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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1897

Page

7

Interchurch Prayer Meeting At Plymouth Church

The first weekly meeting of Washburn Street Presbyterian Simpawon Methodist Scranton Street Baptist and Plymouth Congregational churches was held last evening at Plymouth. Rev. A. O. Moffatt led the service and preached on Humiliation and Thanks. Rev. Bell of the home church led a brief service, with a sermon on confession and thanksgiving themes. Several pastors attended though Rev. Matthews was absent. The next gathering will be at Scranton Street Baptist.

Washburn Street Revo SF. Matthews Bistress Scranton Street Baptist J. Sweet Stupenou

Rumor of attempted self harm by Mrs Jeremiah unfounded

Report claimed Mrs Jeremiah on Lafayette Street attempted death by own hand last night. Dr P F O Tl ruled no laudanum use after examination and treatment with permanganate of potash. Mrs Jeremiah recovered, with personal stress linked to in law W E Wright and past marital troubles.

Jeremiah Lafayette Street W. A. Welelit Wibteniih Laudumiim Simas Dyall Dy Hall Steve Fall Mya. Jeremiah

Ladies’ Hospital Linen Benefit Meeting At West Side

A group of ladies gathered at the hospital to hold a social for the linen department. Matron Smith presided. Attendees included Mrs. Theargeids, Mrs. S, W. Luce, Mrs. Samuel Reynolds, Mrs. Bahlemian, Miss Belly Hates, and Miss Jennie Shimmen. The West Side board of trade is credited by Mr. Twining of the Times for enabling the hospital, with persistent urging of Mr. Farr, to secure the sponsor support. Albert Davies of Bynon Street is urged to organize preliminary concert plans for the benefit event.

Eewine Lee Simith Mra. Theargeids W. Luce West Side Board of Trade Farr Twining Tribune News Hyate West Side Hospital Albert Davies Bynon Street

Remarkable escape from mine shaft injury near Wilkes-Barre

Ivor Davis of North Main avenir slipped thirty feet into a shaft during work with a carpenter gang near the Diamond mine extension. He broke two ribs but survived with minor injuries after medical care. age about 38, residing in Mrs Moves boarding house on North Hyde Park avenue.

Ivor Davis North Main Avenir Wilkes-Barre Davie Bertnss Lorton Dr PLC Davis Moves Hyde Park Avenue

Charles St James Suffered Injury In Peculiar Saturday Incident

Charles St James a Delaware and Hudson train conductor was injured Saturday afternoon in a wrestling match at Central Station. His antagonist threw him to the floor and dislocated his right shoulder and broke a clavicle. He is resting at home at Tenth and Waimpton streets with a swollen shoulder. He is married.

Charles St. James Delaware and Hudson Central Station Aly James Tenth Waimpton Streeen

Mr Moser Refuses to Accept Ronen-Year Dispute

A terse note states Mr Moser refused to accept the Ronen matter for another year, indicating ongoing dispute or unresolved agreement.

Moser

Squeeze at the Continental Farm Sparks Unrest

Reported disturbance at the Continental Thine area shows workers enraged and praying near damaged works on Stowers farm. One dwelling remains undamaged in a rural locality. no confirmation of full dam has occurred yet.

Local notes from a morning of oddities and events

Wil Pluston, milk wagon driver for AL Turner, injured but at home on North Hyde Park Avenue amid peculiar mishaps. Crystal Laundry agents contest a teaching method with a LiL toy and Christina candies worth 220. West Side Central Republican club proposes a friendly game with the Wet Side League. no reply yet. Maranret, daughter of Rey and Mrs J Sweet, ill with diphtheria. Dr Floyd Harrison notes care. Washburn Street Presbyterian church to hold annual meeting with reports and trustee elections. Stinson Method Episcopal church trustees meet. Palmer Mcdonalds showcases flowers and signs.

Wil Pluston AL Turner North Hyde Park Avenue Crystal Laundry Ae Frank Hagen Berry, Wisner & Lohman New York City Simpson Mplacopil Central Republican Club Maranret Rey J. Sweet North Main Avenue Floy. Harrison Mearshall Main Avenue Washburn Street Cholee Palmer & Mcdonalds Trustees Episcopal Church

Local residents and visitors noted in brief notices

Charles J Watkins of New York City returns after visiting his marorite on Pafayetta street. Wallace Moger of Lafayette street spent New Year’s Day at Stroideburg. Miss Mary A Watkins and Miss Jennie Wile lime visited friends at Clark’s Summit. TPennerty of Buffalo plans to attend a funeral in Wilkes-Barre. Davidhowens leaves for school today. Miss Jemima d Janes recovers from illness. Mrs William Jones and children of Wilkes-Barre visit Scott family on South Main avenue. Kate Willing is confined at home with illness.

Charles J. Watkins New York City Pafayetta Street Wallace Moger Laffayette Street Stroideburg Clirk'’s Summit South Maln Avenue Kate Willing Acatemy Street Iillness

West Side Business Directory listing local merchants

Harriet J. Davis Florist offers cut flowers and funeral designs on South Main near Jackson. Morgan's Pharmacy on North avenue provides pure drugs and chemicals, prescriptions, stationery, and Christ ia presents. Second hand furniture buy sell cash from J King at 701 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue.

West Side Harriet J. Davis South Main Avenue Jackson Street Morgan's North Avenue Christias Call Ando Waood King Lackgwanna Avenue

City Hall Corner Stone Tribute to Erection Backers

A stone cutter works on the northwest corner of the city hall where a new tribute will list well known men involved in the building. The council passed a resolution to rename the structure City Hall, removing the old municipal building title.

Burns City Hall Munteipad

Romance of Coon Hollow at Academy of Music

A melodrama titled Romance of Coon Hollow played to a top heavy audience at the Academy of Music last night. The cast including Jan Danvers delivered competent performances with realistic dances and scenes such as a cotton press and a Mississippi River steamer interlude.

Academy of Music Coon Hollow Jan Danvers Callaban

BUNCO MEN CAUGHT IN FIRM FRAUD SCHEME

Boned man McKay and his partner were arrested by Postoffice Inspector Geriin of Philadelphia for fraudulent use of the mail. McKay was nabbed in Wilkes-Barre and the other in New York City. They advertised as Revgetone Milling Co and offered a new Hourne cheat at $2 a barrel. Mail forwards and victims did not receive goods. arrests followed U S warrants issued here and in New York.

McKay Postoffice Geriin Pailadelphia Mickay Wilcken-Barre New York City Revgetone Milling Company Scranton Post Ctypiet United States

Family in Devine area suffers serious injuries after stove incident

The McAnidrew family of Devine near Gipad describes a near fatal accident as Mr Peter McAntrew awoke early Sunday to a stove fire. His wife Miss Ligzie and daughter were overcome, while son and others assisted in reviving them. Officers of the Ancient Order of Bern will be installed at Pyarmney hall. Local church projects and social visits noted. mass gathereings planned for St. Prange Navier, St John's, and other community events announced. Funeral arrangements listed for Mary Louies Swarts with services on Wednesday.

Peter McAnidrew Devine Asense McAntrew Howe O'Malley Order of Bernans A. J. Mullerig Tuttlok Waleh Marcus Cahalin Edward McGuire Wiltom Diatible Nmlett Pyarmney Uiggie Medoermatt Inttston Minses Kelley Trying Avenue William McDonald James Robertson Carbondale August Lanne John Setnelder Priderick Toth Wilkes-Bated Locust Street Michalowek's Chiuveh Funk John Cringe St. Prange Navier Vallege New York Holly Tedson St John's Kist's Palmer & McDonalds Barnes

Funeral notices and local incidents from Mary Street area

The funeral of Michiel McNish was held at Holy Rosary Church with interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. A street accident near North Mary Avenue damaged a car fender as horses spooked. no serious injuries. An entertainment and lecture titled Why of Lett We Church was planned at the Christian church with an autograph session and 10 cent admission. Multiple local updates include births, visits, and residents returning to school or work in nearby towns.

Michiel McNish Mary Street Holy Rosary Church Thi Gilagher Hichard Malvey Anthony Neary Edward Gallovtier John Kynett Jin Bpiyan Hyde Mark Catholic Stathe Annie Kenrey Miia Kutle Sultry Willhamn Mib Henry Jones Belok Avenue Feland North Mary Avenue Escarrest Rome Philip Duval Thomas Langan Pathadelphia Withinas Mirc Mra Walde Stevens Ross Avenue de Baby Son George Howells Northurberland Heine Chenjamin Tobinken Oak Street Mita Bessie Wilson Wilkes-Harre David Wy ‘Thoms Kyl Thomas Wave Avenue Iis Lewisburg Phacknell University Mize Sadie Coleman Harry Mra. O. H. Jenkins Woet Aldoket Street

Green Ridge Community Notes and Local Elections

L. W. Teckinson and Luther visited friends in Hones Tie. Mrs. Fiitcroft hosts her sister from Paterson New Jersey. A Washington National Building and Loan branch opened on Vie Ridge with officers elected including President David Deatrich and Secretary A E Kiefer. The association notes a loan total over 23,000. Residents from Omaha Nebraska moved to Capouse Avenue. John Welker and Henry Priefer returned to Honondale. Ashbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday School elected officers led by Superintendent 32 S Tate and Treasurer W Osenbeh.

Lucy Brown Jersey City W. J. Lawreace Delaware Street Washington National Huallding and Loan Association Vie Ridge Joavid Deatrich A. E. Kiefer Ly W. Beck J. J. Blokus Jacob Johler Tf, Tuin A. G. Carry Yyshiek J. Hy Stowers Mre Rece Omaha Neha VL Capouse Aventix Miss Grege The High Sola John Welker Henry Priefer Honondale Green Rhdke Cincera Aebury Methodist Episconal Tate W. Peek Treasirer W. Osenbeh Senntary We R. Kellaw W. HE. Juongan Clover Orkantat Ita LA Stone Worarhan Bae Tenant Distant By. A. Ernolds

Funeral notices and local obituaries in Dunmore area

The issue lists several funeral and church notices for local residents. It notes the funeral of Join Dietrich Kohl on Sunday at 2 PM with interment at Dunmore cemetery, sharing details of his death by appendicitis and surviving family Arthur Louis and George. Other items mention prayers, school superintendent N T Mastersboe, the public house reopening, and various local society events.

Dietrich Kohl Delaware Strait Dunmore Arthur Louis George Serantuy Presbyterian Church N. T. Matserboe Stroudsburg Neldaye G. W. Jones Teroakeatreet Crown Lodge Oyder Bons St Cworge Yellows Hall Lug Daniw Mins Ligale Webbar Mie Willan Webber Moglewood N. J Mary McClure

Boris Sent to Jail in Allege Morit Case

Anthony Paris appeared before Alderman Howe as the case proceeded in Morndave's court. The defendant faced charges including aggravated assault and unlawful restraint. Bond set at 100 dollars with stated penalties totaling 1400 dollars.

Anthony Paris Aldermian Howes Morndave’ Trine I. C. Yeomans Howe

Wanamaker Letter Praises Detectives in Pennsylvania Case

Postmaster General Wanamaker endorses a letter from Samuel Sears of Bloomsburg praising Captain Purring and deputy detective Hurting for their fidelity in pursuing the author of letters and circulars that targeted Rev. John Donahue. Sears’ communication thanks Wanamaker and requests file placement with Marshaling papers.

Tnaemuel van Valkenburg Hie T Ie Banning & Meesiweerey Mostmanter Dob Winwaaker Samuel W. Sears Central Pennnssieinia Methodist Marshal Barrhig John Denahue Deville Pingoto A Successul Levee, Secu HL. Sutherland Tod Wes Wanamaker Samuel Sears Washington Bon Murot Bloomsburg Th. Burriig Pennsylvania John Doniwhue Reed Earl Toe Purring A. Walter Thatking Marinating Stynedln Wanamaker

Train collision kills Mrs. Gicks near Archibald crossing

Mrs Gicks died after being struck by a Delaware and Hudson train about three weeks earlier near Archibald crossing. In Lackawanna hospital her son, jailed for murdering his wife two years ago, awaits trial. Coroner Longstreet held a post mortem finding a fractured skull, broken rib, and multiple injuries. An inquest was postponed to hear the train crew as witnesses.

Gicks Archibald Crossing Lackawanna Hospital Longstreet Ale

Mean Junk at Daviss Theater Features Lester and Williams

The Mayer Davis theater presented Mean Junk with Lester and Williams as the titular figures to a large audience yesterday. A young man performed Take Me Back to Home and Mother on a corner. several other features impressed. The sketch by Mokena and Hughes drew praise for refined humor as twelve people performed. The show runs for two more days of Chit week with afternoon and evening performances.

Lester Williame Dvis’ Theater Spabe Magre Saketch Mokena Hughes Phey Et

Old Waverly Resident Mrs Mahoney Dies at Home

Mrs Jeremiah Mahoney of Waverly died Sunday at age 80 after more than four decades as a Waverly resident. Survived by J A Stone of this city Alo Mahoney of Waverly Mrs W Treaser of Taylor and Ellen Mahoney of Waverly. Funeral service conducted by Rev Mather Parrell Nicholson at the deceased home with interment in Alekory Grove cemetery.

Jeremiah Mahoney Waverly J. A. Stone Alo. Mahoney JW. Treaser Taylor Mise Ellen Mahoney Mather Parrell Nicholson T He Deceweed Alekory Cirove

Petitioners Seek Leniency From Wyipwer Officials

Readable fragments show petitioners asking authorities for leniency in a matter involving the Wyipwer community. Details are limited but imply appeals or clemency actions directed at local officials.

County Officers Reorganized After Fall Election

The county officials met at noon and reorganized the board selecting Giles Roherty as chairman. C F Warner was reappointed chief clerk with Rotathan and Wircham as assistants while Swirts and Kiefer held janitor duties and other posts were filled. The office will remain open daily with staff duties defined and no work terminated.

County Autores Choten W. Roberts Gilen Huberts John Death Giles Roherty C.F. Warner Ehief Rotathan Wircham AL Ainapp Sidieitor Id. Swirts Modi A. Kiefer Bredda Ward Aid Wy Ctello Boposquier John PL Rink Spruks Nenn Fleeting Mir Kiefer Castella

Bonner Signing Talks Reported By Scranton Team

Manager Sandy Griffin says talks with Second Hageman Bonder occurred in Wilkes Barre after Bonner’s release by Brdtkiyy two weeks ago. Bonner’s future remains unsettled with no contract signed yet though discussions included potential terms. Griffin would not reveal outcomes, and Bonner traveled home to Fayetteville New York after the visit.

Sandy Griffin Scranton Tall Clit Wilkes Barre Hageman Bonder Bonners Brdtkiyy Gritino Serantanner Fawetteville, N.Y

School Board Schedule For Three Committee Sessions This Week

Three school board committees plan meetings this week. Insurance discussion is set for tomorrow night, teachers on Thursday night, and ballots Friday night. The main item is Montiatier Davis proposal to consolidate all fire insurance on hatlines and create a fire fund to back bonds.

Death of Mary A. Lesh, 14, reported in Milwaukee

Miss Mary A. Lesh aged 14 and a half died yesterday at her home on Albright Avenue. The funeral is set for Thursday at 10 in the morning with interment to be in Milwaukee.

Mary A. Lesh Albright Fvenne Milwaukee

South Side Faces North Prd Second Team in January Treffen

The South Side basketball squad challenges North Prd second string for a January 23 game. The reply credits Prank Sweet as the contact and notes St. John’s or Scranton as possible opponents.

South Side North Prd Suid of St. John's Scranton

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia

An old advertisement touts a medicine called Mystic Cure that allegedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It claims dramatic, immediate relief and notes the supplier as Carl Loreng, a druggist at 18 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton.

Carl Loreng Lackawanna Avenue Drigsiat Scranton

To Cure No Cold in One Day Beecham's Pills Ad

An old advertisement promises a fast cure for colds using laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a refund offer if the remedy fails and cites a price of 5 cents. The copy hails Beecham's Beecham's as the king of pills.

Toure Travel Periods Across Cities with Rates

The note lists three day periods covering travels from New York to Philadelphia and Philadelphia to New York, dated December 29 86 and March 1 April tall May 13 1807. It mentions rates excluding transportation and two recommendations for the best hotels, with a quoted fare of 11 from Fihtladelphia.

Florida Jacksonville New York Philadelphia Palmdelphia Jon St Meboi Uye Hisire FIM Fihtladelphia

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