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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1898

Page

9

Golden wedding anniversary and local notices observed

West Side and City Suburban honor Rev and Mrs Luther W Pook at their 50th wedding anniversary on Chestnut Street. Relatives and friends enjoyed a quiet afternoon with evergreen decorations, flowers, and a dainty repast. Obituary and funeral details for David Reynolds announced, plus church events, lodge meetings and upcoming ball at Franklin Engine Company, with multiple local residents named.

Luther W. Pook Chestnut Street Peck

Hover the Newfoundland Dog Is Killed After Attacks

The dog Hover owned by J. D. Evans of South Main avenue was shot by Patrolman Thomas Evans to prevent further harm. The animal had bitten children and especially harmed a boy near the calf after an incident when youths were blowing near him. The family reluctantly consented to the humane killing.

J. D. Evans South Main Avenue Thomas Evans Evans Vicinits Thomas Evan Evans Hampton Street

Funeral of David G Mor tain

The funeral of the late David G. Mortain occurred yesterday afternoon from the residence on Jackson Street. Members of the Hyde Park Accident al fund and Keystone Lodge No. 37 Loyal Arlehts of America attended. Rev. Thonine De Gruchy officiated and services were short before the remains were taken to Washington Street Cemetery.

David G. Mortain Jackson Street Hyde Park Washhijen Street

Evangelical Services Led by Local Church Bands

Special evening services are held at Simpson and Hampton Street Methodist and Scranton Street Baptist churches. The Yoke Fellows Band of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association leads tonight at Simpson with Rev. J. Eekman D D slated for tomorrow. Public urged to attend.

Simpson and Hampton Street Methodist Scranton Street Simpson Church Railroad Young Men‘s Christian Association J. Eekman D. D Wilspiak

Local Residents Entertain Guests and Suffer Minor Injuries

A string of social visits is reported across town with several residents hosting relatives and friends from nearby towns. Wright Broadbent suffers minor injuries at work as a machinist for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company while a few others remain homebound for a time after recent incidents.

Mike Meridian Street Georgetown Ivory, Parry Washburn Street Roy W. J. Cleveland Susquehanna Wright Broadbent Lafayette Strom Delaware, Lackawanne and Western Company Thomas Emerson Jackson Street Joelah Palmer Hartford Conn Annie Burnett North Lincoln Avenue Annlc Timon Omaha

Traction men repair organ at St David's Church

A crew from Traction company employees completed repairs along South Main between Jackson and Washburn streets and atop the large pipe organ at St David's Episcopal Church. Committees led by Daniel Elsinger, David Holmes, T Owen Charles, Thomas Jones and Lewis Watking supervised the delicate work, saving £60 versus expert help. At the Simoleon Social Circle session, Margaret Lever presided as officers were elected, including Robert J Williams as mayor.

Traction Company South Main Avenue Jackson Washburn St. David's Episcopal Church Daniel Elsinger David Holmes T. Owen Charles Thomas Jones Lewis Watking Simpeon Sociel Ehurch Margaret Lever Mire Robert J. Williams

Globe Warehouse Offers Black Dress Goods Sale

A Globe Warehouse advertisement touts a week long sale on black dress materials and accessories. It claims the firm provides the city's only complete black dress goods department and promises lower prices than competitors.

Bargains in Mohair and Wool Brocade Fabrics this Week

The ad promotes a sale on inch mohairs and wool brocades in multiple colors and patterns. It highlights heavy mohair, black wool brocades, and satin-like finishes with strong discounts per piece, urging early spring wear and limited stock. Prices range from 15c to 68c per piece, with phrases stressing rarity and guaranteed value.

Special This Week on Jap Silks and Moire Fabrics

Advertises various silk and moire fabrics in bright and dark shades. Promotes pieces and dressgoods with price highlights such as 39¢ to 75¢ and special weekly deals. notes changeable toffolan and iridescent hues with assorted patterns and qualities.

Classifieds Readable Listing Boosts Local Trade

West Side business directory item for second hand furniture and household goods. J A King showroom offers cash for items and advertises stock at 70 West Lock and 1Wwouna avenue. also notes a clairvoyant and phrenologist at 2 North Main avenue.

West Side Sphcond J. A. King Tul West Lock Fenton North Main Avenue

Community notices and obituaries in North Scranton bulletin

Local items report Miss Marah Hegen returning from New York visiting relatives and a birthday reception for a young girl. Cumberland Hose Company elects officers including Costello and Grier. Funeral services for Mrs Ann Mitchigan and Intervan Morfone noted with lodge attendances. Various social events and a polo game on roller skates promised at Company H armory.

Marah Hegen New York City Margaret Morgan Brick Avenue Wee Cumberland Hose Company West Market Street John J. Costello F P. J. Mullen Owen Colline Thomas Pier John McCrath Luke Ramley Thomas Boylan James Stewart Hugh Moran John Murthy Patrick Loftuc William Hopking James J. Grier James Hopkins Willigm Hopkins Ann Mitchigan Parker Street Iurfield Lodge California John RR. Thomas John Thomas Wilkes-Barre Electric City West Side Intervan Morfone Church Avenue Kk. S. Jones Peter Robirts Olyphant Dr. Jones I Wwemherm Cariadlawn Lodge Lyorites Court Robin Hood Forest Orssel Lincoln Lodge LO. C. F Evan Gabriel William J. Jones John Jenkins Benjamin Jenkins Mr. Morgans Washburn Street Barah Fidler Wayne Avenue Dalton Mary and Kate Grady William Ires Brennan Mercy and Help Department Epworth League Methodist Euiacopal Church

Catarrh of the stomach and Digestive Health

Discussion of catarrh in the stomach with symptoms of bloating sour tastes and gas. Claims Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion and cure indigestion. Includes testimonial from N. J. Booker and notices for a borough convention and Republican district representation.

Pr. Harlanson Stuart N. J. Booker Dearborn St Chicago Tam Stiminat Co Marshall, Mich

Carpenters' Union Masquerade Ball Draws Big Attendance

South Scranton reports the annual Masquerade Ball of Carpenters' Union No. 434 at Workingmen's Hall with strong turnout and enjoyment. Mrs Emma Heckel dies at Elm Street home. funeral today with Rev George Buleck officiating. Adolph Oldakowski faces perjury charges. bail posted. Carding floor at Lackawanna Knitting Mill resumes after four weeks idle. Funeral held for 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Reilly. burial at Hyde Park Cemetery. Minnie Bahr to wed Eugene Tannler at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Robling hosts visit from Elmira.

Carpenters’ Union Workingmen’s Hall Emma Heckel Ablee Heckel Elm Street Heckel Purvis Forest Mi Adolph Oldakowski Higherty Alexander Ansalewlcs Alterman Fillet Francis Heodur Independent Polish New York Poland Mathias Burne Lackawanna Philip Reilly Stone Avenue Hyde Park Catholic Mixe Minnie Bahr Irving Avenue Eugene Tannler Pittston Avenue William Sanderson Elmira Jacob Robling River Street

Socials and greetings mark Green Ridge events

A string of social happenings fills Green Ridge with gatherings at the Brooks home on Boule vard avenue and at Mrs Harding’s Fordham street residence. Epworth league social at Asbury church drew about two hundred. graphophone selections provided amusement and refreshments followed. Nearby, Mrs Farnham hosted a small party on Breaker street with music and games, while Mrs Muir of Chicago visited locals. Local men Marcy and King were in the ridge, and Frank Morelow attended a Philadelphia funeral. An ad touts Tie Amen’s Catarrhal Powder, praised for rapid hearing relief after years of deafness, sold by Matthews Bros.

Frank Brooks Boulevard Avenue A. Severance Carbondale Breaker Street Mise Hatthe Muir Chicago James Marcy Howard King Plymouth Ridge Bluelness Frank Morelow Philadelphia Johny Machnes Wathoback Matthews Broy

Dunmore Local Notices Include Lectures and Family Updates

Borough residents note a lecture by Colonel French at Manney's hall with Alaska and Klondike as evening topics, a school fundraiser for the public library, and pneumonia recovery for Mrs. Warren Grant. Attendees at Odd Fellows hall discuss the Republican primary elections on January 1 in Dunmore.

Charlie Hollow Jx Brook Street John Swingle Canton George Fritz Lo Fetter Gon Catawissa O. Yost Whrary Warren Grant Jerome Tonkin Electric Avenue Republican Borough Committee Republican Party Dunmore

Obituary notices of Dowgher Evans and Pre families

The report lists deaths of Mra Martin Dowgher of Avoca after illness at her daughter’s home in Dunmore, and Mrs Jennie Merritt Evans of Taylor Avenue, a longtime Penn Avenue Baptist soloist, plus Anna Pre of Laundi Street who died of diphtheritic croup. Surviving relatives include six children for Dowgher, and Evans’s husband and three children. Funeral details note St. Mary’s cemetery, Forest Hill cemetery, and times pending.

Mra Martin Dowgher Avoca Daniel Gilbride Tunmore Dougher Doecenwell Mire Daniel Gilibride Dunmore Mia John Cannon Beranton Edward Binghamton James Patrick Alice St. Mary’s Cemetery Jennie Merritt Evans Edward Evans Taylor Avenue Tate Henry Merritt Delaware, Lackawanna and Weetten Railroad Company Montana Evanea Centralto Penn Avenue Baptisl Forest Hill Cemetery Anna WF Laundi Briehl PD. G

Dentists of Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties Banquet

Dentists of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties gathered as the Dental Association for a banquet at Hotel Terrace. About 450 attendees from Wilkes-Barre Scranton Carbondale Allentown and surrounding areas heard speeches on dentistry and professional duties. Dr. T. M. Stratton was elected president and chaired the event with remarks on dental jurisprudence and ethics.

Lackawanna Lugerne Countris The Dental Association Hotel Terrace Olpatie Tt. M. Stratton C. 8 Bourk Wilkes-Barre Terrance HH. x. Youngs Willy-Barre de. C Meek Annie Fordham AL Crvary Weward S&s. Seip Allentown Balvatory Oh. Pratt John F. Sctaex Scranton H. M. Beck TH. Reynolds CL & Meeker Carbondale A. al. Freese BP. Ww. Thomas F. Lee Olleter Wilkes Book Newton Youngs M. Creary H. M. Peck FY Lee Hollister T. J. Wheaton Kelley Gearhart R. I. Peatel A. M. Freas J. Myers Plymouth A. E. Miller Kingston T. Musker W. G. Baker W. H. Mouraw W. A. Spencer Corbvondale Trapper Bordham George W. C. Shower M. Stratton Robert F. Taylor F.C. Wardell BE. P. Carty Dunmere

Milwaukee man files $20000 damage suit vs Scranton Railway

Harry B Hoss of Milwaukee and Harry E Ross also of Milwaukee began suit against the Scranton Railway Company claiming $20000 damages. Ross says on December 18 1977 a rear collision on Booth Main avenue damaged his wagon and injured him with a broken hip five broken ribs multiple cuts and bruises plus possible spinal injury. He was hospitalized at Lackawanna. Represented by Vosburg Daw BOT and Mr Ross is a farmer about forty married.

Harry E. Ross Milwaukee Scranton Railway Company Vosburg & Daw- Bot Ross Booth Main Avenue Lackawanna Hospital

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure and Easy Pills

In this ad style notice, Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to cure scrofula catarrh and other blood impurities. It promotes Hood's Pills as a simple companion remedy to take with the sarsaparilla and emphasizes ease and effectiveness for ailments described as impure blood and weak nerves.

Hood

Pink Pills Prove Cure for Ovarian Trouble Says Mrs Clark

Mrs Alexander R B Clark of Detroit credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing five years of ovarian trouble that left her bedridden. After two hospital operations failed, she tried the pills on the suggestion of a druggist. Six boxes reduced headaches and numbness. twelve boxes restored health, though she notes weight gain of twenty six pounds. Dealers supply or send by post from Schenectady New York.

Mptom Dr. Williams Alexander RB. Clark Michigan Avenue Detroit Mich Firetoo Evening News eSen Dr. Willams Iwan Murphy Brothers Dr. Karmer Medicine Co Schenectady

Large List of Criminal Cases Highlight City Court Docket

A lengthy court record lists numerous criminal charges and defamations with defendants and prosecutors named. The items include liquor offenses, assault and battery, larceny, burglary, embezzlement, adultery, false pretenses, common scold, and desertion across many cases. The document reflects a busy Saturday session with numerous sureties and pending prosecutions.

Mere John Evans Emma Faust A. Macaulay Peter Bowyer John Dranchoke Mary Kutskow Joseph Zole Joseph Retell Miro Cathrine Chadwick James Chadwick Michael Kutakow Bridget Hughes John M. Barrett Joseph Miglin Thomas Hdwards Cetnte Bolona Lounso Salvadore Harry Rockwell Bullec M. Fy. Betta Ll. Wilcox Periory J. W. Bona John Gashufeky Peter Nesinkes Pri Fannie Ropkea Areault and Battery Wortha Fetchers S. Chivies Mutinon Fulee John B. Gillespie John Towers Malicious Mischief P. J. Lamott George Harney Ateatile Induttery Mary Thema Thomas Gerrity Wecault Battary James Noone

Ryan versus Judge boxing bout set for February

Tommy Ryan trains at Coney Island ahead of a planned February two round clash with Jiminy Judge at Music Mall. Local observers feel Ryan has the edge in preparation, while Judge also trains with Bobby Dobbs. Dobbs and Judge offer exhibitions in Wilkes-Barre and Trenton with Judge in Dobbs' corner Saturday night.

Tommy Ryan Coney Island Jiminy Music Mall Thre Ely Ryan Figld Beer Man Scrantonian Yan Kid McPartland Judge Scranton Nantiooke Bobby Dobbs Dobbs Judes Wilkes-Barre Trenton Sature

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Luther W. Meek W. W. Davin First View Augusta Blair Elizabeth Heermans C. L. Acker F. C. Hall M. Lt. Blair Bertha Crawford Lillian Shivelly James Huches First Welch Congregational Church Elly Bray H. M. Edwards Richard Thomas Liew Herbert Frank Brundage TB Thomas Stir of Hope Lodge American Protestant Association WIN Evans’ Hall David Reynolds Lincoln J John G. Owens West Locust Street Horne Clifford Delaware and Madeon Franklin Engine Company Thirteenth Street Thomas de Gruchy W. O. Jenkins Gibbs David G, Morgan Minoke Globe Warehouse Chile Piret Barwalen Vieman Stelpe North Scranton Pion Bolo Jiwmie Lewis Bella Cousins Bolo EVO Becumthon Lena Webster Lulu Constantine Eeofibhel Barber Bell Green Thomas J. Evans Edwin Evans William Evans Thomas Myans David Willams Marty Danvers Gatarrh Odd Pellows Hall Vieilance Committees Erry Tyron Brady William Potter South Scranton Green Ridge Harry BH. Hoss Detroit, Mich James Arnold Michael Moran Sarah Arnold Minora Michael Carroll Andrew Grutto Frank Rabling Srs Davind Williams Thomas F. Lalley Frank Gydon Edward Murray Michael Gorankoe Frank Robling Jr. Dros Edward FL Keating Thomas F. Meagher Michael Deronda Bat Tery Joseph Rowenevel John Moffitt Wssault Charles Bhermin James Fagan John Moore Peter Farrell James Kinney George Kinney Peter J. Burke David Bayers William Sayers J. B. Miller Jones Fallon Thaddeux Noone Patrick Hennigan Patrick J. Selly Elmer BK Rice G. PD. Oeborn Michael McNulty Stephen Flannitain Mary Courtright Frank Robling, Jr Faustin Vatekotsky Joan Pondell Thomas Waleh Homing Pikeone William Shalth Margaret Daly Peter Clark Bridget Conner Mary Jordan Eddie F. Lawler Patrick Maturdy Nemark and Battery Edwin Smith George Coslett W. A. Townsend John Curley Frank Moran Fes, S Patrick White Thomas HH. Lofts Potelek Jogow Nora Joyce John Lembry Poplinski John Kape Wsarlnebth Pilot C. Dowd J. Thomas Ratio Thomas Bridget Blughes Doke M. Har Pett Jimes Kuune Luther Poster Funny Grimtha John F. Wil- Hama Mower W. TR Hughes Drow Margaret Thomas Williams Pioe Peter Hobsolski Gow Nowalke John Sheker John Tolenbbage Mark Carroll John Walsh Eilen Noone William Makenelle John Davie Dane Jones John Conway Michiel Corcorn Prom Jaco Gerhard Della Gerhard Benjamin Ro James Paneny Jaime Bruno Gargo John McHate M. Swarts Mary Urojuck Joseph Burns Ann Burns Linzie Whealon Winnie Kennedy Hannah Kennedy Kate Maloney Patrick Maloney Thomas Murray Joseph Py Heddington Henry Rodney John R. Seely Albert Lucko M. Jiminaki Henry Sorkam John DD. Burke John Burke Francia Burke James Rennie Sadie Rennie Willam Knappen Lissa Knappen Slade Charles H. Lameman Peter Smith Desvertion Josephine Smith Sarah D. Lee Bridget Bagfolt William Belenock John Vandurick WH. Jerkovitz Samuel Jerkovitz Marty Jerkovits Mddie Jerkovits Max Behwarts John B Stelzenwald Rebecca Bteigenwald John Stelzenwald Judge and Castoria Odds and Ends Conrad’s Charles B. Scott Franklin Ave WALTER W. _BRANSON Washington Ave Jones Long
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