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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1898

Page

6

West Scranton Funeral for Mrs Ellion and horse escape

Local pages note the funeral of Mrs. Joseph Ellion and recount Maxwell Chapman of Madison Avenue Dunmore avoiding a collision when a runaway dark bay team pulled a heavy coupe on Went Lackawanna Avenue Bridge. Chapman leaped across to safety. wheels and portion of the buggy were torn away.

Maxwell Chapman Madison Avenue Dunmore Mr. Chapman Scrantin Schwarzechild and Buleberger Central City Dockash Place Went Lackawannt Avenue Neatis Travelight Eprane Dis Mieryy

Funeral for Integra Joseph Hiieowood Ends in St Luke’s

The funeral for Integra Joseph Hiieowood, who died in a fire at her residence Friday, was held from 446 North Wighth Street. The service at St Luke's Church was conducted by Rev Nev Rogers Terve, with burial at Tiwnmere Cemetery. Pallbearers were PHI Goer Vix, 2. Smith, August Pike, Albert Tree, H. Clayton, and George Ancrell. flower-bearers were James Wilbur and James Boom.

Joseph Hiieowood North Wighth Street St. Luke's Church Nev Rogers Terve Tiwnmere EL JT. Maughein Corste Bt Luke's Phi Goer 2. Smith August Pike Albert Tree H. Clayton George Ancrell James Wilbur James Boom

Concert at Jackson Street Traptist Church Helps Choir Fund

This evening a grand concert will be held at the Jackson Street Traptist church by the church choir. The event aims to bolster the depleted treasury as the choir seeks funds from both members and the community.

Jackson Street

Local talent show with low admission and varied acts

A local talent program offers an evening of performances with an admission of 10 cents. The program lists multiple acts across two parts including solo songs, recitations, violin numbers, and variety pieces performed by a range of local performers.

Local residents return from trips and visits

Joseph Ansley Jr of North Main Ave returns from Mt Gretna. Prof W W Watkins and John Saanan of Bwetland St have gone to Albany to reside. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hughes of North Sumner Ave guests at Danville Missouri. Pauline Jacoby of North Garfield Ave returns from Portland. F L Cramer of Swetland effect recovers from serious illness. Rev Thos de Gruchy to give free lecture at Red Men's hall. Knights of Malta invited. Cuba Peter Baker of North Bromley Ave returns from Mt Gretna. Mimity Evans of Kinterton returns home from visit. David Williams from Hioomsture State Normal visits home. Elizabeth Davis of Bynon St returns from Plymouth.

Joseph Ansley, Jr North Main Avenue Mt. Greta W. W. Watkins John Saanan Bwetland Street Albany Arthur Hughes Thos. de Gruchy Red Men's Hall Main Avenue Evenine Knights of Malta Bubjeet Cuba Peter Baker North Bromley Avenue Mt. Gretna Mimity Evans Kinterton David

Evening Supper Promised by Simpeen Ald Members

Tomorrow evening a supper is to be served by the hidles of the Simpeen ald with L H initials to indicate names. Supper will be served from 6 to 8 oclock and all are invited to attend. A man named Dugeun drove to Albert Henne s hotel on South Main avenue about 10 oclock last night and, not tying the horse, entered the hotel. The horse then wandered off along South Main avenue, possibly toward Hampton street, and may not stop until no hotels remain.

Auman Dugeun Albert Henne South Main Avenue Hampton Street

DAY'S DOINGS IN NORTH SCRANTON

North Scranton items note JOHN HART injured on Wiltur Street. MARVINE MINK site chosen for the new Welsh Congregational Church. Thomas Ails with the Thirteenth Regiment at Mt Gretna. Vaughan Richards and others return from Plymouth after attending the Welsh Baptist conference. Conference actions confirm troubles at Parsons and recognize the First Welsh Baptist Church of Providence on Wayne Avenue.

Wayne Avenue First Baptist Church of Scranton John Hart Wiltur Street Marvine Mink NEW Welsh Congregational Church Thomas Ails MT. Gretna Carus Alderma Vaughan Richards David Grave E. J. Thomas J. N. Roberts Alias Lydvilteen W. F. Davies Plymouth Welsh Baptist Churches Pennsylvania Parsons Baptist Church Firat Welch Baptist Church Providence

Debates and Entertainment Set for May 24 at Marquette Council

Marquette Counell and the Young Men's Trustite organize a May 24 program featuring a debate on natural ability versus acquired skill, with O Doyle McAndrew Blanniman for the affirmative and Lanett Oiste Sabtiy Miloney Lynott McCarths for the negative. A side program includes readings and declamation, while a separate F G W Social club meeting outlines a debate on Grant vs Lee with judges John Mill Morris.

Marquette Counell Trstitute W. PF. O'Doyle Joseph McAndrew James Blanniman William A. Lanett Chirtost O'ieste Fulbward MW. Sabtiy James Mullen A. YY Miloney Janiesf. Lynott Spain James PH. McCarths F. G. W. Boeial Club Lee Charles Lewie James Williama Fromer Richard Tinie Jenkins Isaac Newton Richard Williams Thomas W. John David Mill Craddick Morris

Jetter Reports Camp Life At Mit Gretna

Thomas Milla, now in the volunteer army at Mit Gretna, says most men are content with camp life. A day includes 6 breakfast, 9 1 drill, 1 dinner, 2 40 drill, 6 50 supper. A large turtle captured in camp was shipped to George Davis, the West Market street druggist, and is on display in his store.

Thomas Milla Mit Gretna Camps Rall George Davis West Market Street AML

Thomas O Malley Brought Before Alderman Fidler

Thomas O Malley was arraigned before Alderman Edward Fidler at the neighbor Thomas Moran’s instance. O Malley posted $400 bond for court appearance after a clash over a chimney. Dr Jenkins charged George H Gardner with criminal libel for a malicious physician slur. Gardner apologized, retracted statements, and the matter was amicably settled.

Thomas O'Malley Edward Fidler Thomas Moran Fidler O'Malley Dr. Jenkins George H. Gardner Gardner

Miner Injured at Marvine Colliery After Rock Fall

John Hart of Wilbur street sustained a crushed leg when a rock detached from the roof at Marvine colliery yesterday morning. He was removed to his home for medical care after the accident.

John Hart Wilbur Street Marvine

Congregation Eyes Site for Welsh Church Building

A committee of the Welsh Congregation church met last evening and selected a site for a new church. It has received options on the property but will keep the location secret until the congregation votes favorably on the proposal.

Steer Clear of Pseudo Advisors and Duffy’s Whiskey Endorsement

An admonition warns readers to avoid meddling critics and false advisers while promoting Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a remedy for cold and poor circulation. It touts the product at grocers and druggists as a path to health and comfort.

Duffy Wideawake

Early School Events and Local Movements Reported

The article describes Sunday presentations at No 4 building with plans to invite Nos 2 ow & 2 8 and 8 evhoes to attend. Superintendent Hovard, A. Steven, and W. R. Wilko headline speeches. term ends June 2 with No 2 closing earlier. A disturbance leads to James Fennon’s arrest and county jail detention. The Ladies Aid society meets May 25. locals travel for work in Cleveland. a school library fund-raiser yields 11. Mrs. Faird and son visit Pittston. Mrs. Hatliday plans Lake Poyntelle trip.

Movard Stould Mt. Loeive Hovard Steven Ors Thy Scnoul Hawt W. R. Wilko Ler Bowrd James Fennon Eve Ball Ladies’ Aid Society Thomas Yourus Settle Thomas Millrsh Bhikely Street George Harnand Third Street Cleveland William Fpaird Son Pittston George Hatliday Lake Poyntelle

Community notices mix of engagements and events

The piece lists social happenings around town including a Senior Christian Endeavor sack at a Presbyterian church with Rex Treverton and Hufling noted as ill, trips to the Catskills, a Green Ridge Beatrice Rebekah lodge state assembly journey, prohibition convention attendance by C. L. Hawley, Genevieve Overbahn’s home entertaining, Camp No. 8 of P O S of A events on Dickson Avenue, and an engagement between Captain John Horn and Mrs. Robinson with a wedding planned next month.

Christian Endeavor Society The Presbyterian Church Rex Treverton Honesdaile Street Byron FF Hufling Mousey Avenue Catskill Mountains Beatrice Rebekah Lodge Green Nidge Wiskee- Turre State Ll. Hawley Motieey Avenue Hurriclire Genevieve Overbanah Delaware Street Camp No P.O. S Dickson Avenue George L. Bryden Irof JL. Burdick T. B. Jackson Rol. Thomas J. C. Cox W. A. Gifford Ind John Horn Green Ridge Robinson

Connolly and McCrea Head to Scranton Union Convention

Patrick Connolly and M. J. McCrea leave this morning for Kingson to attend the convention of the Scranton Ducesan union as representatives of the St. Joseph society. Mixes May Waleh of Pittston has returned home after a few days visit with friends here. Miss Josephine Kagan of New York, guest of Miss Della Langan, has returned home.

Patrick Connolly M. J. McCrea Kingson Scranton Ducesan Union St. Joseph Society Mixes May Waleh Pittston Josephine Kagan New York Della Langan

Obituaries: Kate Barly and others pass away in local homes

Mrs Kate Barly died at home on Sandys near the Doughertys. She leaves four brothers James Patrick Herbert Stephen and Bridges Dougherty and three young children. Funeral at St Peters Cathedral this afternoon with burial at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Daniel Cannon of Koonitae died at his brother in law’s home in Malley aged about midlife. Funeral with high mass at Maly Cross tomorrow. Interment at BL Hose Cemetery Mere. Warner wife of William J Warner died at home on Quincy Avenue after five weeks illness. Survived by husband and two children Lillilin and Florettes. Funeral this afternoon at Owrahawk with interment at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Davie Evans Spring Street William Slowey McDonough Avenue Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Kate Barly Sandys Michiel Dougherty St. Peters Cathedral Parisit Patrick James Herbert Stephen Mary Bridges Dougherty Thurial Hydelark Catholic Daniel Cannon Kooniaie Owhek Thomas In Malley Serond Street Maly Cross Church Ronnie Carbondile BL. Hose’s Mere Wate Warner William J. Warner Quincy Avenue Tinea Lillilin Florettes Kuneral Forest Hil Cemeer

School flag presentation planned after board meeting

A Ne find shows the wheel board meeting with members listed and a notice from principal Mrs Duggan about a flag presentation at No 4 school building on Tuesday May 24 at 2 p.m. The board decided to present banners to all schools and adjourned after discussing the matter.

Abowhirs Wilnan Broncou Kellam Meek Grinley T. BK. Reynolds Mies Duggan No. 4 Achoal Cross Fork Potter Co Buffalo and Susquehanna Mina Potter County Coudersport Port Allegany General Office—Board of Trade Scranton

Supreme Court Delays Ruling In Pilston School Board Case

Wires monitored for Supreme Court updates on the Pilston school board dispute. A decision hoped before the first Monday in June to aid the board as the new school year begins. No report from Pitts on the case. court meets next Monday in Harrisburg, convening for four weeks.

Supreme Court Piltston Aix Pitte Harrisburg

Happenings of South Scranton Burned in Booth Mishap

At 7:30 last evening Miss Rather James, a servant in Mrs Stephen Gutheling's family, suffered severe burns to her head and arms when a kettle of hot water spilled. She grabbed the kettle to adjust her skirt, fell to the floor, and pulled the vessel with it. Dr Koh attended.

Miss Rather James Stephen Guthelng Miss James Dr. Kolh

Injured Worker Narrowly Escapes Fatal Mill Incident

James Rigs of South Washington Avenue was injured at the South Mill on Monday while operating near the turning machine. A false plate surged toward the rolls and pressure from behind struck his back and left foot, sending him home where his condition was reported as resting comfortably.

James Rigs South Washington Avenue Moniday Ridge

Local Notables Attend Community and Church Events

Attending the conservation of the Improved Order of Red Men at Honesdale are Charles Boettcher Charles Hore and Charles Schevach representing Nay Augtril. Rev W A Nortt and Hickory Street Presbyterian elders examined 35 youths to be admitted next Sunday. Services at 16 00 a m. William Hoffman of Schneider Bros visited Wilkes Barre yesterday. Alderman Ruddy jailed Owen McCann for 200 assault on Vincent Downe. Miss Anna Witt from Camden NJ visited Mrs E R Conley Cedar Avenue. John Flaherty Pittston Avenue visiting Philadelphia. Edward and Mrs Gardner Pitts ton Avenue are in New York. A son was born Monday to Adolph Timer brewer at M Hobinsons brewery. Undertaker Miller to inter Frank Pilger at Minooka cemetery today. Thomas Byron Birch Street, a State Normal student at Bloomsburg, returned after a brief city stay. Hyron, famed local amateur baseball player now Bloomsburg captain, led a wood game Saturday against the YMCA club.

Hones Charles Boetteher Charles Hore Charles Schevach W. A. Nortt Hickory Street Presbyterian Church William Hoffman Schneider Bros Wilkes-Barre Alderman Ruddy Owen McCann Vincent Downe Anna Witt Camden N. J E. R. Conley Cedar Avenue John Flaherty Pittston Avenue Philadelphia Edward Mrs. Gardner New York City

Bas eball game summaries from multiple venues

The record lists scattered baseball results and lineups from games in Philadelphia New York and Pittsburgh. Umpires and players such as McParland Harttmoard Swaim Maguire Warner and Grady are named across several early 20th century match reports with inconsistent scoring lines.

New York Ho Ds Washington OO Floot Swaim Maguire Rue Warner Lynch Wally Toddoopooli Hatterer—Dineen Amolind

Wilkes-Barre Springfield baseball game reports mixed results

Eastern League notes show Wilkes-Barre Springfield in a morning game with errors by the visitors aiding Springfield to a 2 0 0 scoreline. Lineups include Keenan Gonding Ivor Duncan Smilin and Dolan. Matches list Toronto Montreal and Rochester in the schedule with various scores and player appearances.

Wilkes-Barre Wilkes Speringfield Ttie Springfield C.g Ccans Tatwries Keenan Gonding Ivorwan Duncan Xame— Ae Te Witket-Barre Dolan Derediy

Reading and Alleawwa Battle in Newark Hartford Meet

In Newark Reading defeats Alleawwa 7 to 6 at Hartford Hartford meet activity. The brief score shows Reading prevailing over Alleawwa with a close contest noted in local sports highlights.

Newark Reading Hartford Alleawwa

Farmer Hopkins Tells Of Daughters Cure By Pills

Prominent Bartle lomes County farmer Dennis Hopkins recounts his daughter Clara's illness and dramatic recovery after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He says two boxes helped and continued use cured years of neuralgia weakness and blood impurity. Pills sold in bottles at 50 cents or five dollars per box from Dr Williams Medicine Company.

Rughr Troiana Mix Clara Hopkins Dennis Hopkins Bartlelomes County Mr. Hopkins Clara Willian Wilburne WilHome Rown Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company Sohoss

Richmond Triumph Amid Patchy Paterson-Matereon Play

At Paterson Matereon local game saw Richmond edge 44 3 Bevetal mimes and Norfolk with a tight finish. Lancaster and Lecheter contributed key plays as Leocheter? Norfolk rallied late but fell short.

Paterson Matereon Richmond Lancaster Fiel Lecheter Norfolk

Amateur ball notes feature multiple county teams and matches

Local clubs announce games and lineups for May events. Pelvelere Ieee ball club faces West Side Browne May 2 with 4 game fundry. Keystones of Unteten play on May 2. Alumni bay hill, Rosettes and Minooka Jr. teams issue challenges as schedules unfold across Delaware, Lackawanna and Wayne rails.

Pelvelere Ieee Chulierireha Browne Fundry Priceturs Fronnis Owlweke Fadden's Prineilirg T. Hall Moraeer Thon Keystones Unteten Saturiay Welok Trin Thawes Delaware, Lackawinna and Ween Thoms William Cumming Jason Grittin Prank Shinmnan Morgan Sweeties Wedanmion Wiehe Joseph Weir Coaptains Dante Hayes, Jr John Gaughan Thormag Payton Kirkweal Jeln Vigerne John Coleman, Jr mManager Dete Riily Bay Hill Aty Decora Hon Day Willam Gallagher G. A. Harrington Rosettes Fo Diliman Han Anewer Dy Haku Mianusger J. Oder Minooka, Jrs Lankawinna County Burke Atwwor Iin Tribune Thomas Pulbin Murry Thomas West Side Browns Nouparelle Priceburg Witham

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