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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1897

Page

8

Christmas holiday notices and local moves in Carbondale

Local notices list residents traveling for Christmas with relatives in New York Middletown and Somerset. Attendees include Rev Dr Chaplain and St Peters choir with a cello solo. Business moves note W H Campbell resigning ad manager post for TL Alimin to join Jonas Long's Sons. A New York National Advertiser ad details a Great sale of Ladies' Mink Gear at low price.

St. Peter's Cathedrial Harvey Blackwood F. H. Whitmore New York Boyton Whitmore Charlee King Washington Avenue W. H. Campbell TL Alimin & Co Jonas Long Hone Wilkes-Darre Scranton Scranton Times Jonas ‘Long National Advertiser

Patrolman Saul Shot in the Hand During Arrest

Drunken youth Herbert Knapp shot Patrolman Saul in the hand while resisting arrest at a North Bromley Avenue home. Knapp’s wounded hand led to amputation of part of Saul’s finger after a struggle on the stairs. Police say Knapp fired as officers tried to subdue him. Knapp is 20, a painter by trade, and his hearing is set for the morning.

James Baul West Side Herriet J. Knapp North Bromley Avenue Bluck James W. Knapp Killeany Khl Aieebe Pwore Patratruin Saat Neuen Evans Leanna Saul Jon Bryant Peinter Rafiret Krapp Knapp Knap Fuul Ray Haile Mimi Tim Paterno Evans Knute Wis A. A Linenbury BYCL Hall Moses Morey Phe Betanstone I Scomnton Eoniiten

The Turn of the Tide Turns Up at The Colony WI

The colony WI shows a shift with matinee titled The Turn of the Tide while Christmas afternoon offers The Ape Nid Tens of Vite and Christmas night features The Plunger, marking a varied schedule for the holiday period.

Four Bold Highwaymen Rob Local Market Man

Matthew Rell, a Jackson Street market worker in the Keyser Valley area, was robbed at 10 o clock Wednesday night by four men near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad crossing. They knocked him down tied his pockets and took a gold watch and $9.54 in cash before fleeing toward Forest Street and the Continental. He says two of the assailants may be acquainted with him.

Yeaterday Keyser Valley Twenty-first Ward Matthew Rell Jackson Street Keyerr Valley Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road Delock Forest Street Reid Nee Flante

Firemen relief ordinance advances through city council

The city solicitor drafted a firemen relief ordinance now before committees. The measure would fund paid firemen salaries starting next April at sixty dollars a month, with future raises, and is tied to state guidance on funding relief. The council also discussed Wyoming avenue opening and a municipal electricity bond proposal.

Wyoming Avenue Duros City Hille Chiy Fallcitor Metinies CUY Meginley Believs Wuptette Court of Anether Thre Department Moses Howie Select Council Olive Ash Streets Etree Aid Swite Noone Common Council Muntehoal

Reception to Bishop O Hara at St Thomas College

A Christmas reception honored founder Rt Rev William O Hara at St Thomas College. Bishop Hoban sent regrets. Coadjutor Rt Rev M J Hota and cathedral priests attended. The program featured musical and literary numbers, student recitations, choirs, and a plane sale, followed by greetings to the bishop at the Episcopal residence.

T. Thomas’ College William O'Hara M. J. Hota J. A. O'Reilly D. J. Mae. Golirlek P. J. Gough M. J. Lvortus Aloyealua Colligan Jeeita Hen William FP. Connore James O. Cullen Fymn Jenior Choir Kienal Clarence BP Sor. Mere Eneny John A. Lynott Violitt 4Olo Fantarle John A. Colligan Erin Fabricion Omar Kenneth Turnett Ln Nie Diexsine

Inspector Millar Appointment Error Triggers State Order

A Pennsylvania National Guard notice states Major Millar’s appointment was mislisted as assistant adjutant general and authorizes a correction to brigade inspector. The dispatch confirms Millar’s third commission and outlines an inspection tour of the Third Brigade beginning in January focusing on the Fourth Pennsylvania.

Nath Guard Pennsylvania Scranton Uder Miller Oberst Lebanon Tatiana Tea and CheTeUs Millar Goblin Janers

Will of Major Wardell Leaves Estate to Wife and Children

The will of Major M. Wardell of Daleville was admitted to probate with letters testamentary granted to son Edward M. Wardell. His wife Susan Wardell receives life use of real and personal property, after which the estate is divided among the children Heduwachier Jianltlan Abbey, Edward M. Wardell, Androse J. Wardell, Susan K. Wardell, and Billie May Wardell. Daughter Zarda Naumann receives no bequest. Sons inherit farm implements after the wife’s death. Will dated January 31, 1871.

M. Waredel Daleville Edward M. Wardell Susan 2. Wardell Heduwachier Jianltlan A. Abbey Edwad Mb. Waell Androse J. Waordel Busan KK. Lawm Billa May Wardell Zarda Naumann

Bt Pauls Church Green Ridge Fair Opens With Large Attendance

The Bt Pauls church fair in Green Ridge opened last night with a strong turnout. The parish women organized booths, candy stands, and refreshment tables in the transformed church hall. Proceeds from sales and raffles aim to fund the erection of a convent, with a door prize won by Miss Nura Pace.

Bt. Paul'’s Mise Nura Pace

Phelps Stricken by Paralysis in Morning Stroke

John J H Phelps proprietor of the rue store suffered a stroke of paralysis yesterday morning after breakfast at his Linden street home. Dr Everhart attended and reported his condition not serious. He remained about the route in the afternoon and is expected to soon return to business. The report mentions other local merchants promoting gifts and jewelry deals.

John TH. Phelps Jormayn Tulldig Flemes Mr. Phelps Linden Street Drs. Everhart Franklin Avenue Phelps Drusinness

Scranton Obituaries Notice Fragments Incomplete

In Scranton several obituaries are partially legible including Dee Carey of 0 Oakford court and John Connell at West Luckhavanny avenue with services at J Potter's cathedral and interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Additional notices cite CORCORAN Ellen and Meyers Paul LeRoy with funeral plans and local house details.

Carey Scranton Dee Paterick Carey Oakford Court J. Potter's Cathedral Fyom Priday Dyterment Hyde Park Catholic Connell Beranton John Connell West Luckhavanny Avenue John Hessle Connell Puheral Corcoran Hillside Lee Ellen Corcoran Familly Poulide Lo North Sumner Kunal Wile Washburn Street Cemetery

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