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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1897

Page

7

Local notices from Carbondale gossip column

Ad submissions and job order notices at Shannon & Co. North Main Street will be attended to from 9 a m to 10 30 a m. Many residents and visitors are listed: Miss Grace Silent accompanies, Jerome Wetherby ill at home, Misses Penwarden leaving for Crystal Lake, Miss Lou Simrell returning from Honesdale, Myra Somers visiting Mrs. Johnson, Miss Bell Bowers in Honesdale, Edward Gruslin visiting James Clune, J. J. Moran with Scranton friends, Mrs. Jane Graves back from Corning and Buffalo, Miss Marie Deary visiting Olyphant, Christopher Moran in town, Mrs. Terwilliger visiting Summitville, Miss Elizabeth Burke and May Barrett in Scranton, Mrs. A Moran recovering, Rev. Father Whalen returns from funeral, James A. Burke from Susquehanna, Mrs. C. W. Anderson visiting, Mrs. Phoebe Smith guest of Warren Tappen, Miss Kate Rooney visiting May Moffitt, Fr. A. Shannon visiting Wilkes-Barre.

Grace Silent Jerome Wetherby Malfeld & Purdy Jonnie Pauline Emma Penwarden Crystal Lake Lou Simrell Honesdale Misa Myra Somers Corning N. Y Wiliam Johnson Washington Street Bell Bowers Edward Gruslin Great Head James Clune Dundaff Street J. J. Moran Scranton Jane Graves Buffalo Marie Deary Olyphant Carbondale Christopher Moran Frederick Terwilliger Summitville Elizabeth Burke May Barrett Screnton A. Moran Woodlawn Avenue Father Whalen Philadelphia P. F. Huces James A. Burke Susquehanna Brooklyn Street C. W. Anderson Fletcher Phoebe Smith Warren Tappen Falbrook Street Kate Rooney Hyde Park May Moffitt Woodlaw

Young Indies receive white veil at St Rose convent

Mise Mary McNulty Olyphant now Sister Mary Clara and Mise Anna MacDonough Minooka now Sister Mary Agatha receive white veil. Others who took white two years ago receive black veil and rings. Bridesmaids Miss Moran and Miss Brennan wore white. Mass by Rev Coffey. Bishop O'Asra absent, represented by Rev Alda Luty. Clergy list from Pittston to Scranton attends.

St. Rose Convent Mise Mary McNulty Olyphant Mary Clara Anna MacDonough Minooka Mary Agatha Mary Buckley Susquehanna Slater Mary Ancilin Elli Boyle Freeland Mary Vincentia Mary Andrew Pittston Mary Bonaventure Archbald Mary Presentation Mary Patrick Momie Moran Jennie Brennan T. F. Coffey O'Asra Cape May Alda Luty 8 RR Apopella Father Coffey Neva Michael Bunce Maud Chunk Howard O'Reilly Wilkes-Barre John Towghran Mineoka P. F. Quinnan Vitteton J. J. McCabe Ayooa J. K. Jordan Old Forge M. T. McManus Scranton T. J. Comerford Arehhalil Y. F. Broderick J. 8. Fagan Great Bend Clerby

Association of Clerks installs officers and forms committees

The Association of Clerks held a morning meeting on Friday with Nelson Teets of Scranton presiding. Newly elected officers were installed, trustees named, and several committees appointed including press grievance and merchant watch. A petition was planned to close stores at 8 20 p m on specified evenings and holidays.

Association of Clerks Nelson Teets Scranton M. J. Horan J. J. O'Neill Will Eaton Retief George Alford Daird L. Walsh Frank Kelly Thomas Morgan Press M. Forbes F. Wolcoth Brokenshire Mimer Brokenshire M. J. Murphy Thomas Devaney John Brown Boyd Fowler Walt Moon Tlwer Brokenshire Frank Wolcott Horan Maurice Forbes

Funeral Properly Held for Mrs. Van Gorder

Funeral services for Mrs. G B Van Gorder were held at the Terrace Drive home with the Methodist choir performing. Pallbearers and flower bearers listed, with interment at Brookside cemetery and many out of town friends in attendance.

George A. Place Methodist Church G. B. van Gorder Terrace Methodist L. D. Wolfe AW Cameron M. J. Male I. C. Hathaway J. M. Alexander Thomas Levison Brookside Cemetery

Funeral of William Eitel

The burial service for William Eitel was held Friday afternoon at his father Jacob Eitel’s home. Rev. Charles Lee officiated and preached a consoling sermon. A quartet performed with Thomas, Yarrington, Miss Annie McMillan, and Lottie Eis. Pallbearers were fellow Sons of Veterans camp members Thomas Schulta, George Gilbert, Andrew Bell, Isaac Colwir, C. B. Alexander, and Wil Dinillow. Floral tributes were carried by former shopmates Mark Brendan and Robert McMillan.

William Eitel Jacob Eitel Charles Lee Professor Thomas Edward Yarrington Missie Annie McMillan Lottie Eis Old Sons of Veterans Camp Thomas Schulta George Gilbert Andrew Bell Isaac Colwir Alexander Wil Diniwwll Mark Brendan Robert McM!lan

Local and Personal Notes Visit Highlights

Mrs John Lamb and Ilith son Ethelbert of Brooklyn New York visit Mrs Lambs parents Mr and Mrs Michael Hart on Brooklyn street Mr and Mrs Shanley of Fittston visit Mrs Patrick Fox on South Main street Miss Ligale Scott of New York City guest of her parents Mr and Mrs James Scott on the West Side for four weeks William Loftus of Trenton guest of friends in this city Pridawy Mordames D G Smith and Thomas Orchid visiting Crystal Lake Mrs F I Smith of Leblehton has been the guest of Mrs F L Smith for several days Mrs Annie Loftus of Olyphant who has been visiting Mrs Michael Murphy at South Main street left for home Saturday Rev W A Mason has returned from his vacation Miss Clara Bronson of Canaan street has returned from a visit at Sidney

John Lamb Ilith Ethelbert Brooklyn N. Y Pridawy Mordames D. G. Smith Thomas Orchid Crystal Lake F. I. Smith Leblehton F. L. Smith Annie Loftus Olyphant Michael Murphy Sooth Main Street W. A. Mason Clara Bronson Canaan Street Sidney

Taylor Grays Triumph Over Hickoryes On River Side Ground

The Taylor Grays defeated the Hickoryes of Lawrenceville in a one sided game on Saturday afternoon at River side grounds. Griffiths started for the Grays, Owens pitched, Day starred for the home team, and the box was coupled by OH for the Hickoryes. In other items the Emblem division No. 57 Sons of Temperance plan an excursion to Lake Ariel with matches against Lackawannas and the Moosic Populars for purses of 15 and 5 dollars.

Taylor Grays Hickories Lawrenceville Riverside Griffiths Grays Grove Owens Howlan OH Beore KR Us North End William Frisby Thookion Frisby Methodist Episcopal Church John Grittithe Hyde Park W. G. Howells Main Street Lillian Howells Avoca Myde Park Providence William Prince James Davis Clyde Park John Conley Latiin Cutthbert Rippon Rendham England Professor Howells Powell John E. Evans Edward Jermyn Samuel Baker John Corcoran William Cockrill Isaac Watkins Stephen Johns William Woelken Thomas Cosgrove John A. Ayers James Shannon David Badycomb George J. Powell Herbert Henshell Thomas Griffiths Frank Bannister Daniel Holland William Faraday Chorge Johns James Hughes David Dyson Curtis Smith Charles Harding John Gannon James Cole Asper Neagley John Cook Ellis Wilson John Merritt Harry Hurd Wiliam Merritt Carey Lang Shem Parker Union Street Epworth League Stewarts Memorial Church DD. J. Powell Metropolitan Insurance Company Real Raetate Investment Association Scranton

Lead Pencil Turns Crime Plot at Ashville Station

Joe, a station master, hides a bag of twenty six thousand dollars while Jim Outhwick plans a strike payoff. Robbers raid the station, the pencil dulls, Minnie aids, and Jim is revealed as the mastermind. Joe survives, with Minnie and the money secured and a thousand dollars awarded to him.

Spartan Reform Club Millie Jim Outhwick Jim Vulcan Mills Joe Ashville Ash Ville Minnie Hattie

Weekender Trip Planned by Jermany Doctor and Friend

Dr W W Fletcher of Carbondale and Theodore Townsend of Bacon Street will travel five days by train and bicycle through Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, returning next Friday. The Wadeka Calewash Hungarian assault case dominated Friday night court with long testimony and a jail hold for the defendant.

W. W. Fletcher Carbondale Theodore Townsend Bacon Street Pennsylvania New Jersey Wasell Wadeka Mary Calewash Squire Helmes H. D. Carey P. E. Timlin Samuel Sly Ralph John Solomon McDonald Moosic Charles H. Davis Second Street Blowfield Hyde Park Joseph Waters Fourth Street Edward Phillips L. W. Hoffecker Grace Williams Olive Moon

Dreaming of Wagner Opera Echoes in Late Night Talk

George is told to send a helper to fix the wash boiler while Jane, returning home after midnight, tripped in a dark kitchen and fell into the cellar near the boiler and two stovepipe lengths. The quote ends with a wry aside about dreaming of Wagner operas.

George Jane Wagner Opera Cleveland F

Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedule Highlights 1897

Lehigh Valley system announces trains from Scranton and beyond to New York Philadelphia and key coal regions. Black Diamond Express and various routes list morning and afternoon departures with Pullman parlor and sleeping cars between Wilkes-Barre and major cities. Officials include Rollan W. Wilkru, CHAS LEE, and A W Nonnemacher with Scranton office at Lackawanna Avenue.

Ea Sera Scranton Selpine New York T. Rr Pitteton Wilkes-Barre White Fieves Hagreton Pottsville Kor i Tiethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg Brigcinal Patereree Atestions Black Diamond Express Tunkhannock Towands Elmira Tthaca Geneva Rocksrter Buffalo Niagara Lehigh Valley Philadelphia Mutate Guspenston Bridge Rollan WH. Wilkrur Chas Lee Pass Phila A. W. Nonnemacher Anet Fass Bethlehem Lackawanns Avenue

Scranton Train Schedules 1897 From Del Lacka and Western

Trains depart Scranton on Monday June 21 1897 with times to New York Philadelphia Trenton Washington Oswego Buffalo Buffalo West and other points. Express and accommodation trains connect at major hubs including Syracuse Binghamton Utica Elmira and more. Pocket time tables available from M L Smith District Passenger Agent at the depot ticket office.

Scranton Exres New York All Points Aston Trenton Philadelphia South Washington and Way Tobyhanna Elmira M- Express Utena Richfield Springs A. m Northumberland Pittston Wilkes Barre Plymouth Broomeburg Danville Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Nanticoke Kingston M. L. Smith

Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedules Mornings 1897

Partial timetable notice listing train departures from Erie to Wyoming Valley and intermediate stations. Mentions service to Hawley Lake Seancal points at 5 00 a m and national trains for La Artel and tabermediats at 6 45 p m with local and intermediate stops.

Boranton New York Erie Hawley Lake Seancal la Artel Pale

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