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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1897

Page

7

West Side Department recounts club game and deaths

West Side Central Republican era reports a tense fracas between eight representatives and rival fraternities, with disputes over deck setup and a call for a banner. The issue followed by a death notice for Miss Carter, young daughter of Mr and Mrs Carter. The column notes local residents returning home after weekends away and injuries from a skating accident.

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Bt Leos battalion holds first debate in St David’s hall

The battalion gathered with a large audience of young men for a debate on Reschwed Mad alpina session ds mreferable top trade. Winners were Thomas Murphe David Reete and Thomas Theney with Patrick Buckley Times Tilton and Pod Cilray as negatives. Juries included John F Dir kin Thomas McHueh and a Mevine. After the debate the crowd smoked and the battalion performed an impromptu entertainment. President Gallivher attended.

Leo Battalin Quanis St. David's Thomas Murphe David Reete Thomas Theney Patrick Buckley Tilton Pod Cilray John F. Dirkin Thomas McHueh Mevine Olmarte Gallivher Iyo Equnty

Public inspection at West Side Hospital afternoon

The West Side hospital will host a public inspection tomorrow from 2 to 5 PM. Matron Smith and a janitor along with the director will be present to guide visitors through the building.

West Side Hospital Tomierrow

News Notes and Personal Items from a Local Paper

Miss Hira Harris of North Hyde Park avenue is recovering from an illness. David Thomas, aged, son of Mr. and Mrs. din Pk, of 1s Washburn Street, badly injured in a spring log car incident on the Continental line Wednesday. The Tutin Verein ladies held a bouquet social at Tucker hall on Wednesday night. The Canadian Jubilee Singers and Tupertal Orchestra will perform on Monday and Tuesday evenings, February 28. The event at the Pire Accents date is listed, and Edwards with take place overpath this afternoon from his date home on Thirteenth Street. Garrot will be made at Forest MW cemetery. The Sunday school class of the Jackson Street July church, taught by Miss da Lewis, held a social Wednesday evening at her North Hyde Park avenue home. Staff Captain Munter of Wilkes-Barre spoke to a large Salvation Army audience last evening. the same speaker is set to appear tonight. The funeral of Alexander M. La Rue will be held at 2 o clock from his North Lincoln avenue residence, with interment in Chinchilla. A party led by Lewis Watteen formed last evening at Jones Hall for the Robert Morris eisteddfod. The Misses May and Norma Powell of Swetland Street hosted a party for the Lewis and Reilly Davies shoe store clerks on Wednesday evening. Palmer & McDonalds offer choice cut flowers and designs at 644 Spruce, Fleet Side. Harriet J. Davis, professional, offers cut flowers and funeral designs at 201 Booth Mall Avenue. Morgan's Pharmacy at 10 N Main, provides prescriptions and supplies. A second-hand furniture dealer at J.C. King advertises cash for anything. Owen Avenue is referenced in the street listings.

Hira Harris Noth Hyde Park Avenue David Thomas Sears Din Pk. Thins Washburn Street Canadian Jubilee Singers and Tupertal Orchestra Edwards Thirteenth Street Porest MW Jackson Street da Lewis Hyde Jones’ Hall Robert Morris

The Magy Shaped by Preamtoly 1 No. 27 School

A fragment from a 19th century item notes a Magy event at a school labeled preamtol 1 No. 27 last Monday afternoon, with unread details and unclear names.

Obituary notices from Weert Damascos area and beyond

Obituary notice summary lists multiple deaths in Wayne and surrounding counties including Mrs Sallie mother of Aros O Mitchell who died in Weert Damascos, long-time residents and miners. Names include Henry Whalen Tobyhanna Port and many others with varied causes and dates. The report notes service details, family survivors, and burial arrangements across several local cemeteries.

Cost Estimates For Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Track

An 1888 report outlines cost estimates per mile for track construction including stone blocks granite sills and plate rails with various components priced. It notes a total around 24 062 per mile for certain configurations and 6 500 per mile for another setup, plus 2 087 for iron. It references Winans friction carriage locomotives and marks July 4 1888 as the date Charles Carroll laid the first stone at Carmeliton for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.

New York Baltimore Ohio Sullivan Baltimoore Winans Winank Charles Carroll Carmeliton Baltimore and Obbo

Display Cards for Sale and Room Rentals Listed

A catalog of office display cards offered for sale at ten cents each. The cards cover categories such as Rooms for rent For sale This property for sale Furnished rooms House for rent and House to let.

North End Holds Off St John in Close Basketball Clash

In a tight suburban matchup at Company H room the North End tops St John 4 to 0 after a rough second half. The North End then faces Pitts Lon Teeriiortal Friday as community notices and local obituaries fill the surrounding column.

Snowstorm Injuries Slow South Side

In a snow storm a horse on upper Pittston avenue slipped and fell, but no serious injury occurred beyond a damaged harness. Frankeld Miller of living avenue lost two fingers at Hagen's planing mill. Michael O Malley funeral arranged at South Washington avenue with burial at Myde Park Catholic cemetery. Hugh Mooney injured by a street car, recovering at Lackawanna hospital. Floral ad for Palmer and McDinalds ends the item.

Frankeld Miller Tiving Avenue Hagen Manley Michael O'Malley South Washington Avenue Moses ‘Taylor Hospital Myde Park Catholic Hugh Mooney Moosle Lackawanna Hospital Palmer & McDinalids

Local Dunmore Roster and Community Events

The article lists Republican candidates for Dunmore office including treasurer and auditor positions and notes a Presbyterian church concert with local talent under florist decor. It covers social events at the Young Men's Institute Washington hall and St Mark's oyster supper, plus updates on residents’ health and a county Legion executive meeting at Boyle's hall.

Decorations in the Pennsylvania interior by Leon D. Dabo

The Pittsburg Times notes a grand interior display in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives praised for its cohesive color scheme of red green and gold and carved panels. The scene honors civilization through personifications of building commerce agriculture science and education with a central justice figure and surrounding allegories.

Pittsburg San Domingo

New York and Wisconsin Compete in Limburger Cheese Trade

The article notes New York and Wisconsin as the only regions effectively producing limburger cheese in the United States. It explains milk from Jefferson County New York and parts of Wisconsin yield the distinct cheese, while Ohio and other regions show limited similar results. Production relies on climate and grazing, with Limburger's eight-week process and strong odor from whey compounds.

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