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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1897

Page

12

Local Odd Fellows Elect Officers for Coming Year

The Lackawanna County notes the Cardondary page lists Salem Street address for correspondence and news items. The Odd Fellows lodge has elected President Christopher Schulte, Vice President Frank Ludwig, Secretary A Fidium, Treasurer Jane Singer, and Trustees Frank Colville John Masters Jairey T Wall for the upcoming year.

P. A. Moran J. F. Hart J. J. Mannion Odd Fellows Christopher Schulte Frank Ludwig A. Fidium Jane Singer Urutees Frank Colville John Masters Jiarey T. Wall

Otto Wagenhuret Earns Fame as Towas Football Coach

Otto Wagenhuret, famed Moiversity quarterback, gains acclaim as the Towas coach after guiding a strong season. A gold watch honors his leadership as Towas rises to the front, with Omaha Bee noting his impact and plans to coach the University team next season.

F. Wagenhuret Petitt Brivanin Ehame Towa Towa City Miles Otto PF Wallenhurst Wouth Nebraska ADL Oita PF Tawa Dene Towwe Hanats Whetus Min Low Nawle Ted Sien Flo Nwaile Gouldstore al Saran

New Hospital for Carbondale Detailed Plans Reported

A stock company plans a new hospital in Carbondale with a three story building near Park Street. The project includes maternity care and a training school, aiming to provide metropolitan level surgical facilities and modern medical services. Key figures named include Wheeler, Gillis, Dalley, Shields, and Horns among others. The hospital will seek municipal approval soon and is anticipated to boost local medical resources.

Plateommine Abechtine Sto Roel Horns Scranton Cluwier

Protracted divorce case and lingering alimony disputes

The narrative outlines Minnie Lee seeking divorce from her spouse with contested alimony and custody issues. It notes the couple’s strained relations, prior residence disruptions, and ongoing legal maneuvering as local authorities prepare for court actions and settlements.

Society Elections Tabled By Young Men's Dist

The Young Men's district group plans to elect officers at the test meeting. Named positions include treasurer, secretary, librarian, and sentinel with tentative nominees and duties listed, including a rental secretary and other local roles.

How a Little Emulsion Helps Gain Weight Daily

An ad asserts that taking an ounce of Scott’s Emulsion can cause a pound gain per day by stimulating digestion and improving food use. It claims predigested oil combined with hypophosphites acts as a powerful flesh forming tonic, endorsed by physicians. price listed as $1.00 from Scott & Bowne, Chicago New York.

Scott Scott & Bowne Chocnbiti New York

Death notices for Mary Murphy and Harriet Walker

Miss Mary Murphy of Spring trert dies Thursday morning at 28. She leaves mother Mrs Colla Murphy six sisters and a brother Mathew J. Murphy of the Herald. Requiem high mass set for Thursday at 9 50 am. Miss Harriet Walker dies at Park Street home aged Sloverne. Born in England she lived in the city twelve years. Funeral Thursday afternoon and burial at Brookside Cemetery.

Mary Murphy Mre Colla Murphy Eix Margaret Tillie Fila Anna Fliecbeth Ged Tose Vine Mathew J. Murphy The Herald St. Rove of Linn Church Harriet Walker Park Street George c. Hart England Brookside

To Open Night School at Melmoent Building

At the regular school meeting on Monday night the decision was made to open night school in the Melmoent building. One teacher will be employed and Brelish branches will be taught. The truant officer salary was fixed at a month and a number of bills were ordered paid.

Schoo H Melmoent

Personal notices from the city

Purely personal notices state Mive Giva Dow plans to leave for Nineveh today after five weeks here. Catherine Gurdger of Clifford visited friends in the city yesterday. F P Dunckies of Caxton, formerly here, is visiting friends. Mrs J W Dimeck and Mise Gace Tallman hosted relatives, while Mr and Mrs F B Taggart of Ninevehweek visit. H M Rounds of Resnahan shore is mentioned. Wilkes moved his fanway on Melilot street yesterday.

Mive Giva Dow Nineveh Catherine Gurdger Clifford F. P. Dunckies Caxton J. W. Dimeck Mise Gace Tallman North Jackson F. B. Taggart Veek H. M. Rounds Resnahanhhoret Isith Wilkes Cielo Avenue Melilonut

Jermyn School Board Sets Holiday, Book Purchases Discussed

The Jermyn school board met to review monthly bills and plan purchases. Professor Rogers reported needed primary geographies and botany texts to adopt, with two studies to be dropped from a student's program. A December 25 start for Christmas vacation was set and January 6 reopening announced.

Local Notices and Social Roundup in Waverly and Wilkes Barre

Grace George returns to town with friends in Wilkes Barre as Henry Foster suffers a severe rheumatic attack. Cowles & Sherman dissolve partnership to form Cowles & Co with Mr Sherman retiring. Mise Hutte Palmer from Scranton visited last Saturday. Reading Circle of the Methodist church meets at Mr and Mrs F P Stone tonight. Friends of Rey Jo Bo Sumner plan a donation visit at the parsonage tomorrow evening.

Grace George Wilkes. Barre Henry Foster Rhen- Malem A. D. Reloh New York Ely P. D. Helah C.K. Mahoney Cowles & Sherman Shermat Cowles & Co Mise Hutte Palmer Scranton Methodist Church Rey Jo Bo Sumner Methodist Episcopal Church

Clark's Green Community Notes Update

William A. Halstead of West Lenox visited friends. Clara Covey returned from Scranton after a stay with friends. The L. H. B. society held a Klondike supper at Mrs. E. K. Wells. Harry Loder and wife visited friends in Scranton. Met hodist Sunday school officers elected include J. A. Rymer as superintendent and W. S. Frace as treasurer. The Clark's Green Cemetery association donation to Rev. J. B. Sumner was noted.

William A. Halstead West Lenox Clara Covey Scranton L. H. B. Society EK. Wells Harry Loder Méthodiat J. A. Rymer W. &. Frace Myre J. A. Rymer Mins Grave A. da- Vin W. 8. Frace Mise Hellen Harlan E. J. Chapman J. B. Austin J. B. Sumner Clark's Green Cemetery Associa

Installation of May Griffin lodge officers noted

The May Griffin lodge of REbeccan T O C Fy will install officers Thursday evening with Misa Fran vee Northup as secretary and Mr F H Greene as assistant secretary. The event will be observed in the church parlors with plans to honor both the Baptist and Methodist Sunday Schools. Misa M N Bevan has returned home from a visit with friends in Séranion.

May Griffin Lodge Rebeccan Mire A. Myers N. G Mra J. W. Rhodes Misa Franvee Northup F. H. Greene Miles Nol- We Tuteev Christies Methodist Sunday Mixa M. N. Bevan Séranion

Town News Highlights From Local Board of Trade and Incidents

A Penneyvania Globe and Gas representative visited Philadelphia and spoke with the town's board of trade and borough council about street fighting prospects. Local incidents include burglaries at Archbald, injuries from a Taylor mine roof collapse, and several residents visiting relatives or recovering from illness.

Penneyvania Globe and Gas Companys Philadelphia Board of Trade and Borough Council Kolehia Pythias Reese's Hall Welsh Congregational Church Horace Powell West Pittston Thomas Elias North Talbot Atrect Warren Francis Wyoming James Mortis Grove Strect David J. Griffiths Ashland Mt. Carmel Schuylkill County RJ. Bauer Scranton J. B. Dantels Main Street John Harrington Taylor Mines Leura Morris North Taylor John Oberdorfer Hirt of Austin Company Fittsten Kedras Powell Mise Daner Inelis Schief Taylor

The Wheat States and Wheat Prices Through History

Statisticians estimate revenue gains to American farmers from higher wheat prices, debating whether the increase totals 100 million or 200 million dollars. The piece traces past wheat crops from 100 million bushels in 1550 to 610 million in 1891, notes the US as a leading producer, and compares global rankings while discussing supply and export implications amid famine and plague impacts.

United State United States United Staes United Stas France Russian India Hungary

Wheat production by states in an ordinary year

The article lists U S wheat production by state numbers. It highlights Minnesota leading among the northwest with about 65 million bushels, North Dakota about 60 million, South Dakota around 50 million, Nebraska 18 million, California 40 million, Ohio 36 million, Pennsylvania 20 million, Maryland 8 million, New York 7 million, and notes limited wheat in New England and Gulf states with ArkansasLow yields elsewhere.

Northwest Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska California Ohio Wisconsin Michigan Oregon Pennsylvania Maryland New York New England Gulf States Missouri Indiana Illinois Arkansas

The Shortening of John’s Trousers in Three Jobs

A humorous Indianapolis Journal tale recounts John’s trousers being shortened by six inches after a miscommunication. His wife and mother-in-law conspire to help by cutting off more, hoping to yield a neat surprise. John’s surprise falls flat as he discovers the alterations the next morning.

Tsood John The Indianapolls Journal Divine Gchicana Mme Ani

Twamis Residents Probe City Youths Chews Conversation

An elderly Twamis resident watches Detroit Free Times youths at play in a long, rambling exchange. The man questions the aim and propriety of their ball games while others respond with terse observations and hints of further mischief.

Suburban church debt drive ends in discouragement

The Chicago Pribune excerpts a chaotic scene in which a church debt drive collapses after subscriptions fail to meet the target. A visiting preacher urges faith while a local brother promises funding, but humor and domestic anecdotes interrupt the meeting as a sense of discouragement settles in.

Chicago Vlanius Hue

Gossip and children in a close neighborhood scene

A street tale hints Mrs Wheely sharing animated gossip while children appear to carry on with life around them, illustrating a vivid local snapshot of neighborhood dynamics.

Mra Wheely

A Cheaiing Companion From the Detroit Prep Prews

A warden recounts a prisoner in solitary confinement who kept a silver watch as a living companion. The watch spoke to him for long hours, easing isolation until its mechanism broke and the man later deteriorated mentally. The tale ends with the prisoner driven to madness after the watch ceased speaking.

Fleen Fordiy

Woman Seeks Relief From Displaced Womb With Compound

Mrs L Maicow of Milford testifies after a childbirth related womb displacement. She details long suffering and weak back until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound provided relief and restored strength, enabling normal work and life.

Lydia Eklinkham Lydia FE Pinkham

Love’s Insolvent Love Letter Sealed With Debt Metaphor

A playful verse likens love to debt and insolvency as the speaker pledges unwavering loyalty. The caller notes a witty archaic diction, with the speaker admitting indebtedness to the beloved and promising perpetual affection.

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