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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1897

Page

8

Congregation Reorganizes and Reports Year at First Presbyterian

The First Presbyterian Church held a Wednesday session to review yearly reports. Dr. W W Fletcher chaired. J F H Raynor and Aathrop served as secretary. Receipts reached 68,018.02 after a 6,000 loan. gifts to benevolence totaled DB78, plus 100 extra to local mission and other funds. Trustees elected included D H Meaiker, W W Fletcher, and M D Latin. Seats were sold, with many won by treasury bids. about 126 people attended the annual meeting.

First Presbyterian Church W. W. Fletcher J. FH. Raynor Wy AM Athrop Ao OR Oliman Raynor Found of Trustaees Te. Ottmain Chewtmanse Messrs Baker Hayner T. Meaiker We Wn Pletcher M.D Norris Treasury A. B. von Bergen

Brutal Assault on Brooklyn Street Man Robbery Suspects Arrested

Nicholas Devine and wife of Brooklyn Street faced a violent home invasion around 2 AM. Two men entered, demanded silence, and beat Devine with a revolver butt while Mrs Devine woke. Chief McAndraw and Officer Neary arrested two suspects identified by witnesses. robbers with prior prison terms.

Ganaie Nicholas Devine Brooklyn Street Henson Mussello Coal von Devine Tutu Jan Mecowan

New Ancient Order Knights Castle Organized in Scranton

James Williamson of Scranton presided at the Institution of a new castle of the Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain. Nearly 100 members from Scranton and nearby counties attended the event, traveling home by a special train after the ceremony. Several castles were represented including Scranton No. 147 and Lackawanna No. 166, with E. B. Thomas delivering thanks.

James Williamson Scranton Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain Lackawanna Luzerne Edoice E. B. Thomas Petersburg Jermyn Providence

Pendleton Manufacturing to Operate by Hendrick Co

Stockholders of Pendleton Manufacturing ratified the earlier lease of its plant to the Hendrick company and praised the arrangement as beneficial to all. Hendrick will invest 100000 dollars to broaden the works, creating new department capacity and extending operations. Gurdon Pendleton.

Pendleton Hendrick Co Pendleton Manufacturing Company Hendrick Company Gurdon Pendleton

Patent Holder Poendretin Heads Can Tops Plans

Remains as manager of the work in this department. New machinery or the manufacture of can tops will be in operation in a few days and orders already received will receive attention. Mr Poendretin holds a patent on the unmanufactured can tops and receives a royalty from them.

Poendretin

Vestry Extends Call to Chas Bitchett as Rector

The vestry of Trinity church extends an insinuated call to Chas Bitchett for the rectorate after an favorable impression. He has been invited to the rectorship of the parish in Salem but it is uncertain whether he will accept.

Trinity Church Ev. Chas Bitchett Eure Ele Salem Musa Mexico Mio Kemeta Guana- Jute China Romernny Varus Romero Mesxiein Railways United States Mexton Mir Homer Theo Paul Aod & Short Republlic Bathie

Local and Personal Notes From the City

W PD Wilson attended the installation of Pioneer City castle after serving as recording scribe for Mystic Chain Green Hidge castle. Several residents are noted with illnesses travels visits and social calls including Miss Marie Metermott and Miss Mary OMalley and Mrs J Simmons.

W. PD. Wilson Green Hidge Castle Pioneer City Castle Snyder Womans’ Christian ‘Temperance Union Methadiet Chapel Belmont Street Clark Hetzel Margaret Finneran Dubdalt Street Pittston J. Simmons Tormes Street Charles Lewsley and Son Oiiyphant Mises Frances Flannery Frances Kilner Manchester N. FT F. J. McAndrew Gertrude J. J. MrAndrew Olyphant Janes d. Gorman South Main Street Conard Steamship Company John 3. Wilken Sadie Philips Lincoln Avenue Jett Westyurday Tioga S’. Lplina Sidalely Weiby Orie Nelle Moavltn Ming Della R Bailey Cusanan Street Helle Knowlton Windsor I Marcy Atd Mwai Absdin Sith Cypnet Steet Wednesding Altre Galnevan Busquehanna Locomotive Engineers Weiddesditn Thomas Bray Edith Jenmyn

Local Notes From Tunkhannock Community Events

Harvey Stikler and Fred Jennings Contephite plan a shared lounge space as Molly Stankel leads the Women’s Relief Corps at the Grand Army of the Republic hall. Wilkes-Barre officers elected include President William N Reynolds and Secretary Mrs Oly. Uhired. The Shakespeare club met. John Hartman scald injury update. dance teaching by Miss Touch draws mixed reaction. local married couples club continues progressive euchre and social gatherings.

Harvey Stikler Fred Jennings Makingette Gili Mooroe Wiele Molly Stankel Women'’s Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic William N. Reynolds Oly. Uhired D. le Vere Connell Luvkenbill Wilkes Botte Woman's Relief Corps Shakespeare Club Mary Shoals Elizabeth Kittredge New York John Hartman Tangery Prine Wilkes-Barre Towanda Tunkhannock Opera House Miss Touch Euchre Wilet Dunelig Mlige Roach

Mrs H Trussell Remains Arrive For Funeral Today

The remains of Mrs H Trussell, who died in Baltimore on Tuesday, arrived here last night. The funeral services will be held at the Hill Church today at 2 o'clock p m.

Calvary Baptist church program promises townwide music night

Community entertainment in Hyde Park and Avoca features a large concert with a long list of soloists recitations quartets and a goddess of liberty tableau. Proceeds benefit Edward D Davis Sunday school class admission fees are 24 cents for adults and 1 cent for children.

Calvary Edward D. Davie Schoel Nramnie Addnees Hl, Plaeris Solo John Jones Hede Parks Mary J. Davis Avona Misses Jones Davis Hyde Park William Grahim Ancona W. W. Howitt Stanton Pong Seletion Hook John R. Francis Alo Jones Hutte Mvans Hye Park Louisa Nichole Girphella Quartette Liwelyn Joes Nellie Tavier Calvary Baptist Church Edward Davia OH Tturris Quarterie Wil Om Jones Selewnid Wiliiny W. Hewitt Willian Graham Avoca Margaret Jones Ald Davis Sallie Williams Tub Lew John Ry Jeities Louisi Nicholas AetHhoneer Grohense Hattile Bivens Tilew- Alyn Jones Goddless Dberty Be Oo Jones William Jones John M. Evans Edith Withine Watkins Stele Barre Edwit Bowen Mies Olewen Holwelle Misa Nelle Talon Elase Prive Jbewey

Local rector reports stock rise and mine restart amid civic events

The report notes increased stock at the powder company affecting local mills set to shut Saturday for an indeterminate period. Entertainment at Windsor hall drew praise from attendees and featured the Partners' Alliance and Tadusteint. A lecture on Allunge Work pleased members, while miners resumed work and visits occurred at Ainilondale and West Maayfield with a social gathering hosted by Miss Dessie Friend.

Trey Charles KL Peasenden Seunes’piscopal Comdlneres Servile LA Trinity Howe Partners Alliance and Tadusteint Totem Windsor Hall Chase Air Wanlimer Oar Wayindri Ure der Mrilnver Ds Tin Able Les Tuner AL Wy Walkey Wats Revemponisn

Theater Review Sparks Strong Audience Reaction at Father Mbit

A lively crowd at Father Mbit enjoyed a show described as a standout, with hearty applause and high satisfaction. The piece featured actors Tustelle from Athinia Gay, Chinvten from Binghamton, and Norma L Kennedy from Wyorminge Seminary, while attendees included Miss Croce Callender visiting from Tewlahure and Edson Peck with daughter Pauline from Green Bridge.

Die Witnesse Excellett Furl Tustelle Athinia Gay Harry D. Chinvten Binghamton Norma L. Kennedy Wyorminge Semary Vian Yeaterday Allin Hartman & Dangerously I First Street Blakely Jeonly Vowle wWeek Curpondale

Priceburg Birthday Party Attracts Local Guests

Priceburg celebrates the fourteenth birthday of West Athert street resident with a party featuring many attendees. Guests include Greico Watkins, Mary Hh. Cayall, Adelaide Sinutles, Clara Hawkins and others. A page day at Johnson's fines is planned with Professor M. J. Lloyd participating in a local institute at Jermyn Baturway.

Athert Street Miie Howe Greico Watkins Mary HH. Cayaill Adelaide Sinutles Clara Hawkins An- He Aychmere Lulu Wiewad Maggele Hall Hellu Taylor Mary Waleh Florence Littleton James Cuyglil Harry Cakey Desent Taylor Robert Litthegatin Vauehey Richards Joseph Wiliams Joseph Greatrix Wille Couper Quver Albert Perris Arthur Davis Johinson M. J. Lloyd Willl Jermyn Batur- Way

Universalist Church Birthday Party Highlights Community News

The Universalist church event at Pera House featured social mingling and reports of local business plans. New firm partners McKinney, Stephens, and related figures discuss ventures in general merchandise and stone business while.Masons work proceed on the church wall ahead of May completion. residents Newton and Williams noted in town movements.

the Universalist Church Pera House McKinney Taylor John N. Williams Orange Willian Matilda Williams BR. O. Newton Morttrose

Mexico of Today A Portrait by Romero on the Neighboring Republic

The quarterly Bulletin of the American Geographical Society outlines Mexico’s wealth and potential seen by Romero. It highlights geography, climate, resources including mines and woods, demographics, education, and trade. It notes Mexico's mineral output, railways, exports, and population estimates, with views on modernization and U S relations.

Precious Platinum Rumors From Northern California Mines

The San Francisco Call notes platinum fetches from eight dollars per ounce and hints most firms overlook recovery. It cites Russia and Colombia as major sources with the United States showing limited local results in California and Alaska.

Auachy California Duewun Jin Son Russia United State of Columbia Yukon Alaska San Francisco

Noncommissioned officer salutes by mistake in odd encounter

A nontemissioned officer mistakenly salutes a fresh-faced private who had just saluted him first. He returns the salute unaware his sedan was behind. The incident occurs near the colonel’s quarters, yet the officer calmly explains he returns everything he is not entitled to. The scene ends with a lighthearted dismissal.

Sentri-Gu Mini Jauahingls Hii

Woman's Long Tours and the Need for Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy

A women centered column argues working women endure long hours and strain. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the cure for menstrual and general female health woes, citing a testimonial from Miss M. G. McNamee of Ullern New York.

Lydia BE Pinkham

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