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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1898

Page

9

West Scranton paving plans prompt board of trade push

Historic West Scranton advances paving and sewer work as the Board of Trade pushes a phased expansion from Ninth to Main and beyond. Committees on sewers and pavings lead the effort with A Z Morse and B D Jones guiding. key streets already paved and gas water lines to be extended. The project targets Washturn to Lafayette with closures pending signatures from property owners.

West Scranton West Side Board of Trade A. Z. Morse B.D. Jones Weet Lackawanna A Avenue Washturn Street Lafayette Street

Devi Sant Lodge Meeting Notice

Devi Sant Lodge No 10 of the Order of American Ivorites meets biweekly at Co operative Hall on North Main avenue. The lodge maintains a solid membership though reports indicate decline similar to other lodges of the era.

Devi Sant Lodge Order of American Ivorites Co-operative North Main Avenue Easion

Welsh Lodge Social Sparks Annual Meeting Crowded

A near capacity lodge room hosted a social session after regular business. A spontaneous singing contest of the Welsh song Adieu to Old Wat en produced six contestants led by adjudicator Richard H. Williams with David Jenkins winning. A debate is planned two weeks hence as a highlight.

Richard H. Williams Slx David J. Davia Jeremish Samuel David Jenkins Therophilua Bowen Kees Samuel Gwilym Lewis

Deposits Made by West Scranton Pupils in Savings Plan

Weekly credit deposits were collected for several West Scranton public schools using the savings plan. Amounts per room include many small sums, with principal’s deposits and individual student names and cents totals recorded for schools numbers 1 31 and 32, noting Morgan and related staff as principals and participants.

West Scranton A. TL. Morgan David Owens Miss Watkine Mise Lewis Mire Evans Mies EB Kelly Miss Richards Mies N. Kelly Mise Phillips Misa Price Mises McDonald Miss Warrie Miss Lees Mise Fellows Misa Nicholls Mise Beamlel Miss Morgan Mim Flynn Mise Broadbent Agness Evans Miss Murphy Mira Wade D. PY. Vans Mrs. Ferber H. L. Morgan Miss O'Connor Mikes Maghran Misa Mullen Misa Fellows Miss Ruddy Miss Lewie Miss Vaughan

Funeral services held for Philip W. Coons

The funeral for Philip W. Coons was held at his residence on Division Street with a large gathering of relatives and friends. Rev. R. Sweet of Simpson Methodist Church officiated and preached. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery with Odd Fellows of Globe Joys No. 8 presenting representations. Pallbearers included C. Mil, M. L. Ainey, Hiram Sayres, J. F. Randolph, J. Wright, S. Jones, and John Fuller flower-bearer.

Philip W. Coons Division Street Sweet Simpson Methodist Church Washburn Street Globe Joys Independent Order of Odd Fellows Charlee Mil M. L. Ainey Hiram Sayres John F. Randolph Wrighes Jones John Fuller

Local Students and Visitors Stay in Town Circles

Miss Mary Forgeny of Stroudsburg Normal school visits home. Miss Margaret Howley of Carbon dale visits friends here. Daniel Robertson of North Ret room revisits Andem ela. Turvy Breese of Washburn street returns from Ashley. Miss Catherine McHugh of Jackson is also mentioned among local visitors.

Mary Forgeny Stroudsburg Normal School Margaret Howley Carbondale Daniel Robertson North Reteorn Avenue Andemela Turvy Breese Washburn Street Ashley Catherine McHugh Jackson

Globe Warehouse Spring Millinery Exhibit Opens

Globe Warehouse presents its first spring millinery exhibit on Wednesday and Thursday. Visitors are welcome to view a radical, complete transformation in shapes shades and materials reflecting this summer season. The display aims to reproduce the cream of foreign and domestic millinery ideas for fashion conscious ladies.

Local Notes and Social News Snippet

Street resident returns from a trip to Carbondale. John Storm of Paradise Valley visits as guest of Mr and Mrs Storm of South Main. Mr and Mrs George Burch of Swetland receive congratulations on a forthcoming boy. Kingston visitors and other neighbors share greetings. Jeweler George Waters reports a shuttered home on South Hyde Park. Photographer A D Van Gorder opens a White Haven studio. Arthur Davie of Bloomeburg State Normal visits home on North Sumner.

Carbondale John Storm Paradise Valley Storm South Main Avenue George Burch Swetland Street James Edwards Kingston George Waters South Hyde Park Avenue A. D. van Gorder White Haven Arthur Davie Bloomeburg State Normal School Sumner Avenue

Diocesan convention duties named for Father Mathew Society

M S Lavelle and Michael Jennings will represent the Father Mathew society at the Diocesan convention in Kingston in May. The Father Mathew Cadets will be represented by Charles Canavan and Martin. Sheridan Mise Phoebe Marey and John Van Nort wed at Alderman Kellow’s office with the alderman officiating and Constable Jerry Driscoll assisting. John Jones of the side was committed to county jail in default of bail by Alderman Divies on a serious charge reported by Miss Jennie Harris, president of the side. A Columbia Chemical company meeting discussed proposed changes expected to benefit the company, but no definite action was taken.

M.S. Lavelle Michael Jennings Father Mathew Society Kingston Father Mathew Charles Canavan Martin. Sheridan Mise Phoebe Marey John van Nort Kellow Jerry Driscoll John Jones Jalil Jennie Harris Cleo Columbia Chemical Company

South Scranton Happenings Endorse District Engineer Wirth

Neptune Engine Company held its annual meeting for officer elections. Christian Fickus was chosen president and Charles Wirth endorsed for district engineer to succeed Laula Schwass who plans to resign to Mayor Bailey soon. Jacob Hartman attended, a member since 1868 with perfect attendance.

Neptune Engine Company Christian Fickus Jacob Geiger, Jr August Schimpli Peter Robling, Jr George Gretner W. G. Rogar Henry Keiper Adam Weichel, Jr Conrad Peil John Demuth Charles Leneler George Rosnar Charles Wirth Laula Schwass Bailey William Fiekus Henry Hehn Jacob Hartman

New England supper and entertainment at Court Street church

Tonight 6 to 8 at Court Street M I church a kitchen and entertainment event features the Perkins family from Perkinsville with their 13 children. The family will sing and perform while a quartet serenades the bride and groom. An uncle from Germany will give a speech and present gifts. Admission and supper are 25 cents with proceeds benefiting the steward's fund.

New England Court Street M. I Perkinsville Grandpa Grandma Germany

Green Ridge Social Notes and Visits

Green Ridge brief items note a WC T U meeting at Mrs Clara Jacksons Penn avenue on Tuesday March 26 at 2:30 PM. Guests include J Bartram Prompton with Mrs D Sears Capouse avenue. Several residents plan travel or visits to Newark Sydney Uniondale and Philadelphia with local hosts and concerts.

Green Ridge Clara Jackson Penn Avenue J. &. Bartram Prompton D. D. Sears Capouse Avenue J. W. Finn T. B. Smith Seave Newark N. J F. G. Martin Sydney N. Y Graham New York Street Miss Lewis Uniondale Arch Johnston Miss Little Bentley The Parker Concert Company Miss Killam Miss McGraw Shamokin H. B. Andrews Capoure Avenue George McGrath Philadelphia Charles Geary

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Service

The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway runs covered, complete, reliable service with night trains between Buffalo Cleveland Toledo Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis and St. Louis. Dining cars are attached to all through trains and tickets should be purchased over the Lake Shore.

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Buffalo Cleveland Toledo Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis St. Louis Lake Shore

Kemp's Balcam for Coughs and Colds Free Trial Offer

Advertising a patent medicine in the peculiar way the proprietor does it he authorizes all druggists to give to those who call for it a sample bottle free that they may try it before purchasing The large bottles are two dollars and we certainly would advise trial It may save you from consumption

Four youths arraigned on wagon theft charge discharged by alderman

Peter Haggerty Tim Fallon Frank McIntyre and James Godwin faced Alderman Storr over a small express wagon theft alleged by Mrs Strappert. Due to lack of evidence they were discharged with a reprimand. A related witness testified the four made a deal for the wagon in exchange for a bantam rooster.

Peter Haggerty Tim Fallon Frank McIntyre James Godwin John Rodney Elmhurst Quinnan Rodney River Street Alder Street Young Women's Christian Association Berghauser Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies' Ald Society Tribune Frank Gavan John Ward Daughters of America Schimpff Lena Lentes John Lentes Tai Jacob Schunck Jennie Kelley McMahon

Court Orders Equal Sharing Of Contested Borough Costs

Yesterday the court ordered the costs of the borough contest split evenly between the borough and the school district, reversing a prior order that placed all costs on the borough. Fahey and Fish, recitation, Miss Smith, mandolin solo, Mr. Drinker, piano solo, Miss Griener, Mrs Mayer, Edward Buenszli, G W Welsh, and others to perform at N B Brink 126 William St this evening.

C. BE. Weidlaw Calvary Reformed Church N. 8 Brink William Street A. Bone Berger

Local Notes: Lavelle Returns Home and Town Baseball Rebuild

John H. Lavelle returns from a long Western tour to Birney avenue. A one year old child of Thomas King on Stafford Street dies. Thomas Joyce remodels his Stafford Street home. Miss Mary Cahill visits Miss Margaret McCrea on Main Street. The St Joseph's society baseball team reorganizes for the coming season under Patrick Connolly who challenges the town's representative team for the opener.

John H. Lavelle Lavelle Birney Avenue Thomas King Stafford Street Thomas Joyce Mary Cahill Pittston Margaret McCrea Main Street St. Joseph's Society Patrick Connolly

Theatrical Attractions At Academy Of Music Week Start

Sawtelle's Dramatic Company opens a week at the Academy of Music with On the Hudson a four act comedy drama led by Miss Jessie Buntelle. The troupe includes Lon Beasley Charlea Mortimer H Bh McKee George E Fisher Laura Hulbert and Jennie Kendrick.

Academy of Music Sawtelle Iist On the Hudson Jessie Buntelle Lon Beasley Charlea Mortimer H. Bh. Mckiee George E. Fisher Laura Hulbert Jennie Kendrick Lizzie N. Wil JL BH. McKee George KE Fisher Russell Brandon New York Cuba

Central Labor Union Resolutions Condemn Sheriff Actions

At a meeting the Central Labor union adopts resolutions condemning the Lattimer trial shooting of minors by Sheriff Martin and deputies and denouncing the broad authority that arms sheriffs with rifles in tense moments.

Central Labor Union Lattimer

Beranton Considers Child Labor Investigation Resolution

A city assembly debates restricting dangerous powers and calls for a standing committee to investigate child labor. The panel would report all violations of labor laws to Factory Inspector Bahop.

Beranton Bahop

Funeral of Mrs Maria O Malley Held at St Peter s Cathedral

The funeral of the late Mrs Maria O Malley moved from 611 Olive to St Peter s Cathedral where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev J Gough assisted by deacon Rev J JFeeley and others. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery with pall bearers J J O Boyle J C McAndrews Thomas F Walsh and others. Large out of town attendance marked the service.

Maria O'Malley Olive Street St. Peter's Cathedral BP. J. Gough J. J. BR. Feeley D. J. MacGoldrick J. A. O'Reilly J. W. Hussie Ashley J. F. Jordan Rendham J. J. Coroner Forest City Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery J. J. O'Boyle J. C. McAndrews Thomas F. Walsh Dennis Hughes A. L. Martin J. J. Maghran

Death of Father Burba at Plymouth Lithuanian church

Rev Father Tturba pastor of St Kazmer's Lithuanian Catholic church on Chestnut street Plymouth died suddenly Sunday morning at the parsonage. He was 42 and had served the church eleven years. A sister and step-brother Frank Burba survive. Funeral Wednesday at 10 a.m. with high mass at St Kazmer church. Interment in Lithuanian cemetery.

Father Tturba J. Kazmer Chestnut Street Plymouth Father Burba Old Country Gentleman Frank Burba Kingston St. Kagmer

Obituaries for James Oliver and three others in Patagonian Ward

Obituary notices report the death of James Oliver aged four at his home on North Main Avenue after a year of illness. He was the first child born in Patagonia, joined several lodges, and his funeral is led by two orders at a North End church. Also noted are the sudden deaths of Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan P. Divile, from edema, and Percy Lasher aged two, with funeral details to be announced and services at Meridian Street residence.

Music Hall Flynn & Sheridan Gordon Hughes May Bohee Sherman Coates Lina Vina W. TL Allderdice United States Navy Lyceum Licely James Oliver Jile Alster North Main Avenue Mr. Oliver Seranton Patagonia Clin Works Pacific Coast Hyde Park Lodge Free and Accepted Mason Independent Order of Old Fellows Ancient Order United Workmen Loyal Knights of America Cone North End Sinees Raymond Evan P. Divile North Hyde Park Avenue Oodema Percy Chas. W. Lasher Meridian Street Junction N. Y

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