West Scranton Evening Socials Highlight Local Church Events
Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church hosted a well attended program led by Rev D D Hopkins with vocal numbers by Vic Jones Beatrice Morgan May Jones and Edward James Jr Recitations by William Davis Sadie Jones and Sallie Price and a Welsh tea followed. Tabernacle Congregational church presented a red white and blue entertainment with Ramuel Rogers presiding and Hy Evans providing phonographic selections along with recitations by Blodwin Jenkins and Bessie Diehl a quartet and a solo by Mr Evans. A lawn social at Mrs Leah James on South Main Avenue featured lanterns ice cream served by young ladies and small attendance due to competing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
D. D. Hopkins
First Welsh Baptist Church
Vic Jones
Beatrice Morgan
May Jones
Edward James, Jr
William Davis
Sadie Jones
Sallie Price
D. B. Thomas
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Ramuel Rogers
Hy Evans
Blodwin Jenkins
Bessie Diehl
Evans
Reese
Leah James
South Main Avenue
Woman's Veteran Relief Union
Peculiar Loss Involving a Well Known Lady
A famous woman yesterday lost ten dollars in an unusual way and the events surrounding the loss deserve repetition. The money may yet be returned to its rightful owner. The lady in question was
Local Patent Remedies and Distributor Ad in Main Street
An advertisement lists Paines Celery Compound 75 cents, Inkham's Compound, Joe Pierce's Golden Medical Dispensary 75 cents, Mellon's Food 38 and 55 cents, with distributor George W. Jenkins on S Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paines
Inkham’s
Joe Pierce
Golden Medical
Mellon
Woman Loses Book of Building and Loan Funds on Hyde Park Ave
A woman carrying a building and loan association book with money in an envelope lost both on Hyde Park Avenue. She retraced her steps and found the envelope at Bromiley Avenue yard, but the finder discarded it and kept the money. The finder is known to the owner and may face prosecution if money is not returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Hyde Park Avenue
Bromiley Avenue
Ladies Aid Visit to Miss Emma Chamberlin at Dalton
A Dalton report notes the Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies Aid soci ety visiting member Miss Emma Chamberlin yesterday. They rode the 9 oclock train to Dalton, dined with Miss Chamberlin, and returned at 6. The group included Mrs Whiteley, Mrs Hughes, Mrs Saunders, Miss Koerner, and numerous other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Simpson Methodial Episcopal Church
Emma Chamberlin
Dalton
Mre
W. Whieley
R. J. Hughes
J. W. Saunders
Multiple Obituaries and Funerals Reported
Mrs. Mary White of 294 North Filmore avenue died yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness. Survived by husband George White and four sons from her first marriage, funeral plans to be announced later. Rev Father Lavelle led services for Thomas Coyne at St Patrick's Church, pallbearers named, burial at Cathedral cemetery. Mrs W. W. Ross services held at North Eighth Street home, pallbearers listed, interment Forest Hill cemetery. Funeral of Mrs Clara Bouray planned from Mrs Helen Bouray’s Hampton street residence, burial Forest Hill. Undertaker Price buried Philip Jones of Nanticoke at Washburn street cemetery yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary White
Filmore Avenue
George White
Jon
William
David
Albert Mathews
Father Lavelle
Thomas Coyne
St. Patrick's Church
Michael Clark
Frank Crane
William Heffron
Thomas Phillins
Patrick Driscoll
Dominick Hayes
Cathedral
W. W. Ross
North Eighth Street
EB. J. Haughton
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Messrs
Schriefer
Ruthven
Mitchell
Deppre
Hyde Park shaft repairs progress amid force at work
A double force of carpenters labors on repairs and improvements at the Hyde Park shaft with work to be completed soon. The BY P A of the First Baptist church attended a rally at Providence Baptist Church last night. A Knights of Pythias special meeting is set for this evening followed by a smoker. Adam Warner of 447 South Ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Ordey
P. A
First Baptist Church
Providence Baptist Church
Knights of Pythias
Adam Warner
South Ninth
Hampton Mines Accident and Local Socials
A man was badly injured in the Hampton mines on Tuesday by a roof fall and treated by Dr. Comegya. A flashlight party was hosted by Miss Emma Slants on Chestnut Street Tuesday evening with refreshments for the attendees. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards on Hampton Street fractured his arm while playing in the yard Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short
Hampton Mines
Comegya
Emma Slants
Chestnut Street
David Edwards
Hampton Street
Local residents and visitors noted in yesterday's social list
Mr and Mrs David Argust and three children Mrs Edward Price daughter Elizabeth and son WII enjoyed a pleasant trip to Datton yesterday Mise Lydia Wheeler of Mansfield is the guest of Mise Mabel Derahimer of Booth Main avenue Waller A Camwell of South Main avenue is taking a work's vacation visiting his parents at West Nicholson Misses Mary McCiall and Mary Mc Andrew left yesterday on a visit to New York City Mrs Oliver Raub and son of West Film street are visiting friends in Crawford county Mr and Mrs Rady of Pittston are the guests at Thomas Flaherty's home on Locust street Thomas Larkin of West Lackawanna avenue has resumed his studies at Niagara university Joseph Murphy of Jackson street left yesterday for St Joseph's Seminary Baltimore Miss Beatrice Beverly of Brooklyn N Y who has been the guest of Miss Hattie Cooper of South Hyde Park avenues has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
David Argust
Edward Price
Elizabeth
Wii
Reuben Young
Datton
Mise Lydia Wheeler
Mansfield
Mise Mabel Derahimer
Booth Main Avenue
Waller A. Camwell
South Main Avenue
West Nicholson
Mary McCiall
Mary McAndrew
New York City
Oliver
Hattie Cooper
South Hyde Park
Mine Party Visited Storrs Mine No 6 Last Evening
A group led by D Gravell and M Jonez visited Storrs Mine No 6 where they enjoyed a pleasant gathering and a Mashlight photograph was taken by Thomas J Evans. The party included Mr and Mrs David Gravelly Miss Sadie Jones Miss Little Morris Annie Jones Maggie M Williams and Messrs Methuselah Jones John Evans Jr Arthur Hobbes and Thomas J Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scortor
D. Gravell
M. Jonez
Storrs
Thomas J. Evans
David Gravelly
Sadie Jones
Mttle Morris
Annie Jones
Maggie M. Williams
Methuselah Jones
John Evans
Arthur Hobbes
Local Obituaries and Public Notices Summary
John M Williams of Parker Street dies Tuesday evening at John X Jones home after long consumption. Funeral Saturday afternoon with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Mary Thomas infant daughter of Thomas J Thomas of Willow Street dies Monday. funeral held yesterday with interment at Last Evening. Dennis Kane arrested for selling liquor without license. bound for next court term. John D P Evans of Edna Avenue to lecture on Colorado trip at Welsh Congregational Church next Monday with church social to follow. Providence Presbyterian church hosts a vacation aftermath party Friday with stories songs and reminiscences from vacation. Evan Reese sustains serious injury at Storrs Mine No 2 from falling rock on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Williams
Parker Street
John X. Jones
Washburn Street
Mary
Thomas J. Thomas
Willow Street
R. SS. Jones
D. D
Official Inc
Dennis Kane
Alderman Meyers
Harry Morgans
Kane
Eibal
John Dpd
Evans
Edna Avyeritte
Colorado
Welsh Congregational Church
Providence Presbyterian Church
Evan Reese
Storrs
Local Residents Visit Friends and Attend Meetings
Miss Martha Evans of Virtaton visits on Paritnor Street while Misses Jeanie Jay and Sadie Linigey of Jermynvare visit on North Main Avenue. Major and Mrs J 12 Fish of North Main Avenue attend the Water Association convention in Syracuse. Mrs Hannah Meyers of La Plume hosts at the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Meyers. Mr and Mrs Anthony Healey and son Martin visit Yard Street hosts Mr and Mrs Patrick H Kearney. Mrs Price of Upper Lehigh entertained by Mrs John Price of Parker Street. Veronica McGovern at home on Yard Street. Clara Smith of Forest City visiting on North Main Avenue. Niagara Hose Company to meet for uniform measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Evans
Virtaton
Paritnor Street
Jeanie Jay
Sadie Linigey
Jermynvare
North Main Avenue
Hichard Thomas, Jr
Kingston
Nanticoke
Hannah Meyers
la Plume
Mrr
Otto Meyers
J. 12. Fish
Syracuse
Major Fish
The
Water Association
Anthony Healey
Martin
Creaton
Kan
Patrick H. Kearney
Yard Street
Price
Upper Lehigh
John Price
Parker Street
Veronica McGovern
Clara Smith
Forest City
North Main
North Main Avenus
Niasgara Hose Company
Water complaints in Green Ridge prompt curing claim
Residents in Green Ridge complain about drinking water quality and a local claim touts Manners' Diarrhoea Cure as the best remedy in the city at 920 Green Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Feed the Fire and the Stomach Bitters Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a health tonic turning food into energy or causing indigestion and related issues. It claims the product strengthens digestion for both women and men and warns to avoid impostor substitutes and mislabeling. It also mentions a private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
Warrant Issued in Assault Case in South Scranton
Mrs Lena Pfetzar of 621 Beech Street had a warrant issued Tuesday for the arrest of Michael Schmitter 1128 Stone Avenue on assault and battery charges against her son Phillip Pfetzar. The alderman dismissed the case after hearing evidence. A second warrant by the defendant’s mother led to similar dismissal of the assault and battery charge against the defendant’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Pfetzar
Beech Street
Michael Schmitter
Stone Avenue
Phillip Pfetzar
Surprise party honors Miss Marghet Lindy on return home
A gathering at Orchard street celebrated Miss Marghet Lindy returning from Brooklyn with music and midnight refreshments. Guests included Maud Whalen Fannie Cullen Anna Thomas Mamie Ratchford Hannah G Whalen Mame Lundy Cecil O Bayle Bella Philbin and many others. A separate afternoon at Nellie Klein’s home featured games instrumental music and 6 oclock refreshments with numerous attendees and musicians credited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marghet Lindy
Orchard Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Maud Whalen
Fannie Cullen
Anna Thomas
Mamie Ratchford
Hannah G. Whalen
Mame Lundy
Cecil O' Bayle
Bella Philbin
Martha Kelly
May Jordan
Kate
Nellie Klein
South
Washington Avenue
Edith
May
Pearl Milligan
Anthonia Breehm
Tillie Grenner
Frances Smith
Lisale Budenbach
Netta Holderman
Clara
Magele Gang
Arnie
Madeline Smith
Ellie Polinski
Katie
Liszie
Election of church trustees and elders at Church of Peace
On Wednesday evening the Church of Peace on Prospect Avenue held elections for trustees and elders. Elected as elders for one year were Charles Sanr and P H Brumeher, for two years Jacob Mans and Philip Young. Trustees named were Charles Graf, Conrad Gellersheim and Phil Ehrhardt for one year, Fred Nehr and Henry Engel for two years. Auditors for one year are John Lenzey, Henry Reldenbach and Philip Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Peace
Prospect Avenue
Charles Sanr
P H. Brumeher
Yeer
Jacob Mans
Philip Young
Charles Graf
Conrad Gellersheim
Phil Ehrhardt
Fred Nehr
Henry Engel
John Lenzey
Henry Reldenbach
Philip Klein
Funeral of James Nor mile held from Prospect Ave home
The funeral for the late James Nor mile was held yesterday morning starting from his Prospect avenue home. A requiem high mass was said at St Peter's cathedral. The cortege then moved to the Delaware and Hudson depot and the remains were shipped to Susithanna for burial in the Catholic cemetery. He was a member of Division No. 3 Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Lackawanna Mutual Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Normile
Prospect Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Delaware and Hudson Depot
Susithanna
Division No. 3
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Lackawanna
Local residents hosting visitors and returning travelers
Alderman Donovan entertains M C Murray while John Hannick arrives from Pittston avenue. Mrs Oscar Drum goes back to Philadelphia after visiting here. Miss Margret O Neal returns from a two week Philadelphia visit. Patrick Davitt visits grandparents in town. Philip Rader and son return from Mauch Chunk. Miss Minnie Brady visits Mrs George Hufnagel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman ¢. ©. Donovan
Prospect Avenue
M. C. Murray
Hawley
John Hannick
Pittston Avenue
New York City
Oscar Drum
Philadelphia
Margret O'Neal
Connolly
Penrsatreet
Patrick Davitt
Victor, Colo
Moffitt
Birch Streec
Philip Rader
Philip
Birch Street
Mauch Chunk
Minnie Brady
Merkimer
N. Y
George Hufnagel
Plane orders to Sharkey in central city notice
Orders to mail to C B Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave directing plane 6683 to South Side central city and central Hyde Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Firemen's Convention Notes Highlight Campbell Bid
George W Bible, a noted newspaper figure, will edit the convention souvenir. Thomas E Campbell of Carbondale seeks the state firemen’s first vice presidency as the annual meeting nears. Fifty five companies have not yet indicated parade participation while the Eagles of Pittsburgh have entered all events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bible
American Progress
Thomas E. Campbell
Andrew Mitchell Hose Company
Carbondale
Campbell
State Association of Firemen
Eagles
Pittston
Obituary for Clarence McQuire, 27, dies at home
Clarence McQuire aged 27 died yesterday afternoon at his father Patrick McDonald s home at 629 Pear Street. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at St John s church with interment in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McQuire
Patrick McDonald
Pear Street
St. John's Church
Cathedral
Neptune Fire Company Prepares Fall Fundraiser
Dunmore notes rapid progress for Neptune Fire company fall events with many merchants contributing items. Racine Fire Extinguisher Co Wisconsin donated a small bond extinguisher in a decorative case for auction along with other gifts. Parlor lamp rocking chair couches cut glassware and a gold watch are among items to be offered at future evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Fire Company
Racine Fire
Wisconsin
Methodist Episo ral church women plan monthly parish sale
The ladies of the Methodist Episcopal church named starting with T will host their regular monthly sale in the church parlors this evening with special preparations and a single number seating. No price is listed and no silver offering will be taken. Maria CG Macea aged 0 years died at her Fonte street home yesterday around 2 am of general debility. Funeral today at 2:20 pm with interment in Dunmore cemetery. Michael Monahaty’s funeral is this afternoon at 8 from his Smithstrom home. Mrs James Bilis of Churcherrest has learned of her brother’s death in a Western state. William Coulter on Pepue street received a letter from his son William in the Klondike via Seattle stating they are in good health and spirits en route to Dawson City with Rte. Hadden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episoral Church
Maria CG
Macea
Fonte Street
Mare
Dunmore Cemetery
Michael Monahaty
Smith Strom
James Bilis
Churcherrest
William Coulter
Pepue Street
William
Klontike
Rte. Hadden
Seattle
Waeh
Dawson City
Local residents accord updated travel and visits
Mrs John Brown of Harper and Wart reports John Manley of Chestnut street left for St Marys College Maryland to attend school. Mrs John Warter of Avoca is the last of her daughter Mr Robert White of MIM street this week. Mr and Mrs Jerry Hand of Fifth Fires have returned from Lake Ariel. Elmer Pugh of South Canaan visits relatives on MI street. Mr D M Colling of Butler street is confined at home. Burgess Powell of North Blakely is in New York on business. Miss Lucetta Miller of Shoemaler avenue returns from a visit at Wimmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Harper and Wart
John Manley
Chestnut Street
St. Mary's College
Maryland
Cehool
John Warter
Avoca
Robert White
Mim Street
Jerry Hand
Fifth Fires
Lake Ariel
Elmer Pugh
South Canaan
MI Street
1D. M. Colling
Butler Street
Burgess Powell
North Blakely Ant
New York City
Misa Lucetla Miller
Shoemaler Avenue
Wimmers
District Deputies Elected for Three Heptasophs Districts
Delegates from District 29 including Archbald Carbondale Jermyn Peckville Olyphant Dunmore Providence and Clark's Summit voted William Allen of Peckville to district deputy supreme archon with C A Kase of Carbondale as alternate. District 18 chose J S Miller of Scranton conclave as district deputy and Ly Goodman of Pittston as alternate. District 90 met in Green Ridge but failed to elect due to no quorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Improved Order of Heptasophs
Pennsylvania
Archbald
Carbondale
Jermyn
Peckville
Olyphant
Dunmore
Providence
Clark's Summit
North Scranton Auditorium
William Allen
C. A. Kase
Tvorlte Hall
West Scranton
J. S. Miller
Scranton
Archon
Ly Goodman
Pittston
Electric City
West Slide
Taylor
Ashley
Tunkhanock
Waymart
Binghamton
Green Ridge
Iron Trade Estimates 1899 Pig Iron Output Rising
Pittsburg dispatch notes the American Manufacturer’s forecast for 1899 pig iron production at about 13.506 million gross tons, with total output likely reaching 15.4 million tons when July August and September contributions are added. Early 1899 six month production tallies show 6.294 million tons, while weekly capacities suggest continued increases into autumn and 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
American
Tron and Steel Association
Demand Spurs Greater Exertions Amid Pressures
A terse note suggests that current demands will force greater effort and commitment. The statement implies mounting pressure and the need for intensified work to meet expectations.
State Millers Association Concludes With Officer Election
Chambersburg Pa September session opens with an address on Expansion by Colonel Besshel man read in his absence. A vote to reconsider secretary salary increase fails after debate. E A Freight argues changes in milling system boosted flour quality. A eulogy for Judge Cyrus BF precedes final session electing Miner as President Hayes as first vice president Freight second vice president Evans treasurer Richardson secretary and several directors. Next meeting site to be decided. delegates and spouses host at Wolf Company then visit Scotland Orphan School and Carlisle Indian School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
State Millers’ Association
B. Frank Besshelman
Lancaster
Estelman
Miner
E. A. Freight
Roaring Springs
Cyrus BF
Lewisburg
Enoch Perrine
Bucknell University
Asher Miner
Wilkes-Barre
John M. Hayes
Willamaport
J. A. Freight
Lanitiv Evans
W. H. Richardson
Philadelphia
J. 8. Mauser
Prelehlers
B. F. Isenberg
Huntington
BE. K. Freed
North Wales
T. BR. Burger
Elliottson
W. J. Yeager
Lewistown
Wolf & Company
Scotland Orphan School
Carlisle Indian School
Tragic Shooting Effects Death in Lebanon Pennsylvania
Mrs. Amos Geisweit died after being shot by her husband two weeks earlier in a quarrel over infidelity. She asked to see her husband before death and claimed peace with God. Sheriff took Geisweit to the bed where she lay unconscious. he offered condolences but expressed no obvious remorse, saying she was to blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Pan
Amos Geleweist
Gelaweist
Geiswelst
Obertiger
Celewelst
Lore
Grammarians Debate Between Hall and Twill in Dialogue
A fragmentary dialogue shows two speakers debating the distinction between two terms. One narrator notes uncertainty while another asks a question about marriage proposals and responses. A crude interjection interrupts with a strong refusal.
Yellow fever confirmed in New Orleans four cases
Washington reports official confirmation of four yellow fever cases in New Orleans. Dr. Carter is due to arrive tomorrow and will oversee matters there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sept. K
Wyman
New Orleans
Carter
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Bellevue C. M
Tabernacle Congregational
James
Morey
White
George W. Jenkins
S. Main
General News
Tutowia
Wales
Warrehouse
North Scranton News
South Scranton News
Margaret Lundy
Social Toings
Normile
Firemen's Convention
Dunmore Doings
M. E. Church
Heptasophs
Johann Hoff
New York
Berlin
Vienna
Paris
Wyoming Avenue
Just
Millers’ Association
Sultor
Judy
Castoria
Signaturiioftem
Lyceum Theatre
Burgunder & Reis
Lessess
HW. R. Long
Edward C. White
Portis
London
Boston
Mildred Holland
Fan
Lis Denti
Academy of Muscle
Broadhurst
Smith
Academiy
SUN R & Rbis
Bartis
Charles Levrurne
BIG Bon Ton Stock Co
Montas Nisht
Matinees
Marretascope Company
Aurel
Matthews Bros
H. C. Sandereen
Chichester
Gary Senet
Perroniers
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