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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1896
Page
3
A columnist urges choosing high quality stationery for personal or beau monde correspondence. The piece notes that well chosen paper shapes others' opinions and suggests affordable options to improve impression.
Local society notes list residents and visitors including Silas Newhart of Detroit and Miss Sweeney of Ava Avenue. Many plan trips to Atlantic City and Asbury Park, with spouses and friends joining for vacations and news of travel to Nova Scotia and Europe. Dr. G T H Dean’s trip clarified as Adirondacks retreat rather than Europe.
The board of managers of the Flor rie Crittenton Mission No. 107 Spruce Biliet gratefully acknowledges numerous July donations from Consumers' company Zeidler's bakery Prinklin avenue Mrs Archer Hyde Park Huntington's bakery and many others. Also cited are Hood's Sarsaparina and Hood's Pills as popular tonics and laxatives, plus a note on Pillsbury Flour mills capacity.
An article extols Scranton's Elks Lodge for housing the finest club and lodge rooms in America. It quotes ex Grand District Deputy C Ben Johnson praising Elks as inclusive and democratic, with strong city ties and notable leadership in Pennsylvania.
The equity hearing in the St Joseph Lithuanian Catholic congregation dispute was continued to Monday September MM after consent of both sides. A preliminary injunction forcing the banning members and others from barricading the church on North Main Avenue remains in force.
An unnamed man described as an all around bad character linked to a theft case in Scranton. The article notes he previously lived in Hagleton and has prior police contact in Scranton. Further details not provided in readable text.
James Bell of Winton files an equity suit against James McAndrew K J Cummings John Ward Eugene Taylor J H Schnerr John J Lawler and the Peck Lumber Co. Judge Edwards grants a preliminary injunction setting a hearing for August 10. Bell alleges misissued district contracts and unauthorized taxes, claiming no proper resolutions or approvals exist.
Damages of 10000 asked from J A Lipinski and Daniel Langowski of the Ty gondik for an article charging Father Iwanowski of St Marys Polish Church with drunkenness and offenses. The suit filed yesterday alleges libel over statements by John Maciejowska of Ridge Archbald and cites two funerals and a priest’s conduct as the basis of the claim.
Gas remains in the old workings of the Pittston Twin shaft delaying reentry to resume gear up of the slope and rescue efforts for entombed miners. The article notes heavy gas, equipment losses for miners, and rising costs for replacement tools as relief funds from the Scranton board of trade continue to flow, totaling over 10 thousand dollars with recent payments and vouchers documented.
A local jeweler promotes a watch at a reachable price, urging buyers to reach for it. The pitch contrasts high asking prices with an affordable option within financial reach.
Period style watch advertisement promises a warrant for years and a first class American movement with full guarantee priced at $8.90. The ad targets gentlemen and ladies seeking a durable timepiece in a classic gold filled case.
A local retailer highlights a broad range of watches suited to all ages and preferences with prices designed to fit every budget. The ad emphasizes variety and affordability to attract customers.
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