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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1896

Page

8

Thanksgiving Fires and City Notes Amid Messy Records

The page records a patchwork of local items from Thanksgiving events. References mention hospital injuries from a mine shaft incident in Richmond, stock in Gersgon's millinery, and a New York gathering at St. Denis. It notes a shooting near Privetown and a planned lecture by M. Power with Adm. Wil. Also listed are charitable drives, temperance efforts, and gifts of packages at a Young Men's Christian gathering.

Gehoul No Blorenve John Ryan Peet Muldy Lackawatine Hospital Wit Hichmond Shaft Sherr Te Price Vestor x Gersgon Lackiwanna Avenue Slim To Creditens WS Idea Mra Wo2 Kennedy Meo Mos Tinaikasi Phivkuts Fhearee Dalit Cramer Charis Viewlind Janie Sironee Ce Merwin Tarai Chelieing Tie Danrhte Coron Te Peavey Flwart Keefe Phelie Street Philidelphia Trenton N. J Philadelpha White Michael Bashell Selietand Timgerne Annie Mire Green Pheite Library M. Power Dour Letieane Chris Cali

Patrolman Day Falls Through Jewelers Case in Chase

Patrolman Lona Day pursued a crowd of urchins near Frothingham Jewelers. She slipped and broke the store window, then crawled free unhurt. She will face questioning for the incident and the damage.

Lona Day Frothingham Wekermans Show Case oMeer

Local Job Openings and Holiday News in Stroudsburg

The notes describe hires for clerical posts in Glenwood and Huntingdon and a stenographer opening. After Thanksgiving Day a football team was entertained by Stroudsburg State Normal faculty and students. The First Presbyterian church will hold a Christmas sale of dolls and fancy articles on Thursday and Friday in December. attendees are encouraged to buy.

Marie Conrad Glenwood Arthur Prontz Huntingdon Wilhenter Alice The Stroudsburg First Presbyterian Church

Baby Bazaar Showcases Children’s Coats at Spruce Street

Opening notes feature a dainty line of children coats at the Baby Bazaar on Spruce Street. The advertisement cites a cold remedy claim with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure.

Baby Bazaar Spruce Street

Important Announcement Auguring Higher Prices for Central Avenue Lot

Announcement notes a secure lot before price increases and mentions a plan for Central and Fine avenues. It lists contact Jones at 31 Spruce Street for further steps.

Jones Spruce St

Duryea Saloon Shooting Ends in Fatal Wounding

Frank Lambert of Duryea and two companions entered Palley’s saloon and were confronted for a drink. A fight began with Lambert shot three times. Lambert is hospitalized, and three assailants were arrested. Police recovered revolvers and recovered the weapons. The incident drew sensational speculation and linked names from local groups.

Frank Lambert Dauryea Thoburs Lambert

Keeley League Entertainment At Modinen Institute

The Keeley League hosted a large audience for a Delichtint program at the Kooles Institute of Modinen, with blue and gold decorations and performances by Miss Len:necitation Pew Xap Burt baritone and Mrs Livale Hughes-Brundane. The event closed with remarks by Edward Blewitt and Kath reine O Mitten and praise for Miss Van Deenvoort of the black quartet.

Kooles Tistitute von Modinen Goldemitt Withham Contigadanese Larence H van Buskirk Sotos Mary Alfred Wooler Cro Edward Blewitt Reine O' Mitten

Post inspection of Griffin Post 12 0 AL EL by Grand Army official

Lieutenant Mara 8 Griffin Post No 12 0 AL EL was inspected by Charles A Byeloni Grand Army of Republic inspector general. About 100 comrades attended with visitors including Walter Boott Walter W Winton and H D Panter. Speeches followed and Commander Gardner received a silver respect token. The Colonel Menies Port will be inspected tonight.

Mara Griffin Post Charles A. Byeloni Grand Army of Republic Riev Walter A. Boott Sherman Eal Walter W Winton HD Paneter Erulis Ritet Inspector General Gener Bylaim Colonel Menies Tonleht

Appointed to Dunmore Shifts Parish Assignments

Richt Reverend Bishew'tiara transfers Rev. Miles Andome from Carbondele after the death of dev. GC. PO McMur ray lost Moreh, Father Millane serves at the enthvedral while awaiting reassignment to Carbondites. Pin assumes his new duties yesterday.

Bishew Miles Donlan Dolan Dev PO McMurray Pin

Printed Matter from This City Found on a Dead Body

Workmen hauling gravel along the river discovered a body near the bridge below Hinom town. Authorities notified and a coroner's jury was empaneled and returned a verdict that the deceased died from unknown causes.

Life of Jerr Roan and Gwen Rich End in Tragic Decline

The article notes the deaths of Jerr Roan and Gwen Rich amid a troubled life marked by poverty homelessness and neglect. It describes a decline over years ending with hospital care and sudden death after prolonged illness and hardship. The report hints at prior status as prominent local figures and references a notable but disputed financial inheritance.

Died While Fiddling At Local Entertainment

An elderly violinist collapsed and died during a neighborhood entertainment event. He played for attendees near a residence when heart failure led to his death. Relatives and bystanders observed the incident as emergency responders arrived.

Lawrance Damage Suit Details Atkin Trial

In a Lawrence damage suit a man testified about car wheel failure and speed during a collision with a traction company wagon. Witnesses described wheel destruction and the car’s movement, while evidence focused on time of the crash and the driver’s conduct.

Memorial Service Plans For Frothingham School

The Frothingham School hosts a December 6 memorial service for Ferris and Ferrewa with a service at the Frothingham Al St. Po. Attendees include Mr and Mrs William Alfred Brennvttie and other family members. Tickets will be issued, and attendees align for a social gathering at the home afterward.

Ferrewa Whilelamd Alfred Brennvttie Telsets Tiesian

Runaway Horse Hits Carriage Near Borne Street

Hirelet Miright of Moulevaril becomes involved when a horse drawn carriage runs away on Warhincion avenue. The cart laces loosen and the horse leads to a collision near the corner of Borne street where TH Dee determinant perishes. Behowol Controller Wronk B Porker’s carriage is wrecked. Parker escapes with minor injuries after leaping free.

Moulevaril Warhincion Avenue Borne’ Etree Porker Parker

Death Notice for Anna Stipp Widow of Winkteig Stipp

Mrs Anna Stipp of 2 Harrigan Avenue widow of Winkteig Stipp died aged 64 after a year of illness in Behneck enhoneen Bavaria leaving contractor Peter Stipp of this city as her son. The funeral will be held locally.

Peter Stipp Anna Stipp Harrigan Winkteig Stipp Mer Huel Behneckenhoneen Bavaria

Votive Display Cards Listed For Sale In Tribune Readers

A garbled list notes display cards kept in an office for sale including rooms for rent and heated items. Vendors advertise in the Tribune with entries such as Hoviews for rent and Hinites to let, along with various teasers and flowers.

Jury Wheel Remains Its Duty in County Court

The county commission chooses jurors from districts including Water, Churkee, and Archard to assemble a grand panel. Citizens are urged to trust the process and attend the sessions as jurors are drawn and sworn in for duty at the courthouse.

Ofinmurth Fry Deli Manihon T. Jd. Matthew Provident Sudsit Archard

Sawyers Second Millinery Opening Promises Elegant Hats

Sawyer's announces a two session millinery event this afternoon and evening on November 28 showcasing Paris London and New York pattern hats and evening bonnets. Inspection invited.

Paris London New York

Medal of Honor Legion event drawn from local ceremonies

A local Medal of Honor Legion gathering includes a religious service at a Baptist church and evening events at Fig Aves. The notice lists speakers and attendees, with plans for a Sunday school program and a 6 am or 0 am gathering, plus details of event locations and contacts.

Tarsise Baptist Church Toosiav Welock Pnienrt

Ladies Wanted at The Paris Store

Help wanted advertisement seeks experienced sales ladies for The Paris at 400 Lacka Ave. Prior retail experience preferred. duties include customer service and sales assistance. Apply in person at the store during business hours.

Paris

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