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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1897

Page

2

Y W C A State Convention Concludes Activities

The Y W C A state convention closes after a day at Shawanese with a loving scene of Christian fellowship. Miss A M Reynolds World secretary gives a Bible address at First Presbyterian. Local church services and prayer meetings follow with numerous speakers from distinct congregations.

Mra Norvell Central Methodist Episcopal M. W. Tawylor Derr Memorial Mie NA. Lowry Anna Vet Mies Bertha M. Wood

Suit Against George W Potter Over Farm Keeper Pay

George W Potter of Dunmore faced civil action before Alderman Wright in a suit by Calvin Freeman of Susquehanna alleging six months wages for acting as a farm keeper. Freeman and his wife sought $20 per tenth and other terms. after initial agreement, a dispute led to dismissal. decision postponed. Attorneys Jobe T. Martin and Devere Watson represented plaintiff and defendant.

George W. Potter Dunmore Puisne Heversonia Berton Tracthin Company Tide Deferiant Wright Sesterdiey Calvin Preemie Bunmerie Potter Susqueones Eta Preemini Freemans Alderman Wright Jobe T. Martin Devere Watson de- Terdant

Debates Set For Young Men's Institute Councils

A winter program arranges a series of debates among the city and nearby Young Men's Institute councils. Each council will face all others with the two winners meeting for a trophy in the final at St Thomas College hall. Steering leaders include FLT McNally of the West Side and Rev P J McManus of Green Ridge.

Young Men's Institute St. Thomas’ College Hall Poowill McNally Weat Siie St. Premen Council P. J. McManus Green Ridge Phil Sheridan Council

Official Test Of New Fire Wagon Underway

This morning the rear of the new combination home and chemical wagon will be tested between 10 and 11 oclock on the vacant lot owned by Dr Allen at North Math avenue Hyde Park near Jicksing street. George Callaghan of Baltimore oversaw the test yesterday and blasted a four foot stream with 15 pounds pressure. Fire department committee members Kier Hickey and others will attend the test. Callaghan expressed confidence the apparatus will perform well.

Dr Allen North Math Avenue Hyde Park Jicksing George Callaghan Baltimore Holloway Company Kier Hickey

Jurose Charged In Series Of Alleged Misconduct

Jurose is held on bail amid charges arising from a night incident in Ronenberg where a man was allegedly terrorized. Rosenberg reportedly detained Jurose at a notice station, later filing a separate charge of malicious mischief with Alderman Howe. Bail set at $5,000, with court appearance scheduled.

Morenlers Penicavenne Benedict Durave Ronenberg Rosenberg Jurose Jurowe

First St Thom's College Lecture Series Opens

The St Thom's college lecture series begins Tuesday evening December 7 with Rev J J Stafford of Washington D C presenting Macbeth. Future talks will feature F Marion Crawford Rev J A Moffatt and Dr Austin O Malley of Notre Dame.

St. Thoms College J. J. Stafford Washington J. C Macbeth Father Staford

Kilrain Released on Bail After Arrest Suspicion

After two days in detention, Kilrain secured bail with bondsman John Kilrain. The man was arrested on suspicion in a case that prompted local concern and ongoing records.

Bondsman John Kilrain

Polishing Tip Promises Glass and Silver Shine

The ad touts FELS-NAPTHA soap as a wonderful polisher for cut glass and silverware. It warns against using hot water and cites PELS & CO. of Philadelphia as the source.

Pels & CO Philadelphia

Larceny Case Involving Delaware and Hudson Liner

A larceny claim centered on a Delaware and Hudson line worker at the South Steel mill. The suspect secured bail after a two day wait. Kilratn spent ten hours in Alderman Millie's office seeking a bundeman.

Larceny Keen Delaware and Hudson South Steel Kilratn Nan Millie

Carriage accident injures Patrick Mulherin near Old Forge

Patrick Mulherin of Taylor was thrown from a carriage when a streetcar passed. The horse bolted into a ditch, striking a galnet pole and injuring Mulherin’s right hip. He was taken home by carriage. a companion was uninjured. Dr. Flouwer attends. Mulherin confined to his room for at least a week.

Patrick Mulherin Taylor Old Forge Mulherin Mutherin

Ownership Dispute Over Jurisch Sporting Goods Stock

COMMON PLEAS COURT hears ownership fight between Ellen May Cakely, FE Lillian Jurisch and Chicago’s Sterling Cycle Co over stock in A W Jurisch sporting goods store in Mitel Jermyn building. Case cites 20 000 loan and alleged non bona fide sale. jury undecided after long session.

A. W. Jurisch Mitel Jermyn Ellen May Cakely Lillian Jurisch Jowper Sterling Cycle Company Chicago caomiWily Cokely Miss Jurieeh Cycle Company Pirties Min Ds ISM Coely Company Just Crediters Harry Conly Dion Mercanthe Jurisch Wartley-Hull Plain- U Robinson Silas Hartley MecCly Jessup Supreme Court W. A. McDowell William P. Jexsee

Simplicity Itself Promises Cure For Indigestion

Dr Jonaicon asserts all indigestion stems from incomplete digestion and a natural remedy can fix it. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets blend fruit and vegetable essence with pepsin and golden seal, taken after meals to digest food and prevent fermentation.

Jonaicon Stuart

Downfall of Scranton Clothing Firms Promises Quick Stock Sale

A dramatic notice proclaims the Chicago Combination Clothing Co. on 21 Washington Avenue opposite the Court House in Scranton will sell stock to settle debts. Crowds gather as a liquidation sale runs evenings to 6 PM with no mail orders but travel subsidies for out of town buyers.

Scranton Chicago Combination Clothing Co Chiwee Combination Clothing Co Washington Avenue Court House

Wanted Help Wanted Classifieds From Early Chicago Paper

Readable lines show old ads seeking a Mrs with grass coat maker, a first-class tailor at 22 Washington Avenue, and a known man in every town to collect stock subscriptions. Firm offers a monopoly money for agents, with capital required, EL WARD U.P ESE & CO in Harden Block, Chicago Illinois.

Tanted - Welig EL Ward U.P Ese & CO Harden Block Chicage, Ill

Valley county court actions and marriage license notices

Antonio Kamineki faces habeas corpus process in county court. Alderman Kelle's men charged in a pool scheme on false pretenses. Turner & Co. sue A J Chivin for settlement with Attorney Edward TH and counsel Welles. Marriage licenses issued for John Nootte and Lulu Duffy Scranton. George Water and Emin Rowlands Scranton. Frank Heron and Elsie Oliver Boranton.

Antonio Kamineki Kelle Turner & Co A. J. Chivin John TH. Edwards Charlee I. Welles O' Brien John d. Nootte Lulya Duffy Scranton George Water Dunmore Emin Rowlaws Frank Heron Elsie Oliver Boranton

Help Wanted Ads for Selling and Soliciting Jobs

Fragmented classified lines advertise agents solicitors and sales posts with varying pay and benefits. Mentions Chicago locations and distributors offering weekly pay and expenses. includes unclear company names and addresses.

Notice of Public Sale of Th Home Glass Pipe and Conduit stock

Undersigned holders of 1250 shares of Th Hontn Glass Pipe and Conduit Company announce their intention to sell at public auction on Saturday December 1th at the Archit tion Reon in the Court Howse in Sematon City. The sale secures notes of J W Ronta past due. Executors and Trustees Throop Warren act for the estate of D B Throop, deceased.

Olorkakim Archittion Reon Uourt Howe Sematon Throop Wuelpf Warren Hi. Throop Deowiseu

Thomas Aubrey Expert at Basttes toadeater Peat s Ne

Thomas Aubrey is presented as an expert in a woodcut style caption for a Rex Fire Extinguisher agency. The item mentions North Washington Avenue and a linotype consort of all kinds quickly done with unsupervised paper.

Thomas Aubrey Rex Tribune 1 Publishing Co Washington Avenue

Thomas H. Watkins Elected to Union League Club

A Ulion League member from this city, Thomas H. Watkins, was elected to membership last night in the Union League Club of New York City.

Thomas H. Watkins Union League Clu New York City

Local Football Notes Highlight Bucknell Stum College Match

Local football notes report a planned Saturday afternoon game between Stum College and Bucknell at Athletic Park in Williamsport. Officials include Charles Shott and D. Vaill of the University of Pennsylvania. Rain caused a postponement of the Carbondale vs St Thomas College time.

Stum College Bucknell Athletic Park Willhameport Central Pennsylvania Charles Shott University of Pennsylvania DD. Vaill

Bennings Race Day Draws Small Crowd

A wet wintry day at Bennings attracted a small crowd as five races were run. Results include First race won by Seneationa, with Thetan Cac second and Jorge Wardwell third. Second race Ouy Trooxy captured by Desanter with Jorge Wardwell third. Sally Cliquat claimed the title in the third, Vol ley second and Premier third. Fourth race saw Hulton win with Mohawk Prince second and Hid Daduy third. Fifth race was a hurdle over seven furlongs won by Lovedale with Valorous second and Flushing third.

Washington Bennings Ouy Trooxy Desanter Jorge Wardwell Laddin

Lexington Races Report From Kentucky Track Meet

Lexington Ky November 1 weather clear racing results list winners for six races. Hello of Pord ham won the first race with Masterpiece second and We Know third. Abergate won the second with Irwin second and Lord Frasier third. Loyalty led the third with Kitty I second and Nollins third. High Jinks won the fourth with Rastus second and Conan Doyle third. Lakeview Palace won the sixth with Annie M second and Peacemaker third.

Lexington Bunniries Hello of Pordham Masterpiece Abergate Irwin Lord Frasier Wey Loyalty Kitty I Nollins High Jinks Rastus Conan

Lost Ad for Personal Property in Philadelphia

Odd lost notice details a party offering a reward for the return of a cropped yellow item and a tall man from Manrou avenue last Friday. The ad requests deliver to 504 Monroe Avenue and mentions an elevator man and a National tank building before a stated time. No questions asked.

Manrou Avenue Houe Monroe National Tank Building

Hair Chains Adverts Offer Exclusive Styles for Christmas

Adve under this head promotes one cent a word hair chain sales and exclusive styles. Eva Het, at 190 Lackawanna Avenue, offers chains for Christmas gifts and invites orders.

Adva Lackawanna Avenue Ordere Ouely

Position Requests and Help Wanted Notes Collide

Classified items show multiple job requests from a married man and a college graduate seeking roles as butcher, visiting professor, janitor, waiter, and general labor. Names appear as Thomas Riley Leroy Traulick and address fragments indicating locations and references. Needs clean up for legibility and contact details.

Nam Thomas Riley Trau Lick

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