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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1897

Page

11

Two Mining Accidents Kill Workers In County Mine and Price’s Shaft

A rock fall in the Polge mine yester day afternoon crushed a Polish laborer named Joe age about 40 and a fellow miner Tony Polet ta narrowly escaped with cuts. In Price’s shaft early yesterday a runaway mule and car killed Joseph Theobald age about 14 while the door tender was opening the shaft door. The two deaths occur amid other repairs and notices in the community.

Polge Joe Tony Poletta Towrdine Howe Wauhinguin Avenue

Jermyn Held on Peace Warrant After Arrest Near Bromley

Thomas Jermyn of 47 North Decker Court was held on $200 bail by Alderman Kellow to keep the peace after an arrest on a warrant issued by John KP Cly near North Bromley Avenue. The warrant alleges threats to kill Clymer if he spoke to Jermyn's wife. Mrs Jermyn is Clymer's sister in law, and Clymer had previously been assaulted by Jermyn.

Thomas Jermyn North Decker Court Kellow Jermyn John KP. Cly North Bromley Avenue Mr. Clymer Vermiyn Niles Clymer Jerry

Personal mentions span homes and journeys in early news

Mise Minnie Boyer of Frice street visits Berwick while Gideon Moser of Lafayette street tours near Chattanooga Tennessee. Mrs Thomas Thomas and her daughter Miss Pearl depart for a visit with friends in New York City. Miss Catherine Harris of Archibald street attends a convention.

Mise Minnie Boyer Frice Street Berwick Gideon Moser Lafayette Street

Tervous Troubles Cured by Washington Chemical

A terse classified note advertises relief for nervous troubles through an “Animal Extra” book and product line from Washington Chemical Co in Washington. The fragment promises cure and relief with minimal detail.

A. S Washington Chemical Cu Washington B. Cy

Welsh Philosophical society address on phrenology

Mrs. Margaret M. Roberts will this evening address the Welsh Philosophical society on Phrenology and its kindred subjects. All are invited to attend, especially the ladies.

Carpet Weaver Offers Rag Carpets and Quick Service

West Side Moesiness Directory notes a carpet weaver offering rag carpets in stripe or hit and mic styles with short notice. Call and examine work or send for details.

West Side Moesiness Directory

Local religious notices and obituaries from Wyoming area

W F Ford of Stockton is executor for James Neary of Wales Street. Rev W G Watkins preaches at North Main Avenue Baptist Church with morning and revival services tomorrow. Dr E B Palmer of Philadelphia lecturing tonight at North Main Avenue church. Rev James Walker to lecture on mission work tomorrow morning and evening. Wayne Avenue Baptist Church to host Rev W F Davis tomorrow. Puritan Congregational Church led by Rev Horace Peckover with morning and evening sermons. Funeral for Charles Sherman held yesterday at 2 PM on Church Avenue. Rev W G Watkins officiated. interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Frank Parks sustains a badly bruised hand at Marvine mine yesterday. Mrs Daniel Price and daughter Anna visiting relatives in Carbondale. Funeral for Michael P Kelly from Brick Avenue and Putnam Street, high mass at Holy Rosary Church, interment Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Alvin Shaffer travels in Wayne County for hunting and underwear purchase at The Meara & Hagen.

Margaret M. Roberts Welsh Philosophical Society Jacob Hower Price Street At &J. Davis Tomorow James Donahoe North Mailiavenue Hyde Park Catholic West Side Hospital Fireman Alfred Twining E. Y. Harrison Central Mears Hall Main Avenue Bellevue Margaret Jones Philip Thomas John H. Powell Blodwen William M. Howells North Ryerett Avenue D. PF. Jones Taternacle Congregational Church Parente Washburn Street North Main Andrew McNulty, Jr Mrr Abs Andrew McNulty North Hyde Park Avenue Merry Mevera Clhomone Kearney W. F. Ford Stockton Cal James Neary Wales Street W. G. Watkins North Main Avenue Baptist Church Mr. Watkins EB. BH. Palmer Philadelphia Primitive Methodist Church James Walker Wayne Avenue W. F. Davis Horace Peckover Puritan Congregational Church Charles Sherman Church Avenue W.G. Watkins Forest Hill Cemetery Frank Parks Pond Street Marvine Daniel Price Anna Spring Street Carbondale Michael P. Kelly Ming Brick Avenue Putnam Street Holy Rosary Church Alvin Shaffer Finn Place Wayne County

Saint Aloysius Smoker and Prize Draws Highlight South Scranton Notice

After a St Aloysius society meeting a smoker was held with prizes for ticket holders 2 418 and 319 from the St Pauls church fair to be claimed at Rev Haas residence 428 Birch street. A branch of the Albright library will open in the Manley building Pittston avenue. A surprise party honored Patrick J Scott on Fig street with many local friends and regional guests. Musical numbers and a citizens meeting at William Connell Hose company house conclude the evening.

St. Aloysius Society St. Paul's Church Fair Haas Birch Street Manley Pittston Avenue Albright Library Patrick J. Scott Ireland Fig Street Nellie Rooney Annie Casey Carbondale Thomas Keough Oswego N. Y Nellie Mary Teele Loretta Gertle Scott Mary FE Margie Conlan Beatrice Agnes Manley Rose Maggie Mary Cannon Hannah Kate Michael Ratchford John Gallagher Jon Hennigan Michael Netdham George Scream Willie Fisher Thomas Kelley Frank Stipp Thomas Cannon Cormack Mahon Daniel Wiggins John McDonnell William Connell Hose Company

Pleasant birthday gathering and local notices in Green Ridge

Green Ridge residents report a birthday party for Toyd Perry at his Capouss avenue home. A Scranton high school singing class meets Thursday evenings at 7 00 in the Baptist church, Monrey avenue. Also noted are a diphtheria confinement for Miss Lila Wilson and revival meetings at the Ebbury Methodist church.

Perry Capouss Avenue Professor Derman Scranton High School Ridge Monrey Avenue Lila Wilson Fordham Street Mr. Race South Side Aebury Methodist Misa Josephine Marge Elmira J. FE. Stark Electric Avenue Pr EE. Darnes Honesdale Frievida

Strife theater production and recovery news

The Suns Dramatic Club previews Strife at Manley Hall on Thanksgiving night in Seattle. Mr Broomt Pinch returns home from Pitteton hospital after an injury. Presbyterian Ladies Aid plans a church supper Thanksgiving day 1 to 10 in the church parlor. Also ads for underwear and a cold cure tablet offer.

Suns Manley's Hall Broomt Pinch Putteton Hospital Presbyterian Church Evry

Minooka Notes and Local Updates

James Jones returns from a grouse hunting trip in Wayne county. The infant of James Gibbons was interred at Minooka Catholic Cemetery yesterday. The OConnell Council YM I annual concert on Thanksgiving Eve promises to eclipse prior affairs. The township school board will meet in special session this evening for regular business. Edward Ryan was injured yesterday by falling over the guard railing on the Connell street bridge.

James Jones Greenwood Nimrod Wayne County James Gibbons Minooka Catholic O'Connell Council Young Men's Institute Township School Board Edward Ryan Connell Street

Funeral of Jacob Stimp at Forest Home cemetery

Jacob Stimp’s funeral was held at his Grove street residence and proceeded to German Evangelical church. Rev. Frisby and Rev. Weber officiated with diverse local groups attending in body. The service closed with burial at Forest Home cemetery amid many floral offerings.

Jacob Stimp Grove Street German Evangelical Church William Frisby Methodist Episcopal Church A. Weber Taylor Keg Fund Grittl Verein Taylor Board of Forest Home George Dovee Joseph Davis Malin Street Presbyterian Church Foater Frank Dunstone Anthony Euwants Ladies’ Aid Society First Welsh Congregational Church Peltyville Methodist Eplegopal Mies Laura Morris Uml John Morris Shamokin Fred Martin's Union Street

Local football notes at athletic park and nearby grounds

At Athletic park this afternoon the elevens of the School of the Lackawanna and Keystone academy meet on the sundown. Lackawanna lads are in good condition and expect a strong showing. Scrantonville college scrub team faces No. 8 School at HAd eclerk. a good game is anticipated. The business college has not lost a game. The lineup includes Oil Martin, Mahran, Sirois, Sturges, Lathem, Thompson, Gene Serum, Marley, Roberto, Chas Schroeder, BK Tropp captain, Cusick or Manley at quarterback.

Athletic Park Hadeclerk Bueines College Oil Martin Mahran Sirois Sturges Eht Goard Lathem Richt Thompson Gene Serum Rieht Marley Roberto Chas. Schroeder BK. Tropp Cusick Manley

Obituary notices from West Scranton residents

Grant Cortin a lifelong West Scranton resident died after a long illness at 15 North Sumner avenue. Born November 1861 he was about 60. He was a former Delaware Lackawanna and Western employee. His wife and daughter Helen survive. Funeral planned at his residence with Taylor interment. Nicholas McNierry died at home on North Garfield avenue aged about 44. He was well known and esteemed. Funeral arrangements set for tomorrow with Hyde Park Catholic cemetery burial.

Grant Cortin West Scranton North Sumner Avenue Corbin Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Helen Taylor Nicholas McNierney Fia Thomas McNicrhey Gafield Avenue la Oebelk Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Guests From Way Back Amusing Tales Of City Hotels

Hotel clerks in St Louis report rustic visitors during fall festivities. An elderly couple rushed a room after paying elsewhere, a Arkansas traveler warned of possible supper, and a robber sought aid after a lost homeward trip. A bell boy fixed a lamp to wake the guest who admitted forgetting the wick. A hackman sought payment for a ride from a couple unaware they had been hauled from the station.

Arkansas Moser St. James Rogier Clork St. Nicholast Hockman Hackman

Presidential Lifespans and Notable Presidents

The article notes William Henry Harrison as the oldest to become president and discusses lifespans of presidents. It mentions Andrew Jackson dying at inauguration, states April July dates for several presidents, and lists John Adams Jefferson and Monroe dying on July 4th, Garfield shot July 24, and Martin Van Buren living to age eighty. The average presidential lifespan is about 72 years.

William Henry Harrison Jackson John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Monroe James A. Garfield Martin van Thiren United States

California Personally Conducted Tourist Excursions

Commencing November 17 the Lehigh Valley Railroad offers Toronto style tourist car service to California and Colorado via Niagara Falls St Clair Tunnel and the Great Rock Island Route. The trip includes Salt Lake City Sacramento San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego with details from ticket agents.

Tehigh Valley Railroad California Colorado Philadelphia Pennsylvania New York State Regians America Niagara Falls St. Clair Tunnel Great Rock Island Grand Canon Rocky Mountains Salt Lake City Great Lake Omten Sierra Sunny California Sacramento San Francisto Los Angeles Sian Diero Chas. S. Lee General Faseenger Lehigh Valley RR. R Fuladelphia

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Constitutional Cure for Catarrh

Do not rely on snuffs or inhalants. Catarrh is a constitutional disease best treated by a constitutional remedy like Hood's Sarsaparilla. Purifies the blood and removes taints causing catarrh. A large number of testimonials claim cures, urging a fair trial at once.

Hood

Dr Co L Pay and Scranton Savings Bank Ride

Dr Co L Pay and Scranton Savings Bank are noted in a terse entry tied to 12 Wyoming Avenue with no additional context or details. The fragment mentions a location and institutions, implying a possible financial or property reference without clear action or outcome.

Book on building a villa overpriced by charity stall

A brief digression about a book titled Areki Hints on Architecture offers a grand villa plan for five thousand dollars, while the buyer claims only a few dollars to his name. The New York Weekly notes the book’s low price of one dollar despite its bold promises.

Pir Oman

Eye on the Want Columns at The Tribune

Advertisers are urged to watch the Want Columns in The Tribune for upcoming opportunities. The notice highlights how readers can place classified ads and find notices, sales, and services.

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