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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1897

Page

5

Bargains in Books at Norton's Window

Norton offers reduced prices on Shakespeare McCauley England history Dickens Waverly Bulwer Lytton White House Cook Book George Eliot Shermans Memoirs Grant Memoirs Confederate titles and 50 to 75 cent volumes. Two series Laurel Library and 76th Century shown. about 100 titles in red buckram gilt top and splendid paper. See them in our window at 572 Lackawanna Ave.

McCauley England Scott Bulwer Lytton White House George Elliot John Laurel Library M. Norton Lackawanna Ave

Mock Fire Drill Frightens Town in November Parade

A playful performance simulates a fire emergency to demonstrate to Mayer’s brother how a tire scare might unfold at night. Citizens witness bells, ladders, and horses in a staged display, with no real blaze occurring.

Mayer

Missionary return plan through health and subs in Africa

The text states that they will return to America in eighteen months if health requires it. During recovery, substitutes will be sent to Africa to continue their work.

Berty America Africa

Local Society Notes and Visits Across Town

Pathor Jiniee of Manley was in this city yesterday. Margaret Muir, a florist, will Viel Thends in Philadelphia today. York of Peters York & Co will shed today with his parents at Pittston. Carolyne V. Dorsey visits and returns from Binghamton with friends. Mrs Surtry Hughes of Washington avenue rests in New York City. John J. Brown passed a successful examination before the pharmaceutical board. Mr and Mrs A B Hanlett of Philadelphia have a permanent residence on Mulberry street. Amanda Twining of Sweetlind Street awaits her sister Mrs William S. Walterm at Much Chunk. Mr and Mrs Helms of North Bromley avenue entertain Charles Jacks and son Chuiffer of Sha​fon Conn.

Pathor Jiniee Manley Margaret Muir Philadelphia F. York Peters York & Co Pittston Mise Carolyne V. Dorsey Binghamton Mre Sweet West Side Ashley Surtry Hughes Washington Avenue New York City John J. Brown Hanlett Phita- Holpiia Mulberry Street Amanda Twining Sweetlind Street Margaret Jenkines Thomas Jefferson Reynolds Mittston Store Company St0 Woleek Elizabeth Jenking South Main Avenue Thomas de Chuchy Jackson Street Baptist Church Lohengrin Nellie Moses Evans-Thomas Kallgabeth Jones Nower Arthur Reese Drese Eleet Mr. Reynolis Legion D. H. Lake Joseph DB Lewis Kingston Edwin Reese Arthur and Goreon Reese Lee Mine Daniel James Olyphant Annie James Frank McKenna Buffalo Margaret Watkins Thomas de Gruchy de Gruchy John T. Watkins C. E. Treynolds C.F. Pryor John Reynolds John Genter Frank Pethrick David G. Willams Pb. BH. Thomas D. M. Jones Evans James Lueslevy Thomas Howells Evan J. Davis William Morris W. G. Daniels Haydn Evans Thomas Reynolds John Edwards Kate Lewis Gladys Joseph Lisale Lloyd Margaret Davie Mary Davis Mary Williams Elias BE. Evans Will Reynolds Will Davis J. Karcher James Lanson John James Edward James Joseph D Lewis D. M. Reynolds Richard Price Emerson D. Owen John Reese James Mlle Emme M. Slote L. I. Slote S12 Bynon Street Marrage William c. Cedwean PL OP. Doty Hampton Street Methodist Church Btorrs Avenue Cadwean

Orcan Recital at Bim Park Church Tonight

Mr J Alfred Pennington presents an Orwan Recital at Bim Park church this evening with baritone John T Watkins assisting. Admission is by any offering and the program starts at 5.

J. Alfred Pennington Bim Park Church John T. Watkins

Up-to-Date Beggars Stir City Thanksgiving Hustle

Four men posing as beggars during Thanksgiving week were arrested by patrolmen on Spruce Washington avenues and nearby blocks. One distributed cards urging charity while others targeted stores and pedestrians. A police card note urged generosity, and Patrolman Gurrell read a touching plea and helped.

Ofeer Ofeer, This Fellow’s Bothering Me, He'a A Weggar.”” Veelenlay Poliey Nuis Spruce Street Washington Avenue Lnock- Aws Avenue Girrell

Annual Dance of John Boyle O’Reilly Council at Siegel’s Academy

Members of John Boyle O Reilly Council Dance in Siegel s Mal John Boyle O Reilly council Young Men s Institute held their annual several In Seigel s academy last nicht It Was attended by upwards of 1 couples and was a highly enjoyable event Dancing was inducted in from 0 pp m at 2 a om Mises Kate Teardon pianist furtiehing music The social War in charge of the following John J Calling master of ceremonies J F Waleh a servant master of ceremonies reception committee Fr tourke esq M A McGintoey wen POW Gallagher esq Dr P W Kearney P H Gilleran E P Mitchell M P Brown P J McLaughlin floor committee M J Rafferty John H er John H Burke Palward Morrix Jones Morion Frank Connery Peter Richards Thomas Connery John Richardsen Thomas McGouldrick Among the out of town guests were Mr and Mrs George McGovern and Edward English of Mallold Chunk M A Fond FP F Gallagher and A S Walsh Pittston James A Kearney Archbald Pr McGraw and P H Gillerat Curbondile

John Boyle O'Reilly Young Men's Tnstitute Seigel Mises Kate Teardon John J. Calling J. F. Waleh Thomas McGouldrick George McGovern Edward English Mallold Chunk M. A. Fond F. Gallagher A. 8. Walsh Pittston James A. Kearney Archbald Pr. McGraw P. H. Gillerat Curbondile

Bicycle Club Dance Delights Scranton Community

The Scranton Bicycle Club house hosted the first of two dances by the winter series drawing nearly a hundred attendees. About fifty couples enjoyed fern and plant decorations, seven-piece Lawrence orchestra, and refreshments between sets.

Scranton Clark Lawrence Rupper Fred Peers Wallace Huth Louth van Wormer Frank Wettling Harry C. Lucas

Tisdel Infant Remains Interred in Beranten

In Beranten Pennsylvania Roy W. Tisdel aged two years two months and two days, son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Tisdel of the South Ride, funeral Wednesday at 2 p m.

WEDDINGS ACROSS SCRANTON ON DAY OF THANKS EVE

The city records a flurry of nuptials including Margaret Jenkins and Thomas Reynolds at the bride's South Main home with Rev. De Gruchy officiating. Other weddings feature Margaret Mawson and Christopher Wilkinson at St Luke's, Cadwgan Cadwean and Miss Emme Slote, and Hannah Maloney with John Kelly, plus several in Dunmore and surrounding areas.

Margaret Jenkins Thomas J. Reynolds West Scranton Mawson-Wilkinson Cadwgan-Slate Hortaker Rifling Maloneye Ketly McAlister- McDonald Jenkins-Zimmerman Watkins-Pugh Margaret Mawson North Main Avenues Christopher Wilkinson North Main Avenue St. Luke's Episcopal Church Rogera Israel Jwide Edward Gillespie Holy Rosars Church Hannah Maloney Brick Avenue John Kelly West Market Street J. 4. O'Toole Madison Avenue Dunmore Frink W. Hornbaker Hatthe BE. Criftin A. F. Chuttee Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church

City Withdraws Appeal on Seven teenth Sewer District

The city solicitor withdrew the appeal after council directions, keeping the assessment alive at $36,000 total cost with the city share $20,036.75 and property owners $17,000. The sewer need not be built immediately, and the city retains leverage to act if required.

M. A. McGinter John H. Pellows Harry C. Hatton Harveys BR Inez

New School Buildings to be Inspected for Monday Opening

The board of control will inspect Nos 6 and 15 school buildings this afternoon with a view to opening them Monday after acceptance at a special or regular meeting. A special meeting may be called if needed. the next realty board meeting is Monday, Dec 6.

Board of Control Realar

Scranton High School vs Lackawanna Team Rivalry Game

Scranton baseball grounds invite spectators Thursday afternoon as the high school football teams meet in a royal game of the season. Admission 25 cents.

Scranton High School

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