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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1897

Page

9

West Side and City Suburban Birthday Notes and Local Events

Mrs Dinah Reynolds of South Main Avenue celebrates sixty with twelve grandchildren as family and neighbors gather. Funeral services for Joseph Parr and John R Brown held. community events include Young Men's Institute delegates, church officers, and school closing exercises. Milkman injured. board of trade to meet. St Mary's parish events scheduled.

Dinah Reynolds South Main Avenue Dianah Reynolds John Irene Willie Ralph Reynolds George Margaret Ruth Arthur Davis James Viola Morgan Evans Cora Reynolds Father Christ Henry Relf Joseph Parr Cedar Avenue St. Mary’s German Catholic Church St. Mary's Cemetery John R. Brown Thomas F. Brown Maple Street Hyde Park Catholic Peter Rosar Board of Trade Storrs Hall Alder Street St. Mary's St. Mary's Hall St. Peter's Society

Camp 313 Elects Officers for Six Months

Camp No. 313 Patriotic Order Sona of America held a meeting and elected officers for six months including President John B. Harris and Vice President H. V. Smith. J. W. Gritman named master of forms and Samuel Jones conductor with D. J. Davis as trustee for 18 months. John Harris elected delegate to the state camp as Reading hosts a centennial celebration with national and ladies societies participating.

Patriotic Order Sona of America John 8. Harria H. V. Smith J. W. Gritman Samuel Jones Herbert Willams David Lewis D. J. Davis John &. Harris Reading Ladies Society

Local graduates and visitors noted in Stroudsburg area

Mrs Walter Knapp attends commencement at Stroudsburg Normal as daughter Misa Lulu earns AM Shiffer hosts Mrs Byron Buckingham a pair of evenings Others include Florence Irving departing for San Francisco for a Christian Endeavor convention and families visiting Bloomsburg State Normal graduates Gertrude Freeman and several locals preparing summer travels with relatives and friends across nearby towns.

Walter Knapp North Cromley Avenue Stroudsburg Normal School Misa Lulu A. M. Shiffer South Hyde Park Avenue Byron Buckingham Elmhurst Florence Y. Irving Jackson Street San Franciscco William Bartree Factoryville John McGrath Mt. Airy Oval Institution Philadelphia McGrath Continental T. J. Freeman Jennie Bellevue Bloomsburg State Normal School Gertrude Freeman D. Jones South Lincoln Avenue Lake Winola Mary Jane Jones Maggie Horan Johanna Wilkes West Side New Jersey A. H. Wandling Miss Stevens Boston Bertha Never North Hyde Park Avenue

Reverend Coxe to Speak at St David’s Church Next Friday

Rev D Webster Coxe D D arch deacon of Scranton will address St David’s Episcopal church next Friday evening. The notice also mentions funeral services for the infant.

D. Webster Coxe St. David's Episcopal Church Coxe Scranton

Local Notaries and Shops Listed at Jackson Street Corner

Notary public B G Morgan and Son advertise as notaries public real estate foreign exchange and ocean ticket agents with prompt monthly settlements at 116 Jackson Street near Musgrave's drug store. Harriet J Davis Florist offers cut flowers and funeral designs at 1 South Main Avenue two doors from Jackson Street. Second hand furniture dealer J C King buys and sells furniture stoves and tools at 701 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue.

B. G. Morgan & Son Notaries Public Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Omice Jackson Street Musgrave Harriet J. Davia South Main Avenue J. C. King West

Pastor Rev Peter C Christ Honored by St Marys Parish

Reverend Peter C. Christ, pastor of St Marys German Catholic Church, received a high honor from members of St Marys in recognition of his service and leadership to the parish community.

Peter C. Christ St. Mary's

Temperance Society elects officers and plans July social

The Young People's Temperance Society of the Primitive Methodist church at East Market Street elected Ada Harvey as president and Bessie Goss as vice president, with Alice Hartshorn secretary and Rhoda Broadhurst treasurer. A social and entertainment with cream and cake is set for July 12, and other community notices follow including club remodeling, illnesses, a death, and a police incident.

Young People's Temperance Society Primitive Methodist Church East Market Street Ada Harvey Bessie Goss Alice Hartshorn Viola Goss Rhoda Broadhurst A. Powell Pearl Drake Eugene Russell Alfred Hartshorn Will Maynard Bessie Stevens Anthracite Wheelmen's Club Fest Market Street Evan Evans Wayne Avenue Albert Charles Lewis Leghetts Street George Mabey, Jr Bristol House David Blackwell Nanticoke Samuel Swingle Hav Osterhout Honesdale William Rudge Depot Street Spellman Joseph Skelton Skelton Hudgee John A. Jones Green Street

Dunmore News Roundup Residents, Thefts, and Local Notices

A. B. Marsh shows a prized Indian relic collection on Jefferson Avenue. Chauncey Decker and family moved to Brook Street. Frank Cullen’s Chestnut Street store stories reveal missing articles, two youths Ambrose Wheatcroft and Patrick Battister caught. Squire Cooney delays decision due to youths’ ages. Mrs. Edward Gagle and children visit Dunmore hosts. Fourth of July festivities feature toy cannons and exploding fire works. Bertha Edrich visits Burgess and Mrs. Victor Burschel. Mrs. W. L. Purcell and family return from Phillipsburg after visiting relatives. The school board met with full attendance. exonerations list by Tax Collector Boland showed none.

A. B. Marsh Jefferson Avenue America Marsh Mr. Marsh Chauncey Decker Drinker Street Brook Street Frank Cullen Chestnut Street Thefe Ambrose Wheatcroft Patrick Battister Squire Cooney Edward Gagle West Haven Conn D. J. Smith Cherry Street Dunmore Bertha Edrich Pittston Burgess Victor Burschel Blakely Street W. L. Purcell

Exonerations Balance to Be Finished Thursday Evening

The Guild of St. Agnes at St. Mark's church plans a meeting in the parish house Friday evening at 7.40 o'clock to finish the balance of exonerations.

Guild of St. Agnes St. Mark's Church

Burke to Take Post at Minooka Thursday Morning

William J. Burke, newly named postmaster at Minooka, will assume charge Thursday morning succeeding Frank Kane who served the office for eleven years. The school board meets this afternoon at No 1 school as township auditors press a legal move to force production of the board books. Earlier months auditors refused approval of the school report triggering an ongoing dispute with disclosures promised as the matter proceeds. The funeral of John Hart's child, noted yesterday, was held at Minooka Catholic Cemetery yesterday afternoon.

Michael Durke Luserne Street Hyde Park Catholic John J. Durkin Matthew Cawley Young Men's Institute Philadelphia St. Brenden North Garfield Avenue Elisabeth M. Thomas John L. Jenkins Daniel Edwards Ivor Price Hopkins Nis Thomas Junior League of Hampton Street M. EB. Church Mra. F Cassie Lewis Gertie Edwards Irene Moses Edith Doty Globe North Bromley Avenue Thomas McGuire Thomas J. McQuire North Lincoln Avenut Peard M. Crandall Edith Cleft Marian Madeline Peard Charles Peard Charles, Jr William J. Burke Minooka Ofice Burke Frank Kane Bam No. 1 John Hart Minooka Catholic Cemetery

Kunz Brothers Lose Bond Status and Sheriff Sale

Saturday morning report shows Boracks becoming their bondsmen as the Kunz brothers recently failed and their property was sold by the sheriff last week.

Boracks Kunz Brothers

Young People Dancing Party for Dickson Torrey and Friend

A dancing party was hosted by Mrs. T. F. Torrey at the Scranton Bicycle Club house for her son Dickson Torrey and his friend William A. Campbell of Schenectady. The event featured reception duties by Mrs. Torrey, Miss Ethel Boles, and Mrs. Lavinia Fuller, with music by Bauer's five musicians, and a midnight supper after thirty six dances. Dozens of guests from local families attended, including numerous Misses and Messrs from area households.

Dickson Torrey Scranton Bicycle Club T. F. Torrey Dickson William A. Campbell Schenectady Torrey Lavinia Fuller Bauer Misses Ripple Misses Boles May Hackett Ruth Archbald Lou Wells Anna Russ Fannie Mears Edith Torrey Rebecca Thompson Katie Steele Kenneth Wel Emerson Rose Robert Hull Brucie Fordham Hugh Archbald Walter Coursen Gordon Taylor Esson Taylor John Blair Ronwell McMullen Stewart Plumley Gardner Plumley Claude Walker John Galpin Fred Swan Douglas Moffitt Jerry Foster Farry Burdam Honesdale Elling Labor Edward Hulbert Robert Matthews

Obituary for Mildred Widener and Starry Woods child

Mildred Widener eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Widener of North Sumner avenue died yesterday. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm at the parental residence and interment at Washburn street cemetery. Martin Woods, young son of Mr and Mrs Starry Woods of 515 Elm street, died last night after brief illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

Mildred Alexander Widener North Sumner Avenue Washburn Street

Object of Mothers' Meetings Emphasized by W C T U

Mrs. D B Hand led a mothers meeting of the Women s Christian Temperance Union yesterday afternoon focusing on child training to build character and prepare for home making. Amelia Smith defined virtue and innocence and urged forewarning with love and prayers. A leaflet by Mra E S Stevens on motherhood sacredness sparked practical discussions about babyhood training and parental influence. Mrs Pease announced the Loyal Temperance Legions reunion July 15 at Laurel Hill park with races, refreshments and a speaker inviting many union members to attend.

D. B. Hand Women's Christian Temperance Union Amelia Smith Pennsylvania Superintendent of Mothers Mra. E. 8S. Stevens

Changes on the medical staff at Lackawanna hospital

Dr John L MacGrath resigns as senior house physician effective tomorrow. Dr J K Andrews advances from junior physician and Dr Gilbert joins from New York to fill that position. Dr Nelson J Newburg elected to fill the January 1 1898 vacancy. McGrath leaves to open a city office.

John L. MacGrath Lackawanna Hospital J. K. Andrews Andrews Gilbert New York Nelgon J. Newburg McGrath

Miss Banks Badly Treated In Oakford Court

Martin Newman a hostler at Oakford court was arrested on Lizzie Banke's oath for assault and battery and threats. Banke went to Newman's workplace to confront him about defamation and was thrown out. Newman was not held on assault charge as she was in the barn. bail of 300 was posted for threats.

Martin Newman Oakford Court Lizzie Banke Banks Newman Millar

Local Doctors and Attorneys Listed in Scranton Directory

A dense OCR from a Scranton directory lists numerous doctors with addresses and hours, plus a long roster of attorneys and law firms. It includes Dr Bateson at 8% N Washington Ave and others, a veterinary surgeon, and Bauer's Orchestra with contact details at 117 Wyoming Ave.

Samuel W. Edgar Wyoming Ave Scranton

Mahon Gibney Nuptials at St Patrick's Church

Miss Kate Gibney of North Main Avenue and John P. Mahon clerk of the common council wed at St Patrick's Church in a 10 o'clock ceremony conducted by Rev. J B Whalen. Attendants included Nellie Dwyer and Madelin Fahey with T J Jennings as escort. After a reception the couple left for Atlantic City and will reside at 385 North Burnner Avenue.

J. B. Whalen St. Patrick's Church Kate Gibney North Main Avenue John P. Mahon Common Council St. Patricks’ Church Misa Nellie Dwyer Canaan Mahon Feigenspan's Brewing Company

Loderer Arrests Repeat Afterlse

John Loderer was arrested twice yesterday and held on bail by Alderman Millar. John C. Highfield Sr. arrested him on threats and assault and battery. Highfield is Loderer’s father in law. Loderer held on $200 bail, then $300 bail after a second arrest at the Highfields home by John C. Highfield Jr.

John Loderer Alderman Millar John C. Highfield Loderer Highfield John C. Highfield, Jr Highfields

Wedding Ties Two In Old Forge Office

John C. Herbert and Miss Maud Hadsall appeared before Alderman Millar with a marriage license. He solemnized their union in his office yesterday. Both residents of Old Forge. The groom wore a boutonniere from District Attorney Jones.

John C. Herbert

Father neglect case leads to aid for four year old

James Williams, four, was placed in care after Monday night custody by Mrs. Duggan for the charity board. Father Peter Williams appeared before Alder man Millar and showed little concern, favoring institutional care for his son. The child was taken to Lackawanna hospital for treatment before transfer to the Home for the Friendless.

Peter Wiliams James Williams Duggan Charity Board Alderman Millar Williams Lackawanna Hospital

Tribune Letters of Interest Policy Clarified

Publication will include writers names only when accompanied by consent. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed in letters.

Tribune

Editor Defends Taylor Car Riot Claim in Tribune Letter

Letter from L Bunnell of The Tribune rebutts Elmira Telegram report of a riotous time on the last Taylor car. He asserts eight months of conduct without incident and chides the Telegram’s West Side correspondent for errors and misperception.

the Tribune Bir Elmira Telegram West Side Ananias Hondham L. Bunnell

Kunz Brothers Arrested for Lumber Fraud

Fred King and Henry J. Kane, lumber dealers at Peckville, were arrested on a charge of securing lumber from L. E. Tennant of Wilkes-Barre worth 1000 dollars with intent to defraud. Warrants issued by the court and county judge as committing magistrate. Deputized to arrest, they posted bail of 3000 before Judge Gunster for appearance in chambers.

Fred King Henry J. Kane Peckville L. E. Tennant Wilkes- Barre T. B. Price

Death of 1 Year Old Ferguson in Dunmore

A one year old child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Ferguson of Monroe Avenue Dunmore, died June 7 17. Funeral Thursday afternoon. The interment will be at Archbald after departure on the 1 21 Delaware and Hudson train.

Perguson Dunmore Chra Martin Ferguson Monroe Avenue Archbald Delaware and Hudson

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