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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1898

Page

3

City Notes Reading Today and Local Events

Reading of Mrs Staple to be held at Mrs Thomas Dickson's home this afternoon at 4 oclock. Coroner Long will investigate death of Hungarian killed by Delaware wit Hudson team at Olyphant Wednesday morning. Informal reception planned by Catholic Historical Society and Newman Magazine Club next Tuesday from 7 to 10 at Guernsey building. John Riteke arrested on larceny by bailor warrant issued by Alderman Millett. Drilling contest at Winshipns jncel Throop won by Nichols and Johns. Scranton Symphony Orchestra concert Monday features Keon Williams Welsh tenor.

Staple Thomas Dickson Long Atrent Delaware Wit Hudson Olyphant Catholic Historical Society Newman Magazine Club Guernsey Old Washington Avenue Bauer Bailef Balloe John Riteke Center Street Alderman Millett Wailell Masouck Winshipns Jncel Throop Perry Thiggan Scranton Nichols Johns Symphony Keon Williams Mendelssohn Cherubini Grieg Sololst

Archbald Defeats Carbondale High In Weathered Gridiron Faceoff

At Alumni Park Mastehl Archbald High School defeated Carbondale in a clash marked by Archbald’s evident superiority despite poor weather. Giles served as referee while Wall Stocker and McDonald starred for Archbald. McDonald scored the touchdown and Archbald’s coach predicted a strong team next year.

Alumni Park Mastehl Carbondale Archbald Archiald Giles Wall Stocker McDonald Archhald High School

Personal Accident Insurance Policy Issued by Ameri can Mutual Indemnity Co

An advertisement touts a new personal accident policy by Serantes company with claims of health restoration and benefits. It invites readers to call or write to Ameri can Mutual Indemnity Co at Traders' National Bank building for information. Also promotes Pocono Cigars and health products with bold testimonials.

Serantes American Mutual Indemnity Co Traders’ National Bank

Union Thanksgiving Services Across City Churches

Two union Thanksgiving services were held in the central city with congregations from First and Second Presbyterian, Penn Avenue Baptist, and Elm Park Churches. Sermons by Rev. C. E. McKinven and Rev. Robert F. Y. Pierce urged Christian unity, praised American liberty, and called for global compassion including Armenia.

First Second Presbyterian Penn Avenue Baptist Elm Park Penn Avenue Central City Second Presbyterian Church Europe Cuba Maine Turkey Mim Puri Mage Haydn Evans Robert FP Pierce Charles M. Giffin Mr. Harris Taylor Dunn Michigan Giffin Mr. Pierce

Eisteddfod in the Providence Armory

The Providence Armory hosted an eisteddfod with three sessions. the event highlighted the Providence Choir as top prize winner in the evening, while Olyphant and local glee clubs competed in singing and literary displays. The Schubert Glee Club of North Scranton organized a successful festival that raised funds for the club.

Providence Choir Olyphant Bic Schubert Glee Club North Scranton Gwalin Armors Ecelon T. F. Watkins Td, KB Lewis A. A. Vosture KP. BK. Lewis H. M. Edwards EE. BE. Rebathan Adjudentots T. R. Watkins Liew Herbert D. Lewis Chaireman St. Paul Bowne Miah Devis North End Margaret Benne Ivehant Beth Sane Mire Davis Dever Magele Devise North Scranton William T. Mavis Glee Club Carrie Ompson Watkins Eary Lierary Wintfread Merce Matthew Morris Leony Providence Griffith Davis J. Alfred Pennington WH. M. Edwards Joshua John Robathan M. Francie Taylor Sputheus Gladiators Llew Herbert Richard Williams Kingston David Jenkins West Side J. BE. Watkine Beth Pennington

West Side Union Service Held at Simpson Methodist Church

Members of Methodist English Baptist and Presbyterian churches on the West Side attended a joint union service at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. The comfortable auditorium was filled and the pulpit was occupied by the pastor.

Bimyowon Methodist Episcopal Church

Side early vet evening

A man was taken to Lackawanna hospital after an incident noted in the report.

Lackawanna Hospital

Dagen Farm Reservoir Ready to Fill for Scranton Water

The new Dagen Farm reservoir of the Scranton Gas and Water company will be filled within days once top dam work and missing gratings are completed. Officials say it could supply all city water needs when full.

Dagen Farm Scranton Gas and Water Company Fea

Baltimore and Ohio to Add 100000-Pound Steel Cars

Receivers order 1000 steel cars each rated at 100000 pounds from Schoen Pressed Steel, Pittsburg, for seaboard trade. Also 50 consolidated locomotives with AXES inch cylinders ordered from Pittsburg Locomotive Works.

Baltimore and Ohio Schoen Pressed Steel Company Pittsburg Seaboard Pittsborg Locomootive Works

Smallest Republic of the Pyrenees Declares Independence

A tiny state on a mountain summit near the Pyrenees claims to be the world's smallest republic. It covers one square mile, sustains a population of ten, and has existed since 1618. Recognized by Spain and France, it sits atop a flat mountain peak and appoints a president elected by a twelve-member council.

America Massachusetts England New England Maryland Thor United States Old State House Chauet ix Spain France Pyrenees Council of Twelve

Unclear artist Albineg inspires grocer’s joke on ceiling art

A fragment hints at an artist named Albineg who painted a spider web on a ceiling causing a chambermaid to sweep all morning. The critic quips that such an artist may exist but doubts every chambermaid believed. The text closes with an ad for Smoke the Popular Punch cigars.

Albineg Crithe Fiegende Blachter

Three Persons Injured In Slippery Sidewalk Incidents

Common Councilman Edward Cole of the Sixteenth ward slipped on Wyoming avenue on his way home from the theatre, spraining his left knee and receiving care from Dr J T Mecirath before a home visit. Dressmaker Mrs Mauricet Bailey dropped a market bucket on Scranton street injuring her right wrist, likely fracturing it, with treatment by Dr Beddow. Joseph Homer, 38, of Petersburgh, fractured his left leg after a fall on Beech street alley sidewalk.

Edward Coleman Sixteenth Ward Wyoming Avenue J. T. Mecirath Loftus & Melvin Cal Mauricet . Bailey Bromley Avenue Scranton Street Santon Street Baptist Church Beddow Joseph Homer Petersbur Beech Street Routh

Fine instrument charms the home circle

The article notes that a finely tuned instrument forms a chief charm in a home. It discusses money well spent on a piano or organ, valuing quality over price and emphasizing lasting usefulness and enjoyment.

A Few Specials In 26 Inch Fast Black Umbrellas and Dress Shirts

Goods in broken sizes include 26 inch fast black umbrellas. Gent's colored Madras dress shirts priced 75 cents to $1.00. Also new line of children's coats, reefer coats, garb for ladies with feather boas, corsets, dress fabrics, and patterns from McCall's Bazar.

Warner McCall’s Bazar

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