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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1898

Page

9

West Scranton Boys Run Away Then Return

Mary Penry and William Thomas wed quietly. Giles Burlingame Howard Griffiths and Roy Coons, about 15, ran away planning a voyage to Porto Rico and Manila before being stopped by parents. they traveled toward Moscow before turning back.

Giles Burlingame Howard Griffiths Roy Coons Griffin Coons Burlingann Bargulty Leedons Triant Titheer Twoerother Lade Furnieti Noberrithe Phinelnes Moscow Eure Tineke Burlingame Mannii Tiis Griffiths Burlingame Brettight

Departing Soldier Marty Edwards Honored at Hotel Parlor

Private Marty Edwards of Company Thirteenth regiment, on 4 furlough, was given a hearty sendoff by former Pine Brook colliery employees at Mauch Moane’s hotel in Jackson street. Foreman John J. Powell led the gathering with songs by Abram, Thomas Thomas, Merbert, and Stevens, plus speeches and merriment so long celebrated.

Marty Edwards Thirteenth Regiment Pine Brook Mauch Moane Jackson Street Belde John J. Powell Thomas Abram Richard Thomas Jen Merbert W. Byane David Stevens Minnie Isaac Price Tom Brooks John TH. Powell Richard Themis Ew Herbert Jease Price TU. Brooks John J. Davies Enoch i Evans W. J. Morgin John Morgen Daniel Young David Thewns Roger Jones Mowell Reese George White David KR. Richards Ryan Rh. Myans M. Rooney W. ©. Jones Txivil Stephens Thomas Bedder William Vate van Jones James Melugh

Wedding in St Patrick's chapel joins Miss Marfiret to John Crogsin

In a ceremony at 11:00 yesterday morning Miss Marfiret Wil likm Tunttell daughter of Mr and Mrs Tunttell of 1672 Canton Avenue wed John Crogsin of North Lincoln Avenue at St Patrick's chapel. The bride wore goblin bine. sister Jennie Tunttell served as bridesmaid. Michael McCann was best man. After the ceremony guests attended a reception at the bride’s home then a postnuptial repast. The couple plan to reside at their New York city wedding trip location after returning. The Cresins are well known in the Newark area and Cresin is active in local rail company work.

Miss Marfiret Willikm Tunttell Cacunt Ayvenue John Crogsin Lincoln Avenue Anna Sullivan Alite Jennie Twaniell Michael McCann Lelia Pares Ads

Washburn Street Church Adopts Regular Pledging Plan

A Wie congregation meeting at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church approves a plan used by Trem Wiese church. Members pledge a fixed weekly amount and agree to deliver it reliably, aiming to secure steady funds for church needs.

Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Wiese Presbyterian Church Washburn Street

Fashion Decrees Fix Autumn Garment Styles

Paris London and New York fashion leaders set the season's trends as openings week shows a shift to rounded fronts English box fronts with four to six buttons replace fly fronts storm collars fade while lapper notch collars gain favor sleeves showcase proper shape. Colors lean toward checks tans blues garnets black while whipcords rise in demand.

Frilled Cape Styles Show Military Flair in Garments

The piece notes varied lengths with a push for smart effect and militarism in some outfits. It highlights Little Folks Jackets and Coats changing styles, with misses' sizes echoing adult trends, including prominent military touches in jackets. Collarettes offer protection and elegance, at reasonable prices.

Church Seeks Independent Future With Sinking Fund

A church plans a regular sinking fund to cover excess running expenses and to retire the Harrowney lot debt as funds allow. The plan also envisions purchasing a pipe organ. Pastor H. J. Py Moffatt is credited for pushing independence and a brighter financial outlook.

Harrowney Hey. J. Py Moffatt

Youth injured in bicycle accident at Jackson and Jobinson

Edward Davis, clerk at Conrad's hat store, escaped serious harm after his bicycle forks broke near the Jackson Jobinson intersection. He suffered scrapes and bruises but returned to work an hour later. Raylark, about 18, sustained a hand injury after his wheel chain caught between cog and sprocket, treated at West Side Hospital.

Edward Davis Conrad Jackson Street Jobinson Street Young Davis Evans Court Raylark Ninth Street Aspital

Quiet wedding of Miss Mors Poors and Willan T. Thomas

Miss Mors A Poors of 144 Acadeny Street and Willan P S Thomas of 314 Twelfth Street wed at the parsonage of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church on South Malin Avenue. Rev Hugh Davin performed the ceremony at 8 90 values. They were unattended and plan to start housekeeping at 14 Twelfth Street.

Mors A. Poors Acadeny Street Willan PS Thomas Twelfth Street Malin Avenue Tincaln Avenue Hugh Davin Houekeeping

Local residents return from visits across towns and countries

Dames Griffiths of Frink Street and Mrs John Fern of North Sumner Avenue are home from Brook lyn and New York respectively. Mrs Simon Rhodes visits Lynn Massachusetts while Harry Randolph returns from Stroudsburg. The Broadbents, Stearns and son, Morvenn, Kingdon, Miss Jones and Miss James are all back from travels to New York City, West, Wales, and Wilkes-Barre. Mrs Thomas Miles returns from Camp Meade with her husband Bandmaster Miles.

Dames Griffiths Frink Street John Fern North Sumner Avenue Brooklyn Borough New York Simon Rhodes North Fryve Park Avenue Lynn Mase Harry Randolph South Hyde Avenue Stroudsburg Sherman Broadbent Nagareth, Pa Nellie KK. Broadbent North Bromley Avenue Aire Stearns and Son W. J. Stearns Eityv BG. Morvenn South Malin Avenue New York City William Kingdon Jackson Street Felting Jones Eynon Street Camp Mide Miles

Funeral services for Mira John Jamelson Wil Ine today

The funeral service for the late Mira John Jamelson Wil Ine will be held this afternoon from the residence on Washburn Street at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made at the Washburn Street Cemetery. Private Alfred J. Atkinson of Company 1 Thirteenth Regiment, furloughed for thirty days and home on Meridian Street due to a bad accident, sustained a new fracture to his hip while attempting to descend stairs, delaying his return to Camp Meade for months. The remains of Minnie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Be WiarI of 14 Adoption Street, will be taken to Cresco this morning. Services and interment will occur there. The Orpheus Glee Faculty requests all members to attend the meeting this evening at 190 South Hoboken Avenue to discuss important business. The Dewey Social Club opened their season with a masquerade hall at St. David's on North Main Avenue. attendance was large. Miss Elizabeth Heiselreth of 875 North Hyde Park Avenue hosted friends last evening with various diversions and refreshments.

Mira John Jamelson Washburn Street Alfred J. Atkinson Thirteenth Regiment Meridian Street Weil Camp Meade Minnie Albert Be- Wiarl Adoption Street Cresco Oak Orpheus Glee Bouth Hobeven Avenue Dewey Social Club St. David's North Main Avenue Flianbeth William Heiselreth Hyde Park Avenue Firent Tne San Teader Tarther Scott Washington City Henodiet Arnold God Stonewall Jackson Jesus W. Michie Chestnut Street Drinker Ewan Yorker Milenville Wayne County Mee AH. PL Woordtward Tripp Avenue George M. Triax Bradford County Dunmere Pyles HH. ¢. Loking Philadelphia Mons Guild J. W. Enaterline Lillie Saunders North Minkely Street New York Bunker Hill Erie and Wyoming Valley Simon la France Lrinker Street Antonio Mischas Mischka Justice of the Peace Cooney Abrelita Olver Swarts South Blakely Street Iann G. Adams Pennsylvania Volunteers Adams Thoee Eva Danner Scranton Minnie Saxton Neilia van Camp Hive Emma Swarts Verna Halleck Josie Musas Bessie Benjamin Heesie Wingers Robert Myers John Francis Peranton Frank Matthews Eorge Swarts Biane Karl Altermote Charfleld Angwin M. J. Burke Brook Street Sickens Mire M. Seigie Mim Butler Hawley Women's Home Missionary Society Caroa Grace K Milgabeth Powell Alexander Eid MacKay Aly Watson Swingle Rigg Street Kizertown Frank Jones

Minooka Soldier Home From Camp Meade Sick Furlough

Private Michael J. Walsh of Company 7 Thirteenth Pennsylvania returns home on a sick furlough from Camp Meade Middletown. Mrs. Michael Millett of Pittsburg, visiting recently, leaves for home. Farewell for Privates James Hart and Frank Fahey held at Davis street residence. Times Correspondent M. J. McCrea arrives from Cohocs New York.

Michael J. Walsh Company 7 Pennsylvania Regiment Camp Meade Middletown Michael Millett Pittsburg James Hart Frank Fahey Davis Street Times M. J. McCrea Cohocs New York

Evangelist Cobb Preaches in Dunmors Meeting House

A large Dunmors audience heard Evangelist Cobb deliver an eloquent sermon on certainty in life and the afterlife. The sermon urged faith in Christ as the final leader and included references to Job, General Scott, Stonewall Jackson, and the Crimean War misorders.

Evangelist Cobb Drinker Street

Happenings in South Scranton and Local Court Note

Miss Nellie Medini wed George Kline of Birch Street. James J. Walsh of Pittston Avenue faced Alderman Lentes over estate disputes after returning from the west, with Walsh held in $800 bail and committed to county jail when bail proved unattainable. Other brief items include a smoker from Division 22 and an assault suit filed by an insurance agent.

Nellie Medini George Kline Birch Street Ancient Order of Hibernians August Hahn James J. Walsh Pittston Avenue Lentes Mr. Walsh Far West Walsh County Gall

Nellie Medlar and George Kline Wed at St Peter's Cathedral

The Cedar avenue bride Miss Nellie Medlar married Mr George Kline of Birch street at St Peter's cathedral yesterday morning. The ceremony featured a nuptial mass and a bridal party led by Miss Annie McAdams and Anbrew Medlar. The couple and guests then enjoyed a ride to Oly-Whant and a reception at the bride's home on Cedar avenue. Mr and Mrs Kilne are well regarded in the city and visiting guests from Cortland, New York, are with them.

Nellie Medlar Cedar Avenue George Kline Birch Street St. Peter's Cathedral Welock Annie McAdams Pine Brook Oly- Whant Kilne Frank Hublig Cortland N. Y

Local Medical Case and Community Notices Observe Events

Dr Reeser assisted by Dr Grant performed an eye operation on August Hahn to relieve granular lid disease. Hahn recovering well. Division 22 Ancient Order of Hibernians held a smoker honoring returning servicemen Thomas Shea and Edward Murphy from Camp Meade. Mrs Margaret Malley to appear in court on assault charge. AOH Ladies Auxiliary planned fall activities for St John church. Columbus Council Y M held a meeting with Henry Arnold visiting Pittston. Miss Anna Stahleber attends Christian Endeavor convention in Harrisburg.

Reeser Cedar Avenue Grant Central City August Hahn Alder Street Yesteray Healin Hahn Division 22 Ancient Order of Hibernians Thomas Shea Edward Murphy Camp Meade Margaret Malley Dall Jast Alderman Nuddy James Kane Bailey Pharmacy Hall St. John's Church Columbus Council Y. M Conmnel Rooms Henry Arnold Honesdale J. F. Arnold Pittston Avenue Anna Stahleber Christian Endeavor Convention Harrisburg

Postponed Green Ridge Baptist Entertainment

Green Ridge Baptist church entertainment scheduled for Thursday October 6 is postponed to October 13 1805 by order of the committee.

Green Ridge Baptist Church

Irregular Attendance Sparks Superintendent’s Firm Reinstatements

Superintendent Howell reminds pupils irregular in attendance that leniency ends on repeated offenses. Yesterday he met about a dozen suspended students, studied causes, and required vows to be punctual for the rest of the term. He warns that a second violation will meet strict enforcement.

Howell

Miles Urges Regular Army Of Seventy Thousand

Gen Miles writes in Levies Weekly arguing the United States should maintain a regular standing army of at least 70,000. He says such a force at the outbreak of the Spanish War could have prevented hardships and delays and that a combined regular and volunteer army can achieve quicker, certain results. He commends volunteers who served at Santiago and Puerto Rico and warns the nation to be ready for future calls to arms.

Spain Santiago Porto Mico Philippines Cuba Porta Rica Soverelma Ermoperor Russia Germany United States Pacific

Nerves and Riding A Nervous Diagnosis

A New York Tires column features a doctor diagnosing a young girl with nervous dyspepsia rather than heart trouble after she describes anxiety and thrill while riding cable cars. The doctor notes meals and front-seat sightings trigger nerves, not a heart issue.

New York

Medical Advice On City Railway Risks

A doctor urges patients to avoid fear and to keep calm around streetcar tracks. He notes some must sit facing away from motormen and asserts knowledge of potential danger does not ruin digestion. He recommends ignoring sensational details to prevent distress.

Virginia Volunteers Arrive at York Fair Grounds

The second regiment of West Virginia volunteers marching from Gettysburg to Camp Meade reached York and pitched tents on York County Agricultural Society grounds where the annual fair is under way. Two men remain in serious condition and will be sent to Camp Meade by rail. Company A Eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers arrived at noon from Camp Meade and received an enthusiastic reception and set up a camp at the fair grounds.

York, Pa West Virginia Volunteers Gettysburg Camp Meade York York County Agricultural Society Progess Pennsylvania Volunteers Fair Grounds

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Hatchway Route Description

The text extols a Lake Shore travel corridor through Northern Indiana Southern Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania and Western New York praising scenery and flawless service. It notes fast trains and high passenger satisfaction while mentioning a testimonial about Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder from a Cookshire Quebec druggist and local dealers Matthews Bros and W T Clark.

Thuffalo Chicago Lake Shore Michigan Mate Applonant

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