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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1898

Page

6

Parish Receipts Rise as Pastor Salary Increases

Hickory Street Presbyterian church held its annual meeting with strong attendance. William Mays reported year receipts of six thousand two hundred fifty one dollars and fourteen cents and expenditures of five thousand eight hundred twenty five dollars with two thousand six hundred paid on the debt leaving a seven thousand dollar balance. The pastor Rev. Mr North saw his salary raised to fifteen hundred dollars annually. New trustees named William Maus John Fruchtel Louis Schumacher and elders William Mammen Charles Zang Henry Sames.

Hickory Street Presbyterian Church William Mays Board of Trustees Agalnet Mr. North William Maus John Fruchtel Louis Schumacher William Mammen Charles Zang Henry Sames

Nominations for William Connell Hose Company Officers

Nominations were made at a regular meeting of William Connell Hose Company No. The election will be held on the first Monday of April. Names listed include presidents Charles Siprell James Keogh David Burke. vice president John Fink Richard Farrell Michael Gallagher. recording secretary Richard Farrrell Sterling Simrell Irwin Applenap. financial secretary Walter Applenap Ernest Simrell Irwin Applenap. treasurer James Kengh. foreman David Burke. first assistant foreman John Fink Theonne Lonlan Edward Simrell Frederick Aloore. second lieutenant foreman Walter Quick Irwin Applenap Anthony Lynch. pipeman Frederick Sullivan John Kennedy Peter Hahn Patrick Moore William Reilly Walter Applenap Thomas Donlan Charles Stone Walter Quick. trustees Charles Simrell James Keach Richard Farrietl John Gibbons Arthur Shafer. permanent man Sterling Bimrell.

William Connell Hose Company Charles Siprell James Keogh David Burke John Fink Richard Farrell Michael Gallagher Richard Farrrell Sterling Simrell Irwin Applenap Walter Applenap Ernest Simrell James Kengh Aesistant Theonne Lonlan Edward Simrell Frederick Aloore Walter Quick Anthony Lynch Frederick Sullivan John Kennedy Peter Hahn Patrick Moore William Reilly Thomas Donlan Charles Stone Charles Simrell James Keach Richard Farrietl John Gibbons Arthur Shafer Sterling Bimrell

New Tune Engine Company Names Excursion Committee

At a regular meeting of the New Tune Engine Company a committee was appointed to arrange an excursion in June under the company’s auspices. Members include Gus Schinplt William Rus ar Joseph GO Mosk Henry Keifer and Joseph Voelkers. A special meeting will be held the last Monday of the month to nominate and elect officers. The Neptune club typically elects officers after nominations close. A boy from Stone avenue, son of Clarence Broad wool, wandered from home yesterday morning and was found after several hours of searching. The YWCA rooms host a mothers meeting tomorrow afternoon.

Newtune Engine Company Gus Schinplt William Rusar Joseph GO Mosk Henry Keifer Joseph Voelkers Neptunes Clarenes Broadwool Stone Avenue George Stiner William Orangevile Isaaca Vought Monsey Avenue Stings Florida N. Y Killaus Capouse Avenue Miss Dakee Olyphant John Koch, Jr BP. J. Cole Warren Kimble Warren Robbins Finch Benton TB. F. Killam Paupack Pike County Charlies Dolph Atherton Besac Klondike Green Ridge Dickson Avenue Mise Poors Isaac Williams J. 8. Miller Delaware Street Penn Avenue

Community notices report injuries and local incidents

Miss McGaugh was scheduled to speak at a local gathering. Four year old William Storr of Cedar Avenue fell and broke his right arm at home yesterday. James Plud of Cedar Avenue was in Moscow yesterday. Otto Presser sold at sheriff sale from 405 Prospect Avenue. M. J. May, the landlord, bid goods in for 50 dollars. Charlie Kaestner visited Elmhurst yesterday.

Miss McGaugh William Charles Storr Cedar Avenue James Plud Moscow Otto Presser Prospect Avenue Sheriff's Seale M. J. May Charlies Kaestner Elmhurst

Obituary Highlights Civil War Veteran J E Walters

Civil War veteran J E Walters and Grand Army of the Republic member died Saturday at Lackawanna hospital from pneumonia. His body was taken to Water town for burial by a son. Lucy A Crow aged 19 died at home on East Drinker Street Dunmore. funeral tomorrow at 2 pm with Dunmore Cemetery interment. Thomas Finan, formerly of Columbus Ohio, aged years, died Saturday. funeral at 24 o clock at the O Boyle residence off 18 Railroad Avenue.

J. E. Walters Grand Army of the Republic Lackawanna Hospital Watertown Walters Lucy A Alonzo Crow East Drinker Street Dunmore Thomas Finan John O' Boyle Railroad Avenue New Oombus

Reciprocal student banter in the Philadelphia school paper

A snippet from The Philedelphian quotes Willie and Hobbies joking about a teacher's chair incident this morning. Willie says he put a pin in the chair and the teacher was wild, while Hobbies notes the chairbound worry.

Willie

Escaped assailant targets girl on Ninth Street in West Scranton

Hungarian man Mike Saviteh tried to assault Annie McLain sixteen near her Ninth Street home. She and Jennie Hughes screamed and ran inside for help. Saviteh fled before capture. The incident prompted a family alert and a neighborhood search, with the assailant not found.

Mike Saviteh Annie Mclain Thomas McLain Ninth Street Miss McLain Jennie Hughes Dan O'Connor Savitch Misa McLain Tribune

Pupils’ Weekly Contributions Collected for West Side Bank

Teachers gathered the usual weekly cash gifts from pupils of schools 13, 19, 32, 18 and 1. School 18 led with the largest sum, closely followed by school 1, as totals were deposited to the West Side bank.

West Side Bank No. 1

Funeral services for Hag gerty and Williams infant

The remains of Michael Haggerty were taken to St Patrick's church for a 9 am high mass of requiem. Father Dunn delivered a touching sermon as floral tributes were placed by numerous mourners. Pallbearers included M Car roll, M McDonough, J Grimes, M Dougherty, J Kilcullen and P Langan. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. The Williams infant funeral was held yesterday at Snyder avenue with short house services by Welsh Baptist deacons and burial at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Michael Haggerty St. Patrick's Church Father Dunn Mesera Michael Carroll Michael McDonough John Grimes Martin Dougherty John Kilcullen Patrick Langan Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Thomas J. G. Williams Snyder Avenue Welsh Baptist Church Washburn Street

Chi Upsilon Society at Washburn Street Church Holds Meeting

Members of the Chi Upsilon society at the Washburn Street Presbyterian church met last evening for regular business and a short program. Professor D A Stone explained why he would not go to the Klondike while Archie Mears supported the trip. The Chippstian quartet sang and David N Morgan gave a brief address. The society is advancing and already seen as a leading city church group.

Chi Upsilon Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church D. A. Stone Klondike Archie Mears Chippstian Quartette David N. Morgan

North Scranton residents receive hospital updates

Albert Ogden of North Scranton underwent an operation at West Side Hospital yesterday. James Joseph was discharged after treatment for injuries from the Diamond mine incident last week. Mrs Charlies Roberts of Jackson Street was admitted for medical care, while Mrs Eli Whitehouse is improving rapidly and near recovery from a recent gunshot wound.

Albert Ogden North Scranton West Side Hospital James Joseph Charlies Roberts Jackson Street Eli Whitehouse

Funeral for EightYearOld Thomas Finan at O'Boyle Home

The funeral for eight year old Thomas Finan will be held this afternoon from the home of Mr and Mrs John O Boyle 218 Rail Road avenue at 230 pm Rev J B Whelan of St Patrick Church will say a mass tomorrow morning for Maine disaster victims starting at 690 pm The First Welsh Baptist church choir meets for rehearsal tomorrow evening The West Side board of trade holds a regular meeting this evening Rev Dr Levi Bird preached an interesting sermon in Cooperative hall

Thomas Finan John O' Boyle Railroad Avenue J. B. Whelan St. Patrick's Church Maine First Welsh Baptist Church West Side Board of Trade Levi Bird Co-operative Hall

Kemp's Balm Vam for Throat and Lungs Promoted

An ad touts Kemp's Balm for throat and lung use offered by the proprietor with a free sample while warning it does not cure acute or chronic coughs. It notes Kemp's Balm is sold by druggists at 25 cents and also lists other products Kemp's Bluegum and Wenta.

Call to Arms and Local Society Notes From Evening

Last evening a sma audience gathered for a talk on Call to Arms. The Electric City Wheelmen plan a club house meeting and smoker tonight. Clerks at Morgan Thomas store surprised Morgan J. Thomas with a birthday party on Saturday night. The Simpson Methodist Episcopal church board met for its regular monthly session. Richard Nichols plans to move from Jackson street to 108 North Main avenue around April. The Band of Hope and cantata rehearsal for Jeptha and His Daughter meet at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church this evening. A warrant was issued for Angelo Massuito on threats. bail set for William Metsenfer on desertion charges. an Easter sale of fancy goods to be held April 7 at the church.

Sma Electric City Wheelmen Morgan Richard Nichols Jackson Street North Main Avenue Band of Hope Jeptha Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Kelly Salvator Maquetto Angelo Massuito Bell John William Metsenfer Agnes Messenger Simpson

Local Social Notes From South Sumner and Nearby

Miss Margaret Corey of South Sumner avenue resumes millinery studies in New York. Miss Agnes Williams of Peckville visited her parents on Sabbath. Alfred Twining, Times associate editor, again leads West Side department after two weeks of illness. Mrs. Clarence Shryer of North Main avenue visits relatives in Hackensack New Jersey. Mrs. George B. Carson of Wasard street visits New York City. Dr hn Mrs J J Carroll of Jackson street depart for a Canada visit.

Margaret Corey South Sumner Avenue New York Agnes Williame Peckville Isaac Williams North Sumner Avenue Alfred Twining the Times West Side Clarence Shryer North Main Avenue Hackengack N. J George B. Carson Wasard Street New York City J. J. Carroll Jackson Street Canada

North Scranton notices include mine death funeral and arrests

Local items report Misses Mary and Johanna Jones visiting in Taylor and David Williams returning to Plymouth. David Davyles, killed in Marvine mine, funeral scheduled at 2 PM with services at North Main Avenue Baptist and Puritan Congregational churches. David H Price noted as prominent North End citizen with funeral at 2 PM Wednesday and interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Mary and Johanna Jones Taylor David Williams Plymouth Uriah McDonnell North Main Avenue Puritan Congregational Church Forest Hill Cemetery Thomas Jefferson Lodge American True Ivorites Osterhout Lottie Birtley Hazel Hagen Throop Mary Reese Alexander Rock Street W. F. Davies Wayne Avenue Baptist Church Washburn Street David H. Price Tribune North End Mr. Price Rhymney South Wales America Pittston Brisbin Welch Congregational Church Lincon Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Panooka Lodge Knights of Pythias Mary L. Davis Willis T. Price Jennie D. Price Tepchildren T. E. Jones Thomas D. Davie John R. Davis Edna Avenue Washburn Street Cemetery

Dunmore Borough Ends Old Council with New Plans

The last meeting of the outgoing Dunmore Borough Council included a formal address by Burgess Powell and the swearing in of new officials. The council discussed sewerage, street improvements, sidewalks, and funding via bonds to cover anticipated long term costs.

Designs for borough improvements and public safety proposals

Dan Powell Burgess submits a report urging taxation on current residents to fund street and waterway improvements, highway protection, and faster growth management. He recommends a police force expansion with one chief, three patrolmen, and a janitor role, keeping salaries unchanged. He also asks to petition for free city mail delivery and praises hotel compliance with closing laws while calling for continued enforcement.

Endeamvora Dan Powell Burgess

Evangelistic Meetings Continue in Presbyterian Church This Week

Charles Smith visits Bing hamton. Miss Hockings and Miss Moyer of Pittston call on friends. Edward Nagle returns home from Pittston. Walter Smith confined by illness. Sidney Williams travels to Boston after his mother’s death. Funeral for Richard Sweeney of East Drinker Street at 3 PM with interment at St Mary's Catholic cemetery.

Charles Smith Smith Brothers Binghamton Presbyterian Church F. T. Swartz Shoemaker Street Miss Hockings Miss Moyer Pittston Edward Nagle Frank Saunders North Blakely Street Mattie Wilcox Madisonville Eva Osterhout South Makely Street Walter Smith Pine Street Sidney Williams Pennsylvania Coal Company Boston Mass Williams H. V. Lawler Jessup Richard Sweeney East Drinker Street St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery

Finest Solderless 18k Wedding Rings

A brief notice announces Finest Solderless introduces 18k wedding rings in a Tiffany Style range. The short item highlights ring design innovation and product line expansion aimed at couples seeking classic style with modern construction.

Optician Mr Adams Offers Affordable Vision Fittings

Our optician Mr Adams can fit all cases of defective vision with prices that are very reasonable.

Adams

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