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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1899

Page

9

Entertainment and Social Event at Mears Hall West Scranton

An excellent programme for an entertainment and social at Mears Hall is planned for Wednesday evening, November, benefiting John Wilson. A grant concert and social will feature Miss Olive Bowen, Miss Eva Theme, Miss Sadie Tone, and others with recitations and musical numbers. Tickets are selling fast and a lively program is expected for attendees.

Kolo John W. Ties Pirettatton Misa Olive Bowen Baty Sy Sckeseess Sarah Tawi Adwar James Kadwin Bowen Bolo

Miss Marvy James Hosts Sweet Sixteen Birthday Party

Miss Marvy James of 105 Division Street entertained friends for her twenty first birthday on Sunday. The evening featured songs, recitations by Henie Levi s Heesjo Nichards Alice Jones and Hannah Rowlands with Miss Reta Williams as accompanist. Present were Mary Jones Letit Wagetaff Lizele Tewis Nebo Williams Bessie Nicharda Alma Williams Maggie Morgans Ethel and Salomie Davies Kate Jones Hiedwin Walters Hannah and Margaret Jones. Mary Davies of Eynon Street helped greet guests and serve.

Marvy James Division Street Sinidlay School Elase Ihutier Maurice Mirsea Ilenie ‘Levis Heesjo Nichards Alice Jones Hannah Rowlanns Reta Williams Mise James Missea Mary Jones Letit Wagetaff Lizele Tewis Nebo Williams Bessie Nicharda Whinnah Mowlands Alma Williame Maggie Morgans Ethel Salomie Davies Kate Jones Hiedwin Walters Hannah Margaret Jones Mikes Mary Davies Eynon Street Miss James

New Building Association Forms Under New Name

A new building loan association is being organized and will be known as the Brothers' Building Association. Many shares of stock have been subscribed for, indicating solid local interest.

Amt Loan Association Trhoters’ Amt

Promoters Add New Subscribers at Co operative Hall Meeting

Last evening at Co operative hall promoters led by William Plume J Juce Peter McCann Joan Fern Jon Tt Hughes William Tt Williams A K Betterly Narles KE Olver John J Hughes Branford Sampson Robert Hatton and Robert LL Hughes added several new applicants to the subscriber list.

Co-operative Hall William Plume J. Juce Peter McCann Joan Fern Jon T Hughes William Tt. Williams A K. Betterly Narles KE Olver John J. Hughes Branford Sampson Robert Hatton Robert LL. Hughes

Prisoners Committed After City Court Hearing

Alderman Begaleel Davies held a police court session this month and yesterday two men were committed to the county jail on a highway robbery charge argued by John M. Waikines of North Garfield Avenue. The arrestees are Frank Morton of Buffalo and Thomas Kelly of Philadelphia. Evidence was damaging. bail was denied. The men claimed no relation and claimed to have just arrived in town. Kelly said he is a machinist and Morton a painter. They refused to reveal further details and may face additional charges in other jurisdictions.

Begaleel Davies John M. Waikines North Garfield Avenue Frank Morton Buffalo Thomas Kelly Philadelphia Jaiil Kelly Norton

Donations Acknowledged For October To St Patrick's Orphanage

Rev J D Whelan secretary of St Patrick's Orphanage records thanks for October donations from Rev M J Hoban PD D Mrs Ruigar Connell Mrs Sweeney Mrs Hinmie Mee Mo FL Wyimbs Mrs Holland Mrs Cable Miss Margaret fibbs William Donnellys Miss Liggie Cartney Miss Kate Fons Mika Olde Nealon Mrs C Sohtorders Mrs Hehl ler George FL McCaurthys Miss Nelle McCarthy Montrome congregation and 100 wishels potatoes.

J. D. Whelan St Patrick's Orphanage M. J. Hoban PD. D Ruigar Connell Mra. Sweeney Hinmie Mee Mo FL Wyimbs Mre Holland Mre Cable Margaret Fibbs William Donnellys Liggie Cartney Kate Fons Mika Olde Nealon

Miner Hurt in Hampton Street Collapse

A miner at 1 Hampton Street was severely injured yesterday when a fall caused by a barricade collapse left him between the mill and debris. Dr. George F. H. Reynolds treated the injured man. another worker, Ivon Aznohariah, sustained cuts to arms and legs and was examined by Dr. George Teach.

Ihow Colon Hampton Street Hampton George FH. Reynolds Ivon Aznohariah Ming George Teach

West Side Democratic Club Meeting Attracts Seventy

The West side Democratic club held a meeting last evening attended by about seventy two people. The campaign issues were discussed with A McGinley PD Keplogle J Reeds J Heart and Paul Aten noted among participants.

West Side Democratic Clit Isenekel Mo A. McQginley Et Keplogle Co J Reeds Jotio Heart Paul Aten

Local Church Services and Community Notices

Nevada J.2 Sweet serves at Simp son Methodist Chapel while Rev E G Heal preaches at Allis mission. Ripple Debating Society meets at Thos Eliot’s Rabwarids court home. Benefit concert for Richard Thetras and Liew Uerbert set for November 12. Attorney and Mr Ruel Capwell return from wedding tour and visit hosts Mr and Mrs.

Nev Sweet Simpson Ruel Capwell Mra

Fashionable crepon and wool fabrics at special prices

A dealer advertises crepons in various weights and prices with deep discounts this week. Includes 46 inch English Jacquard suitings pure wool importations and 40 to 50 inch cheviots at reduced rates with emphasis on quality finishes and wide selection.

Local Meetings And Social News In Tripp Park Area

A.M. Dershimer of South Main avenue reports Republican voters in Tripp Park will meet this evening at 7 at Jones store. Last night’s supper and entertainment hosted by the Ladies Relief Corps drew strong support. Mush Hall hosts a fair and festival run by St. John’s Catholic church drawing nightly crowds. Patrick Moran’s funeral was held at Cathedral cemetery yesterday. George Matrehild and wife returned from extended travels in London Ireland and New York City. Dr and Mrs A. A. Lindabury return from a visit to Herrickentre. Rev John P Muffat of Woodburn Street Presbyterian will preach a special Home Missions sermon next Monday morning. Mina Emily Hoffecker of Weatherly PA visited her sister Mrs John F. Moffat and returned home. R J Hughes of North Bromley avenue remains at home due to ill health.

A.M. Dershimer South Main Avenue Tripp Park Oelook Jones’ Store Ladies’ Relief Corp Mush Hall St. Jon's Catholic Church Patrick Moran Cathedral George Matrehild London Rneland New York City

Farrell Long Wedding in Dunmore at Apple Street Home

Friends and relatives gathered at Ft Marva church on Chestnut Street for the wedding of Miss Nowe C Farrell to Ceone J Long of Scranton. The ceremony was performed by M. M. Dantay at Avaltar Hall and the couple left for New York City to begin their honeymoon.

Mrs. Farrell Apple Atrent Ft. Marva Church Chestnut Street Misa Nowe C. Farrell Ceone J. Long Scranton Avaltar Tey M. M. Dantay New York City Dyke Og

Party at Green Ridge Street Hosted by Mrs Ann Mery Brewers

A Tuesday evening gathering at the home of Mrs Ann Mery Brewers on Green Ridge Street entertained a group of young people. Guests included Miss Grave Stevens, Miss Emma Ludwig, Ada Prewell, Genevieve Mieseecker, Annus Young, Mary Bullock, Bitnche Harper, Cesare Winter, Nellie Van Camp, May Winter, and Messrs Henry Ripos, Henry Harper, Charles Brown, Wrink Mathews, Hermit Ludwig, Charles Chamberlain, High Thomas, and Harry Stevens. Refreshments were served after diversions.

Ann Mery Green Ridge Street

Graphophone entertainment delight at Egim eopal church

Sunday school room program drew an interested audience and will be repeated soon. Miss Kittie Motte of Butler Street is in Philadelphia with friends. Miss Annie Murphy regains acquaintances after a stay in Washington. Columbia football team from Johnson's breaker hopes to play Coxie at Rye field on Sunday at 2. Miss Agnes Loftine of Kinker Street is at home. Daughters of Kirin social in Manny's hall attracted many. Miss Mabel Evans of Pittston visits town and calls on old acquaintances.

Egimeopal Church Kittie Motte Butler Street Philadelphia Annie Murphy Washington, D. C Columbia Johnson Pico Coxie Rye Field Agnes Loftine Kinker Street Kirin Manney’s Mabel Evana Pittston

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meets in Green Ridge

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Green Ridge will meet this afternoon at 1622 Sanderson Avenue. Mrs James Oates of Stroudsburg and Mrs Richard Robinson of Capouscavenen returned home yesterday. The Mousehold Science Association of the Green Ridge Woman's Club will meet Monday afternoon at the library building. Rev W G Shimpton of Abury, Te church will preach in the Providence Church this evening.

Christian Temperange Union Green Ridge Sanderson Avenue Mies Jennette Paterson la Plume Green Thidge James Oates Stroudsburer Mere Richard Robinson Capouscavenen Mousehold Science Aabury MM. Te. Church Providence M. F.ehuroh

Local Residents Attend Ball and Move Entries

Mr. Ray Jeffers of Court Street buys Bull's Mead milk department and operates a wagon. The Lone of Veteran drum corps plans a ball at Company H armory Providenin on Nov. Miss Margaret Frantz of Diamond Avenue Park Price travels to hi cons to live with her brother. Mrs. W. H. Ackherson and daughter of Weat Pittston visit relatives in Park Place.

Ray Jeffers Court Street Bull's Mead Milk Dept Company HO Armory Providenin Margaret Frantz Diamond Avenue Park Price Hicons W. H. Ackherson Weat Pittston Park Place

Extending the Elmhurst Reservoir Project

Work crews of the Formion Gas and Water company extend the Elmhurst reservoir raising the dam by three feet. A large land area along Reacing Brook and Oak Run streams is cleared as the reservoir expands considerably. The surface area will increase by about one fourth, according to estimates.

Elmhurst Formion Gas and Water Company Oak Run Tim

Grain-O touted as relief for coffee drinkers

Grain-O claims to ease coffee’s ill effects by toning the stomach improving digestion and strengthening the nerves. The ad touts Grain-O as nourishing with a price of 26 cents per package.

Funeral Notices and Local News From Scranton

The section reports the funeral of Mixa Mame Burns from Pittston Avenue with a St John’s Church requiem and Cathedral Cemetery burial. Florence Irene Warner dies at seven from Quiney Avenue. Julius Laver dies at four from North Bromley Avenue due to diphtheria. Ardhes Morgan, 16, North Filmore, dies of pneumonia. Nearby items note a Halloween party hosted by Mr and Mrs John McHugh and a new planing mill project. Michael Langan sustains injuries. a large turnout of friends attends Burns service.

Ardhes Reese PD. Morgan Filmore Avenue Youn Man

Mrs Kenny Charged With Burglary and Vandalism

Alderman Leates heard a case brought by Mrs Gaughen against Mrs Kenny of Pig street for forcible entry and destruction of property. Kenny allegedly disarmed a bed clothing and other items after a child death linked to diphtheria prompted a disinfection order. Canehan, staying with a friend while ill, could not comply, leading to the suit and a $40 bail for appearance.

Mary Kenny Pig Street Alderman Leates Gaughen Gaughin

Unfortunate Injury At Bonth Mill Leaves Man In Hospital

Michael Lonenan of Pittston avenue was recently employed at the Bonth mill. He returned home after three weeks and on Wednesday suffered a fall during return duties, injuring his left knee and being taken to Moses Taylor hospital.

Michael Lonenan Pittston Avenue Holme Moses Taylor Hospital

Halloween Party Attended by McHughs and Guests

Mr and Mrs John McHugh hosted a Halloween party on Stone avenue with games and refreshments at a seasonable hour. Attendees included Annie McHugh Nellie Moran Agnes Moran Kate Malloy Kate Durkin Diese Dowling B Moran John Moran Tubert Moran Jorge Turns John McNulty Jerome Walsh Pittston Charles Jones James Langan Micheel Crane and Thomas Shea.

John McHugh Stone Avenue Hallowe'en Annie McHugh Nellie Agnes Moran Kate Malloy Kate Durkin Diese Dowling Ofnggie Messitt B. Moran John and Tubert Moran Jorge Turns John McNulty Jerome Walsh Pittston Charles Jones James Langan Micheel Crane Thomas Shea

Local Industry Expansion Plans and Community Notices

A planing mill is planned for Fler street by Messrs Mulherin and Judge. Democratic voters in the Twentieth ward rally tonight at Cor Hardin's hall. The Young People's society at the Church of Pear on Prospect met to conduct business. St Mary’s Church rehearses special Christmas music. Edward Grambo, injured at CHM works, is recovering and to be out soon. The funeral of Karl Fleming, three, of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fleming, is today from 8 South Washington with interment at Cathedimal cemetery. An infant of Frank Kopeskie from Prospect was buried yesterday at Minooka cemetery. October school savings for No. Theheal include Joyce 6.46, Gaughan 103, O'Maley 11.00, others 20.05.

Messrs Mulherin Judge Wil Fler Street Twenteth Cor- Hardin’s Hall Church of Pear Prospect Avenue Holy of St Cathedimal Frank Kopeskie Minooka No. Theheal Mics Desie Joyce Misa Huxabeth Gaughan Miss O'Maley

Coal Sale at Cedar and Gibbons Corner

Peacoal sold to teams TS cents a tan at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons Street, details limited to the listed location and price.

Cedar Avenue Gibbons Street

Obituary: Catherine Noll 81 widow of J Dr Noll

Catherine Noll of 81 Roach Street died yesterday at age 81. Born in Germany she and her husband J Dr Noll came to the city thirty years ago and raised five sons. Funeral set for Saturday at St Mary German Catholic Church with interment at St Marys cemetery. Also noted are lines on Gustavus Latter and William Teene with brief funeral details.

Catherine Noll Roach Street Nellie Bt. Mary's Cierman Catholic Church Bt. Mares Cemetery

Small rise in September school enrollment figures

The September enrollment shows a small increase of TA8 over September 1898, with a net rise of 2 072 compared with June the closing month. Diphtheria fears and labor demand keep many boys out of school, but attendance remains satisfactory to the superintendent.

Mise Potts Howell

Carlisle Indians Football Team Dining in Hanleys

The Carlisle Indians football team arrives in the city at 40 today via the Lackawanna Bloom Division and departs at 105 on the Lackawanna express for Utlea. They will dine at Hanleys with a meal including broiled steak chops omelet toast baked beans tea and grapes. The party totals twenty five with substitutes, a pod of three farriers.

Callale Indians Lackawanna Lackawanna Express Utlea Hanley ’S Quakers Miet Big Mour

McDonnell Arrested for Stolen Brass at Iron Works

Alexander A. McDonnell was arrested yesterday morning by Patrolmen Hart and Davis at Penn Avenue and Vine Street with a satchel containing brass valves and related items stolen from Jamies Flynn's Green Ridge Iron Works. The 49 year old Susquehanna County native admitted the theft, appeared before Mayor Moir, and was committed to jail in default of court.

Alexander A. McDonnell Hart David Davis Penn Avenue Vine Street Jamies Flynn Green Ridge Iron Woprks McDonnell Susquehanna County Moir

Foreman’s Leg Broken at Sterrick Creek Mines

William Reta, foreman at Simpson & Watkins Sterrick Creek mines near Jessup, was brought to Lackawanna hospital after a car accident caused a leg fracture. He was attended by a physician at the mine and hospitalized in the afternoon. he and his wife have four children.

William Reta Simpson & Watkins Sterrick Creek Jessup Lackawanna Hospital Retva Pateh Tle

Williams-Thomas Nuptials Held At Sumner Avenue

Wm J Williams of 1420 Washburn Street and Miss Verna V Thomas of Adams Avenue were married at the Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church parsonage. The bride wore a wine colored gown and was attended by Miss Scott of Locust Street. An informal reception followed at the groom’s Washburn Street home. The couple then dined at 5 Platt Place and now reside at 1217 Linden Street. Williams, once with The Tribune circulation department, is now a bookkeeper for the Colliery Engineer company. the bride previously worked at Leader and Cooper Thwaite & Herberger’s drapery.

Ww. J. Willamas Washburn Street Mian Verna V. Thomas Adams Avenue Sumner Avenue Presbyterian L. J. Foster Scott Locust Street Mere Williams Alao Leader Owperthwaite & Herghauser

Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Entertained by New York Chamber

Senor Tenacio M. Marizcal, secretary of foreign affairs and vice-president of Mexico, was hosted at a Nassau Street reception by the New York Chamber of Commerce. Charles S. Smith and President Morrix K. Jessup introduced and welcomed him, with remarks hoping for continued U S Mexico ties and warm greetings to President Diag. Marizcal praised U S relations and the chamber, noting friendly demonstrations and express gratitude for the honor and luncheon.

New York Senor Tenacio M. Marizcal Republic of Mexico Chamber of Commerce Nassau Street Senor Marizcal Charles 5. Smith Morrix K. Jessup Senor Marigcal Chamber Mexico United States Senor Mariseal Diag

Greenberger Injured In Street Collision

A buggy owned by J. D. Ackerman, a whalesale grocer, collided with a wagon at the corner of Washington and Lackawannut avenues yesterday afternoon. Mr. Greenberger, an Ackerman salesman, was driving with a small boy. the boy escaped uninjured while Greenberger suffered facial wounds and was thrown to the pavement. The horse dashed into a telegraph pole, damaging the buggy beyond repair.

J. D. Ackerman Whalesale Lackawanna Venue Greenberger Ackerman Lackawine Avenue Washington and Leackawannut Avenues Washington Avenue Dhernberger Hall Sanderson

Doctor Allen Resigns Endorses New Medical Staff

A hospital announces the resignation of Dr. W. B. Allen and outlines a new resident and senior physician pair. A recent staff meeting with Messrs Taylor Loomis Kane Wehran and others set Reed Burns to replace Dr. Allen as chief.

Chiiae Witew Atabd Pethenie Oliee N.Y Kenneday Mawes Taylor W. OH Treedale EL Oo

Traders Come to New York Arraigned in Fraud Case

Central officials arraign Edward Baruch of South Orange and others in a complex trading fraud case. The American Importing and Trading Company prosecuted a scheme involving shipments from Newark to residents, with police tracing a consignment of goods denied payment and connected to a Johannesburg firm.

New York Central Offici Ilederiives Pollow Court Edward Baruch South Orange DP Brondes Henry Mauss Henrys PL Crosher Theprikonens Perfanne American Lesporting and Trading Company Joh Newark N. J Thi City

Investigation Leads to Arrests in Local Company Case

Police began a probe into the business methods of the company and placed all known associates under arrest. Those connected with the concern are held in $1,500 bail for examination today.

Chicago Editors and Labor Leaders Indicted for Libel

George W. Hinman and Martin B. Madden along with five union leaders were indicted for criminal libel and conspiracy over a Daily Inter Ocean article accusing H Kohlenst of embezzlement and false statements. Madden is a business agent for the Junior Steam Fitters union.

Chicago George W. Hinman The Inter- Ocean Martin B. Madden John J. Ryan Joe Sullivan Richard Crooke George P. Gubbing Grand Jury Today H. H. Kohlenst Amultliaker Times-Herald and Evening Post Kohlsnat Building Trades’ Council J. A. Evans Me Hinmoun Afartin Th. Madden Indienmount Steam Fitters’ Union

Indian Revolt in Mexico Forces Mexican Troop Movements

A Record dispatch from Oaxaca reports General Lorenzo Garcia has retired as commander of government troops opposing Maya rebels in Yucatan and heads to Mexico City at President Diaz's summons. General Canton, governor of Yucatan, will lead the troops, as a gunboat advances up the Honduras and Bilite rivers toward the Indian country.

Chicago Oaxacala Mexico Lorenzo Garcis Hoas Yucatan Pres. Dent Ding Canton Tropa New Jiricaons Hondo

Two Die in French Collision as Two Deputies Hurt

In Thouars a traffic crash during rain near Parthenay killed two men and injured twenty one others. Among the injured is Maneo Dor nand o a deputy, who suffered severe injuries including the loss of a leg.

Urls Thouars Parthenay Pere Bone Maneo Dornando Chamber of Deputies

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