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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1897

Page

4

Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Meets in Williamsport

The seventy fourth annual session of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, LO, O, KF, opened in the Lehigh Opera House with 1,000 delegates representing 1,400 lodges statewide. The Daughters of Rebekah also began their eighth annual session at Od Perlows Temple, with Mrs Louis Midmann presiding and a welcome address by Mrs Mary C. Keighby.

Lrcam Williamsport Daughters of Krebochkoh Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Lo, O Lepormine Opera Howe Che Amodt HH Hall Philadelphia Mange Mall State Assembly Daughters of Od Perlows Louis Midmann Wellcome Marry C. Keighby Chand Rea Megane Diy Deere Ni Deren Tan Migihtecs New Fudger

Death by own action in Mahanoy City man found dead

A Philadelphia native and former five year chief of police in Mahanoy City died by his own hand on May 1. Investigators noted a gunshot wound near the head and described the body posture as if seated with a possible air between his legs. The inquest suggested the death may require surgical intervention to relieve a punishing injury he endured.

National Flavonian society meets in Laindmesser hall

The Slavonian Convention in Wilkes-Barre opened with the National Flavonian society starting its day at 8 elon in Laindmesser hall. After the credentials report was presented and accepted, President BP Vv Rovnivnck of Pittsburn read a report praising the society’s activities for the past year.

Wilkes-Barre National Flavonian Society Laindmesser Hall Elon BP. Vv. Rovnivnck Pitteburn

Red Men Meet In Mauch Chunk Entertains Delegates

The Pennsylvania Improved Order of Red Men held a regular annual meeting at the spurk house. Chief Burgess Walters welcomed visitors and 69 past sachems joined the new council. Delegates numbered 248 from 65 tribes. reports were adopted. dues increased the chief sachem’s stipend from 360 to 1000 yearly. Notables present included Hon. George Creone of Binghamton and MiTies Conly of Philadelphia.

Mauch Chunk Council Georgy * Creone Binghamton Miities Conly Philadelphia Sagamore Counel United States

Mrs Young Seeks Damages After Street Assault

In Greeneburg on Saturday night Mrs Willm Young waived hearing and bail after severely whipping Altra Charlee HW Hunter. Rumors say she plans to sue Hunter for 10000 damages claiming harm to her marriage. The community sentiment reportedly favors Young and a peace bond was set to prevent further attacks.

Greeneburg Willm Young Altra Charlee HW. Hunter Hunter

Kicked Out of Harm's Way A Horse Saves Child

In Philadelphia on May 18 a three year old girl, Fannie Goldstein of 024 South Sixth Street, dodged a moving trolley. A bystander says a horse nearby diverted the child from the approaching car, likely saving her life as her mother moved items to a wagon.

Philadelphia Fannie Goldstein South Sixth Street Finnie Third Street

Little Girl Escapes Injury in Busy Street Incident

A man rushed a child to safety as a wagon struck near a Pennsylvania street. The little girl received minor scratches and was taken to a hospital for evaluation where she was found uninjured beyond the scrapes.

Women Capital Home Mission Society opens second day use

Pittsbore May 18 The second day session of the Women Capital Home Mission society convened at Fourth Avenue Baptist church with few attendees. Officers report 2088 auxiliaries 1804 women choeses and children's handle, 216 life members, year receipts 8161.54 cash on hand 3784, deficit 3921.76. Nominations announce Mrs JN Crouse Chicago president and others. morning session led by Frances M Schuyler Williampport Pa Our Young Women and Girls closing.

Treasury Committee On Mra J. N. Crouse Chicago Mish M. G. Burdette W. E. Ramaley Brooklyn A. N. Barber Frances M. Schuyler Williameport Morrine Seston

Altona man and wife to test air ship flight

Altoona May 18 Mr Beam and his wife plan a pioneering air ship flight from their home in the Mountolme county area. The craft uses compressed air for lift via a fan and a parachute for wind adjustments. A tower on McIntyre Hill will launch the machine with Mrs Beam aboard as proof of the invention's promise.

Altoona Ligonier Retin Abram Henan Mountolme Houeher Extmormlind County Beam McIntyre's Hill Boucher

Accident at Powder Mill Claims Foreman in Speceville

Harrisburg reports the explosion and fire at Speceville Powder Company killing foreman David T. Dewitt, aged about fifty five, instantly. The Corning mill, where larice cakes are ground, blew up and burned after a spark from a stone or iron struck the machine while passing through. Dewitt left a wife and four children.

Harrisburg David T. Dewitt Specewille Powder Company Speceville Dauphin County Dewitt

Dearest Oil Field Well Taps Record Flow in Greene County

Pittsburg May 18 The South Penn Oil Co reported a new well in Greene county flowing at about 40 barrels daily, confirming earlier hopes of a prolific field. The location indicates a broad new strike expanding the Greeny county oil belt and surrounding area.

Pittsburg South Penn Oil Company Greene County Howe

State News in Brief Ends His Life with Lata Num

Greensbury May 18 Dy chene ry Hennett found dead in bed at Manmmeth yesterday morning Coroner Owens concluded that the man had swallowed and it is the opinion of the coroner that the physician swallowed probably two outioox of the drug Bennett was selling a potent medicine and for the past few days had been very despondent HIT BY A SCORCHER Pottsville May 12 Ida Andrews aged 1 years run down by a local wheelman and it is believed fatally injured The cyclist was racing a large our street attempting to beat a PA engine running along the railroad The girl was thrown several feet into the air and Injured about the head and hurt internally She was unconscious for some time A PRANKLIN GOLDEN WEDDING Franklin Pa May Mr and Mrs J H Smith of this city yesterday celebrated the golden anniversary of their marriage This evening a reception was tendered them in the Methodist Bypleeujal church EIGHTEEN YEARS FOR MURDER Washington Pa May 16 In court Daniel Abbott pleaded guilty to killing Massey Turner at McGovern last November The district attorney accepted a plea of second degree murder and the prisoner was sentenced to eighteen years in the penitentiary BURNED AFTER THE INSURANCE LAPS E Rutley Pa May 18 The residence of Abram Marth one of the finest in Oakland township with the contents was entirely destroyed by fire this morning policy had expired only a few days ago REDUCTION IN WAGES Reading Pa May The Rohling Iron company today announced a reduction in wages due to sharp competition in the iron market It is to go into effect on June The scale has not yet been decided upon Several hundred men will be affected.

Greensbury Chenery Hennett Manmmeth Owens Mit Bennett Pottsville Ida Andrews Washington, Pa Daniel Abbotts Massey Turner McGovern Priieoner Rutley Abram Marth Oakland Township Reading Rowlig Iron Company

Voting for clubs to win ten uniforms announced

The club with the most votes will receive ten complete uniforms including shirt pants clip welt and stockings made to order by C M Lorey sporting goods dealer of Yoo Wyoming avenue. Votes limited to clubs in Lackawanna Luzerne Wayne Buckhanna Monroe Bradford and Wyoming counties. The winner will be announced Saturday June MM ballots to the Sporting Editor Tribune.

C. M. Lorey Sporting Moods Yoo Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Luczerne Wayne Bucquehanna Monroe Bradford Wyoming Sporting Fditor the Tribune

Amateur Ball Notes Describe Dozens Of Local Club Challenges

The Tribune reports a long list of local baseball games and challenges. Clubs under various age groups plan matches at multiple grounds including Taylor, Little Woods, Laurel Hill Park, and Jam es Boys’ grounds with May dates and 2 30 p m kickoffs.

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