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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1897

Page

18

Cave-In on Academy Street Causes Unease Among Neighbors

A cave-in occurred on Academy Street between Hyde Park Avenue and Mutlein Street, endangering 12 Academy Street near Councilman Richard Williams home. The trench and cracks run from the gutter toward the center, with two V-shaped drop-ins. Foreman Williams links the cave to old Central mines. no nearby cellars or dwellings show signs of disturbance. Weather and rains threaten further issues. emergency response and hospital reports accompany community aid memories.

Academy Street Bouth Hyde Park Avenue Mutlein Street Richard H. Williams Henry Kinsley Tribune Williame Willims Central

Williams Confined After 15-Foot Fall From Porch Roof

William Williams of Laserne Street is confined to his home after a Thursday afternoon fall while repairing a frame on the upper floor. He slipped from the porch roof, 15 feet to the ground, and is treated by Dr. George Beach for a badly wrenched back and sprained wrist.

Willian Co. Wiliams Laserne Street Williams George Beach

Thanksgiving thanks from The Weer Side hospital donors

The Weer Side hospital expresses gratitude for Thanksgiving donations. Directors and others connected to the hospital extend thanks to the many donors after notices that several churches would receive contributions.

Weer Side

Servous Troubles in Washington D C Oaths

Fragmentary OCR text reports oaths and vows in Washington D C. The readable parts mention a helicopter and a bow with unclear context and no identifiable persons or organizations.

Washington, D

Fourth Ward Councilman W J Thomas Seeks Re Election

Select Councilman W J Thomas of the Fourth ward announces a bid for re election after broad constituent support. He shifts from not seeking another term to actively campaigning with city hall driven energy, signaling lively caucus debates and mayoral scrutiny.

W. J. Thomas Fils

Funeral of Integra Charlee W Reed

The funeral for Charlee W. Reed was held yesterday from 292 Twelfth Street with many friends in attendance. Rev. J. B. Moffatt of Washburn Street Presbyterian Church officiated, and burial followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. Pallbearers included Charles Meeka Howell Morgan William Deckelnick Thomas Jenkins Albert Becker and Gomer Hughes.

Integra Charlee W. Reed Twelfth Street J. B. Moffatt Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Washburn Street Charles Meeka Howell Morgan Wiliam Deckelnick Thomas Jenkins Albert Becker Gomer Hughes

Miner Seals New Shaft at Priceburg for Johnson Coal

Binjamin T. Phillips of West Elm Street completed the sinking of the new shaft at Priceburg for the Johnson Coal Company. The successful milestone marks a key advancement in local mining operations and energy supply.

Binjamin T. Phillips West Elm Street Priceburg Johnson Coal Company

Heavy blue lining noted for finish and fine shape

A description highlights heavy blue lining, a perfect finish, and finely shaped qualities in the usual section, emphasizing craftsmanship and material quality.

Local residents and visitors listed in community notes

James Lewis from East Lake City now resides in Carbondale. Nurse from Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia returns home. Mrs J Terra Jones of Nanticoke visits family. William Morris, Bucknell student, visiting South Main Ave. M F Wymbs travels to Honesdale. Miss Helen Lawall visits Corbett Ave. Miss Mina Tague visits North Bromley Ave. Mina Edith Hess visits South Main Ave cousin Harriet Davis. Annie and Mary Jones in Pittston. Alda Davis and Laslie Thomas visit Pittston. Levehon family returns from New York City. Mrs James T Davis seriously ill at Snyder Ave residence.

James Lewis Archbald Etrest East Lake City Carbondale Mies Harris Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Mies Kennedy West Side Hospital J. Terra Jones Nanticoke J. T. Morris South Main Avenue M. F. Wymbs Jackson Street Honesdale Helen Lawall South Bethlehem Gertrude Freeman Corbett Avenue Mina Tague Luzerne Street P. W.tague North Bromley Avenue Mina Edith Hess Blooms Richard Reere Lafayette Street James T. Davis Snyder Avenue

Lecture on Juraonese customs at Sumner Avenue church

Yentaro Okano native Jap gave a well attended lecture at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church on Juraonese customs with stereophon views. An additional nurse Miss Florence Yeurer of North Bromley avenues will soon be added to staff at West Side hospital.

Yentaro Okano Sumner Avenus Presbyterian Church Hiis West Side Hospital Florence Yeurer North Bromley Avenues Mits Yeurer Tribune Sarah Sweety Charles Banning Lincoln Avenue Duryea Oxford Bellevue Dodge Joseph Gross Weert Lackawanna Avenue Jones Culmans Kellow August Frank Bergan August Corsa Nay Ang Council Co-Operative Hall Washlrn Street Presbyterian Church John P. Moffatt

Wiest Side Business Directory Entry Highlights Local Trades

Directory snippet lists carpet weaver services for rag carpets in city limits by Jacob Baltes at 12% Lagerth Street and a clairvoyant and penologist at 412 North Main Avenue. Also notes secondhand furniture buyers from J. u. King at 1107 West Lack, plus miscellaneous ads.

Wiest Jacob Baltes Lagerth Street VRS Fenton North Main Avenue J. U. King West Lack eWanha Avinte

North Scranton Briefs and Local Notes

North Scranton residents attend weekly Literary Circle meeting. Rev W S Watkins to preach at North Main Avenue Baptist tomorrow. Hattie Sharpless returns from New Jersey visit. William Lunney returns from Booth Cannan. Mr and Mrs W H Cooper visiting relatives in Wilkes-Barre. Funeral held for Mrs June Christmas. interred at Forest Hills cemetery after services at Moenr Podycomb home. Fidney Henwood and wife visiting relatives in Honesdale. Amity football defeated 1-0 by Pittston at Westside Park. Joseph Snyder caught looting lumber at West Ridge colliery. bail set after hearing by Alderman Fidler. Providence Welsh Baptist Church services announced. Wayne Avenue.

Marquette Council Young Men's Institute Watkins North Main Avenue Baptist Church Hattie Sharpless North Main Avenue New Jersey William Lunney Booth Cannan W. H. Cooper Hippintiom June Wilkes- Herre Moenr Podycomb Franklin Ditrort Wilhea-Barre Beranton Jersey Central Railroad Funer Forest In Cemetery Fidney Henwood Honesdale Westside Park Pittston Pittstop Qeank Joseph Snyder West Hidge Spellman Snyder Alderman Fidler Providence Welsh Baptist Church Wayne Avenue Will

Rev W F Davies to preach morning and evening

The Rev W F Davies will preach both morning and evening on Sunday and Communion will be administered after the evening service. Monday evening starts a series of special meetings with neighboring ministers at 7 30 each night, including song services prayer and short addresses. All are invited. Rev Horace Pechover to conduct services tomorrow at Puritan Congregational Church.

W. F. Davies Horace Pechover

Wedding and civic notices from a local paper item

Mise Alive Sweet of Maple street will wed Morgan Jones of Pittston avenue next Wednesday evening. Rev J B Sweet of Simpain Methodist Episcopal church to perform ceremony at the brides home. T J Coyne announces re election bid for select councilman Twentieth ward. Comet social club held its annual social at Workingmans hall. Myron W Wolcay and Miss Gigella Kramer married Thursday at St Marys Greek Catholic church Wilkes Barre. Wolcott to be ordained as Greek Catholic priest in San Francisco. Funeral of Mrs Jacob Schuster from 702 Prospect avenue burial at Pittston avenue cemetery.

Mise Alive Sweet Maple Street Morgan Jones Pittston Avenue J. B. Sweet Simpain Methodist Episcopal Church Brica T. J. Coyne Comet Social Club Workingman'’s Hall Myron W. Wolcay Shipton, Pa Gigella Kramer Irving Avenue St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church Wilkes-Barre Alexander G. Foth Wolcott San Francisco Cal Jacob Schuster Prospect Avenue Pittston Avenue Cemetery

Dunmore Upcoming Services and Local Notices

Quarterly church meeting at Methodist Episcopal tomorrow with love feast at 9.40 and 10.50, sermon by Presiding Elder Rev. W. L. Thorpe at 10.00, followed by communion. Rail line work planned on Butler street near Cherry street. St Marys council Young Mens Institute to meet Monday evening Nov. 22. Community praises the drama Strife at Manleys hall Thanksgiving night and hopes for a repeat performance.

Methodist Episcopal Church W. L. Thorpe Thomas Mullen Very Il Hast Drinker Street Thomas F. Palmer Te Very ii Cherry Street Scratton Railway Company Butler Street Trestling St. Mary's Council Young Men's Institute Manley’s Hall Dunmore

Chicago Harbor Project Expands Great Lakes Trade Reach

The piece notes a future 28 mile harbor at Chicago with 6 foot depth and 300 foot width enabling larger inland vessels. It highlights federal work opening a 20 foot channel from Superior and Michigan to Buffalo, and that Chicago will gain a harbor on the lakes supplying a stimulus to lake carrying trade.

Tively Mississippi St. Louis Manhattan Chicago Superior Michigan Buffalo

Mr Jones poem from Svansburg shown to Evansburg readers

The latest Welsh language poem by J Twyson Jones of Evansburg is presented. A Welsh pastor turned lawyer and noted for his previous Catholic and Welsh literary links, the piece extols faith as morning star that lights life and steadies action.

J. Twyson Jones Svansburg Jones KR. Shirhowy Jones Evansburg Jermyn Doub

Obituary notices batch for Hyde Park residents

Mrs Jane Davis wife of David J Davis died at 18 Jackson street after months of illness aged 73 born Merthyr Tydvil Wales October 1824. Funeral at residence Monday 1 pm Rev Jones and Rev Sweet officiating interment Forest Hill cemetery.

Jane Davis David J. Davis Jackson Street Orelock Merthyr Tydvil South Wales Davis Drt Minersville Schuylkill Summit HA Lansford East Stroudsburg W. W. Davis Robert W. Davis Jennie Willams Josephine Krauss City John Mors Plymouth Hm PP. Jones Tabernacle Congregational Church J. EB. Sweet Simpecan Methodist Church Forest Hill Cemetery George Houston Orchard Street Hyde Park Cauthollo Cemetery

Chicago’s Great Ditch and the Great Lakes Canal Idea

Review of Reviews discusses Chicago’s drainage sewer project worth 10 million dollars and its dream of a vast artificial river canal. It highlights monster machines and novel construction methods meant to transport vessels from New York Harbor 2000 miles inland toward the Rocky Mountain base, framing the drainage system as a future sewage carrier.

Chicago Ohio River New York Hudson Rocky Mountains

Will Power as a Nears of Winning Riches

Dr A W Coryn cites theosophy that strong will and desire create visible results even without action. The text notes desires shape life circumstances and may lead to wealth in a future life, with cautious restraint advised by fate and divine law. George Muller’s example shows a prayerful wish attracting funding from a wealthy philanthropist.

A. W. Coryn Dion George Muller Bristol

Agnew Heart Cure Testimony From Scranton Lady

Mrs. Fox of Laumaden Scranton Pennsylvania recounts long smothering pains and swelling relieved after the first dose of Dr Agnew's Heart Cure. She claims instant relief and six bottles fully cured her, a testimonial carried by Matthews Bros. and others.

Agnew Dr. Agnew Mrs. Fox Laumaden Scranton Matthews Bros

Kiondike Promotion Company Ad Promises $250 Gold

Readers urged to view the display advertisement in the advertising columns promising a nightly earning of 250 dollars in gold for an evening’s work. The note emphasizes reading today to not miss the opportunity.

Kiondike Promotion Company

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