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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1897

Page

11

Hyde Park Society Ball a Gala Success at Mears Hall

Hyde Park Father Mathew total abstinence society held its twenty sixth annual ball at Mears hall last evening. About 200 couples danced to Leo Croffin’s music as hall decorations impressed attendees. Officers listed include Gallagher president and Trohan secretary with a large reception and arrangements team.

Hyde Park Society Mears’ Mall Hyde Park Mathew Total Abstinence Society Mears’ Hall Leo Croftin Gallagher Jo Prwident Soeiety H. Trohan T. J. Fleming Maurixe T. Waleh John H. McNulty John T. Hurke John Cavanaggh Patrick Devers Thomas Mcshaw James Quinnan Charles Canavan James H. Brown Michael Meedham

Funeral of Ellay Davis Held at Local Residence

The funeral for Ellay Davis of 18 Eynon Street was held yesterday afternoon from the residence. Attendance was modest. floral tributes were notable. Masonic and Knights groups attended, with Rev. J. B. Sweet and Rev. F. P. Doty officiating. Remains viewed before interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Bearers were six, representing lodges.

Ellay Davis Eynon Street Knights of Pything Patagonia F. P. Doty Fin Hampton Stree Methodist Church Washburn Street Cemery

Prominent Yonkers Tenor James Rhys Dies in Accident

James M. Rhys, an employee of Alexander Smith & Sons in Yonkers, fell into a dyve-tub of hot liquid and died the same evening. A former prominent tenor with the Pennsylvania Glee Club, he was well known on the West Side. He left a widow and five children. two Yonkers men provided for them, reflecting his standing in the community.

James M. Rhys Alexander Smith & Sons Yonkers Mr. Rhys Pennsylvania West Side

Water main bursts on Chestnut Street again

For the second time in weeks a water main on Chestnut Street ruptured yesterday morning, flooding streets and disrupting traffic as local workers assess damage and begin repairs.

Chestnut Treet

Local Social and Personal Notes From Scranton Area

Mrs Lucy Goddard of Manchester England left for New York City yesterday and sails for England today. Louis Davis on Twelfth Street witnessed the Wilkes-Barre parade Thursday. Miss Kittle Griffiths hosted Mike Jennie Griffiths in South Hyde Park and she returned to Dalton yesterday. John B. Mlume of North Main Avenue visits Portland Pennsylvania relatives. Mrs Elizabeth Savitts revisits Bald Mount friends. Elias D Thompson of Sweet Valley visits West Scranton relatives. J C Lenahan and T F Foy depart for a trip to Los Angeles California for an extended stay. Mr and Mrs A J Boyer entertain Mr and Mrs Lyman W Knapp of Madison Ohio. Conetalde Timothy Jones of Fifth Ward confined at home with a lingering illness. operation may be necessary. Mrs Lang of Booth Main Avenue sees Martin O Malley, West Scranton Truth representative, after a weeklong illness. Misses French of New York, dress makers, move to 201 North Hyde Park Avenue.

Lucy Goddard Manchester England Clem Marsh Cheatnul Etrest New York City Louis Davis Twelfth Street Wilkes-Barre Mike Jennie Griffiths Kittle Griffiths South Hyde Park Avenue Dalton John BR. Mlume North Main Avenue Portland Elizabeth Savitts South Filmore Avenue Bald Mount Elias D. Thompson Sweet Valley West Scranton J. C. Lenahan T. FF. Foy Hampton Street Lone Angeles Cal A. J. Boyer Leefayette Street Lyman W. Kn

Harvest Home Festivities Planned by Scranton Street Baptist

The Scranton Street Baptist church will observe Harvest Home on Sunday Oct 17 with arrangements underway for a delightful event. District President J Archie Jones of the Lackawanna Western district Patriotic Order Loyal League visited the Clarke Summit Camp 418 with Camp 178 members. Next Tuesday the Baptist Young People's Union literary branch will open its session with an excellent program. John Davis, 9, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Davis of Fourteenth Street, sustained a fracture of his right foot in a football game last Wednesday. The Seventh Quarterly Convention of the Second District of the Scranton Diocesan Union will be held at St Davids Hall tomorrow afternoon.

Hyde Park Mathew Selety Lt Ia Ways and Means Thie City Baptist Young People's Union First Welch Baptist Church Patrick Cawley Price Street Briggs Mine St. Paul's St Paul's Lutheran Church Park Place W.C. L. Lauer Reve. Ramer Randolph Lisee Olyphant Eliza Price J. R.thomas Charleter Phillips Columbia Chemical Company Frank Jones Wee Wilkes- Barre Scranton E. ¥. Harrison Mears Hall Main Avenue Scranton Street J. Archie Jones Lackawanna Patriotic Order Lone of America Scranton Street Baptist William Frieze Elizabeth Owens W. F. Davis Frieze Thirteenth Regiment Wayne Avenue Baptist Church Christ Horace Perkover Toronto Canada Puritan Congregational Church Vincss Carlucci Fred Major Carlucci Alderman Fidler Peter Guneon Rodham Lackawanna Hospital Albert Eugene Lloyd Osterhout Howard Grifin John A. Evans Lindsey West Market Street Evans Elizabeth Gower Ashland John Grier Wayne Avenue F. Matthews John Slepp North Main Avenue Jessie Smith Throop Street Honesdale K. R. Fern Hazleton Edward Birtley Wayne Avenue Welsh Baptist Church Company Harmony Robin Redbreast Lulu Lins Alfred Slams May Sims Littl W Alters

Stylish Jacket Highlight in Our Range

A striking jacket showcases a unique cut and trim crafted with nearly perfect precision. Its fashion-forward design and meticulous tailoring emphasize quality and style in every detail.

Exclusive Garment Styles Highlighted by Vendor

The seller promotes cheaper garments and asserts all items are exclusively their own styles. They emphasize variety beyond the listed options.

Clairvoyant and prenologist and second hand furniture ad

Classified directory listing for Mrs aera at Clairvoyant and prenologist 412 North Matin Avenue offers second hand furniture cash for items. also notes stock at J and King at 7 West Lackawanna Avenue. Includes contact details and store references for furniture and general goods.

West Side Aera Ats North Matin Avenue J. &. King West Lackawannd Avenue

Marriage of William Frieze and Elizabeth Owens in Olyphant

William Frieze and Miss Elizabeth Owens wed at the bride's home in Olyphant with Rev. W. F. Davis officiating. Frieze serves in the Thirteenth regiment drum corps and they will reside in the groom's end. The scene includes church pulpit assignments for the next services, various local arrests and hearings, and community notices about visits, teas, and a Welsh Baptist church program.

St Aloysius Abstinence Society Elects Officers

At a Thursday meeting of the St. Aloysius Young Men’s Total Abstinence society the officers were elected: President T A Donahoe, vice president Thomas Mahon, recording secretary Thomas N Biglin, financial secretary Thomas Wade, corresponding secretary Thomas McTigue, treasurer James Kiley, marshal Charles.

St. Aloysius Young Men's Total Abstinence Society T. A. Donahoe Thomas Mahon Thomas N. Biglin Thomas Wade Thomas McTigue James Kiley Chas

Teachers Advised on Year’s Work in Classes

Fragmentary line notes being made about personal acquaintance with the corps of teachers and guidance given in classes on the work to be done during the year.

Obituary Notice of Junie Osterhout Belton TX

Mrs Junie Osterhout died at her Belton home on Sept 2 She was born Nov 12 18 at Fate and was daughter of the late Squire Henry Roberts She married J P Osterhout on Feb 23 18 Her funeral and interment were at her home in Belton Sept 2 in Tunkhannock Republican obituary note

Edgar Osterhout Junie Mr. Osterhout J. P. Osterhout Belton Texas Oaterhout Squire Henry Roberts Fate This County Gilee Hoberts Lackawanna County J. P. Osternout Tunkhannock

Social Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week

Mrs. Eliza Van Cteer of Washington spent yesterday with Mrs. Farnham and others on Capouse avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Hangwire plan several days at Niagara Falls. A gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Coakley on Capouse avenue featured many neighbors and friends. Odd Fellows lodge No. 60% held an officer installation with an oyster supper. The announced wedding of Ella Lidstone and J Netwen Garrett will occur next Thursday at the Agbury Methodist Episcopal church.

Eliza van Cteer Maud Martin Baker Ed. Barclay Peuser Otto Conrad Hattie Griffin Frank Hornbaker Bishop John Coakley George Rogers Herthe Conger Ralph Ward Mr. Solomon May Vought Monsey Avenue Elizabeth Stephens Berwick Lizzie Koch Capouse Avenue New York City Olive Kasey Delaware Street Lake Carey Order of Odd Fellows Lodge Dickson Avenue Mize Ella Lidstone J. Netwen Garrett Agbury Methodist Episcopal Church

Klondyke Gold Field Special Trains and Steamers Offered

A package to the Klondyke Gold Fields includes a special train to Seattle and steamers to St Michaels both ways. Departures are Buffalo March Sth at midnight and Seattle March 16th. Sleeping cars and low rates with tickets via Nickel Plate Road. For rates and further details write F J Moore General Agent 23 Exchange St Buffalo.

Klondyke Gold Fields Seattle St. Michaels Gold Fields Buffalo Hertha Klondyke F. J. Moore Nickel Plate Road Exchange St

To Cure a Cold in One Day and Travel Ad

An old advertisement promises a cure for a cold in one day with Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a refund if it fails. It also promotes a sleeping car to New York via the Lehigh Valley Railroad with a Wilkes-Barre stop, price 100 dollars per month, arrival in New York at 8 22 a m, tickets at 809 Lackawanna Avenue.

New York Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkes-Barre Lackawanna Avenue

The Night Express Through Silent Hills

A poetic fragment describes a Night Express sweeping down a mountain gorge amid fears and tears. The vision follows a vast, quiet hillside commune as light flickers, noises crash, and the narrator recalls a crowded world beyond human sight seen as hurled toward distant goals.

Maplewood visitors and local updates from a Scranton area page

Henry Benjamin and daughter Bes sie of Maplewood visited relatives yesterday. Mrs William Sterner Mrs Ed Alte most and Mrs G Swarte visited friends at Wilkes Barre. Born to Mr and Mrs R P Kinne burg a son. Extensive improvements on Mrs Swartas residence on South Blakely street. William Beekendorf seriously injured at Avoca yard of Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad yesterday. He was resting at home on Butler street. Born to Mr and Mrs James McKane a boy. St Marks mission Women Guild to mark second anniversary with supper in parish house Thursday Oct 14 tickets 25 cents Dont forget the date.

Henry Benjamin Bessie Maplewood William Sterner Ed Altemost G. Swarte Wilkes-Barre R. P. Kinneburg Butler Street James McKane Women's Guild of St. Mark's Mission

Death of William Fitzhenry After Injuries

William Fitzhenry, who suffered injuries yesterday, died at 6 this morning at about age two. He lived in the area four years, was active in Division No Ancient Order Hibernians and the Greenwood Mine Kee fund, and his funeral arrangements were set by the latter society. The Ancient Order Hibs will hold a special meeting tonight. A birthday party for Miss Mary Fasold occurred on South Main Street, and local football may be absent senior representation this season as junior teams prepare.

William Fitzhenry Ancient Order Hibernians Greenwood Mine Kee Fund Hibeerians Burke Mary Fasehold South Main Street Cawley Mullen Fassold Faesold Greenwood

Fortunate Escape From the Clipper Interview with Miss Warner

A Burlington reporter visits pianist Misa Lillian Warner at 415 St. Paul Street Darling ton VI to discuss recovery from nervous strain. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring strength and eye health after several doctors and remedies failed.

Misa Lillian Warner St. Paul Street Darlington Miss Warner Williama Wardly Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company Schenectad N. Y Denewieta

Raymond Institute Hosts Student Reception at YMCA

Prospective pupils at the John Raymond Institute were welcomed with a reception at the Young Men's Christian Association building last night. Educational director Professor W. H. Huell and Rev. W. E. Plumney spoke as the YMCA orchestra performed favorite selections.

John Raymond Institute Young Men's Christian Association W. H. Huell W. E. Plumney Will Stanton Allen Bauschmann Bridgman Turn Doorsam

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