Republican Fourth District Convention Notice
Notice to Republican voters in the Fourth Legislative district of Carbondale to attend a convention at Burke's Hall on August 17 at 7 29 o clock p m to choose three delegates for the Harrisburg state convention to nominate a state treasurer and auditor general Ward primaries are scheduled for August 16 at regular polling places from 6 to 7 p m Ki A Jones is chairman and Samuel S Jones is secretary.
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Fourth Legislative
Burke's Hall
Carbondale
Harrisburg
O'Clork
City notes show varied local civic actions and meetings
Multiple items report public access at Mountain Lake, Florence mission managers meeting, tandem raffle at Bittenbender & Co., coroner’s jury on Mrs Vilaabeth Evans, and candidacy of John R. Kelly for Democratic delegate. Also noted: coroner Lovestreet’s inquest decision, executives’ attendance changes, railway and coal payments, a Municipal building name change to City Hell, sewer repairs, board of revision appeals, Providence church meeting adjournment, and fire department parade date discussion.
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Mountain Lake
Florence Mission
Bittenbender & Co.'s
Franklin Avenue
Vilaabeth Evans
John R. Kelly
Lovestreet
Anna Manche
Mia
Griffin
D. B. Atherton
Board of Trade
National League
Board of Revision and Appeals
Second
Third Ward
Providence Bresbyteriau
Welloh
Atle
Wilkes-Barre
Piromen
Ascorinthen
Hickey
Board of Fire Engineers
Four Day Horse and Bicycle Meet Opens at Driving Park
The opening day of a four day horse and bicycle race meet at the Driving Park draws large crowds with 144 horses entered and purses totaling 2600. The program features daily bicycle events and multiple horse trials, with top entries listed and a schedule set through Friday.
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Hal Pointer
Etta T
Moonstone
Raven
Vera
Bert Sheldon
Wrecking Crew Clears Wagon Stuck on Tracks
A wagon became immobile on Lackawanna Avenue yesterday morning, immobilizing a crowd and delaying the West Side division for about thirty minutes until a wrecking car was summoned to remove the wagon from the tracks.
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Lackawanna Avenue
West Side
Election of State Delegates Fourth District Meeting
The Democratic standing committee of the Fourth legislative district meets tomorrow evening at Fadden's hall in Priceburg to name a time and place for a convention to elect delegates to the Reading state convention on August 41. Some Lackawanna County members oppose, arguing the legislative committee should handle the convention. the call is signed by M. J. McAndrew and F. J. McCaffery.
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Democratic Standing Committee
Fourth Legislative District
Fadden's Hall
Priceburg
Reading
Lackawanna County
Legislative Standing Committee
M. J. McAndrew
Archbald
F. J. McCaffery
Jermyn
Did Buffalo Bill's Posters Do It Youths Runaway
Five local boys, ages 12 to 14, have run away from home within two weeks in Syracuse. John Costello, 14, left Dunmore last Wednesday and is missing. Michael Campbell and Albert Hagen reportedly left Capoute avenue. Hagen says Campbell returned home, but Mrs. Campbell suspects otherwise. Jerome J. Scott, 12, of Hemlock street, left home last Thursday. Herbert Knight, aged unknown, has been missing since last Sunday. police were notified yesterday.
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John Costello
Dunmore
Michael Campbell
Albert Hagen
Capoute Avenue
Hagen
Campbell
Dunn Anniversary Observed at Rescue Mission Conversion
At the Rescue Mission last night the anniversary of Charles Lunn’s conversion was observed with about 125 people present. Superintendent George G Sanborn introduced Mr Dunn who led the remainder of the meeting. A quartet sang and ice cream was served after. Dunn is a railroad man and a noted convert.
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Charles Lunn
George G. Sanborn
Mr. Dunn
Munson
Coglizer
Prinn
Webster
Dunn
Executor files ejectment over Waverly half acre property
Clinton W. Wisner as executor for H B Pierce sues to recover a Waverly half acre with a frame dwelling barn and outbuildings. O T D Phillips bought on contract for 1040 dollars, later assigned to Lavella L Stone. Balance due 798.45, action seeks payment.
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Clinton W. Wisner
H. 8. Pierce
Waverly
O. TD. Phillips
Lavella L. Stone
Young Man Gaughan Injured by Mule at Manville Colliery
A youth named Gaughan living with his mother on Capouse Avenue Pine Brook was kicked by a mule at the Manville colliery. The mule struck him on the forehead above the eye causing a painful gash. He was taken home for treatment by Drs Saltry and Hagwerty.
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Gaughan
Capouse Avenue
Pine Brook
Manville
Grammar Pupils Receive High School Entrance Certificates
Certificates issued by Superintendent Howell at city hall grant grammar pupils immediate entry to the high school without examination. Sixteen percent of the 246 eligible pupils have already secured certificates. A special Lehigh Valley excursion to Niagara Falls is advertised for August 5, 1897, offering a round trip fare of five dollars from Scranton with a 10:45 a.m. departure.
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Howell
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Fuhrman & Bro Keep Open At Longtime Stand
Notice that after twenty two years in business the firm of Fuhrman and Bro continues operations at the same location. They solicit continued public patronage for awnings tents flags and all kinds of society goods and decorations.
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J. Fuhrman & Bro
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Ad Sparks Pigeon Shoot Event
An advertisement urges relief for low mood and nervous tension with Horsford’s acid phosphate and promotes a pigeon shoot at the baseball park tomorrow. The notice mixes health product claims with a local event listing.
Grain-O replaces coffee in grove stores says shoppers
A new preparation named GHAIN womce af pase grains is sold in grove stores claiming to substitute coffee. The product is described as clear enough for the most delicate stomachs and can be drunk without glasses. It costs 24 cents per package and is marketed under the name GRALN-O.
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Hebes
Ots
Trolley contract talk after Carbon street disruption
General Manager Silliman explains trolley duties after rain flooded Carbon street. He says accepting fare creates a contract to transport to destination using best means, but no obligation to use a specific car or time when operations are hindered. He notes sewer blockage and sewer grate efforts failed that night.
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Carbon Street
Vidaver
Silliman
Morgan Pleads For Mercy In Alderman Case
The provecatrix agreed to drop the charge if Morgan signed a non harassment pact. A second warrant yesterday accuses him of assault and battery. Morgan reportedly entered the Williams home Sunday night and tore off her clothing. he was not located yesterday.
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Alderman Howe
Morgan
Provecatrix
Willams
Morga
Fremont Stokes Heads to Africa for Mining Post
Fremont Stokes of North Irving Avenue leaves tomorrow on the St Paul to Southampton and then a Castle line steamer to Cape Town to become mine engineer for a British African gold mining company near Johannesburg. Mrs Stokes will join later. He previously served as civil engineer for Hillside Coal and Iron and as a Truth compositor. He was longtime member and recent captain of Company D in the Thirteenth Regiment.
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Fremont Stokes
Johannesburg
North Irving Avenue
St. Paul
Southampton
Castle Line
Cape Town
Africa
Thirteenth Regiment
West Side Man Slashes Proprietor in The Assembly Incident
About 12.15 this morning a man named Hunter residing on the West Side entered The Assembly on Linden street and created a disturbance. Proprietor George Kerl ejected him and as Hunter passed the door he drew a sharp weapon and slashed Kerl across the wrist, severing several tendons and arteries. Hunter escaped in the excitement. Physicians dressed the painful wound. it is unclear if the hand will be permanently injured.
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Hunter
the Assembly
Linden Street
George Kerl
Kerl
Corse Payton Comedy Co. opens at Academy of Music
On August 16 the Corse Payton Comedy company begins a week long engagement at the Academy of Music as a preliminary season ahead of the main Academy of Music season starting around September 1. The Lyceum also opens about the same time with Miss Etta Reed in leading roles.
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Corse Payton
Academy of Music
Lyceum
Mr. Payton
Scranton
Etta Reed
Excursion to Atlantic City by Central Railroad
The Central Railroad of New Jersey operated an excursion from Scranton and nearby points to Atlantic City yesterday morning. A large group of Scrantonians rode the train at reduced fare, with J. S. Swisher serving as district passenger agent in charge.
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Central Railroad
The
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Lyons Discharged After Three Months Jail Term
John Lyons of Olyphant, convicted of assault and battery on Conductor Fox of the Scranton Railway, was discharged from the county jail after serving a three month term. He kicked Fox and smashed car windows according to the evidence.
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John Lyons
Fox
Scranton Railway Company
Lyons
Scranton Elks Institute Lodge in Pittston
A Scranton Elks delegation led by W. J. Welchel instituted an Elk lodge in Pittston. Attending officials included P. J. Ruddy W. A. Simrett F. C. Smith W. J. Gould and Fred F. Schoen. Dr. P. F. Gunster directed ceremonies and a banquet followed for Pittston members.
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Scranton
Arrests After Disturbance At Lackawanna Avenue
Patrolmen Day and McMullen arrested a woman known as the Sorrell Mare and a man named Conway at 2 o'clock this morning for creating a disturbance at 18 Lackawanna avenue.
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Day
McMullen
Seven tramps captured at Roaring Brook mills and crematory
Lieutenant Davis and squad detained seven trespassers at the Roaring Brook mills at 2 o clock this morning. A half hour later another batch was brought in from the crematory building.
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Davis
Roaring Brook Mills
Mischievous Exchange Cited In Tid-Ri Dialogue
A brief exchange from Tid-Ri features Pete scolding Tommy with playful irony as Tommy retorts he could be worse. The light taunt captures youthful banter and keeps a humorous, period feel.
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Pete
Tommy
To Cure a Cold in One Day Bromo Quinine Tableta
An early 20th century patent medicine claim promises a one day cure for colds with laxative Bromo Quinine Tableta. Advertisers offer a 25 cent price and a refund if it fails to cure.
Morgan Wanted on Warrant In Detective Silverburge File
A warrant name Thomas Morgan endorsed by Nellie Williams appears in detective Charles Silverburge’s records. Morgan, a known Half Acre social figure, was arrested last Friday for assaulting Williams.
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Charles Silverburge
Thomas Morgan
Nellie Williams
Thomas
Half Acre
Williams
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
A patent remedy claims to radially cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. The text asserts immediate disease disappearance after the first dose and notes a price of 76 cents. Carl Lorenz, a druggist at 418 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton, markets the preparation.
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Carl Lorenz
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Heard on the Outside from the Chicago Tribune
A quoted exchange questions the honesty of witnesses and the ethics of lawyers who hire them, noting the depravity of those who live immoral lives while appearing on the stand. The dialogue ends with resigned disbelief at the system.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Munterer
A Proposal Pantomime at Tid Bita Wedding Moment
A brief, playful exchange unfolds as a man asks a woman to marry him and she questions his intended spouse. The moment centers on a humorous response where she points back to him as the intended groom. The scene plays with romantic ambiguity in a lighthearted, classic postcard style.
China ware with new decorations offered at low price
An advertisement touts semi vitreous China ware described as low in price and featuring new decorations and graceful shapes.
Our Improvement Sale Offers Deep Discounts Storewide
Our Improvement Sale is rushing out the goods as the store re arrangement moves forward. Prices greatly slashed on Crockery with 1000 items offered at low sale prices to prevent breakage. Plates sets and teaparties featured with prices around $2.90 to $3.88 for assorted white Carlsbad china and decorative pieces. Cups and saucers also heavily reduced. Early shoppers grab best picks before stock runs out.
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Carlsbad
Best Percale and Lawn Waists Sale
A clearance offers best quality Percale and Lawn Waists in all sizes and many styles reduced from 75 cents to 39 cents.
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Batiste
Jaconet
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Spruce Street
Ki. A. Jones
Samuel 8 Jones
City Notes
Fach
Weichel
National Racing Board
League of American Wheelmen
Howard E. Davis
Albert Mott
Lawrence Band
Northeastern Pennsylvania
Oscar
A. Ovowald
WHFP
McMichael
Thomas Mcdowan
KR. V. White
Dr. A. Gregory
George T. Palmer
B. F. Keller
H. B. Strong
William Marsh
William Dunn
Guy A. Dewitt
Herman J. Ernst
Duncan A. Hell
Thomas K. Lee
Qecar
A. Oswald
Will F. McMichael
Robert V. White
R. A. Gregory
Duncan A. Hall
Purae
Spring Light
B. m
H. F. Kidwell
Yopseght
Bik m
J. L. Wagner
Hazieton
Kiss
Ch. m
J. E. Carmall
Josephine
BR. J. Buckley
Wilkes- Barre
Cheltenhain Prince
B. N
Frank D. Lindsay
Fay, Ee G
Elwood Smith
Wilkes-Varre
Saracenceca
Arthur Morowyn
B. G
Eben Clark
Allentown
Prince
Stewart Fletcher
Herrick Centre
B. Fraunfetter
Easton
Little Oe Bom
F. W. Cook
W. Tilden
Clay Fullerton
S. G
Henry Vell
Wil
Mwnneport
Precious Stone
Williamsport
Bertha Barron
D. Pendleton
Baltimore
Maryland Bay
Pendleton
Cal
Atherton
Pittaton
Brove
Cbgg
EL King
Lehighton
Trotor Pace
Purse Hoo
Mary West
Blk m
John FP. Cook
Yole M. B
George J. Reiff
Mt. Carmel
Babel Nal B. m
B. Westlake
Barron Wood
Cottage Stables
Norfolk
Bik
G. O. Smith
Orewe N
D. de Meych
O. Smith
B. G.vt
L. Stackhouse
Maron
Fthel Ray
T. l Stackhouse
Marion
Dolly Spencer
J. T. Chambers
du Petertaee
G. Phillipa
Warren
Pansy L
G. m
W. Jones
Wellsville
Red Bell
Keystone Plaster Company
Buffalo Bill
Manville Colliery
Horsford
Corse Payton Company
Conductor Fox
ELKS
Pittston
China
Ral
Crina Yal
Wyoming Avenue
Repite
King's
Woarth
Bale de
the Rexford Co
Lacka. Ave
Mercereau & Connell’s
Regina
Wyoming
Pierge
Penn Ave Market
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