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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1897

Page

10

West Side Vocalists to Attend McKinley Inauguration

The Willa Connell Anthracite Glee Club of Scranton plans a trip to Washington for McKinley’s inauguration week. A special car, arrangements for hotel stays, and a Georgetown University concert are on the schedule. The group will be hosted by Congressman William Connell and includes officers and members from the defunct Connell Glee Club, now renamed to reflect Scranton roots.

Pennsylvania Wellington Mckintley Washington Trai Delaware and Hudson Georgetown University William Connell Authricites Wiliam Connell+ Arthracite Gee club Scranton Wishivers K. H. Hipple Joseph P. Phillips John BR. Jones Willim Fowler E. Levahon Joseph 2Sdaleyd Willianvans Fivans Ambrooke Hee Club Benjamin Harrisoin Cameron Dogern Gome Getivnadeie Hey FL Mathews Boninton, Street Baptist Church North Rhyde Park Avenue Mathews

That Will on the Wisp and the Chopping Case Mystery

A man was arrested yesterday in a chopping case and brought before James and her daughter for identification. The arrest mirrored a previous one, with no details the prisoners offered. Officials kept the arrest from the press as much as possible. Chief Rolling shows a worried look amid the ongoing mystery.

Thome Jamex Mie James Usui Rolling

Powell Surprise Party Honors Mar and Mrs G W Powell

A quiet dust evening gathering honored Mar and Mrs G W Powell with a surprise party. The event celebrated their contributions and friendship within the community.

Mar G. W. Powell

Community gathering honors Mira 220th birthday at Snyder Avenue

A belated celebration at Snyder avenue Bellevue honored Mira 220th Tawl4 with refreshments. Guests included Norma Williams Mattie Williams Eliza Jones Lingle Lewis Lissie Jenkins Sayed Abraham Kite Milas Jennie Thoms Liverle Bling Charlotte Davis Magmie Harris Donnie Davis Annie Humphries Mic Davis Marki Humphries Mary Anne Phoniae John Resse James WHI J. Davis Davidba David Davie Dane Davie David Jenkin Gwillyn Lewis Wy Thones Willi Bane Lewie and Tlopkin Dayle.

Snyder Avenue Bellevue Mira Ashley Milebt Norma Willams Mattie Williams Eliza, Jones Lingle Lewis Lissie Jenkins Sayed Abraham Kite Milas Jennie Thoms Liverle Bling Charlotte Davis Magmie Hiarris Donnie Davis Annie Humphries Mic. Davis Marki Humphries Mary Anne Phoniae

St Leos Battalion Local Entertainment Evening

St Leos Battalion plans a Monday program at Megre hill featuring vocal solos by Mrs Obi and Miss Mur phy, duets by Watkiie and Murphy Brothers, recitations by Miss Hessie Sloate and Miss Sarah Duggan, and a full chorus by Murphy Brothers and others. Proceeds support local causes.

St. Leo's Megre Hill Temarke Obi Matlott Hattie Vais Watkiie Steteiey Toohey Special Thes Pou Walsh Y Smith Vee Voll Sarah Duggan Mr. Denise Miss Watkins Weollathon Misa Matthe Bugler Murphy Brothers Qiattet Abe Sully Eveahe Jones Thine Diet Miteee Murphy Dwegan Mulley Henley

West Side Republican League Meeting Highlights

A West Side Republican League meeting drew strong attendance with several officers and members listed as attendees. The session noted forthcoming activities and announced a future game by the Tene Andels next Wednesday night.

West Side Republican League Tresident Wiav Philips Chars Ph. Olvey Tve Ameniteus Hives Thamar Barry Deekker Robert Walker Krank Meansfield Mimnerseam Owen Fremian Barry Carline David J. Jones PL Meman Tene Andels

Mena mine foreman injured by coal fragment Tuesday

Lewis Roberts, a sde foreman at the Mena mine, was struck in the eye by a coal fragment while Winer dislodged side coal. Doctors say some sight remains but vision may be reduced. Proceedings await further medical updates.

Lewis Roberts Sde Mena Ide Winer Mr. Roberte Eelis L. Prey

Evening gathering at Dye Avenue home with many attendees

A presvant evening was spent and enjoyed with a large gathering at Dye Avenue. Attendees include Edith Daviv Cassie Morgen Mo file Lewis Hessle Lewis Mattie Bowen Sarah Phowen Mila Brownaing Beatrice Morgan Mingele Lionel Ntile Lewis LI Prey Mindote Miggle Pranods Hanneh Themes Hoth Prcineds Heeler Thomas Ida Willams Alla Dagger Miionie Davis ulazie Bowen Lizzie Dagger Sarah Aan Davis Magsie Mor gan Gwen Divis Magehe Thoms tal Riehards Wille ofnittille Poy Rogers Albert Varris Joly Willlams Drunk oiling Halph Calling Ndidie Davis Murua Marly Archie Mises Jink OChirive Dawid Thomas Tammy Jenkins Witle ones Willie Wyane Hinman J Ten Street Mrs Randolph Jones Atlantic Clifts Mrs Walter Quick Incksom Street Susy delirium Henry Tayviir Hingpton street Mrowkiym Pia Dr Y Harrison Dentist Mears Wall Mainavente Mice Clit Stilliniters Ratipton street Waseganieey Proviene Jaekeon Stree Pattlet church event Pye phaet Dahon Wea company Willacetiy Stoves Palmer McDonalds 544 Bpruce Carbondale Mish Aughle Minierty Tonesdighe Mrs AL FP Weydlis and newborns mentioned.

Moureihay Mies Sorat Bowen Fer Dye Avenue Edith Daviv Cassie Dine Morgen Mo File Lewis Hessle Lewis Mattie Bowen Sarah Phowen Mila Brownaing Beatrice Morgan Mingele Lionel Ntile Lewis LI Prey Mindote Miggle Pranods Hanneh Themes Hoth Prcineds Heeler Thomas Ida Willams Alla Dagger Miionie Davis Ulazie Bowen Lizzie Dagger Sarah Aan Davis Magsie Morgan Gwen Divis Magehe Thoms Tal Riehards Wille Ofnittille Poy Rogers Albert Varris Joly Willlams Halph Calling Ndidie Davis Murua ‘Marly Archie Mises Jink Ochirive Dawid Thomas Mears Wall Mainavente Clit Ratipton Street Pye Phaet Bien Pr Dahon Willacetiy York Snithorners Tava Palmer & McDonalds Williams Carbondale Frields Mish Aughle Minierty Tonesdighe AL FP. Weydlis Twits Mfr

Local notices and ads fill West Side page

A jumble of names, addresses, and business notices appears with references to visits, undertakers, Odd Fellows, a hospital, laundry, a philosophical society, schools, florists, a drugstore, and second hand furniture. It mentions Mrs Jones and Mr Tagne, the Witch Philosophical society, Givenduetein school, St Divides church, and local shops on North Maine and North Math avenues.

Oeeph Jones Ity Bavi Sulit Efron Leine Tagne Weer Nieldlaiin Pesternay W. Tagne Ayuth Malo Slocum John Davie Thurediy Meg Doug Pip Catte Malin Avenue Witch Philosophical Society Givenduetein School Roberts North Maine

Remonstrance Filed Over License For South Main Hotel

West Side residents object to Deckelbuick licensed hotel at South Main avenue and Lugurne street in the Fifth ward saying it would be near St John s German Catholic church and a school within 100 feet, constituting a nuisance to worshipers and students. The previous renewal denial cited failure to meet legal conditions and nearby sensitive institutions.

William Deeckeluitck South Main Avenue Lugerne Street Fifth Ward Deckelnick St John’s St. John's Church

Obituary notes from New Jersey and surrounding towns

A cluttered obituary column reports the sudden death of John A. Krause in Jersey and other local passings. It notes his brother Henry and describes a hurried, hopeful return to his family, with fragmented details of hospital trials and funeral plans. Additional notices mention the deaths of John Davis and others, with brief funeral arrangements and burial sites in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery and Washburn Cemetery.

John A. Krause Jersey Glen Gnoken Tie Henry Krange Aaherville Danlothe Physioluide Tilm Ani Dvb Chen Onoke Carbon County India Janiecain Ube Wace How Mera John Burke Hsa South Seventh Street Joes Intermont Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Birthday Gathering Highlights Suburban Social

Mrs. Sushi Hughes of North Malinnye hosts a Thurd ay evening gathering for her twenty fifth birthday. Attendees include Mr and Mrs A Boughow Mr and Mrs Biina Young Mr and Mira Reese and many others. The Providence Day of the Lidl Blane Mis lentity society plans elaborate events for a nearer future. Helen Dewey of Pittston attended the Union meeting at the Elbe Pekelnet diet and Hieary Hawkey of Church avenue has recovered at home after illness.

Sushi Hughes North Malinnye Thuradiy Evernlie A. Boughow Biina Young Mira Reese No Mirser Charlotte Jones Haseley Cowghan Sarah Bees Tyavl Reese Anna Reese Alma Hughes Moesgsts Joseph Kevholde Joseph Beas Jammer Homes M. Powel Reese Stone K. T. Wuptes Lidl Blane Mis Providence M Cnt Hewerth Lenin Molecopilchurch Elbe Helen Dewey Pittston Mra Pitiet Wihelk Hieary Hawkey Church Avenue

Baptists Host Povery Social at Village Church Home

Last evening the Baptist Young People union held a poverty social at the pastor Rev Word's home, largely attended. A short formal was rendered, refreshments served, and a delightful time enjoyed. Epworth Leaguers from Den Hidee and others attended. several local residents were noted visiting relatives at Waverly.

Baptist Young jPeo- Wes Union of the Baptist Church Poverly Word Ren Deryl Mien Stella Wodemoantae Mornbakora& Covs Grogery Dickwon Weenie Epworth Leugiers den Hidee Parlchien Adam Yelver Mostow Thor Sister Mis

Pythians hold city convention with varied parade prizes

The Pythias convention will be in this city next Auchet with prize money for parade participants. Prizes include 150 for efficiency in drill, 78 for best appearance on parade, 100 for division with most men, 25 for best mounted appearance, and 650 for best equipped division outside Pennsylvania. Committees listed include D. D. Beans G. W. De Wieht and Martin Joyce.

Pythias Auchet Priae Amouhied Havie Ine Tinh Wreiue Vile Amieiwin Elahtihi Prine Prise Sir Wolehts Jones Pennsylvania Duannell Shan Compels Judes National Guards of Pennsylvania D. D. Beans G. W. de Wi

Jump From Trestle Causes Fatal Injuries in Providence

Patrick Byron, 60, died Thursday at Moses Taylor Hospital from injuries after jumping from a West Providence trestle. Officials say shock rather than injuries caused death. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Diamond Accident Fund to attend.

Patrick Byron Moses Taylor Providence Mises ‘Taylor Hospital Wien Hyton Wes Mendavetup Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Diamond Accidental Fund

Local notes and visits fill town page from Birney to Factoryville

The column lists residents and guests including Cullerys returning from Nuantiooke and Gabriel Winton heading to Mhivage, social events at Cullery's Hall, May Thehe visiting South Side, Annie McTighe sidelined by illness, Beranton Athletics hosting a triasqier bal, and various local business and household remarks in Palover, McDonald’s, and Crystal Laundry ads.

T. Tt. Cullery and Son Cullery Birney Avenue I Nuantiooke Gabriel Winton Washington Avene Westerday Mhivage Pittiton Factoryville

Choir Festival Selections and Prizes Detailed

The program lists vocal and instrumental entries under the No. 1 Chorus Tudor title with multiple prize levels. Winners include solos and duets in various keys and voices, with donors such as Pryor, Thomas, and Williams. Judges and adjudicators from Scranton and surrounding areas are named. rules cover entry deadlines, signings, and preliminary rounds.

Lloyd Joseph Purrys Pratheraei Amd Etbeh Cran Tuller Rots Lenton Ean Chow Mae Ty Chirke Bros Prothwioen RL Pryor No Nat Sunters Thariione Waele Af Finn Ceesi Pausia von Seatloteih Shotimaltier Fusun Wilson Hyte Liberty and Union Shoemakers Est Seltetone Ebuster Sime Mpa Wy Robert Morris Joseph Dy Lieve Engliyn Pili Willams Sih Taawdes Hese Warlee WOR Hewla United States EL BE Hobuthun No. S Waleed Thomas Dulvertan Deneeh Diackawrnig Tallettte Nouirlies Jocel Fm The Tribune Scranton

Thurlow Institute Promotes Healing Foreign Patented Medicines

A dated advertisement extols a “well-known fact” about HOMonowATIC MEDICINES from Thurlow Institute claiming long use and efficacy for a range of ailments. It lists bronchitis diabetes and various maladies, touts remedies by specialists in Scranton and Glvds on Linden St, urges readers to send postal counts, and promises free consultation and postpaid service.

Kopros Germany Linden St Caplin Thurlow Frisew ST. Scranton

Social evening hosted by Ladies' Ald society at Pastor Gibbons home

The Ladies' Ald society held a social at Rev. Wi Gibbons' Jim Street home with decorated halls, a prize drawing, and a light refreshments service. Attendees and attendees’ visitors from multiple streets shared news of visits, travel, and upcoming church services.

Mita Mary Fanning Returns Home After Plymouth Visit

Mita Mary Fanning of Plymouth has returned home after a few days in Vielling Tilenidé. The 8. Joseph's Society plans a regular meeting this afternoon at their HN on Gay Adairyettreet. Campbell and an entourage are preparing for a trip to Washington to witness the inauguration. The Welcome Social Club hosted entertainment at Collery's Arcade at evening.

Ladies' Ald Society Wi Gibbons Jim Street Hocal Ida Mrogk Street Woodhill Adams Mise Ligzig Brady Wilkes-Barre Wiliam Lonemine John ‘Tune Applestrait Pirst Towdys Mise Antile Gilligan Drinker Street Mike Pony Meblale Min Strreet Carbondale Benest Pineh Cherry Street Wayne Conty Mire Willi Webber Willan Musgrave MU Street Colorado Mins Agatharane Boiler Sitreet Haw Cartondale Aid Henry Birgemaen Olyput Dunmore Priva Mics Hauttle Noteham Dalton Aid Aled Ch HL Black Rigas Angie John Mulhearn Lay Avenue Duamamore New Claisson Mplacopul Lis Unitiy John Bishop Hemlock Hollow Hear Mee David Hess Chay Avenue Dwines Heath Blakdls Street Frankaster Oh No Grey Sommes Patrick Fhinnelly Potter Street Tle Mita Mary Fanning Plymouth 8. Joseph’s Society Campbell Anes Feflers Washington Collery

Knights Meeting Arranges General Committee Actions

At a meeting of the general committee arrangements were made to organize activities for the Knights. The session focused on planning and coordinating upcoming events and duties.

General Committee Knights of

Wyoming Ava Leading New Dress Goods Display

The leader showcases the newest stitches fabrics and textures from American and foreign makers. It offers high class and staple dress goods including Grena Hines Draperies Coverts Cheviots Tweeds and fancy black dress goods in latest weaves.

Laces Dress Trimmings and Embroideries Display

The store announces a ready supply of laces dress trimmings and embroideries. It promises an elaborate variety from France Germany and Switzerland at astonishingly low prices in comparison to larger stores.

France Germany Switzerland

Ladies Tailor-made Suits On Sale In Elegant Spring Stock

It is predicted the coming season will be lively for Ladies tailor-made suits and our house will meet the demand. A large portion of Spring stock is on sale including three notable lots with refined textures and finishes.

Lebeck and Corin Display Card Stock List

The office keeps a set of display cards for front desk use listing rooms for rent and sales. Items include rooms for rent, this property for sale, furnished rooms, and house for rent or to let. The cards appear as a stock inventory of classified notices.

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