Our New Bicycle Shoe Our New Bicycle Shoe
Scranton girls quickly embrace the ten inch bicycle shoe praised for ankle support and comfort compared to oxford and knee boot styles.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1898
Page
3
Social notes and notices from Scranton area
Local notices include a special board of health meeting at 4 pm today in city hall rooms. Also reported are a recent marriage on the South Side, a Central Park fire incident, weekly financials and banking summaries, train schedules for Scranton and Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia, and a series of church events led by Rev William Van Kirk with multiple venues and a community gathering at Grace Evangelical Lutheran church armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
City Hall
Nicholas Lossorng
Bertha Piel
South Side
Alderman Howe
Central Park
South
Washington Avenue
Hoon
Park
Scranton
Seto
Swoht SD
Total
Jason
Central Railrand
New Dor.tex
Sla. Tm
Wilkes-Barry
William van Kirk
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
West Market Street
Baptist Church
Hhakely
Simpeon Methodist Episcopal Church
South Mobi
Crave Reformed Picopal
Dun
Lally
Ginnnis
Plans for brick Methodist church at Green Street corner
Preparations begin for a large Methodist Episcopal church at the corner of Green street and Heath Court, Hagerton. The building will be a handsome brick structure with brown slate trimmings and will cost about 827,10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euiacopal
Green Street
Hee Court
Hagteton
Dover Appoints Alderman for Twenty-first Ward
Trnant Ofer Martin has been appointed alderman of the Twenty-first ward until the next election following the death of William Kenney. The vacancy created by Kenney's passing is filled by this appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Trnant Ofer Martin Doyee
William Kenney
Popular Punch Cigar Promoted as Fine Smoke
A promotion touts the Popular Punch as a superior smoke, appealing to connoisseurs and casual smokers alike. The ad highlights rich aroma, smooth draw, and quality tobacco in a compact, persuasive note.
The Top of the Ladder Sermon at Elm Park Church
Rev. Dr. Gittin preached on The Top of the Ladder at Elm Park Church in observance of the Briverth league anniversary. He used Genesis 28 to urge youths to aim for heavenly goals and to climb with firm foundations, will and work, warning against half measures and complacency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Park
Ecureh
Cm. Gittin
Gittin
Jacob
Giffin
George McDonald
Raleas
Scranton
Ifn
Gitlin
Haven
Ome
Curhin
Green Ridge churches hold Sabbath services and events
Religious services filled Green Ridge yesterday with sermons by W. J Ford and J. J. Lansing at two churches. Attendance noted pastors absent from Wayne Avenue Baptist and Becond Presbyterian while leaders from Epworth League and Young Women’s Christian Association held meetings, concerts, and organ music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
W. J Ford
BE. Robinson
Asa Olathoy
A. F. Chiffer
Asbury Methmnat Episcopal Church
Green Midge
Young Men's Christian Association
Spain
Mey
Per
Bird
Lucas’ Hall
Alarket Street
Court Street
Epworth League
Young Women's Christian Association
J. J. Lansing
Green Hidee Presbyterian Church
John ©. Thomas
Wayne Avenue Baptist Church
Paator
N. Davis
Welch Baptist
Pennsylvania
Plymouth
Northfield Musicale Features Readings and Talks
A Northfield musicale will be held Tuesday evening by the Young Women’s Christian Association group. Emma Hays state secretary will present a quiet talk. Terwilliger and pupils will provide music, readings by Sadie Jones and Tessie Siont, and Northfield and patriotic songs. A silver offering helps fund a delegate to the YWCA conference in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Young Women's Christian Association
Emma Hays
Peninseyylvania
Terwilliger
Harriet Finn
Phoebe Smith
Mine Reynolds
Sadie Jones
Mise Tessie Siont
Margaret Gibbs
Northfield Pictures
Northfield Young Women's Christian Association Conference
Swetland Street Driver Falls From Brewery Wagon
George Lerp of Swetland Street was thrown from a brewery wagon on Routh Main Avenue near Lugerne Street. A rear wheel crushed his lower left leg, bones protruding. He was carried to Deckelnick’s Hotel then Lackawanna Hospital. doctors hope to save the limb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lerp
Swetland Street
Routh Main Avenue
Lugerne Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Lerp
Rotingon
Laverne Street
Ero
Deckelnick
H. L. Gibbs
Lackawenna Hospital
Fire damages Lee court dwelling. men scolded by fire chief
A blaze in a two story house at Lee court near Gibson street caused minor structural damage but led to misdirected water and a rebuke from Chief Mickey. The fire began when children playing with matches ignited a sofa in a rear room and the Phoenix Chemical company arrived after relief, with earlier water from Hellesstone directed into the dwelling.
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Lee Court
Gibson Street
James O Brien
Olyphant
Alex. Patterson
Expressman
Pox
Relief Company
Phoenix Chemical Company
Helles Jtone
Phoenix Company
Mickey
Supreme Court Appealed To Change of Venue in Trespass Suit
John Jennings appeals to the Supreme Court for a change of venue in a trespass case against Lehigh Valley Railroad for loss of his son's service. Trial before Judge Searle ended with a $1 verdict for the plaintiff after prior delays. Searle granted a new trial due to error in jury instructions and reversed the net earnings ruling. On May 2 a motion sought transfer to an adjoining county claiming no fair trial in the current county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ©. Jennings
Supreme Court
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Wilk
Searle
Ducyre Searle
Hinsell
Letter From Klondike Notes Delays and Distant Struggles
A missive from Klondike, dated April 12 and mailed at Skaguay April 3, describes long transit times, with Michael’s letter arriving after days. It places Mt Vaurhaty near Lake Bennett beyond Chilkoot Pass and mentions thousands awaiting river breakup to raft supplies. Lumber price and quantity are cited, and Bishop Talbot plans summer duties in western lands amid Montana fleece shortages.
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Auchan Lines
Michael
Klondike
Skaguay
Mt. Vaurhaty
Lake Bennett
He Lee
Laimber
Memorial Day Observance Details Issued by Grand Army
Commander A B Stevens of Griffin Post, G A R, announces Memorial Day plans. Services at Elm Park Church on May 29 at 7:40 p.m., parades at 2 p.m., with cemetery ceremonies led by posts and officers across multiple sites. Page 2 and 12 of the new service book note specific prayers to omit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB. Stevens
Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Elm Park Church
Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans
House of God
EF. W. Pearce
Forest Hill Cemetery
Fred J. Ameden
Dunmore
Moses Mores
Lyde Park
Smith B. Mott
Washburn Street
F. F. Adame
Rt. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery
J. R. Thomas
Pittston Avenue
Lyceum Wonder
G. W. Phillipe
Crittin Post
John T. Watkins
Nationalencamp Trent
Lincoln
Cettveturg
Spain
Fight at Duryea Leads to Warrants After Assault
Constable Mathew Heam of Old Forge faced a large Duryea crowd on Saturday. He fired several shots but caused no injuries. he was battered with stones and knuckles. Afterward he obtained a warrant for John Willis and others, including John Pryor recently returned from prison for murder. The altercation began at Nader's hotel and moved to the street with glasses flying and many bruised heads.
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Duryea
Mathew Heam
Old Forge
Squire Reese
John Willis
John Pryor
Philadelphia
Graham
John Lambert
John Burke
Martin Langan
Nader
Beam
Wilkes-Harte Hecord Reports Bonded Wilkes-Barré Native
A garbled item notes Witton John Williams, a Wilkes-Barre native, on bond amid war era reporting. The piece mentions the Detroit area, Sinton Meet, and harbor bombardments, with scattered references to Forts and local professionals.
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Wilkow-Harre
Detriot
Decoration Day Excursion to Niagara Park
The Lehigh Valley railroad offers a May 28 excursion from Wilkes-Barre to Niagara Falls and return for one fare. Tickets must be used for travel on or before May 31. Consult a Lehigh Valley ticket agent for details.
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Niagara Park
Lehigh Valley
Wilkes-Barre
Niagara Falla
Lehigh Valley Ticket
Train wreck splits freight train on Lehigh Valley line
A freight train broke in two on the Lehigh Valley railroad near the Phoenix breaker below Durwen yesterday morning. Three box cars toppled down a sixty foot embankment while brakes failed and crew were unhurt. The rear section dragged then collided with the forward unit, derailing several cars. The line was blocked for hours but cleared by 4 PM.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Phoenix Breaker
Durwen
Ain Embankment
Police Court Notes from Delaware and Madsen Yard Disturbance
Patrolmen broke up a fight in a yard near Pen Ave and Linden. John Ateeth, 29, and Macek quarrelled. Ateeth fined $1 after arrest. Thomas Wall, 28, a trickster, caused a lunch wagon disturbance and was fined. both men processed in police court. Two others, Minaton and Annie Wood, were arrested after an incident on Linien Street, receiving fines and ten day options, with help from officers Nevis and Karhis.
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Karis
McAullen
Oolack
Delaware and
Madsen Yard
Dle
John Ateeth
Mm Linorer
Pen Avenue
Linden
Karine
Wall
Owas
Die Minaton
New York City
Annie Wood
Borinton
Linien Street
Davieht
Mitroimen Nevis
Karhis
Wish
Factor Avenue
Maser Batley
Perion Court
Annual meeting and concert at the Contry club lawn
Next Saturday afternoon at 3 50 the annual meeting of the members of the Contry club will be held Between the hours of 4 and 6 p m. Bouers band will give a concert on the lawn in front of the club home.
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Contry Club
Bouers
Cluub Hume
Chapelist Pastors Meet Roderick Discusses Fourth Gospel
At the Chapelist Pastors conference this morning at 1.0 Hon. R. M. Roderick will read and discuss The Authenticity of the Fourth Gospel.
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R. M. Roderick
Big eight inch rifle cannon arrives in New Orleans
A massive 11 200 pound eight inch rifle cannon from the Highlands of Nevervink arrived by Central railroad and will likely move toward Fort Phillip as part of coastal defense in case Spanish warships reach New Orleans. Thousands viewed the gun at the Central Nathroad yard on West Lacka Wan avenue, sparking speculation about its potential destructive power and defensive use.
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Central Nathroad
New Jersey
West
Lacka- Wan Avenue
Fort B. Philip
NewOrleans
Central Railroad
Highlands
Nevervink
Fort Philp
New Orleans
Finger Amputation At Scrantan Pore Larvae Shop
John Mae ran of Brevaker street suffered a finger amputation injury at a Scrantan Pore larvae company shop on Saturday. The severed finger was removed by Dr. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrantan Pore Larvae Company
John Maeran
Brevaker Street
Thompson
Adjourned Meeting of Presbytery of Lackawanna
The Presbytery of Lackawanna will hold an adjourned meeting in Abbe, Pou today at 2 p.m. The notice calls for attendance by members and specifies the time of gathering and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery of
Lackawanna
Abbe, Pou
Permission to Remove Piles in County Treasury Contest
W Langetafl through his attorney sought court permission to remove from the files the first particulars in the contest against M J Kelly for the county treasurer office. The permission was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Langetafl
M. J. Kelly
Hed Men's Excursion to Delaware and Madison Railroad Parade Day
The Hed Men's Excursion plans a parade day event at Honesdale on Wednesday May 18 with special tickets good on all trains for travel to and from Scranton for the low price of 1.10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Madson Railroad
Honesdale
Scranton
Warner Dies in Scranton At w May 1
Ike Catherine F. Warner wife of William J. Warner of 715 Quincy Avenue died in Scranton on May 1. Services at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will be Wednesday at 2 90 p m interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.
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Warner
Scranton
Ike
Catherine F
Wiliam J. Warner
Quincey Avenue
Holy Trinity Lutheranchurch Wodrewlay
Forest Hub Cemetery
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