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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1896

Page

9

Scranton Bachelors Ball Patronesses and Social News

Scranton society notes list patronesses for the Bachelors Ball at Frothingham including Mrs Archbald Belin Dimmick Fuller Kingsbury Simpson Smith Sturges Warren and Willard. Locals plan Thanksgiving events at the Country Club and Excelsior hall plus weddings, anniversaries and society gatherings across Scranton and Dunmore with numerous parties, entertainments and engagements noted.

Frothingham James Archbald Henry Belin, Jr B. Dimmick Fr. L. Fuller H. W. Kingsbury H. K. Simpson W. T. Smith E. J. Sturges Everett Warren K. Willard Oppenheimer Wilkes-Barre Bauer John W. Holland

Local residents and visitors seen in city this week

Guernsey returns from New Ork ROM. Numerous residents including Cindlusha A Grow, Judee J W Archbold, Mrs. T F Watkins, Miss Vern Andrews, Mrs. Lewla Morse, Mrs. James A Linen and daughter in New York City. Others at Yale Col lege and hospital trips, hunting trips in Pike county, horse show in New York, and various social visits.

Guernsey New Ork Rom. Green Wilkes-Barre Congressmains Judee J. W. Archbold Yale College T. F. Watkins New York City Vern Andrews Allentown Lewla Morse Jackson Street Cohoes N.Y James A. Linen H. BA. Dawson Sanderson Avenue W. A. Warner J. A. Rogers Carbondale H.C. Sanderson Claymobe Chiy Avenue Misa Hessie MecAndrew Archbald Mamie Holand Pittstow Avenue Peter Kenhner George Graf Wiltow Street Pike County L. T. Heane Samerson Avenue Hey Mra J. A. Faulkner Great Bend Taylor Mary Bristol Haslacher’sa New York Judge Flow. Gunster Isugene Scehimpl Mary Gilmartin Mount Morrie N. Y Florence Gibbs South Main Wverside W. L. Coston Lackawanna County Pittsburg

Scranton Social Notes Include Visitors and Ministers

Chance and D E Taylor were among Scranton residents noted at the Bt Denis in New York this week. Mrs Fancher of Jakonbee and Mrs Lillian Weed of Adams are mentioned along with Mucklow clothiers returning from business in New York. Mrs Everett Warren spent time in Philadelphia with her father Judge E N Willard. Edward F Swift of the Swift Dressed Beef Co in Chicago registered at Hotel Jermyn. Mr and Mrs Max Merello of New York City visited Enoch Harris's South Main Avenue home. Congressman elect William Connell attended a dinner Thursday night for State Chairman John F Elkin of the Republican state committee.

Mary Quinn Carbondale Taylor Daniel Scurry Scranton Sarah Fowler Ella de Puy Delaware Water Gan Scott Grove China Steinback Nicholson Horse Heale Garrettaville Euest Charket Lull Moffatt Houlevard Avenue Green Maury Ehrhhardt Wayne County W. F. Ehrhardt Copouse Vente Westofahl New York Henry J.collins Lackawanna Avenue Collins & Hackett Philadelphia Mary Gaynor West Hye Park Auburn William Connell Elizabeth Thomas Johnny Thomas Rogers Jerod Oran Woman's Auxiliary Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Episcopal Church Hell Lancaster Pittston Mixes Goalman Mes Dosepa Kilne Misses Goldsmith Nettle Nye Millie Wormser Esther Moses Messrs Kramer Clallen WD Morris Ft M. Gallen Chirks Wormser Mesars Sinker Aon Moses Chance D. E. Taylor Swift Dressed Beef Company Chicago Jermyn Max Merello New York City Enoch Harris South Main Avenue John F. Elkin

Village Barber Opera Next Thursday at Scranton Liederkrans

The Village Barber by Schenk a four act German opera will be staged with Scranton group and local collaborators under Mr Schilling. A program English synopsis aids non German patrons and the piece has been thoroughly rehearsed for a fine production. The performance is part of a busy musical week in the region.

Schenk Scranton Liederkrans Mine Stone Sam T. Jack Creale Davis’ Theater Jack

On Broadway at Frothingham Tonight With Maggie Cline

Amusements note Maggie Cline stars in On Broadway at the Frothingham tonight with strong supporting cast. The review highlights her clever performance, songs, and the show's musical accompaniment. Next week features Reich Maiders in A Pair of Jacks and more, including Miss Griff ith in Richard III.

Broadway Poollay Jerry Hart

French Corset at Fee Promises Perfect Fit and Comfort

A Paris style Corset by MEARS & HAGEN offers superior Michel Corset fit. For stout figures the Flexibone Corsets provide shape and comfort unmatched, with a warranty against hip breakage. Inquiries mention M and HH sizes for dies.

Fee Mears & Hagen

Davidow Bros Great Auction Sale Opens Holiday Gifts

Christmas is coming and it will pay to buy watches silverware jewelry now and lay them away for holiday presents. Everything goes to the highest bidder at Davidow Bros great auction sale.

Davidow Bros

Copy for long printing jobs urged to customers

The Scranton Tribune notes that those with lengthy cases to print should place their copy with the newspaper. It states that a hundred cases daily can be handled and invites representatives to visit if time is short.

Scranton Tribune

Davidow Bros Auction Sale of Unredeemed Pledges

In Scranton items from Davidow Bros. auction sale of unredeemed pledges are offered, including watches and musical instruments, among other goods.

Scranton Davidow Bros

Temperance Sunday Observance Urged by City Churches

A circular urged Scranton pastors to observe Universal Temperance Sunday on the fourth Sunday of November. The plan calls for temperance sermons, Bible lessons, and prayer in youth and union meetings, backed by several denominations and the Sunday school council.

U Congregational Churches General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church International Sunday School Convention Loahl Ll. B. Chase State Work W. TU Mis J. K. Chintidler W. Co

Harber Engaged as Bass Soloist at Dunmore Church

A. J. Harber is engaged as bass soloist at the Dunmore Presbyterian church until January 1. The Elm Park church hosts Miss Wolf for Sunday evening service and Asbury Methoist Episcopal women hold a social at A. C. Hrandt residence. Occasional clerical trip by Bishop O'Hara and Co adjutor Hoban noted in Thorn county.

A. J. Harber Dunmore Presbyterian Church Asbury Methoiat Episcopal Church A. C Hrandt O'Hara Hoban Thorn County Mies Wolf Elm Park

Obsolete Fifty Churches Plan Sunday Services across City

A crowded schedule lists morning and evening sermons at Green Ridge Presbyterian Trinity United Evangelical and Grace Lutheran churches. Ministers J J. Werrall, James McLeod, Rogers Israel, and others preach on themes of witness faith and reform with special music and Sunday schools.

Howard Place Dod Aston Smiling Sell Tom Christan Endeavors Green Ridge Kn- Heiver Society First Presbyterian Church James McLeod I. D Stuumday Sell McLend Martin Luther St. Luke's Church Rogers Israel A.m. Poby Cormnunion St. Mark's Dunnore Evan J. Hauchton Trinity Ya. m Mely Tan Olyphant Mission Pope Evenie Fenger Trinity United Evancelion Church Littlinghind Whitmire South Wiacom Church of the Cool Shepherd Chreen Hidge Street Mansey Avenue Holy Communion LO Bune Day School Welcome Grace Lutheran Maugon Mulberry Street Ste Moeter T. Chit Serviows Mode Tate Batley Seed M. Votre Poonle Society of Christian Endeavor Jim Park Woom Ab Gitlin Erworth J. Ta Killvors M.D Wilkes-Tarre Trinkts United Evangelical Church Fatumheynliekt Cemoe Scranton Street Revo S&s Matthews Providence Methiwallat Enieoml William Edear Fond A. Om Middle Kingdom I. Epworth Minnie Stoft Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church F. P. Doty Sablath Court Street George T. Price

Religious services and gatherings listed for several churches

A long Sunday schedule lists morning and evening services at Green Ridge Baptist Penn Avenue Baptist Seventh Day Adventists and others with topics such as Witnesses Against Ourselves The Safe Guards of Young Men and Christ taught by Christ plus choir music and revival meetings at multiple halls and churches in Scranton.

Epworth League A. V. Bower Green Ridge Baptist Church W. J. Ford God Salvation Army Hall Price Street Christian Great Salvation Stadt Hunter Penneylvania Washburn Street Presbyterian Church John Moffat Christian Endeavor Service Dopo Christian Endeavor Penn Avenue Chareh Joseph KR Taletork Aiorning Praser L. W. Peck St. Davis Jackson Etreet Bromley Avenue Tomys Howers Israel St. Luke's Church Second Presbyterian Church Charles E. Robingen D. D Jackson Street John Daws Key W. d G. Watkins North Main Avenue Baptist Church Sears Tree ADL Theer's Hall Lafayette Street North Main Revenue Christ Grace Reformed Eylseomilehurel Wyoming Avenue Mulberry Street Bobbbath School People's Society of Hristhin Maadenyor Union Bible Fescom George Ulrich Knocue George GO Ono Lrst Adams Avenue Elock Sentis Tree Amelia Scranton Wrehlirton Avenue Vlaelodk Lawry Youngs Women'as Christian Association Ati P.m Calvary Reformed Monroe Gidron

Fatal mining accident rocks Gormainy field

In Gormainy a 18 year old named Whitsar from Peekvills Aus trian died after a powder charge exploded during mining work. The blast scattered earth and stones, trapping him behind a tree. He was found near the scene and died at Lackawanna hospital around 2:40 PM. The body remains at the linephal.

Willy Gormainy Anedrew Whitsar Peekvills Lackawanna Hospital Tmanebach

Turkeys Dinner and Weekly Community Notices

The notice describes a turkeys dinner event in the room on Thursday November 19 with a refined dining program. It lists weekly activities including a Scottish program today and regular rooms at 7 9 every Saturday night and later Sabbath gatherings. It invites all women to attend and mentions Miss Poerram, Rewhiads, Miss Katherine Kennedy, and Miss VWiehell leading various events.

Thurdas N. A Leowry Poerram Rewhiads Chiriot Feu Katherine Kennedy Vwiehell

Oporte Grape Juice and Speer’s Wine Auction

Oporte grape juice is discussed for sickness and preservation of fruit juice without fermentation. Alfred Speer of Passile is praised as a pioneer in Native Wines and proprietors, with claims of purity and medicinal properties. Davidow Bros. hold a great auction sale offering goods at various prices.

Alfred Speer Passile le Wee Speers Streess

Major Holiday Discounts Open at The Leader

The Leader promotes deep price cuts across departments with motto about small steady profits. Dress goods, silks, millinery, and children’s wear are heavily marked down to half price or lower as holiday stock is cleared. Featured items include beaver hats, cloaks, jackets, and woolen fabrics with notable reductions.

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Poor Memory Court Hearing In Halsted Case

Charles Bacon will become a veterinarian if he lives to the next presidency. Olen Conteson was arrested on a warrant issued by Alder man Howe at the instigation of a young Miserium. Winn Dyer, a Halsted resident, faced charges of criminally procuring a minor, alleged to be under 16. The hearing saw Attorney George W. Limleane and George W. Hom defending. the mother testified but failed to confirm marriage date or her daughter's age. The defendant could not be proven to have used provocation. bail set at 190 for the appeal.

Mharles Bacon Olen Conteson Alderman Howe Winn Dyer Halsted Ecourt Thicon Elf George W

Sleeping Car Service Between New York and Wilkes-Barre Inaugurated

New arrangement allows a sleeping car between New York and Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre passengers travel toward New York with a morning departure from Wilkes-Barre on train No 4. A car will depart New York on a specified train time with return trips announced. Rates tickets and schedules available from local offices and agents at 109 Lackawanna Avenue.

Lehigh Valley Tniauguratte New York Wilter-Harite Porn Wilkes-lhirre Mondderide Wilkes-Barre Spain Wilkes-Harre Pryor Lackie Want Avenue Foranten

Lannisan and Themis Lan nivan Arrested on Board Bill

Themis Lan nivan was arrested on a board bill in county court after a hearing before Alderman Howe. The defendant faced allegations related to failing to settle debts and attempting to move out, with promissory statements to pay but ancient belongings already moved. The case outlines a conflict over a board bill and the defendant’s reluctance to settle.

oMand Smith Dix Howe Themis Lannivan

Suit Seeks 10009 For Hand Injury At Carbondale Laundry

Attorney Frank J. Mitzsimons represents Madee McGee in a Carbondale case suing Pan Hings Mo for 10009 alleging the Cumberdale steam laundry failed to guard a fronting machine injuring her right hand. The complaint claims lack of safety devices and internal negligence after the accident at the Marenfest plant.

Frank J. Mitzsimons Carbondale Proboteracy Prver Aramate J. Pan- Hing & Mo Run Caeherdale Steam Laundry Mise McGiee Marenfest Tnmot

Must Be So Auction Sale in Scranton

The expressions of all who have visited Pavidon Broe are that they are conducting the greatest auction sale ever seen in Scranton.

Scranton

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