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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1896

Page

7

Jones Delays Final Welsh Pastorate Decision One Week

Rev W S Jones withholds final decision on resigning from First Welsh Baptist church, urged by committee to wait one more week before announcing whether he will become pastor of Prior street church in Wales. Also reports on Saturday night parade in Tryde Park with large Hyde Park turnout and community decorations.

W. S. Jones W.S. Jones First Welsh Baptist Church Jones Prior Street Wales Tribune Iici

Richard Cray Seized After Violent Outburst Saturday

Richard Cray, a well known character in town, was taken ill with violent outbursts Saturday afternoon. A messenger was dispatched to the station house after Cray threatened passersby. Officer Thomas restrained him. Cray refused to walk and was hard to manage until Dr. Beach took him into care.

Richard Cray Cray Dorn Thomas Visfed Gray Dr. Beach

Disorder at Hinpten Street hotel after election row

After a defeat the crowd of inebriated partisans attacked a hotel on Hinpten Street. They torn down a large American flag hanging across the roadway and punctured pictures of Melviles and Hobart with holes in the hotel lobby, leading to property damage.

Ryan Woo Dlecotmeed Demeerta Thomwes Riulwirds Hinpten Street Melviles Hobart

Funeral Notices From Welsh Congregational and Baptist Churches

Remains of Alice Griffithe were interred at Washburn street cemetery from South Filmore. Junto Christian Endeavor members attended the service with floral tributes and pallbearers from the society. Evan D Evans was also buried from North Main avenue with church services by Rev W J Jones and Rev D P Jones at the First Welsh Baptist church. Interment followed at Washburn Street cemetery with pallbearers James A Evans H P Davis David A Morgan and Thomas Howell. News items note Mrs R J Bauer ill Harry Francs’ visit to Wilkes-Tarre friends and Mrs George B Reynolds visiting relatives in Reading. Rev Thomas DeGruchy named pastor elect of Jackson Street Baptist.

South Filmore Avenue Alice Griffithe Washburn Street Junto Christian Endeavor Society First Welsh Evan D.evans North Main Avenue First Welsh Baptist Whateh R. J. Bauer North Bromley Avenue Harry Francs Wilkes- Tarre George B. Reynolds Reading Thomas DeGruchy Jackson Street

Birthday social planned by St Agnes Guild at Drinker street home

The St Agnes Guild of St Mark's church announces a birthday social at Mr and Mrs Theodore Weber on Drinker street next Thursday evening with a cordial public invitation. Other notes mention a large iron gate gifted at Halloween, attendance at a Miss Louise Masters party, cemetery fencing at Mount Carmel, and several local obituaries and funerals.

St. Agnes St. Mark's Church Theodore Weber Drinker Street David Hess Louise Masters Mill Street Jessie Wagner Jessie Swartz Susie Winehake Eva Clara Hern Jessse Wert Pheebe Mida Englert Annie Branning Essie Shepherd Mable Freeman Emma Bessie Bone Edna Evans Grace Hines Moscow Atu Messrs Bushnell Brongen Frank Mace Albert Winehake Taylor Swarts Clinton Bryden William Slogter Chas, Hioyd Ernest Gilbert Close Columbus White William End Duncan Hall Benjamin Jeffres William Rees Bruce Millard Thomas Muaywhes Bert Haney Charles Perry Key AL. Denton Mount Carmel Cemetery Harry Depue Blakely Street Tly J. W. Jones Frank Brook Street Sternlin Gertrude George Wilson Apple Street John McDonough Dunmere Baat Drinker Street Saint Mars’ Catholic T. G. Barry Nie van Chestnut Ion St. Mary's Church Mev. M. B. Denlan John McHagh Michael Barley Thomas Kyucherty Michael Yhorg Edward Earley Patrick O Horo

Minooka Actives Postponed Game With Dunmore

Weather caused the postponement of yesterday’s football between the Minooka Actives and a Dunmore team. John Coyne from Gilmore avenue and Frank Webb of Avoca plan a shooting match on November 22 with eleven birds per contestant for a $40 purse.

Minooka Dunmore John Coyne Gilmore Avenue Frank Webb Avoca The St. Joseph Society

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for teething. It soothes the child softens the gums relieves pain cures wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide. Call for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other. Twenty five cents a bottle.

Mrs. Winslow

Rev Lisse Installed Pastor at Christ Lutheran Church

Rev Henry F F Lisse was installed as pastor of Christ Lutheran Church on Cedar Avenue with Rev W Fisher of Pittston officiating. The service followed the request of the pastor. the church was crowded and flowers framed the altar. Mrs Winifred O Connor of Pittston Avenue died after a long illness, aged about sixty. funeral services will be held at St John’s church with burial in Hyde Park cemetery.

Mr. Lisse Christ Lutheran Church of Cedar Avenue Winifred O'Connor Henry F. F. Lisse Christ Lutheran Church of Cedar Avenue W. Fisher Pittston Bridgeton N. J Mr. Fisher Pittson Christ Church Minnistry W. J. Randolph St. Peter's Lutheran Church Petersburg Theo Ecounel Winifred Connor Isos Pittston Avenue John Genet Street James J. O'Connor McDonough & Oconner Pittston Avenue West Virginia O'Conner Ireland Scranton St. John’s Church Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Extravaganza and Local Events At Providence Hall

Providence reports an Excelsior Athletic era presenting four net drama Ruined by Drink in St Mary's hall with a large cast led by Roger Thackery and Mrs Thackeray, along with proceeds of indoor baseball, dancing events, and various social notices including university guest David Thomas and local meetings at Driving Park.

Excelsior St. Mary's Hall Roger Thackery J. A. Mellowan Mra Caormella Thackeray Mamie Kiviehin Tda Thackers Mise Mame Melfale Tithe Agnes Mise Annie Margin Susie Tuckmoore Noltie Gavin Cyrus Pairfield J. Murphy Tilly Ciadley G. 0 Loftue John Hayden M. J. Murphy Tom Horn J.P. Donnell Dora Annie Morgan Newsboy James Brown W. J. Lynott J. J. Gallagher J. Sherman Stmmit Avenue Harmory Combination Osterhout David Thomas Bucknell University North End Creeconta Harry Palmer Church Avenue Pittston Hattle Mead Parker Street al. C. RR Storler Wayne Avenue Tunkhannock Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Ticel Green Ridge

Letters From The People Opinion Note

Readers submit brief opinions under the heading Letters From The People. Names accompany submissions and the Tribune disclaims responsibility for published views.

the Tribune

Scranton Sunday World Sale Denial by Tribune Editor

The Tribune editor denies Suntéy Free Press claims that Scranton Sunday World was offered to Street Commissioner Kineley. He states J J H Hamilton offered a small World stake to Kinsley without two thirds holders’ knowledge and asserts the World remains not for sale to Kinsley or others. He questions the Free Press accusation of blackmail and asks Kinsley’s attorney to present evidence at the investigation.

the Tribune Suntéy Free Press and News Scranton Sunday World Kineley J. J. H. Hamilton Kinsley Mr. Kinsley Blackmal Fils

Grand Jury To Present Final Report Today

The grand jury could not complete its work Saturday and the court ordered it continued in session. It is expected that all business before it will be disposed of today and the final report presented to the court.

Pennsylvanias Strong Showing Against Carlisle Indians

Philadelphia November 8 Pennsylvanias 21 point effort against the Carlisle Indians marked a sharper display than any other varsity team this season Princeton Yale and Harvard managed only limited success against the Indians Pennsylvanias defense held firm until late in the game Carlisle scored three mass plays and a dropped pass while the Quakers used a double pass and quarterback trick to cross for touchdowns Meloxen starred on defense Gelbert scored for Pennsylvanias only major breakout and a crowd of 12400 witnessed the upset effort

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Princeton Yale Redmen Harvard Carlisle Indians Pennsylivania Indians Penn Quakers Gelbert Meloxen Snams

Yale Beats Brown In A Plucky 18 To 6 Victory

Providence reports Yale defeated Brown 18 to 6 with standout play from Fultz of Brown and Veale directing Yale. The rest of the page covers Scranton beating Wyoming Seminary 7 to 0 and a late mention of Cornell and Bucknell football results.

Local Club Matches See Mixed Results For Visitors

The score which follows was 2 holes up in favor of the visitors Brooks 6 mpgon against Harding 2 Watkins defeated Loveland 2 Fuller lost to Warriner 1 Stilwell beat Stearins 7 The weather was delightful drawing many spectators The club house remained closed as no women accompanied the Wilkes-Barreans Present with the team were Messrs Turner Davis McLean Bell Wheaton Carpenter Fordham and Johnson

Brooks Woodruff Mpgon Harding Watkins Loveland Watking Fuller Warriner Stilwell Stearins Stearna Wilkes

North End and Scranton Turn Verein to Meet in Providence

Managers Bert H McKeehan and Nelson G Teeta have arranged the first championship game of basket ball for next Thursday evening at the Company Armory in Providence. The Turner team is expected to field eight players with positions listed and Edward Freitli assigned as referee.

Bert H. McKeehan North End Nelson G. Teeta Scranton Turn Verein Company Harmory Providence Turner Noth McDonald Koch Schimpff Vockrich Murphy Conner Teeth Huber Stelle Hero Allen Fahrenholt Edward Frieti John Bechteld

Mortgage Burned at St John’s Society in Pine Brook

St John’s Society of Pine Brook will mark a milestone by burning its $1,100 mortgage on Capouse Avenue during an event Wednesday night. Members arranged an orderly payoff after years of effort, with a thanksgivings program and invitations extended to friends.

John’s Society St. John's Society of Pine Brook Capouse Avenue

Sciatic Rheumatism Cured by Mysile Cure says L Wagner

L Wagner a wholesale druggist of Richmond Virginia reports a severe two month illness of Sciatic Rheumatism that was cured by Mysile Cure for Rheumatism after doctors failed. He also notes others stating good results from its use.

L. Wagner Richmond

Scranton Country Club Falls in Final Match

Wilkes-Barre defeated Scranton Country Club on Saturday in the third and last game of the series ending the match with the visitors taking the win.

Scranton Country Club Wilkes-Barre Scranton

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News of the Suburbs West Side Events Tryde Park West Side Main Avenue Jackson Peoushin Clarke South Main Avenue Hyde Park George B. Reynolis Wow Tims J. 8 Davis, Peters & York Henry P. Davies Welsh Philosophical Society Thomas of Williams Fifth Ward Hia Harriet J. David J. C. King Weat Lackawanna Avenue Kerseys Meltons Chinchillas Beavers, Jr Samters South Side News Mra. O'Connor Society of Christchurych Wilte St. Johns Lutherin Church Wits Twenteth Mr. Blackwood Grand Jury Mis Peon Tigers Pinny Cambridge Fatrd Punlan Starrvard F Princreton Baird Brown Dunlap Wyoming Seminary Athletic Park Zang Thayer Posner Wyorming Weroming Scrantons McGouldrick Decker Wyoming Gendall Johnson Fletcher Feminary Vlor Coggins Oe Betcher Walker Eo Frans Cleveland Johnston Sweeney Theht Ohnson Alfen oDermott Decker Teapt Robertson Walsht Thayer Aml Decker Bray Hethar Fenstermacher Lincemell—all Leonari Town University Lame Wyom Seminary Ithaca Cornell Bucknell Carbondale High Oriental Rugs Michaelian Bros Washington Ave Rosabel Morrison Edward Elsner Carmen Elidoloucope ICES Lance Asc Orchestra Partor A. M. Palmer Edwin Knowles W. Siren A. C. Wheeler Getans Nae Ytinge Nnle Yeamons Davis’ Theater New York Gotham Comedienne Carrie Lamont and Chris Bruno Retthens Bros John H. Phelps N. M. Eiske, Lorena & Koempel C. Lore Ashburn, Crosby Co, Mills, AB C.D Washburn Crosby Pacific Coast St. Ieee New Foundland Eogian Solana Scotland Burden Phoenix Juniata Steel X. L. Steel Bittenbender Scranton, PA the Dickson Manufacturing CO E. Robinson Pusangt James Moir Lackawanna Avenue Batvanes Koliensl Cail Frothingham Crees Uy Ig Eng Fyn Sean Oret Katherine Tim Cantralto Tiret Apris J. Atle Pennington Tania Ernest Thiele Tickota Jie H Pierge Pena Ave Peal Cor Wicming Avenue Spruce Street Andeess
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