Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1897

Page

7

Local notices from Carbondale and area updates

A Carbondale page lists numerous social calls and visits by Scranton residents including Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Walsh and two sons, Miss Anna Flynn, Misses Marie Jordan and Maggie Dever, and many others. The Delaware and Hudson collieries in the city were idle yesterday. A daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Courtright on Wyoming Street. Mrs. Crawford to attend Miss Eline Herbert’s Jersey City wedding. Dwight Rhinevault recovering from serious injuries. Births noted for a daughter and a little girl for the Davis families.

Lowry T. F. Walsh Scranton Marie Jordan Maggie Dever Joseph Powderly Bouth Terrace Street Michael McGovern H.C. Wheeler Edgett North Church Street Roddy Connolly Patrick Cuff Anthracite Park Frank Roemmelmeyer Wilkes-Barre M. Mowes New Atoré Gladden John Courtright Wyoming Stroet Marion Bessie Burr Green Ridge Misa Ira Bennett Dwight Rhinevault L.C. Wetherly Robert Emmet Hoyle George Davis Spring Street Richard Davis

Funeral services held for James Griffiths at Berean Baptist Church

Services at the funeral of James Griffiths were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. T. F. Jepson of the Berean Baptist church. A large number of friends attended. Court Lily Lodge No. 50 Foresters of America participated. Florals were abundant, including an anchor inscribed Brother Forester presented by Court Lily. Mourners included William H. Hill Arthur Locke and George Hobe as pallbearers. James Wetherby George Ward John R. Thomas William Ward Daniel M. Davica and James Solomon as pallbearers. Attendees from Scranton and Jermyn included Mr and Mrs James Ord Llewellyn John and Emma Gammon Mr and Mrs James Evans Mr and Mrs John Ones and Samuel Evans.

James Griffiths T. F. Jepson Berean Baptist Church Court Lily Lodge Foresters of America Brother Forester Brethren of Court Lily William H. Hill Arthur Locke George Hobe James Wetherby George Ward John R. Thomas William Ward Daniel M. Davica James Solomon James Ord Llewellyn John Emma Gammon Scranton James Evans John Ones Samuel Evans Jermyn

Funeral Rites Held For Peter J Murray At St Rose

Funeral services for Peter J Murray were held at St Rose church with a solemn Requiem Mass yesterday morning conducted by Rev J J Griffin. A large turnout included the Carbondale conclave of Heptasophs No 39 and pallbearers John Mannion Thomas Howard John Galway P Conlon and John Cook. Out of town friends included Mr and Mrs William J Costello and P Walsh of Thimore Thomas James and Mery Hessling of Pittston and Mrs M McCoriick of Dunmore.

Peter J. Murray St. Rose Church J. J. Griffin Carbondale Heptasophs John Mannion Thomas Howard John Galway P. Conlon John Cook William J. Costello P. Walsh Thinmore Thomas, James and Mery Hessling Pittston M. McCoriick Dunmore

Sermon For Temperance Anniversary At St Rose Church

Rev T F Coffey spoke Sunday at St Rose church to Catholic Total Abstinence Societies marking the 107th anniversary of Father Mathews birth. The life work of the apostle of temperance was reviewed and many facts noted as an appeal went to others to take the pledge and promote temperance.

St. Rose Church T. F. Coffey Father Mathew Apostle of Temperanes

Fire destroys hotel and adjoining building at Richmonddale

A large hotel at Richmonddale occupied by Mike Krotski and an adjoining building were destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Flames appeared on the roof and spread rapidly, most household goods were lost. The building was insured with a Carbondale agency. Cause of the fire remains unknown.

Richmondadlea Mike Krotski Carbondale

Democratic Rally At Academy Of Music

The Democratic meeting in the city will be held tomorrow evening at the Academy of Music under the Democratic county committee. Speakers expected include Colonel F. J. Fitzsimmonge George B. Horn J J O Neill Edward Merrifield M F Conry and J Campbell.

Academy of Music Democratic County F. J. Fitzsimmonge George 8. Horn J. J. O'Neill Edward Merrifield M. F. Conry J. Campbell

Local and Personal Notes Summary

Funeral services for Charles W. Hine will be held this afternoon at 2 at the Cemetery Street residence. W. J. Byrne plans to winter in Europe and sail to London this week. Misses Isabelle Watt Helen Shields Nellie Gallagher and Newell Van Bergen Fred Berry attended the Binghamton Beranton game Saturday. Stella Hathaway leaves Wednesday for Philadelphia to join Mrs I K Mores for the winter. Ex Sheriff Fahey of Scranton visited the city Sunday. Delaware and Hudson paymasters paid workers at gravity shops yesterday. Mrs Henry Watt and daughter Margaret of Scranton and Miss Fannie Watt of New York visit L A Roberts on South Church Street. James Archbold Jr of W Pottsville, GM of J J Albright, visited city, toured Belmont property with Thomas Carey. J G Evans attached goods being moved by William Scull Saturday. Gilby oversees them.

Charles W. Hine Cemetery Street W. J. Byrne Europe London Isabelle Watt Helen Shields Nellie Gallaghy Newell van Bergen Fred Berry Binghamton Beranton Stella Hathaway Philadelphia Mre Hogarth’s Temperance Band Jermyn Curtis E. Helmes Scranton Dr & CC. Swallow Prohibition Quincey L. Morrow Methodiat Episcopal Church C.D. Wineter Harry Evans Pittston Mandane Rymer Anna Cure Tompkineville Rushbrook Lodge Olyphant Lodge Priceburg Lodge Davis' Opera House Sacred Heart Parish Methodist Episcopal Church L. , Karschner Lake Como D. S. McKellar Clifford C. Simpkins Pockville W. L. Thorpe Honesdale J. B. Sweet Hyde Park Sacred Heart Church Charles Meehan John Solomon Walter Baker Varnetta Lodge Rebecra Dextree Frank Ditta Annie Ellis Carbondale Dd P. Evans Leroy Taylor Clara Willama Seranton Mra Will Trein Beecher Crawford Second Street Misees Liszie Eva McLoughlin Forest City Meecher Crawford Lodge of Foresters James Griffiths New Buffalo

Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health Improvement

An 19th century tone advertises Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic balancing health. It claims to strengthen digestion liver and blood while providing permanent vitality and improved flesh and nerve power. Also touts Pleasant Pellets as a gentle cure for constipation and notes Dr. Pierce’s long tenure at the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo.

Dr. Pierce Pierce the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo

Hogarths Temperance band plans November fair opener

Hogarths Temperance band members prep for a November 10 fair in Jermyn with open air concerts and nightly entertainments. The four year old organization aims higher, seeks local patronage, and reports steady community support amid a busy schedule of services, lectures, and fraternal events in surrounding towns.

Peckville Property For Sale On Main Street

A fine dwelling house and lot for sale on Main street with details available from George Treverton on the premises. Various local notices mention visits and gatherings including Rev. C Simpkins with his mother in law Mrs Jackson traveling to Camden New Jersey Albert Chapman returning from Wyoming seminary for a Sunday with his parents, and several local residents hosting or visiting friends in Hyde Park Green Fridge Hawley Wilkes Barre and surrounding towns. A cow owned by J D Peck was fatally injured after being struck by a street car last Saturday.

Main Street George Treverton C. Simpkins Jackson Camden N. J Yeateniay Albert Chapman Wyoming Seminary Henry Chapman J. D. Peck Ellen Hateman Hawley P. Traviss Corey Jenkins Hyde Park William Kestell Herbert Frear Green Fridge M. &. Shaffer Wilkes- Barre

Priceburg News: Crew Builds Bridge and Social Planned

A new bridge is under construction on the road to Priceburg cemetery. William Stevens visited Providence on Sunday. The Primitive Methodist church hosts a fan social Monday evening October 15 in the school room, tickets 1 cent for cake and coffee. Proceeds go to the pastor’s galley. A new mall box is placed between Fadden’s and Mahon’s hotel. Next Thursday evening October M a Senior Wesley league discussion addresses voting privileges and related state actions.

Priceburg William Stevens Providence Weeley League The Primitive Methodist Church Fadden's Mahon‘s Wesley League of the Primitive Methodist Church National Ake Pal Alurma

St Pauls German Catholic Evangeliat Club Plans Smiths Hall Event

The St Pauls German Catholic Evangeliat church group completed arrangements for an entertainment at Smiths Music Hall on Wednesday evening October 18. Pastor Rev W H Holder spoke in favor while W Beatty spoke against. Members Meters Birkbeck Greatrix and Barrett were in Beranton on business yesterday.

W. H. Holder W. Beatty St. Paul's

Congregational church drew one of its largest audiences

A large audience attended last evening at the Congregational church for an entertaining program. The event showcased multiple participants who performed creditably and a neat sum was realized.

Calvary festival at Weber's rink urged despite support doubts

Taylor urges attendance at the Calvary fair and festival at Weber's rink Thursday through Saturday with a door prize each evening. The Price library faces potential closure for lack of Tay lor support after fourteen years of funding. An upcoming meeting may decide to close the doors and store the books if community backing remains不足. The Independent Social club holds its weekly social at Weber's rink this evening and a funeral for the eleven month old child of Mr. and Mrs. is noted yesterday afternoon.

Weber's Rink Price Library Taylor Independent

Kaiser-Watkins Concert Heads to Monday Night

Local brief notes attendees and events from Rendham and Green Ridge include Lizzie Davis visiting parents on Main Street and Misses Magic Thomas and Gwen Davis in Hyde Park. An obituary notes Emma Evans, 17, of Rendham, buried this afternoon in Forest Home cemetery. Republican clerk candidate Thomas P. Daniels was in town on business yesterday. Dispatcher Evan Powell of Scranton Traction attended yesterday.

James Tibbs Rendham Misa Lizzie Davis Green Ridge Evan L. Davis Main Street Kaiser-Watkins George Mansteel H. J. Daniela Petersburg C. H. van Horn Shickshinny Magic Thomas Gwen Davis Hyde Park Gertrude Watkins Natlee Emma William W. Evans Forest Home Thomas P. Daniels Evan Powell Scranton Traction Company

Ring Phone 792 Call Wagon or Drop Postal Eureka Coupons

Local notice invites readers to call number 792 or visit wagon routes while offering Eureka coupons accepted at participating outlets. The brief item lists contact method and redemption option without further details.

Train schedules for Del Lacka and Western routes June 21 1897

The notice lists departure times for trains on the Del., Lacka., and Western lines starting Monday June 21 1897 from Beranton. It covers express and accommodation services to New York Philadelphia Washington Binghamton Elmira Ithaca and Kingston among others with connections at Buffalo Northumberland and Williamsport. Pullman cars available on all express trains.

Beranton New York All Points Aston Trenton Philadelphia South Washington and Way Tobyhanna Binghamton Oswego Emira Corning Bath Dansville Mounit Morris Buffalo Binghamton and Way Station Nicholson Pinghamton Elmira Utca Richfeld Springs Ithaca Northumberland Pittston Wilkes- Barre Plymouth Bloomsburg Danville Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Lehigh Valley Railroad Scranton Eheke D. RK Blliston Wilkes-Barre Whitehaven Branteton Potteville Cca Tahs & H.R. RB Bethlehem Easton Reading Xepresa Tunkhannock Towanda Geneva Awe Ie Aaron Vin. D Te Te Mochester Niagara Rea Galenao All Points West Vie D. R Apeaney Llin H. Wilbur Chas S Lee Phila A. W. Nonnpmacher Lackawanna Avenua

New York Ontario and Western Timetable Notice

Scranton trains depart Carbondale at 10 66 p m and 6 10 p m for connection to main line trains north and south. Cadosia departures connect with Scranton line at 10 6 a m. Carbondale trains leave Scranton at 7 31 a m. Indicates timetable changes effective Oct 1 18% with data on connections.

Delaware Judson Scranton Carbondale Fort Albany Gavatcee Montreal Bowice New England Honesdale Wilkes-Barre New Philadeliphia Lehigh Valley RR Hearith Ivansylvania KR. R. Pointe—S Western Points Vinglish Valle RR Scbanston Felows Carbondate North South W. Burdick Albany I. W. Cross New York Ontario Cadosia Eigen Flitchoft D

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lackawanna County Shannon & Co North Main Street A. m TOTAL Richmondale Democratic Meeting Peckville Olyphant Congregational Church Thomas Hurke Gallagher Building Lackawanna Street Jersey City John O'Malley Dunmore Street Agnes Dougherty Chicago Mixes Mary Carbine Lack Gwanhnstreet Thomas Langan Brooklyn Mise Sadie O'Malley Bloomsburg State Normal School Edward Joyce Joseph Gilligan J. F. Jones Katie Newcome Archbald John Tockberger Mary A. Sweeney Alice Kenney Sumnter Bros Alaska N. K. Fairbank Company St. Louis Boston Erie Medical CO Niagara St N.Y Hutton Washington Ave Dix Court Scranton Tribune Une Building Scranton, Pa the Newark Newark Lackawanna and Wyoming Avenues N. B James A. Banister Co A. Bittenbender J. M. Kemmerer Bittenbender & CO Berga W. E. Bittenbender W. A. Kemmerer Mia's of Bicycle Dept Franklin Ave Lagkawanna Lumber CO Milius Cross Fork Potter Co Buffalo and Susquehanna Mina Potter County Coudersport Port Allegany General Office—Board of Trade Dickson Manufacturing CO Pennsylvania, Railroad Sunbury Pittsburg West Hazleton Pottsville Norristown Sant’ Harrisburg Wood J. R J. B. Hutchinson Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division Liberty Street Whitehall Terminal Borantes Pittaton Mountain Park Atlantic City Newark and Elizabeth Mauch Chunk Allentown Forage Whitehall Street South Ferry Broadway Blaten Island Grand Central Depot Long Island Failroad Reading Terminal H. BP. Baldwin Pass J. H. Olhausen Lacka Western Erie Wyoming Valley Trie Pennsylvania Mercereau & Connell Wyoming
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication