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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1898

Page

6

Interment of Charles Conrad Held at Forest Hill Cemetery

A lengthy funeral procession and service for Charles Conrad, lifelong South Scranton resident, moved from his home on our avenue to Hickory Street Presbyterian church and then to Forest Hill Cemetery. Rev W A North delivered the sermon and pallbearers included John Demuth Henry Ziegler Emil Erpp Michael Kramer Philip Graff Charles Seheneh with John Phillips and Fred Weichel as flower-bearers.

Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Charles Conrad Eour Avenue W. A. North Mr. Zitalemati Wis Elgangiles John Demuth Henry Ziegler Emil Erpp Michael Kramer Philip Graff Charles Seheneh John Phillips Fred Weichel

Neptune Engine Company Meeting Adds Three New Applicants

Last evening the Neptune Engine company held a regular session with three candidates for admission to membership initiated. Peter J. Rosar Jr Henry R Saft and Chores Sovder were balloted for at the session and will join pending final action.

Neptune Engine Company Peter J. Rosar Chores Sovder Henry R. Saft John Demuth Thistrict Charles Wirth Christian Fickus Pater Robling, Jr George Tosar Commins Lake Ariel Jane Germania Band Century Hose Company James Horn Roaring Brook Bridge Wiliam Connell Hore Lake Ariel

Mrs Toeph Ryter Leaves for Philadelphia Farewell

Mrs Toeph Ryter formerly Miss Chrin Hana Saul plans to join her husband in Philadelphia after a farewell dinner hosted by her Cedar avenue family. Attendants include Fo Stanley Dymond David Lewis George Saul Willian Smith Anne Saul Tillie Adalena Smith Hina Lewtn Margaret Terwilliger Frances Lulu Saul Minnie Dubiel Warren Dymond Eugene Saul.

Lackawanna and Weetern Toeph Ryter Chrin- Hana Saul Philadelphia Siu Cedar Avenue Fo Stanley Dymond Mra David Lewis George Saul

False drowning scare stirs Scranton Flats mothers

A rumor that a child drowned in Bowring Brook near Mr. Robinson's brewery caused panic as mothers rushed to the scene. The alarm proved false after a Polish child from Scranton Flats, missing since morning, wandered to the river and was quickly seen by his mother. The crowd dispersed amid relief.

Bowring Brook

Epworth League Plans Patriotic Show At Cedar Avenue Church

Miss Rielly of White Haven returns to Pittston avenue after a severe bout of twofold fever. Jacob Koch of Buffalo stays at Hotel Best. The Epworth League of Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church hosts a patriotic entertainment tonight with 10 cent admission entitling entrants to refreshments.

Miss Rielly White Haven Misses Gavin Stone Avenue Ryer George Hufnagel Pittston Avenue Jacob Koch Buffalo

Former pastors attend Wake Service at Washin­gton Street church

A large crowd gathered at Washington Street Presbyterian in West Scranton for Thanksgiving services marking the second dedicatory event. Former pastors including Rev W L Steans of Danville and Rev J B Sweet of this side spoke, with Rev W J Stains delivering the sermon and an augmented choir leading several anthems.

W. L Steans Danville TIE East Indian Wonder Washinion Street Presbyterian Church J. P. Moffatt W. J. Stains A. L. Clark Kingston R. I D. K. Freeman Huntingdon J. Be, Sweet David Jones Matthews L. Ro Foster James Hughes Thomas de Giruchy Reve J. B. Sweet F. Matthews W. T. Stilna Bauer

Schools Receive Double Deposit Totals 49.24 Across Three Institutions

Public Savings Day delayed by a holiday led to no deposits last week. On the next day, a double deposit totaled 49.24 across School Nos. 14 19 and 32, with principals David Owens Josie D Lees and H L Morgan leading communications and multiple staff names contributing varied amounts.

David Owens Martha Watkins Fellows Miss Nicholls Beamish Miss Morgan Broadbent Miss Flynn Agnes Evans Wade Murphy Della PL Evans Ferber H. L. Morgan Sara O'Connor M. Lewis June Follows Mies M. T. Maghran Mies M. W. Vaughan

Burglary Strikes Continental Hamlet. Vigilance Urged

Residents of the Continental near Lugurne street terminus face rising crime as a burglary occurs after midnight. Milk dealer Zeno A. Stover loses five harness sets from his barn before dawn Sunday and must borrow gear to deliver. Warrants issued. suspects, well known, expected to be arrested today.

Continental Lugerne Street Zeno A. Stover Hampton Mule Barn

Boy Suffers Partial Finger Loss From Barn Accident

Nine year old Arthur Frease, son of Abner and Mrs Frease of Frink Street, injured his left fleet finger while examining a hay cutting machine in the barn. The finger was cut off halfway and bled heavily until a physician dressed the wound.

Arthur Frease Abner Frease Frink Street

East Indian Wonder Exhibits At Keystone Hall

Henry Allen Howard known as the East Indian wonder displayed at Keystone hall in Dunmore. He shown sticking large hatpins through his cheeks lips tongue arms and hands and driving walte through hands and feet. A private exhibition yesterday occurred at Dr L H Gibbs residence on Booth Main avenue with local medical men in attendance.

Henry Allen Howard Keystone Hall Dunmore Walte L. H. Gibbs Booth Main Avenue Weet Scranton

Reckless bravado and a patent medicine cure claim

A historical ad narrative warns against health negligence and touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for bronchial and lung ailments. It cites a long track record and promises nerve, appetite, and blood-building benefits backed by a testimonial from Mrs. A. Everhart.

Dr. Pierce

Indian feats teller regales crowds with self mastery

The speaker claimed rapid healing and control over his life, performing for hours and recounting adventures in India. He described complete recovery from wounds within a day and demonstrated self command over his actions while sharing stories of early life abroad.

India

Local Social News Notes and Guest Visits

Mr and Mrs Anthony English host Mrs Ellen O Malley from Price street. Mrs John Florey entertains Mrs Frank Moyers of Clark’s Surmimit. Benjamin Williams of Middle Granville returns from relatives visit. Mr and Mrs E J Daviles host their daughter Mrs T H Jenkins of Albany NJ. Mrs Frank Slate entertains Mrs William Arndt of Plainville NJ. Ostrander family welcomed a son on Tenth street.

Anthony English Price Street Ellen O'Malley John Florey Fairview Avenue Frank Moyers Clark Benjamin Willams Middle Granville E. J. Daviles South Main Avenue T. H. Jenkins Albany N. J Frank Slate North Lincoln Avenue William Arndt Plainaville Charles Ostrander Tenth Street

Local Hibernians Meet For Parade And Reception

Division No. 1 Hibernians to meet at Hari Gart hall North Main avenue at 1.45 this afternoon to march in the central city parade. An evening reception will follow with a selected program. The reception committee includes Sheridan Regan McDade Lavelle Tierney Jennings Gilroy Shaughnessy McHale Madden. The public is invited to the meeting at the barracks on Price street.

Order of Hibernians Hari Gart Hall North Main Avenue Hart Garl Hall W. F. Sheridan T. P. Regan Augustus McDade Big Frank Price Street Patrick Knight Jackson Street Cathedral Cemetery Theodore Patrick Riley West Linden Street Mortimer Hogan Joseph Murphy Anthony Sullivan Edward Meann Thomas Washburn Street James Hughes

Local men plan move to Hutte City Mont and school board meeting notes

John Murriv and William Melvin announce plans to relocate permanently to Hutte City Mont. Dennty Donovan returns home from an extended western New York tour. Ancient Order of Hibernians group meets in Scranton. Lackawond township school directors hold session to set the year, elect officers, and inspect schools in June.

John Murriv William Melvin Bouth Borinton Hutte City Mont Dennty Donovan New York Ancient Order of Hibernians Thin Place Furtleipite Scranton Eafternoon Lackawaond Sclent Albert O Lonihan Orante McCrindle Lovering Thomas PF. Coyne Thomas Dune Il

Day's Doings in North Scranton Reports Meetings and Funeral

Miners organize a branch of the United Order of Mine Workmen with about fifty enrollments led by Chris Frans National Organizer. St Veronica's Catholic Total Abstinence society stages a well received entertainment with a Cuba intervention debate. The F G W Social Club hosts a polished gathering featuring a debate on Grant versus Lee. John Merrigan funeral held from North Main Avenue to Holy Rosary then Hyde Park Cathedral cemetery. Welsh Congregational church approves site purchase Wayne Ave for a new hall to serve North End.

Chril Evans ST. Veronicas Ladies’ Cathod Total Abstinence Society FG. W John Merrigan O'Donnell United Order of Chris Frans Ohio The Order St. Veronica's Ladies’ Catholic Total Abstinence Society St. Mary’s Hall United States Cuba Marquette Council Father Whitty Society North Main Avenue Holy Rosary Church Hyde Park Cathedral Welsh Congregational Church Simpson Wayne Avenue Williams Street David Christmas Teneft

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