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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1897

Page

6

Resolutions of Condolence Adopted in Simp eon Methodist Church

The Wyoming conference district held its second quarterly meeting at Simp​eon Methodist Church. Resolutions honoring the late J Plummer Acker were adopted by the church official board and published for the bereaved family with prayers for comfort and renewed church energy.

Lower Acker Wyoming Simpaon Methodist Church J. G. Nekman J. Plummer Acker Hiw Christian Simpeon Methodist Episcopal Church Joes Ono Acker W. W. Davis George Saxe H. K. Jones Randolph John Fern

Funeral of William F E Stevens Held in South Malin Avenue

The funeral for the late William F E Stevens took place from the residence on South Malin Avenue with a large gathering of friends. Rev David Jones of Fleet Welah Congregational Church officiated delivering an eloquent sermon. The remains were viewed and interred at Taylor Cemetery. Pallbearers named were Thomas Williams Thomas Jeffreys John Evans and John Edwards.

William FE Malin Avenue David Jones Fleet Welah Congrestional Church Taylor Cemetery Thomas Williams Thomas Jeffreys John Evans John Edwards George Luts John M. Harris Dan Robertson John. McGhee L. R. Foster North Sumner Avenue Lackawanna Presbytery Hallstead John J. Davies G. A. Williams Hazleton Thomas de Gruchy Rock Street Waverly

Hearing before Alderman on Renehok v Kutchka

The case was heard before Alderman Kelly. Prosecutor Kutchka signified his wish to have his wound healed with a gold gaive. He requested more than was granted and the result remains unspecified.

John C§renehok Mike Kutchka Kelly Kutchka

Entertainment by Young People Society at Washburn Street church

The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at Washburn Street Presbyterian church held a large evening event in the main auditorium after the lecture room proved insufficient. Rev. J. P. Moffatt presided. solos by Miss Smith and A. J. Harber. duets by Mabel Jayne and Edith Morgans. Miss Fanny Crosby performed varied selections. Edith Swingle accompanied on the organ.

Young People's Society of Christan Endeavor Washburn Street Presbyterian Church J. P. Moffatt Mise Smith A. J. Harber Mabel Jayne Edith Morgans Fanny Crosby Edith Swingle

Local residents visit friends and study in nearby cities

Thomas Roberts of Lafayette Street visits Binghamton while Miss Cella Case returns from Susquehanna to teach painting. Arthur Reynolds resumes studies at the University of Pennsylvania and Clifton Keefer travels to Philadelphia. Bert Fern resumes at Philadelphia Dental College. Several residents entertain relatives, visit Strowudsbore and Andenfeld, and attorneys Edwards Thayer Wettline tour Lattimer. Bicyclists from this side wheel to Hazleton and back on Sunday.

Thomas Roberts Lafayette Street Binghamton Cella Case North Main Avenue Susquehanna Clinton Reese Wilkes-Barre West Scranton Arthur Reynolds Jackson Street University of Pennsylvania Clifton Keefer Tenth Street Philadelphia Bert Fern North Summer Avenue Philadelphia Dental College Mrs Owen S. Charles Hampton Street Gilmartin Mount Morris N. Y James Evans Miss Grace Sharon Hazleton John Thomas Bert James

Fall Upholstery Cloths Offer Colorful Sultings

A local shop lists an early Fall sale of 35 pieces at 38 inches wide with two tone effects. Colors include Purple and Black Garnet and Black Myrtle and Black Cardinal and Black and a Navy Green Brown and Black option plus seventy pieces available by request.

One Week Sale Extends Amid Heat to Christmas Bargains

In response to protracted heat the shop extends a one week sale on books. The promo promises enduring echoes of deals through local hills and valleys until Christmas next, when fall and winter dress selling ends.

Weekend Bargain Sale Cuts Prices on Everyday Gowns

Consumers are urged to visit the yard sale offering a week of reduced prices on daily gowns. Shoppers can save significantly as garments are advertised at lower costs than ever before, with the sale set as a limited time event.

Lot One 45 Pieces W Inch Crochet Aultings

A catalog item lists forty five pieces of W inch crochet aultings offering a splendid range of color combinations for immediate sale.

Silk and Wool Novelties and Sultings in Varied Colors

A list of fabric pieces including 45 silk and wool novelties in color combinations such as Old Rose with Green and Navy with Grey, 25 pieces of 38-inch twine weave sultings in Imaginare color mix, 28-inch all wool broken check suttings in medium shades, offered in full color harmonies.

Munyons cold cure urged for every home

Munyon’s cold cure advertised as effective for head colds and other ailments. The notice invites readers to write for free medical advice to Prof. Ake at Arch Street Philadelphia. Mentions individuals at various locations and a presbytery gathering in Hallstead Pa.

Munyon Serge Ake Arch Street Philadel Phin. M

Local Court Actions Include Peace Bond and Jail Commitment

James Leader of Tenth Street received a peace order after a Sunday arrest for altered threats to kill. He was released after agreeing to keep the peace. Crystal Laundry promotes stiff collars and soft button holes. Brahmin Green of Keyser Avenue was committed to county jail in default of $700 bond. An entertainment at Jackson Street Baptist Church features Professor James Sauvage and Tonza Sauvage of London, with local acts, to aid Lackawanna Congregational church. Roberts at 126 North Main and Morgan Thomas expand with a new Jackson Street Hyde Park store. Dr Harrison, dentist, Meare Hall, 1139.8 Main Avenue.

James Leader Tenth Street Kellow Leader Keyser Avenue Johns Jackson Street Baptist Church James Sauvage Tonza Sauvage London Lackawanna Congregational Church Roberts North Main Morgan Thomas Jackson Street Hyde Park Avenue Harrison Meare Hall Main Avenue

West Side Business Directory Listing

Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and prenologist at 412 North Main Avenue also notary public. G Morgan & Son notarists real estate foreign exchange and ocean ticket agents. Prompt monthly settlements and rents collected at office 114 Jackson Street over Musgrave's drug store. Second hand furniture cash for anything J C King stock at 14 to 70 West Lack Avenue.

West Side Fenton North Main Avenue Notary Public BRB G. Morgan & Son Notaries Public Foreign Exchange Ocean Ticket Jackson Street Musgrave's J. C. King West Lack Awanna Avente

Local Notes and Socials From North Scranton

North Scranton brief items report visits by Miss Mary Davis and others, upcoming marriages including Patrick McGuire and Mary Moran, and Thomas Heatey and Anna Walsh. A Polish boarding home fight ends with arrests for Nicholas Block, William Block, and Andrew Gormon. Nearby events mention injuries, a fire alarm, a free crowd at a basketball game, and a funeral at Wayne Avenue.

Mary Davis Nanticoke Jon A. Janes Green Street Amd Harry Lukens Philadelpha Ligzie Owens Brick Avenue Misa Ieen Wade Margaret Thornton Carbondale Joseph Murphy San Antonio Tex Patrick McGuire Misa Mary Moran Thomas Heatey Anna L. Walsh Cusick Avenue Patrick Cannon Hudson Street Loretta Burns Hloom Avenue Anna Hohn East Market Street John Klingle Lloyd Street Tully Mike Suckaloweky Nicholas William Block Andrew Gormon Alderman Fidler Reere Jones Charles Street Jehu Jehu Wayne Avenue Thomas Griffin William Street Clark Store Elizabeth Doyle Potreville T. P. Hogan West Market Street Marie Daly Keiser Avenue Paterson N. J Criics Willard Benjamin Frederick Novll Thomas Jenn Jones Welsh Congregational Church Washburn Street Audenfeld Albert Henderson Al&ight Avenue Pittston Company Harmory Crescents Pine Brook North Bend Stars Stars

Forty Hours' devotion to be observed at St John’s

Rev E J Melley announced at services that starting next Sunday at 10 o clock a Forty Hours devotion will be observed. Local residents include Mrs Michael Madsen who came for her father’s illness, and several residents fined for drunkenness after arrests on Prospect avenue. Crystal Laundry adds a signed line about laundry service.

E. J. Melley St. John's Catholic Church Michael Madsen Mamatee Michigan Frank Brady Genet Street Mary Joyce Ister Annie Pittston Avenue New York City Joseph Fein Middletown N. Y John Lavelle Edward Manley Cedar Avenue South Mill Joseph Catherine Kisler Willow Street Matthew Hock Mary Malten Maple Street Storr Bunday Prospect Avenue Zang Sartor Boland

Community Notes from Green Ridge and Nearby

Reported events include Ford Pratt of Green Ridge visiting Foote and Shear hardware. Marie Rhodes visiting her sister Mrs. Peck. Colvin recovering at home on Sunset Avenue. The Anbury Methodist precinct church plans changes to its Sunday school room and the Women's Missionary Society officers were elected: President Mrs G D Mead, Vice President Mrs B T Lay, Secretary Mrs Peter Davidson, Treasurer Mrs FE Nolan. Miss Mattie Potter visits Monsey Avenue. Mrs J H Seward hosts Miss Grace Coglizer. Miss Lizalio Koch heads to New York for a short visit.

Ford Pratt Green Ridge Street Misa Lizalio Koch Capolise Avenue New York City

Local notes and meetings fill town calendar

Lawrence Krink accepts post with EilMot Publishing in Philadelphia. Fire alarm at box 24 reported a slight blaze at Thomas Gill's house. bucket brigade extinguished it. St Steven’s commandery and Junior Order U A M hold meetings. attendance urged. Various residents travel to conventions and visits, with minor injuries and social events noted.

Lawrence Krink EilMot Publishing Company Philadelphia Thomas Gill John B. Smiths St. Steven's Mame Ellen Bronson George Krager Nay Cherry Street Dr. Winters Dan Wescott J. B. Bronson New York City B. K. Bronson Norton Beers Moscow Fred Mitchell Blakely Street Anna Pratt Shenandoah J. P. Manley Jamea Flynn Elmharet Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Mark Simpson Drinker Street

County Principals Form Two Year High School Course

Seventeen Lackawanna county principals met September 18 with Superintendent J C Taylor to craft a county wide high school curriculum. The proposed two year sequence covers arithmetic, algebra, rhetoric, geography, civics, history, geometry, physics, literature, and medieval modern history, aiming for uniform adoption by boards. The session emphasized selecting the most valuable work each year for students who may leave school after that year.

Lackawanna County J. C. Taylor C. A. Kenyon Blakely Mary C. Barrett Carbondale Township W. A. Kelly Archbald John A. Moyles Winton M. W. Cummings Olyphant John J. O'Hara Throop M. J. Lloyd Dickson W. L. Rogers Jermyn F. H. Greene South Abington F. ©. Hanyen Waverly Thomas J. Coyne Lackawanna Township John H. Davy F. R. Coyne Old Forge

Lamp blocked bicycle wheel injures Knapp on hill

James C. Knapp of 523 East Market Street was riding near Tobyhanna on Sunday when his bicycle lamp fell onto the front wheel causing a crash. He suffered a severe chin wound requiring four stitches and reached Scranton that night.

James C. Knapp East Market Street Tobyhanna Mr. Knapp Scranton

Attorneys and Counsellors at Law Firms Listed

A legal notice lists law offices including Watson Devil Hall and Kemmer ER at Traery National Bank Building with room details. The terse entry identifies several named attorneys and their firm location.

Assup Watson, Devil, Hall & Kemmerer Traery National Bank

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