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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1897

Page

3

Christian Endeavor Rally Convenes in Forest City

Two hundred delegates attend the county Christian Endeavor convention in Forest City. The opening session at the Baptist church features welcome remarks by Rev. Willie and Prof. Richards, with reports from Hallstead, Montrose, and Susquehanna counties on society growth and new chapters. The afternoon program includes a consecration address by Rev. Allen, a junior rally with banners and songs, and plans for future conventions and Round Table work.

Beranton Forest City Dee Anetock Main Dundaft Woookwek Moxtey Tallstead Wis Orage Hich Vo L. Petersen Preehintertin Christian Madeaver Society Wes Lo Willie Charel Neventheles Borage Oh Pars Willidims Foyest Christin Emdenwors Tie Epworth Lowe Rapiet Young Peoples Union Citigens Hones Anion Behilt Liberty Ifis Goepet John J. Richards South Gihaon School Neaper Mary Seotlen Hallstead Hope Vet Church Anid Wlevion Asochite Montrose Fy Puise Church Hallstead Society Montrose Society Christian Soller Electron Christian Endeaver Soelouw Ralph M Littl GW Tledell Alise Pannie II Sutherland Jane Rhysbruda Tiedell Easton Christian Endeavor Societies Penneyivauli Ttle Christian Endeavor Jesus Superi Mia Frank Barriger Eevern FR. T. Little Tts Ree William Wilbur Jackson J. G. Evans Wandlive Mise Reed Montrose F. A. Davis Chifford Mr Griffin Ktey DL. J. Sutherland J.P Manwell Christian Endeavor Round Table William Wilbur Alfred Bowell Anna Hartington J. P. Manwell M Fh Kennedy John Davis

Plan for Chestnut Street banks liquidation gains signatures

The voluntary liquidation plan for the Chestnut Street Trust and Saving Bank and Chestnut Street National Bank receives more depositor and shareholder signatures in Philadelphia. Assignees Earle and Cooke report two thirds of required signatures likely, while a bank committee led by Dr. B Comerys and others will review any amendments from depositors before final action.

Philadelphia Messrs Earle and Cocke Elenees Chestnut Street ‘Trust and Saving Pound Company Chestnut Street National Bank Farle and Cooke First National Bank Sanmuwe 2 Shipley Prewdent Life and Trust Company Willhemn PF Harrity Equitulle Toast Company NOW Aver Merchants’ National Bank

State Bar Association Lancaster Sessions Recommendations

The State Bar Association met in Lancaster Pennsylvania to discuss proposed sites for future sessions and to consider reforms. A special count may relocate to Delaware Water Gap if facilities and rates are suitable and a superior court amendment was debated.

Lancaster Delaware Cresson Superior Court Supreme Court Swechad Torneys Avere Cienern WU Petsel

Vertigo Victim's Death in Mauser Grist Mill Accident

In Allentown Delaware, Oliver Nichmias, an employee at the Treichler Mauser grist mill, fell victim to a vertigo while near a shaft. His body was drawn into the machinery, his legs mangled, and his limbs broken as the shaft rotated. The accident occurred as he was tending the shaft, with three witnesses nearby and no further details available. He was 42 years old.

Allentown Der Oliver Nichmias Treichler Winlie Nicholas Werang

Train Collision Kills Conductor in Lebanon Valley

A runaway freight car crashed into a passenger train near Lebanon Valley, killing Conductor J W Carrier of Harrisburg. Engineer McClenary and Trainmaster Homberger were hurt but not fatally. The incident disrupted service as investigators determined the car’s uncontrolled dash occurred shortly after departure.

Shippeesbore Lebanon Valley Itis Wessengers J. W. Carrier Harrissboro Bagpa Mileler McClenary Homberger Hinkemar Frank Snher

Hinbarge on Pebacen to Be Ruined Workington

Dec 2 dispatch reports Assistant Seree tody Howell received a telegram from Collector McFarland in Tamypu stating that she was advised to depart. The message mentions a telegraph from Cuba and a plan to move within the next twenty four hours.

Hinbarge Pebacen Workington Aesistant Sereetody Howell McFarland Tamypu Etting Fen Linvang Cuba Pajeou

Labor Strikes Shake Pa Coal and Steel Districts

In Wilkes Barre and lower boroughs workers at Lehigh and Wilkesbarre coal mines quit in sympathy with local labor actions. Carnegie Steel posts wage changes and tonnage cuts. unions expect signatures on an agreement with large production impacts. American Window Glass directors meet to revise price lists amid anticipated trade adjustments.

Lehigh Wilkes Orre Ilowerbrook Care Vegic Steel Company Mittelure Pittebung Uniformity Committee J. B. Johnson Joseph Bishop Ohio Arebitration Board Terminatal Siecoeefilly Powe Shell Jones Homestead Carnegie Steel Company Pittelerag American Window Glass Company

Political Sensation Shocks Schuylkill County

Pred Ahrenstedt of Potter township was arraigned by Alderman Conrad on a charge from John J. White of Dollsville alleging he bribed delegates at the Republican county convention to secure his nomination. White says Ahrenstedt gave money to rig the vote and trade favors for support. Ahrenstedt waived a hearing and posted bail. George Burwell of Cressona was later appointed to fill his seat.

Pottsville Pred Ahrenstedt Potter Township Schuylkill County Conrad John J. White Dollsville Freman Alms House Tag White Altensfield Hix Ledhin White George Burwell Cressona Ahrenufield Emart

Large Fire Destroys Doercloek Franklin Stores

A major blaze swept Doercloek in Franklin, wiping out wooden structures and causing heavy losses. Property owners like Richard Honen and others faced severe damage to stock, with insurance claims totaling substantial amounts. Investigations by the capitol hiding commission and state officials followed, while decisions awaited on building plans and materials for a new marble faced structure in Harrisburg.

Franklin Doe Doercloek Richard Honen Mailer Laws Harrisburg Capitol Architeot Cobh Ito Comimlohan Ts Auditer Fleet McCadley

Wa yregarding Tours to California by Reed, Whitcomt and Co

Meerm, Raymond and Whitcomt announce NMRA tours across the West with staged full itineraries. They promise travel from New Orleans to San Antonio and Tucson, with Pacific Coast routes and splendid views through Colorado and Denver. A circular provides full details from Chestnut Street Philadelphia to the tour offices.

California Meerm Raymond & Whitcomt NMRA Hells New Orleans San Antonio Mi Pasi Tucson Pacific Pete Bult Lake City Glenwool Borlig Denver Monitou @pripee Condo

Probate Notice for J Atticur Robeidson Estate

Notice to creditors and claimants of the estate of J Atticur Robeidson of MorentAn, authorizing letters testamentary to executor Hodes Exe, with dates and requests for payment and claims. all persons having claims against the estate must present them to the executor by a specified time or be barred.

E Tate J. Atticur Robeidson Eliy Morsntan Motes Vari Alent Alent Aguind Aagie Exooutria Attorner

Classified Help Wanted and Real Estate Ads

Classified notice highlights real estate listings and agent recruitment. Various rates per word appear, including tent and cent pricing for ads. Local advertisers seek property space and agents to fill vacancies.

Classified Ads with Sales Agents and Help Wanted

A crowded classified page lists help wanted including sales agents and female positions. Advertisements offer commissions and long lists of opportunities from Evans & Co Chicago to Edwards G Pish Co Holden Brook with prices and trial terms. Also entries seek general housework staff and room rentals across various avenues and cities.

WanstEep Edwards G Pish & Co Holden Broek Chicago

Sale Hotel and Arcade Planster 20-1018E Power A

Unclear OCR fragment mentions sale related to a hotel and arcade with references to power a or plan. No clear persons organizations or dates readable for full factual card.

Poles the Party Wido Takes Vehicle Incident

A fragmented report states a person identified as Wido seized a vehicle near Jefferson Avenue and Vine Street yesterday afternoon, moving toward Madison Avenue. No injuries or official charges are detailed in the unreadable text.

Jefferson Ave Vine Street Madison Avenue

Bargain Month Opens as Prices Drop at O n n o l l y and Wallace

Ollny and Wallace announce a great bargain month with prices in regular winter goods reduced to insignificance. Winter gives way to spring as three to four months of value are offered to shoppers. The store marks down a large stock including dress goods worth 37 1/2c to 75c per yard, to clear out items not desired.

Misread Classified Ad Fragments Hint at Commodities and Sales

Fragmentary OCR shows scattered phrases about safe citizenship prices, selling practical metal and electra plasters, and tobacco items. Names like Nichols Naperville Michigan MPG Co Ubbeago Chicago appear, with scattered addresses and weekly earnings mentioned, all in disjointed form.

Nichols Naperville Trump Michigan Mpg CO Ubbeago

Incorporation bid for The Green Tulge Company proposed in Pennsylvania

Public notice seeks charter for an unnamed corporation to mine and prepare ore for sale with rights under the Act of Assembly and its supplements. Attorneys Watkin & Knapp and Cooper City Scavenger advertise and list multiple recruitment classifieds alongside.

Erner Peonevivania Riday Dunnery Ann Tireen Tulge Coulompany Eon Act of Assembly Watkin & Knapp

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