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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1897

Page

7

Local Notes Mix of Meetings Obituaries and Events

The column lists various civic meetings and notes including council adjournments, county affairs, and a note on a Deladare company file. It also records religious service details at the Dalten Methodist Church with attendee names and funeral notices.

RMA Eich Tadawire Didwon Kellew Tat Mwe Ie Uae Nolten Pudten Ae Thiseje Parker Harker Af Scranton Selorthone Nomdergt Hye the Theiby Teria

Cigar Cutter Damages Woman In Drug Store Incident

A cigar cutter in Phelms' drug store caused a severe finger injury when a woman touched the device while selecting a cigar. The top of her index finger was shaved by a hidden blade as bystanders called for help. Dr. Rost er of Honesdale and pharmacist Mrhetis assisted, and she walked home with her husband.

Phelms de, Roster Drugelst Mhetis

Elegant Christmas Gift From Horanton Auction

A unique item described as an elegant Christmas gift is featured in Horanton and linked to M. EB. Reynolds of 716 Adams Avenue. The notice highlights a notable showpiece with unspecified details and origin.

Mikes Horanton Mia M. EB. Reynolds Adams Avenue

Lewis Reilly Davies Tusy Shoe Store Holiday Hours

The Tusy Shoe Store under Lewis, Reilly, and Davies will remain open evenings throughout December, offering extended shopping hours for customers.

Tusy

Funeral Announcements Listed in West Beranton Area

In West Beranton and nearby areas funeral notices list Morgan Jenkins age about years at residence on South Hyde Park Avenue. Mrs J Mulleries of La Plume Pa, 63 years, funeral announced for Water and La Plume residence.

Jenking West Beranton Morgan Jenkis Hyde Park Avenue Lia Plume Deu la Plume

Depositions Show Gairns Girl Testimony At Murder Hearing

A one year old girl Sadie Gairns testified about seeing a man enter the Wescott cellar on a Friday night linked to the Nay Aug Engine house project. The defense seeks a new trial for Van Horn, arguing the new evidence could cast doubt on the killing. Judges and counsel questioned the girl as she described the scene and Mrs Wescott’s directions. the Commonwealth aims to bolster the cellars tale with corroboration.

van Woorn Wercatt Sadie Gairns Weepcott Wercott Werscott Eleawan Arghbald Archball Edwards Thies Thomas Commonwealth Thayer Wescothts Nay Aug Kresge Wescot Wescott Howe Teyfolde Jermyn Zellers Bakery Wyoring Avenue Howe Tawny Wesdatt Thahever Mr. Thomas Two Judes Nay-Aug Reynolds

Three More Divorces Granted by Local Court

Three divorces were granted yesterday by the local court. Elizabeth Field was granted a divorce from Clarence Field whom she married in 184 and who deserted her on August 27 1990. Nathan Vidaver was freed from Lotta FB Muley whom he married November 6 18690 and who left him.

Elizabeth Field Clarence Field Nathan Vidaver Austin Muffley Scranton Street Lotta FB. Muley Taylor

Injured Man Struck by Engine Near South Min Delaware Line

Frederick Wanser, 50, was struck by a locomotive on the Delaware Lackawanna tracks near the South Mix mill yesterday morning. He was taken by ambulance to Lackawanna Hospital with a broken collarbone three rib fractures head contusions and two scalp wounds. Wanser resides at 210 Source Street and his condition is not fatal.

Frederick Wanser Suatains South Frederick Waneer Delaware Um Waneer Seruce Street

White Going Through a Mouse at 2 ne m

Four burglars were captured early this morning at 1908 T Luxerne Street after breaking into a residence on the West Side. The occupants awakened, helped by neighbors, and police from West Side station later took the offenders into custody. They were held at the station until morning. names could not be learned.

Burelure Anthony McNalty Luxerne Stroot West Side

Fire destroys Dunmore row house in Sport Hill blaze

A morning fire in Dunmore's Sport Hill destroyed the Banks home at 1290 oclock and burned the Hawkins house along a row of company houses. Firefighters and residents fought the flames but could not save the Banks residence or the Hawkins home, with losses estimated near five thousand dollars, insured.

Dunmore Mary Banks Companys Houses Spencer Treaker Etick Howe Flose Company Hremen

LIVERYMAN MURDERED IN DELAWARE AREA

Wilmington Delaware December 14 George D P Farra a 65 year old liveryman formerly a manager at Mrs Nelle Bradford farm died from a skull wound near a weight found by the hedge An arson attempt on his house occurred Kate Thora a negro farm hand present earlier is missing authorities in Delaware and neighboring states are on lookout for her

Wilmington Del George DP. Farra Nelle KK Bradford Kates Thora Parra Delawaré

Stamp Manufacturing Firms to Consolidate in New Era

Officials from major stamping companies and portelain and Japan discussed a planned consolidation of leading firms in the country. The move aims to end fierce competition driving down prices, with completion expected before January. Details on the participants and exact structure were not finalized.

New York Bic Portelain Japan Peegtefeat Trda

Anthracite Production, Newatar Estimated For Eleven Months

Official statements from Neweater indicate Ak 4 output in November as 4405 700 tons with 40000 tons for the year to date. The tally follows November figures, reflecting a calendar year production near the 40 thousand-ton mark. In Chicago, A J Munroe, former passenger to Denver rail line, shot and killed himself after losing job and funds.

New York Neweater Neimbier

THAT OLD COURT HOUSE AGAIN

Le Roy Sweet sues George Pirber Ira Barter and Ida Dather for a balance claimed for building a house on Thompson Street. Case heard yesterday before Arbitrators Hof Tinkham EB Over and MM J Towler with AW Brown for plaintiff and WW Huyver for defendants. Material came from the old court house at Bull's Head and defense says work was poll one according to contract and was for title within the specified time.

le Roy Sweet George Pirber Ira 'T. Barter Ida Dather Hof. Tinkham Over MM. J. Towler Brown Huyvler Iaoto Sweet Thompson Street Bull's Head

Shipping arrivals and departures listed for New York ports

Arrivals and sailings show vessels from Antwerp Liverpool Southampton and Rotterdam docking at New York. Names include Kyler Wilhelm der Jrowe and Voon dam. Crew and passenger movements tied to Siemen and other lines reflect transit to New York.

New York Poe W.dalled S St. Louis Bonuthampton Nordland Antwerp Toutense Liverpool Southampton Bi, Paul Balled Kyler Wilhelm der Jrowe Siemen New Rotterdam Arived Voondam

Barrett Seeks $5,009 From Scranton Railway Co

John Barrett of Whyten sues the Scranton Railway Co for $5,009 claiming a Providence errand vehicle struck his horse on North Main avenue last August, killing the horse, wrecking his wagon, and causing permanent injuries. Belden and Kelly represent him.

John Biarrett Whyten Scranton Railway Company Hier North Main Avenue Providence Belen & Kelly

Local court actions and college lecture highlight day

The Newton Gowrielip matter and estate accounting were scheduled in open court with Honrih BR. Lewis presiding. A rule to open judgment in Taylor & Lewis versus Dane Napler was discharged. Archiald approved the Manville Keg Pund charter linked to Manville College. A lecture at the College of Commerce drew a free admission crowd.

Pea Newton Gowrielip Wite Donthriel Honrih BR. Lewis Tiennepin Minnewiata Miurgaret HL Williams John I Lewis Dan. & Nis Taylor & Lewis Dane Napler Archiald Manville A. C. Shafer Scranton Savings Bank College of Commerce

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