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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1897

Page

8

Insane Patient Escapes Hospital Amid Mental Health Turmoil

A patient under treatment escaped from the hospital after a disturbance in the ward. Constable Neary, summoned by telephone, pursued the runaway with aid from Objector Norton. The patient wandered through corridors and briefly reached a lower floor before being recaptured nearby the station, then returned to custody at the asylum.

Constabe Ale Wien Tee Norton Dainichos

Prisoner Breaks Away as Constable Pursues Peck

A warrant was issued for the arrest of John Chester Peck after a struggle as he fled the street during a pursuit by a constable. The escape occurred as the prisoner sought to flee toward the darkness, with the constable giving chase toward the county jail. Also noted is the Rushbrook Encampment installation on Monday, including officers and attendees from Canton Bennytun No 4 and related groups.

John Chester Peck Mig Tracy Lasman Justice Clynn Ie Justice Muahes Sudenih Peek Rushbrook Phnt Vetter Seturiten Minnie Brauer Louis Braver North Main Street John K Rivenburg Salenavelle WiHliam Teste Crystal Lake Witter Company Wyoming Street Creecent Social Henry Sabin Malin Hens Sahm Thomas J. Skinner Tertave Street Seventh Avenue Florence Canpell Wilkes Hmirre Briket Waleh Pike Siport Second Presbyterian Church Hew J. Crane Malie Sukquehahomk

Local council advances budget plan after Monday session

The meeting closed after routine business and postponed Monday events. Officials announced a favorable committee review of key appropriations, with senior members praised for steady work. The next session will address remaining agenda items and calendar updates.

Unreadable OCR Summary of Historical Crime Item

The text is heavily garbled with missing letters and nonstandard phrasing. It references a crime event and a purge, but no clear dates, names, places, or outcomes are discernible. The readable fragments mention a decision influencing actions and a likely consequence affecting a group or individuals.

Adinogd Bipry Otis Mecchinte Jersey Joseph Mure

Local Social Notes and Guests From Scranton to Susquehanna

A long list of residents and visitors is reported including officers elected: President G W Morelia, Treasurer Dr W W Fletcher, Secretary and Collector M J Lathiope. Several residents, guests, and family members are noted visiting or returning home from Scranton Susquehanna and Oneonta with health updates and social engagements.

G. W. Morelia W. W. Fletcher M. J. Lathiope Hendrick Laurel Street Landener Martin Odenhall Minsen Kinin Perrett Mame Hoyle Scranton Dantel Morgan Terrace Street Washington Atreet Duarte Avenue Willan S. Tucker Child Susquehanna L. Lavelwind Wilkes Hai Kittle Smith Suequehanna Elise Cynhoto Waylinling Street

Local town boxing card features tight draw and injuries

The event saw Canderb contenders Larry Robinson and Patrick Cartiers tied after ten rounds in Archhald. Rounds were cautious with few clean blows, both men suffering minor injuries. observers noted the bout mirrored a famed legend. Offbeat notes mention community figures and local incidents during a busy afternoon.

Local social notices from Benninton and Scranton events

Mrs Wenger and Mrs S Wenger aml dewehrer Mats are noted in Benninton relatives visiting Wednesdays. Miss Nettle Pantilek of Scranton Shent Sidioe with Aly and Mies hosts guests. Donnie taken out of home of Moteur Youth. Mrs Moranret and Thygle Tigue Bient visit with Mr wr Misaba AW. Laimoriqux and others attended gathering with Misses Noack and Molle Noack.

Mrs. & S&s Wenger Aml Dewehrer Mats Jon Binds Perth Amber A. EE. Hinds Benninton Calli Ian Nettle Pantilek Scranton Sidioe Aly Mies Adam Vehner Donnie Moteur Moranret Thygle Wr Misaba John M. Nonek Mise

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in a Day Says Lebanon Father

Merton de HU of Lebanon, father, claims his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in all muscles and joints for weeks with no relief. He says MYs- TW CURE POH RHEUMATISM gave immediate relief and enabled her to walk within days, saving her life. Sold by Carl Lo reng, druggist, 418 Lavkoawanna Ave, Sorancurn.

Merton de HU Lebanon Carl Loreng

Carpet and Cloth Sale Listings From Ingram and Others

Advertisement lists carpet sale at 1 000 yards priced 18 23 25 29 and 35 cents per yard with original values up to 50 cents. Floor oil cloth sale offers 500 yards at 15 20 25 cents and 80s square yard. Matting sale features 200 yards of assorted matting priced at half value.

Susquehanna County News Roundup From Whitney’s Budget

Special correspondence from Susquehanna reports social notes weddings and funerals near Montrose, and a colorful tale of a field wedding with a steer causing a double ceremony. Local business notes include a Putnam Machine move to Susquehanna and rising revival meetings ahead of farm and temperance discussions.

Local Notices and Social Items From Hyde Park and Melville

Community updates report church matters and social events in Hyde Park and Melville. Rev TL poster of Autumn plans to attend a joint service and a Sunday evening appearance is noted. A large entertainment event at City Baptist society receives praise and details on participants and attendance.

Olmee Sumter Avenue Hyde Park Stern Ratwao Davis Idase Hom Harris Ter de Jones Udhitette Pryde Park Plune Lwwas Tullie Criffiths

Funeral notices and Welsh Presbyterian meeting updates

A local funeral service and interment are noted for Mrs Jude, with the procession passing to Forest Mite cemetery. Various residents from Clyde Park Providence and Wilkes-Barre are listed in obituaries and callers. A Welsh Presbyterian gathering occurred in Likelle and Liweka counties with sermons by Rev John Jones and Rev J. Williams, concluding in Welsh.

Forest Mite Mira John Meyneids Tlyde Park Jude Obeitithe Kallhowd Street Yeetenday Davis Providenouw Tad Melvin Potleville Likelle Liweka- Wanna Waialo Ly Doh O. Junes Willkte Tarre Tev. Joly T. Marts Bellevue John Jones Wilkes-Batte Tobi Elias Jones Nanti- Coke Moran Hydedirk John 1 Mere Arion Cute Semuel Willits Nanticahe Carbondale Donkins Wilkes-Barre Dot Ones Wilkea-Burre R. Ft Miteers Mille Didiehes Ashley T. Mevels J. IS

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