Day's Doings of South Scranton
A Scranton boy named Joseph Seletine, of 441 Cherry Street, admitted stealing rabbits from Henry Welsler at 712 Pittston Avenue and confessed to thefts from various markets in the central city. Alderman Lentes helped detain him. a hearing followed with remand to a later session.
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Porto Rico
Wieclman
Henry Welsler
Pittston Avenue
Alderman Lentes
Alder Street
Joseph Seletine
Cherry Street
Joseph
Funeral for Fannie Dalton Held at Cedar Avenue Church
From the family residence on Pear street the funeral of Mies Pauniule Dal ton took place yesterday afternoon. A large group of sympathizing friends attended the service at Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev. Mr. Doty. The remains were interred at Forest Hill cemetery beside her father Harry Patton who died four years ago. The ladies branch of the Protestant association attended the funeral in a body. A floral piece reading Sister Was Loved was placed by this society. Pallbearers were Frank Watkins Samuel Evans Elie tives John Evans aier Jing Tiwsley and Thomas Miura.
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Pear Street
Mies Pauniule Dalton
Weenin
Cedar Avenue Methodist
Harry Patton
Desaiietion
Deceasei
Frank Watkins
Samuel Evens
Elie Tives
John Evans
Aier
Jing Tiwsley
Thomas Miura
Funeral of Charles Malta Held at John’s Church
The funeral for Charles Malta took place yesterday morning from his mother Maria Malta’s home at Maple street and Prospect avenue. A large crowd gathered to pay respects as the casket rested in the parlor before the procession to John's church. Rev. J A Moffitt celebrated a high mass of requiem and gave the eulogy, with the sermon centered on the verse I am the resurrection and the life.
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C Harles Malta
Maria Malta
Maple Street
Prospect Avenue
John's Church
J. A. Moffitt
Father Moffitt
St. John
Funeral at Cathedral Cemetery West Scranton
The service included scripture verses and a hymn, with Miss Julia Donnelly singing. Floral pieces featured a large anchor with a dove and a Roman lyre from local societies. Pallbearers and new pallbearers were drawn from the St. Aloysius T A B society, including Joseph A. Battle and others. Burial occurred in the Cathedral Cemetery in West Scranton.
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Julia Donnelly
St. Aloysias T. A. B. Society
St. Aloysiius T. A. Li. Society
Joseph A. Battle
Patrick Boland
John Thurne
Thomas Kennedy
Thomie Nevodham
Patrick Boyle
James Cavanaugh
John Smith
Martin Mahony
John Moran
Cathedral
West Scranton
Lafayette Day Observed At No 1h Public School
Lafayette day observes at No 1h public school on Blane avenue in the Twentieth ward with Professor John K. O Malley as principal. Pupils raised a flag funded by student contributions with Earl Griffin Post G A U directing the ceremony and presenting the flag to the board of control. The program includes songs recitations and readings by students and a presentation to the school board followed by chorus and songs.
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Blane Avenue
John K. O'Malley
Board of Control
Jodas
Earl Griffin
Chairmatiacc.es
Mates
Clifford Dempsey Bone
Frees
George Howell
Columbia
Johny Reilly
War letter from Porto Rico soldier describes camp life
Andrew J Best received a personal letter from A F E Vorhis of the United States volunteer engineers describing camp life at Coamo Porto Rico near Ponce. The letter notes harsh conditions and conveys a vivid though non enviable picture of the soldiers in camp. The Sixteenth Pennsylvania volunteers were nearby and a separate social event is planned by the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association with a euchre party and dance at Pharmacy Hall Monday night.
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Andrew J. Best
Hotel Best
A. F E. Vorhis
the Tribune
Vorhis
United States Volunteer Engineers
Scranton
Coame
Porto Ries
Ponce
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Mr. Vorhis
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Pharmacy Hall
A. Hr
Swelock Sharp
Flannel Waists Displayed With Noted Craftsmanship
The advert notes three fine lines of conscien tiously made Flannel Waists priced at 100 dollars total. Shown to customers, they astonish visitors with variety and a notable improvement in quality.
Fire Interrupts Appendix Operation at Hall Residence West Scranton
In West Scranton the fire department stopped a dangerous blaze during an appendectomy at 219 South Main Avenue. Dr F C Hall led the operation with J J Roberts H C Comegys and D H Jenkins assisting as flames were found under the first floor rafters and quickly extinguished. Engineer Meyers pressed to help but was barred for safety. officials planned to review the incident.
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Richard M. Hall
South Main Avenue
Mall
Delaware, Lackuownna and Western Railroad Company
F.C. Hall
J. J. Roberts
H. C. Comegys
D. H. Jenkins
Columbia Chemical Company
Meyers
Lotse
Hall
Baptist Church Growth and Missionary Efforts Highlight Meeting
Reverend Jameua Hughes of South Africa spoke at a Jackson Street Baptist mission meeting praising the churchs growth to about fifteen million adherents and its historic role in religious liberty. He cited Baptist contributions to education and global missions, noting extensive work by agents where heathenism prevails.
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Jameua Hughes
South Africa
Baptist Church
Jackson Street
Hughes
Christendom
England
Kingdom of Jesus Christ
Bible Society
Presentation of badge to PF J McAndrew for excu rsion tickets
Miss F Judge will present a handsome emblematic badge to PF J McAndrew and reward for the highest number of tickets sold on the recent joint excursion of the two branches. The ladies will serve refreshments.
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PF. J. McAndrew
F. Judge
Young Womans Class Entertains at Weber Residence
Members of Miss Lilian Hagen and Miss Minnie Weber taught Sunday school classes at Binp- Son Methodist attend a social at 235 North Hyde Park Avenue. Guests were Misses Moen Weber Yoho and Hughes in reception roles. Activities included varied diversions for the young attendees including Nelle Stewart Harriet Thomas Elizabeth Jones Margaret Oz Rhebe Sweet Viena Depuy Mars Thomas Ruth Misant Adna Ree Jessie Bonner Ela Acker Aloe Roberts Stella Hae in Hagen class Lacy Long Helen Hagen Bessie Bonner Buelah Strunk Nellie Thomas May Davis Taylor May Davis Blanche Harvey Jennie Lewis Ray Lowry Florence Fowler.
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Cligtes
Lilian Hagen
Minnie Weber
Mise Weber
North
Hyde Park
Moen
Weber
Wileser
Margaret Oz
Rhebe Sweet
Viena Depuy
Mars Thomas
Ftuth Misant
Adna Ree
Jessie Bonner
Elae Acker
Aloe Roberts
Stella Hae
Mise Hagen
Misave Lacy Long
Helen Hagen
Bessie Bonner
Buelah Strunk
Nellie Thomas
Tay
May Davis
Blanche Harvey
Jennie Lewis
Ray Lowry
Florence Fowler
Local Card Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs John Reap
Mr and Mrs John Reap of 426 Sixteenth Street entertained a large party Monday evening at their home. The gathering featured numerous diversions and a long list of guests including Miss Mary Reap Kate Holand B Boland Kate Reardon Neilie Rendon Lizzie Coyne Mary McCue Kate Wright Margaret Kelly Kate Mulray Nellie McGarry Annie McDonald Celia McDonald Lizzie Wright Nellie Reap and Messrs James Reap Michael Reap John Reap Jr James McDonald Michael Coyne Daniel McDonald Thomas Saye William McCormac Hin ey Hughes M J Gilvary Joseph Rush James Mulray Anthony McCue and James and Michael Flannery.
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John Reap
Sixteenth Street
Mary Reap
Kate Holand
B. Boland
Kate Reardon
Neilie Rendon
Lizzie Coyne
Mary McCue
Kate Wright
Margaret Kelly
Kate Mulray
Nellie McGarry
Kate McGarry
Annie McDonald
Celia McDonald
Lizzie Wright
Nellie Reap
James Reap
Michael Reap
James McDonald
Michael Coyne
Daniel McDonald
Thomas Saye
William McCormac
Fire in Scranton Street residence extinguished quickly
A chimney fire at Patrick Cadden’s home at 918 Scranton Street caused brief excitement yesterday afternoon. An alarm from box 3 at Main Avenue and Jackson Street drew Columbian Chemical and Franklin Engine Co. No damage resulted. water doused the flames. The two story frame dwelling houses the Caddens on the upper floors and an Italian family in the front portion. The owner carries sufficient insurance.
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Patrick Cadden
Scranton Street
Lao Aelock
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Columbian Chemical
Franklin Engine
Cadden
Local residents greet guests and furloughs in area notices
Miss Sarah Abraham travels to Bath New York to reside. Several residents return from visits to New York City Auburn and Wilkes Barre. Private Thomas Maguire and Private Evan Zachariah of the Thirteenth regiment are home on furlough. Others host visitors from Chicago Scranton Philadelphia and Carbondale.
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Sarah Abraham
South Maine Avenue
Bath
N. Y
William Cawley
Price Street
New York City
Joseph Williams
Neath
Bradford County
Karl Miller
Pittston
B. Bennett
Luzerne Street
Mary Keller
Chestnut Street
William Elias
Spring Brook
Thomas Maguire
Thirteenth Regiment
Richard Walsh
Scranton Street
Henrietta Callahan
Chicago
Frank Lott
Mampton Street
Auburn
Susquehanna County
Annie and
Malgabeth Lewin
Carbondale
Ent Mes
H. B. Romford
South Malin Avenue
George M. Evans
Plymouth
Sadie Robertson
Wilkes- Barre
Andrew Robertson
North Nebecca Avenue
Evan Zachariah
Howard Davis
Thirteenth Pennsylvania
Eynon Street
Clothes-pin social to be held at Hampton Street Methodist church
A clothes-pin social will be conducted at the Hampton Street Methodist church next Friday evening, organized by members of the 1 BL W Circle. Refreshments including ice cream coffee and lemon pie will be served.
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Hampton Street
1. BL. W
Electric City Wheelmene
Oped
Arthur Davis
Rebecon Avenue
Navy
Oregon
Kite Mra
Harriet Lewis
Washburn Street
John C. Morrin
Madison Wuvenue
Tabernacle Congregational Church
South Tyde Park Avenue
D. P. Jones
Peter Roberts
Olyphant
Wardburn Street
Anthony Dickman
Jackson Street
North Scranton Happenings and Porto Rico Letters
Abe Moos of Company G Eleventh U S Infantry writes from Porto Rico about early engagements with Spaniards two killed fifteen wounded Spanish losses over two hundred and hardship filled days including mud and scarce food. Edward Moran injured by roof fall at Devine McGuire’s imines on Pawnee Street in Scranton.
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Eleventh
United States Infantry
Scranton
Edward Moran
Schubert Quartette
Abe Roos
North End
Eiventh United States Infantry
Dentler
Majagnes
Porto Ricot
Porte Ico
Lus Muaring
Abe Moos
U. S. Infantry
Porto Rico
Howard Moran
Devine & McGuire
Mr. Moran
Hille
Pawnee Street
Marquette Council Meeting and Local Notices
The Marquette council held an important meeting last night. Local residents include Miss Lizzie Gannon ill with diphtheria and Miss Bessie Griffin visiting New York City. Several names return from trips or resign positions at Chappell stores. Mrs J Craig celebrates a new daughter Katie Thornton visits Wilkes-Barre.
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Schubert Glee Club
Misa Anna Edwards
Marsfield State Normal Schiool
Jane Williams
Wayne Avenue
New York City
Marquette Council
John Benjamin
Lizzie Gannon
Criek Avenue
Bessie Griffin
Wilkes- Durre
W. J. Melhcevy
West
Marriage of Andrew J O Hara and Miss Anna Loftus
Andrew J O Hara of West Mineola and Anna Loftus of Main Street wed yesterday at St Joseph s Catholic Church with Rev T J Carmody officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Annie T eamleh and groomsman M F Judge attended. A reception followed at the bride s brother s home. The couple will start housekeeping in West Minooka.
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Andrew J. O'Hara
West Mineola
Anna Loftus
Main Street
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
T. J. Carmody
Mites
Annie Teamleh
Puli Defines Art School Labels for New Exhibits
A Chicago News note surveys how a visitor to a recent art show classifies painters by sky and grass colors. Gray sky brown grass signals old show values while blue sky green grass points to realism. other combos imply Imprecision istic, colorist, or decorative art talent, depending on color choices.
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The
Chicago News
Ant Slave-Making Warfare Described In Nest Battles
A detailed account describes the warrior ant as a slave-making species that raids yellow turf ants to capture larvae and pupae. The invader raises the captured brood into workers to serve as nurses and housemaids, while adult turf ants are killed. In battles, numbers often decide outcomes and the nest compartments protect Pupae.
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Strind
Tutt
Algiers
Podhal Nurste
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