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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1897

Page

6

Parsonage Party Highlights West Side and City Suburban News

A Hampton Street Methodist parsonage gathering celebrated Mrs. Doty’s birthday with about seventy five guests. Bert Stone presented a silver tea set, and Mrs Doty’s husband thanked the donors. A string quartet performed, followed by refreshments and varied entertainment. An upcoming debate on Father Mathew versus Daniel O Connell will occur next meeting.

Frank Gilroy William Hayes Thomas F. Murphy Father Mathew Ireland Daniel O'Connell Thomas Murphy

Disturbance on Scranton Street Leads to Multiple Charges

Lowie Black, a colored man, faced a hearing before Alderman Kelly on a charge of arson. While detained, Hurke filed another case of mayhem and battery. Black was committed to county jail for assessment of the first charge. A separate incident involved an officer needing to remove a finger from Burkes. John O Hoolihan then issued a warrant before Alderman Welly charging Mack with mayhem.

Lowie Black Scranton Street Kelly Theadore Parke Hurke

Brisbini Man Arrested After Knife Wound Case

On September 18 Michael Kutchka was cut in the hand by John Crenchok in Brisbini. Crenchok claimed the wound was accidental and was arrested after Kutchka pressed charges. A grand jury hearing is planned with Attorney James Mahen handling the defense. Grenvhok Voealn also faces the same charge. A hearing before Alderman Kelly is scheduled today.

Michael Kutchka Brisbini John Crenchok Crenchok Kuatchka Kutchka James Mahen Grenvhok Voealn Kelly

Michie Tigue to Face Hearing on Larceny Charge

Michie Tigue of Booth Bornnion is to be heard today before Alderman Kelly on larceny by bailee alleged by John J. Kelis proprietor of the West Side Laundry. The accusation says Tigue removed coupons from the desk and kept a mounted due, with no return. The hearing had been postponed from yesterday.

Michie Tigue Booth Bornnion Kelly Ono John J. Kelis West Side Hiundry Kelly Tigue

St Leo's Literary and Debating Society holds first meeting

St. Leo's Literary and Debating Society held its initial gathering last evening in St. Leo's Battalion rooms on North Main Avenue. A good attendance of members and friends was reported, with those present expressing enthusiasm.

St. Leo's Literary and Debating Society St. Leo's Battalion North Main Avenue

Local Social Notes Include Engagements Illness and Visits

In West Nicholson Jeane Tague visits his brother the Undertaker P W Tague on South Main. Mrs David Lewis of Eynon Street is seriously ill at home. Miss Effie Lewis of Corbett Avenue is very ill at home. Mr and Mrs D C Powell of North Garfield entertained their daughter Mrs Williams of Kingston Sunday. James Edwards of Edwardsdale spent the Sabbath with West Scranton friends. Wrealey Gullick has moved to North City Avenue. William Swale and Miss Bete A Hanfield will wed tomorrow at Hampton Street Methodist Church with Rev Dots officiating. Mrs Daniel Jones of Cross Keye N J visits West Scranton friends. Mrs Johnson and daughter of New York City visit Mr and Mrs Henry Hagen. Wilson Bedl entertains Miss Jennie Fersuron of Factoryville. Mrs John Morgans home from nuptials in Philadelphia. Miss Ann Miles of Kingston visiting relatives on South Main. Amhur heere spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jodeph Reynolds of Harrison Street. Mion Jones of South Main Avenue attends Sunday in Kingston.

Jeane Tague West Nicholson P. W. Tague South Main Avenue David Lewis Eynon Street Effie Lewis Corbett Avenue D. C. Powell North Garfield Avenue Williams Kingston James Edwards Edwardsdale West Scranton Wrealey Gullick North Sumner Avenue North City Avenue William Swale Peckville Mis Bete A. Hanfield Rock Street Hampton Street Methodist Church Dots Daniel Jones Cross Keye N. J Johnson New York City Henry Hagen Tenth Street Mire Wilson Bedl North Main Avenue Jennie Fersuron Factoryville John Morgans North Hyde Park Avenue Philadelphia Ann. Miles Amhur Jodeph Reynolds Harrison Street Mion Jones William Jones Cornelia Paddock Milford John Cawley Brick Avenue Mixa Marie Gallagher Neary Wales Street Susan Barrett J. Connington Cayuga Street Marie Shearin Marcus Deubler Newark Church Avenue Maimle Delmer Pudlock Robert Smith Albertan Roberts Jonathan Vipond Throop Street Ais Thomas Rells Dickson Mate East Market Street Homer Jon M. Kelsiing North Main Ayenny Kelsiing HW. DD Swarts A. J. Jones A. H. Keisling Ll. W. Keisling Carrie Keisling Azuba Swarts Anna Keisling Arthur Kessling Joseph Cerent Bird Christian Church Eyam Niahate Laurel Street North End Stars Armory Stars

Bellevue Thepublican club holds special meeting at Jivness hall

A special Bellevue Thepublican club meeting is planned at Jivness hall on South Main avenue this evening to discuss important campaign business. St Leo's Tourist club also meets tonight at St Leo's hall to finalize plans for its opening session on Friday.

Bellevue Thepublican Club Jivness Hall South Main Avenue St. Leo's Tourist Club St. Leo's Hall West Side Hospital Ventaro Okano Cumberland University of Tennessee Hampton Street Methodist Church

West Side Business Directory Entry Highlights Local Trades

Carpet weaver offers rag carpet services and pickup for rags within city limits. Jacom Baltes at 11 Laverne Street advertises clairvoyant services. A second hand furniture yard buys usable items and stocks a varied inventory at J C King on West Lackawanna Avenue.

Jacom Baltes Laverne Street Fenton North Main Avenue J. C. King TV West Awanna Avenue

Bryanized Democracy Tactics Debated in Republican Campaign

The passage denounces Bryanite tactics aimed at countering Republican methods and stirring dissent within the party. It warns that such moves could undermine McKinley and the cause of sound money, urging decisive action to prevent the strategy from taking hold.

Mckinley Republican Congress

North Scranton Community News Highlights

William Jones of North Main avenue welcomes a baby boy at home. Several upcoming marriages announced including John Cawley to Mixa Marie Gallagher and Thus Neary to Miss Susan Barrett. Local arrests and injuries reported, plus a large Easter event at the Anthracite Wheelmen clubhouse.

Burglary and social notices from South Scranton and area

Identity unknown forced entry into Mrs. Evans home. son John spotted intruder at window. Neighbor Abe Johns saw suspect climbing rear fence. A surprise party for Mr and Mrs Wenkier occurred on Maple Street. Sunday service planned at St Marys German Catholic Church. Forest band concert at St Johns hall featured a vaudeville program with local performers and a Bostonian Opera Co. member among the acts. The marriage of William Daniels, of...

St. Mary's Patrolman Schmidt Tell Forest Band St. John's Hall Orchestra VOC Vocul Wandeeasad Mies Annie Cook Gornton Biden Woost John Sheridan Bong Waleh Hearden Lynch Mise Belinda Byron Annie Durkin

Funeral notices and procession details in Wilkes-Barre area

Cedar avenue and Mise Nellie Mooney of Wilkes-Barre will occur tomorrow at 11 p m in the Catholic church at Par Ford. The funeral of Mrs Mary Gordon took place earlier from her home on Stone avenue with a requiem Mass by Rev J J B Feeley at St Peers Cathedral and burial in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.

Cedar Avenue Mise Nellie Mooney Wilkes-Barre Catholi Par- Ford Mary Gordon Stone Avenue Ev. J. J. B. Feeley Bt. Peers Cathedral I Ternent Hyde Park Catholic

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Met in Grew Ridge

The Grew Ridge WCTU holds its Teenlar Tuesday meeting Oct. BH at 1 o'clock at Mrs J B Thomas's Wow Street home. Various residents visit relatives, a ten pound baby is born to Mr and Mrs Richard Flynn, and lectures and devotions mark week events at local churches and lodges.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Grew, Ridge Mra J. BR. Thomas Wow Street C. H. Dolph Capouse Avenue Mien Lenora Lee Poughkeecie N.Y. Mt F. J. Hedrick Woodlawn Park Plymouth Mra. L. Puree White Haven Mra Osenbach Caponte Agenue RK. OB. Raymond Ohio Mra. F. 8. Barnes New York Eity Ridge Richard Flynn A. L. Kane Wilkon- Barre Independent Order of Odd Fellows Ielec Dickson Avenue Kerr Treland St. Paul's Cathodc Sicramenit

Minooka News Highlights A Nighttime Robbery and Local Arts Report

An unknown foreigner was robbed on Stafford Street Sunday night as thieves fled with the loot. Neighbors assisted the victim who was from Taylor Bridge and Wilkes-Barre. The Minooka band gave a well received concert at Mather Mathew hall. A plan aims to convert Minooka ball team grounds into an ice skiing rink for winter.

Stafford Street Taylor Briugene Smith James Dovery Wilkes-Birre Minooka Band Mather Mathew Hall Minooka

Obituary for Mrs Henry Lorens and Ruth Shugh

Mrs Henry Lorens of South Main Street Archbhald died Sunday morning after a several week illness. She is survived by her husband and three young children. Her brother Councilman Jaco Wagner mourns her loss. Funeral services are at 2:00 PM at the Lutheran church with interment in Protestant cemetery. Ruth Shugh infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Shugh of 115 South Sorman Avenue died yesterday. Funeral Wednesday at 2:00 PM from the family home. interment at Washburn Street cemetery.

Mra Henry Lorens South Main Street Archhbald Jaco Wagner Ruth William J. Shugh South Sorman Avenue Washburn Street

Three Suspected Bogart Burglars Committed

Frank Bixler alias Sheeney Joe Michael O Neil and Henry Johnson were committed to the county jail in default of $1500 each after a brief hearing before Alderman Millar. The men from Youngstown and Chicago faced questions about a burglary connected to the Bogarts with police and county detectives present.

Frank Bixler Sheeney Joe Michael O'Neil Henry Johnson Bogart Millar Pelice Frank Robling John Davis John Moir Leyshon Bixler Youngstown Ohin Brier Run Chio Cy Nell Chicago Jotneon Robiling O'Neil Minneapolis Moir

Welsh concert review highlights strong voices and encores

Miles Beynon leads a diverse program with a limned tone and refined diction. Madame Annie Lews and Blodwen Jones receive top notices for rich contralto and bright tenor performances. Encores amplify the evening as Tom Stephene and Richard Thomas draw acclaim with melodic finesse. Early Welsh vocal style frames the first part.

Miles Beynon Mr. Thomas Mike Beatrice Brazio Angela Madame Annie Lews Cowen Jeanette Jeannot Madame Blodwen Jones Tom Stephene Richard Thomas Doughter

The Girl From Ireland at Davis Theatre

Clever Kate Rooney and her company presented a three act comedy The Girl From Ireland at Davis theatre yesterday. Miss Rooney, daughter of Pat Rooney, showcased breezy dialogue and wit with a cast including James P. McLate Tor Ponsley Clarence Worrell and CC Westen. The show runs today and tomorrow with matinee and evening performances.

Kate Rooney Davis Theatre Ireland Miss Rooney Pat Rooney Mise Rooney James P. Mictate Tor Ponsley Clarence Worrell CC. Westen Davis

Lackawanna Court Reverses Case On Mineral Lands Access

In Pittsburg the supreme court reversed the Lackawanna county court in the Delaware and Hudson Can company versus David Hughes case. The court rules no owner may drive through his mineral lands into a neighboring property and grants a permanent injunction.

Supreme Court Pittsburg Josethne Williams Delaware and Hudson Cans Company David Hughes Lackawanna County

To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claim

An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. It states druggists will refund the money if the remedy fails, priced at 25 cents.

Endorsement Call Between Free Trade and McKinley Policy

The message urges voting for Bchndt, Horn, and allies who back free trade and free silver, while discouraging support for Bryan allies. It frames McKinley, protection, and prosperity as opposing factions to the Chicago platform.

Chicago Lackawanna Bchndt, Horn, Et McKinley Bryan

Welsh Prize Singers at Lyceum Impress Audience

A large audience enjoyed the Welsh Prize Singers first Lyceum appearance. The programme was refined though hard to read, causing some favorites to be indistinct. The double quartet delivered beautiful harmony, eight soloists showed unusual vocal quality, and pieces like Gwilym Gwent's Yr Half and Sea Hath Its Pearls drew strong encores.

Lyceum Gwilym Gwent

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