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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1897

Page

9

Unpaid Wages Suit Over One Dollar In Felts Patch

William Hyland of Peekville sued William Williams of Felts Patch before Alderman Moses for one dollar unpaid wages. Hyland, who worked four days as laborer and five as a contract partner at Holden mines, claimed he was promised £16. Williams paid $1 and costs and warned of future suit. Local notices note visitors and residents in Reading Eagle circulation areas.

Moses William Hyland Peekville Felts Patch Tencver Wiliam W. Williama Hyland Willdme Holden Ganbewoay Teckville Willkinps Willian Hylan Yiind Taylor Trudcimont Mr. Willams

Dispute Leads to Warrant for Mrs Tolinski

In a city lodging, Mrs Agony Yongonovski and Mrs Stavita Tolinski were on friendly terms until Tolinski allegedly struck Yongonovski’s child, pushing the girl against a stone wall. A warrant was issued by Alderman Moyes for Tolinski's arrest on assault and battery charges. Bail set at 200 dollars. Tolinski waived a hearing and was to appear in court. Constable T. J. Walsh made the arrest.

Agony Yongonovski Stavita Tolinski Remington Avenue

Local Missing Men Return with Tales of Faraway Journeys

In late June George Mackreth and Alfred Crew disappeared from Scranton, leaving families startled. After days they returned claiming travels to Liverpool, South Africa, Buenos Aires and the Argentine Republic, with many stories to tell about their wanderings.

George Mackreth Washburn Street Alfred Crew South Hyde Park Avenue West Scranton Liverpool South Africa Buenos Aiers Argentine Republic

Local Visits and Moves Highlight Wilkes Barre Residents

William Hilbert and George Fleming of Wilkes Barre visit West Cranton friends. Miss Edith Williams returns from Glenburn. Chris Hess visits Calllewon New York. George W Jenkins and son Harry travel to New York City for Harry to enter the New York College of Pharmacy. Miss G McNulty of Twenty second Street is noted.

William Hilbert George Fleming Wilkes-Barre Westcranton Edith Williams Chestnut Street Glenburn Chris. Hess South Ninth Street Calllewon N. Y George W. Jenkins Harry New York City New York College of Pharmacy G. McNulty

Community Notes From Local Streets And Courts

A Wednesday evening outing to South Steel mills included Misses Jose Kline Ross Ellise Kate Barrett Nell McAuliffe Mary McHugh Antle McHugh and Messrs John Hurns Daniel McAuliffe Thomas Williams William Mallen Patrick Lafferty John Brown and Michael Bh] with arrests for vagrancy and drunkenness leading to twenty day county hall terms. Funeral details for Robert Hughes and wedding news for Miss Ann Dunleavy and William Gasull at St Patrick's Church. Camp No 178 P OSSA hosts first “Observation party” with tables of ordinary articles and sworn observations by eight member squads.

South Jose Kline Ross Ellise Binghamton Kate Barrett Providence Nell McAuliffe Mary Antle McHugh John Hurns Daniel McAuliivfe Thomas G. Willams Hyde Park William Mallen Patrick Lafferty South Scranton John Brown Albany Michael B Ansley Jones Evans Robert Robert Hughes North Malin Avenue Washburn Street Ann Dunleavy Twenty-first Street William Gasuill Dunmore St. Patrick's Church J. P. Whelan Mise Muargaret Loftus Andrew Lynett Srate Gasmill Patrintic Order Sons of America

One Week Sale Boost With Fall Fabrics and Colorways

The notice promotes a short sale lasting one week to boost trade during hot weather. It highlights early fall weight fabric in 35 pieces of 48 inch novelty ulting with two tone color effects: Purple and Black, Garnet and Black, Myrtle and Black, Cardinal and Black. Three color combos in Navy, Green and Black, Brown, Green and Black. Seventy pieces available.

Sale on gowns offers record low prices for week

The notice invites shoppers to buy everyday gowns during a one week sale with deep discounts. It asserts that prices are lower than ever known, emphasizing limited time to take advantage of the reduced costs.

Crochet Salting Frames Offer Colorful 33 Inch Saltings

45 pieces of 33 inch crochet saltings described as a splendid range of color combinations. The listing highlights a diverse palette and generous quantity for stylish home use. Each item presents varied hues suitable for craft projects or décor enhancements.

Local Societies Hold Meetings Amid Autumn Events

North Scranton and Tonalnuka lodges plan important meetings next Wednesday and Sept 4 for elections and business. Local social news includes weddings at Holy Rosary and Epworth League officers elected. several residents return from travels and arrests noted with bail posted.

Infant Joseph Kearney Dies at Home

Infant Joseph, son of Mr and Mrs John Kearney, died at 4 30 yesterday morning at the family residence corner Penn Avenue and Marion Street. The private funeral will be held at the home this afternoon at two o'clock. F C Keyes and wife moved to No 6 Dunmore. Mr Haney of Penn Avenue left for a visit at Stroadsburg. Lou Swingle of Capone Avenue has become solicitor for A T Jayne Manager of the Metropolitan Installment Company. Mise Hattle Carr of Brooklyn and Miss Cora Noble of New York City visit friends on Adame Avenue. On Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs,

Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America Tonanaluka Tribe Mary Nellie O'Hare West Market Street New York City D. M. Kinter Indiana County William Jenkins Putnam Street Wales F. M. Pilrer Ralph Bullard Alderman Fidler James Kerrigan Aloor Catherine Gibbons Patrick May Depot Street Frank Gilenski May David Beynon Gilenski Beynon John Yanisky Dominick Nanisky J. A. Tonking Anthrache Wheelmen’s Club East Market Street Tonking Norman Brown Springville Patrolman Palmer Church Avenue Daniel Blackwell Nanticoke Vieking W. BR. Thomas William Street K. Jones Newark N. J A. B. Jones Short Avenue Stanley Cecelia Walters North Main Avenue W. G. Watkins Chinchilla Holy New York Dr. Bentley John Labar St. Louis A. T. Jayne Metropolitan Installment Company Mise Hattle Carr Brooklyn N. Y Cora Noble Adame Avenue

Social Gathering at Boule vard Avenue Home

F W Dunn hosted friends at their Boule vard Avenue residence with dancing and late refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Anney Wurster Mr. and Mrs T H Dunn Misses Lela and Minnie Sillick and others.

F. W. Dunn Boulevard Avenue Thore Anney Wurster T. H. Dunn Mikes Plorence Brooke Bert Johnson P. H. Dent Lela Minnie Sillick Frank Alvord

Weddings and social notices fill Scranton page

Miss Kate McDonnell and Philip Monahan wed at St. Peter’s Cathedral with Rev. Feeley officiating. Archbald visit, reception at Monahan home. Multiple other couples married at St Mary’s and St John’s churches with agin of receptions. A five year old arraigned for assault but released. Euchre club forms in Twentieth ward. Grand opening and educational rally at South Side Y W C A tonight invites all women.

Kate McDonnell Orchard Street Philip Monahan Stone Fivenue St. Peter's Cathedral J. J. B. Feeley Maggie Walsh John Creedon Archbald Mra. Monahan River Street Prospect Avenue William Birney Avenue Builey Joseph F. Evans Ruddy Nellie Ward Dunmore Willow Street Elizabeth Durkin Palm Street George Jackson Old Forge J. A. Momtitt St. John's Catholic Church Lizzie Murphy Taylor John Durkin Kate Reardon Patrick Roche Patrick Roach Cherry Street Laura McCrea Cedar Avenue St. John's Church Marie Kivith North Scranton Patrick Haggerty Kivlin J. A. Moritt South Side Y. W. C. A

Equitable Building and Loan to Sell Third Stock Series

The Equitable Building and Loan Association offers a third stock issue dating from August 17. Those wishing to subscribe may attend a meeting at Manley’s Hall on Tuesday September 25.

Equitable Building and Loan Association Hersons Manley’s Hall

Obituary Item for Willie Davis and Bridget Donahoe

Willie Davis two year old son of William Davis of Archbald street died yesterday morning of croup at his grandparents home Mr and Mrs John Davis His mother died over a year ago and grandparents raised him Bridget Donahoe infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Donahoe of North Main avenue died last evening at the parental residence Funeral announced later

Willie William Davis Archbald Street John [. Davis Bridget John Donahoe North Main Avenue

2500-Volt Shock From An Arc Lamp Accident

An electrical engineer standing on a chair touched a metal ammeter and an iron pillar while adjusting a reversing switch for sixty lamps. The body received about 2500 volts, with current flowing hand to hand before the shock was interrupted. He recovered. burns appeared later on the left hand and palm. The article notes a body resistance estimate around 10 000 ohms.

Hydrophobia Case In Scranton Child Stricken After Dog Bite

Willie Jordan ten years old, son of John and Mrs Jordan of 612 West Lackawanna avenue, is critically ill with hydrophobia at home. Drs Brady and Wehlan diagnose the disease after his March 9 dog bite and worsening condition after a day of fever and restlessness. The boy was one of several children bitten by a bulldog owned by Henry Prodham near South Lincoln avenue.

Willie Jordan John Jordan West Lackawanna Avenue Brady Wehian Willie Wehlan Tribune Pasteur New York City Wits the Tribune Henry Prodham South Lincoln Avenue Shipman & Moore North Main Avenue Jordan Ilde Tommie Bevan Academy Street

Fatal Train Accident Near Olyphant Claims Blakely Miner

Simon Brennan of Blakely was instantly killed crossing the Ontario and Western track midway between Olyphant and Peckville. The 40 year old, employed at the Ontario breaker, was struck by a passenger train at about 4 10 yesterday afternoon while on his way home. The tragedy occurred as he failed to notice the approaching train.

Simon Brennan Blakely Ontario and Western Railroad Ontario Olyphant Peckville Brennan

Wage Scale Fixed for Miners in Jefferson and Clearfield District

A joint committee of miners from Jefferson and Clearfield Coal and Iron company met Pittsburgh officials in Dubois to fix the wage scale for pick and machine mining. The agreed scale will be public Saturday. No difficulties or further regional trouble are anticipated. The Dallas Fair runs Sept 28 to Oct 1 with expanded Dog and Poultry exhibits and new buildings. Trains run hourly with low railroad rates to Dallas and to New York via Lehigh Valley proper.

Dubois Jefferson and Clearfield Coal and Tron Company Pittsburg Dallas Fair Dallas New York

Professional Directory Advertisements Under This Head

Listings for physicians and surgeons in Scranton with addresses on Adams avenue Wyoming avenue Spruce street and nearby. The ad notes five dollar per line annual rates and lists Dr Kay Dr Bateson Dr Prey Dr Shepherd Dr Trapold with specialties and hours.

DR. CL. Prey Scranton Savings Bank Wyoming Avenue A. Trapold Worthen Spruce Atrecht Scranton

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