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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1897

Page

9

Birthday anniversary of Mrs Jacobs celebrated at residence

A large gathering honored Mrs Jacobs on her birthday with invitations, music, and gifts from various societies including Ladies Temple, Pride of the Electric City No 2, Knights of the Golden Eagle, and Mystic Chain. Attendees listed many relatives and friends, with a program of piano, zither, violin, solos, and recitations. Interment for a later funeral and notices of local society meetings are also noted.

Jacobs Bather Assembly Knights of the Mystic Chain Motherhound Knights of the Golden Eagle Castle Mr. Jacobs Hether Assembly Mise Lillie Williamson Mise Millie Teichman Zither John Thomas M. J. Coyne Ton. Clements Heith Watkinesse Martha Nichole Yankee Dora Javon Sole Mise Williamson C. J. Jenkins John T. Thehardson Ajex Wrightman Milton Reinfer Ed. Juffard Troobert Willard John Moninger John Mormans Jacob Snover Mittston David Lewis H. Kays Kate Sprandie Johnie Anne Merv Hackett Jennie Jones Jennie Wicks Gertrude Hughes Martha Norma Nichols Alda Carter Emma Glizste Fethermin Nellie Aten Anna M. Henry Hasseton Millie Telehman Pattie Wilson Letth Thomas Rebecca Thomas Minnie Vee Wilkess Marre Anna Emm Lewte Ndith Watkins Taylor Kaile Diner Margaret Mervine Derry Mary James Mary Neseer Sarah Long Anna Snd Maria Willie Tarrier Della Lament Louise Selnatt Tame Beavis Lain Willard Winfond Mahal Fuller Messrs Peter Lewis Gwilym Jenkins George A. Cushine Frank J. Moenry Traxleton Sylwventer Delelek

Carriage Mishap In Lafayette Street Traffic

Last evening on Lafayette near Main Avenue a coach attached to Dr. Wents’s bay horse overturned. Miss Hertha Reese of North Hyde Park Avenue and the coachman escaped injury. the horse dashed toward North Hyde Park Avenue where a man named Beckhorn caught him. The carriage and harness sustained extensive damage due to the rough road from ongoing repairs.

Lafayette Street Wents Lafayette North Myde Park Avenue Beckhorn Cnachmann Hertha Reese Hyde Park Avenue Main Avenue

Wet Side Athletic Club Social and Exhibition Evening

The Wet Side Athletic club plans a Wednesday social at Menro hall with an entertainment program. William of Philadelphia and James Healey of the Athletics will perform a three kind exhibition. A musicale at Mrs. John S. Evan’s home on Lafayette street Thursday raises funds for Plymouth Congregational church building. A silver offering will be taken at the door.

Menro Hall Messrs Wiliam Philadelphia James Healey John S. Evan Lafayette Street Aesser Plymouth Congregational Churct

Jamison and Smith Married in Springfield Ceremony

John C. Jamison of 154 Weshburn street and Miss Carrie M. Smith of North Sumner avenue wed on Saturday at Binghamton with Rev. T. A. Lacks of Trinity Holocopal Church officiating. They will set up housekeeping at 18 South Lincoln avenue, with Mr Jamison a blacksmith at 104 South Lincoln avenue and Mrs Jamison a well known young woman.

John C. Jamison Weshburn Street Carrie M. Smith Sumner Avenue Marriee Binghamtemn T. A. Lacks Trinity Holocopal Church South Lineon Jamesson i Jametson South Lincoln Avenue

Local residents visit friends and attend funerals

Wudi Fitepatrick of Carbondale and others visit West Side friends over the weekend. Charles Storm from Daleville visits his sister Mrs Chiffiths in South Main avenue. Miss Gertrude Miller travels to Williamsport for two weeks with her sister Mrs Frank Williams.

Wudi Fitepatrick Carbondale West Side Sunidhi Lamereaux Delhi John McKeever Jackson Street Dirtley Rock Street William Johneen Joamesville May Bowman Bwiftwater Charles Storm Daleville Pua Mra Chiffiths South Main Avenue Leo Chiysin North Lincoln Ave Nue Uinghamton Robert Clellan Pittston Mrr Mes Jeane Willams North Summer Avenue Teverly Chace Charles Labarandi Stroudsburg

Walling welcomes Mrs Rosser to former Star Drug site

The Walling storesite, recently used by Star Drug, is now occupied by Mrs Henry Rosser who has opened a confectionery and wokery with ice cream service. The Charles Hi Schadt Democratic club of the West Side meets tonight at Warnke's hall with expected large attendance. Mrs John J Owens of North Reboocoon avenue is involved in the article.

Wallling Star Drug Henry Rosser Rower J.D. Williams & Co Fhe Charles Hi Schadt Democratic Eli West Side Warnke’s Hall Ehnitch Atr John J. Owens Rebocoon Avenue

Pension Certificates Available This Week

Notary Morgan will be at his office on Main Ave all week to prepare pension certificates for pensioners.

He. Morgan Putedic Wftice Totn Main Ave

West Side Business Directory Ad Scambers

Notary public G Morgan and Bon operate at 110 Jackson street over Man Graves drug store offering real estate, foreign exchange, and ticket agency services with monthly settlements. Harriet J. Daves Florist on South Main two doors from Jackson handles cut flowers and funeral design. Second hand furniture dealer J C King advertises cash for items at 701 to 719 West Lackawanna Avenue.

West Side Er. G. Morgan & Bon Ofice Jackson Street Mangraves Drug Store Harriet J. Daves South Main Avenue J.C. King Weat Lack- Win Avenue

Local court and civic notes from North Main area

Harry Mills arraigned on theft charge for taking a ladder from Jacob Dantes premises. Alderman Froderis voir dire bond allowed. City engineers measured North Main avenue for paving. Upcoming marriages listed William Nelson with Teresa Kittrick and Patrick Leyden with Mary Gilroy. Funeral of Mrs Ellen McDonoud from Oak Street. Primitive Methodist conference opens on East Market Street. Miners reassured as Delaware, Lackawanna and Western plans weekly work. A B Munn to represent Providence at Louisville conclave. George Mabey returns from Wilkes-Barre. Florence Decker to address Florence Crittenden mission Friday at L W Morse’s North Main Ave. G W Benedict visiting Carlisle Law College. Evan Morgans ill at Church Avenue. Electric Chautauqua circle to meet at G W Benediet’s North Mary Avenue.

Harry Mills Froderis Jacob Dantes Milla Ball Jueiles Phillips Kiacerpa North Main Avenue William Nelson Teresa Kittrick Patrick Leyden Mary Gilroy Ellen McDonoud Welock Oak Street Hyde Park Catholic Primitive Methodist Churches of Primitive Methodist Church East Market Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company A. B. Munn Louisville Providence Hepitapphs Randolph Crippen Dalton George Mabey Bristol House Wilkes- Tuarre Florence Decker Chicago Florence Crittenden L. W. Morse Gg. W. Benedict Carlisle Law College Evan Morgans Church Avenue Electric Chautauqua Circle G. W. Benediet North Mary Avenue

Green Ridge Social and Church Notes Drift Through Town

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans a 2 40 afternoon meeting at 145 Monsey Avenue hosted by Mrs Isaac Vought with Frances J Decker from the National Florence Crittenden mission to discuss its work. A Green Ridge visitor from Honesdale, Fred Fartham, calls on Mrs Gilroy. Isaac Vought traveled to Sunbury and back by bicycle. The Green Ridge Baptist church hosted a large Sunday evening service led by F W Pearsall and the Yokefellows band of the Railroad Men’s Christian Association. No 28 school students moved to No 27 building on Breaker Street to make space for an addition to No 28.

Women's Christ Than Temperance Union Isaac Vought Monsey Avenue Frances J. Decker Florence Crittenden Fred Farttham Honesdale Gilroy BE. Neeld Green Rides Vonelave Heptasophs Louisville Sunbury Green, Ridge Baptist Church F. W. Pearsall Yokefellows Railroad Men's Christian Association No. 27 Breaker Street

Local Society and Funeral Notices From South Side

Marriage announcements for John Krug and Mise Kate Devers at 8 1 Wednesday at Johns church and John Hallus with Mise Kate Klein announced. Helen May burial planned this afternoon with Rev Welsh conducting at Forest Hill Cemetery. Patriotic orders and clubs held meetings on Pittston avenue last night with multiple organizations noted. George Frable of Philadelphia mentioned.

John Krug Pittston Avenue Mise Kate Devers Palm Street Forest Hill Cemetery Order Sons of America Hartmans Hall Welcome Social Club Callerys Hall Division 172 Ancient Order of Hibernians Board of America Mulderiy’s George Frable Philadelphia

Moon lecture at YWCA rooms by Professor Howell

A lecture on The Moon will be delivered Tuesday evening at the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms. Music and recitations will accompany the talk. All women are cordially invited to attend.

Jacob Stackhouse Carbondate Christian Pascociation Rooms Howell Pacel Schreiber Alder Street St. Mary's Cemetery

Community notes from Dunmore area social events

The Electric Hose company celebrated its fourth anniversary with dancing feasting and speeches despite bad weather. Local Democrats met in Temperance hall to organize and elected officers. Several residents recover from measles while church and league meetings were scheduled. A handball challenge and a religious discussion event were announced with details on venues and stakes.

Electric Hose Company Frank C. Deblow B. Sweeney George Jeffrey Clay Avenue Adams Avenue Presbyterian Church J. Dunn Marion Street Daniels Martin Planners Michael Gilroy Michael Cosgrove Patrick Barry Dunmore Alley Methodist Fyriecopal Church Epworth League United States Armenia League George Ives Blakely Street Madisonville Logan's Alley Velock William Melaughlin Patrick O’connor Pricetarg Thomas Logan Michael Norton Dunmore

Obituary notices from Pittston and vicinity

A volley of obituaries reports Mia Della Hollis of Cirhondale dying after surgery and illness. Also noted are the deaths of Benjamin L. Bevea of West Pittston and Margaret Liebthiser of Hornesdale, plus several infant deaths and funeral plans listed for local families and churches.

To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy

An old advertisement touts laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day, promising a refund from all druggists if the remedy fails and listing a price of 25 cents.

Letters From The People

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Washington Davis case details spark Stranton police clash

Frank Robling Jr and police recount Washington Davis being arrested for drunken conduct at 4 a.m. on Thursday. A knee injury followed after a fight, with Dr Pulten and hospital admission cited. Witnesses describe the incident at Lotman’s restaurant corner, a broken jaw and a series of medical steps before admission.

Filitor the Tribune Stranton Washington Davis Washington Noel Rideway Ilia Sormount Dr. Pulten Polles Davi Lackawarina Hospital Frank Robling, Jr Poon Avenue Bpruce Street Washington Davie Lotimann Reestaurant Davis Hoxeliah Peters Mitchell Thorsday Lackwannk Hospital Iqguer Mir Drwist Hoenital G. Fulton J. G. Kisele Board of Dirtors Latkawanna Hospital

Tiger in Oakford Court Faced Assault Charge

Miss Filla Reed testified in Alderman Mil lar court that Tiger David of Oakford court threatened her after a quarrel. He failed to post 300 in bail on each assault and battery charge and awaits county jail. Separately the American Cereal Co promotes Quaker Dates free samples claiming millions will try the cereal.

Tiger Millar Filla Reed David Oakford Court Miss Reed American Cereal Co American Cereal Company

Dr Agnew’s Ointment Relieves Severe Skin Ailments

Itch, burning skin diseases relieved in a day with Dr Agnew's Ointment. Eczema salt rheum barber's itch and eruptions cured quickly. Also provides instant relief in itching bleeding or blind piles with a three to six night cure. 4 cents sold by Matthews Bros.

Agnew Matthews Bros

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City Washburn Street Welah Thirosophical Society Leon North Filmore Avenue Wunehburn Street Patrick McLoughlin Scranton Street Y. Harrison Mears Hall Charles Schneibert Moses Hughes Dickson Manufacturing David 8. Evans Tate North Hyde Park Avenue J. T. Morris Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist Church Hugh Binghamton Reefer Suits Samter Bros Green Ridge South Side Earth Mia Della Hollis Cirhondale F. Corby Asa Hollia Mrs. Hollis Wis Sullivan County Richard Ridg Priscilla Groves Scranton E. T. Corby Carbonviile Charles George Brett Trinkiy Ehurch Pireh Greathvy Mlesed Bk. T. Corby Wyoming Avenue West Pittston Benjamin Bevea Middletown Beyou Howkley & Teyveu Kneven Piret National Bank Incebse Margaret George Liebthiser Park Street Hornesdale Ther Huehuld Miss Magelo Tracey A Thrm Grants & Lichthiser Howe Getter- Way C Karlis Licsa German Lutheran Church Wiliam HH. Swift Presbyterian Church Edward Moran Hampton Street St. John's John McHale Wales Street Slyde Park Catholic Cemetery John Collins Dupont Porere’ Lutheran Church Hughestown Michael Smith Ninth and Weat Linden Streets Filith Edward N. Jones Weat End Peckville Jacob Seehreiber Aldersirwet Buniayan Croup Castoria Pelle Ise Etta Reed Gail Borden Eagle Brand Aoderven J. L. Harding Wyoming Linden Street New York the Pour Snnr Ener Pre Jon Ol Ker Plecing Allie Akerstrom Academy OF Music Charles H. Vale Porto Falcongate Conrad's Lackawanna Avenua Lackawanna Avenues Zweingaat Ugh-Lomi and Aya H. G. Wells
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