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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1897

Page

3

McAnulty to pay at Archbald Hyde Park collieries

Delaware Lackawanna and Western company will pay its employees at the Archbald and Hyde Park collieries. The fourth anniversary of Charles Dunn's conversion will be celebrated tonight at the Rescue Mission with public services and refreshments after. In the estate of John Nolan Boranton letters of administration were granted to widow Annie Nolan, and in Patrick J. Lynott's estate Dunmore letters were granted to Kate Lynott.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Itis Archbald Hyde Park Martineville Harper's Weekly Leslies Charles Dunn John Nolan Boranton Annie Nolan Patrick J. Lynott Dunmore Kate Lynott

Where is Michael Campbell missing youth inquiry

Police asked to help find Michael Campbell 17 of Copouse avenue. He left home with Albert Hagen on a hiking trip two weeks ago. Hagen returned alone days later, saying they rode a train toward home at Syracuse. Campbell’s mother fears injury or deception and seeks police to resolve the issue.

Michael Campbell Copouse Avenue Albert Hagen Haugen Campbell Syracuse Hagen

Certificates Ready For Entering High School Students

Superintendent George Howell prepared certificates for 46 youths eligible to enter high school this September. They will be divided this morning among graduates from grammar A grades in city preparatory schools. Special Niagara excursion offers low railroad rates from Pennsylvania points with a five day ticket, Lehigh Valley line. One excursion train departs at 1:45 p.m.

George Howell Niagara Parts Lehigh Valley Railroad Pennsylvania Niagara Falls Sevaniga

We Still Operate At The Same Stand For Twenty Two Years

We are still doing business at the same old stand where we have been for twenty two years past and most respectfully solicit the patronage of the public as heretofore in awnings tents flags and all kinds of society goods and decorations by H. J. Fuhrman & Bro.

Two Sermons by Rev. Davenport at Elim Park Church

Rev. Mr. Davenport of Yonkers preached two bright discourses at Elim Park church. Morning text from Philippians 1 21 contrasted living Christ with liberty without organization and urged organization with liberty. The report notes other pastors and services across several local churches and concludes with farewell for Rev. M. H. Mille and movement of Rev. Mills to St. Johnsburg.

Htev F. M. Davenport Yonkers N. Y Elim Park Church Phillippines Christ Paul Matthew Thermas Jesus Christ Christina Gustavus Adolophus Sweden

Sermon at Green Ridge Church Draws Many

Rev Dr Chambers of Calvary Presbyterian New York preaches morning and evening from Acts 1 25 urging focus on personal destiny over education and training. Unusually large audience despite vacation month as fourteen male voices from Elm Park and Green Ridge enhance music led by Miss Christine McMillan Kansas City at the organ.

Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Dr. Chambers Calvary Presbyterian Church of New York Judas Chambers Mise Salome Becker G. F. Whittemore Elm Park Penn Avenue Baptist Church Green Ridge Messia Warnke Conrad, Caswell, Powell C. A. Whittemore F. A. Beidleman H. H. Beidjeman Gruener Roberts Haverling Mong Kilpatrick Christine McMillan Kansas City

Convention reports made in Simpson M E Church

International delegates report on the Toronto international convention at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church last evening. The Epworth league event featured talks by Miss May Jones Miss Margaret Crawford and Miss Rachel Jones with music by the choir and quartet led by William Long and Miss Anna Hickes. A telegram from President McKinley was read and a large embossed league pledge was presented for display.

Simpson M. E Simpson Epworth League Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Wis League United States St. Andrew Clarke Toronto Canada J. B. Sweet May Jones Margaret Crawford McKinley Anna Hickes William Long Rachel Jones William Stanton William Allen

Reverend Willam H H Swift Preached at First Presbyterian

Rev Willam H H Swift of Honesdale preached at both morning and evening services at the First Presbyterian church yesterday. Communion was administered at the...

Willam HH. Swift Honesdale First Presbyterian Church

Henry Elden Dies of Heart Failure at Weston Mill

Henry Elden 32, night engineer at Weston Mill, collapsed in the engine room from heart failure on Saturday morning after reporting for duty. He was conscious earlier, died en route to Lackawanna hospital. Survived by a wife and six children. Coroner Longstreet censured no inquest.

Henry Elden Weston Mill Elden Iate Orval Knowack Biden Everhart Lackawanna Hospital Millar Stone Avenue Longstreet

Delong Runs Amuck In City And Ends In Jail

A St Louis man named DeLong caused disturbances in several locations on Saturday. He attempted to take over the Windsor hotel and was ejected. At J D Clark’s cigar store on Penn avenue he demanded tobacco and a pipe, and was restrained by the proprietor. Patrolman Parry arrested him and Mayor Bailey sentenced DeLong to thirty days.

DeLong St. Louis Windsor Hotel J. D. Clark Penn Avenue Parry

Boy Jerome J. Scott, 12, Disappears After Leaving Home

Jerome J. Scott left his parents home at 718 Hemlock Street last Thursday with a bicycle and a veil or veillike item. He planned to visit a relative then sell the Buffalo Bill parade route in the city. Police suspect he may have discarded his bicycle and followed the parade. He has dark hair and eyes and wore a brown coat and knee breeches.

Jerome J. Scott Hemlock Street Jerome

Lovers Battle Turns Court Case Over Assault Charge

Thomas Morgan and Nellie Williams once friends grew quarrelsome until Nellie had Morgan arrested for assault and battery. At Alderman Howe on Saturday the true events emerged and Morgan’s warey was secured.

Thomas Morgan Nellie Williams Nellie Thomas Alderman Howe Morgans

Allrood Posts Bail for Assault Charge at Court

Alderman Howe Saturday saw Benjamin Allrood enter bail of 300 to answer at court on an assault and battery charge filed by Louisa Harmer. The notice also directs no change of cars on the Db. L. & W. and Nickel Plate routes between stations and Cleveland Fort Wayne and Chicago with lowest rates.

Alderman Howe Benjamin Allrood Louisa Harmer Station Cleveland Fort Wayne Chicago Nickel Plate

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in Lebanon Couple Ad

Inlammatory Rheumatism cured in Morton L Hil of Lebanon Ind says his wife suffered in every muscle and joint, was bedridden six weeks with eight doctors, then found relief after MYS TIS CURE FOR RHEUMATISM. she stood and walked in three days, life saved. Bold by Carl Loreng, druggist, 415 Lackiawanna arte nue, Beranton.

Morton L. Hil Lebanon Ind Carl Loreng Lackiawanna Arte Nue Beranton

Dunmore Girl Drowned In Roaring Brook After Slipping On Wet Rock

Litthe Hannah Blanch nine, daughter of Anthony Blanch of 116 Wicom Street, Dunmore, drowned in Roaring Brook near her grandmother Mrs Ginley’s home while playing with neighbors. She slipped from a wet rock into a four foot deep pool as companions cried for help. efforts at resuscitation by Dr George Brown failed. Coroner Longstreet to investigate. a similar drowning occurred nearby just days earlier.

Litthe Hannah Blanch Dunmore Roaring Rock Gage Blanch Anthony Blanch Wicom Street Ginley Erie and Wyoming Valley Bunker Hui Roaring Brook Pennsylvania Coal Company H Ier J. J. Ginley George Brown

Moscow Young Man Fatally Injured On Freight Yard Fall

Thomas Moore of Moscow was thrown from a freight train in the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western yard. He suffered a scalp wound and severe back injury. Taken to Moses Taylor hospital, doctors could not yet determine spine damage. paralysis in his legs suggests a serious spinal injury and possible fatal outcome.

Thomas Moore Moscow Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Moore Moses Taylor Hospital

Excursion of the Elks at Lake Ariel Thursday

Elks plan a Lake Ariel excursion with contests including fat man's race, sack race, boys' race, and tug of war. Prizes donated by Connolly & Wallace, A Dunn, J T Cohen, W J Weichel, A Rose and JB Moses. A reception committee is appointed.

Lake Ariel Elks Connolly & Wallace A. Dunn Jin W. J. Weichel A. Rose JB. Moses

Elke excursion draws record crowds this Thursday

TheElke excursion is invariably one of the largest of the year and Thursdays will be no exception. A long list of names including P. P. Smith Hon F. W. Gunster Hon H. M. Edwards Hon M. BE McDonald Hon A. T. Connell Hon John P. Kelly Hon M. F. Sando ex Sheriff Charles Robinson Samuel Sumter 8. Goldsmith ex Sheriff John J. Fahey Joseph Levy FR J. Murray D. J. Reedy August Robinson Dr P. FP. Gunster Dr John O'Malley Livy Richard RK M. Scranton Clarence EK Pryor Albert Zenke Mowes Brown Dy John Burnett Juline Traugott T. C. Melvin John H. Ladwige M. H. Higgins Albert Rose P. O'Malley M. C. Smith John J. Loftus Isaace Brown J RB. Coho John M. Harris M. J. Cadden John Benore Victor Koch C ID. Weeman M. J. Horan John J. Loftus EB 0. Lynett K.P. Mucklow A. M. Renshaw M.C. Smith John Schaefer Simon Lauer Charles Schadt District Attorney John RK Jener Colonel F. J. Filasimmons William Mahon C. J. Welchel J%. Moees John Barnes Frank Silliman Jr Mar vey Long John Reese John J. Brown Emil Weichel.

P. P. Smith F. W. Gunster H. M. Edwards M. BE McDonald A. T. Connell John P. Kelly M. F. Sando Charles Robinson Samuel Sumter

Refunding Fare Suit Faces Scranton Railway

Attorney Nathan Vidaver sues Scranton Railway to recover twenty cents after a trolley ride Friday night. He paid fares for four, then the car could not move due to flooded Carbon street. Vidaver demanded a refund. conductor refused. The case was heard before Alder man Fuller on Saturday.

Nathan Vidaver Scranton Railway Company Central City Carbon Street Delaware and Hudson Lackawanna Avenue Vidaver

First Lackawanna bar exam yields four passes four fails

The initial final examination under the new standards for admission to practice in Lackawanna resulted in four passes and four fails. The board, E C Newcomb John M Harris and R A Zimmerman, conducted a rigorous written test. about half failed. Examiners currently receive no pay, though judges may advocate compensation. Some counties already compensate examiners via masters of chancery or similar methods.

Lackawanna Bar E. C. Newcomb John M. Harris R. A. Zimmerman

New Terminus at Green Ridge Sets Sanderson as End

Cars on the Green Ridge Suburban Line now run only to Sanderson Avenue. Previously service extended about a block and a half west of Sanderson, nearly to the Delaware and Hudson Canal tracks. After the terminus order, tracks west of Sanderson were torn up.

Green Ridge Sanderson Avenue Dela Ware and Hudson Canal Company

Funeral for Joseph Miller Today at St Mary's Church

The funeral for Joseph Miller will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from his home at 308 Penn Avenue. A requiem mass will follow at St Mary's German Catholic Church on South Side.

Joseph Miller Penn Avenue St. Mary's German Catholic Church South Bide

China Mall offers affordable semi vitreous china sets

A local advert promotes toilet sets in the China Mall selection. The copy highlights low prices and new decorative semivitreous china that will not craze. Buyers can choose a complete set with various pieces including a lattice pitcher, small pitcher, brush vine, and covered chamber and cabinet pieces.

Better Selling Facilities Spark August Price Cuts

A growing business announces major upgrades to its store and a determined August price cutting campaign. The plan promises better facilities and prices that cannot be resisted, signaling improved service and stronger retail appeal.

Gold Watches and Jewelry Sale Listed at Deep Discounts

A sale advertisement touts gold filled watches by Keystone and Elgin with 15 year warrantees, prices down from 15 to 17 dollars to 10.90, some as low as 3.90 to move stock. Also offered are solid gold stone rings and 14K gold pens with cases, originally priced around two dollars, now featured in limited weekly sale.

Elgin

Deaths and funeral notices from July events in multiple towns

Notices report the July 3 1807 death of Mrs Anna Hunt of Carbondale at her daughter Katharine Fox’s home on South Main Street with Monday funeral and Archhard interment. Also listed is Mery Sweeney of Scranton widow of Michiel Sweenay at 22 Crown Avenue with Monday services and Hyde Park Catholic cemetery burial. A mass at St Peter's cathedral is noted with a 40 o'clock start and Durlal planned in Hyde Park cemetery.

Damask Table Ad Sparks Local Business Sale

A fragmentary OCR notice hints at an upcoming sale of a Damask table or related furniture item priced around 35 cents. Details are unclear but the item appears linked to a local business or auction event.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Spruce Street City Notes Alfred Hagen Howell J. Fuhrman & Bro Eos Plants Scranton MR. Davenport Elm Park Church Liberty Welsh Tabernacle Methodist Church Booth Main Avenue Hugh Davies Holy Trinity Lutheran Church J.H. Parker Pen Arryl J. P Moffatt Washburn Street Presbyterian Church T. M. Furey Rondham Hampton Street Methodist Church WH. C. Hinman James Hughes Kimberly South Africa Plymouth Congregational Church A. Ty. Ramer St. Mark's Lutheran Church Weast Side St. Peter's Lutheran Church Hughestown Pittston People's Prohibition Church Levi Bird Gifford Nelson St. David's Episcopal Church Mr. Mills St. Johnsburg Mills Boy Allgood Denia Crane South Side River Street the Elks China Mall Crina Mall TEX gOvemEh Oli Minges King's Ick Keystone Elgin Watches Fountain A the Rexford Co Lacka. Ave Mercereau & Connell’s Regina Music Boxes Wyoming AL Pierge Penn Ave Eco Eneene Batiste Jaconet Phoene
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