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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1898

Page

6

West Scranton Political Meeting Promises Noted Speakers

St David's hall hosts the first campaign gathering on this side of the river with speakers Hon. J. M. Evans of Mercer Hon. W. G. Thomas of Mauch Chunk Hon. John K H Farr Attorney R A Zimmerman and Assistant District Attorney W Gaylord Thomas B E Robathan to chair. Evans is a noted Welsh scholar and Thomas a leading young Lackawanna lawyer.

St. David's Hall Republican County Committee J. M. Evans Mercer W. G. Thomas Mauch Chunk John KH. Farr R. A. Zimmerman W. Gaylord Thomas B. E. Robathan Evane Thomas Lackawanna Bar

Robert Morris Lodge Receives Honorable Welsh Visitor

The Robert Morris lodge No.1 American True Ivorites met last night in Tvorite hall South Main. W H Hughes of Poultney Vermont announced a name for a fin honoring his renowned lodge and noted Hughes as ex grand president of the National Ivorite board. The gathering pledged appreciation and awaits public expression.

Robert Morris Lodge Tvorite Hall South Main Avenue W. H. Hughes Poultney Vermont Robert Morrie Hughes Hughes National Ivorite Board

Funeral for Miss Lulu Walters Held at Linden Street Home

The funeral for the late Miss Lulu Walters who died from ethereal acid poisoning last Monday night was conducted yesterday afternoon from her home at 16 West Linden Street. Many friends attended and floral tributes were abundant. Rev. J B Sweet of Simpson Methodist Church officiated and preached a short sermon.

Lulu Walter West Linden Street Robert Morris Lodge of Ivorites J. B. Sweet Simpeon Methodist Church

Funeral Service and Interment at Washburn Street Cemetery

A quartette sang during the service. After the rites, the remains were carried to Washburn Street cemetery and interment was made.

Washburn Street

Social gatherings honor local service members and families

Mr and Mrs Charles Tatenters hosted friends at Mit Price Street in honor of John Crooks from Wyoming. Mrs Thomas Sweet entertained at 508 North Hyde Park Avenue in honor of William J Burseheil of Company F Thirteenth Regiment on a seven day furlough. Mrs Beavers hosted a surprise party for Jessie Beavers on Swetland Street and Rebeorn Avenue. St Leo s battalion held an impromptu gathering at North Main Avenue with John Kadgen presiding. Simpson Methodist church hosted a large social in assembly rooms run by the A K surnamed ladies.

Charles Tatenters Mit Price Street John Crooks Laramie Wyoming Thomas Sweet North Hyde Park Avenue William J. Burscheil Company F Thirteenth Regiment Burvehell Camp Meade Jeeeie Beavers James Beavers Simpson Methoillet Church

Local Social Notes Highlight Camden Scranton Wilkes-Barre Visitors

Mrs William Rodgers and daughter return from visit with Mr and Mrs John Brown in Scranton Street Camden NJ. Mrs John Price returns from Wilkes-Barre after visiting Mrs Frank Glencon of Fourteenth Street. William Ludwig and daughter Margaret visit Wandling from North Hyde Park. Frederick Tiffany of Brooklyn NY returns after visit with daughter Mrs Del Fonte on North Lincoln Avenue. Mrs Randolph Jones hosts aunt Mrs Charles Labar of New Milford. Mr and Mrs A F Duffy and son Gerald return from visit with Mr and Mrs P Gallagher of Jackson Street. Sara H Smith matron of the West Side hospital returns from a South vacation. Otis Altemore returns from Tunkhannock. Grace Evans of Wilkes-Barre visits Miss Willie Stephens on South Lincoln. Miss Fox visiting Mrs Elizabeth Price on South Hyde Park Avenue. Fox is niece of Hon Anthony Howell ex-consul to Cardiff. Mr and Mrs Bernard J Hore return from wedding tour and reside on Emmett Street. Miss Margaret Martin hosts Miss Margaret Sherman of Wilkes-Barre. Mr and Mrs Thomas Moran move to housekeeping on Twenty-first Street.

William Rodgers Bert Rodgers Camden N. J John Brown Scranton Street John Price Wilkes-Barre Frank Glencon Fourteenthtreet William Ludwig Margaret Ludwig North Hyde Park Avenue Wandling Frederick Tiffany Brooklyn Mre del Fonte Lincoln Avenue Randolph Jones Jackson Street Charles Labar New Milford A. F. Duffy Gerald Binghamton P. Gallagher Sara H. Smith Weat Side Hoenital Otis Altemore North Lincoln Avenue Tunkhannock Grace Evana Fins Wiliie Stephens South Lincoln Avenue Miss Fox Maasilion Elizabeth Price South Hyde Park Avenue Cardiff Wales Bernard J. Hore Emmett Street Margaret Martin Margaret Sherman Thomas Moran Ware

Flannel Waists Progress From Summer Shirt Waist

Designers present three lines of Flannel Waists priced at 100 dollars each proving more comfortable and stylish than the summer shirt waist. A 150 dollar range expands the selection with noticeable quality improvements and broader variety.

Minor News Notes From Local Societies

Local social event at Hamp ton Street Methodist church hosted by the J H Waterle young ladies promises refreshments and hospitality with ice cream cake pumpkin pie and clothes pins Admission buys the treats Four year old Thomas Sherman was injured at Frink Street falling and cutting his forehead Dr G B Reynolds attended The Meagher Condon club at Hart Gari hall elected officers for the term Patrick Crane president and others A meeting is set for Sunday at the hall Allis Memorial mission hosted Epworth league service on Keyser avenue with strong turnout and spirited participation

Hampton Street Methodist Church J. H. Watrele Thomas Frederick Sherman Frink Street G. B. Reynolds Meagher-Condon Club Hart Gari Hall North Main Avenue Patrick Crane Dugman J. Colling Dod. O'Grady Fruscrane Allis Memorial Mission Keyser Avenue Epworth

Miner crushed by rock fall at Dickson mine

Thomas Blanche, a miner at the Delaware and Hudson Dickson mine in North Scranton, was injured when roof rock collapsed after a blast. He escaped instant death and was moved to Lackawanna hospital in the company ambulance with a badly injured hip. Reports mention plans to form a hose company in Diuteh Gap and a needed fire company for the area.

Thomas Blanche Dickson Delaware and Hudson Company Blanche Lackawanna Hospital Diuteh Gap Anna Sherwin East Market Street Miss Sherwin Hertha Finn Violet Danvers Benjie Powell Susie Watkins Thomas Powel John Jones James G. Tatler Merten J. Emory P. J. Brennan Company H P. H. Dunn Bloom Avenue Welsh Philosophical Society Hautauqua Circle Charles Henwood North Main Avenue Sidney Henwood Warren Herman Eastman College Poughkeensle N. C Patrick Fitzsimmons Shu John R. Williams Wayne Avenue Theophibus Evans Summit Avenue Green Grove

Trio of doctors advise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

When ill the three experts Dr Inclination Dr Experience and Dr Reason advise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best for a cold. It is praised as pleasant effective and scientifically prepared to aid lungs and restore health. Sold by Matthews Bros and other druggists.

Inclination Experience Dr. Reason Chamberlain Reason All Drugzgiers Matthews Bros

Funeral, notices, and events in South Scranton

From 214 Pittston Avenue the funeral of Anna Scheible was held with services at German Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Nordt and burial at Pittston cemetery. Ex Common Councilman Thomas McGrail was moved to Hillside Home insane department. John A. Miller Jr. funeral planned for 2 pm at 623 Birch Street. Banuckel hosts party for wife. YWCA social at 1021 Cedar Ave at 7 30 pm. Loyalty Club flower social announced. Union hymns class in progress.

Pittston Avenue Anna Scheible German Presbyterian Church Hickory Street Mr. Nordt Pittston Areshue Alfred Nota Rudolph Buenall John Zurher Henry Frey Casper Frutegar Rudolph Tropp Thomas McGrail Hillside William Rede Catheriz Conrad Pei Honesdale Rode Homestead John Rode Pell William Rode John A. Miller Mr. North George Miller Birch Street Henry Banuckel Cedar Avenue Banquelt Silk Mill Young Women's Christian Association Uymnuslim

Gospel Meeting Schedule Cited for Weekend

Organized note lists a Saturday night gathering at 7.90 o clock and a Sunday gospel meeting at 3.45 pm. The fragment indicates a local church event timetable with specific times and days.

Funeral of George Walsh and local notices in Scranton

The funeral for George Walsh infant son of Mr and Mrs Michael Walsh of Broom street was held yesterday from the parental home with many relatives and friends attending. Interment was in St Mary’s cemetery. Also reported are local notices of theft, social visits, church events, post office letter notices, and community updates across streets and nearby areas.

George Walsh Michael Walsh Broom Street Joe Payton Leo Hughes Joe Walsh Michael O'Malley St. Mary's Cemetery Willow Street Mia Royal Taft North Blakely Street Misa Lizzie Jones Jermyn Harper and Blakely Streets Rex Moon Grove Str¢Vet Miplewood George Williams Peckville Harper Street William HH. Beckendorf Butler Street Arlington Priceburg James Oliver Foley's Hall Dave Brink Drinker Street Sport Hill W. B. Allen Dudley Street Wheeling West Virginia Presbyterian Church Misa Nellie van Cleft Lewis Hiran Hed Cross Society Santiago Cobb Henry Zanier New Haven Conn Ths Place Zanier Petersborg John Moffat Philadelphia A. D F. M. Spencer Murray Elm Street Missy Theresa Mahoney D. Nimkity W. J. Nivens Care Thomas H. Harrington George 8 Raymond Clara M. Swingtle Pearl Stone Anna Louise Schlotterbeck Adams Avenue C.J. Woodworth Madison Avenue Harry Woodard Fernando Cerra Michael Hetacolo George Honlyrekka Joncas Kuesmans Marco Brecela Viberio Pupnane Aprelo Pace Raffael Verra Valente Antonio Guiseppe Problano

Funeral notices for Klvanor Davie and infant John Dean

A notice states Klvanor Davie daughter of George Davie of 312 Prospect Avenue died yesterday with interment at Forest Hill cemetery and funeral arrangements completed last night at 4 o clock in the afternoon. Separately infant John son of Anthony Dean of 61 Orchard Street Bonth Scranton also died yesterday and funeral notices follow.

Forest Hill Cemetery Klvanor Davie George Davie Proxpeet Avenue John Anthony Dean Orchard Street Bonth Scranton

Miner Injured by Rock Fall at Greenwood Shaft

Thomas Blanche a laborer at Greenwood Coal Company No 1 shaft was badly hurt by a rock fall yesterday morning. His left hip is dislocated and he was taken to Lackawanna hospital by mine ambulance. Thomas Kenavy returned yesterday from Oenemo New York where he had been living.

Thomas Blanche Greenwood Coal Company Lackawanna Hospital Thomas Kenavy Oenemo N. Y

Obituary notices for Cora Finch-Dale and relatives

Obituary reports Mrs Cora Finch-Dale wife of Eugyne Dale of Dale's farm Keyser valley died yesterday after an operation shock. She was born in Wrest Farant January 2014 and survived by husband and two children Matthew 4 and Margaret 6. Funeral from 16 Keyser avenue at 2 PM will inter Forest Hill cemetery. The notice also covers the death of Mrs Ann Butler of 8 Jocust Street with funeral at St Johns Church and interment Cathedral cemetery. Vera Beatt infant daughter of Edwin Beatt died at Fig street residence and funeral planned.

Cora Finch-Dale Eugyne Dale Dale Keyser Valley Wrest Farant Mra Jon Finch Chestnut Street Bimpeon Methodist Church Matthew Margaret Keyser Avenue Forest Hill Cemetery Ann Butler Jocust Street Huiler South Scranton St. John's Catholic Church Henry Butler Kelly & Casey Brewery Mia P. J. Kelly Annie Katie Butler John's Church Cathedral Cemetery

Relief Association Debates Winds Up and Finances

The Soldiers' Relief Association weighed dissolving after the war, noting a treasury balance of 80.82 with unpaid subscriptions of 287 and limited funds to cover the next two weeks. Members argued ongoing need as veterans remain abroad or in camps, while relief demands persist with winter approaching.

Soldiers’ Relief Association W. A. May Luther Keller Thomas H. Dale John BR. Farr C. R. Manville Charles 8. Weston Atherton Treasury Weston Gillmins Company War Department Corbin Dale

Mrs Worthington Smith Dies at Home in St Albans Vermont

Katharine Maria Walworth, born December 12 1823 in Plattsburgh, widow of Worthington Smith, died suddenly at her St Albans home just before 11 this morning. Her father Major John Walworth served in the U S Army, notable for actions in the War of 1812 era and later civilian postings.

St. Albans Worthington Smith Katherine Maria Walworth John Walworth Army of United States Sixth United States Infantry Little York Toronto Fort George Canada Platielough Catherine Maria Halley

Widow Mrs Worthington C Smith Dies In St Albans Community

June 12 1810 marks the time soon after which the family moved to St Albans where their home remained. Mrs Smith died heart failure leaving two daughters Mrs W W Scranton of Scranton Pa and Miss Eisle and two sons Fo Walworth Firth and W Tracy Smith with two grandsons Worthington Scranton and an infant son. The community mourns the loss of a cultured gracious hostess long identified with St Albans social life and public life though she had grown more withdrawn in recent years.

St. Albana Worthington C. Smith Heprésidenes Smith Street St. Alans Fue Mra. W. W. Scranton Scranton Misa Eisle Fo Walworth Firth W. Tracy Smith Worthington &. Scranton Hosterr

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