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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1899

Page

9

West Scranton Ambulance Fund Benefit Tea a Great Triumph

A charity tea at the Electric City Wheelmen Club House drew over five hundred attendees for the West Side hospital ambulance fund. Socialites from West Scranton and beyond attended as Bauer's band played and performers entertained. Local women served refreshments while ante rooms and palm-decorated stairs created a festive setting. a later notice will list donors and the financial result.

Electric City Wheel West Side Hospital Tt Jn West Scranton Bauer Lao Mise Elizabeth Thomas L. R. Poenter Miley Lillian Shively Ralph Williams D. B. Thomas Margaret Edwards May Edwards Florence Gibbs Edith Richards Helen Thayer Grace Thayer Edith Blair Gertrude Miller Midna Williams Grace Walker Clara Tlughes Lois Fellows Margaret Gibbs Annie Edwoaria Christine Fellows Mre Clarence R. Saryer Mra. Gomer Privo P. F. Struppler Rensasler W. Luce Robert W. Walker George L. Peck Davitt J

Funeral of Mrs Warnke Led by Local Clergy

The funeral of Mrs. Jacob Warnke was held yesterday afternoon with a large turnout from across the city. Services at 2 pm were led by Rev. A. L. Jamer and Rev. B. P. H. Zizleman, followed by interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Genter, Henry Ferber, Charles Oberdorfer, Finness Scheuster, Charles Stetter and Frank Trobling. flower-bearers included Albert Graff, Victor Wenzel, George Koch and others.

Jacob Warnke A. L. Jamer St. Mark's Borantan Hfe Forest Hill Cemetery John Genter Henry Ferber Charles Oberdorfer Finness Scheuster Charles Stetter Frank Trobling Albert Graff Victor Wenzel George Koch Will Kueh Philip McAloon Harry Cavanaugh Fred Weines Nelaon Teeis

Local Board of Trade Reports Minor Meeting Progress

The local board of trade held a regu lar meeting with under a dozen members present and little accomplished. A Hyde Park avenue pave was completed and a new crosswalk laid on South Main avenue near Luzerne. street concerns included gattern conditions on uth Main and Washburn streets.

Board of Trade Hyde Park Avenue South Main Avenue Luzerne Street Uth Main Avenue Oxford Luzerne Streets Washburn Street van Buren Avening Morris Court

Road repair stalemate delays Lackawanna Avenue fix

City list shows Lackawanna Avenue pavement near Fairview Avenue deteriorating. The streets and bridges committee was told to consult mayor and ward 21 officials about repairs. Farmers offered to burnish the road for 250 dollars from tollgate to Jackson Street, but council favored using city funds and no work occurred before frost.

Lackawanna Avenue Fairview Avenue Newton Turnpike City Firest Twenty-first Ward Jackson Street Trafic Weert Scranton

Discharged After Insufficient Evidence in Highway Robbery Case

Frank Deghal Jr and William McAndrew of Van Buren and Back Road faced $1000 bail each on highway robbery charges. charges were dismissed as evidence was deemed insufficient. They then faced assault and battery charges with bonds set at $200, secured by Thomas A. McAndrew. An officer’s case followed a South Main disturbance with no direct linking evidence.

Frank Deghal, Jr van Buren Avenue William McAndrew Back Road Davies Melvin Corse South Grant Avenue Corse Thomas A. McAndrew John Mathews South Main Avenue

Mrs Lizzie Parry Joiner Receives Farewell in Rock Street Home

Mrs Lizzie Parry Joiner 81 of Chilhowie Virginia, visiting relatives, was honored with a reception last evening at 1123 Rock Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Griffith Davia. Many attendees belonged to the Cambrian American Choral Society from St John era. The gathering featured singing old songs and new compositions via an Edison phonograph. Refreshments were served as guests said farewell to the honored guest who departs for Virginia next Monday.

Lizzie Parry Joiner John Chilhowie Griffith Davia Rock Street Cambrian-American Choral Society Edison Virginian

Entertainment program draws large crowd at Hampton Street church

A large audience attended the entertainment and social at Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church last evening under the Junior League. The Tribune published programme was carried out in full with each number receiving applause. Performers included Flossie Runle Esther Howard Hilda Parsons Irene Moses Stanley Rose Viola Rundle Jennie Annie Leister Beesie Heller Bessie Delhi Walter Lewis Rosa Bloat Verna Roderick Nellie House and Adam Pulver. BT Stone sang a solo and the Epworth League Banjo and Mandolin club performed several selections. The Ladies' Aid society served ice cream cake coffee and home made candy.

Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Junior League of the Church Tribune Flossie Runle Esther Howard Hilda Parsons Irene Moses Stanley Rose Viola Rundle Jennie Annie Leister Beesie Heller Bessie Delhi Walter Lewis Rosa Bloat Verna Roderick Nellie House Adam Pulver BT. Stone Epworth League Banjo and Mandolin Club Ladies’ Aid Society

Silent entertainment by Welsh Methodists draws West Scranton crowd

The West Scranton Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church hosted an evening of silent entertainment led by the church youth. A full audience recognized performances by soloists Margaret Jones, Lydia Sailor, David Stevens, Philip Warren, Thomas Beynon, and John W. Jones, with Miss Sadie Jones delivering elocution and Mya D. B Thomas at the piano.

West Scranton Sullce Margaret Jone Lydia Sailor David Stevens Philip Warren Thomas Beynon John W. Jones Sadie Jones Mya. D. B Thomas

Weet Scranton temperance societies lead St Patrick parade

Before the parade yesterday the Weet Scranton temperance societies gathered at St David's hall and marched to St Patrick's church headed by Bauer's band. Rev. J B Whelan Rev John J Ruddy and Rev P B Lavelle led the celebrants. Nearly a thousand marchers from this side took part with the Peters McCoy named youngest grand marshal.

Weet Scranton Temperance St. David's Hall St. Patrick's Church Bauer J. B. Whelan John J. Ruddy P. B. Lavelle The Paul's Pioneer Corps St. Leo's Martation Hyde Park Father Mathew Society Pather Mathew Cadets St. Cecl

Simpson Church Home Missionary elects officers and committees

The Home Missionary society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church held its annual election Monday evening. Officers chosen include President Mrs G Moser, Vice-presidents Mrs J W R Sweet Mr H M Bass Mrs Helen Peck Secretary Mrs Augusta Blair Treasurer Mrs A Widenor.

Home Missionary Society Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Mra G. Moser J. WR. Sweet HM. Bass Helen Peck Mins Augusta Blair Mra. A. Widenor Scorres

Grain-O Advocated As Coffee Alternative In Ad Text

Abids writes Grain-O made from pure grains improved after a week and became his preferred beverage. He claims it nourishes the system and is safe for children, presenting it as a strengthening healthful table drink for all ages. Pack labeled Grain-O available from grocers with directions.

Abids

Munyon's Inhaler for Colds and Lung Diseases

Munyon's Inhaler offers medicated vapor to cleanse and vaporize diseased throat and lung areas unreachable by stomach medicines. Promotes relief from colds hay fever bronchitis asthma and other ailments with a 1.00 price at Grugeiateor 108 Arch St. Pati.

Crete Grugeiateor

Names and roles from a historical society committee list

The fragment lists positions and names such as ponding secretary Mrs William Hagen secretary of social work Mrs Hughes assistant Mrs A W Chase secretary of supply work Mrs M L Blair assistant Mrs T Leyson dress committees Mrs W W Davis collector Miss Emma Lewin planter Mire Lillan Shiviey superintendent of mothers jewels Mrs Weldy.

Ponding William Hagen Ch. 4. Hughes A. W. Chase Mra M. L. Blair T. Leyson W W. Davis Emma Lewin Mire Lillan Shiviey Mothers’ Jewels Weldy

Funeral services for KBnoch Davis held at family home

Mourners gathered yesterday at the Davis residence on Eynon street for funeral rites. The Hampton Mine Accident Fund and friends attended as Rev. David Jones spoke in Welsh and Rev. D P Jones in English. Burial followed at Washburn street cemetery with pallbearers D D Evans, Thomas Lewis, Richard Thomas, William Gray, Thomas Davis, and Thomas William.

Kbnoch Davis Eynon Street Hampton Mine Accidental Fund David Jones D. P. Jones Washburn Street D. D. Evans Thomas Lewis Richard Thomas Willam Gray Thomas Davis Thomas Willlame

Miners Gather in Evans Hall to Discuss Organization

A Fifteenth ward meeting of mine workers was held last evening at Evans hall on South Mall avenue to explain the benefits of organization. About sixty or seventy miners attended. Addresses were given by Robert Courtright and Benjamin James who are active in organizing miners across the coal region.

Fifteenth Ward Evans’ Hall South Mall Avenue Robert Courtright Benjamin James

Local notices bundled items from yacht race to weddings

The column lists Evins and Blartman as printers with souvenir blotter imagery from a yacht race, plus mentions Mor gin Iselin Lipton, Micetric City Wheelmen meeting, an oyster supper at Plymouth Church, St Johns Catholic services, a wedding in Simpson church, gym class plans, First Welsh church cantata rehearsal, Pilgrim club dance, a Columbus trumpet exhibit at W E Johns, Knights of Pythias gathering, Plymouth church tea, and a surprise party for Charles Harrison.

Evins Blartman Tackson Street Columbia Shamrock Pieroont Morgin Oliver Iselin Thomas Lipton Micetric City Wheelmen Plymouth Congregational Church St. John's German Catholic Church Thomas T. Howells, Jr Washburn Street Mira May Lord Layfactte Street Nuriagest J. B. Stneet Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Jackson Street West Scranton Voting Women’s Christhan Association Scranton Street South Main Avenue Pilgrim Club St. David's Hall Columbus Allentown Hose Company W. E. John's Shoe Pargonia Lodge Knights of Pythios Evans’ Hall Charles Harrison Price Street

Local Social Notes From Minersville to Peckville

Miss Mary Heddue of Minersville returns home after visiting the Mileses Nichols on Lafayette street. John K. Kegan the Bellevue undertaker is indisposed at his home on Tallpoad wyeniue. Mrs. George W. Chase and children return from a New York visit. H. Morgan of Tenth street visits New York City. Miss Nellie Phillips of Swetland Street returns from a visit with friends at Lunsford, ev. 3, BP. Yweet and wife call on friends in Peckville yesterday. Lemuel Phillips of Plymouth visits town with friends.

Mary Heddue Minersville Mileses Nichols Lafayette Street John K. Kegan Mellevue Tallpoad Wyeniue George W. Chase North Main Avenue New York H. Morgan Tenth Street New York City Misa Nellie Phillips Swetland Street Lunsford Yweet Peckville Lemuel Phillips Plymouth

Green Ridge Town Notes and Local Activities

Special meeting announced for WLCGOT OM Green Ridge with full attendance desired. Residents heard Miss Grace Spencer perform last night. Dr J L Rew and Mrs Jaco Detrick plan to travel to Rast Berlin near Gemtesburg for farm visits. Sanderwwn avenue paving concrete laid yesterday. Local sportsmen busy with preparations for hunting season. Mr D C Seward of Monsey avenue cited as候 candidate for district deputy grand master at next annual election. PF P Smith of Monsey avenue travels to Philadelphia on business.

Wlcgot OM Green Ridge Wedeenlury Cretorwe Haland Carr Dickson Avenue Patterson Orange N. J. Mere Charles Cobb Honesdale Civeen Ridge Peope Grace Spencer Sling J. L. Rew Jaco Detrick D.C. Seward Monsey Avenue Green Ridge Lodge Dave PF. P. Smith Philadelphia

Death of Andrew Conway Remembers Local Figure in Scranton

Andrew Conway of 816 Crown Avenue, aged about 40, died after a brief illness from stomach trouble. He worked at the South Mill tolls and was a respected member of the Century Hose Company. The funeral is Friday at 8:30 a.m. from St Peters Cathedral with interment in Cathedral Cemetery. The hose company will attend in a body and draft resolutions expressing their sorrow. The report notes his survivors: his mother, two brothers John and Daniel Cotway, and sister Mrs. Michael McGarry.

Andrew Conway Crown Avenue Conway South Mill John Daniel Cotway Michael McGarry St. Peters Cathedral Century Hose Company Thwin Frable Christian Storr, Jr PF. J. Hickey

Century Hose Company Mourns Death of Andrew Conway

In special session Scranton October meeting the Century Hose Company No 10 votes to mourn long time fireman Andrew Conway who served Beranton Fire Department. He was generous, kind, and dedicated to public duty earning praise for his conduct and tireless aid to the needy. The minutes note his draping in mourning for thirty days and publication of resolutions to honor his memory.

Scranton Oct Century How Co Andrew Conwas Rose Co Beranton Alec Andrew Conway Momter Edwin Prible Christian Storr Ir. T. J. Hickey

Pittston man severely injured at Lackawanna Knitting mill

Edward Gamble of Pittston avenue was badly hurt yesterday at the Lackawanna Knitting mill when a revolving wheel burst and struck him in the face. He was rendered unconscious, then taken to Dr. J. J. Waley’s office for treatment before being sent home.

Century Hose Company Edward Gamble Lackawanna Pittston Avenue Lackawanna Knitting J. J. Waleh

Peacon Sale Price at Cedar and Gibbons

A local grain deal records Peacon sold to Yeomes at 70 cents per ton at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons Street.

Cedar Avenue Gibbons Street

North Scranton man injured loading hay on wagon

Henry F. Babcock of H F Babcock & Co suffered a fracture in his right arm at the wrist a severe sprain of the right leg and other bruises while atop a hay load shifted at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard. Dr Roos set the fracture and he was taken home. A two story frame house of Simeon Jones on Threep street in the First ward burned out yesterday morning. Fire units from Liberty and Niagara were hampered by the blaze as neighbors aided the family in saving others.

Henry F. Babcock Church Avenue H. F. Babeock & Co Franklin Avenue Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Ewltch Roos Babcock Simean Jones Threep Street O'Clork Liberty and Niagara Company

Fire destroys most belongings. loss estimated at $900

Fire originated from a lamp explosion damaging a dwelling and causing substantial loss to Mr. Jones. Rev. R. J. Reese of Arnot Thorn county accepts Puritan Congregational church call on West Market street and plans to move with his family.

Mr. Jones R. J. Reese Arnot Thorn County Puritan Congregational Church West Market Street Mr. Reese Michael Costello John J. Costello Holy Crouse Valley Literary and Dramatic Society Dime Savings Bank Cumberland Hose Company St. Mary's Hall West Market John Heck Nonituerlerland Mra W. Hopewell Sanderson Avenue Wiam McAllister Belmont Terrace Robert Cooper Daushitter Antile Kingston Charles Heese North Mada Avenue Maury Boland Oak Street Willian Thomas Sire Ann Thoms Mulvaney City Andrew Clewton John Shines Philinebure N.oj Aire

Miss Jennie Lo Vergason Dies at Home

Miss Jennie Lo Vergason aged 6 hours died Monday afternoon at her sister’s home 1083 Diamond avenue after an illness. She belonged to Court Street Methodist Episcopal church and was sister to Mrs A Tewksbury of Tripp Park. Funeral at the house tonight at seven will be followed by burial in Brooklyn Susquehanna County. August Baker died in Wear Pitteton yesterday and will be interred at 1017 Remington avenue with details to follow.

Jennie Lo Vergason Mra. Mall Diamond Avenue Phermonia Court Street August Baker Wear Pitteton Mayn Remington Avenue Feeral

Hyde Park Father Mathew Society Holds Twenty-Eighth Annual

The Hyde Park Father Mathew Society drew its largest crowd yet for the twenty eighth annual event. Members gathered to celebrate the society's long running charity efforts and community activities with speeches and a luncheon.

Hyde Park Father Mathew Society

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West Hospital Ambulance Fund Electric City Wheelmen's Club Hampton Street C. M St. John Warnke Enoch Davis Frankland London Scott Roe Awanta George W. Jenkins To. S. Main Avenue Board OF Trade Meeting Globe Warehouse MES Munyon Century Hoge Company Finer NUS OF News Freahan's Hall Philip Robinson Europe Thomas McLaughlin Willkes-Barre Mulderin Charles Shirra Pig Street Mikel Augustin Prospect Avenue Mary Wentlandt Irving Avenue St. Stanislaus Church Lowaar Peter's T. A. B. Society Bellevue Teland Tio Hays Orchestra Mfrs Peter Haggerty Fig Street Peter Nealon Minooka Fred Mouler Senies Meadow Brook North Scranton Sopenay I .Wonder J. L. Connell & CO Sole Millers Lyceum Theatre Burgunder & Reis Lesseys H.R. Long Mainee Beauty and Comedienne Anna Rheld Papa Chis, Bigelow Kris Hoantona Cademy Peer & Rens Lessees Long N.Y Finnegan Matinees Adi Get Sand Trin Cony Island Nervita Armory Mathew J. Fleming Kary
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