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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1898

Page

6

Events Of Day In West Scranton Report Busy Month

Workmen faced unusually steady employment with few accidents and a very low death rate. William Saul of North Main Avenue injured by a fall. Miss Mc Loughlin hosted many friends at her Sev enth Street home. November proved eventful with many social events and solid business activity across collieries Oliver Industries and West Scranton merchants enjoying prosperity.

William Saul North Main Avenue Miss McLoughlin Seventh Street Ula Lalweine Ehayy Oliver Industries West Scranton Arias Dave

Fragmentary Notice of Local Theater Pricing

A damaged line mentions a price of 25 cents for an item, with garbled text referencing a theater or shipment. Readable fragments suggest a small public notice or ad fragment from a local page. No clear dates or entities can be confirmed.

January church and social life notes in local record

The report notes fines from 1.50 to 5 for offenses, totaling 99 for the month with one payee. Religious activity includes sermons on senses, new services, Advent observances, and a union young people meeting. Weather with illness and a Thanksgiving week highlight monthly contrasts.

Tremens Narnia

Social Evening at McLaughlin Residence Hosts Notable Guests

A Tuesday residence gathering hosted by Mrs Kate McLaughlin of To South Seventh Street featured music dancing and photographs. Mentions of guests include the Taylor Sister and Mrs Annes Matett with decorations by Mie Kotn and Mr Melanghiln, while Miss Hetu Rhodes and Mrs Way entertained friends with lively diversions and refreshments.

Mies Kate McLaughlin Bouth Seventh Street Thie Moyes ‘Taylor Lilee Baltread Baltread “‘Troivnen, In Mears Hall Mn Merriment Doh Piten Sauatre Cooley Mise McLaughl Mule Mere Annes Matett Mie Kotn Mr. Melanghiln Mi Krause Colonia Chemo Company Pesuel Denner Eiennien Doernige Hetu Rhodes Mwy Mars Newith Lucca

Tragic Slip on Wet Crosswalk Claims North Mulnave Resident

William Saul of North Mulnave Hie slipped on a slippery crosswalk at Swetland Street and North Ryde Park Avenue after visiting a friend on Swethind Street. He was on his way when the accident occurred.

William Saul North Mulnave- Hie Swetland Street North Ryde Park Avenue Saul Swethind Street

Sweepstock Reductions Highlight Seasonal Cleanup

Brief notes emphasize sweeping reductions to clear stocks while the season peaks, urging action for buyers with immediate needs. The message stresses profit from cleanups and timely purchases.

All Wool Sponged Cloths and Storm Serge sale items

An Odd lot sale listing cotton yarns and fabrics including 25 pieces of 50 inch storm serge in blues and blacks plus greys greens and nut tones. The note advertises a neat collection of clothing fabrics in various tones to suit wardrobes.

Nobby

Accident injures man in fall at Wear Side hospital

A man fell and twisted his right foot while trying to recover his balance. The heavy man suffered multiple broken bones and was transported to Wear Side hospital where doctors reset the injuries.

Wear Side

Musical Evening At St David's Church Sunday School

Programs list a Conservatory led concert at St David's Church corner Bromley avenue and Jackson Street. Performers include Miss May Mister Miss Talinn Kenward Miss Maul Fishor and Miss Margaret Phillipa with piano and violin numbers plus recitations and duets. A silver collection was taken.

St. David's Church Bromley Avenue Jackson #Street Conservatory Tian Diet Tloonn Rolin Jscharwenita Mira Flora Kiaiuthold Shiffer Maufhold Mia KR. OE Blockinton Voorn Margaret Phillipa Babe Dunkeerly Steines Margaret Phillipe Eltie Dunkerly Mamie Lewte Myrtie Dorsey Mie Piste Marty Stormy Mrs Alyrtle A. Sellert Oehwick Sharp

Local residents report visits and homecomings across towns

Misses Cora and Ella Ace of Delaware Water Gap return from visit with Mise da Ace of South Lincoln avenue. William Wheeler of South Sumner avenue visits in New Jersey. Mrs. Harry Burrus of North Lincoln avenue visits Clark's Summit. Miss Mary Jenkins of Jackson street hosts Nora Williams of Stroudsburg. Lilian Boyle and Annie Kearney of Wilkes-Barre return from trip with Mayme Tairkin of Van Buren avenue. Mrs. Frank Slete of North Lincoln avenue entertains Laura and Bertha Willtuck of Lake Ariel. Miss Sarah Ackrresee of North Hyde-Milk avenue returns from Falls Wyoming county. J. W. Reese of South Filmore avenue hosts Humphrey Lane. Hannah and Margaret Kilteen of Carbondale visit Catherine Lape Kin. Mrs. John W. Morgan of Morris County returns from Easton after funeral of her brother-in-law Bevan Thomas. Dr. Lemuel E. Davis of West Seminon Street visits. William Daniel of Springtown Woods in critical condition at his brother-in-law’s residence. Maury Mangan of Nhittesraet returns from visit. Mr. and Mrs. Mordone return after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dvial Souther. Mary Pete of Ninth Street returns from trip. Within Price Street of Wilkes-Barre returns from visit with Mr. and Mrs. John T. Livane. Mies Mutidne J. Pavailis of Thokhesper forays brow. Brow the penton VN at her he oon No Chiciel avenue.

Cora Ella Ace Delaware Water Gay Lave Mise da Ace South Lincoln Avenue William Wheeler South Sumner Avenue New Jersey Harry Burrus North Lincoln Avenue Clark’s Summit Misa Mary Jenkine Jackson Street Mayme Tairkin van Buren Avenue Mise Killa Lewis Nor Main Avenue New York Frank Slete Laura Bertha Wiiltuck Lake Ariel Sarah Akrresee North Hyde Milk Avenue Falls Wyoming County W. Reese South Filmore Avenue Humphrey Wit. Lane Hannah Maraganet Kilteen Carbondale Catherine Lape Kin John W. Morgan Morris Count Easton Bevan Thomas Lemuel E. Divis Trio de Werte Tenday Tir Davia Boetek Indianewies Diet Witliam Daniel Sprimg Dtwoods Wot. Phupsa Price &Tired Maury Mangan Nhittsetraeet Mo ¢Horhe Faursons Dyviil Souther Miks Saath Petes Price Wilker Tarre Beam Foam John T. Bivine Waeleburay Mies J. Pavaiis Ayswell Penton VN Chiciel Avenue

New Tonoril Parlor Opens on South Main Avenue

Maan Jonvesar has opened a tonsorial parlor in front of the Meare hell Dwiling on South Main avenue. At a Sunday union meeting at Washburt street Presbyterian church, plans were formed to organize a young render owingelietic work on the ride. The Ler will present at the macphece of the Washbirn street Presbyterian chitnet this evening.

Maan Jonvesar Scranton Rems Seco Meare Hell Dwiling South Main Avenue Merida Union Washburt Street Presbyterian Cur Macphece Washbirn Street Presbyterhan

Windsor residents and events from Windsor New York notices

Windsor residents send greetings and health notes while local clubs plan elections and a church concert is rescheduled. Mrs Plate runs events with Dr Dean ill reports and local marriages are announced with Charlies Wink and Nelle Charlesworth to wed.

Kemp's Balsam Promises Cure for Lung Troubles

A persuasive notice touts Kemp's Balsam as a cure for coughs colds autumn bronchitis croup and lung troubles. The proprietor offers a sample bottle free to prove the remedy's value with a price of two dollars.

Kemp

Hostetters Stomach Bitters Featured in Presbyterian Wedding

Tired men find digestion aid and calm sleep with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. a wedding conducted at the Presbyterian church today features Rev. J.

Hostetter

Local notices mix of hires hearings and social events

Arch Johnson joins Chappell's grocery department on North Main Avenue and several civic items appear including a hearing on removing coal-chimney houses on North Main Street before Judge Gunner and a string of social and church events with residents from Scranton and nearby towns.

Reorganizing the Ninth at Wilkea Harr e Armory

At the Wilkea Harr e armory on Tuesday the Ninth regiment National Guard members began duty again after thirty days to report. Officers keep their guard ranks while privates discharged earlier must declare intent to rejoin within thirty days. Old Florite guard nondeploying with the Seventh may apply to rejoin via the regular channel.

Wilkea-Harre National Guard Doughboy Innes Franz Wet Harrisburg United States State Guard Spain Flaite Guard

Obituary Mrs Mary Brown of Weert Beranton

Mrs Mary Brown, longtime resident of West Beranton, died last night at her home on Twentieth Street after a long illness. She was in her years and had lived in West Beranton for over eighteen years. She is survived by six children Mia John Margaret and Mary Brown J Hy Michael and John Brown. The funeral will be held Friday morning a solemn high mass of requiem at St Patrick's church at 9 30 o clock with interment at Cathedral cemetery.

Arch Johnson AFF Niger Scranton Chappell's North Main Avenue J. Church Main Street Gnome Hil Health Roberte West Thidie Coa! Company Electric City Land Improvement Company Court House Gunnier North Main Street West Ridge Coal Company Supreme Court Tencherd William Dale West Market Street West Snyder Max Dorseh Pittston May Presbyterian Church Waweon Legeett'a Creek Clark Vel Orlekson Leegett’s Lizzie Williams William Street Mir Mack Tuthill Air Kintner J. OM. Parlinger Prank Parlinger Henry Thawers Nerth &Ind Taylor BE. W. Miller Mary Brown Weert Beranton West Beranton Abnee Dughters Mia John Convey Margaret J. Hy. Michael John Brown St. Patrick's Church

South Scranton Plans Elaborate Anniversary Church Services

Hickory Street Presbyterian church in South Scranton will observe the tenth anniversary of the church dedication and the fourth anniversary of Rev. W. A. Nordt's pastorate with a daylong program Sunday. The lineup includes morning and evening sermons by Pastor Nordt, a strengthened choir led by Professor Sehrmdt, and augmented by the Lawrence orchestra, with society activities highlighted and detailed planning nearing completion.

W. A. North James Cafferty South Mill Martin Jordan Pittston Hickory Street Presbyterian Church WA. Nordt Fa Vet Belne Sehrmdt Lawrence Pastor Nordh Tily Tonborrow

Man Hurt At Work At South Mill

James Cafferty of Cherry Street sustained a badly bruised left hand when a heavy rail piece fell while loading a car at the South mill yesterday. The fingers were crushed to some extent and he was taken home for medical attention.

James Cafferty Cherry Street South Mill Cafferty

Conrad Pell Prepares Hose Wagon for Neptune Engine Co

Conrad Pell, wagon builder, works to shape a hose wagon formerly used by the Rolle company. After completion it will be sent to Neptune Engine Co. Mr Pell is repainting and re lettering the wagon. A horse to pull the hose is to be purchased and arrive within a day or two.

Conrad Pell Rolle? Company Neptune Engine Company Piel Joe

First weekly dance at Keystone hall draws soldiers and townspeople

Private Martin McCormack of the Eleventh United States Infantry returns from sixty day furlough to Porto Rico and attends the town event. Mrs. Froid Allen recovers from illness and Miss Mary McAndrew hosts a surprise party with many young friends. Regular services led by Rev. RL Hulgin at the Christian church on Tripp Avenue. Lille Saunders visits town with friends.

Keystone Hall Martin McCormack Eleventh United States Infantry Porto Rico Rexirent Pennsylvania Coal Company Froid Allen Mary McAndrew Throop Silver Way RL BL Hulgin Christian Church Tripp Avenue Lille Saunders Mim Avenue Seranben

Coroner investigates death at Dickson plant

Coroner Longstreet selects a jury to probe the death of Charles Asperschlager, killed by an electric shock at Dickson Manufacturing Company’s Clift works. Autopsy reveals heart trouble linked to the shock. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon with services at home and burial on Pilstone Avenue.

Longstreet Yoeterdany Charles Asperschlager Clift Works Dickson Manufacturing Company GG. A. Miller Isaac Bambotugh Plbl Torpe Daeuh Demuth Charles Thiel Longetivet Dr. Kolb Aspersehtager Au Heart Trowite Coroners Office Miurgiday Ae Welock W. A. Niordt Tickory Binet Presbyterian Clined Knights of Malt Crimp P.O. BR Piltstun Avenue Tony

Dunmore Odd Fellows celebrate twenty sixth anniversary quietly

Dunmore lodge No 816 Independent Order of Odd Fellows marked its 26th anniversary in a quiet gathering last evening. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets Friday afternoon at Mire D Blackingtons Eli street home. Mr and Mrs Albert Savage of Wyaluaing Bradford county are guests of Mr and Mrs John Cards on North Blakely street. Miss Anna White of Manley visits Miss Allie Taft on Mutely Street. The Hon Ton Social club will conduct.

Dunmore Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Ehurch Mire D. Blackington Eli Street Albert Savage Wyaluaing Bradford County John Cards North Blakely Street Anna White Manley Allie Taft Mutely Street

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