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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1897

Page

10

Commencement at St Rose Academy Delights Carbondale

The St Rose Academy pupils staged an evening program at the opera house to celebrate commencement. Misses Ruddy Grady and Cannon graduated, Rev Coffey awarded gold medals, and students performed drills, a pantomime, a burlesque titled Beholder's Contention, and an operetta The Hunter's Daughters. Local residents and visitors attended, with some traveling from Payenne and New York City for the event.

St. Rose Academy Opera T. F. Coffey Mradustes Mary BE. Ruddy Mary M. Grady Mary M. Cannon Willie Melintle Marie Cannon May Barrett Marie Mootlitt Kate Flannelly the Hunter's Daughters May Moffitt Mary Cannon Kathe McLean Sarah McGuarvey Mary Burke Mary Grady Bosie Mullen Masters F. Kilpatrick Francis Quinn Nellie Ferrer Mary Ruddy

Wedding of Cora Etta Avery and George Pendleton at Avery Home

Miss Cora Etta Avery and George Chase Pendleton wed at the Avery home on Wyoming Street. Attendants Miss Charlotte Oiles and Russell Shepherd. bride in white satin with duchess lace, maid of honor in pale blue brocaded silk. Guests include Mr and Mrs Gabriel Avery and others from Scranton Dundaff Jermyn Stonington and Greenfield. They plan a three week wedding tour to Rowton and the eastern states.

Cora Etta Avery George Chase Pendleton Joseph Avery Wyoming Street Charlotte Oiles Russell Shepherd Mall of Honor Rena Daley Mendelssohn Rowton Gabriel J. Avery Scranton Mds Richardson Ariington Richardson Dundaff Edward Jarrett Jermyn Samuel Pendleton Louise Pendleton Stonington, Conn Amy Williams Greenfield Fannie Burdick Duniatf

Knights Elect Officers At Mystic Chain Meeting

A meeting of the Knights of the Mystic Chain elected officers for the term. John Price was named Past commander and ely Knight's commander John Sleen. D. P. Morgan became sir Knight's vice commander. Abraham Jacobs as first lieutenant. John Merritt recording scribe. W. L D. Frank assistant. E. T. Richards financial secretary. Andrew Booth treasurer. Richard Gibbs chief of staff. Robert Powell assistant. Joseph Wilee chaplain. Sanderson Irving inside guard. John Henwood outside guard. Henry Jaer trustee for eighteen months.

Knights of the Mystic Chain John Price Ely Knight John Sleen Sir Knight D. P. Morgan Abraham Jacobs John Merritt W. L D. Frank E. T. Richards Andrew Booth Richard Gibbs Robert Powell Joseph Wilee Sanderson Irving John Henwood Henry Jaer

Carbondale and Honesdale Clash At Alumni Park

Tomorrow afternoon Carbondale and Honesdale will contest for honors at Alumni park. Men from both towns have trained faithfully for the events showing much rivalry. Each side will strive to carry off the honors and it is hoped the sports will be well patronized to support local athletics.

Carbondale Honesdale Alumni Park

Man Called Harry McGarry Fined After Hotel Fight

A man who gave the name Harry McGarry fought with a companion at Hotel Anthracite Wednesday night. A bartender tried to intervene and Chief McAndrew intervened to quell the disturbance. McGarry spent the night in jail and appeared before the alderman who fined him one dollar.

Harry McGarry McAndrew McGarry

Robbery at Park Street. ducks stolen from cellar

An unknown Heht handed agent visited Dev. D. A. Rorva's Park Street residence and reports Mr. Kocca mourning as logs show a dozen fine ducklings vanished. The ducks were locked in the cellar but remained unsafe and no thief traces were found.

Dev. D. A. Rorva Park Street Mr. Kocca

Local and Personal Notes From the City

Mrs Charles Rudenaur Jr and daughter of Wilkes Barre were guests of Mr and Mrs Bernard Rudenaur on Spring Street yesterday. D L Crane attended the opening of Preston Park yesterday. Miss Agnes Martin of Olyphant was a guest of friends in the city Wednesday. Mrs G W Keene of Lincoln Avenue and Miss Anna Warrell of Pike Street spent yesterday in Binghamton. Miss Maggie Mitchell of Pittston has returned home after visiting Mrs George Kellow. Mrs Philip Reining of Cherry Ridge is visiting at the residence of her son H F Kenning on South Washington Street. Mrs James Lindsay and daughter are visiting at Keenes Wayne County. Willett Haycock of the Hartford Soldiers Orphan Home is spending his vacation with his parents. Mr and Mrs Edward Kenworthy are spending the week in Nineveh. Joseph Hoban of Honesdale spent yesterday in this city. Miss Anna Thomas, who has been

Payenne Ohio Joseph O'Brien Scranton Pannell J. B. Wood Cemetery Street Binghamton Mise Sickler Cora B. Jacobs Baltimore C. A. Hanes Miseee Florence Mackin Susie Munday Wilkes-Barre St. Rose Academy Misa Martha Singer Henry New York City Richard W. Pethick South Springtreet William Lathrope Paterson N. C William Chase Mra. A. EK. Movers Ben G. H. Louse Booth Canaan GO. Pendleton Stonington, Conn Hier W Charles Rudenaur, Jr Bernard Rudenaur Spring Street D.L. Crane Preston Park Agnes Martin Olyphant G. W. Keene Lincoln Avenue Anna Warrell Pike Street Linghamton Maggie Mitchell Pittston George Kellow Philip Reining Cherry Ridge H. F. Kenning South Washington Street Jamos Lindsay Keenes Wayne County Willett Haycock Hartford Soldiers’ Orphan Home Edward Kenworthy Nineveh Joseph Hoban Honesilale Mias Anna Thomas

Fourth of July Celebrations and St Thomas Picnic Planned

This evening a lawn festival at the Presbyterian parsonage on North Main street offers strawberries ice cream lemonade and cake with music by skilled performers to support the church. The Fourth of July will feature a morning parade and the annual St Thomas congregation picnic on church grounds with tents. Burgess John J Langan will give an oration, and a patriotic program will include the Declaration of Independence and national anthems. Also noted is a piano recital by Miss Jennie O Boyle in Scranton and a visit from Prof Gilbert Curry of Plains.

Presbyterian North Main Street St. Thomas’ Congregation John J. Langan Thoré St. Thomas Ined Jennie O' Boyle Scranton Mise O' Boyle Gilbert Curry Plains

Jermyn Church Talk and Local Socials Highlight Quiet Day

The Rev John Cavantugh of Frese Methodist preached at H and Main streets and sang several selections. Local residents George Tiffany and Mreple Bell visited the town from Peckville. Mrs WL Haughton hosted guests from South Main street and Misses Katie Hurns and Mary Prendergast called on Carbondale friends. The funeral of George Vail of Greensfield occurred yesterday afternoon. Nicholas Moon completed a front fence for John Maynard on South Main street. Magele Winter and Libbie Pellow visited Carbondale friends. The Artesian Hose Company seeks funds for new fire apparatus with a committee to solicit East Side residents and town merchants. The Ladies Aid plans an ice cream festival at the Sunday school rooms on July 5.

John Cavantugh Frese Methodist Church H and Main Streets George Tiffany Peckville Mreple Bell Thomas Solomon WL. Haughton South Main Street Ciarbontale Katie Hurns Wanamie Mary Prendergast Harrisburg Frank McCafferty George Vail Greensfield Nicholas Moon Carbendale John Maynard Magele Winter Libbie Pellow Carbondale Friends Artesian Hose Company Ladies’ Aid Society

Peckville Knights elect officers and parade plans

Sheridan lodge No 210 Knights of Pythias elected officers last Wednesday including William T Griffiths as chancellor and Isanc Cheeney Jr as vice chancellor. James Nute named trustee and representative to grand lodge. Fol lowing events note a wedding tour, a funeral in Greenfield, and residents visiting Ohio.

Sheridan Lodge Knights of Pything William T. Griffiths Isanc Cheeney, Jr Walters Willicans Charles Elmer Coleman Jacob Strum James Nute P. Walters Grand Lodge Frank A. Peck Pleasant Mount Binkely Council Order United American Mechanics Martin Sitgraves Newton George Vail Greenfield Sie Curtis Ohio New Doty Hyde Park Edith Howard

Waverly News Highlights Local Residents and Visitors

Mrs. W R Finch mother of Mayor Bailey visits. Mamie Oppenheim from Wilkes-Barre guests J F Courtright. Stanley White from Harford Military school returns home. Gertrude Suydam returns to Scranton. Rev A Bergen Browe sets new services at Baptist church next Sunday.

Summer Residents and Local Visits Highlight Page

Henry Beltn Jr and family occupy their residences for the summer. Professor C B P Hannyen and brother Professor F C C Hannyen with families spend vacation. Harry Linderman of Troy PA returns home after visiting relatives. Burgess Sterling Bedford and wife return from Syracuse and Binghamton NY. George E Stevenson and family drove to Sayre to visit relatives and will return today. Rev J B Sumner to preach at Methodist church next Sunday. Ladies Aid to hold ice cream festival and social at the band room tomorrow night. Stanley Jadwin and sister Charlotte Jadwin of Brooklyn occupy their cottage for the summer. Haircutting and shampooing at Martin Poid’s barber shop.

Henry Beltn, Jr C. BP. Hannyen Chinehilla F. CC. Hannyen Harry Linderman Troy Burgess Sterling Bedford Syracuse Binghamston N. Y George E. Stevenson Sayre J. B. Sumner Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church Stanley Palmer Jadwin Charlotte Jadwin Grooklyn Sumner Martin Poid

Local notes mix illness, clubs, and town events

William J D Phillips of Main street suffered paralysis at work in Pyne mines and shows some improvement under Dr J L Griffiths. A new Invited Social club opens socials every Monday at Weber's rink. Various local meetings, visits, and a charity thanks note follow, along with ball game results Archbald team beating West Side Browns 11 to 10.

William JD. Phillips Main Street Pyne J. L. Griffiths Weber's Rink Mre EB. A. Richards Bald Mount Knights of Pythias C. C Thomas F. Jones V. C Harry Powell M. Af A D.M. Davis K. R John G. Owens T. W Avoca W. Luce Scranton Martin Lutherlodge No Loyal Knights of America Reese's Hall Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Archbald William Freeman Hyde Park Maudhe Leppert Port Jervis N. Y H. J. Dani Washington Street Reds Moosic Populars School House Taylor Breaker Morgan, Jones & Co Richard Davis Edward Guangwer Wallseville Magele D J. E. Davie Mondas Mr. Davis Michael Messitt Archbald Cwlllery Mr. Messitt Archbald Association West Side Browns

A Cheerful Leper at Municipal Hospital

A 40 year old man in Pittsburg is confined at Municipal hospital with a developed leprosy, expected to die in three months. He contracted the disease in South America and has lived in the Thirty-fifth ward. Attendants care for him as he cannot feed or feed himself. Director Brown notes rising leprosy cases nationwide with one in Baltimore five in New York hospitals three in Philadelphia and a Louisiana leper colony. The man married five years ago, has red skin lesions and disabled fingers and toes but remains cheerful with a large appetite.

Pittsburg South America Brown Safety Department Baltimore New York Philadelphia Louisiana Indiana County

Their Money Returned Late Depositors in Erie's Failed Bank

The Keystone National Bank closed its doors and will be handled by Bank Examiners Hugh Young and I A Wallace. All money deposited after the bank’s trouble was made known has been returned to depositors by the order of the officers.

Firie Keystone National Bank Hugh Young I. A. Wallace

Assault at Elwyn School Attendant Struck by Youth

Media police search for a young Negro after a brutal attack on Miss Mary Spencer 18 an attendant at the Pennsylvania Training School at Elwyn Elwyn Media Pa the assault occurred Sunday evening last as Miss Spencer and others were present

Elwyn Media Mary Spencer Pennsylvania Training School Spencer

Quiet School Takes Step After Hidden Affair

School authorities kept the affair secret to avoid widespread alarm while aiming to capture a suspect described as a negro before a general alert is raised.

Cutting Teachers Salaries in Carlisle School Board Vote

Carlisle July 1 The Carlisle school board approves a new pay schedule cutting teacher salaries with amounts of 30 for year one 40.50 for year two 25 for year three and 40 for year four plus a 10 monthly rate for the new grammar school a reduction from prior pay Ellwood City Pa July 1 Parents of Katie Culp 16 are worried about her continued absence after a train ride last Saturday with a strange young man. no trace of her since.

Carlisle Ellwood City Katie Culp Ellwood

Parade Lineup and Route for St. Paul’s School Celebration

A detailed parade list includes Clergy, St Pauls School, St Leon’s, T A U Hyde Park, St Aloysius T A B, St Johns T A B, Providence and Pioneer Corps units from multiple districts. Move sequence runs from Green Ridge to Monsey, Delaware, Dickson, Marion, Capouse, New York, Washington Ave, Electric, back to Green Ridge. Grand Marshal James J Donnell. aides John J Collins and others. Fag ceremony, speeches by James Rourh and Rev P J Mc Manus, songs by students, and a grove gathering with a 40x dancing pavilion and games.

Chixiren St. Paul's School St. Leo's Battalion Hyde Park St. Aloysius South Side St. John's Pine Brook Father Whitty Young Men's Providence St. Paul's Pioneer Corps Hyde Fark St. Peter's Pioneer Corps Bellevue St. Mary's Y. M Dunmore Columbus M. L Daniel O'Connell Minooka Marquette Council Phil. H. Sheridan Green Ridge Monsey Delaware Dickson Marion Capouse New York Washington Avenue Green Ridge Street Penn James J. O' Donnell John J. Collins William Gilroy Peter McCoy William Daniels Thomas Mc

Base Ball Game and Races Planned at Grove Event

A program by St Brenden's Coun cl and Gen Phil Sheridan Council includes a base ball match, races for boys and girls and a men's race with prizes. The Grove will be lit with electric lights, and attendees are invited to spend the day from morning until evening.

St. Brenden's Councl Phil Sheridan

Woman Charged With Perjury in Pension Affidavit Case

Bound over to federal court on perjury charge. Mrs Moits swore for a pension, denied possessing bank or government bonds, but evidence showed $19,000 insurance from her husband’s death and $5,000 in a local bank at the time of affidavit. Medical ads follow.

United States District Court Moits United States Pension Department Ashe Huabang

Never Too Late Never Too Late of Scranton Tribunes Want Column

The notice in the Want column hints at a personal need or opportunity, noting timing and location details. It presents a brief, plain request likely seeking items, services, or assistance from readers in the Scranton area.

Ticket prices and agent contact at the station

Advertisement notes tickets to all points at the lowest rate with an instruction to apply to the ticket agent at the station. Signed by H. P. Baldwin General Secretary and J. H. Olhausen General Superintendent.

H. P. Baldwin J. H. Olhausdn

Train Schedules for Del Lacka and Western Railway Timetable

Trains depart Scranton on Monday June TH 1997 with multiple routes to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South. Express and local services connect to Buffalo Utica Ithaca Williamsport Harrisburg Philadelphia and more with Pullman cars on express trains. For exact times contact M L Smith District Passenger Agent at the depot ticket office.

Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division Gene S Scranton Eton Wilkes-Barre New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Reading Terminal Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Peston Unda Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Allenton Pottsville Atrrete North River Binghamton Oswego Elbza Corning Hath Dansville Mount Morris Buffalo Eee Sicholaon Pginghamton Elm Nanticoke Plymouth Kingston M. L. Emith Lehigh Valuey Railroad SYS- Rthraet Ce Ueol Clhoantiness C Patton Rey CT Ee Pee Tril Mh & H. Attio Tai A. To L Ida Pittston White Hoeven Astaton Vai Ri Hethlenem Easton Tebure Anid Mepcipay Aterm D Iam Ghiack Seaaang Kixpress Tunkhantock Towands Elmira Tthaca Geneva A. Iewehate P.m Rochester Niagara Ya Ln Gbicane Potnty West H. R

Train Schedule Update Lists Early Morning Runs

Trains for New York and intermediate points run at 6 00 a m and 11 00 a m with additional services to the Artel and Boinne intermediate at 6 45 a m and 6 00 p m.

York Awley Lakerel Artel Boinne

Trains Schedules Scranton and Carbondate Lines

New York Ontario and Western timetable lists trains from Scranton to Carbondate and Codorle Junction at 1 55 am and 4 15 pm. North and south connections built to main line. Additional trains from Scranton to Becranton at 6 15 pm and Carbondate to Beranton at 7 40 am with crew roster initials.

New York Ontario and

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