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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1898

Page

6

Blesses Virgin Sodality Reception At St Marys Church

The annual reception of the Blessed Virgin sodality at St Marys church on River Street drew a large congregation. Rev Peter Christ preached a scholarly sermon as Father Fricker and Father Stenper assisted. Thirty seven young women and thirty young men joined the sodality.

The Blessed Virgin Sodality St. Mary's Church River Street Sodality Peter Christ 81. Mary's Father Fricker West Scranton Father Stenper Thie Side

Infant Emma Hall funeral in Cedar avenue home

The funeral for Emma Hall infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lorenz Hall eretroh Cedar avenue was held yesterday afternoon Rev William Schmidt of Church of Peace officiated at the house services Interment was at Pittson avenue cemetery Patrolman George Jones on day duty arrested a sixteen year old youth on Cedar

Emma Lorenz Halleretroh Cedar Avenue William Schmidt Church of Peace Pittson Avenue George Jones Cedar Methodist Episcopal Church Mies Mary van Dosen City Mary Pierce Albert C. Kays William Edgar Dunmore Cemetery Ellen Armetrong Walnut Street Dunmore Nightcroft Thomas Armatronm Mt. Carmel Cemetery

Notable Local Gossip and Illness Roundup

A drunken prisoner in Pittston is taken to a cell then grows very ill with doctors Kolb and Patton called. prisoner muttered his name as Morper. Sgt Edward Conley of Camp Meade hospital unit is home in precarious condition from typhoid. Local residents visit relatives in New York and Wilkes Barre as medical and social notes appear.

Kolb Patton Morper Andrew Best John J. Durkin Fred, Prupe John Schunk Pittston Edward Conley First Division Camp Meade Cedar Avenue John 8. Coleman Irving Avenue Jammer Hourahan West Forty-second Street New York City James Reap Pittston Avenue Hasleton Peter Robling, Jr Carbondale Dante J. Lundy Orchard Street Robert Leopold Huffalo Wilkes-Barre Leopold Hate Beat Ann Fauat Young Women’s Christian Association

Excitement as horse runs away on North Malin avenue

Theodore Sureth's spirited horse caused a stir Saturday on North Malin avenue when it bolted while the doctor tended a patient. The horse tangled a tie strap, suffered injuries, and the carriage broke before it could be freed. Numerous locals gathered for the unsettling scene and others planned activities and visits in the area.

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertisement

Help for nerves and appetite through Hood's Sarsaparilla said to enrich the blood. Pills are easy to take and operate, claimed to cure indigestion and sick headache.

Hood

Bounteous Bargain Gifting in Scranton Silks and Dress Goods

A Globe Warehouse sale offers Jack and Colored Silks and Black Dress Goods at unusually low prices. The items shown are high quality staples and seasonable novelties designed for middle and high class buyers, with a vast stock and wide choice to fit the times.

Scranton Globe Warehouse

Sale opens Tuesday with ten day specials on silks

Sale begins Tuesday, November 1, and runs for ten days. Featured are fancy silks and taffetas in top colors and patterns, including black satin duchess and black silk taffetas. Several fabrics priced low, with bold notes on quality and variety for waists, skirts, and dresses.

Events of Day in West Scranton

The column notes a unusually quiet October in West Scranton with only twelve arrests for ordinary offenses and low death rates. Alderman and police records show few cases, mainly fines and minor reprimands, plus a proactive program for juvenile mischief. The piece praises community morals and overall wellbeing.

West Scranton West Scranton John

Ills of Women Comforted by Pinkham Remedies

Two letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing chronic womb inflammation headaches and weakness. Mrs Many Ton Ivern of Chicago reports relief after two bottles and continued improvement. Mrs Henny Donn of Cincinnati credits four bottles and Sanative Wash for a complete recovery and renewed vitality.

Many Ton.Ivern Marianna St Chicago Ill Henny Donn Findley St Cincinnati Ohio Pinkham Lydia FE. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Funeral Rites For David Kann Held At Archbold

Remains viewed and borne to Washburn Street Cemetery for interment. Pallbearers include Foreman T H Carey J T Evana and others from Bliss colliery Nan ticoke and Delaware Lackawanna and Western coal department. Bald Eagle tribe Redmen attended. Rev A W Walker preached. a quartet sang.

Watkhburn Street T. H. Carey J. T. Evana Bliss Colliery Benjamin Jones Walter Reese Nanticoke A. H W. Storrs Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Department Henry P. Davies Central David Kann Williams Street Archbald Friends Bald Eagle Tribe Redmen A. W. Walker Primitive Methodiet Archebald Washburn Street Lodge George Gets Charles Gort George Deckhearn W. Morgana C. James W. Fern

Reckless pair wrecks survey on Main Avenue

Two unknown men in a heavy road buggy crashed into a survey near KR Williams residence at 158 South Main avenue around 4 50 pm yesterday. They fled without checking the damage, the horse tied to the survey was killed, and no witnesses could identify the drivers. The buggy struck outside wheels, breaking front wheels. occupants escaped in the buggy.

KR. J. Williams South Main Avenue Iratie Tle Main Avenue Surrey

Memorial Service Arranged for Daniel Mathias at Plymouth Church

Arrangements are under way for a memorial service at Plymouth Congregational Church for the late Daniel Mathias. It is expected to be held within the next two weeks and will be a notably impressive event with speakers from clerical and musical circles who knew the deceased. Local vocalists and the Musical Culture class from Plymouth Church, of which he was an instructor, will participate in the musical portion.

Century Hose Company Leas the Tribune Hartman Neptune Engine Company Tritone Hove Plymouth Congregational Church Daniel Mathias Plymouth Church

Local Residents Return Visits From Salem and Nearby Towns

Miss Daisy Nash returns from Salem Pa while Mr and Mrs Benjamin Bennett host Mrs O J Williams of Worry Pa. Arthur Nash goes to Philadelphia to reside. Mrs Robert Evans hosts Miss Nellie Roberts of Plymouth. Mrs Mary Jane Fethcroft returns from Tamaqua. Miss Mary Pritchard comes home from New York City after visiting Rev and Mrs David Jones. Miss Jennie Freeman and Gertrude Freeman host Miss Hay and Elizabeth James of Hunsleton. Annie Grady and Lotta Williams of Archbald return from a visit. Mrs Maddocks hosts Mrs Charles Thomas of Plymouth.

Daisy Nash South Ninth Street Salem Benjamin Bennett Lugerne Street O. J. Williams Worry Arthur Nash Philadelphia Robert Evans South Sumner Avenue Nellie Roberts Plymouth Mary Jane Fethcroft Tamaqua Mary Pritchard New York City David Jones South Lincoln Avenue Jennie Getrrude Freeman South Mal Avenue Missea Hay Elizabeth James Hunsleton Annie Grady Lotta Williams Archbald Maddocks South Rebecca Avenue Charles Thomas

Injured miner confined at home after fall in Hampton mines

John P. Thomas of Fifteenth Street injured Friday morning in a mine collapse at Hampton mines. He suffered a fractured right thigh and a severe back wrench. Dr. W. B. Lloyd attended. Hawthorne Literary and Debating Society resumed meetings at Miss Mabel C. Spencer’s home with officers elected for the new term. An animatiscope exhibition at First Baptist Church on Scranton Street was postponed to a future date and ticket holders may retain their tickets.

John P. Thomas Fifteenth Street Hampton Mines W. EB. Lioyd Hawthorne Literary and Debating Society Mabel C. Spencer Washburn Street

Thirteenth Regiment Man Proves Courage In Street Dispute

A Saturday night altercation on Drinker street between Private McCormack and Edward Higgins of Sport Hill ends with Higgins badly bruised. The Thirteenth regiment men argued over endurance and punishment, culminating in a public display of rough conduct. Funerals of Patrick Regan and Thomas McNulty are noted, and borough council and school board meet tomorrow night.

Patrick Regan Thomas McNulty McCormack Thirteenth Regiment Edward Higgins Sport Hill Drinker Street Higgins

Funeral services for Patrick Ryan and Thomas McNulty

Patrick Ryan of Elm and Butler streets was laid to rest after a solemn mass at St. Mary's church celebrated by Rev. M. B. Donlan and interred in St. Mary's cemetery. Pallbearers included P. D. Muniey Patrick O Hara and others. Thomas McNulty of East Drinker Street Sport Hill had a 10 o'clock funeral from his residence with a requiem high mass by Rev. Father Donlan at St. Mary's Church and burial in St. Mary's cemetery with pallbearers listed.

Patrick Ryan Elm Butler Streets St. Mary's Church M. B. Donlan St. Mary's Cemetery P. D. Muniey Thomas Payton Patrick O’ Hara J. Sweeney Patrick Langan John Cifuri Thomas McNulty East

Local Social Calendar Notes and Guest Visits

Miss Clara Collins hosts at TMutler street while friends visit South Canaan. Charles and Mrs Oliver return from Philadelphia after days with relatives. Barber Seckens comes back from Lewistown with James Keagle and John E Galles visiting Milnes on Harper street. GW Potter hosts fifty ninth birthday gathering Friday night with gifts. Michael Norton from Scranton visits friends. Thomas Marley returns from extended New York trip. Kate Benjamin of Pittston visits sister Beosaie on South Blakely Street. Mary Osborne of Jermyn visits aunt. Lizzie Harvey from Englowend NJ returns home after weeks with family on East Drinker street. Mrs Langan and son Harry of Rockwood NJ return after stay on Drinker street. Stewart Bishop leaves for Wilkes-Barre visit. Floyd Hand travels from Pittston to home. Lt Kelly from Quincy avenue visits friends on South Side. Herman Ludwig returns from hunting trip in Wayne county. May Simpson at Wyoming Seminary visits parents on Drinker Street. Robert Hicks returns from visit at Chinchilla. Mrs F H Bogert of Ward street leaves for My Powma for a week with friends. Theodore Ziegler is indisposed at Taylor avenue. Mrs Robert White returning from Pittston visit. Charles Weber returns from Chinchilla after several days away.

Clara Collins Tmutler Street South Canaan Charles Oliver Green Ridge Street Philadelphia Barber Seckens Lewistown James Keagle John E. Galles England Urkee Milnes Harper Street GW. Potter Michael Norton Scranton Thomas Marley Bloom Street New York City Kate Benjamin Pittston Beosaie South Blakely Street Mary Osborne Jermyn Edward Angwin South Blikely Street Lizzle Harvey Englowend N. J East Drinker Street Wayne County May Simpson Wyoming Seminary Drinker Street Robert Hicks Chinchilla F. H. Bogert Ward Street Prospect Park Robert White Mil Street Harles Weber Blakely Street

Neptune Fire Company Names New Driver

George Sesse chosen as driver for the Neptune Fire company at a special meeting in the hose rooms. He will begin duty this morning.

George Sesse Neptune Fire Company Segular Christlin Church Tripp Avenue Dunmore High School Alysterious Dunmore Endel Murray Dunmere

Obituary: Joseph K. Lawrence Dies at Summit Avenue Home

Joseph K Lawrence died Saturday at his residence on Summit avenue after a long career in mining. Born in Dover New Jersey he lived there until age 37 when he moved here. He served as superintendent of the Oram mine now Connell colliery then as superintendent of Hoxton Coal company now White Oak of Archbald for eight years. In 19T4 he was nominated and elected by the Labor Reform party as county

Joseph K. Lawrence Summit Avenue Dover Forrest County N. J Oram Connell Hoxton Coal Company White Oak Archbald Lawrence Labor Reform Party

Legacy of Local Officials Shapes Lackawanna County

Obituary notices recount long service of surveyor Lawrence who helped lay out court house and jail sites and refused re election. Also reported are deaths of Elchholts in Sunbury and John S. Thomas in Scranton detailing careers, families, and funeral arrangements in Dunmore and Washburn Street cemeteries.

Also Mentioned on This Page

South Scranton Neptunes Blessed Virgin’s Sodality Nuhs OF News North Scranton Theodore Sureth Malin Avenue Mikes Mamie Brown Deacon Street Alice Thomas Liseie Leonard Mamie Iown Avie Anderson Alice Anderson Gertle Harris Maud Sturatt Mosars A. B Thomas J. Jervis J. Z. Loftus W. Fowell T. Lewis J. Marrie D. Nichols James Corcoran School Street Clyde N. Y Frank Rickards Timehamton Valentine Birtley North Main Avenue Minnels Walter B. Christmas Lake Ariel J. Murray Oak Street G. WH. Pieree Nay Aug Avenue Menhoppen Lincol Lodge Misa Maude Newman Moeshoppen Walste Flatien Willie Worth Edwin Reese First Welsh Baptist Church Evan Jenkins South Garfield Avenue Miss Eva Jenkins Margaret Anfield Martha George Sarah Jennie Thomas Edith Morgan Gwilyn Davis Charles Thomes Harry Jones Misaes Florence Jenkins Baral Ann Jones May Edwards Pittsboro Annie Thomas Stella Thomas Annie Jones Gladys Davis Masters Harry Jones R. Davis Gwilym Maddock Marty Jenkins Arthur Jenkins John Reese Gwilym Davis Harry Jenkins L Davis William Farr Ellenbeth Street Tripp Tract Elizabeth Hilda Farr Susan Fenton Margaret Davis Otty White Helen Farr Hattie Farrell Marie Gerrity Mary Price Pearl Price Audrey Jones Bessie Grogan Edna May Whitney Annie Gallagher Margaret McDonough Masters Eddie Justin McDonough Herbert O. Charles Bennie White John R. Farr Albert Davies William Farr, Jr Edwin Revene Bliss Lee Mine Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station Moon Silurian Lodge No. 763 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Mainy Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Mine Charles Jones W. GB. Thomas MW HL Harris Taylor W. F. Davis Nanticoke Baptist Church Rev Davis Jones Harris Dunmore Borough M'Cormack Dr.Bull Bob Lyceum Theatre Peis & Burgunder Letsess Losg Manager Jelesan guy _ MUSKETEER Peices Ose Benson John Fowler Jacob EL. Elchholts Sunbury Cleveland Thomas S. John Everett Avenue Pimbrokeshire South Wales Mirel America Mary Collins Renjuimhi Nash Sarah Waagner New York Elfin Ann Thomas Krabb Town Jeaae New Mexico William Whintler Alabama David Pitteton John Lowry Franklin Foarne Company Joseph Bennett Ada Alexander F. Alexander Adams Avenue Tolsbon Bennett Academy OF Music Burgunduer & Keis H.R. Lung Waite STOEK Ann’e Louise Ames Larry Yeager Thin City Gaiety Theater Knickerbockers Burlesque Co Lie Knickerbockers Bowtensios Tacs Inline Elan the Scranton High School Humorus Mirahall J Hulbert Wyomley Avenue Aline Mig. CO Holyoko Mass Bowen Criswell New York Journal Castoria
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