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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1897

Page

9

Mission Band Organizes at Scranton Street Baptist Church

In May the Industrial and Mission band of the Scranton Street Baptist church formed under Miss Anna Morgan. An average of forty five girls and twenty boys attended six meetings before summer, with classes for both genders and activities leading to missionary work through Miss Marietta Reveille in Oklahoma Territory.

Scranton Street Baptist Church Anna Morgan Marietta Reveille Okahomea Wenlrit Credin Mire Morgan William Fowler Miller Jacoby Mre Banning Mere Bartholomew Abe Randolph Jones Misses Merrifield Annie Peters Hoya Bush Mrs. Armstrong

Funeral of Mrs Bernard Haley at St Patrick's Church

The funeral for the late Mrs Bernard Haley was held yesterday afternoon from the Lonergan Court residence to St Patrick's Church at 2.00 oclock. Rev T R Donne officiated. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included Richard Lonergan, John Barrett, Patrick Pisan, Colin Bhovhuesksy, Dennis Jennings and John Nellany. The remains of Thomas Welsh, who died at Hillside Home, were brought here yesterday afternoon by Funeral Director M F P Wymbe and interred at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.

Bernard Haley Lonergan Court St. Patrick’s Church TR A Donne Hyde Park Catholic Intermont Yallhearers Richard Lanergan Jehy Ht Barrett Patrick Pisin Colin Bhovuehnesksy

Young Miner Hurt At Brisbin Mines In Mule Incident

John Richards, 17, living with Mr and Mrs William Richards at 1406 Fynon Street, was kicked in the face while unmounting a mule from a mine car at Brisbin mines yesterday afternoon. He received treatment at home from the family physician.

John Richards William ©. Richards Fynon Street Brisbin

Club House Regular Meeting Held Last Evening

A regular business meeting was held yesterday evening at the club house. Members discussed routine agenda items and planned future activities.

Ten Virgins Program Delights Young People at Chestnut Street Church

The Young People’s Society of the Chestnut Street German Presbyterian church will entertain this evening with a performance of The Ten Virgins. Ten young ladies will present the production and a ribbon concert will close the exercises followed by refreshments. Admission is ten cents. The program includes recitations by Miss Louise Hureel, Miss Rhoda Clarke, Miss Katie Muffer, Miss Jennie W. Taewis, and others, plus vocal solos and village quartet selections.

Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church Rhea Clarke Kathe Stinicke Lena Schumann Village Quartette

Local Social Notes From Wilkes Barre to Scranton

Austin Walsh of Wilkes-Barre and Mrs M F L Wyimals of Jackson Street hosted a quiet gathering yesterday. Miss Cartie Price of Carbondale returned home from a visit with friends in Scranton. Mrs Tulson of South Sumner Avenue entertained Mrs Elis of Chicago. David J. Davis of South Main Avenue came back from a lake trip. George W. Clarke of Clarke Road was mentioned in passing.

Austin Walsh Wilkes-Barre M. FL Wyimals Jackson Street Yeaterday Cartie Price Carbondale Haw Scranton Tulson Bouth Sumner Avenue Mrs. Elis Chi« Carn David J. Davis South Main Avenue Lake Winela Gouwrge W. Clarke Clarke Bres

One Week Only Quality and Comfort Opportunity

A brief sale notice invites readers to inspect a limited time opportunity offering premium comfort and quality products. The ad emphasizes value and a short window to view available items.

Community Notices From Local Churches And Socials

Tomorrow evening the Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church hosts an entertainment run by Sabbath school classes led by Mrs. L. T. Foster and Mrs. J. L. Travisa. A small admission of ten cents is charged. The Simpson Methodist Ladies' Aid plans an initial supper Thursday evening with FP G I7 and K initials in charge. A novel blooming social is set for Scranton Street Baptist church tomorrow night with refreshments. The Washburn Street Presbyterian art exhibition was postponed due to unavailable pieces but will be held soon. A surprise party celebrated Mrs. Branton of 64 North Bromley avenue with many neighbors and friends in attendance.

Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church J. L. Te Travisa Ladies' Aid Society Simpson Methodist Church Indies Scranton Street Baptist Church Washbury Street Presbyterian Church Parsons Mere Btanton North Bromley Avenue Mre William Edwards Misa Miavale Phillips Mixes Webster Core Mars Jenen May Clark Ith Martin Oly Stanton Cassie Young Misers Thomas Sweet Jacob Sweet John Boston William Burchell Christ Smith John Jarvis Charles Edwards Charles Harris Frederick Smith J. H. Bate William Stanton G. W. Alvord

West Side Directory Advertisements and Listings

Rag rugs and carpet weaving offered by CARPET WRAVER with quick pickup. JAC BALTES seeks rag stock in Mars Fenton Clairvoyant and phrenologist at 412 North Main. Second hand furniture dealer J. C. King buys furniture, stoves and tools with stock to view on West Lace owanha avenue.

West Side Jac Baltes Lugerne Street Mars Fenton North Main Avenue J. C. King Owanha Avenue

Buncoers Abroad Warn of Bryanite Tactics in 1904

The notice denounces Bryanite tricks in the fall campaign to mislead voters against Republicans. It claims marshaling malcontents and false charges aim to disrupt McKinley’s party. It urges vigilance and questions voters about backing or opposing such tactics.

Falee McKinley Republican Congress

Phonograph social and city notes in North Scranton

North Scranton reports a phonograph social hosted by Prof and Mrs E W Hiller at 147 North Main Ave. The Husking Bee at Company Harmory is announced with Algernon Fitanoodles presenting his humano phone. A laborer Joseph Smitt suffered serious back injuries from a rock fall at Cayuga mine. Several locals and events, including a political rally in Company Harmory and various visits, are noted with minor injuries and civic details.

E.W. Hiller North Main Avenue Harry Fries John Stopford Mise Nelle Frease Harnary Algernon Fitanoodles Moston Joseph Smitt Cayuga Street Cayuca L. Roberts Mahanoy City Harmory Evenie A. A. Woeshure Jon R. Jones John R. Farr M. W. Lowry Fred W. Fleitz W. J. Lewin Cyrus Davis Wimmers T. J. Mead Madisonville Henry Mead Parker Ativet William Sime David Jonen Plymouth Mire Ligvit Williams Dickson City Baptist Church David Arnott Pittston Maris KR. Mae- Hale Wclock West Market Street Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Tietear Taylor Theophilus Evans Summit Avenue Emma Jones Wayne Avenue Neil O'Donnell Beth Smith Louisa Cole Alderman Fidler O'Donnell

Liquor License Charge Allegation in South Scranton

In South Scranton, a person from Prospect Avenue 4 Lopatyn er was held on charges of selling liquor without a license and selling on Sunday. The report notes alleged violations at a local Prospect avenue address.

Prospect Avenue

Alderman Arraigns Man on Multiple Charges in Prospect Avenue

An alderman arraigned a resident on charges including tippling with no license and selling to a minor. Bail set at 200, 800, and 300 with a court appearance to follow. Four youths from Spruce Street bridge area were fined for throwing stones at Patrolman Schmidt. Names listed: Anthony Flynn, James Kelly, John O Rourke, Edward Malloner. German Catholic society fair draws large crowds. Ringgold band to play tonight and Laws reper band Saturday.

Ruddy Jacob Makowski Prospect Avenue Charara Howe Gelling Lcense Spruce Street Schmidt Robling Anthony Flynn James Kelly John O' Rourke Edward Malloner Ringgold Laws

Social Roundup and Local Notices Highlight Penn Ave Guests

Miss Mary A. Sykes hosted friends including Miss Mary A. Sykes of Pinlipetraye Pa and several Meyers and Sykes relatives for an evening of music recitations and singing. Mrs Jennie Fuller spoke at Gospel Tabernacle on Jefferson Ave while Mark Goodwin visited on business in Green Ridge. Evangelist Wilson reports progress at Capotise mission revival. The Loyal Temperance Legion event at Nettleton’s Hall drew good crowds with a post program social and refreshments. Arthur Maines and I B Fabn visited from Luzerne and Wilkes Barre. Mr and Mrs William J Peck, married October 6, return from a New York wedding trip and reside at Delaware and Penn.

Mary A. Sykes Penn Avenue Pinlipetraye Hell Tolimly Reasie Kathe Meyers Amelia Gussie Schuman Mia. Tolimie Sykes Josephine Sykes Messrs. Long Tolinde Shermer Widener Manners William Hall Dalley Fred Petry Walter Robert Sykes Jennie Fuller India Gospel Tabernacle Jeferson Avenue Mark Goodwin Ruthford N. WF Green Ridge Evangelist Wilson Capotise Mission John Garland Dickson Avenue J. P. Stanley Honesdale Nettleton’s Loyal Temperance Legion Arthur Maines Wilkes-Barre I. EB. Fabn Luzerne Mrr William J. Peck Weet Pitteton New York City Delaware Street

Dunmore Local Notices Include Death, Visits and Gatherings

Dunmore residents are active with messages of condolence and social events. The Presbyterian church plans a 1 PM meeting at Mrs. Charles Farrer’s home to act on the Buckley death, while a funeral will proceed to Connecticut. A birthday surprise for Mrs. John Perks, entertainment by Miss Gilmore, and fundraisers by the Methodist Episcopal Ladies’ Aid are noted. Runaway youths Floyd Bishop and Frank Wallace travel from Hawley. George Turner resumes work at Erie and Wyoming Valley freight office.

Edwin Hartman Frank White Lottie Weatherly J. PL. Mary Kim Street Old Society of the Presbyterian Church Charles Farrer T. K. Buckley George Turner Fifth Street Erie and Wyolline Valley Edward Winans Fourth Street Mida Engtert Woodworth Charles Wilds Hawley George Wilds Wayne County Curtin Wilds Floyd Bishop Frank Wallace Dunmore Buneding Presbyterian Church Buckley Tag Connecticut Buches Wlenburg Millar Thomas Edward Howell William Cole Elmer Jackson Susie Hollow Rosa Webber Rolle Weber Florence Spencer Ann Monroe Miss Gilmore Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies’ Aid Society Knights of Malta Odd Fellow's Hall St. Stephen Commandry Odd Fellows’ Hall Masonite Hall Od Fellows’ Hall

Man Wiggins Mangan Bird Shoot Set for Thanksgiving Day

Minooka hosts a fourth contest between John Wiggins and Martin Mangan as Thanksgiving Day decides the winner. Also noted are local political clubs forming for election day and shifts in party strength with Republicans gaining ground in the Democratic stronghold.

John Wiggins Martin Mangan National Colliery Bridget Costello Philadelphia John McCrea Patrick Cahill Archbald Martin Corbett Connell Street Elity John J. Coyne

Bogart Burglars to be Tried Here

Bogart suspects linked to thefts in at least a dozen cities are to be tried locally. Scranton authorities received a Chicago police telegram asking to extend requisition papers for ten days. No other owners or local witnesses identify the stolen items.

Scranton Chicago Focal

Obituary for Mrs Moran of Archbald and relatives

Mrs Patrick Moran of Archbald dies after a short illness at her daughter's home Mrs Martin Cummings She was widow of Patrick Moran mother of Martin Cummings Archbald and Patrick Moran Green Ridge Funeral services held this morning at St Thomas church interment in Archbald Catholic Cemetery Also noted were the death of Mrs S Fal Ben Bickley of Dunmore and a separate Archbald child Andrew Flynn age 11 with funeral later today

Patrick Moran Archbald Martin Cummings St. Thomas’ Church White Oak Thomas Moran Scranton Archbald Catholic Cemetery Andrew Thomas Flynn Laurel Street Welnek

Political pointer urges vote for Schadt and Horn in Lackawanna

A political pointer urges voters who favor free trade and free river Chicago platform to support Schadt, Horn and allies, while those who back McKinley protection and prosperity should oppose these Bryan agents. The note frames a regional electoral choice with clear party alignment.

Chicago Schadt, Horn, Et McKinley Hryan

How To Escape Colds Endure Exposure Not Coddle

From the Youth's Companion the article argues against coddling and urges strengthening the body to resist colds. It recommends cold sponge baths or plunges, brisk towel rubbing, seasonable clothing, keeping rooms at 70 degrees, and letting fresh air in to build a common, hardened resistance. The guidance likens resilience to that of a horse and stresses toughening weak spots rather than hiding from exposure.

Companion

Police Notes on Duty Shifts in Davis Absence

Lieutenant John Davis spends final days of his summer vacation. Desk sergeant Charles Ridgeway runs the night patrol in his absence. Patrolman Thomas Evans oversees operations at Police headquarters.

John Davis Hie Desk Ricefreant Charles Ridgeway Davis Thomas Evans

Steam Heating and Plumbing Promotion Blends Local Ad

An advertorial style item touts P. F. and M. T. Howley at 241 Wyoming Street offering steam heating and plumbing services. It also markets Dr. Agnew's Liver Pills Liver Regulator as popular and effective with Matthews Bros. selling them in bulk.

Dr. Agnew Matthews Bros

A Woman's Deed From a Detroit Benefactress

Mrs. John Tansey of Detroit recounts her daughter's illness once thought not tuberculosis. After using Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, the daughter recovered, and Tansey urges mothers to keep the remedy at home for girls coming into womanhood. She praises the pills' cost and effect and credits them with saving lives.

John Tansey Baker Street Detroit Michigan John Williame Dr. Williame Schenectady N. Y Dr. Williams Wilinma

Community Notices From Scranton Medical One

Fragmentary OCR lists addresses and names including Mary A Shepherd M D at Adams Avenue and Frey at Wyoming Avenue Scranton. The readable items show professional titles and street locations without a clear event or action.

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