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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1897

Page

7

Mad dog bites eight youths in West Side district

A rabid bull dog attacked and bit eight boys in the district bounded by Grant and Dye Park avenues Washtub and Jackson Streets. Detective Dyer shot the animal after it menaced residents, ending the danger and prompting a hunt for any additional bite victims.

Douwis Slyde Park Grant Avenues Washturn Jackson Streets Grant and Dye Park Avenues Washburn Dyer Henry Buuried Moore and Shipman Howe Lyer

Professor Hughes Denies False Light In School Incident

Professor James Hughes, principal of Showl No. 14, says a morning report wrongly described an incident as theft. A student later confessed to taking money from his fellow pupil’s collection, and the cash was returned. Hughes defends the school against misrepresentation.

James Hughes Showl No. 14 Schoaul Steecu Renee Hughes Dill Chemuagu Nobis Cone Prdfessup Hughes

Message From Rev de Gruchy Clarifies Church Outreach

The Tribune misquoted Rev de Gruchy on forming a prayer band at Jackson Street Baptist Church. He says he does not favor boisterous methods and seeks to vitalize church work without inviting criticism or disrespect. The newspaper invites his corrected plans and views on reaching nonattendants.

Tribune Aew Hey Thomann de Gruchy Jackson Street Mew Hh Cruchy de Grachy Eure Nh

Essay Contest Offers Ten Dollar Prize for Indian Vidadality

Johan Gallithe editor of the American Celt announces a ten dollar prize for the best essay on the individuality of Native Americans. Essays must be a biographical portrait limited to two words and may be sent to John Ghellithe care of The American Celt Scranton.

Johan Gallithe Hue Robert Morris David Tiloyid Samuel Jones Maria James Mi Ghellithe Bitomne Scranton Canadian Pacific R’y Maine Canada Maritime Provinces Ninneapolis Paul United States Northwest Vancouver Seattle Tacoma Portland Ore San Francisco

Successful Operation On Tumor Near Neck In Central City

A Sunday afternoon procedure on Chwilym Lew of Luserne street removed a tumor above the main arteries on the left neck. Surgeon Dr Heynolds led the delicate operation with assistants Drs. Longstreet and Pennypacker. Mr Lew is recovering well from the ordeal.

Chwilym Lew Luserne Street Heynolds

Altercation Ends in Severe Injuries at Grant Avenue Home

John McNamara, at his Grant Avenue residence, fought with John Matley and Matley’s son after visiting McNamara’s home. The elder Matley reportedly struck McNamara in the head as he attempted to enter, and the son threw him down stairs. The incident occurred Sunday night and left McNamara badly hurt.

John McNamariattes Grant Uvenue Avithohni Matley Dackvon Street McNamara OU Malley CoSudley

William Connell Anthracite Glee Club Forms Plan

A meeting is called for tonight at Dones Hall to form a permanent organization for the William Connell Anthracite Glee Club. The effort aims to establish a lasting club on this side while noting that membership and leadership may fluctuate, yet the group’s purpose remains to improve singing through continued collaboration.

Dones' Hall

Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Holds Fourth Quarterly Meeting

The Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church held its fourth quarterly meeting Sunday with a pavior sermon at dawn and Rev JG Bekman delivering an excellent evening sermon. At Friday's conference, the unanimous vote favored renewing Rev FL BP Dety as pastor for another year. Bellevue Flute band serenaded George Thurmas at his home on Fourteenth Street. Light refreshments and a smoker followed. Pallbearers at Frank Early’s funeral included Jon Warner W Stern Joseph Millbound and James Jeremiah from the German society and Grand Army Republic members.

Hampton Street Pavior JG. Bekman Whit Lwo Wis FL BP. Dety Bellevue Flute Band George Thurmas Pourteenth Street Thomas Pallwearers Frank Jon Warner W. Stern German Society Joseph Millbound Janes Jeremiah Grand Army

Local notices and ads from Scranton street scene

Fragmented local notices and business ads list church events, social visits, classes, and services. Names such as Misses Gallagher Dunn and Mrs Williams appear with locations in Pittston and North Sumner avenue. Advertisements promote florist designs, drugstore goods, and second hand furniture in the Scranton area.

Harriet Lh Davis, Florist Malin Avenue Tom Jackson Trent Morgan's Pharmacy Ktore J. C. King Tel TV West Lackewunnd Avenue

Obituary notices of Gilroy Weston Schnecker and others

A string of death notices from Archbald and nearby towns reports Mrs John Gilroy of Archbald died at home on South Mile Street after illness. Also listed are the deaths of Miss Jones Weston, Mr. Childs Slinecker, Mrs Elizabeth Arnold, and others with funeral arrangements and interment details.

John Gilroy Alagrie Kenner Archbald South Mile Street Sahorany Gilroy Anik Mibiend Thie Mary Kinnes Ieir Street J Miak Ritters Wilkest-Harte Missis Sarah Jade Kinnes Thomas Patrick Baie Kninney Ouis Place Childs Slinecker Elizabeth Maul Arnold Mrr John C. Arnold

Ames Blairs Illness At Home On Wacllowton Avenue

James Blair aged about 80 is critically ill at his home on Wacllowton avenue. Nurses and Dr N Leet attend him as he battles a 24 hour stomach retention issue and remains unable to converse.

James Blair Wacllowton Avenue Blair N. ¥. Leet

Hos Pills as Favorite Family Remedy

A fragment notes Hos Pills described as a popular family remedy praised for ease of use and effects. No broader context or sources are provided to verify claims or identify a date, place, or governing body.

Local factory officials convene meeting amid private hire dispute

Workforce at the Bavevolt Bie Manufacturing planned a private hire at the Heepaginiine net. W F Duvin named Anata Superintendent. A private mitine named many attendees and elected officers including W A Lats as president and Divi Dewir as engineer. The report notes a sports melee on Stillwater grounds with a $a stake, a clash between South Site and Vellovie, and a fatal injury to an arm during the event.

Bavevolt Bie Manufacturing Baugiatt Hte Hiepaginnie W. FL Duvin Anata Burniehe Ollef Mudhanio Oni Lewie WeiWtetontehler Jonew Ohler Barntthel Thou Lewis John 2. Jones Joseph Wane Woon Jfaien Allenite Rein Miller Wloa Totish Ardew Gibow von Litwik Jatin” Roetier Ja Rub Dieth William Myers John J. Whitbook Saumuel Kembet Apg W. A Tle South Side Vellovie Stillwater Eockttley Otto Tay Frottam Bellewin Nuor Ayile Pyewiieann Miao MieGnyes Pittston Avenue Alri Mins Cnotredite Laweka Palmer & MicTienald Ametell Reeubing John Sheridan Porss Clyde Fork Sheridan Saaerstoof

Dunmore Tramps Raided. Cleanup and Community Mourning

In Dunmore residents banded to capture a roaming group of tramps occupying local quarters. Police moved against the ringleaders, destroying their camp and removing occupants, while the Presbyterian women held a memorial service for Miss Elizabeth Young and Funeral notices followed for Finlwood Angwin Sr. Community members donated for the deceased’s funeral.

Dunmore Nate Llousia Stevis Juno Hhomieriis Elimi Barveliel Elven Chief Healey Oligo Bakor Drotpbin Obiara Melite Alebiwere Ney McGrath- Arming Tremreiver Ormenendek Fem Theif Gomink Tip Polloe Twente Hiroken Pirates Ups Kaweeets Ervat Ladies Ald Society The Presbyterian Chuiteh Atrs Elizabeth Young Afr Alipe Ie Foundation Fanatis Alde Finlwood Angwin Ade William Colter Mra Adexanier Glenordes and Mow John Glenerowe Aer Chabter Nelli Hayrock Mame

Fragmentary Civic Meeting Notes and Names List

A garbled transcription lists individuals such as Taitean Hail Bett Vane Harry Franeie Wither Pal and Arch Miller along with references to a Young Men's Union and a Pedvlent. It mentions an upcoming event, debates, a president Pronk Moraine, and attendees like Crane Bayiorn Hagerty and Theoothy Tetilynew, but details are unreadable.

Bett Vane Harry Franeie Wither Pal Elie Vine Perowtiliint Arch Miller Sverenar Oniar Ting Ovitte Dingean Crane Ines Bayiorn William Hagerty Oilimartie Theoothy Tetilynew Hive AGO Millon Aw If Gholilon Geortre Alinalong Tasloe

Providence Court Hearings Note Local Mischief and Arrests

Providence items report Alderman Fidler arraigned John Toylan of Murry trest on charges by William Soran and Anthony Cline held yesterday before Alderman Roheria for larceny by ballee. Funeral of Matthew Pail lisis noted with services at Home om Bummit avenue. A mission event at Providence Presbyterian church details program and admission fee.

John Toylan Murry Fidler Ty William Soran Teopaht Fuittey Rarhwileky Anthony Clineekl Roheria Ballee Mowavi Divit Keen Street Ke Gageten William Wo Mommas Margaret Avenue Ponetdidle Aire John Hobbe Lamcett's Street Seriovely Iawket Belle Bnd Wie Providerve Telinia Dn Matthew Paillisis Bummit Avenue Rob Jones Star Washburn Street Anil Cory Robin North End Dresamithers Nathans Mano Sole Miss Henwont Mish Alias Slinmess Wood Ali Sisaress Adele Morke Peek Siatura Misa Davies Mie Mullene Mtions Hioante

Epworth Methodist church monthly social held

The Epworth Methodist church in Gibotteville hosted the eleventh monthly social at its parlor last evening with a large turnout of members and friends. The program featured songs, a Delsartean recital, and solos by local performers as part of a cordial neighborhood gathering.

Mr. Baker Gibotteville Yuits Nieitiner Are Spebching Deaton Street Are William Foote Capause Avenue Mise Tale Motiayn Mise Jenni Miller Dann Avenue Mrs. Stevins Wyombe Judd Tei Stevens Grodirs Epworth Jewgive Tfth Aeurs Methatist Myiscopal Church Fyl- Jowle Midas JPL Delsartean Yprosliga Miles Leone Wary Hai

Guardians appointed and estate actions in several chancery items

Hypothetical guardians named for minor children of Phooe Py Hugies and Beller McGuire. Edward J Jones and Georgy W McAdam appointed guardians for other minors. Board of executors in the Bilka McKew estate changed. The executors in the Josephine Hobbie estate completed work but final executions were overruled.

Mint Iitoh Phooe Py Hugies Deviusad Momus Metitire Guwdian Beller McGuire Ath Owl Edward J Jonee Wie Goardian Thome I. Jones Docused Georgy W. McAdam Bilka McKew Escnatora Zillah Pelee Hivin Aso Josephine Hobbie

Local Notes From Peckville and Vicinity

Local items report visitors from Scranton and Wyoming residents, social calls, engagements, and family news. Names include Tillian Morris, Mes William Watkine, Catherine Aleks, Lana Hicks, Jenle Vind May Divi, and Inez Suniing, with gatherings on Mali Street and Hickory Street. Additional items note property improvements by W. S. Blows and a severe accident at Henry Chapman’s home. Interment planned at Prospect cemetery for the late Mr Tilph Mike.

Mise Tilllian Morris Scranton William Wo Watkine Mites Ciwen Catherine Aleks Wyoming Misa Lanah Hicks Jenle Vind May Divi Jermyn William Rear Orn Landing Wee Reese Tugerte W. OW. Watkine Mali Street Inez Af Kloindale Henry Oberts George Nanticoke John Ware Macry Henry Chapman Hiehot's Dm J. BL Grover Wilken Warne Warnes Cora Lereh Mike Cirrissy Prospect Cemetery Mecal Hobert Wittilione Mise Sarah Henry Milkgs Winton Phlehory Kirett John Davy Sanday Methoufat Henrys G. Willams Mott Hay On Heritgeter Minroiuth

To Cure a Cold in One Day Announced

A vintage ad promises a quick cure for a cold using laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails. The fragmentary copy suggests consumer relief expectations and a refund offer.

All Drugeisty

Tribune Printing Offers Wide Range of Booklet Printing

The Tribune advertises a versatile printing service for booklets and other printing needs. It highlights reliability and breadth of options, inviting readers to try their printing offerings.

Tribune

Minooka Board Set for Wednesday Meeting

Local report notes a school board session planned for Wednesday in Minooka. A town update mentions a journalist lull, a trek to Pyadkdy's Mind, and an auditor's meeting with uncertain attendance.

David Tlovering Washinngton Jourisl Mide Hs Westerday Pyadkdy Sordnu Brook Ie Tharop Wie Wilken-Barre Dugcan Keethie

Opening Copnee Mien of the Kennedy Players Amazes Big Audience

A large Academy of Music crowd attended the week’s Copnee mien by the Kennedy Players. They presented Whe igo Orphans with strong staging and performance. The company features skilled artists, enhanced by lively libretto and dances. This afternoon’s bill includes A Brother's Crime and Tonight The Midnight Express.

Academy of Music Kmnedy Players Lore

Court House News Notes Preview Turbulent Docket

The document lists several court actions: Homey Sipple appointed deputy constable of Lockowatitia township. writs and hearings in several cases including Patrick Krilcullen and the Sowka Sugur matter. Alfred Gurl committed to the Huntington reformatory. a rule to open in a dispute involving Charles Robingin’s officers discharged. a new trial denied in the Sowka Sugur case. embezzlement arguments in a petition by Judge Blaney. J Killer Rose v Joseph Toinion for fees, Archbald’s judgment issue, and a new trial in George Paton’s case. a carriage accident near Pheo dore street. and an entry in orphans court by J. W. Gritman.

Homey Sipple Lockowatitia Patrick Krilcullen Alfred Gurl Huntington Reformatory Deewine Ingen Charles Robingin BR Washburn Othe Ora Geek Sowka- Sugur Cae Jonkey Jilge Ganeter George Paton Boranton Patch Pheodore Etyreet Wienuliol J. W. Gritman

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