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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1897

Page

5

City Notes Reflect Local Meetings and Events

Delaware and Hudson company patrols at Jermyn mine and White Oak colliery noted. A new chemical hose company to meet at Central Republican club tonight. Linden Street synagogue to host Weiss officiating tonight and tomorrow morning. City finance committee estimates next year school appropriations. Judge grants partial divorce subpoena in Hohman case. St Peters club suspends meetings until after Lent, with April 23 reopening debate. Marriage licenses granted to Dougherty Moran Burdick Carlson. Providence church to hold short sermon and prepare Lord’s Supper. City Engineer Philips reports published with bridge illustrations. Brooke club meeting planned for April 9. Current Topic club to debate Crete question. 14-year-old Albert Martin hospitalized for appendicitis awaiting operation. Foyer and Keller exhibition in show window. Horse ran away on Wyoming avenue near Hotel Jermyn. vehicle damage. Calvary Reform Church holds Easter communion meetings nightly.

Robby T. Weiss New York City Linden Street Board of Control Judge Gunster Martha Hobman Henry C. Hohman St. Peter's Literary and Debating Circle Providence Presbyterian Church George EK. Gull Philips Frook Gergarien J. A. Price Alfred Hand Bid. Fuller Mra D. Simpson Weaton Elizabeth Howell Young Men's Christian Association Crete Albert Martin Lackawanna Hospital Albert Foyer Babe” Keller Green Ridge C. la Florey Wyoming Avenue McFadden Lacey Oppolte Hotel Jermyn Gh. W. Welsh Calvary Reformed Church Monroe Avenue Gibson #trees

Flower Seed Sale Attracts Gardeners This Weekend

On Saturday and Monday customers can buy seeds and get papers worth of goods for $1.00. The sale features alyrium carnations candy tuft China aster chrysanthemum dahlias heliotrope mignonette morning glory nasturtium pansy sweet peas phlox verbena violet and more from Men TM and Hagen.

Men ™ & Hagen

260 White Envelopes for i7c at t 3c Btore

An item notice states 260 white envelopes for sale at i7c. located at 523 Lacka avenue. The listing mentions a price of 3c per envelope and a store location reference.

A. Ave

Resolution to Stop Convict Labor in Pennsylvania Jails

Council No 220 of the Order of United American Mechanics adopts a resolution urging Harrisburg lawmakers to prohibit power driven machinery in state penal facilities. It asks members to contact representatives and seal the document for distribution to officials.

Order of United American Mechanics Harrisburg House of Representatives Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Williams Bartlett Ree Bes Frank H. Young

Twenty Ninth Annual Scranton Y M C A Meeting

The Scranton Young Men's Christian Association holds its twenty-ninth annual meeting on Saturday evening April 10 in the association hall. Reports from officers and a special committee on gymnasium remodeling and a new natatorium will seek member instructions. A male chorus directed by J. M. Chance will perform with Mrs Thiele, and Luther Wishard will speak on the orient movement now led by John R. Mott. Wishard will also address Sunday services at Penn Avenue Baptist and Elm Park Methodist churches.

Scranton Young Men's Christian Association Association J. M. Chance Thiele Luther T. Wishard Young Men's Christian Association International Committee India China Japan Syria Africa Colleges of the Orient John R. Mott Federation of College Young Men's Christian Associations Wishard Pever Penn Avenue Baptist Church Elm Park Methodist Episcopal Church

Notable VOA speakers to visit Scranton this Tuesday

HERE ON TUESDAY EVENING and Major and Mrs. John J. Lindsay and Lieutenant Hurlinger of Philadelphia will attend a large Volunteer gathering in Scranton. The event, likely among the most interesting held here, features Mr. Habecker as principal speaker with famed eloquence. Capt and Mrs Johns oversee arrangements for the Scranton posts.

D.C Habecker 8. M. Johns Scranton

Scranton's Five Shoe Dealers Unite For Spring Line

A local pavement advertisement claims 503 Lackawauna Avenue hosts a coalition of five shoe dealers offering low prices and broad buying power. The notice highlights a store network, extensive stock, and the promise that value defines merit in footwear.

Scranton Lackawauna Avenue

Local supply firm promotes long-standing business presence

We continue at the same stand after twenty two years serving the public with awnings tents flags and sociery goods and decorations. J. Fuhrman Bro and The Lackawanna Stone Co advertise rough and dressed stone paving blocks and other services with guaranteed work and prompt delivery from 421 Lackawanna Ave signed Fred J Widmayer President.

J. Fuhrman & Bro Lackawanna Stone Co Lackawanna Ave Fred J. Widmayer

Deaths in Scranton List With Funeral Details

DIED FINNEGAN In Scranton April 6 1607 Thomas Finnegan aged 1 years son of Patrick Finnegan of S1 Eynon Street West Scranton. Funeral Monday 9 AM high mass at St Patrick's Church burial Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. HENNE In Scranton April 1597 15 months old daughter Albert Henne of 110 South Main Avenue funeral Sunday afternoon 2 30 o'clock. REDDINGTON In Scranton April 7 17 Regina 14 months daughter Thomas and Mrs Reddington 42 Second Street funeral Friday 2 PM burial Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.

Finnegan Scranton Thomas Finnegan Patrick Finnegan Eynon Street West Scranton Bt. Patrick’s Catholic Church Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Henne Albert Henne Sooth Main Avenue Kyiday Reddington Regina Thomas Reddington Second Street Mae Hyde Park Caxholle

Is John Monaghan Quick or Dead

A Pittston mystery unfolds as a man named John Monaghan writes a suicide note requesting his body be given to Dr. Carroll and hints at his inability to find himself. Police, relatives, and local editors chase the clues across Scranton and Pittston with no body found by midnight and little certainty about his fate.

Allen Kegleston Miss Suean Vosburg Seward Goshen N. Y Miss Dickinson Danville Asylum Scranton Thini Dre. Underwood Ogleaby Halmey Pennsylvania Danville Aeglum Anna BE Dick Invon Danville Monaghan Port Grimm Martin Moniehan Price Street Thomas Barrett South Scranton Dr. Carroll Hyde Park Michiel Carroll Plymouth John Monaghan Pittston Dr. Carrol Archbald Ashley Heven Houts Ireland Carroll

Patent Leather Dress Shoes and Menswear in New York

Patent leather dress shoes priced at 3.50 for men with stylish touch and top service. The ad claims 33,000 pairs available and urges shoppers to visit 6 Brothers' spot cash store for footwear. Also promotes tailor made suits and overcoats from John Ross at 307 Spruce street highlighting latest styles.

New York John Ross Spruce Street

Funeral of Mrs Lydia Thompson at Bald Mount

The funeral of Mrs Lydia Thompson was held yesterday morning from her Adama avenue home. Rev Barker conducted the services and a large crowd attended. Interment followed at Bald Mount, the deceased's former home. Pall bearers were Mrs Thompson's grandchildren.

Lydia Thompson Adama Avenue Mr. Barker Bald Mount

King's Daughters Serve Supper at Elim Park Church

At Elim Park church The King's Daughters held a supper in the church dining room. Two tables were set with good effect and the parsonage was praised. Attending the event were committee members Miss Frances Raub Miss Jennie Andrews and others.

King’s Daughters Elim Park Church Frances Raub Jennie Andrews

Millinery Show Delights Milnes Patrons With New Hats

Throngs praise the Millinery Show last week noting bold yet artistic bonnets and lower prices. Hats range from five to eight four dollars with many fine materials and well made designs. The store promises comfort and convenience while urging ladies to visit and enjoy the value.

Church Names Inhabitants For King’s Bone Of The Church

Miss Mame DeGraw and other residents are listed in a church roster or church event notice. The document names Sharpateen and several women with varied titles and initials, indicating a parish or membership roll.

Auction to sell contents of The Wyoming House

On Monday April 12 at 10 a m the sale will offer the contents of nearly 204 rooms from The Wyoming House. Gold items in the dining room and a chair for ladies are listed among the small articles. E M Etreng acts as auctioneer.

Dawson Pennsylvania Danville Asylum Wyoming House E. M. Etreng Moitern Monmlay

Campbell’s Varnish Stain Makes Wood Look Expensive

Campbell Varnish introduces a stain and varnish product that in a single application imitates the look of costly woods. It promises a durable finish and rich grain while simplifying home decorating tasks for salvage and refinishing projects.

Campbells

Window Treatments Offer Value and Space Savings

Cozy Corners promotes lace curtains stretchers pillow shams holders and screens with durable window shades. The ad emphasizes practical value and room expansion by upgrading draperies and curtains.

Sundersons Pharmacy Price List and Low Price Claim

A historical advertisement from Sandersons Pharmacy lists numerous patent medicines and remedies with claims of very low prices. The copy urges comparison shopping and asserts that their loss on reductions does not raise prescription prices.

Prices on drugs and prescriptions at lowest

The store at 209 Lackawanna Avenue advertises very low prices on drugs and prescriptions. Call to compare and save big money.

Lackawanna Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norman & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave EADER Penn Avene A. B. Warman City Notes Delaware and Hudson Company Pala Jermyn White Oak New Chemical Hoe Company Central Republican Club Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Cayuga and Brisbin Colleries Edward Dougherty Dunmore Margaret Moran Ralph H. Burdick Mary C. Carlson Pernst City P. F M. T. Howley United Brand Madre Percule Filan Nel J. A. Waters Ares Rine Natrer Ae Ag Volunteers of America Dickinson Acheson Anna Dickinson Dawson and Vosburg Hodge George Thompson Howe & Hummel Republican National Committee Susan Dickinson Martha Susan Dr. Heilman Anna Dickingon Elizabeth Miller Garret Smith Acta MR. Vorburg Mr. Vosburge Pittston Trem Morris Item Dr. Carrot Jackson Street Iife Martin Monaghan South Side the Doctor Thompson Elm Park Hite Sawyer A. R. Sawyer Matthews Bris Atlantic THE E. M Strong Auctionair S. C. Snyder D. D Spruce St Washington Ave Hood Yoko Terce Warner Reott Large Scott Hand Benson Plumberm cc Allcook Porous Min Carter Lyon McArrah & Thomas Woomter Folle Hood Paine Phakchian Compan Pierce Warren-Ehret Company EHRET Scranton, Pa Franklin Ave Jardineres Metropolitan China Hall C. J. Weichel Wash, Ave Mears Bldg Lohmer Piano J. W. Guernsey Washington Avenue Prop Dunn
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