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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1898

Page

9

Day's Doings in North Scranton

Patrolmen pursue cries near the Tuteh Gap station but fail to locate the source. William Staples, arrested by Special Officer Lee Wright, is bleeding from severe scalp wounds and held on the charge at the police station. Doctors diagnose serious injuries attributed to his wife and mother in law during a domestic incident.

Redham Jones Tuteh Gap Pulvelman Rodham Oller Lee Wright Willinen Staples Cof Pyieeburg Fry Bessey Alderma Fidler Hell Bt Emurt

Surprise Party Honored Drew Birthey on West Market Street

A surprise party was held at Drew Birthey’s home on West Market Street for his fourteenth birthday. Guests included Miss Net We Tilleton Annie Richards Tibite Bhule Margaret Danvers Mariam Lewis Rachel Simmons Pella arti Kewsice Pdawarda Rufous Binh aris Ray Weeestt Wile Werent Willie Liewellyn Reese Ene Thorns Liewetive Davet Mittley Thomas litt ley Themes Phillips Richand Ciarke Willam Simmons Willie Mirott.

North End Philosoph Society Elects Officers

The North End Philosoph and Society meets at Welsh Presbyterian Church Wayne Avenue this evening with a program led by newly elected officers for six months. President Ryan Gabriel and vice president Harry Damvies lead a slate that also includes secretary Robert Williams and treasurer Kwan Ta Morgan. An invitation goes to all interested to attend. The F G W Local club also held a business session electing officers for six months: president John W. Jones, vice president Tiane Newton, secretary David Mackey, treasurer

North End F G.W John W. Jones Tiane Newton David Mackey

Gomer Richards Leads After Election Of Officers

A brief social session followed the election of officers with Gomer Richards noted among attendees.

Gomer Richards

Delinquent City Taxes Collected in Scranton Wards

Delinquent taxes for 1897 in First and Third wards Scranton are now in the collector’s hands for collection. Prompt payment will save further cuts. John J. Cem tele, collector, 118 Wet Market Street.

Scranton Wates John J. Cemtele Wet Market Street

Funeral for Mrs George Reuily Held on Wilbur Street

The funeral service for Mrs George Reuily was moved to Mary Rosary church where a high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev BP 2. Lynott and a funeral sermon followed. Interment took place at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

George Reuily Wilbur Street Mary Rosary BP. 2 Lynott Hyde Park Michael Kelley Seattle Weasel Puritan Congregational Church Inowolowek Wandling North Scranton W. A. Boner H. Smith William Littlejohn W. Dempster George Powell M. Gardner T. McWalters Crab David Thomas Thirteenth Regiment Drm Camp Hastings Mt. Gretna John Dolan United States Ignat Cuba Mra W Hh Denne Ttrynferch Rhys George Hague

Green Ridge Mage Doleted at Phil Sheridan Mounett Institute

A Mage was doleted on a 1-foot pole at the Phil Sheridan Mounett Young Men's Institute quarters on Hid Capouse avenue Wednesday morning. There were no accompanying exercises but a hearty cheer rose as the Mage unfurled its stsels. Local residents listed include Lath Bishop returning from New York City, Mrs. IL. 5. Dorsey seriously ill, Mrs. George Terlinghot visiting privatives in Tunkhannon, Joseph Koch confined to home with grippe. The Sunday school at the Church of Gol Shepherd will hold an ice cream social this evening.

United States Phil Sheridan Mounett Young Men's Institute Capouse Avenue Lath Bishop New York City Dorsey Delaware Street George Terlinghot Cappouse Avenue Tunkhannon Jiseph Koch

West Scranton News Briefs Highlight Local Arrests and Funeral

Local page reports David MmantSa arrested on cheif charges and David Jones severely injured at a Believer mine fender. A funeral for Mibs Cora Smith Nammer at the Hampton Street Methodist Church honors Rev Renninger and his wife. Congregation hosts reception with speeches, songs, and recitations, about 154 attendees.

West Lackawanna patrol nets five blockade runners

Patrolman Hart captured four of five blockade runners as a wagon with three passengers neared West Lackawanna Avenue late at night. A drunken trio, Russians Hoddis Molnaki Mulaski, were fined five dollars each. Shots on North Main Avenue led to the arrest of James Johns who had a revolver on him and a promissory charge.

Wiliiine West Sprint Moses Hart Wlene Irene Monta Joseph Hoddis Charles Molnaki Anton Mulaski Ninth Street West Lackawanna Patroman Admiral Montejo Manila Thomas James Patro Matthews North Main Avenue North Bromley Avenue Lafayette Street James Johns Johns Bossa

Youth Arrested in Suspected Housebreaking Case

David McManus alias David Mc Aloon, 17, of no fixed residence, was arrested last evening by Lt Williams and Ptlr Matthews on a housebreaking charge. The warrant was issued Monday at the instigation of Max lame, baker, of South Malin avenue. An earlier exclusive tale described a bakery break in on North Main avenue last Sunday.

David McManus David McAloon Wiliams Matthews Max Manus Max Lame Bhaker Sourth Malin Avenue North Main Avenue the Tribune

Miner Scarved Injury At Toland Avenue Worksite

David denes of Toland avenue was narrowly saved from death after a rock fall at his mill chamber. His right leg and foot were bruised and crushed and he was removed home for treatment. He recently returned to work after a month of enforced idleness from a prior accident.

David Denes Toland Avenue Tellewie Mjipes Westomdas Mr. Jones

Funeral for Miss Cara Smith Held at 619 Chestnut Street

The funeral of the late Miss Cara Smith was held yesterday afternoon from the residence of Mrs John BD Smith at 619 Chestnut Street. Rev J Th Sweet of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church officiated and preached the sermon. The bier was conveyed to Forest Will cemetery for interment. Pallbearers were Will Biweet Calvin Coons Edward Morwe and Harry Hartman.

Cara Smith John BD. Smith Chestnut Street J. Th. Sweet Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Gerviers Renmuly Forest Will Cemetery Will Biweet Calvin Coons Edward Morwe Harry Hartman

Local Residents Return From Visits to New York

Mrs. Charles Davis of Mimima New York has returned home after visiting friends here. Miss Marie Scants of Eynon Street is visiting New York City. Mrs. John Armstrung and her daughter Miss Harriet of Booth Main Avenue have returned from New York City. Mrs. BR Evans of Routh Main Avenue also mentioned.

Charles Davis Mimima N. Y Marie Scants Eynon Street New York City Mra John Armetrong Harriet Booth Main Avenue Evans Routh Main Ave

Kemp's Remedy Promises Quick Cough Cure

An advertisement proclaims Kemp's Hassam as a universal throat and lung cure available through druggists with free samples. It asserts quick relief from acute or chronic coughs and notes a price of 25 cents to one dollar.

Kemp Drusitivts

Local Visitors Return Home From Pennsylvania

Mrs. Joseph Schwun of Eynon Street returns from Havey after visiting relatives. Meade Bohenk of Honesdale returns home to Pitts ton after a visit with friends.

Nue Pittston Meade Bohenk Honesdale Joseph Schwun Eynon Stroct Havey

Funeral announcements and enlistment notice

The funeral of the late Mrs. Michael Walsh will be held this morning from 2012 Price street with service at St Patrick's church and burial at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. The funeral of the late John Heffron will be held this afternoon from 16 Price Street at 2 40 oclock with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. The Washburn Street Presbyterian Sabbath school class number seven will entertain at the church this evening. Mrs Sam A Jones teaches the closing program which has been carefully prepared. All recruits for Company F are to meet at Company Farmory Hyde Park on Friday May 6 at seven o clock p m. Those under twenty one must have parental consent in writing to join.

Michael Walsh Price Street St. Patrick's Church Hyde Park Catholic John Heffron Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Washburn Street

Minooka Sends Residents Abroad and Notes Local Death

Mrs Pridget Flynn of Stafford street traveled to Chicago to visit her son Tanner now in Lake View. Peter Judge Joan Duddy M J Kane and Michael Duddy left for Honesdale to work at Dorflinger glass works. Thomas Neville heads to Cleveland. A two year old child of Thomas Lynch of West Minooka died yesterday. An birthday party was given for Joseph Cusick at his parents home in West Minooka with games and activities.

Pridget Flynn Stafford Street Lake View Chicago Tanner Meyers Peter Judge Joan Duddy M. J. Kane Michael Duddy Honesdale Dorflinger Glass Works Thomas Neville Cleveland Ealid Thomas Lynch West Minooki

Bruce and Captain Lathers Bridge Racial Tension On Steamboat

The Philadelphia Press recounts an episode after Bruce was elected Senator from Mississippi. Captain Lathers pledged Bruce free seating and courtesy, saying any objector would face him, praising Bruce’s fairness. Bruce later impressed in Washington alongside Lamar, who respected him and warned against removing appointees Bruce recommended.

Amateur Ball Notes From Local League Schedule

The South Side Siders prepare for a May 7 game at 2:00 p.m. against Keystone Academy at Fuce Jerseyville. The lineup includes Cutcher, Cimmings, Shipman, Bweeney, Tighe, Weir, Hoge, Gaughan, Peyton, Wirkwood, Coleman, and Teicha.

Potsteus Mamie Piel Mack Stare Alumni Athletic Hseociation Sliders Teiune Coserate Eurekus Careon Chiy Oumotimes Grifin Kel- Wher Dempeey Me- Finke Powell Bya Miller Bradley Tenter McVittle Tela Kurtz Pitener Jonn Livbly

Tenth anniversary of Ladies' Aid Society at Dunmore Church

Mrs A D Blackinton opened The Homestead for the tenth anniversary of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Dunmore Presbyterian church. The remodeling in Renaissance style drew many friends. Officers were re-elected and a memorial for deceased members read by Mrs Comstock. The treasurer reported about $19,000 raised with $600 remaining. about 101 members. Reverends Bhons and Brooks spoke on the society's importance.

A. D. Blackinton Dunmore Presbyterian Church Mach Cine Mra L. R. Fowler W. P. Gibbons M. BE. Close H W. Higgins M. W. Chamberlin Joseph Comstock Comstock Blackinton John Chembertin W, Dbd Warfel Sarah Potter Allan Beeor H. H. Winters Martha Letchworth John Shaffer Willam Young George Hopkins EK. M. Heven Bulkley Louisa Jenkins Nellie Griffin Act Society Treasury BR. Bulkels George Allen John Galpin Miss Galpin Wre. Higgins Carnleh- Ines Wpf Brooks Wilkes-Thure Dbeekinsen L. M. Aintth Charles Parrar Geo Allen Mire K. A. Weelery John Fowler Mme. W. PF. Osbbene Mre BP Oh. Brooks Wilkes-Barre Cornelia Galpin Miss Osborne Miss Brooks Bane

Entertainment program by Manley scholars May 9

The scholars of several schools present an evening in Manley Hall on Monday May 9. Acts include Comics Against Caps, We Pit the Glorious Bo ring, You Never Know, The Whistling Regiment, King On, Sweet Bird, and more. Music by Ravers orchestra.

Caps Thomas Jorn Amerson “Wolet Clarsloe Helen Laine Merry Moberi Thal Kiverett Bielt Bola Jimmie Trawn Agnes Murry Bummer Paneles Mitta “Drlar Rose Cearsa Licec Dutterman Onatal Army Ve.ccceens Cveneeres Vitiote Whistling Regiment Mees Lucretia Bnyder King On Sweet Corseees Ravers Orchestra

Local Social Gathering Notable Attendees

Mrs W hosts a Bundy echocolars event with guests including Rev. and Mrs. W F Citbons, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smith, Messrs. Mirnest and Gilbert, Clone, W. Zimmerman, Alred William Moffat, William Bryden, Clayton Portier, and Mrs. Thomas Shepherd from Chiy wve nus.

FP. Gibbons W F Citbons Mra J. M. Smith Mirnest and Gilbert Zimmerman William Moffat William Bryden Clyton Portier Thomas Shepherd Chiy Wil

Local Social Event Draws Town Notables For Duck Race

Mrs Nam Reading and Mrs James Prattle host a town gathering with several households present. Harry Stith and William Bryden assist as refreshments are served. A duck race is planned in Odd Fellows hall with a student committee led by Prank Minikens Fred Frite and others.

Nam Reading James Prattle Taylor Waveland William Reid Thormne Shepherd Janes Robinson James Robinson Butter William Harvey Diersie Shepherd Jean Thompson Harry Stith William Bryden Odd Fellows Oharrei Minikens Fred Frite Cecar Kennap Walter Gouch Edward Bishan

Fire at Krink barn on Apple Street destroys hay

An alarm sounded yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock from Box M2 near The Corners. Firefighters found a barn behind John Krink's residence on Apple Street with the roof and two to three tons of hay destroyed. Defective chimney caused the blaze and the loss is insured.

Corrigan Jubilee honored by thousands of children in New York

More than 4,090 children from New York parochial schools gathered at St. Peter's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue to honor Archbishop Corrigan during the silver jubilee celebration. Under Rev. John J. Kean's direction the youths sang praises as the archbishop prepared to address them.

New York Archbithen Corrigan St. Peter's Cathedral Fifth John J. Kean St. James’ Chorch Archbishop Corrigan Audiencs

Stockton era official flees New Jersey home

In Trenton on May 5, General Stockton son of Commodore Robert F. Stockton fled from his home. He is described as president of the United New Jersey Railroad and Canal company and a former state comptroller. His military title stems from long service as adjutant of New Jersey.

Trenton N. J of Stockton United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Company New Jersey Jes Hevensed Dore Robert F. Stockton John BP Brockton Stockton

Baseball Scores and Rain Delays Across Cities

In Pittsburg the Pittsburg game ended 4 to 3 with Thornton Donohue Wilson Hastings and Bebriver as batters. Umpires Swainwood and Wood called the game due to rain. In Boston RH EH New York faced Heston 0 to 2 with batters Meekin Seymour Grady Nicholw and Bergen. Umpires Lyneh and Connally. All other games were postponed because of rain.

Cossessee Acre Pittsburg Thornton Donohue Wilson Hastings Bebriver Swainwood Wood Boston New York O Heston Meekin Seymour Grady Nicholw Bergen Lyneh and Connally

Eastern League Scores and Postponements Report

In Springfield Montreat and Ditteries McPallan Smink Khor wan Nichols noted. Providence Toronto Nutteriee Brown Crishams Fouts Roenlig listed. Wilkes Barre postponed due to rain and Syracuse postponed for similar reason.

Springfield— Ree Montreat Boringfield Ditteries Providence R.H. Providence Toronto Brown and Crishams Fouts Roenlig

Atlantic League action reports rain postponement and results

League notes show Praisfiad Hartford Lancaster battles with Bartle Murphy Reach White Werthe in Norfolk Allentown and Paterson Newark events. Paterson Newark game postponed due to rain while other matchups concluded with listed players Staley Berger Hood Mackey contributing.

Hartford Ceed Lancaster Bartle Orled Murphy and Reach White Aml Werthe Norfolk HHBS Allentown Ff & Hatteries Staley and Berger Hood and Mackey

Burglary Charge and South Scranton Happenings

A AURKE A M year old boy faces burglary charges and is committed to county jail. Funeral services announced for Jacob Ludy. William Nealon purchased the Old Lavelle property. ERTY G LOCUM WOODGR K will join a parade. Vocalists Miss Kathryn Timbermay Mrs FE Worden and violinist Fred Widmayer featured at Gospel Room event with strong attendance despite weather.

Michael Aurke Jacob Ludy William Nealon ERTY Kathryn Timbermay FE. G. Worden Fred Widmayer Evi.denced Young Women's Christ In Association Room Mp Planees Mra. Worden Miss Timberman Wern Vate

Alderman Issues Arrest Warrant for Burke Youth

Alderman Donovan of the Twelfth ward issued a warrant for the arrest of Michael Burke of Stone Avenue an 18 year old. Burke is charged by William Corbett of 205 Stone Avenue with burglary on the morning of April 38 at 2 o'clock taking goods worth $5. At last nights hearing the alderman informed Burke's parents their son held in $400 bond and he was sent to county jail to await trial.

Donovan Michael Burke Stone Avenue William Corbett Burke

Postponed South Side Tournament Set for May 22 in Central Park Hall

Local notices report the South Side Sporting club rescheduling its tournament for May 22 at Central Park Hall. funeral services for Jacoby Lady were held at his Prospect Avenue home with interment at Minooka cemetery. William J. Nealon bought the Lavelle building on Provoost Avenue. Julia Carden of Irving Avenue plans dancing with friends Wednesday evening. Ernest Gemara faces a $500 bail for obtaining goods under false pretenses in Alderman Ruddy's court, with M. M. Ruddy as prosecutor. Several residents visit Hoboken and Gouldsboro. Century Hose company to hold an upcoming meeting. Slocum Castle to parade next Tuesday. it will be the youngest in line. The Ladies' Aid Society marks the Hickory Street Presbyterian Church anniversary next Sunday with a concert and 730 PM sermon by Rev. Nordt on The Service of Women in the Church.

John Krink Apple Street Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Hecharch Parlores Young Men's Institute Manley Building Elizabeth Dolph Clay Avenue A. O'Neal H. Wells Daniel Powell Ramudel Davenport Cheorge Sanderson B. Buckley H.C. Southworth Dunmore Cemetery Squire Krotzer Michael Gilroy Walker Beaver Burgess Powell Gilroy Arington B. J. Halleck David Turnbull Grove Street Robert Cranston Avoca T. P. Letchworth Chestnut Street Dultess South Side Sporting Club Central Park Hall Jacoby Lady Prospect Avenue Minooka Cemetery German Methodist Episcopal Church William J. Nealon Provooct Avenue Twelfth Ward Purc Lavelle Lavelle Brick Voliding On the Same Avenue, From Hh Henry Cale, Miss Julia Carden Irving Avenue Caven Alderman Ruddy Ernest Gemara M. M. Ruddy Mra DD. P. Papa Hoboken N. Z Puna King Bradford Philip Heiterion Willow Street Pather Christ Charles Kirst Gouldsboro Century Hose Company Algle Pole Knighta Tuerdivy Slocum Castle

Bethlehem Shipyard Ships Turret Plates for Keartage

Turret plates with bolts for the battleship Keartage were shipped from Bethlehem to Newport News. The armor plate contract is under rapid action with many workers, including extra hands, kept constantly employed to speed the work.

Bethlehem

Brigadier Generals Confirmed by Senate Nominations

Washington May 11 The Senate confirms all brigadier generals and other military nominations made yesterday.

Washington Senate Generaian Yostere Jay

Nervous Troubles Laid to Animal Extracts Link

Washington Chemical Co issued warnings about animal extracts marketed as cures. The notices caution about ineffective treatments and potential health risks from products sold under various names.

Washington Chemical Co Wwashington, D. OC

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