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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1898

Page

9

West Scranton Marriage Notices Shine Across City

Marriage announcements for Miss Rona M. Siess and John J. Bartosh and for Miss Mary A. Wax and William Bog highlight ceremonies at local churches with attendants, reception at the Siess residence, and guests from the West Scranton community. The Bartosh wedding followed a German Catholic ceremony. guests included friends and local residents as the couple prepares a wedding tour.

Rona M. Siess John J. Bartosh Mary A. Wax William Bog Mane Siess Laverne Street Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Mike Anna M. Siete Mee John B. Sfess John J Bartesh Gierman Catholic Church South Main Avenue William Box Trev Frederek Filcher Uefeater Povente Ligerne Street Munninen Mia Barto Wort Scranton Dehy Belvide Moe Ad Mire John & Hartekh Renty Fadden Amica Mare War Anmy Ai Miury Partesh Lena Jinrwin Siess Marthe Jones Theresa Fee Cimiriette Rehults Fred. Regreos Daniel Bk.turegers Advi Kontx John Morris Williaan Kieinberg Henry Padden Joh Bortesh Joseph Wax Joseph Sleas

Sumner Avenue Entertainment Evening Program

Readable lines describe a local Sumner avenue hireh entertainment evening with a program including guitar mandolin performances, vocal selections, recitations, and instrumental pieces. Notable participants include Miss Jean Bright, Miss Gerth Hinghes, Mike Frochfelter, Mike Fisher, and Mrs. Cineden.

Sumner Avenue S&s Pew Manila Mike

Pocket Thief Accused At Palace Hotel

Charles Brush reported his money vanished after visiting the Palace hotel on Lackawanna avenue. He charged boot black Nick Ponliatino with pocketing the cash. A warrant was issued, Ponliatino posted 200 bail and awaits appearance before Alderman Millar.

Charles Brush North Sixth Street Lackawanna Avenue Palace Nick” Ponliatino Boot Black Wight Kelly Eighteenth Ward Millar

Local Notables Share News of Births and Visits

Rendham resident Mire Susan Ash returns from a visit with Mra Hartman on North Rebecca Avenue. Mre Bellinger of Evans Court hosts James Ord entertaining Elizabeth Watkins from Carbondale. John Hartman visits here with friends. Shoemaker couple on South Hyde Park Avenue celebrate a new baby. Emma Gannon returns home from Carbondale. Hess and spouse welcome a boy at North Main Avenue home.

Susan Ash Rendham Hue Mra A. Hartman North Rebecca Avenue Bellinger Evan's Court le Quite Il James Ord North Lincoln Avenue Elizabeth Watkins Carbondale John Hartman Lackawanna Jacob Shoemaker Sorth Hyde Park Avenue

West Side Business Directory Clairovoyant Listed

Mrs. Fenton clairvoyant and phrenologist opens listing at 2 North Main Avenue on the West Side directory.

West Side Business Directory Mrs. Fenton North Main Avenue

Community notices from Green Ridge and North Park area

Local readers report a gathering at a parish member’s home in North Park last Tuesday hosted by Mr. Prd of the People’s Probl. fic eho on Adie Avenue. Family and friends from nearby towns attended, with several names and distant relatives listed among the guests.

Prd People's Aveniia Norih Park Henry Stemnes Hmira Inee Als Asleith Arch Dohneon New York Miya Manche Freeman Monierveto

Fragmentary Passage on Royal Inquiry and Metal Work

A damaged excerpt describes a royal scene with the Woman of Wales and Dr. Lyon Plhistitr nearby. The dialogue and actions imply a mysterious test involving healing metal and tampering, ending with the Prince performing an operation and revealing no harm.

Wintes Fieit Sii Wales Lyon

Globe Warehouse 1890 Coat Fashions Grow in Popularity

A Globe Warehouse 1890 note touts a small price for a stylish coat while promising improved quality and wider variety to attract customers, signaling a push to expand fashion offerings and sales.

Coat stock clearance sale advertisement

A seller offers jackets priced at 4.00 to 0.00 each with no back numbers. The weekly price is 1.89. Sizes range from 32 to 46 with a few Misses garments. February brings Spring goods and the aim is to clear coat stock.

To Hand Today First Ideas in Separate Skirts for Springwear

A brief note highlights new skirt ideas for spring, emphasizing separate skirts with striking novelties and inviting readers to consider the fresh styles available today.

Sleigh Ride Event Highlights South Scranton Residents

Happenings in South Scranton describe a festive gathering at the Stone Avenue Willow Street residence of Mr and Mrs Reap in Pittston area. An anniversary birthday for Mr Reap drew friends for several hours of vocal and instrumental entertainment with Frank Gardner providing accompaniment.

Patrick Reap Stone Avenue Mra Adam Neula Patrick Rean Stone Vavenue Willow Street Mr. Rean Frank Gardner Hastings New York Reap Pittston Fred. Gardner Henry Welfman John Reth Gus Lingler Chartes Hydricks P. Gunter H. Weill P. O'Brien J. Heffinger OG. Gardner J. Betcher

South Scranton Party Sees Pleasant Ride to Pitteton

Wednesday evening a group of South Scranton youths travelled to Pitteton for a jovial outing. They lunched at the Eagle hotel and danced, returning without incident. Members included Ellen Coyne and family, Gallagher, Dolan, Carney, Carey, Langan, Mullin, and Heffron, with Mush supplied by Charles Heffron.

South Scranton Pitteton Cleiehelde Eagle Hotel Wny Thorouchy Mitty Ellen Coyne F. Coyne TW. Gallagher M. Gallagher M. Dolan W. Langan M. Carney Nelice Carney Mars Davin Nellie Carey W. Carney Tessie Carey M. Miller Most John Mulherin D. Warn C. Hefferon P. Diskin W. Ruane Gallagher J. Noon J. Gallagher T. Sheridan MM. McDonoush Donovan J. Moffate M. Ratchford FP. Conway Charles Heffron

Fifty-Eighth Birthday Observed At A720 Hickory Street

The residence of Mr and Mrs Adam Newis on A720 Hickory Street hosted a gathering Tuesday evening for Mrs Newis fifty eighth birthday. A quartette sang and members of Rebecca lodge No 64 Odd Fellows attended with numerous friends bringing gifts and refreshments.

and Mire Adam Newis Hickory Street Rebeccs Lodge Odd Fellows Louis Neuls Charles Neuls Peter Neuls James Hawks Conrad Bellerstein Joseph A. Stringer Dippre Gottwalts Peter Br Philip Young George Schumacher Burt Hunt Henry Motter Fred, Edwards John Neuls

Community Notices and Social Reminders from Scranton

Invitations sent by Mr and Mrs Aloise Rudler for their son Edwin's party drew a bright turnout. Schoolmates and friends gathered for Rose Miller's birthday surprise at Rt Miller's home on Irving Avenue. Roxsy Bluege, daughter of Christ and Mrs Bluege, will have funeral services at their Maple Street home with interment at No 5 cemetery. Junior Maennerchor rehearsal tonight at the hall. South Scranton Star Social Club to hold annual ball at Natter's hall February 14. Casmer Hartman funeral Sunday at 2 PM from Pittston Avenue home to Hickory Street German Presbyterian church. Loyalty Club of South Scranton YWCA to meet tonight. Mrs John Manning of New York City visiting local friends.

Aloise Rudler Willow Street Master Edwin Mre Rudler J. Schlante Missesarrie Rudler Sophia Schneider Helen Schatz Lulu Baldener Flora Wolf Mamie Morlang Verna Wolf Lizzie Morlang Lotthe Morlang Stella Morlang Elsie Morlang Arthur Schants Louis Youngs Rose Miller Rt. Miller Irving Avenue Roxsv Christ Bluege T21 Maple Street No. 5 Cemetery Star Social Club South Scranton Natter’s Hall Casmer Hartman Hop Pittston Avenue Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church W. A. Nordt Pittston Avenue Loyalty Club Young Women's Christian Association Association John Manning New York City South Scranton Friends

Miraculous escape near North Scranton railroad bridge

Anthony Towery, mine employee, narrowly survived a deadly plunge from a creek bridge after a train struck him. He wrapped against the cold to stay aloft, fell about ten feet, broke the ice, and emerged by quick action, prompting praise from friends.

Anthony Towery Muarvine Lek Wett's Creek

Fire and crime notes from Scranton area events

The report covers a house fire on Keyser avenue likely from an overheated stove, a halted blaze by bucket brigades, and various local incidents. It notes a man, Thomas Layden, jailed on bail after allegedly taking $85 from Mrs. Harrington, plus other minor arrests, a fatal accident at Crows Forks, and social events at local churches and schools.

Economic Reform Boosts Icelandic Growth and Communications

The Independent notes Teelanders gain wealth and state-led drives expand. Government subsidies fund steamship links with Denmark and Iceland coastal routes, enabling quicker tourist access. A telegraph plan via Shetland and Faroe Islands gains unanimous support, with Danish aid signaled. Plans hint at a North Atlantic cable and improved meteorological data from Iceland. Health reform adds medical districts with regional physicians and salaries, after vast travel distances in winter.

Diliéo Teeland Denmark Iceland Reykjavik Copenhagen Shetland Islands Faroe Islands North Atlantic America Europe Ieeland Leeland

A Lesson in Hrevity and the Fortsne Inquiry

Wells wrote to Dr. Mutton seeking guidance for a young officer under Ninetimetons. The officer failed to respond verbally and faced a tense appointment as Wellington ended the exchange by thanking the doctor and dismissing him after a brief nod.

Wells Mutton Wellington Dr. Mutton

Dunmore Republicans Open Campaign Headquarters in Hall

Dunmore Republicans meet at Neptune Engine House and open a campaign headquarters in O Hoyle's Hall on the square. The banner will mark the front while Daniel Powell acts as chairman and a full slate of officers and candidates is announced for the borough ticket.

Dunmore Figld Neptune Engine House O'Hoyle En Macle Daniel Powell Burgess Burgess Powell Moses Kellum Byron Brady George Phaler Joseph Medway Thomas Shepherd L. Widwwil Henry Smith Wil Ham Jones Henry Webber Harry M. Spencer H. F. Marshall Joseph Jackson Louis Engle

Arm Broken at No 1 Colliery Shovel Car Accident

An Hungarian worker at No 1 colliery was helping unload when a door on a shoveling car caught his arm and snapped the forearm bone in a peculiar accident yesterday.

No. 1

Democrats Meet in Private Borough Committee Session

The Democratic borough committee held a meeting in Maniley's hall last evening. The Tribune correspondent was told the meeting was private and there would be no public news from the gathering.

Democratic Borough Committee Maniley's Tribune

Local social notes record visits and gatherings

Dominick O Boyle resumed work after illness. Miss Mary Jackson visits Baltimore friends. David Miller hosts a birthday surprise with many neighbors at his Ridge street home. Anna Simons returns from Sterling Warne County. George Kellam hosts a Grove street surprise party. Mrs J Lord and family visit from Bradford PA. Justice Abner Krotzer moves his office from 121 to 12.

Dominick O' Boyle Chestnut Street Mary Jackson Baltimore Blakely Street David Miller Rige Street Israel Grice William Perry Charles Bamueliffe Ralph Harrison David Lee Thomas Davis John Leonard Wiliam Lewis Addie Harrison Gertrude Farber Walter Stephens Clayton Perry Charles Farber Anna Simons Sterling Warne County George Kellam Grove Street Lord and Family Bradford John B. Hobday Brook Street

Local notices update from Apple Street

Alexander Thompson, designated as justice of the peace, remains confined to his Clay Avenue home due to illness. Maggie Logan has arrived to brighten the Ford residence, while Miss Mary McDonald visits their aunt Mrs. Katie Logan in Albany New York.

Apple Street Alexander Thompson Clay Avenue C. A. Ford Maggie Logan Mise Mary McDonald Katie Logan Albany N.Y

Obituary notices from Scranton residents detail multiple deaths

The Morning Chronicle reports sudden death of John Hopkins of West Market Street and notices for J Michael Wild of Cedar Avenue, Victor Murray of Maplewood, infant Reese Williams on Acker Avenue, Franz Schraner’s infant, George Rosar, Mrs. William Gathercale, and Richard Henwood. Services or funeral plans vary with each deceased, with interments at local cemeteries and churches. Several survivors and family connections are listed.

John ‘T. Hopkins North Scranton West Market Street Tee Wales Minersville West Side Thin City Hoe Thomas Hopkins Mies David Richards William Hopkins Forest City Benjamin Hopkins Spring Brook John Herbert Loudville

Free to Millions Stomach Health Book Offers Easy Cure

A promotional note claims most diseases stem from poor digestion and offers a free small booklet on stomach diseases. It describes digestion related ailments, diet tips, and a digest time table, urging readers to send name and address on a postcard to Marshall, Michigan.

FLA Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Whalebone Prices Rise and Fall Over The Decades

The Pall Mall Gazette notes lower recent sales prices for whale bone at Dundee to 1800 pounds per ton from 2000 earlier in 1895, driven by a disappointing whaling season. Since 1867 value rose to peak around 1950, with corsets and elite dresses driving demand, and no substitute matching the right whale’s baleen exists.

Pall Mall Gazette Recen Dundee Artie London

Professional Directory Entry for Scranton Physicians and Lawyers

A dense directory listing moves several doctors to new offices at Scranton Private Hospital, Wyoming Avenue and Mulberry Street, with contact numbers and specialties. includes lawyers and firms in downtown buildings like Traders National Bank Building and Commonwealth Building. features names such as Dr Kay, Dr Freas, Dr Trapold, Dr Amo, and many others along with local offices and addresses.

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Scranton Fricker Tosights Entertainment Green Ridge Globe Warehouse Piptston Thomas Duffy Keyser Avenue Excelsior and Cumberland Hose Mar-garet Avenue Edna Avenue School Street Williams Street Bachelor's Society of One Place Thomas Layden Elizabeth Harrington Marvin Avenue Central City Layden Edward Fidler Arthur Linney Ralph W. Owens Crows Forks Owens Ace Potter County John Caffrey Langan Allright Avenue Roberts Wavie Avenue Wrasne Avenue Benjamin Hopkine Wfamory William G. Smith Nay Aug Avenue Smith Mel Smith From the Independent Republican Borough Committee J. Michael Wild Cedar Avenue Wee Wurlenberg Germany Americn Booth Scranton Lackawanna Iron and Steel Roving Woneel Maury Walte Katherine Bender Jaco Jon Wild To Chon St. Peters Tins Theran Church Petershure Dunmore Cemetery Vitteton Gasette William Bechtold North Main Street Robert Conrad Pittston Cemetery Luzern Lodge Order of Odd Fellowe Ernest Schmaltz Albert Brown Joseph Kern Fred Adrian Peter Schulte Goillob Schmalta Victor Murray Pirente Worbrook Murray Maplewood Scranton Fessiense College Maplewood Cemetery Reese Williams J. F. Williame Acker Tvehue Washburn Street Franz Louian Schraner Cherry Street St. Mary's Church Thomne George Joseph J. Rosar Hirch Street William Gathercale Selden Gathercale Waverly Richard Henwood Walter JL. Henwood Quincy Avenue Castoria Washington Chemical Co Washington, D.G Physicians and Surgeons DR. C. L., Frey Scranton Ravings Bank Wyoming Avenue Mary A Shepherd M. D Adams Avenue A. Trapold Spruce Street Berantan DR. W. Allen North Washington L. Freas W. G. Rook Hiospital Linden Street Beranton Bauer's A. J. Dauer Hulbert Megarger Brothers Washington Avenue Frank P, Brown & CO West Lackawanna The Rowhomas M Cann Iter HH Buell A. M DL. B. Replogil E. Attorney Mears Building Willard, Warren & Knapp Gebiical Bus Branton Watson, Diehl, Hall & Kemmerer Traders’ National Hank Building James H. Torrey di Commonwealth Building Frank KB. Boyle Burr Building Jessup & Jessup Commonwealth Building Alfred Hand William J. Hand Irnere and Counselborn Commotewealth Building Frank J. Okell Coal Exchange Scranton, Pi James W. Oakford Board of Trade BF Killam Commonwealth Jas J. H. Hamilton Edward W. Thayer Cous Republican Joseph Jeffreys Tand Ll. A. Watres Lackawanna Ave Beranton, Pa C. R. Pitcher Bercnton Patterson & Wilcox Traders' National Bank A. W. Bertholf Atty Spruce Yt Bune PU Breco Techvigton Savenite Darring & Mswheney Common- Wealth Building Interstate Secret Service Agency Percival J. Morris Oard of Trade Edward H. Davis B. L. Walter Lewis Hancock, JR. R Spruce St. Cor, Wash. Ave Frederick L. Brown Price Building T. J. Lacey & Son, Architects Traders’ National Bank Lyman Wabitiington Avenue F. L H. F. Reynolds C. Laubach Wyoming Ave Bnover Lackawinna Avenue Jos Ashington Uel Green House North Maluww Hue Telephone G. R. Clark OD A & CO Serdmen Elk Cape Pranklin Avenue P. Ziegler Eckanton Victor Koch
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