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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1897

Page

9

West Side and City Suburban Club Meets in Scranton

West Side and City Suburban meeting in Scranton discusses sidewalk disputes on Jackson street and multiple ward election prospects. A Chicago committee asks support for a bill creating a department of commerce and industry. Local officials debate candidates for selectman and school controller, with several names mentioned and no firm outcomes.

West Side Woath of Fhart A. B. Holmes De 2 Z. Carroll BD. D. Evans Jenkin T. Roose Dunning Brown Jackson Street Rick of Hee Limb Chicago Senate Willam P. Frye Department of Commerce and Industry C.F. Quincy Frank Barry Elliott Durand Leonard Tillotson West Scranton Tripp

CANDIDATES FOR WARD OFFICES IN WENL ELECTIONS

February elections will elect councilmen from wards four six fourteen and eighteen and two school controllers from wards five and fifteen. In ward four the incumbents are W. 2 Thomas in select and Simeon Thomas in common, with Thomas likely seeking re election. The common council seat candidate is William Griffiths W W Evans and James Levehon will contest. Elmon Thomas seeks the select post after service in the common council.

Common Thomas Cit van P. Davis Regan Marke Reman P. FL McCann Selectman P. J. Nealis Peter Ross Weat Lackawanna Avenue M. H. Rinehart Eighth Street Common Council M. J. Burns J. FP. Noone Noone George A. Carson D. I. Phillips Edwin G. Hughes Edward Thomas Hyde Park Phillips West Scranton Mr. Hughes Carson Otlce John H. Williams Williams &S Elias EB. Evans Evans & Powell West Strinton Simeon Thomas Prolimhin Select Commin Sdet William V. Griffiths W. W. Evans James Levehon Elmon Thomas Select Council

Washington Chemical Inquiry Yields Troubling Enrolment Notes

A garbled Washington report notes various enrolment troubles tied to Actual Extearta and Free bool felis how, with unclear references to Washington Chemical Ou and ongoing investigations. Officials urge caution as details remain fragmentary and unconfirmed.

Felis Washington Chemical Ou Washington

Electric City Wheelmen Hold Smoker at Club House

Members of the Electric City wheelmen held a smoker at the shell company club house on Jackson Street. A brief business session was led by President W. B. Mears. Five new members were enrolled, signaling growing popularity.

Electric City Wheelmen Shell Comy Club Jackson S W. 8. Mears

Slashed Prices on Black Dress Goods at Globe Warehouse

The Globe Warehouse announces rare clearance on staple Black Dress Goods. Prices are exceptionally low for a limited time with quantities limited and stock to move quickly. Patrons urged to visit today to view the surprisingly cheap pieces before they sell out.

Bargain lot of wool fabrics and silks on sale

A sale listing features Binch Black Wool Trocades and 44 inch black Broadcloths at discounted prices. Also offered are all wool Mack Serge in winter weight, all wool Black Honrlettes in blue and jet shades, Changeable Trocade Taffetas with crepit color combos, and Fancy Tourred Taffeta Silks with rich color effects, all presented as sale items with reduced prices.

Ladies' Ald Society Hosts Fetr and Festival Evening

The Ladies' Ald society of the First Welsh Baptist church opened their fete and festival last evening in the church basement. A wet mood and evening crowd attended with many served at booths offering dainties, bric a brac, and worth articles. The affair continues tomorrow evening with choices to suit tastes.

Ald Society First Welsh Baptist Church

Miner Injured In Bellevue Slope After Mule Kick

Stanley Maleski about 18 years old employed in Bellevue slope workings was kicked in the right jaw by a breeching mule while unhitching a team. He was taken home on South Washington avenue for medical attention. Willam Davis of Snyder avenue a driver in the Bellevue mines had his arm badly bruised after being caught between a loaded car topping and the roof. He was also sent home to have his injuries dressed.

Stanley Maleski Bellevue Slope South Washington Avenue Willam Davis Snyder Avenue Bellevue

Infant interred after services at Washburn Street

An infant child of Mr and Mrs Andrew Wiklund of 2024 Washburn Street was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at Washburn Street Cemetery. Services were held at the family home with many friends in attendance. Rev A T Thuner officiated with a long pallbearers list.

Andrew Wiklund Washburn Street A. T. Thuner Sh. D St. Mark's Lutheran Church Pallhearers Mary Shug Lome Saya Jettigon Adeline Price Ric McCloskey Julia Mulrooney Gerth Johnson May Bushner James Fillis Lackawanna Hospital C. EB. Tobineen Second Presbyterial Church

Local residents report illnesses and visitors

Mrs. Job Harris of Eynon street is seriously ill at home from pneumonia and asthma. Gomer and Gawylim Jones of South Hyde Park avenue are at home recovering. Mr and Mrs F W Harding of Barton are guests of Rev and Mrs P P Doty. George Milbaum on Jackson street has returned from New Jersey visit. Miss Genevieve Gaynor of North Lincoln avenue is seriously ill. Thomas McGuire has returned from New York. C S De Pas Edward Yallock and Moses Stanles return from a two day hunting trip near Gouldsboro. Mr and Mrs Myles Gibbons of Lafayette host James Longan and daughter Agnes of Rutland.

Job Harris Eynon Street Gomer Gawylim Jones South Hyde Park Avenue Airs F. W. Harding Barton, N PF. P. Doty North Ninth Street George Milbaum Jackson Street New Jersey Genevieve Gaynor North Lincoln Avenue Roberts Garfield Avenue Moscow Thomas McGuire New York de Pas Edward Yallock Moses Stanles Thie

Local events and notices from Hampton Street area

Community notices include L. Thomas of New York delivering an illustrated lecture on Bunyan at Hampton Street Methodist Church next Thursday to benefit the Sabbath school library. A social at Exnow Street honors Miss Tyla Shannock. Patrick Trainey waived bail on charges of abuse and non-support. St Mark's Woman's Guild served a large supper. Epworth league delegates hosted by Simon chapter. A benefit concert for John T. Davies planned at First Welsh Chapel. St Leo's Battalion football team challenges St Brenden's Institute at Mullen Field on Nov 14 with listed players and substitutes.

Nh. L. Thomas New York City Bunyan Hampton Street Methodist Church Tyla Shannock Exnow Street Maud Lewis Lissie Jenkins Alice and Kate Warner Albbie Hancock Messina C.J. Compton Jacob Narchar James Liwson Lewis Hancock, Jr John Richards Taylor Patrick Trainey Luserne Etreet Alderman Johns Woman's Guild of St. Mark's Lutheran Church Fred Fritz North Sumner Avenue Epworth League Elm Park Simon John T. Davies Factory Ville Mgr. Davies Bt. Leo's Vheven of St. Brenden's Young Men's Institute Mullen Field St. Leo's Team Baul Gaughan Kadgon Kelly Cavanaugh Neville Gilroy Lonergan Burnett Flaherty Murphy McAndrew Reap

West Side Business Directory Listing

Rag carpet maker Jacob Baltes at 1126 Luzerne Street advertises quick service and home visits. Clairvoyant practitioner Mrs Fanton at 2 North Main Avenue offers readings. Second hand furniture dealer J C King stocks furniture and stoves at 10 TW West Lacs Owanna Avenue.

Elty Limita Jacob Baltes Luzerne Street Fanton North Main Avenue J. C. King Owanna Avenue

Kemp's Halvam Cure Promoted by Patent Remedy Claims

An advertisement urges readers to try Kemp's Halvam claiming it cures coughs by a mild, pleasant medicine. It promises quick relief after the first dose and offers a free trial sample at druggists.

South Scranton Events At St Pauls Church Fair

The St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church fair ends tonight after a successful run and profits for the church treasury. Winners include Julia Dankivertz John Boulanger Edward Schmidt August Miller and Mrs Charles Naceh. The Maennerchor will perform and prized items will be auctioned. Also noted are multiple funerals engagements and upcoming marriage announcements in the Scranton area.

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Thore Mile Julia Dankivertz John Boulanger Edward Schmidt August Miller Charles Naceh Charles Leerman Maennerchor Mr. Haar Samuel Green F. P. Henderson South Washington Avenue Washburn Street Curtis George Henderson James Lovelasa Scranton Jacob Kramer Malton Samuel Anconta Isaac Winton William Scott Township Tillie Fred Snyder Pittston Avenue John Maloney Cecelia Noone Wyoming Avenue Roaring Brook Btorr Willian McTighe Patrick Gitbona Celar Avenue Maple Street Recoiler St. Trene's Taidles T. A. G. Society

Local Church Officials Offered for Treetley Day Conducting

Rev F S Ballenting of the Church of the Good Shepherd visits South Bethlehem for a few days. Green Ridge Christian Endeavor ladies who wish to serve as conductors on Treetley Day should report to A T B Dunning by Wednesday evening. A happy surprise party honored Miss Leora Johler for her tenth birthday with a supper and entertainment.

F. S. Ballenting F the Good Shepherd Bethlehem Green Ridge Christian Endeavor Coelity A. TB Julia Bird Agnes Reed Heckman Misa Jesele Wilbur Down~ Ing A. EL Brooks Lillan Brooks Misees Manette Collins Edna Hurbert Roy Heckman Franklin Jones Oscar Brooks Asa Gillette Roxford Johler Austin W. Moore Willard Winckman Emma Pateh Daisy Gillette Pearl Henry Lena Elisby Gertie Bell Pearl Rendola Maggie Thomas Jennie Rath Ethel Charlie Green Adam Bird Grace Silmer Lulu Davie Eonk Wvidower Bhath Elwell Richmond

Obituary: John Atticus Robertson Civil Engineer and Naturalized Citizen

John Atticus Robertson died at his home on 1424 Sanderson Avenue from pneumonia after suffering since December 2. He was a naturalized American citizen by a special act of Congress. he had been a Trinity College alumnus and Scranton resident who helped survey the old Vienna railroad line and later ran Robertson & Hitchcock. Surviving are his wife and three sisters, with a funeral to be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd where he served as warden since 1968.

John Atticus Robertson Congress Sanderson Avenue Tati John W. Coolidge Frederick Sureth John Jacob Robertson Athena Greece Hobertson Athens West Constaantinople J. Atticus Hobertson America J. Atticus Robertson Trinity College Hartford United States Saugertler-on-the Hud Robertson Scranton Robertson & Hitchcock Lackawanna Avenue Church of the Good Shepherd William G. Johnson Chester Guy D. Penfield Los Angeles Cal Mary K. Robertson Oakland

Burial Planned At Forest Hill Cemetery With Rev Ballentine

At 2.20 o'clock tomorrow afternoon the Church of the Good Shepherd will hold the funeral service officiated by Rev H Ballentine. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Church of the Good Shepherd H. Ballentine Forst Hill Cemetery

Scranton Mill Worker Kilrain Arrested After Beer Theft

John Kilrain, 30, a South Mill worker, was arrested with Hugh Brady and two others after detectives found them drinking beer stolen from three kegs in a Delaware and Hudson freight car near the steel mill station. Kilrain claims innocence and says he was invited to drink. He awaits further action at Alderman Millar's office.

John Kilram Millars Southates Mill Kilrain Central Prince Station Ireland Scranton South Mill Moosic Delaware and Hugh Brady Kiilrain Brady Patrick McCann Hugh Foley Martin Crippen Millar McCann Foley Theig Carman Byars

Greatest Excitement as Clothing Sale Draws Crowds

Crowds packed 211 Washington avenue Scranton to shop the Chicago Combination Clothing Co sale of bankrupt Monitor Clothing Co stock. Despite heavy rain, thousands flocked from across the county for bona fide clearance pricing with store open evenings to 9 PM and car fare provided for out of town buyers.

Washington Avenue Chicago Contination Clothing Co Monitor Clothing Co Wilkes-Barre Scranton Chicago Combination Clothing Co Court House

Catarrhal Powder Claim and Local Cure Advertisement

An old advertisement asks if readers suffer from head ache eye pains throat drop breath odor and introduces Dr Agnew's Catar rhal Powder as a cure. It claims strong effectiveness for long standing catarrh and notes sale by Matthews Nrea.

Agnew Matthews Nrea

Oriental Juniors Challenge Jolly Eleven to Thanksgiving Game

The Oriental Juniors issue a challenge to the Jolly Eleven Juniata for a football match on Thanksgiving Day at the Jolly Eleven grounds. Captain is T. Mawn.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia

Mystic Cure claims to radically cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 6 days. The advertisement asserts the cure removes the cause and makes the disease disappear after the first dose. Sold by Carl Loren, druggist, 418 Lackawanna Ave, Beranton.

Carl Loren Lackawanna Avs Ba Beranton

Tribune Want Ads Read by Thousands

Classified section notes that Tribune want ads attract broad readership with many responses. The notice emphasizes wide visibility and quick engagement from buyers and sellers across the community.

Tribune

Health ruin halted by Dr Williams Pink Pills

A Shelbyville mother and daughter recount a dramatic recovery from severe illness after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Cora Edwards, once 79 pounds and gravely weak, gained strength, appetite, and weight after eight boxes, with medical endorsements and a sworn affidavit supporting the tale.

Shelbyville Indiana Emily Edwarda Cora Abe Franklin Willie Williame Dachter Ewny Epwanns SireLaYville Ixc Ll. C. May

Specialist in Rupture Truss Fitting and Fat Reduction

Dr L Freas advertises rupture specialist services with truss fitting and fat reduction. Office hours 10 to 12, 2 to 4, and 7 to 9. Local contact telephone for appointments provided.

DE. Cc. L. Freas W. Vamoreauu Adame Mulberry

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Board OF Trade Meeting Frank de Pue Guy Ralph Thomas Evans Olyphant Finn North Scranton Mr. Drinker Globe Warehouse West Side Business Directory South Green Ridge John Kilrsin Fere Spruce Street Jermyn Democrat Shelbywilte, Ind Imethord Hit J. M. Morndbarber Hours & Tor Lackawanna and Wyoming Aves Newark Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons Kay Penn Ave Teone DR. Bateson DR. C. L., Prey Savings Bank Bildy Mary A. Shepherd Adama Avenue A. Trapold Wiomini Avenue Proce Street W. BE. Allen North M. Gates Otto Linden Street James H. Torrey Commonwealth Building Frank E. Boyle Burr Building Edward W. Thayer Jeffreys & Ruddy Attorneys- At-Law Warren & Knapp Huang Boranton Jessup & Jssup Law Patterson & Wilcox Raddrepnational Bank Building Alfred Hand William J. Hand Comonwealth Okkulie Room &, Coal Exchange Boranton, md James W. Oakford Board of Trade L.A. Watres Lackawanna Ave Scranton, Pa R. Pitcher Attorndy-At-Law, Commonwealth Building C. Compays D. FR Mears Building Killam Attorndy-At-Law H. Mamilton Atttorney Interstate Secret Service Agency Percival J. Morris Edward H. Pavis BL. Walter Frederick L. Brown Architroct Price Building T. J. Lacey & Son, Archithots, Traders’ National Bank Lyman Spruch Street HL. PF. Reynolds P.O Wyoming Snover Lacka. Wanna M.B Davis Adams Ave Avenue Jos Lackawanna Scranton Thomas M. Cann Ul. D Walter H. Buell A. M Leeds G. R. Clark & CO Reedmen Nurtserymen Green House North Main Avenus Teleyphone THY Elk Cafe Lift Avenue P. Zlsgler Bcranton Howae Nrak D Vicpor Koch Prop Furnla HK. J. Lauwer Megargee Brothers Eupplicn Washington Evento Stanton, Pa Prank P. Brown & CO Thomas Aurey Willams’ Hulding Postoffice Tribune Publishing CO
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