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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1898

Page

6

Day's Doings in North Scranton

Joan Griffiths injured after falling from a ladder in Cohen's clothing store. Unattended hose on vine gar Hill destroyed by fire. Funeral of Joseph Church last night. Deputized recruiter Rohr, with Captain S. Wella Corwin, recorded volunteers for Company H. Listings show 10 names secured. more to follow as pool to form regular service.

Joan Griffiths Cohen Vinegar Hill Fkrn Jorepit Ducoh Rohr S. Wella Corwin Nimes

Injured Man Hurt At Cohen's Clothing Store

John Criffithe, a chiapie ter, was badly injured at Cohen's clothing store on Weet Market street while whitewashing a rear room. He slipped and fell, suffering severe facial cuts before aid arrived.

John Criffithe Cohen Weet Market Street

Fire Engulfs Vacant Vinegar Boil House

A large empty house on Vinegar Boil in Notel district caught fire late Tuesday night. Sparse details emerge as no nearby structures were endangered and investigators have yet to determine the blaze origin amid unclear reports.

Notel Noibeady

Funeral Service for Joseph Church Held at North Main

The funeral of Joseph Church was held yesterday afternoon at his son’s home on North Main Avenue. A handsome casket with a floral wreath was present, and a small, private cortege followed. Interment took place at Forest Hill Cemetery with relatives and a few friends attending.

Joseph Church North Main Avenue Forest Hill Cemetery

Entertainment by Puritan Congregational church planned tonight

The Holy Circle of the Puritan Congregational church will present an entertainment this evening. An earlier alarm from Box 52 about a blaze in a nearby area prompted the event.

Puritan Congregation Surrenders Church for May 10 Lecture

A small shanty by the Delaware Laeckawanna and Western line was destroyed. Puritan Congregation members tendered their church deed to Wayne Avenue Baptist for May 10 evening as Mrs. Kynferch Rhye will speak on The Golden Milestone. Funeral for Mrs. George Ready will be from Willian Street to Holy Rosary Church with burial at Myde Park Catholic cemetery.

Delaware, Laeckawanna and Western Wayne Avenue Kynferch Rhye Holy Rosary Chayeh Mae Regibe Myde Park Catholic Cemetery

Community honors retiring pastor at Oneonta church

The celebration marks Rev. Van Cierk and Miss Van Cierk with a large reception in a decorated church chapel. Attendees include church leaders, ministers, and neighbors. tribute notes his five years as presiding elder and editor, with plans for a successful year ahead. The event features instrumental performances and a crowded turnout. Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Dolph announced, with interment at Dunmere Cemetery.

West Scranton Funeral Honors Mrs Revan at Jackson Street

City notes a funeral in West Scranton for Mrs Elizabeth W Revan with service on Jackson Street and remarks on local civic concerns. Council addresses street openings, property purchases, and repairs including Oxford Street Meridian Street Lincoln Avenue widening and Lagzerne Street repairs amid funding and ordinance discussions.

Teist Evening Benefit Concert For West Side Hospital

A Teist evening concert in Mears hall raised funds for West Side hospital. Despite crowding, many entrants enjoyed a varied program led by John RR Farr. Rev Dr MacGouldrick spoke on Different Forms of Catholic Charity. Performers included Miss Ari gon, Bo Clarke, Anna Brown, James Gavinan, Sid Hughes, Rose Conway, M Hale, W Williams, M Jordan, and the St Patrick’s orchestra. The Village Belle quartet and Miss Loretta Fahey and Maud Mellagh appeared. audience sang The Star Spangled Banner. The event ended with a social session and praise for St Patrick’s society Irish Catholic Benevolent Union.

Mears Hall West Side Hospital Kien John RR Farr MacGouldrick St. Thoms' College Mac. Gouldrick Loretta Faehey Maud Mellagh William Gilray Star B Mikeex Arigent Brownie Mise Mn Angel Malou Ladies of St. Patrick’s Society Irish Catholic Benevolent Union

Bevan Rites Held At Welsh Calvinist Methodist Church

The body of Mrs. Elizabeth W. Bevan was removed from 2101 Jackson Street to Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church on South Main Avenue for funeral services conducted by Rev. Hugh Immes. A sermon followed and the congregation joined in singing led by chorister Henry Evans. Interment took place at Washburn Street Cemetery, with pallbearers Daniel Muses H C Powell Daniel Williams R E Thomas B C Powell and Kilmund Pu vies.

Eliabeth W. Bevan Jackson Errest Main Avenue Hugh Immes Boglikh Singin Wis Llenry Evans Washburn Street Daniel Muses H.C. Powell Daniel Willams R. E. Thomis B. C. Powell Kilmund Puvies

Bevan Family Hosts Farewell Gathering After School Event

Thomas Bevan of Hampton hosts a friendly farewell for classmates from Aliselon school at his home in Weet Scranton. Min Bevan and friends list includes Rhoda Bowen Mortals Thomas Ida Amy Elizabeth Bowen Anna Wiatkineg Mary Jones Anna Kerse Hannah Richards Margaret James Marvy Morgan Hina Freeman Mae Davies Mary Morgan.

Thomas Bevan Hampton, Street

Kemp's Balsam Sample Offer At Store

An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung relief offering a free sample bottle authorized by the proprietor. It claims no cure for acute or chronic coughs and notes the product is sold by druggists.

Merle

Local Social Roundup Notes Visits and Family News

Mrs Henry Jines of North Bromley f Avenue visits friends in Witches Barre. Mrs Lewis Morse of Jackson Street guests of relatives in Cohoos N Y John Martin former Seventh Street resident now in New York City. Mrs Frank Metz of Tenth Street entertains Mrs J Hartman of West Pittston. Miss Edith Tucker of Ashley returns home after visiting here. Thomas Kilgallon of Butte City Mont returns after visiting relatives here. Mrs Edward Jones and family left yesterday for Butte City Mont. Harry Bennett of Jackson Street returns from trip to Stroudsburg. Miss Jessie Morrin of Taylor visits Miss Colin Travis of North Sumner Avenue. Mr and Mrs Harry G Dole of Key Fer Avenue receive congratulations. A boy arrives yesterday.

Henry Jines North Bromley F Avenue Witches- Barre Lewis Morse Jackson Street Cohoos, N John Martin Seventh Stret New York City Frank Metz Tenth Street J. Hartman West Pittston Mise Ediih Tucker Ashley Thomas Kilgolion Butte City Mont Airs Edward Jones

Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertisement Claiming Health Benefits

An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a preventive to avoid illnesses and maintain health. It claims Hoops Pills are entirely vegetable and do not purge or grip, urging readers to consult druggists.

Century Hose company quarters deemed unsanitary in Scranton

Health inspectors Burke and Allen report the Century Hose company quarters are unsanitary and unfit for use. City officials have long urged remodeling, but no progress occurred. A stock-company sale plan and a meeting to decide the future of the building were scheduled for tomorrow night.

Burke Meetor Alan Century Hose Company Howe Wickey the Tribune

Miss Marie Convey Weds M J Clarke at St Johns Church

Miss Marie Convey of Maple street and M J Clarke of the Sixth ward wed at noon in St Johns Church. The ceremony featured Rev E O J L Melley officiating and Mira Julian Convey of New York City as maid of honor. The couple left for New York on the 3.08 train and will visit Washington before returning to a new home on Ey non street. Clarke, a Sixth ward former councilman, is a member of Clarke & Scott, technologists.

Marie Convey Maple Street M. J. Clarke Sixth Ward St. John's Church EO JL Melley Mira Julian Convey New York City W. PL Quinn Kate Reardon St John's Church Lohenerin Mendilsepln John Canvey Washington Select Council Clarke Clarke & Scott, Techacolonists Much Proamise

Music Night at South Side YWCA Promises Fine Program

Tonight's program at the South Side YWCA features violin solos by Bessie Bloat and Fred Widmayer, vocal duets by Katharine Timbermin and J. G. Worden, and piano duets by Anna Ainsley and Pearl Porter Bolowo. Miss Prorence Richmond will be the accompanist. a silver offering at the door and refreshments will follow.

Mise Anna Ainsley End Pearl Porter Bolowo Cece Mite Katherine Timberman Fevedtatlont Bessie Bloat Salo P Fred Wilmayer Vornut Katharine Timbermin J. G. Worden Bessie Stout Boo EB. G. Worden Vindin Fred Widmayer Mies Katharine Timberminiano Anna Aleley Aml Pearl Porter Prorence Richmond

Dance honors Young Women aiding Columbus picnic effort

In Columbus council circles at Laurel Hill park on May 21 the Young Men's Institute praised the young women whose service supports the Columbus hove picnic drive. A dance was held last night honoring those listed including Mrs Edward O Belen and many Misses such as Tessie Gibbons Anna McTighe Nellie Sullivan Kate McCunn Julia Borie and Ella Jordan among others.

Reoms of Columbus Council Young Men's Institute Yong Columbus Hove Laurel Hill Park Columbus Council Mra Edward 0 Belen Mes Welly Nika Domahun Tessie

Funeral Notices For Mas Dowdy Hafier Cecilia Har Pete

The funeral of Mas Dowdy Hafier occurred at the family home on Boeeh Street with many friends in attendance. Remains transferred to St Pauls Church on Praepied Avenue for service conducted by Pastor Hulweh before interment at Minooka cemetery. Pallbearers listed include Lovie Reemer Jacob Awiek Jacob Yunker and Pred Statesman. The funeral of Cecilia Har Pete was held at her Prospect Avenue home with a map at Ft Johns church by J A Moffitt, then interment at Mode Park Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers listed: Willi Falkney John Mealey John Farrell James Hrennan Patrick Barrett Michael Flaherty. The jovenest son of Thomas Te Vanes of Cherry Street was buried at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

Mas. Dowdy Hafier Boeeh Street St. Paus Tosthersn Praepied Avenue Tey Hulweh Decraed Cortese Minooka Inter Wient Lovie Reemer Jacob Awiek Jacob Yunker Prospect Ayenud Cecilia Harpete Ft. John's Burch Rhew J. A. Moffitt Mode Park Willi Falkney John Mealey John Farrell James Hrennan Patrick Barrett Michael Flaherty Thomas Tevanes Cherry Street Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Unclear text fragment involving injuries and funeral notices

Fragmentary report mentions William Tanne of Cherry street injured in a runaway. A Mr Cy Donnell sustained a head injury but not serious. The funeral of Vere William Rader is noted from the home of her son-in-law Michael Nutter with a solemn high mass.

William Tanne Cherry Street Keystene Brewing Company Cy Donnell Vere William Rader Michael Nutter

Requiem and funeral rites in Scranton events

A requiem was sung at St Marys Church by Rev Peter Christ and a funeral sermon followed. The Scranton Saengerbund led hymn singing at the service and again at the burial. Pallbearers named were Anton Fisch Philip Graf George Kosar and Charles Groff. Interment was in the German Catholic Cemetery. A warrant issued by Alderman Ruddy targets Finess Genarro of Brock Street for guns obtained under false pretenses. A hearing is set for 7 40 this evening. A fire alarm from box 41 reported a blaze behind the New School. Chemical Company extinguished it. Emma and Mamie Thinlenvy hosted a flashlight party on Pittston Avenue with Henry Hirriote taking candid photos. Funeral of Jacob Ludy set for today at 2. General Grant Commandery No 2 Knights of Malta to confer Malta degree on about twenty candidates Friday evening. full attendance urged. Funeral notices for Mr and Mrs Maschal, formerly of West Scranton, will be held at Mala Street residence at 2 40 this afternoon. burial at Washburn Hill Cemetery. John J Carey of Meridian Street, long ill, died yesterday. he belonged to Division No 1 Ancient Order of Hiowminns Meia stirs. services planned. Mrs Ablow Leader, 5, died Tuesday. funeral at 1 this afternoon with services and interment at Wishburn Street Cemetery.

Afd Afr AG de van Cierk Dan Powell Stevens Recomiion Committee Mir JP Blew Eels de Mire Henry Spensen Mig Thoma Nellar Florence Dijienelly Misse Powell Lewisa Swatta Anna Thirdiwood Belle Webber Christie Fietcher Roby Vort Mire Schreiginaeth Bileie Powell Mere W. F. Gibbens A. I Onowl Mr. Cooper Hawtey Eytan Gierts Thie Town Oimont Capidty Min van Clet Oneonta Wyemine Miniators Aid Society al- Sheiehnis Areathy Episcopal Clin Devwnetetian Amerigas Od Pelowr Join van Fort Hoe Cammus Elizabeth Dolph Dunmere Thoms Antinerman Hife Thomas ‘Brown Peekville Jhames Kenninger Hampton Street Michael Waleh Plow Street St. Patrick's Church Hyde Park Walter J Tsave Stark Vanscourt BP. Matthews Scranton Street Baptist Church Washburn Street Wyoming Congregation Sabbath School Union Pittston Ags Jackson Street Baptist Church Lewis Davies Morgan J. Harris Mire Thomas Hughes North Ryde Paysh Avenue Johns Mra. Hughes Harrik Jackson Street Haptiet James Hughes Kimberly South Africa William T. Gladstone England Frey Hughes Mann” Meath Stella Allen Hyde Park Avenue Momus Morgan Hopkins Frank Herold George Albert Bogart Coles Fort Kelly Charles Parry FC. Mall St. Mary's Church Peter Christ Scranton Saengerrund Anton Fisch Philip Graf George Kosar Charles Groff Alderman Ruddy Firness Genarro Brock Street M. M. Ruddy Fale Henry Hirriote Jacob Ludy Grant

Obituary notices for Teffron and Michael

John Teffron 18 years died at parents home after a brief illness. Funeral from their residence Friday afternoon at 2 oclock Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Survived by four children and a wide circle of friends. Also mentioned is Thomas Micheal died yesterday at the parental residence in Greenwood. Death attributed to complications following illness.

John Teffron Mire Frank Heffron Eclksel Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

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