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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1898

Page

6

Rock Mass Falls on Miner in North Scranton Mine

Thomas Reed of West Market street a miner at Von Storch colliery was seriously injured by a rock fall after a blast yesterday afternoon. A heavy rock struck him across the back while he stooped, knocking him unconscious. He was taken by company ambulance to Lackawanna hospital. his condition remained critical last evening.

Thomas Reed West Market Street von Storch Reed Lackawanna Hospital

Social gathering honors Hattie Morgans at home

Mr and Mrs John Morgans of Margaret Avenue entertained many young people for their daughter Hattie. Guests included Misses Hattle Lloyd Sadie Devine Annie Devine Annie O Hara Nellie O Hara Nellie Tilken Kate Sullivan Hessie Etherby Alice Leonard Mears Edgar Richards Rossar Price Arthur Chase Thoras Willams and Daniel Phillips.

John Morgans Margaret Avenue Hattie Misses Hattle Lloyd Sadie Devine Annie Devine Annie O'Hara Nellie O'Hara Nellie Tilken Kate Sullivan Hessie Etherby Alice Leonard, Mears Edgar Richards Rossar Price Arthur Chase Thoras Willams Daniel Phillips

Schubert Glee Club Announces Thanksgiving Eisteddfod

The Schubert Glee Club issues circulars for its grand eisteddfod in Company Harmony on Thanksgiving day November 4. Prizes total a magnificent sum and the inducements for contestants are great, promising to attract strong talent across the two counties.

Schubert Glee Club

Delaware aunt Hudson company pays Marvine and Lemgett creeks workers

The Delaware aunt Hudson company paid the employees of the Marvine and Lemgett's Creek collieries yesterday. Thomas Watson, eleven, of Summit Avenue, died Tuesday after a short illness, described as a bright boy. The funeral is set for today. Samuel Gelbert, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Gelbert of Oak Street, has diphtheria. Mrs Annie Humphrey of Wayne Avenue hosted a reception for several guests.

Delaware Hudson Company Marvine Lemgett's Creek Thomas George Watson Summit Avenue Ness Samuehl Henry Gelbert Oak Street Annie Humphrey Wayne Avenue

Kemp's Baleam Promises Phroat and Lung Relief

A local ad touts Kemp's Baleam as a cure for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung troubles. It claims more cases are helped than any other medicine and offers sample bottles free to convince customers. The price is given as Zhu and i.

Kemp Price Zhu

Local Social Notes and Upcoming Events Highlight Community

Mrs Humphrey hosts a Tuesday evening gathering with numerous couples present. Distinct notices include visits, job changes, illnesses, and a diphtheria case. The Wallie Wah class meets tonight, and Marquette council plans their third annual ball as a premier social function.

Obituary of Ws. Chivies of West Scranton

West Scranton resident Ws Chivies died yesterday morning at his sister Mrs. David Bm Davis in Avoca after visiting there for about a week. He was about 72 years old and came from Wales to West Scranton years ago. He worked in the meat business with his brother J T Davies of North Lincoln Avenue. He is survived by his brother John T. Davis of Burnett Washington and two sisters Mrs Davis of Avora and Mrs Jones of this city. The remains were brought to the city by Funeral Director Price yesterday. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 oclock with services at the South Main Avenue First Welsh Congregational Church and interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Humphrey Morgan Watkins R. ©. Lloyd Daniel Morgan Howell J. Davia Orlando Jones Stephen Middleton Thomas Henry John Grier Thomas B. Owens George Wiliams Bernard Davis Harry Beers Lenox Martha Lewis Taylor Mises Maggie Healy Green Street Fenner & Dickerson Walter Christmas North Main Avenue Lake Ariel Patrick Gerrity Fulton Street Willam McGowan Brick Avenue David Kensey St. Mary's Hall Marquette Council Willam J. Davis Warren Street Nanticole Mary Jordan West Market Street New York City Sarah Powell Margaret Jones Plymouth North End Ws. Chivies West Scranton David Bm. Davis Avoca Vist Devennead Nientwo West Bcranton Wales H-Hiw J. T. Davies North Lincoln Avenue John T. Davis Burnett, Washinton Davis Avora Mra Jones Price Ofelock South Main Avenue First Welsh Congregational Church Washburn Street John Connolly Thirteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers J. Yeat Fast Mahoney North Ald Society The Presbyterian Church Albert Mowery North Blakely Street St. Mark's Church Mise Mary Decker Ducley Street Frank J. Gillette Joseph. Gillette Throop Street George 8 James E. Minters MI Street W. PF. Gibbons Dintmore Cemetery Charles Reckendorf Howard Henry Lu la Fountain Stewart Seigle Brant Scranton Preston Smith Dora Robinson Clark's Summit Friends East Drinker Street Mises Ethel Jackson Gertrude Kenney Lindes Bloomfield N. J Lena Stewart Drinker Street

Bargain Sale on Silks and Dress Goods at Globe Warehouse

Broad bargain offering targets middle and high class buyers with Jack and Colored Silks and Black Dress Goods. Stock features only top grade staple weaves and seasonable novelties, ensuring best materials and styles at exceptional prices for discerning Scranton shoppers.

Scranton Globe Warehouse

Fancy Silks Sale Opens Tuesday November One

A brisk ten day sale offers satin duchess and taffeta silks at deep discounts. Shoppers find 50¢ to 75¢ pieces, including 14 to 18 yard buys in black satin duchess and silk brocades. Extra selections include wool brocades and silk velvets in fall shades.

Harvest Home Festival at Jackson Street Baptist Church

The second annual Harvest Home festival at Jackson Street Baptist Church drew many attendees and received high praise for its elaborate decorations grain and produce displays and a short musical program. Rev Thomas DeGrachy led the event with readings recitations and songs by Miss Annie Thomas Miss Miriam Thomas Bertha Williams Chester Thomas and a children’s chorus directed by H. Griffiths with King's orchestra performances.

Jackson Street Baptist Church Thomas DeGrachy Marion Hutchinson Annie Thomas Miriam Thomas Bertha Wiliams Chester Thomas JH. Rt. Griffiths King's Orchestra

Funeral Services for Robert Edwards Held at Lafayette Street Residence

Friends from Hyde Park lodge No 6, Knight of Pythias, Court Pride of Lackawanna No 5793 Foresters of America attended the funeral for Robert Edwards held yesterday afternoon at his 1624 Lafayette street home. Rev Thomas DeCruchy of the Jackson Street Pentecostal church led a short sermon. Remains viewed, then interred at Washburn Street Cemetery with pallbearers drawn from the two lodges.

Tares Hyde Park Lodge Knighta Pythias Lackawanna Foresters of America Robert Edwards Lafayette Street Trev Thomas DeCruchy Jackson Street Washburn Etrmeet

Fire at 519 Hampton Street Gutted Clothing

A morning blaze at 519 Hampton Street caused by children playing with matches led to clothing loss from a large box. Patrick Moran and family resided there. Anthony Canavan owned the building with insurance. Moran had no household policy. Fire responders from Columbia Chemical and Eagle Hose quickly extinguished the flames.

Matehes Hampton Street Patrick Moran Columbia Chemical Eagle Hose Anthony Canavan Mr. Moran

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Safe Relief

An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as the fastest safest remedy for piles promising immediate comfort and lasting cure, with price 60 cents and claims of curing even severe cases without surgery. The nearby news brief lists local events, enemy of typhoid fever, obituaries, and social notices.

Pyramid Drug Co Marshall

Residents Return From Visits Across The Area

Local residents travel between Wilkes Barre Ashley Freeland Danville and Philadelphia with several returning home from visits in New York City Pleasant Mount Englewood Nanticoke and Wilkes Barre Miss Bertha Bush Elvira Harris Carrie Brill Maude Jones and others listed as guests or visitors Mr Thomas McHale is reported seriously ill in Luzerne Street line ends in suspense.

Jacob Hammis Division Street Fen Wilkes-Barre William Siebel Freeland William McFarlane North Bromley Avenue Grant Keller South Main Avenue Danville Bertha Bush Ashley Mea Rose Miles Edwardeville John Lewis Academy Street Thomas W. Tones Willlin Morgan Elvira Harris North Hyde Park Avenue Pleasant Mount Carrie Brill West Lackawanna Avenue Bessie Grainger Emma Fregans Wilkes-Barre Edmund Moses Hampton Street J. Terra Jones Nanticoke Misa Maude Jones Cartondale Henry Krighbaum Chestnut Street Philadelphia C. W. Lull Price Street Ada Dean Wilkes- Barre Charles Mugen New York City Thomase McHale Luzerne Street

Funeral notices and society events in West Mountain area

The late Mrs. Wendell Klotz of West Mountain has funeral services at St. Mark's Lutheran at 4 PM with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Mrs. Mary Moylan's funeral is at 2 PM from 611 Hamptoun Street, interment in Cathedral Cemetery. A Laties' Aid supper is planned in St. David's rooms tonight, admission 10 cents. A Detrick residence supper at 924 Jackson Street runs 5 to 8 PM, hosted by Pride of the Fleet City Temple Ladies Golden Eagle. A No. 4 school football team loss is noted with Mysterious Eleven scoring 11 to unknown.

Wendell Klotz West Mountain St. Mark's Lutheran Church Fourteenth and Washburn Streets Washburn Street Mary Moylan Hamptoun Street Cathedral St. David's Laties' Aid A. M. Detrick Jackson Street Fleethie City Temple Golden Eagle Central Grounds Mysterioun Fleven Harris Lewis McHugh

Birthday prize party honors Mrs Babra Jackson in Sport Hill

Mrs Babra Jackson's family held a birthday prize party at her son George Jackson's Nast Drinker Street home in Sport Hill on Tuesday to mark her seventy fourth year. A dinner of seasonal dainties followed and visitors presented many valuable gifts.

Babra Jackson George Jackson Nast Drinker Street Sport Hill J. W. Jackson Howard Ralph Emma Donley KE. Jackson George Ida Moore Glenburn Bessie Fraunfelter Edward Morse Misses Besale Fraunfelter Twotth Farber Lena Payne Etta Hattie Foster Lilie Altamire Nellie van Camp Beasie Winters Sadie Braemer Tantha Jones Scranton Minnie Saxton May Hughes Florence Weber Eva Osterhout George Daniels John Francis Alex Reese Grover Swerts Frank Matthews Charles Luton Frank Bogart Andrew Bryden William Shaffer John Byrne Jay Osterhout Harry Stevens George Kellam William Parcel Drinker Street A. D. & F. M. Spencer

Narrow escape and local mishaps in South Scranton

Edward H. Jordan of Jordan & Connolly faced a near death when a prank altered a horse rein as a streetcar approached, forcing the car to stop and strike the horse. Stableman William Geiss was severely injured by a horse hoof after a fall near Cedar Avenue. An executive committee meeting for St. John's Catholic church planned a December 17 fair with many booth coordinators listed.

Edward H. Jordan Jordan & Connolly Undertakers Jordan Cherry Street Pittston Avenue Greenwood Mr. Jordan Willliam Geiss Charles Kaestner Cedar Ayvein Geiss Geles Hovstler Dr. Kolb St. John’s Catholic Church R.c W. Gallagher John Gibbons C. G. Moeland Henry Rpetler Malachi Coyne PJ. Kelly John FE. Coyne T. Boland M. J. Langan T. J. Coyne J. J. Walsh John J. Collins John J. Ruddy D. P. Murray Michael McGarry Thomas O' Royle Patrick Wileh A. J. Mulderiy M. J. Migtn Mr. J. Tuddy Philip Poy PB. Lavette St. Irene's Mre Julia Wielan Pilla Gavin Ella Donnahoe Thomaa PF O' Boyle Mb V. Fitch Alderman Lentos Barnuel Mott Morris Dallman Birch Street Lackawanna Hospital Mary Jackie Buffalo Joseph Kim Mill Street Pittston Rudolph Lutzemberger Pittaon Avenue

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North Scranton von Btorch LEE Club Eisteddfod Celagha Biitters West Miss Summerhill David Shaw Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Mary Elizabeth Isaac Summerhill Everett Avenue Simpson Methodial Episcopal Church Grace Acker Lohengrin Florence Seal Henry W. Sexton J. B. Sweet Mire. Shaw Charles Shaw W. Holman James Thompson Richard Pearl W. Hartfeld W. Harrison W. Rielly W. Stern Mra John Coyne J. Richardson W. Luciles W. Monk O. Mayo J. Ord W. Crompton Well M.graham Harry Cook Finn V. Shaw J. Gallagher Rachel Zachariah Edward Nicholls Charles Kenwood Thomas Ord J. Widdle J. Blackburn RR. Protheroe Speece Selina Monk Harry Ackerly Selden Cosner Newton Centre Fusnoral Robert Fowatids Horsford Piva Take Bhun Dunmore South Scranton Bull Standard Shoe Store Lacka. Ave Lyceum Theatre Reis & Burgunder H.R. Long Svtcepay Charles Frohman William Gillette Bisxon and Leclercq J. E. Dodson Edwin Arden Arnold Daly Wm. Smith W. J. Constantine Tully Marshall Charles Eldridge Roy Fairchild Ida Conquest Kate Meek Leonor Briham Margaret Fielding Margaret Mi Vo Edyth Skewett Bijou Fernandez Helen Gail Fursishad Gompiat Barbour Lagaawan National Supply and Metal Gou West Lackawanna Avenue Dickson M'F Heranton and Wilkes-Harre Helsting General Oilica Acranton Rosar Phillips Cha Academy OF Music Burgunder & Reis Lessees Rk. Lang Manager Toceat Waite Annie Louise Ames Harry Yeager Ile Baterday Dime Matiners Pavorites Belrorv Eee Co J. Harvey Cook Gaiety Theatre Knickerbockers Hortonlage Icealine Mall Agi You Grocer M Ra Holyoke Masa NEW York Hotels St. Denis Broadway Eleventh &St New York Grace Church St. Denis the Great William Taylor and Sow Westminster Hotel Sixteenth St Irving Place D. Crawford Wanamakers Kievel Cooper's M'way Hotel Albert
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