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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1897

Page

6

West Side Woman Held on Assault Charge Over Horsewhip

Mrs John Evans of 622 West Lackawanna avenue was held on 500 bail by Alderman Kellow to answer an assault charge against Miss Lena Faust of Chestnut street. The case follows yesterday's Tribune report. Faust's attorney W W Baylor presented testimony to prove the alleged provocation.

John Evans West Lackawanna Avenue Alderman Kellow Lena Faust Chestnut Street The Tribune W. W. Baylor Faust Elman

Pocahontas Officers Installed in Waco Council

The Waco council No. 45 Degree of Pocahontas installed their officers at Redmen's hall with District Deputy Mrs Baral Archer presiding. A large turnout of members and visitors attended and enjoyed refreshments after the ceremony.

Waco Council Pocahontas Hredmen’s Hall Baral Archer Wheeler Diehl Mia. Etaples Walters Wenonah Cole Fowhattan Nora Wheeler Mra. Sterling Mra. Kern Mra. Loder Steven Myers Hutchinson Hannah Myers Thorn

Incorrigible boy led to jail as father seeks reform

John Richards of South Main avenue turned his two year old son Willie over to police after seven troublemaking incidents. Patrolman Peters took the boy to county jail to await trial on a larceny charge. The father hopes the court will send him to a reform school. The theft of 28 sparked the latest act.

John Richards South Main Avenue Willie Peters Richards Seyenth Tittston

N MIVOUS TROUBLES ALL KINDS CURED WITH ANIMAL EXTRACTS

A fragment notes Washington Chemical Co presenting cures for numerous nervous ailments using animal extracts and offering free boots or claims of remedies from Washington.

Free Boots Washington Chemical Uy Washington

Priderton Man Held Before Alderman Johns

A man named Prid was taken before Alderman Johns and committed to await trial, according to court records.

Prit Johns

Unique art exhibition at Washburn Street church parsonage

An exhibition next Tuesday at the Washburn Street Presbyterian church parsonage will display about sixty artworks for view or sale. A curator will explain each piece including rare works such as The Original Gibson Girl The Dream Ship and The Puritan Girl at Church by Edwin A Abbey priced at 5000 in London. Proceeds go to reduce the church debt with attendance encouraged whether buying or not.

Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Parsonage Edwin A. Abbey Refor

Funeral for 15 year old Nicholas son held at home

The funeral of John Nicholas 15 son of Mr and Mrs Lemuel Nicholas of 1814 Price Street was held yesterday at the residence. Rev L K Foster of Sumner Avenue Presbyterian led services with a chorus from Sabbath school directed by Pevatee Davia. The cortege then moved to Washburn Street cemetery for interment with pallbearers named.

John Lemuel Nicholas Price Street L. K. Foster Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Pezatee Robert Thomas Thomas Maher Reeecer Thomas Will Crozier Ned Richards Reg Taylor Gomer Sanders Michael Sweeney George Emmett Pennie Lloyd Reese Griffiths Reuben Davis Ernest Miles Hubert Williams

Anniversary Gathering Honors Rickert Marriage at Home

The tenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Rickert was celebrated Tuesday at their North Everett avenue home. Relatives attended a family reunion style event with Mrs. Jean J. York assisting in greeting guests. List of attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Rickert, Mr. and Mrs. David Miser, Mr. and Mrs. John J. York, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Hower, Mrs. J. Hower, Annie Hower Lizzie Mable Annie Rickert and August Hower.

A. F. Rickert North Everett Avenue David Miser John J. York George F. Hower J. Hower Annie Hower Lizzie Mable Annie Kiekert August Hower

Mrs Kellett Injured Crossing Common Near Hyde Park Shaft

Mrs. Michael Kellett of 152 Sherman Avenue suffered a fractured ankle yesterday afternoon when she stepped on a round object while taking a shortcut across the common near the Hyde Park shaft. Dr J J Roberts attended and treated the injured ankle at her home.

Michael Kellett Sherman Avenas Hyde Park J. J. Robert Dregesd

West Scranton youth visit Oxford mine

A group of West Scranton young people toured the Oxford mine last evening as guests of Mine Elizabeth Steller. A. Bern led the party and highlighted the mystery surrounding the mine.

West Scranton Oxford Elizabeth Steller A. Bern

Hibernians Hold Quarterly Convention in Scranton Hall

A quarterly convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Lackawanna County board meets this afternoon at Cooperative Hall North Main Avenue Division 1. Visiting delegates are hosted with regular business, addresses by Rev EB S Phillips Plains and Rev D J MacGoldrick St Thomas College, plus a social evening program and a smoker.

Order of Hibernians Fiin Lackawanna County Co-operative North Main Avenue Phillips Plains D. J. MacGoldrick St. Thomas College

Local Residents Entertain Guests From Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs George Tewksbury of Peckville host Mr and Mrs BE M Tewksbury of North Rebecca Avenue Miss F Phillips of Swetland Street returns from Kingston James O Malley of Jackson Street comes home from Wyoming Miss Harriet Bowen of Pottsville visits Misses Kate and Susie Johnson South Main Avenue Mr and Mrs George Beagle of Keyser Avenue return from Bloomsburg Miss Olwin Reese of South Filmore Avenue visits friends in Shickshinny W C Hosler of North Garfield Avenue entertains his father John Hosler of Johnstown

George Tewksbury Peckville M. Tewksbury North Rebecca Avenue F. Phillips Swetland Street Kingston Jacob Pfeiffer Oxford Street Elizabeth Webber Brooklyn W. C. Hosler North Garfield Avenue John Hosler Johnstown James O'Malley Jackson Street Wyoming Harriet Bowen Pottsville Kate and Susie Johnson South Main Avenue George Beagle Keyser Avenue Bloomsburg Olwin Reese South Filmore Avenue Shickshinny

Funeral Tomorrow at 2 From 9 Back Street

The funeral for Charles Widden is set for this afternoon from 9 Back Street with services beginning at 2 PM and interment planned for Taylor cemetery. Multiple local notices follow including court fines for drunkenness and cruelty to animals, hospital admission for rheumatism, and upcoming church and social events across the community.

What 15 Your Trade Pyramid Pile Cure Ad

An advertising feature linking occupations to disease risk cites pile issues for indoor workers and promotes Pyramid Pile Cure. A Circleville WV notary public endorses the treatment after two applications, claiming complete relief. The ad touts safety, lack of narcotics, and offers Pyramid Cure at 60 cents per package with Pyramid Pills at 25 cents.

Pyramid Co Albion Mich

Local Notes From The Ridge And Nearby Towns

Residents on Marion street returned home yesterday after a three month stay at Paunack. Rev F A Dony of Monsey avenue is ill and confined to his home. The Presbyterian Sunday school mission on Capouse avenue hosts a literary and musical entertainment this evening with Green Ridge youths taking part. Miss Lillian Brooks on Capoose avenue entertains Miss Lena Yeager from Madisonville. A BR Fritz of Erie Pa visits The Ridge while en route to New York City. Mrs Edna R Betts on Adams avenue visits relatives at Nicholson. The Senior Epworth League of Asbury church holds its regular monthly social in church parlors tomorrow evening with a fine programme and full attendance expected. Miss Emily Wheeler of Shickshinny spent part of the week visiting friends on Delaware Street.

Marion Street Paunack F. A. Dony Monsey Avenue Presbyterian Sunday School Capouse Avenue Green Ridge Lillian Brooks Capoose Avenue Lena Yeager Madisonville A. BR. Fritz Erie Ridge New York City Edna R. Betts Adams Avenue Nicholson Epworth League Asbury Church Emily Wheeler Shickshinny Delaware Street

South Scranton Notes Brightens With Gatherings

Miss Delta Mahon returns from Middletown New York after visiting the Misses Manning Cedar avenue. An entertainment is planned at St Johns hall on Fig street Thanksgiving evening. Henry Getz injured in DL&W car shops Tuesday by falling iron. A Saengerrunde social last night by Welcome Dancing class. Patrick Barrett suffers a head gash from a falling plank at Southworks. St Joseph societies Hyde Park South Side open mammoth fair in St Marys hall Saturday for convention fund. Germania band leads parade Saturday night.

Delta Mahon Middletown N. Y Manning Cedar Avenue St. John's Hall Fig Street Henry Getz Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Saengerrunde Hall Patrick Barrett South Washington Avenue St. Joseph's Societies Hyde Park South Side St. Mary’s Hall Convention Fund Germania Band

St. Marys Cemetery Interment Slated After Parish Supper

Interment will be made in St. Marys cemetery following services. A parish supper hosted by the Women's Guild of St. Mark's Mission will be held tonight in the parish house, with tickets at 25 cents.

St. Mary's Cemetery Women's Guild of

Township school board discusses No 1 building site

The township school board met in No 1 building and took up the Lincoln Heights ground matter, aiming to buy three lots for 1114 to seat a new school. They plan to reopen the night school on the first Monday in November and appointed a committee to visit schools and assess teacher needs. Teachers received their monthly stipends.

Lincoln Helehts Beand

Obituaries of Catherine Thels and John F Scanlon

Mrs. Catherine Thels of 533 Birch Street died Tuesday after months of illness. Born in Germany in 1820 she settled on the South Side and leaves three children Mrs Fred Kellerman William Theis and Jacob Theis. Funeral Friday with Rev Zitzleman. interment Pittston Avenue cemetery. John F Scanlon Carbondale resident and veteran blacksmith died suddenly Tuesday evening. Survived by wife three daughters Sister Ann and three sons Patrick Thomas Jobin. Also an ad for Prometheus Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day.

Catherine Thels Birch Street Germany Mre. Fred C. Kellerman William Theis Jacob Theis Brooklyn Zitzleman Pittston Avenue Cemetery John F. Scanlon Carbondale Scanlon Anthony Conary Ella Scanion Ann St. Cecilia Convent Scranton Patrick Thomas Kansas City Jobin This City

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia

Claims a radical cure in 1 to 3 days with dramatic, immediate effect. Promoter asserts rapid relief from the disease and its cause after the first dose. Advertisement states price as 75 cents and lists Carl Lorenz druggist at 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.

Carl Lorenz Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

Dunmore Officials Schedule Exam and Local Updates

Superintendent E D Bovard will hold a 9 o'clock Saturday exam at the high school for night school applicants. A list shows where new electric lights go around town. The Heptasophs plan a meeting and the Welcome Social Club begins weekly Wednesday sessions. Edmund Manley Jr aged three died. funeral set at home tomorrow. Thieves looted the Hammers family cellar.

D. Povard Lilla, Mary and George Phillips Sterling Mises Marie Vanes Nellie Cunningham Throop Lawrence Brink William Street E. D. Bovard The Tribune Jones Women's Guild of St. Mark's Church Mary Sables Monroe Avenue Minooka Friends Boys In Blue Scranton B. Buckley Walnut Chestnut Willow and Mortimer Potters Lane Apple Avenue Dudley Fifth Grove Street Borough Line Creek and Webster Boyd and Throop Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Crossing Sport Hill Welcome Social Club Odd Fellows’ Hall Miss Dwyer Mano Thomas Quinn Edmund P. W. Manley

North Scranton Social Round Updates in Ashland and Nearby

Mrs Elizabeth Gower of Ashland has returned home after visiting sister Mrs John Grier. The Methodist Episcopal church serves a New England supper this evening. Local fishing party from Promise Land returns. Mrs Emma Bryden of Nineveh NY visiting Mrs P Miller. Family breezes at Harvey's Lake noted. A diphtheria case endangers a young son of Mr and Mrs Harry Samuels. Christian Endeavor choir to rehearse at North Main Avenue Baptist church. Wayne Avenue Baptist Ladies Aid tea party at Company H Armory with guests from out of town. Daniel Jenkins convalescing after diphtheria. Mrs George Shiffer visiting Pittston. Miss Emmaline Larner ill.

Elizabeth Gower Ashland John Grier The Methodist Episcopal Church New England Ambrose Palmer O. P. Miller A. M. Atherton Otto Myers Promise Land Mies Emna Bryden Ninevell M. Y P. Miller Church Avenue B.S. Robinson Oak Street Harvey's Lake Harry Samuels Christin Endeavor North Malin Avenue Baptist Church Ladies’ Ald Society Wayne Avenue Bapitat

Guests From Peckville Visit Monsey Avenue Hosts

Miss Stella Wedeman and J Wil names of Peckville are guests of Mr and Mrs John Williams on Monsey avenue with Miss Mamie Chaslenworth returning home.

Stella Wedeman J. ¥. Wil- Names Peckville John Williams Monsey Avenue Mamie Chaslenworth

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