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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1896

Page

7

Death of Edward T Johns shocks West Side community

Edward T Johns of 168 South Bromley avenue died Saturday at 2 pm after a severe illness. He was born in Macstag Wales in 18?? and lived on the West Side for 26 years. He leaves a large family including sons J E and William Johns who run a North Main hardware store and a shoe shop, with funeral arrangements set by his family. Interment at Washburn Street cemetery. He was a longtime member of Lackawanna council and Royal Arcanum.

Edward T. Johns South Bromley Avenue Johns Wednewlay Johne Emnes My Cea Condition Senise Jeli E Willian Johns North Main Avenue Jobs Macstag South Wales Wes Lackawanna Council Royal Arcanum Thomas Johns Moscow Maury A Kate Mattie J. E BE. T William Johns BD. Jones First Welsh Congregational Church Oiuclate TL Bell Plymouth Congregations Church Huck Kayie Welsh Methodist Church Washburn Street Cemetery T. V. Thomas Spring Brook Llewellyn Jones Heese Thirteenth Street Robert Morris Glee Club Robert Murray Hall Parry Isaac W. Evans Edward J. Williams Frank Hees Davis Lewis L. Roberts George Dearborn Washburn Street John B. Will- Ime North Everett Avenue Choice Malmer & McDonalds

Local basketball games and social notices in North End area

North End second team and Company H will play at Company Ho armory tomorrow evening while a Pittsburgh North End clash looms next Thursday at Company Harmony. A patriotic sermon was given by Rev. Charles Prosser to secret societies Red Men and others. The active turners plan a gymnastics exhibition in Company Harmony Wednesday. Community updates include visits, a charity roll for Mrs. Marvine, a wedding on West Market Street, and social club meeting at 7 30 oclock.

North End Company H Company Ho Armory Pittston Charles Prosser Primitive Methodist Church East Market Street Red Men Patriotic Order Sons of America Knights of the Mystic Chain Turners Gymnastice Company Harmony Thomas Hoy Costello West Market Street Ebenezer Lewis Hollister Avenue Charles Frank Newark N. J M. J. Cohen Marvine Mulherin's Hall John Simms Jennie Williams Deacon Street Uride Jones D. D Welsh Congregational Church

Dunmore Socials And Visits Highlight Week

Mr and Mrs FE Spaneelburger return home to Wilkes-Berre after visiting Mr and Mrs William Warfel of Fourth Street Wallace Mackay on Adams Avenue has a bruised foot Mr and Mrs James Bogart of Mount Pocono visit Air and More Frank Bogart on Ward Street John Correll hosts a progressive euchre night Colonel Bata H Ripple speaks on Andersonville prison at St Marks Parish House with the St Marks and Dunmore Male Quartets performing A social to follow at Adams Avenue Presbyterian church titled A Hard Time Social The Nonpyriel Baseball Club plans a ball at Keystone Hall on Christmas night

FE. Spaneelburger Wilkes- Terre William Warfel Fourth Street Wallace Mackay Adams Avenue James 8. Bogart Mount Pocono Frank Bogart Ward Street Air John Correll Dudley Street

Local sports and social notes from Minooka area

Minooka brief reports McAndrew and Kearney of Archbald visiting town while Mrs Gallagher of Stafford street is seriously ill. The Actives tied Washington Avenue Stars at Still-Water grounds. OConnell council of the YM I meets this evening. Visitors include Miss B Thornton of Hastings N Y and Thomas Gaughan now of Boston. Greenwood Key Fund members urged to attend Fasshold hall meeting tonight.

McAndrew Kearney Archbald Michael Gallagher Stafford Street Washington Avenue O'Connell Council Young Men's Institute B. Thornton Hastings N. Y Thomas Gaughan Boston Greenwood Key Fund Fasshold's

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Pain Free Radical Healing

Advertises the Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, rapid, and complete remedy for all forms of piles and rectal diseases. Claims to avoid painful surgeries, offering immediate relief and safe, cheap treatment prepared by the Pyramid Drug Co. of Albion, Michigan, sold at 60 cents per package.

Pyramid Drug Co Albion Mich

Funeral for Minooka Youth Martin McCrea

Arrangements made for the funeral of Martin McCrea of Minooka who died Saturday night at his parents home from typhoid fever. Born November 1873 in Minooka, he was active in the O Connell council and Young Men's Institute. The funeral is set for Tuesday at 2 PM with interment in Minooka cemetery.

Martin McCrea Minooka John McCrea Thelvek O'Connell Council Young Men's Institute Minooka Cemetery

Sacrifices-Sweeping Sale At Manhattan Clothing Co

Large stock from Morris J. Davidow’s wholesale offers heavy reductions at 222 Lackawanna avenue Scranton. The sale features season’s best clothing furnishings hats boots and shoes with the largest selection in the city. Buyers urged to visit early to secure bargains before stock is gone.

Morris J. Davidow Manhattan Clothing Co Lackawanna Avenue Scranton Lackawant Avenue

Mrs Sparham Seeks Vindication in Board Affair

The article reports Mrs E M Sparham, once Mrs Booths housekeeper and widow of a Seranian physician, challenging the boards exoneration of Superintendent Howell and the teacher. A letter from Sparham defends her affidavit and calls for a full investigation amid ongoing controversy and a Friday night committee meeting.

Howell-Booth Board of Control RE. M. Sparham Sparham Booth Howell Free Press Mrs. Sparham Mrs. Booth Jennings Jonkeht

Confirmation at St. Pauls Green Ridge Mass

One hundred fifty children and ten adults were confirmed at St. Pauls church Green Ridge yesterday after the late mass by Rt. Rev. Bishop OHara assisted by Rev. D J Mac Goldrick Rev M J Millane and the pastor Rev P J McManus. The mass was celebrated by ev J I Dunne Rev Father McManus being deacon Rev Father Millane sub deacon and Rev Father MacGoldrick assistant priest. Bishop OHara spoke on the sacrament of confirmation. In the evening a joint reception was held in the Angels Sodality and Blessed Virgin Mary sodality and an eloquent sermon was preached by Rev Pather MacGoldrick.

St. Paul's Church Green Ridge Rt. Nev O'Hara D. J. Mac Goldrick M. J. Millane PJ. McManus Ev. J. I. Dunne Father McManus Father Millane Father MacGoldrick

Fender Saves Girl In Street Car Accident Near Robinson Street

Viola Hoffort, a Robinson street resident, narrowly escaped serious harm Saturday evening when the fender of Taylor car No. 202 struck her as she stepped from a neighbor’s porch near the track. She received a bruise but walked home unassisted.

Taylor Viola Hoffort Robinson Street Viola

Realistic Naval Battle Opens Week at Academy of Music

The scene depicts a harbor duel between the U S warship New Orleans and the British Scorpion in Corinto with cannon fire, smoke, and rigging damage. The New Orleans prevails as the Scorpion sinks, drawing cheers from spectators. The battle scene required extensive summer preparation by stage engineers and is praised as a season novelty.

Thomas F. Shea Academy of Music United States New Orleans Corinto

Sam Jack Presents Big Extravaganza at Davis Theater

Sam T Jack brings a prominent extravaganza to Davis' theater in the first half of the week. The show features a bloomer parade a striking costuming bit a Salvaton army drill and a chorus of women in 100 year old costumes. The company is among his best to visit this city.

Sam T Jack Davis’ Theater Salvathon Army Sam Jack

Calvary's Pastor Installed In Reformed Church

Rev. G. W. Walsh was installed as pastor of Calvary Reformed Church yesterday morning. The sermon was by Rev. A. Proust of Bloomsburg with addresses by Revs. Bushong of Danville and Hopper of Wilkes-Barre. Bushong preached again in the evening.

G. W. Welsh Calvary Reformed Church A. Proust Bloomsburg Bushong Danville Hopper Wilkes- Barre

Christmas Holiday Tours By Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad operates two Christmas Holiday Tours leaving New York and Philadelphia on December 24 and 29. Tours include Old Point Comfort via Richmond and Washington and a direct Washington trip. Rates vary by origin with round trips priced from $11.50 to $48 and additional proportional fares from other points. For tickets and itineraries contact ticket agents or Geo. W. Boyd Broad Street Station.

Pennsylvania Reailroad Company Old Paint Comfort Richmond Washington New York Philadelphia Old Point Titchmond Geo. W. Boyd Broad Street Station

Display cards in stock for sale at ten cents each

A notice lists display cards kept in stock at this office and for sale at ten cents each. The list includes rooms for rent, property for sale, furnished rooms, a house for rent, a house, and various tg let items.

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of the Suburbs West Side Events Huwahid P. Jotins Father Mathew Society Yeetentay Z. CL Gallegher Ing Guctots St. Patrick's Church John Treland St. Paul Great DE Gruchy Thomas DeClruchy Jackson Street DeGruchy Salvation Army Price Street John Davy John Grifith Morris W. J. Shmpton J. Holter South Site F. Matthews Scranton Street Hayy Sam Captain Dolly Wilkes-Barre Benjamin Griffiths Hyde Park Timothy Jones D. W. Morgan M. L. Blair Amerman Dlr Alfred Godshall J. W. Wilker, Jr Chester Cummer Frank Gheason Mit William Price South Main Avenue Elmhurst Nan Mr Price West Side Harriet J. Davis J. C. King West Lackawanha Avenue Morgan's Pharmacy North Avenue Beecham Ceecham Amkers York TRE South Side News Sodality Blessed Virgin St. John’s Church August Haas Blessed Virgin's Sodality Father Melles Europe W. P. O'Donnell Providence Angels’ Sodality Winifred Durkin South Washington Avenue August Haus St. Mary’s German Church George J. Stopner Twentieth Ward German Society of Hook and Ladder Truck Company Trafi T Welvek Delaware and Hudson Railroad Moosic Box 47 Dunmore E. M. Sparham ST. Paul's O'fiarn Mercereau & Connell Wyoming Avenue Coal Exchange, Opp Hotel Jermyn Thursd E Frothingham Luther Young Men's Patriotic Reading Rooms Sam T. Jack Granton Management Geo H. Brennan Dr. Jekyll and Rr. Hyde Snares of Galler Fender BIG Extravaganza Company Davis’ Theatre Adway’s Pills Radway Elm Street E. Robinson Pisbiey Aer Bey Gore Pacific Coast St. John’s Newfoundland England Ireland Penland Nevarslip Tos Calks Scranton, PA Calvary G. W. Walsh Tribune Laplin & Rand Powder CO Repauno Chemical Co Explo Sives THE Dickson Manufacturing CO Wilkes Bea Dr. Peal Plewuena Nalst Teeracyieane Pusat Masseine Co Cleveland John H. Phelps Bruce Street
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