Prairie era catalog page notes Perry Bros music items
A fragmented listing from Perry Bros at 205 Wyoming Ave provides catalog teasers and prices for music and song titles including Beau Monde Fontaine and America Forever, with mail order note and 2 cent postage in the small ad style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Brothers
Althorne
Fivorite
Beau Monde
Fontaine
New Alexander's Press Club
William Pent
Coney Isfard
Manhattan
Capitan
King Cotton
Liberty Bell
Rosy Bowen
Stara
Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Season Opens as Scranton Theaters Renovate and Reopen
The 1898 09 amusement season starts tonight at the Lyceum with Hoyt's A Day and a Night. The Academy opens Monday with The Girl I Left Behind Me. Gaiety on Linden Street adds burlesque and extravaganza, with a renovated interior and new name. Thomas D Van Osten manages the revived venue with a new lobby and updated decorations.
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Lyceum of Hoyt
Academy
Gaiety Theater
Linden Street
Lyceum and
Davis’ Theater
Gaiety
Thomas D. van Osten
van Osten Tertoire Company
Funeral of A R Harris Held at Pine Street Home
The funeral of A R Harris was held yesterday afternoon at 915 Pine Street. Rev Dr Chapman rabbi at Linden Street Temple conducted the service. Union Lodge No 201 Free and Accepted Masons attended in a body and led the grave service. Pall bearers were Jacob Hetgel Enos Hall Julius Josephson 4 H Wail BE Morris and William Morris.
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A. R. Harris
Pine Street
Dr. Chapman
Linden Street Temple
Union Lodge
Jacob Hetgel
Enos Hall
Julius Josephson
H. Wail
BE. Morris
William Morris
Model of the Oregon in Montrose parade scene
A model of the battleship Oregon will appear in Montrose peace celebration parade next Wednesday. The replica is oneeighteenths the size of the Oregon and features revolving turrets and guns operated by concealed crew.
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Montrose
Oregon
Sam the Godders of Liberty Parade Floats Schedule
The parade will feature floats including the Army Navy Sign ing of the Protocol and 45 young ladies for various states plus one flag-tribute with Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Railroad tickets from Scranton Binghamton and intermediate points offer round trips Aug 90 01 return Sept 1 or Aug 31 one dollar. A special train from Scranton at 9 a m will run from Alford to Montrose.
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Sam
Scranton
Alford
Montrose
Memorial service planned for Prince Bismarck in city
German societies in the city arrange a memorial service for Prince Bismarck to be held at the Lyceum in late September. A national reputation speaker will deliver the eulogy. Dr. Wehlau will give the welcome and Rev Hass will speak in German. Judge Gunster will give the English address.
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Prince Bismarck
Germany
Lyceum
Wehlau
Hass
Prospect Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Gunster
Wehlaus
Frank Leuthner
Hane
Philip Robinson
Charles Robinson
Theodore Hemberger
John Miis
Charles Graf
Narrow escape after Linden street collision with horse team
Mrs. William Lutz riding with her husband on bicycles narrowly avoided serious injury when a Linden street bound team turned into Washington avenue. A wagon pole struck her cheek and leg bruises and knee strain were noted as onlookers aided her to Williams candy store before the driver fled up Linden street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lutz
Throop Street
Iurmore
Washington Avenue
Linden Street
Mra
Mra. Lutz
Mrs. Lutz
Mrs. Lu
Scranton Conservatory Announces Early Registration Week
Scranton Conservatory of Music schedules director meetings for parents and students from September 1 to 7, daily 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm, to discuss courses of study. Elocution and physical culture classes start with the term opening. Students are urged to register with the registrar during the conference period to avoid delays on opening day.
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Pennington
Conservatory
Daing
Busy professors prep for fall opening and large night school
Professors Buck and Whitmore enroll students as the night school plans its opening on September 6. The outlook is bright with a notably large enrollment expected and several requests for bookkeeping and stenographic work. Tuition remains unchanged though price hikes were deferred pending better times.
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Buck and
Whitmore
tittle, Amoe# Houleterie
Franklin Coal Company
Carbondale
H. L. DeWitt
Prendercast
Lackey & Rushmore
Mary Jordan
Dr. Lauhech
Margaret McNulty
Dunmore Cash
Kate Btevens
W. W. Watson
May Keller
Stevens’ Cash
John Ward
Colonel Hitchcock
Paul Kelly
Maloney Ol Company
Trans Mississipp and International Exposition Tickets On Sale
Preduced rate tickets for Omaha and Kansas City bound travel via Lehigh Valley rail road available June to October 14. In quire of ticket agents for particulars.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Omaha
Kansas City
Enrollment Open Day and Evening Sessions Return
Office opens for student enrollment with prompt mail inquiries. Day and evening sessions re open Monday September 5.
Style sale at 6 Brothers shoe store on Lackawanna Ave
The advertisement promises latest fashion styles at half price at the 6 Brothers shoe store located on Poised Lackawanna avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6 Brothers
Lackawanna Avenue
Joint Young Men's Institute councils set for Lake Ariel
The article notes a meeting of the joint Young Men's Institute councils of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties at Lake Ariel on September 21. It also mentions Miss Merrill's private school at 612 Jefferson Avenue for children aged six to thirteen opening Monday September 12, 1858.
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Young Men‘s Institute
Lackawanna
Luzerne Counties
Lake Ariel
Misses Merrill
Jefferson Avenue
Teacher of Dancing Classes Open October First
Steam Heating and Plumbing firm P. F. M. T. Howley announces openings for the Dancing Teacher program starting October 1 at 31 Wyoming Ave. The notice lists studio location and entry details for prospective students.
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P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Anthracite Association to File Petition on Freight Rate Discrimination
The Anthracite Association executive committee plans to file with the Interstate Commerce Commission over discrimination in freight charges for anthracite coal versus bituminous coal and other freights. The group will use the act’s provisions to seek relief, outlining the commission’s authority to investigate, subpoena witnesses, and enforce remedies against railroads.
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The
Anthracite Association
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Train strikes wagon horse at Bellevue crossing
A freight train en route from Lackawanna depot struck a horse attached to a wagon driven by Max Feibos at the Broadway crossing in Bellevue. The horse died instantly and Feibos was severely injured, later transported to his home on South Washington Avenue.
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CY Donnell
Lackawanna Avenue
Central Railroad
Max Feibos
Broadway
Bellevue
Feilbos
South
Washington Avenue
Halpert
Feibos
Ludgate
Tribune
Pelbes
Feibes
Ferbos
Felbos
Scranton College of Music Announces Fall Programs
Scranton College of Music at 520 Spruce Street in Court House Square lists Haydn Evans as director. Open Monday with piano and organ courses, voice harmony and counterpoint taught by Evans and Dr J J Mason. Children classes in rudiments and sight reading on Saturdays and adult rudiments and sight reading offered for ten month season at six dollars.
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Spruce Street
Court House Square
Haydn Evans
J. J. Mason
Republican primary set for Seventeenth Ward district
Voters are notified of a Republican primary to elect three delegates to the county convention and two vigilance committee members. Polls open Saturday 4 to 7 PM at the district booth. Delegates chosen for the August 30 convention in the courthouse.
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Sam. I. Stevens
WM T. Hackett
Seventeenth Ward
Court House
FR. Brooks
Robert H. Allen
Vigilance Committee
Scranton
Republican County Convention Nomination Details
County Republican delegates meet August 16 to nominate candidates for Congress Eleventh District Additional Law Judge Coroner Surveyor and to elect vigilance committee delegates August 37 between 4 and 7 pm Each district to elect two officials for one year based on Beacom state election vote Delegates certified by county convention credentials By order John H Thomas Chairman James E Watkins Secretary The Tribune Aug 17 detailed district representation.
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Strunton
Congress
Eleventh Congressional District
James 8. Beacom
John H. Thomas
James E. Watkins
A Good Set of Teeth for Best Sets of Teeth
An item highlights dental care options promising durable, well fit sets of teeth. It markets comfort, longevity, and improved bite, targeting readers seeking affordable, reliable dental solutions with emphasis on fit and aesthetics.
Appeal to the Highest Court Over Van Horn Case
Attorneys for George K. Van Horn plan a United States Supreme Court appeal arguing violation of due process in his trial. They claim the jury viewed the crime scene without the defendant present, denying him confrontation and a fair trial, potentially delaying or overturning the sentence of death.
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Commission
United States Circuit Court
Court of Equity
Salh Commission
It & Meade
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
George K. van Horns
L. P. Wedeman
E. W. Thayer
van Horn le
Supreme Court of the United States
Attornens
van Horn
van Horn W
Diesel hot air motor eyed for Scranton plant
The Diesel Motor Company of America proposes manufacturing a hot air diesel motor in Scranton. Offices are in New York at 11 Broadway with Adolphus Busch as president Hugo Wrelsinger as secretary and treasurer and K D Meter as engineering chief. The motor runs on hot air and uses novel thermodynamic applications claiming high economy, potentially surpassing large steam engines.
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Dickson Manufacturing Company
Scranton
Diesel Motor Company of America
No. 11
Broadway
New York City
Adolphus Busch
Hugo Wrelsinger
K. D. Meter
Wilkes-Barre and Northern Railroad Change Hands
The Wilkes-Barre and Northern railroad from Luzerne borough to Harvey's Lake transfers to new owners J. W. Hollenback E. Troxell John Graham John A. Schmitt George R. Bedford Pierce Butler and Theodore Barber. They buy the railway equipment cars and franchise via Anthracite Savings Bank trustee and plan immediate improvements. A reorganization meeting is set for Saturday Sept 10 at 10 in room 68 Coal Exchange building.
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J. W. Hollenback
E. Troxell
John Graham
John A. Schmitt
George R. Bedford
Pierce Butler
Theodore
Barber
Wilkes-Barre and Northern Railroad
Luzerne Borough
Harvey's Lake
Anthracite Savings Bank
Coal Exchange Building
Wilkes-Barre Record
Demented Scranton Carpenter Wanders From Home
A Delaware Lackawanna and Western official received a telegram yesterday reporting a distressed carpenter from Scranton who has wandered from his home in Binghamton. Police seek to locate him and ensure his safety.
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Scranton
Green Ridge Daily Deliveries Promises Prompt Service
Mr. T. A. Patten and Mr. Albert Naglie represent our firm in this city area. Orders left at homes are filled carefully and quickly. We offer better goods than cash stores with no higher prices and 30 days credit for responsible customers.
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T. A. Patten
Albert Naglie
Carpenter John J H Thomas Arrested In City Depot Incident
John J H Thomas a carpenter of 828 North Main Avenue was arrested at the Binghamton depot Thursday night and believed demented. The case reached Chief of Police Garreil who learned from Mrs. Thomas that her husband was irrational and had been in New York City earlier in the week without her knowledge. Garreil telegraphed the Binghamton police to detain Thomas until a Scranton officer arrives today.
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John J. H. Thomas
North Main Avenue
Binghamton
Garreil
Thomas
New York City
Gurrell
Scranton
Shoes for Men at Brothers Big Cash Show Store
Men's hand-stitched shoes offered at 2.50 dollars and 2.00 dollars per pair in a two for four deal at the Brothers store.
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the & Brothers
Big Cash
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Kate Donohugh
Olcott
Olowtt
Irieh
Emre
Columbian Detective Agency
Lime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Philo
Bcranton House
Seraniam
Philose Perfection
Anna BK. Huber
C. C. Cushman
Adam
Drugsista
Philo” Nifg. CO
Clinton Place
Chas McMullen
Wave
General Insurance
Omoo
TEC Traders
Netlands Bank Bldg
Bert Brock
Gus Role
Kemp
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Laundry
Penn Ave
B. Warman
Wilkes-Barre
Reisman Bros
Spruce and
Wa Linden Streets
Mac
Scranton Business College
Omaha, Nebraska
Grang Excursion
Elizabeth Lewis
Scranton College OF Music
Wilkes-Barre and
Northern
Green Ridge
Ucgioia Sal
Clarke Bros
Bitenbender & CO
Iron and Steel
Franklin Ave
Wilson
Dimensions
Washington Ave
Gillette Brothers
Walokey OL and Manufacturing CO
Japan
Shingie Siaia
Raynolds
Hand & Payne
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Kimball
George H.ives
West Market Street
Barbour's Home Credit House
Lackawanna AV
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