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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1896

Page

5

City Notes and Local Notices From Scranton

Tonight the new operating rooms of the Lackawanna will be ready for use. Sheriff’s sales: Mac’s Book Store stock sold to Mrs. Catharine Burns. D Swarts store in Carbondale purchased by Attorney George Hort for execution creditors. Funeral notices for Mrs Maria Stipp and Mrs Mary Phillips. Excursion train to Washington for the presidential inauguration March 4 with through Pullman cars. Eastern League meeting at Fifth Avenue Hotel New York. The Tribune misinforms about Jerry Hy an. he is not dead. LeWolf Hopper appearance tickets go on sale. Mira Allee Hanson to host a reception for Scranton ladies Monday. Possible Republican bid by B F Killam for school controller. Dr McDowell, dentist, 240 Adams Avenue.

Lackawanna Mac's Catharine Burns Board of Control Maria Stipp Harrison Avenue Dunmore Cemetery D. Swarts Carbondale George 38 Hort Central Railroad of New Jersey Washington Wyoming the Tribune Jerry” Hyan Pine Brook Hillehle Homie Mary Phillips James S'hillijy Dickson Avenue St. Peter's Hyde Puri Catholic Frothingham LeWolf Hopper Mira Allee Hanson A Haby’s Red Stocking Davis Theater Ladies and Children of Scranton Miss Hanson B. FY. Killam Eng Irteenth Killam

Country Club Opens Despite Rainy Opening Day

The new country club lodge opened Saturday afternoon with weather dampening attendance as about a small crowd visited versus the 200 expected. Officers and volunteers celebrated the launch and a permanent home, led by furnishing committee members Mrs. E. L. Fuller Mrs. J. G. Dunnick and Mrs. Weston.

Lttle Country Club E. L. Fuller J. G. Dunnick 7. Weston

Death of Thomas Hodgson longtime Pennsylvania Coal agent

Thomas Hodgson, general sales agent of the Pennsylvania Coal company, died Friday night at the Westminster Hotel in New York City. Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Sunday at 116 East Sixteenth Street, New York. Interment will be in Buffalo, his former home, this afternoon. Hodgson began with the Pennsylvania Coal company as an office boy and rose through the ranks. he leaves many friends in this area.

Thomas Hodgson Pennsylvania Coal Company Westminster Hotel New York City East Sixteenth Street Buffalo Hodgson

Minooka Club Challenge for Riverside Grounds Clash

The Active football club from Minooka challenges Banderson Hill Comets Dunmore teams or the Washington Avenue Stars for a game at Riverside grounds on December 6. Comets preferred. We meet at city line at 8 p.m. Captain T. L. Casey leads. Palmer McDonalds offers Choice cut flowers and flower de elgna at 644 Spruce.

Minooka Banderson Hill Comets Dunmore Washington Avenue Btars Riverside Grounds Comets City Line T. L. Casey Deelgna Palmer & McDonalds

Christmas sale at First Presbyterian doll articles

The Young Ladies Society of the First Presbyterian church will hold a Christmas sale of dolls and fancy articles in the church lecture room on Thursday afternoon and evening, December 3. Everyone is urged to attend and shop.

First Presbyterian Church

Dainty Line of Children's Coats at Baby Besser

A dainty line of children's coats is advertised at Baby Besser located on 612 Spruce Street. The display promises light fabrics and small sizes for toddlers and young children.

Baby Besser Spruce Street

Important Announcement About Secure Lot Prices

A notice urges securing a lot before price rises under a 10hep plan. It references Central and Fine avenues with lower prices offered by Jones at 311 Spruce St.

Jones Spruce St

Ex-Gov Watres Launches His Boom for Senate

Senator J C Vaughan announced ex Governor L A Watres as a candidate to succeed Don Cameron in the United States Senate. Vaughan says Watres will return from Europe soon, establish Harrisburg headquarters, run a vigorous campaign, and seek a compromise nomination if no clear winner emerges. Vaughan notes Watres has broad state support and could unite factions.

J. C. Vaughan L. A. Watres United States Senate Don Cameron Watres Europe Vaughan Harrisburg Mr. Wanamakers Vaughn Hastings Penrose

Funeral for Father M court in Scranton and Connellsville rites

Remains of Rev. Francia F. E. McCourt of Pittsburg brought to Scranton and laid at Hyde Park. Accompanied by family members and a large delegation of diocese priests from Pittsburg and Scranton, a solemn high requiem mass was held at St. Peter's cathedral. Burial followed at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery after viewing and closing rites.

Francia FE. McCourt Pittsburg Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Thomas F. McCourt Mary McCourt Fittshburg Father McCourt Connellsville Kittell Phelan Hev Father Murphy Holy Ghost College J. Carroll Thomas F. Coffey Hocese J. A. O'Rielly Cathedral M. F. Crane Avoca EB. J. Melley South Scranton M. EF. Lynott Jermyn D. J. McCarthy Minooka P. J. Quinnan Pittston

Crown King Eleven Defeats Oriental In Close 2 0 Football Match

Crown King of Pine Brook edged Oriental 2 to 0 on the James Boy's grounds yesterday afternoon. Harrison scored a safety for Oriental early, while Crown King threatened on the Oriental 2 yard line before time. Key plays featured long runs by O Hara Keef Harrison and Manley and strong defense by Clifford and Mulherin. Crown King to meet Scranton at Athletic Park later this week.

Crown King Pine Brook Oriental James Boy's Harrison Clifford Orientals O'Hara Keef Manley Cliffords Mulherin Scranton Athletic Park Crown K Oriental M. Pose Boland Monahan McConnell Creedon Clifford Warter Nolan Cis Fenton Hart Oath Mherin Goore Crown Kings

Wheelmen Banquet After Thanksgiving Football Result

The Green Ridge Wheelmen held a Saturday night banquet at Caterer Louis BH Smith's on Capouse avenue after the Thanksgiving game at Sanderson's Park. The Shoves lost to the Pushers 14 to 10 and paid for both clubs' supper as agreed. Being at the West Side Wheelmen's benefit, all attendees then went to the Fatal Card show at Frothingham before dining.

Green Ridge Louis BH. Smith Capouse Avenue Sanderson's Park West Side Wheelmen Frothingham Charles Carr Harry Pond Walter Jones Leo Schimpif Dr. R. V. White Howard Davis Ice Gregory G. M. Bishop Richard Wambold A. Parkhurst Fine

Anonymous Letter Threats in Green Ridge Alderman Case

An unsigned letter writer in Green Ridge faces potential action as Alderman Bailey plans to refer the matter to U S authorities. The note, sent to influence the Singer-Summers horse deal dispute in Bailey's court, may bring government scrutiny for mailing an anonymous threat. The alderman declines to reveal the writer’s identity.

Green Ridge Bailey United States Alderman Bailey Colborn

Cold Wave Sets In With Snow Likely in Pa

Government dispatch forecast rain for Monday in Eastern Pennsylvania turning to snow in the morning with clearing later and a freezing cold trend. Early today no rain had fallen though a slight snow occurred yesterday evening. Temperatures dropped from the low to mid thirties, about twenty degrees since Saturday.

Leage the Tribune Pennsylvania

Kingston Man Hamlin Dies After Colliery Fall

Thomas Hamlin of Kingston died at Moses Taylor Hospital after being trapped for over six hours when a cow fell at the Woodward colliery on Wednesday. He died at 11:15 p.m. last night. The body will be removed to Kingston today for burial.

Thomas Hamlin Kingston Woodward Moses Taylor Hospital Hamlin

Kinsley Investigation Resumes in City Hall Tonight

The Kinsley inquiry will continue tomorrow evening in Mayor Bailey's office as the defense opens its case. It is unlikely more than two hearings will be needed to present evidence, and closing arguments are not expected to take much time.

Kinsley

New Church Blessed At Old Forge Dedication

Right Rev. William O Hara blessed the new St. Lawrence church at Old Forge yesterday morning. Rev. Father Jackson serves as pastor. The dedicating mass was celebrated by Rev. P C Winters of Plymouth and preached by Rev. W P O Donnell of Providence.

William O'Hara D. D

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia

An advertised remedy claims to rapidly cure rheumatism and neuralgia within one to three days. It asserts the system is affected, the cause removed, and the disease vanishes after the first dose. Price 75 cents. Sold by Carl Lorenz, 418 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton druggist.

Carl Lorenz Lackawanna Avehue Scranton

Soul of Tarsus cantata to be performed at Penn Avenue Baptist

A cantata titled Soul of Tarsus directed by G. F. Whittemore will be presented Tuesday at 8 o clock at the Penn Avenue Baptist church. The event is run by Sunday school classes Nos. 4 and 5. Tickets are 25 cents and can be bought at the door or from class members.

Tarsus G. F. Whittemore Penn Avenue Baptist Church

Ladies Wanted for The Paris at 400 Lack'a Ave

Classified notice seeking experienced sales ladies for The Paris located on Lack'a Avenue. No further details provided.

Aales Paris Lack'a Ave

Campbell Funeral Arranged for November 30 in Scranton Area

Henry Campbell age five will be laid to rest with services from his brother’s salon at 916 Capouse Avenue on Monday at 9 am. Interment will be at Carbondale. A train departs Delaware and Hudson Station in Scranton at 10 15 am.

Campbell Henry Campbell Capouse Avenue Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Station Scranton

Great Gathering of Railroad Men at Carbondale Attends Meeting

A large assembly of engineers conductors firemen and trainmen met in Carbondale to welcome visitors and hold a public afternoon meeting at the Grand Opera House. Speakers praised railroad workers and the union, noted wage gains and the need for arbitration, and paid tribute to the role of women in the Brotherhood.

Grand Opera House

CLOAKS Offered at W. R. Black's 132 Wyoming Ave

Price listings for cloaks at W R Black's located at 132 Wyoming Avenue are presented in a brief classified style. The notice highlights cloak availability and price details for potential buyers seeking affordable outerwear.

W. R. Black Wyoming Ave

Misses and Children Felt Hats on Sale with Trimmed Details

A sale listing describes stylish felt hats for misses and children trimmed with silk rubes ostrich tips elgretts or fancy ribbons. Prices listed at 6.00 and 5.00 with large ribbon bows highlighted.

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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance The Penn Avenue A. B. Warman Wlsm H City Notes Dr. McDowell Adams Avenue Penn, Coal Co the Young Ladies Society Senator Vaughan Him Wanamaker Father M'Court Restin Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Francis E. M'Court McGouldrick Brown Father Jordan Old Forge Tallor John Ross A. Ave P. FP M. T. Howley Lackawanna Avenue M. P. Harding St. Rose's Church James J. O'Neill Morrissey, Wilkins Sargent Clark Youngston Firth William Blake Blake Gage O'Neill Mr. Youngston Mare Maxwell Miss Maxwell Morrissey Brotherhood of Triainmen Will Dimeck Congress New York San Francisco Chicago Crescent Megara Kirwan T. A. Kirkwould Fichard Kirkwood Joseph Boylan O'Rourke Patrick Boylan Dixie Father Coffey Lfe P. Kelley Tony Pastor Beecham Beecha Tribune Grand Master Brotherhood Stillman Hadcock Western Holy City Boston Conservatory of Music Mary Finnen P, H. Morrisy Christa Sterling Sliver Berry Powell Block Sawyer Wyoming Avenue Sterling White China China Hall J. Weichel Mears Bidz, Cor, Wash. and Snyder, D. D. S Syrnsett Hotel D. Bolz Dime Bank Capes Weteerers Hallacher Langfeld Rupprecht's Crystal Palace Eugene Kieberg Agi Penn Ave Opp Baptist Church Middle of Block Reiseman & Solomon Branch Street Alwa
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