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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1897

Page

7

Local Notices and Miscellany from Lackawanna County

Advertisements and job order notices left at Shannon & Co. will receive prompt attention from 6 am to 10 pm. Louis Gramer admitted to Lackawanna bar and to open an office in Carbondale. A Sunday school gathering occurred at 12 Archbald Street hosted by Mrs James Lindsay with Presbyterians in attendance. Prynn of the Traction company reports trips to St Paul. Mr and Mrs C Kistabrook of Lincoln Avenue celebrate the birth of a son. Mr Watone and daughter Anna are in Montrose.

Louis Gramer Lackawanna James Lindsay Archbald Street Prynn Traction Company Oo Dafinos St. Pah Minn

Funeral of Mrs Margaret Cannon in Carbondale

The funeral for Mrs Margaret Cannon, longtime Carbondale resident, took place at St Rose Church with Rev T F Coffey officiating. Pallbearers included Anthony O Mora Anthony Hennigan William Walker James Gurrell Thomas Flannery Brennan Byrne John Farrell and Michael Lettie. Attendees from Scranton Wilkes Barre and nearby towns joined family, including Mr Malley and family Mr Cannon Mrs Myers and Thomann Cannon. Mrs Cannon died at her daughter’s home after a long residence in the city.

Margaret Cannon Carbondale St. Rose Church T. F. Coffey Anthony O'Mora Anthony Hennigan William Walker James Gurrell Scratton Thomas Flannery Brean Or Biyrne John Farell Michael Lettie Thomas () Malley Daniel Cannon T. J Walsh J. Lacey William O'Hara John Hennigan William Gurrell John Walsh John Kelly Scranton Maria Mary Jetinda Walsh Curran Maria* Horn Sarah Walsh Annie McFadden Thoniae Rooney Mra John Royle Mise Magale Muyxel Wilkes-Barre Mra. Thomas Malley Magaret Myers

Carbondale Hospital Board Expands Medical Staff

The Carbondale hospital board increased the medical staff from five to twelve and appointed several named physicians to fill the new numbers. The move aims to give the city more physicians to serve in rotation and maximize available facilities for patient treatment.

Carbondale Hospitat Star of Plysiclans Sre Claliat Fletcher T's Hatley Nites J. AL Rolly William McGquire Genera Meir

Chira de Social Held by Baptist Sunday School Class

A ch trade social occurred Saturday evening at George Patterson's home hosted by Class No. 18 of the Baptist Sunday school led by W D Frank as teacher. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening with Edith Fowler Grace Halli a pianeola by Clara Watt Helen Paterson and May Gaughan performing piano solos and recitations.

George A. Patterson The Baptist Sunday School W. D. Frank Chiaradee Edith Fowler Grace Halli Clara Watt Helen Paterson May Gaughan

Testimonial to Dr Bailey From Hospital Trustees

A testimonial from the hospital board honors Dr Mark Hailey for his efficient service at the institution including surgery, pharmacy and drugs. The certificate lauds an honorable record across all departments of service.

Board of Hospital Trustees Mark Hailey Ae Surgeln

Local Notes Highlight Visit and Socials This Week

Violin virtuoso F Voniertweghen of Beranton played selections at morning service at First Presbyterian Church. Scranton visitors Misses Katie Powderly and Mary Moran visit Miss Tessie Powderly as a dance class social is planned at Burke Building. Louis Braver, injured in a wagon fall, shows modest improvement. Mr and Mrs John Nell and Mr and Mrs James Toolan visit relatives in Scranton. Mrs C W Hine receives a $1000 insurance check from late husband. Wayne Street and East Side households soon get direct water from No 4 pond as Crystal Lake Water Co lays pipes. Attorney J FE Tur moves proceedings.

F. Voniertweghen Beranton Katie Powiderly Mary Moran Scranton Tessie Powderly Terrace Burke Clase Louis Braver North Church Street John Nell James Toolan Cottage Street Fcranton C. W. Hine

Vanity and skin health promoted by Dr. Pierce remedies

An advertisement extols women’s vanity as natural and urges use of Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as blood purifiers and tonics. It claims to cleanse impurities, support feminine organs, and improve skin clarity, citing a testimonial from Thomas Morris of Wakeheld Station and offering a free medical adviser by mail.

Doctor Pierce Pierce Druggiar Thomas Morris Wakeheld Station Sussex Co Helen Merce Hag Fox R. V. Pierce Buffalo

Anniversary Notes and Local Happenings in Jermyn

Jermyn notes include visits among local families such as Ernest Steele of Wilkes-Barre visiting his brother Frank, and Misa Jessie Hoffecker of Pookville visiting Morryman Hoffecker at Cemetery Street. Residents reflect on church groups, school events, and community gatherings with reports of deliveries, illnesses, and social visits across Wilkes-Barre, Enterprise, and nearby towns.

Ernest Steele Wilkes-Entre Frank Misa Jessie Hoffecker Pookville Morryman Hoffecker Alfred Chiffmia Datghter Corinne O Wilkes Barr Messer Willam Cunningham Willam McDermott Frankatu Wayte County Tyro M. J St. Abeeluse Enterprise Philip Baker Malaeireet Weombe Odd Peltons Louge C.D Winter & Co Afr Trey Wilkes Lehieh Sacred Heart

Local Happenings and Notices in Peckville

A string of community items from Peckville includes a concert at the Con Church in Olyphant, visits by residents to family homes, and funeral services for centenarian relatives. Local workers were paid yesterday as other residents host visitors and report minor injuries and family health concerns.

Sunny Side of Life in Japan and War Between China and Japan

Priceburg notes an entertainment talk on two topics The Sunny Side of Life in Japan and The War Between China and Japan by Jeetume. Yentaro Okano to speak at Primitive Methodist church Wednesday evening November 10 admission ten cents children under ten five cents.

Jananea Jeetume Japan Bie Yentaro Okano Mies Marennet Hull Wiliam T. Koboyte Griffin Tie Stupe Ald Society Yim Elderkins

Californian Excursions Offer Scenic Chicago to Denver Route

Advertises weekly excursions from Chicago to California via Burlington and Rio Grande routes. Travel in Pullman tourist sleeping cars with full amenities, guided by a seasoned special agent. Contact T. A. Grady, Excursion Manager, Chicago.

Chicago Lurlington Denver Rio Grande Ry Califor T. A. Grady

Local collision injures two men near Meluck street

Reported accident on Math wtrees near Meluck involves Mr Pririck Mulherin and Ann Mulhern. Their wagon wrecked after horse bolted toward an approaching wagon. Mulhern injured and Mulherin taken to residence for treatment.

Pririck Mulherin Taylor Meluck Mir Mulverin Vittaton Scranton Ann Mulhern Multherin Malin Genilcen Ueaba Thooington Jones Sf Ladin Davis T. Tarris Union Street Berouah Henjamin Llewellyn Peel Han Evin Chavis James Heter Donenh Bales Coteh Willan St OM Midi Street Yee Domianis Owellliz John Th Neeley Berta Club Walrer Welett Congresational

Victim of Hypnotism In Trance Jumped From Window

A man identified as Daniel Wright of Na fi Vine Street allegedly leaped from a third story window during a hypnotism demonstration. The event, linked to Professor Carpenter now in Boston, parallels a reported series of controlled experiments in which Wright claims to be easily induced. Authorities note the case—tied to a local theater performance—has drawn attention to hypnotic exhibitions and public safety.

Piliatétolia Pennsylvania Daniel Wright Coberniia Leon Clive Gurtell Dr. Beard Experimenta Nitude Wien

Hypnotic Influence Claims Behind Wright Jump

Wright, under alleged hypnotic control by Dr Treard, leapt from a window and survived with minor injuries. Six years earlier he abandoned painting, now asserts memory gaps and strange actions driven by hypnotic power. physicians deem it rare but possible, noting continued susceptibility and lack of warning before the leap.

Wark Wright Treard Wricht

Trial of Young Gower Murder Case On Freight Train

The trial centers on Charles Smith and George Levite accused in a Ballston murder aboard a freight train. Witnesses describe a car door used to stage the crime and a later retrieval at Beaver Pass. Investigators praised a boy’s father for aiding the search and exposing the door mechanism.

Charles Smith George Levite Beaver Ue Muntor Charlo Gower Tower Ballston Stith Leslie Gower Roth Stointhy Beaver Pass Mallston John Smith McKeewnort Meravechel Oltenmatitior MeKersport

Three Men Die in Explosion at Magazine Site

Three men were killed when a nitro magazine exploded while a group including Willan Conn of Cuba and other named locals were attempting to seize explosive for oil wells. One victim left only a fragment amidst the blast ruins.

New Martinnevilly Wert Kla County Yeatenlay Willan Conn Cuba Uemon

Scranton Train Schedules Include Multiple Expresses East and West

The notice lists various trains from Scranton including Fixpress services to New York East Ab, Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South with multiple daily departures. It mentions Washington and way stations, Tobyhanna accommodation, and express trains to Binghamton Oswego and Buffalo with connections west. Regular and intermediate stations Nanticoke Northumberland Plymouth Ithaca and more are shown with times and fares.

Scranton New York Easton Trenton Philadelphs South Washington and Way Tobyhanna Binghamton Oswego Finnind Corning Hath Ithaca Northumbrland Pittaton Wilkes Marie Plymouth Bloomsburg Danville Makig Northumberland Witamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Pan Natticoke Morkk Paen Allman Parior M. B. Ih Lehigh Valley Railroad Sogurne Clee Comfort Philadelphia Mr. H Pottaville Farton Reading Harrishure Tunkhannock Towanli Elmira Geneva Bua. m Roc Ponter Thulfelo Nines Falls Chicago H.R. BR Wilkes-Etinrre Pilphin, Bullato A. Beapeniion Freidece Olavr Get Get. Supt Chas, &, Ode Gon, Pass Agt.,, Phils, Pa. A. W. Nonspmactier. Asst Gon. Poe. Agt

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