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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1897

Page

8

City Notes From Wilkes-Barre Creekside Events

Local items report Bridget Philbin taking final vows at St Luke’s Morcy. a Wednesday service announcement. James H. Torrey in a demurrer in a case against Jermyn. William W. Bronson of Carbondale probate granted to Joseph G. Bronson and Anna M. Bronson. Church dedications and entertainments noted. several local residents listed for marriage licenses.

Wilkes-Barre Bridget Philbin Wiliam W. Bronson Carbondale Joseph G. Bronson Anna M. Bronson

Local Businesses Advertised In City Notices

A fragmented advertisement piece lists various merchants and offerings including Viena bread and rolls, carpets at Wyoming House auction sale on Wednesday, tailor made fall suits and overcoats, John Ross at 307 Spruce Street, 260 White Envelopes for 1 cent at 23 Store, Oh Davidow Hrag now at 127 Lackawanna Avenue, and Steam Heating and Plumbing services by P F M T Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave.

John Ross Spruce Street Ave

Health officers convene Lackawanna county for semiannual meeting

The fourth semi annual convention of the Associated Boards of Health of Lackawanna county gathered in Scranton to elect officers and discuss water quality and sanitation. New president Dr F F L Van Sickle of Olyphant led a long session with reports from Blakeley Dunmore Scranton and other boards. papers on eyesight sanitary plumbing and anti toxin were presented and debated.

FP. Te van Sichle Olyphant J. K. Bentley Associated Boards of Health of Lackawanna County Board of Health Mentine H. L. Thompson Blakely Borduch Board FL Bl. van Sickle Blakely Board Sylvanne Smith M. C. Judge Taylor Board Blakely Board of Health David W. Brown Dalton J. Ro Murphy Dunmore Weeorlation Scranton Board Scranton Board of Health James O'Hara Throop T. W. Wilson Winton Board FF. L. van Sickle W. A. Paine Scranton W. Brown J. R. Murphy John O'Hara Winton J. ¢. Bateson Himburet C. M. Hathaway Teachers’ Institute Leonard BD. Mosford New York Thomas Thompson International Correspondence School Thompson Parsons Heatley Polne Taylor C. FP. O'Malley Dre Paine Murphy van Sickle Bentley Boards of Health de. J. W. Houser C. W. Parsons J. RR. Murphy J. C. Bateson W. E H. Olmstead CC. M. Hathaway William van Doren J. W. Househ D. Davis H. C. Wheeler M. J. Kelly J. Miller PL. van Sickle The Associated Boards of Health

Board Faces Funding Hurdles and Leadership Change

The Beranton board failed to secure appropriations and could not enforce its mandate. Dr Paine reported to the state association in Harrisburg, noting lack of representation from Lackawanna. Dr J K Bornley proposed annual presidential turnover, and the group agreed to retire him from the presidency.

Offcora J. K. Bornley

Whose Subject Is He in Dunmore Election Controversy

Ten more egal Democratic votes were flagged in the Dunmore contest as twenty six witnesses testified. Several individuals including Michael Flanagan and Michael Flannery were alleged to have voted without paying taxes, while others faced challenges over naturalization or citizenship status. Attachments were issued for a number of non attending witnesses.

Dunmore Martin Gerrity Michael Monahan Frank Moralan Michael Flanagian Michael Mosles Robert McHugh Randal Zaccaquin Rocco Batiste Donatt Michael Flannery isMlannery Catawissa Columbia County O'Heere Patrick Preston Antonio Freda John McDonnell John Holleran Michael Morahan Antonio Renea

Boy Climbs Back After Wild Ride On Bellevue Street

Patrick Manley on Stone avenue. boy 12 clings to a horse wagon as it bolts through Fig street to Pittston avenue. He is thrown but regains the seat, takes the reins, and drives away. Local incident recalls tense moments and quick thinking by the youth.

Patrick Manley Bellevue Stone Avenue Fig Street Filttston Avenue Pittston Avenue

Amateur baseball club seeks Northeastern Pennsylvania players

The sporting page notes an open invitation for local players to join the baseball procession. Ten uniforms will be awarded free to participants, with coupons valid for ten days after publication.

Pennsylvania

Morris Bros Announce Sale of One Hundred High Grade Wheels

Morris Bros at 30 Lackawanna Avenue will put on sale Thursday morning one hundred high grade wheels named the Monarch Defiance and Famous Dart. Each wheel will be fully guaranteed. Sale continues Thursday and Friday.

Morris Bros Lackawanna Avenue Monarch Defiance Dart

Lackawanna Presbytery holds three sessions at Providence church

Three sessions of the Lackawanna Presbytery convened yesterday at Providence Presbyterian Church. Ministers debated foreign mission work and dissolution requests, admitted candidates for ordination, and heard Rev James McLeod report ministerial relief. Rev George Stewart spoke on the Christian Endeavor Society and home missions.

Stewart Harrisburg Lackawanna Providence Presbyterian Church W. L. Everitt Méshoppen Mehoopany M8. Kinther K. ©. Frutchey Fred J. Allen Meshoppen Day John Knox A. W. Dickson E. McLean Glenburn McLean William Santelle Carl von Krug I. &. Hodge David Davis L. R. Foster Harry Luce Harvey Kohler Willam Santelle C. F E. Robinson N. G. Parke T. A. Mills W. C. Stilee W. C. Gibbons James McLeod C. E. Robinson Shinn J. A. Tdnen Mr. Luce Emma Wall Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbytery Carl L. von Krug Board of Education von Kru George R. Merrill James C. Campbell W. D. Crockett J. 8 Wilkes Foster William Battelle Ferman George B. Steward Carlisle Mr. Crockett George Stewart Harristy Christian Endeavor Society

Valuable Tract at Dalton Pa Offered for Sale

A seven acre high elevation plot above James P. Dickson residence in Dalton Pa owned by Mrs John Faurot is offered in bulk for sale It could be cut into at least 27 large lots near the depot ideal for speculation or residence W T Hackett Real Estate 12th Washington Ave Beranton Pa handles price and terms

Dalton James P. Dickson John Faurot S d

Stand continues long running business after twenty two years

Auction notice appears with Great bargains in carpeta at Wyoming House auction sale Wednesday. Public invited to patronize awnings tents furnishings and society goods and decorations offered by Fuhrman and Bro.

J. Fuhrman & Bro Wyoming

Easter millinery at Sawyers invites inspection

Sawyer's Easter millinery promotes hats as the crowning Easter toilet. The store claims constant quality and vast color and shape variety. Mrs Emma Diem has joined Sawyer and invites friends to visit opposite Hotel Jermyn.

Emma Diem Sawyer Cordally Jermyn

Rutledge Motel and Restaurant Opens In Rutledger

The Rutledge Motel and restaurant in Rutledger Washington will formally open this evening at 323 Lackawanna Avenue. Hawver's orchestra will provide music and a fine lunch will be served. The public is invited to attend and inspect the new Rutledge.

Rutledge Lackawanna Avenue Hawver Rutledme

Coursen's Philadelphia Butter and Auction House Moves

Coursen's PhiladelphiaPrint Butter and Dairy Butter offerings are noted with pricing. A Wyoming House auction sale is announced for Wednesday. Tavidew Bros. jewelers have moved to 207 Lackawanna Avenue. Bee pounds and Beecham's Pills are referenced in odd ad phrasing.

Coursen Philadelphia Tavidew Bros., Jewelers Lackawanna Avenue

Sandersons Pharmacy Promotes Low Prices On Prescriptions

Sandersons Pharmacy advertises hundreds of items in a price reduction sale led by Hood’s, Warner’s, Carter’s and other brands. The ad urges customers to compare prices by calling, claiming they sell far below competitors while preserving low prescription costs.

Hood AKOTA Pinithorn Dimcowery Pierce Facerite Warner Pian Scott Hinlston Tere Kintiision Emirall Carter Lyon

MacGarrah's Insect Powder advertised for housekeepers

An old item promotes MacGarrah's Insect Powder as the best time to use during house cleaning. It claims the product prevents young insects from being hatched and notes it is sold by dealers in 25 and recent boxes only.

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Norton’s M. Norton Lackawanna Ave Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave Backawanna Eader Penn Avenue A. B. Wakrman SHS Ov Il W. B. Henwood City Notes Ol Forge Methollet Episcopal Bormons LL. Buntes Chirch Ava Maria Bt. Cectin'a Academy Colleenhall Jesee Vo Stilffor Florence McSwarta Boranton Dinlel A. Patey Canton Katherine Ryan Scrinton Lawrence Connell Borantos Cunheering Wealey Dunmere Garrett Br, Walkh Tulfo William Prynn Resone Miestan Wea Paviision Franklin Avenue Prynn Alrich Sanborn FW. Stillwell Stilwell Peoent Thirteenth Regiment Fittiyts James Dimmick Der Gee Hayes Nicholesn Wyoming House P.F M. T. Howley Paragon J. A. Waters Christian Hatter Scrandon Beranton Board State Association EK. Allen Presbytery Providence Committee OF Thanks C. E. Roeblneon J. J. Rankin W. HL. Swift BH. Sturgen Dilla T. A. Mile Hodge BR. Ottman Edward Rowe Heyv C. Logan William HH. Santelle A W. Dickson N. M. Pomeroy Finwnes Eler G. W. Benedict H. J. Shaw Hmer M. ©. Carr William T. Colclough J. E. Guild James 8. Wilkes J. M. Yours J. FP. Moffatt A. R. Geer W. BH. Swift T. A. Miles Ph. Dy J. BR. Craven W. T. Hackett Washington Ave Beranton A. R. Sawyer Wyoming Avenue Atlantic Campbell S.C. Snyder D. D Spruce St Beecham Elgin Greamery Tan Hotel the Scranton Bedding CO Dingley Warren-Ebert Company Gia Franklin Ave Jardineres Metropolitan China Hall C. 4 Weichel Mears Lohmer Piano J. W. Guernsey Washington Avenue Scranton, PA Dunn
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