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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1899

Page

9

Temperance Rally and Father Mathew Cadets Meet in West Scranton

A large gathering of Father Mathew Society members and cadets attended a social session at St Leos Halls with addresses by church and archdiocese leaders. Plans were laid for the Father Mathew day parade and armory ball on Adams Avenue, with Hayes Brothers Drum Corps engaged for October 11 and new cadet members enrolled.

Hyde Park Father Mathew Society Bt. Leno Father Mathew James H. Brown J.C. Galligher Malloy Archbald Catholic Total Abstinence Union Jeffrey J. Powers Foote Gilroy Archbald Edward Hurst John Shaughnessy Thomas McGuire Laughlin McHugh Willam Gilroy John J. McLain Central Park Garden Adams Avenue Priter Tinmes Fleming Oormin Joh Shindhnesey Eocretary Morrie T. Wale Treasures M. J. Jen- Hines I. Gallagher Hayes Brothers Drom Jusie Wie

Rally day observed at Washburn Street church and Bible school

Members held a rally day with Propriate exercises. At 10 o clock Pastor J. P. Moffat spoke on ties between Bible school and church and members duty in Bible school work. The sermon text was Romans 12 11. At 12 o clock rally day exercises began with all teachers present and scholars from the villages.

Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Bible School Hev. J. P. Moffat Hoe

Community Sabbath Service Details and Home Department Aim

The report describes a school gathering with expanded membership numbers and collected offerings. A school orchestra played, students sang Stand up for James, and prayers and responsive scripture readings followed. Mabel Spencer recited I Would Not Live Away as the primary department performed, with W. T. Hurall outlining the Home Department of Sabbath School Work and the Twentieth Century Movement aiming to enroll 600000 more adults nationwide. Attendance was very encouraging.

James Moffat Jesus Misa Mabel Spencer W. T. Hurall

St. Leo’s battalion plans banquet and prize draw

Members met at St. Leo’s yesterday to finalize plans for a banquet and social at St. David’s hall on Wednesday evening. The event aims to boost society membership with officers of the Diocesan union and parish workers attending. A reception committee includes Buckley Gilroy Degnal Devers Devine Mullen Tierney Tod Hoar Gerrity Connors. A prize drawing contest will be decided October 19 at St. Leo’s hall with prizes of 400 cash, a final prize of a gold item, and a third prize.

St. Leo's Battalion St. David's Hall T. A. Gilroy James Degnal Mugh Devers J. Hi. Devine John Mullen Thomas Tierney Tod. Hoar Michael Gerrity

West Scranton Political Club Merges With League Members

The West Side Republican club voted Saturday to admit into membership the Republican league members after negotiations led by W. Gaylord Thomas W. BE. Thayer and Charles Lanning for the club and William A. Phillips Charles EB. Daniels and Griffith Davis for the league. Members pay $1 and books close for applications in four weeks. The combined group aims to form a leading Northeastern Pennsylvania political club with hundreds of members including prominent locals.

West Side Republican Club Republican League W. Gaylord Thomas W. BE. Thayer Charles Lanning William A. Phu Charles EB. Daniels Griffith Davis League Pennsylvania Scranton

Defecrating the Sarpath Crowds Bother Webersgrove

For several Sundays during the summer months a crowd of men have been in the habit of carousing in Webersgrove on the back road despite entreaties to desist by Constable Joseph Dean of the Twenty.

Webersgrove Joseph Dean

Firet Ward Disturbance Signals Warning Ignored

A chaotic incident near the grove led to multiple clashes after Intex ennis were sold. Constable Dean was driven off while trying to intervene and warned of bodily harm. County Detective Levehon was notified and directed to the mayor for investigation and prosecution.

Firet Ward Dean Levehon

Little Folks Entertained At Williames Afternoon Party

Mr and Mrs Miebert J Williames of 1 South Main Avenue hosted an afternoon party on Saturday for their son Jared. Guests enjoyed music and amusements from 3 to 6 with luncheon served at six. Attendees included John Benore Ralph Williams Russell Richards John Moffat William Price Ebble Williams Harry Williams Archie Williams Thomas Phillips Leland Marsh Harry Edwards Lester Davis Brook Comerys Joe Gibbs Frances Moylan Philip Cruttinden Noyd Mason Marniet Thomas Ruth Williams Elsie Struppler Annette Howell Helen Mareh Ciladys Marah Edith Linbury Juily Wallace Margaret Comezys Ethel Jones.

Miebert J. Williame Main Avenue Jared John Benore Ralph Willams Russell Richards John Moffat William Price Ebbie Williames Harry Williams Archie Williames Thomas Phillips Leland Marah Harry Edwards Lester Davis Breok Comerys Joe Gibbs Francia Moylan Philip Cruttenden Noyd Mason Marniet Thomis Ruth Williams Elsie Struppler Annette Howell Helen Mareh Ciladys Marah Edith Lindabury Juily Wallace Margaret Come Ézys Ethel Jones

Quiet City Wedding At Rev De Gruchy Residence

A quiet wedding took place at Rev Thomas De Gruchy’s Jackson Street home on Saturday evening. Miss Lydia Davis of Filmore Avenue wed Gwilym Lloyd of 140 Lafayette Street with Miss Rachel Lloyd as bridesmaid and Time Griffiths as groomsman. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents after the ceremony.

Thomas de Gruchy Jackson Street Lydia Davis Filmore Avenue Gwilym Lloyd Lafayette Street Rachel Lloyd Time Griffiths Mra Lloyd Elde

Disturbance at Loftus Hotel Leads to Arrest

Fred Korgman of Price Street created a disturbance at Loftus hotel on West Lackawanna Avenue Saturday night and was arrested by Patrolman Davis. En route to the station he resisted and fought the officer. at the police court hearing before Alderman Moses yesterday morning Kotziman was fined for boisterous conduct.

Fred Korgman Price Street Loftus Wesr Lackawanna Avenue Davis Moses Kotziman

Temperance union meeting and local incidents in Scranton

The Catholic Total Abstinence union board met at St. Leo's hall to discuss temperance parade plans and other business. A central city livery horse bolted after a dog on Jackson street, causing excitement, as did a runaway on South Main avenue in Bellevue. St Paul’s Pioneer corps met at Masonic hall to address Father Mathew day parade matters and the thirteenth annual han quiet on Dot 1 was discussed. A cookbook tea is set for Washburn Street Presbyterian church tomorrow evening. The West Side Athletic club hosts its second annual boxing tournament at Golden's hall tonight. West Scranton bookkeepers and accountants invite themselves to a meeting for organization near Lackawanna avenue.

Board of Government Catholic Total Abstinence Union St. Leo's Hall Central City Jackson Street South Main Avenue Bellevue St. Paul's Pioneer Corps Masonic Hall Father Mathew Washburn Street Presbyterian Church West Side Athletic Club Golden's Hall West Scranton

Local Residents Visiting Friends Across States

A string of short notices lists Mrs Thomas J Price and children visiting in New York, Miss Margaret Griffiths returning from Kingston, Mine Inspector H O Prytherch recovering, and several families from South Main and North Main avenues visiting relatives in Syracuse Pittston Dalton Audenreid and other towns. Tudor KR Williams leaves for Cornell University to study.

Thomas J. Price South Garfield Avenue New York Margaret Griffiths Kingston Kathryn Phillips Academy Street H. O. Prytherch South Main Avenue James Kennedy Grace Pittston P. Gallagher Jackson Street William Simpkins Bloomfield N. J Lafayette Street Ella Williams North Main Avenue Maryland W. H. Wolfe South Hyde Park Avenue Syracuse O. D. Green Mya William Price Moses Staples Sumner Avenue William Punlap Dalton Elvira Harris North Heide Park Avenue Elizabeth Roberts Audenreid Henry Moore Jessie Carson City Colorado William N.chase Elizabeth Jones North Bromley Avenue Pittaton Tudor KR. Williams Cornell University

Address orders to Sharkey in central city Hyde Park notices

To South Side central city and central Hyde Park, Address orders to C. B. Sharkey, 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6682.

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

Disgraceful brawl on Pattnton avenue near Fig street

Yesterday afternoon intoxicated brothers Con and Michael Fajlon of Palm street caused a drunken fight at a saloon on Pattnton avenue and Fig street. They beat the hotelman, broke saloon windows with cobbles, and drew a large crowd as witnesses and locals intervened.

Pattnton Avenue Fig Street Con Michael Fajlon Palm Street Booth Mim Kr. Melley

Grain-O: A Nourishing Coffee Alternative

Grain-O is described as a delicious nourishing drink replacing coffee. Sold by grocers, it is said to taste like meat coffee when prepared properly and aids digestion while strengthening nerves. It is described as a health builder suitable for children and adults, with price noted.

Periods of Suffering Give Place to Joy for Camden Woman

A Camden New Jersey woman describes months of painful menses uterine and ovarian trouble and a near death from flooding. After consulting Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash to restore health and strength.

Lydia B. Finkham Mia J. F. Steron Camden, N. J

Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mrs Boows

Mrs Macote A Boows of Wast Pr Pleasant New Jersey reports irregular menstruation resolved after two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits the product with restoring regular cycles and endorses its use.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Macote A. Boows Pr. Pumasant N. J

Indignant Ward Seethes Over Brawl as Arrests Feared

In the Twentieth ward a drunken brawl between Fallons drew sharp town ire and arrests are expected. Father Melley tried to intervene but was struck. the fleet was formed, and a raid followed. Forty Hours devotion began at St Marys German Catholic church with Mass and communion for many. Several visiting priests attended and preached. Laie Koeller was severely injured at the Lackawanna Road car shop. Martin McLauchlin suffered wounds at the South mill. Local residents Anna Dalley, Mrs Gallagher and daughters visited families in Wilkes-Barre and Buffalo.

Senne Fallons Father Melley St. Mary's Peter Christ Han Mast Wan Adam Christ Lebanon Sul-Donoon Aioh Mhariva Goorkel F. Straub Hey. J. Dieperkamp Wilkes-farre William Brehl Pittaten Father Fricker West Scranton Father Disselkamp Father Straub Laie Koeller Pittaten Avenue Lackawanna Road Batvis Moses Tuyular Hospital Martin McLauchlin South Mill Walsh Anna Dalley Hickory Street Buffalo Patrick Gallagher Wilkes-Barre BR. Kone Codar Avenue

Funeral Notices From North Scranton Detail Two Obituaries

The funeral of John Martin of Keyser Avenue, killed in the Von Storch shaft incident, was held at Holy Rosary Church with the High Works Cornet band. Interment was in Cathedral cemetery. John McGraw also had a service at Holy Rosary with interment at Cathedral cemetery. Alfred John returns from Pittsburg. Lester Meredith resigns from G W Davier pharmacy to join F J John. Cumberland band to host a ball Oct 10 to fund new instruments. Peter F Regan announces candidacy for delegate to the Democratic convention.

John Martin Keyser Avenue von Storch Holy Rosary Church High Works Cornet Band Willow Drum Corps J. C. O'Toole John McNulty John Gilbride Michael Loughney Edward Padden Philip Brady Joseph Carroll John McKinsey Jono Brady Patrick Gilboy Anthony Murphy John McGraw J. J. O'Toole Alfred John Wayne Avenue Pittsburg Lester Meredith G. W. Davier Pharmacy F. J. John Green Ridge Cumberland Band Peter F. Regan Third Ward

Local Social Roundup Turns On Town Happenings

Mr and Mrs H F Smith of Monsey avenue return from Lake Winola. Joseph Chapman spent yesterday in Honesdale. Juliog Koch and Sidney Elisa spent Saturday in Factoryville. Richard Robinson won a large watermelon at the Huessing contest at TL H Stevens store Saturday. Miss Mette Harvey of Wyoming avenue entertained friends Friday. Eugene Schrowder is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Miss Marie Charlesworth of Marion Street visits Honesdale. Mr and Mrs P K Potter of Monsey avenue spent Saturday at Scotty called by a relative's death. Mr James Liepsley of Wyoming avenue spent yesterday in Wilkes Barre. Miss Sirew W T MacArthur had throat operation. it was successful. Miss Gertie Zurfluh of Delaware street was surprised by friends Friday. Wesley Everhardt of Gridland is guest of William Everhardt. James Stone of Walton is guest of his brother William. Green Ridge Odd Fellows to elect officers Thursday evening.

H. F. Smith Monsey Avenue Lake Winola Joseph Chapman Honesdire Juliog Koch Sidney Elisa Factoryville Richard Robinson TL. H. Stevens M@etle Harvey Wyoming Avenue Eugene Schrowder Marie Charlesworth Marion Street Honesdale P. K. Potter Scoty James Liepsley Wilkes-Barre Sirew W. T. MacArthur Misa Gertie Zurfluh Delaware Street Wesley Everhardt Gridland Wayne County Wiliam Everhardt James Stone Walton, N William Dickson Avenue Green Ridge Odd Fellows

Special School Meeting Notices From Old Listings

The fragment lists names and addresses with a note of a special school meeting and advertising period ending September 5. Names include Myre Adie Hrlegs J Coxe Mrs Doherty Mrs Jon iiil phin Fanny Gritin Nickel McChonnelly M J McIntyre H B Sicktes Mrs Henry Wilters Antonio Angrisant and Pasquall Calnsiena.

Tetlers Myre Adie Henry Wilters Green Ridge Street Monror Avene Antonio Angrisant Breminia Loettleri Pasquall Calnsiena

Local board to resume after retiring officers leave

The board will reconvene tomorrow evening after the meeting adjourned Friday with the retirement of Director Miller and Spencer. A slate of candidates for the business course teacher position includes John A. Irwie John M. Gunster J. N. Tompkine Mary F. Kearney Daley Lo McCrory Thomas McHale and others from Scranton Wilkes Barre and Olyphant.

Fpworth League of the Method Mist Henry Prolgar Bunalo M. J. Polaar Mies Myrtle Burne Apply Carbonible Albert Comstock Sitco Father Mathew George Fritz Bloom Street FL. M. Hoderick Cherry Street Honesdale Mise Marenret Golden Chestnut Street The Methodist Episcopal Church Scranton Ftove Works Neptune Fire Company Depew North Binkely Streets John Banks Alm Street Mre & L. Atkinson Hawley Benjamin McMillan Swartz Street

Obituary notices for Reid and others in city area

Alfred J. Reid of 110 North Bromley avenue died Saturday at 1 PM after a week with pneumonia. He worked in the f e a t business with brother W A Reid at wt Jackson Street and belonged to Council No 17, Junior Order United American Mechanics. His wife and three children survive. funeral tomorrow at 1:30 PM at Joselock with interment in Pittston cemetery. Also: Mrs J Crawford of 55 North Hyde Park avenue died Saturday morning after a 16 month illness born in Orange County New York. Survived by husband and children Willa H Fred Jr Margaret Jessie Bertha Florence. funeral tomorrow at 2 PM. interment Wardburn Street cemetery. Thomas J Gerrity of 522 Gibson street died Saturday morning at age ?. survived by three daughters and two sons Mrs RB Vorbt of Von Storch avenue, Mrs James Waterh of Capouse avenue, Sarah at home, James in the US Infantry at Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, and Thomas. John Kelley of 101 Pittston avenue died Friday night after an illness of one month. survived by wife mother and one brother. Funeral this morning at 10 AM from home with services at St Johns Church. interment Cathedral cemetery.

Alfred J. Reid North Bromley Avenue Trocessed W. A. Reid Jackson Street United American Mechanics Mie Joselock Pitston Tawford Hyde Park Avenue Orange County New York Simpson Methodist Apiocopal Church Willa H Fred Margaret Jessie Bertha Florence Crawson Wardburn Street Thomas J. Gerrity Gibson Street Mra RB. V. Vorbt von Storch Avenue James Wateh Capouse Avenue Sarah James Flest United States Infantry Pinar del Rio Cuba Thomas John Kelley Pittston Avenue St. John's Church Cathedral

Senator Heveridge and Nagasaki encounter reveal age old tales

A mangled account recalls Senator Heveridge meeting US Consul Harris in Nagasaki as officers from the Tenth Pennsylvania, en route from Manila to San Francisco, paused to pay respects. The consul praises the visiting senator, while officers debate ages and loans, amid confusion and humor.

Heverides Senate Nagasaki Japan United Sttates Karris Wabash Bod Deveridee Mark Tenth Pennsylvania Manila San Francisco Harris Heveridge Harris Wall United States Iadiana Pennsylvaniane Bonator Ponone Tmenroxe Erled Harris Moses Penrosc Hia Ison Whelaimere Tdi Penrose Con

Indiana Politics Prompted By Financial Missteps

A fragment suggests discussion of political maneuvering in Indiana tied to a figure who mishandles money. The text hints at a local or state context where fiscal mismanagement becomes a political issue and may influence public perception or decisions.

Governor in Blue Jeans and a No Shoes Policy

In a tale of Indiana politics, James Voorhees recalls Governor Williams known for frugality and frontier grit. A visiting General Manson pushes for favors, but the governor rebuffs him, prompting a quip about a man who wears no shoes, then Voorhees offers courtesy to the visitor in the governor’s office.

James Voorhees Washington Indiana Willams Geren Manton Manveot Terre Honte Lincoln Vincennes Harrison Weclent Mage Mr. Voorhees Manson

Open the Door of the Soul to Joy and Sympathy

A lyrical piece urges opening the door to welcome air light and benevolent thoughts. It promises that strong, pure feelings will bloom, bringing grace and sweetness beyond conflict, inviting angels to enter unnoticed.

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