St Brenden council honors M J Fitzgibbons at gathering
Members of St Brenden council No 24, Young Men's Institute celebrated their president M J Fitzgibbons being named grand treasurer of the Pennsylvania councils at Altoona. A decorated room, cigars, and entertainment followed with gifts of ink wells and a pearl pen inscribed to Fitzgibbons dated September 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brenden
Young Men's Institute
M. J. Fitegibbons
FiteGibbons
Pennsylvania
Altoona Ave
Timothy A. McCoy
E. Hurst
John Shaughfesey
Thomas Maguire
William Vanston
J. Horst
J. R. Kelly
W. Gilroy
Thomas Larkity
A. T. Broderick
Gibbons
M. J. Fitzgibbons
Rt. Brenden Council
Farewell Reception For Misses Kilna Lewis Martha Muches and Bessie Davies
A farewell reception was held at the First Welsh Baptist church by the Young People's Baptist Union. The three Misses will leave to study at Bloomshire State Normal School this week. James Hughes chaired the event and selections were sung by Elina Lewin John Evans and William Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilna Lewis
Martha Muches
Bessie Davies
First Welsh Baptist
Milaw
Young People's Baptist Union of
Bloomshure
Nortal School
James BR
Hughes Peting
Bolus
Migs Elina Lewin
John Evans
William Hughes
Worhes
Evans Private Dies of Typhoid at Camp Algor
Evans, private in Company C, died Monday night at Camp Algor from typhoid fever and will be interred at Washburn Street Cemetery. Private Harry Hall of Company C, a friend, accompanies the remains. funeral is at 2 PM tomorrow from 22 Eynon Street, with soldiers on furlough invited.
Marriage in Kingston Unites Myron Evans and Miss James
Myron G Evans of Jenkine Phar amitey on South Main avenue wed Miss James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Emanuel James of 301 North Filmore avenue, in Kingston. Rev T C Edwards, DD officiated at the ceremony conducted in the couple’s presence only by close relatives and friends, followed by a wedding supper. The newlyweds reside with the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron G. Bevans
Jenkine
Pharamitey
Bouth Main Avenue
Kingston
Nia Vie
Mies Jenne Ta James
Emanuel James
North Filmore Avenue
W. C. Vane
Vans
Rev
T. C
Pleasant Evening Hosted By Misa Mabel Phillipa
A cheerful gathering Tuesday at Mulllen Street residence entertained by Misa Mabel Phillipa. Soldier lad George Tye shared camp life stories as guests, including Myrtle Kramer, Mabel Boldry, Letelia Morean, May Williams, Lillian Evans, Vida Sterling Hughes, Margaret Thomas, Harry Kellow, Marvin Kramer, Roy Guest, David Kays, Sanford Phillite, Fred Meyer, James Roberts, Fred Derby, and Richard Grey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mabel Phillipa
Mulllen Street
Goeorre Tye
Myrtle Kramer
Mabel Boldry
Letelia Morean
May Williams
Lillian Evans
Vida Sterling Hughes
Margaret Thomas
Harry Kellow
Marvin Kramer
Roy Guest
David Kays
Sanford Phillite
Fred Meyer
James Roberts
Fred Derby
Richard Grey
Local residents return from visits and trips
Miss Kathryn McHugh of Lafay ette street visits Waverly George Davis of the Brooklyn returns to his ship after visiting relatives here Mrs Seth Wrigley of South Main street visits Pittston Mile Minerva Hozip of Eynon street returns from New York City Jonah Davis of Gloomeburg returns from relatives here Mrs Ivan Thomas of Easton Pa guests here Dy Harrison of North Main avenue returns from Shickshinny Miss Teese McDonough Clarke brothers visits Lake Ariel Miss Jennie Jones Clarke brothers returns from Harvey's Lake G Morgan and family South Main avenue return from Lake Winola Eugene Morse and family North Hyde Park avenue home from Lake Winola Matthew Whelan Twenty first street and guest Albert MecCorey return to their home after five days with friends here Mrs Margaret Thomas Corbett avenue returns from extended visit Wilkes-Barre J T Morris and family South Main avenue depart this morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn McHugh
Lafayette Street
Waverly
George Davis
Brooklyn
Seth Wrigley
South Main Street
Pittston
Mile Minerva Hozip
Eynon Street
New York City
Jonah Davis
Gloomeburg
Ivan Thomas
Easton
Dy. E. ¥. Harrison
North Main Avenue
Shickshinny
Mies
Teese McDonough
Clarke Brothers
Lake Ariel
Mies Jennie Jones
Harvey's Lake
G. Morgan
South Main Avenue
Lake Winola
Eugene Morse
Local Clergy and Residents Update
Town residents hear of clerical changes as Mr. Morris, former pastor of Pellevie Welah Calvanivile Methodist church, resigns last spring. Mrs. A L Ramer of South Lincoln Avenue leaves for Allentown responding to familial calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Pellevie Welah Calvanivile Methodist Church
A. L. Ramer
South
Lincoln Avenue
Allentown
Doughertys Business Le Col Reopens Monday
Doughertys business Le Col will reopen on Monday September 12 with day and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doughertys Business LE
Local Church Social And Civic Meeting Notices
The Hampton street Methodist church Ladies Aid will host a social this evening inviting the public. West Side Republican clubs attendees include David Owens and F Ft Keene with the West Side Republican league members at the Miltonboro convention this week. Funeral services were held yesterday for Frank Pepusk son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pepusk with interment at Cathedral cemetery. Funeral services were held yesterday for Joseph Carlillelta, son of Mr and Mrs Carlillelta with interment at Cathedral cemetery. William, son of Mrs Elizabeth Vans, was injured falling down cellar steps with facial and ear lacerations treated by a physician. Benjamin Reynolds, of South Eastwars court, whose peialar injury was reported yesterday, showed improvement and could sit up last evening. Captain E D Morse of the Alumni Athletic association baseball team requests all members at 10 o clock this morning on Brown's grounds. uniforms please. The Flower of Lackawanna lodge No 1 Ancient Order of Britons will conduct an annual excursion to Mountain Park with vocal and pistol contests between Wilkes Barre and Scranton patrolmen. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Hampton Street Methodist Church
David Owens
F. Ft. Keene
West Side Republican Club
Robathan
West Side Republican League
Milsboro
Frank
Frank Pepusk
Price Street
Cathedral
Joseph
Joseph Carlillelta
Pleasant Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Wiliam
Elizabeth Vans
South Decker Court
Benjamin Reynolds
South EA Wars Court
the Tribune
E. D. Morse
Alumni Athletic Association
Brown's
Mountain Park
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Multiple Local Incidents Highlight Scrapped Fire Alarm and Court Actions
A fire alarm from box 72 reported around 1 pm led to minor damage as a bed tick caught fire at Michel Dougherty’s Thompson Street home. The Liberty hose cart was wrecked near North Main Avenue during the response. Alderman Roberts held Michael McHonaud and William Kane for larceny and malicious mischief after Townsend’s blacksmith shop case. Martin Gannon faced a licence-less liquor sale charge, with bail set at 600 dollars. he later faced counter-claims from John Shea. Patrick Dougherty and Anna Harrington wed at Holy Trinity church, with reception on Marvine Avenue and plans for a New York honeymoon. Edward Hatton, who died at Lackawanna hospital, was buried at Cathedral Cemetery after services at Holy Trinity church. Various residents were noted in social updates, including travel, visits, and community events, along with a chicken supper and local charity notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michel Dougherty
Thompson Street
North Main
Michael Mcbonaud
William Kane
Townsend
Alderman Roberts
Bower
Martin Gannon
John Shea
Roberts
Gannon
Shea
Chinnon
Patrick Dougherty
Charles Street
Anna Harrington
John Harrington
Marvine Avenue
Holy Trogary Chuch
J. 0. O'Toole
New York City
Edward Hatton
Lackawanna Hospital
Cathedral Cemetery
Holy Triary Church
F. J. Ly- Hott
Marie Owens
Clifford
Cora Roberts
Summit Avenue
Margaret McGowan
West Market Street
Blowsburg
James J. Lynch
Stephen O'Boyle
John J. Heffron
St. Michael's Seminary
Toronto
Canada
Gertrude
George McLoughlin
Michael Gannon
Cuaick Avenue
West Ridge
Gan
Miner Killed As Load Strikes On Departure
A miner on his way out of the mine was struck by a loaded trio of cars and hurled against a rib. He was carried to the surface and then home. The injuries were internal. Gannon was employed as a driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Non
Gannon
Burial of Mrs G A Mann in South Scranton on sorrowful day
The remains of Mrs G A Mann formerly Miss Minnie Demuth were laid to rest at St Marys German Catholic cemetery after a solemn high mass at St Marys Church. Father Peter Christ delivered a moving eulogy as relatives friends and neighbors gathered at the family home 522 Pittston Avenue for farewell views. The Scranton Saengerrunde provided music at the church and grave with pallbearers and flower bearers named among mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Mann
Minnie Demuth
St. Mary's
Pittston Avenue
Cartere
Mann
St Mary's Catholic Church
Peter Christ
Father Christ
Demuth
Christ
Scranton Saengerrunde
Professor Schmidt
Gus Scholtz
Gus Reppert
John Lentes
Nathan Jacobs
William Heintz
Anton Fisch
John Stoeber
Theodore Levert
Quartette
Jogeth Rader
Emil Herbster
Joseph Rempe
Edward Rader
George Keif
Frank Klos
Matt Schellar
John Langsdorf
Funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Mauta in Pittston Ave home
The funeral was held from 1218 Pittston avenue with interment at Pittston avenue cemetery. Rev. North officiated as many sympathizers attended. Pallbearers were Conrad Helleselmer James Elkus Philip Kline Joseph Roberts Joseph Shorten and David Turner. Flowers were carried by George Neher Henry Long Andrew Heen Adam Neuts Mr and Mrs Peter Klee and daughter Leta. Miss Leta returned yesterday from a five month stay in Germany. Miss Laura Storr and Henry Berghauser will marry tonight at the bride’s Alder street home. Dr Reeser leaves today for Easton on a professional visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Mauta
Pittston Avenue
Mr. North
Conrad Helleselmer
James Elkus
Philip Kline
Joseph Roberts
Joseph Shorten
David Turner
George Neher
Henry Long
Andrew Heen
Adam Neuts
Peter Klee
Leta
Germany
Laura Storr
Henry Berghauser
Alder Street
Reeser
Easton
Residents Return from Trips as County Fair Attends Walleville
Gilbert Lansing returns from Martha's Vineyard. Mise Belle Hanover returns from time with her sister in Market Street. Green Ridge residents attend the county fair at Walleville. The Immaculate Heart of St. Paul’s parish occupies a new convent on Penn Avenue. St. Paul’s parochial school opens with 275 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Lansing
Sunset Avenue
Martha’s Vineyard
Mass
Mise Belle Hanover
Olean
N. Y
Thomas Dunn
Market Street
Green Ridge
Walleville
A. G. Thomason
Monsey Avenue
Buffalo
George Dimmick
Penn Avenue
Asbury
St. Paul's Parish
College Students Head to Toronto From Local Area
PR Joseph Kelly leaves Malin Street with his parents to resume studies at St Michaels College in Toronto Canada. He is joined by John Gibbons Jr who plans to pursue courses there. The O’Connell Council YM I will meet this evening. The infant child of Sophia Pierce of West Minooka was buried at Forest Home in Taylor yesterday afternoon. The Daniel O’Connell Council grand hall planned for October 10 appears set for a grand success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kelly
Malin Street
St. Michaels College
Toronto
Canada
John Gibbons, Jr
O'Connell Council
Young Men's Institute
Sophia Pierce
West Minooka
Forest Home
Taylor
Daniel O'Connell Council
Borough Council Discusses Roller Bearing Axle Purchase
The borough council met Tuesday night with all members present except McAllister. A motion proposed buying a roller bearing axle for the electric hose cart at an added cost of 25 dollars. William Potter of the Neptune Hose Company said the Racine company reported the hose cart would arrive in six weeks. Crosswalks for the Sixth ward were approved. The meeting adjourned after routine reports and notices including unclaimed letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllister
William Potter
Neptune Hose Company
Racine Company
Jones
Erie and Wyoming Railroad Company
Jefferson Avenue
New York
Larch Streets
Yeagley
Peter Sawyer
O'Donnell
Alderman Miller
West Drinker
Webster Avenue
Electric Avenue
Drinker Street
Adams Avenue
Larch Street
Delaware Avenue
Quincy Avenue
Ecity Une
Marion
McCullough
Arthur Allen
Harmony Court
Scranton
Green Ridge
A. F E. Brown
Charles
Green Ridge Street
Lake Winola
Patrick Tigue
Thirteenth Regiment
George Albig
Mike E. Bowl
Barber
Chestnut Street
Emma Cooke
Josephine Flowers
Nicholaus Teomilinson
Patrick Kane
Daniel Golden
Apple Street
Michael Mellody
West Grove Street
Mise McShay
Anthony McDonald
Cine P. M
Patrick McDonald
Petersburg
Charles Moon
Harmony Place
William Moore
Monroe Avenue
Theaker
Washington Avenue
Maria Elizabeth O'Reilly
Clay Avenue
John Regan
H. Hanford Swingle
Thomas Widdenfeld
Obituaries From Archbald Minooka and Nearby Areas
John O Hara of Archbald died after a weeks illness. Funeral from Hill street residence with high mass at St Thomas church and interment in Archbald Catholic cemetery. Patrick Philbin senior of Minooka died after lingering illness. survivors listed. Margaret Murphy aged 60 died at his brother John Murphy’s home 627 Beech Street. Funeral at St Peter's Cathedral. Francia Gavin, son of Patrick Gavin, died. funeral set for 2 30 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Hare
Archbald
Hill Street
St. Thomas’ Church
Archbald Catholic
O'Hara
Margaret Murphy
John Murphy
Beech Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
Francia
Patrick Gavin
Wyoming Avenue
Change of Venue Sought in Jennings vs Lehigh Valley Rail
The case John G. Jennings versus the Lehigh Valley railroad company moved for a change of venue in Wilkes-Barre before Judge Stanley Woodward. Proceedings featured arguments over alleged judicial misconduct and the request to relocate the trial due to alleged bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Jennings
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Wilkes-Barre
Stanley Woodward
Corneliia Smith
Cnt
Mr Jennings
Warren
Judge Woodward
Mr. Smith
Lackawanna
Smith
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West Scranton
Alvin L. Evans
Camp Alger
Young People’s Baptist Union
Alvin L
Tag Stomach
Miss Phillips
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton
I. Lot
Mall
Clarke
Chicheater
Adchester
Aix
Jonas Long's
Yonas Long's
J. Huntley
U. SS
Christobal Colon
Santiago
Cervera
Whitmark
Ounee
Frank Struckman
U. S. New York
Jonas Long
Dunmore
Patrick Philbin
Minooka
Muar- UN
Patrick J
Josephine
Mercy Hospital
John Loftus
Maria Philbin
Academy OF Music
Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
H. R. Long
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
H. RB Long
Donnelly & Girard’s
Kennedy Players
Universal Miveriies
John J. Kennedy
Nellie Kennedy
Prescott Hk.oveland
O'Elocki
Edward Girard
Edward Garvie
Frank Brien
Gus Hennessy
Amy Allies
Mollie Thompson
Jessie Gardiner
Nina Bertolini
Penn Ave
Linden LI
H. R. Westcott
MO Penn Avenue
Woodward
Jennings
Davis Opera Mouse
Hunt & Connell CO
Lackawanna Ava
Mackintosh
Gillette Bros
Dickson M'F
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre
Moe
Heranton, Pa
Gort
Smith Fionally
Hood
Hood's
C, I, Hood & Co
Lowell
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