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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
9
Community notes from North Scranton recount a bustling day with local families and businesses involved. Residents observe events on Wilintos Street and nearby avenues, while the Welsh Baptist church offices and market area host gatherings and social activities.
The fragment describes a funeral or memorial event with references to Tepe, events around a marker, and a burial in Washington Street cemetery. Names and places are garbled, but the scene centers on a formal interment and associated ceremonies.
Fragmentary text from a historical page lists scattered names and roles, including a Pine location and several individuals with partial titles. The content is garbled, lacking coherent events or dates, and cannot be fully reconstructed.
Reports detail a disturbance at Ciatchk s hotel on Market Street where Peter Hebat and Charlie Headin clashed with a bartender. Alderman Fidler fined them one and eight dollars respectively. Other items mention a choir rehearsal disruption and a memorial service plan with church notices and civic activities.
The report lists unsettled preliminaries and upcoming bouts involving Frank Burt and Tom Ras from Philadelphia against Jack Shelly of Brooklyn. It notes a new trio performing at Music Hall and a boxing card featuring Genii Pend at weight class. Referee listed as Price Gasetto.
Fragmentary OCR describes gun carriages shipped from Chroweh Wilkes-Barre to the South and a fast freight line bound for a pier or depot. The legible items reference labels and initials such as T. S. A and Georgetown, with scattered mentions of Barro and Leotidmr.
Despite garbled OCR text, report describes Memorial Day observance in West Scranton with a ceremony led by Rev Thoma Dh Grechy-Rey and local figures. Attendees included Mrs Margaret Momlgan and WSL. after service, a reception followed at a residence on 28 Bidwoons Court with attendees Sophen Fleteler and Mae Diewee.
Bish Mergramet Moran daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Moran of St Kynon Street wed William Lewis of Beynon Street on a autumn evening. The ceremony took place in a pew terrace with palms and flowers. Jenn Evans and Professor Talesion Lewis played the wedding march. The couple will reside nearby and plan no large reception. Local families attend and confetti ended the day with a wedding toast.
The event in the lecture room of the Stopecon Abethodist church drew attendees from the Willing Worker land of the church. A program featured violinists mime displays and solos by Hertha Gertrids Lola Fellowes Cora Hallett and others. A chorus performed The Muntoe and Misses Therthiv Follows Princine Thomas Dell Fayer Dertha Cornon and others sang. A short social session followed with refreshments.
The article lists plans for a September school pageant with performances under direction by Captain A. dk Stev ens and the Kare Garittin Peat. It notes readings and songs such as Marching Tarvogti Geotaia and The Resets Saver. Pupils Florence Dowvis Bone and Alisa Hosele Blont Hong are named among performers. The program includes poetry and recitations and a memory service at Washburn Street cemetery Monday.
The funeral for the late Alm. Ann Titchards was conducted yesterday afternoon from the residence of her daughter Mrs. W. A. Griffiths on Adame Avenue. Attendants accompanied the remains as they were borne to the cemetery.
Rev William Jones formerly pastor of the Baptinat church at Parsons officiated and preached in Welsh attracting many Welsh attendees. Interment followed at Washburn Steel cemetery with pallbearers Wallwin Morrin John By Dener John J Top Hitw and J Livin listed.
Henry Lend of 421 Wrinhtt court waived a hearing before Alderman Kellow. A man named Tad Otero faced charges related to a disturbance. The widow from the Pyne, identified as Thelma Piolo, appeared upset as officers described a drunken scene. Lend has not returned home since May 11, and a solicitor noted a court-imposed 20 day sentence for a related offense.
Fragmented OCR text describes a chaotic scene with a storm, city actions, a cyclist or rider, a horse, and scattered names. It mentions a city, a veteran, and various actions but lacks coherent context or identifiable outcomes.
A garbled list of residents and associates from Mineola and nearby areas mentions various people moving, visiting Philadelphia, or staying with friends. It notes several individuals linked to addresses on North Bumner and Main avenues, plus a few names tied to social visits and marriages.
The Women’s Home Auxiliary of the Simypeen Methodist Episcopal church hosts a reception and entertainment this evening. Program includes singing, prayers by Rev Bevan, talks on missionary work, and short speeches by Mrs Henry, Miss Jones, and others. Light refreshments follow.
A. K. Detweiler, arrested on a Reading warrant for unknown charges, left here yesterday morning with County Detective Banknect. Purine Woinceday and Petseler aided attempts to secure ball as details remain unclear.
A solemn funeral for Matthew Maria was held Monday at St. Joseph the Evangelist Church, with Rev J Melley delivering a tribute to his faith and patriotism. Pallbearers included Patrick Hinks and John Mesa, and the interment followed at the Catholic cemetery in Hyde Park.
Sparse details describe a court scene where Mitermin CC Denevin and Son Hayes face accusations linked to a fatality or attempted harm. An incident at Yorvelle Court involves a prosecutor, a witness, and a wallet missing amid testimony about payments and an alderman’s desk.
Peter Hiceing and his brother Jatin faced a warrant for Dougherty’s arrest on extortion charges after a civil dispute in Alderman Ruddy’s court. The Hiceins allegedly offered money to Dougherty to drop charges, and a $4 bill exchange occurred as the hearing proceeded with Dougherty informing the judge of the settlement attempt. The magistrate declined action on the proposed settlement.
The excerpt describes an evening at John’s hall with performances by local groups and a parade of officers and visitors. It mentions Prestihat and Storr as presidents, lists directors and managers, notes visits by Jitter O’Conner and G A Miller, and reports on letters and travels involving Mrs Spraks and Mr Pickus. Trout shipments also appear.
East Drinker native W M Spencer travels to New Haven for a meeting of a title association, with a plan to visit Vernon and attend related events midweek. The notice also details a forthcoming wedding, housekeeping arrangements, and a community gathering May 7 featuring a flag raising and donor drive, with local residents and committees named.
A damaged OCR snippet describes a social event at Green Ridge with mentions of guests and various attendees. The text lists names and performances and references a winter day gathering, but the fragment lacks coherent structure or complete details.
The first anniversary of the Amerman Mission chapel serices respect the Sunday evening gathering on Mulberry street. Superintendent J. W. Rowing led the program with remarks by Mr Browning and songs by the Snakes Papert. A telegram from Rev Dr J. K. Dison was read and the event concluded with a pleasant solo.
A 12 year old newsboy, Wille Tuste, was sent to jail yesterday by Alder tram Milla Tlespole in New Var Worldds list Sunday from the agent Woltey D'Afalbes. His parents live in Lisle Park but he has not been home in three months, with no shelter found.
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