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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1897

Page

4

Munyon Cures by Mail at Arch Street Institution

Munyon's Medical Institution at 105 Arch St Philadelphia advertises mail treatment with a large staff of doctors and stenographers diagnosing diseases and sending prompt medical advice to nationwide letter inquiries. The notice claims thorough disease diagnosis and remedies by mail, with separate cures for each disease and consultants working to ensure cures.

Munyon's Medical Institution Arch St Philadelphia Rom Munyon Arch Street

Theaters Advertise with Shannon Co in Carbondale

Advertisements and job orders for publication left at Shannon & Co. newsdealers on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Shannon & Co Newsdeaiers North Malin Street

Mrs Bassett’s Thursday Tea Entree with Family Guests

Mrs L A Bassett hosted a small social tea on Thursday with her mother and guests including Mrs Eva Smith Mrs N H Hiller and Mrs Lucy Westlake assisting at the refreshment tables. The event featured decorative carnations red cactus flowers and a range of plants and was described as a pleasant enjoyable occasion with many friends in attendance.

L. A. Bassett Bassett Eva Smith N. H. Hiller Lucy Westlake Mesdames Mary Crane Harriet Lathrope DD. Lathrop J. E. Burr W. Estabrook FW. Mille Charles Burr N. A. Hiller OG. Smith G. F. Meeker A. W. Reynolds Hremery W. EE. Frisbie Raymond Reynolds George Patterson A. L Pasboe Janmile Butler Rose Strickland

Death of Owen Flannelly after a weeklong illness

Friends mourn the death of Owen Flannelly aged thirty two after a week of pneumonia illness. Born in Ailslety he was a respected lifelong resident. He is survived by his mother Mrs Peter Flannelly, three brothers Michael Patrick and Peter, and three sisters Mrs Peter Murray Mrs Michael Howard and Miss Kate Flannelly.

Owen Flannelly pDmheumonia Flannelly Ailselty Peter Flannelly Michael Patrick Peter Peter Murray Michael Howard Kate Flannelly

Freight Train Crew Changes Announced for Delaware and Hudson

Delaware and Hudson railway will adjust freight operations next Monday. Two crews will run to Oneonta thinning to one crew for the trip, with the Humber from Oneonta to this city. Three round trips weekly cover 186 miles. Currently two freight crews work to Nine Yeh with a transfer to the Susquehanna division then to One-Orta.

Delaware and Hudson Oneonta Nine- Yeh Susquehanna Division One- Orta

Janitor Slips on Icy Sidewalk After School Slide Incident

William Wilcox, janitor for several schools, slipped on a icy sidewalk along Salem Avenue near Spring Street where youths had been sliding. He suffered a sudden shock and is confined to his home. Richard Udy has taken temporary duty at the schools.

William, Wilcox Salem Avenue Spring Street Richard Udy

The Lee Harvest Afloat From Ponds 4 and 7 Trains Load

Report describes Lee harvest from ponds 4 and 7 as eight inches thick and of high quality with many trains rolling over the gravity road carrying the harvest result.

Lee

Hoyt Child Shows Signs of Recovery After Surgery

Ruth Hoyt daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Hoyt of River street is improving after an appendicitis operation performed one week ago. Hopes are entertained that the patient may recover as she responds well to treatment.

Ruth Hoyt Tith J. B. Hoyt River Street Weno

Local and Personal Notes Mention Springfield Residents

Miss Florence Harnden Ig at her home on Salem avenue with Dr M J Shields and family from JerMyN expected home from Texas the twentieth. Frank FP Coates of Paterson N J is making a tying visit. Miss Marie Sheehan of Binghamton N Y was guest of friends. James O Malley of the South Side is ill with pneumonia. Pierce Hutler called to Wilkes Barre by sickness of his sister Miss Lucy Connor a graduate of Emergency hospital is sick. Mr and Mrs W D Evans entertain Mrs James Hickel of Scranton and Mrs Wood of California at their home on Seventh avenue. Granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Sperl of Drummond avenue sick with diphtheria. Thomas Levison who retired will leave for the South.

Florence Harnden Ig Salem Avenue M. J. Shields Familly Jer- Myn Texas Frank FP. Coates Paterson N. J Marie Sheehan Binghamton N.Y James O'Malley South Side Pierce Hutler Wilkes- Barre Lucy Connor Emergency Hospital W. D. Evans James Hickel Scranton Wood California Seventh Avenue Henry Sperl Drummond Avenue Thomas Levison South

Local society roundups and community notes from a spring week

Early in the spring a resident contemplates a bicycle tour to California and Texas. Misses Maggie and Lida Nic attended the Young Men’s Institute banquet in Seratton. Mrs W F Watt visited friends in Wilkes Barrr e. Russell Shepherd recovering from typhoid fever. Mike Julia Morley of Archbold visited in town. Frederick Wail of Factoryville hosted friends here. William Wilcox, janitor, injured his ankle. Clarence and Thomas Morgan fished at White Oak pond. The Brooklyn Drum corps plans a social in Burke hall next Monday. Mr and Mrs Robert Whitfield hosted a venison supper in Washington street. Miss Katie Agnes Scott to wed W J McDonough on Wednesday at 6 pm. A ten cent supper was held at Mrs Louis Walters home on Church street hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.

California Texas Maggie Lida Nic Young Men's Institute Seratton W. FE. Watt Wilkes-Barre Russell Shepherd Mike Julia Morley Archbold Frederick Wail Factoryville William Wilcox Salem Avenue Clarence Thomas Morgan White Oak Pond Brooklyn Burke Hall Robert Whitfield Washington Street Katie Agnes Scott J. J. Scott W. J. McDonough Louis Walters Church Street Brotherhood of Railroad

Caucus chaos and political maneuvering in town elections

A Thursday meeting at Father Mathew Opera House sparked a lively Democratic caucus with no sponsors and a row over legality. Candidates for general offices avoided endorsement as P J Lally called the session to order and a provisional plan for a Monday caucus emerged. The Second ward caucus followed with close balloting for council and school director, and calls for reform of nomination methods.

Local business and social notices from the borough

Collieries of the Pennsylvania Coal company plan to resume Monday while Hillside Coal and Iron pays employees today. The Ladies Auxiliary of St Aloysius will meet Monday evening and the Ancient Order of Hibernians meets Sunday afternoon. A Democratic caucus to support Herbert’s ball is set for Monday evening. Marriage of James Wait and Margaret Ray from Owls Forge announced for the near future. A physical culture class will form at the high school in the afternoon with Professor Klace from Pittston arranging details. Richard T. O Malley leaves for Kansas City for several months. John Whalen and Henry McGraw depart to study at St Michael's College in Toronto. Adolphus Ludwig, about 15, mentioned in brief.

Pennsylvania Hillside Coal and Iron Company St. Aloyisius Society Ancient Order of Nahin Board of America Herbert James Margaret Ray Ow! Forge Professor Klace Pitttston Richard T. O'Malley Keansas City John Whalen Henry McGraw Newport H. 1 St. Michael's College Toronto Adolphus Ludwig

Local Blakely Caucus Results and Society Notes

The Blakely Second ward Republican caucus last night chose James Nichols as judge of election and Gwylym Vans as inspector. Noan Davis led as school director. William V. Davis and George W. Williams topped the council race. Miss Anna Brown and Miss Mary Carbine attended a Christian Doctrine Society event at Providence. The Vitascope is billed for next week at Father Mathew and Academy of Magic in Scranton. Edward Fergusson and John Dougherty returned to St Bonaventure College. A diphtheria case is reported on Dunmore Street. St George's Mission plans regular services at Edwards Hall.

Blakely James Nichols Gwylym Vans Noan Davis Maclay Council Willum V. Davis George W. Williams Anna Brown Mary Carbine Christian Doctrine Society Proveidence Vitascope Company Edward Fergusson John Dougherty St. Bonaventure’s College Allegany Thomas O'Hara Dunmore Street St. George’s Mission Edwards’ Hall

Hood's Sarsaparilla praised by Sabina leader

President Isaac Lewis of Sabina Ohio lauds Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that strengthens nerves mind and body after years of pains. He has lived in Clinton County 75 years and led Sabina Bank for two decades, endorsing the medicine's health benefits.

Isaac Lewis Sabina Ohio Clinton Co Sabina Bank Hood Hlood Fioods

Congregational church notices and social events listed

Morrow afternoon at 4 Rev Rogers Israel of Scranton will conduct the service Sunday school at 8 All are cordially invited Miss Mugele Fitegpatrick has been slowly improving The Heptosophe annual banquet will be given on Washingtons birthday February 22 The Indies of the Congregational church will hold a Match social and entertainment on Tuesday and Wednesday evening February 9 and 10 Tickets are out for sale Miss Jeanette Williamson of Pitts ton has returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs D Harris

Rogers Israel Scranton Mise Mugele Fitegpatrick Pnet Washington Indies of the Congregational Church Jeanette Williamson Pittston Harris

Polls Open For Ward Elections In Old Forge Township

This afternoon polls open 4 to 7 for tax collector burgess auditor and high constable. Candidates include John D. Jones Alonzo Hendershot James Morris David G Harris for tax collector James E Watkins William G Howells H W Van Horn and John W Reese for burgess William Neiger Thomas J Hughes and George Marsh for auditor and Martin Davis versus Thomas J Powell for high constable. Funeral for Mrs John Welsenfluh held. services at Calvary Baptist with Dr H H Harris officiating. Don't miss The Midnight Charge at Weber's rink this evening admission 45 cents.

Burgess John D. Jones Alonzo Hendershot James Morris David G. Harris James E. Watkins William G. Howells H. van Horn John W. Reese William Neiger Thomas J. Hughes George Marsh Martin Davis Thomas J. Powell Calvary Baptlst H. H. Harris Thomas H. Davis Old Forge Old Forge Township Michael Ryan Oak Street Archbald John Welsenfluh A. Weber

Daniel Jenkins Seeks Barbertown Supervisor Post

Old Forge notes Daniel Jenkins of Barbertown entering the race for supervisor. T. J. Stewart traveled to Scranton on a recent Thursday. Workers from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad repair Lokawantia station.

Daniel Jenkins Barbertown T. J. Stewart Scranton Delaware, Lackwanna and Western Railroad Company Lokawantia

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