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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1899

Page

6

West Scranton Promoters Meet Amid Ongoing Interest

A renewed session of the Young Women’s Christian organization promoters occurred at Welsh Cul vinketh Church on South Main with Mrs George Howell leading devotions. Officers were elected for the lodges and plans discussed to secure suitable meeting rooms while the press committee and chairwomen were named and enthusiastic support noted.

Thle Gide South Mainaverte Evlok George Howell Charlotte Savage South Main Avenue Mies Maraarer Janmivon Lindabury Emma Lewis Anne Munkentimuele Puendolph Jones Rachel Jones Marilin Mott

Weekly pMDNG house collections listed with names and cents

The document lists weekly collection amounts and names such as Miss Lewis, Miss Fellows, Miss Kinapp, and Miss Toxephine TD Leek. Small sums like 76 and 74 cents appear beside several names as part of deposited amounts in the weekly total.

Pmdng Xehouse Nii Cenasiia Vertebay Am Morgan Princinal Miss Lewis Mises Vildahan Mise Carpenter OS Cente Tadhix Vicente Mise Mullen Fellows

Principal collection totals across city schools noted

It is worthy of note that since the collection scheme was inaugurated in December, 147 schools have adopted the plan and now make weekly deposits. Names appear with varied contributions including cents and dollars for individuals such as David Owens and Martha Watkins among others.

Cipal Misa Murray Mies Nichols Mise Peamileh Mise Morena Mies Flynn Mira “Kent Miss Evane Mise Wade Miss Murphy Mies Pool Mra Ferber David Owens Martha Watkins Alice Evens Hertha Kelly Nellie Richtide Neliie Kelly Catherine Phillips Lina Pries Baral McDenald Mary Hurrie

Winter term closing marked by patriotic exercises

Daniel W. Phillips principal of No. 4 school arranged a special program to honor the term end. Attorney A. S. Colborn state president of the Patriotic Orders of America will deliver an address on "Poche in United States History" in a patriotic ceremony. Parents invited. daily exercises will include instrumental selections.

Nest ‘Thurediy Daniel W. Phillips No. 4 A. S. Colborn Patriotic Order Bans of America United States Phillips

Birthday Surprise Honored Mrs Strong by Scranton Auxiliary

The ladies of the Scranton Hellet corps No 60 Auxiliary of Ezra Griffin post Grand Army of the Republic hosted a birthday party for Mrs BE M Strong of South Main Avenue. Guests and friends enjoyed poetry collections by Mr Strong and refreshments after the event. Attendees included Mrs Randolph Jenus, Mrs Prod Anisdon, Mrs Ford Walter, Mrs R F Poet, Mrs Hearriet Hatley, Mrs Olive Gible, Mrs Rose Walters, Miss Oram Cox, Miss John Lowmans, Mrs Prank Poole, Mrs Fred Warner, Mrs Maria Allen, Mrs HMvehes, Myre Jarres, Misses Jessie Aristies, Margaret Brinthey, and Gertrude Loomis.

Scranton Hellet Corps Ezra Griffin

Miz NC Meve Hosts Surprise Evening at Daughter’s Home

Miz NC Meve of Sworlaid street was surprised by her oll item at her daughter Mia’s home on Saturday evening. Byron Slate joined the gathering with Mys. Magis Hirthenny Vocca and isetranmental sehwahons were given and the night was spent pleasantly by all present.

Miz Nc, Meve Sworlaid Street Ollitem Greindohiitven Mia Byron Slate Magis Hirthenny Vocca

Song of Tena Pottines elects officers at mesting

Thiprile division No. 45 held a Saturday evening mesting electing Hugh Williams as past worthy patriarch Thomas Miring as worthy poatrharel Ella Dungeer as firstificial serine David Hopkine as treine rer William Highes as recinul ma seriiy William A. Harris as aesistaine recording scribe Sramael Kelwardse as chaplain Jenkin Revnehis as siperium fondent of young people's work Thor J Whealwearils as eet conediwetur

Song of Siperium Thor J. Whealwearils Eet Conediwetur

Local Officials Schedule Meeting With Notable Names

Suraty Beynen conductor and Radward Hopkins associated figures appear in a community notice. Officers Will We Instatled and Pie trich Deputy WW K Seward of Williams division of Avohinile will convene at the next Saturday evening meeting.

Suraty Beynen Radward Hopkins Inelio Sentintd Witten Davie Gortinel Tostina Elias Pietrich WW. K, Seward Williams Avohinile

Robbery at H C Hitman Residence on Tenth Street

Burglars entered the Hitman home at 427 Tenth Street while the family attended church. They forced the back door, searched all drawers and closets, and took about $20 in small change. Mr Hitman suspects a familiar culprit and plans warrants against the unknown parties.

H. C. Hitman Tenth Street Tar Churrah Elifiorer Hitman

Odd Fellows Lodge Elects 299 Officers For Year

Glotelodge No. 299 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows elected J. B. Replogle as Noble Grand M. L. Townsend as Vice Grand F W Wells as recording secretary T F H Dunne as assistant secretary George Plorey as treasurer Olmhicen mentha as trustee and D M Fowler as trustee. They will be installed at the reguage meeting next Monday evening by District Deputy Grand Master David Cadwenn.

Glotelodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Noble J. B. Replogle M. L. Townsend F. W. Wells T. F H. Dunne George Plorey Olmhicen Mentha D. M. Fowler Reguiage David Cadwenn

Sacred cantata sung by sixty at First Welsh Baptist Church

A united choir of sixty voices will render The Cres and rows a sacred cantata comprising solos, duets, and trios at the First Welsh Baptist Church next Sunday evening. Choir members are requested to meet tonight for a rehearsal at the latter church.

Everine Ehurchen Teachers’ Institute Continental Mine Accidental Fund Conunmellman Thoma Norton Jackson Atreear Livelock Cathedral Directure West Side Bank John H. Williams Wiliam RR William Win T. Davis Merve J. Wilims Thomaas D. Davis Washington Knights of Metta Tate Ovbram Thames Glen Lyon Hibernians Morel Maxter Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Plymouth Congregational Charteh Wih Stvese Meek Willian Price Mike Breda George Richard Swoon Street Pber Collarine Nava Vibe Order of Red Men Lendomin Maxes Elerk Harmaey Avramn Collese Netine the Poe Eelein Maxen Merry

Local Residents Mention City Trip Amid Names of People

Scattered OCR fragment lists individuals from Price stress and Lafayette eust, referencing a short trip to Mawel Chive and a Wells College student in Aubenn SY. Names include P M Bohan, Wallace Maser, Leber, Respond Thortman, Mise Hila Tivin, Ischo Kuestu, Edina Willimae, and Edna Willimae, with unsure locations like DuUStness and Hionpten stront.

M. Bohan Montami Duustness Wallace Maser Lafayette Euest Hearles Leber Hionpten Stront Mawel

Obsequies of Miss Wilson Held at Residence

Obsequies for Miss Mary Wilson were conducted last night at Frank Wilson's residence 94 Webster Avenue Jest inlet with many friends in attendance. The remains will be transported to Trivvan NW 2 tomorrow morning at 8 by the Detroit and Western railroad for burial.

Axnembhoedt Frank Wilson Webwtor Avenue Mary Wik Hom Tron van Detewars Lavkowonie Wretern Tamnenrew

Kemps Bolvam Medicine Promises Quick Cough Relief

The notice urges avoiding coughing and promotes Kemps Bolvam as a remedy. It claims immediate benefits after the first dose and offers a free trial with distribution at druggists.

HAPPENINGS OF NORTH SCRANTON HAPPENINGS

Terry Jones of Brick Avenue suffered serious burns to hands and face from a gas explosion in a mine chamber Saturday afternoon. He was taken home for medical aid after the blast, which remains a mystery as Jones used a safety lamp and was known as a careful miner. R Nelson Atherton, a Chester Military Academy student, surprised. members of two societies debated. other notes.

Tarry Jones Brick Avenue R. Nelson Atherton Chester Military Academy Terry Jones Brick

Suprise Home Visit Honors Eh Atherton At Chester Cadet Return

Friends gathered atEh Nelson Atherton home last night to honor his Chester Military academy voyage. The party featured music and dancing with attendees including Grace Atherton Jennie Smith Gertrude Smith Daisy Perry and Pred Atherton among others and was hosted by Mr and Mrs J L Atherton and Mrs Frost of Montrose.

Nelson Atherton Mr. Atherton Chester Military Academy Pleawanthy Trude Guild Grace Atherton Jennie Smith Gertrude Smith Daisy Perry Tharvlet Dackeon Yolande Killuima Mary Gireley Lingle Palmer

Debate on Philippine Islands annexation at institute event

The Father Whitty society and the Young Men's Institute hosted an evening debate on whether the Philippine Islands should be annexed to the United States. After the discussion, declamations and poems were performed and refreshments served.

Father

Local notes and social items from McDonough Avenue district

Residents report recoveries and movements including POP Lanett on McDonough Avenue recovering from Severe Lines and DT Evans resigning with BL Atlas. Byron Washborn visits Stev en s Point. Miss Bertha Kees guests Miss Marion Thomas. Istite Vaught spends Sunday with friends in Philston. Multiple small notices about visitors, recovered residents, and church activities accompany Easter flower ordering and choir rehearsals at the North Main Avenue chapel.

Pop Lanett McDonough Avenue DT. Evans Wayne Avenue Atlas Byron Washborn Steven's Point Bertha Kees Tawson Marion Thomas Istite Vaught Philston Missora Gilsner Pine Jesse Boyder Dilaware Adee Constance Davis Frieds Peckville Andrew Spinner Spring Street Thomas Hy Powell

Knights of Malta install officers and local notices on Min Street

The Knights of Malta commandery No. 229 installed officers led by Sir knight commander Flop Amines and other named officers. A children’s garment factory opened in the Givon building on Min Street with ten workers. fifty will be employed soon. New York capitalists show interest. Patrick Derris will have his right hand thumb amputated after an accident at a Washington Hall entertainment. The funeral of Mrs. Ann Carney was held at Ward Street with burial at St Carmel. John McAndrew, a Protherae mines driver, broke his right leg in a moving car incident. A formal dance is planned at Washington Ball on April 1. An eye injury to Patrick Scaunton is being treated at Morel Brothers. efforts to remove a metal fragment will continue. Easter flowers from Morel Brothers, 624 West Market Street.

St. Stephens Knights of Malta Flop Amines Dodee J. M. Wert J. W. Pinwell Tuthill Hdl Anguins Peter Selighe Jo WO Aneul Hrvar Pinkmer William Thomas George Cummings Basil William Hand W. E Hall G. ¥. Davis Givon Min Street Miss Dolphin Pew New York Patrick Derris Franklin Street Washington Hell Bian Milner Ann Careney Ward Streat Mit Carmel John McAndrew Protherae Mines Parente Thruway Street Wolleshington Berantoy A. Horan Frank Miane Tom Coleman Charelie Zimmerman William Cawley Giusy Patrick Scaunton Potter Street New 7 Pennsylvania Coal Company Gia Morel Brothers Bust Market Street

Washington Camp No 430 Banquet in South Scranton

Members of Washington Camp No 430 Patriotic Order Sons of America and Lodge of America held a banquet in South Scranton with Civil War veterans present. William Ehrhardt presided as Attorney A J Colfram spoke and Beheuer's Orchestra provided music.

Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America William Ehrhardt Washington America Niather's Bath Ehrhardt A.J. Colfram

Dog ownership dispute lands hotel proprietor in court

William Craig of Pittston avenue accused PB A Fox owner of the Broadway hotel of concealing a dog belonging to Nim Craig. A search warrant led Constable Wolkers to Fox’s home where the dog was found. Fox claimed ownership but failed to prove it and was arrested. He posted £200 bail for court appearance.

Willian Craig Pittston Avenue Seates PB. A. Fox Broadway Nim Craig Wolkers Pox Fox Millay Bal i

Public School Deposits Listed by Principal Names

The article records deposits from several public schools made yesterday afternoon. It lists principals and staff such as Miss Julia Mine, Miss Mary Pitcher, Miss Margaret O Kane, and Miss Mary Morrow, with various monetary amounts totaling about 10.47. The handwriting is rough, with multiple entries per school and unclear figures.

Mise Va. Juvee Peinetpal

Annex 15 Necessary Diving to Expanded Condition

The fragment notes an annex 15 requirement and references moving to an expanded condition. It appears to indicate a procedural step or legal framework adjustment involving annexed provisions and readiness for broader application. Further context is needed to specify entities and enactment details.

Ambiguous Local Notices From St Trenes Parish and City

Last evening the St Tréne’s T. AL BR. socreta met at Bharmsey hall. Lenten devotions are planned at St John’s Church tonight. Constable Joseph Moore of the Twentieth ward recovered from a Short Uneas. Charles Wirth of Cedar avenue injured his heel at the ele Works yesterday. William Burke of Third street bruised toes at the South mill from a falling casting. The Minooka baseball club plans an entertainment and social at Joseph’s hall Monday evening.

St. Tréne T. AL BR. Socreta Bharmsey Hall St. John's Catholic Church Constable South Mill Minooka Joseph's Hall

Address orders to Co B. Sharkey in Hyde Park area

Central Hyde Park and South Side residents receive orders directing Co B Sharkey to 114 Edar Ave. A phone contact 6663 is listed for follow up.

South Side Centralhelty Central Hyde Park Co B. Sharkey Edar Ave

Easter activities and local notices in Green Ridge area

Mer Killam has returned to Paupack while Mark Ridgeway remains home with grip. Ray Race returned from visiting Penn avenue friends. The Green Ridge Presbyterian Ladies Aid plans an Easter sale in church parlors featuring cut flowers plants candy and home made items. The Woman’s club met at the church with a brisk social tone.

Mer Bo Killam Seon Au Vielt Paupack Mark Ridgeway Penn Avenue Ray Race Chirok Penn Avenue Friends Ladies Aid Society Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Chavch Vandeveers Delaware Street Morel Brothers East Marke Presbyterian Church

Obituary notices outline Margeret Burny Ruddy and relatives

Mrs Margeret Horus wife of Patrick Burny of Paerne street died suddenly at home late Friday night after a brief illness. Her daughter Mrs Della MeceGrow had died recently, leaving the family in grief. Survived by husband and several children including Mrs John ONeill Mrs Gwen Cullihan Thomas ONeill Terese Lewtinge Rite ard Ghertle and others. Funeral planned from residence with Plains Cemetery interment. Also noted death of Anthony Ruddy of Wilkes Barre and Chief Engineer Ro H Brown of the Delaware and Hudson Company after illness and long service.

Margeret Horus Patrick Burny Paerne Street Oelock Funiday Decewse Coren Roberts Della MeceGrow John O'Neill North Foraunton Gwen Cullihan Mire Thomas O'Neill Tesele Lewtinge Riteard Ghertle Diate Buri Anthony Ruddy Wilktesethirne Yvyory Myr Tleauley Kidder Street Wim Olyphant Owe Booth Thamar Ruddy Pureame Patrick Ruddy Glyphant Matrick Judge Hiwison Plains Cemetery

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West Scranton Public Schools’ Savings Fund A. J. Colborn Bull Uneeda George W. Jenkins Globe Warehouse Venth Street Globe Lodge Faraghadptir Wilson North Scranton Harrys George WK. Dadi Leggett's Creek Sinewev Wardhametreet Oayweter Y Thomas Henry Sprig Street Ataole Clark Jermyn Wy. Churk Fad Win Street Mortis Cohen Market Street Dunmore Lackawanna Avenue van Dyke Gerson’s South Scranton Natter's Hall Schwuss Board of Control Savings Fund Collections Nchs OF News Pen Carl Green Ridge Pharmaide Vystern Ridge Street Ro H. Brown Delaware and Moon Campas Albany A. J. Bewitt Swift Brown Leas Theatre S & Rounder Teases St Fe Long James Whitcomb Riley Chic Hik Annals of the John Drew Jones THE Cccoommminge Isonnini Rinn Hilanger Jack and the Beanstalk J. BE. Foole Killarney and the Rhine Washington, D. c Central Railroad of New Jersey Wishington Fate Sears Willia Barre Rouse's Point Howpital Felis Hughes Cedar Avenue M. FF
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