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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1897

Page

7

Local Notices and Events Highlight Busy Week in Scranton

Community notices list Grace Lutheran supper Thursday evening, a Lyceum performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin, and a Ladies Hebrew Benevolent ball with Ghuth’s orchestra. Repairs on Ping Brook sewer estimated at five dollars, a horse recovered by police, and theft arrests reported. College events, hospital updates, and cemetery arrangements also noted along with local business and employment notices.

Ladies of Grace Lutheran Church Bectanton Dicket Lyceum Tribune Phillips Ping Brook Paul Pariots Washington Avenue Ladies’ Mebrew Miele Tall Ghuth’s Ofelestri Delaware and Fludsen Plymouth Thien College Ivan Jermyn Hahnemann Hospital Willmont

Lewis Reilly Davies Busy Shoe Store Holiday Hours

Lewis Reilly Davies Busy Shoe Store announces extended December hours with openings on evenings to accommodate shoppers. The notice highlights evening access through the month.

Funeral services announced for Mary Bastion in Washburn County

In West Burlington Doo ts Jenn damed about 1 sears, a memorial service is noted for Mary Bastion. The notice mentions interment at Washburn Witte Cemetery and lists related names and locations including North Main and North Clyde avenues.

Aire Mary Bastion Main Avenue Duckson James Jenn Sears Sanehorts Hitetmont Washburn Trees Will Iasss David Joo

Sermon by Rev. W J Watkins At North Main Avenue Church

Rev W J Watkins delivered a sermon titled The Sure Word of Prophecy at North Main Avenue Baptist Church. The talk urged young men to study the Bible, avoid tobacco and sin, and emphasized formation of character during youth through reading and religious instruction.

W. G. Watkine North Main Avenue Baptist Church Hampton Fiteet Len HK Powter John J Aleo Dane Pela J. BR Kerio Christ Bwanerea Wates James W. Evans North Hyde Park Avenue

Italian seeks revenge on streetcar attack in Pittston

An unknown Italian boarded streetcar No 12 in Pittston and, after a fare dispute, drew a revolver and fired at occupants. The would-be assailant fled, was pursued by patrol, caught by Officer Holding, and jailed at Alder Street station. The weapon was found with empty chambers and matching loaded ones. He claimed to want to go to Wilkes-Barre and refused to give his name.

Oliver Wendall Holmes Aire Bald Huxley Henrich Heine Hailey McAully Nnvelon Water Street New York City Ognin Hing Watkite Herman My. Dirk David W. Thomas Wilkes Parre Pittston I. BR Lyon Jordan Pittston Avenue Thin C Chief Holding Filaberty Alder Street Witches-Barre

Distler Brewery Sold to Hawley Group in Out and Cut Deal

Hawley Distler brewery transfers control to a new firm formed by councilman Morgan J. Sweeney of this city Thomas McDowall of Dunmore and M J Lynn of Hawley The price is reported near 0000 with an offer of 5000 for the property previously refused The enterprise has operated about twelve years and promises strong local patronage.

Distler Hawley Cormean Morgan J. Sweeney Thomas McDowall Dunmore M. J. Lynn Eee Venir Aim Sweeney Mrr Me. Ponahd Tlon M Fluciey

Candy Giveaway Promises Fifty Cent Worth of Treats

Local firm Samer Prethers announces a Christmas candy giveaway today offering fifty cents worth of woods or more per purchaser. Only one box per buyer will be handed out. The candy is described as superior quality and neatly packaged, a seasonal gesture by the famters toward customers.

George B. Kirby Dead In New Jersey Villa Scene

George B. Kirby, aged 52, died suddenly in an Atlantic City area home after a brief illness. Born in Towanda, he was connected with the Kuigit Tommini and the Stranten Lodge, New Jersey. He came here fifteen years ago and leaves friends, with his funeral and burial arrangements to be announced.

Kirby Ric Fticket Waont Tsu Nish Loew Court Inc Law Mary TE Belletei Saya Feo Towanda Stranten Lodge Hellasopha

Widespread Cracksmen Active in Avoca and Dupont Burglaries

A spree of post office burglaries and store break ins hits Avoca and Dupont. Police report multiple robberies by organized gangs across Central City, Bellevue and Elmhurst with revolvers fired during a raid on Avoca and several properties looted in Dupont. Officers recover a portion of the loot and warn residents as raids continue late at night.

Avoca Dupont Marandera Bellevue Elmhornt Eli Avera Beck Adama Avenue Elmhurst Mulberry Street T. McGowan Loolkout Heck Aa Lackawanna Avenue Pawneshop TF. A. Hillerbrant J. W. Partridge Richard Kearney Karner W. B Ras Fred W. Barnhart Mulberry Stmet Welster Avenues Gemeone Tryloe North End Tribune Plecon Thomas Delacey Frank Gerrity Walter Lynn Frank Dodd MM. Ruddy

Jewelry Sale Notice at 231 Wyoming Ave

Steam floating and Pilumbing. P. F. & M. T. Howley advertise Watetles Diamonds and Fine Jewelry at lowest prices. C. Tuther, Wyoming Ave offers stock at discounted rates.

P. F M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave C. Tuther

Fell-Naptha Soap Promises Easy Wash Day

The ad touts Fell-Naptha soap as trouble free for wash day. It recommends using with luke warm water in winter and mentions PRLS and 6G, Philadelphia.

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