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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
3
A Montrose resident Henry Pordham of Lake Wind attended a funeral of a cousin in Nazareth. Several local figures and families are mentioned visiting cascades, property proceedings, and community events. Prothonotary Martin Conner announced staff changes. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as nerve tonic.
The article notes the college offices are being newly papered and carpeted with visitors praising the quarters. Prof. Yoder returns from vacation on Friday and Prof. C. F. Auburn joins the faculty this week. A special Nickel Plate train for the Grand Army encampment departs Buffalo Aug 20 with low fares and reserved sleeper space.
The Board of Trade reports a fast growing charity drive split between local Scranton contributions and Catholic aid after a devastating disaster. Funds reach around 16000 dollars with broad support from business houses, banks, and community groups. The effort aims to exceed the target as reports outline disbursement and accountability to backers.
An Alliance editorial from New York denies plans for an Alliance convention to be held in Scrimton and clarifies that no such event is scheduled. It notes a withdrawal from the alliance by Trev Jamie Beeville of Beranton and explains the Beranton work will continue independently.
Voters await the outcome as a key committee weighs negotiation terms and potential hiring of personnel. Local officials close to the matter indicate decisive action may come after today’s afternoon session as factions align for or against the proposed agreement.
The letter discusses the Delonas incident and a public dispute involving law enforcement. It mentions a warrant for the arrest of Gelavng, intoxication questions, the Scranton escape case, and calls for restraint. The writer condemns violence and urges lawful conduct while noting the city’s handling of detainees and trials.
The Scranton Forcing Company held its annual meeting to elect directors and officers for the ensuing year. Named directors include WOT Starr, J.A. erhart, Kemmerer, William Connell, W T Sith, and Henry Belk Jr. Officers elected were Mero Pind Wes vescloste, president. Mir Belin, treasurer. and PL Chamburkiin, secretary.
The 22 year old Cartton Letchworth, son of undertaker T. Py Letchworth, was found hanged in his father's barn on Chestnut Street in Dunmore. He died after physicians from Doctors Hopkins Garvey Murphy Wintera failed to revive him an hour later. The death appears to be a suicide after a period of absence and troubled conduct, with neighbors noting a lively, sociable nature prior to the incident. Coroner TLonestheet was notified and an inquest was planned.
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a manufacturer promoting a dollar saving program. The brief suggests pricing focus and consumer appeal, but no clear company name or product is readable yet. Further readable text is needed to identify entities and precise details.
Seller offers multiple Dinner Sets at special today only prices. One $13 value set mispriced as $1.00 to $3.00, with 112 pieces and gold trim in blue and violet patterns. Additional 12 piece and 70 piece sets described, all claimed to be pristine with decorative gold tracing and luxury details. Limited quantities, only a few sets remain for rapid purchase.
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