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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1899

Page

6

West Scranton Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute

John Muliskey, a West Lackawanna Avenue resident with three sets of children, was arrested by Patrolmen Perry and Marker after his wife accused him of beating her. Neighbors describe ongoing quarrels among both families as contributing to the fracas. The case adds to a pattern of alleged abuse in Wert Scranton.

John Muliskey Christian Endeavor Union Tripp Park Hose Company West Lackawanni Avenue Perry Marker Muliskey

Progressive Euchre party at Jonkit's drug store rooms

St Brenien's council and Young Men's Institute held a progressive euchre night last evening at Jonkit's drug store rooms. Daniel Lenahan captured the first prize hat after eleven wins and two losses. McHugh and McGuire tied for booby honors before McGuire finished with eleven losses and two wins. The event drew a large crowd and was described as the most enjoyable institute gathering yet.

St. Brenien Jonkit Daniel Lenahan Thomas McHugh Thomas McGuire McGuire Institute

City Christian Endeavor Union meets at Washburn Street church

The executive communities of the Christian Endeavor Union of the city gathered at Washburn Street Presbyterian church last evening. G O W Welch, pastor of Calvary Reformed and city union president, presided. The meeting focused on the purpose of the gathering.

Christian Endeavor Union of Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Hey G. O W. Welch Calvary Reformed Church City Union

Toa Remedy for Littg Trouble Brings Relief

A short notice touts Toa as a wonderful remedy for light trouble and says it provides relief at once. It claims easing sensations and a cure through its effects and use.

George W Jenking Drug Store Prescriptions

The drug store of George W Jenking at the corner of Main Avenue and Jackson Street offers compounded prescriptions with carefully sourced purest drugs for customers seeking quality pharmaceutical service.

George W.jenking Cor Main Ave Jackson St

At Bedtime Your Head Will Be Clear and Your Work Easy

An advertisement for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters promises a clear head at bedtime and easier daily tasks the next day, framing the tonic as a solution for digestive comfort and productivity.

City union to boost cooperation plans meeting at Grace Reformed

Increasing interest in union work and city societies cooperation. prospects for city unity brighter than in two years. An executive meeting of the city union will be held at Grace Reformed church on the evening of Monday, March 2.

Grace Reformed Church

Teachers Deposited Funds for Public School Sides

The list shows various teachers from Public Schools on this side contributing to a savings fund. Totals are 15.04 for Public School Now, 22.49 for Public School No. 1, and 26.50 for Public School No. 19. The document notes the sums indicate increased interest in the project.

West Side Ho L. Morean Miss Lewis Fellows Vaughan Foaddy Miss Knap Mullen Warner Carpenter Mine O'Connor Dravid Owens Martha Watkins Miizabeth Lewis Alice Evans Bertha Kelly Nellie Richards Mike Nellie Kelly Catherine Phillips Miex Ellan Price Sarah McDonald Mary Harris Mike Joseph- Ino D. Lees Murrey Mise Nichols Beamish Mise Morgan Mise Fionn

Premiers Chosen for New Hose Company at Tripp Park

A list names Charles F Boldry John Patrick John J Murphy Thomas Reap John J Mc Andrews Patrick McAndrew William H Hughes John Kelley Thomas Mc Namara Friend Green William Green Benjamin L Jones James Murphy FP Jones William Farr Michael Moran W K LaRue William Jones James Reap and William Reap as premiers of the new hose company at Tripp park The group plans a meeting soon and will move in to occupy a building residents will erect as headquarters.

Tripp Park Charles F. Boldry John Patrick John J. Murphy Thomas Reap John J. McAndrews Patrick McAndrew William H. Hughes John Kelley Thomas McNamara Friend Green William Green Benjamin L. Jones James Murphy Letter FP. Jones William Farr Michael Moran W. K. LaRue William Jones James Reap William Reap

Choir Concert Honors Rev Bropkins by First Welsh Baptist

The First Welsh Baptiser church choir presents a concert tomorrow evening to honor Rev DT Bropkins as his work here nears completion. The program features vocal and instrumental selections with participation by Prof Hayin Evans, Thomas Beynon, and Mme.

First DT. Bropkins Hayin Evans Thomas Beynon Mre

Notable names listed for community event arrangements

Frank Brundage Philip Warren Misa Badle Edwards the Jones outette John W Jones and Mrs M J Borten Will smervyat are named in the notice. Arrangements are in charge of James KR Hughes William Williams and William Evans. Refreshments will be served after the entertainment.

Frank Brundage Philip Warren Misa Badle Edwards the Jones Outette John W. Jones Mra. M. J. Borten-Willsmervyat James KR. Hughes William Williams William Evans

Irish priest leads St. Leo’s pledge drive in US visit

Rev. Father Cummins of Roscommon County Ireland visited St. Leo's battalion Sunday afternoon in the United States. He administered pledges to about thirty members and spoke on Ireland of Today. He outlined native persecutions while St. Leo's contributed to the fund for the cause.

Father Cummins Roscommon County Ireland St. Leo's Battalion United States Leo's

First Baptist Church Acquires Mott Property for Building

Executive committee reports the Mott property on South Main avenue has been acquired by the church. Architects are at work drafting specifications for the proposed building and will submit them for selection and approval at the next congregational meeting.

First Baptist Church South Main Avenue Mott Worl

Minor News Notes From Wilkes Barre Street Parish Volume

The Chi Upsilon society of Washburn Street Presbyterian met to transduce business for the Organianthon. A warrant issued for William Maywood on bed springs theft was quashed with Maywood held on 300 bail for court. Mia Elizabeth Griffiths noted. Rev Neal returned to plan future revival meetings at North Main Avenue Baptist church. West Scranton women seek a YWCA branch and meet at Washburn Street church at 2 99 this afternoon.

Chi Upsilon Society Washburn Street Ehitron Hell John William Maywood North Hyde Park Avenue John Miller Cass Maywond Miller Mia Eizabeth Grifftha Haywood HH IL Tayior St. Patrick's Parish St. Thomas’ College Rt. Joseph Thomas Neal First Mantist Church Flo North Main Avenue First Baptist Church Morgan's Hall West Scranton Young Women's Christian Association Washburn Street Presbyterian Church O'Clork

Social Notes From Lafayette to Pittston

Miss Sallie Lewis of Lafayette street visits New York. Mrs. K S S Seurfoss of West Elm street travels to Pittston for her sister Mrs. Conrad Moor's illness. Mr and Mrs Harry Kingsley of Lincoln Heights visit Charlies A Yoos on North Main avenue. Miss Jean Luxenburger of Wash Linnitreet and Miss May Yeo of North Main avenue spend Sunday with Pittston and Wilkes-Barre friends.

Sallie Lewis Lafayette Street New York K. S&s. Seurfoss West Elim Street Pittston Conrad Moor Harry Kingsley Linclin Heights Charlies A. Yoos North Main Avenue Jean [ Luxenburger Wash- Linnitreet May Yeo Wilkes-Barre

March Programme At Providence Presbyterian Churc h

The Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor at Providence Presbyterian plans Wednesday meetings in March with Rev George Guild speaking on Pour Things About the Fleah and a short hymn service. Evangelist Thomas Neal Jr of Philadelphia opened revival meetings at North Main Avenue Bay 1st church to run two weeks with special music each week. Funeral held for Mrs Sarah Slinweon of Oak Street officiated by Mr Bulgin of Dunmore and interment at Dunmore cemetery. George Kern of Peckvilly and Nellie Costello visiting Martin. Eastern Star Commanders Sexy Knights of Malta installed by retiring past commander Richard Sula and officers listed. After ceremonies a smoker was enjoyed. Grace Williams and Anna Reese visiting Taylor and Philadelphia. Stockholders of Tock Tomber Manufacturing will not elect officers this afternoon. Mr Evans of Schwol Street nursing a fever.

Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor Providence Presbyterian Church George Guild Earch Thomas Neal, Jr Philadelphia North Main Avenue Bay Sarah Slinweon Oak Street Ueres Dence Bulgin Dunmore George Kern Peckvilly Nellie Costello Honesdale Swor Wapdeg William Shiw Roond Willan Jeinen Mae

Elks Defeat Beranton Drivele Club In Final Pin Series

The Ellix lodge team defeated the Beranton Drivele club in the final three games at Fike alley. The Bikes team won all three games by a large margin totaling seventy plus points. Each match was tightly contested and the Drivele club won the second game by sixty.

Tams Lodge of Ellix Beranton Drcvele Bleyele Club

Throat and Lunge Remedy Ad Promises Quick Cold Relief

An advertisement promoting Throat and Lunge as a top remedy for coughs bronchitis asthma and chest infections urges readers to order from a drug store online. It touts nightly and weekly availability with a free sample bottle and cheap price.

Elks clinch best-of-six series with 271 point lead

Referee H W Kays and scorer R Wharton oversaw a six game series in which the Bika team secured victory by a total margin of 271 points. J Maden spacher of Elke led scoring with 190 points, while Northrup of Theyele topped his side with 202 points. Game scores show Elke versus Bievele club with totals 900 Si and 719 857 respectively, and a later 472 521 clash. Grand petal Elks posted 277 while Mie ovele club notched 2021.

H W. Kays R. Wharton Bika J. Madenspacher Elke Northrup Theyele Bievele Club Bieyele Club Elks Mie Ovele Club

Block Not In Position Causes Near-Fatal Mine Accident

Charles Atkinson of Deacon street, a driver boy in the Dickson mines, narrowly escaped when a loaded car started down a plane without a proper block. The mule accompanying the car was killed and Atkinson, along with the car, was dragged several feet before bystanders freed him. He is in serious condition at home.

Charles Atkinson Deacon Street Dickson Mines Atkinson

Green Ridge Community Notes and Local Notices

Horton Smith slowly improves from injuries. Professor J B Hawker lectured in Binghamton and Athens. Daniel Stevens visits from Washington Territory. Ladies Aid fair and festival to begin this evening. Art section meets this afternoon with Miss Robinson presiding. Mrs Pires visits New York City. Elisabeth Starke and Norman to tour Europe. Mrs J A Kingsley and Arthur visiting Capouse Avenue hosts. Monies returns from Binghamton. Womihull returns from New York state and Canada. A marauder damaged Walter Briggs' cellar but caused little damage. Green Ridge citizens endorse Cod Liver Oil tonic as finest for old palsies and lung strength. Manner's Pharmacy advertises regular size bottle.

Horton Smith J. B. Hawker Binghamton Athens Daniel Stevens Washington Territory Hug Dwaine Ladies” Aid Society The Primitive Methodist Church Elit Mies Robinson Pires Capouse Avenue New York City Mise Eligabeth Starke Norman Europe J. A. Kingsley Arthur Mlnkely C. 5. Gardner A. FE New York State Canada Attourney Walter Briggs New House

TUNKHANNOCK COURT NEWS AND LOCAL NOTES

In Tunkhannock on Saturday morning the Commonwealth versus William Krerge, charged with assault and battery, was heard before Squire Owens of Falls. Krerge was held for April court. Also the Commonwealth versus Celia Evans and Jennie Crawford concerned child custody. both were discharged. Local visitors include Prof. J. P. Breidinger and wife from Mansfield Normal School, visiting Easter, and Mansfield students Effie Reynolds Magele Jayne and Kate Gilmartin spending vacation with their parents. Miss Helen Lewis has returned from New York City.

Kate The Commonwealth William Krerge William Owens Falls Tvecen Caiae Bk. J. Jorden O. Dershimer Comenonwealth Celia Evans Jennie Crawford C. O. Dershimer William Crawford J. Wood Pratt J. C. Frear Lake Winola Mansfield Normal School W. N. Reynolds Effie Reynolds Magele Jayne Mies Kate Gilmartin Mansfield Misa Helen Lewis New York City

Obituaries from Minooka and nearby communities

Mrs. Felix O Horre died at her daughter s residence in Minooka yesterday. Funeral arrangements set for the morrow at 9 o clock in St Joseph s church with interment in Minooka cemetery. Mrs Anne Moran died in Wayne county aged 67. Aunt of Rev McCale and mother in law of Alderman John Kelley her funeral is tomorrow morning. Mary Melvin infant daughter of John Melvin of Mende street Dunmore died yesterday and to be buried at Mt Carmel Cemetery this afternoon.

Felix O'Hore P. J. Quinn Minooka Quinn James Ragen Michael Dunmore John Felix St. Paul Minn BL. Joseph's Church Anne Moran Wayne County Willy Deweed J. McCale St. John's Church South Berantion John P. Kelley Toomorrow Marnntia Mary John Melvin Mende Street Mt. Carmel Eemphery

Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church Nears Debt Free Status

The Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church in South Scranton reports $4,000 paid toward the $40,000 building debt, with only about $3,000 standing. Trustees John Hahn, Jo, and Lewis Schurmak er elected for three years. elders Charles Heuner Sr. and George Kirchoff also named for three years. The congregation aims to clear the debt before year's end and start the next century with the church free of incumbrance.

Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church Neptune Engine Company William Connell Hose Company Termin Presbyterian Church W. A. North William Maus Dimount John Hahn Lewis Schurmaker Charles Heuner George Kirchoff William Metter, Sr Sexton Pittston Avenue

William Connell Hope Company Holds Nominating Session

At a regular meeting the William Connell Hope company announced officer nominees for election next month. Candidates include President Chas Mimrell, Vice President James Kearh, Treasurer James Neagh, Secretary James Hicks Thor Donan, Eirwin Applinap as financial secretary, Walter Quick Patrick Staker as trustees, and various foreman and pipe crew posts. The present permanent man received strong endorsement for reappointment.

William Connell Hope Company Chas Mimrell James Kearh Thome Dolan James Neagh James Hicks Thor Donan Eirwin Applinap Walter Quick Patrick Staker Donion Sterling Edward Simrell Richard Farrel David Burke Sterling Simrell John Fink EK. Simwll M. H. Gallagher John Kennedy Freel Sullivan Richard Arr Walter (Hick Thanhnous

Pupils Save Money at Public Schools Deposits Made

The pupils at Public Schools Nos 79 Band 1 and No 50 deposited to the school savings bank by rooms. Totals include Miss Theresa Gibbons 235 Mixes Julia MacGuigan £1 16 Miss Melen Jones $1 39 Miss Ella Ironahoe $1 59 totaling 6 29. Other schools and principals listed with individual sums, bringing yesterday's total to 26 22 and grand deposits since operation 214.

Theresa Gibbons Mixes Julia MacGuigan Melen Jones Ella Ironahoe Doan MM. Deaumont SLM M. A. Pitcher Anna Hankin Maury A Scott Mary BK. Keenan Elisabeth Zang Margaret O Donnell Sarah O'Donnell Ella Jordan Elizabeth McManama Ella Dougherty

Cave-In Blocks Prospect and Fig Street After Heavy Rains

A large cave-in occurred Sunday at Prospect Avenue and Fig Street, reaching several feet deep. Heavy rains are cited as the cause. The street commissioner was notified and a crew under Foreman James Lavelle fenced off the area.

Prospect Avenue Fig Street James Lavelle

Funeral Held for Thomas Foland Jr at Prospect Avenue

The funeral for Thomas Foland Jr. was held yesterday morning from his Prospect Avenue residence. A Mass of Requiem was celebrated at St. John's Church at 9 o clock with Rev. BE C. Melley as celebrant and sermon preacher.

Thomas Foland, Jr Prospect Avenue St. John’s Church Welock BE. C. Melley

Vital Spot and Cure Claims in Medical Advertisement

An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic cure for stomach, blood and nerves. It urges protection of the stomach as a vital spot against consumption and cites a testimonial from J W Price of Ohio. It also promotes Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for coughs and related ills.

Fitzsimmons Corbett Pierce Dr. Pierce J. W. Price Quark Monroe Co Ohio Galden

Procession Interred at Cathedral Cemetery

The services moved to Cathedral cemetery for interment. Pallbearers named Patrick Trojan, John Crane, John McHale, John Reap, TF McDonnell and Thomas F. Barrett assisted.

Cathedral Cemetery Patrick Trojan John Crane John McHale John Reap TF McDonnell Thomas F. Barrett

Nentune Engine Company elects officers and reappoints chief

The regular meeting of the Nentune engine company elected officers led by President Christian Fickus and Vice President John Demuth. Charles Wirth of the fire department was reappointed district chief. William Fickus and Henry Heen secured another term as permanent men. City Assessor Christian Fickus won a tenth term.

Nentune Engine Company Christian Eickus John Demuth August Sehrmptt Henry Walter, Sr Traine Philip Robinson Joseph KF. WoelRers John Kuether William Roser Jacob Krick Fred Boyer George Tovar Charon Schneider Charles Wirth William Fickus Henry Heen Max Kosar Peter Robling Llerman Ekel Cerretary Peter Robling, Jr August Schimpff Christian Fickus

Pittston street car collides with horse and carriage

A southbound Pittston street car collided with a horse and carriage at Pittston Avenue and Palm Street Sunday night. Patrick Scanlon of North Scranton, driving, was thrown but held the reins. the carriage smashed and placed nearby. The horse bolted, throwing Scanlon, who walked and loaded the horses after the fright.

Pittston Street Patrick Scanlon North Scranton Pittston Avenue Palm Street Scanlon Ras Sennen

Surprise Birthday for Wil lam Brosser Jr at Birch Street Home

A surprise party was held at 6 Birch Street in Bavuirdiy night for Wil lam Brosser Jr. Guests included Misses Carrir Nape Lena Schener Nettie Connora Ruby Lyons Mabel Devall Anna Breeser and Masters William Robinson Russell Bliss Elmer Bliss Corey Denne Milo Dolph William Breeser. Misses Bresser and Scheuer helped with serving.

Willam Brosser, Jr Birch Street

Local notes from New Milford and area

Mrs F B Garrett returns home after visiting Scranton friends. Ernest Moses of Meriden visited Mrs A Butterfield over the weekend. A war scene entertainment was staged at the opera house. William Phinney and family occupy rooms at the Eagle Hotel after the fire. George McConnell helps his father J C McConnell in the drag store.

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