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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1897

Page

9

Multiple arrests and services noted across West Side and city wards

On May 4 John Kotcha and Braga were arrested by Deputy Condrade Weels and brought before Alderman J. F. Kelly for alleged interference with a constable, with $11.26 costs each. Separate charges of perjury and extortion were lodged against Constable Woelae with $100 bail. Minnie Kimble and others attended Seventh Day Adventist services for a funeral at Hampton street, with remains later shipped to Ariel and Paupack for burial. The item also lists various local residents visiting relatives and traveling for work or holidays.

John Kotcha Division Street Condrade EK. Weelss Eightenth J. F. Kelly John Raza Koicha Braga Costa Woelae Browitht Alderman Davies Minnie Kimble Hampton Street W. H. Smith Smith Ariel Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Paupack

Band of Hope Entertainment Delights Methodist Society

Last evening the Band of Hope of the Weleh Cal Vinist at the Methodist church hosted a lively program. The audience included many young people who enjoyed musical selections recitations and solos led by Mrs George Howell and featured performances by Ada Prytherch Liz Davis Myfanwy Powell and Olwen Jones among others. Refreshments followed the event which marked the close of the society sessions for the month and received high praise as the most successful entertainment yet.

Band of Hope Methodist Church George Howell Hand of Hope Eddie Willams Mise Lelewie Crifiths Maker Newton Naborte Ada Prytherch Anna Phillips Edith Fyans Des Tina &Killipe Olwen Jonve Mires Lizwile Davis Jack Frost Myfanwy Cadwgan Nettie Williams Miriam Hawking Myfanwy Powell Olwen Jones

Miss Kimble's Funerata

Funeral services for Miss Kimble were held as a private ceremony with family and close friends in attendance. The obituary notes her contributions to the community and lists surviving relatives.

Remains Laid At Cemetery In Final Tribute To Thomas Morgan

Aged Thomas Morgan was carried from his Price street home to Washburn street cemetery for burial. A large crowd heard Rev. Thomas Hell of Plymouth Congregational deliver a touching sermon praising Morgan’s upright character and devout life. Many offerings were given, and pallbearers included Benjamin Reynolds David Hopking Lewis Watkins Edward Reynolds William Richards Rudolph Lynn.

Thomas Morgan Price Street Washburn Street Thomas Hell Plymouth Congregational Vhayeh Benjamin Reynolds David Hopking Lewis Watkins Fdwat Reynolds Willam Richards Rudolph Lynn

Evening entertainment at Washburn Street church program notes

An entertainment and social evening was held at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church with a program featuring Mina Gertie Hughes, Mabel Tewhksberry, Mite Stellan Larining, and others. Services included duets, recitations, piano pieces, and selections by Miss Bessie Fraunfelter, Miss Margaret Powell, and A. Morse, Walter Davis, and Angelo Edwards.

Washburn Street Ella Bandera Broghellon Cere Mina Gertle Hughes Mabel Tewhksberry Stellan Larining Mies Bessie Fraunfelter Margaret Powell Amleses Ange Margaret Pru Aline Gadle Edwards A. BE Morse Walter Davis

Local residents report injuries and personal milestones

Contractor John Flanagan of Hampton street recovers after a severe fall from a cart at Luzerne and Ninth. David Owens of Lincoln avenue resumes studies at Bloomshury. Councilman Joseph Oliver of Hampton street ill at home. Mrs Reuben Kimbte of Clark's Summit visits. Mr and Mrs C H Battenberg return from their wedding tour and plan to live at 220.

John Flanagan Hampton Street Flanaghan Wie Luzerne Ninth Streets David Owens Lincoln Avenue Bloomshury Joseph Oliver Reuben Kimbte Clark's Summit Stephen G. Kimble C. H. Battenberg

Muslin Underwear Offers Fresh From Factory

Muslin underwear arrives with new styles and trimmings inviting buyers to consider better quality options. The note presents figure facts about muslins and prices without commentary to guide shoppers.

Ladies Night Dresses in Muslin Styles and Prices

Wide assortment of muslin dresses with guaranteed quality. Prices range from 22 to 65 cents for gowns with various trims and finishes. Drawers offered at 10 to 28 cents with multiple discounts and proportions quoted.

Ladies' White Skirts in Prevailing Styles

Advertises ladies' white skirts with refined finish and elegance. Describes price ranges and perceived value in multiple examples, claiming quality justifies cost across several skirt options.

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Boys Toys and Wallets Lead Off Colorful Market Copy

The item list touts small wares for boys after references to Faun tleroy and approved designs. It includes quirky price quotes for walets and waists, with figures like $1.15 to $2.50 and clever play on values, ending with multiple ETC indications.

Fauntleroy America

Rosemary Walsh seventh birthday party noted

Mr A J Walsh hosted a Tuesday afternoon celebration for his daughter Rosemary on her seventh birthday. Numerous young guests attended and games and refreshments accompanied the event. Also listed are attendees and local notices about area renovations and club activities in the city.

Local Notices and Classifieds Listings

Public notary and exchange agents at 114 Jackson Street. Hamriet J. Davis offers cut flowers and funeral designs at 14 South Mal Avenue. Second hand furniture dealer J. C. King advertises stock at 701 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue.

B. G. Morgan & 8On Notartes Public Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Renta Ofice Jackson Street Musgraves Drug Atore Hamriet J. Davis South Mal Avenue Cnaah J. C. King West Lackawanha Avenue

Local youths and court actions fill town notes

Archie Muir is arrested on an alleged henhouse theft tied to farmer Neil ODonnell. Edward and Mary Moran face Alder man Roberts court on threats and breach of peace, with bail set. Also reported are various social visits, a baptismal anniversary, and a birthday celebration at Washington camp No. 17 Patriotic Order Sons of America with speeches and a graphophone program.

Archie Muir Depot Street Neil O'Donnell Young Muir Hiarling Roberta Roberts Edward Mary Moran Mary Gilbride John A. Jones Green Street Nantlooke W. G. Watkine Evewre North Main Avenue Ladies’ Ald Society North Main Avenue Baptist Church Mr. Watkins Gentleman Washington Camp Patriothe Order Sons of America Finner & Chappell's Lodge J. W. Benjamin J. U. Hopwell Cobern

Pretty wedding unites Nellie Ketrick and John Nelson

Nellie Ketrick of the North End and John Nelson of Carbondale were wed yesterday at 4 pm in Holy Rovary church with Rev. J. J. O Toole performing the ceremony. The couple's reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home and they will reside in Carbondale where Mr Nelson holds a lucrative position. Nathan Jehu of Wayne Avenue is recovering from a serious illness.

North End Carbondale Nelson Nathan Jehu Wayne Avenue

Crocker Wilcox Nuptials at Nineveh NY

Henry W. Crocker of Banderson Avenue wed An Nile Wilcox at the bride’s parents home in Nineveh New York. Guests included Miss Fannie Crocker Miss Anna Wardell and many local residents. Epworth league delegates named to West Pittston convention. A supper to benefit the Ladies Aid at Agurs Methodist Church served this evening.

Henry W. Crocker Banderson Avenue Annile Wilcox Nineveh N. Y Crocker Green Ridge Delaware and Hudson the Ridge Fannie Crocker Anna Wardell Myron Clark M. Nash Culver F. H. Warner Herbert Warner Staples Penn Avenue Stroudsburg Julius Koch Capouse Avenue Lily Lake Moe Benedict Eva Dorsey Wesley Kellow Asbury Epworth League Epworth League West Pittet Mill Pearl Whitman Peckville del Foote Wardell Binghamton, N. Y Dickson Avenue Ladies’ Aid Society Agturs Methodist

Sodalities of St Mary’s German Catholic Festival ends

Aقرير notes the festival closing after refreshments and gaiety for many friends. Peter Marker and Misa Minnie Miller of the South Side were married by Hey Nordt of Hickory Street Presbyterian at the bride’s home on Cedar avenue. They plan to live on Cedar avenue. Patrick Barrett sails for Queens town for an extended visit. The constables picnic is set for Central Park June 21. Hubert Malaney is confined at home by illness. Patrolman Pinherty’s son Thomas recovers from illness. Parlee to lecture on Cooking at YWCA on Cedar avenue next Tuesday evening. Annie Haen’s funeral scheduled for this afternoon. Crystal Laundry advertises stiff collars with warm water holes.

A. J. Walsh Rosemary Gianes Migses Nellie Doyle Anna McAndrews May Lute Mav Jennie Marie Gerrity Linziv Duhige Ethel Richards Margaret Central Mines Dr & Y. Harrison Mears Main Avenue West Side Eucrhe Club Mra H, GC Wallace Madison Avenue Luther League of St. Mary's Peter Marker Misa Minnie Miller South Side Hey. Nordt Hickory Street Presbyterian Church W. A. Miller Cedar Avenue Patrick Barrett Southworks Queenstown Central Park Hubert Malaneyrs Birney Avenue Thomas Pinherty Miss Parlee Young Women's Christian Association St. Mary's Glee and Dramatic Club Annie John Haen Pittston Avenue

Junior Order of American Mechanics aids Petersburg branch

A body of one hundred fifty members from the Junior Order of American Mechanics traveled to Petersburg to organize a new local branch. The report notes community activity including health updates for Howard M. Bone and Mrs. Mary Misener, and social visits at homes on Brook Street and Purvell J.T. The piece also mentions a surprise party for Mr. Jones on Jefferson Avenue with games and gatherings.

Order of American Mechanics Petersburg Ussist American Land Howard M. Bone Clakely Street Mary Misener Binkely Street Louis Engle Julian Mank Purvell J. T Samuel Cole Brook Street Francis Dillon Apple Street Lake Ariel Jake Fasterline Ott Winters Susquehanna Richard Haggerty Drinker Street and Mire Ro Pr Jones Jefferson Avenue Mr. Jones Willam Cole Elmer Jackson Samuel Spencer George Moninger Thomas Morgan

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted As Safe Radical Remedy

An old advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe, non surgical treatment for all forms of piles including bleeding and prolapsed types. It quotes a Pittsburg man’s testimonial about relief after using three 50 cent boxes and encourages readers to request its explanatory booklet.

Pittsburg Wertleman Secon William Handechu Cotton Alley Hutter St Pittsboro

Local residents attend annual banquet of Bt. Marys council

John Swingle and guests led a list of Perry Heights residents visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Jones of Jefferson avenue. The Bt. Marys council Young Men's Institute held its annual banquet in their rooms last evening.

John Swingle David Hees Florence Spencer Ellen Cole Reiti Spencer Hertha Cole Mestre William Motenn John James Thomas Jones Perry Heath Robert P. Jones Jefferson Avenue Bt. Mary's Council Young Men's Institute

Lincoln Memorial Association to fund Lincoln monument

On Friday evening T. Thomas Fortune editor of the New York Age will lecture at Penn Avenue Baptist Church on Abraham Lincoln. The program includes recitations and aims to raise funds for a Lincoln monument on Court House square. A group of prominent colored men has formed the Lincoln Memorial Association to push the project.

T. Thomas Fortune New York

Elegant sleeping cars on D L & W No 7 Scranton to Chicago

Try the new line with elegant sleeping cars attached to D L W train No 7 leaving Scranton daily at 12 20 p m and arriving in Chicago by 9 p m via Nickel Plate road. Unexcelled dining car service from Buffalo. For rates contact M L Smith District Agent D L W R R Scranton Pa. To Cure a Cold in One Day take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if it falls to cure.

Legant Scranton Chicago Nickle Plate Road Buffalo M. L. Smith Emory

GEO P PARTON PHARMACIST ON PENN AVENUE

Penn Avenue pharmacist Geo P Parton runs a shop at 2c and Sic a Box. The brief notice lists his business location and professional title.

Geo. P. Parton Penn Ave Sic

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