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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1897

Page

5

Local Observations on Dogs and Fair at Elm Park Church

A district report notes many residents sue for unfair dog taxes though they do not own dogs and would not own one. An incident describes a man ignoring a dog following him to the city clerk’s office. A large Elm Park church supper proceeds with a long committee list and a Foreign Missionary fundraising plan.

Cite Lavelle Board of Revision and Appeals Aly Soeranten Meves Hever Cithellman John FE Rega Eitigen Bey Helene Lis Kopel Poole Elm Park Church J. F. Megargel Mra BH. G. Brooks Coulidge C. D. Jones M. Nertin Weed Henwood Wu McClare Willard Mathews A. K

Women on the Trolley Cars Rally for Fares

Rain limited trolley day activity as women conductors collected fares for hours yesterday. The event aimed to boost patronage beyond normal riders with Christian Endeavorers and a rally at First Presbyterian Church. Reverend Dr. Lansing gave an address as shoppers stayed home.

Rally Marks Trolley Day Finances At First Presbyterian

A Christian Endeavor rally at the First Presbyterian Church drew three to four hundred attendees as a climax to Trolley Day. Rev. Isac Lansing delivered a keynote address on Christian Endeavor, praising perseverance and energy, with several local officers elected for 1898 and music by the North End choir and First Presbyterian performers.

Christian Endeavor First Presbyterian Church Isac Lansing Green Ridge Presbyterian Church George FE Guild Mies Lena Clark Charles H. Chandler A. C. Bmith Reese Watkins Della P. Hvans A, BF. Dunning, Jr J. Ll. Haldeman George E. Guild Providence Presbyterian Church City Christian Endeavor Union Jesus James McLeod North End Christian Endeavor

Trolley Day Observance Draws Civic көмяв and Parish Involvement

Seventeen young women reported for duties at the Savit ter building on Lockawanna avenue under Chief Dispatcher Evans. Volunteers decorated fronts with a Conductor tribute and prepared to station corners citywide, while a special trolley team practiced paired roles and fare collection.

Nandwany Olne Cora Heres Margaret Roherstesy Margaree N Roberts Gace Ente Miinnie Bryant Flhoawnee Hhale Anna Sherwin May Pendricksam Hila Atkitwon

Mud and bells mark a charity fare day on the Meters horne line

A Tribune reporter notes passengers on the Meters horne line tipping fares to support change. Conductors ring the register bell while passengers, including an honest young lady, utter praise and donate a dollar for fare. Dunning of Buysters declares hours and overtime point to improving conduct.

Hne Tribune Dunening Dunning

Bunnell Installed as Pennsylvania Department Commander

Captain L. M. Funnell of this city was installed commander of the Pennsylvania department by EF. o T. inas at the Union Veterans hall in Wyoming venue a ceremony following the Harrisburg encampment where he was named major general. He announced two staff appointments Bol Moss and Milton McFarland and said more may follow next week with further installations and a reception ending the event.

Oakford Romemond Union Veterans Union L. M. Funnell Department of Pennsylvania Harrisburg Lunnell Cheer Department EF. O T. Inas Veterans’ Union Hinnell Hans Alice Bunnell Bol. Moss Milton McFarland Posidente Tunnell Wil Fia Haas Willinetall & W. Roberts Pink McFarland Lewis Hancock Department Lady

Personal visits note from Wilkes and surrounding areas

Mies Todd visits friends in Wilkes. Laverne Marsh of Jackson has been visiting trends in the city this past week. Margarite Tat Gore of Washington DC visits Mrs. J. B. O'Shea on Jefferson Avenue in Colo Tennessee. H Ripple and W T Simpson left yesterday for Chattanooga Tennessee to attend an event at the battlefield monuments.

Mere Laverne Marsh Jackson Mies Margarite Tat Gore Washington, DCC J. EB. O'Shea WO Jefferson Avenue Colon H. Ripple W.T Simpson Chatumooga Tenn

School Principals Set Evening Registration for Night School

Notice announces principals of several schools will be at their buildings on Thursday and Friday evenings November 11 and 12 from 7 15 to 9 for parents or guardians to register pupils aged 13 to 2 for night school attendance, per the Board of Control resolution adopted Monday evening, November 8. Eugene D. Fellows, Secretary.

Perentis Eugene D. Fellows

Lackawanna Alder men and Constable association meeting notice

County residents are invited to a meeting of the Lackawanna Alderman and Constable association at Durr's Hall Lackawanna Avenue this evening by order of Bee y John BP Kelly. Surprise sale of Teachers Dihles Eldeman.

Lackawanna Durr Lackawanna Avenue Bee'y John BP Kelly Dihles Eldeman

Cuba's Romance and Revolutions by Col. McCain at Penn Ave Church

Colonel George Nox McCain lectured on Cuba, its history, people, and scenery, tracing uprisings from 1820 to the present war. He depicted insurgents and Spanish cruelty with vivid scenes, and predicted Cuba Libre as Spain weakens.

Penn Avenue Cuba Key West Havana Col Metin Cal Metro Cose Havaine Serber Tacon Theatre Botanical Gardena Tacon Origon Cubansas Valley of the Yurmurrt Thia Leper Crittenden Crawford Whitman Miselestini Spal Weyler Spain Col. McCain Epain Artagon Castile MecCain Winchester Osgood University of Pennsylvania Fred MetCuin Sherty Colanel McCain

Funeral Service for J Atticus Robertson at Green Ridge Church

The funeral for J Atticus Robertson was held at the Church of the Good Shepherd Green Ridge with Rev F P Ballentine and Rev Rogera Israel officiating. Burial followed at Forest Hill cemetery after a brief viewing at Sanderson Avenue residence. Pallbearers were J Bon Dimmick Tom C Jones. mourners included George Sanderson F Hull F Merriman A D Holland George Kear and Dr J L Fordham.

J. Atticus Robertson Church of the Good Shepherd Green Ridge Sanderson Avenue Ballentine Rogera Israel St. Luke's Jeana Forest Hill J. Bon Dimmick Tom «¢. Jones Tom «¢. Jones. the Pattheaters George Sanderson Hull FP. Merriman A. D. Holland George Kear J. L. Fordham

Scranton Underwriters Express Condolences for Fallen Member

At a meeting of the Scranton Underwriters yesterday the minutes note the group’s sorrow for the death of Atticus Robe Tizvon. The pledge of sympathy to the family is stated, with praise for his integrity and courtesy in dealings with colleagues. They announce they will attend the funeral.

Scranton Teliow Atticus Robe Tin Widloo Naente

Lumber dealer group plans wholesale buying pact

George T. D. Brown, long active in local lumber, works on a combination among regional firms to secure better prices from wholesale dealers and cut costs by centralized timber distribution to local buyers.

George TD. Brown

Powell Named New Assistant Postmaster Succeeding Osthaus

David W. Powell former county treasurer is appointed deputy postmaster to replace Colonel Herman Osthaus. Osthaus will stay on duty until Powell completes familiarization with duties.

David W. Powell Herman Osthaus Powell

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