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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1898

Page

6

Happenings in South Scranton Report Several Arrests

A South Scranton column notes Thomas Sighe of Prospect Avenue charged as abusive after arrest by Patrolman Hawgerty. Thomas Kilcoyne of Cedar Avenue held on assault and parental abuse charges with $200 bail. James Kilcoyne, son, arrested for assault and battery, discharged after father informed. Otto Wynn sentenced to ten years in county jail for drunkenness and disorderly conduct at a Cary House event.

Thomas Kiltcoyne Cedar Avenue Hawgerty Onarges Sarvist Severn Dayea Thomas Tiehe Trespoct Avenue James Otto Wynn Cary Hou

William Connell excursion sets record at Lake Ariel

The excursion by William Connell and his company near Lake Ariel drew a record crowd. Observers praised the event and the generosity of Charles Connell of Lackawanna, who provided transportation for many workers.

Nnn Wiliam Connell Lake Ariel Evere Genve Charlee Connell

Burial and wedding notices from a local community page

The clipping reports the death of a baby named John Poke buried at Germant Catholic cemetery and announces a wedding planned at St Mary’s church with Rev Christ to officiate. It mentions households on Irving, Pierson, and Willow avenues, social gatherings, and local residents attending events and recalling past farewells.

Illness and travel notes from local residents and services

William Wirth of Wickory street remains ill with his mother in Chicago. Henry Alcaldor Jr returns from Lake Ariel after a week’s visit. Frank B K Campbell comes back from a stay with Wall Foley in Roaring Brook. Julian Schmidt returns from college. Mrs Maria Webber of Irving Avenue to be buried today at 2 pm in Westurn Street cemetery. YWCA services led by Mrs EB Ripple were well attended.

Ment Camp Alger William Wirth Wickory Street Chicago Fiburday Henry Alcalor Lake Ariel Frank BK. Campbell Binghamton Wall Foley Roaring Brook Julian Schmidt Ney J. Cy Schmidt Mre Maria Webber Irving Avenue Will Omer Woehturn Street EB. EL Ripple

Local Notices and Obituary Highlights From Butler Street Area

The week ending June UR includes unadvertised notices for residents such as Miss Maria Conroy Mrs. Margaret Dean and others. The funeral of Katharine Hepnhart occurred from Butler street with services at Petersburg Cemetery attended by railroaders and families. Miss Florence Fowler and Miss Mary Bullock are among residents visiting friends and relatives in town and nearby areas.

Perdane Maria Conroy Margaret Dean Chestnut Street James Perwle TW. Denn Quincey Ave Hgridget Durkin Mary Gilbride Butler Street Edward Howe Mre Bird Kearney Charlee Morgan Wil- Nan McGulty Cat Dales Street Baptist Church Railame Young Men's Christian Association Jameren Cleveland Florence Fowler Cherry Street Jett Marvy Bellis Avoew John Miller Blakely

Green Ridge Notes from Marion Street and Nearby

Marion street residents amble through a string of brief notes. Benson and Hull face illnesses or injuries in separate weeks. Menil spends days in Montrose while Branier heads toward Cyrtdendiate. Stevens visits family in Wyoming. Knapp returns from Camp Alger after a week away. The Ladies Aldergrove of the Presbyterian church plan a rose festival in the church parlors tomorrow.

M.¢. Benson Marion Street Robert Hull Dundaff I. HH. Menil Capoure Avenue Montroe Pred Branier Cyrtdendiate Preehetetian Church Judd Stevens Capouse Avenue Wyoming Knapp Camp Alger

West Scranton Jumper Injures Leg After Wall Fall

William Rhymer of 12 South Hyde Park Avenue suffered a double fracture just below the knee when his wheel skidded on Pittston Junction road. He fell over a six foot retaining wall between street car rails and was brought home by his companions after initial treatment at Patricks Hotel.

William Rhymer Hyde Park Avenue Rons Pittston Pittston City Mr. Rhymer Frank Miller Harry Parkington Dalton Lake Winola Buttermilk Falls Pittston Junction Scranton Duryea Delaware Lackawatina Bloomeburg Rhymer Patriek

Scranton Street Railway Plans Rails and Track Extensions

The Scranton Street Railway announces modern rails and ties replacing existing ones on Wacahburn Street and extending the Washburn line toward Jackson Street. Work progresses with Grant Avenue grading and Lafayette street pole placement to extend Swetland Street lines, amid calls to relocate tracks on Swetland Street due to narrow conditions. A council resolution by W V Griffiths proposes action to remove the troublesome section.

Wacahburn Street Scranton Street Railway Cammng

Local residents return from trips and summarize summer visits

Miss Celia Connors and Marguerite Wyynhs of Jackson Street visit Tunkhannock. Dr. David L. Jenkins returns from Philadelphia. Dr. Talleson Phillips of Washburn Street graduates with honors from Penn dental, passes state board exams, to begin practice in August. Various locals—J William Davis from Fourteenth Street, W A Paine family from Washburn Street, Mrs. G B Reynolds and Mrs. Robert Walker—return from Reading and Columbia. EB Daniels on five day furlough. Mrs. Jenkins of South Hyde Park Avenue home from Washington. Eloise Smith and Grace visit Kingston. Patrick McCaffrey from St. Joseph’s Seminary home for summer. Benjamin Evans spends day in Wilkes-Barre. John Grant returns from St. Charles College. Mrs. Jonah Evans returns from Wilkes-Barre. Mrs. G Dimmick returns from Clifford. Joseph Murphy at St. Joseph’s Seminary. Mrs. Patrick Flynn and family join him at Lessening for summer work. Mrs. John Edwards returns from Moscow.

Celia Connors Marguerite Wyinhs Jackson Street Tunkhannock David L. Jenkins Philadelphia Talleson Phillips Washburn Stravl University of Pennsylvania Dental J. William Davis Fourteenth Street Marietta College Oho W. A. Paine Washburn Street Columbia, Pa G. B. Reynolds North Main Avenue Robert Walker Division Street Reading EB. Daniels The Truth 3. W. Jenkins Etleatt Clifs Jonah Evans Eynon Street Wilkes- Barre G. Dimmick North Sumner Avenue Clifford Joseph Murphy St. Joseph’s Seminary Patrick Flynn Flynn Lessenging John Edwards Moscow

Red White and Plus Social At South Main Avenue Church

The church on South Main Avenue will host a social tomorrow evening titled Red White and Plus. The event will have a patriotic tone, with a programme of activities and refreshments provided for attendees.

Tist Church South Main Avenue

Mult against Westlake over trotting horse heard by alderman

Trial before Alderman Rathday features W A F John suing H J Westlake for return of a trotting horse. Disputes over ownership and debts delay decision as both sides present arguments. Concurrently the Christian Endeavor choir plans a cantata at the Baptist church in Peckville with a special car leaving at 6 40 p.m. Various local residents are noted for travel, hospital visits, or events including church services, furloughs, and a school program.

Tech Roborts Rathday W. A. F. Johm H. J. Westlake Bt John McNes Westlake Jehu Atter Fieya Christian Endeavor Choir Bette Wat- King Peckville Baptist Church Evan Lewie David Jones Olivet College Olivet Michigan Roderick Powell Carbondale Thomas Courtneys North Main Richard Davies Green Street Mone Taylor Hospital Peter Saliy Thirteenth Regiment Camp Aiver Marty Danners Daniel Tentins Waverly M. & Alworth Church Avenue Charles Gill Mice Alworth Marford W. T. Davies Wayne Avenue Parrish Street Wilkes-Barre T. D. Lewis Amperian Machinists Richiunl Jones Welsh Congregational Church Thin Place Congregational Churches Taylor A. Maver East Market Street Phillinebure Frank Dowd Storrsbriaker Doud Priceture Schubert Glee Society Providence Ehlet Delra Stephen Webbe T.G.M. Serial Club England United States

Death of Delaware Lackawanna clerk in Ramona California

Information reached the city Saturday evening of the death in Ramona California of Thomas Kelley a clerk for fifteen years at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western freight house in this city He went to California for health reasons after a period in El Paso Texas He died in Ramona California.

Ramont Cal Thomas Kelley Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Freight House California el Paso Texas Ramona

Obituary notices from Scranton deaths headline series

Several Scranton area obituaries are reported including Mrs Christian H Scharar long active in social and church circles died Saturday born June 3 in Verplanck NY widow of Charles Scharar chief heir of the mining department at Delaware and Hudson Railroad the funeral set private tomorrow at 2 PM. Also Mary McNally West Scranton resident died Saturday at her daughter's home survived by two sons and three daughters with funeral arrangements pending. Other notices include Mrs Honora Malley widow of Owen O Malley Bridget McGovern and Bridget Coleman and Winealn Aloe among the deceased with services noted in St Peters Cathedral and local churches.

Mra Mary McNally van Buren Avenue St. Patrick's Church Cathedral Chestnut Street Young Men’s League Plymouth Congregational Church Harvey's Lake Delaware and Hudson League Young People's Union Christian H. Scharar North End Verplanck N.Y Mary Mb Stevens Mr Scharar Delaware and Hudson Railroad Corpany North Hrd Bheia West Scranton James Vaneton John M. Bernerdine Orlock Honora Malley Owen O'Malley Teeideres South Washinngton Avenue Nick Iless Bhe Johny O'Donnell Walter Garman Peun Avernue Bridget Coleman Michiel O Malley Peter's Cathedral Mira Winealn Aloe Taylor Avenue Frank Rath P. C. Christ Booth Ride Petersburg Catholic

Field Day Sports at the Y M C A Draw Big Attendance

The annual Young Men’s Christian Association field day at Athletic Park featured A Allendike of the School of the Lackawanna as standout. Winners across events included Ollendike, Hertel, Y M C A, and others with records noted. Percy Frutchy performed a bicycle exhibition.

Athletic Park Young Men's Christian Association A. Allendike School of the Lackawanna Allendike Tierney Matt Gibbs and Quinnan Scranton Young Men's Christian Association Payne and Kaiser Wilkes-Barre Young Men's Christian Association Percy Frutchy

Children Day Exercises Held at Multiple Churches

The article details children's day services across several churches. It notes organizers like David Jenking and Miss Marret Davie with choirs and recitations by numerous Misses and Masters. Programs included hymns, scripture readings, and benedictions, with special sermons and cadences by pastors and teachers.

M. Davies Jennie and Mayvans Ruth Thomas Lillian Jones Rachel Willams Edita Evans Pred, Evans William Hughes Thomas Thomas Thomas Fivans Arthur Jones Blodwen Lewis Gladye H. Jones Amelia Davis Elizabeth Morgans Sara Blodwen Davies Jennie Mamie Jones Tabernacle Congregational Church Go'vinck Joey Jenkina Wie HM. A. Jones T. J. Wiliams Bertha Thomas Prager Eoan G. Feese Missdith Jones Miseos Flizabeth Lillian Evans Elizabeth Cullen Margaret Thomas Jennie Davies May Jenking Blanche Jones Filen Roberts Elizabeth Williams Maud Morgane First Baptist Church Scranton Streat F. Matthews Dr. Evans Evans G. W H. Watkins Gertrude Moore Cora Cramer Blanche Royce Frances Crofut Annie Dagger Ruth Beddoe Gertrude Fioyd

Sabbath News Notes Reflect Sunday Activities Across Churches

Grace Linderan reports on a busy Sunday with Chiklen's Day exercises, sermons at Green Bridge Hintlet church and various union prayers. Dozens attended afternoon meetings at Young Men's Christian Association rooms and Kim Park Church, followed by evening services at Plymouth, First Wales, and Tabernacle churches. The Rev. Pierce addressed the summer theme on The Prodigal Son, as pulpits across the city shared scripture, song, and outreach.

Grace Linderan Chiklen Ken W. J. Bord J. M. Chance Young Men's Christian Association M. . Larkin Kim Park Church Green Mice Presbyterian Miles Irene Kans Sou Main Avenue BP. Jones Tabernacle Congregational Church R. FY. Pierce Inet Nistic

Minooka Team Travels for Tunmore Match Postponed by Rain

Minooka baseball club and a large group journeyed to Tunmore to face Lackawanna, but rain caused a postponement. Funeral services for Thomas Kearney held yesterday at Minooka Catholic cemetery. Social visits include Mr and Mrs Loftus at Waverly and Miss Costello with Miss Dempsey in Pittston.

John Loftus Waverly Martin Mongan Westtern Pennsylvania Thomas Duffy Plains Lugerne County John C. Coyne Stafford Street Charles Seibert Rochester N. Y John Fitahenry Davis Street Minooka Tunmore Lackawannas Thomas Kearney Minooka Catholic Cemetery May Costello Margaret Dempsey Pittston Mary King South Maintreet Moneste M. F. Judge

Vault of bank prospected by Folmes Electric Protective System

The article notes the bank vault is guarded by the Folmes Electric Protective System. It mentions the security feature and its role in protecting the vault against theft or intrusion.

Folmes

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South Scranton Thomas Kilcoyne Jatl Thomas Sighe Aveint R. Ebacumgion Wiitnanm Consell Hor JO Lak Amiel Squeel Finghes Joseph Byneele Ceadnn Avenue Setwiil Mehter Joline Germ Catholic Mary Reuter Henry Kelner Piiteton Avenue Witt Marriag St. Mary’s Church Pather Christ Henry Ziegler Germany Killa Ward Sadie Lotus Prospoot Avenue William Myers Willow Street Dunmore Green Ridge Globe Warehouse Dot Weather Lalies WilLiam Rhymer Nas Baptist Young People's Union North Scranton Thomas Kelly Manny Vearan D., L. and Bridget Mcfovern Patrick McGiovern Robert Lynott Gibson Street School of the Lackawoona Ollendike Mott Hertel Welb Olondike Firet Yarrington Carbondale A Quinnan MM. C. A Beranton Olienike Manners Fest Holwell Ollendikke Gibbe Scranton V. Mc. A Annerstadt Colvin Pubne Wilkes-Barre Y Mt. A Bryden Gibbs Y. M Payne Wilkes-Marre M.C. A IV Vonla Oliondike Kaleo Quinton M. C Giblin A. Tirets Tarbox Poayne Milo Bur—Quinnan Scranton Y. Mac. A Beranton VY. M. C. A Ollenitke Tarbox Coluta Ryce School of Lackawanna Scranton Young Men's Christian School of the Lackawanns Faepaeees Ee Wilkes-Barre T. Mig Eesey Carbondale Alumni Association Christian Association Taylor Rede Steele Thomas Gilleran James Nolan Young Men's Cooperstown Logan O'Neill Owens White Cleary Biandin Reese Gaughan Rigft Tom Brooks John Brooks McDonald Mauch Chunk Haston Hickory Street Baptist Church Fred Schuman Lillian Maus Magek Warner Kate Graft Minnie Riskey Lena Sehuman Jcg Schmidt Hood Boston Dental Parlors Boston Lackawanna and Wyoming Aves Nowark Third National Bank OF Scranton WM. Connell Henry Belin, Jr William H. Peck Pilsner Niulnsl Hunt & Connell CO Lackawanna Ava Sig Lot Conrad Lacka. Ave Dickson M'F Remupton Wilkes-Barre, I Onles Scranton, Pa Wolf & Wenzel Adams Ave Court House Practical Timers Richardson-Boynton Basges
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