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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1897

Page

3

Personal notices update from Wilkes-Barre and area

Attorney John J. Murphy visited Wilkes-Barre yesterday. Elizabeth Bentley of Honesdale visited friends in the city. Mr and Mrs BD Manley of Dunmore left for California. Mrs H Wolf and daughter of South Amboy visit Mrs S Koos of Ping Street. John H Williams, a law student at Dickinson College, called on Wednesday. Hon H C Baxter of Washington wife of Milen Poster guest of Dr Coolidge. Announcement of the approaching marriage of Philly Scheuer and Miss Kate Neals. Miss Kitty V Brown of Seventh Street left for a visit to Illinois and Massachusetts. Regstered at the Hotel Jermyn are W B Hammond of Harrisburg, Ho Db West on of Hornsdale, and T A White of Binghamton. Friends of Miss Marian Donovan will hear her soprano voice at the Second Presbyterian Church next Sunday. Donovan gained acclaim at the Gilmore concert in Binghamton.

John J. Murphy Wilkes- Barre Miex Elizabeth Bentley Honesdale BD. Manley Dunmore California H. Wolf South Amboy Koos Ping Street John H. Williams Diclingon College Jon Wellnesdiay H.C. Baxter Washington Milen Poster Dr. Coolidge Philly Scheuer Scheuer Bros Kate Neals Kitty V. Brown Seventh Straen Lchlind Massilen Regiewred Jermyn W. BR. Hiurmmond Harrisburg Weeton Hornsdale T. AL White Binghiamton Mier Maris Donavan Second Presbyterian Church Miss Donavan

Resolutions Honor Mrs Mari Barker of Universalist Church

The Universalist church unit extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of Mrs Mari Barker and honors her Christian character and service. The resolutions express gratitude for her earnest helpfulness, pledge to share a copy with the family, daily papers, and union records, and are signed by W Whippen and F E Joomis for the Union Scranton.

Marin Barker Mari Barker VY. Ploc. i Universalist Church Syanta I W Whippen F. E. Joomis Union

Scranton Board of Health discusses street sanitation and protests

The Scranton Board of Health met to review December reports on deaths births and disease cases. Dr Allen urged street grading gutters and banning promiscuous expectoration on street cars while the water system and crematory operations were reviewed for costs and improvements.

Scranton Dr. Allen Stienant Poole New York Boston Lord of Health

Gifts for Home for the Friendless education and aid drive

December donations to the Home for the Friendless poured in from many groups. Contributions included money clothing meat and provisions. Several churches individuals and societies provided gifts for old ladies and the matron and sister. A fire protection deficiency near the district was noted as a local concern.

Wilkes-Tarre meeting and county board expansion plans

The Associated Boards of Meath of Lickawanna County discuss Wilkes-Tarre meetings and establishing a new county amocated board. The city board session notes little business aside from winding up the last county convention held in December as the executive committee organizes representation and action.

Eagan State Associated Board Harershure Associated Hoards of Health Lackawanna County Coounty Luserne M.C. Judge Lackawanna County Associated Boards of Health Chegmatter Wilkes-Tarre Livwerne Wilkes-Marre WK. Bentley Associated Bearmts of Meath Lickawantna County Associated Dowrde Lickawanna County

Health Board Mortality and Birth Statistics

The board of health reports 1084 deaths last year and 100 births with contagious diseases totaling 100 deaths. July and August show the highest fatality, February and October the lowest. May and September lead in births, June shows little population growth. December records the most contagious diseases. May the fewest. A table with detail follows.

Board of Health Department Ciy

Classified Display Cards For Sale At Ten Cents Each

The listing notes display cards kept in stock for sale at ten cents each. It advertises rooms for rent and other notices such as property for sale, furnished rooms, house to let, hour for rent, and similar items.

Echo of the Throop Murder and Probate Dispute

Robert Brown Gerling gains control of the Rab bite estate after Jenne Spangenberg arranged a contract for property possession. The court rejected the children’s challenge that an executor cannot possess the main estate, with Judge Edwards ruling in Gerling’s favor.

Robert Brown Gerling Josephine J. Rabbite Himsel Ginling Jenne FL. Spangenberg Robbing Edwarde Hag Otherwitt and Girling

Child Causes Fire In Vine Street Home

A three year old accidentally started a fire at 1219 Vine Street in the Withers residence. The child accessed the cellar and, while playing with paper and rubbie, added material to a furnace. The Heller hose wagon’s hand apparatus quickly extinguished the fumes.

M. Withers and Vine Street Heller

Conferees of Lackawanna Township Nominate District Officers

Democratic conferees met at John J. Coyne’s hotel in Minooka to appoint district officers for next month’s election. South district choices include Coyne Lowry Loydon Butler Milligan Z OM tollerany. West district selections list AfeDonoush Connolly Mulderin Mauldering Healey Dnave Loftus Wards. Northwest district names Gibbons and Juanes. Coyne chose chair with Cibons secretary. offices include tax collector school director treasurer auditor and others by district. Cosine slated for tax collector in West district with no Republican opponent yet chosen.

Lackawent Township John J. Coyte Midin Street Minooka South District John O. Coyne Patrick Lowry John Loydon Themas Butler James Milligan John Z. OM Tollerany West District Michael AfeDonoush Patrick Connolly John Jeffers Pattek Mulderin Willam Mauldering West Westnot Michiel Healey Michael Dnavie William Loftus Kelward Whith Moosle John WT. Cosine

Side Tracked at Davis Theatre Opens Return Engagement

The return engagement of Side Tracked at Davis' theatre began yesterday afternoon to a large audience. The melodrama features a strong Rod story and solid character parts. Ela O'Connor plays a tramp in the cast.

Davis’ Theatre Rod Ela O'Connor

Local Theater Cast Shines In Evening Shows

A playful note praises actors Mr. O Conner and Billy Bowett for kindness and looks while Dilly Chatlain delivers pleasing performances. The show will run again tomorrow with evening performances and matinees.

Mr. O'Conner Billy Bowett Dilly Chatlain Dante

All Loans Re deemed at Davidow Tree Before April First

A public notice states loans issued at Davidow Tree must be redeemed by April 1. It warns borrowers to complete repayment to settle accounts and avoid further action.

Hat Ribbon Sale Price Details From Untrimmed Stock

Untrimmed hats and ribbons offered with sale price from all items. Silk Tatalota Glace No 4 and other hat notions advertised with reduced pricing. Limited stock quarters. customers urged to view remaining inventory and prices before end of sale period.

Maikfher Sale Brings Pine Jackets and Goods at Cut Prices

A local retailer promotes a March sale on jackets capes reparath brirts and trimmed mats. The ad claims natural daylight in the store, no trash stock, and prices slashed to move items quickly while emphasizing pine quality and up to date style.

Indient

Reliable Goods and Treatment Lotto Gains Quick Popularity

In six weeks since opening, Reliable Goods and Reliable Treatment store reports rapid popular support, claiming more new friends than many years of other cloak stores.

Local Merchant Promises Quality Cloaks and Wood Wool Goods

A local advertisement urges shoppers to save on cloaks and trimmed hats while insisting on wood wools of the finest style and best workmanship. The notice emphasizes value and durable materials to attract customers.

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