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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1896

Page

3

Local Notables and Travel Notes Among Scranton Residents

Miss Eva Swick of Binghamton visiting cousin Miss Grace Slout. Misses Helen and Florence Seward of MIU street to spend Thanksgiving at Gallies. Albert Pancoast and J Willis Martin of Philadelphia, prominent Pancoast Coal Company shareholders, in the city. Michael Moran of Morancourt to Fall River Mass for funeral of his mother Mrs Margaret Moran. Miss Victoria Broadbent gone to New York for extended visit. Mrs M A Winton of Ithaca announces marriage of John K Sykes to Miss Huphema McMillan of Blakely Street Dunmore. ceremony at bride’s home Wednesday evening Nov 25. Miss Agnes Reynolds of Sanderson Avenue to wed J Kiew of Arizona at Asbury Methodist Church Green Ridge. after marriage to reside in Arizona with grandparents. Frank Leonard Whettling Kruffmen Koch Taylor and Louie Senker among Scranton residents who saw Yale Princeton game in New York. Frank Reese West Side saw Harvard Penn game in Philadelphia.

Eva Swick Binghamton N. Y Grace Slout Helen Florence Seward Miu Street Gallies Albert Pancoast J. Willis Martin Philadelphia Pancoast Coal Company Michael Moran Morancourt Fall River Mass Mra Margaret Moran Victoria Broadbent New York Asbury Methodist Mpiscopal Green Ridge J. Kiew Arizona Mise Reynold Sanderson Avenue Hice Frank Leonard Frank Whettling John Kruffmen Albert Koch George Taylor Louie Senker

Death of John C Kleckler One of Lackawanna Iron and Steel

John C Kleckler longtime assistant superintendent at Lackawanna Iron and Steel died at his home 413 Clay avenue early Saturday. He was 50 born in Stroudsburg and spent his career with the Scranton plant. He leaves a wife, a daughter of the late E L Wolf, and three children. The funeral is at 2 pm today.

John

Scranton Faces Wyoming Seminary on Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day gridiron at Base Ball Park features Scranton competing with Wyoming Seminary as readers of The Tribune seek game notes and local prep football updates.

Scranton Wyoming Seminary

Fine toe-toe boots with heavy soles for damp falls

An advertisement touts Vici Kid footwear built to fit any foot with durable toe-toe design and heavy soles suited for damp weather. Priced at three dollars per pair, framing a low seller’s tag.

Scranton Players Stand Out in Eastern League Batting Averages

Official Eastern League batting averages show Scranton players high on the list led by Abe Lezotte of Wilkes-Barre with a .404 and Dan Brouthers of Springfield at .400. Scranton contributors Rafferty Meaney Egan Ward Maguire O'Brien Griffin Moss Hutchinson Massey and others place among top ranks, despite issues with Scranton outfield. A key legend explains abbreviations Sc Sy B P Sp Sy T for Scranton Wilkes-Barre Rochester Buffalo Providence Springfield Syracuse and Toronto.

Scranton Abe Lezotte Wilkes-Harre Pittsburg Dan Hrouthers Springfield Meaney Egan Ward Maguire O'Brien Griffin Moss Tommy” Johnson Gillon Lovett Gunson Herger Hutchinson Massey Macaire Latham Eagan Scranton Grounds W.B Wilkes-Barre Rochester Buffalo Providence Syracuse Toronto Lesotte Browthers Don Goockle W. Fy Oat Koleht Harley Eauevnennee Uu Betts H. Eeteeene H. Eeteeene LN Ast E172 Shy Hd Wise HR Cumivan Daly Schottler Rafferty Bonner ST Mansey Be Stahl Eh Drauby Q Smith Casey T. Meaney Hagan Be Weeense Ou Dooley H. Eeeeen Lng Wadsworth P. Shannon Lyons AG Murray Greminger Aston Sp Wright Urquhart W. Egan An Shearon Sy. Goodenough Leighton Uquire Cooney Lytle Issi Bassett Garry J. J. O'illen Hottenus T. O'Brien Bol Stricer Ale Vohnson Dixon Wwe Osu Horton Zahner Clymer Ynich Ail Coogan Ft Smith I Smith Ebb Haley Wil Whitehill Be ‘BP Orin Oay Yerrick Wei SI Ait Gruber Fuller McPartlin Sikh Grimn Ani Krenan Shine Wil Moss Oolus Ut Luckey Gy Snes Boyd Ryan Coveceveeei Lewee Snaseceessnses Lenhey Sepssenceons Ritchey Knorr P. O Teevenee Dolan al Ow Wente Ahi Delehanty Sd Wonemienn WSS Willis McDonald Horner Earl Harrington Berger Wah Me Wrlan Ry Ease Wagner Mason Oreee Shannon Flack McMahon Rudderham Tes Evans Herman Brown Ei Brien Ie Keister Ro Cannon Herndon Callihan He Coughlin Cate Club G. P Wise Diggina Gungon E. Smith Hid Ryan Orger Eves Hoya R . Geatuwekeeece Urakarts Cseacess Wents W. Ane Dowse, T. & R Hess Sy Anee Leahey Hig Coogan, Sp. & P Vores Colcolough Whitehill Ore Gray Enabe It . Johnson Se & R Mia Easton Rae Dunne Ooneanee Delaney Ink Vanes Gannon Eens T Coughlin Gruber Keenan Iane Sy Knorr Staley Ehd Brown Sc. Hodson P. Sos Mason McFarlan Sascases Karl Suh Gilbert Wit Ward Ieee H. Ib Canavan P. Hagan Dowse Truby Wise Fly Bonner D. Shannon Gilbert Eeeenen Lynch SA Relster Su Hutchinson Stricker Seeebeeves Wyewee Mulvey Byli Hassett Reilly the Maguire Peakes Minnehan Hitehey Logotte W. Johneon Bannon Iy Brien T. Se Murray Lraly Mg Scheffer Pease Sweeney Lythe Louwhey Lyneh Seeeeeres

Death by own action at Avoca man dies after nitric acid

Daniel Curtis aged about 60 and long time Avoca resident died after ingesting a large quantity of nitric acid kept in his barn. He fought in the Civil War and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows the Improved Order of Red Men the Masonic lodge of Pittston and the Knights of Honor of Avoca. He had been a fireman for the Pennsylvania Coal Company but was discharged when his engine was not used. After failing to find work he grew despondent and ended his life Saturday evening at 6:00.

Daniel Curtis Avoca Curtis Independent Order of Odd Fellows Improved Order of Red Men Masonic Lodge Pittston Knights of Honor

Pulpits and sermons mark Sabbath in Scranton area

Religious services fill the Sabbath with many pastors and churches active across Scranton and Archbald. Rev C N Lee and Rev J G Evkman preach, Father O Neill lectures in St Thomas, and lay leaders address prayers and praise at Vol unteers of America rooms. Five hundred twenty children in St Patrick's parish were confirmed by Bishop O Hara with a large attendance and Masses earlier in the day.

C. N. Lee Green Hidge United Evangelical Church Hey Thomas Hell Plymouth Congregational Church Scranton Street Baptist Church Father O'Neill New York City St. Thomas’ Church Archbald J. G. Evkman Eller Court Street Methodist Church Holy Coinnellon Mr. Felter Trinity United Evangelical Church Petersburg J. L. Killgore Reva John P. Moffitt George BK. Guild Washburn Street Providence Presbyterian the Volunteers of America Washington Avenue George G. Mahy Young Men's Christian Association Scranton H. Bs. Johnson Japan Methodist Episcopal Church Elm Dark Moses Taylor Moses Taylor Council, Junior Order of United American Mechanics Penn Avenue Baptist Church Joseph K. Dixon St. Patrick's Parish West Side Behop O'Hara J. P. Whalen McNally D. A. Dunne Father Brick Indianapolis Hidhop O'Hari Father Whalen Father Dunn Father McNally

Engagement Cancelled for Asbey Gaiety at Academy

The Asbey Gaiety Opera Company will not sing at the Academy of Music tonight or for three nights as planned. Manager Song cancelled after learning the organization was different from what was thought. The Academy will be dark Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.

Asbey Gaiety Opera Company Asbey Gaiety Company Academy of Music Song Lung Academy

Puritans and Pilgrims Theme in Whipper Sermon

Rev Frank W Whipper of All Souls Church delivered a painstaking historical sermon on Pilgrims and Puritans tracing the Mayflower voyage, Roger Williams defense of conscience, and the Puritans shaping liberty. He contrasted Puritan virtue with medieval chivalry, urging gratitude for colonial foundations.

F. W. Whipper All Souls’ Church All Souls’ Universalist Frank W. Whippen Wintory Massachusetts New England Luther Walla American Republic Mr. Whipple Henry VII Edward VI Queen Mary Elizabeth

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Safe Relief

A vintage advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as the fast safe remedy for piles. It claims relief, avoids surgery, and credits the Pyramid Drug Co of Albion Michigan as sole manufacturers, with a price of 60 cents.

Drugeists Pyramid Drug Co Albion Mich

Convention at Gouldsboro of Patriotic Order Sons of America

A district convention of the Patriotic Order Sons of America met in A. A. Adams hall Gouldsboro. State president A J Colborn Jr spoke, with Henry Koehler El Webster and Charles Luchs also addressing. Delegations came from Sterling Wayne county Moscow Madisonville and Nobleton. Moscow drum corps provided music. A Thanksgiving supper with orchestra is planned at Dunmore Presbyterian church Thursday evening.

The Patriotic Order Sons of America A. Adams’ Hall Gouldshoro A. J. Colborn, Jr Sterling Wayne County Moscow Madisonville Nobleton el, E. Webster Charles W. Luchs Dunmore Presbyterian Church

Daily Bargain Roundup: Good Things in Limited Quantities

Today’s sale features small lots at fast-moving prices. Kid sized silver plated sets include knife Fork and spoon in satin lined box ideal for Christmas. two dollar lamp and shade bundles offer real onyx lamp with silk shade at 2.90. Limited quantities, hurry to save.

Y M C A Sabbath Services Resume in Auditorium

The Y M C A resumes Sabbath afternoon gospel services in the association building auditorium at 345 oclock. The program includes a cornet solo by W H Stanton Jr a contralto solo by Miss Van Der Voort selections by the new Y M C A glee club under Professor Chance and an address by Secretary Frank W Pearsall.

Youn Men's Christian Association Association W. H. Stanton, Jr Miss van der Voort Elm Park Choir Y. M. C. Glee Club Professor Chance Frank W. Pearsall

Thanksgiving Cut Flowers at McClintocks

Cut flowers for Thanksgiving available at McClintocks corner Jefferson Avenue and Electric Street. Roses carnations bouvardea violets and chrysanthemums plus palms ferns dracaenas and rubber plants for house decorations.

McClintock's Jefferson Avenue Electric Street

Holiday Stock Sale Advances From Local Store

A local retailer announces nearing completion of its Holiday Stock and signals readiness to offer a fine assortment of items. The notice emphasizes inventory readiness and consumer access to goods as the season approaches.

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