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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1898

Page

6

Memorial Day Observances Highlight North Scranton

Special Ber mons and music mark observances in North Scranton. A serious burn injury to a child on Friday is noted, and a prowler is arrested at a vending night. Memorial services at Providente Presbyterian Church feature Prof. CG Whittemore and Rev. George H. Onl with patriotic anthems and speeches.

Elov Providente Presbyterian Church Patelette Profesor CG Whittemore Anlu George BH. Onl North Molt Avenue WG. Watkins Theose Watkin

Providence Methodist Friday School Presents Evening Program

The Providence Methodist Friday school offers an entertainment evening featuring Miss Amy Decker and Mrs. George Carr with seating by Mrs. Nolan Fineay. Students perform songs and instrumental pieces including violins and piano, under the guidance of teachers and organizers.

Providence Methodist Episcopal Fuiday Constantine Amy Decker George Carr S.see

Crowning of the Virgin Mary at Holy Rosary Church

A belated crowning ceremony at Holy Rosary Church linked to a local family group and a charitable sisters’ aid effort. The event involved the community and was tied to a church procession and service, though details are fragmentary.

Holy Rosary Church Childevon Aid Sisters Mars’ Pooh

Suspicious Character Found Adjacent to Ex Sheriff’s Home

Early morning disturbance near Ex Sheriff W J Lewis’s residence on Fhina Ave notifies four prowlers. They confronted the man with a revolver and escorted him to the station. He gave the name Peter Stinner but was released after Alderman Fidler declined prosecution.

W. J. Lewis Mr. Lewis Howe Mme Aiewis Amd Alyen Peter Stinner Sherandiah Alderman Fidler Mir Taewls

Providence Methwallet Equulscepial dhareh meeting in Wyoming District

The Providence chapter of the Methwallet Equulscepial dhareh was presented at a Wyoming District Epworth league meeting in Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Clergy from Emanuel Luther church and other attendees from Whe aywell and Trhende participated, with multiple local names noted. The Anthmmette wheelmen plan their Vitae feet anniversary event on Abon day evening at their North Main avenue home, described as a major local celebration. References to Walton, N.Y., and activities of Dr. Fyn Jone and Frank Richards are noted among returning or visiting individuals.

Missea Mary Lewis Liszo Bhim Forso Providence Methwallet Wyoming Epworth League Wilkes-Barre Frideyport J. Kawalo Emanuel Lutherno Ehurch Aywell Philotelehia Mise Sailie Mottom Laverne Misa Grace Henderson Chicks Street Welch Baptist Church North Main Clark Uild Frank Peck Walton N.Y Teo Fyn Jone Welsh Congregational Church Frank Richards Tinghamton N. Y Mie Jonny Richards School Street

Memorial Day Observed in Minooka

Memorial Day will be observed today in Minooka with a fitting program arranged by the teachers at the local school. The event begins promptly at 10:30 AM and includes a wreath-laying and remarks by community members.

Gallaher Wilkes Tarre Friends Nelgley MeDermott Kane Mise Ayres Hart Mountain Tatler

Bank Exchange Totals Reported by Clear House Association

Scranton bank exchanges in the week ending May 24 show totals for S125,104.00 and S700 overall across items labeled Sagi and SLO GOATS with May 25 figures. The corresponding week’s clearings totaled $788,082.

Scranton Clearis House Association May Suabnfzor Sagi Me Stout Bing

West Scranton Miner Leader Davies Dies After Illness

Tillie Davies former assistant general mine superintendent of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western died after a prolonged bronchial illness. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Scranton, he moved to America in 159. He served the DLW company in multiple roles, was active in Welsh church and civic groups, and leaves a wife, two daughters, and a son. Funeral Wednesday at 2 o clock, burial at Washburn Street Cemetery.

D., L. & W Company West Sides Ackubs Tillie Lackawanna

Thomas D. Thomas Death and Early Career Highlight Local History

Thomas D. Thomas ex Hyde Park postmaster and long time political figure died yesterday at his home 20 South Math Avenue Tehaw Teen Hl nessibly three amonthe Funeral services to be held Thursday afternoon with the Masonic fraternity conducting the grave service. Born January 15 1827 in Blaina South Wales he came to the United States joining early mining ventures in California and later held foreman roles in Hyde Park and the Von Storch mines. He helped extract a famed white and black ore block exhibited in New York. Survived by four daughters Margaret Thomas Mrs Morrin W Hughes Mrs Ed win S Hughes and Mrs Benjamin Willaine. A separate note reports the close of Rex J T Merrin's pastorate at Pellevue Welsh Calvinist Methodist Church after fourteen years of service.

Thomas Dpd Thomas Hyde Ark O'Clovk South Math Avenue Tehaw Mitonic Mr. Thotaur Blaina South Walea United States California James RR. James Davi Bowen Walia Jeanie Mein Metronet Noah Morgana Huet Powell Allio Thomas Rare Martin Febworde Chalkely Thos Hide Park Mevie von Storch Provindinee Firecaiman Mt. Pleasant Scranton Amd Janda Dielamoare, Lackawanna and Western Company PDL James T Hughes Delaware Lackawonna New York Oir Hughes Harvie Jwace Carbondale Thormas Mises Margaret Thomas Morrin W. Hughes Edwin S. Hughes City Nenjamin Willaine Middle Chanville, Noy

Farewell sermon marks pastor's last service with church

The speaker quoted Philippians 2 5 and preached on mind as in Christ Jesus focusing on originality, greatness and attainment. He said he has ended his labors as pastor and urged comfort in the text. A farewell reception for the pastor and family will be held at the church tomorrow evening.

Christ Jesus

Mission by Passionists Opens at St Matricks Church

Members of the Passionists order from Brooklyn N Y began a two week mission at St Matricks Church with a 9:00 a m mass. Father Alphonsus Xavier and Richa will lead. Week one features morning services at 6 and 7 o clock with instruction. Evening services are at 7 30 and sermons and guidance follow. All parishioners are urged to attend.

Passionists Order Brooklyn N. Y St. Matricks Ehurct Alphonsus, Zavier Richa Clrent Maine Circus Partiet Matthews Bros Lackawanna Avenue

Old Wing Game Players Jailed on Vagabond Charge

Jamies McHugh James Neilly and Joseph Leonard members of the hota fraternity were jailed for five dollars each after alderman Mees found them in default. The trio was arrested by Patrolman Matthews on Seventh Street for vagrancy and patching without a license while running the old wing game on unsuspecting victims.

Jamies McHugh James Neilly Joseph Leonard Hota Mees Seventh Street Matthews

Social notes recap of local residents visits and travels

Mrs H V Smith of Pricestret has gone to Ohio to reside permanently. Rev Albert Crown of Newfield NJ returns home after a visit. Leo Campbell of North Sumner avenue entertains his brother Walter Campbell of Honesdale. Annie and Bessie Bortree of Frice street visit friends at Alnacow. Mr and Mrs WE TM Bamford of North Summer avenue host Mrs George Al Evans of Plymouth. Margaret Powell of Eynon street visits Plymouth. Mr and Mrs C A DePuy of North Lincoln avenue spent yesterday at Hitteten. Nell Riddell of Frink street and Mary Durkin of Keyser avenue visit friends at Moscow. Mr and Mrs Henry Hichfield of West Him street visit Carbondale. Delian Atkinson of Meridian street hosts Maine Brown of New Jersey. Mrs Peter Cosereve and son Fie wind of West Liavcuort street visit Kingston.

H. V. Smith Pricestret Ohio Albert Crown Newfield N. J Leo Campbell North Sumner Avenue Walter Campbell Honesdale Annie Bessie Bortree Frice Street Alnacow WE. TM. Bamford North Summer Avenue George al. Evans Plymouth Margaret Powell Eynon Street C. &. DePuy North Lincoln Avenue Hitteten Nelo Riddell Frink Street Mary Durkin Keyser Avenue Moscow Henry Hichfield West Him Street Carbondale Mies Delian Atkinson Meridian Street Ae Het Mise Maine Brown New Jersey Mre Peter Cosereve and Son Fiewind West Liavcuort Stret Inglands Kingston

Minor News Notes From Local Events And Appointments

Community updates include Company F duties in St. David’s hall, a jail stay for Dongee on a late fines charge, and Captain Lew handling art claims. Local employment changes feature Louis Jones becoming general manager of Datten Store in Dalton starting June 1. A concert by the Asaph Concert Company at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church caps the column with noted performers.

Company Fo King Mt. Greton John A. Lew Company F St. David's Hall Jackson Street Tewee Albeonnoan Mees Patholman Hart Po McAndrew Fairview Avenu Louie AH Jones North Hyde Park Avenue Vera Vedra Hldp Jones Datten Dalton Clarke Brothers North Malin Avenue Wavehburn, Wiliime and Company Asaph Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church North Main Avenue Scnetine Connotea Tithe Theologiond Seminary Wellshors Maria Morrin

Memorial Day observances and funeral notice in Dunmore

The article lists Memorial Day ceremonies led by Fr. Me Ane dew and local dignitaries including Hon. A. J. VaonM with choir, address, and parade duties. It notes uncalled letters at the post office ending May 28 1906 and reports the funeral of Arthur Jenkins at Waymart with Rev. W F Gilbone officiating.

Regaiite Selboot Ohibs Bret Prinker Lery Ke Wilie Folhewe Jonad Dilecy Goa Me Anedew Amenmuas Mb Arington A. J. Vaonm Andrew Allen John A. Motley J. Wort Chayncey Cale John Chandler Hoa Norton Boorse Charles Crome A. Juillieote Cheorge Jelike Mr K Lerkin Misa Emily Miller M. Mel Hale Mies Pridget MiDormatt Forgn Pow Taylor Mice Maggie Woeldengalt Larch Etreets Hranes DI Pasquade Arthur Jenkina

Madness and rabid dog terror sweep South Scranton

In South Scranton a rash of animal attacks leaves thirty two people dead after a suspected rabid dog roams streets. Hotelman John Phillips in Cedar Avenue killed the canine in a barroom chase and saved two children. another worker from Neptune Engine Company fatally shot a dog. Authorities report no bites by the animal.

John Phillips Cedar Avenuce Philips Philipa Harey Kilaminger Phillins Henn Neptune Comypins

Women Assist Fire Company Excursion Preparations

Ladies attended gatherings of the three fire companies to aid in the upcoming excursion and picnic. The William Connell company reported enthusiastic committee results and a successful event is anticipated. A general citizens meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening. The Neptune Engine company hopes for fruitful results and a large crowd for Lake Erie excursion. Indications point to significant help from the Century Hose company and a final preparatory meeting is planned for Wednesday evening.

William Connell Company Neptune Engine Company Tte Lake Arie Century Hoe Company

Fire destroys Mrs McGuire barn. incendiary suspected

At midnight Saturday a large barn at 820 Moosic Street owned by Mrs. Drideet McGuire burned quickly despite alarm from Tox 44. The blaze confined to nearby outbuildings. geese chickens tools and kindling load lost. No insurance. Chief Hickey has strong proof against a suspected arsonist. arrest possible in days.

Drideet McGuire Moosic Street Hickey

Doller Room Accident and Local Court Charge

John Gallagher suffered a serious left hand injury in the Doller room of the South works on Saturday with amputation of the finger. Alderman Lentes held John Pudsch on charges of nemiule and battery, following a complaint by Mrs. Wudsch. Barthold Schott hosted a dancing party at his Pittston avenue home Saturday evening. South Scranton beat Crescent 9 to 5 in a base ball game. The Violets defeated Park Hill 10 to 1 in an exhibition game.

John Gallagher Palm Street South Works Lentes John Pudsch Nemiule and Battery Violeta Park Hill Violets

GREEN RIDGE SOCIAL NOTES AND A FIRE NOTICE

Green Ridge residents report visits and guests across Alonsey Avenue For dam Street Capouse Avenue and nearby towns with several gatherings at homes in Bradford county A fire at John Kells on Pen Avenue Saturday caused minor damage from a faulty chimney no major injuries reported The General Phinney Heel company issued a fire alarm recommendation following the incident

Mre. Potter Alonsey Avenue Walleville FH. Brant Fordam Street Albany Judd Stevens Caponse Avenue Wyaminie Mrs. Gates Bradford County Allent Tray New York Street Mt Hla Valentine Miles Capouse Avenue Paternon N.et Dod William Satile Tiga Coven Hus Buebees Fliliimore Washingston Miex Fond Brompton CC. T. Bellamy Delaware Street W. DD. Channell Electric Avenue Miss Alvord Tykine Killam Cap

Obituary for Me Biroh McAldrews

Me Biroh McAldrews, longtime resident of the allyy, died Saturday afternoon on Temcom Mineral street. She is survived by two sons Alphael and Frank and two daughters Mary J and Margaret. Funeral arrangements show a traditional local service planned for Tuesday morning.

Temcom Ceitagl Abe Andrewe Allphael Frank Mary J Margaret Hie

Funeral notices from a distant city obituary column

Fragmented text reports multiple death notices and funeral arrangements. William H Brennan of Warp Penn Avenue and Josxon f Colvin of Moapolee Avenue are named along with residences, ages, origins, and survivors. Interments set for Mt Carmel cemetery and St Peters cathedral ceremonies mentioned with times and locations.

Battleship Structure and Machinery Described in Maritime Analysis

The piece details a battleship’s dimensions, propulsion, armor, and crew with emphasis on speed, coal capacity, and endurance. It contrasts battleships with cruisers, notes heavy armor and numerous compartments, and discusses complex engine arrangements and the role of gun and armor dominance in naval design.

Protestant church attendance study at Moestint City meeting

A detailed report notes Protestant churches in Moestint City planning groups held services and meetings to estimate church attendance. It cites a November security incident and suggests attendance figures imply many empty seats across congregations.

Massachusetts Abd New York Gmiaelis the & Churelae Atvioty Ieee

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