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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1897

Page

7

Church Anniversary Notes and Local Sermons

Plymouth Congregational Church marks fifteen years with a Sunday service led by Rev. Thomas Bell and a subsequent Monday gathering. Other reports cover sermons at Simon Methodist, St. David’s Church Holy Week schedule, Hampton Street revival, and a police inquiry into a theft linked to Capwell’s eyewitness account.

Plymouth Congregational Church Thomas Bell Cepimlitecs Hell Jeremiah My. Bell Geotee Washington Suniday Bell Simon Methudlet Mysveoyial Sweet W. Lule Elase St. David's Wniscopal Church St. Luke's Church Thomas de Gruchy Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church W. 8. Jones Pitat Welsh Baptist Church Wit Johnstown Pottstown Jones Methodist Olynhant

James Hale clipping case fuels citywide debate

The clipped report shows heated debate in this part of the city as residents discuss the James Hale case. Arguments split between those who believe the press story and those who disagree amid ongoing speculation and uncertainty.

James Hale Wress

Farewell for Salvation Army helpers Captain and Mrs Lewis

Captain and Mrs George Lewis were given a farewell Saturday evening at Priv e street barracks for months of assisting the Salvation Army. The meeting was lively with many attendees and a celebratory mood. Captain and Mrs Lewis departed yesterday for their new post in Lexington Kentucky.

George Lewis Look Salvation Army Prive Street Boracks Ensigin Wiserat Ciphein Marc. Lewis Leninton, Ky

Anniversary of St David’s Day celebration in Wales

The Tabernacles Congregation of Ochirel hosts a commemoration entertainment and banquet to mark the day. W Gasdord Thomas will be the principal speaker at the event. The banquet starts in the Church Wisement with a prelude. Bi. Leo's battalion will stage an entertainment and social in Marshall.

Aday St. David

Mrs Moore Injured After Fall at Saturday Event

Mrs. B Moore of South Seventh artest slipped and fell at a Saturday event. Her left arm was dislocated at the shoulder. she is a middle aged woman treated by Dr J W Carroll.

B. Moore South Seventh Artest J. Wd. Carroll

Funeral of Mrs. Catherine Johnston Held Saturday

Plymouth resident James B. Davie attended a service on Saturday for Mrs. Catherine Johnston of Wisconsin. The funeral was at her home with interment in Milwaukee. Palmer & McDonalds supplied flowers and designs at 544 Spruce.

James B. Davie Plymouth Catherine Johnston Wie Ine Terment Milwaukee Cholee Palmer & McDonalds Charles Garhin Hile Blain Street Washington Veaillery Tela Tan Anid Mame David Mellon Jue Shawnee Catherine Johnson Thomas Johniwet Jewby

West Side Business Directory listing Davis florist and Morgan's Pharmacy

Harriet J. Davis, Florist, offers cut flowers and funeral designs at 10 South Main Avenue two doors from Jacobson Street. Morgan's Pharmacy at 101 No Main Avenue provides physician prescriptions prepared with pure, warranted ingredients.

West Side Harriet J. Davis South Main Avenue Jacobson Street Morgan's Pharmacy Main Avenue

Second Hand Furniture and Supplies Advertised Nearby

A local ad lists stock at J.C. King including furniture, books, artists materials, window glass, and paper goods. The shop operates late hours at 700 Wort Lack Avenue offering cash for items in any condition.

J.C. King Awana Avenue

Funeral of Willi Shiffer in Scranton Organizations Line Road

In a large procession of representatives from many organizations, the funeral of Willi Shiffer, killed Wednesday, was held from his stepfather’s home at 122 Mittin avenue. The service featured two German language addresses, selections by a quartet, and a military-style procession with firemen, veterans, and labor groups present. After a viewing and floral tributes, the cortege moved to the cemetery where Presbyterian rites ended with a three- volley salute.

Willi Shiffer Vwillant Shiffer Mittin Avenue Weagan Enetieh Mn Neandt Gernin Presbyterian Church Musil Mra. J. Meckel Lida Petchel Meas Howard B.A. Beldlemin Thirteenth Regiment Warlougs Hose Scranton Tee Department Orliege Spruce Street Washington Avenue Dhuanitike Comeetory Thirteenth Recupent Dium Corps Com- Wingy 1 Claptain Raunlidek Hong Dine Ouf Exra Gift Hie Sons Peonk Gardner Varius Hickey J. Wirilin Red Wirnke M. MacMinus Lewis Schwass Doseph OU George Carlton J. Archie Jones Sons of Veterans John McDonald Ev. Stock M. McManus Presbyterian Church Hew Nordh

Amusements Tonight at the Academy of Music and Dayles

Joseph Greene Jere McAuliffe and company open at the Academy of Music with The Townery of New York and The Speculator. Seabrooke in The Speculator earns universal praise. Andrew Mack appears at the Brothngham in Myles Aroon. Night Owls and other burlesque acts headline at Dayles theater with a varied lineup including six Ulsters Clatieon and La Cause Risque.

Joseph Greene Jere McAuliffe Academy of Music MUS Chivwene Whe Shea McAuliffe Thomas Seabrooke Speculator John Pullerton United States Andrew Mack Brothingham Myles Atoon Mack Dayle' Theater Niel Owls Ulsters Clatiieon Dlioniloww England Muste Halle Witvon Dupes Thaverty Ap Tata Lew E. Curr Eingiog John J Lillie Hack May Clark van Geten

Consul General Criticizes Cuban Protection Efforts

The Philadelphia Press notes that American citizens and property in Cuba remain insufficiently protected, allowing the Consul General in Havana to stay without facing self-blame, amid doubt about effective safeguards.

Geneva Havack

Surprise Birthday Party for Frank McGulean at Priday Home

A derelict surprise party honored Frank McGulean at his Priday Avenue home with entertainment by Professor Reeve Jones and Kate Crale and a large local gathering. Attendees included numerous residents from Wilkes Barre, Pittston, and Washington D C, with music and dancing lasting into the night.

Frank McGulean Hit Hiftney Avenue Priday Wis Ploho Reeve Jones Mise Kate Crale Deb Murphy Wishington D. C Atom Orank Prink Houber Mir Min Dina Willan Metiulenn Mra James Reynolds Pittston A. WH. McGuigan Jot Murphy Washington Cs Thomas Jorden Oisplaint Foderden Mitweerth Clemo OA Ghorney Blonned Mr. Reine Wils D. Sultor South Side Ty Outinell & Cale Palmer & McDonald's

Local Notices And Fire Reports Cloudy Evening

Obituary notes Miss Jennie Webster dies at home of wife Frank Welter at 2142 Wayne Avenue after a yearlong illness. Fire alarms from North Main Avenue area triggered by an overheated stove at Thomas Revi residence. extinguished with buckets of water. Minor fire at Martin Genelty’s on Putnam Street caused only furniture damage. Welsh Congregational Church event promises a large turnout with a long program featuring addresses, songs, recitations and instrumental solos. Funeral of Patrick Byron held at St Pauls Catholic Church Green Ridge with procession from Mead Avenue. Mrs David Richards of Wayne Avenue ill with a severe attack. further details unavailable.

Jennie Webster Frank Welter Wayne Avenue Gore Wrox Korner Parker Street Main Avenue Thomas Revi AL A Wosbee Maertin Genelty Puthami Street John J. Evins Willie. Lewis Lalu Sins Robathean Saint David Davie Charles Corker Matle Sharples Mrs Davis Tivan Price Onveny Evan Cabriel Thrus Davis Lewis Lanry Thomas Evans Lemretts Streyt Patrick Byron Crr Mead Avenue St. Paul's Catholic Church Green Ridge

St Mark's Elpineqpal Chapel Service Announcement

The notice lists Sunday Holy Communion and midweek services, with a schedule including Sundays and multiple weekdays. It also reports local community notices about a serious medical condition, a surgical operation, and various social events at homes on Drinker Street and Brook Street.

St. Mark's Elpineqpal Buster Ourale Frank Matthews Sidney Matthews Brook Street Ory Pearl Welles al Dalton Theresaock Hestine Street Magele Carnes Drinker Street Mttstit Stuart Peighon Dessie Wert Mamie Kellar Edith Ohn May Phinell Messe Willam Youn Alexander Mackay Clay Clark William Ziegler Dine Shannon John Wert Walter Siemeyer Smonuel Wt. Wood Olvehunt Mie Mel William Powel Rigi Street Willam Powell Rize Street William Gord William Warren Owen Mavis Waliam Powe Percy Awe Trowell John Aspenwall Wiinally George Reohrank Arch Wind William Powell Samuel Wood Odd Fellows PF. J. Fitustiniines Somanten

Minooka Area Obscure Notices and Sporting Interest

Tyridget Coyne daughter of John Coyne of Cllimere avenue died Barre dgy evening after a few woekw sMnets. Newly elected officers of the lawnship will receive Chel oaths of office this afternoon. The sporting element of Minooka and Vicinity shows interest in the proposed no between Stephen Jude of Invincible Jim my Judge and M. Jane of Minooka.

Tyridget Coyne John Coyne Cllimere Avenue Minooka Stephen Jude Jimmy Judge M. Jane

Obituary notices from Carbondale district deaths

A series of obituaries from Carbondale area cover deaths of Heired Snydes and others. The notices detail funeral plans, residence locations, and church or cemetery interments, listing survivors and service times as families mourn long-time residents.

Abbreviated pistol seized from suspect after car incident

Patrolman Jolley detained a man after a pistol handle emerged from a vehicle theft scene on Tilwaekawanne Avenue. The weapon turned out to be a compact hooded nine inch revolver with a six inch cylinder and explosive shell pin mechanism. The owner was detained and jailed.

Jolley Peckville Tlawekawoanne Avenue Adem

Lodgers Spend Ten Days In County Jail For Vagrancy

Three travelers who looked like tramps sought lodging at the central station house and were sentenced to ten days each in the county jail for vagrancy. The incident reflects harsh enforcement of local public lodging rules.

Night in the cell room ends in rough confinement

Saturday night disturbance erupts in a cell room as several wayfarers cause chaos by smashing bunks and yelling. They are restrained after being chased to a Vivire Heseheank and later plead for leniency, each receiving a sentence of hard labor. Names mentioned include William Steingneld, Thomas Harvey, and William McDonn.

Wayfarera Aeenin Deak Serrant Anid Nerte Fonlenes Dave

Eight More Remonstrances Filed Over State Hospital Plans

Remonstrances were filed Saturday with the county clerk concerning a proposed toe tele at 1829 Jackson street. Signers include local pastors and residents from Pell township and Jefferson, lodging objections that the house is within 300 feet of schools and a residential neighborhood. The last day for filing petitions was today as court meets Monday.

Nate Tetnees Pell Township Dick Sen Jefferson Janes Kearney Jackson Street Tina Tlugh da Vis Welsh Presbyterian Church David Jones O. B. Peck OH Peck Mo Devannesy Crawford Mae Britten T. Dalles Stones Harry Kh. Adwards Bobl Kinann Heo Kitapmi OR. Grifffiths Griffiths Wolni Jenkins Als W. A. James D Pettit Johnny Phillife J. T. Richards Thomas Bell Plymouth Congregational Church Marc Mlewis William Ovis Thoms Richarda Whdenr Meredith Sarah Meredith Stella Meredith Poc. Bimerson Thomas Emerson Reese Theese Homer Dy Reese A. B. Peck Morgan Notary Public Otter Ey O'Neil James A. Henry Adie Salomon Mix Heller Matilde Pell Townehip J. Db. Lofts Dnekcom City William H. Hell Jefferson Township W. OW. Tibthripe Petithons Hhexl Munday

Spring Silks From American and Foreign Makers

An array of silk designs, textures and qualities from U S and foreign manufacturers offered at prices appealing to both general shoppers and discerning buyers.

Spring Dress Goods in All the Latest Weaves

High class and staple dress goods offered including Grenadines Draperies Coverts Cheviots Tweeds and Fancy Black Dress Goods in the latest fashions from Spring assortment.

Laces Dress Trimmings and Embroideries on Sale

In these departments we offer everything a lady may require for adornment in elaborate variety at astonishingly low prices for new goods. The best products of France Germany and Switzerland are here in nearly the same variety as in houses ten times our capacity.

France Germany Switzerland

Ladies Tailor-made Suits Promoted in Spring Sale

prediction of a lively season for tailor-made suits and a department sale featuring three standout lots. Mummy and Scotch mixtures with satin-lined jackets, English Cheviot Shage with jacket fly front, and covert cloth with silk trim lead the displays.

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