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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1897

Page

20

Obituary Notice for Carbondale Resident Migrates South

The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune reports the death of a local resident who moved south twelve years ago due to heart neuralgia. He previously ran a North Main street jewelry store now owned by J. B. Cameron. He leaves two sisters in Carbondale Mrs J D Buzcell and Mrs Washington Burr a sister and brother Dr Harvey Bradier of Denver. Interment will be in Carbondale.

South North Main Street J. B. Cameron J. D. Buzcell Washington Burr Harvey Bradier Denver Colorado

Good Men and True Nominated for Post Affairs

William H. Davies Post No. 187 of the Grand Army of the Republic names officers for the upcoming regular meeting. Candidates include Robert McHale as Commander and John Kelly as Junior vice commander with multiple officers and delegates listed. Balloting will occur at the next meeting and single slate candidates render each nomination effectively an election.

William H. Davies Grand Army of the Republic Robert McHale F. Lingfelter John Kelly Gomer Davis Christopher Schulte Chaplian D. C. Benscoter Milo Fells A. W. Daley James Lymnady Dennis Alchool Jacob Eitel W. HM. Chase Josiah Vandermark

Elite dancing class hosts lively Burke building dance

Last evening in the Burke building the Elite dancing class offered one of its most enjoyable informal dances. Scranton guests included Miss Cur ran and Mrs. Lewis. Out of town attendees came from Susquehanna Jermyn Utlen and Scranton. A December subscription dance is planned if the current effort succeeds.

Burke Albright Dick Kelly Arthur Rodernbusch Simon Nye Scranton Messrs Gillis Owens

Quartet Gives Pleasing Program at Grand Opera House

The Ticlinson quartet, led by Raymond Hockenberry with basso pro fundo, presented a music program before more than 500 attendees. Hockenberry’s improving voice was a highlight since last year, and accompanying reciter Mr. Armstrong also scored a success.

Ticlinson Raymond Hockenberry Grand Onerm House Mr. Hockenberry Armstrong

Second Presbyterian Turkey Supper Draws Warm Praise

The turkey supper and entry at the Second Presbyterian by Thursday evening was largely ti ed and highly appreciated. The Vice Was opened with song, then the pastor Rev. W. A. Beecher spoke of certain reasons for special thankfulness and prayer was offered. A fine programme of music and recitations followed, then a social hour with feasting and good will.

Second Presbyterian W. A. Beecher

Mrs. Moreland Funeral Moved to North Main Street Home

Funeral arrangements for the late Mrs. Moreland have been changed from the church to the Alexander residence on North Main Street. Services will be held at 2:30 this afternoon with Mr. Moreland accompanying the body. Blanche Alexander, elder sister of the deceased, will attend.

Young Merchants Take Over Batton’s Grocery Store

George Alvord and Sheffield Male have purchased H. S. Batton’s grocery on North Main Street. The new owners have long associates in the business and bring a decade of experience. Bolton’s name had long stood with the store for over twenty five years.

George Alvord Sheffield H. S. Batton North Main Street Bolton

Carbondale Poor Board approves relief funds

The Carbondale poor board met in the Municipal building for a regular monthly session. Little business was discussed besides approving several bills and granting outdoor relief totaling about eighty dollars in the surrounding neighborhood.

Carbondale Poor Board

Death of T. D. Bradley reported from Deland, Florida

Ke. Burr received a telegram yesterday informing him of the death of T. D. Bradley at Deland Florida. Bradley had been a longtime resident of this city before he left.

KE. Burr T. D. Bradley Deland Florida Mr. Bradley

Drunks Fined by Mayor Nell. Local Death Noted

Two intoxicated men were fined 3 each by Mayor Nell yesterday. Mr and Mrs Hope of Scott Street mourn the death of their four year old daughter Alice. Superintendent Carter moved his office to the Coalbrook breaker from North Main Street. Iwca College players and the Kingston Athletic Club will play four-WATE at Alumni Park this afternoon at 3. George Cuff defeated Thomas Meridict on Olyphant yesterday to become county's champion quat pitcher. The Cherry Pickers at the Grand Opera House tonight promise a fine dramatic event. The Florence Mission met at the Baptist Tabernacle lecture room last evening.

Nell Hope Scott Street Alice Carter North Main Street Coalbrook Breaker Iwca College Kingston Athletic Club Alumni Park George Cuff Thomas Meridicton Olyphant Bimorcon Grand Opera House Florence Mission The Baptist Tabernacle

Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary at North Main Street

John H. Seigle and his wife celebrated twenty five years of marriage Wednesday. They were joined in matrimony twenty five years ago and their home on North Main Street welcomed many friends and acquaintances to mark the milestone. Ralph Rymer of Wesleyan and Richard Gendall of Syracuse are visiting relatives. Edward Burke's condition alarms friends as Doctor Burnett of Scranton assists local doctors and amputates the foot of William J. Williams from Glenwood mines. James Callahan resumes his streetcar position.

Ralph Rymer Wesleyan University Richard Gendall Syracuse University Edward Burke Burnett Scranton William J. Williams Glenwood James Callahan John H. Seigle North Main Street

Congratulatory Affair for Arr Beigle Hosts Large Crowd

The event was well planned with a tastefully decorated home and a 72 guest supper. Gifts included an exquisite china tea set from the Daughters Naomi of Carbondale and numerous out of town attendees listed by name from Dunmore Scranton Waverly Carbondale Mayfield and other towns.

Alton Swartz Peter Selgie Willam Seige Eugene Seigle Dunmore M. H. Rhodes Waverly William Griffithe John Merrett Daniel Flanchard John Price Dwight Rhinevault Edward James Thomas Lee J. W. Waltera Carbondale William Cherts Scranton John Beemer Mayfield Joseph Hawkins Thomas Booth A. J. Pyne James Balls J. Price Frank Crawford Andrew Booth Liszie Manes Carbon

Pretty wedding at Albert Street residence in Priceburg

Miss Margaret Hall and William T. Roberts wed at eight o’clock with Arthur Hall and Miss Mary Hodgeson as attendants. Rev. W. H. Holder officiated beside evergreen arches while the Citizens Band serenaded. A large reception followed with many friends and generous gifts.

Thomas Hall Albert Street Margaret Hall William T. Roberts Arthur Hall Mary E. Hodgeson Providence W. Greggs Wyoming Thompson Hall E. Roberts Joseph Hall FE. Meggs Robert Hall T. Hall T. C Wilmout T. McAurthur Isgar J. Roberts F. Hodgeson C. Perry Foster J. Brown BR. Parkin and Mire F. Relse F. Zimmerman Theodore Wieland J. W. Lewis J. Lark William Margetson K. Greatrix W. Benjamine TD. Lloyd W. H. Holder M Witeland J. G. Millar Edward Parry J. Kelly J. Peny Stenzora Dunmore Wagner Mame Sarah Hodgeson Lizale Maggie Foster S. Foster M. Bi Septa Thornton T. Watson Ida J. Eden Maggie Gray Mary Margeteon, Jr W. Lloyd Fred Zimmerman Elia Greggs J. Hodgson M. Linteen Hella Mary E. Wrightson Green Ridge John Wrightson Ladies’ Aid Society Primitive Methodist Church Misa Beatrice Wieland Charlotte Wright John Parks J. Ty Wright Dundaff Street

Local Visit Notes and Thanksgiving Guests in Scranton

Moscow couple Mr and Mrs Avery visit Mrs Avery’s brother Mr R H Marta in Jermyn. Mrs Plathner and children from New York guest Mrs Samuel Snowden. Pro and Mrs Jamoreaux spend Thursday with relatives. Mrs Lacey Van Gorden spends Thanksgiving with friends at Peekville. John Edwardes and Adelina Hallett attend wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charles De Puy in Scranton. Mr L B Brown of New York opens Thursday with his mother Mrs William Brown. Helene Hollister visits friends in Scranton. C M H Travis spends Wednesday with...

J.E. Morgan Ada Seddon Susquehanna Washington Street William Penckett Mosrow Frank Yarrington Alfred Lister Philadelphia G. B. Samson W. H. Jackson Emory West Pittston John Nolan Lehigh University George Klata New York George Barry McMullen Lanesboro Minn A. McMullen Garfield Avenue C. L. Doty Easton Hugh McComb Edward McComb Jersey May Bates Cemetery Street Scranton L. B. Brown William Brown Helene Hollister Travis

Family Guests Over Thanksgiving Weekend

The text notes visits by Dr. Travia at Fast Strouda burg. Mr and Mrs Albert Saver of Frey town were guests of Mr and Mrs J F Saver for Thanksgiving. Thomas Clover of Beranion spent Sunday with his father Dr B Glover.

Travia Fast Stroudaburg Albert Saver Freytown J. F. Saver Thomas Clover Beranion 8. Glover

Club social and bazaar events mark week in town

The Club of '90 held a large Thursday social with about one hundred couples, John J. OMalley as master of ceremonies. A bazaar by the CoMTA and B society opened with a strong crowd and local talent performances. Additional notes include deaths, accidents, and visits across town.

Thanksgiving guest list and a Waverly wedding

The report lists Thanksgiving visitors including the Mackey sisters from Scranton and other local families visiting in Waverly and Honesdale. It notes church services led by Rev. J B Sumner and Rev. John Cavanaggh, and mentions a pretty home wedding last Thursday at Walla Corners for Hore H Harvey of Waverly.

Mackey Scranton N.C. Mackey Charles Parker John Mershon A. C. Toley Thomas A. Crossley Honesdale Methodist Episcopal Parsonage J. B. Sumner John Cavanaggh Free Methodist Church A. Bergan Pirone Baptist Church At & P Walla Corners Hore H. Harvey Waverly

Thanksgiving News and Local Notices in Glenburn

Thanksgiving visits mark the Glenburn area with families spending time at relatives in Brooklyn Scranton and local home confinement for illness. A school building tax is collected to fund a future graded school while Capitan White proclaims hunting liberty for civilized white and respectable colored people on his lands.

Harry Meggar Laurie Smith Edith Brooklyn N.Y ED. W. Griffin Walter Scranton J. W. Moore Capitan White Landa

A Happy Couple Finds Relief From Chronic Catarrh

A letter from Evansville Wisconsin couple describes 15 and 25 year battles with chronic catarrh cured by Pe-ru-na. They credit the remedy with restoring sleep and breathing, and mention their son’s hemorrhages halting after use. The note promotes Dr Hartman’s pamphlet and a free Pe-ru-na Almanac for 1898 from the Columbus Ohio company.

C. Rh. Hardin Evansville Wis Hartman Pe-runa Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio

Wild stories of horses shod with silver in past epochs

The piece recounts repeated episodes of extravagant displays such as horses shod in silver to impress crowds. Examples include Mr Nesbitt in Gatton, Lord Stair in Paris, and Berthier before the French Revolution, with boxes and tires sometimes also plated in silver, despite practical failures.

Nesbitt Gatton Lord Stair Louis XIV Berthier

Nero Violin Solo Discovery Sparks Old Town Tune Debate

A Chicago Chronicle exchange features a pupil James and Professor debating Nero’s fiddle legend. The pupil asserts the famous tune would be There’ll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight, while the professor notes no verifiable tune record exists and cites consistency with Nero’s character.

Nero Rome James

Trains Depart Scranton in All Eastbound Express Schedules

In what reads as a 157 era timetable, trains from Scranton list departures to New York and eastern points with multiple express and accommodation services. Notable routes include connections to Easton Trenton Palladol ave Washington and Tobyhanna, plus Panamton Elmira and Ithaca lines with various departure times and a Pullman sleeper service. For exact pockets and details, passengers are directed to contact M. L. Smilin district passenger agent and depot ticket office.

del. Lacka Scranton Exress New York Easton Trenton Palladolave Binghamton Oswego Kimba Corning Bath Daneville Stount Morrin Kiffalo Buttaio Ail Weot Richeamion Nicholuon

Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedules 1897 Anthracite Lines

Trains depart from Lehigh Valley routes including Wilkes Barre Allentown Philadelphia and New York via D and H W P branches. The Black Diamond Express and Parlor coach services run to major destinations such as Bethlehem Easton Reading Honesdale Scranton Towanda Geneva Rochester Buffalo Chicago and western points. Provides times and connections with notes on coaches between Wilkes Barre and New York.

Delaware and Hudson Seranton Sarataca Montreal England Wilkes- Barre Nowack Philadelphia Lehigh Vsaiky Pennsylvania R. R High Valley Beranton Felows Carbondale The North Wilkes-Barre Ies Uab M. J. A i" Dick P. A Alty Cnoss Pp. A Scranton New York Newark Elizabeth Philadepnis Reading Mauch Chunk Allentown Jettinghem Easton Phiadelphia Long Branch Ocean Grove Letuvion Harrisourg Pottsville, &M Liberty Street North River Whitehall Street South Ferry Hia Raifronsla Broadway Brooklyn Staten Grand Central Depot Long Island Railroad Reading Terminal H. P. Galdwin HW. Olhat'sen Lehigh Valley Roranton Palley Plain Pilleton Wilken Purre DD. L Re. Gan Tunkhannock Towanda Kimba Ithaca Geneva R. B Rochester Buffalo Niaz Or Falla Chicago Tr & HR Wilkes-Harte Philadelphiia Rollin HH. Wieleitr Chas Lee Pasa Piite Ta A

Erie and Wyoming Valley Transit Schedules Mentioned

In effect Sept 10 1467 Trans Wave Beranton for New York and it teemecinte peinte en Brice railroad also for Hawley and local police at 7 45 am and 25 p m.

Erie Wyoming Valley Trans Wave Beranton New York Teemecinte Peinte En Brice Railroad Hawley

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