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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1898

Page

11

Patriotic Resolutions Adopted by Lackawanna Council

Live News of West Scranton reports a council meeting in which patriotic resolutions were adopted. A funeral for Mr Mansub is noted, and Mr Thomas Jeprins was injured by a flare while playing with matches. Oliver A. Miles died after sustaining severe burns from a play incident gone wrong at age ten. A neighbor aided the child in time, and Dr. J J Roberts treated the victim after the 12 45 PM accident yesterday.

Lackawanna Council ROYAL Arcanum Oliver A. Miles Edward Miles Price Miller Ting J. J. Roberta

Implied Ned Howard Davies Questioned Over Volunteer Clorship

An unclear report discusses Howard Davies of Kynon Street and a claim about his stance on volunteering from Company Fat Ott. It notes a confusion with another Davies and hints at a married man being compelled to avoid a front trip.

Howard Davies Gretna Hownard Davies Kynon Street

Phonvas Davies Suffers Arm Injury While Playing

Phonvas, son of Mire Trani Davie, aged boy from 159 Morris Court, fell yesterday afternoon while running along the Waoshburn street car line. He slipped on a rail and broke his right arm. a physician was summoned to set the fracture at his home.

Phonvas Syewkreold Mire Trani Davie Morris Court

Quartet Leads Evening Programme with Honor Roll Reading

A quartet including Mesure Evans Davis and Hoene completed the program. Tea cream and coke were served. An honor roll of 100 young Indies was read, each contributing $1 toward the oiired funding ford. Minow Anna G. Williams accompanied the evening.

Mesure Evans Davis Hoene Tunding Ford Minow Anna G. Williams

Funeral Notices for Walkeh, Hefron, Kenny Highlight Local Clergy

Funeral services were held yesterday for Mra A Michiel Walkeh at St Patrick's church with Rev. J. B Whelan and Rev. DA Dunne officiating. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery, pallbearers listed. Separate rites for John Hefron at St Patrick's church included Rev. Dunne, burial at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Thomas F. Kenny alderman of the Twenty-third Ward was laid to rest from his residence at 442 Twenty-third Street with services at St Patrick's church and interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

Mra Michiel St. Patrick's Church A. T. Beederick J. B Whelan DA. Dunne Hyde Park Catholic T. Tewe PL Gibbons T. Mel Nally Jotn Campbell Alrood Philip Gavin John Heffron Price Atreet D. A. Dunne Hyde Park Twenty-third Street St Patrick's Church A. T. Broderick Hyde Park Cantholle

Loyal Lackawanna council endorses war service support

At the regular meeting in Ivorite hall on South Main, a resolution was adopted urging all council members to serve in the United States Army or Navy if called. It declares that those who do not present proof of honorable service will be subject to removal from council duties and loss of benefits.

Lackawanna Council Royal Annnum Tnet Ivorite Hall South Main Avenue United Biaten Army

First Annual Banquet of Athletes Alumni Association

The Athletes Alumni Association held its first annual banquet at the Corson residence at 121 Wrebury Street last evening. Attendees wore distinctive colors and leis, celebrating with a formal reception and speeches amid celebratory decor.

Athlethe George FL Corson Wrebbury Street

Mrs Pinkham's Advice Credited by Suffering Women

A reader from Deep Water Massachusetts recounts relief from long term womb trouble, constipation, and leucorrhea after using Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound. She praises the medicine and doctorly counsel and invites others to write for free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.

Dran Mas Proxnan Lydia B. Pinkham x—Mirs Horst Deepwater

Local Event Highlights Ladies Guests and Community Refreshments

A social gathering featured welcome remarks by Wii Fnios and an address by the association president. Mabel Spencer Bertin Cir eon rm I delivered regitations, with piano pieces by Charles Sweet and a planed program by Miscolin Brown. Miss Teesie Praunfelker led a dessert and a short program, as attendees included many local residents and officials.

Wii Fnios Mabel Spencer Bertin Mapovern Miscolin Brown Agia Bornje Charles Sweet Teesie Praunfelker Ward Morse Piiett Cleese Cheaifatt Me. Cooke Helenrown Margret Wiliam Colla Brown Harriet Wade Em. von Stording Thas Mreunfolker Mary Hetherling Jennie Dorthy Bessie Kuvie Wittid Bertha Carson F. J. Masevern FE. Dy More C. J. Coons OL Brown D Felts G. Siigher Dawis bPareinetoma Miniels Carlton

Mysterious Bikweerkiy Session At Bene Misa Keto Choave

Last evening a gathering at North Simoes Ovo discussed transcendental teachings and the reality principles. Speakers Meh dite Deettheid Nilehe and Miss Grace Doud influenced the session, closing with a general Heoshan of the graves.

North Simoes Dia Ion Maury Thanile Evefaon Uber

Local Social Notes Highlight Family News

Veo and Mire William Pender congratulate a newborn boy. Mr and Mrs Marry Tinulshaw host Mrs FrankPrancis and family. Evan G Jones continues to improve from illness. Verna Lewis and Bets Sloat are mentioned in community notices with health and home updates.

William Pender Tint Marry Tinulshaw Boul Cartel Ayvenue FrankPrancis Ventadale Evan G Jones Corbett Avenue Verna Lewis North Rebeora Woo Swethand Street

Kemp's Balm Remedy Promises Cough Cure

Local ad touts Kemp's Balm as a universal cure for acute and chronic coughs sold by a proprietor. It claims the remedy is available in sample form and emphasizes affordability with a price of ten cents per bottle.

Kemp

North Scranton youths flock to enroll in army drive

Captain B Wells Corwin returned to the city and announced enrollment for Company H at the armory. Young men, hungry to defend Old Glory, crowded the entrance as he outlined requirements. many lacked parental consent. About twenty names were recorded with more expected, pending physical exams.

Wells Corwin Mt. Gretna Company Ho Company H Captain Corwin Uncle Sam Diwtt Cuntium Cor- Win Thomas Mills Corwin John H. Evans Alvin H. Price John Finnegan John Smith William H. Baker William Kennedy Lawrence McTigue Frank Jordan Martin Graimnes James Atkinson Robert Cuthberteen Henry Stanton Bernard Herre Reuben Williams John JD. Jones David R. Watkins Harry Quinn Tisaae N. Mille William Bowen Tienre Captain Corwin Willl Oie Eugene Corwin A. Greta

Providence Presbyterian Service of Song Opens Choir Revival

The Providence Presbyterian People announce an evening service of song on Wednesday at seven thirty featuring a newly enlarged choir of twenty under C F Whittemore. Rev. George E B Guild leads the devotional and hymn selections include My Country Tis of Thee and God of Our Father with special music and an anthem by Miss Meodunneil. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.

Providence Presbyterian C.F Whittemore George EB. Guild Warren God Orman Meodunneil Mulley Ain

Welch Congregational Church to Sell Property and Buy Lot

At a recent business meeting a large majority of Welch Congregational church members approved selling the current property and purchasing a new lot. At the next meeting committees will be appointed to select a suitable site and obtain asking prices.

Welch Congregational Church

Miner Miles Barrett Seriously Injured at Ca yuga Colliery

Miles Barrett, a miner at the Ca yuga colliery, sustained serious injuries in an accident. Authorities and medical staff were alerted as rescue teams responded to the scene. More details on the cause and condition were not immediately available.

Miles Barrett Cayuga

Room collapses injure man at Brick Avenue home

Thursday afternoon a chamber collapse trapped a man beneath ink and coal. He was rescued and taken home on Brick Avenue with serious injuries to the back and head, condition not yet known if fatal.

Brick Avenue

Pil frima historic representation planned by North Main Avenue church

North Main Avenue Baptist Sunday school members will stage Landing and Progress of the Pil frima in Harmony House on Thursday and Friday evenings next week. Mrs Stephen Chappell directs and will supervise the production. A ten cent admission is charged each night.

North Main Avenue Baptist Sunday School Stephen Chappell North End Welsh Presbyterian Church Henry Davies Wied Cincinnati The Christian Church

White Duck social a neat success in Odd Fellows hall

The Dunmore event named White Duck social drew a fashionable crowd last night with bunting decor. Attendees included Mabel Blinkens Ellen Gough Lillian Bernhardt Kirse Bernhardt Maude Moses Mary Hall Etta Davis Lily Judge Henriette Gruenar Hattie Jenkins Minnie Bruning Gertrude Woolbaugh Ella Griffiths Nivada MeCarthy Emma Wellner Nettie Hart Laura Whitman Jennie Woolbaugh Bessie Kriger Ellyn Branning Viola Bidwell Victor Wentzel Frank Blinkins Fred Fritz George Wilson Joseph Thaner Oscar Hennop Howard Derby Charlee Kidenbaugh Edward Bishop George Judge Fred Fletcher Howard Harper Spencer Masters Matthew Coleman.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Bunting Mira Mabel Blinkens Ellen Gough Lillian Kirse Bernhardt Maude Moses Mary Hall Etta Davis Lily Judge Henriette Gruenar Hattie Jenkins Minnie Bruning Gertrude Woolbaugh Ella Griffiths Nivada MeCarthy Emma Wellner Nettie Hart Laura Whitman Jennie Woolbaugh Bessie Kriger Ellyn Branning Viola Bidwell Mike Haines Anna Dranelig Mesara Victor Wentzel Frank Bilnkins Fred Fritz George Wilson Joseph Thaner Oscar Hennop Howard Derby Charlee Kidenbaugh Edward Bishop George Judge Fred Fletcher Howard Harper Spencer Masters Matthew Coleman

Bullet Remains Inside man to Be Removed at Hospital

William Seagraves from Abeve Street was admitted to Lackawanna hospital after leg pain worsened following a past gunshot wound. Dr Connell and his colleagues used the N-ray to locate the bullet and plan removal once he is stabilized. friends hope for a successful operation.

William Seagraves Abeve Street Lackawanna Hospital Seagraves Connell Mr. Seagrave

Local News Briefs Include Arrest, Funeral, and Society Events

Michael Walker was arraigned after a Thursday night fight and released on bond. Michel Key surrendered after the scuffle. Michael Collins, a former resident, died at Tansom Poor Farm and his funeral will be held this afternoon at Oelock with burial at Mt. Carmel cemetery. PC McNulty has painted a new scenery set for Odd Fellows hall. Town residents attend multiple visits and services as the community’s social calendar fills the week. The Uniques schedule a Sunday match against Privinburg Nonparjee, and a mothers reception by the Methodist Episcopal junior league drew many members. Tickets for the charity event are sold at Union Cash stores.

Michael Walker Burgess Powell Walker Michel Key Michael Collins Tansom Poor Farm Lehigh Valley Delaware, Lackawanna Beesle Powell Irene Bhurnise Bessie Powell Hope Pinnell Mildred Myers Ethel Lecktenham Union Ash Christian Church Ppm

Local Briefs From Green Ridge and Nearby Areas

Green Ridge resident Mikes Franch Connor is seriously ill. Mrs K M LaTouche of Inatanter is visiting Mr and Mrs Rh Williams of East Market. Gilbert Tamsing of Burnee Ave returned from Long Teland City. George Lathrope, Princeton student, visits family on Jefferson Avenue.

Mikes Franch Connor Green Ridge Street K. M. LaTouche Inatanter Rh. M. Williams East Market Street Gilbert Tamsing Burnee, Avenue Long Teland City George Lathrope Princeton College Jefferson

Happenings of South Scranton Clash Over Warrant Arrest

A ward alderman issues a warrant for W. J. Johnson of Franklin avenue on perjury charges by Patrick Campbell of Pitteton avenue. The dispute arose over a 20 cent shortage in a $5 monthly installment payment for an installment house. Johnson allegedly spent the money on drinks and was accused of abuse after returning from a nearby saloon. Campbell faces an earlier assault and battery charge, while the grand jury previously ignored the robbery charge. Johnson had not been arrested as of the report.

Huddy Twentieth Ward W. 2. Johnson Franklin Avenue Patrick Campbell Pitteton Avenue Campbell Johnson Mrr

Century Hose Company Plans Pre Fun Show at Central Park Garden

The Century Hose company held its regular session to discuss the pre fun event at Central Park garden on June 22. Tickets are selling rapidly and reports from committees suggest a successful affair. A ring contest between a North End lady and a local contender was approved as part of the program. The trumpet contest among foremen will be a feature, and a handsome program will be produced to raise funds. Three members were initiated, with a drill meeting set for Friday evening.

Century Hose Company Central Park Garden North End

Injury at DelaWare shop injures man eye

John Tittlewarke of PHisten avenue sustained eye injury from a gas splinter at a local car shop yesterday. He was taken to Dr Fulton and the fragment removed. long-term vision impairment expected. The report also notes a elocution recital by Miss Margaret Cribbs and a church event schedule at Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church with a reception for Rev. Mr. Doty and funeral for Terrence Metiuire, age 2.

John Tittlewarke Phisten Avenue DelaWare, Lacka- Wanna Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Bessie Sloat Bade Jones Charles Hennett G. GO Lantern Geepel Young Women's Christian Association Wolock Mr. Doty Terrence Metiuire Maple Street Vertering

Local Baseball Outlook Dims Over Future Season

From present appearances the outlook for base ball the coming season is somewhat discouraging as the members of the team will not furnish amusement for one or two thousand people without material aid. The Mingoka club will play to patrons of other towns this summer. The Mingoka and Wallie Wahs of Providence meet on the former’s grounds tomorrow afternoon. R K B O’Boyle of Providence was a business visitor yesterday.

Mingoka Wallle Wahs Providence R. K B. O'Boyle

25 Men's Soccer Cc Negligee Shirts for 50 Cents

Sale note touts 25 men s shirts with collar and cuffs attached offered for 50 cents each. Describes them as perfectly laundered and unparalleled value for the money in a concise promotional brief.

Soc Cc

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