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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1897

Page

9

Welsh Address Highlights Welsh Character and Religion

Rev De Pugh Griffiths of Binghamton New York spoke at the Tabernacle Congregational church in Welsh delivering notes on Welsh emotion and religious fervor praising historic chapels and hymn tradition. Miss Decker discussed Florence Crittenton missions at Scranton Street Baptist church with empathetic tales and song.

de Pugh Griffiths Binghamton N. Y Tabernacle Congregational Church England America Wales William Willams Awiker Dience Scranton Street Mise Decker Alma Florence Crittenton Miss Decker

Entertainment Programme Tonight At St Cecilia Society Ball

The program lists acts and performers for a St. Cecilia Society ball including Malott address, Conroy and Delmar performances, a series of dances and tableaux such as Dance of the Muses and Red Riding Hood. Featured names include Bessie Blont Yobleaux Annie Griffney Maggie Hern Mary Flaherty Lettie Thompson Delmar Misa Grimes and Frances J. Decker of New York.

Thang Malott FY Conroy Esa Bessie Gypsy Bariannie Griffney Maggie Hern Mary Flagherty Nellice Carer Lettie Thompson Banjo Dnet Dohn Devine Cole Delmar Farée Chames Breed Vermont Equire Dan Regan Murray Tom College Hame M. Elennigan M. Reny Piope Kelley Statuary Mise EB. Kerney Talleaur Annie Gaffrey Magele Horn Mary Flaherty Nellie Casey Lette Thompson Virginia Miss & Grimes Miss BK Delrin Miss M Hirt Gibbons Mise M Ilennigaun Misa E Barry Mine Tigue

Local social notes from Great Bend and nearby towns

Miss Adeline Davis of New York visits on Bouth Lincoln avenue. Corn and Anna Renchler visit friends in Great Bend. Jonathan Hazard is in Great Bend. Mrs Neph Date of Lincoln avenue called to New July due to her father’s diners. Cherler Banning of South Lincoln avenue ill at home. Thomas Flannigan of Pittston socialized on West Side. Mr and Mrs N W Howard of Lincoln avenue visit Hartford. Roland with two sisters Flynn and Sheridan visiting Ina BON. Nellie Finnegan guest of Mrs J W Rittenhouse returning to Wilkes-Barre. Talleston M Evans returns from Laneford Pa. Evans will bring his mother from Lansford. Frank Shedd of South Sumner avenue returns from Philadelphia where Mrs Shedd undergoes eye treatment and improves. Thomas Evans of Horatio Jefferson county visiting West Side friends en route to Free Eivers and Tolbert Morris eisteddfod. John T Jones of Punxsutawney West Bend visitor to attend Robert Morris eisteddfod.

Adeline Davis New York City Lincoln Avenue N. W. Howard Hartford Mr. Roland Mr. Flynn Mre. Sheridinn Meridhin Etreet Inina Bon Mise Nellie Finnegan J. W. Rittenhouse North Malin Avenue Wihes-Barre Mr. Bwaneda Tolbert Morris

Anniversary services at St Patricks Church and church events

Tomorrow morning at St Patrick's church an anniversary for the late Patrick McHugh of Lugurne street will be celebrated. The West Side Choral Society meets tonight at 7 in the Penn Avenue Baptist church lecture room. Funeral services for Jenkin, son of Mr and Mrs Davids Davis of 1128 Hampton Street, were held yesterday afternoon in private, with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Robert Mangan injured yesterday at Clarke Brothers store and hospitalized. The Hound of Trade meets tonight in Major M. Lates office on Scranton Street due to ongoing Pequils. West Side Bank building repairs noted. Notary notices and florist services listed.

St. Patrick's Church Innes Patrick McHugh Lugerne Street West Side Penn Avenue Roberts North Main Jenkin Davids J. Davis Hampton Street Mude Washburn Street Harrison Mears Hall Main Avenue Robert Mangan Clarke Brothers The Hound of Trade Bulding M. L. Lates Scranton Street Waters Jewelry Store

Local collisions and church notes on Sunday

A wagon collided with a large telegraph pole halting progress. Anthony Weinrenchenk of Cedar Avenue spends weeks at Lake Sheridan. An overheated shoaffing forced the closing of the Simpson & Co factory this afternoon. Rev J L Hass formerly of Elgin was installed as pastor of St Pauls Church on Prospect Avenue Sunday evening. Button holes at Crystal Laundry.

Anthony Weinrchenk Cedar Avenue Lake Sheridan Simpson &O Yoewrhas J. L. Hass Elgin, K St. Paul's Church Prospect Avenue

Presbyterians Elect Trustees at Annual Meeting in Church Auditorium

The Congregation of the Presbyterian church held its annual meeting last evening to elect trustees and set the year’s duties. Rev. George K. Guth opened with prayer, Dr. Atherton presided, and Thomas S. Morgan read the treasurer’s report showing $3,002.81 received. A. Veaburg and Thomas Shotten were named trustees, replacing retiring members. revenue will be raised by subscription, and $0 was authorized to be expended for music. The session closed with a benediction.

Presbyterian Church Proyer George KE. Guth Atherton H. McKeehan Thomas 8. Morgan A Veaburg Thomas Shotten EL Roderick Thomas Morgan P. Miller Stroudsburg Nathaniel Jehu Wayne Avenue

Local Visitors and Church Social at Asbury Church

John Lyman and family from Tunkhannock visit Rev G Co Lyman and H G Carr families from Pennsylvania visit a sick mother in Nilansville. Womans Christian Temperance Union evangelistic meeting at Mrs J S Miller home 2 20 PM. J M Aarvey hosts Mr Barlow from Tunkhannock. Senior Haworth church social attracts many with orchestra, Phoebe Smith solo, Thomas Lanyon recital.

John Lyman Tunkhannock Rev. G. Co, Lyman H. G. Carr Pennavente Nilansville Women's Christian Temperance Wnion Wyoming Avenue Mr. Barlow Tunkhannink Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Haworth Lenge League Phoebe Smith Thomas Lanyon

Community notices and local movements on Cedar avenue

Dr. Harding of Columbus visited friends yesterday afternoon. Samuel Simpson of Paterson NJ spent yesterday on the South Side. John E Everett of Willow street went to Waytart yesterday. Tomorrow afternoon at the Young Women’s Christian association rooms Cedar avenue the last mother’s meeting of the season will be held. Refreshments and a good time. Miss Matilda and Emma Johnson of Philadelphia invite Ali and Mrs BJ Carroll at their home on Cedar avenue. B J Johnson of Pittston avenue will leave for Germany late this week. Michael Helley at Pittston avenue and Fig Street begins excavations for a large business block on Pitteton avenue. Michael Kilcoyne, formerly of Connell’s store Duryea, has joined William & Smith of Washington avenue. A team attached to a lager beer wagon driven by Tom Cavanough ran away yesterday afternoon between Genet and Breck street.

Marquett«ommell Young Men's Institute Dr McLane Waymart Michael Clark Peter Flynn John Mullen William Lynett Edward O'Malley Michael Walsh Patrick Metuire Dr. McGreevey John Kearney Edward Knight West Market Street William Henry Thomas Jehu John Swan Daniel Reese Lewis Jones Thomas Jones Washburn Street John Phillips Sharon Hache Evans Freeman Lord Charles Green North Main Avenue Ken Tord Marquethc Emmell Mise Melle Clark Brick Avenue Thomas Foulke Margaret Avenue Jermyn Thomas Rose Wilbur Street Citieens Canton Dr. Harding Columbus Samuel Simpson Paterson N. J John E. Everett Willow Street Young Women's Christian Association Cedar Avenue Matilda Emma Johnson Philadelphia Ali BJ. Carroll B. J. Johnson Pittston Avenue Germany Michael Helley Fig Street Pitteton Avenue Michael Kilcoyne Connell Duryea William &. Smith

Fire Damage Report From Dunmore Sinks Insured Losses

Fire in Dunmore yesterday morning caused heavy damage. Total loss around 4000 with Flynn estate facing 2000 under insured. Seven vehicles in the barn destroyed. Mrs Ellen Mathad’s building damaged. Thomas Derstiimer’s property fully insured. Dr Hopkins’s loss about 10. the dam was owned by James.

Flynn C. G. Boland Ellen Mathads Thomas Derstiimer Harrington Hopkins James

Commissioners Address Voting Rights Age Issue

The article notes a vote issue on age and lists participants including Patrick Derri Jr. Michael Barrett Richard Hara Patrick McCormack Frank Chippmanne John Maloney Michel McHale Patrick Walsh Martin Flannelly Thomas Fegan Michael Boland Thomas Ruane Patrick Tierney Antonio Pace. Another commissioners meeting will be held today.

Mitesiowers Patrick Derri Michael Barrett Richard Hara Patrick McCormack Frank Chippmanne John Maloney Michel McHale Patrick Walsh Martin Flannelly Thomas Fegan Michael Boland Thomas Ruane Patrick Tierney Antonio Pace

Proceedings Begin in Providence and Abington Turnpike Condemnation

Viewers in the condemnation case for the Providence and Abington turnpike met in the urination room to organize filings. Attorneys for the company protested delaying action and noted a similar case ruled upon seven years ago. The master in the tarr, adjourned to May 4 to allow court decision on executive steps.

Th. J. Campbell Hiomnee K. Hand

Reward Offered for Theft or Mutilation of The Tribune

The Tribune offers five dollars for information that leads to the conviction of anyone who steals or mutilates a copy of The Tribune after delivery to a regular subscriber.

The Tribune

Local Losses and Funeral Notices Highlight Clare Estate

The Clare estate sustains limited losses with a small barn valued under 190 and several outbuildings. Streetcar conductor Daniele’s absence delays a court case until Thursday. James Mooney's funeral was held at St Mary’s Church with a solemn requiem and interment at the Catholic cemetery, followed by a broad attendance. Ann Gildall’s funeral occurred next, also with a large crowd at St Mary’s, the obsequies led by a solemn requiem and interment in St Mary’s cemetery. Bearers and mourners named include P. Moran J. Healy Thomas Cawley M. Horan Patrick Gil and John McAndrew James Cullen Patrick McHugh M Costello John Brown James Gerrity Peter O’Horo.

Clare Mit U. P. Letchworth Flynn Chas. Weber Owle Daniele James Mooney Bt. Mary's Church O'Clowk M.B. Dynan J. B. Dunn M. J. McAllane P. 7. Moran J. J. Healey Thomas Cawley M. J. Horan Patrick Gil John McAndrew Mra Ann Gildall St. Mary’s Cemetery St. Mary's Church James Cullen Patrick McHugh M. T. Costello John J. Brown James Gerrity Peter O' Horo

Attorneys Say Records Prove Case Not Finally Disposed

The company asserts records show the former case was never finally disposed, claiming the viewers division won for the company. Petitioners filed exceptions but did not press an issue, leaving the original case hanging. Vosbure and Dawson pledge readiness to show the company’s claim is poorly grounded. If proceedings are halted, an oral disposition will resolve the old case and a new procedure begin.

Vosbure & Dawson

Minooka News Roundup Notes Local Shorts and Crimes

Minooka parish and town items fill the page. Foley sails to New York for the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention, Peeley to represent division. Padden visits from Carbondale. Connolly and Dr. Houser report a 35 pound fishing haul at Painter's Creek. Simpson company mill work paused due to a machinery break. Independents plan a special at Weber's rink. The Minooka depot thief raid resurfaces with another break in. Robberies plague the area weekly, blamed on a noted group of vagrants amid shanties near Wherry.

Foley New York Ancataoe Hibernians Erin Peeley John Padden Carbondale Connolly J. W. Houser Painter's Creek Wah Simpson Company Weber's Taylor Minooka Delaware and Hyudson Company Wherry

Hand Car Accident Claims Life Threatens Death

Shepard Hoon, 44, was injured on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks at Nicholson while painting railroad bridges. He entered a box car and was struck by a hand car, suffering severe chest and back injuries and possible internal damage. he is hospitalized in Scranton awaiting further prognosis.

Shepard Hoon Moses Taylor Hospital Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Nicholson Boon Oun Wird Scranton Toon Brepy

Council Auditing Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting

The council’s newly formed auditing committee met last night with members Chittenden Manley Jourr Thomas Noone Zeldier Gilroy Wirth Gordon Flanaghan Sweeney Moir Sheridan present. Temporary chairman Manley presided as Lansing was absent. no permanent organization was set. All accounts since the 1806 meeting were reviewed and approved.

Manley

Obituary notices bundle from Scranton and nearby towns

Obituary items report the death of Thomas F Connor of Haylough Athlore Ireland aged several years and two other local deaths Oscar W Sicinman 6 died of diphtheria at 444 Eighth Street with funeral at 2 pm and interment Forest Hill. FP AW Ehrhardt Smithville infant heart failure buried South Bend. Mary Elton one year old Progpeet Avenue died. W J Turns Taylor died May 10 with funeral details to follow.

AW. Ehrhardt Smithville South Bide Slater W. J. Turns Grove Street Taylor

Girl Bicyclist Escapes After Street Collision

Miss Florence Preston of Park Place was struck by a heavy wagon owned by Belnotder Cros near Lackawanna Avenue opposite Langleid’s millinery yesterday at noon. She was thrown under the horses and under the wagon but suffered only a severe nervous shock and a momentary facial illusion. She was taken to Matthews Bros. drug store and blamed the driver was cleared of responsibility.

Lackawanna Langleid Florence Preston Park Place Belnotder Cros Cedar Avenue Matthews Bros

Cruelty to Animals Case In Duryea Horses Auctioned For Fine

Joseph Deist faced Alderman Wright on cruelty to animals charges after driving two malnourished horses to a heavy wagon on Cedar avenue. Special Officer Mink arrested him. The horses, owned by Thomas Connell of Duryea, were stabled, Deist released, and Connell ordered to pay a $10 fine or have the horses sacrificed. One horse showed three large sores on its shoulders.

Joseph Deist Alderman Wright Deist Cedar Avenue Mink Thomas Connell Duryea Telst Tell Connell

Dunmore Contest Probes Democratic Votes

The Dunmore inquiry into disputed Democratic votes resumed before Commissioners Holgate and Reedy. Twenty one ballots were reviewed. four proven bad and two doubtful. Names include Nicola Joudela, Jon Gerrity, Patrick McDonald, and Gombattiate Larosa. Taxes and naturalization cited for disqualification. lingering doubts about Langan and Gallagher.

Dunmore Et. H. Holgate Bb. W. Reedy Nicola Joudela Jon Gerrity Patrick McDonald Gombattiate Larosa Martin Langan Martin Gallagher

Olyphant Partners Clash Over Store as Manager Faces Accounting Claim

Stephen Kiznak and nine Olyphant Polanders formed a fund of 44,006 in 1888 to start a general store. George Crylak was named general manager. Crylak’s attorney charged lack of accounting and an alleged 99,000 profit demand, with Judge Gunster granting a preliminary ruling.

Stephen Kiznak George Crylak Hie Jairtera J. H. Byrne Chulak Gunster

Injunction Aims to Freeze Store Goods and Support Firm

A court injunction seeks to restrain the defendant from disposing of or concealing store goods and to compel a statement of the firm's management. The partnership is described, and a receiver is to be appointed. the injunction will be argued next Saturday.

Fata

Cambrian Mutual Piro Insurance Company Closes Its Doors

The Cambrian Mutual Piro Insurance Company of the West Side has closed after a long career since 1870. Stockholders praised the management while noting several major fire losses. Judge Ed wards served as secretary and general manager, followed by Robert J. James and then BH. E. Evans. Benjamin Hughes was president, with officials deemed trustworthy.

Cambrian Mutual Piro Insurance Company West Side Wakermanfood Judge Edwards Robert J. James BH. E. Evans Benjamin Hughes

Arrest of Dr Crawford for Arson in Vermont Detected

Police arrested Dr Crawford in this city on a Burlington arson warrant after a telegram from Vermont. He was seized on Linden Street in front of the Board of Trade headquarters and confined to the women’s ward. Burlington wired for requisition papers, an officer to follow.

Burlington Crawford Linden Street Board of Trade von Atul Binge Poller

Special Meeting Calls Over City Ordinance Amendments

A special common council session is set for tonight to consider the appropriation ordinance. Members may reject upper branch amendments and send the measure to a conference committee. There was talk the council would approve the ordinance as is and have Mayor Bailey strike objectionable amendments. A two thirds vote would be needed to override, unlikely with Republican opposition.

Common Council City Hall Common Counecil Bailey

Baptist ministers meet in Scranton area for conference paper

The Abington association gathered at Penn Avenue Bantlet church yesterday for a Baptist ministers conference. Rev Dorsey presented an acclaimed paper titled The Final End of All Things. Attendees included Revs Ford Matthews De Gruchy Watkins Dereey O Nea l Williams Le Williams Watkins Browe Elite and others from Scranton Olyphant Forest City Factoryville Blakely and nearby towns.

Baptist Ministers’ Conference of the Abington Association Penn Avenue Bantlet Dorsey W. J. Ford FP. Matthews Hey Thomas de Gruchy W. G. Watkins Dereey Scranton L. O'Neal Munmore W. J. Will

YWCA Notes May Meeting and Lecture Series

Mise Maria Parlon presents the fourth lecture on Domestic Economy at the YMC A. Laurel club plans a May 1 meeting with programs including current events and talks on the Congressional Library and extemporaneous speaking. Also notes on Tennessee exposition and why spring is attractive.

Mise Maria Parlon Thesday D.m YMC AL Hw Bligh Conta Laurel Club Ax Usu Aubie Hancock Revitathon AIR Batley Plano Thane Swinglee Mary Hine Congressional Library LOK Wickenhofer Tennessee

Scranton to Chicago on D L W Line No 7

Elegant sleeping cars on the D L W train No 7 from Scranton depart daily at 12 20 p m and reach Chicago the same day via Nickle Plate road. Unexcelled dining car service from Buffalo. For rates and information contact M L Smith district passenger agent Scranton Pa.

Scranton Chicago Lo & W Nickle Plate Road Buffalo M. L. Smith

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