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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1897

Page

10

Welsh Baptist Wedding Draws Crowd at First Welsh Baptist

Mise Jennie Bevan of Hampton Street wed Rev. M H Jones pastor of Parsons Baptist church in a large ceremony at the First Welsh Baptist church on South Main Avenue. Rev W S Jones officiated with multiple local clergy present. A substantial reception followed at the bride's home on Hamson Street.

Mise Jennie Bevan Hampton Street M. H. Jones Baptist Church Parsons First Welsh Baptist Church South Main Avenue W. 8. Jones Mr. Jones Hew W. F. Davis North End DD. A Willams Peekville B. I. Evans John B. Evans Olyphant Thomas Lohengrin John Jones David Jones Edward Edwards Charles Richards John M. Hevan Jentile Evans Frank Bevan Mise Evans W, FF. Davis D. J. Williams Hampson Street Ebenezer P. Davis Henry T. Davis Trey Mra J. T. Morris B. J. Evins Mary A Nicholls Va Dreview Mas Richards Wigzie Hughes Annie Jenkine Jennie Robbins Lizzie Dreger Sadie Jones Maggie Williams Lizzie James Mattie Williams Laura Howells Sarah Willams Gomer Reese Willam Green William McGregan of Parsons John Griffiths Handel Jones William Weatherhog Walter Jones Thomas Pitchford Jenkin Reynolds John Williams William Robertson David Tichards William Lewis David James John Tt. James John M. Edwards Fidward Edwards Hugh Williams Thomas Moses Rey Mrs. Jones

Man Arrested On Theft and Oleomargarine Charge

Henry Welsbere of Jackson street was arrested for stealing a harness. Constable Timothy Jones, serving the warrant, detected the strong odor of the stolen goods revealing Welsbere’s suspected sale of oleomargarine as the real article. Welsbere is held on a $500 bond.

Henry Welsbere Jackson Street Dows Timothy Jones Welsberg

Literary entertainment and debate at Iworite hall

The public may attend an evening event by Rovert Morris lodge at Iworite hall. John Courter Morris will address on logeriam, followed by a lodge debate on whether the United States should not seek to extend territorial limits. Howell Morris and W S Lewis will oppose.

Iworite Hall Rovert Morris Lodge John Courter Morris United States Howell Morris W. S. Lewis Koebuthan J. W. Davies

Bachelors' Sealed Social At Welsh Chapel

A bachelors social last evening at the First Welsh Temple church drew a large crowd of youths. The event featured the Bachelors group who handled serving and dishwashing duties with members including Joly Jones David Jones secretary William Davis John Davis Jonathan TP Jones Fay Evans Dante Evans Wh ew Watkins Morgin Watkins Davi Gibbs Robert Owens John Davis A J Mathias Seth Jones Ed Reese Will iam Jones Thomas Evans John Evans and Luther Lewis.

Joly Jones David d. Jones Wiliam Davis John Davis Jonathan TP. Jones Fay Evans Dante Evans Whew Watkins Morgin Watkins Davi Gibbs Robert Owens A. J. Mathias Seth Jones Ed, Reese Willim Jones Thomas Evans John Evans Luther Lewis

John T Watkine Appears in Two Plays at Hanover Square

Programs from a London wm concert at Hanover Square show John T Watkine participated in a dramatic event. The programme lists patronesses including Her Majesty the Queen and the Princess of Wales. Two plays were performed Reindgch and Juliet with Watkine as the Prior and As You Like It with him as Jacques.

Hs Mouth Hanover Square Londen John T. Watkine Bas Umonweite Princess of Wales Reindgch and Juliet” Mrwatking Jacques

Concert to Aid West Side Hospital at St. David's Hall

A benefit concert for the West Side hospital will be held tonight in St. David's hall starting at o'clock. Miss Margaret Gils leads the arrangements with other West Side young ladies assisting. The program is advertised as one of the finest ever for a West Side audience.

West Side Hospital St. David's Hall Wnier Margaret Gils West Side

Two-Year-Old Sustains Finger Injury in City Accident

Benjamin Jenking aged 2 years from Fourteenth Street neighborhood suffered severe finger crush injuries yesterday morning after stepping toward traffic and having a wheel run over his left hand near the Central area.

Benjamin Jenking Shoret Mings Jenking

Promising Leader William R. Jones at Hyde Park smoker

A promising reader, William R. Jones of Melloue, praised for his sweet voice at the Hyde Park castle smoker. Jones, a natural musician, has found notable success in this part of the city’s musical circles.

Williiam R. Jones Melloue Hyde Park Castle Eitx Aly. Jones

Woolen Overcoat and Pants Sale Announcement

A local clothier promotes woolen pants as essential winter wear. The seller claims quality material and practical pricing. The notice notes a sale beginning today offering 100 pairs, sourced from a mill operator who emphasizes cloth profits over maker profits.

Promising Leader Amid Unclear Historical Note

A fragmentary report highlights a figure with musical training and magnetic leadership. Friends express confidence he will gain prominence in his field, though concrete details and context are unclear from the readable text.

Local social notices and business moves clutter Scranton area

Mrs Charles Pitcher visits on North Filmore Ave Thomas Hinll visits West Side. Entertainment at Sherman Ave Plymouth Congregational Church. Peters York Co moves stationery to South Main Ave. Frank A Schad of Brooklyn revisits Oscar Dewald. Miss Helle Miller visits Mina Hadith James. Palmer McDonalds offers florals. R W Henderson returns from Osport Furnace. Dr and Mrs A A Carroll return from Binghamton. Mrs Fr H Bamford and family return from Plymouth. No 18 school dedicatory services tomorrow at 2 pm. outlines in Tuesday’s Triune. Crystal Laundry promotes stiff collars soft button holes. Mrs John Roberts returns from Streator. Wally Williams wins gold watch. J M Dunnell to speak on Washington for Globe Lodge. Robersons at 126 North Main. Hyde Park Masons visit Otsenviee Tod at Binghamton. Shinpeon Methodist revival grows. Mrs D M Jones and daughter visit Wilkes-Barre. Dr W Harrison dentist. Plymouth Mission Sabbath school enlarges. Miss Hewans superintendent. Harriage J Davis Florist ad. Morgans Pharmacy. Second hand furniture dealer J C King seeks items.

Charles Pitcher Pittston Mina Hadith James South Lincoln Avenue Choice Palmer & McDonalds Space R. W. Henderson South Majin Avenue Osfort Furnace N. dl A. A. Carroll Binghamton HL Bamford North Sumner Avenue Plymouth John Roberts Streator Bob Ehirris South Main Avenue Wally Williams J. M. Dunnell Washington Shinpeon Methodist Episcopal Church D. M. Jones Ethel Wilkes-Tarvey Turesday VV. Harrison Dentst Mears Hall Main Avenue Plymouth Mission Sabath Sherman Avenue Miss Hewvans Auld

Amusements Preview Charley’s Aunt and Land of the Living

The article reviews The Land of the Living and Charley’s Aunt at local venues, noting director Martin Dixon and star Jank Barrington. It mentions the Frothingham and Spooner Company engagements, Grace Sinewood interpretation, and the Pulse of New York return with Stella Mayhew and Chris Brun, plus the vaudeville focus and upcoming week-long schedule.

Land of the Living Academy of Music the Land of the Living Martin Dixon Jank Barrington Gerald Arkwright New York Davis’ Theater Weels 2 Wintehles Stella Mayhew Chris Brun Pulse of

Weddings and Society News From Holy Rovary and Nearby

The Holy Rovary church wedding of Miles Hannah Thornton of Oak Street to John J. Jennifee of Hudson Street is reported with details on the ceremony and reception. Also noted are a Cambro American Literary and Debating society formation, a fall at Alab avenue, and various local notices of residents traveling, performances, and school program rehearsals.

Holy Rovary Church Miles Hannah Thornton Oak Street John J. Jennifee Hudson Street Ty Drew O'Poole Mike Kathy Thornton Counln Marthen Hinges Jennings Cambro-American Literary and Debating Society R. B. Jones Fresdont Robert Ro Whian Wilde Philip J. Thomas Urist Con Etlturion Hh Hughes Thomas RS. Jones Suanday Avaninus Alabh Avenue Thitrick McNish Albert Grier John Grier Wiene Avenue Marion Pearl Perl Hope Africa Elc Rein North Main Avenue California John Rotingon Spring Street Mise Ida Christmas Edna Avenue Qualte No. 2 W. E. Schimpftta Mish Nottle Nye Agaistant Fpuplla Mira Atkinson Emily Thomas Lulu Clark Jennie Smith dJemimy Brown Willan Thomas Fantomine star-Spanghet Davia Army Panta Mies Benedict Claudia Williams Walker Tierney H. Williaime Grumbletown Mize Laurent Darwin Williama Harry Evans Robert Pierce Oo Ceamedy Jeremiah Pike Daniel Fitzgerald Susanna Pikeg W.i.s Nellie Griffin Algernon Westfield James Batley Mary Wilson Orth Finn Anabella Wilson Maud Oakley Song

Take Iaxetive Bromo Quinine Tablets

Advert text offers a drug named Iaxetive Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money refund claim if it fails to cure. Price listed as 25c.

Baptist church trustees approve fairhouse contract at meeting

Green Ridge Mississippi notes a large Baptist church trustees meeting last evening deciding to award contracts to build a parsonage on the lot adjoining the church. The article mentions visitors and speakers including Rev BE Dempster and Mrs Minnie Buss visiting family in Waverly and Sanderson Avenue.

Leafy Mershon Waverly Charity Parker Sanderson Avenue Bobr of Trustees The Baptist Church Ehunch Dagean Mexton G.T. Richards Millifon North Carolina BE. Dempster Primitive Methodist East Market Street Weurks Thay Church Minnie Buss Sanderson Ave Muaihol-Gihoabl Ted Liv Divers Washington, D.C Vienloy Powers

Marys Fair Contests Set For Tomorrow and Saturday

The Marys fair will be held in Manney's fall tomorrow and Saturday to decide the few remaining contests. Saturday evening the contest for the gold chalice is scheduled to take place.

J. Horan Mra

Hyde Park Visitors Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

Three Hyde Park men came Sunday evening to enjoy the evening but were arrested after refusing to move on and spent the night in the lockup. Mrs Hevan of Hyde Park spends Sunday with her mother. Mrs Reese W Reese confined at home on Main Street. Mrs David Davis of Booth Scranton visits friends in this place. Mere Richard Davie of North Main Street visited her mother yesterday. Price A Library petition will meet tomorrow evening with several songs and readings to be given by members. all invited.

Hyde Park Johny TH Evans Epent Morin Hevan Reese W. Reese Main Street David Davis Booth Scranton Richard Davie North Main Street Hywe Park Meibors

Pugilists Training In Nevada And Colorado Tour

Carson, Nev February 17 Corbett tests Woods in a 17 minute bout with strong defense and rapid exchanges. McVey subdued by Corbett on the mat for 35 minutes before Woods resumes and is defeated. Fitzsimmons training uncertain with Steamboat Springs favored, Glenwood Springs reports Fitzsimmons arriving.

Woods Eric Woods Martin Julian Fitzsimmons Pitgsimmons Corbett Carson Pleave Glenwood Springs Colo Ritedimmons Selt Lake Tomor Pitzetmons Grand Oper House Salt Lake

Shipping News Briefing From Atlantic Routes

An Agencied summary notes vessels Salted St Louis etc sailing to Southampton, Liver pool, Antwerp and Amsterdam with arrivals at New York and Rotterdam. The passage lists ships including Ameaterdam and Zuilie tham with destinations and routes and mentions a sighting of Mastinchupettie from New York bound for London near Lizard.

New York St. Louis Southampton Germania Liverpool Westernland Antwerp Zuilietham Amsterdam Ameaterdam Rotterdam Mastinchupettie London Lizard

Payne, well known liveryman, dies after illness

Lon ts Payne of Bornce street died Tuesday evening at 717 Olive street after a brief battle with pneumonia. Born in Lenox, Pennsylvania, he was 38 and had lived in Scranton 25 years. He ran the Woertervelt Stahlon on Spruce street for seven years and married Miss Vina Gorman. Survived by wife, a 2 year old daughter, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alarizo Payne of Lenoxville. Funeral services to be held at Second Presbyterian Church with Dr. Robinson officiating. interment at Foster Cemetery. Members of Scranton Lodge 128 will attend.

Hietro-pneumonis Lon Ts Payne Olive Street Mr. Payne Wee Lenox Pai Hfs Wetl Weore Woertervelt Spruce Etreet Mise Vina Gorman Youra Veo Wid Alarizo Payne Lanoxville Scranton Lodge 128 Wiks Bolly Jodee Mhook Second Presbyterian Church Robinson Foster Fulaware Lickawinna Wortern Hitler I. W. Moertin Welchel V. A. Simimerecll Esteewed Leeturligg Kileht Thomas Heamtown Piltaton John Tikehler

Mixed politics at Grand Rapids convention splits fusion efforts

At Grand Rapids Michigan on February 17 a state convention of silver Democrats silver Republicans and Populists failed to fuse for a common slate to influence the supreme bench and university posts. The Populists nominated their own ticket while fusionists adopted Chicago platform resolutions.

Grand Rapids Mich Silver Democrate Silver Republicans Supreme Bench Chicago

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Relief From Piles

An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a universal remedy for piles. A Indianapolis user reports dramatic relief after one box and notes large weight gain and alleged avoidance of surgery. The text claims no opiates and affordable pricing, with sales from Albion Michigan firm offering a free book.

Pyramid Mile Pyramid Co Albion Mich

Population foes split on gold standard and paper money

The passage notes a debate over the age of gold and silver at a sixteen to one ratio as the sole solution to a stagnant economy. It opposes retiring national paper money and replacing it with bank issued notes and lauds W. J. Bryan as a leading Jeffersonian and Democratic standard bearer for 1900.

W. J. Bryan

Senate census bill favors permanent bureau plan

Washington February 17. The senate committee on the census reported favorably on the bill to create a permanent census bureau and conduct the Twelfth and subsequent decennial censuses.

Washington Senate Committee On the Census Today

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Claim

The advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year remedy for teething. It promises soothing of the child gums relief from wind colic and diarrhoea and urges buyers to purchase from druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.

Mrs. Winslow

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