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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1897

Page

10

Local notices from Lackawanna County Carbondale community

Public ads and job work orders left at Shannon & Co. North Main Street will receive prompt office service. Linery remains confined to her home. Miss Marie O'Neill visits New York City. Miss Fannie Kmpp returns from Kingston visit. Miss Dora Griggs of Scranton visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Orland Griggs in Carbondale.

Shannon & Co New Rdenters North Main Street Linery Marie O'Neill New York City Fannie Kmpp Kingston Dora Griggs Scranton Mia Orland Griggs

Miss Mary How ard and James McDowall wed at St Rose Church

Yesterday morning Miss Mary How ard and James McDowall united in marriage at St Rose church with Rev W A Nealon officiating. Miss Ellen Howley attended the bride and Martin Murray served as best man. The couple celebrated with a ride to Crystal lake and a reception at their Mill street home, with many friends in attendance and gifts received.

Mary Howard James McDowall W. A. Nealon St. Rose Church Ellen Howley Scranton Martin Murray Gordon Avenue Crystal Lake Mill Street Elftts

Carden Lee Wedding Ties South Side Couple

Yesterday afternoon Miss Elizabeth M. Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Lee of the South Side married Patrick Jerome Carden Jr of Dundaff street. Brides maid Lizzie Lee and James Boland attended the groom. The bride wore white silk with chiffon and ribbons. the maid wore white organdie. They will set up housekeeping in a newly furnished Dundaff street home.

Elizabeth M. Lee Samuel Lee South Side Patrick Jerome Carden P. Carden Dundaff Street Lizzie Lee James Boland

Baseball at Alumni Park features Carbondale and Honesdale series

A five game set at Alumni Park begins tomorrow at 3 30 pm with Carbondale selecting players Pidgeon Gendall Geary Gallagher Regan Doyle or Welsh Nealon Mooney Cox and Carpenter. Labor Day hosts two games as the new Carbondale team faces Mayfield and Archbald for a purse of 10 per game.

Carbondale Honesdale Alumni Park Carbondaleians Pidgeon Gendall Geary Gallagher Regan Doyle Welsh Nealon Mooney Cox Carpenter New Carbondale Mayfield Archbald

Young switchman Thomas Gallagher Injured Gravis Road

A 19 year old, Thomas Gallagher of Powderly street, was seriously hurt Tuesday evening on the gravity road. He fell under a freight train as it passed while attempting to board near his home. Wheels passed over both ankles. He was taken to the hospital after Dr. Battles treated him. doctors hope he may be saved.

Thomas Gallagher Thos. Gallagher Powderly Street Frank Toerrel D. I. Battles

Union Picnic Draws Large Crowd From City and Jermyn

The Sunday schools union picnic in the city and a Jermyn group proved a decided success. About fifty car loads conveyed attendees to the mountain top for a day run by and for young people who enjoyed a delightful outing.

Jermyn

Honesdale Triumph Over Alumni in Ninth Inning

Honesdale defeated Alumni 12 to 10 in a ninth inning rally led by Tlowerdale who delivered the decisive run. The game featured a close four-run frame and a tense late push.

Honesdale Tlowerdale

Monday Night Runaway and Local Incidents Chronicle

A team of horses driven by Samuel Cramer and owned by Oscar Maines and Richard Bunt ran away after unloading lumber for L. W. Hoffecker, injuring Maines' horse and causing a fatality an hour later. A fire alarm near Jermyn and Mayfield woke residents at 2 a.m. with a small blaze at Mrs. Quinn's residence. A birthday party for Hattie Hill entertained several children, and local residents traveled for visits. A milk price rumor proved unfounded as dealers denied a milk war. Various local activities include a ball game where Mayfield beat Avoca 4-0 at Par View.

Samuel Cramer Oscar Maines Richard Bunt Cramer L. W. Hoffecker Main Street Episcopal Church Maines Bunt Jermyn Mayfield Ths Walker Hose Company Williams Hill Hattie Eloise Shields Neilie Ruth Gendall May Davidson Florence Miller Ethel Bell Grace Maynard Hessica Gardner Minnie Parks Hattie Darrow Katie M. Barrett Teresa Donovan Avoca Richard Gendall Honesdale Lackawannas of Scranton Tureday Furni Greenfield Selbat & Cents Mamie Katie Clark Providence Mise F. Cahany George & Dunn E. Moyer Crystal Lake Haydn William Wivell Littl Neht Parview

Local Social Roundup At Dunmore Street And Nearby

A string of social visits and parties fills the Dunmore Street area with gatherings hosted for Miss Tillie Ayland and other locals. Guests from New York and nearby towns enjoyed music, refreshments, and friendly company, with many returning travelers and surprise parties noted.

Local Notices Dense with Fraternal Meetings and Visits

Councilman John Weber stays in Atlantic City while District Deputy Mra William Davis visits Pride of Lackawanna lodge. Lackawanna Valley council meets in Van Horns hall. Miss Ida Sperber plans a three week visit to Larnesboro. Knights of the Golden Eagle meet at Reese's hall tonight. Jess Owens visits North Taylor parents. Cross stone walk being laid near Feltsville intersection. Taylor Rose Buds set to hold an event on the 4th. Large turnout views Knights of Pythias parade in Scranton. Willam Tiddy’s building foundation starts on Taylor Street.

John Weber Atlantic City William Davis South Scranton Pride of Lackawanna Lodge Lackawanna Valley Council United American Mechanics van Horn J. E. Davia William Hillside Ida Sperber Larnesboro Knights of the Golden Eagle Reese's Hall Misa Jessie Owens Scranton North Taylor Feltsville North Main Street Taylor Knights of Pythias Seranton H. J. Davis Willam Tiddy Taylor Street Taylor Rose Buds Baseball Club

Raffle For Gold Coin Postponed After July 24

A raffle for a six dollar gold coin has been delayed since July 24 though many tickets have already sold. Town caller James Wood of Lackawanna visited yesterday. Rachel Hughes of Hyde Park stayed with friends here yesterday. Thomas Fivans of this place spent yesterday in Honesdale. Mrs Henry Evans and children and Mrs Davis of Plaineville were guests of Mrs BE Bvare on North Main Street yesterday. The Union band plans a grand picnic at Weber's Park Saturday with several bands. James Gilgelson of Archbald visited friends in town yesterday.

W. G. Kirby Scranton P. Serff Fort McKinney Wyoming L. Roesiger Kittie Doyle Mame O'Boyle John Lingfelter Robert Tralles Crystal Lake Annie Powderly New York City Mart Wade John Carden Atlantic City Philadelphia Baltimore Brotherhood of Railway South Main Street Decker Dundaff Naomi Freda, Harris James Devihs Jersey Ty Agnes Coleman Tom Pittston Magele McKean Nicholson Henry Roessler Frink Beesie Lottie Ellis Maud Copeland Anbury Park Patrick Pace P. J. McAndrew Thomas Walsh Daniel Seeles Parsons Gomer Morgan George Mills Crystallake City School Board Mitchell Hoss Company Glynn Aimpson Honesdale Anthracite Park Taylor Lewis Edith Frank Beranton Martha Singer Samuel Mills C. L. Moore Asbury Park Kate Butler Chicago G. Gallagher Biss Grace Tallman Sawyers Mil James Wood Lackawanna Mise Rachel Hughes Hyde Park Thomas Fivans Henry Evans Mra. Davis Plaineville BE. J. Bvare North Main Street Union Band Weber's Park Jamen Gilgelson Archbald

Local Visitors and a Municipal Delegate List

Mise Hattie Jenkins of Dunmore and Miss Pelle Penwarden of Honesdale visit at the West End Jenkins home. Oscar Travis of Lee visits friends in town. W B Stevens withdraws from the Third ward Republican delegate race. Mrs Michael Schonk and Mrs Howard Clark of Plymouth visit the Chapman home with two children.

Mise Hattie Jenkins Dunmore Pelle Penwarden Honesdale A. H. Jenkins West End Oscar Travis Lee W.B. Stevens Third Ward Michael Schonk Howard Clark Plymouth Henry Chapman

A Stroke of Economy in Using Fruit Skins and Cores

A home economy note extols cooking fruit with skins and cores to save flavor and pulp. It gives methods to make jelly and marmalade from apple, quince, and peach scraps, detailing a test using six quarts of peels and cores to yield juice, jelly, and preserves.

Electric cabs touted as roomy silent electric carriages for city use

The London Electric Cab Company plans electric cabs like luxurious broughams with electric lighting and rich upholstery. They promise no noise or smell, easy driver communication, and ranges from 40 miles a day up to 80 miles with extended charging. The firm will raise £160,000 in 21 shares.

London Electric Cab Company, Limited Electric Supply Com

Cooperation Arrangements With London Electric Supply For Cabs

Companies agree to cooperate with the new firm to provide motive power. Special arrangements with the London Electric Supply Corporation will supply electricity at a very low price. Electrical experts estimate total cost per cab per day at 1.26, far less than drivers currently pay to proprietors.

Panies London Electric Supply Corporation, Limited Hansoma

Mark Twain Escapes Fire by Denver Proofreader

In a Denver tale retold by the Chicago Times Herald Twain faced dismissal after a saloon opening piece was trimmed into a garbled mockery. A stealthy proofreader claiming job protection altered the copy, saving Twain from firing by presenting a cleaned two line item in the edition.

A Poor Guide Book From the New York World

An old country couple confront a New York book seller over a guide to the city. The man accuses the dealer of deception for charging thirty cents and promises to seek ash-hoppers and soap-bilin’ establishments the wife wants, while the seller defends the guide as comprehensive.

New York City Air

Pious Courtship Ends With Holy Kiss

The Rev John Brown of Haddington famed author of Self interpreting Bible kept seven years of courtship with Janet. After six years and six days he asked for a kiss and, after a blessing, kissed her. Six months later they were married, the Argonaut reports.

John Brown Haddington Brown Janet Moir John

A Good Plan From Puck Humor Sketch

Hobson challenges Dobson as he paints his name inside an umbrella. Dobson jokes that the previous owner would have lacked nerve to swipe it if his name had been inside. The exchange mocks clever ruses to deter theft with playful wordplay.

Puck Hobson Dobson

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