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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1897
Page
8
The Young Women's Christian Association tea, led by Emeline Richmond, raised funds to support the group as they plan the annual dinner. An art exhibition at the Penn Avenue Baptist church was postponed to January due to drawing delays, hoping for strong attendance and attention.
Personal notices from South Wasten ton to Hawley announce a return from travel, Hunting trip returns, and visits. A wedding in progress with John T Howe officiating joins Miss Mary Reese and Mr. Jones in a city ceremony. A K Park reading by Miss Aella Greene and a bridal party at Miss Wolfe and Mr Worden’s wedding frame the week.
Timothy O Connell a night watchman at a seventh slot foundry was slashed by a colored man late tonight. O Connell says the assailant rushed him and he used his knife to defend himself. Wounds were dressed at Lickawanna hospital and police pursue the attacker.
Mary Joken an insane patient under care at Hillside remained confined Tuesday afternoon when she seized a table knife during a period of agitation. Patrolman Hawks intervened through bars and wrested the blade from her, preventing injury. She claimed intent to return to Johnson's as she cried aloud, then calmed after the knife was secured.
An excursion event organized by the Volunteer Tiromen’s association Wet istevenue in Durr'e fall raised funds. After deducting expenses the remaining amount went to the treasury. Committee members listed include Joho Jkani min J. W. Ball J.Goodman A. B. Vorhis and PW. Altzlermann.
Philip Comus arrested on embezzlement charges after allegedly authorizing his cousin to collect funds. Prosecutor in Barkertown notes accounts not reconciled. seven dollars allocated to militia funds. Comus held on thirty dollar bail awaiting court appearance.
Charlis Fidds was taken into custody by Patrolman Haggerty yesterday and held at the station on no charge. He allegedly watered the State house on Pennaves yesterday and stole an overcoat belonging to WL 1 Wescott of Factoryvill, captured in Tuy mond court, with a hearing set for this morning.
An unidentified man was arrested by Officer Iy er and Patrolman Atay for the burglary of a gale witch from Henry Maettlels Jewelry store on Penn Avenue. He was lodged at the Miles station and will be given a hearing this morning.
Deputy Coroner Penny viewed the remains of Lewis Carmite who was killed by a freight train near Naw Aug on Monday afternoon. No inquest was held. an exam for night school teachers will be held November 3 in Board of Control rooms, with applicants tested in common branches. George Howell, Superintendent. Also notices for optical services, elocution lessons, and a cold remedy advertisement appear in the mixed text.
Obituaries dated Oct 2 to Oct 3 1997 list several local deaths with family details and funeral arrangements. Carrie Phillips Warne aged one year is noted with a funeral at 2 a.m. at 127 South Hyde Park Avenue. Henry ID Jones and Mrs M D Jones are mentioned with services at local churches and Forest Hill cemetery. Helen Kearney of Dunmore aged four is listed with interment planned at Mount Carmel cemetery. Edward Moone age 61 from Beranton is scheduled for memorial prayers at 2:30 p.m. at the home of his sister on South Washington Avenue.
A slew of autumn weddings fills Scranton with multiple ceremonies. Lillian Farnham wed Richard A. Williams at her parents home with guests from East Market Street and nearby areas. Esther A. Honfel married William W. Swales at Hampton Street Methodist with a large local reception. Other unions include Augusta C. Sloat to George B. Finch and several ceremonies at St. Peter's Cathedral and Holy Rosary church.
At 1571 Caneuse avenue yesterday Miss Tie Leneht wed Rio Akers in a ceremony officiated by Rev. D Macere. The couple both reside in the city.
Alderman John T. Kelley of the Eighteenth ward was held on a 300 dollar bond on a charge of extortion filed by John Martin. Martin testified he was forced to pay 845 dollars at a Sept. 11 meeting, more than lawful costs, and Kelley was ordered held for court at 200 dollars. Kelley denied guilt and said he would explain the charges.
Wright, a young collector, was shot in the leg during a toll house burglary at night. A second unknown man may have been wounded. blood trails from the little building led to the woods as police hunt the gunman and piece together the struggle and escape.
An old ad fragment touts 20 pounds of heat G sugar candy for 20 cents. It urges readers to buy and notes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy to restore nerve strength, brain clarity, and stomach vitality.
John Lynch a 12 year old lad sustained a bad foot injury when climbing onto a stationary car at Leg fetts Creek breaker yesterday morning. He was taken home to the Marvine patch for treatment as the accident prompted concern.
Biggest bargains in Scranton real estate offered with prices cut in half for the first twenty buyers. Visit the plot to inspect and choose a lot. Bring a deposit and consult the agent on site about available plots and terms.
Coursen announces wholesale pricing on canned corn products with a dozen cans per lot. Market focus centers on bulk buyers seeking budget-friendly staples and accessible storage options.
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