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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1897

Page

9

Social notes highlight West Side entertaining guests

Mrs J J Roberta hosted a mixed gathering at 296 South Main Avenue in honor of Minw Stevens of Towanda with Miss Edna Williams assisting. Guests included Mrs WI Phillips Mrs G B Reynolds Mrs J Wallace Mrs George Phillips and many others. The piece lists numerous attendees and snippets of travel and social plans.

Mrs J. J. Roberts Mise Stevens Towanda J. J. Roberta South Main Avenue Minw Stevens Misa Junnie Howell Beranton Street Edna Williams WI Phillips G. B. Reynolds J. @. Wallace George Phillips George Howell Robert J. Williams John T. Richards Robert Walter William Daniels Misses Stevens Jennie Howell Ray Williams Lulan Shivelly

Young Boy Run Over Near Chestnut Street Incident

Little Harry Williams ten years old son of Ebenexer and Mrs Williams of Chestnut street Woe was run over by a wagon owned by W Tague funeral director yesterday afternoon about 615 oclock at the corner of Main avenue and Jackson street. The rider on the bicycle turned into Jackson as the wagon passed and the wheel ran over him. The light vehicle and slow pace prevented serious injuries. He sat up and said he felt little pain and was carried home.

Harry Williams Ebenexer Williams Chestnut Street W. Tague Main Avenue Jackson Street Jackson Main Ind Malin

West Scranton Graduates Form A A Association

West Scranton graduates of No 14 School held a meeting and formed the A A association to promote athletic sports. William Jenkins of Berwick will serve as trainer and coach. Elected officers include William Ellas as president Calvin Coon as vice president Harrington as secretary and David Owens as treasurer. Football team officers named G Harrington captain and C M Storm manager.

West Scranton No. 14 A. A. Association William Jenkins Berwick William Ellas Calvin Coon Harrington David Owens G. Harrington C. M. Storm

Miss Tuttle Invited as Ravent Guest of Mrs

Miss Tuttle is noted as the ravent guest of Mrs in a social column brief, highlighting a cordial visitation and social standing within the household. The excerpt records a courtesy presence at a private event.

Miss Tuttle

Industrial School and Mission band to reopen Saturday

The Industrial School and Mission band of the Scranton Street Baptist church will be reopened on Saturday afternoon by Instructor Miss Annie Morgan. Similar efforts in past winters met great success and much is expected this term. The Junior Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of the First Welsh Congregational church resumed weekly sessions after the summer interium. A large crowd attended the social given by Mace Council No. 45 Degree of Pocahontas last evening at Mrs. WH. H. Acker's residence, 227 North Sumner avenue, with several impromptu numbers and later refreshments.

Scranton Street Baptist Church Annie Morgan Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor First Welsh Congregational Church Mace Council Pocahontas WH. H. Acker North Sumner Avenue

West Side Business Directory Listing

Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and penologist advertises at 412 North Main Avenue offering second hand furniture and related items. J C King stock on sale at 700 West Lack Qwanna Avenue.

West Side Fenton North Main Avenue J. C. King West Lack Qwanna Avenue

Caricature Dialogue Sparks Hypothetical Romance

A cartoon caption imagines a dialogue where a wealthy man asks Mlle about love and marriage. The exchange centers on affection tied to wealth, with the woman replying she cannot say but would wed if circumstances allowed. This brief caption plays on social mores and class.

Monsieur Mademoiselle

Patriotic Council Installations Feature Hartman’s Event

In Hartman’s half Wednesday night the new Patriotic council of the Junior Order of American Mechanics was instituted. The degree team from the Mises Taylor council No. 151 helped, directed by Elmer F R Berry and District Deputy Albert Mutts. Officers named include Past councilor Jacob Clisteephel, councillor Peter Newis, vice councillor Frank Burelos, treasurer Henry Armiluval, secretary Frank Thedel. Aerial procession followed. A social followed with attendees from Hickory Street Presbyterian church and others listed. Also noted are two marriages: Miss Laura Hurley of Blaine Avenue wed to Farry Klisley of Pittston Avenue, and Thomas Gardner of Twelfth Ward married in St John’s Catholic church.

Hartman New Patriotic Council Oper of American Mechanics Mises Taylor Council No. 151 Elmner FR. Berry Albert Mutts Jacob Clisteephel Peter Newis Frank Burelos Treasuer Henry Armiluval Frank Thedel Thomas Gardner St. John's Catholic Church E. J. Melley

Local notes from Dunmore and nearby towns

Dunmore residents report neighbors on Night and North Blakely Streets updating homes and moving families. The Independent Hose company plans a trip to Wilkes-Barre for the state convention. A reception for Rev. F E J Haughton is set at the Parsonage on Oct 2.

Local Changes In Wilkes-Darre Area

George F. Rice of Wilkes-Darre attended the Ridge Wednesday as a caller. George Lt. Karts barber shop on Dickson avenue was sold to Harry Carmichael. Mr Karts and family plan to move Monday to Easton. John F. Garland's house on Dickson avenue gets a new paint coat. Mr and Mrs G W Larabew of Por-

George F. Rice Wilkes-Darre Ridge George Lt. Karts Dickson Avenue Harry Carmichael Karts Easton John Ft

Notable Visits and Homecomings This Week

Judd Stevens attended the Duling fair. Mr and Mrs Roy McCune spent part of the week with them. Mr and Mrs Thames James returned from New York City after visiting their son and family for two weeks.

Éat City Roy McCune Judd Stevens Thames James New York City

Obituary notices for Brady Conway Geiger and Pittaway

Francie Brady of South Ride dies after seven weeks illness at Gen et street home. Survived by wife and six children Marie Madden Cannon Francis Brady Jr John J James Brady. Patrick Conway widow and children mourn loss. funeral at Holy Cross Church Bellevue. Also Mrs Chaves Geiger dies on Cedar avenue. services at Hickory Street Presbyterian and burial at Dunmore. Mrs Timily Pittaway passes after four weeks hay fever. longtime St Luke's parish member with funeral notice later.

Francie Brady Genet Street Mr Brady Dreland Beranton Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company Mr. Brady South Millone Trady Brady Ft. John’s Catholic Church St. Patrick's Total Abestinence and Benevolent Society Patrick Conway Railroad Avenue John J. Thaxter Mies Magele Conway Edward Conway Willig Conway Martin Conway Holy Crece Catholic Church Bellevue Tryde Pank Catholic Chaves Geiger Codar Avenue Cedar Avenue Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Dunmore Cemetery Timily Pittaway Broadway Pittaway Bt. Luke's Church

Officers Re-Elected At North Branch Missionary Meeting

Yesterday morning in Grace Lutheran church the Women s Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Susquehanna Synod North Branch conference re elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs F W Wdenkins vice president Mrs J A Eisner secretary Miss Harriet Werkheiser Danville treasurer Mrs 9 Ho Weber Sunbury. The next meeting place to be decided by officers. The session included a devotional service a paper by Mrs Bard Selinsgrove on Duty of Everyone to Carry the Gospel to the Meathen and a lax work discussion led by Mrs E B Quill Cotawiset. Resolutions thanked the host church for hospitality. Lunch followed adjournment.

Grace Luther An Womans’ Home and Foreign Missionary Society North Branch Susinehinna Synod F. W Wden-kins Mloomelurs Mes J. A. Eisner Selinsarove Harriet Werkheiser Danville Mra Ho Weber Sunbury 3. Bard Selinggrove E. B. Gquil Cotawiset M. Schshin

Avoca Man Robbed by Highwaymen on Cedar Avenue Bridge

Edward Miller of Avoca endured a brutal assault Wednesday night near the Cedar avenue bridge after seeking work as a station ary engineer. Two men lured him off course, beat him, and stole about $1.25 before Miller was found injured and later aided by locals. Police pursue description of the suspects.

Edward Miller Avoca Miller Cedar Avenue Appa Fine Fellowes Pitteton Olf Lackawanna Troy and Steel Company Pittston Avenue Miler

Looks Bad For McHale Case In Jermyn Robbery Hearing

Constable John McHale of Jermyn faced robbery charges by Grane Grego. Alderman Howe adjourned the case to morning for further testimony. Attorney John P. Kelly defended McHale while Nathan Viduver and John T. Marin led the prosecution as Grego testified about funds received from Mrs. John Spattu.

John McHale Jermyn Grane Grego Alderman Howe

Arrests in Archbald Case of False Pretenses

Grego was arrested by McHale on a warrant issued by Jobin Spatta for false pretenses. A purse item, a Ssh, and a sharpened knife were found during search. Grego allegedly offered a bribe to drop the matter. charging and seizure details follow as the boarding mistress testifies about money advanced and the remaining sock payment.

Grego Archbald McHale Jobin Spatta Justice of the Menow Bitter Gripp Cicero Gall T Hat

Inside view of Hazleton strike in Sunday Press

The Philadelphia Sunday Press promises exclusive features next Sunday October 4. Star correspondents provide Hazleton strike coverage with photographs and a Lieut Peary Arctic report. A Honolulu dispatch and football news accompany the edition. Free the words and music of a new song with purchase.

Philadelphia Sunday Press Hazleton Star Sunday Press Lieut. Peary Artic Seas Honolulu Hegen Fown Aoe

South Mill Closes for Repairs to Expand Rail Production

The South mill of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company shuts down for up to two weeks for repairs. Work includes extending the hot bed and ware shed appurtenances to permit manufacture of a special order of sixty foot rails, with prior production limited to thirty foot rails and occasionally forty five foot rails.

Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company

Saving Jefferson on press freedom and republican virtue

The text argues that governance should favor individual liberty and a free press over centralized control. It extols self government, majority rule, and the press as the key instrument for educating citizens and preserving peace and order. It critiques European entanglements and defends economy, public debt caution, and New England township models as foundations of republican government. Compiled by the Washington Post.

Medical and architectural professionals listed in city directory

Directory entry lists physicians Dr Kay at 6 Penn Ave with hours 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm and Dr Bateson at 27 N Washington Ave with hours 9 am to ? am. Architects Percival Pf Mortns, Edward W Davis at Commonwealth Building Scranton, with addresses in Boards of Trade Building and Hoofs 4, 23 and 2.

Bateson Washington Avenue Edward YW. Davis Commonwealth Building Scranton

Dr Ag News Liver Pills advertised for constipation relief

An advertisement touts Dr Ag News Liver Pills as pleasant and easy to take and effective against constipation. It promotes a small dose and low price of 30 cents for 40 doses, with Matthews Bros. as sellers and urges asking for the genuine article. Also mentions Lehigh Valley railroad sleeping car service to New York with a Wilkes-Barre departure and reservations at Lackawanna Avenue office.

Dr. Agnew Rick Bealache Matthews Bros.—s New York Cty Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilken-Barre New York Lackawanna Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

City George Benore Booth Main Avenue William Sweeney Wilkes-Barre Noger Miller M. J. Taher Pinghamton Tattle Phillips Academy Street Philadelphia University of Pennsylvanian Dental Depertment M. Florey Lafayette Street Hideford T. Phillips Dedlsorgs Court Mise Harriet Evans North Bromley Avenue Gerson’s J. J. Spencer Eynon Street Honesdale Friends North Scranton East Parker Street Michael Gillies West Market Street James Kelly Wre Hiss Sister’s Deacon Street Olyphant Bt. Detrick’s Catholic Church Blakely Mira Thomas Harrington Marvire Avenue Iyde Park Catholic Lincoln Lodee Order of Oda Nobleland Thomas Faulkes J. Wichards J. J. Oweney L. J. Jones Welsh Congregational Church Tonnalulia Trite Order of Red Men Joseph Matt Sinchom James H. Jenkins Sagamore John Perry Miss Crotehy Beales Wayne Avenue Baptist Church Buntley School Nay Aug Park Globe Warehouse Hibit South Scranton Dunmore George Schrank Lev. BE J. Haughton Ateh Bryden Blakely Street Hichard Hout Church Street Independent Hose Company Minnie Jane Allen Mamie Gligman East Benton Soldiers’ Orphan School Harford Busquehanna County George Hdward Atwaters Avota Charles Whitney Sterling George Bingham Oscar Yort St. Mark’s Episcopal Church FE. J. Haughton Parteh Daniel Brundage Lake Ariel Green Ridge Home and Foreign Missionary Societies Pallsim M'Hale Bruno Grego South Mill Ciel Isdebonry York London United States Europe Oneland Chokern Washington DR. Hill & Son Linotype the Tribune Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons Kay Penn Ave Mary A. Shepherd Homeopathiet Adams Avenue A. Trapold Wyoming Avenue Botipe Street Afflee House DR. WE. Allen DR. L. M. Gates Ctice Stieva.m Madison Avenue Freas W. Wamoream Addie Oh Ook Con Hepital Waddsden Street James H. Torrey Roomagly Old Commonwealth Building Frank &, Goyle Bure Edward W. Thayer Lilnig Jeferrys & Ruddy ,Attorneysuttlaw, Commonwealthy Building Warren & Knapp JessUur Ih Seosup At Law Commonwealth Bull Patterbon & Wilcox Alfred Band William J. Hand Asorasye Cec Common Wealth Mtg T. Okell Kroom Coal Exchange Jams W. Oakford Haw Board of L. A. Wathes Lackawanna Ave Scranton, Pa F, Pitcher Momweaite Bibhidiing Farchton Comegys Spruce Street Neplogle Lucans Mears Building Woshington Avenue Bpruce Aspoet Kollam JO Wyomlg Avenue Scruntoy, Pa Jas J. H. Hamilton Attorney- aLaw Berane Ue EL. Walter Lewis Hanecock, JK Spruce St Evr, Waeh Ave. Scranton Frederick L. Brown Price Building We de Lac HY «& Son, Architects Traders’ National Frank Lyman Bo DR H. P. Reynolds B. ¥. Harrison Main Ave Ce Lid Laubach Wyoming Ave M. E. Davis Tarring & M'Swheney Interstate Secret Sur View Agency School OF the Lackawanna Thomas M. Dunn Walter J. Stuell Leeds G. R. Clark & CO Beedmen and Nurserymen Etore É Wiehington Avenue Green House Stoke Telephone the Elk Cafe Frank Lin Nie Yeigler Tov' Ai Lefe Munenger Victor Koch Ravens Orchestra Mublic Lialle Plenice Terme Addresa FR. J. Bauer Hulbert Megargee Brothers Prank P. Brown & CO Lackawanna Thomas Aubrey Paren Setae Willams’ Building Postoffice Rex Fire Tpme Publishing “Co Orthashington Avenue
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