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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1896

Page

4

Entis Club Victors In 7 to 0 Ball Game Triumph

The Entis club nine defeated the Crescents by seven to nil in a Thursday game. A banquet and dance followed in honor of the Crescents with an entertaining program. A debate on the gold and silver question featured Messie Bridgett and Hollihand champion Silver. Visitors included Frank Kelly Jane Chaenr Patrick Brennan Paul Smith and others.

Entis Crescents Ents Messie Bridgett Carbondale Hollihand Pinston Frank Kelly J 8An Chaenr Patrick Brennan Paul Smith Charles Bridgett Martin Pd Healey Stanley Maxwell Patrick Melcamid William Loftus Joseph Hrenman

Centenarian Mary Larkin Dies After Long Life

The city bows to the death of Mrs. Mary Larkin the oldest resident. She died in Tivteias after a long life marked by strength despite injuries. Born in Prelwiid she was known to many in Galveston Ves with family ties and neighbors paying respects at the end.

Mary Larkin Tivteias Jobin Peter Owen Pilla Galveston Fideral

Death of Miss Buckley in Blessed Virgin Sodality

The obituary notes Miss Elizabeth Buckley of near Peenty year of age, long resident in the city. She was a member of the Blessed Virgin’s Sodality and St Huse Chiveh, remembered for charity and piety. She died Whitsdas night after a period of illness and is mourned by relatives and the local church community.

Elke Elizabeth Buckles

New Church On Hilmont Street Described In Unclear Text

The fragmented OCR describes a church on Hilmont Street with references to a First Methodist Episcopal group and street connections. Details are garbled but mention of officials and electing officers appears, with notes on securing a location and related proceedings.

Local official reshuffles staff at Thotel Anthracite

A garbled notice indicates Mise Jean Weldinda has filled the role of Dookhkeeper at Thotel Anthracite. It mentions a formal appointment and a later change involving Geome Van Keren, Periotendent of Cee pen tatle oy tle, with stated effective date.

Jean Weldinda Thotel Geome van Keren

Vrothers Auxionsiv Health Letter Cora’s Decline and Hope

A family narrative describes a daughter named Cora, age 19, in failing health with fatigue and weakness. The letter asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla restored blood quality and vitality, promising renewed strength and well being after past medical doubt.

Evie Wellman Departs City To Pursue New Opportunities

Evie Wellman leaves this city after making many friends during residence here. Well wishers extend congratulations as she relocates to pursue broader opportunities in her new Meld.

Evie Raiload Miss Wellman Bow

Local social notes and updates from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre

Mrs Jennie Monk returns home after visiting friends in Scranton. Mr and Mrs Charles Bliss entertained by Mr and Mrs J E Morgan. Mrs Kennedy injured at Belmont Ontario and Western crossing improving but not out of danger. Mrs J Watt visiting her parents in Wilkes-Barre. Mr and Mrs A W Birss of New York guests of Mr and Mrs A E Myers. William Carey ill with typhoid fever. Mr and Mrs Hayley and Mrs John Foster returned from New York. Reese moved family from Waymart cottage to Washington Street. William F Watt at Pittston races. Miss Mary Mullen visiting Miss Mary Burke, returned to Philadelphia. Ladies Aid Harvest supper at Methodist Episcopal church. Autumn party at home of Mr and Mrs Wobly on Washington Street. Prof and Mrs W T Colville entertained friends at Lincoln Avenue home. Attendees listed. Miss Markel hosted Sunday school class tea. McKinley bombastic event noted. campaign signs visible. Upcoming marriage of Miss Jennie Sounlon to Arthur Contes announced.

Jennie Monk Lincoln Avenue Scranton Charles Bliss Susquehanna J. E. Morgan Kennedy Belmont Ontario and Western Mrs. Wells Wilkes- Larre A. W. Birs New York City A. E. Myers Terrace Street William Carey Upper Dundaff Street N. Hayley John Foster Canaan Street Berr Reese Waymart Washington Street William EF. Watt Pittston Mary Mullen Mary W. Burke South Main Street Philadelphia Ladies’ Aid Society Methalist Episcopal Church W. T. Colville Lincoln Messrs and Mesdames N Willer Eal Bussell Burr Borer Meaker Lienn Kkol Laithrope BP ‘Trautweln Eva Stith Miss Mae Wil- Hate Miss Matharatie Miss Marka Wbie Che MeKinley Hendrikk Manfacturieg Mise Jenn

Community Notices Include Service Times and Parish News

Local events list a Sunday school, church services at the Methodist Episcopal and Episcopal parishes, and a district meeting. Residents of Pecokville and surrounding areas are invited to a grand millinery opening at Kistell's with French hats, bonnets, rib bone trimmings, and ornaments. A new residence is being built on White's addition. Professor Kloh nods entertain at the town fest with readings.

Alin Boiver Allel Mas Pal Peek Luger New York Cinturie Concomway Pula Willian Jolie Hiehkore Street Young Peafile’s Society Methodist Egidscayolle Klohnods Scranton Joseph McSilnes PL Suedicor Kistell Pecokville Methodist Episcopal Church Antranig Azhderian Brenehn Wo Lo ‘Therap W. N. Thorn Methodist Spixcopal Parsonage

Republican rally and church service notices in town

Tuesday's report notes attendees William Kryden Sr Thomas Brown Jr Julia W Jones and Ben Hichards at a Burnwood Republican rally where the first three gave anti slavery? No, anti silver fanaticism remarks. Tomorrow at Center street Younes Sen's Christian association holds a service with Rev GB Stone reader, “Laborers Together with God.” Welcoming all men to the Sunday afternoon meeting. Also mentions quail season dates October to January and various town visits by local people including Hartford fair attendees and Wilkes-Barre visitors.

Osgood William Kryden Thomas Brown, Jr Julia W. Jones Ben Hichards Burnwood Younes Sen Mire J. L. Weatcute W. AY Lott Harford Fair KE J. Miller Wilke’s Valley Own RK. Smith Wilkes-Barre Franke Lewis Uniondale Yeateray

Finishing Day Draws 3000 at Wet Pitte Meet

The fourth day of the Li ferhe equpty fet near Wet Pitte ended with about 3000 spectators. The grandstand and surrounding areas were packed close to the judges' stand as crowds applauded the day's races and events.

Wet Pittefin

Horse Races Delight Crowds With Close Finishes

The event featured spirited racing with eight entrants in the 24 race purse of 159. Athens B of Dallas won, Kilrain placed third, and Duke Kik of Beranton took second. Time 2.37. The 219 class purse 1500 followed with Trilby Way of Pittston first and Kit Cloud of Carbondale second. A half mile run and later races saw Belle B and Young Trabador among top finishers as the band played between heats.

Athens B Dallas Duke Kik Beranton Kilrain Pittston Josephine, Ch Wilkes- Barre Trilby Way Kit Cloud Carbondale Elna Joan Belle B Wilkes-Barrre E. String Wilkes-Barre Young ‘Trabador Golden Belle

Banquet at Herbert's hall draws large crowd and funeral news

The LC BR A banquet at Herbert's hall drew about 140 couples. Rev T P Hoban from Scranton spoke encouraging words and a lavish midnight repast followed. The funeral of James McKate is set for this afternoon at 2, with service at the house and interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mrs Bridget Keating of Leadville, Colo., died. she left here two years ago to join her husband in the West and is survived by three children and several siblings. Mrs B Shaughtessy returned to Williamsport after a stay with her sister. James Hastie of the North End is ill after a bowling accident while attending a wedding anniversary. Me Grah? was injured but no bones broken and is staying with his son in Pittston. Olyphant business men defeated Avoca on the West Side.

LC. BR. A Herbert's Hall T. P. Hoban Scranton James McKate James Rade North End Pittston Grahai Olyphant Avoca

Local Notables Attend Rallies and Meetings This Week

W O Leroy tours Mitea with Philip Herding of New Milford while George S Hardini hosts. Tiffanys join the Republican rally at Thakhannock. A mill lighting project and rental plans for Titus Driggs and J Handing properties proceed. Universalist church stone work contract awarded with occupancy hoped by year’s start. Mr and Mrs N Tiffany visiting in New Milford over Sunday.

W. OW. Leroy Mitea Philip Herding New Milford George S. Hardini Pratt Jowehaw Wanna Towanda Lab Tiffany Dallas Tiffany Thakhannock Meees Shield Titus & Driggs Universalist Church M. Shields, Jr N. (. Tiffany

Sunday visits and church notes from local residents

Dr. Thomas of Philadelphia visited his cousin Mrs. Frank Phillips over Sunday. C. H. Newing led quarterly meeting services with a thoughtful sermon praised by listeners. Mrs. William Jones of Plymouth and family visit Mrs. A. F. Rhodes. C. P. Matthews and family return to Scranton. Pred Barnum and family from Binghamton spent time with relatives. Mrs. Edward Lutsey’s health improves and she is up briefly. Epworth league to host special attractions Sunday evening with all welcome. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bond visiting Washington, DC. News items for The Tribune continue.

Dr. Thomas Philadelphia Frank Phillips Hey. C. H. Newing William Jones Plymouth A. F. Rhodes C. P. Matthews Scranton Pred Barnum Binghamton Edward Lutsey Epworth League G. W. Bond Washington, D.C Tribune

High School Literary Opens as Guest Arrives at Dalton

The first literary entertainment of the high school was held yesterday. Miss Emerette Daley of Flatira New York is a guest at Mr and Mrs Abram Wilson. Mrs Boardman of Dalton visits her daughter Mrs Ella M Chapman.

Emerette Daley Flatira N. Y Abram Wilson Boardman Dalton Ella M. Chapman

Congregational Church Fair Draws Praise in Susquehanna Visit

Mrs. George Drake Jr and Miss Margaret Dunham visited the Electric City. Rev Merwin Brodhead and family of Susquehanna visited friends. The Congregational church fair was a grand success. William Lugg of Duryea won a barrel of four at the fair. Rev Mr and Mrs Fink returned Thursday from Towanda after attending the Lackawanna presbytery meeting.

George Drake, Jr Margaret Dunham Electric City Merwin Brodhead Susquehanna Congregational Church William Lugg Duryea Fink Towanda Lackawanna

Orlanite Comments On Baby Tooth Opening Of Long Story

A conversation fragment shows Orlanite and Detroit Prep Press discussing a baby tooth. The dialogue moves from casual sympathy to predictions about future teeth, dentistry, and pain as the child grows, hinting at a longer, evolving narrative about dental development.

Detroit Juust Cable

Unclear Fragment Mentioning Humiliation and Hilarity

The readable text references amusement and sorrow in a brief, fragmentary remark about an event and its perceived lack of significance. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are clearly stated.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted Worldwide

An aged patent remedy touted for teething comfort by mothers for over fifty years. It claims to soothe the child ease gums relieve pain and stop crying. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle with urging to call for this brand only.

Mrs. Winslow

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