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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1898

Page

6

West Scranton Pupils Back Volunteer Drill Effort

Live news notes show deposits by pupils adopting the Savings Fund idea. Kerrigan arrested at Mrs. Messens’ home. cadet drill by volunteers to be held on Dacken Street under Captain Lewis and Lieutenants Davis and Edwards. SIX names added to the roll. West Side Reserves drill progressing under Captain W Morgane at Jackson Street church.

TIDEA Bryan Kerrigan Agnes Messenerk K. Library Circle Cisiarles Cadwagan Dackeon Street Lewis Davia Edwards Rendham Jeseup West Side Jackson Sitet Thuptlet Captainn W. Morgane

Kerrhzan Faces Sui and Battery Charge in Alderman’s Court

Tiryan Kerrhzan of Juchkron Street appeared before Alderman John on a charge of assault and battery filed by neighbor Mrs Agnes Meesinger. The alleged slap followed tensions over children. evidence suggested quarrels over discipline and a claim he implied her children were to blame. He was divorced for lack of evidence.

Tiryan Kerrhzan Juchkron Street John Agnes Meesinger Asault Seome Bivyines Kerrlenits Meseliger

K of K Literary Society Met in Evwen Street Residence

Members of the K of K Literary Society met in a rudimentary session at the residence of Charles Curlween on Evwen street. After routine business a short program was presented with readings by William Hoberteon and Charles Cairw an, and a humorous tale by Thoms Bestten about dangers of devilment ending with an injury.

K. of K. Literary Ochete Charles Curlween Evwen Street Ted Toost William Hoberteon Charles Cairwan Benjamin Peindle Thoms Bestten

Wilkes-Barre visit planned by Mine Engineering circle

Henry Morgan reports on a fine paper from Mine Engineering and notes a planned trip to Wilkes-Barre next Thursday evening. The circle will attend as a group, with a social to follow among friends after the meeting.

Henry Morgan Wilkes-Barre

Deposit Totals From Several Schools At Worst Side Bank

Daily deposits from multiple schools into the savings fund at Worst Side bank show steady totals. Listed contributors include Principal Morgen and teachers such as Miss Lewis Miss Mullen Miss Vaughan and others with varied amounts totaling 7.15.

Savings Fund Rouse Morgen Mise Jung M. Lewis Mise Kate Mullen M. W. Vaughan Mira O'Connor Misa J. de Leer Mies Fellows Mies Nichols Miss Beamish Migs Morgan Mikes Mienn Mies Randient D&c Mire Agnes Evans Miss Murphy Ste Mine Wade Ithe Mize Della P. Eyars Mita. Merher

Harrowing intrusion on South Main Avenue reported

Residents face impudent robberies as a well built dissipated man targets homes by day. He demanded coffee and tobacco, threats and oaths, but a brave woman armed with a poker repelled him before he fled.

South Main Knight

Community Guests and Visits Across Wilkes Barre Area

Mrs C R Acker of Fairview Avenue attends Templars convention in Harrisburg while Mrs W K Roberts of Acker Avenue visits Wilkes-Barre friends. Miss Maud Kreener hosts Miss Is Kreener. Florence Gitte at home. Ernest Green hosts on this side. Currie Darling spends Sabbath with friends. Methert family guests Trueman and Mae. Bradinirs entertaining daughter.

C. R. Acker Fairview Avenue Harrisburg Mr. Acker Templars Mra Metthert North Carteld Avenue Ane Mae MS Trueman Wilkesarre Bradinirs Tafavette Street

New Jersey Social Guests and Outings Noted

Mrs D. H. Bradshaw of New Jersey hosts visiting Miss Jerema Polhamus from Clark's Summit with Miss Millie Coan in South Main. Mr and Mrs Sykes host Mire W Lumley from Moscow while Mrs Sarah Houser from Chestnut street returns from an extended view in Colorado.

D. H. Bradshaw New Jersey Jerema Polhamus Clark's Summit Millie Coan South Main Avenue Sykes North Rebbecos Avenue Aethely Mire W. Lumley Moscow Sarah Houser Chestnut Street Colorado

Kt Lee's Battalion Reports at Regular Meeting

Kt Lee's battalion held a regular session last evening with routine business. The visiting Committee Daniel Regan and P J McAndrew viewed Riverside park in Lanceboro Pa to gauge an excursion next August. Also Dew Sant lodge No 1 met at Cooperative hall with strong attendance and discussed delegates report WL W Lewis and FB TH Williams on the stand lodge convention at Sintington.

Kt. Lee Daniel Regan P. J. McAndrew Lanceboro Riverside Park Dew Sant Lodge Order of American Tvorites WL W Lewis FB. TH. Williams Sintington Lewie

North Scranton Reports Mixed Community Events

North Scranton notices a revival by Rev G T Thomas of Tioitsiana before a large crowd at Welsh Eaglist church and a local arrest of Michael McKinlis for intoxication after a disturbance. Alderman Fidler fined him five dollars. The Marquette council Young Men's Institute hosts a literary circle with a music program and a debate on natural vs required ability. David Meredith, badly injured in Storrs, had an arm amputated. his recovery may be slowed by age. Washington camp Sons of America marks its eleventh anniversary. Patrick and Sallie Moore face charges of common society and disorderly conduct after an incident with neighbor Matick O'Craiv. Alderman Rosette bail set. Mrs George Secharar visits relatives. G F Wy Social Club adds members and plans a future event. Puritan Congregational church Sunday school compiles Children’s Day program. Tyla Poy, two, dies after brief illness. funeral at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Mr Mrs P P Gordon entertain Mr and Mrs Luke Richardson.

G. T. Thomas Tioitsiana Marquette Council Young Men's Institute Noro William O Boyle Tomes Flannigan Joseph McAndrew Noative Charles O'Meele Willam A.byhart Ealward Waltry David Meredith Storrs Washington Camp Patriotte Sons of America Fenner & Chappell Patrick Sallie Moore Pawnee Street Hernan Davis Matuick O'Craiv Litte Pest Aldernn Rosette George Secharar North Main Avenue Jimweph Williams Puritan Congregational Church Tyla Michael Poy Mountain Drive Taterment Hyde Park Catholic P.P. Gordon Green Street Luke Richardson Hawley

Local Busing Tournament Ends Amidst Dramatic Round Stop

The South Bide Sporting Club event in Central Park last night drew a large crowd. In a highly charged bout, John Gitex and Joe Imlei ngen fought four rounds but a stoppage in the fourth due to a police review halted the match. Judes, We Lutter, and others were noted amid a night of intense exchanges. Separately, John Lydon faced charges in court for threats against his wife, with bail set and a warrant issued for Sophia, a worker at Lackawanna mills who vanished, while warrants pursued other suspects in town and nearby Dalton.

Central Park Juhn Gitex Entored Joe Imleingen Putrinan Peeney Giles Hen Maen Judes Jwigo Ighier Pinodie Alocitdim Petur Lovwille Mahon Hennigun Lavalle Lavelle Joe Rutter Ana Atdeurman John Lydon Aes Will Jwil John McCule Celock McCaln Hele Fred Pirieddieasehues Moltke Avenue Sophia Lackawanna Mills Ual WIL Ale Dalton Bophin Albofforte Veron Jacob Eteel Peter Yochum, Jr Henry Nieseenjolbunn Pittsburg Adolph Haeffele Bebastian Schmidt Michial Krote Charlo Voortmer Allegheny Louisa Willams Greer, Ridge Vmens Christiay Association California

Munyon Remedies Claim Wide Efficacy for Various Ailments

A promotional notice extols Munyon’s Homeopathic Remedies claiming cures for rheumatism indigestion kidney issues catarrh headaches and other conditions. The claims include rapid relief and high success rates with expert endorsements and free medical advice from Prof. Munyon of Philadelphia.

Munyon Ta Hema Peayon Bea Frien Tofon Hitney Prof Munrov Archat Philadelphia

Local residents return from travel amid illness and visits

GREEN RIDGE and nearby areas report residents returning from New York and Baltimore visits while several individuals suffer ailments. Names include John M Burke, Theodore Kool, Mia, Miss Kilwards, Anna Jenkins, Mrs Williams, Mrs Kennery, and Mary Thomas. A Chesapeake Bay vessel captain and other locals are noted as guests or travelers.

John M. Burke North Woshington Avenue New York Haw Manter Theodore Kool Capousy Tives Nite la Grippe Miedtaniela Wiel Pittston Mia FF. W. Ackerly Cadence Avenue Miss Kilwards Pittston Anna Jenkins Capoure Avenue Clark Chesapeake Bay Hie Aleter Willams Hrealer Street Beot Ovverted Sliver Plume Colorado H. B. Dawner Sanderson Avenue Mra. W. JT Mire Mary Thomas Nilen Ohio Mre Jenkine Capouko Avon FF. Killam Capos Avenue Paupack Risa Lisgle Palmer Richmond Park

Local notices and court reports on Grove Street and nearby incidents

An afternoon meeting at No 4 Grove Street includes speeches by O B Browns Superintendent Bovard and others. Two men arrested Sunday night had hearings before Justice Powell with $7 bail each. Funeral of Paradise man held at Presbyterian church, interment at Dunmere cemetery. Various local updates note police activity, a missing person found on Lackawanna Avenue and returned home, plus community social mentions and visiting residents.

Echoe Grove Street Clok O. B. Browns Bovard Coard W. BR. Wilson Martin Lemont Johan Mollieh Hurgess Powell Cocure Paradise Scranton Presbyterian Church Oferiin Sevunrot Law & Connells Lackewonne Avenue G. W. Jone Davghter Fance Orates Ayron Bimons Take Ariel Gestern John Moffat Bim Street New Worl Bolomon Coon Newatree Pittsend W. HH. Phillipe Cardontais Feng

Obituary notices from local residents include multiple deaths

The obituary column reports the infant Ethel Biesecker of 4 North Bromiley avenue dying yesterday at home after a short illness, with private funeral and interment at Blackburn Street Cemetery. Mrs. Martha Davies of Lafayette Street West Berants dies after a long illness. services from her residence with Salvation Army involvement. Matthew Malin of Prosper Avenue and Maple Street dies after a brief illness. he came to this country from England thirty years ago. Teresa McNamara dies at her daughter’s home on Fifth Street, funeral to be held tomorrow with burial in Zalem Wayne County. Additional details note family survivors and pending arrangements for John J. Malin’s leave to attend a funeral.

Ethel Stewart Biesecker North Bromiley Avenue Wackburn Street Martha Davies West Berantons Wiss Lafayette Street Shawerfom Salvation Army Matthew Malin Mont Pe Squuth Scranton Prosper Avena Maple Street England Berallion Board of Control Howie Mie Central One Teri Montiel Sooty Connell Park Toe Hae Bow Ie Ann Malkat Anne, Malla Tewedoer No. W Sehival Matthew J. Malin, Jr Thomas ‘T. Malla New York William Hf Troth Mise Ldigaio V. Malin Mise Kittle Matha Charles Matha John J. Malin Falls Church Thirteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Joan T Thome Margaret John J. Matin Teresa

Tax Exemptions Debated After City Review

City solicitor's opinion prompts recalculation of occupational tax exemptions. Four applicants were refused exoneration affidavits at Mayor Alley's office yesterday as poor residents seek relief from tax burdens.

Divorce trials tally ten by Judge Gunster two by Judge Mdwanis

Twelve divorces were handed down yesterday in the court. Mary Phillips was granted a conditional separation from John Phillips with $120 yearly alimony until reconciliation. Josephine Rainey was divorced from Johan Holdney amid threats to life. Jonathan Milman was separated from Fusah Milman over $750 insurance and desertion.

Gunster Mdwanis Mary Phillips John Hm. Phillips Wiel Jackson Street Baptist Church Jenin Josephine Rainey Johan Holdney Elmhurst Jonathan Milmman Fusah Milman Honesdaly Green Ridge

Scranton Board Deliberates on School Plans and Contracts

The Scranton board reviews commencement arrangements at the High and Training School, discusses use of the Beranton Conservatory of Music facility, and awards No 3 school building contract to M J Ruddy after lower bids. It also plans flag poles, a 100-foot for the High School, and hires staff for legal and advisory work.

High and Training Committee Beranton Conservatory of Music Schriefer M. J. Truddy Mr. Ruddy Williams Peter Sipp M. J. Ruddy News Shires Mesers Shafer Neale Jayne Francois Ruddy Patriothe Order Amero Buhing HM. A. Knapp DTD Momdy J, WH. Torrey JC. Newoough Jennings Howell Miss Underwood Scranton Phoade Cross Fork Potter Co Buffalo and Susquehanna Mina Potter County Coudersport

Divorces Report From Local Court Through 1800s Records

Agnes Pryor separated after marriage at Pennaverine Baptist church in seventeen years of union. Mary Vandervoort and Ivank Vandervoort married in Nay Aug then separated after a year with no support. Ann Lindsay and George Lindsay wed in Carbondale and divorce followed after a brief, unhappy marriage. W H Beekendorf Jr and Catherine Meekendorf married in Dunmere with fault and desertion cited. Chanceys B F Walter and Vernh J Walter divorced after illness and separation. Walter H Wilson and Joyle Wilson split after five years with repeated desertion. Margaret Bowen divorced from David Bowen due to drink, cruelty, and abuse. Mary Fasehold and Georgie Fasehoeld wed in 1886 and separated due to drunkenness and severe illness guidance.

Agnes Pryor Joseph Pryor Pennaverine Baptist Church Walll Branch Alols Branch South Slide Aldermin Storr Mary A. Vandervoort Ivank A. Vandervoort Nay Aug Hancoak N.Y California Carbondale W. H. Beekendorf, Jr Catherine Meekendorf Dunmere Aid Ann Lindsay George Lindsay Bassinen Phurt Gray Ysses Chanceys BF Walter Vernh J. Walter Prompton Wayne County Lef Walter H. Wilson Joyle Wilson Margaret Bowen David D. Bowen Bellevue Bowen Aleo Mary Fasehold Georgie Fasehoeld Greenwood Lackawanty Township

Village club debates summer schedule for Insc Wall team

Residents of the town discuss the Insc Wall club and a plan to host at home games this coming summer. Members argue home games would benefit the town while some oppose for unknown reasons and a few town visitors and merchants are noted in passing.

Insc Wall Ps.u0 Mere Aterk Sullivan Ita Asa Nut Abis Doin Minune New Yor Neworale Warne County Bacon Jermyn Yeater Hy

PATAL TRAIN WRECK Kills Soldier Near Rivannah

Early today a special Florida Central and Peninsular train carrying North Carolina troops collided with a northbound vegetable train near Rivannah Georgia. Private William Barber of Durham died and Private J M Colclough was fatally injured. another private Private Barbee was injured while trying to jump to safety.

Rivannah Florida Central and Peninsular Railway North Carolina Florida William Barber Company 1 Durham J. M. Colclveich Barbee Wan Colclough

Chain and bicycle giveaway at O Haras altar store

A bicycle valued at 125 dollars will be given away at O Haras altar store located at 451 Spruce street on Monday next.

Columbia Bicyere O'Hara Altar Spruce Street

Scranton to Chicago Daily Trains Advertised

Two daily through trains run from Scranton to Chicago via D L and W and Nickel Plate roads promising fast time and fine equipment. The ad also touts the Popular Punch cigar for a good smoke on the trip.

Scranton Chicago Nickel Plate

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