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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1897

Page

8

Before Breakfast and Nighttime Turmoil Highlight City Notes

A chaotic scene outside a convention hall ends with security guiding a disruptor amid tension as officials debate events. A West Side minister plans union Thanksgiving services at Congregational church. Street chores and a sweeping incident interrupt business on Woehinetan avenue. Police report growing stash of stolen clothing at city hall. Rev Fo OA Das, Northeastern Sabbath union official, suffers nervous illness but improves.

Bop. Doty Polingvivanty Sabbath Union Fo OA. Das Bhava Wioge Hiner Green Ridge

Man Dies From Runaway Crash Injuries at Coal Company Yard

John Godide died from injuries after a wreck at Plane No 2 of the Pennsylvania Coal company. He succumbed at Lackawanna Hospital after twenty hours of suffering. The body was taken to his Forge residence. He leaves a widow and several children.

John Godide Pennsylvania Coal Company Lackawanna Hospital Godda Godde Forge

Large Plunder Found at Barrett Home Police Court Hearing

A wagon load of stolen goods was found at Bihel and Magele Barrett’s Taylor Avenue home following arrests for larceny. Eldest daughter Ethel Barrett and younger sister Magele faced Mayor Bailey with attorney George Horn. Bail set at 300 dollars each. Ethel jailed, Magele released with bondsman Thomas Collins.

Smiley Taylor Avenue Bihel Magele Barrett Trebling Petective John Moir Ethel Sieber Ven Baltey Barrett Rebling Littl Magele Rotiling Moir George 8. Horn Bailey Horn Roebling Thomas Collins Awart Slater Ball Ethel Berrett

Accused Murderer Returned for Hearing in Alderman’s Court

Michael Koket, alleged Pricebure murderer of Andrew Novack, was taken from the county jail by Detective Levehon and brought before Alderman Millar for a murder hearing. Millar heard testimony.

Michael Koket Pricebure Andrew Novack Levehon Millar

County detective remands Koket to jail without bail

The county detective and Koket were remanded to jail without bail to await trial. The incident involved a Hungarian man Novack and a Pontander Kolet in Pricehnce with blood between the nationalities. A party of friends threw missiles at Novack’s house. he was struck at the head and died weeks later at Lackawanna Hospital.

Koket Kolet Novack Pricehnce Lackawanna Hospital

Ladies' Symphony Orchestra Surprises Y M A Audience

The Ladies' Symphony Orchestra of Boston gave a polished program at the Y M A auditorium. Under leader D W Howard the ensemble impressed with strong wood brass strings while soloist Miss Ama Hacker sang two numbers and Karl Marshall White received praise for his reading.

Y. M.A Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra Toston Navy D. W. Howard Ama Hacker Karl Marshall White Delta Fox Delta Secom

Engine Arrives for West Side Columbian Fire Company

The Halloway Fire Engine Manufacturing Company of Baltimore notified Chief Hickey that the new combination hose and chemical engine for the Columbian Fire Company will arrive today. It will be shipped via the Pennsylvania Railroad to Wilkes-Barre and then by Delaware and Hudson to the city, at a cost of 1550 dollars. An expert will be sent to adjust and test the engine before city acceptance.

Hickey Halloway Fire Engine Manufacturing Company Baltimore Columbian Fire Company West Side Wilkes-Barre Penneyylvania Delaware and Hindeon Halloway Company Fire Department

Lehigh Valley Plans Through Tourist Car Service to West

Beginning November 17, the Lehigh Valley railroad launches a weekly through tourist car from Philadelphia and other points to California and Colorado. The route traverses Niagara Falls, St. Clair Tunnel, Great Rock Island line, Royal Gorge, Grand Canyon, Rockies to Salt Lake City, Ogden, Sierra Nevada and major California destinations including Sacramento San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. For schedule and rates inquire via Lehigh Valley agents or mail Chas H Lee General Passenger Agent Philadelphia Pa.

Lehigh Valley Railroad California Colorado Philadelphia Pennsylvania New York State America Niagar Falls St. Clair Tunnel Great Rock Island Royal Gorge Grand Canon Recky Mountains Salt Lake City Ogden Sunny California Sacramento San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Chas Lee Fassenger Lehigh Valley R. Ft

Interstate Firemen Carnival tickets from Scranton to Trenton

Lehigh Valley railroad will sell tickets from Scranton to Trenton and return at one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale November 1 and 10, good for return to and including November 7 on all trains except the Mack Diamond Express. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for particulars. Turkey dinner today at Lancaster's Home Like Dining Room on Wyoming Avenue.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Scranton Trenton N. J Lehigh Valley Charles 8. Lee Lancaster Wyoming Avenue

Local Residents and Visitors Make City Headlines

Joseph Williams spends days in Philadelphia Illinois. Hewitt of Meshoppen visits Scranton. Cameron of Carbondale guests Coroner Longetreet. Haines of Wilkes-Barre tours here. Mrs Tiffany returns home from Dover. Wert, new Lizgerns County Humane Society agent, formerly local. J Smith Beeleyville and J Weston Honesdale attend Wayne county gathering. Myer Dwindow returns from New York after three days on business. Martin Maroney and A H Stoey of Philadelphia attend Lucas Brainard nuptials in Green Ridge. Miss Gertrude Holyoke French harpist performer at YMC hall. French also contributor to the Chronicle.

Joseph Willams Philadelphia Be, Hewitt Meshoppen Scranton Ud. R. Cameron Carbondale H. M. Edward New York City W. D. Kauffman Yonkers N. Y Thomas W. Haines Wilkes-Hatre J. W. Tiffany Miverville Frank J. Wert Lizgerns County Humane Society J. Smith Beeleyville J. J. Weston Honesdale Wayne County Myer Dwindow Lackawanna Avenue New York Martin Maroney A. HH. Stoey Lucas Brainard Green Ridge Gertrude Holyoke French Harpiet Frothingham Theater White Orchestra Young Men's Christian Association Mies French Uwpon Chrieimar Tribune

Thursday price drop on Hose Silks and Stress Goods

Mears and Hagen announce a Thursday sale lowering all hose, silks, and stress goods. Shop customers are urged to visit the store for advantageous discounts on every part of the stock.

Mears & Hagen

Wanted: Rare Opportunities in The Tribune Want Columns

Readers are invited to explore the Tribune Want columns for unusual chances. The listing emphasizes unique prospects across local services, trades, and personal ads, inviting individuals seeking unusual work, barter options, or specialized items to browse.

The Tribune

State YWCA Convention Opens in Wilkee-Marre

Mrs. Le M. Gates to respond to greetings as the State YWCA convention begins in Wilkee-Marre. The program lists Thursday to Monday sessions with prayers, religious services, reports, and conferences led by Mrs. Norvell, Mrs. Van Nort, and other local leaders from Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, Baptist, and other churches.

le M. Gates Mrnday Young Women's Christian Association Wilkee-Marre Ds. BE. Mackinmt da M. Chites Ilbletty Norvell Deicgnies Alkse Jie Ates Stephen Norwerl Methodist Episcopal Bagtist van Nort MM. Frey- Holds London England St Clara Ales Haye Migs Reynalite Aira Jenn Ees Relich Cliveh Parlers Mins Tosler Pintien Mittebures Gidefrey Sornaton Th. Perso Mitte Mise Trogers Hbiucktell Younes Mies Gilchrirt Mise Netway Miles Stephens Williameport Ditksburg Onn Bertin M. Wool Reading Piret Medhollet Spisiopal Marinus Mine Norvell Misers Prive Gant Dann Mio Matin Wilkins Nemiera Ely Boants Miee Moore Yoourtia Pholpe Mise Taylor Hee Misa Pinnoke Cosgind Menting Padilites Mies EL AK. Prien Young Women A Christian Association Mise Hays

Eisteddfod in Allentown Draws Strong Entries

The Allentown Chronicle notes heavy demand for soloists and choruses for the Thanksgiving eisteddfod. Entries include tone and banjo soloists, female, mixed and baritone choirs, tenor and soprano solos, recitations, and multiple named choirs and artists from Wilkes-Barre Slatineton Reading Easton Kingston and others.

Allentown Chronicle of Orige Wilkes-Barre Gwytlm Ames Slatineton Chore Thomas Lieve Reading Chorus M. Berg Teadern Glee Cluitis Orpheus Auston Dr. Mason Glee Club Arion Slatineton Ame Mies Amelia Schlentker Pethlehem Aliss Carrie A. Gehman Macungie Maurice Clemens Easton Dr. T. ©. Edwards Pecitation Kingston

Clever Little Trixie at Standen Delights City Audiences

Philadelphia Thief reports the city premiere of Little Trixie at Davis Theater this week. Jax Smith Roblins showcased versatile talents in multiple roles, receiving high praise for the production and ensemble.

Jax Smith Roblins Petresa Standen Trixie Philadelphia Davis’ Theater

Stone cutters strike at MAP Creek dam plant

Thirty stone cutters employed by Spring Brook Walour Supply walked out on Monday demanding a wage cut to nine hours. They currently earn $3 for a ten hour day and seek rate adjustment to reflect shorter shift.

Spring Brook Walour Map Creek

Wage rates cited by workers in Wilkes Barre and beyond

The fragment notes a claimed wage rate paid to union workers in Wilkes Barre and other locations, mentioning a Wilkes-Barre Record in the context of the report.

Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Batre

Heale y Fence Battle Reaches Third Tear-Down

City Street Department workers tore down Dominick Healey’s fence at West Side after he refused to move it from the sidewalk. Healey argues no fence should be in his area while workers claim the structure encroaches three feet. He vowed to rebuild as dispute over the line drags on.

Dinnlne Dominick Healey Street Department Healey

Hosiery Mill to Open in Plymouth Area

The article notes a new hosiery mill planned for Plymouth region with workers from the Pla neer Knitting MIN. Frank Zitamerntian at Eta Yate, of Plymouth, reports a skilled crew trained in hosiery manufacture. The venture is expected to succeed from the start.

Wilkea-T

Typographical Union Ball at the Wire Prebyterian Church

The Typographical Union hosts a lavish ball with Lawrences prepaid program and a souvenir magazine for attendees. Front may feature Back Lady as part of the event, with tickets and programs available through Moyle and Mucklowe, 416 Lackawanna Avenue.

Othe The Union Frienda

Beecham's Pills Advertised by Steam Heating Firm

Steam Heating and Plumbing PP and MT Howley advertise Beecham's Pills at 231 Wyoming Avenue. The copy urges taking Beecham's Pills when feeling dizzy or drowsy.

MT. Howley Wyoming Beecham

Christian Endeavor Throl ley Day Offers Wholesale Prices

All West Side street cars pass our stores this Thursday, November 1, inviting shoppers to Scranton's greatest store for extraordinary bargains. Retail prices are cut to wholesale levels, with no special discounts.

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