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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1897

Page

9

Congregation votes for new St Mark's Lutheran church

A special meeting of the West Side and City Suburban congregation of St Mark's Evan Stellen Lutheran Church adopted a favorable report to erect a Gothic style church with 600 seats. A building committee was named and a further meeting set to review plans. The project traces to a July semi annual meeting proposal by Rev A L Ramor Ph D.

St. Mark's Lutheran Church St. Mark’s Evanstellen Lutheran Church D. W. Moser Charles Schuster Magnus Wilson William Grace A. L. Meyers A. L. Ramor

Woman Burns Hand in Stove Incident on Twelfth Street

Mrs. Elizabeth Jones of Twelfth Street near Hampton caused alarm by placing her hand on a stove late yesterday. Neighbors fled, children were frightened, and Patrolman Hart tried to intervene. She resisted briefly but was quieted and taken inside, where it was found her right hand was severely burned. She claimed she had stuck her hand into the flame and burned it.

Elizabeth Jones Twelfth Street Hampton Hart Robathan Jermyn Priceburg

Monthly Ladies' Auxiliary Meeting at Fraunfelter Residence

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Order of Railroad Conductors held a social gathering last evening at Mrs. Adan Fraunfelter's home, 22 South Hyde Park Avenue. A large attendance enjoyed conversation, games, and refreshments, with Mrs. Fraunfelter assisted by several ladies in hosting the event.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of Order of Railroad Conductors Adan Fraunfelter South Hyde Park Avenue

Young Man Declared Thawne by Doctors

Charles Graff aged eighteen living with his mother on North Garfeld avenue was examined by Dr. M. J. Williams and Dr. G. B. Reynolds and declared Thawne yesterday. He wasRemoved to Hillside Home due to escalating mental concerns, though previously steady and industrious.

Charles Graff North Garfeld Avenue M. J. Williams G. B. Reynolds

Sewers Halfway Repaired on South Garfield Avenue

Residents along South Garfield avenue between Jackson and Washburn streets celebrate steps taken yesterday toward repairing the long delayed sewer project.

Garfield Avenue Jackson and Washburn Streets

Mary Eleanor Hines and Joshua Bachman wedding

Miss Mary Eleanor Hines of West Scranton wed Joshua Bachman of Jeansville Pa at 1 pm Wednesday in Washburn Street Presbyterian church parsonage. Rev J P Moffatt conducted the ceremony. The couple left unescorted for Jeansville to establish their home there.

Mary Eleanor Hines West Scranton Joshua Bachman Jeansville Washburn Street Presbyterian Church J. P. Moffatt Jeaneville

Republican Victory Hopes Rally in Lackawanna

Indications point to a sweeping Republican win next Tuesday on the party ticket. The GOP urges all members to work hard, claiming the decisive moment to secure Republican supremacy in Democratic Lackawanna.

Democratic Lackawanna

Local notes include illness births and church events

Thomas Evans of Wayne avenue suffers rheumonia while the Welsh Congregational church plans an November 8 entertainment. Christian Endeavor choir rehearsals at Puritan Congregational church draw many, with Mr. Watkine as conductor. A North End versus Carson City basketball game ends 2 to 0 in favor of North End.

Thomas Evans Wayne Avenue Welsh Congregational Church Christian Endeavor Puritan Congregational Church Watkine Henry Protheroe Osterhout Throop Fred Colvin North Main Avenue William Price Wayne County Alfred Hartshorn Smith Street Lillian Powell Atlee Hartshorn Edith Jones Mary Wrightson Bella Wrightson Viola Goss Lizgie Moore Emily Brown Bessie Stevens Millie Powell Jennie Keller Liggie Cuthbertson A. Powell Frank Snyder Joseph Fish Thomas Cook Charles Bone Edward Knight Richard Latcham Harry Hartshorn Aaaron Powel Samuel Jones East Market Street North End Carson City Boys

Infant Anna L Anderson funeral held private service

The infant Anna L daughter of Mr and Mrs William Anderson was buried yesterday after a private funeral from the family home on North Filmore Avenue Interment was at Washburn Street cemetery.

Anna L William Anderson North Filmore Avenue Washburn Street St. Leo's Littation Michael Flaherty T. J. Gilroy John Gaughan Cornelius Coleman James Martin John McDonald James Denon Thomas F. Murphy Patrick Kadgen Patrick McAndrew Robert McNichols James Murphy Patrick Patrick Moran Fellows Street Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Simmon Secind Simpson Methodist Church Henry D. Jones H. D. Jones Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Anthracite Glee Club Jones Hall North Malin Avenue Thomas Jones Eynon Street West Side Hospital

Carpet Weaver Advertises Rag Carpets and Repairs

Mrs. Fenton clairvoyant and prenologist offers rag carpets in stripe or hit and miss patterns at 412 North Main Avenue. Fast service for cleaning, inspection, and repair on short notice.

Fenton North Main Avenue

Fashion Reverses Russian Blouse Trend For Smart Garments

The article notes the over-bogey fronts and ungainly shapes of the extreme Russian Blouse driven out by taste. It highlights preserved airy trappings and rich detail in new garments. Tailoring and linings meet high standards, with specially designed pieces to fulfill demand.

Local Briefs From Green Ridge and Nearby Areas

Edward Jones Green Ridge Blakely spent last evening in the Ridge with friends. Henry Heart has accepted a position with HM Shellachase on Larch street. Judd Stevens is on a hunting trip in Wyoming county. Miss Alice Faust Wilkes-Barre is the guest of relatives on Washington avenue. Von Thompson Monsey avenue was run over by a horse and buggy after leaving school and sustained bruises. John Williams Monsey avenue is building a residence on Washington avenue near the Country Club.

Edward Jones Blakely Ridge Henry Heart Shellachase Larch Street Judd Stevens Wyoming County Alice Faust Wilkes-Barre Washington Avenue von Thompson Monsey Avenue Boulevard Avenue John Willams Country Club

Obituaries for Samuel Jones Annette Parry infant and Collings child

Samuel Jones of North Scranton died last evening at his parents home after a three week illness from typhoid fever. Annette Parry infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Parry died yesterday as the surviving twin with the other twin's death a month ago. The infant Collings, child of Mr and Mrs Martin Collings, died yesterday morning at home with funeral set for Saturday at 2 0 p m and burial at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

Samuel Jones North Scranton David I. Jones East Market North Sprinton Sincw Annette John I. Parry Dmmon Street Deowasid Washburn Street John Martin Collings Titermont Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Startled Farmer Traces Potat Ointment Swindle Letter

In a dialogue from the Chicago Post a farmer named Hiram shows a printed slip sent after he mailed five cents in stamps to a swindler advertising a sure method to kill potato bugs. The slip promises proof but warns the reader to catch their bug first.

Hiram Chicago Post

Renewal of Peace and Unity in Republican Meeting

In Dunmore Jermyn and Priceburg, a political gathering closed with an appeal for united effort to support the entire ticket. Attorney Milton W. Lowry urged continued work, and the meeting ended with spirited enthusiasm for the candidates.

Republican Party United Work Milton W. Lowry

Republican meetings energize upper valley crowds in Jermyn and Priceburg

In Enterprise hall Jermyn 300 capacity crowd packed the venue as Attorney Scragg Farr and Snyder spoke for the Republican ticket amid roaring support. At Smith’s hall Priceburg E E Robathan W Gaylord Thomas and a Polander faced a full house with lively music backing the campaign.

Jermyn Priceburg John R. Farr J. 2. Snyder Lehigh H. D. Carey W. Cook George Walters W. S. Fadager James P. Sampson Richard Bunt Thomas Walkey T. M. Griffith H. D. Swick J. J. Plave John R. Jones Frank Graves Thomas Jay John F. Nicholson Friend Thomas Winter Snyder Campaiga Scranton Pricebury Smith’s Hall E. E. Robathan W. Gaylord Thomas Polanider

Political Jottings On Scranton Campaign Tours

John M. Garman and Democratic nominees M. E. Brown and Waltice E. Ritter toured Lackawanna, from Wilkes Barre to Scranton, stating no speeches planned locally. Ritter called for statewide support while endorsing local party figures, and boiler-ward concerns about intimidation and money in politics emerged as campaign activity spread across Scranton and nearby towns.

John M. Garman Nanticoke Democratic State Committee M. E. Brown Waltice E. Ritter Blite Wilkes Attoon Mvting Mr. Ritcer Scranton Christy Holand Abhleaed Ichasaby Roland

South Scranton voters hear Fillmore Mallet at city halls

Twenty ward venues including Callery s hall and Corcoran s Hall host a South Scranton meeting promising an evening with Democratic candidate Fillmore Mallet. Mallet, Carlisle president and state legislator, draws strong local effort while rivals Gaffney McSulty Emmet O Boyle press on. Moscow Ryan P O Waleh and Sallie Mawn are listed among Schadt’s active supporters.

Twentieth Ward Callery’s Hall Corcoran's St. John's Hall Frank Moeller South Scranton Schadt Moscow Ryan P.O. Waleh Sallie” Mawn

Republican Mass Meetings Set for Friday and Saturday

Listings for Oct Friday night events across Minooka South Sile and surrounding wards at venues like Temperance Hall Battle's Hall and John M. Harris Esq with speakers including John R. Jones Esq E B Robathan W S Millar and M W Lowry. Saturday features Movsie St David's Hall and Lackawanna Township notices with Fillmore Maust and John Farr among others.

Minooka Temperance John R. Jones A. A. Vosburg John M. Harris W. Gaylord Thomas South Sile Twentieth Ward Battle's Hall W. Gaylord Tioman David J. Davis E. BE Robsthan Millar Callory’s J. D. &Snyder Lehigh Workingmen's Hall M. W. Lowry J. J. Snyder Leigh W. Fleitz H. MM. Streeter Frank Moeller W. Fieitz H. M. Streeter

McKinely's Cabinet Milestone and Mc Names in U S Cabinet

The piece chronicles multiple cabinet posts held by men with the surname McLean McLane McClelland McCrary and other Me names across U S history. It notes McKinley as the first Me in a cabinet to become president and credits Washington with initiating the practice.

McKinley Washington James McHenry Maryland John Adams Salt Lake Herald John McLean Ohio Monroe John Quincy Adams Mcleean Andrew Jackson Treasury Louis McLane Delaware Jackson McLane Edward Livingston Louisiana John Tyler Millard Filmore Interior Robert McClelland Michigan Lincoln Hugh McCulloch Indiana the Treasury President Hayes George W. McCrary Iowa Alexander Ramsay Minnesota Wayne McVeach Pennsylvania Garfield The Secretary Secretary of the Interior United States

Beautiful Girl Seeks Father In Law For Suitor Wilkins

In a Chicago Post item a young woman boldly informs her father that Mr. Wilkins admires her and plans to propose. The scene unfolds as she urges readiness for a betrothal in which the suitor would be her future father-in-law.

The Chicago Post

Political Platforms and Caution to Voters in Ads

The notice urges choosing the free trade free silver Chicago platform of the Lackawanna Democracy and voting for Bachadt and Horn if aligned with McKinley prosperity, while warning Bryan supporters. It also cautions buyers to ensure they receive exactly what they ask for when purchasing advertised goods.

Chicago Lackawantha Democracy Bchadt Horn, Et McKinley Bryan Luckiwan Nature 4

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West Side City Catneile M Renoluthin Caunellman Richard H. Williame Fifth Ward Phillips Dunning Maste Jacob Baltes Luzerne Street J. UC King West Lack Awannha Avenue Ladies' Auxiliary Hillside Thome West Side Business Directory Globe Warehouse South Natter’s Hall Patriotic Guards St. John's Society Stone Avenue James Keough Mig Street St. John's Catholic Church Wiliam Farne William Farne Prospect Avenue Nutter’s Hall Scranton Harmony and Beneficial Verein St. Paul's Evangelical Church Werkinemen Calfery's Corecoran St. John’s Hall Maenner-Verein German Baptist Church Hickory Street James Cafferty Margaret Brady E. J. Melley M. A. Early Edward Ruane Broomemin St. John’s Catholic Church Miles Margaret O'Hara Jeremiah Lynch Pittston Avenue Elwin Annie Kelly Anthony Lynch Annie McHale Francia Zerfase Mise Nellie Biglin Michael Crane Green Ridge Dunmore, Jermyn and Jermyn and MR. Snyder John PR. Jones Aml Jones Johnnie Tyns Carbondale Jan Vielt Alfatra Temperance Hall Minocka Fillmore Mallet Dunmore Carlisle Representatie Wstried Legitelature Cumberland Bar Seharit Cam- Paleniksagern John E. Gaffney Cnue Sehart Gaffiny A. F P. McSulty Robert Emmet O' Boyle Killetinia Mc's Felix LE Brun Washington Chemical Companys Washington, D, C Mile Ty Matthews GOULD Andes New York Lackawanna and Wyoming Aves Newark Wyoming Avenua Fancy Rockaways East Rivers Maurice River Coves Mill Ponds Pierge Penn Ave Markes Wolf & Wenzel Sele Richardson-Boynton Silverstone pHhopin Lackawanna Avenue Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons Kay Penn Ave C. L. Fry Scranton Savings Bank Wyoming Avenue Mary A. Shepherd Homeopathic Adama Avenue A. Trapold Weing Avenue Sprice Street W. B. Allen North L. M. Gates Ficke Madison Avenue C. L. Freas W. Vamoreaux Adams Mulberry ROOK Ospital Linden Etreet Beranton James H. Torrey Commonwealth Building Frank FE. Royle Hhurt Edward W. Thayer Jeffreys & Ruddy Attorneys- At-Law Warren & Knapp Republican Huttaing Beraston Jessup & Jnssup Law Patterson & Wilcox Raders’ Nationa Bank Building Alfred Hand William J. Hand Hoomas Frank Tokell Coal Exchange James W. Oakford Board of Trade A. Watrigs Lackawanny Avg Scranton, Pa C. Pitcher Comegys W. Spruce Street D. B. Replogle Meare Building Washington Agenus and Spruce Street B. F. Killam J. H. Hamilton Commonwealth Scranon Watson, Difhl Hall & Keimmerer Attornage Neatachereen National al Interstate Aueny Percival J. Morris Epward Davis Sena Sormanton EB. J. Waltor Offich Lewis Hancock, Jrh Architrct Frederick L. Brown Price Building Washington Avenues T.T. Lacry & Son Traders’ National Tank Lyman Iti N DR. H, FL Reynolds P.O Adame Avening Kuettel Hpar Lacka- Winha Avenue THI Lackawanna Hoge, Law Meticine of Busin Thomas M. Cann Hy Buell A. M Leeds R. Clark & CO Seadmen and Nurserymen Tore Waetington Avenue Green House Store Elk Cape Pranic Lin Avenue Boranton House la & Wr Repeon Victor Kogh Bauker Allo Addrees Bauer Hulbert Touale Juner Warrington Avenue Frank P. Brown & CO Thomas Aubrey Tooms Wiliams Fulving Post Office the Tribune
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