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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1897

Page

11

West Side charity case rescues two girls from 180 Cameron

Mrs. Duggan of the Board of Associated Charities removed two Scott girls aged 12 and 15 from 180 Cameron street. Their parents are in custody on a serious charge. neighbors aided they would have starved. The children placed temporarily in the Home for the Friendless. The proprietor is well known, and plans for a local charity venture may proceed.

Scott Board of Associated Charities West Side News

Funeral Obituaries for Gaynor Tay Lies and Youkowski Infant

The funeral for Agnes M. Gaynor was held at St Patrick's Church with a high mass of requiem and interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were classmates of the deceased. floral tributes were noted. Miss Mary Ann Tay lies funeral was conducted by Rev F Matthews at the Bayliss home with a Sabbath School quartet, burial at Washburn street cemetery. The infant child of Hydnda Youkowski was buried privately at St Johns German Catholic cemetery after services at the parental home.

Agnes M. Gaynor North Linehln Avenue Patrick's Church J. B. Whelan P. F. McNeilly D. A. Dunne Father Whelan Hyde Park Catholic Edward Clarke Leo Crossin Frank Quinn John Sweeney Robert Garrett Richard Lonergan Frank Hawley James Mullen Edward Gibney Mary Ann Taylies Mire Henry Bayliss Tenth Street F. Matthews Scranton Street Baptist Church Washburn Street Hydnda Youkowski Jackson Street St. John’s

Samuel Davis opens quick lunch parlor on North Main

Samuel Davis opened a lunch parlor at 111 North Main Avenue aimed at workers who lunch out and those needing quick socials or picnics on short notice. The parlors are equipped with the necessary amenities to cater to these needs.

North Main Avenue Samuel Davis

Tervous Troupes Cured by Animal Extracts Brochure

A brief notice from Washington describes cures for various nervous complaints with animal extracts and offers a free book. The terse ad mentions Washington and hints at a medical or patent remedy promotional mailing.

Washington

Harvest concert at Jackson Street Baptist Church

Jackson Street Baptist prepares a harvest concert for Wednesday October 27 at 8 pm. The school choir and orchestra will perform with the church richly decorated in harvest produce. The public is assured every effort is made for a successful event.

Jackson Street

Social notes from Scranton area residents

A string of brief notices records where local people are visiting returning home or hosting guests. Names include George W. Clarke of Clarke Bros in New York City Anna Cooper from North Main avenue Carbondale and Grace Evans nurse from Boston who has come to attend her father Albert Evans's funeral in Scranton.

George W. Clarke Clarke Bros New York City Anna Cooper North Main Avenue Carbondale W. S. Walter Mauch Chunk West Beranton Charles Oberdorfer North Hyde Park Avenue Lake Ariel Amanda Hiesecker Mt. Pocono Stewart Bipsecker Boston Grace Evans City Hospital of Albert Evans South Main Avenue Miss Evans John T. Harris Edward Harris Johnstown Archbald Street Missea May Davis Florence Freeman Scranton-Keystone Factoryville Kate Williams M. J. Williams William Mainwaring Duryea David Owens South Lincoln Avenue Keystone Academy Scranton

Death Benefit Fund proposal at Benevolent Society meeting

The Father Whelan Young Men’s Catholic Benevolent Society Branch 635 met at Co operative hall last evening. Members discussed introducing a Death Benefit Fund idea following the national convention held here in August.

Father Whelan

West Side Business Directory Ad Highlights

Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and penologiser at 2 North Main Avenue offers readings. Second hand furniture cash for goods includes furniture stoves and tools with J C King stock at 107 West Lack Wanna Avenue listing.

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

Endorsement Prompt for Free Trade Platform Appears

A political appeal urges voters to back Schadt and Horn and oppose McKinley’s protection stance. The message ties support for free trade to the Lacka wanna Democracy line, urging workers to vote for listed candidates and reject the “agents of Mryan” in the contest.

Chicago Lackawanna Schadt, Horn, Et McKinley Mryan

South Scranton Meeting Sets Talk on Benefit to Wage Workers

Tomorrow evening in Workmen's hall at Alder Street and Prospect Avenue a discussion on whether machinery benefits wage workers is planned. The note details a social session by St. Aloysius society with recitations, solos by Thomas Biglin and John McDonough, dancing, prizes, and committee work. The Junior Maennerchor in Germania hall held a successful concert with named singers and officers. A German society parade is planned and a Twenty Dollar club was organized with M. Wellerman elected.

Electric City Lodge Knights of Pythias Require Baptist Young People's Union First Welsh Baptist Church Union of Olyphant James R. Hughes W. A. Priest The Olyphant Society Luther Lewis John M. Edwards Scranton Society W. F. Davis North Scranton Anna Reese Harry Lewis Olyphant Anna Jones Margaret Thomas David Jones Roberts North Main Christian Endeavor Society German Presbyterian Church Chestnut Street America Columbus David Owens Scranton Street 5. F. Mathews Bellevue Republican Club St. Leo's Literary and Debating Society St. Leo's Tourist Club St. Leo's Battalion St. David's Hall North Main Avenue E. Y. Harrison Mears Hall Main Avenue Workmen's Hall Alder Street Prospect Avenue St. Aloysius Society Sesson Thomas Biglin William Dantele Quintette Thomas Higlin Anthony McDonald Owen Langan James Brown James Crane John McDon

Club Officers Aimed at Fundraising at Fair

President Charton Newis treasurer and Charles Mirtz secretary lead a club whose object is to raise money to be auctioned at the fair.

Charton Newis Charles Mirtz

A Word of Advice on Republican Faithfulness

A brief note urges vigilance among Republicans who stay loyal to a faction. It warns that real party strength depends on authenticity and action, not empty loyalty. The piece calls for reform and confronts internal divisions affecting the party’s stance.

Scranton

Marriage License Case and Local Notices Mix

A cluttered local page notes a divorce dispute over marriage licenses involving Patrick Barrett and Kate Lynn with warrants for several parties and an Alderman Roberts hearing. Also listed are funeral plans for Henry Gwryther, church services by Rev. W. G. Watkins, and various brief society notices.

Local Briefs From Burlington Area And Nearby Towns

Dr Carty spends vacation in Burlington New Jersey with brother in charge of practice. Miss Nelile Woodward of Hawley visits, leaves for Delaware Water Gap. Mr and Mrs Frank Jones depart Cortex Pennsylvania after visiting George Jones of Brookstrut. Earl Bighopy family move to Biokely street. Miss A L Woodward and niece Nellie Woodward of Hawley visit H P Woodward. Tomorrow pulpIt at Methodist Episcopal Church by Rev Thomas Barker morning and Rev kh W Pearsall evening. Mrs EB Kenst rents rooms on Tripp Avenue. Funeral of Fkimund Manley at 4 pm from Apple Street home. interment St Mary's Cemetery. Debates at No 4 School favoring city life over country life ends in negative victory.

Guy Osterhout University of Pennsylvania Mra MN Osterhout Oakshert Lawr Latcham Throop Street Rheurme Patrick Barrett Kate Lynn Young Barrett Thoma Bromayze George and Mary Acker Manie Taylor Maggie Barrett Montag Alderman Roberts Hey J. A. Moane Lindsey West Market Street Welsh Bayuist Henry Gwryther Brick Avenue Jones Welch Congregational Church Washburn Street Misa Idiban Kore Maggie Costello Purnamette Port Jervis Annie Tulley Nay Aug Avenue Avona Annie Harry Samuel School Street W. FP. Davis Chinchilla Harry Carson Dangerously William Humphrey Wayne Avenue Momia Flynn New York City Walter Christmas Edina Avenue Nashville, Tenn David Fisher Bloomsburg Benjamin Lewis Weat Market Street Ee Davis Spring Street E. Carty Burlington N. J Nelile Woodward Hawley Delaware Water Gap Frank Jones Cortex Jefferson County Mr. Jones George Jones Brookstrut Earl Bighopy Drinker Biokely Street Fkimund Manley W. Mantey Apple Street St. Mary's Cemetery No. 4 School

Rabid Dogs and Hog Cause Turmoil in West Minooka

Two rabid dogs and a hog caused a uproar in West Minooka as a strange bright animal with hydrophobia attacked Ed Ward Donnelly’s terrier. The pursued dog roamed Davis Street until bystanders dispatched it. a hog then charged about, leading to debate over dogs traveling unmuzzled and possible legal action.

West Minooka Ed Ward Donnelly Mrr. Donnelly Donnelly Davis Street Othere Paul Revere Mueket

Obituaries of Haverly and Wellsels and infant death

Mrs G H Haverly of Throop dies at age MM after brief illness. Funeral at 3 pm tomorrow, remains sent Monday to New Albany PA for burial. Read Merrill wife of George Haverly of Throop dies after brief illness last evening. Leroy Weltsel infant son of Mr and Mrs George Weltsel of 1639 Jackson Street dies yesterday, funeral tomorrow, interment planned.

G. H. Haverly Throop Pitston New Albany Read Merrill George Haverly Leroy George Weltsel Jackson Street

Deaths of Michael Mort and John McAndrew in Dunmore

Michael Mort died at his daughter’s home on Clay avenue Dunmore at 8% years old after a period of health. The funeral is set for Sunday afternoon. John McAndrew, longtime Dunmore resident, died suddenly at about 6 20 PM while in his yard. he was about seventy.

Michael Mort Nicholas Tonatant Clay Avenue Dunmore John McAndrew Yhunmore

Brothers Across Battle Lines at Gettysburg

A Virginia sergeant and Union Colonel Kellogg of the Sixth Wisconsin meet by accident near Petersburg, recognizing each other as former comrades. The Confederate salutes and a brief reunion reveal enduring Masonry and fraternity amid war. A closing note promotes Bromo Quinine cold remedy.

Kellogg Chicago Times-Herald Pickett Gettysburg Virginia John A. Kelloge Wisconsin Petersburg Colonel Kellogg Kelloge Leutenant

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