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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1897

Page

8

Bargains in Books At Norton's

Bargains in books advertised including Shakespeare McCauley History of England Dickens Scott Waverly Bulwer Lytton White House Cook Book George Eliot Honre George Sherman Memoirs Grant Memoirs Laurel Library standard authors and Laurel Library series. Many volumes offered at low prices with cloth covers gilt edges and new paper quality. See window for selection and prices.

McCauley Eagland Scott Bulwer Lytton White House George Elliot John Sherman Gen Grant Geo. Sherman Shakespeare Laurel Library

Clergyman Marries Two in Freight Car for a Dollar

An elderly woman prompted a city clergyman to wed two bashful people in a freight yard near the Erie and Wyoming line. After his initial refusal, a compromise was reached and the ceremony performed in an improvised fashion. The piece notes a trend toward older cars lacking heels and colder rides, with Mr Mennington's recital closing Thanksgiving Eve.

Erie Wyoming

Local notes from Honesdale and surrounding towns

A garbled clipping lists residents and visitors including Tolle of Honesdale Blair of South Malaya ve, Thomann Cromiey of Honesdale, Kowes of Scranton Metal Works, and Det. Leyston family returning from New York. Also mentions Kerr of New York Central Railroad, Crane of North Lincoln, Cooper and Miss Sebell of Dover, and Miss Bessie Slate. Several streets and locales appear garbled with scattered names and places.

Nori Hyve Aehlow Abr Mesdott Renchier North Kincolh Avellin Bavine Giveet Mth Chotlen Terunta Canad Thomas Leyston New York E. A. Crane North Lincoln Aves B. d. Cooper Welldenown Ty St. Fuellen Ming Jeti Connell

Funeral of Mr Davis Causes Local Funeral Observance

The funeral of Mr Davis was held in the afternoon at Velwk at fle on Liven Street with members of the Lackawanna Pei c ondition and friends attending. The ceremony included an address by Rev. James McLeod of the Presbyterian church and a brief committal at a cemetery. Flowers were carried by local groups and representatives of the Tir association attended. No singing occurred at the home or grave side.

al Nitin Danie Liven Lackawanna Pei Condition Aif Julie Yor Chesiermaters Ofelock Kravia Heddo Hon TH. SM Eidbrotie Ron TH. A. Rogen George SS. Hern Hon Vel Po Belly Charles EH. Welles Burr Neminia Lockawannd

Funeral of Patrick Wall of Micrine and Wall

The funeral of the late Patrick Wall of Micrine and Wall Penn ovenne city took place yesterday morning. Services were in St John’s Church Willan street with a Requiem and sermon by Rev George Dixon. Interment was at Market Street cemetery. Attendees included Charles Kelly Patrick Pender Frank Purcel John Hollind James Heonigan and John Pender. James Newcombe and John Judee were fewer hearers. Ammons the Beratiten attendees listed Rig gins PF Dorkin James Broyle John J Scott and Michael McDonnell.

Patrick Wall Micrine & Wall Pennovenne Ile Marker Carrall Street Mttnton St. John's Church Willan Street George Dixon Market Street Charles Kelly Patrick Pender Fpurcel John Holtlind James Heonigan John Pender James Newcombe John Judee Ammons Beratiten Fot A. Riggins Pf, Dorkin James Broyle John J. Scott Michael McDonnell

Annual Donation Days at the House of the Good Shepherd

The House of the Good Shepherd held gifts of cash clothing and groceries on the first of two annual donation days. Many citizens contributed generously but exact amounts and items delivered remain uncertain as donations are still being processed and received.

House of the Good Shepherd Ubinas Golders

Bicycle Club Delegates Named for Pennsylvania League Convention

At last night’s Scranton Elite club meeting Frank J. Leonard T. Th. Atherton and B. S. Wightman were chosen as delegates to the upcoming Pennsylvania Division League convention in America. Frank M. Vedting and Harry Houck were noted as alterations.

Scranton Frank J. Leonard T. Th. Atherton B.S. Wight- Nan Pennsylvania League At America Frank M. Vendting Harry Houck

Organ Recital at Elm Park Church Thanksgiving Evening

On Thanksgiving Day Mr J Alfred Pennington will give an Organ Recital at Elm Park Church assisted by baritone John T Watkins Admission is a silver offering See programme in another column.

J. Alfred Pennington Elm Park Church John T. Watkins Bartone

Thanksgiving Deals At Union Tea Co Hyde Park Window

A nostalgic advertisement offers a free gift with one pound of Iran Union Baking Powder and invites customers to sample tea or coffee for Thanksgiving. The Union Tea Co in Hyde Park promises limited hours and a special window sale with a close on Thanksgiving Day.

Iran Union Hand Union Tea Co Matn Ave Hyde Park

Fruit and Produce Notes From Florida and California

Readable bits mention oranges and vegetables from Florida, grapefruit from Jiiinein, grapes from California, and quality phrases like best goods for least honey. Gaslighting phrases and misspellings suggest a damaged listing or catalog item rather than a full article.

Florida

Social events of last night celebrate dances and anniversaries

A lively report details the Excelsior Social club thirtieth annual banquet on Wyoming avenue with elaborate decorations and a gala dance led by Will Morris. Also covered are Mr and Mrs Howard Beidleman’s fifth wedding anniversary at their Webter avenue home with music and toasts, plus Hiawatha Council of Pocahontas celebrating its fifth anniversary with entertainment in Finless hall.

Kitty Counties Stovers Hall Penn Avenues Howard H. Beidieman Minawatha Council Daughters of Pocahontas Excelsior Social Club Wyoming Avenue Oa- Ham Morris Isadore Goodman Simon Lauer Henman E. Rice Mies Peancesa Moses Mie Mita Minas Bauer Orchesta Willham Morris Miss Adler Rochester N. Y Flora Levy Wilkes-Barre Minnie Brown Bella Hirchfeld Pittston J. Gotson Gompertz Edere Brown M. PF. Lueke Fred. Moses Cosmer P. Long Max Clalland Arthur Long Morrie Levy Wilkes- Barre Singer Carhendale Herman Longfield and Mire M. Binmony Lewie Maks Mais Jeff Freeman Joseph Levy Sol Kite Arthur Cotin Chapmin Joseph Kine Nettle Nye Bertha Claillen Tillie Clara Laver Mould Stemn Nelle Kramer Hessle Jella Chapman Martha Pertha Frances Esther Meses Jennie Buchwald Hannah Prieda Harris Minnie Pauline Goldsmith William Mortis Ixinore Goodman Hernan E Ies Jor Lauer I. Brotosky Morris Goldsmith Mendelsohn Mra H. Howard Beidleman Tls Webter Avenue Mix Reidleman A. J. Caswell Barton W. Je Tetts Dr. Long Aubrey Powell Missex Beidleman Long Deateon Haycock BD. L. Witaon Jenee Clark Arie Powell J. McDowell Sievitt New Hall Penn Avenue Will Banley A. Snover Andrew M. Fine W. C. Snover McClintock Hanley Hiawatha Council Peoughtens Poophantis Finless Hall Tallia Moore Edith Williams Plauno South Side Zither Club Nellie Thomas Susan Fisher Wero George Frenze Kathe Owens Kate Fadden Charlott Scott M. Roberta Ligele Done

Local residence planned on Linden Street near Quincy and Clay

A residence is being erected on Linden Street between Quincy and Clay avenues and should be ready for occupancy about February. The owner warns that if the Seventeenth ward remains, Mr Wermeser must relinquish his post, with a possible resignation slated to permit a leadership change by the February election.

Lut Linden Street Quincy Clay Avenues Horace Wermeser Wormer Board of Twenty-One

Mayor Signs Ordinance and Resolutions in City Actions

The mayor approved an alarm system for city banks with a dedicated officer, plans for hydrants on Garteld Avenue and Petto hone Street, creation of three blocks on Mxcelsior Mise house No 8 for Money Avenue, repair of a sewer on South Cromley Avenue, and extended the Price Street sewer completion to December 1. The Ninth ward election night and exemptions for tax collector Fidler were also enacted.

Plalley Yeatemday Rutley Per Ervetion Pettohone Etrest Prading Money Avenue

Organ Recital Programme at Elin Park Church Tomorrow

A truncated concert programme for an organ recital at Elin Park Church tomorrow Thanksgiving evening. Performer Mand Alteed Pennington with Mr dotin T Watkite baritone and other soloists. The selection list includes classical organ works and arias with titles such as Grave Adagio and Romanza, plus variations and a wind-themed piece.

Elin Park Church Mand Alteed Pennington Dotin T Watkite Barlhone Minon Allegri Muraipe Evla oPiew Boaghind Romanza Parker Boston Atdante Cauntahite Paris Aait Rees Fummer New York Ritibone Load Woodly Nast D Peehy Evans Pew Thos Witter Arion

Mine accident leaves Dennis Mahon with fractured leg

Dennis Mahon, a 17 year old resident of 128 Stone Avenue, is hospitalized at Mies Taylor with a fractured right leg due to an accident at Pine Brook colliery. He was driving a mule through the mine when his leg was caught between a wall and an open door. The door boy was away from his station at the time.

Dennis Mahon Mies Taylor Hospital Pine Brook Mahon Mater Stone Avenue

Unclear OCR Item About Bail Release Negotiations

Fragmentary report discusses a trade to secure release on bail of ex Constable John Creill held at the county jail. Mentions physicians’ certificate and possible prosecutorial decision. surrounding names and details are garbled.

Cvunet John Creill Robert Telot Lendlay Eiliot Wiswesufhans

Pittston School Board Appeals Supreme Court Ruling

The Pittston school board votes to appeal Judge Bennett’s May ouster ruling on the six-member board. Attorneys for both sides prepare arguments as the case proceeds to the state’s highest court, with a hearing hoped for at the earliest date.

Bennett Pittston Supreme Court Luzerne County Bowl of Twenty Mitteton Board of Six Serioul Bennetts

Inspection Schedule For New City Buildings

Central Will board members will inspect two new eight room buildings on Stee avenue and Winkery street Thursday at 2 p.m. They will meet at No 15 and visit No 4 after. Also notes an event at St Patrick's Ladies I C H Union Hall with tickets for a football game on Thanksgiving Day between Scranton High School and Lackawanna teams. General ad for medicines ends.

Board of Cartyrol Bulldue Ooh Stee Avenue Watt Tme Wwinkery Street Serunston High School Lackawanna Mt. Sha Admis- Blin

Silhouette Pastry Show At Local Chapel Exhibition

A unique entertainment featured nearly a hundred life sized silhouettes of churel gaithee friends displayed on the chapel wall. Miss Emma Ed ridge secured the pit for the hargeet number. A holiday sale and supper is planned the week before the holiday to support the Brindleay school with a program directed by Mire Hose Dinner. Reverend Whippon preached on Thankgiving season highlighting the puerlins and the school’s aims for integrity and faith to help the Malion prosper.

Churel Gaithee Emma Edridge Hargeet Mre Hichards Hoop Trecenitier Mire Lefr Tev Wl Whippon

Mr Wormser to Resign From City Board of Health

Mr Wormser announces resignation from the Mighth ward seat on the board of health after eighteen years of service. He plans to step down within a few months and will relocate from his Penn avenue home.

Highth F. 1. Wormeer Mighth Ward Aghoo Control Eghteen Wormer Bow Cetder Penn Avenue

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