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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1897

Page

7

Community event honors Mt Frink. long treasurer resigns

William Frink, born in Auburn, hosts a birthday dinner at 1118 Washburn St Mt Frink resigns as church treasurer after forty years. Attendees include Rev J P Matyatt and many locals. A patriotic program by Camp 38 and True Americanity, plus a Plymouth Church event, mark the celebration.

William Frink Washbigton Auburn Susinghanna County Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Washburn Street Frink

Pastors Voted In For United Sumner and Taylor Churches

Attempts to unite Sumner Avenue Presbyterian and Taylor Presbyterian churches proceed amid poor conditions. A meeting chaired by Moffat saw two candidates receive votes at Sumner with a tie after a second ballot. A further ballot is planned and another meeting set for next Sunday.

Siam-mier Avenue Presbyterian Church Taylor Presbyterian Church Cunier Moffat Summer Avenue Ah Plate Dr Hooter Montouraville Revole I. Foster Auburn Theological School Taylor Church

Four Fivers Wearable Deals for Scranton Buyers

Four Fivers sells waist shaping Star Waist and Dublin Twist Trousers at temptation prices. The ad touts twenty five years of honest dealing, long wear, and value for a dollar, with $2.90 trousers and restocked stock selling fast in Scranton.

Scranton Nuff Dublin

Prices and Promise in the Cellar Door Pants Ad

An ad touts the cellar door brand pants by Mrs. Hopkins with a promise of value. It claims prices at 1.73 and 1.98 dollars for double seated and double knee designs. The copy suggests saving the boy from scolding and pleasing the buyer with the pants.

Prayingport Drayman Injured In Barn Accident

Drayman Dayan Post of Payday evening suffered a crushed, fractured jaw after a wagon load of baled hay jammed his head against a hay bale in a Mer rifield street barn. The horse-driven wagon collapsed, two supports broke, and Post lay unconscious before being carried inside. Dr. G. Beddow examined the injuries and said Post will recover.

Drayman Jackson Street Peet Drayiah Post Merrifield Atieet Mer G. Beddow Dayan Post

Birthday Party for Harry Struening on Chestnut Street

Mrs. Fred Struening hosted a third birthday gathering for her son Harry at their Chestnut Street home Friday afternoon. The elaborately decorated table drew guests including Misses Lilarietta White, Myrtle Collyer, Eva Welsentine, and others with Mrs. Harry Smith and Mrs. Charles Zang assisting. Each attendee brought a token and received a keepsake souvenir in return.

Fred. Struening Chestnut Street Harry Mira. Struening Harry Smith Charles Zang Liaretta White Myrtle Collyer Eva Welsentine Florence Stetter Minnie Tetzheld Lena “Zune Marguerite White Lucy Long Jénnie Rbetshald Anna Welsentine Mastera Charlie Weed Hiarry Betnhold Archie Nee Fredfile Yung Will Coliver Georgie Ace Warity Struening

Funeral notices and local business ads from Scranton area

Two funerals were held yesterday for Mrs. Peter Relper of North Hyde Park avenue and an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Kreister on North Bromley avenue, both buried at Washburn Street Cemetery. Miss Lillian Davies of Mymon Street visits in Wilkes-Barre. Rev J B Sweet spoke in Kingston. Local ads for Roberts at Palmer McDonalds, Dr Harrison, Harriet J Davis Florist, Morgans Pharmacy, and Second Hand Furniture by J C King.

Peter Relper Hyde Park Avenue Washburn Street Geran Presbyterian Church Chestnut Street PL Kreister Bromley Avenue Lillian Davies Mymon, Street Wilkes-Barre J.B. Sweet Kingston Roberts North Maine Palmer & McDonalds West Side Evien EB. ¥. Harrison Mears Hall Main Avenue Harriet J. Davis Cint Booth Main Avenue Jackson Streeet Morgan's Pharmacy N. Malin Avenue J.C. King Tal Lackawanha Avenue

Eighteenth Annual Washington Dinner at First Presbyterian

The First Presbyterian Church held its eighteenth annual Washington dinner and supper in the feature room on Washington avenue. The event was organized by the church Young Ladies' Society with an executive committee led by Mrs. B E Huck Miss May Coursen and Miss Caro Dickson. Assistants included numerous church members and guests. Eight tubes of tea and décor with potted plants and flags framed the room. Dinner ran from 1 6 to 2 o'clock noon and supper from 6 to 8 o'clock.

Army of the Republic Ink Bauer Orchentra Meare’ Hall Porgan JF Pfeffer Mary Boston-Williame Randolph Jones Misa Marion Hutchinson Plymouth Congregational Church Atd Washington Budde Edith Davis Edith James Miseos Luli Sylvester Tree Kahn Miga Anna FR. Withinine The Church Myre. Adame A. St. Jeynorn Maria Allen Jackson T. W. Phillips Hayes Richard Hwensy Cleveland O P. T. Warren Garfield John Kyvans Lincoln Joseph Hughes James Powell Enterprise Lodge Laval Kniehs Ameren Sexasion Hed Men's Hall William Macon Poller Myton Street T. M. Tunnel Ashe William Davis Pettebone Street Bellevue Flute Band Robert Stenner B. Hy Hughes Reese James MD Reese Daniel Pry Thomas John Jones de Grufthe FL Pry Robert Gwens 1. Stevens A. Pry A. Jones Edwards W. Jones Teacham Ro JL Jones W. Joseph Richards First Presbyterian Church Washington Avenue Young Ladies’ Society BE. Huck May Coursen Caro Dick-son A. Hy. Coursen Henry Down James Merrill Bushnell James McLeod Hannah Deacon HV. Logan Juhn Richards Emma Matthews Nerth Coleman Grace Kingsbury Franti Parker Melvin Corbett Spoerl Fred Platt Charles Weston Alrs. la Rue Jessie Cournon Lacey Wells Anna Drussell Mira Lillie Whitlock Alice Barker Widh Emmaline Clara

Supper Attended by Over 1200 at Cathedral Hall

A large supper for the poor was served to more than 1200 people in College Hall on Wyoming Avenue by the Ladies Auxiliary of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The hall featured bunting plants and a portrait of George Washington. Proceeds aid the worthy poor. another supper is planned tonight with similar arrangements to accommodate a large crowd.

Washington Jackson Street Canailan Jubilee Wi. Carter Scranton College Hall Wyoming Avenue Ladies’ Auxiliary St. Vincent de Paul's Society George Washing- Win St. Vincent de Paul Society Yours Mone Institute

Coale-Reduced Coal Delivered to Nay Aug Park Colliery

The delivery of coal to Nay Aug Park Colliery by Begg, Brove and Chestnut is noted at $2.00 per load with delivery service available by telephone 27L2.

Nay Aug Park

To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim

An advertisement promotes laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a quick cure for colds. It guarantees refunds at druggists if the remedy fails, price listed as 25 cents.

Suburban News Highlights Patriotic Event And Local Socials

The Patriot Order and Sons of America celebrated the third anniversary with a German hall program featuring Captain James Moir and various performers. In Scranton a masquerade by the Siengermuide showcased national colors, elaborate costumes, and twenty five dances. Other notes mention school activities, society balls, and local visits amid heavy rain that caused sewer flooding in several blocks.

Lone of America Tung Bolo Promenor James Moir Sola W. Jone Aoehin Thon Weceptance Datob Miller Hiss Mesvra Jones Vane Cieeececeeysccc Robert Mantes Haydn Banje Kellermin Pateriote Patriate Orler Aimerten Ram Corm Camp Patriate Order Sons of Amerten Batt Alder Street Scranton Siengermuide al Mateoretrah John Mails GC. Schimildt Prerthold Bsehodt Richard Philp Giratt Iri Kireho John 0. Schwenker John Simeore Loreng Haberstroh Whitiny Trousehmin Peter Anny Alfre Gutheina John Achromble George Wénie Lawrence Tete Buriday Allers Thomas Wnell Brook Alt. Connell Brook Street Philadelphia St. Mary's St. Mary's Hall St. Aloysius’ Total Alwiinence and Bénevolent Society Mindlhe Hall Imtteton Avenue MecGinness Teving Avenue Nellie East Stroudebury State Normal School Palmer & AlcDonald

Washington’s Birthday Celebrations Spark Local Events

In Providence a George and Martha Washington tea party and a Colonial reception highlighted Washington’s birthday. Mrs. Schiwrar and committee oversaw refreshments, decorations, and a gallery of pictures. The Privace of George Washington hosted an Armory program with music, readings, and performances by local groups. Nearby residents, visitors, and relatives were noted at various gatherings through the evening.

Aun Sadler Washington George Martha Washington Martha Frances Winton Chirk Guild Helen Hurlbutt Margaret Bentley Grace Silkman Florence Billkman Claud Williaing C. P. Sohiwrar Sidney Ftornwool Thomas Shotten Alrs H. 8 Alsworth Boi Girittin Mira C. Ay von Starch C.J. Gilleaple Nlpister Hout William Anerson Juckson Mia H. R. Hurlbutt RR. Peck Morfan George Washington TL Armory J. A. Jones Myra J. D. Grieves Guitar Club Phil Thomas May Simms J. C. Thomas Abbott Brothers Mise Rove Clark Micael Smith Edwards Apollo Club Lulu Simms Messrs. Butler Thomas George Crosain Beatries Andrews Ete Quartette Byron Winton West Market Street New York Newman Matthews Mra. Brown Hattle Fills Mra Letra Delaware Street W. OH. Wrisht Monkey Navenue Lavenport Hannah Carr Green Ridge Nicholson John Robinson William Street Mell Winkle Pittston Gardel Jodie Loval Knighte America J. T. Fish North Mult Avenue Mies Morris

Local Socials and Celebrations Reported Across Town

The Ladiew Ald society of the Dun more Methodist Episcopal church hosts a Wednesday social at Mrs Peter Seigle's Elm and Butlerslouta home with music recitations and readings. George Wardington's birth anniversary is celebrated in Winmore with floats and observances. St Agnes Guild at St Mark's holds a Martha Whellington social in colonial dress. Loyal Legion Drum corps stages first entertainment at Boyle's hall. Pequest tribe of Hed Men presents burlesque at Odd Fellows hall. Miss Lele Penwarden of Honmidale has been visiting Mrs Hatie.

Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church Peter Seigle Elm and Butlerslouta George Wardington Wunmere St. Agnes

Young Men's Club Suppers at Green Ridge Church

The Young Mer s club of the Church of the Gaol Shepherd Green Ridge successfully conducte nm supper in the churel AVE reolant oy eniig.

Young Mer’s Club Church of the Gaol Shepherd Green Ridge

Obituary notices from Bloomsburg area 19th century

Multiple obituaries and notices from a Bloomsburg area newspaper. Mills Millard, a former public official, dies after strokes. James Mott, a physician and county judge, dies in Chester. numerous local residents die, with funeral details, family ties, church affiliations, and burial plans listed.

Controversial Home Remedies Promoted With Claims

A dubious advertisement touts "HOMOROMATHIC MEDICINES" promising cures for rheumatism neuralgia asthma and other ailments. It alleges German officials confirm extraordinary results and urges readers to send to doctors in Scranton for examinations and alleged free prescriptions.

Glowing Fashion Bargains From Local Shop Sale Rack

Glorious discounts on Persil Percale Wilhtts and navy blue since names and items in stock include ladies garments and accessories. Items feature cuffs collars and skirts with velvet touches at reduced prices from 0.89 to 2.98 dollars and stylish patterns in white navy and black.

Gloria Walste Gould

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