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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1898

Page

9

Day's Doings in North Scranton: Spitzer's Runaway Wagon Wrecks Load

Disastrous runaway on Saturday involving Jh. Spitzer's Cotert street horse White toppled a wagon spilling bottled drinks on the ground. Spitzer escaped with injuries as the wagon wrecked. Mrs. Hill hosts a majority celebration for Will's brother. Liberty Hose Company fair noted amid other local items.

Spitser Hove Robert Hill Will Liberty Hose Company Jh. Spitzer White Drekgon City Ale Spytger

Pair of Tebenids At Inet Saturday In Honor Of Brother

Met andl Afee Holwat PAL entertained a pair of Tebenids on Inet Saturday in front of his brother who had perched luck at an event celebrated with much praise. Names listed include A Mores horn, A. Bown, L Toward, Breelan, Ch Conover, Athens Ment, Nichols, Picken, and many others.

Holwat Pal Moreshorn A. Bown Toward Tewrd Breelan Bo Eekorelos Vo Stele AL Anedemon A. Wetfors Teffere Mercors Conover Athens Leand DD. Nichols PB. Picken W. Powell M Tue D. Madecooly 1. Jorvis WW Tate FL Meelin T. Lewih A. PoPeins

Local Social Notes and Society Updates

The clipping lists visits and family news from Meeheren and North Mall avenue, mention of Storte mine employees paid Saturday, and a social by Fxcollelor band at St Mary's ball. It notes the Crystal Dramatic club postponing its debate and Marquette Council Literary circle meeting tonight.

Mires Maud Tak Meeheren Nessie Hees North Mall Avenur John Jones Jermyn Woorren Street Storte Fxcollelor St. Mary's Crystal Dramatic Club Marquette Coynel Willian Guest Aid Frederick Hart Providence Methoiliet Hee Peck Taumber Compans Liberty Poe Company

Basketball game pits State against Pittston tonight

The Pioneer Company notes their service and urges Liberal patronage as the State faces Pittston in a heated basketball game at the armory this evening.

Pittston Dlice

Prisoner in Police Court Amid Domestic Abuse Complaint

John Ruane of Genet Street Twentieth Ward was the sole prisoner in Police Court yesterday. Patrolman Quinnen arrested him on a complaint by Mrs Ruane alleging severe beating. Alderman Denhart remitted a two pound fine after the Pourtoon Friends meeting at Hope House Saturday night. Anne Lydon, 16, injured at Cedar Avenue work, left hand crushed by a spinning machine. her mother tended her at home. Mrs Demuth hosted a social. August Schimpff party marked Christening. William Fehmidt Jr. to return to Camp Mead. Fret Heberly visiting Jove Homan.

John Ruane Genet Street Twentieth Ward Quinnen Joved Attair Mies Anne Lydon Cedar Avenue Wileh Mics Doynith Anenissioner Joh Demuth Wilkes-Barre August Schimpff Patrick Waitsh Waymort Wayne County J. 3 Robert Hughes Frantel Burgess Powell Satim Burgess Powell Peter Coleman New York John Colemaan Carper Apple Streets Peter Pinkney Prescott Avenue William Cockrell Taylor Robert Young Dudley Street Nellie van Camp Chirk Summit Earnest Finch Trumansboro Cherry Street Frank Winter Oscar Yort J. Bo Hobday Brook Street Mary Decker Derbie Meath Cisgie Hall Trumansburg N. OY Mertle Finch Chorey Street Ralph Wilton Bouth Plakely Stee Wilkee-Barre John Furdy Rendhaim Willan Appie Hitler Hepiasapha Ohd Men's Guild St. Mark’s Olwrch Batley Chorge Lamb West Side St. Dennis Patraliin Peters Vathan Flo Jones Phimber Wyoming Avenue Savurdas Night Woodk Martin MeoWermet Sergeant Jones Patrick Atce Davitt Railroad James Connell Luckawannd Avenue Potera John Greener Galeta Theater Joseph Louiswich Tenn Avenue Tian Kiglin Joseph Fisith North End Willam Walsh Josephine Champonl Weet Lachawon Avenue

Romeo Release Brings Families Together at Center Street

Honeoreinane and his wife’s family the Peldomans resolved differences at Center Street police station Saturday. Peldman his brother Welow withdrew threats charges after agreement to end the suit. The couple had resisted pressure to separate and intended to stay together despite the tensions.

Honeoreinane Peldomans Coulse Welow Center Street Peldtmanes Hile Rain Petirn

West Scranton Police Solve Saunders Fright Mystery and Prowler Probe

Police identify the man who frightened Mrs. Annie Saunders near Price Street and resolve reports of a North Bromley Avenue prowler. The update follows previous "Jack the Hugger" rumors, with explanations to Saunders and investigators. Also noted is the funeral of Michael Burke and a pigeon shooting winner Thomas McHale.

Annie Saunders Bromley Avenue Michael Burke Thomas McHale Williama & Tre Routh Main Avenue Davis Jackson Street Lincoln Avenue Lafayette Jackson Streets Williams

Pleasant social gathering at Eagan residence hosts dancing and games

A group of young people gathered Friday at Mr and Mrs F2OM Eagan corner West Lackawanna and Chestnut Streets Miers Maman to receive Livy and duweliters. Guests included Misses Nelle Nana Hosen and Uivertlins with many friends joining in dancing whist and musical selections. Refreshments were served as the evening passed pleasantly.

F2om Eagan West Lackawanna Avenue Chestnut Streens Miers Maman Livy Mary Connolly Lary Ener Mary O'Neil Minnie Flynn Mary Martin Annie Nealon Messrs Frank Michael McLain John Connell Mathew Murpix Alex, McTaggart Charles Pagan William, Kelly William Alora Creen Ridge T. At Fean Maite J. Figherty Minnis McPashien Janes Finnerty Arthur Leyshon North Bromles George Fidaml Mike Ruth Johnson Everil

McHale Defeats Huntington in Central Pigeon Slit Contest

Thomas McHale defeated Huntington in a purse match at Central grounds watched by hundreds. Birds flown numbered thirty scores for bounds and fifteen for a separate stake, with McHale landing twelve birds and Huntington nine amid a rain delay and a postmatch sweepstakes by amateurs.

Thomas McHale Boul Muntington Huntington Morgan Morgans Mobile McHale

Funeral for Michael Burke Held at St Patrick’s Church

A funeral for Michael Burke was held Saturday morning at St Patrick’s Church. Rev. Whelan celebrated a requiem mass, with A Dunne and A Brodericks in attendance. Burial followed at the cathedral cemetery with pallbearers James Sheridan John Cornelius Joseph Graham John Henley Michael Moran and Patrick Parifan.

Michael Burke Hampton Horne i Bi Patrick’s Be, Whelan Reva James Sheridan John Cornelius Joseph Graham John Henley Michael Moran Patrick Parifan

Local visits and homecomings noted in Honesdale

Joxey McCormack of Honesdale has returned from a visit here. Mr and Mrs A M Duffy of Binghamton are visiting friends here. Mom G B Ward of Springfield Mare has returned home from a visit with Mrs W H Burdick of Jackson Street. Miss Margaret Rynolds of Hampton Street is recovering from a serious ailment. Mrs Addivan Mowry of Meshoppen visits Mr and Mrs John H Fellows of Tenth Street. Private Thomas Bair of Company Y Thirteenth Regiment is home on a short furlough. Nev Hugh Davies, pastor of the ...

Joxey McCormack Honesdale A. M. Duffy Binghamston Mom G. B. Ward Springfield, Mare W. H. Burdick Jackson Street Margaret Rynolds Hampton Street Mre. Addivan Mowry Meshoppen

Kemp's Haleam Promises Quick Cure for Couch Ailments

A garbled ad extols Kemp's Haleam as a remedy for lingering coughs and chest ailments. It claims immediate relief after the first dose and urges readers to visit druggists for purchase under a warranty.

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised By Ailing Woman

A testimonial from Mrs Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound describes relief after following Mrs Pinkham’s directions. The letter cites months of illness severe abdominal pain dizziness and sleeplessness and credits the treatment with curing her. The notice highlights Mrs Pinkham’s long experience and the scale of correspondence in treating women by letter.

Dean Mrs. Pinkham Lydia KE. Pinkhnam Flonexer St. Horrstas Canton Tortman

South Milk Avenue Welsh Calvintic Methodist Church service

A Welsh Calvinist Methodist church was held on South Milk Avenue yesterday marking a church service attended by locals. The event reflected regional religious observance in Ply mouth with worship and fellowship.

South Milk Avenue Welsh Calvinietic Methodist Church Plymouth

Alert football meeting and player notes amid injuries

All team members are urged to attend an afternoon practice at Eighth and West Linden Streets. The roster lists Burnett Saul Baldwin Kelly Cilroy Lenerran Matenn Shea Kennedy Metiarrah Pinititye Keenin Burke Eagan Vanetor Powell. A boy from Jackson Street had the tip of his left finger amputated after a chain caught in a toy. Funeral services for WoT. Dawe are set for Thursday at Avera, with burial at South Main Avenue First Welch Congregational church.

Eighth West Linden Burnett Saul Baldwin Kelly Tickles Cilroy Lenerran Matenn Rentre Shea Kennedy Metiarrah Pinititye Keenin Burke Eagan Vanetor Dialettintes Harold Powell Samuel Powell Jackson Street West Side Hospital Dawe Thoreday Avera Avo Puneral Dewetoy Main Firat Welch Congeerational On Aehoek Washtiinn Street

Representative of the Free School Book Law Author

A legislative profile highlights the Representative of the First District noted for authoring the Free School Book Law. The record cites appropriations totaling 119,761 dollars for education and hospital needs, plus bills on eight hour workday and bank interest for state funds, and mentions efforts toward a West Side hospital and a flag protection law.

Free School Book Law Lision Masiew Taylor Hespita

Obituary notices for several local residents

Obituaries report deaths of Dr Perry Benseoter of Warrior Run a camp hospital surgeon in Lexington Ky typhoid fever. Rev J P Harris Baptist minister of Mast Malin Street Nanticoke. Miss Ellen O Connell 429 Chestnut street typhoid pneumonia aged 16 to 20. Stella wife of Millard F Richards 429 Chestnut street after long illness. funeral plans and interment details follow for each.

Perry Benseoter Warrior Run Lexington Company Ninth Hie Mive Mulelenborg J. P. Harris Hie Mast Malin Stremt Nanticoke J. Harris West Scranton Stella Millard F. Richards Chestnut Street

Dunmore Borough Happenings and Local Crime Scene

A Dunmore police report details two women arrested for porch theft and rock throwing on Hirooka street. Burgess Powell warned them to reform and return stolen goods after a family scene with crying children at a borough building. Local social notes and upcoming events fill the rest of the blotted page.

Surprise party honors Mikex Pearl Musgrove at Butler Street

Mikex Pearl Musgrove of Butler Street hosted a surprise party Saturday evening. Friends gathered for games and a period of social fun followed by lunch. Attendees included Grace Jenkins, Grace Greaves, Sly, Margery Deoud, Bertha Bush, Harriet McCarty, Jennie Callen, Jobin Butler, Rudolph May, and others.

Mikex Pearl Musgrove Butler Street Parky Wen Miss Ex Grace Jenkins Grace Greaves Hh. Sly Margaret MuKaine Grace Musgrave Mary Jennie May Nella Jenkins Margery Deoud Bertha Bush M. Step Harriet McCarty Mable Cartell Jennie Callen Mosers Jobin Butler Oo. McCarty John Rudolph May William Gallena William Wits Percy Musgrave Clarence Puytiv

Surprise party honors Mrs Engle at North Blake ly Street

Mrs Charles Engle hosted a Saturday evening gathering at her North Blake ly Street home. The party included Mr and Mrs Fred Debew, Mrs and Mrs Goon Englert, Mr and Mrs Tiewere Weber, Mr and Mrs Albert Jenkins, Mr and Mrs Jams Hallock, Mr and Mrs J Slentz, Mer and Mrs Edward Swarts, Mrs Anna Hoyt, Mrs Mose Kellam, Mrs A C Mitchell, Miss Currie, Erta Tellnno, Mary Powell, Celia Winterstein, Dert Hallock and Hares Bellnap.

Charles Engle North Blakely Street Fred Debew Goon Englert Tiewere Weber Albert Jenkins Jams Hallock J. Slentz Mer Edward Swarts Anna Hoyt Mose Kellam A.C. Mitchell Misses Currie Erta Tellnno Mary Powell Celia Winterstein Dert Hallock Hares Bellnap

Funeral of Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Eiforge r

The infant Mery daughter of Mr and Mrs John Eiforge r of Johnsons Patch died Saturday after a short illness. Her funeral from the parental home drew a large crowd and the interment was at Mount Crime cemetery.

Mery John Eiforger Johnson’s Patch Mount Crime Cemetery Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Tron South Hinkels Street New Sted Mr. Martin Lm. BR. Bulgin Tabernacle Florence Toberteon Larry L. Cook Jesus Keystone Hall Alineos Naomi Brown Annie Tison Throop Trhaids William Ockhenreader Moat Drinker Street Mien Anga Williams Providence Guild of St. Agnes of

Hotel Charade Offers Weekly Stage Lineup

A company promotes J Harvey Conk K and Miss Lottie Church at a strom piety hotel with daily shows. The schedule lists The White Squadron Rough Rider Land of the Midnight Sun Camille Police Patrol Mia Whitehouse A Haish Hider The Bo Wemians Midnight Alarm and other matinees and evenings through Saturday. Tickets available at the box office with seating on sale.

J. Harvey Eole Pejdie Sa. Om

Church Meeting Set At Parish House Tomorrow

Parish members are urged to attend a church meeting in the parish house tomorrow at four in the afternoon. Mise Elizabeth Osborne of Jermyn has returned home after visiting Mee Budward Angwin of South Mlakely Street.

Mise Elizabeth Osborne Jermyn Mee Budward Angwin South Mlakely Street

Prisoners in police court face packed night in city

Thirteen inmates appeared before Mayor Batley in police court. Scores were fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct on Wyoming avenue and surrounding streets. Several defendants faced charges of resisting officers and public intoxication with fines ranging from 1 to 8 dollars.

Indiana Battleship Indiana Retells Santiago Battle Experience

The battleship Indiana recalls its role in demolishing Cer yvors fleet near Santiago as she neared dry dock in Brooklyn. A direct hit to the bow caused near destruction on the forward starboard, while gunfire and exploding shells filled the sea and officers steadied the bridge amid the chaos.

Indiana Ceryvors Santiago Brooklyn Navy Yard Nao Ote Spo Tucuhir Sen

Vivid Crash During Naval Assault Test In Dry Dock

A ship in dry dock shuddered as a suspected shell struck near the bow. Crew investigated amid roaring engines and tight spaces, finding a dent four inches deep near the waterline, confirming a curved-trajectory impact. The incident underscores the ship’s resilience as the cannonade continued.

Taylor Potil

Memory training class to be held at Guernsey Building

Welham Clarke announces a memory training class to be organized this evening at 4 o'clock in the reception room of the Guernsey building 914 Washington avenue. Many have already applied for membership and intending pupils may register until the hour.

Welham Clarke Guernsey Washington Avenue Guerngey Music

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