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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1897

Page

9

Thanksgiving week school closings and programs across West Side

West Side and City Suburban public schools will close Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Afternoon programs include recitations, songs, and mothers meetings at several schools. Notable events include No 15 and No 14 exercises, a plumber incident at the American House, alumni football games, and upcoming dances and balls by local clubs and societies.

Noo EP David Owene Bieworth Kelly Jay Highfield Archie Moses Winpeche Edwirde Ems Mies Josie Mise Hiatt Pelions James H. Hughs Mellie Hoffman Martha Hughes Clara Hans David Atkinson Austin Fraunfilter Fieoree Transue Harold Davis Marga Annie Phillips Em A. Cruttenden John T. Jones PT. F. Durkin W. Philiips H. L. Morgan

Fire Alarm Sent From Box 85 at Jackson Street Corner

A fire alarm was dispatched from box number 85 at the corner of Jackson street and Main avenue at twelve o'clock, signaling a reported blaze. Fire crews responded to the scene to assess and manage the incident.

North Main Avenue Lewis J. Jones Jackson Street Main Avenue

Trench Busts Into Artesian Water On Southfield Avenue

Workers in the sewer main on Southfield Avenue between Washburn and Jackson Streets hit a water-bearing strata yesterday morning. The trench flooded. Chief Hickey ordered Franklin engine to the scene. John Kime, John Lowry, Engineer Tom Alien, and Fireman William Kine kept the water under control as the trench was deepened for new pipes over the next few days.

Southirfield Avene Washburn Jackson Streets Ronidiy Garfield Avenue Hickey Franklin Permas John Kime John Lowry Tom Alien Willian Kine

Local Society and Personal Notices From Wilkes-Barre Area

Miss Netile Davia of Wilkes-Barre is queen of Miss Jennie James of Lafayette Street. Miss Elizabeth Howell of Mampton Street hosts a verse at her home. Henry Lievyd of Archibald Street is confined to home by illness. This evening Miss Margaret Jenkins wed to T. J. Reynolds of Hampton Street at the bride’s mother Mrs Elizabeth Jenkins residence 41 South Main Avenue. Miss Blanche Thomas to Hobart Barnes announced for this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ruweh Thomas 44 North Ninth Street.

Netile Davia Wilkes-Barre Jennie James Laufayette Street Elizabeth Howell Mampton Henry Lievyd Archibald Street Margaret Jenkins T. J. Reynolds Hampton Street Elizabeth Jenkins South Main Avenue Blanche Thomas Hobart & Barnes Ruwehi Thomas North Ninth Street

In Our Cloak Department Finishing Reaches Perfection

Our cloak shop emphasizes finely finished jackets and blouses with expert tailoring and trimming. Garments from Beautiful Berreys feature inlaid fronts and rich trims in tan green blue or black. Jackets priced at 8 50 with earlier 12 value and blouses from 8 with earlier 14 50 value.

Berreys

West Side Business Directory Listing Blends Odd Trades

A garbled West Side directory advertises a carpet weaver offering rag carpets and diverse goods. It mentions Jacob Baltes at 1120 Luzerne Street and other items such as clairvoyant and second hand furniture, with references to repair and stock at various addresses.

Eliy Umita Jacob Baltes Luzerne Street Fenton Clairvoyant and Prhenologiv North Matin Avenue J. A. King Joe West

Amity football set for Pittston clash with lineup listed

North Scranton report details Amity football team traveling to Pittston tomorrow to contest a local rivalry. Lineup includes McMonny at center and Skiff at left half, with red and white colors noted. Community news mentions a fire charity event and police disturbance on Ferdinand street.

Providence Methodist Union Congressions Hrintian Dpresivyeterian Congrecnational Baptist Court Street Ssrmin Ptulen David Mopting Foret Cite Thomas William Bushind Storrs Amity Pittston Amity Jimeown James McMonny Thomas "Thomes Thomas Twiles Sam Davie Frank Sweeny J. McKinckle T. McKdlnskle Thomas Webster Heilfhaick Alderman Fidler Fred. Hill Christian Church Bulgin W. P. Anderson Prichyfie Ohio Say Owens North Main Vent W. W. Hankins Peukville

Couple from Front Street wed in Scranton

Patrick Osborne of Front Street and Miss Lizvie McGill of South Washington Avenue returned home after a marriage about two weeks ago in Binghamton by Alterman Roberta of that city. The ceremony surprised relatives and friends.

Patrick Osborne Front Street Lizvie McGill South Washington Avenue McGill Binghamton Alterman Roberta Cornelius Mahoney Ruddy Edward Kolakie Minooka Thomas Mahoney Rolskle Cimnoet Fowerkaf Patrick McNulty Foto Catholic Berl Hyde Park Augusta. Fuess Green Ridge Scranton Athlete Club Geroutia Hall Mise Hannah Boyle Patrick Boyle Pi Street Norvich Conn

Borough Council Minutes Mention Street Car Line and Bonds

An adjourned council meeting notes limited business with emphasis on fire department supplies and bond payments. Discussions include information on a proposed street car line to Sport Hill and right of way held by the Traction company, plus tax ordinances on poles and a postponed removal order. Surface water on Smith Street threatens cellars. investigations to be reported next meeting.

Waleh Hara Ward Sport Hill Traction Ecompany Med- Way Borough Treveurer Railway Committee Smith Street

Union Thanksgiving Service at Asbury Church

Union Thanksgiving Services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Asbury Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Dr. Laneli delivering the sermon.

Union Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Laneli

Daniel O Connell council entertain ment at Father Mathew hall

Mrs Edward Connery of Mall Pa spent yesterday with Straf ford street friends. The Daniel O Connell council will hold its second annual entertainment at Father Mathew hall Main Street. A fine musical programme and a social follow. Thomas Mahoney of Vine street is critically stabbed after an altercation with unknown Poles on Sunday night.

Edward Connery Mall Strafford Street Daniel O'Connell Mahoney Connell Council Young Mon'sa Institute Library of Ruld Society John J. Gallagher

City Solicitor McKinley Collected Data On Prankiin Avenue Re paving

The city faced delays in repaving Prankiin avenue after a Traction company plan for six double tracks was halted by an injunction. The court moved rails to center street, cost disputes arose over $55.10 for the Barber Asphalt bill and $105 paid by the Traction company. City funds and Traction officials dispute final payment shares totaling $495.

McKinley Prankiin Avenue Nephals Alot Heradd Hhe Barber Aspirat Company Traction McGinley

Nay Aug postmistress Miss Turner in false pretense case

Miss Tillie Turner postmistress and poetess of Nay Aug testified in a case before Alters man Wright. V A Beemer Dunmer storekeeper faced charges of false pretense over a judgment note she says he obtained for goods and later sold to a New York firm. The note carried an understanding not to execute within a year and Beemer allegedly kept forty dollars she paid mid note. Hearing continued to Friday.

Tillie Turner Nay Aug Altersman Wright V. A. Beemer Dunmer Miss Turner New York Beemer Mise Turner Beemer Taok Mo

York County Commissioners Inspect Court House For Remodeling Ideas

York County Commissioners GO W Ate ricks Robert B McDonald and An drew KK Straley of York, with Architect J A Demptvell, toured the courthouse seeking modern ideas for remodeling. They visited Philadelphia Wee Chester Wilker Harre Towanda Warren Medina and Denton Ohio Pittsburg and Harris foury after praising Lackawanna’s courthouse.

W. Atericks Robert B. McDonald Andrew KK. Straley York J. A. Demptvell Court House Justice Philadelphia Wee Chester

Meeting of Scranton Charity Board Reports Aid to Twenty Two

The Board of Associated Charities met with W Gasford Thomas presiding in Colonel Ripple’s absence. Agent Mrs W F Duggan reported thirty cases investigated. twenty two deemed worthy with aid including transportation lodging meals clothing and medical care. Several cases involved hospitals homes and law enforcement.

Ripple W. Gasford Thomas Board of Associated Charities W.T. Smith DO. J. Phillips Hey Rogers Israel T. J. Kelly T. J. Moore W. TF. Duggan Lackawanna Hospital Foundling Home House of the Good Shepherd Kiesoue Mission Pottee Nue Mike Anna Kletel

Sunrise Prayer Meeting at Grace Center

An early morning prayer meeting is announced at Grace Center on Wyoming Avenue. The Young People’s Society of the Christian Endeavor forms a vigil with praise and prayer for the church and community, inviting all Christian neighbors to attend.

Christian Endeavor Thanisgiv Church Wyoming Themerives Christiana

HARRING AND MEWRENDY IN COMMON WEALTH BUILDING CASE

HARRING AND MEWRENDY appear in a Commonwealth building matter involving Interstate Bacrot Berry vice Agency. The report outlines filing parties and sought remedies in the ongoing proceedings.

Harring & Mewrendy Commonwealth Building Interstate Bacrot Berry Vice Agency

Obituary of WD Brown of Williamsport at Peckville

WD Brown aged 72 father of Attorney Joseph TU Brown of Beranton died at Dr J W Beck’s home in Peckville yesterday forenoon about 1 oclock from pneumonia and heart failure. He came to visit his son who stays at the Morgan House. Remains will be moved to his home on the Delaware and Hudson train this morning.

WD. Brown Williamsport Joseph TU. Brown Beranton J. W. Beck Peckville Mr. Brown Morrigan House Delaware and Hudson

Strife Drama Fetes Thanksgiving by San Souel Club

The San Souel club stages Strife in Odd Mellows hall on Thanksgiving night promising top entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Knights of the Golden Eagle, a worthy welfare group. Charles Brith of Smith Brothers will share Thanksgiving with his mother in Union Center New York. Borough women met in a special session last evening with full attendance.

Odd Mellows San# Souel club Knights of the Golden Eagle Charles Brith Smith Brothers, Growers Union Center New York Wounen

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