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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1897

Page

10

Carbondale Social Event Marks New Dance Series

The Carbondale correspondence notes a brilliant social affair last evening as the first in a series of male cipation dances with the Magart orchestra providing music and Mrs J R Shepherd supervising refreshments. Complaints about delivery are directed to C R Mann at Salem Avenue and Church Street.

Carbondale The Tribune C. Ro Mann Salem Avenue Church Street Magart Orchestra Musie J. R. Shepherd

Tragic Deaths Reported In Local Area

Andrew Teeple of Woodlawn avenue died after being crushed by a train wheel near Archbold. He was 2 years old and survived by a young wife and five siblings. Meedene-Devis of River street learned of her brother John M. Johnston, a former Carbondale businessman, passing in Tacoma at 77 due to advanced emphysema. Horace Starkweather and wife of Wyoming street mourn their two month old daughter Marguerite who died of meningitis. funeral at 10:06 this morning with Rev. T. Fr. Jepron presiding.

Andrew Teeple Woodlawn Avenue Archbald Ontario and Western Meedene-Devis River Street John M. Johnston Carbondale Tacom Horace Starkwether Wyoming Street Marguerite T. Fr. Jepron

Margaret Evans Victim in Family Assault Case

In Stinson, Margaret Evans sues her brother Thenfel Evans over an assault with a toy wagon and a fork and eye wheer. The court hears details as relatives corroborate and Butler Panel notes an attempted theft with a bail set at 200 dollars for appearance.

Aldernmain Jones Margaret Evans Stinson Evans Slater Panlel Ritter

Man Arrested for Malicious Mischief After Break-In

Constable Neary arrested Patrick Rafter of South Main street on a warrant after an attempted break-in at Bevclock and a later burglary at the Lewis residence. Rafter is held in the city prison pending sanity examination with neighbours fearing he may be sent to the state hospital.

Neary Patrick Rafter South Main Street Thoms Lewis Lewis Bevclock A.m Rafter

Appointment of Dr Pox as Carbonate Hospital physician

The Carbonate Hospital will appoint Dr Pox of Philadelphia as resident physician succeeding Dr Gile. He is expected to assume duties this evening while Dr Gile returns to Philadelphia. The medical staff praise Dr Gile for his learning and integrity as Carbonale loses a respected physician.

Gile Carbonate Hospital Pox Philadelphia Quaker City Medical Staf Carbondale Dr. Pox

Women Relief Corps Branch Elects Officers

Women Relief Corps Branch No. 1M elects officers led by President Mrs. Nellie Gillies and Vice President Mrs. Eva Lowlen. Other officers include Secretary Mrs. Clara Carlton, Treasurer Mrs. Jennie Beers, Chaplain Mrs. Jimne Dilts, Guard Mrs. Jennie Munn, Delegate Mrs. Sara Carlin, Alternate Mrs. Kaya Leowedes.

Womins’ Relief Corps Nellie Gillies Genie Eva Lowlen Melisze Nowan Clara Carlton Treseurer Jennie Beers Ehayplain Jimne Dilts Mino Fie Campbell Jennie Munn Iara Carlin Kya Leowedes

Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Family Happiness

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weakness and maternity related ailments. It claims the medicine creates healthy pregnancies, strengthens nerves, and ensures easier labor, promoting a child as the final bond in marriage and urging readers to request free medical advice and copies of a medical adviser.

Pierce B. Caullings Noumphrey Street St. Louis R. V. Pierce Buffalo Pople

Funeral Services for Mrs Barrett and Mr Wadeh

Funeral services were held yesterday from the home on Fallbrook street for the late Mrs Barrett. A large from out of town attended the services at St Tow church before interment in Bl. Liese cemetery. The funeral for the late Thos Wadeh occurred yesterday afternoon at the clocks, followed to their resting place in St Rowe cemetery. Pallbearers included I Chthimides, Martin Murray, Thome Ouinn, Thomas Pig elie, Cowen Burke and Michael Coxe.

I, Chthimides Martin Murray Thome Ouinn Thomas Pigelie Cowen Burke Michael Coxe

Veine of Poet Alvermain and Mes Williams United

The couple, Alvermain ant Mes Willi Williams of Ne 4& Their dhidghier, were bonded in matrimony by Rev. AL Plies at the Pit Meme mist church. The contracting parties are well and favorably known and their host of friends wish them God-speed.

Alvermain Ant Willi Willaims Ne 4 AL Plies

Change of Rural telegraph agents at Forest City and Malloodwle

Due to witchwealth, John Moti of this city is obligated to relinquish the Hire station agency at Forest City. Joseph Fletcher, previously at Vniendate, becomes successor.Harry Morgan, extra operator, takes charge of the Maloodwle station. The amis will stay well attended as the Erig maintains line of promotion.

John Moti Thie City Forest City Josoph Fletcher Vniendate Flarry Morgan Maloodwle Amis Erig

Lecture on Heme Opens Wingmin Event at Academy

Purely personal item notes Dr sual fond and a Bahannon at welosk thle with a lecture on Heme. The evening features weathering and music by Washinin's Minstrels at Cran' Oper levee Monday. Names from Keefe to Melind are listed among attendees, with local references to Sandling and Shanton communities.

Sears Sual Fond Academy of Malleric Washinin Cran’ Oper Levee Blurter Ea Keefe Sandling Balery Fouveuille Syuirre Finkerty Youngstown Melind Shanton Ega Pielibies Mike Amy Kimback Cemetery Stat Bie Elrinentatote Adonus Long Lone Scranton Mew

Social Notes Include Visits and Upcoming Wedding

Me fond Vanderford and others entertain guests on Cannan Street and West Pittenon as Mrs Willian Stiffer and Miss L. AL Riowlex visit. Local correspondents report on hospital stays, hospital visits, and a forthcoming marriage of Corbin in Jersey.

Vanderford Cannan Street Willian Stiffer Mies AL Riowlex West Pittenon Axsie Mitale Falbreak An Mire Deeend Viatilioan Bolmont Strewt Mia Chayre New York City Dane Davis Jewne Deland Mhrunda A Williams Heeplial West Torneo Maceie Finken Wadewoad Bert Wow Corbin Chisalte Indy Sirsey

Ambitious Arts and Local Notices Highlight Hendham News

A mixed Artesian page notes community voices and events. Obituaries for Air. Damen Lewis of Mayfield, Mr. Henry Nicholson, and Mr. Daniels are listed with services at Welsh Congregational, Methodist Episcopal, and other churches. Names include Theodoye Towmermed, Newel, John Jermoe, and Mrs. David Monciesolw, with attendees from Glenwood Abd association and Ivarlie Jodie. The Citizens band set to perform at Artesian Fire company fair Friday, and funeral details for several residents annotated.

Artesiin Delhi Mildred Baker Hendham Cook Weatomtis Fey New York Mie AL Willaims Mix Fred Prietid Steg Celie John Jermoe Seaton Theodoye API Fon Newel Carbondate Altes Thomas Bray Dawghter Edlith Sient Taerdas Eater Cramer Inie Cree Hil Main Street Louie Craner Air Damen Lewis Mayfield Pett Welsh Congregational Church Ivarlie Jodie Glenwood Abd Association Mestre Thomas Jones Joseph Griffiths Edward Rosser David Bengough William W. Jones John J. Davis Shadyside Henry Nicholson Methodist Episcopal Church Daniels Price David Monciesolw New York City William H. Leal N. Y Walter Baker Lingle, Dauhter W. G. McCloskey T. F. Judge Parsons Alfred Butterworth Louie Piser Citizens Band Artesian Fire Company Klon

Dike Selection and Melodies From Years Ago Featured

A music program presents an instrumental mix including a cornet solo with variations by Prof KE Stephens and a march titled The American Sage. Performances likely include selections named Eastern Belle and Snap Shot with pieces traced to Columbia.

Columbia Prof KE. Stephens

Local Couple Wed at Blakely Home Ceremony

Miss Rachel Phillips and Edward Edwards were married at the Blakely residence of Mr. John Pettigrew with Rev. Peter Roberts officiating. The couple will reside on Fern Hill and were joined by a small gathering of relatives and friends.

Rachel Phillips Edward Edwards Mahanoy City John Pettigrew Blakely Peter Roberts Congregational Church Hannah Phillips Slater John Brooks Fern Hill Edwards Lnvnge John McAndrew Central Hotel Bus Lackawanna Street Richard Dawe Taylor Eat Rmarket Church Street Mire Ward Oscar Tarpenter Wilkes-larre John Pedrick The Olyphant Business College Mies Della Batley Maud Hardnden W. W. Jones Gagette Scranton Presbyterian Church Harbara Davis West Scranton Ale Patten Delaware Street White Keyphant Annie Brown Kathe Gilhoolie Tebert McCormick Lucy Mooney Molle McKennell Martin Tetrick Herferne

Andrew Topel of Carbondale Fatally Injured in Accident

Andrew Topel of Carbondale was fatally injured after a fall caused by a trip incident. Details of the accident are sparse but authorities reported the fatal outcome at the scene.

Andrew ‘Topel Carbondale Wise Qw Trip

Train brakeman killed in rail yard accident at S S o'clock

A brakeman named Tepol employed on the Ontario railroad died after a wheel brake top collapsed causing a fall and being crushed by a loaded gondola and four empty cars. He lingered about two hours before death and left a wife and five children. The incident occurred at the Raymond breaker at dawn yesterday.

S&s O Brooklyn Street Carbondale Tepol Brotherhood of Trainmen St. Thomas’ Church St. Thomas

Death of Mise Evans at 17 in Taylor Street Home

Mise Evans aged 17 dies at her parents home on Taylor Street after a prolonged illness believed to be consumption. She was a Calvary Baptist Sunday school member and admired by friends. Funeral plans for November were not set. Nearby notices mention local collieries hosting November meetings and several residents named as jurors for the January term in Scranton.

Mise Fllen Evans Edward FE. Evans Taylor Street Misa Evans Calvary Baptist Sunday School Taylor, Pyne and Holden Collieries Henry Welble Annie Ott Southeranton Lackawarnuu Valley Council No. Sb, Jr OFU AL OM van Horn’ Hall James A. Johns Duryea Scranton John Kd. Neacles Main Street Willam Neihart Thomas J

Obituary and mining update from Welsh Congregational member

Mia David J. Thomas of North Taylor dies at 2 40 pm. Wife of David J. Thomas she leaves a husband and three sons William J James J and David Thomas. The deceased was active in the First Welsh Congregational church. A mining sinking project is planned at Holden to link the Dunmore vein with the lark vein. contract not yet awarded.

James J David Thomas Holden Dunmore

Central Railroad of New Jersey Timetables from Scranton to Philadelphia

In 1897 timetable notes list trains from Scranton to Pittston Barro and beyond with departures at 1 00 p.m. and 9 00 a.m. Sundays services to Atlantic City and connections to New York Newark and Elizabeth. Express trains feature buffet parlor cars and varied p.m. departures to Long Branch Ocean Grove and Harrisburg with through tickets and reduced rates via Lib erty Street and North River.

Atlantic City New York Newark Elisabeth A. Om. Vdd P.m. Burday Philadelphia Reding Terminal Rem Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Kastett Philadelpha Bialay Long Branch Ocean Grove Tah Pon Treading Lebanon Harrisourg Ponsvill Hreruyning Libserty North Hiver York Whitehall Street Gongere Theokisn Theichel H. B. Paldwin Gen. Mags Agt JH. Olmauben Ger

Express Train Schedules Through Del Lucka and Western Lines

Train listings show multiple express and accommodation services from Del and Lucka through Western lines with daily departures on Mondays starting November 2. Schedules include New York East Express, Houston Trenton Philadelphia South Express, Washington routes via key stations, and Buffalo connections with loops to Utica Ithaca, Northumberland, Kingston, and intermedicate stops. Pocket times and agent contact details are provided for ticketing and timetable inquiries.

New York Huston Trenton Phildelphia South Waul A. m Washington Nod Way Hath Dansville Mount Morris Buffalo Weel Southwet Binghamton Way Nicholson Ithaca Lao P. Am Northumberland Pittston Wilken Rane Virmowth Mloomeburg Dunville Williamsport Harriaburg Hartmore Washington Nanticode Intermedivie Miymouth Lyter Nedivie Kingston Pellman Porlor M. Te, Smith Derot Teket

Rail schedule notes for Scranton connections

Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable details show trains from Scranton to New York via intermediate points Hawley and local lines. Departures are at 7 5 4 in and 23 p m with arrivals at Scranton by 8 5 a m and 4 15 p m, aligning morning and afternoon services.

Erie Wyoming Valley Scranton New York Hawley

Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedule and Services Noted

An old Lehigh Valley timetable lists trains from Scranton to New York via the Lackawanna and Luzerne routes, with multiple daily departures and connections to White Haven Hazleton Pittston and Wilkes-Barre. It advertises Black Diamond Express service, Pullman cars, and Valley chair cars to major points including Geneva Ithaca Elmira and Buffalo.

Delaware Hudson Scranton Carbondale Albany Saratoga Montreal Boston New England A. m Honesdale Eros Wilkes- Ae New York Eeceipe Lehigh Valley Tt. R North Wilket-Barre South United States Conada N.Y Lehigh Valley Railroad Pahne H. & HH. R. Neds Eall Ae D. Or Pittston Wilkow Baers D. le We TA White Staven Hazleton Pottsville Penn Barhi ‘Hem Easton Rew Miter Tlans Tunkannock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Invermet L. Praba Rocherata Huffal Ar Falls Chicago H. RE Expres Wilkestorre Philadphia Uffalo Sueoersion Brite Ely H Wilabita Get E. Lee Gen Pasa Philway Nonnpimuacwer Philadelphia AeronronoMice Lackawatina Avenue

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