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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1897

Page

9

West Side Bride Weds Moosic Doctor In Home Ceremony

Miss Anna Davies daughter of Mr and Mrs Absalom Jones of 905 Byron street wed Dr Stephen D Watson of Moosic in a quiet home ceremony at 11 oclock yesterday The couple exchanged vows in the bride s parlor with Lohengrin s march and Oh Promise Me for the service A wedding party and reception followed then the newlyweds left on a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train for New York City They will reside in Moosic and visit Watson s parents in Frestern Hollow NY later.

Anna Davies Absalom Jones Byron Street Stephen D. Watson Moosic Baptist Church H. H A. Tlarris Taylor Baptist Church Lohengrin D. H. Thomas Martha Lewis Rose Lewis Everett Avenue John Mc Gregor Simpson Central City Tey. J. P. Moffatt Washingn Street Presbyterian Church Slimijis South Everett Venuce

Quiet Yerterniay Evening Community Socials Across Scranton

In Scranton on Yerterniay stores and factories were closed as residents attended local events or visited friends out of town. Evening programs featured Epworth Leaguers at Simpson Methodist, a Bible class at Washburn Street Presbyterian, and a Sherman Avenue mission gathering with a chairwoman and social. Jackson Street Banner church held a grand Liquidation Fund rally aiming to wipe a $2000 debt, with pledges to come in the next year. St David's hall hosted St Leo's Tourist Club's first annual ball with decorations and music by Leo Crostin.

Yerterniay West Scranton Simpson Methodist Church Simpson Epworth Leawners Bible Clase Washburn Street Sherman Avenue Mission Misa Dolla P. Evans Scranton Street Baptist Church Jean Inelow Church Industrial School Mises Morgans Jackkson Street Banner Church Bel Thomas le Gruchy David Willams J. 8. Barris Alfred Tieris Lidward Collings John Thomas Chestnut Street

Great Breakin Kerseys with Inlaid Fronts and Satin Trim

Fashion item description notes beautiful kerseys with inlaid fronts, various trims in Colom Tan Green Blue black colors. Originally $18.00, sale price this week $12.00.

Boy Found Safe After Disappearing From Wilkes-Barre

Willie Williams a about 12 years old son of D. F. Williams of 41 Tenth street has been found. He had been missing since Monday and was located after Day Patrolman Thomas Lowry reported the matter to headquarters. The boy previously caused a police search a month ago when he entered the Mr Pleasant shaft fire room, complained of a headache, and appeared near death before reviving and returning home.

Willie Williams D. F. Williams Tenth Street Thomas Lowry Williams Wilken-Barre the Tribune Mr. Pleasant West Side

Local residents share visits and recoveries across towns

Arthur Jones of Landis street visited fhierida in Wilkes-Barre. William Williams of Lafayette street is very ill at home. J W and George Clarke of Clarke Firog visited New York yesterday. Miss Clara Conger of Mill City returned home after visiting Mrs Kline M Jones of Chestnut street. Ida Harris of Archbald street spent yesterday with friends in Warren Hunl. William C Mooney of Clarke Bros visited friends in Trenton and Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs J W Morgan of North Main avenue were guests of friends in Kingston. Samuel Williams of Hampton street spent Thanksgiving Day at Waverly. H J Bamford and family of North Lumber avenue called on friends at Plymouth yesterday. Miss Elvira Harris of North Hyde Park avenue, recently operated for throat trouble, is home again and gaining strength rapidly.

Arthur Jones Landis Street Visted Fhierida Wilkes-Barre William Williams Lafayette Street J W George Clarke Clarke Firog New York City Clara Conger Mill City Kline M. Jones Chestnuut Street Mise Ida Harris Archbald Street Warrer Hunl William C. Mooney Clarke Bros Trenton Philadelphia J. W. Morgan North Main Avenue Kingston Samuel Williame Hampton Street Waverly H. J. Bamford North Lumber Avenue Plymouth Elvira Harris North Hyde Park Avenue

Newfoundland Dog Struck and Killed by Street Car

A large Newfoundland owned by William C. Jones was run over and killed on North Main avenue near Clarke Bros store yesterday at 11 30 AM by a city bound Swetland street car. The dog was removed by the Traction company. The Washburn Street Presbyterian church Bible class taught by Miss Nich Olle will hold a social at Miss Porter’s Meridian Street home Tuesday evening Dec 7.

North Main Avenue Clarke Bros William C. Jones Traction Company Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Nich Olle Porter Meridian Street

West Side Business Directory Listing

Rag carpet weaving by Jacob Baltes offers stripe or hit and miss designs and rapid service in city units. Contact Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and phrenologist at 412 North Main Avenue for readings. Second hand furniture dealer J C King advertises sale of casah furniture stoves and tools on West Lackawanna Avenue.

West Side Jacob Baltes Lugerne Street Fenton Clairvoyant and Prhenologiat North Main Avenue J. C. King Weat

Quiet North Scranton wedding ties two locals

Harry Palmer and Miss Annette Da Vie wed at the Presbyterian church parsonage on North Malin Avenue with Rev. GE Guild officiating. They plan a wedding tour and home on Margaret Avenue after housekeeping on return.

Harry Palmer Annette da Vie Presbyterian Church Malin Avenue Guild Mulley Margaret Avenue Armity Pittston Tooter William Sharpless James Sharpless Able Armstrong Ponter Parry Reuben Morgans Oliver M. V. Morris Stephen Middleton Cillian Annie Morris Hattle Sharpless Musle Gomer Morgans Leagetts Creek Margaret Jones Wayne Avenue Porest City

Ringgold Band Opens Annual Hall Event at Natter’s Hall

The Ringgold band held its annual hall event last night in Natter’s Hall with entertainment at St. John’s as part of the program.

Ringgold Natter’s Hall St. John's

Fight Consumption With Scott's Emulsion Claim

The ad urges constant battle against germs of consumption and recommends Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites at the first sign of ill health. It claims the formula strengthens the body to resist disease and lists Scott & Fowne, New York as chemists.

Scott

Weddings in Rt. John's Church Highlight Busy South Side

The Girls Loyalty club of the YWCA hosted an entertaining event in the church hall last night. Several couples wed at Rt. John's church on Wednesday with Rev. E J Melley officiating, including Mary Barry and John Russell, Cecilia Noone and John Mitroney, and more pairs from Genet Street Cedar Avenue and nearby areas.

Bt. Trene James Coggins Genet Street Elmira John Billard Mamie Lilie Honesdale John Kennedy Cedar Avenue South Mill Girls Loyalty Club Youngs Women's Christian Association John Russell John's Church E. J. Melley Rt. John's Church Cecilia Noone South Washington Avenue John Mit.roney Mire M. Moran M. Cunningham Olara Tearstrait Willem Duggan Cedar Avenua Mies Shmerkon Aut Andrew Simereon Joseph Phillips Peter Christ

Thanksgiving Social and Local Misfortunes in Minooka

Miss Laura Eagan of Davie street spent Thanksgiving with friends in Jermyn. Miss Mary Barrett of Kingston Pa visited Minooka friends. A four year old son of Mrs Catherine Huddy died after bronchitis. James Nallin visited Jermyn friends. Miss Sarah Judge visits Pittston friends. Thomas Walsh eight year old son of Martin Walsh on Gilmore avenue broke his arm falling from a ladder. Messrs W J Delaney and E F Bynich of Wilkes Barre spent Thanksgiving with friends here and returned home. The Higgins and Mangan shooting match was postponed as the judges refused to decide the event. The postponement disappointed the sporting fraternity.

Laura Eagan Davie Street Jermyn Mary Barrett Kingston Minooka Friends Catherine Huddy James Nallin Jermyt Friends Sarah Judge Pittston Thomas Martin Walsh Gilmore Avenue Messrs W. J. Delaney E. F. Bynich Wilkes-Barre Higuiins

Obituary notices from Wilkes-Barre and Scranton

Mise Alice Jennings a cashier at Goldsmiths Shoes Glory died yesterday at her sister’s home in Scranton. She was born February 18 188? and survived by three sisters and four brothers. Funeral time to be announced. In Wilkes-Barre Mrs James Christmas died at her daughter’s residence age nearly 30. Funeral this afternoon at 12. The arrival of the train Jersey Central at 115 will carry the funeral party to Forest Hill Cemetery.

Mise Alice Jennings Goldsmith Shioes Glory Lackiwinna Avenue Wehock Fred Hatch Kellum Court Maria Watson Price Street Mary Hatch Seranton Annie Michiel Norristown George Charles William Jennings Wilkes Larre James Christmas Franklin Street

Pleasant Surprise Party For Miss Motiskie At Petersburg

A large group held a pleasant surprise party for Miss Emma Motiskie at her parents’ Cross street home in Petersburg on Wednesday. Dancing, games, and refreshments lasted into the night with many named attendees and entertainment by Master Mollekie and Fred Pletcher. Teddie Jones performed several solos.

Emma Motiskie Cross Street Petersburg Minnie Booker Lena Harris Katie Waltz Deanie Switser Lillie Decker Katie Harris Lissie Decker Annie Miller Emma Montiskle Minnie Shafer Lille Nipard Florence Price Christina Hell Martha Nalin Louise Price Martha Mike Lillie Mell Kathe Hoar Kate Nolen Della Keller Hertha Hell Lille Miller Teresa Ossig Emma Baonback Liggly Welch Mary Banback Clara Switser Annie Vanburger Mesere Michael Butterman Fred Foster Victor Wengel Harry Davis John Robertson George Cline Fred, Pletcher Charlie Warner Rame Ponley Ben Nalen Freddie Jones George Conley Julius Fick J. F. Foster William Ruths Harry Swarts John Swingte John Davis J. Graf Theodory Sargent Westley Finch Frank Hell Master Mollekie Fred Pletcher Teddie Jones

Wilson Sentenced to Death In 1905 Altoona Murder Case

Frank Wilson, condemned to death Wednesday at Hollidaysburg for the murder of Henry Bounecka in Altoona on April 7, 1905, was held in this city soon after his arrest. He was taken into custody on a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train.

Frank Wilson Hollidaysburg Henry Bounecka Altoona Delalware, Lackawanna and Western

Farrel and Wilson Executed in Scranton Case

Detectives barring and Meehweeney kept the prisoner in Scranton and attempted habeas corpus relief. James Farrell, alleged accomplice of Wilson, was also sentenced to death Wednesday.

Meehweeney James Farrell Wilson

Jury Deliberations Over Thanksgiving Standstill in Lackawanna Case

Thirteen jurors faced a drawn verdict in the Webster against Wid Mayer case as Judge Archbald pressed for a verdict. Despite multiple sessions and 44 ballots, the jury remained deadlocked ten to two in favor of following the court, prompting continued wrangling and a delayed discharge decision.

Lackawanna County Tipstarf Pop” Ritter Good Men True Archbald Webster Widmayer Archhbald Burns Archball Hades

Taylor Borough Ordinances Prompt Local Governance Rules

The article catalogs Taylor Borough Lackawanna County ordinances detailing officers, council duties, election notices, bonds, fines, and public peace offenses. It outlines posting requirements, treasury duties, street management, and penalties for disorderly conduct, with sections on enforcement and authority.

Lackawanna County Pennsylvania Taylor Lickawanna Borough of

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