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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1897

Page

6

Funeral for Hughes Children Draws Wide Community Sympathy

Mrs. David S Hughes mourns after the April death of her husband and a double loss last week when two children died on the same day. Yesterday hundreds attended the home services for Genet and Della, officiated by Rev. W F Davis and Rev. R B Williams, with the Junior Young People's Baptist Mason wreathing the coffins. The pair were interred at Washburn Street cemetery beside their father as mourners recalled the family’s tragedy and faith.

David S, Hughes Hughes Court W. F. Davis Wayne Avenue Baptist Church R. B. Williams London Washburn Street Reat Genet Tough Williams William Williams Henry Lewis William Hughes Della Frank Nicholls John Edwards Banford Phillips Edward Lewis

Sermons of Rev D E Williams Return to London

Rev D E Williams, long in the far west, returned to London on Saturday and preached at the First Welsh Baptist Church. The morning Welsh sermon and evening English sermon focused on Christ leadership, His divinity, and the hope and uplift He offers, guiding mankind toward their proper sphere.

Far West D. Ee, Williams London First Welsh Baptist Church Jesus Christ Jerusalem Holy City

Bold highway robbery thwarted on Mullein Street

A bold attempt to steal Mrs. Morgane’s pocketbook on Academy Street ended when the thief Wass Edward Jones fled up Mullein Street but was chased by Patrick Murray. Jones, already jailed for a similar offense, was committed in default of $500 bail after a hearing before Alderman Moses. The purse was recovered.

Mr. Murray Luce Brothers

West Scranton Alerts form team and set weight challenge

West Scranton forms the Alerts baseball football club announcing Will Keegan twice among its players. The first meeting is this evening at 1201 Jackson Street with officer Llewellyn Lewis as manager and Frank Gilroy captain. A challenge is issued to any squad averaging 130 pounds.

West Scranton Alerts Jackson Street Will Keegan Will Saul Will Riley Will Diehl Hert Baldwin Richard Lonergan Cymannia Edwardsville David Jones Welch Congregational Church B. J. Evans South Main Avenue Bellevue Mines David Thomas Zeno Derby Hattie Morris Mae Thomas Martha Hattie Davis Millie Thomas Delbert Thomas T. A. Eynon William Morris St. David's Church

West Side Business Directory Listing

Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and prenologist notary public at 412 North Main Avenue. B G Morgan & Son notaries public real estate foreign exchange and ocean ticket agents with prompt monthly settlements at 110 Jackson Street over Musgrave's drug store. Balcond Hand Furniture buys furniture stores tools at J C King 71 West Lackawanna Avenue.

West Side Fenton North Main Avenue B.G. Morgan & Son Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Jackson Street Musgrave's J. C. King TY West Lack

North Scranton Notes and Local Social Roundup

North Scranton scenes include Miss Margaret Davis visiting Nanticoke and a season opener basketball game between North End second team and South Sides at Company Armory. Local marriages, funerals, accidents, arrests, and a Court Street Methodist church program are detailed with resident names and places across Wayne avenue Pocono Edna avenue and others.

Margaret Davis Wayne Avenue Nanticoke Company Harmory North End Thomas R. Watkins John Smith Hazleton Evan Gabriel Church Avenue Thomas Youngstown John Williams Ellen Jones Mra. Jenkins Anna Margaret Price Spring Street Pocono Martin Nolan Pawnee Street Holy Rosary Church J. J. O'Toole Hyde Park Catholic Forest Band Marquette Council Young Men's Institute Buster Star Commandery Knights of Malta James Heary Dickson Mine Brick Avenue Lackawanna Hospital Charles Long Lock Haven John Lynott Fidler L. Phillips Plymouth W.W. J. Campbell James F. Neary William Murray Hannah Murray Padden Court Street Methodist Church Reba Sweet Misa Guyer Miss

Thayer and Supper Menu From Evening Program

A fragment lists performers Thayer, C. Sweet, Mies Stearns, Edna Williams, Emily Filo and others in recitations dialogues and a male quartette. It describes a supper menu before and after the entertainment with warm biscuits sliced peaches and cream cold slaw baked beans and other items. Supper price is 15 cents.

Thayer Tanto Solo C. Sweet Mies Stearns Edna Williams Emily Filo Colo Mia M. Bell

Local notes from Borough Bulletin including injuries and events

Jeremiah Coughlin of Cedar avenue suffered a leg fracture at Booth Steel mill and was treated at home. Peter Nallin of Pittston avenue prepares for St Thomas college entry while brothers and council delegates attend events. Knights of Malta officers installed in General Grant commandery. Numerous residents visited friends, attended church classes, and celebrated gatherings. a temperance hall reorganization was delayed due to repairs.

Jeremiah Coughlin Cedar Avenue Booth Steel Cedar White Thomas Metjuiro Crown Nvens Moses Taylor Hospital Gira St. John's Church J. Mootley Peter Brier Caughted Kats Hickory Street Lake Ariel Richard Nallin Pittston Avenue St. Thomas’ College Bt. Michael's College Toronto Canada Kmurat Bie Ziegler FP Austin Joseph Mack Prelate Joan Jones John & Chriogtes Ausiat An Adam Uf. Frichiel Andrew Fran's Allen Ei Jawh Holb Standid Teacer Bawa Davis Eword Wiliam A Lurch Philip Pigpers Sentinel H V. Stock Mail Witliam Fen Joan Millerger John Tittleburg Casper Hartman George Fennel

Republicans caucus selects district delegates in Minooka

In the South and Southwest districts Republicans caucused Saturday at polling places. In the South W Gallagher won the delegate seat by eleven to nine. In the Southwest Christ F Fasheld beat Augustus F Doud by a margin of Y to M. M J McCann M H McDonough and M J Carroll joined the joint excursion committee of the Young Men's Institute of both counties at Wilkes Barre yesterday. Miss Mary A Cowles and Mrs Bridget Costello of Philadelphia guests of Mr and Mrs John McCrea of Malin. Mr and Mrs P Higgine spent Sunday in Plains.

South W. Gallagher Christ F. Fas Mary A. Cowles Bridget Costello Philadelphia John McCrea Malin Street P. Higgine Plains

Letters From The People Opinion Page Policy

Short readers letters will be published with the writer's name. Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions.

Tribune

Editor’s Letter Clarifies Eighth Ward Delegate Debate

A Tribune reader writes to counter Sunday paper charges about his politics in the First district of the Eighth ward. He states he has always voted Republican, supports Republican principles, and is a member in good standing of the Central Republican club. He notes he defeated Mr Raub and seeks a ticket bearing Alderman Millar's name.

Mr. Williams England Scranton James A. Evans North Lyde Park Avenue the Tribune Eighth Ward Central Republican Club Raub Millar

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City David S. Hughes Thomas Phillips Anna Cadwean Corning N. Y Oa Vieit John KR. Fern North Sumner Avenue C. BE. Olver New York City Patrick Calpin Railroad Avenue Ireland Richard Jarrins Warrior Run D. E. Williams Mrs. Morgans Jennie Chromes Scranton Street Ocean Grove Thomas Jones and Son Wandling William Davis Lafayette Street Teresa Murray Lansford Sadie Bush South Lincoln Avenue Troy W. C. Powell Swetland Street Niagara Falls Maria Jones Richard Jones No. 14 Harry Maddocks Hartford Martin Donnelly Binghamton, N. Y Walter Nichols R. A. Phillips Globe Warehouse North Scranton Dunmore Lucy Hess Clay Avenue J. Hughes Blakely Street Pittston Joseph Crouther E. J. Hughes Edward Courtham Hawley Frank Rowlards Rowlands Butler Street Dalton Loyal Temperance Legion Bessie Powell Gertrude Hughes Freda Ludwig Jane Simpson Christ Delrimple BE. W. Jackson Wimmers Jennie Wetherill Drinker Street Hamlinton Fred Mitchell James Heesarvison Monroe Mauch Chunk Fred Townsend Cherry Street Academy of Music Reis & Burgunder H.R. Long Ray Sur Lyceum Theater Tim Murphy Texas Maverick Brander Charles Hoyt Madeline Lucette Ryley Mr. Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon Drean New York Cor Lacka and Wyoming Aves Newark E. Robinson Piseneger Beer County Institute Y. MW. C. A. Hall The Cates AL Entertainment Mpany George R. Wendling Washington, DC Dominion Line Old Point Comfort Virginia Beach Richmond OLD Dominion Steamship Pier North River W.L. Gquillaudeu Physicians and Surgeons Kay Penn Ave Mary A. Shepherd M. D Adams Avenue A. Trapold Wyomin Avenue Tac. Street W. B. Allen North Washington Avenue Anna Law Wyoming Ave L. M. Gates Board of Trade A. m Rand Sp. m Madison Avenue W. L Amoreaux Adams Mulberry W. G. Rook Ospital Linden Street James H. Torrey Commonwealth Buildng Frank B. Boyle Burr Buildings Rooms ii H. Washington Avenue Edward W. Thayer Warren & Knapp Republican Jessup Law Commonwealth Building Patterson & Wilcox Traders Meas Bank Raders Alfred Hand William J. Hand Rank T. Okell James W. Oakford Attorney-Atve L. A. Watres BR. Pitcher Cohamonwealth Building Comegys Spruce Street D. B. Replogle M Ronnie RS BE. P. Killam Wyoming Over Avenue Jas J. H. Hamilton Commonwealth Blig Watron, Dethl, Hall & Kemmerer Trader’ National Bank Percival J. Morris Hoard of Trade Edward 4H. Davis Am, Ee Walter Lewis Hancock Spruce St Cor, Wash. Ave Frederick l, Brown Price Building T. 1 Lacky& Bon J. O. Lyman N. Washington Avenue H. F. Reynolds P. D B. ¥. Harrison Main Ave Ac Laubach Wyoming Ave. Ave Bnover Lackay Ave Barring & M'Sweeney Interstate Secret Service Agency Jos School OF the Lackawanna Thomas M. Cann Walter H. Buell Leeds G. R. Clark & CO Beedmen and Nurserymen Green House ELK Caf Franklin Avenue P. Zeigler Scranton House Victor Koch BAUER KR. J. Hauer Wyoming Avenue Hulbert Megargee Brothers Beranton Frank P. Brown & CO West Lackawanna Ave Thomas Aubrey Williams’ Huilding Post Office Rex Qin Trinune Publishing CO Drexel Baldwin's Hunt & Connell CO Lackawanna Ava Snow Weston Mile CO SerUnton Lyphan Carbondale Canadian Pacific Maine Maritime Provinc Neapolis St. Paul Canadian United Biotes Northwest Vancouver Itle Tacoma Portland Ore Francisco V. Skinner Broadway M. J. Norton C.wee West Ugo Wm, G. Clark Penn, Ave Scranton, Pa Praine John H. Phelps Wroming Avenue
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