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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1897

Page

11

West Side Republican meeting outlines, officers listed

The West Side Republican league held a well attended meeting at John J. Davies' drug store. W A Phillips presided with C F H Daniels as secretary pro tem. John Marsh was nominated for membership and officers for the year were named. Special finance committees were appointed to furnish the room.

West Side Republican League John J. Davies W. A. Phillips C. F H. Daniels John Marsh W. Haydn Evans John H. Reynolds Thomas Leyshon W. A. Phillipe John T. Jones Thomae FH. Yehon William HW. Morgan David KR. Jones William B. Griffiths

Tomorrow's Day Observed at Washburn Street Church

Tomorrow Children's day is observed at Washburn Street Presbyterian with merged services and a full program of hymns recitations solos and duets across primary intermediate and youth groups ending with awards and a postlude by Bauer's Orchestra.

Lolin Porter Clone Florence Chalmers Sadiy Ferber Helen Bauer Clinton Cortes Margaret Annie Phillips Margaret Powell Jesus Awarda Worlen G. W. Phillipa Belection Pccccccccces Bauer America Benectlon Sovcceeeecacssvascceeessees Pasiot

Lathe Charged With Assault and Theft in City

William Lathe of Jackson street assaulted Avol Wasil of Seventh street and took Wasil’s horse and wagon yesterday morning. Lathe posted $900 bond and was sent to county jail after Alderman Kelly’s warrant hearing. J W Clarke of Moran’s court faced Alderman Kelly on an assault charge but was discharged for lack of evidence. Paul Smith, Lloyd avenue, was convicted of shoe theft from Nicholas Block, Summit avenue. Smith also obtained a warrant against Block for perjury. Block waived hearing and posted bond for court.

William Lathe Jackson Street Avol Wasil Seventh Street Wasil Latha Kelly Ball Watrona J. W. Clarke Moran Block Fidler

Simpson chapter 242 Epworth league meets in vestry

Simpson M E church holds monthly business meeting in the vestry on Thursday evening Eight new members are transferred from the Junior league to the Benler Rev J B Sweet pastor urges greater effort Anna Hughes presents plans for Toronto convention entertainment and transportation July 15 to 18 Officers elected F S Crawford president Rachel Jones vice president Anna Hughes second vice president Mia James R Hughes third vice president Bertha Crawford fourth vice president John J F York treasurer May Jones secretary Minnie Weber pianist George T Jonice chief usher Roy Guest librarian

Epworth League Simpson M, BE Junior League Benler J. B. Sweet Anna Hughes Toronto Canada F. 8. Crawford Rachel Jones Mia James R. Hughes Bertha Crawford John J. F. York May Jones Minnie Weber George T. Jonice Roy Guest

Local Social Notes From Weatherly and Nearby

A series of short arrivals and returns are listed with residents from Weatherly and surrounding towns. Names include A B Hoffecker, Maud Koerner, Richard Morgan, Jenle Shaw, Lille Davis, and Phoebe Skillhorn with references to visits to Rev J F Moffett Moscow Wayne County and trips among friends. The item mentions Daughters of Rebekah installations and a grand master’s deputy.

A. B. Hoffecker Weatherly J. F. Moffett Washburn Street Maud Koerner North Lincoln Avenue Stroudsburg Richard Morgan Philadelphia Ann Reese Lafayette Street Jenle Shaw Farview Avenue Moscow Lille Davis

Naturday Specials For Economic Shoppers

In a local ad style note, a shop touts leather belts priced 25c to 2.50 and lace and ribbon collars in multiple colors. The copy emphasizes variety and bargain pricing aimed at thrifty shoppers.

Local church social scenes and funerals in Scranton area

The Simpson Social circle hosted a well attended lawn social at Dr F C Hall on North Main Avenue with ice cream and strawberries. Upcoming events include a Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church program on June 17 and Children's Day at Washburn Street Presbyterian. Funerals for the McAndrews child and Thomas Dunn are noted, with interments at Hyde Park and Slyde Park Catholic cemeteries.

Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church F. C. Hall North Main Avenue Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Price Street McAndrews Tate Margaret Murray St. Patrick's Church David Howell Thomas Fall City Ohio Scranton Street Baptist Church Roberts North Main Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Bauer Thomas Dunn Michael Lynes Fifth Street Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Local Notices and Classified Ads Include Realtors and Florist

Public notaries real estate and foreign exchange agents advertise monthly settlements from 1104 Jackson Street near Musgrave's drug store. Harriet J. Davis offers cut flowers and funeral designs at 10 South Main Avenue. Second hand furniture cash for items at 701 to 709 West Lack and Broven avenues.

B. G. Morgan & Son Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Jackson Street Musgrave Harriet J. Davis South Main Avenue J.C. King West Lack Qwodns Avenue

Religious Activities And Local Arrivals Highlight June Plan

Rev W G Watkins will baptize candidates at North Main Avenue Baptist Church tomorrow morning with a sermon on Has the Gospel of Christ Lost Its Power Over Men The Welsh Baptist group meets in Winton hall Rev W F Davis to preach The Saint s Priests Bible school at 2 pm Children s day exercises at 6 pm Elaborate preparations completed William Lewis of Alabama visiting Wales Street sister Mrs Thomas Watkins City notes mention many locals including Miss Cornelia Paddock and Miss Emma Pedrick Miss Mame McNichols Miss Mota Osterhout and Miss Annie Gillespie Rev E Byron to preach Puritan Congregational Church tomorrow morning and evening William Valinsky detained for sleeping on Brick avenue and fined later Alderman Roberts also involved in cases Court notes and a kindergarten program at Court Street M E Church scheduled for Tuesday evening.

W. G. Watkins North Main Avenue Baptist Church Winton Hall W. F. Davis Bible School William Lewis Alabama Thomas Watkins Wales Street C.H. Crittenton Harmory Cornelia Paddock Church Avenue Milford Pike County D. M. Kinter M. J. Connor Carbondale Stephen Hughes Alderman Roberts William Davis Hughes Mame McNichols Olyphant Emma Pedrick Peckville Magele Jervis Wayne Avenue Guy Osterhout University of Pennsylvania Duggan H. H. McKeehan Providence Presbyterian Albright Avenue Mr. McKeehan

Kindergarten Recital Highlights Local Talent

The program lists multiple student performances including vocal duets by MecDonald and Lalu with Lamberton and Palmatier, Mabel Bull and Yoon, Chauncey Miller and Dotall Root Bird. Harper Twining with Miss Grier Boldev on violin and piano, plus Ronald Clark and others in recitation and stride. Admission is ten cents.

Harry Stephens Grier Boldev Ronald Clark Hecitation Stride Rosenciana Grant Lamberton B Kerith Mises Rho Chalmers

Borough inspection flags vast repair needs and plans

Borough officials led by Burgess Burechell Ward Walsh McAllister Wentzel and others spent eight hours reviewing repairs. They identified sewer extensions grade work walls water crossings street lighting and fire plugs plus a new fire alarm box. They also noted a disputed Powell damages claim and examined a stream affecting the Potter property.

Burgess Burechell Ward Walsh McAllister Wentzel Jackson Gilligan Board of Health Miller Quincey Avenue Delaware Street Sixth Ward Willow Street Chestnut Kim Burke Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Nay Aug Prescott Avenue William Street City Line Donegal and Galway Streets Bunker Hill Willow and Spencer Streets Jefferson Avenue Drinker Street East Drinker Street A. D. Mlackington Dunmore Presbyterian Church Thomas Dersheimer Chestnut Street Christian Endeavor Grace Chamberlain Charles Smith L. M. Speck Emma Bone Emma Spencer Taylor Avenue Avoca Thomas Marlow Bloom Street Jessup Gipsy Grove Pennsylvania Coal Company John Harper Riggs Street William Crafty Little England Petersburg Mildred Davis John Street Messrs Selden Swingle Joy Fower Della Keller Annile Adams Lillie Miller Laura King Kate McLean Helen Worandorph Grace Miller Cora Lown Lillie Waxman Emma Randbach Annie Miller Ella Davis Maddie Winterline Mary Randbach Kate Coller Ella Worandorph Bessie Pitman Nettle Davis Louise Benfelt Kate Walsh Johnson Mine Larry Emery Baltimore John McDonald Hast Drinker Street Frank Bingham Marie Bronson Annie Sweeney Irving Miller Angelica Capoosa James Yonders Jo Gmell Justice of the Peace Ginell

Lackawanna Board Forms Committees After Inspection

After inspecting township schools, the Lackawanna township school board met at No 1 school. It appointed a furnace committee to oversee the unit sold to Michael Gibons last fall, with Directors Coyne and Thomas serving. The chair, T R Lovering, announced new committee assignments for No 1 and other areas.

Lackawanna Township Michael Gibons Coyne and Thomas T. R. Lovering

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Advertisements

A collection of testimonial notices from women praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for kidney trouble back pain leucorrhea and improving overall health. Patients name cities and addresses in Philadelphia Cincinnati and Florida describe relief and renewed strength after using the product and related Blood Purifier and Liver Pills.

Lydia E. Pinkham Linnian Cuirran St. Andrews Bay Fla

School board meetings discuss building issues and staff changes

Directors King MoeCrindle and Coyne oversee committees on supply, auditing, and school buildings amid protests over a $14,000 construction. A motion seeks to appoint a master builder to inspect the Moosic project described as unsafe or in poor condition. The board opts to delay filling Anna Connell's vacancy and sets a June 30 close date for township scores.

Thomas P. King Mr. Lovering Moosic John McCrindie Thomas F. Coyne William Thomas Archbald O. Lenahan Coyne Thomas and King McCrindle Lenahan and Coyne Thomas, King Lenahan MoeCrindle No. 3 Moosle Lincoln Heights Thomas Anna Connell Martin Joyce Continental Lexow

Local Social Notes Include Weddings and Visits

Mrs A C Learn of Delaware street entertains Mrs A M Edgett of Wilkes-Harre. Miss Pearl Whitman of Peckville visits aunt Mrs Del Foote. Mrs Hallstead heads to Elmira for a few weeks. Miss Hannah E B Carr and C Frederick Progs of Green Ridge announce a June 28 wedding at Asbury M E church. W C T U tea set for Tuesday at Mrs Frank DePue 228 New York Street. Lawn social last night at J & Miller’s corner Penn Ave and Delaware Street a success.

A. C. Learn Delaware Street A. M. Edgett Wilkes-Harre Green Ridge Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Women's Christian Temperance Union

Century Hose reps at Firemen Relief group formation

Emil Bonn and Ambrose Wertz will represent Century Hose at the organization of the Firemen's Relief association. The Hickory Street Presbyterian church Sunday school plans a Lake Ariel social on July 20 with Rev. W. A. Nordt serving on the Bloomfield Seminary board and traveling to the commencement. A surprise party was given to Miss Anna Hresser on Hickory Street Thursday night. Street improvements were discussed after a tour by Street Commissioner Dunning and ward councilmen. A candidate declared for jury commissioner pending Republican convention. Charlies Binkell. No gospel meeting Sunday at South Ride YWCA rooms. button holes Crystal Laundry.

Century Hose Company Emil Bonn Ambrose Wertz Firemen's Relief Association Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Lake Ariel W. A. Nordt Bloomfield, N. J Anna Hresser Hickory Street Dunning Nineteenth Ward Republican County Convention Charlies Binkell South Ride Young Women's Christian Association

Bromo Quinine Tablets Promise Refund If Not Cured

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets offered with a refund from all druggists if the remedy fails to cure the ailment, a simple guarantee showing confidence in the medicine.

Comprehensive Scranton Professional Directory Listings

Directory of medical specialists and attorneys in Scranton with office addresses and hours. Dr Bateson, Dr Trapold, Drs Shepherd Law Gates Freas L Amoureaux Roe k etc plus veterinarians and multiple law firms listed with office locations and hours. Public notice of professional services across city commerce.

A. Trapold Zoning Avenue Spruce Street Scranton

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