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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1896

Page

7

Flag Raising at No 19 School Sets Spectacular Scene

At No 19 school on Jackson Street Rebecca Avenue a 50 foot flag pole was raised as Camp 334 178 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America and Camp 33 of the Patriotic Order of True Americans presented a Stars and Stripes to the school. About 2000 spectators plus 300 children watched as Rev J B Sweet and others spoke and the Star Spangled Banner rang out with the band playing. Superintendent Howell accepted the flag praising the public schools and the gift while Miss Josephine Lees gave a notable address before the ceremony adjourned with Crump’s Band music.

Geo. Howell No. 19 Patriotic Order Sons of America Patriotic Order of Jackson Street Rebecea Avenue Cunipaa Ellen Davis Reva Roger Israel A. L. Ramer Sweet T. Bell Mitchell Selirlefer Jacobs Francois L Davis Jennings Langan Albert Davis J.B. Sweet C. Lir Derman George Miareh Ae Han Welccome Board of Control Howell Public School Organization of Scranton W. Gaylord Thomas Thomas John R. Farr Josephine Lees Mr. Mitchell Mr. Farr Farr Miss Lees James Selss Fourteenth Street Liias Teameter Selss Morgane Reddoe

West Side hospital purchase by Phillips property association

Directors meeting at the West Slide bank decided to purchase the Phillips property at Jackson street and Bromley avenue for the association. Possession will be taken immediately.

West Side Hospital West Slide Bank Phillips Jackson Street Bromley Avenue Association

Social Whirl and News Notes From New York to Newark

Miss Jessie Duud and Miss Gertrude Ketcham visit Miss Cora C Storm in South Main avenue. Miss Stetter hosts a Chestnut street house party. Miss Sallie Stillwell and Miss Bessie Stillwell guesting with Miss Carrie Blume. Martin O Malley to be West Side news correspondent for Truth replacing Dan iels. A ten pound baby boy born to Mr and Mrs R W Luce Jr on South Hyde Park avenue.

Jessie Duud Gertrude Ketcham New York City Cora C. Storm South Main Avenue Miss Storms Miss Stetter Chestnut Street Sallie Stillwell Newark N. J Misa Bessie Stillwell Helvidere Carrie R. Blume North Main Avenue Martin O'Malley The Truth West Side Daniels R. W. Luce, Jr South Hyde Park Avenue C. W. Shryer Frank Harrigon

Voters urged to inform themselves with political handbook

The piece promotes informed voting and urges readers to consider all parties. It mentions a complete handbook of public political information edited by Lawrence F. Prescott and promises it to buyers of any men's suit.

Lawrence F. Prescott

Lackawanna Knitting Mills Resume After Idle Period

After nearly two months idle, Lackawanna Knitting Mills resume operations though not all departments are running. The restart is expected to create jobs for over four people and notices of local life include weddings, funerals, and social gatherings among residents of Orchard Street Meshoppen Pittston Avenue and Cedar Avenue.

Lackawanna Knlting Mathew Kf, Roche Orchard Street Mary Quinn Meshoppen Auburn BE. J. Lafferty Patrick Sweeney Laurel Fall Groomaman Miss Quinn Cedar Avenue Luke Carey Pearl Connecticut James Cullen St. Peter's Cathedral Hyde Park Cemetery Ezra H. Ripple Republican Club Fig Street Central Republican Club Thomas Griffiths Crystal Laundry Horeher's Cedar Ave Frothingham Comic Opera

Mayor visits police station amid complaints of cells

Mayor Bailey and Commissioner Kinsley toured the station house and the Liberty and Niagara Howe building yesterday at residents' request. He noted horrible cell conditions and pledged to urge council repairs, suggesting a new station only after hose companies are moved, likely soon. Also reports of local recoveries, travels, a charity tea plans, and Henry Richardson's assault arrest with $800 bond.

Bailey Kinsley Liberty Niagara Howe Edward Cornell West Market Street John Robinson Spring Street Pleasant Valley Seth Griffiths Summit Avenue Europe Forresters Comany Harmory Henry Richardson North Main Avenue David Jones

Local church socials and meetings announced in brief

The Junior Christian Endeavor Society will hold a social in the church parlors tomorrow evening. The Green Ridge Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets this afternoon at 2 on Penn Avenue near Main Street. Mrs. W. H. Barney visits Greenfield. Odd Fellows lodge may host an oyster supper at Lucas Hall. Mrs. Perry Gorton of Binghamton visits on Delaware Street for winter. Mrs. Brown of Falls visits her daughter on Delaware Street. T. J. Snowders entertains his mother in Pittston. About sixty attended the apple social at Mrs. John Harvey’s on Monsey Avenue for the Baptist Young People’s society. prize was a large twenty-inch apple pie.

Christian Endeavor Society The Presbyterian Church Green Ridge Binghamton Delaware Street Brown Falls Learn T. J. Snowders Pittston John Harvey Monsey Avenue Young People’s Society of the Baptist Church

Marriage Notice and Local Society Meeting Announced

Cards announce the upcoming marriage of Charles Washburn to Marie Mowery of Brook Street. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet today at 2 PM at Mrs. A D Blackingtons home with a sale of fancy articles to follow.

Adams Avenue Rochester Charles Washburn Marie Mowery Brook Street Ladies’ Aid Society the Presbyterian Church A. D. Blackington

Jessup Woman Held on Charge of Being a Common Scold

Catherine Walsh of Jessup was held in 300 bail by Alderman Wright to answer at court on a common scold charge. The accusation was made by neighbor Catherine Tarsney who says Walsh’s tongue ruins her peace of mind. The case arose after tensions described in a sworn statement.

Catherine Walsh Jessup Alderman Wright Catherine Tarsney

Grandin Stars At Academy Of Music Show And Burlesque

The leading romantic drama exponents Mr and Mrs Grandin arrive at the Academy of Music with At the Carnival and Camille and promise lavish scenery costumes and an impressive company. Hogan's Alley follows with Gilmore and Leonard and White Crook’s burlesque company tours Davis. Barlow Brothers Minstrels visit next Monday. a cold cure ad closes the piece.

Mrs. Grandin Academy of Music Gilmore Leonard Ireland White Crook Davis Barlow Brothers Columbus State Journal Barelow Brothers

Prohibition Talk Draws Overflow Crowd at Toyle's Hall

Rev. Quincey Lee Morrow of Baltimore delivers a gripping Prohibition address to a crowded Toyle's Hall audience. Mrs. Annie Stuart suffers a sprain, James Davidson lies seriously ill, and Sergeant Sam Chamberlain returns from furlough. L.A. Brink plans a grocery opening on Riges street, Jerome Weatherby returns to Carbondale, and Mrs. Bradley Woodhull with her son Fred are mentioned in town notices.

Toyle Quincey Lee Morrow Baltimore Annie Stuart Mead Street James Davidson Clay Avenue Sam Chamberlain Dakotha L.A

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