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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1897

Page

9

Jackson Street church cantata by young people staged

At Jackson Street Baptist Church the school festival cantata proved creditable with Richard Nicholls conducting and Viola Evans Norma Nichols accompanying. An orchestra supported the chorus and queen Martha B Nicholls delivered welcomes and addresses amid dances and dialogues. Separate items note local visits deaths and social notices involving residents from Archibald street Nanticoke North Hyde Park Avenue and Wilkes-Barre with various family and travel updates.

Jackson Street Baptist Church Richard Nicholls Viola Evans Norma Nichols William H. Stanton William Allen Viollinjst Philip Thomas Martha B. Nicholls Annie Thomas Stephan Davies Misa Bessie Reddoe Tank Wn Howard Griffiths Addie Lewis Elsia Hughes Eva Hughes Annie Davies Laura de Gruche Margaret “Griffiths Mille Thomas Nellie Lance Liasie Widdick Mise Maud Thomas Willie Nicholls

Accidental Shooting Ends in Head Injury

Chester Williams son of William T Williams of Snyder Avenue was accidentally shot in the head last evening due to careless handling of a revolver. The incident occurred at home and caused serious injury.

Chester Williams William T. Willams Snyder Avenue

Funeral for Miss Mame Dodd Held at St Peters Hall

The funeral services for Miss Mame Dodd were held yesterday morning from St Peters hall. Her parents Mr and Mrs Patrick Dodd of Hallroad avenue led the procession to Hyde Park Catholic cemetery where interment occurred. Pallbearers included John Lynn John Trainor James Hawley and James Murphy.

Mame Dodd St. Peters Hall Patrick Dodd Hallroad Avenue W. P. O'Donnell Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery John Lynn John Trainor James Hawley James Murphy Gertrude Farber Riggs Street Lake Ariel Hattie Ketcham Port Blanchard George H. Black Minnie Henning Apple Street Wilkes-Barre John Sheen Blakely Street No. 1 Jarley The Guild of St. Agnes

Operation Removes Splintered Bone From Thigh

George Davies of North Bromley avenue underwent a successful operation at his home yesterday afternoon. Dr G B Reynolds led the procedure with assistances from Drs Allen and Longstreet. The operation removed splintered bone from Davies thigh after an injury weeks ago at Gouldshoro when he fell from a box car while employed as a brakeman on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad.

George Davies North Bromley Avenue G. B. Reynolds Allen Longstreet Davies Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Gouldshoro

Accident Com Regrets Severe Fall In City Home

Mrs Barnet Misson of 1614 Jackson Street suffered a serious accident last evening at about 45 minutes past nine when she missed her footing in the dark and fell down stairs. She sustained a scalp wound and multiple fractures in the left arm. Dr G RB Reynolds was called and attended her, making her as comfortable as possible.

Barnet Misson Jackson Street G, RB. Reynolds

Mrs. Evans Moves From Lansford To West Side Home

Mrs. Morgan Evans moves from Lansford to the West Side with her two sons and will reside at 140 South Rebecca Avenue after living here for some time.

Morgan Evans Lansford Evans South Rebecca Avenue

Mrs Evans to Sail for Wales from New York

Mrs Alice Evans plans to leave today for New York City with her sister Mrs Henry Evans at 40 South Filmore Avenue. On Wednesday she will sail aboard the Majestic of the White Star Line for Wales and will make her return to her old home to reside thereafter. Samuel Davis of Jackson Street and John T Richards of Tenth Street are mentioned in relation to weekend visits.

St. Paul Carbondale T. V. Powderly North Main Avenue Kate Davis Bloomsburg Hattie Davis John B. Knight Jackson Street Benjamin Knight Walleville Hubert Larkin Lafayette Street Robert Long Denver Colorado Thomas Price Charles Tates Arthur Robinson Sterling Walter Evans North Hyde Park Avenue Frank Spencer Waverly William Jones Luzerne Street Sophia Jones Bangor Roberts North Malin Horace BK. Johns Bromley Avenue Wilkes-Barre Joseph Reynolds Hampton Street Leemine Kingston E. Y. Harrison Pines Hall Main Avenue Alice Evans Henry Evans Filmore Avenue New York City Majestic White Star Line Wales Evans Samuel Davis Porest City John T. Richards Tenth Street

West Side Glee Club Meet and Theft Hearings

The West Side Glee club gathers at Jones hall on North Main Avenue to conduct business. Lewis Watkins and Andrew Wosnock face charges after a theft of six silver spoons from Joseph Christyniak. Wosnock's drunken behavior delayed a second hearing. Kopick brings William Savage to Alderman Kelly on threats and assault. Savage jailed for court default with $200 bonds.

West Side Glee Club Jones’ Hall North Main Avenue Lewis Watkins Andrew Wosnock Second Street Joseph Christinyak Emmet Street J. P. Kelly Patrick Morris Charles Jacobs Wosnock Weat Side John Kopick William Savage Alderman Kelly Continental Savage

Local Business Notices and Short Advertisements

Public notaries and real estate firm B G Morgan and Son advertise monthly settlements and foreign exchange services at 114 Jackson Street near Musgrave's Drug Store. Harriet J Davis Florist promotes cut flowers and funeral designs on South Main Avenue. A Second Hand Furniture listing by J C King offers cash for furniture, bronen tools and more at 701-709 West Lackawanna Avenue.

B. G. Morgan & Son Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Jackson Street Musgravy’s Harriet J. Davis South Main Avenue J. C. King Lackawannd Avenue

Coronation Exercises At Holy Rosary Church In Providence

Holy Rosary church hosted annual coronation ceremonies for the Blessed Virgin Mary with 200 Sunday school children participating. The event featured hymns, recitations, a bishop’s closing address, and Te Deum as lights, flags, and flowers lit the parish grounds. A separate incident saw a horse driven by W W Williams flee on Warne Avenue, injuring him. Additional notes report arraignments, a discharge, and a funeral for Philip Moyer with interment at an unspecified location.

Holy Rosary Church Mars Mother Mary Ev. N. J. McManus Mary W. W. Williams School Street Warne Avenue Williams Hie Charles Davis Plymouth Luther Edwards Wayne Avenue William Poketas Alderman Fidler Michael Miguile Nicholas Baskerville Patrick Maloney Baskerville Fidler Philip Moyer Frank Moyer Fast Market Street Ney. G. B. Guild Trn

Lecture on The Battle of Gettyvure at Court Street Church

The Rev Price will speak this evening at Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church Park Place on The Battle of Gettyvure. GAR WRC and Sons of Veterans invited along with church friends. Also notes Miss Phoebe Batton visiting sister Mrs Sears in Capure avenue and local social updates.

Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church Park Place Price Battle of Gettyevure Grand Army of the Republic Women’s Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans Phoebe Batton C. H. Sears Capture Avenue Green Ridge Street Knoxville Lizzie T. Beane Capouse Avenue Charles Teal Ford Pratt Elmhurst

Local Scenes Include Baseball Hopefuls and Social Events

John Martin of Pittston spent yesterday with friends in the area. Misses Rose and Hay Conner of Main Street visit relatives in Plainsville. The Locals, who dominated last season, are ready for another tight campaign. Main Street property owners begin pulling in fences from township roads. A benefit for the McCays was held at Father Mathew hall last night. the event drew a smaller crowd but was considered a grand success with praise for the blind performers.

John Martin Pittston Rose Hay Conner Main Street Plainsville Township Road McCays Father Mathew

Crystal Laundry Service Ad Slogan

A historical laundry ad copy notes Crystal Laundry offering stiff collar care and soft button hole treatment as part of its cleaning services. The shorter phrase emphasizes garment care and domestic service.

May Estate Reaches Orderly Creditors Settlement

Court untangles the M. D. May estate enabling pro rata payments to creditors. James E. Watkins appointed trustee replacing Rev. J. B. Whelan who declined. Mrs. Fanny May Brockway awarded $4 441 71 from Lackawanna Trust and Base Deposit Co trustee. Auditor John P. Kelly report approved and A A Chase earns 100 for adminstratrix counsel.

M. D. May Atttorney Joseph O'Brien James E. Watkins J. B. Whelan Fanny May Brockway Lackawanna Trust and Base Deposit Company John P. Kelly A. A. Chase

Miss Spellman Seeks Aunt Ellen Duffy in Buffalo Search

Miss Mary E Spellman principal of a large Buffalo school travels to locate her aunt Ellen Duffy maiden name Loftius mother's sister. She previously searched Scranton fifteen years ago with her mother who died soon after. Spellman knows Williginrad and Edward Timlin formerly of Scranton now in Buffalo.

Buffalo Patrick Loftius Miss Spellman Scranton Ellen Duffy Lome Williginrad Edward Timlin

Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad

An old newspaper ad promotes Bromo Quinine tablets claiming a one day cure for colds. It offers a refund if the remedy fails. The notice lists multiple promises and emphasizes druggists selling the product with a money back guarantee.

Obituary notices for Acker Levisee Grogan Swartz families

William Acker aged 72 dies at 05 Pittston Avenue leaving a wife and ten children Carrie Getts Henry John Louis David Simon Edward George Margaret Jones Addie H Biaples. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at home, burial Dunmore cemetery. Rev A W Levisee dies aged 36. Funeral Clark's Green Wednesday 10 am, Lemon Cemetery. Harry Grogan 3 lives Archbald pneumonia, funeral TBD. Clift Swartz 18 dies after two year illness Moscow funeral today 2 pm Episcopal church.

William Acker Booth Bife Pittston Avenue Carrie Getts Henry John Louis David Simon Edward George Acker Margaret Jones Scranton Addie H. Biaples Long Island City Dunmore A. W. Levisee Baptist Church Clark's Green Lemon Wyoming County Clift Phillip Swartz Moscow Methodist Episcopal Church

Would Steal a March In Dunmore Election Controversy

In Dunmore the Third district witnesses faced scrutiny as Harry Burkendorf and Henry Wood ruff were deemed defective for failing to show tax receipts. Judge Archbald allowed cross examination on registration, despite objections from respondents, promising time allowances for defendants if witnesses spill over into rebuttal.

Harry Burkendorf Henry Woodruff Dunmore William Weldener F E. E. Cramer George C. Grown Thomas al- Neon Delmar Balknap James Bruce H. Junning George Black Andrew Becktoff Samuel Cummins O'Malley

Fire on Franklin Avenue at Solomon's Shirt Factory

A fire on the top floor of the four story Solomon's shirt factory at 131 Franklin Avenue caused alarm among about seventy workers. Firefights Thomas Foley Jeremiah Regan and E Hart extinguished the flames before city units arrived. two girls Mamie Kelly and Mary Fellman fainted and were carried out. Damages were slight. building owned by Carson and Davies.

Solomon’s Shirt Franklin Avenue Thomas J. Foley Jeremiah Regan E. Hart Mamie Kelly Mary Fellman Carson & Davies

James Blair Donation to Home for the Friendless Received

The Home for the Friendless received yesterday a $1,000 bequest from the late James Blair. Managers also acknowledge gifts from W. R. Storrs, $100. W. F. Kiesel, $10. C. B. Neuffer, $10. W. G. Neuffer, $10. F. L. Terppe, $8.

James Blair W. RK. Storrs W. F. Kiesel C. B. Neuffer W. G. Neuffer F. L. Terppe

Dr Agnew's Ointment Promises Quick Relief

A claim for Dr Agnew's Ointment to prevent and cure skin diseases eruptions chafing and scalding many conditions including itching bleeding and piles. Says one application relieves in ten minutes with cures in three to six nights priced 35 cents gold by Matthews Brothers.

FEMICURE LIVER PILLS For LADIES Scranton Patent Medicine

Bright women will use FEMICURE LIVER PILLS because they are specially prepared for ladies. They act upon the liver kidneys stomach and bowels while regulating and strengthening female organs. They relieve constipation sick headache dizziness indigestion torpid liver biliousness bad complexion irregularities backache weight in pelvis. One tablet per dose. 25 cents. Sold by Carl Loreng druggist 415 Lackawanna Ave Scranton PA.

Carl Loreng Lackawanna Ave Scranton

Local Physicians and Lawyers Directory Featured

A dense listing presents multiple doctors including Dr Bateson at 331 N Washington Ave and Dr Anna Law on Wyoming Ave, plus surgeons, specialists in ruptures and chronic diseases, offices at Spruce Street and Adams Avenue. Also listed are attorneys Edward Thayer, F. Kil­liam, and others with office addresses in Scranton, Pa.

A. Trapold Spruce Street Beranton

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Side Charles Edwards David B. Edwards Archibald Street J. J. Robert Jonn Brown Abraham Jenkins David Williams Lake Henry Thoman BE. Jones Parker Street John Lewis Charles Street Miss Dodd Globe Store Corset News Redfern Globe Warehouse West Side Business Directory Notary Public Providence Green Ridge South Side Mary E. Spellman Harry M. W. Grogan Laurel Street Archbald Solomon’s Shirt Factory Castoria Lackawanna Avenue Setaan Seanad Eloth Philadelphia Drexel Baldwin's Hunt & Connell CO Lackawanna Ava Weston Mill Co Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons Mary A. Shepherd Adams Avenue W. E. Allen North Washington Avenue Anna Law Wyoming Ave L. M. Gates Board of Trade Building Madison Avenue DR. Co IL Freas W. G. Rook Cattie Dage Ospital Linden Street Frank FR. Boyle Burr Building Edward W. Thayer Trooma Commonwealth Bldg Jeffreys & Ruddy Attorneys- At-Law Commonwealth Building Warren & Knapp Patterson & Wilcox, Traders’ National Bank Wee Alfred Hand William J. Hand Frank J. Okell Coal Exchange James W. Oakford Trade M OF Gerd Samuel W. Edgar L. A. Watres Scranton, Pa Rh. Pitcher DPD B. Replogle Real Estale Security Mears Building BH. F. Killiam Wyoming Avenue Hamilton Commonwealth Barring & M'Sweeney Interstate Secret Rerview Agency Percival A Morns Edward H. Davis E. L, Walter Lewis Hancock, JR Bpruce Cor, Wash, Ave Frederick L. Brown Price Building Washington Avon Ranton Lacey & Son, Architects Traders’ National Bank Pd Ff Tl Mgraw Om Spruch H. F. Reynolds G. Y. Harrison Main Ave C. Laubach R. M. Stratton Office Coal Exchange C. Snover M. E. Davis Jos School OF the Lackawanna Seranton Thomas M. Cann Walter H. Buell Leeds G R. Clark & CO Washinesa Avenue Green House MLK P. Zeigler Branton L&w Victor Koch Eee Bauer J. J. Bauer Hulbert Megarger Brothers Frank P Brown & Go WHOLE West Lackawanni Ove Thomas Aubrey Rooma 1An Williams Builting Postofica THY Thibune Publishing CO Wasehington Avenue Peal Medicine CO Cleveland John H. Phelps Fhermacist Bruce Street
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