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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1898

Page

11

Dancing Party Honors Sister Visitor from Home

Mrs. Gh Matt of Cedar avenue hosted a dancing party last evening in Cedarhurst to honor her sister Mixa Nevin Williams of Home New York who will return home next Wednesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Tanner Mr and Mrs Joseph Cheiger Mr and Mrs Edward Hamm and many others with lively talk and memories of the guest’s stay in the city.

Gh Matt Cedar Avenue Yeatt Mixa Nevin Williams Home N.Y Clirming William Tanner Joseph Cheiger Eaward Hamm Jacob Hartman Misson Minnie Maggie Demuth Carrie Scheuer Josephine Harnhardt Lottie Lengler Messrs Joseph Heen John Johnson Charles Mirty August

Birthday Celebration For Mrs. Grambo At Home

A woman of Bone Avenue celebrated her birthday yesterday with a dinner for numerous friends at 10 o clock and a dance later in the evening. Guests included Ambrose Merg Frank J Dickert Fred Priefer and others. Mrs. Robinson hosted a Sunday dinner for her forty second birthday at Cedar Avenue with about thirty friends.

Fruchan Fred Neuls Jacob Ponthus William Fickus Joseph Grieser Fred Gunter Peter Kellerman Marty Norris William Harris Wiliam Moset William Heuster Fred Burtz Joseph Hiden John” Haas Ernest Simmons Charles Bahr Victor Wenteel Btone Avenue Ambrose Merg Frank J. Dickert Fred Priefer Fred Werner Joan Stark Lahey Mehrent Margaret Lahey Henry Loissing Joseph Onwald M. Robinson Cedar Avenue

Trio jailed on meat market burglary attempt in Twentieth ward

Patrolman Martin Flaherty arrested William Brady Thomas O Connor and Patrick McCann at their homes in the Twentieth ward yesterday on charges of attempting to burglarize Julius Craven meat market on Pitteton avenue around 1 day ace. Warrant by Alderman Donovan based on information from Michael Mettarry owner of the bullring. They were arraigned for hearing at Alder Street station last evening and pleaded guilty. Each held on 500 bail. one bondsman posted for O Connor while others stayed in the station overnight. If bail fails they face county jail. In Ruddy court Thomas Thugherty held on extortion charge with prosecutor Peter Higgins.

Martin Flaherty William Brady Thomas O'Connor Patrick McCann Julius Craven Pitteton Avenue Dave Ace Donovan Michael Mettarry Alder Street Frank Melody O'Connor Ruddy Thomas Thugherty Peter Higgins

Century Home committee plans large picnic event

The piente cominittee of the Century Home company held a meeting to discuss preparations for an upcoming picnic. A joint gathering with helpers will occur tomorrow afternoon to arrange details and support from local businessmen to revive the depleted quarters and treasury. The trumpet donated by Collins & Griffin was brought to the hare house. Chiefs Hickey will have it photographed.

Century Home Company Collins & Griffin Department Hare House Talay Hickey

South Scranton Club Hosts Enjoyable Social Evening

In St. John's hall last evening the South Scranton baseball club held an entertainment and social that drew a large crowd. A Hickory B Street Presbyterian church confirmation served as the cause of children. they will partake of the Lori's supper tomorrow. Mr. North delivered a special sermon to them last evening.

St. John's Hall South Excelsior Hose Company Century Company South Slide Mickey Excelsiors Excelsior

Memorial Day Observances at West Scranton Schools Honor War Dead

West Scranton students held Memorial Day themed programs across several rooms led by Principals H. Ts. Morgan and Miss Jones. Captain A. By Stevens of Ezra Griffin post delivered a reminiscence on Memorial Day. Students performed songs recitations and solos while parents and friends attended. some pupils will participate in cemetery services at Washburn Street on Monday afternoon.

H. Ts. Morgan Fellows Vaughan Mr. Morgan Garfield Davis Cordon Evans Frank Dagger Willlard Oliver Cora Jones May Keen Lulu Fellows Kate James Mary Williams Jennie Thomas Alicia Fellows Maud Birtley Nixo Fred, Green Albert Stusch Charles Pooney Charles Mowre Roy Wheeler Ilewerth Davis Williard Olver Stevens Ezra Griffin Post Grand Army of the Republic Lillian Tewksbury Florence Davie Geraldine Phillips Berea Sloat Matti Mughes William Pryor Humphrey Bradley Spain Cuba America Washburn Street

Women’s Home Missionary Society entertains guests

The Sturpron Methodist church Women’s Home Missionary Society held a literary and musical program in the church lecture room last evening. President Mrs. Gideon Moser led the event with Miss Tillian Shivelly as accompanist.

Women's Home Missionary Society Sturpron Methodist Church Gideon Moser Tillian Shivelly America J. B. Sweet Lillian Shivelly

West Scranton Military Company Drill Delights Supporters

West Scranton military company conducted a drill on Main Avenue with Captain Lewis and Lieutenants Davis and Edwards directing. About fifty men stood in line as Dr. Davis and Edwards led a disciplined display amid enthusiastic spectators. Officers have offered the company to President MacKinley and Governor Hastings, with a decision expected next week. The group remains unaffiliated with any regiment and aims to go to the front if mobilized.

West Scranton Main Avenue Lewis Davis Edwards MacKinley Hastings

Ten jolly fellows attend anniversary at Hoxton residence

Ten members of the KK of K Literary elively returned from Dorranceton after an evening visit to William Hoxton in West Scranton. Despite mud and a deluge they had an enjoyable trip and a pleasant evening with Mr. Boston.

Dorranceton William Hoxton West Scranton Boston

Dr Pierce’s remedies praised for health and digestion

The text extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a digestive tonic that strengthens digestion and blood, claims it prevents ill health in men by avoiding burdens on wives, and includes a testimonial from Mrs. P. Mortenson praising its cough cure. It also mentions Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.

Oliver Wendell Trolmes Pierce P. Mortenson Sanger Oliver Co N. Dake Dr. Pierce

Scranton visit marks warm welcome for boys team

A group of local youths was welcomed warmly when Scranton hosted a visit. Attendees included William Robertson, Thomas Boston, Gus Eynon, Henry Morgan, John Thomas, Charles Cadwean, Luther Thomas, Bert James, Thomas Eynon, and Emrys Joseph.

Scranton William Robertson Thomas Boston Gus Eynon Henry Morgan John Thomas Charles Cadwean Luther Thomas Bert James Thomas Eynon Emrys Joseph

Stone incident near school leaves May Muffley injured

May Muffley aged 1 nearly lost an eye from a stone thrown by schoolmate Luella Sutton. Suttton's brother Jace also threw a stone but did not strike. All children live on Jackson street near Maitley girl’s home just after school.

May Muffley Luella Sutton Miss Sutton Jace Jackson Street Maitley

Local Social Notes and Guests Across Town

Mrs Silas Rosser on South Main Avenue slowly recovers from a serious illness. Mr and Mrs Joseph McKenna host Daniel P McVeagh of Ireland. Mr and Mrs Bert Kimne on Robinson Street celebrate the birth of a son. Mrs Harry Smith on North Bromley Avenue travels to Cleveland to visit her husband a Colliery Engineer. Mrs Ada Clarke of Newton Centre visits friends here. Mr and Mrs J W Rymond on South Rebecca Avenue entertain Mr and Mrs E Stevens of Springville Pennsylvania. Miss Sarah Jones of Twenty third Street visits friends at Plymouth. Rev J B Sweet of North Hyde Park Avenue was at Wilkes-Barre yesterday. Richard Pickering, foreman at Westinghouse Electric Light plant in Pittsburg, returned home yesterday after a visit to Mr J G Cote of Washburn Street.

Silas Rosser South Main Avenue Joseph McKenna Daniel P. McVeagh Ireland Bert Kimne Robingon Street Harry Smith North Bromley Avenue Cleveland Ohio Ada Clarke Newton Centre J. W. Rymond South Rebecca Avenue

Penn Class of 1898 Graduation Attracts Notices

Local friends announce the University of Pennsylvania class of 1898 graduates including Talesian Phillipa of Washburn Street. Mr Phillias is said to rank highly in dental surgery exams. Commencement at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia on Wednesday June 8 at 11. Social events follow, with many fraternal lodge activities and a gathering for visiting delegates.

University of Pennsylvania Talesian Phillipa Washburn Street Phillias Dental Surgeons American Academy of Music Philadelphia Ladiea’ Aid Society Jackson Street Baptist Church Sons of Temperance Evans Hall South Main Avenue Lake Artel

Local notices from Green Ridge and nearby areas

Samuel Wilcox of Columbia Ohio returns home after visiting Green Ridge friends Arthur Hobinson formerly of Green Ridge enlists in the Missouri Infantry and is stationed at Chickamun Mrs and Mrs Gates Capouse avenue spending a few days at Like Winn Miss Louw Benne Capoure avenue returns from Withee Harr e Charles B Douglas of New York city visits Miss Anna Robinson Copotisa avenue Henry Hart Breaker street leaves for Willie Barre to join Treverth United States infantry Lieutenant Dentler organizing the unit Katetle and Bernice Jeffers Montrose guests of Mrs F A Dony Monsey avenue Mrs Garret Honestale alert for daughter Mrs Treverton Honeadaletreet entertainment by No 15 school pupils store closed until Tuesday morning due to death Finleys Straw hat Meyers Mansfeld 405 Spruce street

Samuel Wilcox Columbia Ohio Green Ridge Arthur Hobinson Chick- Amun Mrs. Gates Capouse Avenue Like Winn Mins Louw Benne Capoure Avenue Withee-Harre GH. Ankerly Miséca Katetle Bernice Jeffers Montrose F. A. Dony Monsey Avenue Garret Honestale Mra Treverton Honeadaletreet No. 1S School

Memorial Day entertainment and a tragic fire incident in North Scranton

A four year old girl from Margaret Avenue suffered severe burns after igniting her clothing with matches found in a playroom. Her mother smothered the flames with a coat, and Dr Donne attended the injured child whose recovery is uncertain. Miss Atkinson's room held a memorial program with multiple performers and a large audience. The Excelsior Hose company hosted a visiting Century company contingent, with speeches, music, and a post event luncheon.

Annile Thommas Lewis Margaret Fivenue Donne

Ministers Apply Pulpits Across Local Churches Tomorrow

The Rev Horace Peekovers preaches at Puritan Congregational with morning subject The Sea Abolished and evening Unchartered Rocks Rev J A Beane occupies West Market Street Welsh Baptist pulpit tomorrow Seats free All are invited The North End Philosophical Society met at Wayne Avenue Presbyterian Rev W G Watkins to speak on The Justification of War and Our Assurance of Victory Special choral music Evening theme Gods Method In the Preparation of His Co labourers Rev Watkins preaches at Elmhurst Baptist for the ordination of deacons First Welsh Baptist on Wayne avenue to hold usual hours pastor absent evening Rev William Maynard of Green Nidee to conduct service Bible school 2 p m Evan BD Rees superintendent Singing rehearsal after edom Rev W F Davies to be at Parsons tomorrow and annunciate at the Baptist church there

Horace Peekovers Puritan Congregational Church J. A. Beane West Market Street Welsh Baptist Church North End Philosnphical Society Wayne Avenue Presbyterian Church W. G. Watkins North Male Avenue Baptist Elmhurst Wayne Avenue William Maynard Green Nidee Evan BD. Rees W. F. Davies Parsons Baptist Church

James FP Glibride Arrest Incident Reports

James FP Glibride was intoxicated Thursday evening and drank angrily. His wife obtained a warrant for his arrest. Patrolmen Watkins and Rosp took him to the statehouse for processing.

James FP Watkins Rosp

Local Alder Confined at Home as Distinct Notices Unfold

Alderman Edward Fidler is confined to his Spring street home with a slight fine. Knights of Malta and Eastern Star meet in Osterhout's hall tonight for degrees and a large number of candidates. North Main Avenue Baptist church plans focus of a Monday evening parlor program. Rev BR Bulgin begins a timely series on What the World Owes to the Churches with Sunday’s talk. diverse churches to be treated in turn. Providence Presbyterian Junior Christian Endeavor held a red white and blue program with drills recitations and gongs under Miss Allee Zeigler last evening to enthusiastic applause.

Edward Fidler Spring Street Tom Edward Knight Rick Avenue Eastern Star Commandery Knigate Malta Osterhout's Hall Main Avenue Baptist Church BR. R. Bulgin Providence Presbyterian Church Mise Allee Zeigler

Dunmore Local Notes Include Funerals Parades and Burglary

Miss Edith Knight of West Pittston and Miss Florence Fowler were involved in a track incident on Blakely and Cherry streets delaying travel. Funeral services are planned for Frank Morin at 1 o'clock today with interment at Mt Carmel cemetery. A special train will run Sunday morning for railroad workers attending Brotherhood meetings in Pittston. Arthur B. Denkie and Mrs. Jennie Wert are also noted for forthcoming funerals and visits. Decoration Day parade planned with schoolchildren to march from the corners at 9 o'clock a.m. Anthony Welsh faces burglary charges and is to be jailed. Local residents report recoveries from illnesses, and several community events and church services are announced, including a Free Methodist meeting and Chris Han church service.

Edith Knight Weat Pittston Florence Fowler Cherry Street Cour No. 141 Blakely and Cherry Streets Prank Morin No. 2 Slope Mt. Carmel Erie and Pitte Arthur B. Denkine Warymart Mies Jénnie Wert Beranton Mre EK. A. Wert North Blakely Street Daniel Brundage Lake Artés Wim Anthony Welsh Sport HI David Knouffman South Hlalery Street John Smith Clay Avenue Wilkes-Barre Grorze Dewald Green Ridge J. G. Bone & Bon Free Methodista Swingle's Hall Third Street Ash William Street Dunmore Alaq Allure Welcome John Cavanaugh Pershor Chris Han

Local Notes of Stroudsburg and Nearby Towns

Miss Kate Labar returns to Stroudsburg after visiting her mother Mrs Labarr Mrs Vetter and children were in Pittston Thursday Miss Nellie Hollister plans a musicale in her studio on Wednesday June 1 Charles Brown of Ricketts visiting his mother Lena Sayer visited Scranton friends earlier this week Mrs C M Lancaster of Moosic was in town Thursday A J Decker adds a new tran fence to beautify his lawn John Webster of Minnesota called on friends here last week Alfred Havenstrite of Jermyn visited his mother Tuesday Miss Mamie Hinds of Moosic spent part of the week with relatives Elwood Labarr and daughter Leah and Mrs Anna Labarr spent Tuesday with friends at Gouldsboro

Kate Labar Stroudsburg Labarr Vetter Pittston Nellie Hollister Charles Brown Ricketts Lena Sayer Scranton C. M. Lancaster Moosic A. J. Decker John Webster Minnesota Alfred Havenstrite Jermyn William Havenstrite Mamie Hinds Elwood Labarr Leah Anna Labarr Gouldsboro

Coyne's grounds to host Minooka and West Side Harmonies

Minooka prepares to meet West Side Harmonies on Coyne's grounds tomorrow afternoon. M J Luffy travels to Mauch Chunk to play with the Anthracites of Moosic against the representative team. Greenwoll boasts a large Patriot presence for a town of its size in the Kentucky state.

Coyne M. J. Luffy Mauch Chunk Toilny Moosic Greenwoll Koyatono Fasshold Beranton Truth St. Joseph's Society

Community festival to aid church and graveyard visitors

The Brick church ladies plan a festival on the church lawn Monday offering sandwiches coffee cake and cream to refresh friends visiting distant graves. Local residents include Mrs James Wood of Moosic and Miss Maze Heiser of Philadelphia. The Meadquartere Colonel Oakland Command U V A will meet May 1 and Memorial Day for diving service and parade.

James Wood Moosic John Kate Meatts Lewis Edsel Marry Cooner Taylor Maze Heiser Philadelphia A. J. Cooper

Scranton Chicago Train Service Advertised Beneath Rail Lines

Daily two through trains except Sunday run Scranton to Chicago via the Erie and Nickel Plate routes. Low rates and elegant equipment are promoted as past-time travel options.

Scranton Chicago

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