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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1897

Page

9

Public Safety Item Misfire Injures Boy On South Sumner

A public safety item discharged near South Sumner Avenue by Mr Davin caused a bruise to Robert Hesnoble, son of Thomas Reynolds, as a group of children played nearby. The incident followed a misfire and a wounding glance that struck the youth above the knee, frightening him briefly. A. reception and a meeting at the hall on South Main avenue followed with an elaborate program and readings. Alderman J. P. Kelly performed his first marriage ceremony between John McNeil and Miss Prinel in Norris.

South Sumner Avenue Davin Robert Hesnolde Thomas Reynolds South Main Avenue No. 178 Robert Morris Lodgee J. P. Kelly John McNeil Mies Prinel Norris Sloan and Hampton Poyes Delaware, Lackawinnk Western Com W. Bromsey Williams Knights of Pythias Masonic Hall North Main Avenues John H. Lewis Allelletent William Savage The Continental Kelly Wis Savage John Koplok Antonio Martino Beranton Street Peter Chicola West Lackawanna Avenue Alee Chicola E. ¥. Harrison Hall Main Avenue

Dime Entertainment Planned at Simon Church Parlor

Tonight the Junior Epworth society presents a dime entertainment at Simon church parlors with songs recitations and a cake reception after the exercises. The programme lists performers and acts including solo and duet recitations and a double quartet among other offerings.

Simon Church Epworth Fengue Ehi Eliot

Doyle to Take Over Cosmopolitan Hotel With Clam Bake

James F. Doyle former Lackawanna Valley and St. Charles Hotel chief clerk assumes possession of the Cosmopolitan Hotel on West Lackawanna avenue, recently run by Cummings Bros and F M Amslers. He plans an old fashioned Long Island Clam bake tomorrow afternoon and evening to signal the change. Doyle has operated F Pattehily’s hotel at Hammondsport for a year.

James F. Doyle Lackawanna Valley House St. Charles Hotel West Lackawanna Avenue Cummings Bros F. M. Amslers Doyle Long Island Hammondsport Ras

Patriotic Order to Tender Camps No 402 and No 418

This evening Camp No 178 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America will tender Camp Nos 402 Taylor and 418 to a new arrangement. The event marks a transfer of duties within the fraternal organizations with members present.

Patriotic Order Sons of America Taylor

Personal notes from Philadelphia and surrounding towns

Lou Haymond returns to Philadelphia to resume medical studies after a short visit with his parents on North Main avenue. Numerous locals are listed visiting relatives and pursuing education, with several heading to cities like New York and Carbondale for training and health reasons.

Lou Haymond Philadelphia J. Houisamend North Main Avenue Agnee Willams Parkville North Sumner Avenue Kathe Burkley Relecer Avenue Carbondaly M. Kerins George Rowlands Twelfth Street New York City Bellevue Training School Ani Mre Tla Patten Pottsville Reading D. L. Davie Mawaridedele W. J. Morgan Beddow South Main Avenue American Medical al Strouse Thomas Bell Buffalo Cleveland FL Armeno Lackawinna Avenue Roberts North Main

Economy in Fine Suits Draws Women to Ready to Wear Gowns

A sales pitch argues that ready to wear gowns offer superior finish and style for less than custom costs. The piece claims expertise and urges women to visit and compare, asserting value and quality cannot be matched by higher priced options.

Midsummer Suit Novelties at the Tailors

The article reviews summer suit fashions with blanther jackets plain finishes and intricate embroideries. It notes sailor collars, white outfits for young ladies, and a range of fabrics in black and white, blue and white, green combos, with lined and unlined options for hot weather.

Local Fraternal News and Civic Notes From Electric City

The 68 year old son of Mr and Mrs Edwards of Cedar avenue attended Electric City council No 141 Royal Arcanum meeting with twenty members present. Activities include new memberships, a visit by Brother Vorhis and a souvenir plate. A surprise party for Joe Tobin on his twenty first birthday at Pittston avenue featured a gold watch presentation. Various town notes cover post office petitions, school project sewer work, St Aloysive and Heptasophs gatherings, a dog’s funeral, and a notice from Crystal Laundry.

Electric City Council Royal Arcanum Cedar Avenue Lrother Vorhis Lackawanha Arcanum Memors Newitt Electric City Dlackatranna Twentieth Ward Tower Khl Connell's Park Post Office Department Joe Tobin Pittston Avenue John A. Ward J. A. Ward M. J. McCue Thomas Mahon Edward Kenny Michael Tarrett Joseph Pobin William Tobin Richard O'Donnel Michael Burns Michael Reilly James Lavelle John O' Boyle Patrick Langan St. Aloysive Martin Clifford Prospect Avenues Locust Street FL. Deckert Philip Myers Heptasophs Alder Street James Connell

Robbery and arrest after bicycle rider attack in Providence

Joseph Stouter, a resident of Chinchilla, was assaulted by two men in a carriage while riding. He was knocked down, his bicycle taken, and the assailants fled. A farmer helped recover the wheel. the suspects were captured near Kelly's hotel and arraigned before Alderman Roberts, later identified as Chore and Charles Berd. They offered no defense, claiming to be under influence of a mine, while Stouter pursued the case. A warrant led to their capture and hearing.

Joseph Stouter Chinchilla Peran Stouter Chase Kelly’s Hotel West Market S Street Roberts Alderan Pamesdas Charles Berd Nguerche Annie Willimams Thick Avenue WW. Jenkins Eotville Patres Mellale Clark's Weat Market Strreet Joseph Barth Jermyn Mies Minnie Owens North Main Avenue Alice Gillespie Durkin Street Wilkes-Barre John Robinson Spring Street Winton’s Hall Wayne Avenue Welsh Baptist Sunday School

Beatrice Rebekah Lodge to Install Officers

GREEN RIDGE Beatrice Rebekah Lodge No 70 Independent Order of Odd Fellows will meet at their rooms on Dickson avenue tomorrow evening to install officers All members urged to attend Also Young People Society of Christian Endeavor of the Presby terian church elected officers Tuesday evening J P Hang president Minnie Wade vice president Harry Kinsley secretary Alfred T Hunt treasurer Other local society reports and visits referenced with brief notes on recent travel and events.

Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Presbyteran Church J. P. Hang Minnie Wade Harry Kinsley Alfred T. Hunt Beatrice Revekah Independent Order of Odd Fellows Dickson Avenue George Brown Banderson Avenue Williamsport The Presbyterian Church Adtmiselon Peter Clark Olean N. Y Rockwell Gorton Delaware Street

Wedding and social notes from Scranton area era

Mr and Mrs Joeepa Shone William Hill and William Johns leave today to visit childhood homes in England. The wedding of Mimar Swingle and Miss Etta Moyle at Imn Park church yesterday drew a large crowd. A bay horse with a split left ear was reported missing from John J. Greening on Hickory street with a reward for its return. Mrs M S Shaffer and Miss Bertha Kizer returned home after visiting sister Mrs Frank Peck. Funeral services for Mrs George Dandow held at the Methodist Church at 2 pm in Winton with interment in Prospect cemetery. Mr and Mrs Rose from Scranton dined at the Harrison House yesterday with their bridal party.

Joeepa Shone William Hill William Johns England Mimar Swingle Etta Moyle Imn Park Church John J. Greening Hickory Street M. 8. Shaffer Wilkes-Barre Mies Bertha Kizer Kixertown Frank Peck George Dandow Winton Methodist Church Prospect Cemetery Rose Scranton Harrison House

Obituaries for infants and residents in Avoca and Hyde Park

An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bckert of Penobscot died Monday at the West Side Avoca home of Mr and Mrs John Dougher. Interment at St Marys cemetery yesterday. William WW Johnston formerly of Bannon s hotel Pont avenue Linden street died yesterday at 728 South Irving avenue aged 24 and married eleven months. Survived by parents Malcolm Johnston and siblings Mary Matilda Anthony James John and Mrs Joseph Devers. Funeral tomorrow mass at Br Peters cathedral at 9 3. Michael Nealon of Prospect avenue died Wednesday morning funeral tomorrow interment Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

George Bckert Penobscot John Dougher West Side Avoca St. Mary's Home Etery William WW. Johnston Bannon's Pont Avenue Linden Street Dial South Irving Avenue Malcolm Johnston Mary Matilda Anthony James John Johnston Joseph Devers Br. Peter's Cathedral Michael Nealon Prospect Avenue Hyde Park Cathole Cemetery

Pyramid Pile Cure touted by doctors for instant relief

Dr Redmond and Dr Keterbrook praise the Pyramid Pile Cure as a rapid remedy for piles with immediate relief from first use. They note it contains no opium or cocaine traces, avoids surgery, and allows use without business interruption. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per package. Free book offered.

Redmond Keterbrook

Van Loon Blocked From School Board Payment

Judge Gunster issues rule to show cause why injunction should not stop Van Loon from receiving or school officers from paying 3000 of a 4000 claim until Tennant's claim is resolved. May 21 confession of judgment by Van Loon in favor of Jane Van Loon, Plymouth, against the board noted. Deputy Ferber served the order to prevent a special meeting and payment before court action.

van Loon Jane van Loon Plymouth Tennant Gunster School Board J. BR. Ferber Cid Parge

Lafayette College Names 53 to Commencement Orations

The Lafayette College senior class of 53 received commencement appointments. Six earned the honor grade with various orations in commerce and science. A farewell banquet is planned in New York, with campus exercises set for June 24 and commencement on June 25.

Lafayette College Warfield W. Dpd Bryden Forest City A. H. Fuller Camptown W. L. Kinter Chambersburg Elmer Schuyler High Bridge N. J Philadelphia N. M. Hench Altoona F. Th. Kleinhans South Easton AL Nye Seranton W. L. Phillips Downingtown F. Reimer Easton W. W. Seibert Euston W. Swing Coatesville Tyler Zeiser Waywallopen Messrs New York H. D. Bloombergh C. KK. Derr C. F P. Netmyer Dunmore W. H. Fellows M. Bishop Bauer

Letters From The People

Short reader letters of interest appear under this heading with the writer’s home. The Tribune does not take responsibility for opinions expressed.

Tribune

Local Post Office Tricks Stirring Old Forge Rumors

A Tribune misstates Caspar Welsentiuh as appointed post master at Old Forge. The real history shows a failed push two years ago for a new post office, blocked by party politics and cost fears, with residents traveling to the nearest office. Growth around North and South Sibley and New Jerusalem reflects new development by local industries. Caspar Welssonfiuh.

Father Beranton Taylor Tribune Cas Old Forge Mudtown Thia Democratic Party Kolepitic House Washington Bam Wilkinson Heaiest Congress Sibley Raytown New Jerusalem Pennsylvania Company Avastin Hoelchie Austin Moor Austin Coal Company Spuak Sibley Company Caspar Welssonfiuh

Daniels Held on Assault Charge in Raymond Court

Morris Daniels was jailed on 8500 bail by Alderman Millar after being charged with assault and battery with intent to commit assault on Miss Annie Stephin a 20 year old Polish domestic worker in Raymond court. The alleged attack occurred about 10:90 PM Saturday in her residence. her clothing was torn and she speaks only a few words of English.

Morris Daniels Millar Annie Stephin Baif Daniels Raymond Court America

Seizure Irregular. Gerson Sues for 85000 Against Jermyn Jones

Senac o Gerson through Attorney Nathan Vitaver filed a damage suit for 5000 against John Jermyn and Constable Timothy Jones. They allege on June 27 at 421 Lackawanns avenue the defendants seized goods valued at 1150 from the pendant store and still hold them. claim the seizure for rent was irregular.

Senac

Old Forge High School Faces Lumber Dispute

Louisa B E Tennant of Plymouth alleges in a petition to Judge Gunster that she supplied $1,566.07 worth of lumber for the new Old Forge high school but was never paid, while contractor Ziha Van Loon has already received $9,500 in partial estimates. The case names the school district, William Repp president, Henry Russell treasurer, and attorney Watson Diehl Hall Kemmerer. An additional estimate of $3.10 is due.

Od Forge Lackawanna Louisa BE Tennant Plymouths Plainant Ziha van Loon Id Forge William Repp Henry Russell Watson

To Cure a Cold in One Day Remedy Claim

An old ad promotes Bromo Qu nine tablets as a one day cure for colds. It claims all druggists refund the money if it fails and lists the price as 25 cents.

Mystic Cure Claims Rapid Relief for Theumatism

A dubious tonic named Mystic Cure promises to cure Theumatism and Neuralgia in 1 to 2 days. The sales claim alleges immediate disappearance of the disease and references Carl Loren, a druggist on Lackawanne Avenue in Scranton, as the seller.

Carl Loren Lackawanne Ave Scranton

Local Professionals and Services Listing

A compact directory lists Dr Mary A Shepherd physician at Adams Avenue and Dr C L Freas specialist with truss fitting services. Dr H W L Amoreaux on Adams Street handles chronic diseases. Vet W G Rook operates at Linden Street with animal care. Attorneys Frank E Boyle in Burr Building and D B Replogle handling real estate loans at Meare Building.

C. L. Freas Frank E. Boyle Burr Building Washington Avenue D. B. Replogle Meare Building Spruce Street

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City BR. G. Morgan & Son Notaries Public Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Jackson Street Pime Entertainment Inditines Wiven Im Mears” Hall Jehu i. Mettoy Mary McCoy Mr. McCoy Fach Globe Warehouse Duck South Side Mrs. Edwards Providence Green Ridge Peckville Lafayette Lackawanna Avenue Merino Finleh Palf Drexel Baldwin’s Hunt & Connell CO Lackawanna Ava Daniels Isaac Gerson John Jermyn Mr. Jones Old Forge High School Snow Weston Mill Co Seranion Clypton Carbondale Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons Mary A. Shepherd Adams Avenue A. Trapold Wyomin Avenue Pr. W Anna Law Wyoming Ave W. G. Rook Edward W. Thayer Commonwealth Bldg Jeffreys & Ruddy Attorneys- At-Law Commonwealth Building Jessup & Jessup Law W. H. Jersup W. H. Tessup, JR Patterson & Wilcox, Traders’ National Bank Building Alfred Hand William J. Hand James W. Oakford Trade Building Samuel W. Edgar L. A. Watres Lackawannia Ave Scranton, Pa Pitcher Serasiton, Pa B. F. Killiam Wyoming Avenue JAS. I H. Hamilton Commonwealth Scranon Watson, Diehl, Hall & Kemmerer Traders’ National Bank Barring & M. Sweeney Interstate Secret Service Agency Percival J. Mortis Board of Trade Building Edward H. Davis E. L. Walter Tts Lewis Hancock J St Spruce St. Cor, Wash, Ave Borantonly Frederick L. Brown Price Building Washington Avennue Boranton T. S. Lacey & Son, Architects H. F. Reynolds B. ¥. Harrison Main Ave Laubach eee _—eRRerktree ee R. M. Stratton Office Coal Exchangre Bnover Lacka Ave M. FE. Davis Jos School OF the Thomas M. Cann Walter H. Buell Miss Worcester Leeds G. R. Clark & CO Green House ELK Cafe Pranklin Avenue Retes Reasonable P. Zeigler Ecranton House Victor Koh Frop Bater Misio Th. J. Hauer Hulbert Muele Megargen Brothers Frank P, Brown & CO West Lockawinna Thomas Auarey Freeman and Williams Builting Postofice Rex Woshington Avenue Galen Regio Castoria Mitdhiu Vigor Sreegamuiapeer John FH. Phelps
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