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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1897

Page

12

Carbondale notices and local health update in Scranton region

Lackawanna County notices indicate ads and job work left at Shannon & Co. will be promptly attended at the East office open from 9 to 1. A high school commencement in Scranton is noted. HM Powell of Plains visits friends here while Michael O'Neill of Cottage Street is ill with typhoid fever.

Reatera Shannon & Co News Cealers North Main Street Ateal Scranton HM. Powell Plains Michael O'Neill Cottage Street Cross Fork Potter Co Buffalo and Susquehanna Mina Potter County Coudersport Arf Allegany Board of Trade Building

The Congressman from Texas at Grand Opera House

The Father Mathew Dramatic club presented The Congressman from Texas directed by Harry W. Gross to an appreciative audience Thursday at the Grand Opera House. Witnesses praised the noble handling of the play and the evening earned strong applause. Between acts Hunt and Hetrick played guitar and mandolin while Frank Somberger showcased balancing and contortion acts. The performance drew much praise and may be repeated by request.

Father Mathew Dramatic Club Texas Harry W. Gross Grand Opera House Mesers Hunt Hetrick Frank Somberger

Daughters of Naomi Form Adjunct to Mystic Chain Order

Thursday afternoon an order of the Daughters of Naomi was organized as an adjunct to the Knights of the Mystic Chain. The initial membership is thirty with officers elected including Past Commander Mrs. John Price Commander Mrs. J. H. Siegel Vice Commander Mrs. H. Daw conductor Mrs. KE. B. Vreeland recording scribe Mrs. Thomas Lee assistant recording scribe Mrs. Edward James treasurer Mrs. Andrew Booth sentinel Mrs. Greenslage trustees W. H. Criffiths John Price and Edward James inside guard Thomas Lee.

Order of the Daughters of Naomi Order of the Knights of the Mystic Chain Mra John Price J. H. Siegel H. Daw KE. B. Vreeland Thomas Lee Edward James Andrew Booth Greenslage W. H. Criffiths

Narrow escape at Bloomsburg rail station ends with safety

At Bloomsburg on a Wednesday evening G.8 Kimball narrowly escaped a fatal rail accident. A false step left him between a slowly moving train and the freight platform as he was rolled along several feet. The train was slow, and he reached safety but sustained narrow escapes.

Bloomsburg Kimball

Local and Personal Notes Update

Freeman Tallman resigns as foreman at the Delaware and Hudson freight house to join the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. Several locals arrive or visit, including Frank Berry from Waterbury and Miss Estelle Jeffers from Montrose. Notable incidents include a surgical operation on a niece of George McCool, a hand injury at the silk mill, and W. H. Bates recovering at home after eye removal. A Crystal Lake branch is opened by photographer Farrington, and a field day between Honesdale and Carbondale high schools is canceled.

Freeman Tallman Delaware and Hudson Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Frank Berry Mrs. Whitney Waterbury Conn Dra, D. L Mark II Bailey George McCool Simpson Dr. Gardner Scranton Estelle Jeffers Montrose J. F. Sullivan Michael Jordan Providence George Hoffman Lincoln Navenue Martha Harrs Dunmore Meaker W. H. Bates Photographer Farrington Crystal Lake Ella Harte Ella Boland Mangfield State Normal School Honesdale Carbondale Janette McMillan New York City Church Street Grass Country Club Burke Building Raymond C. Robinson Altoona D. J. Robinson New Hotel American Mame Brennan Reed's Forest City Mamie Kerins Bevan W. Fletcher

Mysterious Cloth Trade Notice From Kornves Co.

Fragmentary client correspondence from Kornves & Co. describes imported wool cloth fittings and suit making options. The note mentions black English cloth, samples sent by mail, and an offer to examine before payment. It hints at shipping, pricing, and customer inquiry processes.

Samoples Epee Skate Kornves & Co

Children Day Observed Across Local Churches

Church notices outline Children day services at Calvary Baptist with Rev. Dr. H. H. Harris preaching at 10 30 a m and a full afternoon program led by local children and musicians. Other items include Odd Fellows meeting and school diploma examinations in Minooka.

Local Notes From Dalton and Nearby Towns

Dr Miles and daughter Carrie of Dalton visited Mrs E Reynolds on Sunday. Mrs Walter Chambers of Stanton town visits her mother Mrs John Twining. C A Benjamin works for N D Riker remodeling his West Nicholson house. F B Benedict of Green Ridge was a town caller. Ruben Kimple who broke his ankle jumping off cars is improving. Children's day exercises at M E church Sunday June 20 at 7 30. Mrs Cora Leonard of Scranton visiting her parents Asa Phils. Roy Benjamin drives a milk wagon for Emery Stone. Mr and Mrs H N Patrick spent Thursday in Scranton. Misses Minnie Lenora Bartree Ila Jennings attended teachers examination at Dalton. Miss Grace King called to Mill City by grandmother illness. Miss Daisy Billings staying weeks at Lake Sheridan. Mrs Byron Lambusher returned from Scranton. Russell Dymond fell into uncovered well. rescued with only fright and a bruise. Miss Carrie Colvin attended Keystone academy commencement.

Miles Carrie Dalton E. Reynolds Walter Chambers Stantontown John Twining C. A. Benjamin N. D. Riker West Nicholson Benedict Green Ridge Ruben Kimple M. E Cora Leonard Scranton Asa Phils Roy Benjamin Emery Stone H. N. Patrick Minnie Lenora Bartree Ila Jennings Grace King Mill City Daisy Billings Lake Sheridan Byron Lanbusher Russell Wayman Dymond

Archbald baseball clash at White Oak colliery

A vivid Wednesday game pitted White Oak colliery outside hands against Raymond colliery outside and inside hands. White Oak’s young players outpaced the Raymond club as Ruddy the pitcher McAndrew the catcher and Marty Fleming starred for White Oak.

White Oak Delaware and Hudson Raymond Colliery Raymond Club Ruddy McAndrew Marty Fleming

White Oak's victory and Timlin entertain crowd

White Oak's team did fine work and Diamond Timlin kept the crowd in good humor with his tricks. The overall performance pleased the audience as the Raymon Club showed room for improvement with more practice.

White Oak's Diamond Timlin Vetw Raymon Club

Address to Peckville graduates on graduation night

Rev. 8 C Simpkins delivering the graduation address at Peckville First Methodist Church as diplomas are presented. He urges students to become true American citizens, uphold the Constitution, and guard against oppression and anarchy while honoring teachers and the public school system. He recalls Daniel Webster and asks graduates to remember those who helped them rise.

Peckville 8. C. Simpkins First Methodist Church Ieee Kreat Republic Berty Rome Board of Education Hiim Hur Gay Boston

Weekend Visits and Deaths Highlight Scranton Area

Sunday visits mark family ties as Mr. and Mrs. Fred Post and child from Scranton spend time with J. F. Sayer. Nellie Havenstrite from Jermyn returns home after a short stay. Agnes Watts is ill and Mrs. A. D. David mourns a young death. Upcoming Epworth League installation on Wednesday June 1 with social planned. Michael McDonald and Helen McAndrews wed at the Cathedral on Wednesday June 36 by Rev. R. H. Walsh.

Fred Post Scranton Mr. Post J. F. Sayer Nellie Havenstrite Jermyn Agnes Watts A. D. David Rickhard Margaret Wardell Epworth League Moffit D. J. Roberts Michael McDonald Misa Helen McAndrews R. H. Walsh

Funeral for Dr. Trishkon Attended at Bride's Parents Home

Funeral services were held largely at the late home of Dr. Trishkon on Tuesday with Rev. Stanley officiating and Rev. H. Guy Snowden assisting. The ceremony followed the bride’s reception at her parents’ home.

Trishkon Stanley Guy Snowden

Mayfield and Sunsets Playoff Ends in 14 Run Game

Mayfield faced the Sunsets of Archhbald at Alumni Park in a high scoring affair, the Mayfield club falling 14 to 10. Other items note local theatre productions, school levy decisions, and community events including a Mayfield school board meeting and a Methodist church service program.

Primitive Methodist church renovation prompts reopening services

The Primitive Methodist church in town undergoes roof reshingling and interior painting. Special reopening services are scheduled for tomorrow at 10 30 AM and 6 30 PM. Miss Lizzie Dolphin has returned from Mansfield after winter study. The Eagle Hose Company sets its seventh annual picnic and clam bake in Father Mathew's grove this afternoon and evening. The rifle range is closed today. Pay day occurs at Johnsons No 1 and 2 collieries. The infant child of Mr and Mrs H Williams is ill with measles.

Primitive Methodist Lizzie Dolphin Main Street Mansfield Eagle Hose Company Father Mathew

Local Social Notes From Clark's Green and Nearby

Mr. and Mrs. Judson Wells visited daughter Mrs. Egbert Leach in Georgetown and returned Tuesday. Miss Bertha Beatty of Newark N J stays with grandmother Mrs J B Austin. Miss Luella Frace and Miss Emma Coon left Tuesday for Kingston for the Seminary commencement. Children day services planned at the two Methodist churches. Mr and Mrs W S Frace left Tuesday for Wyoming Seminary Kingston to attend graduation. their daughter Miss Elizabeth Frace is highlighted.

Judson Wells Egbert Leach Georgetown Bertha Beatty Newark N. J J. B. Austin Luella Frace Emma Coon Kingston W. 8. Frace Wyoming Seminary Elizabeth Frace

To Cuore a Cold in One Day Drug Ad

A vintage remedy claims to cure a cold in one day using Iaxative Bromo Quinine Tableta. The ad promises a full refund if it fails and lists a price of 25 cents.

Lehigh Valley Rail Schedules and Connections Details

Railroad timetable fragment lists Lehigh Valley routes with trains to Philadelphia New York Pittston Wilkes-Barre and other coal region points via D and H R including Black Diamond Express. It names Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on Wilkes-Barre to New York Philadelphia routes and lists stations South Bethlehem Scranton and Lackawanna Avenue office contacts for Wilbur and Honne Acta agents.

Atlantic City New York Newark Elisabet Philadelphia Mauon Chunk Alientown Bethlehem Easton Ong Hranch Ee Grove Etc Reading Livanon Piesenare Allentown Sunear Pottsville Liberty Street North River Coxpress - Buffet Sncalgnie Eentution Aldwin Canadian Pacific RY Maine Canada Maritime Province Minneapolis St. Paul United States Northwest Vancouver Ile Tacoma Portland Ore San Francisco B. W. Skinner Broadway Dell Lacka Western Scranton Trenton Washington and Binghamton Oswego Elmira Corning Bath Daneville Mount Morris Mogels Toring Tuffulo Bilpointe Southwes Binghamton and & Station Olson Enemas Richfeld Springs Northurn Pittaton Wilkens Barre Plymout Boomeburgy Danville Northumberland Willamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Bouth Nanticoke Knewton M. L. Smith Lehigh Valley Railroad Authoncity Coal Edgene H.R Pittston Wilkes-Barre W. H.R White Heaven Tiatteton Principel Coal Rats H.R BR Hethiehem Aston Peete Tunkhannock Towanda Ithaca Geneva New Intermediate Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falla Ota & H.R. R Lehigh Valley Bridge Rcta HY

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