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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1898

Page

5

Death of Grace McDevitt in EUIN elde Insane asylum

Grace McDevitt, inmate at EUIN elde Insane asylum, died at age 40 after a lingering illness from cancer. She had been confined long in the institution. John Davis of 18 Lackawanna Avenue is her son-in-law. The remains were taken to Castle's morgue on Whithington Avenue. Funeral arrangements await arrival of relatives from Buffalo.

Grace McDevitt Euin Elde Insane Asylum Iong John Davis Lackawanna Avenue Castele Whithington Avenue Uffalo

Christian Missionary Alliance Fourth Annual Conference Opens

The Christian and Missionary Alliance begins its fourth annual conference with a morning prayer service at 4 o clock. The event is being held at the Dunmore Gospel Tabernacle on Jefferson Avenue near Delaware.

Trelock The Christian and Missionary Alliance Dunmore Gospel Tabernacle Jefferson Avenue Delaware

Religious service schedule and speakers announced

A daylong program lists services from 6 to 9 30 a m with Bible readings sermons and praise, followed by prayer and preaching. Notable speakers include Stephen Merritt of New York and James Telahman, Rev Janis Seville, and Rev WLPL Knupp, among others.

Electric Avenue Stephen Merritt New York Mya Senft Philaddiphint Lane Shepard Tey James Telahman Binghanitia Janis Seville Put Tali Wlpl Knupp Hawleyville Conn Miller M. A Yracuse

Soldiers' Relief Fund subscriptions received Saturday

The Soldiers' Relief Fund report lists subscriptions received on Saturday totaling about 00, with numerous named contributors such as Henry Polly Jr, Everett W, Victor Kooksateen, Frank Sitin, William Fanz, John Gibbsom, and others. The tally shows prior receipts and ongoing monthly pledges during wartime.

Previouely Henry Polly, Jr Netcassages Cn Pve Everett Wah Case Welati Willian Fanz John Po Malloy OAV Pune Coe Ualwrn A. A. Taylor

Final meeting of Cran Castle sessions of the Knights of the Golden Eagle War

The Golden Eagle committee reports the final meeting of the Cran Castle sessions. Finances show receipts from various sources and expenses. the money committee extends thanks to participants, residents, and businesses for decorations and hospitality during the convention.

Cran Castle Hell Eaeites SsOlleliine Ecomnittee Soranten Aleo Bo Gace M. Gicell Dotn Sirmvathka Thomas Saville Rudolph King Henry Chelvs Walter Greaves

Latter Day Saints Hold Propagation Sessions in Scranton

Seessions for spreading the Latter Day Saints doctrine were held in Scranton on Saturday and Sunday at Comparative Hall on North Main Avenue. A. T. Kester of Crooklyn New York led the events with local elders assisting. Several services drew large congregations as speakers outlined the mission and faith, with pamphlets distributed.

Dall North Main Avenue West Scranton A. T, Kester Crooklyn N.Y Mastern Suites T'S City Vallos T.coelook Latter Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of

Victors Triumph In First Cricket Clash At Athletic Park

The race factory team lost to Yo MM Cc A in a closely fought cricket match at Athletic Park Saturday afternoon. Highlights included Colonel Sanderson bowling, Hy Banned fielding, Morrison batting, and Knight taking a sharp catch. The Keeley Institute announces new management with Dr A W Keene replacing Dr Voorhees, after a long Keeley work history.

Athletic Park Race Factory Yo MM. Cc. A Saurday Pafternoon Upires Colonel Sanderson Morrison Knight Kowley J. F. Dall Voorhees A. W. Keene Chirae Keeley Institute Soldiers Leavenworth Kansans Keeley Madison Avenue Beranton

New Transit Link to Chicago Via Lacka Watt and Nickel Roads

A new through route to Chicago via Lackawaxen Watt and Nickel Mine roads begins in May. Departure from Scranton listed at 55 pence per mile daily except Sunday, with arrival at Hodges by middle of the day. The item mentions weekly service and a florist named Clark among passengers.

Chicago Lacka- Watt Nickel Mate Scranton Mhidge

Recruits in Scranton Form Three Battalion Pact

The piece notes future recruits from Scranton to form three battalions under Major Millar with potential commissions. It warns of limited regimental expansion, detailing plans to add companies to the Ninth and Wilkes-Harte units, and mentions recruiting drives, officer consultations, and anticipated reorganizations across nearby cities.

Dpmliep Millar Scranton Announcr Hien Chickamuran Pennsylvana Frean Ena Dartet Porney Lenis Qibota FSO McKinney Wilkes Orne West Pittaton Wilkes Harte Keck Fortount Kite Wilkes-Harte Gervices Wihely Wilkes-Harre Pitkin Ceners Stite Wo Millar Wee Genera Chin Morrell Anal Guirot Lidgate Ceneral Wiley WiHeSston Sikes de Sill Gomnens Tt Fe Beranton Conkling Beleide War Department Wiltkesarre Atinnie Cig Tajsed Stars Infantry Jihin Fal Rin Wilkes. Barre Ryan Willl Carymand Atlante

St Luke's Parish Yearly Report Highlights Finances and Members

The St Luke's parish annual report ending May 1 shows 22 marriages 14 births and 12 confirmed with 78 in parish schools and 646 persons identified with the parish. Total receipts reach 1508.07 with 109 expended on parochial charges.

St. Luke's Parish Charles

Elks Social Session Message From Scranton Lodge

The Scranton Elks travel to Wilkes-Barre for a combined social session at Concordia Hall. A special train via Jorgey Central Food will depart Scranton depot at 7 40 oclock with River's hand accompanying the lodge. Members meet at the lodge room and march to the depot at 7 25.

Scranton Ike Wilkes-I Barre Concordia Hall River

Delaware Lackawanna and Western Time Changes

Beginning today time changes apply north of Beranton on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. The 4 15 p m train to Sichoaloon and nearby stops is discontinued. Two new trains start at 4 00 p m and 6 10 p m. The Scranton 6 55 a m train will skip Chilk's Summit as before.

Delaware, Lackawinna and

One Dollar Excursion to Binghamton Announcement

A notice announces a one dollar excursion to Binghamton on June schedule. It states arrangements for accompanying the trip and indicates organizers from the Home for the Friend will coordinate details.

Ene Bilter Binghamton

Body of Peter Manzak Found in Lackawanna River

In Strange River Tragedy Peter Manzak a Q year old boy drowned after being swept from a log aboard near Pricehure. He drifted three hours from the old tannery near Carbondale as high currents carried him away. Coroner Longstreet will view the case and empanel a jury before the body is sent to the family in Olyphant.

Peter Manzak Simpeon Ube Lackawanna River Pricehure Seine Lyons Arigiedd Carbondale Longstreet Aljchuwel Manguk Mayeak

Cawley Alive Rumor Supposed Kill Report Disproved

John Cawley of Gibbons Street in Routh Ble reportedly received a letter from Themis Chiles once of this city. The missive claimed Cawley was killed in Chicago three weeks prior. He is said to be in Florida serving in the regular army, and the letter predates his supposed death. no acknowledgement of a death was found in his statement.

John Cawley Gibbons Street Routh Ble Tie Con Themis Chiles Clis Chicago Florida Cawley

Baseball Today Two Semi-Pros at Athletic Park

Two baseball games scheduled at Athletic Park today. Morning game ends at noon, afternoon game at 3 o'clock. Opening club is the Young Men's Christian Association team of this city against the Kastan semi-professional team.

Athletic Park Meatdock Affternoon Oppeing Clube Young Men's Christian Association Kastan

Lehigh Valley Rail Announces Temaila Rite of One Fare

The Lehigh Valley railroad announces a one fare round trip from Tremall to Allentown inclusive for the Besqui Centennial evangelical Lutheran Minsterium. June 2 and 4, tickets via agents for particulars.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Baste Allentown Lutherlan Minsterium Tcket

Lehich Valley Railroad Announces Special One Way Fare

The Lehich Valley railroad offers a round trip fare from all points in Pennsylvania with sale from May 1 to June 2. Tickets are limited for return and valid for travel from Harrisburg to and including June 6.

Lehich Valley Railroad

Jubilee Reading Account Special Low Rate Tickets

The Lehlah Valley reread announces a special low rate for round trip tickets to the Jubilee at Reniting. Tickets go on sale on the listed dates and are limited for return by June 1st.

Reniting Lehlah Valley

Exhibition Preparations at Mathews Bros Store

The notice mentions on site reserved seats for an exhibition at Mathews Bros 220 Lackawanna Avenue. It refers to Walter L Main and a Tuesday May 1 date, with on site morning seating and the Horist Clark involved in the schedule.

Walter L. Main Mathews Bros Lackawanna Avenue Ind

Steam Heating and Plumbing Firm Ad

Steam Heating and Plumbing PLP and M T Howtey advertise services at 29 Wyoming Ave offering installation and repairs for homes and small businesses.

M. T. Howtey Wyoming Ave

Importers in New York Offer Fine Cigars

New York importers report no imported cigars in stock but highlight high quality goods available for a limited time and urge quick orders to secure purchases.

New York

Court Denounces Package Imitation In Clark and Snover Case

Judge Edwards issues an injunction in Clark & Snover versus Clark & Scott finding defendants designed tobacco packages to closely resemble the plaintiffs. The ruling bars deceptive use of a similar style and name while noting no prohibition on using the defendants' own names or altering packaging, and cautions against unfair competition.

Edwards Clark & Enover TMEM Old Hut Clark & Snover Chirk & Scott Tride Turk Mit Phintiet Thie Sim Air Scott Sears Pladntt Clark Chirk Mir Beit Booth Beart & Lark Ap Beart & Co Ated Mark & Scott Moss Mike Piaintift Jwige Biowards Monopoliis Clark & Boott Clark & Snever

Five Nurses to Graduate at Lackawanna Hospital Training School

The fourth annual commencement of the Lackawanna Hospital Training School will be held Thursday evening June 28 at the Adath Israel Library. Nurses graduating include Mies Kila Tighe of Avot Susan Dintge Mary Hallman Princes Drinker and Filentath Eleffimin. Kraemer has not completed the program.

Nurrer Adhtieht Misa Kraemer Mirees Kila Tighe Avot Susan Dintge Mary Hallman Princes Drinker Filentath Eleffimin

Burglary at Tribune Manager Residence Reported

Early Sunday a burglar entered Alexander Cynle's home at Pinestret and Monroe avenue through a second-story window. A ladder and Jiminy aided the break in. thief took a gold watch and chain and three rings, leaving another watch and several rings behind, suggesting a hurried exit.

Alexander Cynle Tribune Pinestret Monroe Avenue Jiminy Jota

Intruder Frightens Woman as Craig Intervenes

Mrs Crale discovers an intruder in her room and raises the alarm. The burglar threatens her life but Mr Craig arrives and subdues him, ending the menace. The rest of the text advertises Hood's Pills and other products with health claims.

Admission to Kindergarten Training School

Application for admission to the Kindergarten Training School should be made with as little delay as possible to Miss Underwood at the Bree Kindergarten located at the corner of Penn Avenue and Molberry Street.

Mies Underwood Bree Penn Avenue Molberry Street

Clarke's Test Patent Flour and Groceries Ad

A fragmented advertisement lists Clarke's Test Patent Flour per barrel seven twenty five. Elgin print butter per pound. Clarke's Derbyshire Sugar-Cured Hams per pound. Choicest Light Bacon per pound. feed meal or corn per hundred. potatoes and eggs prices. California peaches canned. baked beans tomato sauce three-pound can. fresh cockles two cans for twenty five cents. striped smoking tobacco per pound.

Clarke Cresent Toston

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