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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1896

Page

7

Shooting in front of Kelser Avenue home leaves man wounded

William Davis is shot in the left arm following a quarrel with Christopher Anthony who fled after insisting Davis stay away from his wife. Davis followed Anthony to the gate and Anthony fired four shots, the last striking Davis. Anthony was later arrested near Hyde Park shaft. Davis, about 35, involved earlier with a man named Morgan. Local church disturbances prompt call for two special officers. Fire at Bellevue Heights Smoke house reports minor blaze and first alarm from box 44. Various community events and notices follow.

Christopher Anthony William Davis Kelser Avenue Anthony Davis West Side Williams Hart Hyde Park Shaft I’atroliman Morgan Hampton Street Oliver Whiting Walter O'Connor Wing O'Connor John Teo Bellevue Bellevue Heights James Acker Avenue Archbald Street Corbett Avenue Robert Roberts Lewis Roberts Columbia, Franklin and Eagle Companies

Notable weddings and a society dance in Hampton and Central City

At Hampton Street residence Mr and Mrs Joseph Reynolds their daughter Elizabeth marries James Benjamin Lewis with a reception to follow. Elizabeth Lawrence weds Louis Elmore Hughes at the bride elects mother Mrs Ruth Lawrence 331 North Hyde Park Avenue. In St David hall a winter season subscription dance opens society events with patrons and Bauer providing music. The Jackson Street Baptist church cantata Joseph features local soloists and choir.

Joseph Reynolds Hampton Street Elizabeth James Benjamin Lewis Elizabeth Lawrence Louis Elmore Hughes Central City Ruth Lawrence Hyde Park Avenue St. David's Hall L. H. Gibbs Charles Burr George Benore Clarence Shryeer W. H. Freeman W. E. Thayer Bauer

North End notices and a late scuffle at a hotel

Last Tuesday evening William Meulr caused disturbance at a hotel on North Matin Avenue. The proprietor was struck, scuffles led to arrests by Patrolman Johler and William Eldridge, with fines of 7 and 5 dollars issued by Alderman Fidler.

Dramatic Glee Show At St Mary’s Draws Crowd

A crowded parochial hall hosted a St Mary’s Glee and Dramatic association entertainment featuring four short comedies and chorus numbers by John J. Snyder Frank May William Moser Christian Snyder Frank Klos Frank Schwelbenz Frank Steinbach John F Elden John Hellig John Slesegger Joseph Fisch with music by Professor Johnson. Also notes an injury at Hagen's planing mill and social happenings around area residents and events.

St. Mary's Glee and Dramatic Association Glee Club John J. Snyder Frank May William Moser Christian Snyder Frank Klos Frank Schwelbenz Frank Steinbach John F. Elden

Wctu Meeting and Parish Events In Local Notices

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds a 2 30 P M meeting in their Penn avenue room. Mrs Jacksons Sunday school class will stage an entertainment in the W C T U room this evening with ice cream to follow. Friends surprised Mr and Mrs Francois at Monsey avenue Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Charles Weber celebrate arrival of their seventeenth child sixteen boys. Weber resides at 1425 Penn avenue where he runs a bakery. Constable Black sought Edward Holgate yesterday in Scott township charged with killing a St Bernard dog owned by George Decker after the dog bit a boy. Mrs Clifford of Penn avenue entertained her mother and sister from Taylor. The funeral of Mrs Mary Brown was held yesterday in St Pauls Church with a solemn high mass. Mrs Brown was well regarded by many. The Tribune wants ads reach willing workers.

William Meulr Peter Pijowley North Matin Avenue Johler William Eldridge Alderman Fidler North End Christian Endeavorers North Malin Avenue North Mad Choir Reese Watkins Dr. Dixon Penn Avenue Bapuist Church Dixon Independent Republican Club Brown's Hall Mast Market Street Boulevard Harmory Scranton North End Cayuga Shaft Thomas May Archbald John Hawks Patrolman Hawks North Main Avenue Excelsior Hose Company Anthony Ruane Thomas Blewittt Pittston Woman's Christian Temperance Union Penn Avenue Jackson The Baptist Church Francois Monsey Avenue Charles Weber Constable Black Scott Township Edward Holgate George Decker St. Mary's Church Dunmore

Dunmore Social Roundup and Local Notes

A Dunmore special meeting of the Heptasophs is set for Friday evening November 20 with all members asked to attend. Mrs Peters of Brook Street celebrated her seventy sixth birthday with a supper for friends and received many presents. Several locals travel or host guests including Miss Lizzie Wert in Wilkes Barre and Miss Marie Mexwell in Carbondale. A rumor about George Way Horn prompted a house search on Tripp Street with no findings. Others relocate or remodel, and community events include a Ladies Ald service supper at the Dudley Street Baptist church. Mayor updates list residents visiting towns and convalescences noted for Charles Brown on Green Ridge Street.

Mias Mattle Hards Carbondale Mias Inez Irey Bchumacker Avenue F. D. Swartz Peters Brook Street Lizzie Wert Wilkes-Barre George Way Horn Dunmore Tripp Street Joseph Heffron South Blakely Street Olyphant Fred Plagerman Drinker Street James Fisk Petersburg Keystone Brewing Company Mise Marie Mexwell Edward Meegill Makely Street James Watson Moscow A. B. McDonough James Walsh Potter Street Parsons Ladies’ Ald Society Dudley Street Baptist Church Jane Reilly Dickson City William Fitzsimmons Elmhurst Mable Blickens Chestnut Street Crystal Lake Charles Brown Green Ridge Street

Primrose and West Minstrel Company at the Academy

Primrose and West bring a dual minstrel program to the Academy of Music featuring a blend of white and black performers. The program includes three bands and a European conductor, with Marie Senta Myrta French Catherine Eland and others in an International Grand Opera company set to perform Lucia di Lammermoor Bohemian Girl and The Troubadour alongside Clara Willardes Vaudeville. This Scranton engagement also highlights a Frothingham show with renowned vaudeville acts and a Wilkes-Barre Times recap praising Horace Goldin Pitrot and Miss Wieland. The Fair Sex at Davis theater runs through Saturday.

Primrose and West Ble Academy of Music Primroge & West Kerr Frothingham Scranton International Grand Opera Company Marie Senta Leerburger Marches Myrta French Sousa Catherine Eland Italy Thomas McQueen T. Evans Green H. Winfred Goff Royal Covent Garden Theater London Warwick Ganor Ethan Allen Barton Wells New York City Metropolitan Opera House Clara Willand Wilkes-Barre Clara Wieland Horace Goldin Richard Pitret Pitrot Miss Wieland Zaco Aurora Athens Katoprie Davis’ Theater Davis

High School Secures First Victory Over Lackawanna Eleven

The High School football team won its first game by 6 to 4 against the School of the Lackawanna. Debow scored a late touchdown with Rice adding the ensuing kick, after Lackawanna led 4 to 0 at halftime. The match was marked by spirited play and excitement, with the High School overcoming a heavier opponent through dash and vim.

School of the Lackawanna Lackawanna Clark Matt High School Debow Rice

St Pauls and Hui School Play at Sanders Park

Football notes indicate a 2:30 matchup between St Pauls football eleven and Hui School at Sanders Park. Both teams are described as evenly matched as they prepare for the game. Beecham's Pills advertised in the notes.

St. Paul's Sander's Park

Interior hall at Minooka nearing completion

The St. Joseph's Society schedules a special meeting this evening at the Young Men's Institute hall. A six year old son of Patrick Lyden of Stafford street died yesterday morning from diphtheria and will be buried this afternoon. William Toole injured his hand at the Greenwood No 1 shaft on Monday.

St. Joseph's Society Young Men's Institute Patrick Lyden Stafford Street William Toole Greenwood Shaft

Laxative Pills Promoted With Money-Back Guarantee

Advert described Bromo Quinine Tablets as a laxative with a refund offer if it fails to cure. Price listed at 26 cents. The notice notes Tribune ads reach the most readers.

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