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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
7
A large public auction in a residence on Quincy Avenue attracted many bidders. Proceeds benefited a local charitable fund, with multiple parish and church leaders overseeing the event and a long list of residents contributing items.
Fragmented OCR text shows a Reynolds Street area with unreadable names and phrases about a store or storefront. The legibility is too low to extract clear events, people, or organizations for a precise summary or factual item.
Field marshal has left Bartel and Becker in the brewing war with Syracue’s Grodhoman looming. Hartel pauses to think as developments unfold, while laboring to rally support and money for the venture amid a tense stalemate. Local fights and exhibition bouts follow empty promises and shifting leadership.
Miss Mary Fuller Griffiths youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Thom Griffiths wed Arthur E Waller of North Main Avenue on Wednesday afternoon at the bride's home. The ceremony was attended by immediate family and featured music by the bride’s sister, with a reception following. Afterward the couple will reside at 123 North Main Avenue.
An omnibus was struck by a freight engine on the Lehigh Valley crossing near the Forest Castle brewery in West Pittston. Several passengers were hurt. Ollie Masters the driver and Clorm Hartlean were among the injured but no fatalities occurred. The Lehigh Valley company was involved, and the accident disrupted the crossing briefly while repairs were made.
Two intoxicated men were found sleeping on the railroad near the Mi Mieaxant breaker yesterday afternoon. Police, led by Detective Ridgeway and officers Lawes and Be Rennt, removed the pair from the scene and began inquiries.
Property owned by Charles Schlager near Warner of Clay Avenue and Mullarry parcel sold to P J Casey of Cumey Brothers. Schlager plans to move to a Kingebues house on Qala Avenue before relocating his family to Mintope for several years of study.
A historic carnival event at Company Harmory failed after insufficient funds left the house unable to cover expenses. Organizer Suirrel Finnerty who arranged the affair was to perform a twenty act, but the event unraveled as attendance dwindled and money ran low. Local attendees reported sparse crowds and a troubled closing.
Thomas Phelden of Middletown seeks his two sons Hulk B Comp and Arthur Hatten who ran away to spend Christmas at Niagara Falls. Police traced them to Lackawanna avenue where they were spotted with the elderly man, who later retrieved the boys on a train back home.
The Stinton Athletic Club held a meeting last night electing a full slate of officers. Nominations included President Eni Bonn and other posts with Charles Kellerman as vice president and Robert Robinson as treasurer. The club notes that every officer is a member, and the organization counts about 180 members in its records.
The article discusses Andrew Freedman of the New York club opposing an Eastern League alignment without Jersey City. It notes Newark’s lack of desirability without Jersey City and suggests Brevinton and Wilkes-Barre might be kept in the Eastern division if Jersey City withdraws.
An old advertisement-like fragment touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as remedies for scrofula catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism weak nerves and impure blood. It mentions Christmas cards Reynolds Bros Davidow Bros and references to prices and quantities. The text reads like a patent medicine pitch with multiple product mentions and promotional claims.
The fire department’s permanent men petition for pay raises and Chester mayoral actions. Council members Zeidler and others consider a monthly increase of 46 dollars for those with over one year service. The meeting included speeches by officials and a ceremonial badge for Chief Hickey.
After seventeen years at the schol boi meeting, Controller Pra Wormser will tender his resignation effective January 18 1898 to move to Linden street in the Seventeenth ward. His term would otherwise run to spring 1900. His likely successor is CC Ferber of Clemons Ferler OMalley, with an unwritten rule allowing a resigning controller to appoint.
Fragmentary notice shows Sucewanor to serve out his unexpired term while Kin Intention and Mr. Wormeser signified plans regarding succession and possible replacing or continuing Fer er.
A still alarm summoned the Chemical Company to 718 Adams Avenue yesterday as a bas ement ash bin at Frederick Ward's home caught fire. The blaze was extinguished before significant damage occurred.
The Olyphant Father Mathew at hiety fair opens Christmas Eve and continues through the holidays in Father Mathew hall. The committee aims to maximize enjoyment with nightly entertainments in the rain hall and county talent. A drama titled Lady Andleys Secret will be performed.
Advertising text promotes Dr Agnew’s Ointment promising relief in one day for itching and skin diseases including tetter and rheum. It lists suppliers Matthews Bros and Nolan Brothers at 515 Linden Street and 231 Wyoming Avenue offering plumbing and steam fitting services.
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