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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1899

Page

6

Bellevue Mine Foreman Bert Green Honored At Farewell

Outside workers of the Bellevue mine hosted a farewell for Bert C. Green sr, long time outside foreman. The event featured music and speeches, with Green receiving a parting gift. He served thirty-one years with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company and nine years as Bellevue foreman before recently moving to Jefferson Avenue with his family.

Bert C. Green Bellevue Acker Avenue Ten Green Thomas H. Allen Ten House Imine Groom Delaware, Lackawinnn and Western Company Hellevue Archtald Contreat Hampton Halletend Avondale Pennsylvania Swan Dry Powder and Moms Mre Green Jefferson Avenue Stenner A. J. Dornan A. J. McGof Frank Teppler Fred Cole Ceorge Prendeorget James Gillroy Frank Beatty Thomas Allen Marty Acker

Mothers Honor Busy No. 74 School With Programs

Miss Edna Kent led No. 19 No. 74 department mothers day event with songs recitations and dialogues. Herman Bachman gave welcome as pupils Sadie Judee Ethel Decker Mogie Hopkins Mary Lord Agnes Pleming Minnie Tavis Milton Hradshaw Mary Holte Willie Searing Pred K Rabfinen uth Mathias Minnie Barth Holand Smith Henry Tones and George Burridick performed memory gems medley songs and stories.

Edna Kent No. 19 Mixes Kent No. 74 Hirhent Herman Bachman Sadie Judee Ethel Decker Mogie Hopkins Mary Lord Agnes Pleming Minnie Tavis Milton Hradshaw Mary Holte Willie Searing Pred K Rabfinen Uth Mathias Minnie Barth Holand Smith Henry Tones George Burridick Medlen Rongs Storlce

Shooting Match at Brick Yard Grounds Draws Tiny Crowd

A small crowd gathered yesterday afternoon to watch a shooting match at the brick yard grounds. Clon Marsh Jr and Arthur Monies faced Will Annemin and Lew Tlantington for a $10 purse. The firmer team claimed victory, killing 23 of 30 pigeons while the opponents killed 20 of 30. A confusing sequence lists several names and notes, including Dre Houser of Taylor as referee.

Brick Yard Clon Marsh, Jr Arthur Monies Will Annemin Lew Tlantington Thaler

Arrest for Arson and Threats Tied to Local Family

Martin Gilbride of Fighth and Eynon streets was arrested by Constable John Lance on a warrant from Alderman Moses. He faces charges of threatening to kill several people and of setting a house on fire when a lamp exploded, igniting kitchen woodwork before firefighters stopped the blaze.

Martin Gilbride Fighth Eynon John Lance Moses Dnstance Michael Ratchford Severn Hibride Ratchford

Ladies' drawers and skirts in cambric fashion fabrics

Advertises beet English long cloths and cambrics with lace and embroidery, offering all sizes and styles. Promises skirts tailored to current fashion for correct hanging and fit.

Ladies Night Robes and Corset Covers Sale Ad

Offers bold reductions on ladies gowns and corset covers with multiple price points. Models feature updated styles including chemise and dress options in lawn cloths and muslins. Prices advertise substantial cuts from standard values, with a wide range shown for quick sale.

Arresting Gilbride Leads to Bailless Jail Commitment

The alderman ordered Gilbride jailed without bail in relation to his court appearance.

Gilbride

Improvements at No 32 School Grounds on South Main

Work underway at No 32 school grounds along South Main avenue includes a new retaining wall on Elim street, a handsome iron fence, and sodding around the front. Team entrance will be from the court in the rear as the premises are beautified. the building is described as among the finest in the city and the changes will enhance its appearance.

No. 32 South Main Avenue Elim Street

Quarry right of way talks with Lehigh Valley Railroad

Edward E. Thomas and Thomas H. Jones of Academy Street and Evan J. Davis of South Main Avenue plan a trip to Slatington to meet Lehigh Valley Railroad officials about selling a right of way through the quarry tract. The railroad already runs a branch road there and seeks expansion. The arrangement is said not to affect the quarry’s operation.

Edward E. Thomas Thomas H. Jones Academy Street Evan J. Davis South Main Avenue Slatington Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Lehigh Valley

Feeney’s 14 year old son and companion vanish after ride

John Feeney son of Archi tect J J Feeney and fellow teen Owen Flaherty, both 14, disappeared Wednesday afternoon from their homes in Great Bend area after a meeting with Byron Watkins who found them headed toward Buffalo on a ride. Parents express serious anxiety.

John J.J. Feeney Owen Flaherty Byron Watkins Buffalo Great Bend

Funeral and civic notices from a historic paper

Funeral services for Benjamin John set for tomorrow at 2 PM with interment on Washburn Street. Also: obituaries for Mr and Mrs Lynch child. St Brenden council attend funeral. Various local notices include council candidate Charles Godshull, June 10 Harvey's Lake school excursion, and church services at First Welsh Baptist and St Patrick's. Traffic to Mass at St Patrick's and picnics by St Brenden band and Tripp Park Hose company announced.

Benjamin John Washburn Street Hyde Park Continental Mines John F. Lynch Cathedral St. Brenden Council A. m Harles Godshull South Sumner Avenue Wineslf John A. Walker Councus Harvey's Lake Jenkins’ Pharma Baptist Young People’s Union Hull le Preterit Hamue Oiwphanty David Hacorn Kevner Avenue Annie White Young Women's Christian Association Thomas Morgan Briggs John Cummings Keyser Valley Hose Company Amos Embrey St. Patrick's Church Cathedral Cemetery Young Men's Institute Stenner

Local residents and travelers noted in brief society items

Mrs Kt 8 Storms of South Main avenue is reported to be seriously ill at her home. School Controller Kias KE Evans, while overseeing improvements at No 82 school, collapsed and was moved home but improved by evening. Mrs Hopkin Maddox, visiting her parents, left for Sheffield Mass to join her husband. Mrs Christy of New York, related to Mr Vipund, returned home. Louis and John Howell returned from Pittston. Mrs J S Irons and children from Lincoln Heights visit New York state. Miss Jennie Howell of Scranton Street returned from Atlantic City in improving health. Thomas Holtham and John Regan fishing in Paradise Valley. Miss Lizale Meredith of North Bromley avenue returned from Philadelphia business trip.

South Main Avenue Kias KE. Evans No. 82 Hopkin Maddox Richard E. Jones Edwards Court Sheffield Mass Christy New York City Vipund Paradise Valley Lizale Meredith North Bromley Avenue Philadelphia Bessie John Hobbs Leegens Street Edith Davis’ Clase Welsh Baptist Church Weel Market Street J. A. Evans Putnam Street Mary Treverton North Main Avenue Wilkes-Barre M. J. Garagan West Market Street Chappell William Peel Gormwall Fineland William Adame Wales Street Sarah Cassidy Windsor N. Y Jacob Miller Wesled Market Street May Martin Jermyn Hawks Thomas Moran Pawnee Street East Market Street Mary Driscoll Olyphant Misa Nellie Manley Bank Street Mise Klogs Nicholeon Filossid King Meade Street Annie Reese Wilkus-Barre Daniel Evans Parker Street Misa Phoebe Winslow Hazleton Alain Avenue

Grain O Relief Promises Healthier Coffee Habit

Grain O claims to relieve coffee drinking woes by toning the stomach aiding digestion and strengthening nerves. Advertised as a healthier alternative with price 15 and 200 per four bottles.

Happenings of North Scranton and Neighboring Areas

The report notes James Timlin a Cayuga Mine driver was stepped on by a mule. Thomas Day suffered a fall of roof at Cayuga. Reese Watkins faces an operation. A Wilkes-Barre couple wed by Rev. W F Davis. A North Main boy escaped a cow scare with minor injuries when a streetcar clipped his ear. Dr Jenkins treated him.

James Timlin Cayuga Thomas Day Reese Watkins Wilkes-Barre W. F. Davis

Miners and mule driver suffer injuries at Cayuga mines

James Timlin a driver boy in the Cayura mince sustained a painful injury when a mule reared and collapsed on his foot. John Day a miner in the Cayuga mines broke a leg after a coal fall trapped his limbs. Reese Watkins of Edna avenue a range master in the Eleventh residence will undergo surgery on his injured right big toe.

James Timlin Keyser Avenue John Day Cayuga Reese Watkins Edna Avenue

Miss Margaret Reese and John Hughes Wed at Summit Avenue

At Rev. W. F. Davis home on Summit avenue yesterday the couple were joined in matrimony by Rev. Mr. Davis. A small group of intimate friends attended the ceremony.

W. F. Davis Summit Avenue Margaret Reese John Hughes Mr. Davis

Religious society meeting and upcoming sermons and events

The Women s Foreign Missionary Society of Providence Presbyterian meets this afternoon at J D Von Storch s home on North Main Ave. Rev Peter Roberts of Glyphant will fill both morning and evening pulpits at Puritan Congregational Church next Sunday with special choir music. An entertainment at Welsh Baptist Church West Market St Thursday June 11 features a Double quartette I am He that liveth from the fifth and sixth Gospels for a 5 prize and a $1 prize for best Angelish or Welsh address on Education donated by Lewis TH Jones. Additional segments will be added to the program.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Providence Presbytterian Church J. D. von Storch North Main Avenue Peter Roberts Glyphant Puritan Congregational Church Welsh Baptist Church West Market Street Lewis TH. Jones Lawr

Local Social Notes From Leegens Street And Surroundings

Local residents from Leegens street and nearby areas are listed with visits, guests, and relocations. Entitled mentions include Miss Edith Davis of Welsh Baptist Church, Mrs. George Gilpin recovering from illness, and travelers like Miss Mary Treverton returning from Wilkes-Barre. Several move or visit plans are noted along with community connections.

Manners Pharmacy Sponges and Bath Accessories Sale

Green Ridge listing advertises tooth brushes of all sizes and prices at Manners Pharmacy 120 Green Ridge Street. Sponges of all descriptions and loofahs or Egyptian bath rags also offered as bath novelties at Manners No. 20 Green Ridge Street.

Manners’ Pharmacy Green Ridge Street Manners

Davidow Brothers Announces Watch and Jewelry Repair Dept

Davidow Brothers promotes a new watch and jewelry repair department with introductory pricing to showcase services. The claim invites customers to bring in items for reduced-rate repairs and demonstrations.

Davidow Brothers

Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park

Coal delivery notice lists price at $1.25 per unit for central city areas including South Side and Hyde Park. Orders to C. B. Sharkey, VK Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.

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

Odd Fellows lodge gains rooms in own building

Dunmore lodge No 16 I O O F has moved to a new building and began occupancy Wednesday evening. The Junior Order of United American Mechanics No 10% will meet in the Odd Fellows' building tomorrow night. Funeral for George Harford son of Mr and Mrs James Harford of James Street Petersburg is set for 2 PM at Little England Church with Rev John Austin officiating. Interment at Petersburg cemetery.

Dunmore Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Order of United American Mechanics Odd Fellows Masonic Hall George James Harford James Street Tenth Ward Petersburg Littl England John Austin Dpeversburg W. Brown Mildred Louise Callioose Georgia H. J. Swartz Electric Avenue Nellie Harding Grace Davie Elmbhuret James Keeping East Drinker Street Wilkes-Barre A. A. Sanderson Howard Richmond Richard Lewis Mayfield Chestnut Street Edith Miller West Pine Street Roward Woodward James McGill Depue Street Company G Fiftteenth United States Infantry Cuba St. Mark

Watch Repair Guaranteed by Thirty-Year Specialist

Repair under guarantee by a specialist with thirty years of experience. Perfect work or money back offered by Davidow Brothers.

Davidow Brothers

Fine Concert for Elm Park Church Sunday School

A fine concert at Elm Park church last night supported the church Sunday school. The programme pleased attendees, with Miss Jordan's contralto as a standout feature of the occasion.

Elm Park Church Miss Jordan

Obituary Notices for Williams and Howell Family Members

Obituary notices report the death of Celestia Williams wife of Sylvester Williams of Olyphant Luzerne county Beach Haven born 8 years old, survived by four sons and two daughters. funeral tomorrow at 9 a.m. Interment Beach Haven cemetery. Also obituary of Join Howell prominent Vittaton citizen and brother of City Controller Erdras Howell, died after several years illness at home aged 73. Born St Donatus South Wales came to the U S in 4 and settled in Carbondale then Vittaton. Funeral tomorrow with viewings at the house 11 to 1 then service at Trinity church Pittston Rector Harrington at 2 4. Interment planned.

Celestia Sylvester Williams Dela Ware Street Olyphant Williams Beach Haven Luzerne County H. A. Whitesell Newark N. Z Frank A. Whitesell Haward O. Jones Sugar Now Thomas Telford A’ylors Beach Haven Cemetery Join Howell Vittaton Erdras Howell St. Donatus South Wiles Carbondale Itteton San Francise Howell Pittsten Valley Ledge Trinity Church Harrington

Tranmere Woman Dies After Hospital Operation

The 44-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Walsh of South Blakely Street Tranmere died early yesterday after a prolonged illness. She underwent an operation on the tip and was later brought home. Funeral tomorrow at 3 pm from her parents home, Mt Carma Cemetery interment. Mrs Sarah Silkman of North Strawton dies suddenly at 7 pm weighed by long invalid status. She leaves husband and son Joseph. funeral to be announced.

Frans M. Walsh Mire Patrick Walsh Blakely Street Tranmere Peo Ml. Carma Cemetery Sarah Silkman John Silkman North Strawton Joseph

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West Scranton B. C. Green C. R. Acker F.C. Hall J. P Acker B. L. Bertine Harry Acker Stella Green Lora Green Grace Acker Helen Tnertine Mises Margaret Etta Stanton Frank Jones Frank Heppler Atlantic George W. Jenkins For & Main Avenue Mare el Huntington Anneman Dre Houser Taylor Reman Paige Saariices Drawers Globe Warehouse Horsford North Scranton Mrs. Alvord J. B. Alvord Wilkes-Barie Green Ridge Wyoming Avenue DUN Moral Orpheus Club Beohubert Quartette J. W. Jones Fred Wilmayer Tom Reynon Clallenbavk Cemetery Wilkes Philpe Prioees Davidew Brothers Nervita Nervita Medical CO Clinton & Jackson Sts Chicago, Ill McGarrah &Thomas Dengelets Lackawanna Ave Boranton, Pa Ajax Remedy CO Matthews Bros H.C. Sandereen, Druggista Meneemm Reno Dr. Peal Westone Gy Romina John H. Phelps Con Wroming Erenue Spruve
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