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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1897

Page

9

School Savings Bank teaches thrift at Public School No. 18

Miss Jets 1 Sees Te principal leads a deposit campaign. The second deposit equals half the first and total deposits rise as more pupils save. Officers chosen include Charles Corlesa as President and William Lynn as Vice President. Community groups and church events are noted alongside school efforts and local club meetings.

Jets Secon Milew Lawes West Side Charles Corlesa William Lynn William T. Syconta Hk. C Parry A. TH Holmes B. Price Wiliam Lyman Charles Dotty Willard Pethrick Serond Piverman T. . Price Henry Movers Charles Corles Henry Kingsley Willan Lynn Comuimns Conskklorm Gaiseing Cornells Grote Moyers n+gineer

Funeral Services for Mrs Vauldone-Thotone Wie Held

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs Vauldone Thotone Wie at her residence near North Base Park Avenue. The ceremony featured a eulogy by Rev Theta de Grachy and a burial at Wrestin street with a ceremonial procession. Also interred was Deloss 06, two year old son of Ati and Mrs Ashehnan, at Belek church in Duryea after services at the family home.

Mra. Vauldone-Thotone Terreshbenee Bse Park Avenue Baek Volunteers of America Theta de Grachy Ciedeehinen Street John Persle James Morels Thoman Dials Pernalne Deloss Ati Mre Ashehnan Tacelfth Belek Duryea

Columbia Chemical Committee Meeting in Columbia

Members of the Columbia Chemical committee Neon met in regular weekly gathering in the committee quarters with cleared officers for the ensuing event. Every member attended and the meeting proved very interesting with several candidates for one position.

Columbia Chemical Comming, Neon

Musical and Terry Event At Jackson Street Baptist Church

On Wednesday evening a musical and terry entertainment will be held at Jackson Street Baptist Church to raise funds for the free library project. The effort aims to support library access and reading rooms with proceeds from the performance. Local organizers include Judge H H Balwarnds, James A Evans, Benjamin Hughes, Ablerman Moses, and others who seek public support.

Terry Jackson Street Sue Thining Philenephiensacfet Mhrary Opeoth Phawe Atverda Tming Waninet Emsey Miron Thiman D.C. Powell White Rte Thies HH. AL Balwarnds James A. Evans Benjamin Hughes Ablerman Moses

Local Notes From Corbett Avenue To Factoryville

David Jones Kent Ogtve of Corbett Avenue returns from a ville visit with relatives at Nimtioaioe. Miss Cam Renehler of North Lincoln Avenue visits friends at Factoryville. Mrs A M Shiffer of South Hyde Park Avenue recovers from a serious attack of Hiness. Conklin of North Filmore Avenue returns from Stroudshare. Charles Loldry becomes chief usher at the Lyceum. Mrs George Meyers and Miss Aman- appear in local society notes.

David Jones Kent Ogtve Corbett Avenue Nimtioaioe Cam Renehler North Lincoln Avenue Factoryville A. M. Shiffer

Local notices and events in Mawatiold region and beyond

Readable fragments describe family arrivals and farewells at West Market Street and Mawatiold Nor yi Mater with ceremony at Holy Rotary church. Small gatherings include lectures at Wayne Avc Baptist church and a misfortune from Edin avenue. Other items mention a charity concert, a printer’s injury, and a court hearing on a horse dispute with Davenport and Reed involved.

Misa Hertha Simons Mawatiold Yi Mater Alis Thomas Simns West Market Street Miayttliow Daclaek Crom Koos Viynn West Market Holy Roraty Church James Muches Wayne Avchie Baptist Church Atried Hughes America George Bniffer Parker Street Mir el Weeks Robert Avenue Pires John A. Ewiing Hive Montgaries Veritarhon Margaret Pourh Olu Gwilyow Balwariis Miwand Roeitattion Jehu Solo David Dyes Williames Therus Jehan Party Morgane Te Tora Loates Willams Tolion Margaret Canton Beit Lilly Davis Rave Stierp Thomas Davies Edin Avenue Te Lichter H. B. Ravenport Park Place Hobert Bulles Mink Reed Davenport Joseph “Hutch Thildertmin Tavenport Joseph Church

South Scranton Announces Community Entertainment and Police Incident

South Scranton hosts a Crinkaphlone entertainment at the South Side Young Wa mene Chibition on Friday December 1 with admission of one cent. Peter Lampert of Willow Street faces an armed confrontation charge after an incident on Pittaton Avenue. Alderman Storr and Stephen Spraks of Pittaton Avenue, with Louly Boldwies, return from a southern trip including North Carolina and Philadelphia. Ancient Order of Mibernous members cheered at Mulderig hall meeting with officers named. New Year Watch Party plans discussed by Fourteen Friends at Hotel Best. John Kelly and River Street resident, aged fourteen, die. funeral at St. Peter's cathedral reported.

Peter Lampert Willowestreet Pitteton Avenue Matraiman Wicherty Aldermain Storr Stephen Spraks Pittaton Avenue Louly Boldwies North Carolina Washiton Fredmond Norfolk Old Point Catmfort Porthmouth Whiladelpha Nollinger Behwiss Omer Dividion Mibernous Mulderig Iron Tient Aoak Shulderip Patrick McNawara Baward McGuire Afair Hen Moore Peter Yoos Jamen Best Allertiter John Bchaunk Pailin Bohouer John Kelly River Street Murorng St. Peter’s Cathedral Parl Orera Meary Kennedy James

Catholic church fair opens at Music Hall

The Pollet Catholic church fair opened last evening in Music Hall on Ladius Avenue. Guests included Bertha Baddier of Mount Cobb and Miss Margaret Barrett of Taveren Pa, with Mr and Mrs Burgess of Cedar Avenue hosting. Other attendees included Michael Metluire Frank Congreve and James Cummings.

Metluire Michael Congreve Frank Mack Harry Flonema James Cummings Pollet Music Hall Ladius Whnna Avon Bertha Baddier Mount Cobb Mre Jotn Burgess Cedar Avenue Margaret Barrett Taverne Mise McGee Codur Avetiae

GREEN RIDGE PERSONAL NOTES AND FAMILY VISITS

Mrs and Mrs C F Pro and Mrs Carr plus Mr and Mrs Anntrewn of the Rite spent Sunday with friends at Nicholson. Mlle Thompson of New York returned from Brooklyn after three weeks with relatives. Attorney Killam spent the week in Mike county. Mrs Blimtin Reverts entertained friends on Monroe Avenue. Mrs Rachel Tops from Wyamtie sven visiting Nichwheon relatives. The funeral of J H Chaffee of James town will be Wednesday at 2 00 p m at Asbury parsonage.

Mita Grace Warner Welloughby N.Y Aotevenue C.F. Pro Mra. Carr Mra. Anittrewn The Rite Nicholson Mise Lillo Thompson New York Street Brooklyn N. Y Th. I. Killam Mike County Mra Blimtin Monroe Avenu Ertertainel Friends Mtoey Mires Rachel Tops Wyamtie Sven Nichwheon J. Hf. Chaffee Jamestown A. FB. Chaffee

Social and community notices from Dunmore area activities

Dunmore residents plan a fifth annual social in Washington on January 14 at Father Matthew hall. The M. L. and Ro society invites Dunmore Indies to a meeting next Tuesday at 7 20 to arrange for the group’s holiday plans. Celia McDonnell is visiting on Malin Street. Edward Van Gorden was fined for drunkenness and highway disturbance. Various local notices include a New Year’s Eve event at Old Bellows’ hall and reflections on travels and local society members.

Mra Wal ‘Phere West Drinker Street St. Mary's Emines Washington Bell M. L Dunmore Matthew Nail Celia McDornnell Malin Street Edward van Gorden Burgess Burscholl Exchange Hotel Jocnn Taylor James JT. Mellaie Green Tudge Edward Potter Mauch Chuink Se Vietings

Eloquent Lecture Recalls General Gordon and War Tales

A recounting of General Gordon's eloquent address ties a Civil War past to present, recalling a return after conflict, hospitality from a Wrightsville heroine, and shared experiences with Major General Francis C. Harlow. The speaker notes long separations, wartime hardships, and later reunions as reflections on loyalty and sacrifice.

Wrightsville Francis C. Harlow New York Gettysburg Foel Waughington Barlow Gordon Gettysboro

Moving tribute to General Meade and vivid Civil War lecture

The speaker paid a magnificent tribute to General Meade of Pennsylvania and shared humorous episodes about General Ewell. The lecture vividly described Confederate and Union leaders, the cessation of hostilities at the Rapidan, and a dramatic last council of war, leaving listeners deeply moved.

Ewell Meade Pennsylvania Georgia Gordon General Gordon Rapidan Lee Blonewall Jackson Wn Grant Hancock Tee Ths

Obituary notices for Chaffee Loreng and Cloherty families

J H Chaffee of Jamestown dies at his son's residence while visiting. Funeral: Wednesday at 200 p.m. from Asbury Methodist Episcopal church parish, Delaware street. Elsa Loreng, 3 ½, dies after illness of pneumonia. funeral at residence this afternoon. Willie Cloherty, infant son of John and Mrs Cloherty, dies. funeral at 2 p.m. today with interment in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

J. H. Chaffee Jamestown Bandas Tie Son FL Chaffee Asbury Methodiat Episcopal Church Mr. Chaffee Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Delaware Street Willie Cloherty John Cloherty TH Third Street Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Firat Presbyterian Church Decides on Property Sale

At a congregational meeting the Firat Presbyterian church voted to leave sale decisions to trustees. Trustees will report soon to C Parker Davidson and others seeking an option, with price set as the primary remaining issue. Meeting led by RF Kingsbory, secretary FE Pratt.

Firat Presbyterian Church C. Parker Davidson RF. P. Kingsbory FE. Pratt

One of the Finest presented at the Academy of Music

The comedy drama One of the Finest featuring Gus Willams In days Jone ly won fame and staged by Andy Amann opened at the Academy of Music last night. Notable performer L B Blondel, champion swimmer of America, appears among the specialties. A repeat show is set for today and tomorrow with a benefit concert planned next Sunday in Wilkes-Barre for long distance bicycle rider Joe Tee.

Gus Willams Jonely Academy of Music Andy Amann L. BD. Blondel America Wilkes-Barre Joe Tee

Dr Agnew’s Ointment advertises rapid relief

An old advertisement claims Dr Agnew’s Ointment treats skin diseases eruptions chafing scalding and piles. It promises relief in ten minutes after one application and cures in three to six nights at a cost of cents, sold by Matthews Brothers 71 ne.

Agnew Matthews

Ten good men sought for circulation work

The Sunday Free Press seeks ten men to join the circulation staff no experience required. Applicants should visit the paper's business office for details and the application process.

Sunday Free Press

Professional Directory Scranton area listings

A dense directory of doctors attorneys and businesses in Scranton. Includes Dr Bateson Dr Frey Dr Freas veterinary surgeon attorney firms Barrington Knapp Morris Hand Jessup Oakford Watres Pitcher and more with offices on Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Avenue Commonwealth Building and Board of Trade Building. Also listings for Nascent services such as Bauer's Orchestra Megargle Brothers printers and Tribune Publishing Co.

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