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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1898

Page

9

Wedding Bountiful for Jenkins Schellhase Pair in Scranton

A lavish wedding was held at the home of Mr and Mrs William Jenkins Putnam Street for daughter Annie Jenkins and George Schellhase. Rev W G Watkins officiated a Baptist ceremony with Alma Clancy playing the wedding march. A refined reception followed with many guests from Wilkes Barre Pittston Philadelphia and Camden among others listed by name.

William Jenkins Putnam Street Annie Jenkins George Schellhase Stead Bebee Lorimer Bonner Wilkes-Barre Alma Clancy W. G. Watkins William Chappell Charles Ream Henry Schellhose Koch David Evans Mra John Keech N. F, van Dyke Henry Conrad William Pasa 2D. H. Jenkins Fred Humimler A. M. Sprague J. M. Warris Schoenfield Harry Palmer Fred Phillips Henry Jenkins John Lewis Daniel Emery James Jones David Nicholas Misa Emer Rugh Frank Richards Bernice Conger Margaret Lewis Mise Ada Killian Harry Killian West Pittston Jonathan Davis Mies Annie Davis Edmond Lewis George Boone Pittston

Wedding Celebration at Summit Avenue for Richards Pair

Mrs. Charles Richards hosted a reception at 1717 Summit Avenue in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richards who wed yesterday at the First Welsh Baptist Church on the West Side. A large crowd enjoyed games vocal selections and a running supper as wedding gifts were exchanged. The couple will reside at this address.

Charles Richards William Richards Summit Avenue

Fourth Quarterly Providence Methodist Conference Held

The fourth quarterly conference of Providence Methodist Episcopal church met Tuesday evening with a large turnout. Trustees stewards exhorters local preachers and other church officials reviewed the year under Rev J G Eekman D J Plana. A petition signed by all present urged the return of Rev William Eidgar for a fourth year.

Providence Methodist Episcopal Church J. G. Eekman D. J. Plana William Eidgar

Garfield lodge shifts from Loyal Knights of America to Knights of Pythias

The Garfield lodge renounces its allegiance to the Loyal Knights of America and votes to become a subordinate of the Knights of Pythias. The meeting last Tuesday evening formalized the action. The society is considered the strongest financially in the area and includes many influential local men.

Garfield Lodge Order of Loyal Knights of America Knights of Pythias

Propriety Speak-Easy Aides Arraigned in Local Court

Five more proprietors of alleged speak-easies were arraigned before Alderman Roberts last evening. Provocutor in each case was T. H. C. Maloney. The defendants include Owen J. Fergus John A. Winters of Pine Brook Mary A. Purcell Frank Wantroneki Mary and John Kastoski of Priceburg. All held on $500 bail.

Alderman Roberts T. H. C. Maloney Owen J. Ferguson John A. Winters Pine Brook Mary A. Purcell Frank Wantroneki Mary John Kastoski Priceburg

Funeral to be held for William Blanchard this afternoon

Funeral services will be held at the Blanchard home on East Market Street for William Blanchard. Interment is planned at Forest Hill cemetery.

Spring Fashion Gala in Cloak Department Promises Tailored Gowns

A local retailer touts spring fashion with tailored gowns and covers a range of fabrics including coverts and broadcloths. The ad highlights new styles such as a $18 New Style Jacket Suit and a $12.50 English Twill Covert Cloth suit, noting versatility with separate jacket and skirt options and urging a visit to preview Silk Skirts, Traveling Suits, and Smart Jackets for all ages.

Freeman Home Burglary In Broad Daylight At Washburn Street

Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs W H Freeman left for a concert at the Washburn Street Presbyterian church about 7 45 o clock and returned around 10. A burglar entered by a rear window opened by a ladder and stole jewelry and a purse totaling about 150 dollars. The thiefs were likely familiar with the empty home and the adjacent parsonage and the police are investigating.

W. H. Freeman South Main Avenue Washburn Street Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Freeman Washburnatreet Main Avenue

Three boys aged 14 13 and 15 arrested roaming near West Lackawanna

David Lewis Edward Jones and John Jones were picked up by Patrolman Hart around 2:30 am near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western crossing. After a hearing before Alderman Kellow the Jones boys received reprimands while Lewis was fined for carrying a revolver. The sons were returning from a planned excursion to Farmersville and Buffalo with anxious parents driving police action.

David Lewis Edward Jones John Jones Hart Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Crossing West Lackawanna Avenue Jones Lewis Kellow Justie Lewis Lad Buffalo Farmersville Thomas Lewis Jackson Street Mr. Lewis Thomas B. Jones

Saint Patrick Day Observance At Mears Hall

Emerald Tele marks Saint Patrick’s Day with an Ancient Order of Hibernians event at Mears Hall. Rev E S Phillips of Hasleton is expected to speak after an opening address by Chairman M H Healey. Edward Walsh performs a solo before further speeches and sketches by Stevens Cole Francy Davitt Salmon and others.

Isles St. Patrick Mears’ Hall Order of Hibernians E. 8 Phillips Hasleton M. H. Healey Edward Walsh Phillips Stevens Cole Francy Davitt Salmon Gilroy Duffy Jennie Birks Hanes Mellett

Local notices and obituaries from a cordial community page

Etta Mc Andrew’s funeral at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery follows her Cameron avenue family’s loss. J M Williams assumes charge of tensorial parlors at 1198 Jackson street, formerly led by Samuel Davie. William F Canterbury Jr posts bail of 300 in two assault and perjury cases as sister Mia and brother Joseph H Canterbury are named. Public exam at North Main avenue business school announced with John L Jones delivering address. Sumner Avenue church dime entertainment features Bradshaw views Morse phonograph and local girls performances with refreshments.

J. M. Williams Jackson Street Samuel Davie Etta Thomas McAndrew Cameron Avenue Hyde Park Catholic William F. Canterbury, Jr Flints Street John Mia Ellen Thomas Joseph H. Canterbury the Tribune Dougherty North Main Norma Hughes Marion Jones Lillian Tewkesbury Maitle Jennie Hughes

Community Notices From Local Happenings

John FE O Boyle of Boston returns home after his mother’s death Dr W Thompson of Sanderson Avenue recovers from illness Otis Stark returns home from visiting D G Foote of Penn Avenue Presbyterian church young people set meeting for Friday at 8 Miss Emma Thompson librarian dies Green Ridge library closed for funeral T J Snowden seriously injured in bicycle fall Mrs John James and daughter visit from New York City W T Orenbell visiting Pittston L P Wedeman in Washington Milo Dolph injured lifting arm broken at Capoose Avenue

John FE. O'Boyle Boston W. Thompson Sanderson Avenue Otis Stark D. G. Foote Penn Avenue Nicholson Presbyterian Church E. C. Dimmick Europe Sunset Avenue John James New York City Thomas James Fordham Street W. T. Orenbell Capouse Avenue Pittston L. P. Wedeman Washington, D. C Milo Dolph Capoose Avenue Board of Trade

Infant Remains to Be Interred in Forest Home Cemetery

The infant child of John James of West Minooka will be buried this afternoon at Forest Home cemetery in Taylor. John Wallace Jr. of Birney avenue is confined at home with malaria fever. St Monica's division has furnished a room at Father Mathew hall for meetings. John J. ONeill, notable Minooka baseball figure, has signed as backstop for Rochester in the Eastern league this season. 1 Robinsons Sons Book Beer on isp Thursday.

John James West Minooka Forest Home Taylor Order Hibernians Ireland John Wallace Birney Avenue St. Monica's Ladies’ Irish Catholic Union

Ground Breaks For Hutton Factory Addition In South Scranton

Florence Phillips suffered both hands burned after falling into a fire. Helen McGoldrick, daughter of James McGoldrick, was attacked by a large Newfoundland in the yard at 805 Prospect Avenue. The dog sank its teeth into her right arm. a physician treated the wound and she was later stabbed in the hand. The dog was killed that night.

Hutton Florence Phillips Helen James McGoldrick Prospect Avenue

Funeral of Thomas Ma hon Draws Large Attendees at City Church

A large procession gathered yesterday for the funeral of Thomas Ma hon. Requiem high mass was sung at St. John's church by Rev. J. Melley and a sermon followed at the parsonage. Fr. Melley praised the deceased's life while Mary Durkin led a song. civic and youth groups attended and floral tributes were sent. Interment occurred at Minooka Catholic Cemetery with pallbearers from St. Aloysius and the Young Men's Institute.

Thomas Mahon St. John's Church RE. J. Melley Father Melley Misa Lizzie Durkin Columbus Council Young Men's Institute St. Aloysius Young Men’s Society Minooka Catholic John Ward F. J. Gavan John Kennedy St. Aloysius Society Patrick Langan Michael Reilly Martin McHuech James Kennedy James Teilly John Brown Thomas Hughes Andrew Merrick T. A. Donahoe

Scranton Button Company Plans Large Brook Street Factory

Contractor Conrad Schroeder started a large excavation for a new frame one story addition to the Scranton Button company works on Brook street. The 110 by 180 foot building will face Cherry Street with an scalloped roof and improved light and ventilation, expanding the factory area across several blocks after completion.

Conrad Schroeder Scranton Button Company Brook Street Cherry Street Lackawanna Mills

Girl Burned as She Fell into Fire at Home Yard

Florence Phillips daughter of Jacob Phillips 517 Cedar avenue received severe burns to both hands yesterday while burning rabbage in the rear yard of her home. She lost her balance and fell into the flames but protected her head and face with outstretched arms. Doctor Behm dressed the burns.

Florence Phillips Jacob Phillips Cedar Avenue Behm

Night entertainments and school notes fill the town

In many halls on this side tonight entertainments and dances will be conducted. Bt Aloysius Young Men's society and friends gather in St John’s basement for a concert with local talent and an OS insurrection speech by Attorney P A O’Boyle of Pittston. The Young Women’s association offers a “unique” program coordinated by Miss Van Nort. Lackawanna Vaudeville Club presents in St John’s hall with dancing at the end. George Howells, superintendent, visited No 8 school and reviewed pupil drawing papers as the night session closed a successful term. Joseph Johler was principal with Edna Kraumin Zer assisting. Funeral services for James Williane set for this morning at St John’s 9:30 mass. Mr and Mrs George Rosen marked eleven years of marriage today. Frank Wiggins replaces John Farrell at Prospect Avenue barber shop. Joachim Klump’s funeral scheduled from his residence tomorrow. Herman Eckels engagement to Miss Lisale Bjork announced. M J McMahon milk dealer and Mrs M J May of Prospect Avenue return from Starverville visit. Martin Nealon of Prospect Avenue visiting Carbondale. Stephen Judge and John Haggerty return from Sparrow Point MD. Fred Perry suffers bronchitis. The Foreat band departs for Hawley this morning.

Hiratian Association Association van Nort Lackawinna Vaudeville Club St. John's Hall George Howells No. 8 Joseph Johler Edna Kraumin Zer James Williane St. John's Church George Rosen Frank Wiggins Valley House John Farrell Prospect Avenue Joachim Klump Tribune Herman Eckels Mises Lisale Bjork M. J. McMahon Mra M. J. May Bturmerville Martin Nealon Carbondale Stephen Judge John Haggerty Sparrow Point Fred. Perry Foreat Hawlay

Painter Michael Wetter Moves Studio to 608 Stone Ave

Division 10 Ancient Order of Hibernians notes that Michael Wetter the painter has relocated to the rear of 608 Stone Avenue and now welcomes all kinds of artistic work. Also today Michael Miller Henry J. Ziegler sr and City Controller Edmund Rob Ingon celebrate birthdays aged 67 53 and 29 respectively, all born on Ireland's patron saint anniversary morning.

Order of Hibernians Michael Wetter Stone Avenue Michael Miller Henry J. Ziegler Edmund Rob Ingon Ireland

Dunmore Doings: 18-Year-Old Boy Hurt in Street Accident

Michael Brogan, 18, son of Mr and Mrs John Brogan of Chestnut Street, was struck by a horse drawn carriage driven by Mark Simpson near Chestnut Street. He ran into the path of the horse in a hurry and suffered serious injuries to head and face. Simpson returned him home in his carriage.

Michael Brogan John Brogan Chestnut Street Mark Simpson Mr. Simpson

Social events and notices in Scranton gatherings

The Crystal Social club schedules a social in Howley's hall with Ed ward Kearney Thomas Reagan and Thomas McDonnell leading. An Odd Fellows hall entertainment by Newpareil baseball club is planned tonight. Division No. 2% Ancient Order of Hibernians hosts its first annual entertainment in Washington hall followed by a social. Embalming courses attract Vrank Blickens at Hotel Jermyn. Professor Rewonard leads sessions. A masquerade ball in Odd Fellows' hall draws large crowds with music by Professor Johnson and performances by The American band and drum corps No. 4380. Mrs. Resh is ill at home on Blakely street. Mr. and Mrs. A. P McDonough visit Moscow. Christian Endeavor society plans a March 24 social at the Presbyterian church. Miss Marvy A. Quinn visits from Norwich. J. H. Davitt reports a missing cow.

Crystal Social Club Howley's Hall Scranton Edward Kearney Thomas Reagan Thomas McDonnell Odd Fellows’ Hall Newpareil Baseball Club Ancient Order of Hibernians Washington Hall Vrank Blickens Chestnut Street Hotel Jermyn Blickens Taylor Embalming School New York Charles Rewonard Champion College of Embalming Jermyn T. P. Letchworth Johnson South Scranton Resh Blakely Street A. P McDonough Friends Moscow Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Marvy A. Quinn Norwich John Coleman East Drinker Street J. H. Davitt

Ground Broken for Green Ridge Convent

Ground was broken yesterday morning at Green Ridge for the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart convent to be built near St. Paul’s Catholic church. Children from St. Paul’s school joined the ceremonies directed by Rev. P. J. McManus.

Green Ridge Sisters of the Immaculate Heart St. Paul's Catholic Church St. Paul's School P. J. McManus

Scranton to Host Next Master Plumbers Meeting

At the Pennsylvania Master Plumbers association gathering in Pittsburgh on Tuesday Scranton was chosen to host the next annual meeting. James Doyle of Scranton was elected first vice president of the state association.

Master Plumbers’ Association of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Scranton James Doyle

Pirot of the Season and Rock Beer on Lap Thursday

Pirot of the Season heads to Thursday action featuring E. Robinson's Sons' Rock Beer lineup. Local coverage highlights event timing and participating teams.

Pirot E. Robinson

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