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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1897

Page

15

Officers Chosen at Meeting at Masonic Hall West Side Suburban

West Side and City Suburban officers chosen at a meeting held in Masonic Hall. The W Bromley Williams division No 40 formed to reunite ex-officers and plan a parade for the Knights of Pythias convention in August. Officers listed include Nicholason, Lewis, Brandt, Malwaatts, Holvey, Powell, Kyans, and Nicholson as chair. Regular meetings set for next Friday. a Green Tide wheelmen type club forms with officers and committees.

Masonic Hall W. Bromley Williams Apnemimnes Knights of Prthiare Augier John G. Nicholeon Knight Enpisin John MM Liowils Fiet Weutendat Sig Brandt Eir Knight Thoutenant David Mal Mesonte Hall

Electric City Wheelmen Form New West Side Club

The Electric City Wheelmen, a new West Side cycling club, opens with over forty members and aims to nearly double the roster. The first meeting set permanent officers and committees in their Port homemstead quarters leased from P. W. Tagus, with members optimistic about the direction.

Surprise House Welcome For Rev Doty By Hampton Street Youth

About fifty members of the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal congregation surprised Rev Doty and his wife at the parsonage Thursday evening. The gathering featured orchestral music recitations piano selections and refreshments. The party dispersed at a late hour leaving the pastor with pleasant memories and hope for a repeat event.

FL. Doty Hampton Stret Methodist Episcopal Church Blo Conmreration

Man Detained After Wandering In At Keyser Avenue

Patrolman Thomas Jones was called to Mrs. George Seal’s residence on Keyser avenue to remove Stephen Prop exnick, a demented patient from Ransom Township poor farm. He was taken to the West Side station house and will be moved to a home today. The man previously resided at Durvou.

Thomas Jones George Seal Keyser Avenue Stephen Propexnick West Side Station House Ransom Township Durvou

Feeney Child Breaks Arm Playing With Friends

Florence Feeney aged one, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Feeney of Rebecca Avenue, fell yesterday while playing. A physician set her broken arm. her father is janitor at School No 19.

Florence John Feeney Rebecca Avenue Mr. Feeney

Odd Fellows Honor Grand President With Evening Reception

Silurian lodge I O O F offers a reception for W. Gaylord Thomes grand president at Warnke's hall this evening. The event honors Mr Thomes recent achievements and service.

Silurian Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows W. Gaylord Thomes Warnke's Hall Thomas

Ready to wear gowns offer premium quality at low price

The seller claims their gowns are perfectly finished and ready to wear, asserting no dress could be made for less and insisting customers visit to view the styles. They highlight their expertise and invite women to inspect the collection firsthand.

Midsummer Pure White Suit Fashions For Ladies

Purist summer suit novelties in pure white feature dainty lines and simple elegance for young ladies. The shop notes late season arrivals in black and white blue and white green and white checks and high colored plaids, some lined, others unlined for hot weather comfort.

Othors

Local residents return from visits across towns

A chain of brief notices lists BelleVue Heights residents William Davin and family returning from Booth Gibson Pennsylvania after two weeks. Mrs. P J Cosgrove and son Farward visiting Kingston. Mrs. Thomas M Richards visiting relatives in Pitts ton. Mrs. John Diehl back from New Jersey. David Prichard entertaining Reese Davis in Luzerne Street and Utica New York. W T King home from Wilkes-Barre. Mamie Phillips back from Wilkes. Frank Trumbower on Wilkes-Barre business. Reliaur and Mrs David Morgan visiting Honesdale. Dr and Mrs Lindabury at a funeral in Washington New Jersey. Elijah Davitts entertaining Edward Huntainger. Cora Connors back from Bloomisbore. Wallace Musgrave and Miss Jennie Beddoe visiting Plymouth. William Stubblebine visiting from Atlanta with brother George Stubblebine on Eynon Street.

William Davin Bellevue Heighta Weks Davin Booth Gibson P. J. Cosgrove Faward West Lacust Street Kingston Thomas M. Richards Pittston Washburn Street John Diehl Jackson Street New Jersey David Pritchard Luzerne Street Reese Davis Utica N.Y W. T. King North Lincoln Avenue Wilkes- Barre Mamie Phillips Swetland Street Frank Trumbower Scranton Street Wilkes-Barre Reliaur Eynon Street David Morgan Wallace Musgrave South Hyde Park Avenue Jennie Beddoe South Rebeeef Avenue Plymouth William Stubblebine Atlanta, Ga George Stubblebine

Crit tentini to Speak at Simpson Church Monday

The Florence missions founder Charles N. Crit tentini will lead the first in a series of city meetings at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church on Monday evening. The Anthracite Glee club rehearsed with many members present as they prepare for the Knights of Pythias convention in August. Roberta styles advertise at 126 North Main with Dr E Y Harrison dentist at 1138 Main avenue.

Charles N. Crittentini Florence Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Roberta North Main E. Y. Harrison Mears Hall Main Avenue

Notaries Public and Real Estate Services on Jackson Street

G Morgan & Son notaries public and real estate agents offer foreign exchange and ocean tickets with prompt monthly rent settlements from their office on Jackson Street over Musgrave's drug store. Harriet J. Davis Florist offers cut flowers and funeral designs on South Malin Avenue near Jackson. Second hand furniture buyers J C King advertise cash for items at 701 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue. Balvator Beer on draft today.

G. Morgan & Son Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Jackson Street Musgrave Harriet J. Davis South Malin Avenue J. C. King West Lackawanna Avenue

Funeral of Alexander Gibb to be held this afternoon

The funeral for the late Alexander Gibb will take place at 2.20 from his home on School Street in Providence with Rev. Guild and Rev. Bryan of Los Angeles assisting. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. A Primitive Methodist social and entertainment is planned for June 10 in Alfred Hartshorn’s Sunday School room. Rev. Byron of Los Angeles will preach at Puritan Congregational church during the month. Edward Lewis is ill on Leggetts Street. Mrs. Alfred Comnardine on Spring Street is seriously ill. John Lynott was arraigned before Alderman Fidler on a domestic assault charge and held on $300 bail. Adam Valens hosted a reception on Lloyd Street. disturbances and a shooting scare followed. Valonis was arrested for carrying concealed weapons but the case was settled with costs. The Welsh Presbyterian Christian Endeavor plans an entertainment on June 4. Nellie Langan of Black Avenue has returned from Pittston.

Alexander Gibb Hig Eon Alexander Gibb, Jr School Street G. BE. Guild Co. J. Bryan Los Angeles Cal Forest Hill Cemetery Alfred Hartshorn Primitive Methodist Church C. BE. Byron Puritan Congregational Church Edward Lewis Leggetts Street Alfred Comnardine Spring Street John Lynott Fidler Lynott Adam Valens Lloyd Street Valenis Harney Hadinsky Valonia Valonie Christian Endeavor Society of the Welsh Presbyterian Church Misa Nellie Langan Black Avenue Pittston

Notable community party celebrates gifts and fellowship

Recipients enjoyed a pleasant gathering with many handsome presents. The youngsters and assembled guests shared refreshments before departing. Participants included Ruby Downglis, Jessie Shoemaker, Ethel Kellar, Matt Stevens, Myrtle Jackson, Mamie Davis, Olive Price, Pearl and Lida Onenbach, Iona Farrell, Grace Benson, Samuel Parsons, Boyd Perry, Ralph Reynolds, Walter Stevens, Ray Keene, Clyde Cobb, Charlie Bellamy, and Day Stevens.

Ruby Dovnglis Jessie Shoemaker Ethed Kellar Mate Stevens Myrtle Jackson Mamie Davis Olive Price Pearl Lida Onenbach Iona Farrell Grace Benson Samuel Parsons Boyd Perry Ralph Reynolds Walter Stevens Ray Keene Clyde Cobb Charlie Bellamy Day Stevens

Marriages and notices thread through Pittston area columns

Gypsy bands passed through the elite en route to Pittston. Local workers receive pay today at Scranton Axle Works Saquoit Silk Mill and Singleton Mill. Century and Royals schedule two games on Rose Bud grounds. George Hibert to wed Miss Julia Plood at St John’s July 3. Century baseball club challenges under sixteen groups June 14. Welcome Social Club of Minooka hosts a social at Callary’s arcade tonight. Silk ribbon factory groundwork expected in Twentieth ward. Knights of Malta met at Hartman Hall to organize before institution. Chief Loftus of Pittston visited. Esther Touhill of Pittston and James Touhill connected. Epworth league lawn social at Cedar Ave church. ice cream and cake served. tickets 1 cent. Lynn to lead gospel meeting at YWCA Cedar Ave. Drugeist FLL Terppe ill with cold. Century Hose Company initiates Laula Scheuer and elects two delegates for mayor’s office. Fishing trip ends with good catches near Schick Lake. Infant dies on Crown Ave. funeral Sunday. Emily Reidenbach dies. funeral Sunday. Mannerchoir rehearses at Schimph’s Hall. Mrs Powers leaves for Bethlehem to attend mother’s funeral. William Batile seriously ill on Cherry St. Michel Glergon faces false pretenses charges. held on $300 bond. Frank Schavinski bondsman. Dancing at Central Park tonight. Constantine Stowski held on $100 bond for assault and aiding escape. John Kapuscinski prosecutes.

Pittston Scranton Axle Works Saquoit Singleton Century and Royals Rose Bud Nineteenth Ward George Hibert Julia Plood St. John’s Church Century Baseball Club Century Hose Company Pittston Avenue George Buckey National Collery Welcome Social Club Minooka Callary's Arcade Epworth League of Cedar Avenue Laula Scheuer Max Phillips Joe Kramer Herman Note Schick Lake John Lochen Crown Avenue Emily John Reidenbach River Street Mannerchoir Schimph's Hall Hickory Street L. D. Powers Wis Bethlehem Constantine Stowski Ruddy John Kapuscinski

Ice cream social planned by Dudley Street Baptist Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid society of Dudley Street Baptist church will host an ice cream social in the church on Tuesday evening June 8. All welcome. Miss Lizzie Harvey of Englewood New Jersey is the guest of Mr and Mrs William Webber of Drinker Street. Wallace MacKay is ill at his Adams Avenue home. Clara 96 members met at the high school last night and arranged a class banquet with James Payton as president and Marie Bronson Agnes McHale James Cullen on arrangements. A special meeting will be held next Thursday for final plans.

Ladies’ Aid Society Dudley Street Baptist Church Lizzie Harvey Englewood N. J William Webber Drinker Street Wallace MacKay Adams Avenue James Payton Marie Bronson Agnes McHale James Cullen Tile Cullen Anne Byweeney Ada Sall England Pasquale Gostimillo Primore Presbyterian Church Wiliam F. Gibbons Young Americans Bochil Club Gurechell's Hall

Representative Team Heads to Scranton to Face St Thomas

The visiting squad from this place travels to Scranton for a game against St Thomas College at Athletic Park. The batting order lists Laffey at third, T ONeill on the mound, Shea at short, Philbin in center, Diskin at second, Flannery in left, Ruddy at first, McDonough behind the plate, and McHugh in right field. A sizable crowd of baseball fans is expected to attend.

Scranton St. Thomas College Athletic Park Laffey T. O'Neill Shea Philbin Diskin Flannery Ruddy McDonough McHugh Feld

One Way to Health The Kidney and Bladder Remedy

The pamphlet explains the bladder’s single purpose as urine receptacle and notes two paths to bladder disease: kidney trouble and careless treatment of other illnesses. It urges testing urine after four hours, praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, and offers a sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N.Y Thia

Rivalry Flares As Town Hosts Morning Contest

In a planned dispute of honors with the home team a pear in town tomorrow sparks rivalry and expectation. Mrs Catherine Rockville and her daughters Miss Katie and Dora of Philadelphia have visited recently and returned home yesterday. Miss Magele Rafter will reside there permanently.

Pear Catherine Rockville Katie Dora Philadelphia Misa Magele Rafter

Non-Suit Granted in Pope Trespass Case Against DL&W

Major Everett Warren returned from Stroudsburg where he defended James Pope in a suit against Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad over a grade crossing at Tobyhanna. Judge Albright granted a non-suit for the company after lengthy argument. many Scranton residents attended as witnesses.

Everett Warren Stroudsburg James Pope Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Tobyhanna Albright

Lunacy Inquest Finds Michael Kane Insane at 62

A six member jury ruled Michael Kane 62 is insane with no lucid intervals after an inquest. County commissioners approved a bond of 7200 for Louis Schroer as collector of state and county taxes with Michael Miller and John L. Schroeder as sureties. In a suit, United Security Life Insurance and Trust Co against Scranton, a verdict of 776 plus costs was entered by agreement.

Andrew Singer John D. Thomas Thomas Robinson F. Coffey Simon Thomas Nicholas Bennett Michael Kane Louis Schroer Michael Miller John L. Schroeder United Becuirity Life Insurance and Trust Company Scranton

Obituary for Michael McDonnell in Qyphant

Michael McDonnell a prominent young man of Qyphant died at his home after a brief illness. He is survived by four brothers and one sister including John Edward Patrick and William McDonnell and Mrs Pf W Greeley. Funeral services will be held Monday at St. Patrick's church with high mass. interment at St Patrick's cemetery. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Red William Cobb of 170 Dickson avenue died yesterday. funeral Sunday and burial at Petersburg cemetery.

Michael McDonnell Qyphant Lackawanna Dunmore Street John Edward Patrick William McDonnell Pf W. Greeley Ard William B. Cobb Dickson Avenue Peternburg Cemetery

When a Man Feels Mean on a Streetcar Ride

A Chicago Post tale follows a solemn man who resents a conductor's embarrassment as his suspender button finally comes off In a moment of humiliation he eyes an escape through the floorboard hoping to vanish. The scene turns on dignity and a joke turned against him as he ponders a new button and a quick exit.

Chicago Vas

Professional Listings and Advertisements in Scranton Journal

A dense roster of doctors, lawyers, and business houses lines the page. Notables include Dr Bateson at 87 Washington, Dr Frey moving to 46 Spruce, Mary A Shepherd MD at 28 Adams, and many attorneys such as Boyle Thayer Jessup Reed and others in Commonwealth and Spruce streets. Also features Ephraim Victor Koch, Frank P Brown Co, and Tribune Publishing at North Washington. The listing highlights office hours, locations, and services across medicine law and commerce in Scranton.

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