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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1899

Page

9

HAPPENINGS OF NORTH SCRANTON FUNERAL NOTICES AND BURGLARY

Funeral services were held for Rev John Kowala at Summit avenue home and Holy Trinity church after a Lutheran league service. Kowala, who died Saturday, had served in Scranton since 1860s, organizing Polish Lutheran congregations. Also noted were an Arnab peddler incident, $500 bail for attackers, a burglary at Dr Bentley’s office, and other miscellaneous items in North Scranton news.

The Lutheran League Jennie Phillips Bentley John Kowala Summit Avenue Scranton St. Paul's Lutheran Church Park Prrc Pockville Lawr Victor Emanuel Holy Trinity Church Dunmore

Funeral of Miss Jennie Phillipe in Summit Avenue Home

Miss Jennie Phillipe was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at the West Market Street Baptist Church where Pastor Mr Evins spoke of her pure life. Flowers bore by Jennie Lewis and others. pallbearers included Thomas Mille Isaac Mille John Davis Hector Davis Charley Evans and David Evans. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Jennie Phillipe Summit Avenue Weat Market Street Baptist Church Evins Missee Jennie Lewis Liexie Panvers Hattie Bhardless Maggie Williams Messrs Thomas Isaac Mille John Davis Hector Davis Charley Evans David Evans Washburn Street

Peddler Held Up by Four Youths on Parker Street

An Arcat peddler en route to Carbondale was accosted by four young felons on Parker Street. They searched him, were identified by Officer Dugan, and detained before Alderman Moyers. One suspect claimed they only frightened him, pretending to be officers.

Arcat Carbondale Parker Street Boulevard Dugan Arch Aldermiain Moyers

Local Patent Remedies and Foods Ad Notice

Yard sale era ad lists Paine's Celery Compound, Pinkham's Compound, Pierce's Golden Medical Dis, Mellon's Food with prices 0.75, 0.70, 0.75, 0.38 and 0.55 set on Main Avenue near Attor S.

Paine Pinkham's Pierce's Golden Medical Mellon

Pocketbook Lost by Arab Men Returns Amid Dispute

An incident recounts a man returning a glass and pocketbook found in a transaction with Arab men. The pocketbook, said to contain between 10 cents and 20 dollars, was claimed by the men to hold only 10 cents. They remain held under bail to appear at the next term of court.

Burglary at Dr Bentley’s North Malin Office

Thieves broke into Dr. Bentley’s office on North Malin Avenue Monday night through a side window left ajar. The doctor found a small cloak missing after examining the scene, with no clue available about the robbers.

Dr. Bentley Malin Avenue

Social Evening for Providence Conclave Members

Providence Conclave No 1015 will hold a members social after the regular meeting on Friday evening. The social committee has arranged shore addresses solos recitations and music with invitations sent to other orders and several prominent members expected. Refreshments will be served by the ladies of the Ald society and cigars passed around. The Ladies Ald society of the Methodist Episcopal church North Main avenue plans the event.

Providence Patriotic Sons of America Lady Friends of the Council Ald Society The Methodist Episcopal’church North Main Aveny Cal Elizabeth Owens Fast Market Street Primitive Methodist Church Providence Presbyterian Church

Local notices and greetings from Summit and surrounding towns

Oscar Davis of Summit avenue leaves for Patterson New Jersey to spend months with friends. Mrs David R Davis of West Market Street thanks friends for grief assistance. Puritan church quartet sang at Mr Davins funeral. Mine Ann Davis of Pitteton with Mr D R Davis. J H McCarty resigns from Mutual Life Insurance, joins New York firm. Miss Kennett Factoryville visits Mr and Mrs S J Owens. L H W Jones Wayne Avenue returns from visit at CIHTord W. Smith family to Lake Idgle for weeks. Annie Liewd Margaret Avenue with diphtheria. Mr Harry Danvers Wayne Avenue.

Oscar Davis Summit Avenue Patterson N. J David R. Davis Weet Market Street Davin’ Faneral Mine Ann Davis Pitteton le Vieithig D. R. Davis West Market Street Cihtord Smith and Family Williams Street Lake Idglewilde Annie Liewd Margaret Avenue Harry Danvers Wayne Ave

Local residents visit friends and relatives in town

The brief social notes report Mrs. D X Lewin of Taylor visiting relatives on Spring Street. Agnes Clarkson of Clark's Green called on friends here yesterday. Susie Powell of Taylor is the guest of her elder Mrs. John Phillips on Wayne Avenue.

Nue Duryea D. X. Lewin Taylor Spring Street Misa Agnes Clarkson Clark's Green Susie Powell Mis John Phillips Wayne Avenue

Patriotic Service Invites Veterans to Providence Church

A patriotic service at Providence Presbyterian Church West Sabbath extends to old soldiers, veterans, and sons of veterans. Griffin Peet and Co. of the late Thirteenth Regiment organize a full-force event. Two choirs of 55 singers, led by Prof. FL Whittemore, will lead singing and perform patriotic hymns. Rev Dr Guild oversees the service and delivers a brief address.

Providence Presbyterian Church Hera Griffin Peet Company FL Whittemore Guild

Dunmore Council Sets Limits and Repairs After Meeting

A Dunmore council special session adopted a $150 monthly cap on the street commissioner’s pay and ordered pole removal along firewalk routes. The borough plans to insure department property, grade the building grounds, purchase jail cots, repaint the cells, and repair bridges on Tatvel and Oak streets and Franklin street near Spencer’s plane.

Mosers McAllister Jones Payton Ward Weber McCulloch Husinss Dayton Fire Department Tatvel Oak Streets Franklinl Street Spencer Wurgess Hille Louis Maele

Monkeys at Gibraltar draw crowds with monkey colony tale

From the Chicago News: Gibraltar’s Barbary apes, once plentiful, now fewer than fifty, are watched at the Alameda gardens. The English governor maintains a water trough, and a 2 year old incident shows the apes observing a captive monkey and revenging it by throwing it to the precipice.

Gibraltar Alameda Gardens Geome

West Scranton Camp Elects New Officers For Loyal Knights

At Camp 33 Patriotic Order of Americans officers were chosen including President Mrs Belle Harris and James P Stanton as trustee. Delegates to the state camp are Mrs Harris and Stanton with alternates Miss Harris and Mrs Eldred. The state camp meets July 15 in Guernesey hall Washington Ave for three days.

Patriotic Order of Americans Belle Harris James P. Stanton Emily Hettes Agnes John Nilandeth Alvord Margaret Kein Mary Wat- King Louise Criss James P

Loyal Knights Elect Officers for Year at Enterprise Lodge

At a remilar meeting of Enterprise Lodge No. 21 Loyal Knights of America the following officers were elected for the coming year Worthy Master John Loyd deputy worthy master Daniel Morris recording secretary Joseph Oliver assistant recording secretary David Anthony financial secretary Richard Grimbs treasurer William A. Phillips chaplain William Lake conductor Edward Jenkins assistant conductor David Rt. Jones inside Tyler James Loyshon outside Tyler Morgan Jerking trustee for three years William BD. Mornin Oliver and Phillips were re elected and have served as secretary and treasurer respectively for the past ten years.

Enterprise Lodge Loyal Knights of America John Lioyd Daniel Morris Joseph Oliver David Anthony Richard Grimbs William A. Phillips William Lake Edward Jenkins David Rt. Jones Tyler James Loyshon Morgan Jerking William BD. Mornin Messrs Oliver and Phillips

Watson Spends Ten Days In Buffalo and Elmira

The report notes Watson turned yesterday from a ten days' on, with time spent at Buffalo and Elmira, N. This terse item records a brief public notice of the individual's movements.

Watson Buffalo Elmira

Knights of the Mystic Chain plan July 10 entertainment in Morelia hall

The notice reports an event by the Knights of the Mystic Chain in Morelia hall on July 10. It cites local residents visiting Delaware and LaPlume, a fire-damaged Penn avenue bakery being rebuilt, and a barn blaze investigated by Special Officer Snyder. Names include A Sheldon and W Miller from New York and Breaker streets, Lewis Brothers Contractors, and Mrs. Maynard with Ralph. Manners pharmacy lists hair products including Imperial Queen Hair Tonto.

Knights of the Mystic Morelia Hall Is. A. Sheldon New York Street Delaware Penn Avenue Wedeman Nantluoke W. F. Jones Deavon Street Snyder Adama Avenue Marton Green Hidge Street Lewis Brothers Marton Street Lewis Manners Green Ridge

Fragmentary city address lines in dated notice

Fragmented OCR text mentions locations South Side central city and central Hyde Park and an address order to C. B. Sharkey at 1014 Cedar area with phone 6683 suggesting a local business or legal notice component.

South Side Central City Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar

South Scranton Council Elects Officers for Coming Year

In Germania hall the South Scranton Junior Order of American Mechanics held a regular meeting last night and elected officers for the ensuing year. Named were Councillor Arthur Meld and Vice Councillor Joseph Willams with other posts including recording secretary FP A. Tisdell and treasurer William J. Young. Sidney Webster was chosen delegate to the state council meeting in September in this city. Installation is set for July 11.

Council American Mechanics Germania Hall Arthur Meld Joseph Willams FP A. Tisdell George Hoffman Peter Hartman William J. Young Kilmer Dunning Frank Brown Nale Sentinel R. M. Coss Outside Sentinel Herman Schulta George Hartman Sidney Webster State Council

Bt Leos Battalion Elects Officers For Ensuing Term

The Bt. Leo's Battalion elected officers for the new term. President P. W. Buckley and vice president James Degnal head a lineup including recording secretary William Ways and financial secretary J. J. Aer. Other officers are treasurer James Regan sergeant at arms Michael Miaherts and trustees Thaumur 8 Connors Patrick OToole Patrick Tulan Michael Madden John J Shaughnessy and janitor Michael Plaherty. Delegates to the quarterly convention are P J McAndrew P T Buckley P J Kelly Thomas Connors and Thomas Murphy. Installation is set for Monday evening July 19.

Bt. Leo P. WH. Buckley James Degnal William Ways J. J. Aer James Regan Michael Miaherts Thaumur Connors Patrick O'Toole Patrick Tulan Michael Madden John J. Shaughnessy Michael Plaherty

Funeral rites for Mrs Jenkin Thomas in Eynon Street home

Funeral services for the late Mrs Jenkin Thomas were conducted yesterday afternoon at her Eynon Street residence. The burial took place at Washburn Street Cemetery with Rev H H Harris officiating and Thomas Watkins directing the singing. pallbearers included David KR Hughes Llewellyn Davis William Morris and Thomas Morgans.

Jenkin Thomas Eynon Street Washburn Street H. H. Harris D. 1 Taylor Thomas Watkins David KR. Hughes Llewellyn Davis William Morris Thomas Morgans

Welsh Hymnology Lecture Led by Rev Evans at First Baptist

Rev T Valentine Evans repeated his lecture on Welsh Hymnology before a good sized audience at the First Baptist Church. Hon H M Edwards presided with solos by Thomas Williams and Thomas Thorburn opening and closing the meeting.

T. Valentine Evans First Baptist Church Evenine H. M. Edwards Thomas Williams Thomas Thorburn

Nay Aug Tribe Reports on Lancaster Council Meeting

Nay Aug Tribe 140 and Improved Order of Red Men met at Fruchan hall Cedar avenue last night. Charles Scheuch reported on the Lancaster state council meeting, and his report was filed with thanks. The tribe approved District Deputy Grand Sachem Warner of Tribe 20. Social session followed at Hartman’s hotel Cedar avenue. Nay Aug Tribe ranks among state’s leading Red Men.

Fruchan Hall Cedar Avenue Charles Scheuch Great Council Lancaster

Multiple Local Notices and Personal Docket Items

An infant son of Mr and Mrs William Deacon of 131 Deacon Street died yesterday from diphtheria. The funeral will be private. St Brengen Glee club received a reception at Prof Edward Sullivans home on Fignon Street. First Baptist church covenant meeting planned for this evening. Rev J B Sweet of Slimpson M EF church resumes pastoral duties today and will lead weekly prayer meeting after a three month illness. Emerson upright plane drawing at Clarke ros at 3 pm. Patagonia lodge 206 Knights of Pythias to elect officers at Evans hall tonight. Tabernacle Congregational church classes 11 and 14 hold entertainment and social tonight. Company F to meet at St Davids hall to reorganize. Washburn Street Presbyterian Sunday school officials to meet this evening to advance the school. Curtis Andrew of Siath Street sick with blood poisoning from bicycle injury. St Brenden council YM As excursion to Binghamton on July 4th anticipated as main event of the day. Young Womens Christian Association held an old fashioned spelling bee on South Main Avenue last night. Choir directed by Prof Haydn Evans to rehearse at Holy Cross church tonight.

William Deacon Deacon Street Diptheria St. Brengen Glee Club Edward Sullivan Fignon Street First Baptist Church J. B. Sweet Slimpson M. EF Emerson Clarkeros Patagonia Lodge Knights of Pythias Evans’ Hall Tabernacle Congregational Church Company F T. David's Hall Washburn Street Binghamton Young Women's Christian Association South Main Avenue Haydn Evans Holy Cross Church

St Mary’s pupils entertain crowd at Hickory Street hall

A large audience packed St Marys hall on Hickory street for a St Marys parochial school program. The event was repeated after earlier coverage. Nearby, the German and English Sabbath schools of Hickory Street Presbyterian church ran an excursion to Farview with fourteen cars carrying hundreds of children and friends, organized by Rev Nord and his committee. Lawrence’s Band provided dance and concert music. Miss Lydia Sailor and Miss Madd Stern of Cedar avenue plan a Lake Winola visit, while Miss Annie Rader of Birch street returns from New York City. Charles Neals & Company opened a Cedar avenue store. Miss Tillie Beith of Maplewood visits Mr and Mrs Eugene Tanler in Pittston avenue. Charles Uh of Elmira visits Peter Rosall, a Cedar avenue grocer.

St. Mary's Hall Hickory Street St. Mary's W. W. Nord Lawrence Lydia Sailor Madd Stern Cedar Avenue Lake Winola Annie Rader Birch Street New York City Charles Neals & Company Tillie Beith Maplewood Eugene Tanler Pittston Avenue Charles Uh Elmira Peter Rosal

Local residents in Wilkes-Barre area visit kin and travel

Will Cc Williams of Wilkes-Barre visits his parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Williams on North Sumner Avenue. William Hughes of Sumner Avenue leaves for New Castle to make a permanent home. Miss Helen Carpenter of Bloomsburg visits friends on this side. Miss Mary Bartocch of Price Street guests her brother at Mount Dewey. Mr and Mrs Spangenburg of Wilkes-Barte return from visit with Br and Mrs Harrison. Mrs William Howard of Lincoln Avenue visits friends in Buc hanna County. Mr and Mrs Hiram Howard of Lincoln Avenue gojourning at South Gideon. Miss Mary Phillipe of Swetland Street spent yesterday with friends in Wilkes-Barre. William Corless of Rock Street re

Will Cc. Willams Wilkes-Barre Daniel Williams Sumner Avenue William Hughes New Castle Helen Carpenter Bloomsburg Mary Bartocch Price Street Mount Dewey Spangenburg Wilkes-Barte Harrison

Hat Sale Highlights Various Men’s and Ladies’ Straws

The notice advertises a hat sale with assorted Rover Bonaie Beard Straws in old and sale prices. It lists Men’s Rough Straws Curl Brim and Danlup Dunlap variants with sale pricing, and Ladies’ Duntp Sailors at two and three dollar marks.

Rover Bonaie Old Price Conte Conta Oll Price Dale Carl Grim

Anchor Collar Deals From Local Store Listing

Discounted dog and cat collars marketed under the Anchor brand with mixed sale prices. Some items show bulk offers such as 3 for 25 cents or 3 for 4 conte, while others list single sale prices like 19 cents or 9 cents. The text appears as a fragmented retail advertisement with inconsistent spelling and pricing.

Quality shirt sale with varied fabrics and prices

An ad lists shirts at 75 cents to $2.00 with specials on silk and elk bosom styles. It markets Manhattan Shirts and Negligee items, noting sale prices around $1 to $1.50 and bulk lots for quick sale.

Ernts Manhattan

Belts and Hosiery Sale Items Listed

All Mecent belts to go at 19 cents and two for a count. All cent Welte hosiery at 4 cents each or 2 for 3 cents. All M1 belts at 60 cents each. All S-cent plain and fancy hosiery 18 cents or 3 for 3 cents. All Mecent hosiery sale price 35 cents or 5 for $1. All Gold Horn at whole price.

Underwear Sale Marks Bold Price Mix Up

Fragmentary notice advertises discounts on underwear with unclear pricing items. Mentions 1 cent items marked at 34 cents and $1 quality deals. references Dr Jaeger brand and Albich erade underwear with half price in a confusing layout.

Albich Erade Dr. Jaegers

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North Scranton John Rowala Miss Phillips Tor S Main Avenue Buve Globe Warehouse Dunmore Doings Porto Rico Troan Young Ladies’ Mission Circle Presbyterian Church H. M. Spencer Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church Ev. A James Coleman East Drinker Street Boort Hill Nelle Howard Spruce Street Jersey City Mary Hughes South Blakely Street Trone Moffat Trone Moffat, the Sound Daughter of Mr. and Mire James Moffat West Drinker Street Berton Rogers Philadelphia Mere U. PP Letcheworth Chestnut Street Chicago News West Patriotic Order OF St. Leo's Battalion Loyal Knights Green Ridgor South Scranton News Los Bronson & Tallman Bronson & Tallman’s Old Scranton, Pa Louis JH. Isaacs Bronson & Tallman, Men’s Furnishers and Hatters Richard Nallin Pittston Avenueo Villa Nova College Marla Philbin Mary Padden Greenwood Mine Fund Wnnuil Daly Central Railroad OF New Jersey Long Branch Ocean Grove Asbury Park Belmar Spring Lake Sea Girt Point Pleasant Serinte Nat Mehop Palmer Foote & Fuller CO Mears Building Washington Ave Tribune Wyoming Avenue
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