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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1897

Page

9

Welsh C M Church hosts two Welsh gatherings on West Side

West Side and City Suburban held two Welsh C M Church sessions Saturday. Cymanfa sessions of Welsh Methodists in Lackawanna and Wyoming Valleys discussed church interests and progress. evening preaching featured Rev. Roberts of New York City and Rev. Williams of West Bangor before a large audience.

C. M. Churche Lackawanna Wyoming Valleye Fministera William Matthews Olyphant Joseph Roberts New York City William Jenkins Wilkes- Barre T. A. Williams Plymouth Hugh Davies J. T. Morris David P. Jones David Jones Scranton Edward Foulkes West Bangor Calvinistic Methodist Church William J. Lewis Carbondale John J. Williams Roberts First John W. Morris Slatington John ©. Jones Bellevue First Welsh Congregational Church John W. Willams Tabernacle Congregational Church John W. Evans Philadelphia

Funeral of David H. Thomas

A large gathering attended the funeral at the late residence with royal offerings described as choice and beautiful. Rev. Thomas DeGruchy of Jackson Street Baptist Church delivered a touching sermon. A church quartet sang. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. Pallbearers were Evan Jenkins Michael Grogan David Hughes T. Morgan Benjamin Edwards and Edward Williams.

David H. Thomas Thomas DeGruchy Jackson Street Baptist Church Washburn Street Evan Jenkins Michael Grogan David Hughes T. T. Morgan Benjamin Edwards Edward Williams

Bicycle collision leaves two ridersuninjured on Washburn Main

Will Hutton and Will Hughes collided Saturday night at Washburn street and Main avenue as they rode at speed. Hutton led Hughes by about fifteen feet when Hutton turned right and Hughes collided with Huttons wheel. Investigators found neither rider nor bike injured despite a fall on the pavement.

Will Hutton Will Hughes Washburn Street Main Avenue Hutton Hughes South Main

Miss Florence Lesh Visits Newton Friends

Miss Florence Lesh of Newton visits West Side friends. Mr and Mrs C W Boughton of ...

Florence Lesh Newton West Side Mra C. W. Boughton

Redfern Corsets Promised for Health and Figure Fit

An ad extols Redfern corsets as anatomically correct products by Dr. Warner, crafted to fit every woman’s figure without health risk. It highlights superior gores, whale-bone construction, and comfort, claiming they outshine imports and offer better value.

Christendom Mr. Redfern Redfern Warner Greenland France

Corset Fitting Event at Local Store This Week

A corset fitter from the manufacturer will be at the store all week. A private comfortable room is set up for customers to try on corsets and ensure a proper fit.

Loss of valuable horse shocks Washburn resident

John L. James of Washburn street reports the death of a horse he raised after it fell ill on Friday. Two veterinarians treated the animal, but it died on Saturday morning. Meanwhile Thomas Carson of Washburn street has filed as a candidate for county treasurer.

John L. James Washburn Street James Thomas Carson Agnes Murray Taylor Dunmore Providence South Side Green Ridge

Local Ads List Creditors and Dealers on Jackson Street

B G Morgan and Son offer public notary services and foreign exchange from 114 Jackson Street above Musgrave's Drug Store. Harriet J Davis Florist markets cut flowers and funeral designs at 1M South Main Two Doors from Jackson. A second hand furniture ad invites quick cash for sale of items from J C King at 701 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue.

B. G. Morgan & Son Notaries Public Heal Estate Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Jackson Street Musgrave's Harriet J. Davis South Main Avenue J. C. King West Lackewanna Avenue

Local Woman Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs. Michael Reap of West Market street died Saturday morning after about a week of illness. She was about 30 and survived by her husband and two children. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Andrew Gordon was arrested Saturday night following an altercation with Joseph Shnopinsky in downtown, after tea time they traveled to the central city where a fight broke out. Gordon allegedly struck Shnopinsky with a bottle, causing a deep neck wound and near-severing the left ear, with a hearing before Alderman Fidler held yesterday.

Michael Reap West Market Street Andrew Gordon Joseph Shnopinsky Shnopinsky Gordon Alderman Fidler

Mh SALE Mh SALE Not much room for chatting today

Brief item notes a tight space with little commentary and a focus on bare facts. No names places or dates are provided in readable text.

Notable Fabric Names Bring Bold Style Leads

The passage lists new and proper shadings and fabric names such as Plain and Figured Mohairs Mozambiques Plain and Fancy Beiges English Covert Cloths New Check Novel ties Silk and Wool Weaves. Prices of 75c and 85c were cited for choice fabrics early last week.

TOURIST SUITINGS SALE NOTES FROM TEXTILE ADS

Textile ad notes 40 inch wide covert cloth in gray and brown blends with a smooth face. Mentions last week's figure 50e and sale price 374c for Scotch mixtures. Describes TOURIST SUITINGS as a specialty at 50e with emphasis on quality and best effects.

Sale on 44 to 50 inch Storm Serges at cut prices

These are staples, as good next year as this, and as a heavy ad vance is certain to take place in the early fall, at these sale prices they are a very unusual bargain. 44-inch French Storm Serge, all wool, navy and black, sale price 45c. 50-inch Storm Serges, heavy, all wool, navy or black, 50-inch Serges, very fine twill and best make made in France.

France

Local Court Hearings and Community Notices

Gordon held in 00 ball for court appearance. prosecutor arrested for threatening to kill. Defendant could not post $600 bail. McGuire and Martin jailed for fighting. fines set. Dennis Jones fined $1, jailed 15 days for nonpayment. Funeral of Mrs Owen McHugh held at Holy Rosary and Hyde Park Cemetery. Horse linked to F M Smith’s wagon ran away injuring no one. Ethel Owens surprised on seventh birthday with gifts. Annie Griffiths visited by Ida James. Evan Jacobs visited William Richards. Rev E G Heals preached at Puritan Congregational Church.

Gordon Thomas McGuire Alexander Martin Lieutenant Spellman Alderman Fidler Dennis Jones Fidler Owen McHugh Parnel Street Holy Rowary Hyde Park Catholic F. M. Smith Rachel Owens Mabel Parry Inis Zimmerman Irene Evans Lillie Coles Margaret Coles Blodwyn Thomas Esther Parry Minnie Thomas Amy Parry Emily Thomas Polly Jones Charlotte Bryden Ruth Parry Edith Lewis Clara Moore David Zimmerman George Frank Jones Annie Griffiths Taylor Ida James West Market Street Evan Jacobs Nanticoke William Richards Spring Street E. G. Heals South Wilkes- Barre Puritan Congregational Church

Local social notes from the town

Miss Grace Vaughn of Von Storch avenue travels to Carbondale for the summer. Mr and Mrs Roy F McKune of Fordham street return from Lanesboro after attending a high school graduation. Mrs Tilda Briscoe of Poughkeepale New York visits her brother R A Van Gorden on Marton street. Miss Lou Dimmick of Penn avenue owns a Crawford wheel. Dr EB Grewer and family host Miss Marie Clifford of Pitteton for several days. NA Junior Baptist Young People union organized at the Baptist church with Sunday meetings at 4 p m. Asbury Methodist Episcopal church trustees set annual officer elections for Wednesday evening. Misses Coons and Mullinax of Clark's Green visit Miss Mae Benedict on Deacon street.

Grace Vaughn von Storch Avenue Carbondale Roy F. McKune Fordham Street Lanesboro Tilda Briscoe Poughkeepale N.Y R. A. van Gorden Marton Street Lou Dimmick Penn Avenue Clark's Green Mae Benedict Deacon Street

Remains of Mrs Elizabeth Bruk Interred in Dunmore

The remains of Mrs Elizabeth Bruk were interred in Dunmore cemetery yesterday afternoon after a funeral from Alder street home. Rev J L Haas of St Pauls Evangelical church conducted the services and the wedding of the Kil lian family was noted.

Elizabeth Bruk Dunmore Cemetery Alder Street J. L. Haas St Paul's Evangelical Church Washington Avenue Cemetery Ancient Order of Hibernians Board of America St. John’s Catholic Church Peter Dougherty Pittaton South Side Joseph Rubeck Philadelphia

Unique St Mark's Guild event staged by Mrs Jarley wax works show

The Guild of St Agnes plans a unique entertainment at St Mark's parish house tomorrow headlined by Mrs Jarley and her wax works. A long list of characters including Little Bo Peep Minnie ton Little Boy Blue and many others will be represented. Admission is ten cents. Also noted are birth, post office uncalled for letters and various social visits and concerts around Wilkes-Barre.

St. Mark's Guild of St. Agnes Mrs. Jarley Little Bo-Peep Minniexton Roy Wood Scotland Martha Matthews Hessie Maresh Elmer Marsh Vanity Fair Etta Foster Jack W. McKane Maud Muller Gertrude Matthews Last of the Mohicans A. I Austin Portia Priscella Winterstein Alice Ammerman Kate Angle Barrett Sixth Ward Mike Bortuak George Buxton Lawrence Connell Madison Avenue Green Ridge Street M. Lian Dietrick Mary 8. Garrett Ira B. Gardner Kate Hayes Mise M. M. Healey Martin Kennedy Walter Kiger Sdndon Lown Barney O'Neal John Parick John Plosner John Spruks Garrett Walsh Frank Yeugile Benjamin Jeffrey Jefferson Avenue Wilkes-Barre James Black Riggs Street Port Blanchard Charles Skeoch Clay Avenue Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Dudley Street Baptist Church May Courtright Archhbald Waverly L. R. Powler Cherry Street Grand Army of

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Radical Rectal Relief

The Pyramid Pile Cure is advertised as a permanent remedy for all forms of piles, claiming rapid pain stop and a medical contraction of hemorrhoidal tissues. It markets itself as safe and drug free, selling for small pack prices and offering a free book on piles cures by mail from Pyramid Co., Albion, Michigan.

United States Canada Pyramid Co Albion Mich

Dunmore Community Petitions for Veterans Flag Donation

The Republic thanks Dunmore residents for buying a handsome American silk flag to be owned by Dunmore Veterans for life, then passing to the Lone of Veterans. Also notes local ailments, recoveries, visits, a birth, a funeral, a lodge delegation, a local accident event, and a curious shop incident with a person stealing butter from a wagon near J B Hobday’s butcher shop.

Republic Dunmore Lone of Veterane Mary Misener Plakely Street Johner Brook Street Charles Washburn Webster Avenue Pennsylvania Coal Company James Watson Moscow A. P. McDonough Drinker Street Michael Gilroy Apple Street Frank Gettings Mortimer Street Mount Carmel George 8. Schrank Rigge Street Mauch Chunk Dunmore Lodge of Red Men Frank A. Boultry Madisonville J. B. Hobday

Moosie borough project sparks political ripples and local talent

The Moosie borough plan draws fire from a Timea news manager, withReaders noting political leverage and questions about recognition for Moosic sufferers. Billy Burke gains postmaster appointment, aligning with the Republicans. McCoy concert at Father Mathew hall features the Dilid duo praised as versatile entertainers.

Moosie Timea Times Billy” Burke Burke F. A. Kane McCoy Father Mathew Hall

Obituary notices for two local residents

George Robertson aged six son of Mr and Mrs W G Robertson of Clay Avenue Dunmore died Saturday morning of pneumonia. Funeral at 2 o clock this afternoon from the family residence. Charlotte C Richards of 532 Quay Avenue died yesterday aged over 71. Survived by husband and several adult children. Funeral Wednesday from the late residence with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.

George W. G. Robertson Clay Avenue Dunmore Charlotte C. Richards Quay Avenue Washburn Street

Dunn Bros Win Paving Contract For Sauquelt Mill Yard

Dunn Bros awarded asphalt paving contract for the yard around the Sauquelt Mill on the South Side. Work begins immediately with nearly 3,000 square yards paved plus curbing and related improvements, elevating the mill as a premier silk property.

Dunn Bros Saugelt Elk Mill

Mystic Cure Promise for Rheumatism and Neuralgia

An advertisement touts "Mystic Cure" as a radical remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming cure in 1 to 3 days. It asserts instant relief and removal of the disease cause after a first dose, priced at 76 cents, sold by Carl Lorenz, druggist, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.

Carl Lorenz Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

Professional Directory for Scranton Physicians and Lawyers

Directory lists Drs Ban Frey Shepherd Freas Apold Gates L'Amoresaux Rook and others with offices on Adams Lackawanna avenues and surrounding streets. Attorneys from Burr Building to Commonwealth Building are named with multiple firms and partners. Other professionals include architects Morri s Brown and Hamilton, plus service businesses and a kindergarten.

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Christian Endeavor Society Plymouth Congregational Church Sherman Avenue Mission School Anna Davin Gladys Agnes Lily Joseph Mise Evans Jennie Lewin Gomer Reese Lookout Committee Agnes Joseph Margaret Phillips Messrs. Roberts West Della Evans Sherman Avenue C. E. Daniels Jennie Daniels David Owens Mixes Owens A. L. Lewis Jennie Morgan F. A. Dony Plymouth Church Sherman Avenue Mission Choral Society Seventh Day Adventist South Malin Avenue Globe Warehouse Weat Notary Public Mh Sale Serge Arey Themiseli Walstein Yale Ape Regiment Lake Ariel Decora Baloon Prof Baker Armstrong LaMar Lake Bauer Delaware AL Pierge Penn Ave Market Drexel Baldwin's Hunt & Conneel CO Lackawanna Ave Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons Ban Washington Avenue CL. Frey Jewell Building Mary A. Shepherd, M. I D Ada. Avenue A. Apold Wyomi Evens Race Street W.W. E. Allen North Anna Law Wyoming Ave Cc. L. Freas W. L'Amoresaux Adams Mulberry W. G. Rook Caeeen Street Frank Fh. Boyle Burr Building Joorda Edward W. Thayer Commonwealth Bldg Jeffreys & Ruddy Attorneys- At-Law Commonwealth Building Jessup Washington Ira Patterson & Wilcox Traders National Bank Alfred Hand William J. Hand Frank T. Okell Coal Exchange James W. Oakford Board of Trade Samuel W. Edgar L. A. Watros Scranton, Pa C. R. Pitcher Comegys Spruce Street Dp. B. Replogle Mears Building Bprave Atreet Killiam Attornet-At-Law Wyoming Avenue Ig Ce Mamieon Geporet H. Amilton Te Fear Etle Bidg Scran National Bank Barpines Ree Wealth Building Interstate Secret Service Agency Percival J. Morris Hoard of Trade Bullang E. L. Walter Lewis Hancock Cor. Wash Ave Scranto Frederick L. Brown Pies Baing Washington Avenus Crant T -T. Lagey & Son Traders’ National Bank H. F. Raynolds B. ¥. Harrison Main Avi Laubagh Wyomingtoa R. M. Stratto Snover Lacka Mes, M. FE. Davis Adams Avenue Jos Thomas M. Cann Walter H. Buell Miss Worcester Adame Leeds G. R. Clark & CO Nue Green House Malin Avenue Ee the Elk “Fate Lin Avenue Tes Rence Rigler Scranton House Law Tepean Pian Victor Koch FR. J. Ver Inyoming Avenue Hulbert SSS A Aamera Megarger “Brothers Frank FP Brown & CO Thomas Aubrey XPER Vitant and Coma Appees Poste Ce Fribune Publishing Rthashington Avenue John H. Phelps Treet
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