Local Visitors and a Move In Valley
Mr and Mrs George L Yori visited Mr and Mrs W B Courhart of Wilkes Barre yesterday. Miss Josephine Healey and Miss Mary Gilligan of Paramore stayed with Miner’s Mill friends Daniel Matthews and daughter of Kane. McKetin county residents visit Mrs Johanna Thomas on Fifteenth street. B Grimshaw moved his family to Sewark Thursday to enter the drug business. he is known in the valley as a photograph maker and has suffered multiple losses from fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ll. Yori
W. BL Courhart
Wilkes-Barre
Mise Josephine Healey
Mies Mary Gilligan
Pamamore
Daniel Matthews
Kane
McKetin County
Johanna Thomas
Fiftwenth Street
B. Grimshaw
Sewark
Grimshaw
Suspect Arrested in Schlager's Hardware Burglary
Michael Pishenerello of Petersburg was arrested after two revolvers sold to him were identified as duplicates of stolen Schlager's items on Washington avenue. He allegedly bought the guns from a peddler for $1.75 each. He was held on $500 bail by Alderman Millar for receiving stolen goods.
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Schliger
Washington Avenue
Michael Pishenerello
Petersburg
Pishennerello
Schlager’s
Alderman Millar
Prominent singer Corinne to visit Scranton this week
Corinne, renowned in the musical world, will visit Scranton this week. Milton Aborn, owner of the New England Opera company at the Academy, is negotiating for her to join his group, with a strong chance she performs one or two times during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne
Obituary of Mrs Ann OBrien of Olyphant
Mrs Ann OBrien, longtime Olyphant resident, died at her home after a paralytic illness. Born in County Mayo Ireland seventy years ago she came to America young and lived in Olyphant thirty seven years. Survived by six sons and two daughters including Peter James Jo rerh William Edward Michael and Miss Mary OBrien. Funeral from her son Jaren Prien home with requiem at St Patrick Church at ten o'clock and interment at St Patrick Cemetery.
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Ann O'Brien
Olyphant
County Mayo
Ireland
Peter
James O'Brien
Jorerh
William O'Brien
Scranton
Edward O'Brien
Salt Lake City
Michael O'Brien
Klondike
Jomee Fogarty
Zaneeville
Ohios
Mary O'Brien
Jaren Prien
St. Patrick's Yrurch
St. Pawick's Cemetery
Snow and Wind Hit Town With Bitter Cold
Snow and strong winds paralyzed streets and delayed streetcar service after a heavy storm. Temperatures fell to near sixteen below and hovered around zero at night, then rose to near thirty above by midnight. Wind toppled a maple on North Main, blocking routes until late morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
Tobshanna
Phelps Drug Store
Religious Services Flourish Across Wilkes Barre Churches
Amid a week of evening and afternoon services, pastors from First Church of Christ to Grace Reformed and Plymouth Congregational lead congregations in town. Revivals and sermons on prayer, miracles, and biblical topics fill Washburn Street, Green Ridge, and Scranton Street churches as laity prepare for an upcoming youth evangelistic drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodia
Byisiipaefron
Clark
Church of Christ
Thomas de Gruokhy
Moscow Methodist Episcopal
Peter Roberts
Qiyphant
Plymouth Congregational Church
Wo. Watkins
North Main Avenue
Chor
Dre. M. Gitlin
RB. Fly, Pierce
Penn Avenue
Green Ridge
W. C. Ford
Young Men's Christian Association
J. M. Chance
Thomas Beynon
W. BF. Gibbons
Dunninra Presbyterian Church
Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church
A. J. van Clett
Second Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
FL Matthews
Snet
Scranton Street Baptist Church
J. B. Bweet
Rathoa
Asbury
J. P. Moffat
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Beranton
Washburn Street
Scranton Republicans Call for 1898 City Nominations
A formal notice to Scranton Republicans announces February election posts including Mayor City Treasurer City Controller two School Directors for three years and directs candidates to file by December 15 1898 with C J Chittenden city commission chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinee
C. J. Chittenden
City Commission
Chittenden
Warranted cough remedy refund promise by local firms
A signed agreement guarantees a full refund or replacement if Greene's Warranted syrup fails to cure coughs or colds. J. G.ison of Dunmore and John P. F.ue of Scranton endorse a 99 cent bottle and money return if unsatisfactory.
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Greene
J. G
Son
Dunmore
Joho
Soranton
Lehigh Valley Eyes Scranton Route via Delaware and Hudson
A Plausible report says the Lehigh Valley intends to control the Delaware and Hudson line between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton by January 1 1899. The plan centers on using the D&H bonds to acquire the route, with questions remaining about coal traffic, payments, and the strategic value for both railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson
Chikvite
Wilkes-Tarre
Valley Company
West Lackawanna Avenue
Why
Pittston
Austin Heights
Taylor
West Scranton
Dockash Place
Mantfer
Selaware and Hudson Company
Erie
Witker- Barre
Lehigh Valley Company
Wowie
Delaware
Hort Conventend
Lehigh Valley
Con
Leigh Valley
Delaware and Hiudson
Delaware and Thudson Company
Symphony concert tonight at the Lyceum with Evan Williams
The Lyceum hosts its first season concert by the Symphony Orchestra tonight. A large audience is anticipated as advance sales show few boxes left. Tenor Evan Williams arrives from out of town and is billed as the greatest visitor to our city. he will solo with the full orchestra in a program featuring works by Verdi Gounod Cherubini Grieg and others.
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Symphony Orchestra
Lyceum
Evan Williams
America
Williams
Shieb
Gounod
Mr. Williams
Biguard
Joss Ollar
Grieg
Borghild
Two Highway Robberies Spook City Friday Night
William Hughes lamp maker of North Main avenue was robbed by three men at the corner of North Main and West Linden street. A revolver was shown and cash taken. That same night a second man on Penn avenue near Dickson works was robbed by the same trio. Each incident used a pistol and yielded about five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hughes
North Main Avenue
West Linden Street
Hughes
Penn Avenue
Dickson Works
Funeral of W G Neuffer Interment in Pitts ton Avenue Cemetery
The funeral of the late William G Neuffer was held yesterday with interment at Pitts ton Avenue Cemetery. Family and friends gathered to mourn the longtime resident and community figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston Avenue
William G
Memorial service for Neuffer at Zion Lutheran church
Yesterday a funeral service was held at 10% Lackawanna avenue for Neuffer. Rev Mr Aishle man of Zion Lutheran conducted the rites. The eulogy praised Neuffer’s thirty years in the city Rose. The Leierkrans society offered a quartet. Floral designs rested at Pittston avenue cemetery. Pallbearers were Fulward Siebecker Charles Kejeel W F Hessel Edward Kelsel Edward Fitch Carl Neuffer Albert Kessel George Wirth.
Wounded Miners Man Applies at Lakawanne Hospital
Owney Biel, badly cut in a mining accident, appeared at Lakawanne hospital Saturday with a severed knife injury to the right hand. He stated the wound occurred at work and was caused by a knife, though he was intoxicated and a man who brought him in left before questioning. The three last fingers were cut to the bone at the knuckle joint, a severe, bleeding injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owney Biel
Lakawanne Hospital
Bigtin
Gibbons Refuses to Answer Questions in Election Contest
John Gibbons plans to defy a court directed examination in an election contest. Attorney Burns argues Section 8 of the State Constitution conflicts with federal law, potentially leading to contempt charges and a court ruling on the ballot's validity. The case hinges on self incrimination protections and whether the election board acts as the court of last resort.
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John Gibbons
Burns
Hibboie
Attreys
Gibbons
Archhbald
Tribune
Burne
United States Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce
Election Board
Court of
Death of Mrs Hugh Jennings Avoca Burial in St Marys Cemetery
Mrs Elizabeth Jennings wife of Baltimore baseball club player Hugh Jennings died Saturday at 7 AM in Baltimore after a relapse following childbirth in Avoca. She was 26, daughter of William and Elizabeth Dixon, married a year ago in Avoca. Funeral is Tuesday at 9 AM with solemn requiem at St Marys Avoca and interment in St Marys cemetery. Her husband sister and brother accompanied her to Avoca.
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Elizabeth Jennings
Hugh Jennings
Baltimore
Avoca
el. Mary's Church
St. Marys Cemetery
William Dixon
Jennings
James Jennings
Per Pound Price Compare for Tea Stores
The note asserts 0c per pound equals 35c tea store prices, a wide margin yet feasible. It suggests trying Coursen's Java at 25c to judge for oneself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Testimony On Insanity Claims In Van Horn Case
Witnesses describe erratic actions by George Van Horn before the murder of Mrs. Wescott at Chinchilla. Thomas and McGreevy testify he showed odd behavior, memory gaps, and dangerous acts at work, raising questions about his mental state ahead of the execution appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Thomas
William McGreevy
Chinchilla
Thomas Pelate
van Horn
Mr McGreever
Thomas
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Rittenbender Case
The jury in the Catherine Rittenbender versus William Woch matter could not agree and was discharged. The action arises from a note for 825 dollars backed by Koch, with Rittenbender and Biesecker involved in prior judgments and revival disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Rittenbender
William Woch
Rittenbender- Biesecker
Welcok
Edwards
Koch
Biesecker
Bittenbender
Bieseckers
Pittenbender
Rittenbender
Gieseckers
Ritterbender
John Waterfield
Carbondale
Case of A T and A Hamilton v Barrick
Plaintiffs sue to recover 495 for bottles furnished. Defendant claims nonpayment due to alleged inferiority in quality and offers a compromise for 100. A rule to open indictment in Stover et al v Merbert. Divorce decree rules granted in Hickok and Marker cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T
A. Hamilton
F. G O. Barrick
Stover, Harvie and Company
William Merbert
Hickok
Marker
Actress W A Miles’s attempted suicide at Westminister
Mrs W A Miles, an actress, tried to kill herself Friday night using laudanum and gas at Westminister. Dr Lewis Frey arrived promptly, used emetics and antidotes, and saved her. She reappeared Saturday at the Calery, resuming her cheerful stage persona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W AL Miles
Westminister
Lewis Frey
Miles
Calery
The Best Plaster Offers Superior Relief for Aches
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Pain Balm as a superior plaster for chest side and back pains and rheumatic discomfort. It promises prompt relief and urges purchases from Matthew Brothers and local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Matthew Brother
Try Grain-O for coffee substitute delight
Grain-O promises a rich mocha like flavor from prize grains and is advertised as a stomach friendly coffee substitute. The local grocer is urged to stock the new drink as a cheaper alternative to coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Groverr
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Greater New York
Lodwik
Briggs
Vowe
Brill
Hess
Alan
Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Sudondand
Udonan
the Griffin Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Office Haute
Ldo
Omee— Williams
Mostoffice
South Main Avenue
Columbian Detective Agency
Cime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Chas Mgmullen & GD
I Traders National Bank Bldg
Ackawanna the Laundry
Od Penn Avenue
A, B, Warman
Reis
Man Bros
William Edgar
Previlenes Methodien Episcops
George S. Guild
Providence Presbyterianl Church
James T. Tinghes
Scranton High School
First Welsh Baptist Church
Providence
City of
Luc
Delaware and Madson Road
Whis City
Will
Saltarello
Reeweee Aletg
Aria
Oveture
Cherubini
W. G. Neuffer
Coursen
E. G
George 8. Horn
George van Horn
HW. J. Thomas
Hows Carpenter
Willan MrGreevy
Chinehilla
Justice of the Peace
FY Akertey
Clark's Summit
Mr. Thomas
Abington
Charlee Silvia
Pewis
Horneava
Whamary Vald
Freese
Browky Sreeer Cras
Cerio Sa
Eno
S.C. Snyder
Bruce Street
Jermyn
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Trader’ National Raid Building
Empire
Fawne
A **Knox
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Raynolds
Bell & Skinner
Snow
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Moosic Powder CO
Moosic and
Rushdale Works
Laflin & Rand Powder Cos
Histo and
Repauno Chemical Co
Smith
Mitten
Spruce Street
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
Brussels
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