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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
BURGLARS AT WORK,

Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Freeman left their residence, at the
corner of South Main avenue and
Washburn street, about 745 o'clock to
attend a concert at the Washburn
Street Presbyterian church, just about
500 feet distant. They returned about
10 o'clock.
During the period of their absence
person or persons, as yet unknown,
entered the house and ransacked it
from top to bottom. They secured
booty to the value of about $3.50. The
articles taken comprised jewelry, etc.,
and purse containing a small sum of
money, the property of Mrs. Freeman.
Entrance was effected by placing a
ladder against the rear of the house
and raising a window, which was not
secured and opened into one of the
bedrooms,
1t was a daring piece of work, as it
is quite light in that locality, and up to
1890 o'clock many people pass within
twenty or one hundred feet on either
Washburn street or Main avenue.
Everything seems to indicate that the
burglars were well acquainted with the
fact that there was no one at home
at Freemans or at the parsonage next
door on Washburn street, where Rev.
]. p. Motfitt resides. The police are at
work upon the case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

The Crystal Social club will conduct
social in Howley's hall. Scranton, this
afternoon. The committee that has
charge of the affair consists of Ed
ward Kearney, Thomas Reagan and
Thomas Mcdonnell.
Tonight in the Odd Fellows hall will
be given the first entertainment and
social of the Nonpareil base ball club.
This promises to be one of the best en-
tertainments of the season.
Division No. 26, Ancient Order of
Hibernians. will tonight give their first
annual entertainment in Washington
hall, after which a social will be given
Frank Blickens, of Chestnut street,
is attending the College of Embalming
held at the Hotel Jermyn this week.
This is the second course of embalm-
ing Mr.. Blickens has taken, having
graduated with honors from the Taylor
Embalming school, New York, about
two years ago.
Professor Charles Rewonard, of the
Champion College of Embalming, who
is conducting an embalming school at
the Hotel Jermyn, Scranton, was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. T. p. Letchworth
yesterday.
Inc masquerade Ddll given III lne
Odd Fellows hall last night was one of
the events of the season. The hall was
crowded to its utmost capacity. Pro-
fessor Johnson furnished the dance
music. The American band, of this
place, and No. 43O drum corps, of South
Scranton, were in attendance.
Mrs. Resh is confined to her home on
EIakely street bv illness
Mr.. and Mrs A. p McDonough are
the guests of friends ir Moscow.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Presbyterian church are making
elaborate preparations for their social
to be given on March "a.
Miss Mary A. Quinn, of Norwich. is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cole
man, of East Drinker street.
j. Fl. Davitt. bother, has lost q valu-
able COW, which disappeared the first
pnrt of the week and has not yet been
found,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

Fl. NJ. Williams has taken charge of
the tonsorial parlors at 110S Jackson
street, formerly in charge of Samuel
Davis.
The remains of Eta, the young
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nc
Andrew, of Cameron avenue, were
borne to the Hyde Park Catholic ceme-
terry yesterday, and laid at rest. Many
friends of the bereft parents were in
attendance and the floral offerings were
very beautiful.
William T. Canterbury, jr., of Frinli
street, came before Alderman John last
evening and waived a hearing upon
two separate charges, assault and bat
terry and perjury. He entered bail in
the sum of $500 for each case for his
appearance at court. The first charge
was preferred by his sister, Mrs. Ellen
Thomas and tile other by his brother,
Joseph H. Canterbury. These cases
grew out of suits instituted against
the parties by the defendant, report
of which appeared in yesterdays issue
of The Tribune.
Tomorrow evening Professor Dough-
erty will hold a public examination at
his business school on North Main ave-
nue., to which the public are invited.
All the branches taught at a business
school will be included in the eXamina-
tions. John L. Jones will deliver an
address during the evening. He is one
Of the grs duates.
The dime entertainment to be held
this evening at the Sumner Avenue
Presbyterian church, under the aus
pices of the Band of Hope, promises to
be quite successful. In addition to the
stereopticon views by Mr.. Bradshaw
and the phonograph operated by Mr..
Morse, the following young ladies will
take part Misses Norma Hughes. Ma
rion Jones, Lillian Tewkesbury, Matte
and Jennie Hughes, all of whom are
we'll known as to their talent. The
entertainment will begin at p. m.
sharp, after which the little folks will
conduct a pink social and will serve
sandwiches, cake, coffee, candies and
ice cream at reasonable rates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
GREEN RIDGE.

-
John f. O'Boyle, of Boston, whose
home yesterday.
c. w. Thompson, of Sanderson ave-
nue., who has been seriously i'll for
some time, is able to be about again.
Otis Stark, who has been the guest
of d. G. Foote, of Penn avenue. re-
turned to his home in Nicholson yes
terday.
The young men of the Presbyterian
church will hold a meeting in the
church parlors Friday evening at 8
o'clock.
Mrs. f. C. Dimmick and daughters,
of Sanderson avenue, will sail for
Europe April l.
Mr.. and Mrs Stebbins, of Gilberts-
Vile, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Stebbins, of Deacon street.
Miss w. II. Burns. of Market street.
is spending a few days in New York
city.
The Green Ridge library is closed on
account of the death of its librarian,
Miss Emma Thompson. 1t will reopen
after the funeral.
T. j. Snowden, of Sunset avenue,
was seriously injured by a fall from
his bicycle. Monday
Mrs. John James and daughter, of
New York city, are the guests of Mrs.
Thomas James, of Fordham street
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 4. Orenboll. of
Capouse avenue. spent several days
with friends at Pittston.
Attorney L. p. Wedeman is spend
ing a few days in Washington, d. C
Milo Dolph, of Capouse avenue, who
is an elevator boy in the Board OF
Trade building, had his arm broken
Yesterday
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
FUNERAL OF THOMAS MAHoN.

The funeral of the late Thomas Ma
hon took place yesterday morning, and
the vast concourse of sorrowing friends
present at the obsequies eloquently at
tested the popularity of the deceased,
and the esteem in which he was held.
Long before the appointed hour for
the cortege to move the home of the
dead youngman was thronged, and
hundreds passed through the parlor,
where the remains reposed, to take a
parting look upon that which was NOR
tai of so good and true a soul. sur
rounding the casket floral designs were
abundant.
At 9 o'clock the procession moved to
st. Johns church, and a high mass
was sung by Rev. E. ]. Meley. Fol-
lowing the close of the services Father
Melley delivered a sermon, yet con-
soling to the parents and family. He
spoke of the life of the deceased and
eulogized the many qualities he pos
sessed. AS the remains were being
borne from the church Miss Lizzie
Durkin sang Flee as a Bird" The
Columbus council, Young Mems Insti-
tute, and st. Aloysius Young Mems So
ciety, attended the obsequies in a
body. From the societies beautiful
floral pieces were sent. The remains
were inferred in the minooka Catholic
cemetery. The pall-bearers were:
Messrs. John Ward. F. j. Gavan and
John Kennedy, of the st. Aloysius So
ciety, and Patrick Langan, Michael
Reilly and Martin McHugh, of the
Young Mems institute. The flower
bearers were: Messrs. James Kennedy,
James Reilly, John Brown, Thomas
Hughes, Andrew Merrick and T. A.
Donahoe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
THREE BOYS ARRESTED.

David Lewis, Edward Jones and
John Jones' IA, 13 and Is years of age
respectively, were arrested about 230
o'clock yesterday morning by Patrol
man Hart, near the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western crossing on West
Lackawanna avenue. The parents of
each boy were notified and the two
Jones boys We're taken to their respec-
tive homes, while Lewis was allowed to
remain at the station house.
Last evening all three We're given a
hearing before Alderman Kellow. There
was no particular charge against them.
Their parents had asked that If the
boys were seen roaming around that
they be arrested. Thus were the boys
prepared for the administering of JUS
tlce The two Jones boys We're dis
charged with a reprimand, and the
Lewis lad was fined a small amount
for having carried revolver.
The arrests were due to an escapade
on their part and considerable anx-
iety on the part of their parents. Last
Thursday afternoon, instead of being
az school the three lads met and de-
cided upon "A trip. They had desire
to roam and roam they did. By Sat-
urday afternoon they were nearly as
far as Buffalo. An uncle of Lewis
lived at Farmersville, N. Y, and he
had been there before, so that place
became the objective point.
Travelled stained and footsore-laddies
were they when they at last reached
the uncle's residence. Greetings were
given and taken. but the old gentle
mans suspicious were aroused, and he
wrote to his brother, Thomas Lewis,
of Jackson street. In reply he received
instructions from both Mr.. Lewis and
John Jones and Thomas b. Jones, the
three worried fathers to hasten their
sons on the backward journey imme-
diately. They arrived here early yes
terday morning, and were on their
way to their homes when accosted by
Patrolman Hart.
The above is Lewis explanation. Not
| either of the three boys had first spok-
en- of going away to their parents, and
the anxiety of the parents caused the
interN ention of the police for fear of
their getting into trouble.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
NUBS OF NEWS,

In many halls on this side tonight
entertainments and dances will be con-
Quoted. st. Aloysius Young Mems So
ciety and their friends will assemble
in the basement of St. Johns Catholic
church to listen to concert in which
the best talent of this side will appear,
also to hear Attorney p. A. O'Boyle, of
Pittston, crate upon the insurrection of
9S.
The unique" entertainment at the
Young Women's Christian association
rooms tonight will draw a large num-
ber of the friends of the association
together Miss Van Mort has arranged
a. good programme.
The Lackawanna Vaudeville club will
give an excellent programme in st.
Johns hall tonight, and at the con-
clusion there will be dancing.
Superintendent of Schools George
Howells visited No. s school yesterday
and spent much time in examining the
drawing papers of the pupils. The
night session of the school ended last
night, and the term was successful in
every respect. The department of the
boys attending was good, considering
what boisterous, yet happy crowd at
tend the night schools. Joseph Johler
was principal during the term, and he
was assisted by Miss Edna Klaumin-
ger.
The funeral Of the late James Will
liams will take place this morning. A
mass of requiem will be celebrated in
st. Johns church at $50 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rosen were
married eleven years ago today.
Frank Virgins, until recently of the
Valley House barber shop, has sue
ceeded John Farrell, of Prospect ave-
| nue..
The funeral of the late Joachim
| Klump, whose tragic death was men
toned in yesterdays Tribune, will take
place from his late residence tomorrow
| morning.
The engagement of Herman Eckels
to Miss Lizzie Stork has been an
nounced.
| M. j. Mcmahon, the milk dealer, is i'll.
Mrs. M. j. May, of Prospect avenue,
has returned from visit at Sturmer-
| vile.
| Martin Nealon, of Prospect avenue,
| is visiting at Carbondale.
| Stephen Judge and John Haggerty
have returned from a trip to Sparrow
Point Md.
Fred. Petry is i'll with bronchitis.
The Forest band will leave for Haw-
Law this mnrning to till an anirs s-4-HA q 4" .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
sOMB SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

Today is the day which is dear to
the heart of every son of the Emerald
Isle. 1t marks the anniversary of the
birth of the Isles patron, Saint, ST..
Patrick. This evening an affair will be
held at Mears' hall to fittingly observe
the day by Division, No. 1, Ancient
Order OF Hibernians. Not only has a
well selected programme been ar
ranged, but Rev. f. s. Phillips. of
Hazleton, is expected to be present and
will speak The programme for the
evening will be opened with an address
by Chairman M. H. Healey. A solo by
Edward Walsh will follow. Rev. f. S.
Phillips will then speak. Sketches by
Stevens and Cole, Franey, Davitt and
Salmon, defamation by Gilroy and
Duffy, plano solo by Miss Jennie
Burke. realization hV Banrv Mellett.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE.

The fourth quarterly conference or
Providence Methodist Episcopal church
was held on Tuesday evening. This
conference is composed of trustees,
stewards, exhorters, local preachers,
class leaders and other officials of the
church. There was an unusually large
attendance. The work of the past year
was reviewed under the direction of the
presiding elder, Rev. j. G.. Eckman, ID.
u. Plans were adopted for future
work.
An interesting feature of the confer
ence was the presentation of petition
signed by every member present ask
ing for the return of Rev. William Ed
gar for the fourth year. This unani-
nous request, evidences the cordial re-
lation existing between pastor and peo-
pie About two weeks ago, the pastor
was agreeably surprised by being pre-
sented with large crayon picture of
himself. This was encased in beau
tiful frame.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Morgan, of Danville, is the guest
of the Misses jenkins, of jackson
street.
Miss Belle Lewis, of Newark N.
j., is the guest of West Scranton rela-
tives.
James Wymbs. of Chestnut street, is
recovering nicely from an attack of
typhoid pneumonia.
G. A. Williams, of the Republican,
was in New York city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Jones, of La
fayette street, are receiving congratu-
lations. 1t is son.
Miss Maud Keorner, of .'orth Lin
coin avenue, is visiting at Clark's Sum-
nit
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Reid, of Jack
son street, are entertaining Mrs. John
b. Reid and Mrs. S. Cowan, of West
Pittston.
Mrs. George E. SAKE, the milliner of
North Main avenue, is in New York
city.
Thomas Shields, Of Price street, is
entertaining his brother William
Shields, of Rondout, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Carroll, of jack
son street. have as their guest Miss
Pauline Carroll, of Sayre, IA.
Winfield Fellows has returned to
Philadelphia after visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Fell
lows. of Tenth street.
Mrs. Lewis Morse, of Jackson street,
has as her guest, Miss Mary ebster,
of Nineveh, N. Y.
J. L. L. Travis, of North Sumner
avenue. is in Boston on a business trip
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17

A wedding of unusual brilliance took
place last evening at the home of Mr.
and Mrs William jenkins, of Putnam
street. The contracting parties were
their daughter Miss Annie jenkins,
and George Schellhase. The ceremony
was performed in the presence OF
many friends in the parlor, which was
elaborately decorated with palms and
cut plants, At o'clock the couple
entered the parlor attended by Miss
Maud Bebee and Lorimer Bonner, both
of Wilkes Barre. A beautiful wedding
march was played by Miss Alma
Clancy.
In the center of the room they were
met by Rev. w. G. Watkins, who read
the brief and simple wedding ritual OF
the Baptist church The bride was at
tired in a gown of brown satin, and
her maid wore black silk trimmed with
pink lace. The groom was attired in
suit of conventional black. At the con-
clusion of the ceremony sumptuous
wedding repast was served to the
guests. The bride was the recipient of
numerous presents.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
William Chappell, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Reain, Henry Schellhose, Mrs. Koch,
Mr.. and Mrs. David Evans, Mr.. and
Mrs John Koch, Mr.. and Mrs. n. f.
Van Dyke Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Con-
rad, Mr.. and Mrs. William Pass, Mr..
and Mrs. d. H. Jenkins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Hummler, A. NJ Sprague, j. NJ.
Harris, Mr.. and Mrs. Schoenfield, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Palmer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Jenkins, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lewis,
Daniel Emery, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Jones. David Nicholas, Miss Elmer
Rugh, Mrs. Frank Richards, Miss Ber-
nice Conger. Miss Margaret Lewis. Mr..
and Mrs. Clancy, Mrs. Bertha Stevans,
Miss Alma Clancy, Harry Thomas,
Miss Thomas, Alvin Morgan. Asburn
Richards. Miss Bertha Simmons, Mrs.
Hopkin jenkins, Mrs. Thomas Lewis,
Benjamin Lewis, David Lewis, Miss
Effie Koch, Miss Anna Schellhase.
From out of town the following were
present: Rev. T. c. Pritchard, Phil
lipsburg N. j.; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Jones, Mill Creek; Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
tin Sacks Camden, n. j.; Mr.. and
Mrs. George Schellhase, Philadelphia; {;
Miss Maud Bebee, Wilkes Barre; Mr..
la Rue BOUCHER, Wilkes Barre; Mr..
William Bridger, Binghamton, N Y;
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burrtt, Pittston;
Mrs. Killian, Miss Nell Killian, Miss
Ada Killian, Harry Killian, West Pitts
ton; Mrs. Jonathan Davis, Miss An
ME Davis, Edmond Lewis, George Ev-
ans. Mr.. and Mrs. William Jenkins,
Pittston.
RECEPTION LAST EVENING
A reception was rendered Mr.. and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
BOTH HANDS BURNED.

Florence Phillips, daughter of Jacob
Phillips, of 517 Cedar avenue, had her
both hands burned severely yesterday.
She was in the yard in the rear of her
home burning a lot of rubbage. and
while standing near the flames she, in
an unaccountable manner, lost her
balance and fell into the fire.
Presence of mind saved her from
greater injuries, for when falling she
stretched both arms downward, thus
protecting her head and face. Doctor
Rehm was summoned and dressed the
burns.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17

Miss Elizabeth, the charming daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dagger,
of Powder avenue, was united in mar
riage to Charles Richards, of North
Scranton, yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the First Welsh Congrega-
tional church.
The ceremony was witnessed by a
large number Of relatives who were in
attendance. At the stated hour the
wedding march from Lohengrin an
nounced the approach of the bridal
party, and John Jones and Frank
Bevan, ushers, led the way, followed
by the bridesmaid, Miss Elizabeth
Richards, sister of the groom. The
bride, leaning on her fathers arm,
came next. The party were met at the
altar by the groom and his best man.
Handel Jones, accompanied by the
other two ushers, David James and
Edward Edwards.
During the ceremony, which was per-
formed by Rev. M. II. Jones, of Par
sons, assisted by Rev. w. F. Davies,
of North Scranton, the organist, Mrs.
d. B. Thomas, softly played the air
from 20 Promise Me-" At the con-
clusion and as the bridal party passed
out, Mrs. Thomas rendered Mendel-
ssohns wedding march. The bride was
attired in a neat-fitting costume of
cadet blue poplin, with satin trim
mings, and carried white carnations.
The maid looked very pretty in gown
of military blue, with satin trimmings,
and carried pink carnations. The party
repaired to the residence of the groom's s
parents, at 1927 Summit avenue, where
a reception was held in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richards are both well
known young people of this section,
Mrs. Richards being very popular
among the younger members of the
First Welsh Baptist church, while Mr..
Richards is a trusted employe of the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
company and tenor singer of no mean
ability. They will reside for the pres
ent with his parents, in North Scran-
ton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
MINooKA.

The remains Of an infant child of
John James, of West Minooka, will be
inferred in the Forest Home cemetery,
Taylor, this afternoon.
This evening the Ancient Order Hi
bernians will observe the birth OF
Irelands patron saint with a smoker.
Refreshments will be served and good
musical programme will help to enliv-
en- the affair.
John Wallace, Jr,, of Birney avenue,
Is confined to his home with an attack
of malarial fever.
st. Monica's division, Ladies' Irish
Catholic union, have furnished room
in the Father Mathew hall, to be used
by their society for meeting purposes.
John ]. O'Neill, the we'll known Mi
nooka boy. who gained a widespread
reputation in professional base ball last
year. has signed to do backstop work
for the Rochester team of the Eastern
league the coming season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17

Helen, the little daughter of James
McColdrick, of S05 Prospect avenue,
had terrible battle with the family
dog yesterday morning. The little one
was playing in the yard with her fa-
vorite large Newfoundland, as had been
the custom of the two companions for
years, and suddenly the canine jumped
on Helen, and felled her to the ground.
The screams of the girl brought her
mother to the scene, but before the
maddened dog was compelled to release
his victim, the right arm of the child
was badly torn, the dog having sank
his teeth into it. A physician was has
tily sent for, and the wound was can
terized. Last night the dog was shot
and killed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17

and solos by the Misses Kate Sulli-
van and Elizabeth O'Boyle and Michael
Donnegan and Thomas Ford will COM
plete the programme. Mrs. Agnes
Malott will act as accompanist.
A graphophone entertainment Will
be given this evening at the First Bap-
tist church, Scranton street. and many
new and pleasing selections will be
given. A small admission will be
charged.
An initial" supper will be served this
evening at the Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church lecture room from
to o'clock. The supper Will comprise
all the seasons delicacies and will be
in charge of the ladies of the Ladies'
Aid society. whose names begin with
the letters l., M, N, o, =, @.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17
ADDITION TO BUTTON FACTORY.

Contractor Conrad Schroeder placed
large gang of men at work yesterday
excavating for the foundation of the
large addition to be built to the works
of the Scranton Button company on
Brook street. The structure will be a
frame one and one-story high with an
escalloped roof. The dimensions will
be 40 feet in width, and $50 feet in
length.
The building will face on Cherry
street and in many respects the new
factory will have many advantages
over the present one, especially in
light and ventilation. With all rapid
ity possible the erection of the building
will be pushed, and when finished, the
plants of the Scranton Button company
and the Lackawanna mills will cover
several blocks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-17

Mrs. Charles Richards at the home OF
William Richards. of 1717 Summit ave-
nue., last evening. The event was In
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Richards mar
riage, which occurred yesterday In the
First Welsh Baptist church OF the
West Side.
The house and its surroundings were
made merry by the large throng, who
INDUCED in games and other diversions.
Several vocal selections were rendered.
During the evening a running supper
was served. The wedding presents
were many and beautiful Mr.. and
Mrs. Richards will reside here.