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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1897

Page

8

Crowns Observe Display by Donn The Hitter

The crowns watch the tulletine shown by Donn the hitter, noting the display and its impact on the event.

Donn

Bellevue Mine Fire and Timbering Attack

A fire at the Pellewwe Bellevue slope mine began at o o'clock yesterday morning and raged for thirteen hours. Fire crews, aided by hose lines from Oxford and Dodie collieries, kept the blaze under control with no injuries reported. Cause unknown though spontaneous combustion suspected.

Pellewwe Harry Vans Evans Hert Green Bellevue Oxford Dodie Thames William Stumme Othe

Local Notables Note Social Visits Across Towns

A string of residents and relatives from Pil Mehhia Mocele Poclewille Wyiniltig and nearby areas were seen in town yesterday and Wednesday. Notables including Mire Madfarinn and Mrs Hoxers Teraci attended gatherings and meetings while Jonas Long's Sons appointed a new department head in Mis city.

Bilas Newhart Pil- Mehhia Vikely Hoxers Teraci Mire Henrietit Groener Lewis, Trellly, & Dowies Jonas Long Caneral Mena Christin Association Mis City Eiminra

Christmas elevator prank and local art show details

A humorous Christmas elevator message in the board of trade building jokes about Santa. Grace Norton hosts a watercolor exhibit with Mrs. Penman and Miss Ann Scranton assisting at 12 Miaberry Street after 2 o'clock. Separate items mention a milk station plan in Chambersburg, a marble crayon portrait of Patrolman Ellis for Keyser Valley, and civic notes on clergy appointments and Scranton enthusiasts following Rice in a Madison Square Garden event.

Board of Trade Santa Claus Grace Norton Miaberry Street

Officers of Hiram Lodge Elect New Leaders

At a recent meeting of Hiram Lodge No. 1 Free and Accepted Masons of North Scranton Walter V. Slinpenn was elected senior warden and Daniel was noted as another officer.

Hiram Lodge Piram Lodge North Scranton Walter V. Slinpenn Daniel

Jomear Warden Named In Errand Tedee Representation

A listing names several officials including M. Jones and B. H. Swingle as figures in the errand tedee, with COW. Zelahors trugnea and others cited. It notes RO Morris as a wits choeren representative and calls him a mistmaster of the Jide.

M. Jones Jomear Warden B. H. Swingle Socntiie Metennet Trea Urer COW Zelahors Trugnea AL LL. Faneole Lewis Devin Wint Bivain Morris Wits Choeren Jide

A Tired 60 at the Lyceum Ends Abruptly

Members of Company III staged the farce comedy A Tired 60 at the Lyceum last night. Jamesen To Kelly headed the company but was indisposed and failed to show his best. Partington, the manager, blamed the condition of the company for the rough performance and plans were left unfinished as the show closed.

Charha BE Manes Lyceum Jude Jameen Kelly Partington

Class Entertaining Program by Penn Avenue Baptist Church

Mand of the Penn Avenue Baptist Sunday school presented a delightful entertainment at the church last night. Nearly every number was encored. Performers included Misses Johnson and Rivhpions in The Writer's Plight, Miss Bessie Bloie recitations, Miss Clara Loner violin and Miss Seesie Henwood piano. Others included Misses Sherwell and Doers as accompanying artists.

Mand Penn Avenue Baptist Sunday School Mipgses Johneon Rivhpions Witel Bessie Bloie Sands Mise Clara Loner Mies Seesie Henwood Sintoh Williams Charles Bennett Rocitathen Deneath Mise Kittle Sherwell Chare Doers

Bond of Treasurer-Elect Kelly and Auction Oddities

The bond of Mi Kelle county treasurer elect was filed with the county commissioners in the sum of 75,000 and bonds for two sureties Michael J Healey and Michael Handley Jats Nolan. The commissioners will refer the bond to Solicitor Knapp for consideration before final approval. A concert at Jonas Long's Mammoth Department Store opened the evening with a program featuring overtures, marches, waltzes, and selections by Herbert Germans before Paris Trempler and others. The Oriental Rug Auction at Washington avenue by Hi & Connell attracted a crowded sale and a policy of exchange or refund for unsatisfactory purchases. Beichenan's offered books calendars and a new photos product at Grifta's. Beecham's Pills are advertised for sick headache.

Mi Kelle Treasuirer-Elent Michael J. Healey Michael Handle Washington Avenue Hi & Connell Dion

MARTIN NAMES ASSISTANTS FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY

District Attorney elect T R L Martin of Lugerne county ends speculation by naming Rush Treseritt and Martin Mulhall as his assistants both admitted to the bar in 1880. They will receive the same rank and salary. Martin will name his county detective after taking office. C J Johnson and Harry Kulp are leading candidates for the position.

T RL Marti Lugerne Hill Rush Treseritt Martin Mulhall Ben Martin C. J. Johnson Harry Kulp

Porter hints at pet mill plan for Scranton area

H A Porter of Stroudsburg and New York, to be manufacturers agent for the proposed carpet mill in Scranton, said the mill would not be erected until spring. Land for a mill site was obtained earlier from Tripp Land Company.

H. A. Porter Stroudsburg New York City McElroy & Scholls Philadelphia Scrayton Tripp

Caucus For Ninth Ward Alderman Nomination Next Thursday

Republican voters in Ninth ward schedule caucus next Thursday night to nominate a candidate for alderman and district officers. In City Hall police court room the event names O B Wright incumbent and Myron Ragcon deputy protundary as aldermanic nominees. Jonas Lane announces Mammoth Department Store will host a reception Friday evening but will not sell goods that day. Rewulay business opens Saturday morning with a program head by Bauer's band at Friday and Saturday events.

Ninth Ward City Hall O. B. Wrieht Myron Ragcon Jonas Lane Mammoth Rons Bauer

Kemp’s Platinotype Pictures Brighten Christmas Scene

Kemp’s platinotype images appear as novel Christmas pictures, unlike standard photographs. The setting along Ho Wyoming Avenue adds local color to the display.

Kemp Wyoming Avenue

The Last Days of the Confederacy speech by a former Confederate soldier

A former Confederate soldier and a well known ex senator will deliver a remark at the Y M C A. The event is part of a standard course with tickets on sale at the Y M C A office for Monday evening December 1.

United States Y. M.C Y. M. CA

Surface Settling At Park Place Cave Opening

A cave-in near Park Mines on North Main Ave between Court and Trippatreeta created a four foot opening with a long crack across the road. Jumber Westeon’s wheel forced a hole, and Beranton Railway tracks run beneath. Officials halted traffic until the site is stabilized. W. S. Langetaff of the Diamond mine was notified.

North Main Avenue Court Trippatreeta Park Mines Oelock North Bnd Lanter Company Beranton Railway Company Langctaff Dunning

Death of Jonas Lauer Leaves Family Touched in Easton

Jonas Lauer of 44 Wyombe avenue died instantly from heart disease last night at Thevel. He was 67, father to Simon Lauer and Louis Marks, and father-in-law to Laytus Marks. He was a longtime Easton clothing merchant who retired after 30 years in business. Surviving children include Mrs. Allert Rose and Mrs. Louis Maths, with four daughters and one son. Funeral director Raub to handle arrangements and move remains to Wyoming avenue and Vine Street.

Jonas Wyombe Avenue Simeon Laver Louis Marke Laver & Marks Dre Fulton A. T.ates Crach Amnons MK Laver Pretefeld Bavaria Bastin Jaret Scranton Easton Pennsylvania Simo Laytus Marks Jauer & Marks Liters Linden Street Alllanes Jaige Independent Order of Odd Felloirs Protective Lodge Knights of Honor War Brith Lodge Excelsior Club Allert Rose Louis Maths Clara Tillie Lauer Simon Echo Raub Lauer Wyoming Avenue Vine Street

Stone throwing rattles Delaware and Hudson train near Mayfield

A Delaware and Hudson passenger train near Mayfield was struck when youths threw stones at it yesterday afternoon. Mr. Adams, a drayman aboard, was hit by flying glass but not seriously harmed. Delaware and Hudson detectives will pursue the juveniles responsible and make arrests.

Delaware and Hudson Mayfield A. Avams Adama Adams Trelaware and Hudson

Remodeling of Davis Nickelodeon on Linden Street

A great interior transformation has been completed at Davis Nickelodeon on Linden Street. The report says the remodel will debut next Monday on schedule time, showing patrons a newly decorated place of amusement and eager anticipation from manager Davis.

Davie Nickelodeon Linden Street Tt Te Belie Daviv Tle

Warrant Issued for Michael Daley in Dope House Damage

A warrant from Alder man Millar's office targets Michael Daley of Hickory street for damaging the interior of the St. Dennis hovel. Daley allegedly entered Wednesday night with pockets full of stones and threw them at various occupants, then fled past Bevan's store at 211 Wyoming Ave and past Steam Heating and Plumbing, and F. M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave.

Millar Michael Daley Hickory Street St. Dennis Daley Artieles

Neilong Exceeds Expectations With Xmas Presents

Community runtimes celebrate Neilong taking longer strides for gifts with a dogen cabinets offering, while Griffin's remains the trusted place for shoppers seeking better options and timely arrivals.

Neilong Griffin

Busy Shoe Store Keeps December Evenings Open

Lewis, Reilly and Davies announce extended December hours with shop evenings for holiday shoppers. The store will remain open after dark several evenings to accommodate customers seeking footwear bargains.

Van Horn's Counsel Seeks New Trial Over Open Court Issue

Attorney I. P. Wedeman and Bo W. Thayer petitioned for a new trial for George Van Horn alleging constitutional violations. They claim courtroom doors were locked and defense witnesses barred, with the jury scene viewing restricted and proceedings held behind closed doors.

van Horn I. P. Wedeman Bo W. Thayer Couneel George van Horn

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