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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1897

Page

9

West Side and City Suburban Notes at Alderman Davies

Benjamin Allgood of 1901 Price Street faced Alderman Davies on charges of hugging Mrs. Harmer near Oxford Street. The case was continued at the request of the defense. The meeting touched church youth welfare, future elections by nominations, and plans for October at West Pan gore.

Benjamin Allgood Price Street Alderman Davies Loulea. Harmer Oakford Street Allgood Mr. Harmer Stanton de Long

Central Railroad Club Honors Mrs Bartl on Birthday

Members of the Central Railroad of New Jersey Social club gathered at 218 Van Buren Avenue Saturday to celebrate Mrs Bartl’s birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Conklin and several couples with music games and refreshments.

Central Railroad of New Jersey Social Club H. DD. Bartl van Buren Avenue G. H. Detrick A. Fricker J. F. Lott

Miner James Canavan Hurt Dragged in Bellevue Mine

James Canavan of the South Side was severely injured in the Bellevue mines while gathering tools. An empty car jumped a track due to a trip of Inadeds, swung loose, and Canavan was thrown from the car as the coupling chain hook caught his leg, dragging him a distance before stoppage. He was removed to Moges Taylor hospital.

James Canavan Bellevue Canavan Moges Taylor Hospital

Cymanfa session closes. minister transferred to New York

The first semi annual Cymanfa of Welsh Calvinistic Methodist churches in Eastern Pennsylvania ended Sunday evening. Rev. E. Waller Jones of Shenandoah received a transfer to the New York state Cymanfa. Dwellers of regret were read from Rev. John Roberts.

Cymanfa Pennsylvania E. Waller Jones Shenandough New York State John Roberts

Infant of Mr and Mrs Roberts Buried in Local Cemetery

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roberts of Snyder Avenue was interred yesterday afternoon at Washburn Street Cemetery. The private funeral included brief services at the residence and local community singers from the West Side participated in the camp fire service honoring Lieutenant Sizra 8 Griffin.

Robert Roberts Snyder Avenue Washburn Street West Side Sizra Griffin Camp

Glorified Corsets and Redfern Endorsement Secrets

The piece markets Redfern corsets as the best for women, claiming they fit every figure accurately and comfortably without health risk. It cites Mr Redfern lending his name and endorsing the product as essential to the brand’s authority, praising the model range for proper posture and form.

Christendom Mr. Redfern Redfern

Corsets by Redfern Claim Superior Fit at Half Price

The long studied claims of Dr Warner support a Corset with accurate anatomical design. The Greenland whale bones and unique gore arrangement improve the figure while maintaining comfort and health. Redfern Corsets are offered at half the price of imported garments despite claimed quality.

Warner Greenland France Redfern

Corset Fitter At Local Store This Week

A corset fitter is available at the store all week to help customers select a corset that fits their needs. A private room has been prepared for comfortable, private fittings and trying on corsets.

West Side Business Directory Listing Items

Notary public Morgan and Son and Putite real estate and exchange agents list services. Harriet J. Davis florist offers cut flowers and funeral designs. Second hand furniture dealer J. C. King advertises cash for furniture, stoves, tools at 701 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue.

West Side Notary Public Morgan & Son Notaries Putite Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Renta Omice Jackson Street Musgrave Harriet J. Davis Malin Avenue J. C. King Lackawoonna Avenue

Local Happenings Prompt Community Notices

William Thomas of Wilbur street slipped and dislocated his ankle while repairing his home yesterday. John Thomas, owner of Bull's Head hotel on Park place, was arrested yesterday on a liquor sale charge after Andrew Miller's complaint. the hearing before Alder man Fidler Miller was postponed as Miller failed to testify and Thomas was discharged. The funeral for Mrs. Andrew Reap is set for this afternoon at 2 from West Market street home, burial at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Marquette council and the Young Men's Institute plan an important meeting in their rooms tonight requiring full attendance. James Coyle, six, son of Mr and Mrs James Coyle of West Market...

Academy of Music Randolph Jones Boston-Williams Edwin Bowen John Jones Bald Mount Margaret Walsh Macepherins Sarah Katherine Gurrell B. McNulty Minnie Scolly Thomas Nolan John Donahue Thomas Moran John HM. Kelly Thomas Harrison Providence Crystal Lauundry Mina Joseph Cannello Robinson Street Hyde Park Catholic Frank Smith Bromley Avenue E.Y. Harrison Mears Hall Main Avenue West Side Hospital Henry Sippe John Joseph Kearney Scranton Street Alderman Davies Lizzie Phillips Nicholas Court William Thomas Wilbur Street John Thomas Bull's Head Hotel Park Place Andrew Miller Fidler Miller Thomas Andrew Reap West Market Street Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Marquette Council Young Men's Institute James James Coyle West Market

Mt SALE

Mt SALE notes space is limited with a brief, factual update. The message reports constrained room for discussion and a focus on stating bare details.

Wonderful Lot of Fall Fabrics at Sale Prices

A description of fabrics offered at sale prices including plain and figuert Mohairs Mozambiques Beiges covert cloths and novelty ties. Prices cited 75c 85c and 50c with 40 to 50 inch widths and emphasis on quality and limited time bargains.

Boy nearly loses life after accidental revolver discharge

A street accident last evening near 7 o'clock left a young boy with a bullet lodged near his shoulder blade after handling an old revolver found in a moved household. Dr. Bessey removed the bullet and the boy rests comfortably with no serious harm expected unless blood poisoning develops. Various local residents and visitors were listed in other brief notes.

Atreet Archibald John Jones North Main Avenue Fo Quire Peter Shandlos Dickson Avenue Old Country Fred Lewis John Stopard Suequehanna John Owens Wayne Avenue Olyphant Thomas Evane Mary Street Osbourne Richards School Street Carbondale Andrew Smith Throop Street Nicholas Tierney Ireland Joseph Cannon Hudson Street Alfred Constantine Allentown William Owens Green Street

Man suffers crushed finger after mine prop fall

Anthony Tuffy of Birch Street had a finger on his right hand badly crushed when a mine prop fell yesterday. Dr J J Walsh treated the injured finger. Crystal Laundry advertises stiff collars with soft button holes.

Anthony Tuffy Birch Street

Townwide Call For Decoration Day Delegates

An earnest appeal asks every local organization and society to send delegates to Temperance hall on Chestnut street tomorrow evening to finalize Decoration Day observances. Forty hours devotion starts next Sunday at St Mary's church.

Temperance Hall Chestnut Street Carrie Adams Grove Street Allah Tucker Miss Adams Nay Aug Falls Mr. Tucker Petersburg Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Washington, N. J Elopers St. Mary's Church

Obituary notices from West Pittston and surrounding towns

Obituaries report the deaths of Charles Stubblebine a Lehigh Valley railroad engineer aged 33 10 of West Pittston Mary Horan from Dunmore and Pittston Mrs John B G Davis Archbald street Dunmore John Brown prominent Honesdale resident Winfred OBrien Irish immigrant died at 615 Meridian street age 19 9 and the infant son of Mr and Mrs Richard Ryan WS Stone avenue aged 2 years 5 months with funeral plans and interments noted for each case

Charles Stubblebine West Pittston Stubblebine Lehigh Valley Road Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Luzerne Avenue Winfred O'Brien Ireland Thomas Carey Meridian Street

They Didn't Believe Miss Mosby Three Youths Arrested

Nora Mosby accused Thomas Roach William Cotton and Joseph Kenyon of assaulting her after a search of the house. Police arrested the three men yesterday at the Mosby residence on state charge.

Miss Mosby Thomas Roach William Cotton Joseph Kenyon Nora Mosby Mosby

Three Men Beat Mosby Woman After Home Search

In Center street Sunday night three young men forced their way into the Mosby woman home in search of a girl. They fought her with fists and feet after failing to find the girl. She appeared before Alderman Millar and the three men posted $900 each for court appearance. The defendant is a colored woman with bright red hair.

Center Street Mosby Millar

Central Labor Union condemns overtime work hours

The Central Labor union passed resolutions denouncing overtime in building and other trades. It argued that workers are often not employed half their time and criticized the practice as selfish and a setback to the push for a one hour day, urging a return to established hours of labor.

Etiquette and Intrusion Around the White House

A Youth's Companion essay criticizes unwanted audience seekers and intrusions at the White House. It recalls Cleveland era visits, describes presiding officers facing intrusive spectators, and warns gifts and solicitations invade private life and family privacy.

Wheelmen Barred From Delaware and Hudson Canal Towpath

Port Jervis notices warn bicyclists against using the canal towpath from Honesdale to Rondout with a five dollar fine for each offence. Authorities acted after riders frightened horses and damaged boats and insulted boatmen families, applying blame to all cyclists for a few lawless individuals.

Port Jervis Lyman O. Rose Delaware and Hudson Canal Honesdale Rondout N. Y

Funeral for Master George Robertson Held at Dunmore Cemetery

The funeral for Master George Robertson of 752 Clay Avenue was held at Dunmore cemetery with services at home by Rev. Dr. C. BE. Robinson and Rev. John Dunn of the Second Presbyterian church. The Second Presbyterian choir performed at the house and graveside as a large crowd gathered to honor the boy noted for his kindness and wide circle of friends.

George Robertson W. G. Robertson Clay Avenue Dunmore C. BE. Robinson Second Presbyterian Church John Dunn

Medical and legal professionals listed in Scranton directory

Scranton directory lists doctors and specialists with addresses and hours including Dr Bateson 37 N Washington Ave and Dr Frey at Jewell Building 46 Spruce St. Also lists attorneys and architects with offices on Commonwealth Building, Board of Trade Building and Spruce Street. includes Dr Freas rupture specialist and Mary A Shepherd homeopath etc.

Bateson N. Washington Avenue Cc. L. Frey Jewell Spruce Street A. Trapold Wyoming Avenue Scranton

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Mrs. Harmer W. E. Prytherch Wales Cumania Weet Pangor Archbald Street South Wales Bowen Lewis Moberta Tieberts Central Mine Mame McNuit Twenty-second Street Gussie Lee Towanda George Reichert Hazle Brook Trowell Freeland D. W. Moser South Everett Avenue Cora Storm South Main Avenue Storm Agnes Williams Peckville North Sumner Avenue Frank Williams Williamsport Williams Ellen Boore Hampton Street Jeanette Reed Waverly Conn Reese Morgan Wilkes-Barre James Phillips Henry McParland George Crawford Drifton Charles W. Lull William Trieble Hazleton Trieble Mullein Street T. M. Miller Germany Miller Miller and Son Lackawanna Avenue Annie Powderly T. V. Powderly S&s. Green Syraeneer William Price Burt Gardner Roberts North Main Globe Warehouse Pecfern Mt Sale Serge AAD Iti Wibin South Side Mary Horan Dudley Street Miss Horan Pittston Anthony Horan Dunmore Catholic Cemetery John BG. Davis John Brown Park Street Societies of Odd Fellows and Masons Joseph Richard Ryan WS Stone Avenue Central Labor Union The United States Cleveland Marion Woody D. & H. Canal Master Robertson Lake Ariel Haloon Prof Baker Delaware Pierce Penn Ave. Market Philadelphia Drexel Baldwin's Hunt & Connell CO Lackawanna Ave Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons Mary A. Shepherd M. D Adams Avenue W. EB. Allen North Washington Avenue Anna Law Wyoming Ave Ll. M. Gates Board of Trade Building To&p.m Madison Avenue C. L. Freas W. Ll. Amoreaux Office Au Adama Mulberry W. G. Rook Capital Linden Street Frank BP. Boyle Burr Building Edward W. Thayer Commonwealth Bldg Jeffreys & Ruddy Attorneys- At-Law Commonwealth Building Patterson & Wilcox National Bank Puilding Alfred Hand William J. Hand Frank T. Okell Coal Exchange Beranton Tames AW Oakford Samuel W. Edgar Attorney-At Law L. A. Watres C. Comegys Replogle Mears Building B. F. Killiam Jas J. H. Hamilton Attorney- Pal 45 Commonwealth Bidg Boranon Pateneo Wealth Building Interstate Secret Ber Ees Percival J. Morris Edward H. Davis E. L. Walter Offich Lewis Hancock, JR Spruce St Cor. Wash Ave Frederick L. Brown Washington Avenuey Ranton T. S. Lacey & Son, Architects Traders’ National Bank M'Graw Bpruch Street DR. H. F&. Reynolds P. D DR. BE Harrison Main Ave C. C. Laubach Wyomingay R. M. Stratton Snover Lacka M. FE. Davis Jos School OF the Lackawanna Walter H. Buell Leeds G. R. Clark & CO Washington Avesnue Green House the Elk Cafe Frank* Lin Avenue P. Zeigler Scranton House Ly. & W. Pagaenger Victor Koch Bauer J. Mauer Wyoming Hulbert Musicatore Megarger Brothers Geranton Frank P. Brown & CO West Lackawanna Ave Thomas Aubrey Williams Building Post Ofice the Tribune Publishing Co Dr. Peal John H. Phelps
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