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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1899

Page

9

Close of the Winter Term at No. 14 School

A patriotic address by Attorney A J Colburn opened the winter term at No 14 School. The event featured selections by students, a reading from Professor Phillips room, and songs including Bringing Liberty to Cuba Marching Through Georgia and the Star Spangled Banner. Parents and officials attended.

A. J. Colburn Union Service Epworth League Hampton Street M. E. Church Clieett Yestoring Ateriean Atbomney A Fd. Colhorn Patriate Mieney Valleya Lown Hille Yorktown Washington John Brown Harper's Ferry Gunn Fort Sumter Stttes Hherry Spain Juba Maine Col- Worn Cuba Georgia FL Matthews First Baptist Church Elias Fr. Evans Fifteenth Ward

Warrant Issued in Leather Sole Theft Case

Joseph Wels of 107 South Seventh efreet faced an aldermanic warrant from Kelly's office for allegedly stealing thinny leather soles valued at 48 dollars. The hearing drew several witnesses who testified that the leather was either sold to Michael or belonged to him, leading to the alderman dismissing the case.

Joseph Wels South Seventh Efreet Kelly Michail Androsheskov Michael Cole

Miss Anna Edwards Hosts Tea for Miss Lenh Britton

Miss Anna Edwards of South Main avenue hosted a 6 o’clock tea yesterday in honor of Miss Lenh Britton of Reading. Guests included Miss Edith Blair, Miss Jennie Jenkins, Miss Anna Thomas, and Miss Gertrude Miller among others.

Anna Edwards H. M. Edwards South Main Avenue Lenh Britton Reading Edith Blair Jennie Jenkins Anna Thomas Gertrude Miller Edna

Local Reading Social Evening Hosts Euchre Party

Reading residents Williams May Frith Freda Kann Helen Jones Leah Britton Anna Irving Dayton Ohio Anna Williams Deexie Phillips May Holwarde Mietes Margaret Edith Hichards joined by Edward Clark Tudor Willams Henry Greenastead Willis Eweet Edgar Jones Charles Gibbe Eugene Fellowes Harry Jones Clarence Oaland Ray Rice Bruce Fordham and Harry Cary for a progressive euchre night. The gathering featured dancing and other diversions and was spent pleasantly.

Harry Jones Clarence Oaland Ray Rice Bruce Fordham Harry Cary

Easter Eve Baptism and Lent Offerings Planned

Today services include a litany and address at 0 o clock and a leading service from 12 to 2 o clock. All are invited to attend and arrive early to stay long. infants are expected for baptism on Saturday Easter eve. The Lent denial offering and mite chest offerings will be received with two prizes for the highest contributions.

Boarding House Dispute In Kelly's Patch Triggers Arrests

Idaele Boughton runs a mixed race boarding house in Kelly's Patch. When John Eppes, a colored man, returned that night he quarreled with Kate Kennedy, a white woman. Patrolman Saul was summoned to quell the disturbance. William Butler, colored, interfered. All three were taken to the police station. The trouble arose when Wecuge Muppea objected to his white wife smoking. Kennedy protested and it is alleged he struck her. He will be arraigned this morning.

Idaele Boughton Kelly's Patch John Eppes Kate Kennedy Saul William Butler Muppea

Easter exercises at No 18 school with recitations

Short exercises were held yesterday afternoon at No 18 school where pupils under Prof Owens Miss Watkins and Miss Lewis gave Easter recitations and essays on the Egyptian Ornament. The united choir from Grammar A grades Nos 1 5 16 will sing at the Wednesday session next week of the teachers institute at 2 o'clock.

Owens Watkins Lewis United Choir Teachers’ Institute

Union service at Hampton Street Methodist church this evening

The City Upworth league holds a union service at Hampton Street Methodist Church tonight at o oclock. Program includes papers by George W. Crane and Garfield Anguin, solos by Miss Marie Van Cleft and Miss Mary Davis, plus other features. Refreshments will be served free to all attendees.

City Upworth League Hampton Street George W. Crane Garfield Anguin Marie van Cleft Mise Mary Davis

Local society meetings and funerals noted in city notices

Webster Literary and Debating society meets at Robert Pett home on North Rebecca avenue. Funeral for Sarah Snover Wil held at 30 o'clock at 211 North Ninth street, with interment at Forest Hill cemetery. Charles Williams injured by a mine fall on Capoure avenue. St Pauls Pioneer corps drills in St Davis hall under Capt Walter McNichols. Young People society of First Welsh Baptist church to meet tonight. Rev A A Magnusson of Wilkes Barre preached Swedish sermon at St Mark’s Lutheran and administered communion to candidates. Easter egg social at Grace Hinman home on Tenth street hosted by the Mamoton Street Methodist Episcopal church. Funeral for Elizabeth Maxey held yesterday from 138 South Rebecca avenue with interment at Washburn street cemetery. Infant child of Mr and Mrs David Beckhorn of the Continental died yesterday. funeral Sunday and interment at Washburn street cemetery.

Webster Literary and Debating Society Robert Pett North Rebecca Avenue Sarah Snover North Ninth Street Forest Hil Charles Williams Prink Street Capoure Avenue St. Paul's Pioneer Corps St. David Mixes Grace Hinman Tenth Street W. EL Mamoton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Elizabeth Maxey South J. 2B. Sweet Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Washburn Street David Beckhorn Continental

Local Students Return Home for Easter Vacation

Charles FE Sweet son of Nev Sweet returns from Synn university. Mra Dantel Jenking of Pittston is home with Mr and Mrs Jdiughes of North Bromley avenue. Yale students Eagar Jones and Prod Churk are home for the holiday. Henry Geles of North Bromley avenue is in Philadelphia a few days. Charles Meek of Munney p visiting friends this week.

Charles Fe, Sweet Nev Sweet Synnone University Mra Dantel Jenking Pittston Mee Jdiughes North Bromley Avenue Eigar Jones Churk Yale College Epen Henry Geles North Bromley Aves Philadelphia Charles Meek Munney, P

Nonth Scranton Church Events Planned for April Evening

The Christian rally and Evangelical meeting attract attendees as Rev W Clymorn from Onto Mie speaks. The Primitive Methodist meeting at Thomas Gilleapte home on North Main Ave is set for Tuesday evening April 8. The fourth Quarterly conference of Providence Methodist Holocopal Church occurs at 7 30 with Rev Austin Grittin presiding. Church officials urged to attend. A special meeting of the Excelsior Hose Company of the Berantan tre de-

W. Clymorn Thomas Gilleapte North Main Avenu Clutxy Faming Eedhant Cnurely Paylora Tueday Providence Methodist Willie Weld Awetin Grittin Elev Excelsior Hove Company Berantan Tre de

Munyon's Guarantee Strong Assertions on Remedies

Munyon's Guarantee asserts clear remedies for illnesses, boasting rapid relief claims and extensive testimonials. The pamphlet emphasizes proven cures, detailing how specific tonics and remedies address common ailments and promote health.

Members to Assemble After Death of Thom as F Noon

The group will meet Saturday night at 7.59 to discuss a member's death. Attendees include Arthur Doginn of Deacon Street who is seriously ill and Charles Connolly of Ferdinand Street confined at home with the grip. Mike Lisgie Graham of Deacon Street is slowly recovering. Colonel P. Lewin and the Junior Order of American Mechanics hold their regular meeting this evening. George K N Jackson of Rockwell Place, a Lehigh University student, is home for Foster invalidation. William Hopkins of Forest City is visiting.

Thomas F. Noon Arthur Doginn Deacon Street Charles M. Connolly Ferdinand Street Mike Lisgie Graham PT. D. Lewin Council Order of American Mechanics

Various Local Notices From Wilkes-Barre In Brief

W OC Gates moves family to Providence while Arch Johnstone relocates to New York Street. Grammar A pupils at schools 27 and 28 rehearse music at the Aish school. A birthday social awaits at Asbury church with admission based on age. Green Ridge Loyal Temperance region meeting postponed to April 7 with music. Monsey avenue resident moves to Harrison avenue. Vaughn visits Capouse works area. Mrs H W Montgomery moves to Sanderson avenue. In Hia Name Missionary band held a planning meeting at Mrs I de Vanderveer’s Delaware street home. Green Ridge lodge No 68 Odd Fellows elected officers tonight and announces installation Thursday April 6. spring cleanup planned and invites guests to attend.

W. OC. Gates Wilkes-Barre Arch Johnstone New Yor Street Church Avenue Providence Aish School Asbury Church Ife Green Ridge Loyal Ts. (. Miller Monsey Avenue Harrison Avenue KR. Vaughn Wyalusing W. R. Safford Capouse Works H. W. Montgomery North Washington Avenue Sanderson Avenue Mes Vanderveer Delaware Street Green Thilge Lodge Odd Pollows Mareonte Hall Oflcoera Noble Ara Eve Gray Noble Arid M. Sanders Janes Atherton C. Po Donner Trivioo FA Addymani Midical Whiners Tors Thea Treverion Chive Bitea Thinmdey Ove

Pea Coal Delivered to South Side Park

Disjointed OCR note records a coal delivery to the South Side area and a request or order directed to a person or address named BL Bhaurkey at WH cedar ove. The text is garbled with stray fragments and does not specify a clear date or outcome.

Cwntial Ctty Cuntir Klyde Park Bhaurkey Cedar

Obituary notice for Mim Hikini and associates

Mim Hikini widow of f0 Mandeville Ci Weneedavy died Wednesday at noon after a long illness. Lienth Wolke Pie to pHetlinmatia and Delesian, Shoe wie Dinhly esteemed widow, mourn their loss. Deceased resided near Vittetot and was connected with Montgomery Street shopkeeper Mead. Immediate relatives and friends are asked to attend funeral services.

Mim Hikini Mandeville Horry Marin Leg Hiyatetan Bitermont Devin Vittetot Mont Tuirkhet Montgomery Bonin Tylawary Avenue Fern Darter Dee Muller Johnson Tiewan

Farwell Notice for Local Resident Survived by Kin

Funeral arrangements for a local resident are pending with survivors including two children John Kaward and Mia Mary Freens of Dunmore and wife Dr Mary Davis a well known figure in the area. Further funeral details will be announced later.

John Kaward Mia Mary Freens Dunmore Mary Davis Tuth

New Officers of the Elks Elect Millar Exalted Ruler

Stranton Lodge elected Major W. S. Millar alderman of Highth ward as Exalted Ruler for the coming term. Other officers include F. Smith leading knight, M. Strong loyal knight, John Reese lecturing knight, M. McCann secretary, J. Schubert treasurer, John Lewis ruler, John Brown trustee, D. Reedy delegate, P. Gunster alternate. Retiring Exalted Ruler Reedy given gold watch charm. retiring Secretary Gould honored. Installation by J. Cohen team. minstrel show planned for next month with 75 participants.

W. S. Millar Stranton Lodge Rike Franklin Avenue Highth Ward Millar The Elks F. ©. Smith Fr. M. Strong John G. Reese M. P. McCann J. J. Schubert John H. Lewis John J. Brown D. J. Reedy Errand Lodge St. Louis P. +. Gunster Nuler Millar Reedy Gould Ritter J. Cohen T. D. van Osten Gaiety Theater

Coal Trade In Good Shape For 1509 Output

The Coal Journal notes strong early 1509 tonnage for anthracite and hints at yearly aggregates that could exceed expectations. Some optimism predicts record output, but cautions against overconfidence as market demand may not sustain high production.

Suward Nwst

Election Contest Dispute Returns To Court

The case centers on James Stephenson of the Fifth district Firet ward who testified he was born in Scotland and voted for treasurer in 1897. Cross-examination about naturalization papers was objected to and the matter was certified to the court for possible argument today.

James Stephenson Firet McDonald Scotland Holgate

Norton's Successor in Special Council Election

The Twenty first ward vacancy from Thomas Norton’s death will be filled by a special election. Prominent candidates include Mrs. Noho, Drothe, Harry Dale, M. Dale, and John Auton. Mr. Pate is a Republican, while Norton and Quinn are Democrats.

Thomas Norton Noho Drothe Harry Dale Dale John Auton Mr. Pate Me. Norton Mr. Quinn

Their First Appearance at Green Ridge Hall

A small gathering enjoyed the Green Ridge Wool club concert by the Philomel quartet. The program featured refined selections and drew many notable attendees. After the performance, refreshments and dancing followed the bright finale.

von Eort Green Ridge Philomel Mineea

Signed by the Mayor Ordinances Made Operative Yesterday

An official record notes ordinances signed by the mayor becoming operative the day prior. The items outline citywide regulatory actions and immediate enforcement implications for local governance.

Drink Grain-0 After You Tawe Conclided Hat You Ommt Net Ta Riyk Coffee

The text appears garbled with many misspellings but mentions avoiding risky coffee and assessing a “genuine fond drink” with reference to grain and tea. It suggests seeking guidance on safe food and drink choices and avoiding unsafe beverages.

Coffer

Mayor Approves Wards Projects and Tax Collector Exemptions

Mayor Billey approved funding for cobble paving on Penn avenue and sewer basins near Railroad avenue Ta verne street Ives Archbald and Meridian streets in multiple wards. He also approved tax collector exemptions for Thomas D. Davis and A F O Boyle and the bonds of the recently appointed collectors.

Penn Avenue Sixteenth Ward Railroad Avenue Taverne Street Acker Street Round Woods Lane Ives and Archbald Streets Meridian Street Fifth Ward Billey Thomas D. Davis A. F. O' Boyle Boland

Social Feud Shapes Jackson Era Cabinet Strife

An early 19th century quarrel between President Jackson and his party chiefs centers on Madam Eaton and Calhoun. The dispute, sparked by social snubs and wartime loyalties, influenced Van Buren’s rise and helped birth the Whig movement, reshaping American politics.

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