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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1898

Page

6

Funeral of John Murphy Held at St Peter’s Cathedral

From 627 Peech Street, John Murphy was laid to rest after a large turnout of friends and neighbors. Requiem Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral led by Rev. Father Gough, with interment in Cathedral Cemetery. Pallbearers named Owen Carey, Terrence Carey, Jones Jorden, Thomas Langen, T McIntyre, John Rielly.

St. Peter's Cathedral Edward Kelly Holden Mine Peech Street John Murphy Father Gough Cathedral Cemetery Owen Terrence Carey Jones Jorden Thomas Langen T. McIntyre Doln Rielly

Legal Fight Over Second District Polling Place Location

In a climax of a legal contest between John Woolkers and William Poruleon over the Second district polling site, a free fight erupted yesterday. The dispute centers on whether the election booth should remain at Vecalson's barn near Prospect avenue and Cherry street or move to a new brick building owned by Pogulson, with the case headed to the next session.

John Woolkers William Poruleon Vecalson Proepect Avenue Cherry Street Woelkers Sireside Fpo Dave Corin Visvin Aranont Eont Ube Dietriot

Doctor Bills true remedy for stomach troubles of every name

A medical remedy is promoted as a universal cure for various stomach ailments. The item is presented with diverse claims of effectiveness and broad applicability across patient types, without specific clinical data.

Miner Injured as Coal Falls on Knee in Local Mine

Edward Kelley, a miner in the Holden mine, was injured at work yesterday when a heavy coal fell on his left knee causing an ugly gash. Dr. Waleh treated him and an examination showed a fracture between the flat and several Jolute.

Dre Waleh Edward Kelley Holden Tite Twentieeth Wile

Funeral of William Gilbertin Held at St John’s Church

The funeral for Willian Gilbertin was held yesterday from Lila Paur Ente’s home on Sly Wrater Street. A mass of requiem was celebrated at St John’s Church by Father Morthie, with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.

Willian Gilbertin Lila Paurente Sly Wrater St. John's Church Father Morthie Cathedral Cemetery Columbus Cotell Young Mens Institute Armory Adams Avenue Central City Margeret Tarbara Celter Lena Forve Wilkes- Barre Michael Kramer Cedar Avenue Michael Miller Spriks Aachen Germany Spruke

Broken Shoulder Injury After Sunday Football Scrimmage

18 year old Patrick Kelley of 1000 Mynon Street sustained a broken shoulder after being knocked down by a large group during a Sunday afternoon game. He was taken to Dr. Witker's office in Bellevue for treatment and later returned home.

Patrick Kelley Mynon Street Grace

Obituary for Mies Atti Moblale of Dasnimore

The obituary notes the death of Mies Atti Moblale of Dasnimore on Switchles nieht at her sister's home in Scranton. She is survived by several sisters including Mrs Ar Dowieh and Mrs 4. McHogh along with other relatives. Interment will be at St. Marys Cemetery.

Mies Atti Moblale Dasnimore Deaet Willa Me Dhilloun Terloker Street Motivle Ar Dowieh 4. McHogh Luzerne Street West Scranton John Kowa Chhevae Sutton St. Mary's Cormetery

West Scranton Campaign Feud Over Betrayal Claims

In West Scranton a circular circulated at the eleventh hour accuses Peter Rinker of proposing to betray Hon. J. R. Farr to gain support for a party ticket. Dr. J Roberts denied the allegation, affirming loyalty to Farr and the Republican slate.

Peter Rinker Dia J. Roberto Lhe Rinker Farr Lis Entey Te Firac Roberts Winker Tinker Treverton Petey Tinker Parr Dr Roberts Meter Tinker Oo List H'Mrscu Amon Ie Pare Mir Arts Harrisburg

Funeral services for WW T Davies at South Main Welsh church

The Welsh Congregational church on South Main Avenue held the funeral for WW T Davies yesterday afternoon. Rev David Jones led the service with F M Jones of Duda assisting. The choir performed hymns before the remains were viewed and interment followed at Welshburn Street cemetery. Pallbearers included WT Roberts Daniel James Edward Davis Homer Ridwell Joshua Davies and Juin X Davies.

Main Avenue First Welsh Congregational Church Capaeliy Sion WW. T. Davies Tev David Jones F. M. Jones Duda Welshburn Street WT. Roberts Daniel James Edward Davis Homer Ri. Hewl Joshua Davies Juin X. Davies

Students' Weekly Deposits Reflect Local School Finances

The record lists weekly deposits by pupils across public schools, showing amounts earned by individual students and totaling 75. The data covers Public School No. 1 57, Public School No. 52 10.82, and other institutions with modest sums from many names including Miss Martha Watkins and Miss Elian Trowts.

Idea Ik Volue Scranton Scholaw Hl David Owens Juale D. Lees Mise Agnes Murray Mise Norton Nichols Misa N. Beamish Morgan Fivnia Edna Kent Agnes Eyane Mise Wade Vents Mira Murpis Della PF Wyagye Ferber M. L. Mar.kin Mise M. W. Vaughan Misa M. Lewis M. T. Ma Bhran June Fellows Mary Carpenter Mary Ruddy Kate Mullen Sarah O'Connor Elizabeth Warner

Misfortune Flips Devers. Eye Lost From Playful Blow

John KR Devers of Urart Avenue suffered the loss of sight in one eye and later both eyes after a prank at Capouse Mine in early October. Friends hope a Philadelphia specialist can help him. he is a well known young man and active in St Brenden's Council No 24, YM. His widowed mother depended on him.

John KR. Devers Urart Avenue Devers Tur Philadelphia Lkely Capouse St. Brenden's Council

Family of Edward T Noaes Injured in Narrow Escape

In a late evening crash on Washburn Street the Noaes family suffered injuries as two Lone Area riders veered from seven boulies while a passerby was knocked out of sight. The accident happened around six o clock last night.

Rdward T. Noaes Washburn Street Petailty Io

Grain-O Promoted as Coffee Substitute

A historic notice advertises Grain-O a grain based drink claimed to substitute coffee with less stomach distress. It targets delicate stomachs and children with benefits, priced 15 cents per package or 3 cents per ounce, urging readers to try and ask for Grain-O.

Family Foils Sofa Fire With Quick Action

While dining, a lit match ignited a stuffed sofa and burned a boy's clothes. Older brother Thomas Evans grabbed the sofa and carried it outside where it burned completely. Both brothers suffered severe burns and are under a physician's care. sister Kalith collapsed from shock. No fire alarm was raised and only the sofa was destroyed.

Thomas G. Evans West Side Edward Mise Kalith

Local Social Notes From Area Residents and Visitors

David W Thames a private in Com mons 7 First Volunteer Mugiteer unit at his Chestnut street home. Nellie O'Brien of West Elm Street in Viestine Philadelphia guest lists include Mrs Frank Metz of Tenth street visiting Pittston and Miss Anna Gepple of South Reventh Street hosting Kathryn Randy of Carbondale.

David W. Thames Chestnut Street Nellie O'Brien West Elm Street Viestine Philadelphia Frank Metz Tenth Street Pittston Mary Engle Susquehanna Richard Hall South Main Avenue Catherine Reese Schuylkill Laura Taylor Peckvilly Frank Slate North Lincoln Avenue Moses Morgans Bsoveh Main Avenue Abraham Evans Plainsville Anna Gepple South Reventh Street Kathryn Randy Carbondale

Funeral services and notices from the city list

The funeral of Mise Ellen OConnell is set for this morning with a high mass at Patrick's Church at 1 pm and interment in Cathedral cemetery. Mrs Milliard F Richards to Ashley this morning via the 1010 Central train. services there tomorrow afternoon and interment in Archlew cemetery. West Side board of Jude meets on the second Thursday due to the election. Young Peoples Dunelprelurs to conduct a second at Mears hall tonight.

Mise Ellen O'Connell North Bramley Avenue Test Patrick's Church Cathedral Cemetery Albert Henne South Main Avenue Hook and Lidder Cotyoing Mre Milliard F. Richards Ashley Oolick Central Prive South Malin Avenue Intermont Arhlew West Side Board of Jude Wilhey Usus Young Peoples Dunelprelurs

North Scranton Overwhelms Pittston in Armory Bout

North Scranton defeated Pittston by a wide margin at Company H Armory before a large audience. The game drew intense interest with standout plays by Phin Doviler and Lagerneed Lanchine. Legal proceedings and local notices interweave in the fray as Ellen Noone faces charges and Mrs McAndrew testifies amid a Vincent de Paul Society event setup.

Pittston Harmory Adda Flynn Ahd Ellen Noone Alder Hoberte McAndrew Noone Ates Arilles Ley House Hel Mera Tout Wild Aldernan Hoberts Br. Vincent de Paul Society

Local concert, party honors Harrison Trethway anniversary

About thirty young people attended a celebration at Oak Street in honor of Harrison Trethway’s ninth anniversary hosted by Mr and Mrs James Trethway. A United Hall concert is planned for Armory Hall with Mise Annie Dougherty as leading soloist and Mise Kale Mills visiting from Wales Street. Thomas Dunn has returned from Norwich New York and Reese Davis from Spring Street is home briefly. Mrs Frank Silkman returns from Syracuse. The Tribune will broadcast tonight’s election returns on a stereoptic screen and invites all readers.

James Trethway Oak Street Harrison United Haly Armory Hall Mise Annie Dougherty Wilker- Barre Mise Kale Mills Wales Street Thomas Dunn Norwich N.Y Reese Davis Spring Street Frank B. Silkman Syracuse

14 Year Old Boy Jailed in Van Horn Case Witness

Frank Guerens a 14 year old witness in the Van Horn murder case was jailed by Alderman Millar on a charge of stealing a box of vanilla extract from Jones Brothers tea store Lackawanna Avenue. He allegedly admitted considering the box and fled when confronted by clerks. His mother protested but authorities note prior incidents and lack of reform.

Frank Guerens van Horn Silverberg Benied Millar

Grand entertainment at Calvary Baptist church on Wednesday

Taylor town notes announce a social and entertainment at Calvary Baptist tomorrow evening with an all ages program and refreshments in the vestry after the show. Admission is 1 cent for adults and 10 cents for children, with various musical numbers and recitations listed.

Calvary Baptist Church Mr. Thomas Della Davis Mr. Pickrell Ioan Thomas Misses Howells Horking Watkins Family Ivan Govan Prof D. F. Jones Misses Pickrell Wiliie Evans Ray Mergans John BF Martha Thomas William Prockrell South Taylor Dunmore Piebert Younus Oershom Morris Wieh Street Ald Society Lost Welsh Congregational Church Rosa John Moes Pyne Lav A. Weber Morest Home Met Mies Thome Nanthooke Edward Davie Middle Street Isaac Jones Pyle Park Thie Place Cintewetor Jaimens Moewris Julius Tean Davis Micotine Bawandsvidde North Wayler Juessie Thirteenth Regiment Atebdalgray Calvary Slon Phevid J. Jones Colleligh No. ii Witor’s Owen Thin Place Ceu Hyde Park Amidas Guy Comimi

Local Social Notes and Furlough Visit Highlights

A jumble of social updates including Pythias anniversary plans on New Year’s, Mrs Joneps Davis of Talon street in Indeeneed, Privan David Harris of Company By, and Jett’s thirteenth regiment furlough in Dun Mende. The report mentions Frank Dunston and relatives in Ply ryotuth, Ceilith Thomas in Providence, and a female night council meeting at Creemwood with Mire Mountjoy presiding, plus Della Willian guest in Hyde Park.

Pythias Joneps Davis Talon Street Privan David Harris Thirteenth Regiment Jett Dun Mende Frank Dunston Plyryotuth Ceilith Thomas Providence Acatta Ladee A. M Creemwood

Local notes mix voting and social visits in Pennsylvania town

The column records Col BD ON Matthewson voting and spending time with friends in town. It lists residents such as Miss Lydia DeKay and Mrs Delilah Matthewson visiting from North Towanda and notes several social and church events including temperance meetings, teachers' meeting, and local society chatter with numerous names and places in Abington Township area.

Matthewson Pension Department Washington Lydia DeKay Towanda Delilah Matthewson Helen Bard Great Bend Sire Stuart Reynolds Hiaonshure Union Temperance WI Biller M. EB Ethel Cure Milian Carpenter Perintan Bure Crisgiwan Baneon Mike Geririds Chandya Honk Sumimit Aly Thistle Wort Niehola A.A. Pbown Soverdy Trheindie Soranives Dieoemier Canpwelle Glenburn Stodteswide Abington Lurnpike Company Fuoctiroville Mncusinoni WIL Anal Mre Catherine Broward Alea

A Sure Sign of Croup and Remedies Promoted

A fragment promotes a cough remedy for croup with claims of quick relief and a warning about prevention. It advertises a product available through druggists and Matthew Brothers as wholesale agents, urging mothers to keep it on hand for ease and reassurance.

Matthew Brothers

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