The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-18
SOUTH SCRANTON.

Mrs. Charles Wirth. OF 619 Cedar
avenue. was pleasantly surprised at
her home last evening, the occasion be-
ing the thirty-ninth anniversary of her
birth. The neghbors and friends OF
the esteemed lady arranged to cele-
brate the event in a manner fitting the
day. About $50 o'clock the gathering
met. and proceeded to the Wirth home.
There the remainder of the evening
was passed in enjoyment Mrs Wirth
was warmly congratulated and sub
stantially remembered, number Of
gifts being presented to her The
gathering was made up of Mr.. and
Mrs. Christian Storr, sr., Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Berghauser, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Weisser, Mr.. and Mrs. tMcob Locks.
Mrs. William Koch. Mrs. Charles Wen
eel, Mrs. Charles Grosshart. Mrs. Jo-
seph Meyers, Mrs. Minnie Casper, the
Misses Lizzie Rosen, Anna Grosshart,
Anna Saul, Emma Wirth, Lille Weis-
ser, Freddie Myers. Ida and Emma
Wenzel, Kate Schulz, Nettie. Katie and
Carrie Wirth; George Rosar, William
Klein, William Wirth, Joseph McDer-
mott. Willie Koch. Carl Wenzel, Will
liam Sartor, and Robert Schulz.
The funeral OF Miss Elizabeth
Scheuer took place yesterday afternoon
from her late home. 2020 Pittston ave-
nue.. The residence was thronged
with friends, neighbors and associates
who admired and respected the de-
ceased FOR her noble woman
ly character. Rev. Mr.. Nordt, of the
Presbyterian church, ofticiated at the
services which were conducted at the
home. He pronounced a touching eu-
logy. referring to the good and praise
worthy life spent by the deceased. The
choir OF Holy Trinity Lutheran church
on Adams avenue. central city, of
which the deceased was n soprano So
loist. assisted at the services. Inter-
ment was made in Dunmore cemetery.
Michael Kane, of West Scranton,
came to this side Sunday night to visit
the home of deceased friend VINO was
lying ir state at the family residence.
Late In the night he became intoxi-
Gated in a nearby saloon. He met Pa
trolman Boland and expressed a desire
to make test of his strength on the
OFFICER. The result was not in his IA
vor, and in consequence he was fined
81 in police court yesterday morning
~ @hA''Ni hiS'iA isTHltS III utIdulI
payment he was committed to iail for
ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Biglin gave a
reception at their cozy home on Pitts
ton avenue last night in honor of Mrs.
Biglin's brother. James McDonough,
a marine or board the gunboat Ban
croft. a large number of friends Of
the FAMILY were ir attendance at the
enjoyable affair. Mr.. McDonough will
return to his ship today, which is sta
toned in the Charleston navy yard
near Boston.
In Matters hall on Alder street to-
morrow night, an entertainment and
ball will be given for the benefit of
Fred Tross and family.
At the Young Women's Christian as
sociation rooms last night Professor
Derman, of the central city. organized
class In vocal music from the MEM
bership of the Young Women's associ-
alton. Many of them have joined and
the prospects of complete success of
the class are bright. Monday night OF
each week will be devoted to the study.
The funeral of Miss Fannie Dalton
Will take place from her late home on
Pear street this afternoon. Services
viii be conducted in the Cedar Ave-
nue. Methodist Episcopal church COM
mencing at 2.SO o'clock. Rev. Mr.. Doty
will off1ciata