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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1897

Page

10

Local Notices From Lackawanna County Ad Pack

Advertisements and orders for job work and publications accepted at Hannon O New Dealers North Main Street. Prominent residents listed in line include Nineveh Junction Trenry Waddell Crocker G Ridge Mise Wilcox Lews Ley Michael Crane New Cemetery stress WW A Purple and Meinant Milde Crystal Lake plot sale. Poor board grants outdoor relief totaling $75 Saturday evening.

Hannon © O Newedealers North Main Street Toll Meinant Milde W. OR. Moon Co Jol Pleasant Ridge Crystal Lake A. Purple

Street Committee Inspects City Roads and Bridges

The joint street committee and City officials conducted a daylong inspection of the city streets within First, Fifth, and Sixth wards. They found pavements generally in fair condition and outlined proposed improvements including widening Booth Church Street, widening Pike Street, replacing North Brooklyn Street bridge, and replacing the aging North Church Street bridge.

Meserseithoul Nod Dit Elect Messrs Cornell, Swingle and Rink Common Council O'Neill Frick Clifford Firet Fiith Wania Harrison O Neill North Church Street

Local and Personal Notes Mention Various Town Residents

Harry Kranta ill with typhoid fever inSouth Terrace. P Od McAndrew visited Olyphant. Mrs Max Mossol hosted Mrs Columans and Miss Leniius from Mawley. Shuster child ill with catarrhal fever improving. Professor Wall visited family in Binghamton. N Frederick Schaim visiting Delmer street home. Mrs John Mase hosting sister Mrs 15 J Russell and Edith from Waterbury Conn. W L Clark and daughter Ruth called to Berwick for Hinex. Carl Noesiger bought Dilan house on South Wyoming. Alexander McDonald owns a gray linnet gifted from California. Announcement of marriage for Miss Annie Princes, daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Wil.

Harry Professor Wall Binghamton Frederick Schaim Hawley Louise Brunner Delmer Street John Mase Drummond Avenue J. Russell Edith Waterbury Conn W. L. Clark Ruth Berwick Carl Noesiger Charles Dilan Wyoming Street Alexander McDonald Pike Street California Annie Princes E. A. Wil

Justice of the Peace George Smith Ready to Serve

A local report notes Justice of the Peace George Smith of the Third ward has qualified and will discharge duties. The piece also recounts a a misprint of social happenings, visits, and a church Easter program with music by the Methodist Episcopal choir and a long list of townspeople and attendees.

Firemen praised for quick response by local volunteers

The article lauds the Olyphant volunteers, referred to as gallant Howe boys, for their swift actions at a fire in Olyphant last Monday morning. It notes their prompt arrival and compares their hustle to Peckyville, highlighting community spirit and teamwork alongside a church program featuring anthems and doxology.

Christ Jesus Howe Boys Olyphant Peckyville

Fire Company Talks Stir First Ward Citizens

Local residents discuss raising funds to establish a fire company. Couples Joseph Youngbloot and Beesie Crane plan a church wedding at St. Joseph’s. Community social events, visits, and illnesses fill the week with several townspeople traveling or hosting guests.

Arrangements for Serenade Led to Local Preparations

The Serenade band boys plan events for the later part of the month. Patrick Melonnell of Salem Street visited Beranton yesterday as did others. The obsequies for Willie Loughlin’s child were held after yesterday afternoon. Attendees at Sister Mary Martin’s funeral in Susquehanna included Mr. and Mrs. J. H. White and several local youths. Schools reopened after a two week vacation. Justice Duffy opened his office in Miles’ block on Beth Matt Street, PA. Philbin left for Louisville to attend the Heptasophs convention. Quinnan of Pittston visited town yesterday. The council met in regular session last evening and approved several bills, with others held for investigation.

Patrick Melonnell Salem Street Beranton Willie James Loughlin Mary Martin Susquehanne Mia J. H. White Sarah O'Connor Annie Quinnean Alice Norton Miles McAndrew Duffy Miles Beth Matt Street Philbin Louieville Heptasophs Trew Quinnan Pittston Probst Bros Jones & Lack Crescent Electric Company Archibald Cithen Aug. Casenbrook Conta Hero Thomas Manley Board of Health H.M. Henry Revels Pathmaster Atkionon D. J. Gilmartin John 8. Kearney Michael Loftus

Priceburg News Briefs: Funeral and Local Notices

The funeral of Gertrude Baker six years was held Friday from the Dickson residence and he interment took place in Priceburg cemetery. Misses Isabella and Mary Wright visited their parents Sunday. Primitive Methodist ministers conference begins today in Green Ridge and runs to Tuesday. Mine Inspector Roderick was in town Saturday. The Primitive Methodist choir meets tonight for rehearsal. David Watkins was summoned to Nendham on Sunday. his brother John is mentioned.

Gertrude Peter Baker Dickson Priceburg Miso Magele Hall Albert Street Isabella Mary Wrightson Johny Wrightson Primitive Methodist Ministers Green Ridge Roderick Primitive Methodist Church David Watkins Nendham John

Watkins fatally injured by runaway car trio

Watkins died Sunday after injuries from a runaway car trio. The incident left him fatally hurt as authorities investigate the cause and identify the vehicles involved.

Watkins

Fire devastates multiple properties in town

Yesterday morning's blaze damaged five houses owned by Lpear Hard Horenfield and five by The Rueelan company, plus the meat market and dwelling of John Brohofseky occupied by Suse Burnett, an ice house, and a rear barn. The Excelator Hoep company fought the flames. Wilson Fire of Peckville aided after outside help was alerted. Insurance covered by C. M. Hathaway.

Ay Merount Trine Lpear- Hard Wilson Fire Company Peckville C. M. Hathaway Miseen Annie Elizabeth Jordan New York BE. J. Cochran W. J. Schulermoehl Jeroy N.Y Worry Delaware Street Montross John McDonald Dunmore J. A. Manning Dunmore Street

Local Notes and Social Hour Events in Plymouth

Old Porge Mrs John R Wilson of Plymouth visiting at her parents J C Reed Samuel Mrodhead improving residence Mrs Morris wintering in Washington called en route to Binghamton Fire destroys John Worthington dwelling Sunday night Inawe Addison former longtime president to England mission tea May 4 at Mrs J H Broymler 10 cent charge social at new Methodist church tonight 6 cent admission cake lemonade served Iya Atherton of Taylor visiting town Monday.

Edwin Woodworth Scranton Oecar Maines E. Helmes Herbert Yort Ferber Herbert Emich Peckville Mise Clara M. Greenslade Carbondale Mra. i Greenslade Oscar C. Smith Lillian Bacon Nicholson Samuel Warner Main Street Emory Ethel Myers Wilkes-Clarre Arthur Day Cemetery Street Lillie Baker Jennie Soloman James Allin Mra William Graves Nellie Tryon James Helley John Roach William Bray Harry Loomis Isabelle Maxwell Fred H. Richtmeyer Nicholas Reicon Sacred Heart T. A. Hendricks John Farrel Sacred Heart Guild Hey M. K. Lynott P. Z. Vergan Kathe Mullen J. J. Sullivan M. E. Lynott Hannah Ollina Lewis Pizer Thorny Upton Tt. N. Martin Moscow Flora Moase Mount Pleasant John R. Wilson Plymouth J. C. Reed Samuel Mrodhead Morris Washington BPC Binghamton John Worthington Inawe Addison England J. H. Broymler Iya Atherton Taylor

Local incidents and arrests noted in borough council

Last week Eugene Reed suffered slight injuries as his team ran away. George Smith visits the south while Augustus Atherton remains under medical care. The Game and Fish association arrested several people for fleeing within borough limits. cases heard by Alderman Frances in Dalton with fines and costs. Defendants plan to appeal. J C Northup praised for detective work. Charles Moore visited relatives Sunday. Mrs Louise Simnith’s grounds were beautified with trees and shrubs. Arthur Moore of the University of Pennsylvania dentistry course will return home soon.

Eugene Reed Augustus Atherton George Smith Game and Fish Association Frances Dalton J.C. Northup Charles Moore Louise Simnith Arthur Moore University of Pennsylvania

FEMICORE LIVER PILLS PROMISE WIDE HEALTH BENEFITS

Bright women will be "FEMICORE LIVER PILLS" specially prepared for ladies only. They act on the liver kidneys stomach and bowels to regulate functions not specific to the sex. They relieve constipation heat in the head sick feeling and other ailments. One pill daily, two pills per day. Sold by Carl Loren, druggist, Lackawanna Scranton.

Flomach Powells Carl Loren Lackawanna Scranton

Neighbors in the county share visits and moves

Dr C N Vannes Jt repaints his house. Miss Anna Renselar of Scranton visits friends. Mrs E A Bonds moves into W J Dey’s house. Blanche T Horne of Rush attends at Superintendent Moxley’s home. Mrs L P D Sawyer and Mrs William Hoover return from visits in Candor and Binghamton. Joseph Zilk buys property on Du Bole street and moves. Lease Roose plans to move into Mrs F B Eldred’s Lackawanna avenue house. County Superintendent notes ongoing local activity.

C. N. Vannes Jt Anna Renselar Scranton Fiel Weels E. A. Bonds W. J. Dey Blanche T. Horne Rush Charles KE. Moxley Pront Street Mra. L. PD Sawyer Mra William Hoover Lackawanna Avenue James Ryndes Oneonta V. J. Wilmot Frank May Bnse L. PD. Miller

Local Industry Hopes Rise as Firms Consider Move to Hallstead

Chartee and Moxley discuss annual county examinations while Charles Scpiiton travels to Los Angeles for a railway workers convention. Minehamton chair makers Stickney and Brant visit Hallstead Land to relocate, employing 200 men. Bernstein family from New York to visit relatives. Mooney finds work in the alk mill. Friendly Hand lodge 644 confers first degree Tuesday. Rev John Davis speaks at Khullrond YMCA meeting.

Chartee & Moxley Fa Wuey Charles Scpiiton Los Angeles Cal Order of Railway Mess Stickney Mew Bernetein New York James Mooney Allk Mill Friendly Hand Lodge Hev John Davis Peopel Khullrond

Local Notices and Obituaries From Nicholson Area

Mrs Nora Chase and W J Watkins wed at West Lenox with Rev F E B Adams officiating. O H M Williams funeral held Sunday with Adams officiating. relatives from Orange Mansfield Portville Ridgway Sheffeld Whetherly and more attended. Mrs Werkheiser returns after winter tannery work in Stroudsburg.

Iuide West Lenox Nora Chase W. J. Watkins Nicholson F. EB. Adame Knap O. HM. Williams Ofelock Meg B. Adams John N. Williams Orange

Seminary Band Wins Concert at Nelson Memorial Hall

The Methodist Sunday School and Plymouth Concert band directed a successful program in Nelson Memorial hall last Friday evening. Highlights included the Ripppard trio, Miss L Arleen Hard, the glee club, and a George L Carte recitation. The seminary varsity beat Berwick 14 to 7, and the team later prepared for next Wednesday’s game with Moosic.

Nelson Memorial Hall Methodist Sunday Schoot Plymouth Rippard L. Arleen Hard George L. Carte Berwick Ar. R. Nelson Dorshimer Dalton Wolf Wilkes-Barre Colonel French Indiana Normal School Wis Moosic Frank Winter Harry Hillman Academy Young Men's Christian Association Wilkes-Hatre Hillman Thury Parnes Beeonde Chandler Thme Cheon Morrow Dietance Barnes Netance Paine Millman Gendall W. H. Decker Ong Willy Pace

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