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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1897

Page

6

Local Reform Plan for Street Cleaning proposes community aid

Samuel Crew proposes to City Street Commissioner Dunning that one broom shovel and wheelbarrow be left at 110 South Hyde Park Avenue so residents sweep Jackson Street from Hyde Park to Malin Avenue every Saturday. The plan accompanies a lesson in public spiritedness amid a scene of minor street life and vagrancy protests.

Samuel Crew South Hyde Park Avenue Jackson Street Main Hyde Park Avenues Crew The Tribune Dunning Jaekson Street Malin Avenue

Reception Honoring Miss Olive Courre in Jermyn

Mrs J Z Timbel hosted a Friday evening reception for Miss Olive Courre of Jermyn. The event featured entertaining diversions and refreshments, with numerous guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Baker, Mr and Mrs J M Eaton, Mr and Mrs A B Baker, and many others.

J. Z. Timbel Olive Courre Jermyn Charles Baker J. M. Eaton A. B. Baker J. Sweet A. B. Coburn Charles Sauber Harris Siebert Burlingame M. Course Mra Frank Powell Mieses Maggie Mae Griffiths Mae Clearwater Elvira Richards Cora Turner Mae Eaton Mae Burlingame Jennie Smith Lillian Bates Myrtle Bates Aveta Baker Dolly Thomas Millie Muire Arthur Tisdel Rogers Arthur Fuller Richard Brown Forbus Eaton Albert Morgan Lewis Tilles Floyd Baker Harlie Zintel Wil He Sweet Philip Bates George Sanker Harold Ziritel

Man Suffers Arm Breaks In Mountain Park Mishap

A man calling himself Kelly from Bone Hill was treated at West Side hospital after both forearms broke when a sewing machine struck him as he tried to stop it at Mountain Park. He had them set and went home.

Kelly Bone

Hungry men seek aid near Jackson Street corner

Edward Burke questions Tom and others about hunger while Fran Treese and Will Hughes listen near the corner of Jackson Street and South Main Avenue on a Saturday evening. The dialogue hints at assistance being offered.

Fellers Edward Burke Tom Fran Treese Will Hughes Jaackson Street South Main Avenue

Arrests Aid by War Rant in Alderman Hearing

Mrs Rh Acker swore out a war rant leading to the arrest of Jennie Stevens at 7 50 Saturday morning. Stevens was charged with harboring her husband and fined 710 and costs after a hearing before Alderman Moves. A house resident fled via a fire escape but escaped without injury. The husband slept through the incident.

Muses Rh. Acker

Boy McHugh Located Safe in Philadelphia Visit

Andy McHugh the son of Hotelkeeper Richard McHugh who disappeared five weeks ago was found alive in Philadelphia. A West Side man who knew him on the street last week recognized the boy and learned he was visiting his aunt. Mr McHugh is relieved and arranging his return home.

Andy McHugh Richard McHugh Philadelphia West Side Quaker City McHugh

West Scranton youths treated at Fellows reception

A Friday visit by West Scranton youths to the Central mines ended with a reception hosted by Mrs and Miss Fellows at the Fellows residence. Guests included Misses Anna Sturdevant and Anna Sterling of Meshoppen along with Nellie Lois and other Fellows, Gertie Edna Ellaabeth Jane and Ethel Fellows, Turvey Breese and Charles.

West Scranton Central Mines J. H. Fellows Nellie Lois Fellows Anna Sturdevant Anna Sterling Meshoppen Misses Fellows Lole Fellows Gertie Fellows Edna Saxe Ellaabeth Melzer Jane Fellows Fanny Kennedy Ethel Fellows Turvey Breese Charles

Birthday Celebration at Mrs Levy Thomas Home

A Friday evening event at the hospitable home of Mrs Levy Thomas celebrated Charles Canterbury’s twenty first birthday. Guests enjoyed essays singing and a poem, followed by supper in the dining room with a long list of attendees.

St Brenden council trip to Harvey's Lake outing

St Brenden council and the Young Men's Institute with friends plan an annual outing to Harvey's Lake tomorrow. The lakeside park has been greatly beautified this year and is famed as one of the state’s finest. The excursion will feature good management and a companionable crowd.

St. Brenden Young Men's Institute Harvey's Lake St. Brendencornell Ite

Local residents venturing to towns and lakes for visits

Mise Alda Davis travels to Syracuse for two weeks with friends. Miss Margaret Jones stays at Lake Ariel. Louis A Howell visited Lake Idlewild the day before. Miss Bessie Hardenberg visits relatives in Hagerstown Md. Miss Laura Green guests at Providence R I. Miss Carrie Darling leaves for Lehighton. Miss Mabel Hancock visiting Hawley. Miss Emma Becker hosts in Clark's Green. Mrs. William Wrigley entertains Miss Lou Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Del Kaufman and children stay at Mr. Pocono. Miss Lewis visits Mrs. George B Reynolds in Pottsville. John Hughes vacations at Lake Tillewilile. Tallie M Evans and Daniel J Reese motor to Crystal Lake, return Saturday. Harrington and John Thomas spent time at Crystal Lake and Dundat.

Mise Alda Davis Archbald Street Syracuse Mise Margaret Jones Landis Street Lake Ariel Louis A. Howell West Locust Street Lake Idlewilde Bessie Hardenberg Twelfth Street Hagerstown Mile Laura Green Providence R. L Carrie Darling Chestnut Street Lehighton Mabel Hancock Eynon Street Hawley Emma Becker Jackson Street Clark's Green William Wrigley Lou Miller Wilkes-Barre del Kaufman Lincoln Avenue

Welsh Calvinistic excursion to Farview Aug 11

The Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church Hellevue plans its annual excursion to Farview on Wednesday August 11. A large crowd is expected with baseball games tug of war and bicycle races among the amusements.

West Side Business Directory Listing Highlights

Notary public B G Morgan and Bon offers real estate foreign exchange and ocean tickets with prompt monthly settlements from office 114 Jackson Street near Musgrave's Drug Store. Harriet J Davia florist provides cut flowers and funeral designs at 101 South Main Avenue near Jackson Street. Secondhand furniture dealer J C King advertises cash for items at 701 West Lacke waived avenue.

West Side Notary Public B. G. Morgan & Bon Notaries Public Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Jackson Street Musgrave Harriet J, Davia, Fuorist South Main Avenue J. C. King Ta West Lackewannd Avenue

Epworth League Cancelled Meet Plans Friday Trolley Ride

Green Ridge reports the Epworth League at Asbury church will not meet tonight. A trolley ride is planned for Friday if 100 attend. Fare is cents for the evening. Those planning to go should notify Miss Emma Drundage before Thursday.

Epworth League Asbury Church Emma Drundage Mae Henedict Donacon Street Clark's Green Dinck Brooklyn N. Y

Local Notes From Scranton Area Trips And Church Apt

Mise Avile of Carbondale visited friends in the Ridge Saturday. Lavina Dimmick of Bandervon Avenue is spending a short time at Longport. In the absence of the pastor the Ashbury Methodist Episcopal church pulpit was occupied by Nathan Osborne of Jermyn. Osborne is a graduate of Byra clive university and a man of rare ability. KR Graybell of Capoure Avenue is enjoying a week’s vacation. Attorney T. F. Welle and family visit Danesville. Mrs. C. Jacobse has returned home to Dickson Avenue after visiting Rochester. HH Miller of Wilkes Barre spent the latter part of the week with relatives on Delaware Street. Miss Marie Compredse was injured Friday night while riding her bicycle along Pilitston Avenue in South Scranton.

Mise Avile Carbondale Mine Lavina Dimmick Bandervon Avenue Longport Ashbury

North Scranton Notes A Busy Weekend Of Accidents and Weddings

Samuel Llewellyn of Putnam Street was injured when a timber toppled while he worked at Stairs mine No 4. Riddey Lewis married Miss Mary H Griffiths at Taylor. couple to stay local. Funeral services held for Catherine Roche and Charlotte Gibbons at Holy Rosary Church with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. John Jervis and Thomas Webster visited Carbondale. David Griffiths heads to Atlantic City. Helen Hurlbutt to marry George Anderson on August 10 at Putnam Street home. Various social visits, vacations, and travels noted around North Scranton communities.

Samuel Llewellyn Putnam Street Mones Taylor Hospital Riddey Lewis Mary H. Grifiths H H. Morris Taylor Margaret Charlotte Carwarding Hattie Lioyd E. Db. Corwin and Mesers Frank and Thongs Carwarding Garfield Davis Grif Thomas Osweld Price Lake Winola Catherine Roche Caldwell West Market Street Holy Rosary Church Father Carmody Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Charlotte Gibbons Hoy Rosary Church J. J. O'Toole Burla Hyde Park Catholic John Jervis Thomas Webster Carbondale David Griffiths Wiliam Street Atlantic City Helen Hurlbutt and Airs H. RR. Hurlbutt George Anerson Richard Cowldés Summit Avenue Pactoryville Jivary Protheroe Samuel Swindle Odterhout's Sis William Casey Brick Avenue Foster Filisha H. Griffin Providence Road G. BE. Gull Dunmore Cemetery William Love North Main Avenue Chicago Andrew Loris Samuel Davis Wilkes-orre

South Scranton youths harass elderly man and his family

A gang of youths from South Scranton persistently harasses Joseph Loudenski and his family on Mop Long avenue near Irving. They throw balls into the garden, damage greenery, and barrage the house with stones, forcing the family to stay indoors. Police claim Mrs Loudenski must see Lt. Zang, who was not found, as the attacks continue.

Residents Return From Visits and Varying Travels

DUNMORE residents report last week’s travels with many returning home from Mile sites Unadilla Fitchburg Conn and Philadelphia. Names include Miss Blanche Corwell J R Winters Mr and Mrs Kart Minich Edward Bishop and Rev J R Davis with social event planned at John Moffatt residence Friday evening.

Mra. M. Correll H. Kiser Lake Ariel Blanche Corwell Mill City Mra. W. A. Packard Cherry Street Mine Lille Or Mill Street Mbp Fitchburg Mass J. R. Winters Samuel Cole Brook Street Finuma Bessie Bone Unadilla Edward Bishop Big Pond Giles Calling Ariod Fred Warfel Ansonia Conn Theodore Weber West Drinker Street John Galpin Cornelia J. R. Davis New York John Moffit Bim Street Ralph Halstead Philadelphia A. B. Oliver Green Ridge Street Christian Endeavor Society Dudley Street Baptist Church John Moffatt Elm Street

August 13 Ice Cream and Cake Social Invitation

All are invited to attend an August 13 event with refreshments provided. A weekly post office list shows uncalled letters for the week ending Aug 7 including Brown Mre J B Barber Mre Emma Mol it Mra A BL Maud Mies Lida Healey John Jenkins Mina Mary Kusick Peter Kurpita Anna Mason Miss Georgie Notariannl Francesco Kapp Mra A J Electric Engine Co No 4 of Dunmore will hold a picnic in Harmony Garden on Wednesday August 1. Company members described as royal entertainers with anticipated popularity.

Brown Mre J. B Barber Emma Maud Mies Lida Healey John Jenkins Mina Mary Kusick Peter Kurpita Anna Mason Miss Georgie Notariannl Francesco Kapp A. J. Electric Engine Company, No. 4 Dunmore Harmony Garden

District delegates meet to choose Reading convention rep

In Minooka the Third legislative district representatives plan a 4 PM meeting at Coyne's hall Main Street to select a delegate for the Reading convention. Swintele of South Canaan Pa visited his daughter Mrs C L Fitch on Main Street during Sunday. The St Joseph's Society chose J Mulkern to attend the National Catholic Total Abstinence union in Scranton on August 15. The Golf club will meet this evening at Father Mathew hall. Henry Cooke and family of Kingston visited friends here.

Coyne's Hall Main Street Reading Co. M. Swintele South Caraan C.L. Fitch John Martin Pittston Stafford Street J. Mulkern St. Joseph's Society Scrant Father Mathew Hall Henry Cooke Kingston

Obituary notices of Bogag Foley Flynn appear in Scranton papers

Obituary items report Lewis W. Bogag, longtime Scranton resident, dying at his daughter’s Watertown home. Funeral and interment in Dunmore cemetery. Also noted are deaths of Elizabeth Foley and Annie Flynn with funeral plans in Scranton area. causes include cholera infantum and diphtheria. Interments at Lake Winola and Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

Annie Anthony Flynn Handcourt Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Miss Harrity Hurt in Sudden Streetcar Accident

Miss Mary Harrity a domestic employed by a family at 326 Monroe avenue sustained injuries Saturday evening when she stepped from a streetcar and was thrown to the pavement. She cannot return to work for a week or more and is under Dr Walker care at J C Kings residence. The Bellevue transfer point at Seventh street and West Lackawanna avenue was the scene. Her right arm near the elbow and both lower limbs near the knee are badly crushed with possible internal injuries and nervous shock.

Mary Harrity Monroe Avenue Harriett Walker South Seventh Street Bellevue Seventh Street West Lackawanna Avenue J. C. King

No. 10 School Building Opens After Inaugural Events

The No. 10 school building in the Nineteenth ward held Saturday inspections, addresses, and a banquet organized by school controller Herman Notz. The cost per room was cited as 2200, far lower than other city schools. A post inspection banquet, hosted by Mr Noty, followed in one room with many officials and teachers present.

No. 10 Herman Notz Board of Consul Noty George Howell T. J. Jennings Nota Langstaf Francois Gibbons Sehriefer Walsh Langan Conrad Casey Jacobe Davis D. Fellows James O'Boyle Ketrick Mesers Brown Fuller Sykes Cavanaugh Misses Hurley O'Malley McGerrity Kelley Coleman Shea Maggie O'Donnell Ella O'Donnell Murphy Davies Durkin Not Howell No. 15

Bail Set For Edwards On Detention Charge At Haaletts Pond

rm. FY. N. Edwards entered bail before Justice of the Peace Arms of Spring Brook for his appearance at court. The case involves Louis Storma suing over the detention of a cow and calf at his farm near Haaletts pond.

Rm. FY

Great Surprise In Store For Pool Age GRALN-O

A healthful drink made from pure grains marketed as a coffee alternative for all ages. It imitates mocha java taste and offers benefits to adults and children, promoted as easy to mix and good for the system. Priced at 16c and 2he, the grocer is urged to stock Grain build up Auk.

Multiple Professionals Listed in Scranton Directory

The page lists numerous professionals and offices in Scranton including doctors such as Dr Frey at the Jewell Building 906 Spruce Street and Dr Anna Law at Wyoming Ave, attorneys like James H Torray and Frank Hoyle, architects Lewis Hancock Jr and Frederick L Brown, veterinarians, and other specialists with office hours and addresses.

DR. Co Lu Frey Jewell Building Bpruce Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Edwards Edward Warnke Hurke Willia Sweet Winfield Fellows Art van Vilet Arch Meare Harold Battin Howard Williams Bert Fellows John Howell Burke Stevens Hellevue Farview Nellie Connors Scranton Street Andrew Orient Alderman Kelly David Steinback George Harvey Steinback Harvey Millett Plymouth Church Division No. 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians Board of Brin Mountain Park Dove Horace Price Oscar Price Emmet Street Washburn Street Trene Kreider Kreider Bwetland Street Awell B. G. Beckwith Burnh Jones David Jones Sp. m Green Ridge North Scranton Scranton Joseph Lovdenski Mop#1 Irving Avenue Lovdenski Mra. Loudenski Leutenant Zang LonJenski St. Mary's Glee and Dramatic Club Music Hall Mary Troherty A. Tigue Agnes McLeon Elmhurst Kitty Craig Annie Cire Archbald Abner Jackson Cedar Avenue Beaumont, Pa Mies Kutle Gordon Stone Avenue Marie Conway Pittaton Katie Davie Annie McFadden Kathe McDermott Mame Katie Ward Mame Dunleavy Mossie William Dunleavy James Bailey J. F. Christopher Robert J. Scott Lewis W. Bogag Tonian R. Smith Watertown Hife Penn Avenue Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road Yfanny Jones Fiizabeth Peter Foley Sixth Street Olyphant St. Patrick's Church St. Patrick's Cemetery Miss Harrity Newark Raof Lackawanna and Wyoming Aves Wyoming Avenue Drexel Baldwin's Hunt & Connell CO Lackawanna Ave Snow Weston Mill Co Stronlon,Olyphant Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons Kay Penh Ave Mary A. Shepherd Homeeopathiat Adams Avenue A. Trapold Wayer Avenue Spruce Street Beranton W. E Allen North Washington Avenue Anna Law Wyoming L. M. Gates Board of Trade Building Madison Avenue W. Wamorfaux Adams Igif Mulberry W. G. Rook Linden Street James H. Torray Dh Commonwealth Building Prank B. Hoyle Burr Building Wand i Washington Avenue Edward W. Thayer Frooms Commonwealth Midg Jeffreys Warren & Knapp Republican Building Boranton Patterson & Wilcox Weudine Alfred Hand William J. Hand Commonwealth Building Roorms T. Okranic Coalashshaw Deraaa Janes W. Oakford Ant-Law Joorney of Trade Bam Ured W. Epgar Omlece Wyoming Ave GR. Pitcher Eec Comegys Pruce Street B. Replogle Wakenue BF. Killiam Soranton Ag. J. H. Hamilton Aclaw Commonwealth Bidg Barring & Msweeney Interstate Secret Service Agency Percival. J. Morris Jarchitect, Board of Trade Building Edward H. Davis BE. L. Walter Lewis Hancock, JR Cor. Wash. Ave Frederick L. Brown Ene Uliding CMVIL Lacey & Son Traders’ National Bank J. O. Lyman Dr. FP. L. Mgraw H. F. Reynolds P. O Harrison Main Ave DR. c. C Laubach C. Snover Lacka. Ave M. B. Davis School OF the Lackawanna Walter H. Buel Leeds Tg G. R. Clark & CO Shhdmen and Nurserymen Green House In Avenue ELK Cafe Prank Lin Avenue Zeigler Scranton House Victor Koch Ee Ae Bauer BR. J. Bauer Hulbert Frank P. Brown & CO Thomas Auderby Roomer and Os Williams Huilding Apposite Postoce Printin Tribune Publishing CO Nana Ro Setlaaginr Ssio John H. Phelps Cor Wroming Avenue
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