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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1898
Page
6
The sixteenth anniversary of the Ladies Aid Society of the Primitive Methodist church was celebrated with a large turnout. Rev Charles Prosser chaired and praised the society for its work and debt relief, followed by an outstanding program and social time.
Funeral services for Mrs Charlotte Anderson Minish were conducted last evening at 206 Math Avenue by Rev William Hilaar of the Methodist Episcopal church. The deceased was praised for exemplary character as numerous exquisite floral tributes adorned the ceremony before the remains were moved to the Delaware and Hudson station for transport to Le Roy New York for interment.
Jogse 1 Colvin is arrested at the instance of Gertrude Colvin who alleges assault and battery. He is remanded while intoxicated after arraignment before Alderman Roberts. Young trespassers damaged the sewer around the home and Reese Kivans aged 14 battered a gate to splinters and received a hearing before Alderman Fidler. Evans was discharged and authorities refused to prosecute.
The funeral for Mrs Eleanor Jenkins was held yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of Benjamin Birds on Oak Street. Services were led by Thomas.
Watkins families attended a funeral in Ply mouth with many from the Place. William Lanett and George Loftus will represent the Father Whitty society at a Diavenan convention in Kingston. Andrew Maloney and others will attend the conference of Welsh Congregational churches in Northeastern Pennsylvania at Pittaton. Miss Williams will give talks at the conference. Thomas Harris, a miner, suffered convulsions but recovered at home. A large Traction car derailed near Parker street but with few passengers hurt. Mr and Mrs Henry Jenking and Isaac Price plan to travel to the Old Country. John Owens and Mrs Richard Thomas visit Mt Gretna to see sons in the Thirteenth regiment. The St Veronica Ladies Temperance society meets at Father Whitty's. Richard Thomas returned from Mt Gretna. Miss Annie Broderick visited. Charles Williams is sick with typhoid fever.
The column lists residents and travel plans in Green Ridge. Mrs J. J. Ford and children depart for Ford New York for summer with relatives. I H Stevens to Weoming Sunday. O W Watts family to Glenburn for Amer event. Hulling of Monsey Ave visiting Middletown New Jersey. Colonel F L Hitchnow attends Presbyterian church in Warsaw. Mrs Mary Follett, aged old, wed at home on Vinolske Ave. Interment at Gil on. J M Devine of Dickson Ave to Honesdale on business. Rev Mr Mord of Monsey Ave heads to Rochester New York for anniversary of the Mapist church.
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Two women posing as fortune tellers in West Scranton were stopped after charging for readings at Whetling's cafe. Constable Tim Jones and a friend pursued a warrant, the pair were fined and held at the West Scranton station. The incident ended with a cautionary warning amid town turmoil.
Pupils steadily increase deposits in the school savings fund as they aim to buy bonds possibly offered by Uncle Sam. Daily records list numerous students contributing amounts from 24¢ to several dollars, totaling varied sums for different classes and principals.
A meeting at Company F quarters St David's hall drew enthusiasm as about sixty men are enrolled with twenty more joining. Plans listed for the muster at Jenkin's Pharmacy and at the company quarters with Captain John AH Lewis and Sergeant Major Albert Davies urging willing young men to join under favorable conditions.
Regular lodge session at Redmen's hall features readings songs and a comic recitation. Rev Thomas DeGradis delivers a provocative address titled Cuba and Her Wrongs stirring interest and enthusiasm among attendees.
Report notes that a group of youths recently organized a military company at the Jackson Street Baptist church. The article emphasizes the belief in a certain attribute or value guiding their formation and purpose.
Local gathering last evening adopted the name West Side Reserve Corps and invited West Scranton young men to join. Rev. Thomas DeGrachy was named chaplain and Peter Lewis became first sergeant as an hour of drill followed.
Attorneys Tohn Ms Edwards and FE W Thayer of South Main Avenue returned from a trip to Mt Gretna. Peter Baker of North Bromley Avenue visits members of Company F at Mt Gretna. Thomas G Williams of Hampton Street represents Silurian lodge at the Grand Lodge in Wilkes Barre. Mrs Wo Wilkins of North Main Avenue hosts Mrs Almira Brus of Buffalo NY. Mrs J Armour of Mt Pocono hosts Mrs Joseph Dean of Keyser Avenue. Common Councilmindeseah Olver of Hampton Street attends the Grand Lodge in Wilkes Barre. Larre Thomas Murphy and Richard Lonergan of Jackson Street return home after a failed attempt to enlist. Charles Robertson of North Mebecca Avenue is at Wilkes-Barre. Miss Elizabeth Hughes of North Garfield Avenue visits friends at Pittton.
Commissioned official Owen Davies and Chief Gurrell prepare for a Sacred Heart statue unveiling at St Patrick's Church next Friday at 7 pm. The gift comes from the Sacred Heart league. Funeral services for Mrs Joseph Ellenwood are today at St Luke's Church, with interment at Punimote cemetery.
Chief Mickey reports a pivotal yes from Bob Wirth now at Abt Gretna tied to the Century company foreman role. Wirth offers an account of wartime life while volunteering, noting sincere volunteers and Pride of Centurys members. Nearby, Money Helms enlists, and excursion committees plan trips to Lake Ariel with tours of facilities and local officials visiting.
In Dunmore Mrs Conroy of Chestnut street visited New York and returned. Mae Vio Chol of Blakely street and Al Horlody of the bread line are noted in community chatter. An excursion to Lake Allol is planned for June 1, William bride of Inehvinton visits the area on business. the school board schedules a special London No. 3 meeting. A streetcar incident near the Corners ends with a confrontation between a conductor and two riders. one man is jailed after resisting ejection. Burch widow of A A Wright on the boulevard dies aged about 1 year. funeral at Holiiaterville. A gold mounted sword belt and Colonel Dougherty’s name are tied to a forthcoming presentation before a political figure.
Discounted curtain fabrics and sash net offerings dominate the third floor. Real French Fish Net and Embroidered Sash Muslin featured with sizes, prices, and styles in white and sheer varieties. Limited quantities for early buyers and popular patterns in stock at yard prices.
Twining, an optician, operates at 125 Penn Avenue inside Harris' drug store with hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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