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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1897

Page

6

Christmas Eve Events At West Scranton Churches

West Side and City Suburban church activities featured a Washburn Street Presbyterian Sabbath school gathering with prayers, recitations, and a Santa Claus visit delivering sweets to children. The Sumner Avenue Presbyterian cantata The Story of the Story was repeated for those unable to attend earlier showings.

West Scranton Washburn Street Lillian Tewkesbury Ethel Bevan Edith Vindatury Margaret Powell Ethel Jones Helen Bauer Olive Rambold Eva Woeientinh Dessie Miller Migees Pertha Mabel Colvin Mieves Margaret Phillips Olwen Jones Santa Claus C. C. Ratentere Sart Chyus St. David's Episcopal Church Prev. ET. Houghton St. Mark's Church Denmare Charles Mrager Echoo Frazer Sumner Avenue Sach Milkes Aninie Diavis Elizabeth Grits

Man Held on Felonious Wounding Charge After Christmas Visit

George Hern of 115 Hampton Street was jailed on $500 bail by Alderman Moses after a warrant sworn by Mrs. David Jones for felonious wounding with intent to kill. Constable Tin Jones arrested him. At the hearing the Joneses alleged being assaulted during a Christmas visit at the defendant’s neighbor on Mertian street.

George Hern Hampton Street Moses David Jones Tin Jones Jone RT Mertian Street

Installation of officers of Martha Washington Chapter No 2

Last evening in Masonica hall North Main avenue the installation of officers for the ensuing term of Martha Washington Chapter No 2 was conducted. Past Grand Wavon of Pennsylvania A B Holmes presided and the following were installed: Mrs Margaret J Lanting worthy matron Charles E F Laning worthy patron Mrs Bila C Holmes associate worthy matron Mary A Shepherd conductor Mise Belle Watious neoclite conductress Mrs Cora C Muckingham secretary Eliabeth Laning treasurer Mrs Mary A Bevans Frances LL Morenn Margaret Auil ey Mixtex Anna Munson Ella Goilehall officers of the star Verona Coleman waorder Emma Stevens marshall S N Hayles chapman David Jones sentinel Anna RK Williams organist.

Martha Washington Masonica Hall North Main Avenue Grand Vawon Pennsylvania A. B Holmes Margaret J. Lanting Charles EF. Laning Bila C. Holmes Mary A. Shepherd Mise Belle Watiious Neoclite Cora C. Muckingham Eliabeth Laning Mary A. Bevans Frances Ll. Morenn Margaret Aui#ley Mixtex Anna Munson Ella Goilehall The Star Mise Verona Coleman Waorder Emma Stevens Marshall 5. N. Hayles Chapman David Jones Sentinel Anna RK. Williams Orsaniet

Jackson Street Baptist church holds annual meeting

The Jackson Street Baptist church held its annual congregational meeting last evening in the church lecture room. Officers elected included Clerk Richard Nicholls, assistant clerk George Nicholls, chorister Lewis Da Vie, organist Miss Marion Hutchinson, assistant organist Miss Norma Nicholls, chorister of devotionals BEmy Ovitiths, organist Miss Martha Nichols, ushers George Nicholls, Christine Griffiths, W H Morgans, Anna Chiffithe, Albert Davis, Peter Laewin, Robert Thomas and Thomas James.

Jackson Street Baptist Church Richard Nicholls George Nicholls Lewis da Vie Marion’ Hutchinson Mie Norma Nicholes Bemy Ovitiths Martha Nichols Cleorge Nicholls Christine Griffiths W. H W. Morgans Anna Chiffithe Albert Davis Peter Laewin Robert Thomas Thomas James

Beaten North Van Buren man improves. three suspects freed

The bathling sow Joep Alcaviteh of North Van Buren avenue was much improved after a brutal beating Sunday. Suspects Joseph Olewcaviteh George Binnacahvitel and Andrew Cayres posted bail yesterday morning and were released from the West Side station. A further hearing is set for soon with expected attendance of the accused.

Joep Alcaviteh van Buren Avenue Ase Silints Joseph Olewcaviteh George Binnacahvitel Andrew Cayres Weat Rouge

Boy, 11, Breaks Wrist On New Skates In Everett

David Motgenbacher, son of Mr and Mrs Sylvester Motgenbacher of North Everett Avenue, fell while practicing on new skates around 7 50 last evening. His father took him to West Side Hospital where the fracture was set by the house physician.

David Motgenbacher Sylvester Motgenbacher Everett Avenue West Side Hospital Phiveiclas

Lead Bullet Removed After Bridge Nose Injury

Dr F C Hall yesterday morning removed a small leaden bullet fired by Lew McAloon into Jesse Lasher's nose from Sunday afternoon incident at the bridge. The altercation occurred near the river crossing, witnesses reported, with no further details available on motive or legal action at this time.

F.C. Hall Lew McAloon Jesse Lasher

Bargains Abound for Late Holiday Buyers

The notice highlights many appealing deals for those making after holiday purchases with strong emphasis on value. It underscores a broad selection of items and competitive pricing aimed at budget conscious shoppers.

Guests and Visitors Mark Scranton Social Round

Mrs Terra Jones and children visit Mr and Mrs Edmund Moser of Eyrton street. Thomas Mahon returns to New York after visiting his parents. Mr and Mrs T L Williams and children return from Hyde Park avenue visit. Mr and Mrs F Tucker entertain Miss Paith Tucker of Ashiny. Mr and Mrs W Bradbury host Mr and Mrs David Bradshaw of Washington. David H Jenkins, delivery clerk, is ill at home. David Powell of Neath visiting Scranton relatives. Mr and Mrs Frederick Ginader host Frederick Woele of Pittaton. Edward Keller visiting his brother Charles Keller of Waelourn street. Mr and Mrs Andrew Welsenfluh host their son Frederick, assistant secretary of the Railroad Young Men's association in Hoboken. W J Williams of Washburn Street returns from New York trip. Mr and Mrs Walthon Browning host Browning family over Sunday. Miss Mattie Watkins of South Main avenue visiting in New York. Titus of New Brunawilck visiting West Scranton friends. Dr A A Lindabury hosts his mother Mrs Lindabury of Washington. Rev F L A Ebbinger of Carbondale was guest of Rev A L Ramer yesterday. William Hopkins and sister Cassie Hopkins of Newport News are guests of their parents on Jackson street.

Terra Jones Edmund Moser Eyrton Street Thomas Mahon New York City Peter Mahon T. L. Willaims Daryon Huth Lawrence Hyde Park Avenue F. Tucker Mullein Street Paith ‘Tucker Ashiny W. Bradbury Lafayette Street Nave David Bradshaw Washington David H. Jenkins Porstettice David Powell Neath Wort Scranton Frederick Ginader Price Street An’ Mre Frederick Woeele Pittaton Charles Keller Waelourn Street Hile Edward Keller Mt. Peconea Andrew Welsenfluh Crestirut Street Frederick Railroad Young Men's Eyeisti Wesocelition Hoboken W. J. Willams Washburn Street New York Watlhon Browning North Hyde Park Avenue George Browning Albert Pivtaton Mixe Mattie Watkins South Main Avenue KK. PD. Titus New Brunawilck West Scranton A. A. Lindadurs HH. Lindabury FL A. Ebbinger Carbondale A. L. Ramer Willam Hopkins Slater Cassie Hopkins Newport News David Hopkins Jackson Street

Funeral services and community notices in West Side paper

The obituary items note the funeral of William Widden at Back Saree residence with Rev. F Po Doty officiating and burial at Taylor cemetery. Other notices invite attendance at New Year's donations for West Side hospital, a cantata at Jackson Street Baptist church, and elections at Balabth school. Upcoming services for George Nieman and Mrs Elizabeth Roberts, Hyde Park society meeting, and hospital patient updates are listed along with business directory entries and clairvoyant ad.

William Widden Back Saree F. Po Doty Hampton Street Methodist Church Taylor Washturn Street Preehy Seelock Jacob Schoettle West Side Hospital Mgier Jackson Street Baptist Church Welowk Griffiths Himwell George Nieman Jackson Street Weleek Washburn Street Mra Elizabeth Roberts North Sumner Avenue Forest Hy Cemetery Hyde Park Father Mathew Society Emerson Perry Prompton West Side Hospital Reed Burns Central City Roberts North Main

Local notices and arrests from Plymouth relatives visit and funeral

David Nicholas and Edward Bias visiting relatives in Plymouth returned yesterday. Nelson Gillespie of the Tweheller Johnson syndicate in New York is visiting relatives here. Joseph Cleson seeks a warrant to arrest Mr and Mrs Alex Woujeki for assault and battery. Alderman Haberta held a hearing and released them in Eyball. Oli Jamon McMun am funeral held yesterday at 9 oclock from McDonough Avenue home. Remains to Holy Hosary church for a high mass of requiem by Rev J C OToole, burial at Myde Park Catholic cemetery. Barbara Gordon appeared home, Alderman Roberts provided information that led to arrest of William Hinkley. Miss Gordon testified that Hinkley, a mere boy, committed the incident.

David Nicholas Edward Bias Plymouth Nelson Gillespie Tweheller-Johnson Company Syndicate New York City Joseph Cleson Alex Woujeki Haberta Eyball Oli Jamon McMunam McDonough Avenue Holy Hosary Church J. C. O'Toole Myde Park Catholic Barbara Gordon Pyle Alderman Roberts Gordon Hinkley

Christmas School and Church Notices Messy Text

Fragmented report mentions an assault case ending after payment of a fine. Passages praise First Worth THapit teachers, a gift to Mr Samuel Howell, and a student Minn Marty A Davis leaving for Bucktell University with a purse of money. The Christian Endeavor choir will meet tonight. no rehearsal Thursday.

Echools Chriatimna Echool Tme Samuel Howell Minn Marty A Davia Bucktell University Orwaniat Christian Endeavor Choir North Main Avenue

SOUTH SCRANTON COMMUNITY NOTES AND EVENTS

South Scranton reports various local concerns and social notes. Charles Asking at the Bouth mill was struck by a hammer at work, moving to a new home on Provocot avenue. William Winsha, a naval cadet, visits Willow street. Miss Clara Doyle and Mrs. M. Breen are Christmas visiting relatives. The funeral of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Belynd’s son Mantela occurred at Myile Park Catholic cemetery. A Workmen’s fair event, prize cup won by Mr. Scheuer, and a doll carriage prize from J. D. Williams & Bros. went to T. Sprecher. Tomorrow features a quid witch contest final, closing day wind final auction Wednesday.

Charles Asking Bouth Mill Wis Askine Provocot Avenue William Winsha Willow Etreet Clara Doyle Cuthondale Baechatreet M. Breen Jermyn Christ- Mae Kate Reardon Nicholaw Jonseen Patrick Moore New York Mranela T. Belynd Myile Park Catholic Mr. Scheuer J.D. Willlame

Dudley Street church to host social at Joh Walrous home

The Christian Endeavor society of Dudley Street Baptist plans a social at Joh Walrous residence on Chestnut street with a fine programme. Other notes report ongoing Sport Hill line work by Sceranion Railway, community deaths and funerals, local accidents, Week of Prayer at the Methodist Episcopal church, and assorted visits and illnesses among residents.

Polliee la again the dheerhing tage and the biel spring election

The evening meeting at No 2 school Greenwond on Wednesday December 2 details the offices to be apportioned across districts. The infant death of Wale lam K Edwards is noted with funeral at Wyde Park. The St Josephs society will finalize its will arrangements on Pelhiy evening. The Literary circle of the Connell council will meet tonight for representation.

Biel Informaes No. 2 Greenwond Tatco Eleck Fo J. Mecweths Ehealeimnean Wale Lam K. Edwards Pater Wyde Park St. Joseps’s Society Pelhiy Wall Denieht Iterary rConnuell Council

Obituary notices from North Blakely Street and Olyphant

Mise Jenole Burcell of Dunmore died at home on North Blakely Street Sunday evening after illness. She was 1 year old and formerly worked as a clerk at GOV T Allen’s grocery store. Survived by father and mother and two siblings. Anthonys McHale, longtime Olyphant resident, died after a short illness. He was born in Leland and left a wife, five sons and two daughters. Julia Mittin, 87, daughter of Mr and Mrs Reverett of West Locust Street, died Sunday. funeral at home tomorrow at 10 AM.

Mise Jenole Burcell North Blakely Mise Hussell Dunmore Gov, T Allen Anthonys McHale Olyphant Pmo Leland Julia Mittin Mre MC. Reverett West Locust Trent Somorrow

Great Surprises In Store For Grain-O Coffee

A fragmented ad text touts Grain-O coffee, claiming health benefits and child friendly use. It promotes a new plan and solvents like mocha grade, urging readers to ask grocers for Grain-O at 150 price.

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Local legal and professional directory items listed

ee Mary A Shepherd M D homeopath No 22 Adama avenue Dp B Repoglie attorney loans negotiated on real estate security Mears building corner Washington avenue and Spruce street Epwarn W Thayer attorney Rooms 1 and 15 Republican bhig Jeffreys and Ruddy attorneys at law Commonwealth Building L A Watres attorney at law at Jackawanns ave Scranton Pa Dr Pitcher attorney at law Commonwealth building Boranton Pa Patterson and Wilcox traders National Bank Building Comegys Bruce Street A W Bertholf Attorney 1 Berice St

Dp. B. Replogle Lloans Mears Buiding Washington Avenue Spruce Street DR. Pitcher Commonwealth Building Boranton

Also Mentioned on This Page

City POST Fondant Tribune Globe Warehouse West Side Business Directory J. ©. King West Lace Awanha Avenue Fenton Northil Scranton South Scranton Christian Endeavor Society Dudley Street Baptist Church Joh Walrous Chestnut Street Sceranion Railway Company Lauvel Hill Dannary Thomas F. Pilmer Cherry Street Francea Watroun Cheatnuttreet Stort Washington, D.C Jennie Russell Presbyterian Church W. Oh. Gibbons H. Hayes T. P. Letchworth Mr. Letchworth Gipsy Grove Bere John Rhee Spencer Streat Anna Faker Mise Matte Jenkins No. 6 Georgetown Methadiet Epiecopal Church Id Mire Frank Swarts Shoenikber Williammore Josh Warfel Wrinker Street Mere Edward Angwinte i Blakely Street John FP. Manley & Co Minquika Scranton Kemyi Waehineten Chomten Co Washington, D. C J. W. Guernsey's Bette Instruments Scranton, PA Barbour Credithouse Lackawanna Ave Silverstone Willehme Lackawanna Avenue Shoz E Rodnsons Pilsner ABC Ninh S A, E. Rogers, the Jeweler China Thos. F. Leonard Gus Heal Physicians and Surgeons di Kay Bit. Bateson, Wi A. m. Tod P.m LK. C. . Frey Scranton Savings Bank Wyoming Avenue Mary A. Shepherd, M. D Adama Avenue A. Tramold W. FE. Allen North T. M. Gates Poard of Trade Building Madison Avenue C. L. Freas DR. & W. L'Amoreann Adame W. Grook Linden Street Warren & Knapp Republican Berunton James H Torrey STE Ene Et Frank EF. Boyle Burr Building Ssch Jessup Omma ’ Building Alfred Hand William J. Hand Okell Feaster & Coal & Exchange James W. Oakford W.ord W. Roome Bon of Trade BP Killam ATLAW A. J H. Hamilton Commonwealth Etson Epwarn W. Thayer Jeffreys & Ruddy Attorneys- At-Law L. A. Watres Jackawanns Ave Patterson & Wilcox Traders National Bank Building Comegys Bruce Street A. W. Bertholf Atty Berice St Percival J. Morris Board of Trade Edward H. Davis EL. Walter Lewis Hancock, JR Spruce St Cor. Wash. Ave Frederick L. Brown Price Building T.J. Lacey & Fon. Architects Traders’ National Bank Lyman F. L. M'Graw H. PF. Reynolds C. C. Laubach Wyoming Ave Bnover Jos, Kuettel Rear School OF the Lackawanna Servation Collees Opong Catalague Thomas M. Cann Walter H. Frudh G. Br, Clark & CO Washington Aves Nue Green Bones North Main Aves Tite Wtore Telephone ELK Cafr Prankun Avenue Bater Reasona P. Ziboler Scranton House Victor Koch Megarger Brothers Beranton Prank P Bhown &Oo Thomas Aubrey Houme Willams Postettiog Tribune Publishing CO OW Dominion Company Princess Anne Yorktown Janustown Old Point Comfort Norfolk Mia Wear Hallimord OLD Dominion Steamship CO Pier North River W. L. Guillaudeu
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