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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1898
Page
11
A group cites that a committee of twenty two ladies will be elected tomorrow afternoon to serve as Waltresses. Names mentioned include Mrs Hafner Haur rath Kelley Feeney Hopf and Attorney Walsh.
Funeral held after noon at 717 Prospect Avenue for Elizabeth Logan. Flower arrangements described as beautiful as friends gathered. Remains transported to the cathedral where Rev J A O Rely pronounced a blessing and interment followed. Pallbearers named: Helinda Reap, Mary Ken, Mary Roche, Elizabeth Gardner, Mary Wade, Tessie McGoldrick.
Regular meeting of General Grant commandery Kotehts of Malta appoints committee for first anniversary events. Funeral of Mary Wilcullen from Prospect Avenue attended at St Mary’s Cathedral with interment in Cathedral cemetery. James Seat and Gus Masrhrin returned from Gouverneur Nat, spent day at dehing. Mary Moran engagement to John McHugh announced. Mrs M Robinson hosting Mrs Charles Felger of New York. South Scranton tourism club to meet tomorrow morning. Richard McHale visiting from Baston. William Hoth of Guthelmz's market at Henesdale. Michael Norton and Edward Hawgerty sailing to Ireland from New York. Lizzie Schouer returned from Honesdale. Mr Ed Jacobsen to lead Gospel meeting at W C A rooms Sunday afternoon. All women invited.
Green Ridge reports the June 12 wedding of Charles Collander of Dicksonvenue and Miss May Vougtt of Monsey. Other notes mention Beafrica Redteen lodge officers installed, births, visits, and a large flag presentation by Camp oh Patt dle Order Lone of America for Neo, Mb school.
Live news reports West Scranton's readiness as Company F units recruit to meet state needs. Captain John H. Lewis leads a strong force with Albert Davis and William Luone Jr as lieutenants, over 90 names listed. Washington camp organizes a new port company led by William Kileper, with Thomas Davis and William Bisbing as lieutenants. Next secular meeting invites all camp members to join, as officials await orders to mobilize.
Attorney William R. Lewis, poet chancellor of Hyde Park lodge S08, Knights of Pythias, received a nine piece silver tea set engraved with his initials. The presentation occurred during a lodge social at Davis Hall with wives invited. The program featured songs recitations and musical selections with evens, Williams, Janes, Thomas, and Clarke performing.
Nearly all members attend the Piock Wick Literary Society meeting at Mise Ida Lews residence on North Myde Park avenue. C A Hall presides as papers on Thoreau and Margaret Fuller are presented by William Burrall Mabel Yost Mary Daniels and Rachel Jones with selections from Fuller. The group discusses the topics and plans to close at Nag Aue park on Friday June 7 for the canon of 1859.
The school repaired its damaged flag after a storm and held an afternoon program. Principal Mise Jeanie D. Lees oversaw activities with Rev. Thomas deGounds, Mr. William Teoh ey, and School Controller Henson Davie addressing attendees. Pupils performed music and declamations as Master Joseph Whitaker welcomed guests and Miss Sadie Torber unfurled the banner.
The piece argues life after Eden is burdensome for both men and women, highlighting health neglect as a major hardship. It promotes St. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments and mentions testimonials from Mrs Beulah Woodall praising the medicines.
Misses Matde Moeer and Lian Too led a well prepared paper on the History of the Flag. Pupils recited memories and sang songs while Rev J R Paster pronounced the benediction. Parents and friends offered congratulations to Miss Lees and her efficient corps of teachers.
James Kearney of Tittston returns home after visiting friends in West Scranton. Emin Williams of Georgetown, Va visits here. Mrs. John Frank of North Hyde Park Avenue hosts her sister Carrie Worden of Factoryville. The Lords of Lafayette Street return from Wyoming. A. Reid of Jackson Street hosts James Jopling of Inkerman. John Sheila of Yatesville hosts friends here. Miss Gentile Jones leaves her guest Mire Anna Brink of Honeystat e. Mary Corsrove of North Math Aventy visits New York City. Vanston family of West Locust Street travels to New York for Vincent Vaneten’s ordination. William Tavis of Dubois, Pa visits here. Miss Fether Hughes of Hempton Street joins Clarke Bros clerk force.
Mrs D B Thomas entertained a small group at a five o'clock tea yesterday. Later the evening was pleasant with Mrs Thomas proving an entertaining hostess. H A Pareona will preach at Sum er Avenue Presbyterian church at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, all warmly invited. Alumni Athletic Association met at Thomas Eynon's residence on South Bromley avenue to discuss matters of importance, with piano pieces by George Martin and phonograph selections by Thomas Eynon. Refreshments were served by Mrs G T Eynon. All Alan baseball players urged to attend Central grounds for game with West Side Anthracites at 2 30 p m. Cards issued by Mr and Mrs George Jenkins announce the coming marriage of their daughter Margaret to Bimen Hopkins on Wednesday evening at their home. Pioneers parade this evening announcing their picnic next Tuesday at Laure MPT parts.
Representatives of the Democrats of the Third Legislative district meet at Coyne's hall Malin street to pick delegates for the state convention. John J. Coyne and John T. Brown emerge as strongest candidates while local events mention manager Tudge and a Forest band appearance. Mrs. A. A. Compton of Wilkes-Barre visits and returns home.
Charles Conrad died at his home 406 Cedar Avenue yesterday from injuries after a fall. He was 71 and survived by two sons Charles and Joseph Conrad. Funeral services Monday at 1 0 oclock with burial in Dunmore Cemetery. Margaret Jinnnien widow of Wat tlek Gannon died at TA Mulberry Street yesterday morning survived by five children Gertrude Gannon Edward J M alone Mike Anna Malone and Mrs Martin Devine. Funeral services Monday include a requiem mass at St Peters Cathedral and interment in Mount Farnworth Cemetery.
A two year old girl, Anna Nichols, wandered into North Main avenue and was struck by a southbound street car. The fender saved her life by throwing her into the gutter. she suffered severe bruises and concussion, with doctors unable to state the likely outcome.
The First Welsh Baptist Church plans morning and evening services with Rev W F Davies preaching in Welsh at the evening, and a cantata led by George Davies. Additional sermons and Sunday schools are scheduled at Welsh Presbyterian, Puritan Congregational, and North Main Avenue Baptist churches with various themes and choir music.
The funeral will be held this afternoon from the residence on Willan street with Rev Dr Jones of the Welsh Congregational church officiating. Interment at Washburn street cemetery. Leaders and locals, including Second Lieutenant John Benjamin, return from Camp Alger on furlough. A hearing for Gwilym Jones follows an assault at West Ridge colliery. Local residents scenes as two men are arrested after a crowd surrounded them. Mine workers plan a meeting in O Donnell's hall to organize a United Mine Workers local union with Chris Evans expected. The North End Philosophical society met at the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church.
The fire caused by a broken dam on Throop Street at Murray’s works damaged several properties early yesterday. The Murray Company relied on the dam for motive power but had alternative power sources. authorities investigated and a local man fined for a prior disturbance.
The text references Mrs Mary Dawson of Jefferson Avenue and Miss May Watkins of Forest City associated with visitors in town. It notes PA coal mines resuming work, mentions Join Demyon arrested for attempted murder and hospitalized, and includes Jennie Myer of Lake Ariel visiting town friends.
An eyewitness recalls Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt's early rise aided by his wife. Mrs Vanderbilt refurbished Bellona Hall at New Brunswick turning a failing hotel into a profitable venture, enabling Vanderbilt to save and invest in steamships. Her frugality and business sense funded his initial capital, leading to his future fleet ambitions.
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