taylor Rachael Gwendolin Davis Lafayette Street Omar Margaret Howells Hampton Street

Local sports mishap and community notices from Scranton

John Cadwean of Eynon street injured when colliding with a teammate during a Taylor baseball game leaving the other youth unconscious. Baptist Young People's union plans a trip to Harvey's Lake on August 23 with a large local delegation.

John Cadwean Eynon Street Taylor Baptist Young People's Union Pennsylvania Harvey's Lake Young Women’s Christian Association Richmond Pines Jessie

Social Round of St Louis and Nearby Visits

G and Kirkham of St Louis hosted by sister Mrs Hoff on Rebecra Avenue. Arthur Davis returns from Harvey's Lake and Dallas Bruning visits home in Carbondale. Stover and William Bunn visit Harvey's Lake. Miss F Jones visits West Baton New York. Mrs Hawkins visits Dr and Mrs Mowlan in Scranton area. Mrs Boyd and Annie visit Bernice Davies in Wilkes Barre. family travels to Philadelphia and New Jersey. Numerous locals travel to Lake Idlewild Atlantic City Paradise Valley and Philadelphia for brief stays and visits with relatives and friends.

G. &. Kirkham St. Louis Frederick Hoff Rebecra Avenue Arthur —. Davis North Sumner Avenue Harvey's Lake Dallas North Bromley Avenue Leive Philadelphia Mre John WL Roberts Lugernoe Street New Jersey George B. Beach South Alain Avenue Gonden Port Corbet Schuylkill Mise Gertrude Hinckley Orth Marsh Avenue Wilkes-Barre Amanda Twining Swetland Street W. 8. Welter Mauely Chunk Gourmy Carson Ruth Routh Male Avenue Lake Witiola Atlantic City Grant Corbin Helen North Swinner Avenue Paradise Valley Josiah

Grain-O Relief for Coffee Drinkers Promoted

Grain-O claimed to ease coffee stomach upset and nerves while aiding digestion. The promotion states Grain-O tones the stomach and provides nourishment without harmful effects, selling for one dollar per package.

Old breaker torn down for new plant in North Scranton

A North Scranton item notes the old breaker is to be razed for a modern replacement. A new breaker has been erected opposite the old site and will be put into service. Demolition teams will begin on the off breaker followed by finishing touches to the trestle conveying ore.

John Loftus Leggett’s Creek First Christian Church Nay Aug Park Ti Ia

Creek Mines driver injured after mule incident in town

John Loftng, a Creek Mines driver, was kicked by a mule while hitching to three cars, suffering head cuts and bruises. He was taken home for medical care on Spring Street. Joseph Anderson of Spring Street also injured by a mule kick in the Creek mines.

Local residents plan and enjoy summer visits and trips

Miss Bella Thomas returns from relatives in Upper Lehigh while Mrs Davis, Mrs Thomas Jones, and Miss Bessie Holmes all visit or recover at home. Numerous residents quote vacations at Asbury Park Elk Lake Ocean Grove and Atlantic City with friends and relatives in Pittston Stroudsburg Wynox Wynox Allentown Portland and Philadelphia.

Bella Thomas Hollister Avenue Upper Lehigh Davis Parker Street Thomas EF. Jones Thomas Evans Pittston Bessie Holmes Stroudsburg Robert Westlike West Market Street Asbury Park J. K. Smith North Main Avenue Ocean Grove EB. W. Scharar Elk Lake Sloan George Benedict Mires Minnie Walls Walton N. Y James Slocum Factoryville Deacon Street TB Davis Chappell« Store Elle Lake Mamie Moffatt Mise B. Manley Brick Avenue Pittarun James J. Gorton York State Uriah McDonnell Lake Winola Ogwen Jones Edna Avenue Elvet Wynox Walter B. Christmas New England Portland Maine Jamey Reilly Postodles Department Atlantic City Mise Katie Timlin Mise Nelle Flynn Mise Emo Kennedy Mre. M F. Jennings Long Branch Marie Newcomb Philadelphia John Regan Oak Street James Timlin Prick Avenue Allentown

Pen Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park

Coal delivery notice states price of 1.25 and orders directed to C. P. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone Gia. Deliveries to South Side central city and central Hyde Park are included.

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

Funeral of Peter Flynn Held as Civil War Vets Attend

The funeral for Peter Flynn was held Saturday afternoon at St. John’s church after services at his son in law Thomas Reede’s Elm street home. The procession to Cathedral cemetery followed a mass at St. John’s led by Rev. M J Pleming. Old civil war comrades attended in a body as pallbearers listed.

Peter Flynn Pines Thomas Reede Elm Street Othenpnes St. John's Church M. J. Pleming Cathedral Cemetery Flynn Hugh Coyne Patrick Gibbons Peter McGovern James Murphy James Nealon John Ruane Fouth Boranton Koons Heis Tribune Young Women's Christian Association Cedar Avenue

Club concert features piano pieces and recitations

The programme by club members included piano selections by Misses Elizabeth Horbach Anna Seherer Minnie Hafner and Anna Saul, and recitations by Misetea Rose Griswold EF Horbach and Jessie Hagan. The closing number was a club chorus. Permanent man William Fiekus has resumed duties after vacation. Mrs James F Best and daughters Anna and Hildegard summer at Elk Lake. Mrs John Demuth and her son John stay at Pauls villa Lake Winela with Mrs Frank Borehers as guests.

Elizabeth Horbach Anna Seherer Minnie Hafner Anna Saul Misetea Rose Griswold EF. Horbach Jessie Hagan William Fiekus Neptune Finginesand Hose Company James F. Best Anna Hildegard Elk Lake John Demuth Demuth John Paul Lake Winela Frank Borehers

Funeral Rites Held For Richard Alfford and Michael Lavin

In Dunmore on Saturday mourners gathered for the burials of Richard Alfford and Michael Lavin killed in the Giypsy Grove mine accident of the Pennsylvania Coal Co. Requiem mass at St Marys Church preceded their interment in St Marys cemetery. Pallbearers included James Doud Lot Watroua Michael Cunoil Martin Burke and others.

Richard Alfford Giypsy Grove Pennsylvani Coal Company Butler Street St. Mary's M. J. Mile Lane Develowel St. Mars’s Cemetery James Doud Lot Watroua Michael CuNoil Martin Burke Thomas Olden Michael Healey Flowery Anthony Golien Thomas Moran Michael Lavin Welock Mast Ping Street Vylewedie Tomalisa Ft. Marys Pallhon Merer John Flannelly Henry Hranning Thomas ‘Iolden Thomas Horn Thomas Carnes Palward Langan

Unclaimed Letters Listed at Local Post Office

Period ending July by TA reports unread mail held for numerous residents including Mire A M Brown 512 Walnutett Mrs Mary Barrett 224 Grove Street Miss Kate Cummings 715 Low Avenues Mrs Jon Tans Croga Street Mrs Thomas McDonald Bloom etret WH Hom J Murray 54 Lateh attest Winnie Ninn 484 Blakely Street Mrs Walter Silliman 923 Mudisolm Avenue Thu lek Stelmetz in care Abrmilanm Stel mett Bradley Miss TH Biglin Myra Reuben Carr J J Fallon Mrs Movilla Hagen John M Kenny WH Medway James Parker Mrs G W Brangen berg Miss Clera Swingle Donate Col angelo Rusino Gras Petrasky Cheorg Kostanty Gutowsky.

the Tribune Mire A. M. Brown Walnutett Mary Barrett Grove Street Kate Cummings Low Avenues Jon Tans Croga Street Thomas McDonald Bloom J. Murray Winnie Ninn Blakely Etreet Walter Silliman Mudisolm Avenue Thulek Stelmetz Abrmilanm Stelmett Bradley Mise TH. Biglin Myra Reuben Carr J. J. Fallon Movilla Hagen John M. Kenny Medway Jame Parker G. W. Brangenberg Mies Clera Swingle Donate Colangelo Rusino Gras Petrasky Cheorg Kostanty Gutowsky

Daughters of American Social Planned at Carrot Home

On Friday evening Col onial Council No 27 Daughters of American will hold a social at the homes of Mr and Mrs Marvin Carrot on Buller Street. The event will feature an unusual play, kept secret to surprise attendees. John Bryden of Mul Street injured his left hand when a carpenter's chimney struck it Thursday. he is recovering and may be out of work for weeks. Hidwin B. Reever of Lancaster County, visiting Green Ride Street, suffers a severe appendicitis. Dr. Frank Winters attends. The remains of Angelo Mazauce were laid to rest in Mt Carmel cemetery.

Colonial Council Daughters of American Mer Marvin Carrot Buller Street John Bryden Mul Street Angelo Mazauce Mt. Carmel Yam

Multiple Local Notices and Personal News Items

Funeral services held from the deceased home after a mining accident at Pan Coast Coal Co Throop. Mrs Leah Mowery returns from Lake Madher wood. Miss May Winters and Miss Grate Stevens back from Factoryville visit. Mr Davie confined by illness. Edith Miller returns from Pine Street vacation. Frank Nickerson James McGrain and John Maines return from Marcus pond fishing trip. School board and council meet tomorrow evening in regular session.

Aneple Street Pancoast Coal Company Throop Leah Mowery North Drinkely Depue Streets Lake Madherwood Saburdas May Winters Cherry Street Grate Stevens Green Midge Factoryville Mer Prm Davie Third Street Edith Miller Pine Street Merteant Mount Mevers Frank Nickerson James McGrain John Maines Marcus” Pond

Local Social Notes From Honesdale Area

Warren Kimble returns from a week at weck's stay in Honesdale. T J Kelly and family enjoyed Saturday at Lake Ariel with Mrs E G Stevens visiting Maplewood. The Stevens couple plan a Cape May week, Miss Maud and May Palmer return from Nicholson outing, George Killian hosting friends from Pirin, Russell Shirtuff at Lake Sheridan, Leonard Knapp vacationing at Cayuga Lake, Anna Rucky visiting Sanderson Avenue. A Green Ridge wheel men group took a ride to MN City yesterday. Manners' Pharmacy promotes services and health claims at 929 Green Ridge Street with a catchy slogan about vitality and Hood's Pillsadvertisement.

Warren Kimble Weck Honesdale T. J. Kelly Lake Ariel E. G. Stevens Maplewood E. F. Stevens Cape May Maud May Palmer Madison Avenue Nicholson George Killian Penn Avenue Pirin Russell Shirtuff Washington Weenue Lake Sheridan Leonard Knapp Capouse Avenue Cayuga Lake N.Y Anna Rucky Hopesdire Sanderson

Minooka Boy Bitten by Neighbor’s Dog in Yard Attack

An eight year old child of Patrick McDonald on Glimore avenue was bitten by Hughster John Walsh’s dog while entering Wiles’s yard. The dog was shot after the incident. the physician cauterized the ear wound and the case drew ire over the action. The funeral for Martin McDonough is planned for Tuesday at nine am with interment in Minooka cemetery.

Patrick McDonald Glimore Avenue Hughster John Walsh Wiles Kagan Andrew Meehan Jermyn Martin McDonough Minooka

Obituary: Martin McDonough Merchant of Minooka Dies

Martin McDonough a well known Minooka merchant died at his Main Street home after a prolonged stomach illness. A Galway Ireland native aged sixty seven, he arrived in the United States over forty years ago and ran a grocery and dry goods business. Active in early politics he stood as a Democratic candidate during the Greenback era and for the legislature against Dennis O Lenihan, with results reported for the 4g campaign. His sister Mrs Bitla Jordan survives in Minooka.

Martin McLionough Martin Melonough County Galway Bitla Jordan Minooka Wee Boeuccenetul Greenback Dennis O'Lenihan McDonough Pru Tory

Community Obituaries Highlight Local Figures And Services

The notice recalls Tim the Majority and other local figures with deaths and funeral plans. Survivors include spouses, children and relatives, with services at St. Joseph's Church and local cemeteries. Additional notices report Mariette Millard and Caroline Behrtieder among those passing, with details on surviving kin and funeral arrangements.

Love's Plea From Edward Holmes

Poetic plea urging mutual freedom in love. The speaker requests release from possession and vows to merge spirit with the beloved, preferring liberty over restraint. The verse contrasts bondage with a hoped-for deeper union and vows to serve love beyond coercion.

Edward Holmes

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