Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1898

Page

11

Day's Doings in North Scranton Highlights and News

Hinerfeld of Penn Avenue appeared before Alderman Roberts on a complaint of assault and battery. Reception to Morgan Powell of Company H occurred at his parents’ home. North End United choir rehearsed at Archbalds hall. Schubert Glee Club contest in Company Harmony on Thanksgiving Day praised for excellent performance. Prof Glynn Mossals praised the choir’s grasp of musical pieces and harmony.

Hinerfeld Penn Avenue Robertson Morgan Powell Company H North End United Archhbald's Hall Schubert Glee Club Elsted Glynn Mossals

Farewell reception for private Morgan Powell before Camp Meade

Morgan Powell of Company HH was bid farewell at his North Main avenue home on Thursday night. The gathering featured games and social pastimes as friends wished him God speed and a safe return. Present were numerous guests including Misses Davis Berger Davis Stevenson McCollock Watkins Davis Howelle Davis Oliver Jones Davis Powell Jones, and several others.

Morgan Powell Comphiny HH North Main Avenue Camp Meade Ligsie Davis Carrie Bergers Lauree Davis Mary Stevenson Mary McCollock Liszie Davis Mary Howelle Millie Davis Stelia McCollock Minnie Watkins Minnie Gucies Maceie Oliver Liggie Jones Maggie Davis Messia Willan Hollies Thomas Watkins Pen Gruesst Joseph Liegd David Kensie William Powell James Morgan Joseph Meese James Jones Frank Gluenick Phillip Wil Name James McAnk Robert Edwards John Davis

Eurekas Face Central City In Championship Baseball Pairing

Championship baseball scheduled at Athlete Park features Eurekas versus Central City in a loaded lineup. The readout lists players by position with numerous misspellings, indicating pitchers O Neil and Regan and a cast including managers, infielders such as Covehim and Kenehan, and outfielders like Molly Hastings.

Athlete Park Eurekas Tenn M. O' Neil J. O' Neil Login Rook Nolan Kellsehmrf Stnih Dean Covehim Gaughn Neild Kellet Fed Murekas P. Regan Cannon Kenehan Firet Lane Gallagher Burns Cleary McDonald Molly Hastings

Grocer Held on Assault Charge Against Lucy Jackovite

S Minerticla a Penn avenue grocer was held in bail by Alderman Tiwh otts yesterday for assaulting and threatening the life of Lucy Jackovite. The prosecutrix testified that Hiner feld became Incensed while trying to.

S. Minerticla Penn Avenue Tiwhotts Lucy Jackovite Hinerfeld

Woman Helps Police After Threatening Encounter

A man visited a woman at her home and made threats before leaving. The woman felt fear for her safety and triggered an arrest by reporting the incident to authorities.

Local Briefs Note Injuries and Visits Across Town

James Blackburn of Deacon Street was slightly injured Thursday while escaping from a train of care in Nay ig. The funeral of Taoleran Davis occurs this afternoon from Mrs. Evan Gabriel’s home on Church Avenue. Dr A B Jones will officiate at 2 pm. Employees of the Cayuga and Hinebin mines were paid yesterday. Miss Mary Flynn hosts Miss Josephine Morne in Pitteton. Davis and Binelwir head to New York Saturday for passage on the Eturia to Wales. Frank White of Parker Street was seriously injured at home on Parker Street while ascending stairs. Thomas Davies returns to join Company Hat Camp Meade after a seven day furlough. Legrett's Crook idle due to a machinery break. Celestial Joder installs officers Monday. Mrs GM Watkins of Philadelphia visited Church Avenue. Mrs J St Alvord of North Main recovering from pneumonia. Hon W J Lewis and son Wilfred left on extended western trip. G A Dickerson and wife visit relatives in Flanders NJ. Hopewell enlists Sunday at Camp Meade. Davis family visits Camp Meade today to see Samuel Davies of Company H. Last night Women’s Foreign Missionary Society met at Providence Presbyterian Church for a program noted in yesterday’s paper.

James Blackburn Deacon Street Nayig Taoleran Davis Evan Gabriel Church Avenue Nev Jones Cayuga and Hinebin Mines Mary Flynn West Market Street Josephine Morne Pitteton David Davis Edward Binelwir New York City Wales Frank White Parker Street Thomas Davie Hee Hat Camp Meade Bpring J. Bt. Alvord North Main Avenue W. J. Lewis Wilfred G A. Dickerson Flanders N. J Hh. Hopewell Efenda Camp Meade T. J. Davis Samuel Davie Company H Women's Foreign Missionary Society Providence Presbyterian Church

Ontario and Western Annual Fall Excursion Details

Ontario and Western announces its annual fall excursion to Greater New York from October 4 with round trip fare good through November 2. Readers may enjoy autumn foliage along the Delaware Neversink and Beaverkill valleys and visit the Ponce Celebration Philadelphia October 25 to 28 with cheap excursion tickets. Contact J C Anderson general passenger agent New York O and W for copies.

New York Delaware Neversink Beaverkill Ponce Philadelphia J. C. Anderson Gener Pas Menger O.& W. Jollwas Meaver Street

One Price Underwear for All Ages in Fine Materials

Fully meet the highest comfort and hygiene standards with one price underwear from neck to ankle. Clings to the figure, wrinkle free, warm, and luxurious, available in Egyptain cotton yarns, mixed wool, and all wool weaves. Prices range from 50 cents to 2.50 per piece, with honest American made hosiery at strong, durable quality.

Prosecution in West Scranton Assault Case Development

Chief Gurrell appears to prosecute two young men on assault and battery and malicious mischief charges. A furlough reception honors Corporal Palmer Williams of Company F Thirteenth Regiment at his parents home on South Menn Avenue. Local residents and relatives attended with music and dancing noted.

Gurrell James Crane St. Patrick's Church

Chapel Project Moves Forward at Allia Memoriam Mission

The Allia Memoriam mission on Keyser Avenue plans a 24 by 45 foot chapel funded by subscriptions under Superintendent W A Crawford. The Simpson church jurisdiction church work supports 38 to nearly 100 members with outreach to town residents and foreign element. The land parcel was donated by M H Dale in memory of his wife, with three years of operations totaling about 81,500 dollars in value.

Allia Memori Keyser Avenue W. A. Crawford The Methodist Church Simpson Wis Crawford

Two youths charged with assault and mischief in Luzerne Street case

Daniel McAuliffe and Thomas Stone of Luzerne Street faced Alderman John after a Tuesday night incident near Samuel Miller's meat wagon on Luzerne Street. Prosecutor Chief Gurrell stated the men teased a boy in the wagon, assaulted him and a Miller father, and fled on horseback with the harness torn. Miller father and son identified the defendants.

Daniel McAuliffe Seventeenth Street Thomas Stone Luzernetreet John Gurrell Anh Thomas Cosgrove RB. J. Neville Morria Miller Mr. Miller

Rally Program At First Baptist Church

The notice outlines tomorrow evening’s rally of the Baptist Young People union at First Baptist Church on Scranton Street. It lists opening exercises, choir performances, recitations, papers on loyalty and church necessity, and an address by the II YP president of the Abington Association followed by a sermon.

Baptit Young People’s Union First Baptist Church Scranton Street Oljoen Pdwie Wilkes Alice Willams Cee Dorshimer Christ Melon Lavdug Kbrhost Jones

Boy Injured Playing at Hyde Park Breaker

James Crane fourteen son of Patrick Crane of Twenty first street was badly injured at Hyde Park breaker while removing cars from coal pockets. He fell between cars and was squeezed. He was extricated by fellow workers and taken to his home. Sve J J Carroll attends. Injuries not expected to be fatal.

James Crane Patrick Crane Twenty-first Street Hyde Park Sve J. J. Carroll

Forty hours devotion begins at St Patrick's church

Beginning with the late mass tomorrow morning a forty hours devotion will start at St Patrick's church. Members of St Leo's battalion and the Hyde Park Father Matthew society will attend the 4 o'clock mass to receive holy communion. They are asked to meet at St David's hall at 8.90 o'clock to march in a body to St Patrick's.

St. Patrick's Church St. Leo's Battalion Hyde Park Father Matthew Society St. David's Hall St. Patrick’s

Local Visitors Return Home and Guests Staying

Wesley McCracken of Penn Yan returns home after visiting his parents in the area. Mise Elizabeth Foster of Cherry Ridge Wayne County is the guest of her brother Frank J Foster of Hampton Street. Mr and Mrs Edward Davis of Hampton Street are home from Wilkes-Barre. Miss Agnes McLaughlin of Scranton Street visiting in Honesdale John Heater of Jackson Street remains in town.

Wesley McCracken Penn Yan Mise Elizabeth Foster Cherry Ridge Wayne County Frank J. Foster Hampton Street Edward Davis Wilkes-Barre Agnes McLaughlin Scranton Street Honesdale John Heater Jackson Street Hag

Social notes from New York trip and local visitors

Mr and Mrs M C Burtley of Rock Street return from a trip to New York City entertaining guests Mrs William Schimuk and daughters Stella and Myrtle Mieses of Hazleton also Mrs John Hibert of Chestnut Street attends a convention at Allegheny City.

New York City M. C. Burtley Rock Street William Sehimuk Mieses Stella Myrtle Hazleton John Hibert Chestnut Street Allegheny City

Temperance society representatives to district convention at Green Ridge

St Pauls Pioneer corpe will send T A McCoy Walter McNicholas Frank McLain Daniel Lenihan and John Murphy to the Second district quarterly temperance societies convention at Green Ridge tomorrow. Misses Mame McCarty Lydian Burnett Mame Flaherty Julia Haggerty and Mrs T T Kearney will represent St Cecelias Catholic Total Abstinence society. A 15 minute service between West Scranton and Petersburg starts this morning with transfers at the Tripp culvert until culvert walls are repaired. Thomas McHale of Lafayette street lost to Louie Huntington in a shooting match with thirteen birds per man. Huntington had ten McHale eight. A $60 prize passed to the winner and a $200 match is planned later.

T. A. McCoy Walter McNicholas Frank McLain Daniel Lenihan John Murphy St. Paul's Pioneer Corpe Temperance Societies Green Ridge St. Cecelia’s Society Catholic Total Abstinence Mame McCarty Lydian Burnett Mame Flaherty Julia Haggerty Mra. T West Scranton Petersburg Luxerne Swetland Street North Main Avenue Thomas McHale Lafayette Street Louie Huntington Central City Opleeon Shont Huntington McPale

Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Huester In South Scranton

A surprise party was given for Miss Misa Katie Huester at her Cedar avenue home in South Scranton on Wednesday evening. Guests included Theresa Brill, Ligsie Scheuch, Magee Reuther, Erma Older, Minnie Lidle, Mamie Lidle, Emma Seheuch, Kathe Hiester, and James Hartman, Jacob Schank Jr, Philip Rader Jr, Fred Huester, W. Ternye, Charles Schank, Peter Huester, Fred Huester, and Jacob Huester, with games and music followed by refreshments.

Misa Katie Huester Cedar Avenue Easonalle Theresa Brill Ligsie Scheuch Magee Reuther Erma Older Minnie Mamie Lidle Emma Seheuch Kathe Hiester Messrs Charles Hartman Jacob Schank Philip Rader Fred W. Ternye Charles Schank Peter, Fred Jacob Huester

Local Amateur Baseball Closes Season With O Sullivans Rivalry

The amateur season ends Sunday afternoon with the local team facing the champion O Sullivans of Lugerne county. O Neill brothers will handle the battery for the locals as a large crowd is expected. The St Josephs society meets Sunday. The Daniel O Connell Young Men's Institute ball happens Monday at Father Mathew hall and promises to eclipse prior events.

O'Sullvans Lugerne O'Neill Brothers St. Joseph'’s Society Daniel O'Connell Father Mathew Hall

Mary Chase obituary at 1 North Sumner Avenue

Mary wife of Rows TH Chase died at the residence after eleven weeks illness. Born in Tamagin April 21 IMS she moved to the city fifty years ago. Funeral Monday at 29 o'clock from the residence and interment in Washburn Street cemetery. Survived by husband and four children Beverly Alion Kate Clyde Mars. 2 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Rigan died last evening. funeral this afternoon at 3 o'clock in Cathedral cemetery.

Mary Rows TH. Chase Sumner Avenue Tamagin Woolbhurn Street Mars Martin Rigan BK Lamerne Biront

McConnell Delivers Seventh Temperance Address at Green Ridge

Will J. McConnell spoke for an hour and a half at Green Ridge Baptist Church last night on temperance. Music, prayers by Rev. Young and readings by Rev. J. W. Ford preceded his tale of hardship, with red pledge ribbons and white W C T U ribbons visible in the packed audience. He recalled his Pennsylvania birth in Saxenburg Butler county and shared varied experiences from his career.

Green Ridge Baptist Church Will J. McConnell Young Clark Burnmil J. W. Ford McConnell Hothegan Pennsylvania Saxenburg Butler County

Excursion to Camp Meade for Soldier Visit

About 40,000 troops encamped at Camp Meade will be reviewed by General Graham at 2:30 this afternoon in honor of Governor Hastings. The trip from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western depot departs at 7 this morning with 10,000 troops planned for shipment to Philadelphia for the peace Jubilee tomorrow.

Camp Meade Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Depot Soldier Boys Cuba Porto Rico Graham Hastings Stewart Philadelphia

Guaranteed Remedy For Drink Habit Offered In Scranton

An 19th century notice by Wm. G. Clark lists a guaranteed cure for drinking excesses. The promotion claims to address happiness and misery, promising relief from over-indulgence, with instructions to send for pamphlet and administer guidance without patient knowledge. The address given is 326 Penn Ave Scranton Pa.

Pampli Wm. G. Clark Penn Ave Scranton

Dawns and Doings in Dunmore Borough Highlights

Chosen officers at St Mark's Episcopal Church for the coming year. Edward Butler injured on a pointed picket. Miss Margaret Evis of Du Bois honored at a party. Frank Jones dies. another gathering at Mr Letchworth's home. Evangelist Cobb preaches at Drinker Street Assembly Hall on He Calleth Thee with focus on prayers and blessings.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church Edward Butler Margaret Evis du Bois Frank Jones Mr. Letchworth Evangelist Cobb Assembly Drinker Street Dunmore David Bartimaeus Jesus Christ Bartimaeus David Tabernacle

Reception Honors DuBois Guest with Hyde Park Cousin

Miss Margaret Davis of DuBois Pennsylvania, visiting her cousin in Hyde Park, received a reception and banquet in Keystone hall last evening. A large attendance included scores of young women and men listed among the guests and celebrants, with hall decorated in flags and bunting.

Margaret Davis DuBois, Pa Hyde Park Keystone Hall Nellie Calpin Delia Mooney Lucy Morrison Catherine Harris Nellie Langan Mary Richardson Miarearet Moran Mary Luby Maggie Langan Lottie Piper Margaret Morgans Nellie Praynon Ethel Piper Sarah German Annie Rieby Mary Nellie Tigue Mary Rees Emma Gaffhey Margaret Langan Lottie Worth Louise Scholl Rebecca Howells Louise Jenkins Louise Evans Mary Evans Mamie Form Norma Andrews Olive P. Jones Addie Joseph Leta Sterne Mattie Mechler Annie Sterns Mary Horan Nellie Horan Jennie Williame Lizzie Hagger Robert Allen Given Davis Michael May William Hines BP Plex Williamsport William G. Davis Joe Luby P. Kelley Daniel Lingan Clarence Doyle John Ruane William Mooney Edward R. Gurman William H. Barre

Five Insanity Cases Highlight Scranton Poor Board Meeting

The Scranton poor board met with a majority of insanity cases, hearing reports from Superintendent Beemer and outdoor physician Dr. Murphy for September. Attendee Attorney Scrage presented several matters, including actions to pursue support and ratifications of board decisions.

Scranton Poor Board Beemer J. J. Murphy Attorney Scrage Langstaff Shotten Murphy Faine Scrage

Reception at Chestnut Street home features music and supper

The home of Mr T P Letchworth on Chestnut street hosted a graceful evening reception. Flowers ferns and autumn vines decorated the rooms as vocal and instrumental music filled the affair. At midnight guests adjourned to a dining room for supper then departed thanking the hostess. The guest list included Mr and Mrs G BE Reyanda and numerous others from Philadelphia Carbondale Mason Masto n Finn Evans Rogers and Bedow families, among others.

T. P. Letchworth Chestnut Street Reyanda Mra T. BE. Jones G. D. Rogers H. Reynolds FE. W. Finn B. Evans W. Rogers Bert Rogers Philadelphia Philadelphia; Mrs. 1D. J. Robinson, of Carbondale, M, FP. Kennedy Maston J. C. Brown Jennie Bedow Misa Lizgle Bedow Oscar Hennopp EB. Milekens

Officers elected at St. Mark's church meeting

Last evening the teachers and officers of St. Mark's church elected a one year slate. Superintendent William R. Wreen, assistant superintendent James McKane, secretary Clarence Watrous, assistant secretary Roy C. Bly, treasurer Lealle Marsh, organist Miss Sadie Warfel.

St. Mark's Church William R. Wreen James McKane Clarence Watrous Roy C. Bly Lealle Marsh Mies Sadie Warfel

Edward Butler Hurt After Fence Fall While Playing Tag

Edward Butler of Film Street suffered serious injuries yesterday while playing tag with companions. He climbed a fence to tag a friend, slipped and fell onto a sharp iron picket, causing the harm. Support from medical staff reported his condition as serious but not described as life threatening.

Edward Butler Film Street

Illness update from W B Pinkney with Eleventh U S Infantry

Word from W B Pinkney with the Eleventh U S Infantry says he is recovering rapidly from illness. Edward Farley of Bloom Street was arraigned before Justice Prother on an assault charge. bail set at $300 with his mother posting. Miss Bessie Webber of Avoca visiting John Webber on Harper Street. Pennsylvania Coal will pay employees today as Andrew Allen arranges a day outing at Farview for surveyors and families. Harry Pelnap of Antler Street injures foot at Hotel Jermyn. Frank Jones of Brook Street noted as a respected Dunmore resident.

W. Bt. Pinkney Eleventh United States Infantry Edward Farly Bloom Street Justice of the Peace Prother Patrick Carey Pinkely Street Zarly Squire Krotzer Bessie Webber Avoca Mia John Webber Harper Street Pennsylvania Coal Company Andrew Allen Dudley Street Farview Harry Pelnap Antler Street Jermyn Frank Jones Brook Street Dunmore

Letter of thanks from Dr Shoemaker to Mr Frutchey for soldier aid

A letter from Dr Shoemaker of the Medico Chirurgical College Philadelphia to J H Frutchey expresses gratitude for donations to the sick soldiers at the Alvdioon Chirurgical WMoepital in Philadelphia. It notes busy days aiding wounded soldiers and appreciation for clergy and others who helped brighten hospital workers.

J. H. Frutchey Jetter Weill

Boy suffers skull fracture after horse kicks Archbald youth

James Connor of Archbald was kicked in the right eye by a horse owned by his uncle Edward Lynn. The 12 year old was taken to Lackawanna hospital where a trephining operation removed a bone piece about the size of a 25 cent piece. Doctors expect recovery.

James Connor Archbald James Bryan Connor Edward Lynn Lackawanna Hospital

Local baseball and football event lineup announced

The article lists multiple regional matches and exhibitions. Eurekas of Providence face a pro team with names like Cannon and O Neill. Moogle Popular club versus South Side Scranton at Wilkes-Barre on October 10. Lackawanna and Park Hill Stirs football challenges scheduled soon. boxing promoter James Campbell brings top boxers to town with Jack Lynch and John Theale set for exhibitions.

Moogle Popular South Side Scranton Wilkes-Barre Mase Mall Sharp James Lowry Minooka Park Hill No. & School Clover Field Calpin’s Hotel Dan Costello Tiahhger

Dr Agnew's Liver Pills in early medicine ad

An old advertisement touts Dr Agnew's Liver Pills as a cure for Sick Headache Biliousness Nausea Constipation and oily skin. The copy claims liver health prevents many ailments and prices the product at a quarter box. Sold by Matthews Brow and W t's Clark.

Agnew Matthews Brow Clark

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Scranton United Choir Ontario and Western Globe Warehouse Shaw John T. Williams Corporal Palmer Willians Thirteenth Regiment Hon South Mennavenue Fries Roderick Jones George Jones Benjamin Williams Neath Sarah Hughes Edith Jones Jennie Price Gwen James Jemima Thomas Bertha Kelly Martha Davis Grace Acker Mary A. Harris Reba Williams Gertrude Levy Catherine Price Rachel Williams Norma Martha Williams Jennie Jones Plymouth Ely Harris Taliewon Phillips Harry Davies William J. Davis Thomas J. Davis William Hutton Ridward James, Jr David J. Dowie John Howell Roy Williams J. M. Powell Young People's Rally Boy South M'Connell Dunmore Borough Miss Davis Lyceum Theatre Reis & Burounder X Long 14Th St Theatre Paul Gilmore H. A. D. Souchet India Mexico Fuonier Sele Charles Frotman New Madison Square Theater Madison Square Theater Alexander Hinton Edward Holland Frite Williams Samuel Reed Ayron Dougie James Kearney Reuben Fox Amelia Mlog~ Bam Kathrine Florence Augusta Ctlore Magile Fisher Anita Hoth May Lambert May Callyer Saleofseata Openg Elyon & Healy Adams St Chicago J. TR. Murphy Charles Sargeant Nicholson Charles Sergeant James McDavitt Damascus Poerslalen Dr. Shoemsi Academy OF Music Burgunder & Reis H.R. Long Blondel Finnesy Edward T. Spears Napoleon of Repertoire Clarence Bennets Steee Gaiety. Theatr the High Roller Sylvia Starr Amer Venus Lindstrom Light Dickson Mfg CO Scranton and Wilkes-Barra Pa General Office Scranton, Pa Eorry John Ve Shoemaker Sporting Rovers Providence Regan T Keowhanan Urna Kelly Mew Donald J. O'Neell M. O'Neil Logan Dean Shy Ward Coughlin Gillern Gaughan Kevetones Lackawanna Dunemore Lackaewanna James Boye Bum Holtham Orientals Irs Alerta Orbehtala Peter Laveile Excetator Athlone Club James Campbell Brooklyn N. Y Campbell Greater Jack Lynch John Theale Thin Cite Mustohull Pighe Pittaten Tuessey Laneckh Tie Tie Trainere Dames Tw Pricedare
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication