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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1897

Page

7

August Shoe Sale Slashes Prices Across All Summer Styles

All August we offer summer shoes at cut prices. No carryover this season. Men’s, women’s, misses and children’s shoes are all reduced. Space limits listing details. Visit to see the values.

Republican district convention in Scranton set for August 1

The Republicans of the First Legislative district will assemble in Co operative hall Scranton on August 1 at 4 p m to elect two delegates to the Republican state convention in Harrisburg on August 24 1897. Delegates to the convention will be chosen at polling places on August 15 between 4 and 7 p m. County district representatives are entitled to representation and committees are to govern themselves accordingly. W A Paine chairman J H Reynolds secretary.

Scranton Seranton Harrisburg Deleratwa

Clark Whelan Nuptials At Holy Cross Church

The marriage of Miss Elia T Clark daughter of Mrs Miles Clark of La sere street to M F Whelan of Wilkes Barre occurred yesterday at noon in Holy Cross Church. Rev William O'Donnell officiated with Miss Jennie T Clark as bridesmaid and James Brer as groomsman. The couple left for Buffalo and will reside in Wilkes Barre after their wedding trip. Mrs Whelan is sister of Select Councilman M F E Clark. Whelan is a former Luzerne County detective and works for National Bottling Works.

Elia T. Clark Miles Clark Lasere Street M. F., Whelan Wilkes-Barre Holy Croxn Church William O'Donnell Jennie T. Clark James Brer Anna Hell Airs Whelan St. Charles Buffalo

Fourth District Delegates Nominated At Carbondale Convention

The Fourth legislative district Republican convention in Burke's Hall Carbondale nominated C E Ritten and S J Matthews for state delegates to Harrisburg. One ballot gave Ritten 64 Swartz 63 Matthews 28 Taylor 23 Badger 66. Seventy seven delegates attended with proceedings, speeches and a reunion program following.

Lewie Gramer C. E. Retten Carbondale John Sweet E. E. Swartz Dunmore John Davis J. Matthews Olyphant William Stevens Taylor Blakely E. Meyers W. 8. Badger, of Jermyn. One Ballot Was Taken Resulting As Follows: C. E. Ritten Ed. BE. Swartz F. E. Taylor

Walsh's Daring Deed Stops Runaway Wagon

James Walsh of the Gas and Water company saved by leaping into Wy oming avenue to stop a wagon driven by Scheuer Brothers horses after they bolted toward Lackawanna avenue. He grasped the bridle and held on until the team halted in front of Carroll's hotel. His arms were badly wrenched but he remained unharmed. The wagon suffered no injury, though the horses were bruised.

Scheuer Brothers South Side Bakers Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Dunn's James Walsh Gas and Water Company Carroll's Lackawanna Avenue Walsh

Tingley and Tiffany Families Hold Seventeenth Reunion at Harford

The Tingley and Tiffany families gathered yesterday at Harford in Susquehanna County for their seventeenth annual reunion. A log cabin on the homestead site hosted over two hundred relatives including Professor Jeremiah Tingley of Allegheny Ford Tingley of Washington New Jersey and other Tingley family members from nearby towns.

Frank #. Eaton Harrisburg Homer D. Pease Thre City George Tingley W. &. Thatcher New Milford Susquehanna County Tingley Europe Harford Tiffany Pennsylvania Tingleys Jeremiah Tingley Allegheny Ford Tingley Washington, N. J P. J. Tingley D. N. Tingley Robert Binghamton J. J. Tingley Brookdale Elliot Wall The New Milford Advertiser J. @. Barnes Susquehanna Mra

Howard Place AME Church Seeks Seven Hundred Dollars

The Howard Place African Methodist Episcopal church trustees authorize Pastor Rev. H. A. Grant to solicit $700 for church needs. The Scranton, Pennsylvania congregation expresses gratitude to prior donors and invites further support for erecting an additional building.

Howard Place African Methodist Episcopal Church Scranton H. A. Grant Grant

Lackawanna school board probe continues despite tensions

Hogan and the Lackawanna township auditors reconvened at McDonough's hall for another session. Ex-Director Foley testified about a heater sale to Michael Gibbons for 26 dollars, while Peter Mullin denied bribery claims and urged continued inquiry amid threats of public protests and a possible final meeting next Monday.

Lackawanna Township McDonough P. J. Foley Watson Foley Michael Gibbons Gibbons No. 1 Peter Mullin Mullin John P. Kelly Michael Hogan Manein

City Notes

Divorces granted Morris D. Lewis versus Prima B. Lewis. Picnics slated: F A & S VA at Lilly Lake on April 19. Scott and Greenfield farmers at Newton Lake on April 26. Funeral arrangements for Corporal Jerome A. Bykes to be discussed at Armory. Incidents include James Mayock confined for trespass after refusing to leave a box car. Local patent on coal cleaning device the Scranton Coal Separator with a new company led by Richardson. Pension of $10 monthly awarded to Rudolph Gyger, Civil War veteran. Primitive Methodist groups plan excursion to Farview Aug 2. Three deaths at Hill ally home. Multiple marriage licenses issued for Scranton and surrounding towns.

Morris D. Lewis Prima B. Lewis Tribune F. A Lilly Lake Scott and Greenfield Newton Lake Thirteenth Regiment Jerome A. Bykes James Mayock Silex Street Ontario and Western Yard John K. Richardson North Scranton Scranton Rep. Doherty P. F. Heran Richardsen B. Wright Rudolph Gyger Dayton Gyger Boldlers Priceburg Orphant Hillally John Farawaki Daniel Morgan Carbondale John J. Atleck Stroudsburg Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Thomas John Legowsa Susanna Krimbaul Throop Michal Borhery Annie Matinisoka Charles F. Weber Katle J. Whetatons Willam Roberts Eva Mellon Jermyn Fran M. Jones Caroline Eicks John J. Malloy Katy Bloomer Patrick J. Carden Maria L. Lee Lowla Burke Annie Gill Newton Centre David T. Phill Mary J. Evans Let A. Hoss Emma A. Gray

Fancy Peaches Direct from Orchards

Bas Coursen offers Fancy Peaches direct from orchards in wholesale and retail sales including Fancy free-stone varieties.

Three Week Civil Trial Calendar Opens in Scranton

The September term of the common pleas court lists thirty five trial cases each week beginning September 20. Major matters include Jennings against Lehigh Valley Company set for September 21 and numerous trespass ejectment and interpleader actions involving Scranton, Olyphant, and area firms and individuals.

Jennings Lehigh Valley Company City of Scranton Scranton Traction Company Common Pleas Court Prothonotary

Suit Against the City Over Property Damage on Carbon Street

Mrs. Mary Barrett sues the city of Scranton for $5,000 claiming surface water damaged her Carbon Street property due to improper construction of the Fourth District main sewer. She is represented by Attorneys I. H. Burns and Cawley and Shean.

Mary Barrett Carbon Street City of Scrantom Fourth District I. H. Burns Cawley and Shean

Local Store Advertises Awnings and Decor Goods

We continue at the same stand after twenty two years and seek continued patronage for awnings tents flags and society goods. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes pure blood and health while Hood's Pills provide family relief. C C Sapp dentist at 144 Wyoming avenue opposite Hotel Jermyn.

J. Fuhrman & Bro

Millinery Fire After Gas Stove Overturns

About 11.80 yesterday morning a gas stove toppled in Mina Nova Cleveland’s millinery shop at 603 Lackawanna avenue starting a small fire. Central City fire companies responded and extinguished the blaze with little damage.

Mina Nova Cleveland Lackawanna Avenue Central City

Lamps and shades sale with free silk shade

Advertisement offers a bronze base lamp at 1.98 with free silk shade for purchases today. Shoppers may choose from a dozen shade options and receive a complimentary shade with any lamp priced 1.98 or higher.

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Spruce Street First Legislative District Balownes van Pie Seyasepryeei Ee Vighance W. A. Paine J. H. Reynolds Wirat Wiatriot Sseccsaeen Pasvicseces Firet Eeaeedownea i Sovran Getriet Cibetice Ncconseree Piret Eeetenenee Istrict Awe Ceeeees Saa Clark Holy Cross Catholic Church SGRAN Hall Carbondale Bettew, Swartz and Badger T. E. Taylor T. Matthews Burke's Hall FE. A. Jones Archbald Samuel 8. Jones R. B. Nicol Louis Gramer J. H. Schnerr Winton Fourth Lackawanna County McKinney Vale Offoe United States Quay Penrose Willam Connell Valdiera John HH. Thomas Ite Indore J. F. Steynolds Archdall R. Tt. Nicol Anthony Brill John &. Jones John Langem A. Jones Hlakely Walter Lloyd John 8. Jones W. H. Matthews J. J. Piest Samuel Prosser Itiehard James W. D. Stevens Carbondale Township Elsmere Myers Carbondale City L. Gramer John Bruse John Mohrs Junes McMillan Charles Tauulkner N. Rogers J. Vandermark S. Jones P. O'Maley Fihet Dstrict J. Z. Bowen Robert Campbell W. D. Lewis W. Jones Martin Ral T. Thomas M. Wilson Wirthworl W. Copeland George Wisher PL Bunnell M. Atkingon W. Mainwaring T. Pedler Driain J.B. Lampoon Meckson H. FB Engle B. McMilin Klick Thos, Gaynor F. EK. Wagner W. Beckman George Harper KR. Marvey FP. Dubois J. Welser P. H. McCormack James Ruane John Luce Pirot Ames Pettigrew John & Davis J. Matthewa James Macren William Mosely A. Owens Patrick Fitzsimmons Hogan City Notes A. B. Weecott Bonta Plate Glass Company John Dent William Johnson Edmundoe Bonta Plate Glass Soares B. Yodrey Borough of Olyphant John Mahon Bridget Robinson M. P. Hennessy J. W. O'Brien Va. Borough of Olyphant, Wagon, James B, Martin Va John Coggins Frank Carluce Robinson's Bone Va John Vashani Interpleader May Cokely Lillian Jurisch Sterling Cycle Works Lewin & Dorfman Commonwealth Addie Back Traverse Frank Irving Frank Dolph J. W. Peck Harry Snyder W. A. Morrison Ve. G. A. Fuller John P. Jones Erle and Wyoming Valey Railroad Company John G. Jennings Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Treapman Isaac B. Felts Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Carolina L. Hoystadt Eiwarthe Barthold Martha Pritchard Daniel E. Gray Fremon Ferris H. N. Ferris Anthony O'Donnell Patrick Heffron Anne Melvin Carrie Robinson John Mplack Bridget Kenny Mary Kenny Edmund Gumeer Pardon T. Baker Mary Cole City of Scranton Jones, Simpson & Co Howell & King Company BE. J. Mhrgond Moscow Water Company Haneh Winans Thomas D. Bevan J. Willams M. Burke M. McLain J. J. Mullen T. Berry James McTighe M. Worch Connel Mary Zeigler Catherine Kuhn Sarah Ann Fredlecock Richard Edwardson Patrick Jordan Old Forge Township John Jermyn Joseph Jermyn Richard C. Rhule W. HH Lavenport Jame Gavigan Atlantic Refining Company John Flanaghan John Shields Sol. Ta Martin Wilkes J. A BR. MM. Beramion, Trespass, Lacoe Shiffer Coal Company Vs. William M. Springer Turner & Co A. J. Gavin Daniel Rattleva John Sharack H. H. Burschel Lrospuas Thomas Zurick Et. al. Ve. Delaware Lackawinna and Western Railroad Company Howley Bros R. EB Hunley Sci. Fa Thomas J. O'Malley Beranton Traction Company Lizzia Morgans Edward McDonald James BR. Thomas Daniel Kelleher Joseph Myer A. J. McHugh Richard Mpringher Bridget McHugh Eel John Steee Mary Regan Scranny Tracy Max Judkovics J. J. Walsh Assumpelt N. Bernstein Davidow & Co Samuel Tilston Borayton Traction Company Allan Lawrences Treypana Silas Hartley Charles Millard E Ootmeant A . Coleman J. I. Siegel Assump Ada Jodry B. F. Killam George H. Malott Vrish McDonnell James Conto A. Smith Pacific , Decumpett, BD Co Kenyon Va D L. Paller Assumpalt A. C. Pulerva Daniel Eleinger Enen O'Donnell Thomas Maloney Richard J. Delevan Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit Company Patrick Malia Seeeeee Valley Rapid Transit Company Trespaga A. A. Brundageva Blue Rider Coal Company Treepass Martha Hart Boranton Traction Company Stowers Park Packing and Provision Company William R. Matthews Assumpatt Willam Liszio Gilmartin Lackawana Valley Rapid Transit Company Catherine Sweeney Scranton Tracton Company John Harvey Va Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance Company Assumpsit Onondaga Dynamo Company Halstead Textile Company P. Christ Joseph Echwarts Marcus Judkovitz John KE. Davie Mary Cusick Clara Grosvenor Henry Rosenbaum N. Y W. Coal Company New York Canal and Railroad Company F. M. Cobb G. H. Whitney August Franz Ve Conrad Riehl Elisa Riehl Charles Carnin M. E. Worden A. B. Tyrell W. H. Taylor Aneaeroes Barnard John Baker Appeal Co. l Hood Castoria Hart Vildat Cleveland Cumarah Aluminum China Ernest C. Rost Bohemian the Rexford Co Lacka. Ave Mason's Lackawanna Ave J. H. Ladwie Hotel
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