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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1897

Page

7

Bevan Dies After Fall In Dark Cellar

Thomas J. Bevan age 42 son of Diamond mine foreman fell down six cellar steps at his father's corner of Bwetland street and North Malin avenue and died from skull fracture after lingering symptoms. He worked as a machinist at the Copouse colliery and had studied Keystone academy. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Thomas J. Devan Thomas J. Bevan Bwetland Street Malin Avenue Pevan Mr. Bevan Dre. Comegys Giinster Bevan Copouse Hevan West Side Keystone Academy Klewie Thomas D. Bevan

Fresh peas ruse by a smooth talking fake huckster

A man with a horse sold three small baskets of peas for 26 cents claiming they came from Florida and supported a humanitarian cause. Housewives found the peas soft and unchanged after cooking, revealing the trick. The huckster used a touristy line about helping the poor while peddling overrated produce.

Florida

Funeral of William Mussle Man

The funeral of William Alus- Bleman, killed on the railroad last Thursday, was held yesterday. Services at the Meridian street home at 1:00 pm followed by 2:30 pm services at Simpson M and E church led by Rev J EB Sweet. The Railroad Y M C A secretary FLW Pearsall and Rev Peck assisted. The church quartet and floral tributes accompanied a large turnout of railroad workers and Knights of Pythias. Interment at Forest Hill cemetery with special street cars and pallbearers from the same groups.

William Alus- Bleman Meridian Street J. EB. Sweet Simpson M. &E Sweet Flw. Pearsall Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Peck Pearsall Jesson Mr. Sweet Forest Hil

Tom Jones Elected Mayor in Walesa After Mining Wealth

T H Jones known as Tom Jones and called a burn hustler rose from mining wealth in these diggings to become mayor of a Welsh town. He sold his drug business on South Main avenue and moved to Wales with his big white pacer Jim, said to have a smuggling record. Jones has been away eight months and already exerts political influence.

T. H. Jones Tom Jones the Star Diggins Walesa Land of Song Reach Mr. Jones Schuylkill South Main Avenue Wales Jim Mr. Tones Tom

Welcome Up per at Post No 2 Headqu arters

This evening Post No 2 Volunteers of America holds a welcome supper at the headquarters 106 South Main avenue serving from 6 to 10 pm Tickets are 10 cents Rev Mr Hughes of Ashley preached at the Bellevue Welsh church yesterday Rev J I Morris preached at Ashley Mine Superintendent Thomas Carron is able to be about for the first time since his injury Several months ago Mrs William Hazlett and children of Hyde Park avenue are visiting Stroudsburg Pa Howard Davis of Eynon street spending a few days at Binghamton Mrs Benjamin Allen and now of ABouth Mall avenue have returned from a visit at Pactoryville The weight of a young son that lived yesterday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Patrick Moran of Fel

Volunteers of America South Main Avenue Hughes Ashley Bellevue Welsh ¢. M Morris Thomas Carron William Hazlett Hyde Park Avenue Stroudsburg Howard Davis Eynon Street Binghamton Benjamin Allen Abouth Mall Avenue Pactoryville Patrick Moran Fel

Matinees Said to Cause Attendance Decline

City Superintendent of Schools Howell suspects 10 cent matinees reduce school attendance. Investigations show many truants or lax parents in the city during the cheap shows. He plans to work with truants and prevent future disruptions.

Howell

Stoned the Ex-Priest in Philadelphia Mob Attack

Joseph Slattery former priest faced a mob as he left Industrial Art hall in Philadelphia. Police escorted him and his wife to a carriage amid stones and bricks hurled from alleys. A window line broke, officers were injured slightly, and a shot hit a police officer in the eye. Slattery sustained minor wounds. the carriage was wrecked.

Philadelphia Joseph Slattery Industrial Art Hall Broad Street Blattery Road Street Clements Dorris Slattery Fred Pollwemin Clements

McKinley Seeks Prosperity. Cabinet Plans Delayed

Major McKinley attends church with Representative Wilson and Assistant Secretary Pruden. Wilson leaves for the East. Hanna supporters in Cleveland expect him to gain a cabinet portfolio. McKinley plans few diplomatic appointments until the extra session, prioritizing national prosperity and business over patronage.

Canton Major McKinley H. H. Wilson Brooklyn Pruden White House Wilson Hanna Cleveland

Crusade Against Poverty Plans Chicago Social Settlements

Commander Reoth- Tucker and Colonel Brewer of the Salvation Army will visit Chicago within two weeks to set up a wide network of social settlements modeled on England’s Booth system. Chicago will be the hub for U S boundaries with city colonies offering work and supervised housing, extending outward over hundreds of miles.

Chicago Reoth- Tucker Brewer Salvation Army England William Booth United States

Warships Delayed as Storm Hits Cape and Ships

Charleston reports no expected warships arriving today as transporters left with mail for Admiral Bunce. The Clydeline Commancho arrived from New York and spoke with no captains aboard. Captain Pennington described a severe storm off the capes Saturday, and ships may have been forced to turn back or divert.

Charleston D. C Admiral Bunce Clydeline New York Hampton Road Pennington Capes Italo

Sugar Trust Formed Across Berlin and London

A special from Merlin aAnnounty reports a sugar trust has formed in Berlin and London with the explicit aim to raise sugar prices. The formation is outspoken and openly declares its objective.

Berlin London Merlin

Suburban News Chronicle From Pittston Avenue Sewer Delays

Outbreaks due to sewer delation ripple through the area with chaos on Pittston avenue. A frozen drain prompted a tense scene as a store owner and workers clashed, a woman was injured lightly, and police and city officials debated ward crossing to open sewers. Local residents fear relocation if conditions worsen and health authorities report ongoing diphtheria vigilance despite precautions.

Dunmore Borough Officials and Local Notices

Republican candidates listed for municipal posts in Dunmore including Burgess and Treasurer. Local social events noted with visitors and guests from nearby towns. A meeting of borough school teachers is scheduled in No. 1 building this afternoon. A burlesque social by Pequest No. 987 of the Improved Order of Red Men set for Monday evening February 2 at Odd Fellows hall.

Mg Frits Cormirs Poxstoffice Drinker Street Margaret Heller Carbondale Bing Weber Blakelyatreet Ada Welles Ernest Tiffany Blakely Street Lizzie Fitezer Did Sarah Dougherty Throop Gertrude Parker Riga Street Edith Knlht Pittston Florence Fowler Cherry Street Pequest Tribe Red Men

Providence Women Host 35th Birthday Dinner

Mrs Wayne Potter and Mrs William Klees hosted a Friday evening birthday dinner at Oak Street for many friends. Guests included Mrs Alexander Gibbs Jr and daughter Dennis Mrs Frank Klees Mrs Milward Birtley and others. Polly Ann Fuller, who died recently, was buried Saturday at 2 o'clock in Dunmore cemetery. Arthur Atherton of Wilkes Barre visited his parents on North Malin Avenue. A Marquette council meeting is set for this evening. Nessie Moss held a milllense at her North Main Avenue home Friday. A benefit concert is planned Wednesday at Company Armory for William Jones of Wayne Avenue who has been ill for nearly a year. North End State and Crescenta will play tonight at Company Armory.

Wayne Potter William Klees Oak Street Alexander Gibbs, Jr Dennis Frank Klees Milward Birtley Edward Crellins John Orgill, Jr Robert Wiii James T. J. Holly Hazel Joseph Rollentson John Orgill Lewis Winter Jerry Bélles Roland Hitchcork Viola Frand Alvord Datghter Emma Missesma Barber Gerth Crelin Minnie Klees Frankie Potter Lotte Birtley Bert Klees Polly Ann Fuller J. Mullen Joseph Danvers Wayne Avenue Mikes Nessie Moss Hom North Main Avenue Harmory Panouka Knolg¢hta Pythias Joseph Webb Throop Street England Joseh Thomas Sidney Benjamin William Find James Webb Anna Wells Anna Wella Hollister Avenue William Edgar Dunmore Cemetery

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in Three Days

Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint and was bedridden six weeks with eight doctors failing to help until Mystic Cure for Rheumatism gave immediate relief. She walked in three days and he credits it with saving her life. Sold by Carl Loreng, Scranton 418 Lackawanna avenue.

Morton L. Hill Lebanon Ind Carl Loreng Scranton Lackawanna Avenue Iad

Obituaries From Wilkes Barre Area Focus

A string of obituaries from Wilkes Barre and surrounding counties notes deaths including Frank Wiechert of Wilkes Barre, Mary Murrin of Lower Lugerne, John Delterick and Margaret Lyons among others. The notices cover residents of Bloomsburg, Carbondale, Scranton, and Luzerne County with funeral details and brief biographical notes.

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted As Quick Relief

An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure for piles with claims of immediate relief and avoided surgery. It asserts the product cures many, prevents operations, and is cheaper than surgery, urging readers to buy from the Pyramid Drug Co of Albion Michigan.

Pyramid Dray Co Albion Mich

Obituaries Detail Local Losses and Civic Minutes

A string of obituaries and notices from Scranton area papers honors residents Dowiked Taylor and Wellington A. Taylor. Thomas Williams is linked to a fatal mine accident while Joseph Webb and Dr W T Pier are remembered for long service and public roles. Funeral plans and cemetery interments are noted.

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