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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1898

Page

6

Stealing a Whip Charged in West Scranton

Charles Graham faces charges of stealing a whip. Special services are held at Allis Memorial Mission on Kmeyser Avenue. Board of Trade to meet tonight. Washington Camp No 33 of Patriotic Order Sons of America outlines plans for an event in Masonic Hall with David J. Davis delivering the prize oration.

Charles Graham Allis Memorial Kmeyser Avenue Board of Trade Ways and Means Isaac Daniels Washington Patriotic Order Sons of America Masonic Hall David J. Davis York

14 Year Old Boy Arrested for Highway Robbery

Charles Graham, 14, was arrested by Patrolman Saul on a highway robbery charge. He admitted guilt and will have a hearing this morning. He stole a carriage whip from a carriage on Eighth Street near West Lackawanna Avenue, belonging to Edward Curry.

Charles Graham Saul Eighth Street Weat Lackawanna Avenue Edward Curry James Graham North Ninth Street

Second anniversary services at Allis Memorial Mission

Special services were held Sunday at the Allis Memorial Mission Keyser Avenue for the mission's second anniversary. Afternoon worship was led by Rev. J B Sweet of the Simpeon Methodist church. four adults and two children were baptized and a sermon was preached. In the evening William Crawford conducted further proceedings.

Allis Memorial Mission Keyser Avenue J.B. Sweet Simpeon Methodist Church William Crawford Con

Service with prayer and responsive readings led by youth

The service opened with prayer and included responsive readings recitations by younger members and special song services. At the conclusion Mr Crawford delivered a short address.

Crawford

Clothing Store Opens Saturday at 20 Tackawanna Avenue

Richards Wirth Lewis announce a new clothing store at 20 Tackawanna Avenue opening next Saturday. The shop will showcase brand new full clothing for men, young men, and boys with a goal to offer goods at the lowest prices.

Tackawanna Avenue Richards, Wirth & Lewis, Clothiers Lackawanna Are Lackawanna Avenue Richards, Wirth & Lewis Clothiers

Local residents return from Philadelphia visits and college departures

A flurry of local social notices lists residents visiting Philadelphia and several heading to colleges. Evan KR Williams leaves Marietta College Ohio to resume studies after a three month visit with his parents in Hampton Street. Edna Williams departs to begin four years at Wells College Aurora New York. Lulu Morgan resigns from Matthews Pharmacy to attend Philadelphia Medical College. Others host or visit relatives in New York Stroudsburg Binghamton and at Harvey's Lake.

Mise Alice Moran Jackson Street Philadelphia Evan KR. Williams Marietta College Ohio Evan J. Williams Hampton Street Mice Kate Moran Grant Avenue Mies Sarah Gurrell van Buren Avenue Mary McCoy Mary Fitzgibbons Tenth Street Hutson Arthur Widdowfeld Kingston W. H. Harris North Hyde Park Avenue PePorrest Dershimer Eynon Street Hae Achie Guest Ruel Capwell West Nicholson J. F. Barrett New York City Mra Lee Stark North Lincoln Avenue Edna Williams W. FL. Williams South Main Avenue Wella’ College Aurora N. Y Z Transac Stroudsburg Charles Pawning James Gibson Port Jervis David Thomas Lafayette Street Binghamton Laura Pawling Scetland Street Harvey's Lake Lee Croesin C. 5S. DePuy W. A. Phillips North Garfield Avenue FE. Jones Price Street

Pretty Hats and Caps for Every Budget

Mothers seek beauty and durability in hats at low cost. The aim is a stylish, lasting choice that combines elegance with affordability. The result promises satisfaction for shoppers seekingPretty Hats Caps or Tams.

Funeral Attends in Johnstown for Jatters Mother

People from Johnstown gathered yesterday to attend the funeral of the Jatters mother. The service highlighted family memories and community support for those grieving.

Terday Johnstown Jatters

West Scranton Board of Trade Meeting Tonight

The regular monthly meeting of the West Scranton Board of Trade will be held this evening at their rooms in the West Side Bank building. All members are requested to be present. A social will be conducted at the Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church this evening. Admission 16 and 10 cents. Morris T. Watkins is candidate for assessor in the Fourth ward for a second term, opposed by Daniel Kidwards and William Lewis.

West Scranton

Cordie youths discharged after garden larceny charge

John and Nicholas Cordie of Meadow avenue faced Alderman Lentennet on larceny charges from Emil Pauli’s Maply street garden. The youths admitted access to the garden. they were discharged with a severe reprimand and warned of jail if repeat offenses occur.

John Nicholas Cordie Meadow Avenue Lentennet Emil Pauli Maply Street Mr. Pauli Michael O'Neil Chester O'Neill York Atute O'Neil John O'Neill Cortland Young Women's Christian Association D. Buckley Mame Stradley Brooklyn Dunleavy Homestead Philip Kiefer Brook Street Archibald Columbus Council Young Men's Institute A. Sailor Horace and Janes Bethlehem John Myers Pittston Avenue Michael Coughlin Fred Updike Carbondale Central Railroad Steel Works Thomas Lewis Sauquoit

Clothiers Open New Store At 26 Lackawanna Ave

A new clothing store opens at 26 Lackawanna Avenue offering brand new fall apparel and up to date fashions. The ad promises good foods at the lowest prices and highlights the location for shoppers.

Local Social Notes and Visits Roundup

Miss Lily Koch visits New York City hosted by the Kochs of Canouse avenue. Mrs. J E Knapp returns from Walton New York and Miss Watson returns from Lake Winola after three weeks. Miss Fuller visits New York City while Mrs L Gray returns to Monsey avenue. Chic Coleman ill at home in Pittston from malaria. Green Ridge Wheelmen meet at the club house tonight. Mrs George Brown returns from Norwich Connecticut.

Lily Koch New York City Joseph Koch Canouse Avenue 8. C. Dorsey Delaware Street Moscow Julia Davis Carbondale R. W. Kellew Monsey Avenue Watson Union Street Lake Winola J. E. Knapp Capoose Avenue Walton, N. Y George Brown Sanderson Avenue Norwich Conn

Ladies Aid Meeting at Mast Market Street Church

The Ladies Aid of the Mast Market Street Primitive Methodist church meets at Mrs. T D Jenkins 110 Hollister Avenue today for a community gathering.

the Ladies’ Aid of the Mast Market Street Primitive Methodist Church

Local Clothiers Advertise Low Prices on Lackawanna

A Saturday offer on Lackawanna Avenue promotes good goods at the lowest prices. Clothiers at 326 Lackawanna advertise value and bargains for shoppers.

Lackawanna School Board to Meet in Regular Session

Lackawanna township school board will hold a regular meeting Wednesday evening to address a vacancy created by the death of Dennis O Lenban of the Northeast district.

Lackawanna Township Dennis O'Lenbaan Northeast Dis

Tired Men It Helps Food Digest Makes Nerves of Iron

A brief health claim notes that fatigue is eased by certain remedies. It suggests digestion improves and nerves become steadier, promoting better sleep and recovery. The wording reflects an old time advertisement tone.

Local Appointments and Contractor Plans Noted

The office will be filled by appointment with no financial inducement for applicants. Contractor Mullen heads to Pomeroy, Ohio with a large force for a water works contract. Stephen McCawley of Olyphant renewed acquaintances among Minooka friends yesterday.

Mullen Pomeroy Ohio Stephen McCawley Olyphant

Miss Christie Pletcher and Julia Pletcher Visit Friends

Miss Christie Pletcher and niece Miss Julia Pletcher of Harper street visit friends in Pike county. Mr and Mrs William running and Mr and Mrs George Schrank and family spent yesterday with friends at Pittston. Mrs Elien Wardell of Grove street returns from Asbury Park. Timler of Pine street arrested for disturbing the peace and will have a hearing before Burgess Powell today. Arlington quartet strive for a grand entertainment success with top talent secured for a memorable show.

Christie Pletcher Julia Pletcher Harper Street Pike County Wiliam George Schrank Pittston Elien Wardell Grove Street Asbury Park Timler Pine Street Sawyer Burgess Powell Arlington Quartette

Letters From The People Privately Published Opinions

Short letters of interest accepted with writer’s name and home address. Tribune not responsible for opinions expressed.

Tribune

Soldiers of Company G Seek to Remain in Service

Montrose Pa September 12 1861 letter from M H W Van Scoten supports the loyalty of seventy Company G Susquehanna county men to their Thirteenth regiment and captain while noting many absent on French leave. The writer contrasts soldiers’ steadiness with public discourse and praises the company as brave in the field.

Susquehanna County Camp Meade Dothehoy's Hall M. HW. van Scoten Montrose

Obituary notices from West Scranton residents

Mrs. William T. Sprouts of West Scranton died last evening at 7 30. She was born in Belustupoul Australia and survived by husband and four children. Funeral plans to be announced later. Joseph Pollock of West Scranton died yesterday at his home aged 68. He is survived by one son Oscar. Loretta Murphy of 1208 Mulberry street died yesterday noon. Funeral Wednesday at 9 with a requiem mass at St Peters cathedral and burial in Cathedral cemetery.

William T. Sprouts West Scranton Ulness John M. Thomas Slater Morgan Thomas Belustupoul Australia Tto Miosele Myra John William Joseph Pollock Kynon Street Germany Oscar Washburn Street Loretta Murphy Mulberry Street Thomas Murphy Thomas J. Murphy Leo Murphy Company C Thirteenth Regiment Charlies Murphy St. Peter's Cathedral

Observations on Mexican Society and Law in Modern Mexico

The text outlines social norms and legal practices in Mexico, noting gender roles in marriage and dowries, prohibition of church processions, limited capital punishment, seating etiquette, fines for theatrical misrepresentation and bullfighting delays, professional titles and juror qualifications, prison structure, inaugurations of new institutions with formal ceremonies, and mandatory religious blessings for openings. It contrasts local norms with state authority and professional status.

Mexico Licensiado Fone Lic Iittle Mat

The Bond Street Confession of a Changed Man

In Bond Street two young women reveal a mercenary plot around Honor Beaumont and Captain Faulkiner. He admits to seeking her fortune, but a noon meeting at Dicey’s Inn and a dramatic deed set a test of true love. The narrator, moved by Honor’s sacrifice, vows reform after witnessing the deed.

Bond Street Hall Sybil Vane Gwen O'Hara Sybil Honor Peaumont Captain Faulkiner Gure Honor Beaumont Paulkiner Miss Beaumont Jack Villers Fritz Darling Mearra Faulkiner Brita Mr. Dicey Francia Arthur Faulkiner Second Life Guards Hartsfield House Hertfordshire Mias Francis Arthurs Faulkiner the Grove Isleworth Middlesex Honor

Porto Rico Letter From Private Byrne in Ponce Camp

Private John Byrne of Company H First Regiment United States Volunteer Engineer corps writes from Ponce Puerto Rico to Hotel Keeper Thomas Cosgrove. He describes crowded ship passage, scarce water and meat, abundant ice and fruit elsewhere, warm rainy weather, palm trees and sugar plantations, Spanish prisoners, Guperrine forces, and uncertainty about future moves toward San Juan or New York.

Thomas Cosgrove North Main Avenue West Scranton John Byrne Byrne Company H Flrst Regiment United States Volunteer Engineer Corps Ponce Porto Rico Military Station No. 1 L. L. Gillespie Tom Porto Rivo Bownd New York Journal World Pon Ponre Spain Oly Miles San Juan New York Minos Masachusetts

Unclear Dinner Club Talk Sparks Odd Confessions

A Chicago Tribune fragment shows a group dining at a free lunch counter exchanging bizarre, improvised boasts about personal quirks and alleged misdeeds. The remarks include implausible claims about cigars, fountain pens, and sleep-inducing fantasies, leaving the table in an uneasy silence.

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