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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1897

Page

7

Local notices from Lackawanna County attractions and visits

Various residents and visitors in Carbondale and Scranton are noted. Names include Dr. Wheeler, Whyland Gregory, Henry Chilton, L Spencer, Mrs Herring, Miss Cavanaugh, Miss Arnold, Clinton Morgan and daughter Charlotte, Esther MacNeill, Miss Carney, Miss Malion Crane, Frank Havenstein, J W Dimock, Miss Mabel Moore, Rev J J McCabe, Hagin Evans, Miss Mattie Howell, Miss Louise Hendrick, and more. Activities cover visits to Rochester, Michigan, Utica, Honesdale, Jersey City, Ocean Grove, and trips to Scranton, Waymart, and Philadelphia areas. Several relocations and job changes noted among local workers.

Pen Arey Chapman Northampton County Wheeler Wilkes-Barre Whyland Gregory Rochester Michigan Delaware and Hudson Henry Chilton South Terrace Street Scranton Milkawin Snyder Barnard L. Spencer Dake Penheimer H. D. Herring Ocean Grove Kate Cavanaugh Cooperstown N. Y Mary Cavanaugh Brooklyn Street Blanche Arnold Clinton Morgan Charlotte West Site Utica Esther MacNeill Alice Carney Jersey City Malion Crane Lincoln Avenue Frank Havenstein Helmon Street Honesdale Mattie Howell Harlemavenvia M. R. Wood Washington, D. C Herring John Glynn Pittston Justion Glynn Bimpwon Misa Louise Hendrick Misa Isabelle Stanton Park Street Miles Kate Rogan J. W. Kilpatrick May Mise Mary Gillizin Heeste P. J. Binith Nyork City Mise Kate Jordan Boranton Thomas Carden Fallbrook Street

Prohibition Meeting At Opera House Highlights Proponent Speakers

A sizable audience attended a Wednesday Prohibition event at the Opera House featuring Professor Samuel Dickie of Michigan, chairman of the National Prohibition committee, and W. W. Lathrope of Scranton. Speakers defended party organization against the dram shop as the quartet performed.

W. W. Lathrope Hockenberry Lathrope Williamsport Swallow Samuel Dickie Michigan Prohibition National Committee Quartette

Mozart Band Concert at Hotel Anthracite Balcony

A Mozart band from Wilkes-Barre performed last evening in the Hotel Anthracite balcony. They played March Hugh De Payne Command Overture Polyphonie Pattee Cornet duo Bolero Hall Watts Eapinita Rasey Duex Tempo Cotton Blogsoms Hill Medley A Jolly Night Two-step Hotel Hart and ended with Band master Alexander’s latest composition dedicated to Dan Hart.

Hotel Hart Alexander Mr. Alexander Ninth Regiment Band Wilkes-Barre Dan Hart

Travelers Evane and Scurry Return From Ten Weeks Abroad

W D Evane and D Scurry arrived in New York Monday evening after a ten weeks tour visiting England Wales Scotland Belgium and France and Ireland. They reached home Wednesday and faced bad weather on the Ethiopia. Scurry took ill with a cold but is improving.

W. D. Evane D. Scurry New York England Wales Scotland Belgium France Ireland Ethiopia Mr. Scurry

Funeral of Mrs Jordan Held Yesterday Morning

Requiem mass for Mrs Ann Jordan was celebrated by Rev. W A Nealon yesterday morning. A large gathering attended, with many floral tributes. Pallbearers included Dominick Kerins John Monahan Martin Brennan John Moran James Kennedy Robert McHale Thomas Mooney and John Gethins.

W. A. Nealon Ann Jordan Dominick Kerins John Monahan Martin Brennan John Moran James Kennedy Robert McHale Thomas Mooney John Gethins

Reunion of Joseph Lee descendants held at Philander Lee home

The descendants gathered yesterday at the Scott township home of Philander Lee for a family reunion. Local attendees included Mrs. Sarah Gardner and Mrs. J. J. O Boyle of River Street, with other townspeople noted in transit or travel announcements.

Joseph Lee Philander Lee Scott Township Sarah Gardner J. J. O'Boyle River Street Tillie Nowlon Pitueton Joseph Dettrick Cemetery Street South Sterling John Lynch Church Street Philadelphia John Lamb Brooklyn Thinety Michael Hart Greenfield Road Edgar George Mills Dunmore George Ross Charles Simmons Hancock James Dennis Brook Street

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription touted for women's health

The advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a scientific remedy for women's diseases claiming it cures obstinate cases and restores health. It cites testimonials and references to other works from the World's Dispensary Medical Association and offers a paper or cloth bound copy with a request for stamps.

Dr. Pierce Asanon Buffalo N.Y

Town notes and upcoming events in Taylor area

The piece records a mountain excursion by local Protestant groups, a funeral in Duryea, upcoming McKinley club meeting, a Gray vs Anthracite game at Hyde Park, and diverse local social news. It mentions visits, shop openings, lodge meetings, a church ice cream social, and racing plans for Maggie D. at Caurvondale, with residents like Thomas Muir and Edith Watkins cited.

Mountain Park John Nally Duryea McKinley Club First Ward William Morris’ Hotel Grays Hyde Park Welsh Congregational Church North Main Street Joseph Knight Philadelphia Old Forge Misa Edith Watkins Grove Atreet Olyphant Morgan J. Jones Lizzie Davis

Local notices and visits in Peckville area

Peickville list of visitors and residents includes Mr and Mrs Matthew Decker of Port Jervis N Y calling on Willum Page. John Warner ill. Professor C L Arnold to give musical at Presbyterian church. Mrs A V Thorpe and son Ray vacationing in Nicholson. Fr Peck and Son Oren guests of C F Peck. Dr J W Kneedler in town. Joadie Scott and daughter dining with Mrs John Docker. Mile Julia Brong visiting relatives at Jermyn. Agnes Smith to Crystal Lake for two weeks. Warapirs council to meet Friday Sept 3 at 7 40 in Ledyard hall.

Matthew Decker Port Jervis Willum Page John Warner Hickory Street C.L. Arnold Pittsfield Maso Presbyterian Church Mise Mattle Watkins Scranton A. J. Wren A. V. Thorpe Ray Nicholson Fr. Peck Oren C. F. Peck J. W. Kneedler Elmbhurat Joadie Scott John Docker Mill Street Julia Brong Jermyn M. J. Smith Pearl Priceville D. C. Smith Elmer Donkin John Dakin Charles Thomas I. H. Polhamus Long Pond Benton Mise Ing Horn Greenfield Agnes Smith Crystal Lake Warapirs Council Ledyard Hall

Archbold Delegate Attends State Convention in Erie

Archbald M J Kearney represents the Archbald branch of the C M B A at the state convention in Erie. Mrs T F P Wella of this place is appointed district organiser of the Ladies Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association and is noted as a leading member. Will S Clark returns home to Honesdale after visiting here. Richard F Foote spends vacation with relatives in Washington and New Brunswick New Jersey.

M. J. Kearney Archbald Erie T. FP. Wella Ladies' Catholic Mutual Benet Association Wells Ordor Will S. Clark Honesdale Richard F. Foote Washington New Brunswick N. J

Minister’s Experience with Two Tourists and a Wedding

A Jermyn town episode notes two visitors who sought aid at Trinity rectory posing as Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bernard and later Mr. and Mrs. Edward Warrett of Newport News. The couple claimed restaurant ownership and a travel route through Baltimore and White Haven to Hazleton, prompting cautious questioning by Rev. Mitchett. They fled when pressed, with suspicion they were the same pair connected to other town events.

Edward Bernard Trinity Rectory Tuesaday Mra Eadward Warrett Newport News Haaieton J. & Brown Baltimore White Haven Carbondale Hazleton Mr. Mitchett Fitchett Thomas Roberta Toronto Geo. T. Penderel George Pendered Charlie Connelly George Boale John Boale Frances Scott Providence Frank Smith Emma Hattie Beale John Heate Scranton Joseph Harris John Davis Greenfeeld Elizabeth Roche Main Street Elizabeth Ryan Honesdale W. E Smith James Timlin Charles Davie Gertrude Alonzo Ellis Wyalusing Willam McLaughlin Forest City New York Frank Heicher Alaska Klondike Belcher John Hartman Glenburn Thomas Jones John Forschner Orcortt Grove Lugerne Mary Uresky Alex Vorocky Steve Mucholski Andrew Sernak John Beneki Justice Helmes

Slippers by the Fire Welcome Home Evening

Mrs. Bimley embraces her husband in a warm reunion scene at home. She greets him with affection and offers a comforting supper, painting a cozy domestic moment amid tension implied by the headline.

Precautionary measures about sterilizing water

In a dialogue from Puck, Mr Dover spike argues for sterilizing drinking water to kill germs. He plans to use beer bottles as sterilizers and will deliver cases of beer by dark, then boil water in the bottles to make it safe for family use. Mrs Dover spike engages with skepticism.

Mr. Doverspike Mra. Dovetapike Mandy

Vindication of an idea prompts school overcoats concern

A Chicago Record item recalls a Wella street public school teacher debating pupil care. A boy walked nearly a mile to school in 4 degree below zero without an overcoat. The teacher sent him home to avoid danger, illustrating resolve in addressing emergencies.

Wella Street Chicago

Elevator solves stairs problem in witty exchange

Chicago Tribune quotes a humorous exchange about using an elevator on a tall building. The speaker jokes that even with an elevator the mind cannot be fooled by the idea of reaching the twentieth floor.

Chicago Tribune

Train Schedule Fragments For Utica Ithaca Northumberland

Partial timetable shows trains to Utica and Richfield Springs with departures at 3 a m and 1 58 p m and then to Ithaca at 2 55, 9 a m and 1 65 p m. Connections at Northumberland and intermediate stations link to Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington and the South with several daily m times. Inform available from MetL Smith District Passenger Agent depot ticket office.

Utica Richfield Springs Ithaca Northumberland Pittston Wilkes Farre Plymouth Hiromsburg Danville Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Anticoke Forsnavton Iman Decaliod Metanten Metl

Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedule Details and Routes

Rail timetable for Lehigh Valley system lists trains to Scranton Wilkes-Barre Bethlehem Easton Harrisburg and Chicago via Black Diamond Express with connections to Geneva Rochester Buffalo and Niagara. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars available between Wilkesbarre and New York Philadelphia and major stops. agents Chas Robb and A W Nonnemacher noted with Beranton office at 19 Lackawanna Avenue.

Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division New York Liberty Street Whitehall Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre BOF Hountain Fe Mountain Atlantic City Newark Elisabeth Philadelphia Reading Allentown Bethlehem Easton Ee Pong Branch Ocean Grove Lebanon Hersiabure Aientre Unday Bor Votinvili Cave North River Erty Tee Whitehall Street Booth Merry Rom Brooklyn Staten Inland Coney Island Grand Central Depot Long Island Isroad Reading Terminal Lehigh Valley Railroad ADEA Comfort D. A Plitaton White Haven Frazieton Petrie Dare RR Pointe Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara

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