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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1898

Page

9

Day's Doings in North Scranton

Miss Sadie Noone entertained a group on Green Street Monday evening at her home. Guests included Lizzie Henry Annie Haggerty Katie Haggerty Tessie Healey Annie Loftus Dora McDonough Maggie Catherine Mattie Noone Mame Haggerty Mesera Steve Evans I Golden M Keegan Jack Davies M J Golden James Jordan P J Hughes James Ruddy Michael Noone and Thomas Fleming. A farewell party for Miss Margaret Watkins was held at Mortman Leonard's home on William Street with games and instrumental selections.

Mortman Leonard William Street Margaret Watkins Wales Miss Watkins Sadie Noone Green Street Lizzie Henry Annie Haggerty Katie Haggerty Tessie Healey Annie Loftus Dora McDonough Maggie Catherine Mattie Noone Mame Haggerty Mesera Steve Evans I. Golden M. Keegan Jack Davies M. J. Golden James Jordan P. J. Hughes James Ruddy Michael Noone Thomas Fleming

Sacred Cantata Bay of Tarsus in Scranton church

The North Scranton Christian Endeavor choir under Rees Watkins directs the sacred cantata Bay of Tarsus to be staged at North Main Avenue Baptist Church next Thursday evening. Sixty to seventy voices perform with Alma Clancy Liszle Owena and Nellie Thomas soloing. a large platform will be erected.

Bay of ‘Tarsus North Main Avenue Baptist Church North Scranton

Chorus O for a Faith That Will Not Shrink Part I

Program notes describe a choral reading of biblical scenes from Pauls missions including Lystra Philippi prison earthquake conversion and shipwreck with solos duets and choruses led by Mary Powell and others in a period concert setting.

Heavenly Band Lystra Paul Mary C. Powell Antioch Moensra Joahua John Philip Thomas Phillippi Tn Elthes Walla Mileses Mattie Sharples Linzie Danvers Cora Harvey God Rome Christ the Kine

Local Notes and Court Proceedings in the Town

Ellie Reemer obtained a wagon loan from William F P Morgan but the vehicle was sold at a nominal price after his forbearance. Beemer faced 200 ball for court appearance as Alderman Fidler ordered after a hearing yesterday. John Crabb was arrested on assault charges but discharged when the prosecutrix failed to prove her case. The North End Choral union plans a meeting next Friday at West Market Street Welsh Baptist church.

Ellie Reemer William FP Morgan Morgan Alderman Fidler Beemer Alderman Roberts South Gibson William Richards Spring Street John Henry Warren Street Thomas Judge Pitteton John Crabb Margaret Crabb Fidler Herman Bessey Church Avenue Ingrione Joseph Ferreni Michael Cemerine North End

Liver Pills advertised by Matthews Brothers and W. T. Clark

An advertisement touts Dr Ag new’s Liver Pills available at WW centa a vial for 10 cents. It claims pills cure sluggish liver constipation and irregular bowels, presenting dramatic promises of physical disorder relief and attributing the remedy to Matthews Brothers and W. T. Clark.

Dr. Agnew Matthews Brothers W. T. Clark

Accident Lances at St Patrick’s Orphanage Wounds Farrel

A boy Thomas Farrell four years old at St Patrick’s Orphanage was injured while cleaning a heavy window. A sash fell crushing his right hand and nearly severing a finger, the blow driven by a gold wedding ring. Dr J J Carroll treated the wound and hopes to save the finger.

Thomas Farrell St. Patrick's Orphanage Farrel J. J. Carrroll

Pleasant surprise fifty fifth birthday anniversary at Jackson Street Baptist

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Smith hosted a large gathering Monday evening at 929 North Mall Avenue to observe Mr Smith’s fifty fifth birthday. The event featured a presentation chair from the Ladies Aid society, a speech by Rev Thomas De Gruchy, and songs by the church choir led by Lewis Davis. Attendees included numerous couples and members of the church community and friends from the area.

Benjamin Smith North Mall Avenue Ladies’ Aid Society Jackson Street Baptist Church Mr. Smith Thomas de Gruchy Thomas Beddoe Lewis Davis Gorndefaith South Wales America Fairchild’s South Maine Avenue William H. Thomas Thonas Beddee Williams John H. Williams David (. Williams Richard Nicholls H. Godshall John ©. Morris Thomas Mathias Edward Stock Oliver Shively John Lloyd John H. Harris David Davis John Hitchings Pritchard Miles William Watkins John Morgan Lewis Williams Hopkin Wetherhog J. C. Moyer Lewis James Protheroe David R. Thomas KE. BR. Griffiths John Davis Richard HR. Reese William Mellberger Johnson Price Ligeie Morris Mildred Thomas Jennie Williams Gertrude Thomas Alice Thomas Mattie Thomas Norma Marcia Nicholls Margaret Morgan Lizzie Thomas Margaret Ladwic Mary Thomas Sadie Thomas Susie Price Millie Thomas Laura Flossie de Gruechy Edward R. Watkins Roy Williams Reese Lewis Edward Davis Reese Griffith Ernest Miles Wim Davis Toan Jones Perry Lewis

Funeral notices for Mc Geever Fern Davis and Davis interment

Funeral services were held yesterday for Michael Mc Geever at 2124 Luserne Street and St Patrick church with Rev D A Dunne. Aaron A Fern died at Archbald with burial at Dunmore cemetery and Rev A M Walker presiding. Evan Davis’s rites at 435 North Deckers Court featured Masonic and other lodge representations with interment at Forest Hill cemetery.

Michael McGeever Catherine Durkin Luserne Street St. Patrick's Church D. A. Dunne Hyde Park Catholic William Fern Aaron A Archbald A. M. Walker Archbald Methodist Church J. B. Sweet Simpson Methodist Church Dunmore Evan &. Davis North Deckers’ Court Marion Lodge Dew Rant Longe Order of American Ivorites Oxford Mine Accidental Fund Masonic Lodge Thomas de Gruchy Jackson Street Forest Hill Maxonic Lodge

Young People Bandlet Union Plans Animatoscope Exhibit

The members of the Young People's Bandlet union of Jackson Street Baptist Church held a regular meeting in the church lecture room. Final arrangements were made for an animetoscope exhibition slated to be presented soon.

Young People's Bandlet Union Jackson Street Baptist Church

Kemp's Hallam for the Throat and Lungs Ad Teaser

An old advertisement claims most deaths are from consumption and promotes Kemp's Hallam for the Throat and Lungs as a guaranteed cure. It promises instant relief for coughs and offers a free sample, with price listed and druggists selling the product.

Beauty, marriage and a tonic remedy tale

A dated moralist piece urges young wives to safeguard their beauty for their husbands and stamina for motherhood. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy and includes a reader letter from a Chambersburg woman detailing relief from menstrual pain and related symptoms after using the product.

Pinkham Lydia J. Pinkham Chambersburg Lydia E. Pinkham

Church School Session Ends With Election of Officers

Evening program at the church concluded under supervision with no afternoon exhibition and ten cent admission for children. Officers for the ensuing term were elected: President Charles Holley, Vice President Ida Lewis, Recording Secretary Martha Thomas, Financial Secretary Emily Holly, Treasurer Albert Davis, Organist Viola Evans, Chorister William Thomas, Whirlans Arja Morgan Bert Lewis and George Howell.

Eneulne Charles Holley Ida Lewis Martha Thomas Emily Holly Albert Davis Viola Evans Willam Thomas Whrarlans Arja Morgan Bert Lewis George Howell

St Cecilia’s Abstinence Society Holds Social at St Leo's

The St Cecilia’s Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society met at St Leo’s rooms on North Main Avenue. Miss Bina Belton presided as members enjoyed an impromptu program with vocal solos by M Flaherty Burnett Jordan J Ford J Shaughnessy W M Laughlin Keegan and deep Mertin.

St. Cecilia’s Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society St. Leo's Roms North Main Avenue Bina Belton M. Flaherty Burnett Jordan J. Ford J. Shaughnersy W. M.laughlin Keegan Deeph Mertin Rose Gallagher Mamie Bhewrins Miss Jordan Mr. Gaughan Cadgan May McNamara Flynn Thornton Eh. A. Mahoney Carbondale

Mears Hall Hosts Lively Invitation Dance For Eighty Couples

Mears hall hosted a masquerade dance organized by a group of popular young men. Miss Nellie Kern supplied the music as about eighty couples enjoyed the program and unmasked at midnight followed by lunch from Caterer John Wettling. Committee members included Thomas Marsh as chairman Oscar Oswald as secretary Duncan Hall as treasurer and W H Heli Jr and Sam Finberg.

Mears’ Hall Nellie Kern John Wettling Thomas Marsh Oscar Oswald Duncan Hall W. H. Heli, Jr Sam Finberg

Residents Arrive and Depart as Local Guests and Travelers

News notes a series of moves and visitors in the area. John and Harris of North Sumner Avenue move to Green Ridge this week. W. T. Snover of Twelfth Street relocates with family to the central city next month. Miss Planaghan of Hampton Street visits Wilkes-Barre. Michael Hart of Ithaca, New York visits his brother Patrolman James Hart on Luzerne Street. Miss C. Smith of Newton Centre returns home after visiting here. Edith Porter of Meridian Street is homebound due to knee injury. Jane Hess of Benton Centre visits relatives here. Bruce Hartman of Wallersville visits. Gertrude Davis of Hyde Park Avenue returns from Wilkes-Barre. Mr. and Mrs. David P. Richards of Figymouth visit Mr. and Mrs. James PP. Thomas of Twelfth Street. Brother Thomas of Buffalo was guest of Funeral Director and Mrs. M. F. Wymbs yesterday. Mrs. Isaac Williams of North Sumner Avenue returns from Pittston relatives.

John & Harris North Sumner Avenue Green Ridge W. T. Snover Twelfth Street Central City Buffalo Mra M. F. Wymbs Isaac Williams Sumner Avenue Pittston

Revival services begin led by Rev P Moffatt and Rev Lonton

Last evening saw a large attendance as pastor Rev 7 P Moffatt opened the revival with help from blind evangelist Rev Thomas Lonton. Special music and singing are planned for each service this week.

P. Moffatt Thomas Lonston Thomas Williams Hellevue FL FP. Doty Hampton Street West Scranton St. David's Hall

Funeral notice and local society updates from Dunmore

The funeral for the late Mrs. Michael Dougherty of Spencer Street is set for 3 PM with interment in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Also reported are social events, visits to New York, a minstrel show in Peckville, a warrant case, and a Dunmore post office ad list with unclaimed letters.

Michael Dougherty Spencer Street St. Mary's Catholic Hessie Winchell Main Street New York Nettie McHale Elm Street Leonard Redding Grove Street Presbyterian Church Christ In Endeavoy Society Yeager Mix Peckville John Dreyer Pittston Pine Street Philadelphia Patrick Moran Apple Street Mra Amelia Mickmes Madison Avenue Charles Sanderson Delbert F. Smith

Social notes from Prompton Carbondale and environs

WIL Fond of Green Ridge street plans a few days at home in Prompton. Mrs F Paull of Sanderson avenue visits Philadelphia friends. Mrs HH Reynolds of Monsey avenue returns from New York City. Co T Bellamy of Delaware street in New York City. Miss Stella Wedeman of East Market street visits Carbondale friends. W W Tripp of Factoryville visits Bilge friends. Mrs George Berlinghoff of Cupouse avenue returns from Wilkes Barre. Miss Nett Bliss hosts a birthday party on Capouse avenue with many attendees and graphophone selections.

Wil Fond Green Ridge Street Prompton F. &. Paull Sanderson Avenue Philadelphia HH. B. Reynolds Monsey Avenue New York City Co.t. Bellamy Delaware Street Stella Wedeman East Market Street Carbondale W. W. Tripp Factoryville George Berlinghoff Cupouse Avenue Wilkes Tarre Isaac Willams Capouse Avernue Mise Nett Bliss Capouse Avenue Winnie White Mary Greeley Hazel Hessler Yolande Killam Bertha Jenkins Mable Jordan Hattie Lingey Edith Fittcroft Sydney Blie Bert Dolph Grover Sears David Medway Russel Shurtleff Fraik Ballentine Jay Smith Fred Gunster

Obituaries for William H Gordon and Patrick McCormick

William H Gordon aged unknown died yesterday at 1 45 pm at his parents home 00 Preacott Avenue He was a Taylor Methodist Episcopal church member and public school teacher in Old Forge town ship He will be buried after services at 2 00 pm at Forest Mill cemetery Patrick McCormick an elderly North Scranton resident died yesterday morning at his Clark Street home He was born in Ireland aged about 60 He leaves a wife and three children Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 00 pm with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery

Patrick Coleman Frank Langan Third Street Holy Cross Church Hyde Park Catholic Baptist Young Peoples’ Union Jackson Street Baptist Church Wilkes-Barre Lewis Watkins St. David's Episcopal Church Washburn Street Presbyterian Church William H. Gordon Preacott Avenue Taylor Methodist Episcopal Church Old Forge Forest Mill Cemetery Patrick McCormick North Scranton Clark Street Ireland Uiuls Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Women discuss Mr. Bryan church choice in Nebraska

In a Nebraska town, two women debate Mr. Bryan’s religious leanings. One Baptist and one Presbyterian discuss his possible move to the Baptist church. A remark concludes he would be immersed but fears leaving the loving crowd.

Nebraska Mr. Bryan Baptist Church San Francisco Armonaut

HAPPENINGS OF SOUTH SCRANTON SELECT OFFICERS NAMED

The Improved Order of Red Men No 140 met last night and elected officers for the year. Philip Luxemberger was chosen prophet, J F Schenker sachem, Matt Ludwig senior sagamore, Carl Tross junior sagamore, William Zang keeper of wampum, George Keip keeper of records, John Mais trustee for eighteen months, Jacob Boettcher representative to the great council in May at Honesdale. Charles Huester Peter Kellerman and August Lengler were appointed to audit the outgoing officers.

Noy Aug Tribe Philip Luxemberger Prophet J. F. Schenker Sachem Matt Ludwig Sagamore Carl Tross William Zang Wampum George Keip John Mais Jacob Boettcher Honesdale Charles Huester Peter Kellerman August Lengler

Arraignments in Larceny and Assault Cases

James Patterson was arraigned on larceny charges before Alderman Ruddy for stealing money and items from Fred Schneider. Schneider could not substantiate his statements and the case was dismissed. Rheinhart Wendt faced assault and battery charges in Alderman Stor’s court after Mrs. Fred Spitzer accused them of mistreating her and him arriving from Germany a year ago. Wendt was held on $100 bail.

James Patterson Ruddy Fred Schneider Schneider Tribune Rheinhart Wendt Stor Fred Spitzer Meadow Avenue

Cedar avenue school draws students in class of drawing

John Beaumont announced in the afternoon that several students passed drawing class: Fred Treuster Charles Hirtman Gustave Kroll John Fruchtel Fred Gelshardt and Alice Samuel. The Electric Tourist club met at St John’s hall and formed a committee for an upcoming entertainment. The funeral of John Tumney will be held this morning at 9 o clock. Philip Rader Jr of Birch street is ill with appendicitis. Charles Reif of Buffalo is staying at Hotel Best. William Heuster has resumed studies at Wyoming Seminary.

John Beaumont No. 8 Cedar Avenue Sevelon Fred Treuster Charles Hirtman Gustave Kroll John Fruchtel Fred Gelshardt Alice Samuel Electric Tourist Club St. John's Hall John Tumney Philip Rader, Jr Birch Street Charles Reif Buffalo Hotel Best William Heuster Wyoming Seminary

Maccabees Host Third Anniversary Social in Scranton

The Knights of Maccabees celebrate the third anniversary of the Scranton tent with entertainment at the Scranton Bicycle Club house. Pennsylvania grand commander T. H. Lawry and past grand commander J. B. Watson spoke on Maccabee history and aims. Lawry cited one fifth of fraternal congress membership growth, noting 25 000 members in the state. Program included recitations, vocal solos, a whistling solo, and an orchestra. Lunch followed and dancing concluded the event.

Knights of Maccabees Scranton Maccabees Marie Walsh Dunmore Bessie Sloat Phone van

Green Ridge Wheelmen Smoker Sparks Evening Fun

The Green Ridge Wheelmen hosted a season’s smoker last night at the club house with ample amusement. Conrad's orchestra played in the main room while two phonographs on the second floor entertained guests, Edward Finn and William Grambs operating them. W A Van Horn performed popular ballads, refreshments followed at midnight, and the event was managed by Probart Hayden Andrew Fine T S Huffling Henry Mitchcock and Charles Jacobs.

Green Ridge Conrad Edward Finn William Grambs W. A. van Horn Probart Hayden Andrew Fine T. S. Huffling Henry Mitchcock Charles Jacobs

Maloney Charged With Perjury In North End Case

A warrant for T H C Maloney on perjury charges was issued by Alderman Flowern after Simon Narissus filed a complaint. Maloney was arrested by Constable Cole and posted $2 bail to appear in court. Narissus alleged Maloney lied about Navissus’s illicit betting business before Aldermen Kober and Howe.

T. H. C. Maloney Flowern Simon Narissus North End Maloney Constable Cole Fidler George Archbald Kober Navissus Howe Narissus Roberts

Beauty Now and Healthful Complexion Claims

An advertisement argues cosmetics harm complexion and promotes genuine Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as the path to a healthy rosy skin. It recommends taking a small teaspoonful in water before breakfast and emphasizes outdoor exercise for best results, noting the bottle bears the Elster and Mendelson signature in New York.

Carlsbad E1sxek & Mendelson & Co New York

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