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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1897

Page

9

West Side and City Suburban Drusick and Michalaski Case

Wasil Michalaski of Christ court is jailed after a dispute with Drusick who called him vile names. Drusick had previously cut a countryman’s throat in February 196, and is tied to a homicide history. Funeral services for Penry's family are set at Bellevue. Education and church affiliations mentioned with local attenders and travels to Milwaukee for a National Educational Association session.

John Drusick Kelly's Patch Luzerne Street Wasil Michalaski Christ Court Wadeil Drusick Wasil Waall Kelly Tim Jones Charles Jacobs

Burial of early Hyde Park resident William Penny

The burial of the late William Penny of Snyder Avenue takes place this afternoon, marking the loss of another Hyde Park pioneer who was prominent in the community.

William Penny Snyder Avenue Hyde Park

Welsh affairs obituary notes miner who rose to fire boss

The deceased, born in Rhymney in 1827, moved to the area in 1904 at age 27 and was a younger son of John Penry. He worked as a miner in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western mines and served many years as a fire boss at the Bellevue shaft before retiring from active duty. He lived a quiet, retiring life in later years.

Rhymney South Wales John Penry Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Bellevue

Weat Bide Bowing circle hosts lawn party for charity

The young ladies of the Weat Bide Bowing circle held a lawn party on the lawn of Hon H M Edwards. Chinese lanterns lit the scene as ice cream strawberries and cake were served. Proceeds fund clothing for the worthy poor and support the circle's charitable object.

Cirele H. M. Edwards

Residents complain of dark muddy water on Eynon street

Neighbors near Eynon street question whether sewerage or drinking water is being supplied as two weeks of dirty, foul tasting water persists. They warn of a protest and urge the board of health to address the nuisance and potential disease risk.

Eynon Street Board of Health

Local residents return and visit notes from Wilkes-Barre to New York

Mrs P F Madden of West Locust street returns from Wilkes-Barre. John H Kelly and wife attend Bloomsburg normal school commencement where daughter Bertha graduates. Pauline Pitcher summering with C K Pitchers of Price street. she attends Wellesley College. H L Morgan returns from Wyoming. T W Devis returns from Schuylkill county business trip. Mary Jones of the Oval school for the deaf plans summer with W G Jones of Bellevue. George W Clarke of Clarke Bros. visits New York City. The Misses Lacy and Ruby Graham visit Miss Marguerite Sweet in North Hyde Park avenue. Mrs M J Dunkerly visits in Brooklyn. H H Bamford of Clarke Bros. in New York City. Mattle Edwards of Edwards dale visits Miss Jennie Daniels of Division street. A party including Professor and Mrs George Howell and others continues the note.

P. F. Madden West Locust Street Wilkes-Barre John H. Kelly Eynon Street Bloomsburg State Normal School Miss Bertha Pauline Pitcher C. KR. Pitcher Price Street Miss Pitcher Wellesley College Massachusetts H. L. Morgan Wyoming T. W. Devis South Main Avenue Schuylkill County Mary Jones The Oval School For the Deaf Philadelphia W. G. Jones Bellevue George W. Clarke Clarke Bros New York City Lacy Ruby Graham Marguerite Sweet North Hyde Park Avenue M. J. Dunkerly Meridian Street Brooklyn N. Y H. H. Bamford Mattle Edwards Edwardsdale Jennie Daniels Division Street George Howell

Prices Set to Hold Through Seasonal Sales

Prices will not drop below current quotes for the rest of the season. Many items still require handling before the holidays, and preparation continues to finalize sales.

Bargain Clearing Prices on Ladies Garments This Week

Bargain opportunity offered with no quoted figures yet. Clearing prices apply to spring and summer 1907 styles in plain and fancy woolens serges linens and duck fabrics. Large stock of waist and CAPES JACKETS with guaranteed tailoring and flawless hang.

West Side Bank to Open for Public Inspection

The recently remodeled West Side bank will be open for public inspection on Tuesday July 6 from 5 to 7 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 in the evening.

West Side Rube Scott Meridian Street Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery D. Webster Coxe St. David's Episecopal Church Coxe Central Pennsylvania Thomas Hart

Local Business Cards and Notices Fragment

Notary firms B G Morgan and Son advertise services in real estate foreign exchange and ticketing at 114 Jackson Street over Musgrove's drug store. Harriet J Davis Florist offers cut flowers and funeral designs at 1% South Main Avenue. Second hand furniture dealer J C King promotes cash for sale items from 701 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue.

B. G. Morgan & Son Foreign Exchange Jackson Street Musgrove's Harriet J. Davis South Main Avenue Caah J. C. King West Lackawanns Avenue

Ice cream social and events in town this week

Providence hosting an ice cream and strawberry social at Win ton's hall organized by the Ladies Aid society. Several town residents travel and attend gatherings, including visits by David Blackwell and Miss Emily Blackmore. Funeral services and arraignments cover multiple locals, with Grand Army honors at Dalton and Forest Hill cemetery interments.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Welsh Baptist People Winton’s Wayne Avenue David Blackwell Nanticoke William R. Thomas William Street Emily Blackmore Bloomsburg Frank B. Klees Oak Street William Edgar Methodist Episcopal Church Griffin Post Grand Army of the Republic Thirteenth Regiment Dalton Grand Army Albert Lewis Lergetts Street E. C. Byron Forest Hill Cemetery Michael Gilboy West Market Street T. H. C. Maloney Maloney Alderman Fidler Gilboy Stella Higgins Alderman Roberts David J. Davis Davis Higgins Excelsior Hose Company Frears Grove Marie Murtraugh New Jersey Alfred Carwardine Spring Street

Community Notes From South Side And Nearby

Local residents report Joseph McDermott of Forest City spent Wednesday on this side and William Melvin of Wilkes-Barre visited. Mrs Frank Sheppe and son visit Mullinsberg, Pa. Hickory Street Presbyterian plans July 20 Lake Ariel excursion. St Marys Glee and Dramatic Association hosts Central Park picnic July 20 with Lawrence band. Marie Boland returns from Stroudsburg State Normal School. Misses Kitty McCann and Celinaeens to spend the Fourth at Archid.

Joseph McDermott Forest City William Melvin Wilkes-Parre Frank Sheppe Pear Street Mra Sheppe Mullinsberg Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Lake Ariel St. Mary's Glee and Dramatic Association Central Park

Asbury Sunday School Class Entertained at Teacher’s Home

Clans No. 10 of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday school were entertained at teacher W. F. Oxenbach’s Capouse avenue home yesterday evening. The group enjoyed singing recitations and other amusements with a crowd of Misses including Margaret Pringle Esther Von Trotha Lucretia Clark Gertie Faats Anni Pross Grace Netoe Maud Holgate Elia Godshall Annette Smith Minnie Clara Biles May Dunn May Seward Bertha Larnard Mary Harvey Viola Goss and Eliza Moore.

Delaware Street Mra. Pross Asbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday School W. F. Oxenbach Capouse Avenue Margaret Pringle Esther von Trotha Lucretia Clark Gertie Faats Anni Pross Grace Netoe Maud Holgate Elia Godshall Annette Smith Minnie Clara Biles May Dunn May Seward Bertha Larnard Mary Harvey Viola Goss Eliza Moore

Borough dog muzzle law sparks July 4 celebrations

Mrs. Sidney Matthews returns from Ancram while J J Widdowfield and family visit Drinker street friends. Miss Minnie Hennings visits Priceburg. Guild of St Agnes to meet at St Mark's church. Barnchell's grave Fourth of July fete with Romo band and G W Jones refreshments. Reuben Dainty injured after wheel accident at Louis Engle residence. Diana Capwell visits Lake Winola with parents.

Sidney Matthews Brookstreet Ancram J. J. Widdowfield West Ansonia St. Mark's Church Barnchell Romo Band G. W. Jones Reuben Dainty Louis Engle Diana Capwell Cherry Street Lake Winola

Strong Armstr ng nuptials at Factoryville ceremony

A quiet wedding united May J Armstrong of Factoryville and Harry B Stone of Scranton at the Armstrong home. Rev James Rainey officiated as guests from Wyoming county to Scranton attended, then the couple departed by 12.40 train for their wedding tour amid costly presents.

David Armstrong Factoryville May J Harry 8. Stone P.m Lohengrin K_ 8 Cross Carrie Gimrell Fred BE Stone Dulsies James Rainey Laceyville Wyoming County Scranton F. H. Stone Oneonta N. Y Mra G. A. Fiske Ina Fiske Arthur Stone and Son W. W. Browning Roscoe Dale Fred R Stark Marie Rogers Hazel St. Amand Misa Phoebe Armstrong Emma Armstrong Fred Stone Chas, Stone Oscar Stone Chas W. Davidson

Company G Wins Second Citizens Match At Montrose

The second Citizens match was shot yesterday at the Dickson and Montrose rifle ranges with Company G of Montrose defeating both A and D. Lieutenant H B Cox, rifle practice inspector, witnessed the scores, and Lt. Colonel Mattes was present. There are three matches remaining before final results. D and G have each won a match and G and A yesterday surpassed last year's high score of 226.

Dickson and Montrose Company G H. BR. Cox Mattes Dickson Range

Appropriation Bills Pass for Lackawanna and West Side Hospitals

Lawmakers in Harrisburg approved funds for two city hospitals. Lackawanna Hospital to receive 30000 dollars and West Side Hospital 37000 dollars after committee cuts and late senate increases, with major voting efforts and near two thirds needed for passage.

Amounts Reported by Appropriation Committee Questioned

The appropriation committee had reported certain amounts. The House adjourned for the summer yesterday. None of Lackawanna's delegation returned home last night but are expected today. Representative Harry H. Wily of Wayne county was in the city briefly en route for home. Mr. Ely lent valuable assistance in the fight over the sums.

House Lackawanna Harry H. Wily Wayne County Ely

Obituary notices for three local residents

Four year old daughter of City Engineer Phillips dies from brain fever after measles. Funeral Saturday afternoon at the family home with burial at Washburn street cemetery. Mrs Ann Harris dies at 64 at corner Warren Street and Wayne Avenue after a long illness. Welsh Congregational Church member survived by son William Harris. Funeral notice to be announced. Mrs Phebe Akerly dies at Justus. funeral set for 11 o clock this morning.

J. T. Morris Hugh Davie Penry Bellevue Washburn Street Cemetery Phillips Ann Harris Warren Street Wayne Avenue Wales North End Welsh Congregational Church William Harris Phebe Akerly John T. Akerly Justus

Coal Prices Rise Sharply as Demand Fails to Grow

Coal prices for grate egg stove and chestnut coal rose 26 cents a ton in New York yesterday. Miners near Honesdale work about three quarters time, with demand barely meeting supply. No significant coal stocks remain at storage points as canal boats wait for coal, signaling a low stock and a policy to mine only to meet demand.

New York Honesdale

Lake Ariel to Host July 5 6 Festivities

Lake Ariel will be a prime attraction with boat racing baseball fishing and other amusements on July 5 and a grand fireworks display on July 6. The Germania band will provide concert music. Trains to the lake run hourly from the city with tickets at 1 dollar for adults and 60 cents for children.

Ariel Germania

Suit Over Insurance Policy Denied by Metropolitan

Bridget Evans, administratrix of Maria Brady estate, filed suit against Metropolitan Insurance Company of New York to recover 500 dollars on a life policy dated April 1895. Maria Brady died April 28, 1897. attorney John H. Bonner represents the plaintiff.

Maria Brady Bridget Evans Metropolitan Insurance Company of New York Iife Brady John H. Bonner

Died from injuries after railroad accident in New Jersey

Edward Latham of Gouldsboro aged 26 died at Moses Taylor hospital at 1 20 p m yesterday from injuries suffered on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad at Washington New Jersey a few hours earlier He arrived in the city at 11 o'clock and was taken to the hospital Latham's remains were taken to Gouldsboro last evening.

Edward Latham Gouldsboro Moses Taylor Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Washington, N. J Latham

New Graduation Count at Bt. Buul's Green Ridge Adds Two Names

The Tribune corrects yesterday’s note on Bt. Buul's school commencement at Green Ridge noting three graduates in the business department. Miss Cordelia Jackson led with distinction while Peter Grimes and Francia P. Grimes also earned excellent records.

Bt. Buul Green Ridge Cordelia Jackson Peter Grimes Francia P. Grimes

Penn Avenue Baptist Ministers Bid Adieu at Jefferson Residence

Reverend Joseph K. Dixon and Mia Dixon hosted a final reception for Penn Avenue Baptist Church members at their Jefferson avenue home last evening. The gathering provided a pleasant conclusion to their extended ministry and service.

Joseph K. Dixon D. D Mia. Dixon Penn Avenue Jefferson Avenue

Publication hopes and letters of interest policy

A brief notice states that short letters of interest submitted with the writer’s name will be published, and that The Tribune is not responsible for opinions expressed in those letters.

the Tribune

Courtesy statement from Danmore editor regarding fugitive case

Frank Van Horn of Danmore defends his mother Mrs Van Horn against a Dunmore Carbondale detective claim. He accuses the detective of false reporting and endangering an elderly woman in the search for George Van Horn, a murder suspect, urging verification and condemning the detective for overreach.

Frank van Horn Scranton ‘Tribune Dunmore Carbondale George van Horn Bia Amet Danmore

Professional Directory Listing Scranton Physicians and Lawyers

Extensive Scranton directory lists Dr Kay and many physicians with addresses on Penn Ave Adams Ave Spruce Street Wyomin e Ave and more. It also catalogs attorneys and architects with offices in Commonwealth Building Board of Trade and National Bank Building along with veterinary services and local businesses.

A. Trapold Wyomin Avenue Spruce Street Scranton

Authorized low rates to polnia weet in July and August

Authorized at low rates to polnia weet during July and August, Call upon M. L. Smith, Div. Pass. Agent, D., L. & W. KK. BR. for information.

Polnia Weet M. L. Smith

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