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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1897

Page

11

Rainey jailed after false accusation of abuse demands seven years

Mrs Rainey had her husband Me Rainey arrested for drinking and beating the child. He appeared before Alderman Johns and was held on 900 bail, vowing to stay in jail seven years rather than posting bond. Neighbors call him law abiding, while the case repeats after a prior withdrawal. Interment services followed for a deceased person noted at Washburn Street cemetery with a large procession and civic attendees observed at Main avenue.

Patrick Ralney Lugerne Street Mra Rainey Timothy Jones Johns

West Side Republican League Elects Officers After Meeting

A large West Side Republican League gathering at J. J. Davis drug store elected officers for the coming year. President W. A. Phillips was reelected, with John H Reynolds first vice president and John T James second vice president.

West Side Republican League J. J. Davis W. A. Phillips John H. Reynolds John T. James Woh. Mocean Daeld Kh Jones William V. Griffiths William Penn Morgan W. J. Thomas K. H. Willamen W. A. Paine Tir J. Roberts A. #. Bynon W Hasden Frans Thomas J. Leyshon W. L. Campion Frank Mansfield C.F. Olver Ene J. J. Coonwaeirge B. Carson Joseph Oliver At, Taylor Esq Richind Roberts Jon Walker G. BF. Eynon Walter Wiking

Pickwick Club discusses Tennyson works and plans outing

Last evening the Pickwick club met at Mise Edith Williams on Chestnut Street for a literary program. HM Mall reviewed Idyls of the Kings and Claude Pitcher staged a contrast between Tennyson and Longfellow. Miss Mabel Yost played piano and other Tennyson selections were read by members. Marion Hutchinson closed with a viola solo. An outing to Nay Ave Falls Park was planned for next Monday afternoon.

Pickwick Club Mise Edith Willams Chestnut Street Tennyson Mall Longfellow Claude Pitcher Mabel Yost Marion Hutchinson Nay Ave Falls Park

Funeral services for Robert Davis Jr conducted by Welsh Calvanistic Methodist

Funeral services for Robert Davis Jr were held yesterday at 2 p.m. from his father's residence at 2 Arehonid airces. Relatives and friends attended in a simple ceremony. Rev. J. T. Morris of the Welsh Calvanistic Methodist Church Bellevue preached the sermon. Several beautiful moral offerings were presented.

Robert Davis, Jr Robert Davis Arehonid Airces J. T. Morris Welsh Calvanistic Methodist Church Bellevue

Local residents note various visits across upstate New York and Pennsylvania

Fred W Evans and Miss Ligie Davies travel to New York state for visits. Mrs J J Roberts and Newton visit Middle Granville. Tudor Williams heads to Middle Granville with Mrs James Davies. James Davies and Mary Edwards join M P Daniels for a Kingston gathering. Several others visit Lake Carey Waymart Elmira and Lily Lake while Arthur Morse leaves for Lake Winola to join parents.

Fred W. Evans R. Jones North Main Avenue Buffalo Niagara Falls Ligie Davies Washburn Street Utica N. Y J. J. Roberts South Main Avenue Newton Middle Granville J. H. Cole Elmira Tudor Williams Booth Main Avenue James VP. Davies Charles Mary Edwards Kingston M. P. Daniels Divizion Street Seth Wrigley Lake Carey Agnes Nealis Ninth Street Waymart Arthur B. Morse Lake Winola Myron Gurney C. R. Acker Farview Avenue Joseph Burke North Garfield Avenue Lily Lake William 8. Walker Mauch Chunk Amanda Twining Swetland Street George F. Eynon Ickness Eleater Evans Lafayette Street Philadelphia Evan John L. Morgan Forest City Mra. T. L. Morgan Gwen James Edward James Ocean Trove

St Mark's Luther League to Host Lawn Social Next Thursday

The St Mark's Luther League announces a lawn social on church grounds next Thursday evening. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of Sumter Avenue Presbyterian held a prior lawn gathering at John L Travis's residence on North Main Avenue with large attendance. Decorations included streamers and Chinese lanterns. ice cream and cake were served and social activities filled the time. Nay Aug Council No 344, Order United American Mechanics, met Tuesday evening with district officers in attendance.

St. Mark's Luther League Roberts North Main Young People’s Society of Christian “Endeavor Sumter Avenue Presbyterian Church John L. Travis North Main Avenue Order United American Mechanics Barger Scranton Council

Globe Warehouse Midseason Shirt Waists at Close

Five lots of this season's shirt waists offered at unusually low prices. Despite the discounts the garments feature high finish and quality, contrasting with the market's misfortune of seconds and lower grade copycats.

Great Bargain Lot Sale Announces Deep Discounts

The advertisement promotes low prices on various apparel items including walnuts patterns shirts. sale prices range from 43c to 86c and feature waists originally priced up to 1.50 with bundles combining two qualities. The copy touts the stock as previously seen and claims unmatched value in this city.

Local Businesses and Services Directory Snippet

Notary Public B G Morgan and Bon offer notary public real estate foreign exchange and ocean ticket services with monthly settlements from 114 Jackson Street near Musgrave’s drug store. Harriet J Davis Florist operates at 10 South Main Avenue two doors from Jackson Street. Second hand furniture buyer J C King advertises cash for used items at 701 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue.

B. G. Morgan & Bon Real Estate Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Jackson Street Musgrave's Drug Store Harriet J. Davis South Main Avenue J. Cc. King Weat Lackewantea Avenue

Local arrests and weddings fill town page

Joseph McNamara caused the arrest of Patrick McDonnell for boisterous language on public streets and insulting the prosecutor. Miss Liszie Jones and William Willittas wed at Rev. J. D. Troyd's Taylor home, with reception at the bride's parents on Brick avenue.

Joseph McNamara Patrick McDonnell Roberts Liszie Jones William Willittas J. D. Troyd Taylor Brick Avenue Williams John Higgine Alderman Roberts Sarah Frye Higgins West Market Street Bridgeport Conn Puritan Congregational Church Prof J. Hebner Pittston Jace Robert A. Jones Oak Street Wales J. C. Bolxer The Christian Church Charles Jones Nanticoke Welsh Baptist Church W. G. Watkins North Main Avenue Baptist Church Mary Robinson Springatree Harford W. F. Davis Wayne Avenue Hible School Daniel Street

Ice cream social and local notices from Dudley Street church

The Ladies' Aid of Dudley Street Baptist church plans an ice cream social on Wednesday evening July 14 with an open invitation. Visitors include Miss B. F. Mooney on vacation from Chestnut Street and Mrs. F. J. Day with daughters Mildred and Madeline of Hoboken visiting Gilmartins on Clay Avenue. Superintendent Houser to return from Stroudsburg, and Patrick Crane of Bunker Hill injured in a railroad accident, foot mangled under a tank wheel, rushed home for care.

Ladies’ Aid Society Dudley Street Baptist Church B. F. Mooney Chestnut Street F. J. Day Mildred Madeline Hoboken N. J Gilmartin Clay Avenue Hcboolk N. T. Houser

Summer Resort Advertisements in the Tribune

A look at the Tribune's summer resort ads highlights destinations, rates, and booking details. The notices feature multiple resorts offering seasonal packages and contact information for prospective travelers planning vacations.

Dunmore News Briefs Highlight Local Events and a Drowning Incident

In Dunmore a reservoir known as Birdseye near Throop draws visitors despite hazards from decayed stumps and sudden dropoffs. Italian swimmer Petro Domenico nearly drowned after appearing to perform underwater stunts. rescuers saved him, though he fled without thanks. Local Democrats invite naturalization paper applicants to Temperance hall as the borough notes aliens owed three cents per day. A small office fire at Drinker and Blakely streets was extinguished by Neptune, J B Smith, and Independent Hose companies with limited damage.

Petro Dominclo Tralian Dunmore Democratic Party Temperance Hall Pennsylvania Coal Company Drinker and Blakely Streets A. D. & T. M. Spencer Neptune J. B. Smith

South Side YWCA Gathers for Sunday Gospel Meeting

The South Side Young Women's Christian association holds a Sunday gospel meeting led by Miss Anna Stahlheber. During hot weather the service will last a half hour from 4 to 4 30, at the association's location. Crystal Laundry advertises stiff collars with soft button holes.

South Side Young Women’s Christian Association Anna Stahlheber

Minooka Teams Prepare for Local Convention and Games

Minooka set to host St. Josephs society delegates at Pine Brook Sunday. The home lineup includes P J Foley M J Walsh M F Judge and William Buckley. Violets of Pittelon, led by Manager Judge, show up for a warm battle with the Minooka club this afternoon. Hayes and Mc Donough form the battery. West Side Harmonies meet Minooka on the latter's grounds at 3 20 tomorrow afternoon with O Neill and Flannery at the home points.

Mesers P. J. Foley M. J. Walsh M. F. Judge William Buckley St. Joseph’s Society Pine Brook Minooka Coyne's Pittelon The Violets Judge Hayes McDonough O'Neill Flannery

Musical Notes and Private Concert Prices Abroad

Frank Damrosch appointed supervisor of music in New York public schools earning 4000 dollars annually. Private musicales attract elite artists with fees noted for Melba Calve Eames Paderewski and others. Scranton School enrollment lists many subscribing students and families from diverse locales.

Frank Damrosch New York City Therm London Melba Calve Eames Ancona Plancon Paderewaki

Don’t fail to register your name Opening Tripp Farm

A local notice urges readers to register their names ahead of an event at Opening Tripp Farm scheduled for Saturday the 10th. The brief mentions participation details and timing without additional context.

Tripp Farm

Old Church and New Church Clash In Elm Street Saloon

At Alderman Millar's hearing on Elm Street last night a clash between anti-Aust faction Old Church supporters and New Church adherents unfolded at Joseph Zukofski's saloon. After insults were exchanged, fights broke out. Lopotyner fled, two were arrested, later six more were taken on riot warrants. Eight posted bail. J Bucholski and S Bucholski held for court in 1000 bail each.

Elme Street Millar Z. Lopotyner Daniel Langowski Joseph Zukofski Elm Street New Church Lopotyner

Street Commissioner Plans Cuts to Sweepers

Street Commissioner Dunning faces a funding shortfall and will lay off seven to ten sweepers and scrapers. City streets kept clean by assigning blocks will drop from daily to three times weekly unless extra funds are found.

Dunning

Directory of Doctors and Lawyers in Scranton

Professional Directory lists physicians and surgeons with offices and hours on Penn Ave Adams Ave Spruce Street Wyoming Ave and more. It includes DR Kay Bateson Freas Trapold Shepherd Amoreaux Freas Rook and others with locations and hours. also lawyers Frank Boy Thayer Jeffreys Ruddy Oakhworth etc and architects Davis Walter Hancock.

A. Trapold Wyomin Avenue Spruce Street Scranton

Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised for Restoring Health

Thankful users describe Hood's Sarsaparilla restoring health after battles with impure blood, scrofula sores, eruptions, dyspepsia, nerves, and sleeplessness. They tried other medicines without relief and, after continued use, achieved permanent cures and strong endorsements.

Hood

Mother Wins Custody In Habeas Corpus Case

Judge Edwards awarded the 12 year old boy and seven year old girl to Mrs. John H. Gates in habeas corpus proceedings, citing the father's questionable moral character despite greater ability to care for the children. The children were taken from the father amid a scene but were calm after the mother reassured them.

Edwards John H. Gates

Opening Tripp Farm Lots Auction Notice

An auction notice highlights opening bids of 820.00 in gold for Tripp Farm lots. The sale invites interested bidders to stake early and participate in the farm land offerings at the listed value.

Obituary for Mrs Dominick Healey of North Ninth Street

Mrs. Dominick Healey aged about seventy died at home after a three week illness. She is survived by her husband and five daughters and three sons including Mrs Dooley Mrs Nolan Mrs John Handley Mamie Anna and Michael Edward and William. A high mass will be held at St Patrick's Church Monday with burial at Hyd Park Catholic cemetery. Margaret infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Van Scoten died yesterday. Funeral private. The infant to Paradise Valley Wayne County and burial there.

Dominick Healey North Ninth Street Weat Mamie Anna Michael Edward William New York City St. Patrick's Church Hyd Park Catholic Cemetery Margaret Eugene van Scoten Paradise Valley Wayne County

For Ladies Only Remedies From Penicura Liver Pills

For Ladies Only, it is patent to all thinking people that ladies require an account of their peculiar organism and functions remedies quite different from the sterner sex. The Penicura Liver Pills act on the liver kidneys stomach and bowels and regulate and strengthen female organs. They relieve constipation headache dizziness indigestion torpid liver billousness faintness irregularities black dull complexion. A pill dove 2 cents sold by Carl Lorens druggist 418 Lackawanna Ave Scranton.

Carl Lorens Lackawanna Ave Scranton

To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Claim

An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states druggists will refund money if the remedy fails and mentions a price of 2 percent?

Prof Munion Arch Street Philadelphia Mev Lee

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