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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton Fourteenth Anniversary Banquet at Mears Hall

St. Pauls Pioneer corps celebrated its fourteenth anniversary with a banquet and social in Mears hall. Walter McNichols served as toastmaster introducing speakers including M S Lavelle John H Devine Frank McLain Peter McCoy and others. The event covered 150 guests with a Star orchestra, a colored waiters service, and a lively social followed by a formal address on unity in the temperance movement and the influence of Catholic women on temperance.

Mears’ Hall Walter McNichols M. 5. Lavelle John H. Devine Frank McLain Peter McCoy St. Peter's Society of Bellevue St. Paul's Pioneer Corps Mears Hall Star Orchestra Lavelle Hyde Park Father Mathew Society Lackawanna County West Scranton Ela St. Leo's Battalion St. Paul's Thomas Warly William Sharp Eix

German class invites women for winter study

The German class meets Friday at 8 pm with Mrs Koehler offering instruction and a $1 term. The Young Women's Christian Association hosts pastors and wives Friday at 6 pm tea, and Mrs R M Roderick leads Sunday gospel service at 4 pm with club chorus. The state YWCA convention runs Oct 25 to 29 in Reading with $4.08 round trip. delegates depart Oct 25 at 8:30 am on Jersey Central railroad. speakers include Rev. Robert Speer Thomas Erdman Margaret Sangster and Miss K Price Mary S Dunn.

Roderick Pennsylvania State Young Women's Christian Association Reading Jersey Central Railroad Reading Association Robert Speer Thomas Erdman Margaret Sangster Missen Biffle K. Price Mary 8. Dunn

Wedding of Jeremiah Hayes and Annie Nealls at St Patrick's

The wedding of Jeremiah Hayes a Lackawanna railroad employee and Annie Nealls was held at St Patrick's Catholic church. Rev J J Canavan officiated before a large gathering. The bride wore a brown traveling suit with a white prayer book. bridesmaid Kate Howley wore blue. Groomsman William Hartnett of Elmira attended. The couple hosted a dinner at the bride's mother's home and then toured the city before departing for Elmira to reside. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Carey and son James Sunbury Mrs Mare Reddinger Miss Margaret Hartnett Mr and Mrs P J Hayes of Elmira.

Jeremiah Hayes Lackawanna Railroad Elmira Annie Nealls James Neallis North Ninth Street St. Patrick's Catholic Church J. J. Canavan Kate Howley William Hartnett Hayes Fimira Charles Carey James Sunbury Mare Reddinger Margaret Hartnett P. J. Hayes

Married at Parsonage of George Ace and Anna Sippel

George Ace of South Lincoln Avenue married Miss Anna Sippel of Jackson at the parsonage in a simple ceremony. The couple plans residence in the area and begin their life together with the support of local families.

George Ace South Lincoln Avenue Anna Sippel Jackson

Street Couple United in Marriage at Simpson Church

Street and Ace were married at 8 pm yesterday in the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church parsonage by Rev J B Sweet. Miss Clara Sippel and Thomas Thomas served as attendants. the bride wore blue and roses. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple plan a wedding trip to New York and will reside at 903 Meridian Street after returning.

Meridian Street

Fifteenth Anniversary Celebrated by St Peter’s Society

St Peter's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society observes its 15th anniversary with an informal members only event at their Fourth street rooms. A smoker, songs, recitations and features are planned. The group began 15 years ago in the Bellevue band room with 23 members and now has about 200 representatives of Belle Vue. Current officers include President J F McDonough Vice President Patrick Ryan Recoding Secretary Peter Gallagher Financial Secretary Martin Keegan Librarian John Cavanaugh.

St Peter's Patrick Ryan Peter Gallagher Martin Keegan John Cavanaugh

Settlement of Scranton strike read in drug store window

The Tribune bulletin posted at Jenkins drug store announced the settlement of the strike. West Scranton mine workers and others read it with interest as expectations grow that the collieries will resume operations Monday. It will take days to ready the mines, move mules, and complete other preparations before work restarts. The settlement basis seems broadly approved.

the Tribune Jenkins West Scranton Kilmer Amon Romney Mary Romane Uncherter Texas Tam

Chrysanthemum War Entertainment at St David’s Church

Youths at St David’s Episcopal church stage a war of chrysanthemums event with whites offering stuffed eggs sandwiches pickles and coffee while yellows provide bread milk baked apples cottage cheese and coffee. Acts include vocal solos by Chester Davis Harold Miller and recitations by Millie Hoffman Helen Long Lillian Beavers Kezzia Thomas and Bessie Bonner. The program continues tonight and tomorrow with refreshments, entertainment, and a five cent admission and fifteen cent supper.

St. David's Episcopal Church Chester Davis Harold Miller Millie Hoffman Helen Long Lillian Beavers Kezzia Thomas Bessie Bonner

Pfeiffer Slantz Tie the Knot in North Hyde Park Home

Jacob F Pfeiffer of North Hyde Park avenue weds Emma Slantz of Chestnut street at the home of the bride's parents. Rev Brucker of Woodfield Ohio officiated and is the bridegroom’s brother in law. Attendants were William Pfeiffer and Christine Schubert. The couple planned a New York trip and will reside at 214 Chestnut street after returning.

Jacob F. Pfeiffer North Hyde Park Avenue Emma Slantz Chestnut Street Brucker Woodfield, O William Pfeiffer Christine Schubert Jacob Schoettle German Presbyterian Church Pfeiffer New York John Slantz North Main Avenue

Marriages Joining Local Citizens At City Cathedral

Rev. W. P. O'Donnell of Holy Cross united in marriage at 5 yesterday afternoon Robert Flynn of Meridian street and Miss Mary Maloy of Fellows street were wed. The ceremony was witnessed by many friends. Anthony Cummings of Hampton street and Miss Bertha Kildoff of the central city also united in marriage yesterday at the cathedral.

W. P. O'Donnell Holy Cross Church Robert Flynn Meridian Street Mary Maloy Fellows Street Anthony Cummings Hampton Street Bertha Kildoff Central City

Ferber boy Injured After Street Car Collision

George Ferber, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Ferber of North Hyde Park avenue, ran into a Petersburg Lafayette street car at Swetland and Hyde Park yesterday noon. He was severely injured and taken home for medical care after the car was stopped.

George Henry Ferber Hyde Park Avenue Petersburg-Lafayette Swetland Street

Private dance and Halloween party for Electric City Wheelmen

Local events note a private dance at the Electric City Wheelmen cub house on Tuesday evening and a Halloween party on Oct. 31. Other items include a foot race win by George Jones of the West Scranton post office, a West Scranton Democratic club meeting, and funeral notices for Mrs. Patrick O Boyle and Mrs. Willon Cawley.

Electric City Wheelmen George Jones West Scranton Patrick O'Boyle Fall River Mass John Lally Luzerne Street NASA St. Patrick's Church Cathedral Willon Cawley Mira Cavanaugh Chestnut Street Washburn Street Moir W. Gaylord Thomas David J. Davia J. Jefferson Reynolds Fifteenth Ward Republican Club Jackson Street Baptist Church Joe Christleniyk Railroad Avenue Kelly

Supper Marked First Anniversary of Witke Wedding

The Cedar Avenue Christ Lutheran church ladies hosted a supper in the parlor last night in honor of Rev. James and Emma Witke. An entertainment followed with comic topical songs by Rudolph Youngmann, Junger Männer choir selections, organist Charles Scheuch, solos by Emma Scheuch and Oscar Spitzen, a duet by Anna Fickus and Milas Emma Scheuch, plus church choir selections. The event was run by a committee including Miss Sophia Miller and several Mrs. and Miss members.

James Emma Witke Cedar Avenue Christ Lutheran Church Rudolph Youngmann Junger Maenner Charles Scheuch Emma Scheuch Oscar Spitzen Anna Fickus Milas Emma Scheuch Sophia Miller Getz Ardt Glaser Caroline Keeper Emilie Klein Rosa Meyer Julia Osgolin Rosa Kolb Bertha Lake August Gehrend

Pleasant Cedar Avenue Birthday Surprise for Mrs Bannickel

A large group of friends surprised Mrs Henry Bannickel at her Cedar avenue home Tuesday evening to celebrate her birthday. The event featured music and singing by Mr and Mrs Firenner and Miss Meyers followed by refreshments. Many gifts were presented to Mrs Bannickel by listed friends and families including Mr and Mrs Brunner, Mr and Mrs Loveland, Mr and Mrs David Mayer, Mr and Mrs Fidward Welsh, Mr and Mrs Irwin Miller, Mr and Mrs John Mayer, Mrs G Myer, Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Metzenbaches, Miss Carrie Welsh, Miss Marie Myers, Jennie Myers, Susie Gavin, John Meyers, Will Naegele, Arthur Smith, Arthur Miller, Will Miller, Gertrude Welsh, Ester Miller, Ruth Loveland, and Alice Balnickel.

Henry Bannickel Cedar Avenue Firenner Mle Meyers David Mayer Fidward Welsh Irwin Miller John Mayer G. Myer Mra. Smith Metzenbaches Carrie Welsh Tred Zeigler Marie Myers Jennie Myers Susie Gavin John Meyers Will Naegele Arthur Smith

Local Social Notes Include Family Mishap And Visits

Joseph Cobb a four year old from Hickory Street fell from a wash driller at home yesterday injuring his left arm. Dr Kolb set the fracture. Thilip Schlafer left Alder Street for Newark for a new position. Mrs Jacob Sadler from Bulem who was visiting her daughter Mrs John Burgess on Cedar Avenue returned home yesterday. Miss Rose Costello and Miss May Muldowney from Carbondale are visiting friends on Fig Street.

Joseph Cobb Hickory Street John Cobb Kolb Thilip Schlafer Alder Street Newark Jacob Sadler Bulem John Burgess Cedar Avenue Rose Costello May Muldowney Carbondale Friands Fig Street

Temperance Lecture Planned at Oak Hall Capouse Ave

Green Ridge announces W. W. Lathrope will deliver a temperance lecture tomorrow evening at Oak Hall Capouse Avenue. The notice invites all residents to attend.

W. Lathrope Oak Hall Capouse Avenue

Dunmore Council Raises Water Aid After Scranton Reach

A lively special meeting discussed Dunmore water problems and a plan to petition Scranton Gas and Water for supply. The committee reported Scranton would provide water but needed a month for pipes. arrangements were made to turn water into borough mains this morning. The piece also notes a forthcoming Scranton-Dunmore wedding and residents returning from Chicago.

Scranton Council Scranton Gas and Water Company Dunmore Gas and Water Company Messrs. Payton Jones and Brogan Scranton Company Dunmore Water Company Brogan Scranton Water Company Grogan George B. Smith

Local events fill Mechler's hall and church grounds

The board of health meets this evening while a gold watch drawing by Company C Knights of the Mystic Chain occurs at Mechler's hall followed by social time. Patrick McNulty’s funeral was held at 9 this morning with a high mass at St. Mary’s led by Rev Donlan. Mt Carmel cemetery burial. Missionary gathering at Mrs James Moffatt’s Drinker street home opens at 3 with visiting ladies returning from Perala to share tales. Jessie Swarta returns from Electric Avenue visit to Scott. A quiet marriage ceremony occurred at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage on South Blakely Street with Rev A J Van Cleef officiating.

Board of Health Company C Knights of the Mystic Chain Mechler's Hall Patrick McNulty St. Mary's Catholic Church M, Gu, Donlan Order of Hibernians Mt. Carmel Perala James Moffatt Drinker Street Jessie Swarta Electric Avenue Scott Methodist Episcopal Parsonage South Blakely Street A. J. van Cleft Ladies’ Aid Society Providence Presbyterian Church Osterhout West Market Street Mra. G. E. Guild Mra. Peck Myre, Morris Mra. Sadler Jones North End Bellevue Hyde Park Tough Riders Church Comera A. A Vosbure Messrs Lincoln Eyre A. J. Colborn, Jr John M. Tarde T. J. Reynolds General Stewart

Mrs Mary Moran Dies After Long Illness in North End

Mrs Mary Moran widow of John Moran of S34 Putnam Street died at home Monday after a long illness. She lived in the North End about thirty years and was respected by all. Survived by two children Thomas Moran of Taylor and Miss Mary Moran in Ken. Funeral Friday at 9 AM from Holy Rosary Church with 9:30 AM service, interment Cathedral Cemetery Hyde Park.

Mary Moran John Moran Putnam Street Cathedral Hyde Wark

Annual State Convention of YWCA at Reading

Delegates from Pennsylvania will gather in Reading for the annual state YWCA convention October 26 to 28. Sessions occur at First Presbyterian Church with free lodging offered by the association. A Central Railroad of New Jersey trip from Allentown costs 4.98 dollars. Noted speakers include Rev W J Erdman Rev Robert Speer Mrs Margaret Sangster Miss Mary Dunn and Miss Katherine Crane.

Young Women's Christian Association of Pennsylvania Reading New Y. W. C. A South Fifth Street Penn Squire First Presbyterian Church Fifth Street Central Railroad of New Jersey Allentown Rey W. J. Erdman Germantown Robert Speer New York Margaret Sangster Brooklyn Mary §. Dunn Chicago Katherine Crane Scranton

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endorsed by Mothers

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a decades long remedy for teething pain, gum soreness, wind colic, and diarrhea. It claims universal use and calls it the best choice for children while noting price and packaging details.

Mra. Winslow

Death of William Mooney in Eastern Penitentiary

Word reached yesterday that William Mooney died in the Eastern penitentiary. A young man with a long history of burglaries, he spent nearly a decade in jail for such offenses. His last conviction came in February 1899 with Earnest Hope for breaking into Handley and McLoughlin’s shoe store on Wyoming Avenue, a sentence of three years and nine months by Judge Archbald.

William Mooney Eastern Handley & McLoughlin Wyoming Avenue Archbald

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