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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1897

Page

9

Northeastern Pennsylvania Calvinistic Methodist Conference Held

Ministers and lay representatives from Carbondale Olyphant Jermyn North Scranton Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns met Saturday in Bellevue for the quarterly conference of the West Welch Calvinistic Methodist Church. Officers were elected, ordination applications reviewed, afternoon talks by Rev. William Jenkins and Rev. Thomas, and services held with Rev. C R Thomas preaching. Funeral services for W. Devoe were conducted Saturday afternoon at his South Deckers Court home.

Pennsylvania Calvinistic Methodist Helleviae Welch Calviniatic Methodiat Ev. J.T. Merrie Ehuretes Witers Carbondale Olyphant Jermyn North and Wet Berintor Tellowue Boring Birks Mowe Wie Harte Ashley Warrier Ton Nantlooks Sugar Notch Delates Hes Phils North Scranton Miferator Samuel Willams Wilkee-Rarime Twelock Weil Carrie Peahimin Davnest William Davies Uyteiant Mentereliin Inne Nanticoke Roberts Warrior Four Meade John B. Davies Belleview Treaetrer Sumuel Willian Wilkes-Tarie Cine Tom Close William Jenkins Wilkes Harm 10 Thomas Monroe N.V Thom Wilkes Barre John ©. Jones Wilkes-Barre Tom Elock Enen J. Elias Jones G. Morris C. Or. Thomas Mienroe Hellenus Weet An North Senantan Bellevue Allured Welock William Matthews Wiliam Jenkins Wilkes- Harre High Davies West Scranton A. J. Williame Oy Phat Calvin Z. Binsdine Nanthoke Theyphant Church W. Devoe South Decker’s Court Hov AL Sweet Simpeon Methodiat Church Both Wrighey William Bizelow George Flory Peter Rinker

New Three Story Block Opens on North Main Avenue

The three story structure on North Main Avenue at the top of West Line street, owned by Po Me Conn, was opened for inspection Saturday evening. A full description was given in the Trib une describing the ornate show windows on the first floor and the dry goods stock on the second floor. The third story will be used as storage for the present. McCann has conducted business on this side since youth and will remain, as shown by the new building.

North Main Avenue Po Me- Conn Helf McCann

Globe Warehouse Promises Wide Stock and Low Prices

A long promotional piece extols Globe Warehouse in Scranton offering a wide Christmas range. The store touts 20 years of local service, low prices, abundant stock including curtains, portieres, couch covers, draperies, lace, quilts, and novelty items. It guarantees easy finding of gifts and customizable selections for every taste.

Globe Warehouse Scranton

Table Linens and Holiday Stock for Thrifty Shoppers

A catalog note touts fine table linens napkins and towels imported for the holiday season. It promises thrifty prices and a wide range from bone china to children's sets with many items offered around 110 dollars and up.

Fragmented Textile Trade Notice Flawed Incoherent Text

The item presents a garbled ad like fragment discussing merchandise and prices. Mentions arend midbellinoon jewelry stock and new products from a Globe Bowing Machine with claims of high prices and cabinet work described as superb. Overall the readable text is inconsistent and lacks a clear event or outcomes.

Toy Shops Offer Wide Range For Children

Local shops display a variety of toys including fancy dolls, wooden furniture, science kits, and educational playthings. Merchants say demand is steady as families prepare gifts and seasonal purchases for youngsters.

Garment assortment including gowns sleepwear and hosiery

Catalog style list describes street wear evening wear children and men garments in velvet wool cotton and milk fabrics. Includes combination garments sanitary sleeping apparel and new hosiery.

Catton

St Leos Battalion Elects Officers and Delegates

St Leos battalion elected officers yesterday afternoon with Davine as president Cadigan recording secretary John Shaughnessy financial secretary Daniel Healey treasurer and James Hesgary as trustees. Delegates named included Thomas Conners Patrick Buckley Patrick Toole Michael Healey and Patrick Tolan. Dante Recan Finkelroy and Borman Kerrigan served as tellers and Thetis Wile was sergeant at arms. Installation is scheduled for January 2.

St. Leo's Battalion Davine Cadigan John Shaughnessy

Funeral Services for David Evans Known as "DI Sheriff"

Funeral services were held yesterday at 1158 Hampton Street for David Evans known as "DI Sheriff." Attendees from near and far paid respects as H Harris officiated and Taylor delivered the sermon. Interment followed at Waeblurn Street Cemetery with pallbearers from the Arch bald Mine Accidental Fund.

Hite David Evans DI Sher Fue Hampton Street MM. H. Harris D.oof Taylor Fanerab Cote Waeblurn Street Archbald Mine

Local residents listed in community notices and visits

Mrs John Evans widow of the late John Evans and family linked to Mowehen Iron Works TR. Various residents including Jamin Hughes Washburn Street and Mrs Hayden Avitoy South Main Avenue are noted visiting friends and relatives. The piece records funerals, church services, visitors, and upcoming Christmas events in Bangor and Wilkes-Barre area.

John Evans William Wester Mullein Street Weetinlay Mies Agnes Willams Pecleville Charles Krager Faimily Sayre Minniée Reexe C Chestnut Effeet Wilkee- Harre Darw Tleen Law Carthole Pie Belkin Morgen PY

Funeral services for Mrs John Bastion held at Jackson Street Church

Funeral services for the late Mrs John Bastion were held at 2 o clock in the Jackson Street Burghhee church. The burial followed at Washburn Street cemetery. Discharges noted for Lackawanna township constable John Welch and Mrs Ward of Keynor Avenue after a Tuesday hearing before Alderman Palice. The report records malicious mischief charges and a prompt arrest Wednesday, with limited details of alleged entry damage and subsequent court action.

John Bastion Jackson Washburn Street John Welch Lackawanna Township Dames Ward Keynor Avenue Palice Dave Michael Glaney Tank Avenue Priie Ninetvetive Lodge Apolo Milman Seeoretney Milla Themine Treasure Martha Ketchum Chiplain Binne Morrin Corductor Mary Hammitt Varnden Mina Nauntan Anile Bots

Crowd handling at event smooth despite injuries

A large crowd gathered at Clarks tres piu sicale Baturing evening with music supplied by Bawery or echeetea. Michael Needham of Luzerne street suffered a dislocated shoulder and other injuries after being squeezed between two cars in the Continental minnow Saturday afternoon. Nay Aug Council No 24, Order of United American Mechanics, calls members to a regular meeting tomorrow evening at Co operative hall for an important session.

Clarks Tres Co-operative Hall

North Scranton Ward Caucuses Nominate Local Officials

Voters in North Scranton First Ward caucused Saturday afternoon at polling places nominating George Shite for controller. Second Ward Democrats met at Donnell's Hall Oak Street with PF Flynn presiding. PF Gordon named for common council, and Retel plc for another council seat. Funeral notices for Emmett Collins and Mrs. Mary Dempsey reported. interments at Hyde Park and Holy Rosary cemeteries. Michael Murtinsh to spend holidays with parents in Oak Street. Maranite Council to host a literary musical program at St Mary’s hall debating Sunday Mass issues. Civil tensions noted as Kevin Lynott and others prepare debated roles. local row involving Joseph Mitchell and neighbor ends with fines. installation of officers by Master C. S. Seana planned for Thursday in Craven Mdeo.

First Ward Echo! Controner Creation Board George Shite Qelowates Esmell Cbd Retel PLC Common Council Emmett Collins Healy Restry Hyde Park Wow. Jenkins Peckville Mary Dempsey Wilbur Street Holy Row Elurch Ayde Park Catholic Comerters Michael Murtinsh Epiphany College Baltimere Oak Street Marauerite Council St. Mary's Fall Marquette Council Meer Toren Paltenthom West Maret Ritect Josent Mitchell Anierman Roberts Hiram Ledee C. 8 Seana Crven Mdeo

Second literary meeting of Col cihus Coane

The second literary meeting of Col cihus Coane Yous Men's Institute was held last evening in Pittny. John Ward and M A Reilly opened with a verbal programme. I Kelly gave a brief address. Maurice Paget read a sketch. The debate on The Stage Has a Moral Tendency was won by the affirmative Wehaters led by Ward and Lan gan.

Colcihus Coane Yous Men's Institute Wee Pittny John FB Mulley Poorhding John Ward M. A. Reilly Tonthoe I. Kelly Dissin Maurice Paget Wehaters Patrick Langan Willliam Dodels John Neailham Frank Nrady John Oyan T. A. Donohee Copnel Lawrence Hageeen John Truetine Hieermanon Miller Wath Liese, Herman Mineees da Kuhn Settle Welbh Ida Fulberger John Granville Genetatreet

Erlo us ThroweleS Odd Listing Pottery

Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled list of items and phrases including references to curing with substances and washing, with unclear place names and dates. The readable parts suggest a catalog-like entry or advertisement with stray terms and misrendered words.

Local notes crowd the town with fires plans and new builds

Dunmore reports new building on South Binkely street by John Schuller for a market. A Saturday night fire on Apple street caused by Hite. Cullen's stands offer holiday foods at low prices. The Berinion Traction Co raids the Sport HII line near Gibbons hotel. Road work expected to begin January 1. A large workforce on the Latate Paelanid silt mill. Prestaterioa church Christmas entertainment announced. J Doudleans leaves for Denver for welfare duties. Central and No. 2 Penn Central mills to run all week. Fire insurance firm Manley & Co. urged attention to local risks.

Spencer Coal Co John Schuller South Binkely Street Nk Teele Dence Hite Hoeek Apple Street Charles Brook Chestnut Street Berinion Traction Company Gibbons’ Hotel Taras Poresert Che Peles Tinii Onder Latte Paelanid Cubrintinas Iefermaas J. Doudleans Bunker TH Peiay Dewser, Col Murtin Ln' Cogt Sania Central Penneylvania Cent Company Fennie T. J. Golden Cheatnut Street Misser Mui H Hima Kipp Thawley M. Simone Hawley Dunsthadray Marie Helen Bronson Phillipsburg Mir J. J Elm Metholiet Episcopal Church Choor Joseph Deffrvs Mir Dohn Cessier Bees Prine of Peace

Obituary notices for Wilatis and local residents

Obituaries report the death of David J Wilatis after a five day illness from heart failure in North May Warkavelijie at 100 o clock last evening. He lived in West Bernton for fifteen years after moving from Maesteg South Wates and leaves a wife and four children. Also noted are the deaths of John James of 1108 La Zerne street and Mrs Mary A Bastin widow of John Bastin, with funeral arrangements and interments at Washburn street cemetery and Jackson Street Baptist church respectively. Additional notices mention John Scholl of Kim street and Mrs Ann Fold, with services at local churches and burial at Washburn street cemetery.

David J. Wilatis Hide Park Lodge No.id Malehts Puthlia Alvin Anil John James la Zerne Jicn Jones Dente Elva Willi Tomntls Orvieos Washburn Alrent Mery A. Bastin John Bastin North Protimonin Cornwall Maeland John Horey Roxtin Jackson Streeet Baptist Church Washburn Street John Scholl O' Kim Street Hewie Mr. Bohell

Davidew Bros and Agnew's Liver Pills Advertised

An 1870s style ad touts Davidew Bros and Agnew's Liver Pills with claims they purify blood and boost glands. The copy promotes taking pills for numerous chore-like benefits and mentions Matthews Bros as distributor at seven cents per vial.

Agnew Matthews Bros

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