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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1897

Page

6

Leyshon Golden Anniversary Fete At Navting Yaad Home

Mr and Mrs James Leyshon of 116 North Redoorn arena Navting yaad celebrated ten years of marriage with a party at their home. Guests enjoyed music including trap hopline selections and a cherry chiffoniere was presented by Thoras De Grouchy.

James Leyshon North Redeorn Arenas Yaad Levehon Sev Thoras de Grouchy Leyston John J. Edward Daniel Clement Fred Shorts Maditin John Ark Tiny Thom de Grochy Airs John Tf. Iares W. A. Phillips David Tenes Ani Mme William V. Grimtitie Mire David My Thomas Wilfin G. Pais Mra J. SN. Maciis Paie W. Jones Ani Mee Arthur Leyshon Hi Powell Davie Lyates Eynon W. Prins Dennie Eynen Annie Chements Ulzze Liew Com Jen Reese Byron Davin

Progressive Fucitie Party Honors Mr and Mrs Brackett Guests

Residents of North Main avenue, Woes, hosted a social evening for Mr and Mrs Trackett of New York City. Guests included many local couples and doctors, with Miss Ella Wilame assisting as hostess and refreshments served at a seasonable moment.

Clare Ones Bhryer al North Main Avenue Trackett New York City Tolslow Ella Wilame

Arrests for thefts and non support in Luzerne area

Michael Maloney of Sheentieth Street was arrested on a Luzerne Street theft warrant issued by Alderman Johns at the request of George Firestine. Maloney faces a hearing today after allegedly removing beer, cigars and breaking a window. Anthony Cominsky of South Washington Avenue faced a false pretense charge and was committed to the county jail in default of bond. Charles McGuire of Les Liner Firfeet was arrested on a warrant for non support, accused of fourteen years of abuse and failure to provide for his wife and four children, and was jailed in default of bond.

Luzerne Street Keyeet Valley Michael Maloney Sheteenth Street Alerman Johns George Firestine Lagertie Street John Walsh Maloney Anthony Cominsky South Wahington Avenue Alderman Kelly Henry Schimberg Tenatz Orawa South Washington Avenue Cominsky Gouwre Charles McGuire Les Liner Firfeet Moses McGuire Mire McGuire

Bets Pay Off In Odd Election Tale Of Rides

After the vote, Thomas Thomas collected two bets in a curious fashion. Harry Smith and Henry Wedeman gave him a wheelbarrow ride from Lafayette Street to Washturn and back, four blocks each, under conditions of a working evening and no diversions. Henry doubted Warnes would win, and Thomas took his second ride on the time route.

Thomas Thomas Hein Harry Smith Communion Thomas Laffayette Street Henry Wedemaan Warnes Thomas Hie

Fifth anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Samuel Hirris

A large gathering at Morris court home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Hirris marked their fifth wedding anniversary. Friends enjoyed music by Will James on accordion and John Dennebaum on violin, received gifts, and departed after refreshments, wishing many more anniversaries.

Samuel Hirris Morris Court Will James John Dennebaum

Pleasant Home Event Hosted by Belle Blewitt

Miss Belle Blewitt of Ninth Street entertained many friends at her home on Wednesday evening with vocal and instrumental selections dancing and kindred diversions in a lively social gathering.

Belle Blewitt Ninth Street

Weather delays push dry goods into heavy stockover

A dry goods merchant warns of poor winter weather reducing demand and floods stock after optimistic buying. Prices are slashed across blanket and cloth lines to move inventory including 10-4 and 11-4 blankets and pure wool options, with heavy reductions noted.

Local residents return from visits and moves noted

Mantels returns to Dickinson Law School after a visit with friends Walter Jones goes back to Bloomsburg Normal School after a home visit Rev Thomas De Gruchy moves to 10 Jackson Street from M1 Rock Street Mr and Mrs Kramer host guests Mr and Mrs J Saunders from Virginia Frank G Van Gorder, Carbondale, visits West Scranton friends T M Miller returns from Philadelphia Michael Burke and Miss Maria Burke are hosted by La wore Street residents Mrs Henry Wagon entertains her sister Mrs Campbell from Honesdale

CE. Mantels Division Street Dickinson Law School Walter Jones North Hyde Park Avenue Bloomsburg Normal School Thomas de Gruchy Jacobeon Street Baptist Church Rock Street Jackson Street Kramer North Hyde Park J. Saunders Virginia Frank G. van Gorder Carbondale West Scranton T. M. Miller Waehhuarn Street Philadelphia Michael Burke Lawore Street Maria Burke New York City Henry Wagon Tenth Street Campbell Honesdale

Local notices report medical success and society plans

William Dawkins underwent a very successful operation on Wednesday performed by Dr Longerrest. John Burke senior and junior, residents at Garfield avenues and Price street, are not the same Burke arrested for disorderly conduct. The St Brendon s Literary and Debating Society postponed its regular session to Thursday November 11. St Marks Evangelical Lutheran church building committee met to map a plan for a new edifice, with sub committees chosen and time reports due. The funeral of William Lever of 1122 Lafayette street is today at Simpson Methodist, interment Forest Hill, viewing 9 to 1 at the residence. A West Scranton social group the Bie Pour plans its first annual masquerade ball at St Davids Hall. Thomas Durden of Swetland street attempted household furniture destruction Wednesday, aided by an Alderman Kel low warrant, and faces legal action. Early this morning Ball was attained. Durden reemerged as opposition to law develops at West Side police station.

William Dawkins North Bromley Avenue Longerrest John Burke, Sr John Burke Garfield Avenues Price Street St. Brendon's Literary and Debating Society St. Mark's Ivengelion William Lever Lafayette Street Simpson Methodiset Forest Hill West Scranton Bie Pour St. David's Hall Thomas Durden Swetland Street

West Side Business Directory Items and Offers

A fragmented West Side directory lists carpet weaver services offering various rug types on short notice by Jacob Baltes and others. Also noted are clairvoyant services, second hand furniture stock at J C King, and general cash for goods with contact at North Main and Lackawanna avenues.

City Smits Jacob Baltes Luzerne Street

South Scranton News Highlights A Run of Local Mishaps

Details from South Scranton report a one year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Dippre kicked by a horse while playing near Undertaker street stalls suffering severe facial injuries including twenty stitches and four teeth lost. Driver Henn injured after a runaway team on Fit ton avenue. Other incidents include a mill injury and a community event with prizes won by residents. Funeral of a young daughter noted.

Mharilo Charles Dippre Alder Street Charlie Hore Relta Henn Neptune Engine Company Fitieton Avenue Frank Croch Cedar Avenue South Ith Rorster-cloot William Koch Parliament of Religion Joep Mackerel Father Stopper Wile Macehknes Lero Ole John Heb Willim Guth Adam Wassner Mise Lucy Shyder Mira Julia Miller Mire Bernard Tront Number SH Germatt Cothote Bt Mary's Hall James (J. Brady Clonet Street South Bleel Mill John J. Jones Pittston Avenues Henry Norte Willow Street Peter Marker Spring Brook John McAndrew Donovan St. Leo's St. John's Hall Bryan Byron Irving Avenue Hyde Park Catholic Patrick Boyle Hagieton

Weaving a Perfect Waist Interlining for Home Sewers

A new cut and molded interlining for front sections of waists and bodices promises low fit effect and satin sheen for maker and wearer. Sold by leading dry goods stores and popular with home sewers and dressmakers alike.

Dresemaker

Local Scranton News Briefs and Incidents

Jenkin Williams was arrested by Constable Seth Smith after an argument over an election result led to Williams striking the prosecutor Alderman Fuller held Williams for court. Local social notices include Mrs. Kar es Wilcox visiting relatives in Glenburn and Mrs. Benjamin Carey visiting Parker Street. The Christian Endeavor choir held a successful rehearsal at Puritan Congregational Church. Patrolman Thomas Watkins and wife welcome a son. The St Leo and North Bad teams played an exciting basketball game at the armory. Frank Henton suffered injuries from a roof fall and is confined with bruises and a dislocated hip. A two year old was struck by a stone in Spring Street, causing a deep cut and near-bleeding until a physician arrived.

Jenkin Williams Constane Seth Smith Frederick Morgans Morgans Williams Aldermin Fuller Mra Kares Wilcos Penmimand Street Glenburn Benjamin Carey Tankhanneck Mre Wilcox Parker Street Christian Eyldeaiver Thomas Watkins Wayne Avenue Thomas Corwardine St. Leo

Farewell Party Honors Local Comedian William Hart

Green Ridge residents attended a farewell at Miss Charlotte Goldsmiths home on Wyoming avenue for comedian William Hart who appeared in a local theater last week. The event featured music dancing and card games into the night.

Charlotte Goldsmith Wyoming Avenue William Hart Henry Jones Milks Esther von Trotha Denver Colorado M. BB Peek Caponse Avenue Um Girl Baby Whittler May Benedict Mary Bugdon Rollin Carr Louw Dimoetilek Stuart Ferris Charles Geary Griise Burns Maurice Shennan Lil Lan Perry

Dunmore News Briefs Include Conclave Anniversary

Dunmore observes the fourth anniversary of the Improve Order of Heptasophs with an entertainment win and banquet in Muntey’s hall. Warrants issued for Patrick Kane and son on election day disturbances. Borough actions cover exoneration requests, street repairs, tax exoneration inquiry, and October expenditures. A runaway team alarmed residents as Wade the Dunmore Electric Light Co. extinguished danger.

Dunmore Muntey's Patrick Kane McAlliater Welsh Metway Jackson Hinkely Street Scranton Traction Company Medway Witarney Cornel Clinton Stevens John Wilcox Mattie D. J. Barton A. D. Hollander Weat Thinker Street Carmairs Union Cheach Apple Street Drinker Street FM. ER. Wade Dunmore Electric Light Company

Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder Praised by Trail Creek Reader

Exposure induced catarrh cleared by Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder. Fred Lawrie of Trail Creek British Columbia says two bottles cured him completely and he highly recommends the remedy. Sold by Matthews & Pros.

Agnew Fred Lawrie Trail Creek B. C Matthews Pros

Obituary notices from Dallas and Scranton area deaths

Obituary items report Judge Halford of Dallas dying from stomach cancer at 61 or 62, with burial at five cemetery near his nephew William Bulford. Also noting Thomas of North Scranton dying at home, Welsh-born and long Scranton resident, with services pending. An infant of Mr and Mrs George Edwards of Backu-lert Belle Vue died, services at residence and Taylor Cemetery burial. Mrs John Bolle of Robert Avenue died after brief illness at 75, funeral this afternoon with burial in Dunmore Catholic Cemetery.

Joan J. Bulford Judge Halford Dallas Deven Dajlwe Dollie Wiliam Bulford Pil Min George Hdwards Backalfert Bellevue Pitental Real Denes Taylor Cemetery John Bolle Robert Avenue Dunmore

Chicago Combination Clothing Sale At 211 Washington Ave

Over 5 000 pairs of all wool knee pants are offered at 12 cents each in a Chicago sale at 211 Washington Avenue. The ad touts massive discounts on coats suits and children's wear with evening hours and fare paid for out of town buyers via vouched proof.

Chicago Washington Avenue Union Cassimere Chicago Combination Clothing Company

Resolutions of Evening Star lodge mourn death of John McLean

The Evening Star lodge in Jermyn passes resolutions honoring John McLean who died suddenly on October 18. The committee pledges sympathy to his widow and children, orders mourning draped for 30 days, and requests publication in local papers.

Evening Star Lodge American Protestant Association Jermyn Pathia John McLean Jormen Press Scranton Tribune John Adams Henry Langman Samuel Langman

Scranton College Scrub Meets Hyde Park Alumni on Washburn Grounds

Local football notes indicate Scranton Business College scrub squad will face Hyde Park’s Alumni Athletics Inculation Saturday at 1 on Washburn street grounds. Teams include Moser, Magovern, Williams, Schroeder, Harrington, Trepp, and Manley. crowd expects a strong, closely contested game.

Scranton Business College Tech Hyde Park Washburn Street Moser Behrocler Cusick Magovern Williama DD. Davig Cece Ecee Autor Bmgs Magicran George Thompson Noburts Williams Wari Beohimott Comet Jra Ryufield Holmes Keystone Academy Seranton Athletic Park Be Cock Mactoryville Scranton

Mystic Cure Promises Relief From Rheumatism

An advertisement touts a cure titled Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming action within 1 to 3 days. It asserts immediate disappearance of the disease after a first dose and notes a price of 76 cents. Sold by Carl Loren, druggist, 415 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.

Carl Loren Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

For Infants and Children Ludden Is Oo Wiry

The fragment notes a descriptor about Ludden linked to infants and children, suggesting a column or item caption. It presents no clear event, age group, or action beyond the odd phrasing that tags Ludden with a wiry appearance in a context touching infants and children.

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