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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1897

Page

7

West Side Ladies Host Entertainment for Union Mechanics

The Ladies' Auxiliary No. 044 of the Order United American Mechanics held an evening in St. David's hall with a full program. The event featured piano solos, singing, club swinging, banjo numbers, and a concluding dance, with Miss Nya Roberts as president and a large turnout applauding the performances.

Order United American Mechanics Eucal St. David's Hall Teuben Jones Chalmian Miles Nee Curran Martette Metsis McNulty iEvane Une Apollo Banjo Club Jessie Wlorer Detthe Arthur Reexe Nettle Lewis Miss Slate Emil Lamb Banjo Club Hb. Vorhis Ewes Mise Curran Prompter GO. W. Medeor TL Toterts CL Vosburg XN. W. Howard Kya Froberts AL OF. Vorhis Minnie Meder Ag- Heseho

Warren to fill Shamokin concert engagement

P. W. Warren of North Filmore Avenue will fill a concert engagement at Shamokin this evening. Warren is the principal soloist in an oratorio to be presented there, his selection praised as a compliment given the many excellent soloists in the community.

P. W W. Warren North Filmore Avenue Shamokin Mer Warren

Miss Dora Hird Weds William Riley In Private City Ceremony

Miss Dora Hird and William Riley married last evening at 7 with Rev M H Mill officiating at the Lobley residence 219 North Everett Avenue Porest City. Bridesmaid Miss Annie Holiman and groom’s brother Thomas Tird attended the couple in a large gathering of invited guests.

Dora Hird Henrys Mid Porest City William Riley M. H. Mill Willan Lobley Everett Avenue Annie Holiman Thomas Tird

Wedding Receptions Followed By Social Dancing

After the ceremony the couple moved to their residence on the elevated detour street where the Lebley home was opened to guests. Stryper was served as the evening featured a lively program of dancing singing and sociable chat with attendees enjoying the occasion.

Hley Lebley

Evening entertainment at Electric City lodge show

The programme to be presented this evening at Ivor ltes hall features M Joseph Murphy a Hebrew impersonator, William B Renn Irish wit , M Hallinan with soft shoe and novelty dance, BK Canning original impersonator of Reuben Glue in comic fares, John Dougherty impersonator with fire selections, Murphy and Reap in cane sketches, and Campbell and Calleran juvenile merchants and tumblers. Mr Reese T Richards will perform feats on the Lane during intervals.

Leaiven Electric City Lodge New Pythias Ivorltes Hall M. Joseph Murphy Willian BP. Renn Hallinan BK. Canning Reuben New Jersey John Dougherty Murphy and Reap Campbell Calleran Reese T. Richards

Local Jubilee singers hosts and area notices of births and marriages

Miss Sadie Tomson and Miss Mand How, Jubilee singers, visit Mr and Mrs John Morris of North Mehoes Avenue. Mrs W Carter and others Guests of Mrs Albert Sayres. Bridget Law admitted to West Side hospital with pneumonia. Miss Reynolds sang in Wilkes-Barre. Miss Griffiths seriously ill, Mrs Hautle Marsh slowly recovering from ankle sprain. Willard Knowlton and Rachel Gerber wed in Simpson Church parsonage. Missionary Sunday planned at Simpson Methodist Episcopal School with music by AW Tuull's class and address by TY A Dale. Boworth league to attend Elm Park union meeting. Born and a infant girl to Mr and Mrs Frank Randolph. Funeral of Miss Painne Tentue held private at North Garfield. Invitations received for Welsh society anniversary in Philadelphia. Mrs Ismuc Williams recovered from illness. Mrs Sarah Davis and Daniel Clements married at bride's mother Mary Laws' home with Rev Thomas Bell officiating. Clements to work at Greenwood Company.

Sadie Tomson Mand How Jubilee Singers Jackson Street Baptist Church John, Morris North Meheoos Avenue W. Carter Jubilee Troupe Albert Sayres South Bridget Law Ligerne Street West Side Hospital Margaret Reynolds Hampton Street Wilkes- Marre Kittie Griffiths South Bromley Avenue Seriowsaly Willam Miller Dalton Griffiths Hauttle Marsh North Rebeccat Avenue Simpson Church Parsonage Willard Knowlton Windsor Rachel E. Gerber Lafayette Street Dev John Bo Sweet Simpson Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Tuull TY. A. Dale Boworth League Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Elm Park Church Simpson Frenk Trandolph Sumner Avenue B. I. Mathews Scranton Street Baptist Church Washburn Street J. G. Beddoes South Malin Avenue DB. C. Powell Free Dictary Welsh Society of Philadelphia Hotel Bellevue St. David's Cosling Clements Hyde Park Greenwood Company West Side Republican Club Memonte New York Samuel Davis

North Main area notes and local business bump

The column lists numerous local names and places in North Main avenue including Crystal Landry of Kingston visiting Mire, a popular barber on North Main, Palmer & McDonalds at 44 Spruce, and a church meeting move to D. Hvans hall on South Main near Hampton street. It also cites Dr BE Morrison Dentist at 11488 Main avenue, Harriet J. Davis Florist on 14 South Main, Morgan's Pharmacy at 101 North Main, and J C King Second Hand Furniture at 701 West Lackawanna Avenue AWoHda avenue.

North Main Avenue Dutton Crystal Landry James B. Lewin Kingston Mire Joseph Reynolds Hampton Street Clase Palmer & McDonalds Spruce Seventh Day Adventists Hieers D. D. Hvans South Main Avenue Y. Morrison Mears Yall Main Avenue Harriet J. Davis Jackson Street Morgan's J.C. King West Lack Awohda Avenuo

Obituaries From Carbondale and Surrounding Areas

A series of notices detailing deaths and funerals in Carbondale and nearby towns. Sister Anton ia Pissed away at St Kore convent in Carbondale after illness. Mrs Margaret Loftus of Carbondale died at home, age sixty nine. Mrs Mary Schneibert of 14 Everett avenue dies after brief illness. Mrs Rose Colborn of Forest City dies after brief illness, age 23. Peter Anglyn, son of Mr and Mrs Anglyn of Monsey, died aged in infancy. funeral at Hyde Park Cemetery.

Margaret Loftus Carbondale Anthony O'Hara Scottetroot Devenked County Mayo Ivlind St. Rose Church St. Rose Cemetery Rose Colborn Hi Colborn Forest City Peter Peter Anglyn Monsey Hyde Park Curhuite Cemetery

Spooners Two Performances At Frothingham

Two audiences saw Spooners and company at Frothingham yesterday with The Buckeye in the afternoon and A Fight for a Million in the evening. Intermissions featured vitascape pictures and specialties. A Mountain Pink is listed for this afternoon and Caste for tonight with Saturday matinee seats at a higher price. The diagram is open.

Spooners and Company Frothingham Buckeye oThe Intermissluns Vitascape

Supposed incendiary fire at brewery stables

Fire broke out in the stables connected with the M. Robinson brewery on the South Side. A still alarm summoned Century Hose company and the blaze was extinguished before much damage occurred. It is thought to be incendiary as it started in a corner where hay and straw were piled.

Fiarly M. Robinson Brewery Century Hose Company Dlaze

Letters From The People Pub Notice

Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.

the Tribune

Tribune editor recalls sympathy after loss of husband

Mrs Selah Rosenkrantz of Newton writes to thank the Tribune editor for the sympathy and kindness shown after the death of her husband. The note, dated February in Wa1807, thanks readers for support during her bereavement.

the Tribune Voir Miper Selah Rosenkrantz Newton Feb

Lehigh Valley Railroad Offers Low Rates For McKinley Inauguration

For the inauguration of President McKinley at Washington the Lehigh Valley Railroad invites travelers to take inexpensive excursion trains. The trip promises sightseers access to the capital’s pomp and scenic passes through Pennsylvania mountains aboard comfortable trains. Check with ticket agents for schedules and rates.

Presidenterest McKinley Washington Lehigh Valley Railroad United States Pennsylvania America

Mystic Cure claims relief for inflammatory rheumatism

Morten L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint, bedridden six weeks and treated by eight physicians with no relief until the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. He says immediate relief followed and she could walk in three days, with hopes he saved her life. Sold by Carl Lorena, druggist, Scranton, 418 Lagkawatina avenue.

Morten L. Hill Lebanon Tnd Carl Lorena Scranton Lagkawatina Avenue

Annnual Fifty Year Jubilee Planned for Providence Presbyterian

The Providence Presbyterian church at Montrose marks fifty years since its 1875 charter. A committee of seven will plan anniversary services and a program to commemorate the milestone, with residents Rev G I Guild and other local figures participating.

Fifteen Months Each for Furniture Ring and Related Offenses

Timothy Bendy receives fifteen months for organizing Alderman Stort's furniture establishment. He is joined by Charley Turke who serves fifteen months for breaking into Mason & Co. on the West Side. Also noted is a Delaware Department case where an eighteen month sentence is handed to an unnamed defendant for burglary.

Alderman Stort Timothy Bendy Delaware and Pudeon Charley Turke Loy

Social notices and gatherings span Peckville list of visits

Peckville residents host a long sequence of visits and greetings across Carbondale Bethlehem and Mums. The article notes Mr. and Mrs. William Coyne at Carbondale and many local names visiting, plus a surprise 22nd wedding anniversary party at Hickory Street with a packed program and refreshments.

Scranton Social Notices Include Ball and Band Hall Opening

Next Monday evening the Scranton Athletic club holds its annual man quardide ball in Germania hall. Tonight Ringgold band opens its new hall at Prospect avenue and Miple street under Professor Robert Sterner with Joseph P. Kramer in charge and welcoming guests including Miss Katie O'Donnell. St Marys Glee and Drankitle club celebrated its anniversary in St Marys hall. Welcome's ball and entertainment planned in Callerys hall Friday night. Palmer McDonalds offers flowers. Mrs Robert Leuwinten visits from Massachusetts.

Scranton Athletic Club Germania Hall Ringgold Band Prospect Avenue Miple Street Robert Sterner Joseph P. Kramer Katie O'Donnell Jermyn South Side Friends St. Mary's

Miraculous Cure Claims For Homoeopathic Remedies

An advertisement touts homoeopathic medicines as preventing disease and lengthening life. cites German statistics and testimonials from Mrs Gleason of Linden St and Mr OW of Mulberry St Scranton. offers home visits from Spruce St Scranton physicians with free examination and two cent remedies.

Germany

Valentine costs and cure ad from Life magazine item

An OCR fragment shows a playful Valentine price line and an ad blurb for treating a cold with Bromo Quinine tablets. It mentions a 25 cent price and a refund offer if the remedy fails. The text includes stylized dialect phrases and incomplete dialogue.

O'Hord Elected Fire Chief by Acclamation

The election for chief of the fire department last night resulted in James J. O'Hord of John 2. Smith Fire Company being elected by acclamation. Pride of Turnmore and others hosted events at Odd Fellows' Hall and related society gatherings, with funds raised toward church debts.

James J. O'Hord John 2. Smith Fire Company Turnmore Lolles’ AU Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Peter Aleck Rim Street Christan Temperance Unions Dunmore Tribune

O Connell council meets as Greenwood chorus performs

The O Connell council No 194 YM I meets tonight. Greenwood residents attend a cantata SHioh at Pather Mathew hill by Greenwood Choral Society. George ie conducts with tambourine and Museo treats promised. Kane challenges Coyne for a fight at 10 pounds in town, $50 purse.

O'Connell Council Young Men's Institute Pollah Greenwood Coary Hollow Pather Mathew Hill Greenwood’ Choral Society George Ie Proverle Greenwood Presbyterian Michael Kane Tribune Cor John d. Coyne Mr. Coyne

Goose Taken to the Pen in Philadelphia Transport

Deputy sheriffs W T Simipson T V Lewin Ben Davis and A M Davis escorted five prisoners to Philadelphia yesterday aboard the 615 Delaware Lackawanna and Western train. Among them were John Gouge sentenced to ten years and three months for killing his father, and companions James Crolly and John Clarke.

W.T. Simipson T. V. Lewin Ben Davis A. M. Davis Philadelphia Delaware, Lackawanna and Western John Gouge James Crolly John Clarke

Spring goods in profusion banner department displays

Out stores present a flood of new dress items in every department. Silk fabrics dress goods laces and embroideries showcase delicate shades and textures signaling a season of unprecedented beauty and artistic designs.

Spring dress goods and silks on sale at Leader’s

Local retailer highlights new spring dress fabrics including mon dak silk checks and black brocaded silks at 49c. The sale features 75 exclusive Boullard silk patterns, Swiss cambrie engines and Irish point insertions, Gloria and Peralin waists with detachable collars, and assorted velvet and brilliantine skirts. Numerous yardage and patterns offered at reduced Leader’s prices.

Alamond Stanley Gloria

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