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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1899

Page

11

Funeral Services for Allan Scholl Held at St John’s Church

Funeral services for Allan Scholl were held from Cedar avenue residence with a 9 AM cortege to St John’s church. Rev Father Fleming celebrated a requiem mass and interment followed at Cathedral cemetery. Griffin post G A R attended in a body.

Allan Scholl Cedar Avenue St. John’s Church Father Fleming Cathedral Griffin Post Grand Army of the Republic

Forest Band Plans Social at St John Hall

The Forest band will host an entertainment and social at St John’s Hall on Stone Avenue Monday evening. The programme includes overture, band pieces, vocal solos by James Mangan P J Quinn Dennis Harrnet and others, recitations by Thomas Hadley Mamie Boland George Burns, dances and various solos led by Anthony Cowley Sydney Hughes Will Lynott and Patrick Coyne with Annie Cook May Howard and more.

Forest Band St. John's Hall Stone Avenue James Mangan Thomas Hadley P. J. Quinn John Lavelle Will Lynott Dennis Harrnet James Conaboy Anthony Cowley George Burns Mamie Bo

Surprise party honors Mise Annie Mosar in Cedar Avenue home

A Wednesday afternoon birthday surprise welcomed Mise Annie Mosar of Cedar Avenue. Attendees included Annie Rogar Stella Peck May Peck Annie Zang Celia Mieur Katie Kline Mamie Dambocher Lille Hieus ner Carrie Phillips Jennie Arnold Ovella Pondelia Lena Graft Emma Heline Mamie Zang Mamie Kline Cora Herasner Lena Welchel and guests Masters Leo Rosar Harold Edwards Frank Fiske Charles Hoffmester Harry Baker Josie Stroub Frank Phillips and Robert Arnold.

Mise Annie Mosar Cedar Avenue Annie Rogar Stella and May Peck Annie Zang Celia Mieur Katie Kline Mamie Dambocher Lille Hieusner Carrie Phillips Jennie Arnold Ovella Pondelia Lena Graft Emma Heline Mamie Zang Mamie Kline Cora Herasner Lena Welch

Memorial Day Dance Set By Division 22 AOH

Division No 22 Ancient Order of Hibernians hosts an entertainment and dance at St John s hall Stone avenue Memorial Day evening May 2 with the committee of arrangements actively engaged.

Ancient Order of Hiberniany St. John's Hall Stone Avenue

Illustrated Ballads Debut by South Scranton Opera

Michael Reap the tenor soloist is engaged to sing several illustrated songs at the occasion. This marks the first time illustrated ballads are performed in South Scranton.

Michael Reap South Scranton

Miner Injured as Blast Mutilates Face at Meadow Greok Mine

David Whalen of Pittston Avenue near the city line was badly injured yesterday morning at Meadow Greok mine when coal fragments from a blast mutilated his head and face. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital in serious condition.

David Whalen Pittston Avenue City Line Meadow Greok Lackawanna Hospital

South Scranton Unveils New Uniforms For Tomorrow’s Game

The South Scranton team received brown uniforms with white trim and will wear them at tomorrow’s match. Community events include Electric Social and Athletic club clam bake at Eagle Park tomorrow afternoon described as very enjoyable.

South Scranton Electric Social and Athletic Club Eagle Park Albert Kelb Cedar Over Hhe Julius Armbrust Charles Glabb Maple M. Dunleavey Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Dimlevey Lydia Wood Meadow Avenue F. P. Doty Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Pocono

Address orders to Sharkey in Cedar Avenue area

The note directs mail to be sent to C. B. Sharkey at 191 Cedar Ave in central city, with phone listing 6082, covering South Side central city and central Hyde Park areas.

South Side Central City Central Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar Ave

Local Team Set to Travel to Dunmore for Sunday Match

The local team will travel to Dunmore on Sunday to face the representative squad from that town. Also noted, the Greenwood collieries employer will receive payment today and the Maroon baseball club plans an entertainment at St Joseph's hall Monday evening. The Populars will debut in amateur play against the West Side club. Misses Katie O Malley and Mary Murphy of New York visit Miss Bridget Higgins on North Main Street. Try Lackawanna Brewing Companys special brew.

Dunmore Greenwood Collieries Maroon St. Joseph's Hall West Side Katie O'Malley Mary Murphy New York Bridget Higgins North Main Street

Tragic Engine Fatality on Keyser Valley Line

Delbert O Boyle six year old son of Mrs Annie Davis Boyl e of 343 North Rebecca avenue mangled by Engine 176 on the Keyser Valley branch of the D L & W railroad near Gammon's hill. Coroner notified. no inquest deemed necessary. body placed in ambulance for burial. engineer Finnan Oram deemed not at fault.

Delbert O' Boyle Annie Davis-O'Boyle Rebecca Avenue Keyser Valley Delaware, Lickawanta and Western Railroad Young O' Boyle Roy Davis Newton Owens Gammon's Hill Owens Davis O' Boyle Fenmineer Finnan Oram O'Boyle North Garfield Avenue Aml Thomas J. Davis Roberts Oram Price

Welsh Singers From Wales To Perform At Jackson Street Baptist

The Welsh Singers from Wales, under the Boston Convert company, will give a concert at Jackson Street Baptist church on Monday evening May 22. The programme includes multiple songs, harp and piano solos, duets, and choral pieces, with Messrs. Lloyd Jones Davies and Parry among the performers.

Jackson Street Baptist Church Wales Boston Convert Company Planoforte Magurka E. T. Davies Lloyd and Jones Wadham Mary Richards Pinsutl T. Armon Jouns Pinsutt John Beynon T. Phelps Jones Boston Mags

Funeral notices for Jor dan and Gaynor

The funeral for Thomas Jordan will be held at his home 70 Broadway Bellevue at 9 AM. Remains will travel by Delaware and Hudson to Archbald for interment. A high Mass at St Patrick's Church at 9 AM for Mrs Mary Gaynor, with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.

Thomas Jordan Broadway Bellevue Archbald Delaware and Hudson St. Patrick's Catholic Church Mre Mary Gaynor Cathedral

Davies Brother Passes Pharmacy Exam in Harrisburg

Harry Davies, brother of Druggist John J. Davies, passed the state examining board of pharmacy exam in Harrisburg on April 15 to become a qualified assistant. He has been active in the family drug business for several years and received numerous congratulations yesterday from friends.

Harry Davies John J. Davies State Examining Board of Pharmacy Harrisburg Davies

Keyser Avenue Youths Form New Home Company

A new home company organized by young men in the vicin ity of Keyser avenue Twenty first ward seeks city acceptance via Councilman Norton. Officers include President Thomas Grant Financial Secretary Michael Grady Recording Secretary William Leonard. A June 7 picnic will raise funds for equipment.

Keyser Avenue Twentyfret Norton Thomas Grant Michael Grady William Leonard

West Scranton Branch Hosts Enjoyable Young Women’s Event

The West Scranton branch hosts an enjoyable event for young women featuring community activities and social engagement. Attendees participated in games, crafts, and talks aimed at building friendships and leadership skills.

West Scranton The Young Women's Chris

Relief From Pain Prompts Women to Praise Lydia E Pinkham

Letters from readers across Ohio Georgia Louisiana speak of relief from menstrual pain inflammation and associated symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound along with Liver Pills and Sanative Wash. The writers urge others to consider the remedy.

T. A. Walden Gibson, Ga Dean Mas. Pinnnam W. R. Bates Manefield Lydia E. Pinkham

Young People Host Second Musical Programme

Crowded last evening the tinn association hosts a second in a series of musicales for the new organization. Miss Annie Thomas and Miss Mabel Spencer performed recitations while Miss Flora Levy sang a solo. The Washburn Street Presbyterian Church orchestra directed by George Waters provided pieces. Mrs Randolph Jones chaired the musical committee and light refreshments followed. Tomorrow at 3 45 pm a gospel meeting led by Miss Norma Nichols will discuss Types of Christ and Promises of an Atonement with Miss Maley Nichols in charge of music.

Tinn Association Randolph Jones Washburn Street Presbyterian Church George Waters Annie Thomas Mabel Spencer Flora Levy Norma Nichols Maley Nichols

Webster Literary and Debating Society Meeting Recaps

The Webster Literary and Debating Society met last night at Forbes Eaton’s home on Tenth street. No major business. planning for the sixth annual banquet after summer recess. Literature focus covered Whitman Whitler insights and poetry. Charles Cadwein delivered a recitation and joined the society. Next gathering set for William Elias’s residence at 1510 Washburn Street.

Webster Literary and Debating Society Forbes Eaton Tenth Street Whitler Charles Cadwein William Elias Washburn Street

Bellevue men assaulted by John Dunleavy on Main avenue

Oscar Davis of Bellevue and his brother were accosted on Main avenue by John Dunleavy of Railroad avenue who pummeled Davis over a dispute. A crowd formed, Dunleavy fled toward Fairehill's hotel, Patrolman Hart pursued and captured him near the hotel. He was jailed pending a morning hearing.

Oscar Davis Bellevue Main Avenue John Dunleavy Railroad Avenue Dunleavy Hart Fairehill

Epworth league attendance at Elm Park union service

Report from Simpson Methodist Eyliscopal church shows a large Epworth league turnout for union services at Elm Park church last evening. No further details on outcome.

Miss Elizabeth Jones Attends Philadelphia Graduation

Miss Elizabeth Jones of Pittston visits Mr and Mrs KR Hughes of North Bromley for departure with Frank Chase and daughter and Miss Magele Grossman to Philadelphia for the Medico Chirurgical College graduation exercises. Martha Smith and Elisabeth Lloyd, the dressmakers, are in New York on business. Mr and Mrs H M Edwards of South Main avenue travel to Atlantic City for a week.

Elizabeth Jones Pittston KR. J. Hughes North Bromley Avenue Frank Chase Magele Grossman Philadelphia Medievo-Chirurgical College Martha Smith Elisabeth Lloyd Dreasmakers New York City H. M. Edwards South Main Avenue Atlantic City

Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough

Community notes recount the Dunmore borough event honoring Older Members for noble work by the Tripp Avenue Christian church group. It highlights a debt-clearing drive by children that raised 315 dollars, plus a social repast and listing of participating workers and organizers.

Church services listed for multiple congregations tomorrow

Presbyterian church offers morning sermon at 10 40 by Rev W F Gibbons on With Christ and an evening sermon at 7 50 on Christian Companionship along with Sunday school at noon Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor sessions at 2 and 6 30. Methodist Episcopal holds sermons at 10 and 7 9 with class meetings at 11 39 and prayer at 6 50. morning topic Peter's Denial and evening Principle illuminated by Fire. Dudley Street Baptist with morning sermon at 10 3 and evening at 7 20 on The Gospel Train. Young People and Bible study noted and railroad workers addressed. Tripp Avenue Christian church schedules mission school at 10 and Sunday school at 2 59 with service at 7 30 Follow Me inviting all to participate.

Presbyterian Church W. F. Gibbons Methodist Episcopal Church A. J. van Cleft Peter Dudley Street R. M. Roderick Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Tripp Avenue Christian Church K. R. Bulgin Joseph Gillett

Former Tribune correspondent Victor Pinkney winds up military service

Victor Pinkney former Tribune correspondent and temperance writer served in the Eleventh U S infantry through the Porto Rico campaign under General Grant. He is honorably discharged as a corporal and appointed to a key governor general office in San Juan. He worked at Scranton Store Co as bookkeeper stenographer and typist, fluent in Spanish, and has been elected a vestryman of the island's Episcopal church led by Rector Dr Pratt.

Victor Pinkney Tribune Temperance Crator Eleventh United States Infantry Porto Rico Grant San Juan Corporal Pinkney Dr. Pratt

Quiet Stroudsburg Nuptials For East Drinker Man and Harper Bride

Frank Waener of East Drinker at Kent and Miss Charlotte McLaughlin of Harper Street were quietly married at the Presbyterian parsonage Stroudsburg last Tuesday. They were unattended. After the ceremony they enjoyed a short wedding tour through New Jersey and returned home last evening. They will reside on East Drinker Street. Mr and Mrs Wagner have many friends who wish them joy.

Frank Waener East Drinker Kent Charlotte McLaughlin Harper Street Presbyterian Stroudsburg New Jersey East Drinker Street Wagner

Dunmore Gas and Water Petition Circulated for City Water

Mr and Mrs Ransom Mitchell formerly Dunmore residents now of Findlay Ohio visit this week to sign a petition urging the Ferranton Gas and Water company to supply Dunmore with water The petition notes the Scranton company charter allows pipe laying through streets The item questions whether managers of the Dunmore and Forest Alleghenies should permit visitors to pass between areas.

Ransom Mitchell Findlay Féeranton Gas and Water Company Dunmore Scranton Company Forest

Odd Fellows meeting attendees noted in Allentown report

The grand lodge of Odd Fellows meeting in Allentown included Christopher Vickers and Pyron Brady. Mrs Sophia Krona of Sherwood Avenue dies after brief illness with funeral slated for 2 PM tomorrow from her home. Survived by Mrs Frank, Mrs Williams, Miss Kate Krona, and Charles Krona. Byron Brady of Main Street attended the convent ion. Nellie Harding of Carbondale visited Drinker Street friends yesterday.

Christopher Vickers Pyron Brady Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Allentown Sophia Krona Sherwood Avenue Frank Williams Kate Krona Charles Krona Byron Brady Main Street Odd Fellows Nellie Harding Carbondale

Elliott Death Sudden Heart Disease North Scranton

William Elliott of North Malin avenue died suddenly yesterday morning from heart disease. He was about 1? years old and was well liked by all who knew him.

William Elliott Robert Eliott North Malin Avenue

Sunday Services Across City Churches

Rev. W. G. Watkins preaches morning and evening at North Main Avenue Baptist with solos and Bible study. Providence Methodist Episcopal Church holds 10:50 am and 7:40 pm services led by Rev. William Edgar. First Christian and Welsh Baptist churches also schedule morning and evening sermons with Sunday School and Epworth League as listed.

Local social notes from Carbondale area visitors

Miss Margaret Duffy of Carbondale is guest of Miss Mary Golden in Ferdinand street Miss Mary Phillips of Plymouth visits friends on Walesa Street J M Churchill and daughter Marta of Olyphant were here yesterday Rev J D Lansing pastor of Green Ridge Presbyterian is in Ithaca New York John McDonald and Pulaski Carter return from fishing in Wayne county Mrs Patrick Duffy of Archbald is the wife of William street friends John Connor of Bloom Avenue returns after three weeks in Clinton Miss Magabeth Owens of Brick Avenue entertains Miss Jeanett Brown of Wilkes Barre Mrs H L Roberts Llewelyn and Meredith of New York City guests of Mrs W J Fisher Kate Welch of Oak Street visits in Dickson Born to Mr and Mrs James Gerrity of Brick Avenue a daughter Mrs John A Jones of Wayne Avenue returns from a week with relatives in Nanticoke

Margaret Duffy Carbondale Mary Golden Ferdinand Strert Mary Philllips Plymouth Walesa Street J. M. Churchill Marta Olyphant Blanch Reese Margaret Jervis Cardendale J. d. Lansing Cireen Ridge Presbyterian Church Ithaca N.Y John McDonald Pulaski Carter Wayne County Patrick Duffy Archbald William Street John Connor Bloom Avenue Clinton Muan Magabeth Owens Brick Avenue Jeanett Brown Wilkes-Barre H. L. Roberts Llewelyn and Meredith New York City W J. Fisher Toons Street Mise Kate Welch Oak Street Dickwon James Gerrity John A. Jones Wayne Avenue Nanticoke

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Allan School G. A. R.—Forest Band Rosar Entertainment and Social Atlantic George W. Jenkins Smain Avenue Try Lackawanna Brewing Company Hermsdorf Hermsdorff Globe Warehouse West Scranton Delbert O'Boyle thea.Keyser Valley Welsh Singers Miles Mareh Abvero Mise Jenny Perry Margarita David Lloyd Adams Misa Dot Progser Parry Welsh Singers PART Keyser Valley Hose Co Florence A. Wolfe Mulberry SM Lancaster Ohio Dean Mes. Prsenaw Webster's Weekly Meeting Epworth League Simpson Methodist Eyliscopal Church Elm Park Sumner Avenue Stir Philip Schnell Weat Lackawanna Avenue Lizzie Gaffney Flanagan's Hall Luzerne Street Newark N. J K. K David Parry Decker’s Court Railroad Young Men's Christian Assiociation Simpson Church Young People’s Society First Welsh Baptist Church Baptist Young People Taylor St. David's Episcopal Church Tripp Park Tripp Dunmore Borough Tripp Church Frank Wagner Charlotte McLoughlin Corinne Brink Anna Robertson Daley Gillette Leora Johler Josette Robertson Martha Warfield Frances Smith Esser Powell Frieda Ludwig Ethel Brady Ethel Keller Minnie Foote Edna Krotzer Lisate Powell Freda Barth Anna Foote Mattison M. Jones A. Comstock J. Comatovk Stanley Brink Ralph Dexter Richard Hollow Robert Paulfrey Harry Hildebrandt Vivian Black Howard Major David Powell Walter Barth Otto Gill W. M. Powell Mise Florence Robertson Frank Swarts Jacob Johler Edward Kraus Misa Frankie Hathaway Sixteenth Street Holliand Mich Grees Williame Frankie Haathaway Okiawa Times Holland, Mich el At Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady North Robert Elliott Religious Services W. G. Watkins North Main Avenue Baptist Church Mr. Watkins Christian Endeavor Providence Methodist Epiiocopal William Edgar Jabbac First Christian Church North Main Avenue R. W. Clymer W. F. Davis Welsh Baptist Church J. C. Thomas Providence Presbyterian Church K. BR. Atherton Providence Chappelle Hall Ladies’ Home Journal ING Store Mears Building Washington Ave Academy OF Music REIS R. Lang Tay Almerion Cecil Jacob No Gentrel Railroad of Washington D. C Thin Gowien Colhiy Amer Coud Jssue Florey & Brooks McWoerrah Coleone Matthews Gruggista Celestiai Lodge Newt Myindias Sandeooke W. DewWirt Laura Hawit Minnie Wells Providence Epworth League W. 8 Davitt Laura Hawkey Minnie Wella
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