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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1896

Page

7

Night fair at Tabernacle Church with Welsh kitchen

The Tabernacle Congregational church hosted the first of two fair events with coed attendance in the basement. Tables run by many locals offered fancy goods, Welsh dishes, and a Columbian quartet entertained guests. A Ladies Aid shows leadership as the event runs tonight, with proceeds aiding their charitable work.

Tabernacle Congregational Church John RK. Thomas Morris Jones Thomas Jeakins John Jomes Thomas Jones David Jones Abs. Roberts M. Thomas David Jenkins Misa Sarah Evans Rachel Meese Gol Morgan W. J. Williaimes Mageale Evans Emry Movean Pantel Hughes Albert Jones Ladies’ Aid Society Samuel Hogers Steese Nether | Whidlaains Aiis Itlehard Ff Thonines

Fifth anniversary celebration at the Plehler home

Mrs. Charles Plehler marked five years of marriage at Fox Fillmore Avenue with relatives and friends. Rev. Warren G. Parteidge joined the couple in marriage at Penn Avenue Baptist Church. The evening featured music, recitations, and gifts, with a midnight supper. The Salvation Army drive for Now and Now season was also noted with calls for self denial to support army work.

Charles Plehler Fox Fillmore Avenue Plehler Warren G. Parteidge Penn Avenue Baptist Church Thorns Willams Misa Verdella Smith Miaine Murphy Waller Smith Latina Smith William Price Ccvcasion Sandle Bowards Plekfer Damon Telmyr Awl Hams Bowman Christian Blemor Stover Leader Dry Goods PleKler Chester Hellevy Thomas Bell Stanten Dytmond Samuel Dpeowning Charles Jennings George Witton Robert J. Cotborm Psaave Price FL Edwards Jam Meier Thomas Pomphney Wo UL Thinn George Hagerty Walter Smith Arthur Christman Towman Christin Mary Dowell Margaret Lewis Mame Leh Jennie Burnett Kate McNichols Mame Murphy Mary Price Emmma Willaims Willa Herrmann Nachel Evans Mary Mucraane May Ward Lorindga Egburetin Mary Bilis Verdella Smith Nowna Jewell Laura Smith Magne Willian Minnie Jones Lizgle Hughes Mops Dokson John Williams George Williame Air Charles Wilains Mise Ena Willams Mrs Cook Salvation Army United States Armerian

Benefit Concert Aids American Bible Society

A benefit concert at First We Congregational dinner raised a sizable sum for the American Bible Society. Judge H. M. Eadwards presided as performers including Wises Livghe Thorns Willam Moane Evan Miles Thomas Abra Philip T. Warren and Eadwin Bowen. Miss Norma Williams was deconman ist. Principal H J Morgan led a night school opening with a crowd of youths and several teachers including Misses Mary Durkin Rachel Powell Lulu Leader Campbell and John Evans.

American Bible Society H. M. Eadwards Wises Livghe Thorns Willam Moane Evan Miles Thomas Abra Philip T. Warren Eadwin Bowen Norma Williams H. J. Morgan Nooth van Buren Avenue No.oh Civer Morgan Mary Durkin Rachel Powell Lulu Leader Campbell John Evans Mise Ojbbe

Mre Mary lan Roe Dies. Funeral Plans Set in Groton

The deceased died Tuesday night and her remains will be taken to Darlington Nod for interment. Death occurred at the home of her son in law A S Tomlinson on Jackson street. Rev S I Mathews will conduct services at the house tomorrow evening. Funeral for Patrick Rush is set for this morning at St Patrick church with interment in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Local notes mention guests, society events, and a florist notice.

Mre Mary Lan Roe Darlington Nod Delaware Lackawanna Western A.S. Tomlinson Jackson Street Blewae Sh Boelington Joseph I Matthews Ficorne Heel Garrettsville Charles Lil Price Street Mara Gritfin Mra. J Loomis Hede Park Avenue Yours Ladies’ League Central Mali Wveritie Patrick Rush Ploe von Talbonel Avenue St. Patrick’s Church Hyde Ark Catholic Roberts North Maine

Missing Hickory Street coachman Bluing in Nova Scotia

A Binghamton resident visiting Cireen Ridge reports the disappearance of coachman Harris Dimmick, last seen near the Telaware yard and Von Storch dump. Authorities and residents search area as two gold watches valued at 2125 each remain missing. Harris is described as 5 feet tall, about 110 pounds, with a blue undercut and misty whiskers. he is 7 years old and from Nova Scotia, known for delivering farm produce along the route.

Binghamton Cireen Ridge Chorgs Kurtz Dickson Avenue Kurtz Kurts Hartzell & Simons William Brown Telaware Hudson von Storch Thomas Notch Chief Robling Delaware, Klackawanna and Western Lowell Cher Spellman Pinkerton Delaware and Thadson Charles Harris Winmick Aa Harris Wen Laat Nova Scotia Ist Dimmick Scott Township Harris Ligale Brant Hasel Hopewell Carolyne Vo Dorsey Penn Avenue Baptist Church Liggie McAndrew Telephone Exchange Keen Ridge Anna Niland Marion Street Wilkes Harre Crom Green Ridge Paul Miss Laon Boston

Funeral of Sweet Gardner Held in Ontario Parish Church

The funeral for Sweet Gardner was held at Ton om in Ohio with Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Methodist clergy officiating. A large attendance heard a sermon by Rev. William Edgar about the deceased’s blessed life, with a quartet singing during the service. Interment followed in Dalton.

Sweet Gardner Ohio Ton Om William Edgar Clearge I, Challd Presbyterian Church Charles Benjamin Methodist Church Honesdale Willian Edgar Dalton Mae Mary I. Burns Weat Markettreet Wis David J. Davis Wayne Avenue Isserlinely Henry Protheroe Osterhout Putnam Street Harmory Marquette Council Young Men's Institute Wyoming Lawrence Davina John W. Mullen Tovistant PL i. Flynn W. F. O'Broyle Baltry AM. J. Colling Joseph H. McCarthy Por Piynn James Pivan J. J. Grady James May J. Hogan M. H. Mahon KH. EL Royle John W. Jordan T. P. Rewan Joseph Mvans BP A. Sweeney Lawrence Liurns M. I Ttrennan BE. A. Saltry Frank Golden James Flanagan W. A DU. Hanehette Italy Clifford Beales F. H. Collins A. Duffy Maxwell J. Conners Mary Myers Carbondale P. J. Cannon Ligete McDermott Pittston Miee Ligne Lynne Hawley M. Fahey Cleveland

Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad

A historical advert promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a teething remedy for babies claiming fifty years of use by mothers. It asserts soothing the child easing gums curing wind colic and diarrhea with sellers worldwide and urges buying the syrup for twenty five cents a bottle.

Mrs. Winslow

Effort to Revive South Side Board of Trade

An upcoming quorum attempt aims to revive the South Side Board of Trade after years of decline since secretary P. W. Gallagher retired. The group hopes to restore activity, leadership, and influence as it seeks to regain former status and effectiveness.

Board of Trade P. W. Gallagher

Remington Venue Roaring Brook Bridge Under Construction

Abutments for the new bridge over Roaring Brook on Remington Avenue are finished. Casey & Kelly Brewing Company handles the project. A street lighting upgrade is urged to illuminate the center of the span after dark to deter highwaymen and aid pedestrians and commuters. New wall paper stock advertised at Borcher's, 7H Cedar Ave.

Roaring Brook Remington Casey & Kelly Brewing Company Trearing Brook Bridge Borcher’s Cedar Ave

Fair committee meeting and various local notices

Charles Farrer of Cherry street recovers from a severe ankle sprain. Knighths of the Golden Rage fair committee to meet at Odd Fellows hall to plan the fair. Mr and Mrs W J Decker and daughter Mary visit Hawley. A Monday literary club elected officers Lo ML Smith president Mra To Gibbons vice president Gilbert Close secretary treasurer. Miss Agnes Loftus visits Philadelphia. Ki Lynett moved to T C Dugans new house opposite Moses Taylor hospital. A birthday social at Richard Witterstein's on Makely street with Saint Agnes Call program. Firemen autumnal ball at Keystone hall tonight admission 2 cents. George Bernhardt Jr. dies from injuries after accident. burial in Petersburg German cemetery. Penneyivants Coal pays miners this afternoon. Improved Order of Heptasophs third annual entertainment at Gold Mellows hall Wednesday evening November.

Charles Farrer Cherry Street Odd Bellows W. J. Decker Mary Hawley Lo ML Smith Mra Gibbons Gilbert Close Harry Depue Hlakely Street James Lain Mine Street Elmer Spaice Webter Avenue Agnes Loftus Drinker Street Philadelphia Ki. J. Lynett Wsns T. C. Dugan Quincy Avenuus Moses Taylor Hospital Hichard Witterstein Makely Street Saint Agnes Ifese Dunmere Keystone Hall O'Neal George Pernhardt Ludwig Bernhardt Mill Street Baturdar Petersburgy Germain No. 4 Hile Endlaces Penney Ivants Coal Company Lackawanna County

Great Diamond Robbery Returns to Academy Tonight

Eden Cummings and Irene Hayward star in the fifth act as audiences roar for encore. The dramatic climax drew repeated calls for the participants, with the "Great Diamond Robbery" scheduled for a repeat performance at the Academy of Music this evening.

Eden Cummings Irene Hayward Academy of Siuale

Carlisle to Retire From Politics After Thirty Years

Lavaleville Kentucky November 11 Secretary Carlisle says he intends to retire from politics after thirty years in the field and hopes lawmakers will not draft him for the senate He stated he wished nothing more to do with political life once this administration ends.

Lavaleville Carlisle Kentucky Senate

Wind Cause Trouble In Indiana Farm Areas

In Tecutur Indiana wind from this morning ripped through western farms stealing and dumping corn across fields. Farmers seek identification of the culprit wind and face loss of property until solved. A meeting at St Thomas College is set for 7 pm to organize efforts and discuss philosophy study under Rev Dw Maeddrwk.

Tecutur Ind St. Thomas’ College Aoehiss Dw Maeddrwk

Beecham's Laxative Pills Advertised

Laxative Tromp Quinine Tablets offered with a refund if not effective. Sold by all druggists for 5c. Presented as King of Pillary by Beecham's.

Pillary Beecham Deecham

Local notes from Nobechonl meeting and society plans

The achoo jourd held its regular monthly meeting at Nobechonl yesterday afternoon. The entertainment committee of the St. Joseph's society announced work toward opening their new hall with a public inspection on Thanksgiving eve and a grand concert and ball. Poultry owners face nuisance from unknown crooks allegedly leaning out henneries, with calls for action if verified. Professor To Joyce’s residence nears completion and Davidew Roe's auction Bale is advertised.

Achoo Jourd Nobechonl Connell Council Youngs Men's Institute St. Joseph's Society Prand Numerus To. Joyce

Great Diamond Robbery at Scranton Stage Reappears

The Scranton production of The Great Diamond Robbery returns with many cast changes compared to last year. Female leads like Madame Rosenbaum and Mary Lavelot draw comparisons to prior stars, while Louise Closser and the ensemble, including Mrs Annie Yeamane and Fanny Cohen, hold strong support. Veteran male players W A Whitecar and Thos M Hunter headline, with a solid supporting list from J H Cosear to Edward Ames.

Scranton Gonfosvedl Rowe Eyting Madame Rosenbaum Janausechek Eleo Bulford Selene Johnson Miss Lawrenes East Louise Closser Maud Tunks Mary Lavelot Miss Banks Annie Yeamane Fanny Cohen W. A. Whitecar Thos M. Hunter Joseph BE. Whiting George C. Boniface J. H. Cosear Gustave Frankel Joseph A. Wilkes James Bevans Edward Ames

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