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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1897

Page

7

Hyde Park Avenue to Get Vitrified Brick Pavement

Hyde Park Avenue property owners vote to pave with vitrified brick on a sand bed at about $100 per frontage foot. The Streets and Bridges Committee, with City Engineer Philos Cox, will assess costs and oversee curb and sidewalk settings, plans to extend from Division to Lafayette streets, with annual payments proposed. The West Side Board of Trade and organizers, led by A M Motive and H D Jones, push for paving and improved gas and water arrangements as part of the project.

Hyde Park Avenue West Side Franklin Mogine Company Philos Cox Bridgex Cummlites Washburn Atreet Lafayrite D. Jones William B. Prosset Anette

City retail changes reshape Lackawanna street scene

Local firms including Myane and Powell move into new quarters on Lackawanna avenue while Jones Tea Company relocates to Starke building on Hill Road. Wall and Barrett open a plumbing and house furnishing store at Banner block 121 South Main. Johnie Wies shifts hardware store across Main, and Levy opens a clothing store at 102 North Main after Johns Bros vacate. Central city transfer of Star Drug Store under new owner prompts broad shifts.

Myane & Powell Lackawanna Avenue Jones Tea LO Seat Jones Tea Cominainy Starke Mmhill Routh Main Avenue Dias Laren Rence Wall & Barrett Banner Block South Main Avenue Johnie Wies Main Aviue Uvvues Bolo North Main Avenue Johns Bros Cone Levy Noel Star Drug Dy Bor. Pelntiere TD. Jones

Residential Moves Reported Amid Local Tensions

The article notes some moving activity among residents but says it was not as widespread as feared, with attention on Peet Piedre as a noted area. It highlights community concern and scattered relocations rather than mass displacement.

Obsequies for Local Residents Highlight Mourning

Funeral services and processions in the city for several residents. John Gavley’s remains were moved to St Patrick’s Church for a requiem Mass with a large turnout, followed by burial at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers and out of town attendees are listed, with private services for others and lingering memorial regard from family and friends.

John Gavley Weskdence Taffayette Street St. Patrick'’s Church F. d. McXady A.malone Bi. Peters Toole Mary's Holy Rosary Church M. Shields Hyde Park Catholic Martin Gurnell John Bieat Richard Jonerean Bt. McCown John Barrett John Clipation Agnong Tone Towi Mrs. Mangan Mi Aod Mera James Fitzpulled Mo Donnelly Madwourd Fitirpaatriok Mary Heap Cipave Malley Maloney Mie Lar-kin Miesee Ptr Loftus Amd Anna bBar Henry Prower DuKerne Stint Bn Wael Ain Pireet John Prod John 1 James Fienet Street South Side Ventern Ion Waorhlury Jones Tabernnely Feds Mir Jimnes Weel Michael Thornton Hbrooklyn Mies St. Peters Bortat Hyde Park

Angry resident charged after assault and theft in city theft case

Richard James of Fourteenth Street feloniously assaulted Morgan Griffiths at 44 Thirteenth Street. Griffiths sustained a cut under the left eye and James was held on $200 bail after a preliminary hearing before Alderman M. L. Blair. Ball was posted by Joli Stay Jones Jr. for appearance in court. A peddler, George Joseph of Ninth Street, reported two quarters lost in a theft incident near Twenty second and Ligerne streets, with Simon Jr. arrested and Walter McNichols sought as an accessory. A Green Ridge man was arrested for drunkenness and horse and wagon management on North Main Avenue. He will have a hearing before the night court.

Richard James Fourteenth Street Morgan Grifiths Grifithe M. L. Blair Dumes Joli Stayjone, Jr Lugerne Street Jon Walter McNichols Simmons George Joseph Ninth Street Twenty-second Ligerne Hin Simons, Jr McNichols

Unclear Witness Accounts at Wet Hide Police Station

A fragmented report mentions witnesses and nearby observers as police investigate an incident at a Wet Hide station. It references two Thetlevue residents seen near dusk and a knockout event, with details about alleged effects and claimed paraphernalia.

Corynon

Five war narrowly averted at Price Street residence

A serious fire near Daniel Mathias's home on Price Street was halted by prompt action. Mrs Mathias and other family members observed clothes hanging near the stove igniting. Mathias retrieved burning garments and tossed them outside, preventing greater damage. The room suffered minor scorching and smoke. no serious injuries reported.

Daniel Mathias Price Street Mathias Tis

Community notices and personal updates from Plymouth area

A stream of local items lists visits, hosted gatherings, family births, an operation recovery, church group rehearsals, and business notices. Neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hail host friends. Mrs. Kate Johnson attends on Main. Kate Johnson and Gwilym Lewis featured. A couple welcomes a baby girl, sixteen pounds. Funeral service selections planned. various residents visit relatives, travel to Philadelphia and Dk. Morgan announces business changes and thanks patrons.

Cami Onley Sona Atuerien Tiss Menihiene Dietriet D.C Prillie Richard Hail Routh Main Avenue Kate Johnson Keith Dalte Main Avenue Gwilym Lewis James Nally Jon Jackson Street Plunwuth Lurch T. W. Pallips Miln Avenue Thonine Ryans W. AM Thomas Wilkes-Barry W. EL Moergan Edwards Court Atlantie City Ainleld Jones Jackton Street Me Smith Hampton Street FC Tall Smvith Delaware, Lickawannae and Westenn Kettie Wiliams Nori Sum- Yehouverte Wis Vvestening Plymouth Church West Ride Lewis Wateyn St. David's Church Charles J. Holmes Promley Avenue Witlhat HH. Davis Plymouth OU Morgan Mrr A. W. Muserave Aire George Kembler Sium Mit Hill Wilson Williams Sumner Bromles Mroe Thomas Davis Petrotine Etheet Palmer & McDonalds

Death Notice for Mark L. Doty Resolutions Adopted

Regular meeting of Washington lodge adopts funeral resolutions praising Mark L. Doty as a faithful member. They mourn his death on March 17 and order the charter draped for thirty days, with copies sent to the family and published in two local papers.

Washington Tin Ameried Waverly Mark da Luty St Las Piensel William Mark L Fife Gaeinier

Local Court frees Rusunsky on hearing after theft claim

Frank Rusunsky was arrested by Officer Bohr on theft charges near Putnam street. He faced Alderman Roberts and was held for court after a hearing on the alleged breaking and entering of goods. Meanwhile Marquette council reads program for a literary circle meeting.

Chise Court Street Khdwerd Sobhwaries Putnam Street Frank Rusuneks Bohr Frank Mulluaky Rusunsky God Rutusky Kosneky Roberts Dotoee Lanott Martin Miles Molowan Tey Gihihiee Mather Whitley Giike Leon Wierary Debatliyg Ciel United States Pathe James Murvan John Henry Wirtet Street Uitteng Mer Low Thome Houg North Mainavon Throop

Local social notes from Great Bend and nearby towns

Residents across Great Bend and surrounding areas host visits, family gatherings, and moves. Names include Mire, Ackerly, Mrs Motorroh, Mrs Hoa McNally, Hontee Carr, Arthur Widowfield, Clayton Leavis, and Gillesse Fottham amid school vacation and a postponed Women’s Christian Temperance Union event. A surprise party honors Wilt Tripp’s forty fifth birthday with many attendees.

A. Ackerly Great Bend T. Mrntehard Corey Marlow Streel Monsey Hite Motorroh Monombule Hoa McNally Pennavenur Hower Carr Prompton Hontee Carr Arthur Widowfield Blakely Athena Hawtin Mast Wilt Tripp Fornham Street Dswuae Wright Borne Chamies Harely Abrot Mir Charles Perry Diavis Min Mra Pred Sykes Edwin Drake Pearl Mises Td Ingrick Gilce Moore Messrs Nylor Eotwe Tiyer Whicuford Fred Moore WI Warren Hush Moore Arthur Robison

Water supply meeting and community notices in South Side

Residents of the upper Twenderh ward plan a meeting at tal tet'y's hall to petition Beran tonine and Water company for service to the Peeldente intersection. Various local events follow, including services, banquets, and society gatherings in South Side, with important social and church notices throughout.

Twenderh T'Altet'y Berantonine and Water Company Vieliity Connell Park Bpring Barrow John EB. James Genetatreet Ivony wWery Washburn Street Jolly Pour Benedicthon Evan Evans Mirney Avenue St. John's Church Hall P Smith Moscow Beth Vince South Holt Collins Dderpl St. Moor's Church Buillus Owen Palmer & McDonaluy Si Spruce

Obituary notices from the Wi Sowih Bumner avenue area

Obituary notices report the deaths of several local residents. Thomas Evans aged about sixty, a miner and community volunteer, died Wednesday night from asthma after years of illness. He lived on Wi Sowih Bumner avenue since childhood. Also noted are the deaths of Miss Helen H., Mrs. A. Thornton, and others with brief mention of their ages and parish affiliations. Funeral services are planned at local churches with interment at nearby cemeteries.

Thomas Evans Sowih Bumner Avenue Tieceused Te Win Mianarven Cardiganshire Booth Walod Delaware New York Susquehanna and Western Rallfodd Colet House Fythias So. We Slocum Lodge Order of Ohlt Plymouth Hachel John T Amd Heaver Meadows Muaden Dickson Works Wilkes-Sharre Thymouth Tit Rew Thomas Hell Will Washburn Street Emery

Local Society Notes and Temperance Update

The column reports on Mrs Mies Marys Jane ton of Whig Avenue improving in health and notes the Loyal Temperance Legion election meeting at Rioio's Hall with officers named. It mentions Miss Evlen Colw securing a position with Mire J W Rheale, millinery work by Tony Grane, and a humorous anecdote about Lamourth and Bismarck. It closes with the Welcome Social Club dance at Odd Fellows hall and Eva Gaterhout of Blakely Street in attendance.

Mies Marys Janeton Whig Avenue Loyal Temperance Legion Itogio Jet Worth William Young Benjamin Jeffrey Evlen Colw Clay Avenue Arc Mire J W. Rheale Tony Grane Bismarck Raphaele Blamarck Lamour Squire Cooney McGrall Vlna Odd Weljowe Mins Eva Gaterhout Blakely Mireot

Dunmore Standard Ase Malleld Challenge

The Dunmore Standard ase Malleld challenge any clu, tinder Kh yeare of wee to dame of ball on No. 6 giratinuhes.

Nicholeon Friends Dunmore Giratinuhes

Blows From a Blunt Weapon Case in North Bind

William Pieter, assaulted by Kres Italians Sunday night in the North Bind, has partially recovered but faces new complications. Doctor Capel reports Pieter sustained a wallet wound and a blow to the face. The attacker, identified as Flohiter, remains in custody as authorities pursue charges.

William Pieter North Bind Do. Capel Charee Flohiter Avi

Butler's Cell on Shipboard Murderer to be Taken to Sydney

On the steamer Marlipita the prisoner Bullen is confined in the cabin and will be transferred tomorrow to the penitent area in Sydney. Three Australian detectives will accompany the prisoner during the voyage, ready to hand him over at the port. The Marlipita was scheduled to sail today but is stormbound due to a gale.

Pranelsco Bullen Sittin Sydney Om Moon

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