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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1895

Page

10

Funeral Rites for Mrs. T. J. Lewis in Blizzard

The funeral for Mrs. Thomas J. Lewis of Decker's court was held in her home and Tabernacle Congregational church under Rev. B. J. Evans. Cymrodorian Choral Society members attended. Snow blocked the cemetery gates, and bearers carried the casket to the grave. Separately a 9-year-old boy Dawes was caught stealing about $2 from Decker's drug store, then released after his mother was summoned. A man Williams was arrested in a drunken state on North Main Avenue and warmed at the West Side station. Brief notices include illnesses and visits among local residents.

Thomas J. Lewis Decker’s Court B. J. Evans Tabernacle Congregational Church Evans Washburn Street Neville & Tague Samuel Rogers Richard Thomas Wiam B. Jones David Davis John Exans Evan Evans Harry Decker Decker North Main Avenue Robert Dawes Sumner Avenue William Burgeroff Lincoln Avenue Young Dawes Dawes Gurrell St. Patrick's Church Father Dunne Thomas Monahan Eynon Street Hyde Park Catholic Wymbs Williams Cooper's Market Timothy Jones West Side Willams PB. F. Spellman Delaware and Hudson Winton United States Army Sherman The Atlanta Kate Davis W. W. Davis I. Ed Wenz Laterer Mannie Mears Mabel Sutherland Myrtle Williams Marie Beeler Elsie Becker Rachel Jones Sadie Voorhis Merle Jones Mattie Poole Lily Beavers Jean Munten Elsie Acker Melen Reynolds Dessie Hughes Mellen Biase Brownie Smith Harriet Thomas Grace Leyshon Elian Payne Helen Glover Belle Post Lulu Reese Everett Tom Dale Robert Phillips Arthur Beck Ralph Snover Scranton Liederkrans Music Hall Giederkrangs Scranton New York Wilkes- Barre Pittston Carbondale Towesdale

Ivorite banquet host and Welsh societies on St David’s Day

A toastmaster at the Ivorite banquet on St David’s Day. The West Side Republican league held a last evening business meeting on South Main. The Welsh Philosophical society plans an evening gathering. Several groups report weather related attendance changes and event postponements. The Cambrian Mutual Fire Insurance Company elected officers Benjamin Hughes president and others. An alarm at Sumner avenue and Washburn street cited a small blaze quickly controlled. Local service ads list photographers, horseshoers, grocers, second hand furniture dealers, wallpaper sellers and plumbing services with business locations on South or North Main avenues and nearby streets.

St. David's Republican League of the Sumner Avenue Washburn Street Thomas Beach

County Awards Ballot Printing Contracts

County commissioners awarded ballot printing for the coming election to The Tribune and Republican. A total of 72 000 ballots will be produced including samples and official sheets. The Republican prints city ballots for Scranton at 18 per thousand while Tribune will print county ballots at 21 per thousand due to forms changes.

Tribune Republican Scranton

Coroner Declines Inquest in Priceburg Fire Deaths

Coroner Kelley announces no inquest will be held after an informal investigation into the Priceburg blaze that killed Mrs. Joseph Choperinski and her 7 year old daughter Mary. He says the inquiry finds no blame and formal proceedings are unnecessary.

Kelley Priceburg Joseph Choperinski Mary

North End Notes Snowy City Frays And Socials

The report notes four foot drifts in parts of the North End and temperatures near zero. It mentions Dr. Treverton and Dr. Green returning from trips, Mrs. Stahl visiting son in Princeton, sleigh activity between Scranton and Providence, a Green Ridge sleigh ride, a Puritan Congregational church social with a bedroom suite contest won by Benjamin Evang, and local business W G Doud & Co plumbing ad with the telephone number 2249.

W. L. Jones Sanderson Avenue C. W. Treverton New York Edson Green Delaware Street N. F. Stahl Sunset Avenue N. F. Stahl, Jr Princeton NW. J Lewia Green Rmige Woman's Christian Temperance Union Peckville William Kline McMullan Brothers Scranton Providence Benjamin Evang Putnam Street

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Sold in Scranton

A claim promising a rapid cure for rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days is presented. The ad asserts immediate relief and removal of the disease’s cause, selling for 76 cents through Carl Lorena, a druggist in Scranton.

Carl Lorena Drugalst Scranton

News of the Railroads and Stirring Career of Spellman

The article recounts PB Spellman of the Delaware and Hudson station describing wartime service with Sherman and later Rail labor roles. It covers Congressman Straus on interstate commerce, railroad finances, arrests for false pretenses by Mrs Freeman and daughters, and updates on Pennsylvania Midland construction, local railroad society events, humane society suit, and notable local residents.

Congressman Straus New York Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company Chicago Mary Freeman Fannie Jennie Freemans Pennsylvania Midland Railroad Cessna Bedford County Brooks Mills Blair County Murray,Dougal & Co Milton Nown Henry Albert Moses Taylor Moses Taylor Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad William 8. Kressler Hallstead Lackawanna Bell William Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Humane Society At Wilkes-Barre Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company Bufalo Frank EF. Smith I. J. Demarest Wilkes-Barre and Eastern Railroad Webb Lehigh Valley Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Wilkes-Barre and Eastern Lehigh and Hudson

Roberts brothers buy Washington Avenue property for 14000

County Commissioner W. Roberts and his brother Dr W Roberts have purchased the property at 60 Washington avenue from Pierce and Holgate. The site features a double frame building and the purchase price was 14000 dollars.

Washington Avenue

Mrs Kershaw Seeks Ring Amid City Search Warrant

Mrs Kershaw of Linden Street reported a lost valuable gold ring and swore Information before Alderman Fitzsimmons who issued a search warrant for second-hand stores in the city to recover the piece.

Is Now the Time to Use Hood's Sarsaparilla

The piece urges early spring use of Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood, overcome tiredness, and restore vigor before vacation. It argues the tonic fortifies the system against season and climate changes and promotes overall health and strength.

Paine

Castoria Recall Echoes Through Generations

A nostalgic jingle follows a family's use of Castoria from infancy to parenthood. The repeated line highlights the medicine as a constant amid growth, portraying Castoria as a trusted remedy across milestones from baby to grandparenting.

Social notes highlight Kirmess evident in Scranton

The piece chronicles a quiet week with the Kirmess drawing crowds and diversions around Scranton. It notes dances at the Liederkranz, birthdays and tea parties, plus numerous local visitors, parties, and travels of residents and guests across nearby towns.

His Grace de Grammont at the Academy of Music

Clyde Fitch in His Grace de Grammont presented at the Academy of Music with Otis Skinner as Count de Grammont. Maud Durbin as Mistress Hamilton. Fitch’s drama features lavish costumes and settings and a romance set after Louis XIV and Charles II. The cast largely impressed, though weather kept the audience small.

Grace de Grammont Clyde Fitch Academy of Music Otis Skinner Mr. Fitch Fitch Count de Grammont Rate England France Louis XIV Mr. Skinner Maud Durbin Mistress Hamilton Mr. Skitiner Miss Durbin

Polarider Ymnalyski Arrested For Theft From Boarder

A Polarider named Ymnalyski was arrested Thursday night on a charge of stealing $9 from a fellow boarder. He had a hearing yesterday, arrangements were made to restore the money, and the case was amicably settled. DIED JORDAN In Scranton Friday Feb 8 1805 James J son of Mr and Mrs J J Jordan funeral at 3 oclock Sunday from 706 Clay avenue, burial in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

William Connell James L. Connell Florida Dilzzard Jacksonville Mr. Connell and Son L. C. Cushing Wyoming Avenue New York Cushing Genoa Italy Switzerland Heber Thompson Miss Thompson Mra J. A. Archbald James Archbald, Jr Pottaville Mir Mia James Archbald Jefferson Avenue L. BR. Mosher Mosher & Coleman Bullajo Merchant Tallora’ National Exchange United States Ymnalyski Jordan Scranton James J J. J. Jordan Clay Avenue Taterment Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

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Luge Bros. Cash Stores N. Main Avenue Scrantos Stowers Hams T. J. Lewis Cymrodorian Society Monahan Llewellyn Davies North Rebecca Avenue Bezaleel Davis Lizzie A. Brown Ninth Street Kingston David J. Davis West Side Business Directory Starner South Main Avenue N. Bush Price Street Revere J. W. Magon & Co South Main North End W. G. Doud & Co Lucka. Ave News OF the Railroads Spellman Murfreesborough Tenn Thomas Hood Fort Fisher Baltic Moorehead City N.C Newburn Gouldsboro Raleigh Southern Railroad Cook Johnson Bureauguard Early Longstreet Raleich Andersonville Libby Den Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Express Company John Handley Father Dunn Lacka Wanne Miner's Union M. W. Loftus Horace Greeley Mr. Spellman Interstate Commerce Representa, Straus New York City W. Powell Harrisburg Powell Linden Street Bridge Street Delaware and Hudson Company Lila Stewart N. Y the Tribune Scranton Tribune Cor Spruce Street Penn Avenue Daby Castoria Miss Abe Laura Hughes Edna Evans Stella Evans May Davis Maud Moses Clara Reed Florence Freeman Ida Hughes May Howells Marey Nicholls Jessie Lewis Ray Hughes May Stichards Bert James WI Willams Charles Cadwean Teese Lewis F. . Dennis F. T. Burr C. W. Mellen W. A. Spencer N. L. Moon John B. Hoyt M. L. Rowlson Washington Burr Josephine Burr Mary Watt Margaret Clarkson Gertrude Harding Mabel Jad M. FP. Larue Adams Avenue Rogers Israel St. Luke's Rectory C. W. McKinnes James A. Linen Honesdale T. #. Whitney N. I. Bigelow Charles Vera Charles ‘T. Bentley T. Frank Ham Kirmeig J. G. Stewart, Jr W. A. Decker Lillian Bonestall James Boyle Dunmore Norwich Burke Bros Amos Boott Williamsport George W. Beale Church Avenue Anna Lovering Res. I. P. Quimby Boston Palna Wife Carsa J. PL. Quimby Broadway Church Maia Edward Timlin Buffalo George Timlin Taylor Sadie Milton Syracuse Green Ridge Hamilton Hill James Eliott Shickshling Valley T. Ly Hitchcock Washington, D. C Lizzie Keogh Montrose A. H. Storrs Jefferson Aveenue Gessloe Smith T. Cramer von Storch W. W. Woods C. Ht. Welles Stanton Misa Thomson Miss Phelps Jennie Stratton Adams Avenues Moscow Boles J. M. Ash Piltaton Birdie Well Altoona Miseos Wormner Archbalt Tr. J. Higgins Thin City E. J. Fipple Anson J. Birchard Philadelphia Wyoming Marie Waitt J. 3. Kelly Archbald George A. Smith James Blair, Jr John Brooks Lackawanna Avenue P. Quimby I. P. Quimby His Grace DE Grammont Otis Skinner and Company
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