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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1899

Page

9

Death of Martin Cawley at Capouse colliery

Funeral held yesterday at St Patrick's church for Martin Cawley who died from injuries at Capouse colliery. Rev J Z Ruddy officiated with J Loon battalion and Capouse Mine Accidental Fund members in attendance. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery.

Martin Cawley Capoune Prive Street St. Patrick's Church John Gibbons James Chairred Thormone Help Joseph Fiynn Daniel Morin James Deenul Michaelibbone Patrick McHale John Mellugh Thomas Campbell Cathedral

Roderick Faces Assault Charges Amid Family Dispute

William J Roderick of Jackson Street is charged with three counts of assault and battery by his wife and two sisters. Alderman John set bail at 500 dollars for his appearance. Peter Regallu of Hennessy Court had arrested his step-brother Michael Mennall for assaulting other family members, with costs settled after hearing.

William John Roderick Jackson Street John Peter Regallu Hennessy Court Michael Mennall Familly

Entertainers Delight Congregation With Church Event

The Fidella society of the Jackson Street Tap tise church hosted an evening of entertainment. Rev Thomas de Chuchy chaired as a church group sang and recited pieces by Bertha Willams Ethel Jenkins and Mabel Spencer. Edith and Hesse Teddoe performed a duet and Judson Hutchinson played a banjo solo followed by a social.

Fidella Society Jackson Street Thomas de Chuchy Bertha Willams Ethel Jenkins Mabel Spencer Edith Hesse Teddoe Judson Hutchinson

Pastor Reception Posts Plymout Congregational Church

Rev. RE. A. Boyle, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational Church, was seen at a recent reception. Details of the event and attendees were reported in local notes.

RE. A. Boyle Plymouth Congregational Church

Church reception marks a warm evening gathering

Elias Evans presided over a church and congregation reception last evening. Short addresses were given by several members, the choir sang several selections, and solos were rendered by several singers. The affair was an enjoyable event.

Elias Evans

Wert Scranton Democrats Organize Club Evening

Democratic voters of Wert Scranton plan an evening meeting at Cooperative Hall to organize a club. Officers will be chosen and speeches delivered by nominees including Hon. John P. Quinnan Attorney K Pitcher Attorney William H. Row and Martin Flaherty president of the Central Labor union.

Wert Scranton John P. Quinnan K. Pitcher William H. Row Martin ©. Flaherty The Central Labor Union

Northeast Central Luther League Fall Convention at St Mark's

Beginning at 10 o'clock this morning the Northeast Central Luther League will convene at St Mark's Lutheran church. The morning session covers league business, afternoon features talks by prominent speakers, and the evening includes songs and addresses.

Northeastern Central Luther League St. Mark's Lutheran Church

Death of Mia Lee at 14 South Filmore Avenue

William Lee of 14 South Filmore Avenue dies early yesterday at age 35. Born in Ireland he came to the country thirty five years ago. Survived by husband and three children Michael Mary and Annie Lee. Funeral Saturday morning at St Patrick's Church with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.

Mia William Lee Filmore Avenue Ireland Michael Mary Annie Lee St. Patrick's Church Cathedral

Weekly religious and social events in Jackson Street area

The regular weekly prayer meeting of the Jackson Street Baptist church is set for this evening. CHS Upsilon society at Washburn Street Presbyterian church will host a reception for male members of the church and congregation next Monday evening with a literary program and refreshments. Licht Lunch Camping club organizes its first annual ball at Moate hall on Thanksgiving night. Liew Herbert's benefit concert committee met at First Tayuat church to discuss the proposed programme. Webster Literary and Debating Society meets tonight at Forbes Eaton’s on Tenth Street replacing the former plan to meet at W H Williams on Academy Street. The funeral of Mr and Mrs Richards child is planned for this afternoon from the South Everett home.

Jackson Street Baptist Church CHS Upsilon Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Licht Moate Liew Herbert Tayuat Webster Literary and Debating #Society Forbes Eaton Tenth Street W. H. Willams Academy Street Jeln Richards South Everett

Aged Railroaders Home Benefit Sent Provisions

Interment plans are announced for Washburn Street Cemetery. Local union No. 657 of the United Mine Workers meets in Cooperative Hall on the second and fourth Fridays. Mr and Mrs John Gahagan hosted Moses Taylor Lodge Ladies Auxiliary at their Teasant Street home, sending a box of provisions to the Aged Railroaders' Home.

Washburn Street

North Scranton Notes Brutal Assault on Teen, Suspect Loose

Thomas Murtaugh, fourteen, son of Mr and Mrs John Murtaugh of Oak Street, was attacked last Tuesday evening by a drunken man while playing in the street. The assailant, armed with a heavy stick, struck him on the head, leaving a four inch gash. Medics stopped the bleeding, but the suspect had not been arrested by late evening.

Thomas Murtaugh John Murtaugh Oak Street Murtaugh

Reading room opened at Court Street church by Epworth League

The Epworth League of Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church opens a reading room in the church lecture room. Young men and women will use the space to read the best literature during Friday and Saturday evenings from 7 until curfew.

The Epworth League Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Storrs mine social highlights local youths and events

John Jones and several young people were shown at the Storrs mine on Tuesday evening. A Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club social was planned for the Auditorium. Traction Co workers completed a temporary wire connection on North Main Ave as double track is planned. English classes were to meet at the YWCA, while Jeanine Fields sustained a severe burn to her right hand taking a flashlight photo. recovery expected in a week or two.

John Jones Jones Storrs Mary Edwards Edith Fowler Rose Evans Llezie Davis Kate Lazimar Margaret Henley David PN Lester Meredith Harry Stein Llewellyn Jackson William Cabo Keystone Literary and Dramatic Plul The Traction Company Providence Square Putnam Street North Main Avenue Young Women's Christian Association Rooms Jeanine Pields Thompson Street

Local residents and visitors结

Mr and Mrs Charles Fitzgerald and daughter Orelia of Pen Argyl are guests of Mr and Mrs Murray Kennedy in Church avenue Archbald friends hosted Mr Williams on return from Colorado P J Hughes visits in Butte City Minnie and Margaret Coyne guests at Old Forge Kate Clark and Nora Gerrity hosted by Archbald friends Mrs Andrew Lord North Matin avenue back from New England trip Samuel Griffiths Kingston returned from visit to sister Mrs Owen Cox Wayne avenue Mrs 8 M Carson North Matin avenue home after weeks with relatives in Pockville David L Jones D D Jones Son returned from Philadelphia where his mother underwent surgery in a city hospital operation successful

Charles Fitzgerald Orelia Pen Argyl Northampton County Murray Kennedy Church Avenue Charles Willams Colorado P. J. Hughes Hudson Street Butte City Montana Minnie Margaret Coyne Moomavenue Old Forge Kate Clark Clover Street Nora Gerrity Andrew Lord North Matin Avenue New England States Samuel Griffiths Kingston Owen Cox Wayne Avenue M. Carson Pockville David L. Jones D. D. Jones & Son Philadelphia Mr. Jones

Dunmore Doings: Boy Falls, Owl Exhibit, and Local Notes

The Ute son of Frederick Conn of MIM street fell down stairs at home while playing yesterday and was bruised though not seriously hurt. Plumber Hughes plans heating updates at the public schools with new steam radiators. Taylor Dancing class hosts an Are social in Od Fellows hall led by Harry Taylor tomorrow evening. A large owl, fourteen inches across, on display in Barber Hoffman’s Mill Street shop, captured in Waymart, Pa. Funeral services held for Ellen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McAndrew.

Frederick Conn Mim Street Hughes Taylor Od Fellows' Hall Harry Taylor Jacob Hoffman Mill Street Waymart Ellen McAndrew

Eighth Grade Examinations and Local Notices

Examinations of the Eighth grade will be held today and tomorrow in the various school buildings. Jacob Bronnon of Film Street owns a handsome phonograph received recently. The new school building on Throop Street stands still awaiting work acceptance. Knights of Honor lodge will meet in Washington hall this evening with the state convention representative present.

Potter Street Dunmore Jacob Bronnon Film Street Washington Hall

New York Visitors and Local Society Gossip

Mr. Martin Glynn of New York City visits his brother Michael Gisnn on Mill Street. J. H. Taylor of Cherry Street is back after a two week stay in Connecticut. Mrs. John H. Kelly of Albany stays with town friends. Charles Krona of Throop Street returns from a week in New York City. Mrs. Albert Williams of Throop Street is ill with typhoid fever. Mr. James Beattie returns from York Summit after a three week vacation. Mr. George Bairil of Sullivan County visits town. Mrs. M. Simmons of the borough is in Wayne County.

Martin Glynn New York City Michael Gisnn Mill Street J. H. Taylor Cherry Street Connecticut John H. Kelly Albany N. Y Charles Krona Throop Street Albert Williams James Beattie York Summit George Bairil Sullivan County Mire M. Simmons Borough Wayne County

Meadow Brook Washer Peacoal Sale At Cedar Gibbons Corner

Peacoal sold to teams at 74 cents per ton. Corner of Cedar avenue and Gibbons Street involved in the sale location.

Cedar Avenue Gibbons Street

Death of Fronz Klos A Scranton Pioneer

Fronz Klos a longtime Scranton resident and German immigrant, aged 65, died yesterday at 140 Stone Avenue after nerves illness lasting fourteen months. He worked 34 years at Delaware Lackawanna and Western Lumberyard and is survived by wife and eight children. Funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 1 AM at St. Mary’s Church, burial in German Catholic Cemetery No. 6.

Fronz Stone Avenue Deremnod Mr. Klos Germany Scranton Pelaware Lackwon Wreetern Decesed Charles John Mary Maggie Kate Prank Sophia Fred Klos Progpest Avenue John Klos Tunkhannock St. Mary's Church River Street

Choir Benefit at Germania Hall Aids St Pauls Church

The St Pauls church choir at Prospect Avenue gave an entertainment at Germania hall last evening. The hall was tastefully decorated and many friends attended, greatly aiding church funds. The programme, printed in yesterday's Tribune, received loud applause and the event concluded with dancing.

St. Pauls Church Prospect Avenue Germania Hall

Pleasant Birthday Party for Edna Klauminger

A birthday gathering was hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Klauminger at their Pittston Avenue home on Tuesday evening for their daughter Edna Klauminger. Guests included Mary Wirth Martha North Fred Petry Wm Mittrich and many friends and neighbors.

Harry Klauminger Pittston Avenue Edna Klauminger Mary Wirth Martha North Fred Petry Wm. Mittrich Amelia Karh Marthe Lydia Lowsa Nordt Matty Wirth Francis Klaureinger Messrs. Wm. Hedrich Wim. J. Griffiths William Schunk John Bnyder Jacob Hunich Jacob Hoerffelfinger George Wirthard Mra W. A. Kirkland Newark N. J

Local Personages and Services Feed Town News

Mrs Hannick of Elm Street and Stone Avenue was arrested on charges brought by Martin Woyshner. Woyshner claimed his child was beaten. Constable Woelkers attempted to serve a warrant but she was too ill and released on her own recognizance. Edward Convey was laid to rest at Cathedral cemetery with many friends attending. Funeral services for James Houston and the 81 ALOYSIUS T A Franciety members drew large crowds. Street cars operate on Cedar avenue while Pittston avenue sewer work proceeds. Hon A F Connell returned from Washington and Harrisburg. Mrs W A Kirkland visits Rev William A North. Ex-B School Controller Charles Conrad won a prize for selling the most tickets for Younger fellowship.

Cathedral Cemetery von Front Street Aloysius T. A. Franciety James George Houston Bione Avenue Cedar Avenue Pittston Avenue A. F. Connell Washington, D. C Harrisburg W. A. Kirkland Newark N. J William A. North Hickory Street Charles Conrad Junger

Maennerchor Concert Sets Prize of Gold Badge

The Maennerchor event offered a handsome gold badge as the prize. Mr. Conrad oversaw the proceedings and the concert featured a notable competition and performance.

Maennerchor Conrad Eld

Epworth league to host First social at Asbury church

The Epworth league of Asbury Methodist Finis copal church announces a First social to be held tomorrow evening in the church piclora. Grace Jenkins engaged to Dr Welcome C Shover was announced by Mr and Mrs D Jenkins of Capotise avenue. John Webster recovering from diphtheria at Dickson avenue. Green Ridge Presbyterian holds prayer meeting this afternoon at 3 30. Second degree conferred Thursday at Green Ridge lodge I O C F. Mies Glesner visiting Pittston. George Guy and family move into Brown building on Dickson avenue. George Weldman resigns from Ki S Pratt and heads to Wilkes-Barre to manage a Shafeor Brothers store.

Epworth League Asbury Methodist Finiscopal Church Piclora D. Jenkins Capotise Avenue Grace Welcome C. Shover Adame Avenue James A. Martin St. Paul's Church St. Francis Church Nanticoke John Webster Dickson Avenue Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Green Ridge Lodge C. F. Mies Idk Glesner Monsey Avenue Pittston George Guy and Family East Markettreet Wrown George Weldman Adams Avenue Ki. S. Pratt Wilkes-Barre Bhafeor Brothers

Obituary of George Wolcott and John O Malley

George Wolcott died at Moses Tar hospital after a brief stay of about twenty four hours from heart disease. He was an engineer on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad and aged about fifty nine, living in Halstead. John O Malley died at his Fourth Street home, born in Ireland and a resident of the city for 32 years, survived by a wife and three children Luke John J and Mary.

George Wolcott Moses Tarfor Hospital Dle Heart Jiseune Delaware, Lackewanna and Western Railroad Halstead John O'Malley Fourth Street Ddvoanet Ireland Thie City Luke John J Mary

Avoca Community Notes Show Guests And Tragic Incidents

A Junior Wesley league program at the Primitive Methodist Church featured dialogues choirs recitations and two tableaux The Coldoes of Liberty and Nearer My God to Thee A death and a labor dispute surface as John Kollowinski identified after an on site fatality at the cut off delay in burial leadership changes and a health matter through cataract surgery also noted Missing Miss Cecelia Hyndman visits Lincoln Heights while local figures travel from Scranton Nanticoke and Montrose to attend meetings and services in Lacuta and Duryea

Wesley League The Primitive Methodist Church Thomas Cavenhall Hugh Jennings North End Jessie Alexander R. M. Courtright Gwynne Scranton Miller Nanticoke United Mine Workers Lacuta’s Hall M. J. Brogan Philadelphia Teva J. J. McCabe Auburn A. F. Broderick Montrose Cuenta Cc. Kellum William Bront Marcy John Kollowinski Duryea McGowan Peter Lacuta Mellowan John Cranston Scotland J. WH. Donaldson Cecelia Hyndman Miss May Funders Lincoln Heights

Notable Visitors and Local Notices From Starrucca

Special to The Scranton Tribune reports Starrucca on October 2 with visits from Daniel Palton, lord mayor of Dublin, and relatives including Mrs. John Merrigan. Obituary notes Mr. Leland Walker died Monday with services led by Rev. A. 10. The report lists numerous local visits, hospital returns, and a large funeral for Mrs. Spencer.

Starrucca Daniel Palton Dublin John Merrigan Leland Walker M. Fechured David Angua Smith Hugh Brown Forest City John Patterson Smith Henry McAvoy Pleasant Mount J. Th. Vasbinder Charles Armetrong A. Ki. Kiowtin William Pps Susquehasina A. W. Brown Clinton Glover New York Ali Theodore la Barre la Barre Eara Spencer Spencer Charles Mount Meagant

Mysterious Homicides Review in Shamokin Dispatch

A Shamokin Dispatch survey critiques county authorities for failing to solve murders over the past two years. It compares investigation effort and accountability in Shamokin and neighboring counties, noting limited action and unresolved cases.

Death in Dewert opens old murder cases across county

Amos Ritter, a farmer, was found slain in his garden near Dewert with evidence of a struggle and a hastily removed footwear. The killer fled across a garden fence, leaving prints wiped by dirt. Investigations waned as leads faded, while parallel cases in Union and Lycoming counties remained unsolved and buried in time.

Amos Ritter Dewert Ritter Union County Coroners Amos Baker White Deer Valley Baker Union County Pennsylvania Railroad Williamaport Grandview Cemetery Corper Elkton Williamsport Lycoming County Lycoming John Rohn Clinton County

Disappearance of Rich Lumberman Plagues Clinton County

The high tension case centers on Rohn who vanished in April. County authorities have offered no reward or detectives, while family led inquiries lack official death proof. Five months pass without progress and suspicions linger, risking the case fading with time.

Clinton County Rohn Hohn

Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe

A damaged OCR version of Poe poem about a kingdom by the sea and a lovers doomed separation. The speaker mourns Annabel Lee whose death is linked to their intense love and the spirits of heaven and sea. The passage presents multiple corrupted lines and misspellings but preserves the core tragedy and imagery of the poem.

Annabel Lee Heaven Edgar Allan Fe

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