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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1899

Page

6

Obsequies for Miss Mame Sheerin at St Patrick's Church

The funeral of Miss Mame Sheerin, who died at the Academy of Music, was held at St Patrick's Church with a solemn high mass. Family and friends attended, including the Daughters of Erin and St Cecilia's, with floral tributes and pallbearers named. Burial followed at Cathedral Cemetery.

St. Patrick's Church Scranton Evangelist Pugh Mame Sheerin Academy of Music Father Lavell Ue Cella Daughters of Erin John P. Kearney Nellie Thehe St Cecelia's Society Harp Daughters of Erin Mary Tuffy M. Storm B. L. Cawley Nellie Tighe Anna L. Kearney Patrick J. Sheverin Patrick J William Michael Frank Cecelia Margaret John F. Kearney Joh McDonough William Murray Patrick Durkin Frank Clarke Richard Walsh Michael Hogan Michael Graham Michael (Ulkin John KR. Jones

Miners Union Meeting Draws Hundreds in Bellevue Heights

An open air miners meeting in Bellevue Heights drew several hundred workers to hear Deputy Organiser Courtright and other leaders discuss the miners union tied to the American Federation of Labor. A second gathering is planned for French Roof Hall on Washburn Street at 7:30 PM with all local miners invited.

Bellevue Heights Miners’ Union American Federation of Labor Coutright French Roof Washburn Street Courtright

Open air session invites public attendance

An open air session invites the public to attend. The notice urges community members to join and participate in the gathering, signaling a transparent local deliberation or discussion event hosted in a public venue.

Used Knife and Revolver Incident on Scranton Street

Henry Peter and his wife on Scranton street fought Wednesday night with relative Gaetan Naso intervening. Peter drew a knife and tried to slash Naso while Angel Shetsy interfered. A revolver was used in the melee on Beranion street. Lt Williams and Patrolman Peters arrested all three. At arraignment Allerman Mores fined Peter and Naso $5 and Shetsy paid his fine.

Henry Peter Scranton Street Gaetan Naso Peter Naso Angel Shetsy Williams Patrotrwr Peters Beranion Street Allerman Mores

Boy Narrowly Escapes Injury From Street Car

Last evening a young boy narrowly escaped injury on North Main Avenue near Clarke Broe stores when he ran in front of a slowly moving street car and was struck by the fender, thrown several feet. injuries described as slight and the boy shaken but unharmed.

North Main Avenue Clarke Broe

Scranton Woman Charged With Cruelty To Animal

Cherlee Lawson of Scranton street hired a horse from Liveryman Joseph Kelly and abused it. Alderman Kelly issued a warrant for Lawson’s arrest on cruelty charges. Bail was forfeited, and Jacob Eliman re-arrested Lawson, who remained in the police station awaiting a morning hearing before Alderman Kelly.

Cherlee Lawson Scranton Street Joseph Kelly Alderman Kelly Lawson Jacob Eliman

Welsh Evangelist Rev John Pugh Preaches in Bellevue

Rev John Pugh of Caerdydd South Wales conducts Welsh language services at Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church this evening. He was a delegate to the Presbyterian synod in Washington DC and will preach in Welsh to friends before returning home. his English language sermons in the old country are common.

John Pugh Caerdydd South Wales Bellevue Pugh Presbyterian Synod Washington, D. C Old Country

Preaching at Allis Mission on Profit or Loss Evening

Lieutenant H. A. Parsons will preach next Sunday evening at the Allis mission and illustrate remarks with craven sketches. His subject, Profit or Loss, Which. Public invited. West Side Republican club to meet tomorrow evening to consider important business. Waldie Stevens of Moore's meat.

H. A. Parsons Allis Mission West Side Republican Club Waldie Stevens Moore's

Fine White All Wool Blankets Sale Offers Varied Prices

The notice lists several 11-4 and 12-4 pure wool white blankets with jacquard borders and heavy weight. Values range from 5.50 to 12.00, with sale prices noted for each item. The garbled text suggests multiple listings and discounts on substantial wool blankets.

Nacpeckaeouceersan BAO Ovice Mogi Coc Sco Csves Lenansesec Teveunax UEP Say Vivcastnsesices Gans

Bankruptcy market tale reveals arm injury and party toast

Market reports a person suffering a lacerated arm from falling from a chair while cleaning windows. The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church hosted a curprise party for Mrs. R. B. G. Morgan on South Main avenue Wednesday evening. Members of the disbanded Republican league may merge with the West Side Republican club.

Local Residents Attend Visits and Recoveries in Scranton Area

Edward Moore of Sneckson Street recovers from an attack of appendicitis. Mrs. David Behring of Tunkhannock, sister Mrs. J. T. Grannareber, and Miss Margaret Moylan of Chestnut Street visit relatives. Miss Nolan of Middletown is entertained by Mrs. Gilroy and others. Mrs. M. K. Collins returns to Washington from North Main Avenue. Richard Harris of Acker Avenue, injured at the Dodge mine, is able to be around. Mrs. James G. B. Lewis of Kineston visits relatives on Hampton Street.

Edward Moore Sneckson Street David Behring Tunkhannock J. T. Grannareber North Bromley Avenue Margaret Moylan Chestnut Street Wagnar Mise Nolan Middletown Missex Gilroy Jackson Street T. V. Powderty Mire M. K. Collins North Main Avenue Washington, PD. C Sichard Harris Acker Avenue Dodge Giround Fein James GB. Lewis Kineston Hampton Street

Pretty South Scranton Wedding Unites Hartman Family

The wedding of Tiina Hartman to Peter Kellerman was held at the Hartman home in South Scranton. About 100 guests attended as Rev W A North officiated, with flower girl and ushers, a Mendelssohn march, and a grand reception. The couple will begin housekeeping at 1016 Crown Avenue.

Jacab Hartman Cedar Avenue Hireh Street Tiina Hartman Peter Kellerman Crown Avenue Goucers W. A. North Hickory Street Fred Kellerman William Fick Wiltdeheim Barnhardt Kate Fickne Rose Harnhardt Lydia North Mendelssohn Carrie Nape Kate Kellerman Ide Chaise Theresa Brill Florence Rews Mamie Lengter Minnie Fickus Tose Asperschliger Kellerman Cetar Avenue

Smith case ends with amicable settlement over charges

The case of Mrs. Helen Smith against Frank Scholofsky and his wife ended yesterday morning after the defendants aided Deputy Constable Mirtz in a shameful manner Wednesday night while being taken to Alderman Loutes' office. At arraignment Mia Smith and Mirtz withdrew their charges and an amicable settlement was reached.

Helen Smith Frank Scholofsky Constante Mirtz Loutes Mia Smith Mirtz Charlies

Tragic Fire Injury Claims 6-Year-Old Girl

The six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Spitz of Stone Avenue died from burns suffered at home last night. Her clothing caught fire while she was dressing and she was quickly enveloped in flames. Neighbors and physicians attempted to help, but she did not survive. Funeral arrangements have not been decided.

Michael Spitz Stone Avenue

Address orders to Sharkey in Cedar Avenue notice

To South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Address orders to C. B. Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 6683.

South Side Central City Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar Ave

Local Notes From Green Ridge and Nearby

Residents report visits and returns including Mrs D F Toole of Penn avenue visiting Dundadf relatives and Miss Emma Yeager of Moscow connected to Miss Grace Lutis of Marlo airoet. Mrs W M MacArthur suffers throat issue prompting possible surgery. Mr and Mrs Valentine Wiles return from Philadelphia and Mrs J B Root from Mortrose.

D. F.toole Penn Avenue Dundadf George Hogers Lawrence Capouse Avenue New York City Emma Yeager Moscow Grace Lutis Marlo Airoet George Palmer Madison Avenue Elmira Johnson & Co L H H. Stevens Walle Cathe Digner MacArthur W.T. MacArthur Misa Dlattle Guneter Washington Avenue Bar Valentine Wiles Philadelphia J. B. Root Mortrose

Champion Egg Swallower Sets Bizarre Record

In a mountainous region east of Cone Ives Anne Stone devours eggs with bells on. He recently swallowed twenty five eggs in a bet in Fhute ville surpassing prior marks. The feat took an hour to finish and earned five dollars, with Stone alive the next day.

Cone Jevnova Ives Anne Stone Fhuteville Stone Hartford Timex

Grain-OT Beverage Promises Health Benefits

A reader testimonial claims Grain-OT from pure grains improves wellbeing and digestion when coffee is unsuitable. The letter urges grocers to stock the product and presents it as a nourishing, healthful table drink for all ages, with simple preparation directions.

Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough

A Dunmore notice highlights a missionary meeting supported by the Presbyterian Church for Italian children. It notes a free Chestnut street kindergarten opened Wednesday, run by Miss Morris of Scranton and Miss Mary Decker of Dunmore, with renovations by church committees.

Presbyterian Church Odd Fellows Lena B. Spettigue Frank Lent Neptune Hose Company Chestnut Street Morris Scranton Mary Decker Dunmore

Presbyterian women discuss Wooan and Prayer at meeting

The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary society met at Mrs. Myron Knight's Monroe avenue home yesterday afternoon. Papers on Wooan and Prayer were read by several members and an original piece on The Lord's Prayer was read by Mrs. WW. F. Oibbons. A business session followed and the group scheduled a future meeting at Mrs. H. Beyea's home in October.

Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Myron Knight Monroe Avenue Wooan Boyd King

Lodge officers named for next term in Odd Fellows meeting

At the regular lodge session of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows nominations were made for the next term. Names listed include Noble Grand Thomas F Keller and Vice Grand J G Bone with others in senior roles and secretaries. Election is set for Wednesday evening next.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Noble Thomas F. Keller J. G. Bone H. F Marshall E. Spencer P. Brady H. F P. Marshall J. E. Dainty Henry Weber James QC Wustee H. BE. Spencer George Harper Grandlodge Arthur Spencer Richard Weber

Miss Leona Spettigue Weds Prank Lent In Honesdale

Miss Leona B Spettigue married Prank Lent at her parents home on North Blakely Street in a Methodist Episcopal ceremony performed by Hey A J Van Cleft. Afterward guests from Scranton Jermyn Carbondale and Port Jervis attended, with the couple planning residence in Honesdale where Lent works for Gibbs Kelly & Co.

Leona B. Spettigue J. Spettigue North Blakely Street Hey. A.J. van Cleft Methodist Episcopal Church Mra Theodore Spettigue Mary William P. Bray Jermyn Phoebe Alice Neave Frank Richmond Clara W. H. Higgins Edna Scranton Misa Jennie Wood Moosic Joseph Lent Rutledgedale Hard- Hek Ed Lent Port Jervis White Misa Rena Wood Beechlake C. L. Spettipue Matet Mise A. V. Spettigue Ol N. Spettigue Jeremiah Garrett George Garrett George Spettigue Honesdale Co. F. Coyle N. Caryl Forest City Julius Spaeth

Neptune Hose Company to Hold Fair Preparations

The Neptune Hose Company met last night to dispose of matters for the forthcoming fair. Firemen plan a rousing venture. The Ladies Auxiliary of Locomotive Railroad Trainmen held a social on Clay avenue at Edward Warner’s home. Virginia Saunders’ friends gave a farewell surprise at her parents’ New York street home as she departs Dunmore for the west next week. The select board meets this evening and a teacher will be chosen for the newly introduced business course in the high school.

Neptune Hose Company Ladies’ Auxiliary Edward Warner Clay Avenue Mise Virginia Saunders New York Street Mise Saunders Dunmore West Seelched Board

Local Notices and Socials from Susquehanna to Dunmere

W F Gibbons returned yesterday from Susquehanna Pa where he attended presbytery sessions. The Daughters of America held a postponed social at Laurel Hill park. Miss Hill a Boston elocution graduate met public school teachers in Dunmere. J J Curtis of Honesdale representing American Book Company visited Dunmere. Gilbert Close registered as a student at Princeton College and left for Princeton Tuesday. Mr and Mrs N A Doyle of Clark's Green and Virginian Loomis of Lemon visited Prof RR N Davis at North Blakely street Tuesday.

Hey. W. F. Gibbons Susquehanna Daughters of America Laurel Hill Park Miss Hill School of Oratory Bost Mass Dunmere J. J. Curtis Honesday American Book Company Gilbert Close Princeton College Cloay Princeton

Funeral for Michael Lavelle Follows Dewey Drum Corps Lead

The funeral for Michael Lavelle, who died after a mine incident in North Scranton, proceeded from his late Charles street home with the Dewey Drum corps leading to St. Patrick’s Church where Rev. J O Toole officiated. Interment was in Cathedral cemetery as friends and family observed.

Michael Lavelle Hts Charles Street Dewey J O'Toole Cathedral B. Vo Witeon Fifteenth United States Infantry Puerto Principe Cuba Thea J. Sullivan Wayne Avenue Hugene Knight San Pronctivo Thomas Knight Hioom Avenue T. J. Sullivan Sturn University of Tenneylvania Dental College Michael Murray Mary Street Sayrday Annie Jane Olyphant James Henry Firet Third Ward

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