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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1897
Page
7
City Notes Show Local Events And Domestic Notices
City notes report utility bills prompt payment and upcoming meetings of the supply and tapping committees. Local performers join Lawrence's band. Daughters of Pocahontas host a dime supper. no Ladies game tonight at Beranton Violet club. women’s games may be suspended in August. Marriage licenses issued. several arrests and legal notices noted. Community gatherings include Decoration Day dinners, oats discussion, and biblical study sessions. Church events list services at Simpson Methodist and Asbury Park. Moscow concert planned with Scranton musicians aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Victor L. Shafer
Tute
Peyoto
Waite Comedy Company
Lawrence
Mawatha Council
Daughters of Pocahontas
Mire Oc
Do McDonnell
Seventh Street
Thireday
Beranton
le Hkely
Wren Augurrin
Patrick Hopkins
Muury Connor
Scranton
Joseph A. Tomty
Kate Yarnes
Jermyn
Anton Borskewirs
Victor
Smorrestrowekn
Yeateriay
Frank Smith
Duryea
Delaware
Millar
L. McDomnald
Wright
Penn Avenus
Joseph Lahosky
Throop
Lady Oakford Union
Grand Army of the Republic Elrog
Ancient Order United Workmen's Hall
Mike Parton
Grae Reformed Epiece Pal Church
Jerusalem
Oura
Amiorici
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Ashbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Mouke
Pennsylvania
Hillside Colliery to Suspend Operations Indefinitely
The Hillside colliery between Avoca and Mooste will suspend operations for an indeterminate period. About 425 workers will be affected as the company cites slack coal demand and notes preparations for the suspension are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Hillside Con and Tron Company
Avoca
Mooste
Pittston
Captain May
Scranton
Thomas Evang
Moogle
Evans
Secon
Witel Wilde
Primipis
Twas
Owas
Moosle
Knights of Pythias plan encampment at Laurel Hill Park
General Committee of the Knights of Pythias met to organize the Grand Lodge sessions. About fifteen hundred tents will be provided by the state for encampment at Laurel Hill Park. An excursion to Farview for the via tora is slated for Thursday August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
The
Laurel Hill Park
Farview
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Says Laxative Tablets
An old advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for a cold. It offers a refund of money if the remedy fails to cure, priced at 29 cents.
Electric City Council Holds Inauguration Ceremony
Petersburg hosts the installation of the Electric City Council Junior Order United American Mechanics with a parade led by the Dunmore band. Thirty-two charter members are sworn in as officers, followed by a reception and musical entertainment for attendees from multiple councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash Street
Webster Avenue
Marvine Tuttle
Dunmore
William H. Neilson
John Hammers
Lewis Meyer
Edward F. Wenzel
Ogscar J. Hessop
Henry J. Wenzel
William Wellner
Hernard Leitner
Inside Sentinel
C. J. Theur
Outside Sentinel
George J. Prowce
Arthur Behultz
Lewie Meyer
C. J. the
A. F. Sweeny
Chaplin
W. H. Neilson
Nettie Moore
Anna Hammers
Mise Wellner
Letters From The People Observes Tribune Policy
Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writers name. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Carpenters Call Strike Over Wages Amid City Distress
Editor denounces wage cuts forced by contractors on Scranton carpenters and allied trades. He cites 2 to 10 cent daily reductions in the past eighteen months, widespread lay-offs, and substitutions of cheaper labor. The piece blames contractors, laments poverty, and questions newspapers for not informing the public, urging action to avert starvation and preserve skilled work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boranton
Unien
Worpentere
Davis’ Theater
Carpenters’ Union No. 1
Caine
P. Z. McQuire
American Federation of Labor
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Hon
Hen Johnson
James Moir
F. J. Fitagimmons
Philip J. Thomas
The
Tribune
Europe
Tam
Scranton
Divorces Sought By Shanley And Butta In Local Suit
Mrs. Shanley files for divorce alleging George W. Shanley led a double life after leaving for Bradford while she remained at home. The couple married January 18 1802 and lived apart since November 180. Attorney John F. Serage filed the papers with Prothonotary Pryor. Chester M. Butta sues for divorce from Myrtie Estelle Butts alleging neglect and cruel treatment since May 4 1897 after their Lehman Luzerne marriage October 18 1804.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanley
Scrage
Pryor
Shanleys
Memorial Day observance order issued by Grand Army post
A. T. Stevens, commander of the Bern 8. Griffin post, issues Memorial Day guidelines. He urges proper designation as Memorial Day not Decoration Day, calls for religious services, parades, and coordinated cemetery ceremonies led by various post chiefs, with readings of Gettysburg Address and an evening at the Academy of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. TF. Stevens
Bern
Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Memorial Day
Dytalla
FE. W. Pearce
Forest Hill Cemetery
Fred J. Amsden
Hirde Park Catholic Cemetery
Moses Morey
Dunmore Catholic Cemetery
Mott
Dunmore Protestant
Y. Haupt
Petersburg
Academy of Music
Comraile
Asa B. Stevens
Wm. 8. Jones
Dr Agnew Heal Heart Cure Sold by Matthewe Bros
Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart promises relief in under an hour for most cases of heart disease. The claim notes rapid results and widespread lifesaving impact, advertised as a modern medical wonder sold by Matthewe Bros.
Tomby and Yarnes Pair Wed in Scranton Residence
In Scranton Pennsylvania on May 19 1807 Reverend Richard Hierns performed the nuptials of Joseph A Tomby and Miss Kathe Yarnes both of Scranton at his residence on Ping Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomby-Yarnes
Scranton
Richard Hierns
Ping Street
Joseph A. Tomby
Kathe Yarnes
Local Grocery Item List Appears From OCR Source
Fragmentary OCR reads various staple goods and prices, including corn starch lemon cakes molasses and vinegar. The text shows multiple brands and quantities with misspelled or unclear names, typical of an old grocery inventory snippet.
Quinlan Readies Columbia Construction Team for Immediate Start
J. Quinlan, manager of the Columbia Construction company, is in the city arranging to begin operations at once. He is securing labor and arranging for material delivery to start work promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. J. Quinlan
Columbia Construction Company
Mr. Quinlan
Prof Louis DAquino Dies After Illness in Scranton
Professor Louis D Aquino died Tuesday night at Mores Taylor hospital after chronic stomach trouble. Born in Naples 63 years ago he came to Scranton over thirty years ago and became a chiropodist and salve maker. Survived by four children and widow, funeral today at A R Rath Undertaking on Spruce Street with burial at Slyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis D'Aquino
Mores Taylor Hospital
Professor D'Aquino
Naples
Italy
Scranton
A. R. Rath
Spruce Street
Slyde Park Catholic Cemetery
William L. Ives
Ransom
Mr. Ives
Plymouth
Newton Centre
Mies Mary Korn
Ives
T. RR. Stambach
Prospect Place
Pittston
Samuel Gardiner
Mill Street
Frank Ives
Charles Kipp
Monroe Avenue
J. B. Skinner
Captain Skinner
Clark's Cgireen Methodist Church
Tragic Death of 4 Year Old Decennel in Titton
The obituary notes the death of Elizabeth V. Decennel a four year old girl of 109 Spruce Street after a prolonged stomach cancer illness. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon from the family home with interment in Washburn at Rest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
George Atwell
Lincoln Hill
Avora
Langceliffe Cemetery
Elizabeth James
la Grance Street
Pittston
Decennel
Tittaton
Elizabeth V
David A. Rovar
Spruce Street
Washburn At Rest Cemetery
Mulberry Street Paving Project to Start Next Week
Contracting company's manager announces Mulberry Street pavement work will begin next week, with initial preparations and crew arrival planned for Monday. Officials expect disruption to traffic but aim for swift completion and durable surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulberry Street
Special Sale of Fine Embroideries at New Line Prints
We present a vivid display of fabrics including jacobets and printed goods at attractive prices. The sale highlights new line prints and genuine 1244c fabrics for discerning buyers seeking quality embroidery items.
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Mlore
Vici Kid
City Notes
Kera S. Gritfin
Simpson
Canavan and Stokes
Tenth Ward
Wyoming Avenue
Aveca
Hood
Lady Friends
NEW Council
Taylor
Lackawanna
Mores Taylor
Wit
T. TD. Lewie
Blakely
West Side
W. H. Powell
W. T. Jones
Carpenters
George W. Shanley
Chessier M. Butts
City
Bradford
A. B. Stevens
Fse
Hoble
Women’s Reef Core
Logan
Lincoln
Casil
Hock Street
Hamtown
Mary
Benjamin Roberts
Plains
John Munley
This City
Carbondale
Anaconda
Mont
Munley
M. G. Munley
William A. Munley
James Muntey
Oregon
China Hall
Rexford'ss
the Rexford Co
Lackawanna Ave
Whetston Ishel
Ly Ee der Svemad
JH. Ludwig
D. I. Phillips
Board of Trade
Delft
Board OF Trade Building
Court House Square
Keeley Care
Kesley Institute
Ion Aeraua Scraston
France
Lackawanna Avenue
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