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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1898
Page
9
Fragmentary report describes North Scranton events and funeral notices. Names and details are unclear, but mentions arranging a branch of a local group and several individuals connected to Franklin Avenue. Several injuries reported with an evening medical response noted.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention names and events around a ninth maly and Atti sari at Winatelly with references to Gasla Fal Reta and Wabooth. Details are unclear and some phrases are garbled.
A club hosts an evening programme featuring a debate among members on the motion That Grant Wie and greater fewer than Lee. Affirmative side includes Charles Lowin Janis Williams Gomer Richards with Daniel Jenking Mien tfd Willams Isaac Newton opposing. After the debate no smoking. Attendance expected, with details on participants and nearby events and notices.
A garbled OCR fragment references a dated notice with scattered names and places, mentioning Wibivomn, Nees, Marie, Sandereitie, and Shaye DM. The legible bits hint at a legal or public notice context but lack clear actions, dates, or locations.
A damaged OCR text outlines a train service named the Sea hweeten Express with connections to eastern lines. It mentions boarding at Phoeninth and Bt. Bick EL Foy and describes dining car service and a route linking to CHO Weind, with times around 7.50 pm.
A catalog line notes varying fabric weights from Cobweb Gauze lightest to Balbriggans and Merinos, including Silk and Silk and Wool blends. The entry implies a progression of fabric weights for selection.
In West Scranton the Scranton Railway Company advances track upgrades along Lackawanna Avenue and South Main, replacing rails and ties. City crews repair and reinforce the Third district line from Round Wood to Tavish Street while officials report ongoing road and drainage work.
A late night spree of thefts assaults and robberies shakes Hyde Park area over two years with four men attacked at Shoroks hall on Twenty and a powder house hold up near the lamp switch. Victims include Latinko Deiton Urpeck and Lomerns street residents with several suspects under arrest awaiting convictions.
The third of June weddings took place on Saturday with Miley Elizabeth Williams marrying Walter Jones at South Linewa venue. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Jonas at St Peter Welsh Congregational Church and attended by Miss Elizabeth Anne Beweer as flower girl. A reception followed at the bride’s home on Swetland street. Mary Jane Jones married W G Reynolds at the bride’s parents home with Rev Thomas De Gruchy officiating. Mary Treynolds attended as bridesmaid and Llewellyn Parry served as best man.
A reader from Altoona praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for a young child’s recovery from a severe illness. Initial diagnoses varied between malaria and stomach liver issues. After three bottles, the child regained strength, stopped winter indoor confinement, and remained healthy afterward.
A garbled social notice lists numerous attendees and spouses from a DanC area event including Mr fin Airs Comradore Parry Mrs Benjamin Reynelde and many others. The text is incomplete with many misspellings and unclear roles, but clearly records a guest or attendee roster.
The Passiontide observance at St Patrick's Church attracted many attendees as the first week focused on women. daily services were well attended. The second week shifts to the parish, with Father Davier and Father Alphoreus assisting and three services daily continuing in the coming days.
Atte and family return from a Viet at Mrooklyn New York. Mrs Tsiive Jenoe of Waabbur street is seriously ill and near death. Mrs Lewes Moves returned home from a visit to Cotes New York. Several others, including Mrs James McChin and Mr George Benore, are noted as home from travels or hosting guests.
Official notice states the Mineas callery operated by Lackawanna Tron and Steel company will restart turkey after seven weeks idle. New breaker, Teller, and elevating equipment installed. capacity to be increased with a second shift. Also reports community events and church activities in Laurel Park area.
John J Mehoushiin of Taylor will be ordained to the priesthood at Sir Michael's college Toronto at 9 oclock Friday morning June 24. A second ceremony will be held at 10 30 on Sunday the fifth at St Josephs church Minooka. Mr McLoughlin Pesan ble clare aleal studies at ge Michael's and spent two years of his theological course at St Mary's seminary Baltimore.
Yesterday at St Marys German Catholic church in South Scranton a large crowd witnessed the confirmation ceremony for a class of fifty or more children. Bishop Hoban officiated with Father Chiesta and Stopper assisting, marking the eighteenth anniversary of Alehop Hobans ordination and the first time Eminence Mishep O Mara did not preside.
From her Alder Street residence the funeral for Mrs Catherine Robrick was held Saturday morning at fu vetock. The procession went to St Marys church where Rev Peter Christ preached the eulogy. Interment followed at the German Catholic cemetery No 6 with the choir of St Marys chanting. Numerous grave markers and a large turnout marked the service with several mourners named.
Frank Sprunder of Stone venue escaped death after a falling loose bar struck his chin temple and cheek at Scranton Button works Saturday morning. Dr Manley attended. Sprunder was taken to his home as his condition worsened amid yesterday’s heat and fatigue fears.
Julius Zimmerman of the Log road to No 4 was rearrested Saturday and at Alderman Storrs hearing was committed to county jail for ten days. A boy alerted police morning to Zimmermans alleged attempts to kill his wife with lamps. Zimmerman claimed drunken distress and was discharged on promises. Later, Schmidt found Zimmerman intoxicated and he was taken to jail again to prevent a repetition.
Alderman John J Tudedy receives unexpected greeting from expressman noting prepaid chair charges. Forest City furniture dealer Jon Hall sends gift. St Johns church mass updates, First Holy Communion planned next Sunday. Funeral of Charlot Conrad set for today. Mies Haninah Curran visits Plymouth yesterday.
A pregnant surprise party was tendered to James Brown at his home on Strook Street last Tuesday evening. Guests included Bepha Cyule, Ligue Jones, Mabel Keant, Retina Spencer, Anna Bpace, Marion Jones, Lillian Bruning, Lula and Mary Schuler, Hazel Winterstein, Addie Young, Mary dinn toe, Phoote Biaiy, Preida facth, Suet Holioul and Masters Arthur Setmer, Henry Martrey, Henry Holden, Marion Jones, Arthur Howell, William Web ber, Albert Jenkins, William Altman, Frank McKane, George Winterstein, Richard Howell, Fred and Charles Pecks, Clarence and Edward Boone.
A list of residents visiting friends in Rendham, Horn, and Mee includes Miss Rita Spencer of Webster Avenue and Mrs. E. W. Osterhout and children on Grove Street. Other names traverse Nicholson vicinity with several trips to Archbald and the noted “pot hole” in Campbell’s Fork. A touching accident at Pittston involves James Noll of the Pennsylvania Company losing three fingers while cleaning machinery. he was treated at Pittston Hospital and sent home unable to work. New Dunmore school directors, Mrs. Harry Spencer and Hearse Webber, assume office tonight as Republican members replace retirees. A Providence Italian, Montel, faced drunk and disorderly charges with a $5 fine.
Sudermann's Heimat will be produced under the auspices of the Lied erkring by the Chicago Star Company with M Eisemnan as manager. The evening will close with Paneing as the final entertainment.
From his late residence on Madison Avenue the funeral of Andrew A Mahon took place yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted in St Pauls church Green Ridge and interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery.
The Woman's auxiliary of the Board of Missions of the Scranton archdeaconry of the Episcopal church will convene next Thursday morning and afternoon at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Green Ridge. A large number of delegates are expected to attend.
Steam Heating and Plumbing. FP. M. T. Howley operates at 251 Wyoming Ave offering heating and plumbing services.
Dr Charcot s Tonic Tablets promoted as a guaranteed cure for drink habits and nervousness caused by overindulgence. The ad claims it destroys the appetite for alcohol and can be administered without the patient's knowledge. Pamphlet offered by Wm G Clark Scranton PA.
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