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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1897

Page

10

Local Society Notes From Carbondale

Advertisements and job notices at Kannon & Co. on North Main Street received. Smoker held by Fidelity Conclave of Heptasophs with about 125 attendees in Father Matthew hall. Speakers included C A Kase and W V Hendrick. performances by high school quartette and Crescent ensemble. Mrs Haviece recovering, Miss Blanche Miller and Fuller Layman wed, and Ascension day sermon at Trinity Church.

Kannon & Co Newedealers North Main Street W. D. Evans W. V. Hendrick Providence C. A. Kase Tennessee Messrs Bridgett Dix Estabrook Hockenberry Charlea Beattes Peckville Crescent Aplrit Mr. Rose Burnwood Meves Dy Evans Forest City Carlos Griffith J. A. Byrne Albert Nicol George Willie Creacente Mandolin W. BK. Moon Archon Fidelity A. Haviece J. G. Jay William BE. Matthews John Tricey Philadelphia Charles Swan Willam Shelley Blanche Miller Fuller Layman

Surprise 33rd Birthday for John Price on South Wyoming

Friends organized a Wednesday evening gathering on South Wyoming Street to celebrate John Price turning thirty three. William Griffith delivered a fitting speech and presented a handsome hat on behalf of the group, who entertained with games and music. Attendees included Mesere Mechames William Lewis Richard Gibbs Edward Tames Thomas Lee William Griffith Robert Powell Andrew Booth Alert Knox Walter Wills Mary Mabhel Raymond Wills Laura Charles Gibbs Modwin Booth and Walter Jones.

John Price South Wyoming Street William Griffith Mr. Price Mesere William Lewis Richard Gibbs Edward Tames Thomas Lee Robert Powell Andrew Booth Alert Knox Walter Wills Clarence Meith Mary Mabhel Raymond Wills Laura Charles Gibbs Modwin Booth Walter Jones

Surprise party honors Anna Theson at Spring Street

Mrs. James Decker hosted a Wednesday evening surprise event for her niece Miss Anna Theson at Spring Street. The gathering featured five tables and included extended families and neighbors from Archbold Scranton and local towns with numerous guests listed by surname.

James Decker Spring Street Anna Theson Messlames Hunter Simpson Huson Vam Dorn Archbold Messrs Mesdames H. A. Purple H. C. Watrous Frank Hubbard Bergle Corby Olina Hening Stella Hunter Arun Huson Ellen Reed Mead

League forms over park trophy contest

Preliminary steps to form a league for a park management and Traction company trophy. Alumni park hosts the meeting with clubs represented including Orioles Simpton, Alumni, Operators, Mayfield, McLaughlin Jermyn Peter McDonald and Archbald. Simpeon base ball team organized as the locality's representative.

Park Management Traction Company Atso Alumni Park Orioles Simpeon Lloyd Hurd Messrs

Knights Templar Convention Attendees Return Home

Attendees from the Easton Knights Templar convention have returned home. Messrs Frank Roen melmeyer Henry Carter Will Hollen beck A McMullen and Harry Wright report a pleasant visit. Wright, a native of Easton, guided fellow Knights ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip.

Knights Templar Easton Messrs Frank Roenmelmeyer Henry Carter Will Hollenbeck A. McMullen Harry Wright Wright

Local and Personal Notes From the Region

Mrs. Frank Stoutinger and daughter visit relatives in Syracuse. Miss Cornelia Stamp guest at Bert Hall’s in Honesdale. Rev J C Hogan of Forest City visits town. Mrs M F Wood of Washington DC visits niece Miss Oliva Herring in Salem avenue. J P Niland of Beranton spends evening with Andrew OConnor. Miss Albers of Scotland Pa guest of Mrs EF Samson in Gilbert street. John Mayes leaves for Shamokin to spend Memorial Day with parents by wheel then returns Monday evening by rail. Mesdames John Maxwell and Stephen Kimble guests of friends in Honesdale. Mrs Charles Lerry returns from visits in Troy and Wally Falls. Mrs Devlin of New York City called home by husband’s illness. Mrs Annie Chase of Sixth Avenue guest of Mrs Johns in Forest City. Mrs Morgan and family leave for a week in Luzerne, Mia. Daniel Farrell and daughter El etreet spend yesterday in Darte of Tiraah.

Frank Stoutinger Syracuse Mies Cornelia Stamp Salem Avenue Bert Hall Honesdale J. C. Hogan Forest City M. Ft. Wood Washington, D. C Oliva Herring J. P. Niland Beranton Andrew O'Conner Wally Falls Devlin New York City Joan Murrin Annie Chase Sixth Avenue Johns Forest Cy Morgan Seventh Avenue Luzerne Mia Daniel Farrell Eletreet Darte Tiraah

Reds beat Jones Indians in one sided school yard game

Reds defeated Jones Indians 11 to 6 at School House ground with Moses pitching for the Indians and Hays for the Reds receiving better support. Notable plays included Powell’s backstop work and J Morris's three base hit. Also notes shoe store opening and local events in Taylor.

Reds Jones’ Indians School House Moses Indians Hays Powell J. Morris Mpire Shea Annie Jones Main Street Jones Taylor and Vicinity North Main Street Rock Cut Woods F. MH. Ripple Scranton Martin Lutherlodge Loyal Knighte America Patrick Reardon Booth Scranton Taylor Samuel Davie Hyde Park Grays James Gilmartin North Taylor Taylor Street James Inelis Stella Curtis Ths David Morgans Stranton Board of Trade Price Library Association Fleetwood Alleftivens Merere Dave McHugh Old Forge Wilson Dunmore Um Kell Priceburg Lynn's Luzerne Street

Local notes on farming, politics and community events

J Cook buys Stephen Taylor farm. Farmers Alliance grows to about 200 members and runs a store with four thousand pound stock of guns. G A Post of Benton canvasses for jury commissioner for Republican ticket. Odd Fellows plan new East Benton lodge. J N Evans builds new house. Mrs G L Newton convalescent. John Mollaughtin from Forest City visits. Harrison Gardner seeks Republican convention delegate. New arch bridge planned at Grosvenor schoolhouse.

J. Cook Stephen Taylor Farmers' Alliance G. A. Post Benton Odd Fellows East Benton J. N. Evans G. L. Newton John MolLaughtin Forest City Harrison Gardner Grosvenor

Visiting and illness mix in local notes

Mrs Marvin Wheeler visits at her parents home with Mrs Anton Shultz and Mrs Asa LaRue. Miss Bertha Simonson recovers from measles while Lillie Seeley is very sick and Mrs B F Butterfield is ill with measles. D Cooper is able to go out with the delivery wagon. The community shares news of Master Joseph Shultz being well again.

Marvin Wheeler Anton Shultz Asa LaRue Bertha Simonson Lillie Elmer Seeley Mra

Woman Suffering Rheuma Attacked Then Scalds Foot

Myrtle Kelener, afflicted by rheumatic illness, was injured in a recent incident and suffered a painful scald to her foot.

Kelener

Local items note horse loss from mad dog bite and ball results

Mr J J Place lost a valuable horse after a mad dog bite on Wednesday evening. Mayfield’s Hickories beat Jessup’s Crickets 19 to 0 on the East Side grounds. Jermyn and West Side Browns clashed with Mayfield in another game won 18 to 19 by Mayfield.

J. J. Place Jermyn West Side Browns Mayfield Laters Cole Owens Mabel Hutchings Mooale Josephine Davis Edith Davia Scranton BE. Moyer Crickets Jessup Hickories, Jr Hickories Minstrel Show Company Third Street Carbondale Epworth League Methodist Church Rolla Delaware and Hudson Sacred Heart Church Eang St. James’ Episcopal Church P. J. McDonald The Hicko Michael Murphy Murphy Butterworth’s McGoff's Main Street McAndrew Grand Army of the Republic Lone of Veterans St. Aloysius Crystal Hare Company Wiliam Walker Hoge Company Junior Order United American Mechanics Ghoy'a Bon Ton Newton Lake

FEMICATRE LIVER PILLS advertised in Scranton

It claims to aid women by acting on the liver kidneys stomach and bowels while regulating organs unique to women. Benefits listed include relief from constipation headache dizziness indigestion torpid liver poor complexion and irregularities. A pill dose costs 26 cents sold by Carl Loreng druggist 415 Lackawanna Ave Scranton.

Carl Loreng Lackewanne Ave Scranton

Grogan Child Recuperating as Local Notes Highlight Weekend Events

Harry Grogan, eldest child of Mr and Mrs M W Grogan of Sandstreet, is recovering from a long illness. The Serenade band plans a Moyle's grave picnic Saturday with several out of town bands. Miss May Boland of Carbondale visits sister Mrs Thomas F. Nenmlon. Forest Mining replaces old mine motor at Ridge mine with a larger unit. Young people attend Miss Marie Redington's reception in Winton Thursday.

Harry M. W. Grogan Sandstreet Moyle May Boland Carbondale Thomas FE. Nenmlon The Forest Ridge Marie Redington Winton

Local Social Notes Move Through Town and Nearby

Mrs. Fred Cahill to quit 11 of grip. Miss Ruth Gardener visits grandmother at Glen Home. Mr. Spencer of Wilkes-Barre visits Rev. Snowden. Mrs. Ed Smyling of East Stroudsburg spends Wednesday with Mrs. William Tumety. Mrs. Stanton visits Scranton. Ebenezer Fryemire of Wallace Run appears in the notice.

Fred Cahill Ruth Gardener Glen Home Spencer Wilkes-Barre Rev. Snowden Ed. Smyling East Stroudsburg William Tumety Stanton Scranton Ebenezer Fryemire Wallace Run

Local Residents Visit and Family Gatherings

Charles Labar of Scranton and his mother Mrs Anna Labar visited relatives on Sunday. Mrs Jane Hinds returned home after visiting friends. Mrs George Gilliland of Daleville is visiting friends here. Fara Bucken of New York guests Mrs C P Van Brunt. Mrs Howard Beidleman and her son Fred of Sepanton spent Wednesday with sister Mrs S W Travis.

Charles Labar Scranton Labar Anna Labar Jane Hinds George Gilliland Daleville Fara Bucken New York C. P. van Brunt Howard Beidleman Fred Sepanton 5. W. Travis

Counterfeited Dollars Arrests Linked to Gouverneur Ring

Secret Service Detective Frank Esquirill arrested Henry Mashaw and George Flint in Gouverneur St Lawrence County for circulating counterfeit silver dollars. Mashaw resisted and was overpowered. moulds for coinage were found. Flint and associates implicated. further arrests expected. The trio faces U S court action.

Watertown Gouverneur St. Lawrence County Secret Service Frank Esquirill New York Treasury Department Washington Esquirill Henry Mashaw Mashaw George Flint Flint United States Court

Nervous troubles cured with animal extracts

Free book explains methods of curing nervous troubles with animal extracts from Washington Chemical Co of Washington D C. The notice promotes a booklet that claims cures and treatment guidance.

Tella How Washington Chemical Co Washington, D. C

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