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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1897

Page

9

Reception for Mrs Starkweather Draws East ern Star Guests

West Side residents and City Suburban neighbors attended a reception honoring Mrs C Starkweather of Superior Wis hosted by Malicarrier and Mrs J H Phillips on Washburn Street. Guests included many East ern Star and Masons members with solos, duets, and geraphaphone selections followed by refreshments. A later notice details a malicious slander case involving Mrs Elizabeth Ord and Mrs Dean on Bromley Avenue with a $200 bail posted.

Malicarrier J. H. Phillips Washburn Street C. &. Starkweather Superior Wis Starkweather Queen City Chapter Order of Eastern Star Eastern Star Masons Phillips Martha Washington Margaret Davie Walsh Albany N. Y D. B. Thomas Edward Jones Harry Phillips Thomas Walsh P. H. Warren Elmer Pollock Chicago Annie Mason Blakely Charles Stevens Margaret Lanning Coleman Mary Bevan Edward Swarts William Reese James Moir W. H. Robinson de Wilde John Williams Gomer Price Ida Griffiths A. M. Shiffer Joseph Ansley, Jr William Hagen Cora Buckingham Frank Metz Ad. Fraunfelter Mra. Loveland Frank Powell Oliver Mason Yeager Osterhout Bessie Fraunfelter Lily

Mrs Elizabeth Dean Granted Hearing Before Alderman Moses

Mrs Elizabeth Dean wife of Constable Dean appeared for a hearing before Alderman Moses last evening on a matter of public concern. The record notes her statement and the alderman’s preliminary ruling pending further proceedings.

Elizabeth Dean Constable Dean Aldermin Moses

Washington Chemical Co Hidebound Claims on Antal Extracts

Nervous troubles of all kinds linked to Antal Extracts are described in a preface or booklet by Washington Chemical Co of Washington, D.C. The notice cites medical and consumer cautions surrounding the product and its claimed effects.

Washington Chemical Co Washington, B.c

Ladies of Lady Mundell lodge hold season opening ball

The Lady Mundell lodge No. 41 American Protestant association held the season’s first ball at Mears Hall. A large, well attended event featured dances, ice cream, cake and coffee. Proceeds benefit the lodge treasury, with refreshment and program details listed. key committee members included Mrs Powell chairwoman and several others. Prof Johnson provided the magic.

Lady Mundell Lodge American Protestant Association Mears’ Hall Lodge Powell Baxter Crews Edington Maylin Haupt Coulter Missen Clark Martha Elizabeth Jones Elizabeth Coulter Prof. Johnson

Welsh Ladies Aid entertains at church social

To aid installing gas fixtures at Bellevue, the Ladies Aid of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church held a church entertainment followed by a social. Rev J F Morris chaired the event with solos by Miss Margaret Davies and others, and a small refreshments table offered faggots and tea with ice cream and cake.

Bellevue J. F. Morris Margaret Davies T. Brundage D. Jenkins Edward Bowen Margaret Mary Annie Jones D. J. Jones D. P. Thomas H. W. Evans W. W. Jones

Surprise Birthday for William Stanton at 354 North Bromley

A Tuesday evening surprise gathering for William Stanton occurred at his mother Mrs. W. W. Stanton’s home 354 North Bromley avenue. Guests included Henry Schmaltz Mabel Phillips Carrie Noll Clara Harris May Campbell Amy Lawless Margaret Ribble Cora Blazer Jennie Williams John Arnold Samuel L. Harris Otto Webber Henry Webber Fred Reese Casey Young Charles Edwards Charles Snyder Joe Stanton Elmer Harris Richard Frey Will Owen John Boston Ivor Davies Will Evans Daniel Alford Edward Gross Harry Williams and others.

William Stanton W. W. Stanton North Bromley Avenue Henry Schmaltz Mabel Phillips Carrie Noll Clara Harris May Campbell Amy Lawless Margaret Ribble Cora Blazer Jennie Williams John Arnold Samuel L. Harris

Globe Warehouse Signals Light Price Rise Ahead

Globe Warehouse notes a general price uptrend with no immediate yard of increase in stock. It says maintaining current values is unlikely for long and offers existing lots on the same terms as purchase, encouraging readers to act while the opportunity lasts.

Silk fabric sale touts low prices on taffetas brocade and duchess

The ad promotes silk buys with fractions and color changes, highlighting 14 pieces of changeable figured taffetas, 20 pieces brocade taffetas, 16 pieces black Swiss grain brocade, 24 and 27 inch black satin duchess. It claims substantial savings under usual sale prices and urges customers to purchase.

Thanksgiving supper served by Hampton Street Methodist church group

The Ladies' Aid society of Hampton Street Methodist church will host a Thanksgiving supper in the peach parlors on Thursday evening November 25 from 6 to 8. The event highlights community gathering and church activities with proceeds likely supporting church work.

West Side Business Directory Entry

Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and prenologist located at 412 North Main Avenue offers services. Second hand furniture store buys items including furniture stoves and tools. Call to view offerings and the crock of J C King at 71 to 7 West Lackawanna Avenue.

West Side Fenton North Main Avenue J. C. King West Lackawannha Avenue

Disorderly conduct plea and several local notices

Mrs Anthony Dunleavy pleaded guilty before Alderman Roberts to disorderly conduct and was fined costs. Joseph Normavitch was jailed on a 400 bail after a warrant from Alderman Roberts for alleged $10 procurement from the prosecutor. Funeral services for Mrs Ann Davis will be held today at 10 a.m. Interment at Forest Hill. Nellie Pride returned from Luzerne. Haymakers association No 72% to meet next Friday. Mrs William Gillesple of Putnam visited her mother Mrs Thomas Saltry. Christian Endeavor choir meets tonight at Providence church. Anna Jenkins of Putnam street recovering after a protracted illness. H M Morrison and Fred Phillips travel to Easton for Endeavor meeting. Tomalula tribe No 72 I O R M holds reg meeting this evening. W J White of Binghamton visiting A Phelan. Daniel Jenkins of Duryea seen in town yesterday. Bertha Simmons of Parker street leaving for Pittston. Hose companies in town preparing for the annual inspection tomorrow.

Anthony Dunleavy Alderman Roberts George Brown Dunleavy Joseph Normavitch Bernard Davis Constantine Normavitch Normavitch Ann Davis Anna Owens West Market Street W. F. Davis Wayne Avenue Baptist Church Forest Hill Cemetery Nellie Pride Luzerne Haymakers' Association William Gillesple Putnam Thomas Saltry Christian Endeavor Choir Providence Presbyterian Church Anna Jenkins Putnam Street H. M. Morrison Fred Phillips Easton Christian Endeavor Tomalula

Anniversary of the Red Men No. 140 in South Scranton

South Scranton awaits the 27th anniversary celebration of Red Men No. 140 to be held at Natter's hall on October 20. Distinguished guests include Thomas K. Donnelly and Dr. Walter Revers of Philadelphia, Jerome Hiir of Steelton, and Kate Deiner of Allentown. The program features bands, singing, a speech by C. L. King, a zither chorus, and dancing with supper. The Evangelical Church of Peace board elected officers and Scranton Saengerrunde installed new officers.

Natter's Hall Thomas K. Donnelly Philadelphia Walter FE. Revers Sagamore Jerome Hiir Cormanta Band Beleowdon Thomaz K. Donnelly Kate Deiner Allentown D- C. L. King Binghamton Board of The Evangelical Church of Peace Charles Bellersheimer Charles Graff Philip Ehrhardt Scranton Saengerrunde Charles Schench John Stoeher Frederick Kirchoff Daniel Jacobs Philip Robinson Ladies’ Aid So

Black Brocade Wool Fabric in 42 inch Width

Store advertises 42 inch wide all wool black brocade on sale. Regular 1.00 quality while supplies last. Limited stock implies lowest prices for immediate purchase.

Local Society Activities and Notable Deaths in Town

The Evangelical Church of Peace members enjoyed a wagon ride to Mrs. Morton’s home. Infant child funeral held for Mr. and Mrs. LaRos at Cedar avenue with Rev. North presiding. Mary Burke funeral planned, Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Hattle Boland visits Miss Langan. M A Delaney from Waymart visits Dr. Walsh en route to Philadelphia for Penn. Patriotic Guards plan a military ball at Natter's hall Oct 27. Jacob Enale, 13, bitten by a dog on the way to the drug store. James Jordan injures hand at North mill. Abraham Lincoln, a tramp, arrested and discharged. Michael Kelley arrested for disturbance. bail set at $200. Browns baseball club hosts a party at John Phillips’ home.

Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Mises Hattle Boland South Washington Avenue Miss Langan Hawley M. A. Delaney Waymart Dr. Walsh Pittston Avenue Philadelphia Delaney University of Pennsylvania Patriotic Guards Natter's Hall Jacob Enale Reitz James Jordan North Mill Abraham Lincoln Schmidt Michael Kelley Schmidt and Quinn Alderman Starr Browns John Phillips

Local Residents Return from Trips and Engagements

W. E. Clark returns from New York after a week away. James Thompson of Carbondale attended as a caller in the Ridge yesterday. Mrs. B. C. Dorsey of Delaware Street returns from visits with friends in Hallstead and Binghamton. Engagement notices announce Miss Lillian Burdick to Mr. Bert Stevens at Asbury church on Oct. 12.

W. E. Clark New York City James Thompson Carbondale Ridge Mra C. Dorsey Delaware Street Hallstead Binghamton Lillian Burdick Bert Stevens Asbury Church John Koch, Jr Capouse Avenue Archbald J. W. Wint Wilkes-Barre T. James Fordham Street James Graham New York Street N. Y B. Clark The

Local News and Social Notices from Blakely

Edith Wert returns from Philadelphia while David Chamberlin visits his North Blakely Street relatives. Firemen prepare for a Wilkes-Barre parade with Headley Van Camp leading the hose cart today. Washburn, Moen & Co. reps Baskerville and Dibble visit town from Philadelphia and Scranton. Mrs. Lester Utley stays with Mrs. Osterhout. Edward J. Woodward plans Wayne county visits. F. E B. Wade returns from New York on business. Ellen Gibbons to wed L. M. Smith at the Presbyterian church this evening. Ladies’ Aid bazaar opens in church parlors tonight and tomorrow.

Edith Wert Philadelphia David Chamberlin G. J. Chamberlin North Blakely Street Headley van Camp Wilkes-Barre Blakely Street George Baskerville T. H. Dibble Scranton Washburn, Moen & Co Wire Manufacturers New York Lester Utley W. D. Osterhout Edward J. Woodward Wayne County Jones F. E B. Wade New York City Eugene Welsh L. M. Smith Ellen Gibbons Presbyterian Church

O Connell Council to Meet and Local Moves Reported

The O Connell Council No 184 YM I will hold its regular meeting at Father Matthew hall this evening. Douglass N Hall, a former resident now a Des Moines merchant, was in town renewing acquaintances. Patrick McCahill left for Sullivan County to take a foreman job with contractor Peter Mullin. The funeral of Michael Mackin was held yesterday from his daughter Mrs John Rafter’s home on Connell street and interment was at Minooka Catholic cemetery. Mrs William Rockville of Philadelphia attended the funeral. Rumors say Minooka and Moosic teams may play a baseball game on Oct 17 at Minooka with several Baltimore players, though Manager Judge heard nothing definitive.

John Rafter Connell Street Minooka Catholic William Rockville Philadelphia Michael Cackin Minooka Moosic Baltimore Judge Tribune

Arrest of Mrs Emma Graham Over Court Citation

Mrs Emma Graham of North Scranton spent Tuesday night in the county jail after an attachment was issued for failing to file an account as executrix of Jessie Jones estate. Deputy Sheriff Colborn escorted her to jail. she was released after paying costs and promising to file within ten days.

Emma Graham North Scranton

Death on a Railroad Track Near Providence Station

Joseph Gusdoweski, 23, of 118 Breaker Street, was struck by a Delaware and Hudson coal train near Providence station shortly before 3 am. He died seven hours later at Lackawanna hospital. The engineer believed intoxication and sleep caused the accident. an inquest by Coroner Longstreet was planned at the hospital.

Joseph Gusdoweski Breaker Street Delaware and Hudson Providence Lackawanna Hospital Gosdoweski Longstreet

Fire erupts from hot box in brick Centre Street building

A box of shavings in the fourth story of No 316 Centre Street ignited yesterday afternoon. The box was hurled from a window into Oakford court, tearing down telegraph wires and scattering burning shavings. No further damage reported.

No. 316 Centre Street Oakford Court

Remains of Andrew Novack Retrieved After Fatality

The body of Andrew Novack was moved from Lackawanna hospital to his brother Joseph Novack's home in Dickson City. Coroner Longstreet did not hold an inquest, noting an arrest had been made and evidence against Michael Koket was strong. No additional arrests were reported.

Andrew Novack Michael Koket Lackawanna Hospital Joseph Dickson City Longstreet Koket

Burial of the Unknown Girl at Hyde Park Cemetery

The unknown girl known as Mary Davis was buried yesterday in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Her real name home and parents remain undiscovered. Two women paid for the burial at Cusick's livery, supplying the funds with no names attached.

Mary Davis Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Cusick

Medical professionals and services listed in Scranton ad notices

A Scranton publication lists doctors and an architect with office hours and locations. Bateson at 0 N Washington, Frey at Scranton Savings Bank, Shepherd at homeopath address 28 Adams, Trapold specialist near Wyoming and Spruce, Davis architect in Commonwealth building with rooms 4, 2% and 26.

A. Trapold Wyoming Avenue Spruce Street Scranton Edward H. Davis Commonwealth Building Seranton

Death of Blast Furnace Injury Victim

Sia.ey Skriychina died from injuries after a stone collapsed at the blast furnace. He died at Moses Taylor hospital at midnight Tuesday. The remains were moved to his former boarding house on the South Side. Coroner Longstreet ruled no inquest is needed.

Sia Ey Skriychina Moses Taylor Hospital Longstreet

Australian theatres mirror English plans with American pricing

The Chicago News reports Australian theatres follow English designs yet operate like American houses with lower prices. Dress circle seats cost about 1.25 in Melbourne or Sydney versus 2.50 in London, and audiences are cordial and demonstrative. Fees and claques are absent, with rare formal dress and little snoring during plays.

Australia England London Melbourne Sydney

Also Mentioned on This Page

City J.H. Phillips C. S. Starkweather Superior, Wis Elizabeth Ord Quay Avenue Steven Prior Columbia Chemical Engine Company Wilkes- Harre Georgeeagle Keyser Avenue Sloomeburg Beagle Emma Lewis Academy Street David L. Harris Isaac Harris North Bromley Avenue Mise Anna Richards Mise Fannie McLain Wilkes- Parre Ada Hall South Main Avenue Frank Woolbaugh Conklin West Scranton David Morris Meridian Street Catasauqua Belden Pawling Swetland Street Phoebe Sryder Pittston Women AT War Entertainment and Social Globe Warehouse Ladies’ Aid Society Hampton Street Methodist Church Peach Roberts North Main Delaware Lackawenna Western Nile Epworth League Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Margaret Crawford Francia M. J. Ruane Eagle Hose Company Pdrental Fourth Avenue Hyde Park Catholic Young People's Baptist Union First Welsh Baptist Church E. ¥. Harrison Mears Hall Main Avenue North Scranton South Green Ridge Dunmore Elias Davis Eynon Street Annie Phoebe Willie Thomas Elmer Mr. Davis Bryn Mawr Monmouthshire South Wales Schuylkill County Wellaville, O Simpson Methodist Church Hyde Park Case Knights of the Golden Eagle Knights of Pythias Wellsville Washington Commandery Knights of Malta Bellevue Mine Catherine Dessoye Frank Dessoye John Frank Henry Peter Kate Margaret Dessoye Hamtown A. F. Flinnery Fourth Street Gusdoweshki Center Street Novack Alaska N. K. Fairbank Company Louis Boston Klondike Gold DR. Hill & Son the Tribune Sam Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons R. Kay Penn Ave Ana Bateson Washington Avenue C. L. Frey Scranton Bavings Bank Mary A. Shepherd M. D Adams Avenue W. E. Allen L. M. Gates Board of Tate Building StoSe.m Tto&p. m Madison Avenue DR. & W. L'Amoreausn Adams Mulberry W. G. Rook Linden Street James H. Torrey Frank BE. Boyle Burr Buildings Edward W. Thayer Jeffreys & Ruddy Attorneys At-Law Tessue F Joorun Atterson & Wilcox Petsonal Bank Pune Ters Alfred Hand William J. Hand ANK Law Seal Rushanse Scranton L. A. Watres Lackawanna Ave Scranton, Pa C. R. Pitcher C. Comegys D. B. Replogle Loane Meare Building Bpruce Street F. Killam Bis Jas J. H. Hamilton Commonwealth Watson, Par, Hall & Kemmerer Traders’ National Bank Percival J. Morris Board of Trade E. L. Walter Lewis Hancock, JR Spruce St Car, Wash Ave Frederick L. Brown Price Building Cranton T. J. Lacey & Son, Architects I. G. Lyman N. Washington Avenue DR. F. L. Mgraw H. F. Reynolds P. D E. Y. Harrison Main Ave C. C. Laubach Wyoming Ave Snover Lacka- Ave M. E. Davis Adame Avenue Barring & Sweeney, Commonwealth Building Interstate Secret Service Agency Jos School OF the Lackawanna Venomes M. Cann Walter H.well Leeds SS Rr CO G. R. Clark & CO Beedmen and Nurserymen Green House ELK Cafe Franklin Avenue Yeigler Scranton House Victor Koch Bauer R. J. Bauer Hulbert’s Megargee Brothers Washington Avenues Frank P. Brown & CO West Lackawanna Thomas Aubrey Duame' Building Post Office Rex Stanley Skriychina Australian Theatres Chicago News Lehigh Valley Railroad Lackawanna Avenue
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