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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1897

Page

9

Odd Fellows honor West Side lodge member at informal reception

West Side and its Suburban A memorable event at Slocum lodge No. 976 Independent Order of Odd Fellows followed a regular meeting in Masonic hall. W Gaylord Thomas received an informal reception after being elected high office in the state body. Attendees praised his selection as grand master and offered speeches, songs, and refreshments, ending with plans for upcoming rallies and a cup presentation.

Slocum Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Masonic Hall W. Gaylord Thomas Thomas Williamaport Richard H. Williams Ben Griffiths John H. Kelly Joshua R. Thomas John T. Howe Mr. Thomas Grand Muaeter Ben Griffithe Light Brigade James Mott E. T. Davis Louis Schantz Charles Corliss Charles Olver Martin Joyce Evans Willamer John Hale Mal Carrier E. I Jones Mona David Stephens Louie Watkins Co-operative Hall

West Siders To Attend Unusual Musical Program

On Thursday next West Siders may enjoy an unusual musical affair with Crump's band hosting a band contest in the afternoon and a concert and social in the evening at St David's hall. Six bands compete on the piece Cosmos by Althouse of Reading.

J. W. Pepper Philadelphia West Siders Crump’s St. David's Hall Cosmos Althouse Reading

Thumb Injury Ends Ball Game For Local Player

David Owens of Bloomsburg State Normal school suffered a thumb cut while attempting a tough fly ball. The Orer baseman endured swelling, returned home Friday, and underwent an operation by Dr. G B Reynolds on Saturday. Authorities expect danger of blood poisoning is removed. He is a West Side resident living on South Lincoln Avenue.

David Owens Bloomsburg State Normal School Owens G. B. Reynolds Mr. Owens South Lincoln Avenue

Pickwickers Elect Officers At Friday Meeting

The Pickwickers met Friday evening at the home of William T. Burral Pricestreet. Officers chosen include President Miss Rachel Powell, secretary Herbert Hall, programme committee Rev John Griffith Miss Kate Chase and John F York. The program featured poetry readings and remarks on The Influence of Poetry Upon Life.

Pickwickers William T. Burral Pricestreet Rachel Powell Herbert Hall John Griffith Mises Kate Chase John F. York Pryant, Longfellow, Whittier W. Holmes Mra. Hutchinson Ida Lewis Grace R. Peck W. T. Hurral

Hyde Park youths quarrel ends with injury on Hampton Street

Tom Harris and Billy Williams argued on Hampton street at 10 last night. Williams is confined to his father's home at 1206 Hampton street with a severe contusion after Harris kicked him. Dr. George B. Reynolds attended. the injury may be internal and Harris faces arrest.

Tom Harris Billy Williams Hyde Park Hampton Street Young Williams Harris George B. Reynolds Willam

Babe in dispute sparks violence at Division Street home

On Saturday Frank Woshenekl living with Mrs. Mary Hutchick at 1608 Division street took in a four month old babe and could not explain its origin. An ensuing quarrel led to her reporting an assault after he allegedly struck her head with a firewood piece while she says she defended herself with a beer glass. The glass shattered as three wounds were inflicted and Hutchick sought medical aid at West Side hospital.

Frank Woshenekl Mary Hutchick Division Street

White fabric fashions for ladies and suits advised

The article notes pure white fabrics to be worn by young ladies and favors simple, dainty outfits. It recommends buying suits rather than just fabrics and mentions new late season novelties in black and white, blue and white, green and white checks, and high colored plaids, some lined for heat comfort.

Community notes from Phoenixville and area residents

Dr. W A Paine visits his old Phoenixville home as guest of the Phoenixville band celebrating the band's fiftieth anniversary. Various residents travel or return from trips including sayre lodge installation, Lancaster ministerium, and visits to Buffalo and New York City.

W. A. Paine South Hyde Park Avenue Phoenixville Clarence Smith South Ninth Street Pleasant Mount Solomon Jermyn Eynon Stret Kansas James Griffiths Washburn Street Philadelphia Griffiths Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Phoebe Skillhorn Jackson Street Sayre Skillhorn Order of Daughters of Rebekah Order John R. Edwards Joseph D. Lewis Maurice Miller Lake Henry David J. Davies Davies James Roberts Lafayette Street Minnie Overfield Meshoppen E. A. Lott A. L. Ramer Zizelman Levisee Kawala Lancaster Mra Weston Wilkins Leah Madeline Ollie North Seventh Street Buffalo N.Y Eynon Street Mr. James Dodge Mines May Samuels Sarah Davis Bellevue Heights Pittston

West Side Notary Public and Florist Listings

West Side Business Directory notes notary public services at Office 114 Jackson Street near Mus Bravo's drug store, run by B. G. Morgan & Son with prompt monthly settlements. Harriet J. Davis Florist offers cut flowers and funeral designs at 1M Booth Main Avenue, near Jackson Street. Also listed is Second Hand Furniture buyer J. C. King at 701 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue.

B. G. Morgan & Son Notarins Public Heal Bstate Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Agents Jackson Street Mus Bravo Harriet J. Davis, Florist Booth Main Avenue J.C. King West Lackawanna Avenue

Epworth league festival and city notices on park and trees

South Side residents hear a Epworth league music program on John Williams lawn with Lawrence band and G R Clark Co beautifying Connell Park. County constables plan first annual picnic June 21 at Central Park Garden. Cedar Avenue trees damaged by Traction and Telephone company work draw concern from residents. John ONeill visits Minooka. Hewitt family visits North End. Rev J la Race preached at Cedar Avenue M E church.

Fred Jane Epworth League John Williams Central Park Garden Lawrence G. R. Clark & Co Connell Park South Side John O'Neill York State Minooka Traction Company Telephone Company Cedar Avenue Birch Street River Street A. A. Hewitt W. H. Hewitt North End J. la Race Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church

Tongues and Truth in a Proverbial Sermon Translation

A preacher reflects on Genesis 11 and the idea of a coming single tongue while warning about various harmful speech types. He urges vigilance over speech and a renewed life in Christ. The talk notes the church’s crowded capacity, with latecomers needing extra chairs.

Christ Jesus

Funeral for Alexander Gibb Jr. holds in Providence

The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the residence on School street with Rev. G E Guild and Rev. E C Byron officiating. Burial followed at Forest Hill cemetery. Later that evening a street fight on Putnam street led to three men being fined by Alderman Roberts Argonis $3 Miller $11 Hasbock $9. Mrs Carwardine underwent six physician operation and is recovering. Edith Davis returned from Nanticoke and Michael Costello headed to Holy Cross for vacation.

Alexander Gibb School Street G. E. Guild The Presbyterian Church E. C. Byron Forest Hill Cemetery Spellman Putnam Street Saltry Duggan Alderman Roberts George Argonis Anthony Miller Frank Hasbock Argonis Miller Hasbock Alfred Carwardine Edith Davis Nanticoke Michael Costello Holy Cross College Worcester

Odd Fellows install new officers and church social planned

The Green Ridge Beatrice Rebekah lodge No 70 installed officers led by Noble Grand Mrs Merritt Gardner and other posts after a Friday meeting on Market Street. The Ladies' Ald Society of Asbury church plans a lawn social next Friday at J S Miller's corner Penn Ave and Delaware St. The funeral of infant Harry Cobb was held at 1702 Dickson Ave with pallbearers Payne Barrier Harry Seward Thomas Lanyon and Fred Lidstone and interment at Petersburg Cemetery. Merritt Gardner and daughter Mrs Charles N Baker will visit Lathrope Susquehanna County this week.

West Side Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company St. David's Parish Beatrice Lodge St. George St. David's Ball Hampton Street Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Society Sarah Stevens North Main Avenue George B. Reynolds Bellevue Lydia Anthony Baylis Fellows Street Washburn Street Beatrice Rebekah Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Ast Market Street Noble Grand Merritt Gardner Will Treverton Ada von Storch A. H. Atkins Sarah Acker Henry Beaty J. A. Hopewell Payne Barrier Harry Seward Thomas Lanyon Fred Lidstone Petersburg Cemetery Charles N. Baker Lathrope Susquehanna County William Cobb Dickson Avenue Petersburg

Dudley Street Baptist Ice Cream Social and Local Notes

The Ladies Aid of Dudley Street Baptist announces an ice cream social at the church tomorrow evening. Post office notices list several names as uncalled for for the week ending June 5. Community updates include illnesses, visits, travel, and a long service award at Pennsylvania Coal company for Edward Secor.

Ladies’ Aid Society Dudley Street Baptist Church Louise Bewick Antonio Fomacurso Kazimirrz Mary Brown Beverly Chase Patrick Conway Patrick MelIntyre Nicola Melillo Mike Pegerete Filomena Tedeschi George Telatnik Wallace E. Capwell Catherine Smith Forty Fort Jennie Thompson Clay Avenue Cluss of M George Wess Hemlock Hollow George KH. Frank Jefferson Avenue Misa Estella Woodward Quincy Avenue Charles Holler Brook Street Mountain Collery Pennsylvania Coal Company

LocalResidents Return Home and Social Visits Noted

Martin Flynn of Youngstown Ohio returned Saturday. Miss Mary Kearney of Galway Ireland visited her father on Stafford Street. Mr and Mrs Patrick Glennon of Providence spent Sunday with friends. The Shampocks defeated the Rosebuds in a close yesterday morning.

Martin Flynn Youngatown Mary Kearney Galway Ireland Stafford Street Patrick Glennon Providence Minooks Rosebuds

What Is Your Trade

A medical note links occupations to diseases and shares a testimonial about the Pyramid Pile Cure from A. F. Calhoun of Circleville West Virginia. It urges readers to buy Pyramid Pile Cure at 50 cents per package and Pyramid Pills at 25 cents, claiming safety and effectiveness without opium or minerals.

A. F. Calhoun Circleville W. Va Pyramid Co Albion Mich

Exciting junior game ends 2 to 1 in Garrison finish

The Neversweate Juniors defeated the City Line Stars Juniors 2 to 1 in a loosely played contest at Simpson factory grounds. Miss Anna Gerrity and Mamie Cahill of Pittston visited, and Mrs. Mary Langan and daughter Mary attended the dedication of Ashley's new Catholic church. John J. O’Neill is back in town with NCAA interest from an Atlantic league team.

Neversweate City Line Stars Simpson Factory Anna Gerrity Mamie Cahill Pittston Mary Langan Mary Ashley John J. O'Neill John Scranton

Obituaries for Mrs Charlotte Jones and nearby deaths

Mrs. Charlotte Jones of 227 South Hyde Park avenue died suddenly last evening likely from heart failure linked to asthma. She was about 64, born in Tredegar Wales and survived by six children. Also noted: James N Kennedy of 1212 Thompson Street died Saturday of heart disease at 66, funeral tomorrow from Clifford Baptist church. Maud Slater, 1 year 10 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Sylvanus Slater of 1448 Meylert avenue, died Saturday with funeral at 2.20 this afternoon.

Charlotte Jones Hyde Park Avenue Tredegar South Wales Gomer Gwilym Jemima Emlyn Benjamin Dora Mre. Jones Thomas G. Jones T. Av. Dewl Hyde Park James N. Kennedy Thompson Street Benton Clifford Clifford Baptist Church Maud Slater Sylvanus D. Slater Meylert Avenue Washburn Street

Parasites of Disease from Insect Vectors

Popular Science Monthly summarizes how blood parasites in protozoa cause cattle fever via tick transmission. Bruce notes tsetse flies spread a flagellate in blood, harming oxen horses dogs and sheep. Surra in India follows similar parasitic patterns affecting horses dogs and camels.

United States Theobald Smith Agricultural Department Africa Bruce India Lingard

Local Physicians Listing and Office Hours

Mary A Shepherd M D opathist at No 28 Adams avenues with office hours 11am to 1pm 3pm to 7pm Anna Law located on Wyoming Ave schedules not specified L M Gates in Board of Trade building office hours 8 to 9am 2 to 3pm 7 to 9pm residence 209 Madison Ave Sells chronic disease care L Amoreaux Adams office 2h Adams residence 108 Mulberry specialty graftageuminary organs hours to 4pm TM.

Ss. W. L'Amoreaux Adams Mulberry

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