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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1897

Page

11

Drunk boarder charged with aggravated assault and threats

Mrs. Larah Flynn of Keyser avenue urged Alderman Kellow to issue a warrant against Warren Wells, a boarding house guest, for intoxicated visits and assaults. Wells was arrested on a $200 bail set by the alderman on aggravated assault and battery and an additional $500 for threats. Police were summoned after constables declined the warrant service.

Larah Flynn Keyser Avenue Kellow Warren Wells Keltow Wella Jones

Ward benefit concert at First Welsh Church set for Sept 8

A ward benefit concert will be held at the First Welsh Congregational Church on Wednesday September 8. Notable participants include Mrs M J Beaton Williame Miss Lingle Jenkins and Miss Gertrude Freeman recent State Normal School graduates who will recite. Messrs Edwin Bowen Williams Evans W J Davis and Professor J F Jones newly trained in music at Germany and Paris will perform as cellists. A double quartet of West Side singers completes the program.

Ward First Welsh Congregational Church M. J. Beaton Williame Lingle Jenkins Gertrude Freeman State Normal School Edwin Bowen Williams Evans W J. Davis J. F. Jones Germany Paris Inter

Local couple wed in quiet Welsh church ceremony

Miss Jennie Evans of Eynon street and Thomas Williams of Swetland street were married at noon Thursday by Rev. D. Jones at the Welsh Congregational Church parsonage on Bouth Lincoln avenue. The couple left for New York City on a wedding tour aboard the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad.

Jennie Evans Eynon Street Thomas Williams Swetland Street D. Jones Welsh Congregational Church Bouth Lincoln Avenue

Williames Committed After Suicide Attempt

David A. Williames of 144 South Hyde Park Avenue attempted death by his own action on Thursday August 26 while suffering mental distress. He was taken to Danville and committed to the insane department as his condition worsened and he required continual watching.

David A. Williames Hyde Park Avenue Danville Insane Department

Miss Mamie Burke Heads to New York for Job

Miss Mamie Burke of Luzerne street travels to New York City to accept a position there while Mrs J H Randolph of South Hyde Park avenue hosts her visit.

Mamie Burke Luzerne Street New York J. H. Randolph South Hyde Park Avenue

Jackson Street Baptist choir to hold special meeting

The Jackson Street Baptist church choir will hold a special meeting in the church parlor tomorrow after noon at 3.90 o'clock following Sabbath school. A number of Congregational church members on this side will attend the semi annual Congregational Commania convening at Edwardsville today.

Jackson Street Edwardsville Jacob Curtawiteh Bromley N Avenue Thomas Niler Lafayette House Father Whelan Irish Catholic Benevolent Union St. Leo's Hall Roberts North Main Beranton Street Nay Aug Park Genet Della Hughes North Garfield Avenue John James Brioom Avenue

Death of eight month old Agnes Wilson at 28 Breaker Street

Agnes Wilson aged eight months died Thursday afternoon. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at the family home with interment at Forest Hill cemetery. A large obituary and social notes follow including a anniversary party for Joshua John and various church notices, meetings, and local events.

Reopening Sermons and Local Accident Report

Tomorrow honors the church reopening with communion at 1080 a.m. and a sermon by Rev. Charles P. Long on Upon the Corner Stone. Sunday school at 2 p.m. and Young People’s Society at 6:30 p.m. Music and services follow at 7:30 p.m. Willie Evans, 2, was struck by a reckless driver on West Market Street and injured. the driver fled. Prof. Llewellyn Phillips of Bucknell will preach both morning and evening at West Market Street Baptist Church. Miss Lida Moelvin returns to New York City after visiting West Market Street.

Charles Woodworth Y. Harrison Mears Hall Main Avenue St. Eeesiba Council Young Men's Institute First Welsh Baptist Church South Main Avenue R. E. Williams London Charles P. Long Lock Haven James McGuiness Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society Charles Long Willie Evans William Evans West Market Street Llewellyn Phillips Bucknell University Lida Moelvin New York City

Diphtheria Cases Near Alder and Pittston Area

Local reports note multiple diphtheria cases around Alder street and Pittston avenue. Citizens travel updates include Richard Nallin returning from Honesdale and planning to attend St Michael's College in Canada. The article also covers street repairs and school construction progress, plus social events at Pharmacy hall and the Saengerrunde concert series.

Alder Street Pittston Avenue Richard Nallin River Street Honesdale St. Michael’s College Canada Thomas McCube Orchard Street Lackawanna, Iron and Steel Company Moyes Taylor Hospital Mare King Maggie Davitt St. Paul, Minn Charles Roche Cedar Avenue Twentieth Ward Hickory Street Columbus Council Young Men's Institute Pharmacy Hall Saengerrunde

Temperance, travel, and lectures headline town notes

Miss Flo Dony visits Hartford for a week while Rev. Mr. Moore to speak on temperance at Ca poure avenue Evangelical church tomorrow evening. W C T U invites members. Mrs. Dolph hosts Miss Le Neta Lee from Poughkeepsie. Dr. Carl W. Faatz moves to Albany Dental Association. Professor Grablachoff lectures Bulgaria. Various residents travel and relocate events noted.

Flo Dony Monsey Avenue Hartford Evangelical Capoure Avenue Mr. Moore Women's Christian Temperance Union C. FE. Dolph Plymouth Bruce Fordham Rollin Carr Lake Winola 8. C. Dorsey Eva Delaware Street Brooklyn Carl W. Faatz Albany N. Y Albany Dental Association Felas Dudlaff del Foote Penn Avenue W. Grablachoff Shenandoah Baptist Church Bulgaria Lillian Perry Capouse Avenue Wilkes-Barre Jennie C. Finn the Ridge Geneva A. F. Chaffee Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Ocean Grove

Republicans Set to Vote in Dunmore Primaries Today

Local notes report that Dunmore Republicans hold primaries today. Various residents travel, visit, or host guests from nearby towns and cities. A borough teachers meeting is planned for 2 PM in the high school building, while social events and vacations are noted for several residents. Mrs Crane, widow of Andrew Crane, dies at 43, leaving seven children.

Community in Decatur Delights Visitors and Guests

Rooms were prettily decorated with potted plants. Those present included Misses Sallie Chamberlain Mable Knight Besele McTaggert Frances Frey Marion Swarts Bessie May Winters Lucy Mary Decker Romaine Bronson Louis Smith Milla Rosale Taft May Gertie Hughes Ethel Smith Katherine Teeter Jessie Moffatt Bessie Larry Meal Margaret Bryden Lizsie Bouman Cornelia Gaspin Inee Trey and Messrs Howard Chamberlain Robert Swartz Richard Teeter Andrew Bryden Percy Smith Roy Wood Charles Seige Eddie Steve Farrer George Harry Nye John Galpin The Misses Horan visited friends in Pittston yesterday. Mrs James Thompson's condition was much improved yesterday. Mise Kilile Jones of Brooks street is the guest of Sunbury friends this week. Horn to Mr and Mrs C B Elston a daughter. Elmer Space of Webster avenue hosted a party at his home last night.

Misses Sallie Chamberlain Mable Knight Besele McTaggert Frances Frey Marion Swarts Bessie May Winters Lucy Mary Decker Romaine Bronson Louis Smith Milla Rosale Taft May Gertie Hughes Ethel Smith Katherine Teeter Jessie Moffatt Larry Meal Margaret Bryden Lizsie Bouman Cornelia Gaspin Inee Trey Messrs Howard Chamberlain Robert Swartz Richard Teeter Andrew Bryden Percy Smith Roy Wood Charles Seige Eddie Steve Farrer George Harry Nye John Galpin Horan Pittston James Thompson Mise Kilile Jones Brooks Street Sunbury Horn

Republicans Spar In Local Primaries Across Districts

The afternoon primaries spark local political contests with Christy Fasshold aiming to beat A. T. Doud in the Southwest while C. W. Gallagher expects victory in the South district. Other candidates include Charles Guard and John Morgans.

Poli Pennsylvania Young Men's Institute West Side St. Joseph's Society Populares Moosic Athletic Park Scranton Thomas Callahan Mayfield Laffey Stafford Street

Aid for the Strikers Receives Local Contributions

W. W. Plasterer and Adam Fox report nearly $150 raised in this city and vicinity for the striking miners in the soft coal regions. They ask The Tribune to publish acknowledgment of funds received and plan to list each contributor and amount later.

W. W. Plasterer Adam Fox the Tribune

Obituary for Mary McCormack of Olyphant and Mrs McCormack

Obituary note records Mary McCormack of Olyphant who died after a brief illness aged sixty five born in Ireland and survived by three daughters and one son. Funeral mass at St Patrick's church 10 AM with interment at St Patrick's cemetery. Another obituary for Mrs Daniel McCormack of Olyphant borough notes survival of son John and three married daughters. funeral 1 PM with high mass at St Patrick's church.

Mary McCormac Olyphant Ireland St. Patrick's Church St. Patrick’s Cemetery Daniel McCormack Olyphant Borough John McCormack

Scranton Conservatory Fall Term Opens September

Scranton Conservatory of Music announces the fall term begins Wednesday September 8. An advertisement directs readers to Sant 1 to send for the prospectus and course details.

Scranton Conservatory of Music Sant 1

The Strange Cure of James Wallace by Pink Pills

Detroit man James T. Wallace describes years of pain from scrofula and failed treatments. After reading an article about Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People he tried them and reports a complete recovery, with health and happiness returning. He testifies before a notary and endorses the medicine.

James T. Wallace Expo Detroit Ae Street Wallace Mrs. Wallace Medicine Lake Washington Willams Frank Honp Apd Hi Lanty Dr. Williama Jamie H.wallace Mrow Wayne County James A. Wallace Warne County Mien Williams Tadreag Witlina’ Medicine Co

Local Doctors and Professionals Listed in Scranton Directory

A dense listing of physicians and professionals with addresses and hours across Scranton entities including Dr Kay 26 Penn Ave and others at 305 Spruce, 612 North Washington, Wyoming Ave, andboard of trade area. Architects Edward Davis Percival Morris Walter Lewis Hancock Jr, attorney firms, and Tribune Publishing Co appear.

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City Hew Horace N. Searles Belvidere Oe Mine Morton Kingston James A. Evane North Hyde Park Avenue Watkin Williams Academy Street Bloomaburg State Normal School Edward Hughes Easton Lafayette College G. Moser Lafayette Street Anbury Park Hunsicker Binghamton Miser da Haglett William Sproate J. P. Moffatt Washburn Street Weatherly Asbury Park Lily Annie Joseph Florence Keith North Main Avenue Clark's Summit Daniel Phillips New Keystone Academy Factoryville Wll Mansfield Normal School Mansfield Nettie Lulu Ellas Lake Wincela David Harris Penton B. G. Morgan & Son Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Renta Mungrave J. C. King West Lack Awaenna Avenue West Scranton Globe Warehouse North Scranton Agnes J. A. Wilson Breaker Street Forest Hill Cemetery Joshua John Spring Street T. J. Davis Philip Thomas Margaret Price D. D. Lewin Henry Hitchings William Richards Thomas James Daniel Price Thomas Parry Mary J. Price Anna Price Mary Walters Eliza Jones Measie Evan Lewis James Lewis Louis James Throop Street David Lewis Welsh Baptist Church Wayne Avenue Mead Hedgler Alice Syracuse F. E. Hodgson Amelia Avenue Midas Loretta Williams Wilkes- Harre John Richards School Street Osborne Richards Martin Nolan Sullivan Nolan Marquette Council Christian Church Ladies’ Aid Society William Moore Christian Endeavor Society South Scranton Green Ridge Dunmore Charles Coleman Adams Avenue Hazleton Joseph Crowther E. J. Hughes South Blakely Street Sarah Dunn Margaret McNulty L. EB. Erhart Ledgedale A. H. Allen Teresa Cook Chestnut Street Professor Taylor Odd Fellows’ Hall Arthur Warfel Fourth Street Lake Henry Dudley Street Baptist Church Thomas Protheroe Drinker Street E. J. Haughter Thousand Islands Haughter Rogers Israel St. Luke's Church Elizabeth Crane Andrew Crane Cherry Street Agatha Liszyle Maggie William Andrew Raymond Helen Farrer Charles Farrer LE Brun Beas G. Clark Pema Ave Scranton, Pa WANG Archbald Ming cc Enon I. A M. Sotto Barrett & Jordan Vose Visesses William McNally Lyceum Theater D. W. Truss & CO Mae Tarrytown Joseph Hart The Evening News Detroit, Mich Lackawanna and Wyoming ATC Wromi Ava Newark Physicians and Surgeons Kay Penn Ave Co. L. Frey Jewell Spruce 8 Mary A. Shepherd M. D A. Trapold Wyomin Avenue and Spruce Street W. BE. Allen North Washington Avenue Anna Law Wyoming Ave Percival J. Morris Edward H. Davis Commonwealth Building le Walter Lewis Hancock, JR Spruce St Cor, Wash. H. Ave Frederick L. Brown Ave Ranton T. I. Lacey & Son, Architects Traders’ National Bank C. Lyman N. Washington Avenue H. F. Reynolds B. Y. Harrison Malin Avr C. C. Laubach Wyoming C. Snover Lackadave W. G. Rook Ospital Linden Street Jas H. Torrey Frank E. Boyle Burr Buildings Edward W. Thayer Jeffreys & Ruddy Attorneys- At-Law Jessup Law Patterson & Wilcox Tra National Bank Building Pers Alfred Hand William J. Hand Frank T. Okelpany , Ei L Coal Exchange Tants James W. Oakford Ney-At Board of L. A. Watres Lackawanna Ave Ae We Ee Co R. Pitcher Comegys Spruch Street D. B. Replogle Mears Building Killam Wyoming Avenue M, EB. Davis Eee Te Barring & M'Swheney Sar le Ao Kuettel Lacka Wanha Avenue Seranton G. R. Clark & CO Washington Ave Nue Green House North Main Ave Fran Kelin Avenue Reason Zeigler Scranton House Victor Koch Baupa R. J. Bauer Hulbert Meegargre Brothers Boranton Frank P. Brown & CO West Lackawanna Ave Thomas Aubrey Postomice Rex THD Tribune Academy of Music Rels & Burgunder Long Gilmore & Leonard Hogan’s Alley W. H. Macart Dr. Peal Peal
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