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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1897

Page

9

West Side youths stand trial for mischief at barracks

Six West Side youths aged seven to fifteen faced a malicious mischief case for entering the Har racks and damaging property. Edward Toole John Graham Frank McDonald Thomas Watkins Henry Allen and Willie Greher were fined 1.50 each after Patrolman James Saul detained Graham.

George Capwell Salvation Army West Side Edward Toole John Graham Frank McDonald Thomas Watkins Henry Allen Willie Greher James Saul Graham John

Mrs Starie Leaves Husband After Marriage Ends

Miss Stina Keys married John Starle seven months ago and the couple moved from Seventh Street to Lugurne Street. On Friday she disappeared leaving John with seven dollars after paying rent and shop bills, and he suspects she fled to Yonkers New York. a warrant has been issued for her arrest.

Stina Keys John Starle Seventh Street Lugerne Street

Funeral for Mrs. Hizabeth Beddoe Held at Lafayette Street Residence

Funeral services for the late Mrs. HElizabeth Beddoe were held yesterday afternoon at the family residence on Lafayette Street. A large number of friends attended as services were described as simple in character. The wish of the deceased and family guided the gathering.

Hizabeth Beddoe Lafayette Street

Snooze Jones Wins Two Races at Northfield Meet

Walter Jones of North Hyde Park Avenue, known as Snooze, represented Bloomsburg State Normal at the Northfield International YMCA meet. He won the Potato race heat and the Sack race, and was barred from the half mile by sudden illness.

Northfield Walter Jones North Hyde Park Avenue Snooze Bloomsburg State Normal School Young Men's Christian Association

Local residents embark on travels and visits

Miss Martha Davies and Miss Mae Thomas plan a month at Lake Winola. Agnes Williams returns to Peckville after visiting relatives on North Summer avenue. Mrs. Horace Dann visits Lincoln avenue this week. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Warren and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Owens return from Lake Whaola. Sarah A. Jones departs for Northfield, Mare. Nelile Williams visits Pittston. Della P. Evans travels to Nashville to visit sister Mrs Owen James. Mrs. William Watkins leaves for Berry West Virginia with forecasts of carrier visits. John H. Reynolds moves to Mt Gretna as chief barber of the Third brigade. Robert Armstrong returns from Elmira. M. G. Dimmick visits friends at Uniondale. Mrs. Stewart Beisecker and children head to Mt Pocono for a month. Lizzie Moses returns from Washburn street trip.

Martha Davies South Main Avenue Mae Thomas Luverne Street Lake Winola Agnes Williams Peckville Isaac Williams North Summer Avenue Horace Dann Waverly N. Y W. R K. Castner Lincoln Avenue P. H. Warren Richard Owens Lake Whaola Sarah A. Jones Huampton Street Northfield Mare Nelile Williams North Sumner Avenue Pittston Della P. Evans South Hyde Park Avenue Nashville Tennessee Owen James Plymouth Congregational Church William Watkins Deckerscourt Berry West Virginia John H. Reynolds South Mainavenue Moes Mt. Gretna Third Brigade Robert Armstrong Jackson Street Elmira M. G. Dimmick Uniondale Stewart Beisecker North Bromley Avenue Yueater Day Mt. Pocono Lizzie Moses Washburn Street

Midsummer shirt waists offered at season end prices

The store promotes current season waists divided into five lots with unusually low prices. They claim the garments use high quality finish and patterns, contrasting with cheaper seconds on the market that lack craftsmanship and regular quality.

Lot 2 and 3 Sale Still Tempts With Value Lines

Lot 2 Sic and 00 goods offered at 69 cents sale price. Lot 3 features 41.25 white valets, a fine line for 1.25, and two quality walsts at 1.35 and 1.00. Great favorites with quality buyers, old figures praised.

Local Businesses Advertised On Streetfront

Notary services by B. G. Morgan & Son at 114 Jackson Street offer real estate and exchange services with monthly settlements. Harriet J. Davis Florist advertises cut flowers and funeral designs at 14 South Main Avenue. Second Hand Furniture buys and sells items, with J. C. King selling stock at 701 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue.

B. G. Morgan & Son Real Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Jackson Street Mus Grave's Drug Store Harriet J. Davis South Main Avenue J.C. King Lackawanhe Avenue

Opening Tripp Farm Registration Day

A notice to register names for a $20.00 in gold prize at Opening Tripp Farm on Saturday the 10th.

Tripp Farm

Lake Ariel Fourth of July concert and local notices

Music by the Citizens' band accompanied the Lake Ariel grand concert. Miss Nellie Blakesley of Jermyn visits town. F W Simpson and daughter Ahra of Olyphant spent the Fourth with Mrs A H Keisling. Mira Kate Keen of Peckville and Mise Verdie Morgan of Lake Tollewilde visited A H Feisling. The Providence Castle hosts an installation of officers by the Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain. Thomas Jefferson Lodge officers were installed by Thomas George. A social program followed with solos recitations and instrumental selections. James Alexandavish was arrested for assault on James Ramain. bail set. Mrs John Jones of Green Ridge returns from Nanticoke. Lt Spellman arrests Burns Riskowsky and Shamlonis for disturbance on Grove street. bail $200 for hearing tomorrow. Thanks sent to friends and neighbors for aid during illness and after death of husband. Miss Mamie Casey born to Mr and Mrs Michael Walsh. Prof J R Hughes spoke at Welsh Baptist church. Mr and Mrs P Miller host Nineveh, N Y visitors. Infant son of William Moran dies. funeral held privately.

Citizens’ Band Lake Ariel Nellie Blakesley Jermyn F. W. Simpson Ahra Olyphant A. H. Keisling Short Avenue Mira Kate Keen Peckville Mise Verdie Morgan Lake Tollewilde A. H. Feisling Providence Castle Ancient Order Knights of the Mystle Thomas Jefferson Lodge American True Ivorites Thomas George Thomas KH. Owens Edwin Smith David J. Jones David Gravelle William T. Sharpless Inside Guardian William Bowen Outside Guardian William J. Evans Alfred Parry Fidler Grove Street George Brown Robert K. Pritchard

Council bill seeks advance salary for Victor Burschel

At Tuesday evening's meeting Victor Burschel asked for six months salary for services. Wentzel signed, Harper refused saying it could not be drawn as Burschel had not served long enough. Clerk said claim without precedent and three months was already due. Burschel tore up the bill. Dunmore council and Colonial council referenced.

Evenine Victor Burschel Andurgens Wentzel Harper Bursehel Iim Burechel Dunmore Council Order of United American Mechanics The Colonial Council

Summer Resort Advertisements in the Tribune

Readers are invited to review the Tribune’s summer resort ads listing destinations, rates, and contact details. The notices highlight options for beaches, mountain retreats, and family packages with brief price ranges and booking information.

The Tribune

Daughters of America plan excursion to Marvey's Lake

The Daughters of America will run an excursion to Marvey's Lake on Saturday July 17. A programme of games and amusements is planned. Refreshments will be served by Hanley. William Hahn of Drinker Street broke his leg yesterday morning in a rock fall. The Mollette sisters host Miss Lizzie Brady at Drinker Street. St Marks schoolchildren without excursion tickets may obtain them at the depot this morning. Miss Gertrude Goldstein visits Miss Eva Woodward. Mrs William Rees returning from Shenandoah visit. The disappearance of High Constable McSweeney causes concern and police await information. The borough jail has been renovated and oil burners replace electric lights.

Daughters of America Marvey's Lake Hanley William Hahn Drinker Street Mertle Hina Mollette North End Lizzie Brady St. Mark's Church Gertrude Goldstein Brooklyn N. Y Eva Woodward Quincey Avenue William Rees Shenandoah William Jeffrey Jefferson Avenue McSweeney

Local residents host small party on East Market Street

Miss Pauline Shook entertained intimate friends at her East Market Street home Monday evening. Guests included Mae Benedict Minnie Peck Pearl Treverton May Seward Lillie Brooks Pearl Lidstone Mable Neeld Lillian Safford Ethel Clark Albert and Wesley Kellow Dwight Safford Willie Edgar Ronald Clark Clayton Safford Mr and Mrs Stackhouse and daughters Grace and Hesele of Marion Street spent weekend in Olyphant.

Pauline Shook East Market Street Mae Benedict Minnie Peck Pearl Treverton May Seward Lillie Brooks Pearl Lidstone Mable Neeld Lillian Safford Ethel Clark Albert Wesley Kellow Dwight Safford Willie Edgar Ronald Clark Clayton Safford Stackhouse Grace and Hesele Marion Street Olyphant Fred. H. Dunn Boulevard Avenue Equinunk Perry Gorton Delaware Street Binghamton N. Y William Allen Edna Capouse Avenue Mont- Tose. Co T. Bellamy Prompton Jean Burke Carbondale Green Ridge Ella Cobb Millie Schutz Kate Storm Honesdale Ridges St. Paul's Church Sanderson's Park Hal Craver Brooklyn Susquehanna County Charles Faats Streator Dunning Mra TH. Reynolds Sanderson Avenue Ladies’ Ald Society Asbury Church

Stone Masons' Union Meeting Set in Lucas Grove

The Stone Masons' Union No. 32 will meet in Lucas Grove on July 11. Good music and refreshments of all kinds will be on hand including button holes. Crystal Laundry.

The Stone Masons’ Union Lucas Grove

Local social notes and political figures named in Lackawanna events

Miss Clara Swingle visitors in South Canaan with sister Mrs. Fitch on Main street. O Connell Council Young Men's Institute meets this evening. Miss Susan Eagan visits relatives in Jermyn. Thomas Connolly of Gilmore avenue is listed as dangerously ill. Lydon and Kelly families seek South district Lackawanna township delegates for the next Democratic county convention.

Clara Swingle South Canaan Charles Fitch Main Street O'Connell Council Young Men's Institute Susan Eagan Jermyn Thomas Connolly Gilmore Avenue Michael Lydon John Kelly, Jr John Lydon Lackawanna Township

Obituary Notices From Chinchilla and Cedar Avenue

John McTigue supervisor on John Reagan’s farm near Chinchilla Wied died Tuesday. He is survived by a New York brother. Funeral from John Reagan’s Brick Avenue home this afternoon. Miss Mary Coggins 17 died Tuesday evening at 100 after a short illness. Interment at Minooka Catholic cemetery this afternoon at 4.

John McTigue John Reagan Chinchilla Wied New York Brickavere Mary Coggins Hannah Coggins Cedar Avenue Minooka Catholic Cemetery

Brothers' quarrel ends in fatal stabbing in Medford

Charles Lemon lay gravely wounded from seven stab wounds inflicted by his brother Henry Lemon during a quarrel over a woman. Henry fled into the woods after the attack, allegedly swearing he would not be taken alive.

Medford Charles Lemon Henry Henry Lemon

Keeper's Brave Daughter Rescues Diver and Captain

Victoria July 7. While sailing the yacht Flora off Victoria harbor on July 4 Diver McHardy and the wrecking steamer Whitelaw captain were thrown into the water by a capsizing yacht. Miss Lea daughter of the light keeper saw the peril and lowered the lighthouse boat. She rowed through heavy seas to reach them and drag them into her boat.

Victoria B. C Flora Victoria Harbor McHardy Whitelaw Miss Lea

Miss Sea Granted Medal Hope for Humane Society Honor

A year after Miss Sea departed the lighthouse to rescue four men, an application has been filed seeking the Humane Society medal in her behalf.

The Humane Society

Electrified whiskey advances in new refining method

New Haven officials report tests on whisky using an electrical refining process. A 200 volt current passes through aerosol mist, removing fuseoff impurities without reducing proof, yielding a mellowed spirit. Inventor Orrin W. Swift of 135 St John Street leads the effort.

New Haven Conn Internal Revenue Office Orrin W. Swift St. John Street

Mother's Vain Sparch

The remains of Mrs. Margaret Rowan were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Piedmont after being brought from Lewis County. She recalled a Baltimore living, where her daughter, then a child, was taken to a hospital and lost to her. Authorities believe the daughter may still be near Washington or Philadelphia. Relatives plan an exhaustive search.

Piedmont W. Va Margaret Rowan Lewis County Washington Philadelphia

Father Murder Suicide Attempt In Los Angeles

W P Person once in the Santa Fe freight department tried to kill his five year old daughter then himself. He alarmed the child with the idea of seeing her mother and had her drink carbolic acid while he took prussic acid. The girl was hospitalized and survived despite throat burns.

Los Angeles Cal W. P. Person Santa Fe Railway

Second leg found afloat in East River near Ninety Dimithi Street

A woman's leg in a black stocking with a red garter was found floating in the East River at Ninety Dimithi Street on July 1. Yesterday another female leg, similarly attired, was recovered near the Narrows and handed to Fort Hemton police.

New York East River Ninety- Dimithi Street Ani Norrows Fort Hemton

Remarried Millionaire Joseph D. Lucas Weds Divorced Wife

St. Louis news reports that Joseph D. Lucas, a millionaire, has married his divorced wife Mrs. Fannie McLaren Lucas. The couple previously wed many years ago to Miss Fannie McLaren, daughter of Colonel Robert L. McLaren, before separating. The revival of their marriage surprised fashionable society.

St. Louis Joseph D. Lucas Fannie McLaren Lucas Mr. Lucas Fannie Robert L. McLaren

Nixcom Rouse Name Causes Divorce Bid

Mrs. Mary Co. Rouse seeks a divorce from Arthur N. Rouse in Kansas City circuit court over alleged non support. She cites her husband’s unendurable whims and claims their child bears the name Nixcom Rouse, asking custody of the child as part of the action.

Kansas City, Mo Mary Co. Rouse Arthur N. Rouse Nixcom Rouse

Detroit Brewers to Merge Amid Capitalist Syndicate

Twenty six Detroit breweries plan to sell out to a syndicate led by English capitalists. Cash and stock and bonds will be exchanged, with most brewers signed. The consolidation would raise beer prices from five to eight dollars per barrel.

Detroit Mich

Mystic Cure Endorsed by Pittsburgh Dealer

T J Blackmore of Haller and Blackmore in Pittsburgh reports purchasing a bottle of Mystic Cure that ended his rheumatism in twenty four hours after nine months of illness. He consulted five physicians with little relief and now recommends the medicine sold by Carl Loreng, druggist, Al Lackawanna Ave, Scranton.

T. J. Blackmore Haller & Blackmore Pittsburgh Carl Loreng al Lackawanna Ave Scranton

Local Medical and Legal Ads Listing Doctors and Attorneys

A compact page lists doctors with offices and hours including Dr Kay Dr Bateson Dr Frey Dr Shepherd Dr Gates and Dr Freas plus the law firm Watson Diehl Hall Kemmerer Attorneys and Barrings Msweeney with office locations in city buildings and street addresses. Also notes Interstate Secret Service Agency and Commonwealth Building tenancy.

Watson, Diehl, Hall & Kemmerer Traders’ National Bank Ier Barring & Msweeney Commonwealth Building Interstate Secret Service Agency

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