North Scranton clubs host Anhracite Wheelmen anniversary
North Scranton residents celebrate the first anniversary of the Anhracite Wheelmen at a decorated North Main avenue club house. Guests danced from 9:30 pm with a banquet and toasts by Dr D J Jenkins and others. Committee members planned the event, and the club numbers about forty.
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North Main Avenue
D. J. Jenkins
John Keator
M. J. Ots
Benjanwinn Orchestra
W. ©. Sanders
Benjamin
Bueter
Man Injured After Horse Attack at Carter Axe Yard
Fred White, a Carter Axe company teamster from Co pols avenue, sustained injuries yesterday when a horse toppled and trampled him. He was pinned under the animal briefly before bystanders lifted the horse and White escaped with painful bruises and minor wounds.
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Fred, White
Carter Axe Company
Copols Avenue
White
Warrant Issued for John McDermoty by Alderman Howart Pidler's Court
A warrant is issued for the arrest of John McDermoty on a charge of nanal and iwittery, preferred by Niewit. He will be given on hearing relay Ho McGreevy returned yesterday from
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Howart Pidler
John McDermoty
Nanal
Iwittery
Niewit
Century Hore company picnic committee meeting review
A joint meeting of the Century Hore company picnic committee and associated ladies discussed details for the annual company outing with subcommittee reports guiding plans. A regular company meeting is set for tomorrow evening as the prep work continues and all members are urged to attend.
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Century Hore Company
Joseph Kramer
Prospect Avenue
New Germania Building and Loon Association
Scheuern
Local Socials and Notices From Glen Burt and Harrisburg
Mrs Thomas Sheperd Mrs Taylor Loveland and Mrs James Bentiy spent yesterday with friends in Glen Burt James T Thompson and daughter Joan of Clay avenue attended the Thompson Tripp wedding at Forty Fove last night John Mahoney of Chestnut street is quite ill Frank Jones and Arthur Foote of Hrook street left yesterday on a fishing trip The ladies of the Presbyterian church will hold in red white and blue festival in the church parlors tonight A cordial invitation is extended to all Earl W Bishop left Tuesday to attend the Republican state convention at Harrisburg
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Thomas Sheperd
Taylor Loveland
James Bentiy
Glenburt
James T. Thompson
Joan
Clay Avenue
John Mahoney
Chestnut Street
Frank Jones
Arthur Foote
Hrook Street
Presbyterian Church
Farl W. Bishop
Harrisbure
Wash Goods Display Debuts for 1898 Season at Globe Warehouse
The Globe Warehouse presents its first summer display of 1898 wash goods with a full line of new productions. Styles exciting to fashion followers are in abundance, featuring Lace Grenadines Jaconet Duchess Bastiste L Etole Fantasie Fantasie Ellismere Stripes and Plaids Derego Novelties Scotch Ginghams and more.
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Bastiste L’etole
Wash Fabric Show Opens June 1 With Art and Skill
We invite visitors to view the current season display noting a blend of art and mechanical skill. The Wash Fabric Show opens on June 1 and runs all week while at its best.
Opening Price Street Progress After Delays
After delays due to property purchases and funding, Price Street opening between North Bromley and North Sumner avenues is under way. A surplus in the city treasury and small appropriation by councilmen Simon Thomas and W. W. Griffithy restarted work, and crews began yesterday under council direction to prepare for vehicular traffic.
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Price Street
North Hromley
North Sumner Avenues
Simon Thomas
W. W. Griffithy
Fourth Ward
Funeral of Mrs Murphy held in North Sumner area
The funeral of the late Mrs Thomas Murphy was held from the residence on North Sumner avenue. The remains were borne to St Patrick's church for a high mass of requiem at 9 30. Rev A T Broderick preached a funeral sermon to a large congregation. After services the casket was taken to Cathedral cemetery for interment. Pall bearers were William Clarke Michael Logan Thomas Diskin Michael Coggins James Buckley and Patrick Gaughan.
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Thames BD
Davies
South
Main Avenue
Silurian Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Dew Sant Lodge
Order of American Ivorites
J. T. Morris
Bellevue
William Lloyd
Taylor
First Welsh Baptist Church
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
W. I Storrs
Delaware, Lackawanna Ert Western Con Department
Bellevue Papist
Lewis, Reilly and Davies
Forest Hill Cemetery
James Morton
Pittston
W. H. Storrs
Benjamin Hughes
John B. Spyder
John Hale
Lewis Roberts
Henry P. Davies
Thomas Murphy
Sumner Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
A. T. Broderick
William Clarke
Michael Logan
Thomas Diskin
Michael Coggins
James Buckley
Patrick Gaughan
Local Visitors Reach From New York and Plymouth
Mise Nellie Nealon a nurse from St Jalieo s hospital New York City is guest of relatives here Mise Anna Hugries of Plymouth is guest of friends on this side Rev J T Morris from South Main avenue left for Long Creek Iowa to fill a vacant pastorate George Smith of Muffalo visiting friends Ada Hall of Booth Main avenue visiting New York City Mrs John Lewis of Pactoryville has returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Richard Owens of South Lincoln avenue Miss Belle Scott of Washington DC
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Mise Nellie Nealon
St. Jalieo's Hospital
New York City
Mise Anna Hugries
Plymouth
J.T. Morris
South Main Avenue
Long Creek
Towa
George Smith
Muffalo
Misa Ada Hall
Booth Main Avenue
John Lewis
Pactoryville
Richard Owens
South Lincoln Avenue
Belle Scott
Washington, N
Personal mentions fill Jackson Street notes
J and Mrs John Diehl host visitors on Jackson Street while EK Morse and Belle Scott travel in New York and Washington NJ. Lewis Morse goes to Reading on business. Others visit Philadelphia Wyoming Honesdale Wilkes-Barre and Aldenville with local residents hosting guests on Jackson Street.
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John Diehl
Jackson Street
Morse
North Hyde Park Avenue
New York City
Lewis Morse
Reading
Belle Scott
Washington
N. J
Mires Annis Lewie
West Locust Street
Wyoming
Jennie Williams
Philadelphia
Ann Mueran
Aldenville
Wayne County
J. BP. Kelly
South Seventh Street
Catherine Finnerty
Honesdale
M. FP. Wymbe
Misvere Alice and
Mary Ward
Wilkes-Biarre
AL Wymbs
Jackaun Street
Funeral services for Thomas D. Thomas to be held today
The remains of Thomas D. Thomas will be laid out at 02 South Main Avenue this afternoon. Interment will follow at Washburn Street Cemetery. Washington Commandery No 32 Knights of Malta met last evening in Hed Men's Hall for regular business and a short social. Bert Kilne honored his newborn son with cigars and W H Fuller played phonograph selections.
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Elster
Ivorite Hall
South Main Avenue
Pride of
Thomas Bkdwards
Sadie Edwards
Miewes Rhoda Clark
Marian Thomas
Bl. Holly
Elizabeth Menninger
Maria Thomas
Henry Boston
Willian T. Lewis
Klondike
Mestre
Cole
Stevens
Wilhelm
Taouls Lowlt
J.T. Edwards
Aleuw
Thomas D. Thomas
Washburn Ftreet
Washington
W. H. Fuller
Community Notes From Green Ridge Local Briefs
Green Ridge society items report visitors from Maplewool Capouse avenue and Montrose along with say hello tea for Mrs Garrett leaving to Toledo Ohio. Cordelia Jackson joins Dunn’s Mercantile. Beranton school flag raising delayed to June 10. Edward Finn leaves Beranton Jewelry for J F McCnowley. WCTU meets at Monsey avenue for third quarterly report.
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Mike Mitchell
Maplewool
George Frisbie
Capouse Avenue
George Ceitry
Helen
Rastoni
Lews Brady
Cherry Lane
Montrose
M.D. Fuller
Owego
Hollenback
Monsey Avenue
William Treverton
Sanderson Avenue
J. M. Atherton
Beranton
Edward W. Finn
Beranton Jewelry Company
J. F.F. McCnowley
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Green Ridge
Alps
Jackson
Lao Monsey Avenue
Mullin Junior Leaves for Henesdale After Visit Ends
Peter Mullin Jr departed last evening to Henesdale following a several day visit with relatives on South Main street. The Lackawanna township South district looks to gain notoriety in the Lang staf Kelley contest under way at Scranton. About nine tenths of voters have been summoned to appear at the Scranton courthouse Friday morning. Subpoenas are issued by ex County Detective Reynolds. Many alleged illegal voters are among the oldest residents.
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Peter Mullin, Jr
Henesdale
South Main Street
Lackawanna Township
Scranton
Court House
Reynolds
Local stir as Democratic stronghold faces contest
The town notes a shakeup in the political scene with a contest targeting a Democratic stronghold. The St Joseph Society moves its excursion to July 26 toward Farview. Lackawanna township schools close Friday for a three month vacation. The Hasbeoons challenge the Maroons for a four game series beginning June 11 with Martin Philbin captaining Po A. Man gin as manager.
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St. Joseph Society
Farview
Lackawanna Township
Hasbeoons
Maroons
Martin Philbin
Po A. Mangin
Obituary notices for Gillagher and local residents
Obituary reports Professor A J Gillagher died at 1 oblock yesterday afternoon after eight months of ill health. Details list his public school leadership, Democratic politics, and a son and daughter surviving him. Other notices mention Mrs Joseph Wied, Mrs Mile Logan, and Kate Kocksher with funeral plans and brief life sketches.
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A. J. Gillagher
South Meade Catreet
Wilkes
Baorre
Thom
Feo
Gaillagher
Galligher
Meade Street
Chase
Pulite Preme Punite
inetHaies
George
Jewhigh Vallee Coal Company
Ion Mise Stella
Wilkea- Harre Gorn Street
Gublle
Soldiers' Relief Work Aids Applicants At Board Room
The Soldiers' Relief association general committee met in the board of trade room to hear aid applications. The proceedings noted many petitioners seeking continued support and several unworthy cases were rejected. A notable fraud attempt involved a young woman claiming her husband abandoned her and he had left with the baby.
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Soldiers’ Relief Association
Board of Trade
Gireum
Corneum
Atherton
Attlee
Moony
Yeaterday
San Ple
Colonel Coursen
Regimental Fund Coordination Sparks Local Splits
A report from Scranton shows the Montrose committee will cooperate with the Scranton group while keeping funds separate. Honesdale and other towns weigh in on front line support as solicitations raise the total. A letter from ex Captain W D B Alneyv notes local actions and front line inquiries.
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W. D. B. Alneyv
Montrose
Scranton
Honesdale
Recorder Considers Open Office Hours Request
Attorney J M H Torrey pressed Recorder Warnko to keep the albeeo open during all business hours. The Recorder promised to study the matter and arrange access, acknowledging Scranton outgrew old practices and urging other county offices to follow the recorder’s lead.
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J. Mh.torrey
Warnko
Ter
Torrey
Ut Ja
Scranton
Recorder
Gifts to Hahnemann Hospital May Gratitude Statement
The directors of Hahnemann hospital express gratitude for May gifts. Donations include clothing, linens, jars, medicines, and flowers from numerous benefactors such as Mrs Courson, Mrs Gilmore, Mrs Decker, Mrs Price, Mrs Burk, Mrs Williams, and others. Items range from shirts and outfits to maternity ward supplies and medicines, with plants and desserts noted.
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Hahnemann Hospital
Courson
E. A. Lork
Mink Deraw
Mies Gilmers
Parnminston AocHoty
Alles
Ruth Hand
A.M. Decker
Dones
Price
Gilmore
Burk
Mtr
Richard Hiern
Mervi Laf
Banks
McLend
Jolly
Smith
Co DO Bimpeon
Willams
Oh, Watkins
Boles
Pronk D Hrienacs
Street Improvements on North Main and West Mountain Road
The streets and bridges committee will meet this afternoon to tour local areas and prepare reports on ordinances. The committee considers measures to provide former paths to North Main avenue and West Mountain road, and to install sidewalks on Columbia avenue.
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Geleet Counci
North Main Avenue
West Mountain Road
Columbia Avenue
Street and avenue improvements and condemnations outlined
Provisions for paving and relaying Roberts pavements on Pean avenue and Raymond court. Repairs planned for South Main avenue in the Sixth ward. Widening of Jackson street west of Main avenue and condemnation of adjoining private property. Widening of Lincoln avenue at its intersection with Washburn street. Repairs to the Bloom Avenue culvert.
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Lugerne Street
Robbie
Pean Avenue
Raymond Court
South Main Avenue
Sixth Ward
Jackson Street
Main Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Washburn Street
Bloom Avenue
Baltimore fighter Coates seeks match in city
Coates a colored boxer from Baltimore Maryland is in the city eager to fight a partner weighing 15 pounds and under. He offers a stake and asks interested men to meet at the New American hotel on Wet Lackawanna avenue. He hoped to box Holby Dobbs but Dobbs is in the South. Coats fought an eleven round draw with Joe Gans and defeated Jim Reedy in six rounds.
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John Coate
Baltimore
Atvone
New American Hotel
Lackawanna Avenue
Cot
Holby Dobbs
Dobbs
South
Cowte
Joe Gans
Jim Reedy
Reading Jubilee Special Low Round Trip Fare
Lehigh Valley railroad announces special low round trip tickets for the Reading Jubilee from June 4 to June 1, with limited return validity. Tickets will be sold on the above dates.
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Reading
Lehigh Valley Railroad
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North
Aothrackc
Fred Wits
Asn Mullen
Keyser Avenue
West Market Street
Welsh Baptist Church
Thomas Jehu
William Pugh
David Jeffries
Henry Davies
Lewis H. Jones
John
Fivans
David W. Edwarde
David D. Thomas
Jeannette Jenkine
Ann Mullen
Ho McGreevy
South Scranton
Dunmore
Globe Warehouse
Zephyr
West Scranton
Thomas D. Davies
Mrs. Murphy
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Aist
Ater
Nepaul
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Wyoming Avenue
Jonas Long's
Helen Mile
Chiest
Dexsoply Mille
Moenree Ave
Nue
Frien
Willan PL Dibbois
Furtel Jennins
Willex-Gaire Alchist
Joseph Wie
William Street
Audonreli
Hieband
Fuverdl
Misa Milevheth
Logan
Mra. Plessian
Paeunonia
Uimiille Dlepoeltian
Kate
Christin Kocksh
Preepyotavenin
Scree Blum
H.W. Kingbury
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