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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1897

Page

3

Local Notes From Scranton Area Events and Notices

City offices in the hall to be cloned today. A son born to Mr and Mrs William Bay of Phetpe street. William Waele fractured a collar bone at Athione Park Pu... after noon. A sale for Boorfilwaert church on Prospect starts Dec. Mirsie Hall. Common council meeting rescheduled. Thanksgiving may affect turnout. Sheep take today afternoon on the grounds of the Chee Mile Gun plut. Meeting at 3 o'clock sharp. Lesbia's hotel, Capousy. Rev J T Choning will lecture on Miles Standish at Green idee Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening. Service at First Presbyterian Church this morning at 10 in Block Dr. Meland will preach. Young Women’s Christian Association on Washington avenue with open house. musical program this evening. Marriage licenses granted to several Scranton area couples. Hayes’ orchestra in Music hall tonight. Turkey and other dinners at Lancaster’s Mining rooms.

William Bay Phetpe Street Yesterdix Willam Waele Jefferson Avenue Athione Park Puewlay Mirsie Prospect Wyonur Common Council Welowkehorp Lesbia Capousy JT. Choning Miles Standish Greenidee Presbyterian Church Colowk First Presbyterian Church Meland Birangersa Young Women's Christian Association Ryonue Washington Avenue

Deriable Bargains on Ladies and Misses Garments

Faturday and Monday offer substantial reductions on every rent cane salt and sepirate skirt. Deriable bargains in indies and Misses sample core. Garments superior in style, fit and workmanship by Mears & Hagen.

Mears & Hagen

Unclear OCR fragment of athletic event report

Fragmentary description of athletic park events with unclear teams and outcomes. OCR issues render proper names, dates, and places unreadable. No verifiable facts for a complete summary.

Scranton Committee Seeks Aid for Latimer Families

The Scranton group formed to aid Latimer miners shot by Sheriff Martins asks all city churches and newspapers to fund and publish contributions. John Brockelkamp named treasurer. Farr offers free printing. Committee plans to send funds to the Hagleton committee before Christmas.

Scranton All City Pastore Latimer John Krockerkamp Scranton Committee Sheri Martins Poses Workman's Hall J. H. McNulty Hagleton Tie Secretarsy Te Owns CC Bolin John Brockelkamp John RR. Farr Tee Spo Werkmwins Hall

Scranton High Faces Lackawanna In Big Local Football Clash

Rival teams Lackawanna and High School meet today at Athletic Park amid vast city interest. Officials assure clean play and full attendance as secret practices end and gates open for a large crowd.

Lackawanna Eridfron Aamw Lackawannas Armory Wil Scranton Enid

A. C. H. Ball in Music Hall Dell in Music Ball

Ancient Order of Hi bernians of America Division No. 17 held its fifth annual Dell in Music ball last night in the Music Hall. Hayes Brothers orchestra played. Officers included Master of ceremonies Joli J. Murrin and assistant master Patrick Monahan.

Ancient Order of Hibernians of America Hayes Brothers’ Orchestra Joli J. Murrin Assiatant Patrick Monahan Noor Af Oor M. J. Walsh Merce Purcell Peter McQoyvern Michael Ratchford John T. Barrett John FP CY Boyle P. FP. Murray Michiel Gallagher James Gallagher John Tully M. J. Gallagher John J. Skelly Thomas Loftus John F. Meormick Anthony Gordum James T. MecGinnis

Wheel damage sparks dispute amid crowd brawl

Witnesses argued over responsibility for a damaged wheel near 127 Washington Avenue as Patrolman Charlies Neals intervened. One man claimed the hare knocked it down while another insisted wind caused the incident. The wheel bore heavy damage from passing wheels.

William Colter Dunmore Charlies Neals Bweeney Washington Avenue Harris

Connolly triumphs in tight three round boxing clash

Red Connolly defeated Joe Dougherty of Philadelphia in three rounds at Nanti Coke Tuesday evening. The eight round main bout was canceled as Dougherty’s original opponent Jim Sheehan did not appear. Referee William Oldfield oversaw the event with two preludes featuring August Beithe versus Charles Kuchenbaker, won by Kuchenbaker, and James Harris of Wilkes-Barre in a close decision with Williams of Nantike.

Nanticoke Red” Connolly Joe Dougherty Philadelphia Jim Sheehan Dougherty William Oldfield August Beithe Charles Kuchenbaker James Harris Wilkes-farre Williams

I C B U Banquet by St Patrick's Society at Mears Hall

The Irish Catholic Benevolent Union St Patrick's society held its fifth annual banquet and ball at Mears Hall with about 250 guests. Attendee rosters include Rev. F P Mee nally Rev J B Whelan and James F Shea. Judge B H Edwards and Mr Bourke acted as toastmaster and speakers. Music by Aggie Malott accompanied the dancing to close the evening.

St. Patrick's Society Irish Catholic Benevolent Union Mears’ Hall RFR J. Bourke 7. C AL Wy BH. M. Edwards America J. J. O'Toole J. Jennings James P. Shea M. J. Kelly Mee Nally J. BE. Whelan St. Pattek’s J.J. O'Toole Mary Rosary James H. Brown Jenninie John Power O'Connor James F. Shea A. J. Corey James F. Cummings M. McNulty Aggie Malott

Obituary notices from Wilkes-Barre area

Obituaries report Mrs Jane Christmas of Wilkes-Barre died at her daughter’s home on Franklin Street after a fall, survived by six children and noted as the oldest Welwyn Congregational church member. Arrangements pending. another obituary covers Mrs Sarah Bwoors of Scranton and Mrs Charles W. Heed of Scranton with funeral plans to be announced.

Jane Christmas Floeeur Bodycomb Pranklin Street Wilkes-Barre Henry D. Christmas Llanelly South Wales Ims Wilkes-Barro Christus Welwty Walter Christmas David Christmas John Williams North End Mere John Kvanis Clerk's Summit Rosar Holncomb Seranton Charles W. Heed Twelfth Street Wueband Charlon Joseph Annie Corrie Depaje Harry Freda Leebelia

Organ Recital at Kim Park Church Leads Evening

Mr J Alfred Pennington presents an Organ Revital at Kim Park Church this evening assisted by baritone John T Watkins. Admission is via silver offering. Recital begins shortly with bidding for audience participation and music highlights.

J. Alfred Pennington Kim Park John T. Watkins

Beetem Faces Tough Fight After Airing Rail Clash

A chaotic Astoria confrontation involved Beetem and workers from the New York and Queens County Electric Railway. Beetem, unarmed, held a revolver during tense moments atop an electric car as police moved in and he was arrested. The dispute centered on blocking railroad access to water tanks and street digging.

Beetem City Water Department Ray

Digging Trench Resumes Amid Tense Railroad Clash

The trench work likely restarts this morning as the railway company braces for potential clashes. Fire protection was enhanced with every hundred feet of fire hose attached to a pump, and the water department continues work while police keep watch. Mayor Gleason denies personal hostility toward the railway. The water cut off affected two stone works beyond the power house during a street rerouting to supply the works.

Brita Gleason Water Department

Thanksgiving services at First Presbyterian Church

In the First Church a Thanksgiving morning service at 10:20 is led by Dr. McLeod with a program directed by Mrs. Kathryn Thiele. The lineup includes an Anthem, Soprano solo pieces, and various choral items featuring Florence Richmond and other soloists. Offertory by Mrs. Kutheyo Thiele and others.

First Presbyterian Church McLeod Kathryn Thiele Haydn Angele Florence Richmond Gutal Mandel Aivanbh Gudek Skeics Rowe Shalley Mise Thomas Joneph Offertiry Orman Kutheyo Thiele

Thanksgiving football game at Athletic park advertised

The entire population is urged to attend a high school versus School of the Lackawanna Thanksgiving afternoon football game at Athletic Park. The notice promises great fame for participants and calls for interested families to apply for private home comforts via Lock Box 115. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims cures for scrofula catarrh and other blood impurities with Hood's Pills recommended to accompany it.

Argenticman

Wagon Run Over Bicycle Sparks Wyoming Avenue Incident

William Sweeney, driving a heavy wagon, ran over Abe Warrie blevele on Wyoming Avenue near a new department store. A dispute followed with Harris shouting at Sweeney to keep the bike off the street. Warrie protested his wheel’s position as the crowd gathered and bystanders intervened.

William Sweeney Wyoming Avenue Abe Warrie Blevele Poet Departiment Harris Sweeney

FELS NAPTHA Soap Ad Urges Cold Water Use

Winter with lukewarm water and summer with cold water bring best results with FELS NAPTHA soap. The Philadelphia firm FELS & CO. promotes its product for varied water temperatures.

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