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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1898

Page

8

Social and Personal Notes of Local Society

RAMA AE Miss Lampeon visits Miss Helen Matthews as a wave of frontward war era social craze sweeps society. Admiral Lampoon discourages her from going to the front, insisting she stay home where she is needed. The piece chronicles weddings, arrivals, receptions, and movements of many local families, including Grace Williams, George Brooks, and Grace Bailey, with multiple tea parties, luncheons, and house parties. It also notes upcoming weddings, dances, and societal events in Scranton.

Miss Sampson Navy Oen Scranton May Torrey Leo Wells College Miss Bampoon Miles Helen Matthews Mise Williams Welle Miss Lorrey Cazenovia

Movements of People in Scranton Area Revealed

A long list documents numerous residents and visitors in Scranton and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Gentes Banderson, John Kerr of Syracuse, Miss Nellie Reap, Lieutenant J W Benjamin, and many others visiting family, attending funerals, or traveling to New York Philadelphia and Washington for short stays.

Mra. G. PF. Grittittwate Boston Pea Skeller Wae Philadelphia Mise Bolin I*hiladelphi A. Branda Richtont Park Terlouary Whits A. Robertson New York Rev M. Gilin Europe McCinley Wilke Livrre Thureday Mica Winton Will Limatown Lake Come John Ti, Kerr Syracuse N. Y Davidl Williams Price Street Moalianoy City John Fowler Houtevile Weat Scranton B.C. Ward New York City Cleett Dutrick Gallagher Jackwon Street Dingiwmton Moraes Hand Homeshire Sthafer Delton Nellie Reap Enon Street Wilkek- Barre James Linen Dalton Mary Clark Thompson Street Reiding John Willams Inghamton H.C. Sanderson Helen Adirondacks Yestead Warholl Corning James Archabel Mise Ruth Jaehkeen Ruth Jaehkeen and‘ Mise Nell’ Pickett Hirford Annie Frolineon Capouse Avenue E. Kiriayp Slaterville Sprikes Riven Monttose Finch Appeuse Aventn J. W. Benjamin Com- Tuany HH Scranton O. A. Jessy Cora Boews North Rebowra Avenue Wyoming Charlotte Sdndenbers Columbwea Mike Katherine Kennedy Washington Avenue M. Ward Materson N. J Man Ward North Sumner Avenue C.mattos Camp Alger Mra CC Powell Nori Gate Avenue Thomas William Kingston Daniel Protheroe Mies Helen C. Bammer Milwaukee Wis Walt Minn Eligareth Evans Tafayette Street Robert Walker DI Vikior Street Tha Mro Thomas Cook Wilkes Barretate Te Oclin Aire Joseph P. Phillie Swethand Street Mra Witu Pou Jones Salon Agence Pau Mise Philpe Daniver Col Poe AL BR Renas Vation of Hie Mekione Jefforaun Vavecue Miyllerty Atredt

Marriage Blessing At St Pauls Church In City Banquet

The first annual banquet was held Wednesday evening at the club house on North Main avenue. The occasion was most enjoyable. The marriage of Miss Mary O Mara of North Washington avenue and Mr James Kearney of Penn avenue will be solemnized in St Pauls Church by Rev C McManue at 6 o clock on Wednesday afternoon.

Williame George G. Brooks Hagera Tract Bt. Luke's Church J. J. Willits Sanderson Avenue Mies Binghamton New York Pagers Rees Park Hanley Gertrude Dun Btance Seism A. D. Mall John Selam Quincy Avenue Dy. J. G. Eckman Salome Becker Josephine Seism H. A. Pierce Pilossie Watkins Mall of Honor Dolvey Haldeman Harry Co. Eaton Weat Pittston Olive Street Mr. McArthur Pittston Verna Lewis Chorge Haldeman Bernice Haldeman Eaton West Pittston Sydney RK. Evins Thuredas Altoona Ethelbert Thibot Central Pennsylvania Protestant Episcopal Church Evans St. James’ Church Lancaster Te Wae General Theological Seminary Chelsea Square Trinity College Hartford Conn Evins Longstreet Bieter Trinity Church Tuesdas Loren Wolfe Waite Talbet Belie KE. HH H. E. Hayden Wilkes-Barre Mr. Wolfe Dre. Joenes Tallon Ty. F. Wolfe Talbot William Grays James HH. Torrey Young Men A Christian Association J. M. Chance America Orelhesstra William Wilwar O. ©Yman Sorrelagy Guy Stowden Alin Cow Ubeme Conmeta of Neve Rhowden FM Moty Young Men's Christian Association Movement Epworth J. G. Shopeherd Jenn Abonenel Misa Jenanie Andrews Frank de Long Terry W. J. Dowelae Harry Dehn Trimer DL Richards Simpson Methodist Durch George Bowell Gaylord Thomas Karelow Low Gertrude Fellows First Presbyterian Church Thiele North Main Avenue Mary O'Mara North Washington Avenue James Kearney Penn Avenue St. Paul'a C. McManue

Relief Agent at Work Seeks Permanent Position

A relief agent employed by the Sollier Pellet resolution division investigates aid applications. Though temporarily engaged, he is likely to be retained permanently. Fund to date includes previously acknowledged contributions and summarized financial entries.

Paper Hooks Free With Baking Powder Purchase

To every buyer of one pound of Baking Powder we give a handsome paper rack. See them in our window or ask our agent to show them. Randinion Tea Company on Lackawanna Avenue offers prompt delivery and telephone service at 74.

Randinion Tea Company T Lackawanna Avenue

Religious Notices From Various Local Churches

Religious news notes list sermons and meetings by Rev Lloyd Morris and Rev Lei Foster among others. It covers pastors delivering services at churches in Somerton West Hroon Wel Haawhind and nearby towns with times in the evening and afternoon including musical offerings and union meetings. Several churches note no Sunday services due to pastors attending a conference in Philadelphia.

Lloyd Morris West Hroonwel Thenadehureh Somerton Waa Vechowk Chile Lei, Foster Fumfor Avenue Presbyterian Fumfor Avenue Presbyterian Chimeh, Will Tilde Meni Ciebet Mira Lowry Tyowes Mire J Brewster Mise Bitieraven Brewster Mlex Afi Judd A. Bownen W. van Kirk Mt. Vernon Ctvary Reformed Church Women’s Women’s Foremgn Mikelanais Society The Methodiet Episcopal Church Kim Park Br. Mark's Holy Trinity St. Praul's Br. Peter's Christ Ammanuel Byannelian Lutheran Minteteruum of Pennsylvania Aesson Philadelhia Bt. Mark's Lutheran Church M. Joseph Atherton Mary Trinity

Tomorrow's Services at Many Churches Listed

A detailed church schedule lists Finn Park, Simpeon Methodist Episcopal, Providence Methodist Episcopal, Hampton Street Methodist, African Methodist Episcopal, and many others with service times from morning to evening. Special addresses, Epworth leagues, Sunday schools, and choir music are noted across multiple congregations.

Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Th Therman Himechf Cordélia Freeman Lydia Fuiler Thomas Baynon William Evans Wyoming Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Finn Park ML. Giffin D. Te Epworth League Simpeon Methodist Episcopal Church J. B. Sweet Bertion Baxtor Baxtor; Sunday School At 12, Junior Jeawrue At 7 Epworth League Patriotiim Ceorge Jowell W. Gaylord Thomas Esd Violi Mice Barlow Rusty Sword Mies Gertrude Fellowe Wll Court Street Morne Kraver Bupper Germon Serament Epworth Fengue Epworth Lengue Beckers Firet Wermen Raen Mercon Methodist Episcopal Church Dhuy Bnochlen Tunior League BR. ON A Spencer

One Woman's Views on Memorial Day and Cemeteries

The author reflects on Memorial Day sorrow and the Cemetery as a place of memory. She notes funeral mood across Scranton and contrasts two twin cemeteries Dunmore and Forest Hills, criticizes access rules, and describes varying burial-family habits and petty quarrels over flowers and graves.

Forest Bill Dunmore Forest MM Dunmore Association

Musical Gossip and Prize Song Contest Highlights

The morning and evening programs feature organ and choir works under J Alfred Poenninge and include selections like Song Without Words and The Lord is My Shepherd. The Presbyterian church plans a Sunday evening concert with McGrathings Anthem and The Trumpet Shall Sound as featured pieces. Seventy eight submissions competed in The Auli prize song contest with first prize The Holy Gates and second prize A Golden Hammock. Alfred Wooler of Scranton and J Maurice Bach of Philadelphia are noted as near winners. A harmonic chord chart by Str. Alfred Wooler is praised as a groundbreaking teaching tool for piano and organ chords.

Orgin Mondelwont Kennedy Mites Miironnet June Akia Alfred Wooler Meichard Thomas United States Canada Tegmald Parrett Kqneas Iruman Wolcott London Ontario

Inside water route could shield US in war and boost commerce

The Philadelphia Press argues for a vast inside water route along the Atlantic coast from Florida to Chesapeake Bay. It details canals across Maryland and New Jersey to Delaware and New York, a widened Erie Canal, a lake route to Chicago, and linked channels to New Orleans. Estimated costs run up to about 250 million dollars, with debates over feasibility and water supply in Erie and Delaware waters.

Philadelphia United States Florida Chesapeake Bay Marland New Jersey Delaware New York Hudson River Atthany Buffalo Chilcago Desplaines River New Orleans Mississippi River Gulf of Mexico Erie Canal Albany Lakes Erie Morena Michigan Chicago Erie Lulinga Canal Depldines Diinela Missouri Laouteiaiia Balthmere Delaware Peninsula Delaware Bay Nicaragua Biaten Aueh

Which Will Win In The Battle Of Life Invigoration Stimulant

In the present war the strongest force will decide the struggle. Those who succeed are the healthiest and strongest. Weak, sickly people fail and can gain new life and ambition by using the invigorating stimulant.

Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Promotes Vitality

The ad proclaims Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a purifying tonic that energizes the system, improves digestion, and revives jaded faculties. It claims to restore vitality for weak, worn-out men and women and notes that all grocers and druggists keep it.

Sunday church services and Sunday schools listed

A dense list of worship services at multiple churches including First Presbyterian Servine Sumner Avenue Presbyterian and Taylor Presbyterian with morning and evening sermons, themes on childhood life and God’s presence, and accompanying Sunday schools and Junior and Senior Endeavor groups. Also notes preaching by Rev. Meb Lerod, Rev. George E. Guild, Rev. John P. F. Moffat, Rev. W. F. Steana, Rev. 10 K. Proeman, and Rev. L. R. Foster plus general church activities and times.

Plymouth Congregational Chiurch Jackson Street Pelack Babbath Scheool Tan O'Clock Nev Lloyd Morris Finmawick Enlai Bhermain Avenue Na Ot Adamy Avenue Paul Tabernacle Newcorperes wWelcome All Soule’ Universalist Church F. W. Whilppen Hope of Christ Grace Reformed Episcopal Church Wooming Avenue Mulberry Street Serview Silk Communion Sabbith School Young Propley Society of Christian Endeavor First Church of Christ (Scientisu Adams Avenue Capouee Avenue Moore Paister Wot Whitmore Keystone League Christin Finideaver First Presbyterian Church Servine A.m MebLerod Prealsterian Church George E. Guild Paxtor Hindeavor Gol Holy W. Ft. Steana TA Ofelook K. Proeman Poe Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Sumner Avenue Preestort J. . Poster M. A. Partor Atv Praia Ae Waonh Fietor Band of Hope Wolljemday Green Ridge Pistor Taylor Presbyterian Church Taylor Hev L. RA. Foster

City water rate case heard by Judge Edwards in Wilkes-Barre

The Wilkes-Barre City suits against Spring Brook Water Supply and Crystal Spring Water seek restraint and set rate fairness. Plaintiffs allege water charges are excessive. defendants claim $300,000 spent for better supply, proposed rate hike would not cover interest and new improvements.

Edwards Wilkers-Barre Spring Brook Water Supply Wilkes-Parre Water Company Crystal Spring Water Company Herun Elty Wilkes-Barre Spring Brook Water Supply Company Wilkes-Harre and Crystal Spring Water New Water Company Wilkes- Barre

Arrows Mark Mulberry Street Sidewalk Prospect

Residents along Mulberry Street between Adame and Quincy notice chalked arrow markings on every other house front. The arrows appear deliberate not accidental, drawn with white lead or chalk, prompting questions about their meaning.

Mulberry Street Adame and Quincy

Senate Confirms Diplomats to Turkey

The senate approved the appointment of Oswer and Straus of New York as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Turkey, formalizing their diplomatic postings.

Washington Senate Today Osewr &, Straus New York Turkey

Elephant Keeper Killed in Circus Stampede

An elephant handler named Rachie Wie was killed when an elephant in a circus broke loose. The animal charged the crowd and disrupted the ring, injuring others and causing chaos as the show collapsed. An assistant keeper and several spectators were affected in the incident.

Rachie Wie Joe Anderson Willian Wire Circus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rama H. W. Kingsbury Country Club Miss Wisner Miss Ogden Brooklyn Lawrence Fuller A. E. Hunt, Jr. Reynolds Bedford A. Z. Huntington James Hair H. G B. Merrill Miss Simpson Miss Aucuata Archbalt Harrisburg Mary Linen Grace Bailey Grace Williame Winton Hinman Messrs. J, J. Chase J. H. Brooks Elizabeth Lewis Pittsburg J. H. Kerat W. H. Taylor A. H. Storrs Archbard Messrs Hunt, Flair O Ukford Brooks West Point Eesayvs Jay W. Karephner Hisbandman J. N. Botley Olmorve Bimpison Denninger Mormon Thomas Dickson Cepszeavrescunsee Paper Hooke Horsford Religious News Notes Methodist Grophy Tole Christy George Nicholle Youn Men's Brigade William Morgan Green Ridge Bootlet W. A. Ford Episcopal St. Luke’s Rogers Israel Edward J. Haughton Luke's Church St. Mark’s Donmore St. George's—Olyphant South Bile Mission Wig Street Bundiy School East End Prescott Avenue Rm. Bundas Church of the Good Shephers Green Ridge Street Monsey Avenue Holy Communion Bundas Lutheran Grace Lutheran Church Muaadilson and Mulberry Master A. Gift Miscelinneans Damarye Howe Monery Cory Elf Ghouwllah Ames Earhart Dering John Himeelf Enerry George MH Downing Chre Presbyterian Church Bim Park J. Alfred Poenninge Macturron Orci Aeimberg Choir Pigeon Organ Ceeeee Tor Mumensetmvin Crrean Sole Gray Choir Boldier McGranhthig Holden Seranton Aulade J. Maurice Bach Philadelphila Scranton, Puy Duffy’s Presbyterian Bapliat Baptist Ehurch Robert FP Pierce Tople Our Lord's Memorial Fire Mupiter Church Ptrees FF Mathews Nnimal Suiper Badle Music Buth Xehool Maddoo Industrial Wehool Faiuhtay Annie Morgan Brother Toon Jones Thomas de Judge Edwards Wilkers Barre Varhkey
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