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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1897

Page

9

Fire Loss Hits Alfred Atkinson Home on Stafford Avenue

A two story frame house occupied by Alfred Atkinson and family on Stafford avenue Lincoln Heights was burned yesterday morning. No one was home except Mr Atkinson who escaped and had no insurance making it a total loss. He believes a furnace can explosion started the blaze after 4 am. Mrs Atkinson and child were away visiting. The funeral and wedding details in the same text describe a ceremony at Jackson Street Baptist church with Rev Thomas De Grichy officiating and a reception at the groom's parents' home. The piece notes the bereaved couple recently lost a son and another child was buried last Wednesday.

Alfred Atkinson Stafford Avenue Lincoln Heights Fa‘cock Jackson Street Baptist Church Thomas de Grichy Mies Siisle Price Stephen Fletcher John S. Fletcher Luxerne Street Fletcher Thomas Durden Thomas Price Joeseph Down Simon Thomas Thomas Watkins Jacob Moir James Burch John Morgan William Decks Inick John Widan William Lake Alice Moir May Florence and Winnie Down Myra Fletcher Bursie Price Hannah Chewne Margaret Morris

Bellevue Welsh Commnelle Methodist Concert Success

John H. Powell and Prof Davies were well received at a Bellevue Welsh Methodist church concert. The event honored services of Mr. Dines and the parish organist Stern Aaron James with vocal solos by Millnavet Dines Diane Hughes Prim dace Joshua Jones Philip Warren Johnny Wates Behar Thomas Lollew Herlari and others. A featured double quintet and a rendition of Renata Walla highlighted the program as critics and Scranton residents praised the performance and gifts.

Bellevue Welsh Commnelle Methodist Church Dines Stern Aaron James Detetr Mite Millnavet Dines Mia Diane Hiahes Prim Dace Philip Themis Thirstone Sane Mise Marikgdret Danes Sophie Gowri Stanzus Cam Adis Yiovis Mee. Brundage Mra. Laws Sotis Jones Thome Joris Mrr Powell Prot Daasdes

Durden Fletcher Nuptials at Parsons Baptist Church

Miss Alice Durden daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Durden of Swetland street united in marriage with Thomas Fletcher in a ceremony at Parsons age of the Baptist Church.

Parsons Age of the Baptist Church Alice Durden Oan Thomas Durden Swetland Street Thomas PL Eletcher

Washington Chemical Co Advertises Cure All Ailments

A garbled advertisement touts a product called EXtrants claiming to cure nervous troubles and various ailments. The miswritten copy references Washington Chemical Co based in Washington, D. C. and offers a general health cure without credible details.

Washington Chemical Co Wathington Li. O

Orpheu assembly charity ball boasts varied programme

The ladies of Orpheu assembly No 4 Araben of the Red Men held a successful red white and blue ball night with recitations by Miss Hueches and Miss Hugtes. Music by the Mipees Thoradwid Fisher and Miss Sidle Edwands featured, David Evans chaired, and organizers included Mrs Davi Kvans and others.

Ladies of Orpheu Assembly Matth Hueches Ressie Hugtes Mim Anil Aiies Ewith Miergns Sidle Edwands David Evans Davi Kvens Joseph Smith W. Thompson David Pitchford

Funeral of Interwimnes Ceff and Daughter

The romaine of Interwimnes Ceff of Fifteenth Street was laid to rest at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery after services at St Patrick's Church officiated by Rev D A Dunne. A large attendance paid respects. James Mes Craw served as flower bearer and pallbearers included Martin Burns John Madden M May Patrick Gilboy Joseph Finch A J Conner and Maury. The young daughter of Mr and Mrs James Donahue of North Main Avenue was also buried yesterday afternoon in the Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

Interwimnes Ceff Fifteenth Street St. Patrick's Church D. A. Dunne Hyde Park Catholic James Mes Craw Martin Burns John Madden M. May Patrick Gilboy Joseph Finch A. J. Conner Maury James Donahue North Main Avenue Pri

Evening at Columbia Chemical engine house on Division Street

The Columbia Chemical engine house on Division Street opens to invited guests to celebrate the newly received chemical engine. The quarters will be dedicated with a banquet in the large meeting room. A J Holmes acts as toastmaster and master of ceremonies. City officials and council members are expected.

Columbia Chemical Engine House Division Street A. J. Holmes

Smiths Return From Purkadelphia Wedding

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Smith reside on North Main Avenue after a wedding trip to Purkadelphia. The couple tied the knot about two weeks ago with Margaret Reibel of North Bromiley Avenue, a romance kept secret until Benjamin Simuth informed his employer James Saville, a North Main Avenue marketman, he would be away a week or so.

Benjamin Smith Purkadelphia North Main Avenue Margaret Reibel North Bromiley Avenue Simuth James Saville

Wittoning list of local visitors reflects town life

Mr and Mrs M Melihenney of Wittston attend the funeral of the late Mire Mary Jones of First street yesterday. William Milles of Dalton visits West Scranton friends. Mrs J L Gibbens of Hornesdale calls on West Scranton relatives. Mrs Samuel Morgan of Wiskee- Batre returns from a visit with sister Mrs Hy Fortier of Rick street. Mr and Mrs Thomas Phillips of Killeston return from visit with W Lanrie on Washburn street. George Orr of Brider Port Conn entertains. Mrs Edmund bL Moses of Mynon Street home from Nanticoke visit. Mr and Mrs Thomas Morris of Jack en street sail for relatives in Value. Frank Transue of Washington N J visits on this side. Miles Anna Guragin of Meridian street entertains her sister Miss Lidia Ganean of Chester Pa. Edwin Bowen the tenor singer is confined to Archbald street home by quinsy.

West Scranton W. Lanrie Washburn Street George Orr Brider Port Conn Edmund Bl. Moses Mynon Street Nanticoke Thomas Morris Jacken Street Frank Transue Washington, N. J Miles Anna Guragin Meridian Lidia Ganean Chester Edwin Bowen Archbald

Dent Sant lodge to stage entertainment at Co operative hall

Members of Dent Sant lodge No 0 American True Verites plan an entertainment and social at Co operative hall on Monday evening Nov 28. A farewell party for Ira Smith at his Meridian street home Monday evening drew many friends. Mel Smith will live in New York City this winter. Rev RL or Davies of Meadville Pa will preach Thursday evening Nov 18 at Tabernacle church Hyde Park Ave West Side. The first annual sale of St Lou’s Tourlet club to be held in St Davida hall Thanksgiving evening Nov. Dr FE Warrlason dentist will address at Mears Hall 138 Main Ave. An operation by Drs J A Roberts and W A Paine on Annie Lewis right instep bone removal of half inch lead power piece. The injury occurred Tuesday evening as reported in yesterday’s Tribune. Latest styles at Stoberts 126 North Main.

Dent Sant Lodge Co-operative Hall Ira Smith Meridian Street Mel Smith New York Eclty RL Or, Davies Meadville Tabernacle Hyde Park Avenue West Side St. Lou's Tourlet Ciu St. Davida Hall FE. Y. Warrlaon Mears Hall Main Avenue Annie Lewis Acker Avenue Bufford Venterday the Tribune Stoberts North Main

West Side Business Directory Listings

Directory itemized notes show a carpet wraver offering rat carpets services with contact details for Jacob Baltes on Luzerne Street and a clairvoyant at 412 North Main Avenue. It also lists second hand furniture and a stock of J. UC King offerings on West Lack Owanna Avenue.

Jacob Baltes Luzerne Atreret MES Penton North Main Avenue Brower J. UC. King West Lack Owanna Avenue

Winter Term Registration Opens at Scranton Conservatory of Music

Students register for the Winter Term at the Scranton Conservatory of Music as classes begin today. Pupils may enroll at any time during the term.

Scranton Conservatory of Muse Scranton Conservatory of Music

Funeral Notices and Local Occurrences in North Adams Area

Myrddyn Jones of North Adams mourns his parents as Reese Doyle's funeral is held at 2 PM from Spring Street home with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Jammer Davies, Cayuga mine, loses two right hand fingers to a falling corn piece. Mrs. Gwenillian John and infant John Carroll are buried in Hyde Park and Washburn Street Cemeteries respectively. Long lists of relatives attend, messengers announce other local events including a surprise party for Thomas Young and a Providence Presbyterian Women’s Home Missionary meeting tomorrow.

T. Myrddyn Jones North Adams Mass Ft 8. Jones Edna Avenue Reese Doyle Spring Street Phililia Summit Avenue Dy, JR. & Jones Mr. Mongan Washburn Street John Namer Carroll West Market Street Hyde Park Catholic Thomas Young Throop Women's Home Missionary Society Providence Presbyterian Church

Fall Ball at St Marys Hall Impresses Marquette

At 2.40 pm at Mrs L W Morse home on North Main Ave the Marquette council Young Mena t atitule held their second annual fall event in St Marys hall. The hall was lavishly decorated with flags and banners and the Lawrence Orchestra provided music. The ball drew notable out of town guests. William Holmes, injured Monday at the Storrs mine, is somewhat improved.

L. W. Morse North Main Avenue Marquette Council Gounels William Holmes Storrs

Gal Charged With Assault In Domestic Dispute

Louis Gal of Cedar avenue faced assault and larceny charges after a dispute with his wife witnessed by Alderman Btorr on Tuesday. He was committed to jail in default of 300 dollars. The article also notes the funeral of James Walsh at St John’s Catholic Church and other local notices.

Louis Gal Cedar Avenue Iuttery Btorr Toste Gal James Walsh St. John's Catholic Church Father Melloy Margaret Roche Pittston Cherry Street Herman Saner Helle Connors B. Reap Leila Dixon N. Murphy Margaret Ruther Avoon South Scranton Sociar of Columbus Counci Young Mens Institute T. AL Storrs

Social notices and church meetings at Agbury church

Mrs Edward Cox hosted a tea on Green Ridge street for friends. Emin Brundage of Dickson avenue remained home ill. Agbury Methodist church hosts meetings all week with Rev Hayes and Rev Underwood leading services. Mr and Mrs J W Garnes from Washington Avenue returned from New York. Mrs Carrie Burddck enjoyed a surprise party Tuesday evening with games music and dancing and refreshments.

Edward Cox Green Ridge Street Emin Brundage Dickson Avenue Agbury Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. Hayes Dunmore Underwood J. W. Garnes Washimeton Oavenue

Runaway on Connell Street Sparks Injury and Damages

A horse driven carriage on the new Connell Street bridge ran wild yesterday morning near the unfinished approach. The driver, identity not learned, fell and was slightly injured. The carriage damaged the vehicle while the horse remained uninjured. Tax Collector Coyne opened an office at his Main Street residence to collect township revenues. Rumor of a Lenora Barry Like lecture at St Joseph sectors next Sunday evening proved unfounded as no services were secured.

Connell Street Coyne Main Street Lenora Barry St. Joseph

Obituaries Veterans and residents remembered in borough notices

Miss Margy Anne Filan died yesterday afternoon of pneumonia at her brother in law Prof PF Durkan's home. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Joseph Sharpless, Archbald resident and Archbald Father Mathew Society member, died yesterday morning at Rock Terrace. Funeral Monday at 3 pm in St Thomas church with Catholic cemetery burial. Moter Padden, 35, died at Hillside Home from pneumonia complications. Mrs Irving Tuttle of North Beranton, 29, died yesterday morning at home leaving husband and daughter Pearl. Theodore Warren, 22 Lackawanna avenue, died yesterday and funeral planned for tomorrow at 2 pm Forest Hill Cemetery. John Walton of Pittston avenue, died Monday. survived by wife and children. brother of ex-speaker Watton of Philadelphia.

Margy Anne Filan Inlaw PF. Durkan Heheven Avenue Aldone Frither Church A. Pf Filan St. Michael's Church Philadelphia Michael Flinn Church of the Annunciation Joseph Sharpless Archinod Rock Terrace Mr. Sharpless Decenners Promeer Archbald Mathew Ihs St Thomas’ Church Moter Faden Scranton M. FF. Wymbs Timothy Padden Pleasant Avenue Irving Tuttle North Beranton North Main Avenue Thin City Tutth C. Rhole Pearl Theodore Warren Lackawanne Avenue Tomoerrow ewcWek Forest Hill Cemetery John Walton Pittston Avenue Speaker Watton

A Sensible Man Endorses Kemp’s Maleam for Throat Relief

A vintage medical advertisement claims Kemp's Maleam cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung troubles. The proprietor authorizes druggists to offer a single bottle to prove its merit at a stated price.

Veo Kemp

Prisoner Escapes Pursuit After Whisky Stolen

A young suspect named John McCarthy from Nanticoke tried to flee Pa patrolman Goertitz while being taken to the police station. In a crowded 6 pm chase along Lackawanna and Washington avenues, McCarthy dodged bystanders until tackled by Thomas Mullen, who brought him down near Linden street. a pint of whisky was found on the prisoner at the station.

Goertitz John McCarthy Nanticoke McGovern Brose Lackawihnnit Avenue McCarthy Goerlita Washington Avenue Excape Linden Street Thomas Mullen Irving Avenue Mullen

Robbery at Felton & Bro Cutlery Store

Thieves burglarized the George Felton & Bro cutlery shop at Penn avenue and Spruce street on Tuesday night. Edward Daly was arrested in Wilkes-Barre on suspicion and is jailed in the city police station. Officers investigated entrances through a booth and found no clues or pawnshop sales. The value of stolen items is about 200 dollars.

George Felton & Bro Penn Avenue Spruce Street Edward Daly Wilkes-Barre Charles Wenzel Dr Newton Charles Nelson Robling Moir Harrington & Richards Iver-Johnson Pollen Rolling Threce Mae Jet Privener Moe Central City Edward Linly Vera

Parks and McAll Mission Work Lecture Tonight

Dr J F Loba of Tlingis, long associated with the McAll mission in Paris, will give an illustrated talk on Parks and McAll Mission Work this evening at 4 15. Tickets are twenty five cents and available at the door of the Beeond Presbyterian church lecture room.

Parris McAll J. F. Loba Tlingis Paris Bee Ond Presbyterian Church

Anthracite Fights No 1 Team in Thanksgiving Challenge

Local notes report Anthracite football of the West Side challenging the No 1 school for a game on Thanksgiving Day at 1 pm in Washburn. Davention, Green Hime, and others consider fixtures. players listed for practice on Friday November 1 at 3 pm at Athletic Park report.

West Side Washburn Mhanksgiving Men Fie Cnptain Keyatenes Green Hime Davention Wold James Hoy Croamisa Tribune Creek Ridge Ash Street Lottie Tan Athletic Park Frills Cleveland Chaarles Zang James Connery Robert Allen James Coggina David Owens Harry Decker Owen Walsh Kh. W. Thayer Bert Steele Julius Poxner Fred Gelbert Owen Sweeney

Begins Today at City Music Conservatory

The article notes that the music conservatory opens its program this day with a ceremony and performances by faculty and guest artists, inviting the public to attend the inaugural events.

Agnew Cure for Heart Promoted Against Apoplexy

An old advertisement touts Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart as effective against apoplectic symptoms and sudden head rushes. It claims the remedy removes the cause and prevents recurrences, noting daily sudden deaths could be avoided. Sold by Matthew Broa.

Dr Agnew Tr. Agnew Matthew Broa

Lawyers negotiate on real estate security at Mears building

Lawyers DF REPLOGLE ATTORNEY LOANS negotiated on a real estate security matter for the Mears building located at the corner of Washington Avenue and Spruce Street.

Mears Building Washington Avenue Spruce Street

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