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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1897

Page

8

Local residents noted in city events and marriages

Frank Coray of Honesdale spent yesterday in the city. L. M. Lehroch returned from New York. A A Vosburg attended court in Wilkes Barre. Rev C M Giffin and A P Medford fished near Povoney. Mr and Mrs Bernard Miller of South Side plan a visit to the Fatherland. W C Thomas returned from Philadelphia. William Melnger and Minnie Malliie of this city were married yesterday by Alderman Weight. Henwood attends Royal Arcanum meeting in Beaver Falls. Alexander Aiken of Tickson colliery plans six months’ layoff. Stephen A Dayton of Lrapkiyn preparing for Mina Tollian Race event. daughter of Rev J L Rice to wed this evening. Notices announce marriage of Peter Marker Jr and Mrs Minnie Miller at 619 Cedar Avenue May 14. Mewitt, Gaffney, and Miles McAndrew traveled to New York for the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention. Henwood and Dickert journey to Beaver Falls for Royal Arcanum state convention. Dr Joseph K Dixon of Penn Avenue Baptist to speak at Reading Baptists tonight on “The Church I Dream Of.”

Frank Coray Honesdale L. M. Lehroch New York A. A. Vosburg Wilkes, Barre C. M. Giffin A. P. Medford Bernard Miller South Side W. C. Thomas Phiadelphia Wiliam Melnger Minnie Malliie Alderman Weight PT Henwood Beaver Falls Rand Council Royal Area Alexander Aiken Tickson Brutin Stephen A. Dayton Lrapkiyn, N Mina Tollian Race J. L. Rice Cedar Avenue Miles McAndrew Archball New York City Ancient Order of Hibernians Hoard of Erin W. A. Paling Lackawanna Blp. Henwood Scranton FF. J. Dickert Electric City Council Royal Arcanum Heaver Falls Joseph K. Dixon Penn Avenue Reading

Quiet Camden Wedding of A J Winebrake and Louise Masters

Aniane Louise Masters and A J Winebrake wed quietly on September 14, 120 in Camden New Jersey officiated by Rev. W H Burrill. Winebrake, longtime treasurer of the Acaphony of Music, is now studying at Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia and is temporarily in Dr Longstreet's office local to the city.

Aniae Loulxee Masters Aviehter Jamea Dunmore A. J. Winebrake Camden N. J W.H. Burrill Jourt Lavelle Hutch

We Still Do Business At The Same Stand For Twenty-Two Years

We continue at our longtime location and respectfully solicit public patronage. The firm offers awnings tents Hoge and all kinds of society goods and decorations from J. Fuhrman & Bro.

J. Fuhrman & Bro

Judge Archbald Rules New Assessment Unconstitutional

Judge Archbald holds that granting boards of revision and appeal power to order nontriennial assessments exceeds constitutional authority. He voids the new assessment on Joseph J. Jermyn’s Eighth Ward property and suggests the case may go to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, affecting all twenty four third class cities.

Joseph J. Jermyn Ira H. Phurns Horace B. Hand Jermyn Eighth Ward Hefikal & DI Torrey Judie Archbald Supreme Court Supresmy Burns Mears Alwaye Mmie Tam Arabibil Board of Revision and Appeals Commonwealth Board of Appeals

Thirteenth Regiment to Parade in Philadelphia in Leggings

The Thirteenth Infantry National Guard of Pennsylvania orders marching to Philadelphia next Friday for the Washington Monument unveiling at Fairmount Park. Reports say leggings will be worn. General Snowden’s actions are to be discussed, while Haverr’s band will accompany the regiment.

Coursen Philadelphia Thirteenth Rewziment Infantry National Guard of Pennsylvania Scranton Washington Monument Pairmount Park Scranton City George H. Whitney Delaware and Hudson Beranton Tienry A. Coursen L. Z. Motivs Coursen Ie Elehth Hiladelphia Snowden Haver

Scranton Ladies of the Golden Eagle Form New Temple

Mrs Laura Dreher leads Scranton temple No 98 as district Grand Templar assisted by ladies from Peckville Priceburg Dunmore and Scranton. Officers installed include Mrs T P Wendover noble templar Mrs Sarah Johnson vice templar Miss Margaret Williams sitting past templar and others. New temple begins with steady membership and growth plans.

Laura Dreher Grand Templar Peckville Priceburg Dunmore Scranton C. M. Hayden Frank Deubler Exchequer M. C. Reese Nuanee Vue Buskirk Guardian of Records Music Mise Saunders Inter Portal Frank Crocker Outer Portal

Medal of Honor Convention Programme Outlined

The bhth annual Medal of Honor Convention will be held in this city on June 8. The schedule includes a Tuesday reception of the Legion, a Wednesday business session and excursion with a banquet, and a Thursday sightseeing trolley ride and carriage drive. Headquarters are at the Hotel Jermyn.

Medal of Honor Legion The Jermyn

Measles Cases Dip To Week With Diphtheria Rise

The board of health reports 121 new measles cases last week a drop of 15 from the prior week. One measles death occurred along with five diphtheria cases and scarlet fever cases. Total deaths from all causes reached 54 with seven due to contagious diseases.

Board of Health

Infant Mary Ellen Stackpole Dies in Scranton

Mary Ellen Stackpole infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Stackpole of 2 Prospect Avenue died May 1 in Scranton aged about one year. Funeral held Wednesday afternoon interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery kept as per family wishes.

Stack Pole Scranton Mary Ellen Thomas Stackpole Prospect Avenue Inyde Park Catholic

Programme of the Eisteddfod Competitions at Frothingham today

Official programme for the Robert Morris lodge eisteddfod at Frothingham today with Hon. John T. William as president and conductors Reese G. Brooks and James H. Torrey. Afternoon and evening sessions feature poems, solos, duets, choruses, and adjudications, with prizes and notices of preliminary hearings on May 1 at several halls.

John T. Wilhome Reese G. Brooks de Pugh Griffiths James H. Torrey Ih. M. Edwards Robert Morris Lodge Hell In The Frothingham Jonh 'T William” Conmuctot Toose Brooke W. R. Lewis Addrean Frank H. Clemons Pirie Seville Basin Wilson H. L. Taylor Etq Noto Pinaud Wade H. Finn Warren Bowen Jonan Stevens Covilym Gwent Berantony Thith Clarke Brothers Mies Anna Williams T. Pugh Griffiths James TH. Torrey Eng Intretieton W. R. Lowla Father J. Powell Jones Pinguti Collins & Minchett Prine Beranton Prige Robert Morrie Lodge Jones Liberty and Union Webster James M. Powell Pinno van Seariott Colonel Ripple Frat Prime Mj Carter Hoyle Mucklow John J. Davies BE. EB. Hobathan

BARGAINS AT DUNNS FIRE SALE

Bargains for everybody as Dunn's store announces a large stock sale. Clerks sort through a big assortment of furniture and wood items marked down up to 60 percent. The entire stock will be sold in a short time, with buyers urged to visit tomorrow for low valued goods.

Scranton Bip Bo

Knights of the Golden Eagle Begin State Convention

The annual state convention of the Knights of the Golden Eagle opens today in Morrisburg Harrisburg and continues tomorrow and Thursday. Delegates Thomas Baville Eynon Street Henry Geiss North Bromley Avenue James Quick Dunmore Rudolph King Stone Avenue represent castles 376 184 163 and 228 at the event.

The Knights of the Golden Eagle Harrisburg Seasion Thomas Baville Eynon Street Henry Geiss North Bromley Avenue James Quick Dunmore Rudolph King Stone Avenue

Convention Delegates from Didmore Attend Golden Eagle Event

Yesterday morning Mrs. Sarah Greaves and Mr. Arnold of Didmore represented castles 50 and 1 of the Ladies of the Golden Eagle at the Harrisburg convention.

Harrisburg Sarah Greaves Arnold Didmore Castles the Golden Eagle Wih Alpo

Delegates Chosen at Primitive Methodist State Conference

The Primitive Methodist State Conference selected ministerial and city delegates for the general conference at Fall River Massachusetts. Various committees reported on Youngstown Carnegie and Homestead, with funds for a new church at North Homestead. Nominations for lay delegates were announced and voted. An adjournment followed a secret session after the complaints and appeals report.

Primitive Methodist State Conference Fallriver Mase Sermion Ball Olyphant Aley Yatmathy Rew Charles McKechnies B. Whittlcock Youngstown Ohio Carnegie Homestead North Homestead Grand Roll of Honor Wilkes- Harre Wolf. Nicholls Tamaqua J. Jones Avoca Niles Buckingham New Castle T. C. Bache Nanticoke J. N. Reseigh J. Walker T. M. Bateman George Leva Wilson EL Os. Jeffries J. Hath H. G. Russell Aaron Powell Scranton Snyder Priceburg Adam Clark W. J. Hooper Plymouth ELPD Willams F. W. Blacker St. Clair Committee On Revision of Committee On Robert Dudley

Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Promises Quick Relief

An ad promotes Dramo Quinine tablets claiming a cure for colds in one day with a money back guarantee. It lists Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey as a teacher of elocution and oratory at 616 Adams avenue.

Carolyne V. Dorsey Delsarte Adams Avenue

Advertising claims promise new style goods at low prices

A fragmented notice asserts that advertising makes goods appear new and stylish, with promises of low prices and perfect service. It claims the sellers lift the business from a rut by accurately representing every item as seen.

Barkarie Jan Courtomis

Ffrangcon Davies To Sing With Frothingham Orchestra

Ffrangcon Davies England's renowned baritone will perform with the Frothingham Symphony Orchestra of Nils Thursday evening. The program promises a magnificent concert and the event marks the season finale. Doors open at 9 o'clock this morning.

Ffrangcon Davies England Frothingham Fcranton Symphony Orchestra Nils

Tribune Printing Services for Excursion Promotions

A promotional pitch from The Tribune highlights affordable printing for excursion notices. It touts low prices, unlimited resources, swift turnaround, courteous service, and strong reliability for organizing group trips.

Washington Monument unveiling at Malrmount Park May 15

Lehigh Valley announces rail round trip tickets available at Lehigh Valley offices May 1 and 15 for one way and round trip options. Tickets valid for return through May 17 with Twining optician 125 Penn Avenue Harris’ drug estate open 9 am to 6 pm. Beecham's Pills advertised for flatulence relief.

Lehigh Valley Malrmount Park Twining Penn Avenue Harris’ Drug Estate

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