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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1897

Page

9

Horses arrive for trial at Columbia Chemical company

The Columbia Chemical company received a new team of horses, Welahtae-Kreenes weighing 31480 pounds, for trial at 2 velock yesterday. Chief Hickey, Meyers, and others witnessed the loading and its initial training as part of a plan to replace the prior team. A week or two will test their capabilities before formal acceptance.

Columbia Chemical Company Chief Vickey Velock Meyers Hickey Mr. Cobb Tom Harry Columb Menvorthan Dewit Kithe Pannie Cryetal Ae Pernent

Election officers named in local proclamation

The article lists numerous officials and roles connected to an election process, naming Presider Ty and other figures such as Stephen D Der enatside gird, John Fewlett overseer, and A. Heel as attorney. It notes a formal selection and that the elected officers will be trusted with their respective duties on a forthcoming Thursday in December.

Fedewis Pee Seoreley Williame Stephen T der

West Bile hospital board holds regular meeting

The minutes describe a session where President Wh. Pare presided over the board of directors, with discussion on substantial business and directions. Attendees included the hr of doctors and others present for the oversight and planning of hospital affairs.

West Tyrone

Local society notes mention moves and illness across town

Mr Guy Relph is seriously ill at home on Chestnut and Lafayette. Miss Ida Harris, Archbald street, formerly with Clarke Brothers, and others are noted in varying conditions or relocations. Infants, illnesses like membranous croup and pneumonia appear, along with residents traveling to New York and Milwaukee. Obituaries and family movements linked to Davia, Longstone, Besley, and Reese are listed amid community life.

Guy BR. Relph Corner Chestnut Lafayette Ste Eta Ida Harris Archbald Street Clarke Brothers Ware Seouret Jonas Lowen Frank KB Pedrick North Malin Avenue Patrick Wright Lucerne Street South Main Avenue Tas Los Angelo Cal Daniel Prothemme Milwaukee Wis Job Harris Fanon Yireet Marie Pines Howell Harr Connell Coal Company Divisuet Street Milva Morgan Wilkes David, Evans J. Paynter

Fifth ward collector reports misread street listing

Odd OCR fragment shows a ward collector note referencing South Main Avenue and a location near Turvale. It hints at a street listing or receipt of fixes but details are unclear.

Thu Dees

Welsh Congregational Event Draws Large Audience

A fall sized audience heard an eloquent address by Rev Edwards and Rev David Jones at the First Welsh Congregational church. Edwards spoke on The Eloquence of Others in Welsh and English, while Jones served as chair. Other locals include Drage David Mo Jones of South Main Avenue and Matrick McEfagh, son of Mrs. Moar, noted in attendance.

der. Edwards David Jones Drage Davil Mo Jones South Main Avenue Fle Dobertthor le Oopetna Sonneidate Soho Dance Hampton Street Fouth Matrick McEfagh Moar

Globe Warehouse Promises Low Prices and Wide Selection

The ad touts Globe Warehouse offering appealing decor and Christmas items. It claims 20 years serving Scranton, with stock at the till overflowing and prices said to be the lowest. It highlights furniture, toys, curtains, and novelty goods as holiday picks for shoppers.

Globe Warehouse P Cison Itis Scranton

Holiday Table Linens and Handkerchiefs at Low Prices

A miscellaneous catalog note touts table linens, napkins, shawls, and handkerchiefs with emphasis on low prices and new stock. It lists assorted items, colors, and styles, claiming strong quality and value for holiday shoppers.

Undefined Urban Market Terms Surface in Fragment

A garbled OCR fragment mentions food items like chicken and meat, and references to vendors and garments. Names and places are unclear, but hints at a street market or shopping context with various goods and possible merchants. The text lacks coherent structure and concrete details.

Globe Sewing Machine on Market by Tebert Firm

The Globe Sewing Machine displays complete set of attachments and prices listed by the agent. Offerings include cabinet work and a full range of attachments. Agent's figures accompany the display in a regional market notice.

Globe Auperk, Eich Attichmeniv Jem Tian Holt Aizent's

Classified Pitches and Local Listings

Second hand furniture cash for anything to sell including furniture stoves and tools. Call J. & King at 10 TV West Lock Kwantavenue for details. Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and phenologist at 412 North Main Avenue offers readings. Calendars booklets and hand-painted novelties at Heynoldse Aros.

J. &. King TV West Lock Kwantavenue Fenton North Main Avenue

South Scranton Police and Disturbance Report

Police were dispatched to O Cooney court on a disturbance at Atre Lunte’s home. McAndrew fled by leaping fences into Harkness as his wife, after months of drinking abroad, left with another. Cedar Avenue Methodist plans a Christmas Eve show with Maurie Goddard, Charles Keuster, William Lurh, and Pred Jones supervising. Saengermunde to ring out the old year at Baen germunde hall and stage The Village Maiden in January with a cast including Lawrence Schott Loreng Haberstroh William Paumger.

Atre Lunte O'Cooney Court Lichard McAndrew South Washington Avenue McAndrew Tog Luis Cedar Avenue Mise Maurie Goddard Charles Keuster William Lurh Pred. Jones Saengermunde Baengermunde Hall Saengerrun

Lane Louel Dramatic Club Plans Christins Gay Afternoon

The Lane Louel dramatic club will stage an entertaining afternoon and evening show at Mantey’s hall Christins Gay. The American band entertained last evening at Odd Fellows hall to a large crowd. The Pastime Local club schedules the seventh annual ball at Barnchell’s Keystone hall on December 24.

Lane Louel Dramatic Club Mantey’s Hall McCarthy Chestnut Street Jennie Uewell North Mickely Street Odd Fellows’ Hall George Cummirias Rigi Street Bronson Erk Cullen's News Theodore Rymer Mill City Mr. Williams Throop Street Barnchell Keystone Hall Exchange Hotel Logan Val

Local Notices and Social Short Takes

Anthony Cusick returned home yesterday from a weeks long stay in Western Pennsylvania. Patrick Fehofeld of South Main street has left for Long Island to visit Creedon and McCoy Beth carnived. Anthony Connolly injured his right hand while spragging ears at the Greenwood Coal Company yesterday. The employees of Greenwald Nos. 1 and 2 collieries will be paid Saturday. The Lackawanna Vaudesire camping will occupy the deals at the Father Mithew ball Tuesday evening.

Kuvet McHugh Laverne Street Michiam Williameport Hoy Richard Mettough Mary Davie Frank Kreml Keyser Valley Jfeehne Happey Kerrer Avenue Alumni Athletic Association Alexander Morrison Scott Township John MW Malley Jackson Street St. Patrick’s Church Hyde Park Catholic Morgan Jenkine South Main Avenue Ofelock T. Th. Thomas New York City Wilkes- Bar Tal Ovvlock Phureday Hopkin Wetherhog Kellow Hilga Wetherhog Roberta North Main Anthony Cusick Pennsylvania Patrick Fehofeld Bouth Main Street Long Island Creedon McCoy Anthony Connolly Greenwood Coal Company Greenwald Lackawanna Vaudesire Father Mithew

Assessment Appeal Carried to Supreme Court in Bevanton Case

The case of Joseph J. Jermyn versus Bevanton city censors and board of revision was appealed to the Supreme Court by City Solicitor M A McGinley and ex City Solicitor J H Torrey. Judge Archbald noted the appeal and special efforts are underway to advance the Cane matter.

Joseph J. Jermyn Board of Revision and Appeals Cily Bevanton Supreme Court M. A. McGinley J. H. Torrey Archbald

Sensible Man Endorses Balsam for Throat Remedy

A reader notes Kemp's Balsam for throat relief and urges trying the remedy. The proprietor claims a singe bottle is enough to prove its merit and emphasizes its effectiveness against bronchitis croup and throat ailments.

Kemp

Aug 1 ruling on 1895 Act unconstitutional city taxation

Vere sustains Jermyn claim that 1895 Act grants the board of revision and appeal power to pen ate ament on years beyond the triennial term and to alter assessments anywhere in the city. The ruling calls this special legislation and notes it clashes with uniform state taxation. Specifcations of error are general.

Shamus O'Brien Sings at Lyceum in Scranton Debut

The Lyceum presented Shamus OBrien for Scranton audiences with George H H Jessop on libretto and C Villiers Branfont on music. Arthur Cunningham gave a strong performance as Shamus OBrien while Payne Clark sang Joe Murphy with notable voice. The chorus impressed as the electric lights failed briefly during the first act.

Shamus O Brien’ Kane Lyceum Pet Puff Witch Scranton Tiebr Opera Seruy Ten Sep Tine George HH. Jessop C. Villiers Branfont Mgr. Stanford Arthur Cunningham Shamus O’ Arien Hlayvolee Payne Clark Volen Joe Murphy Witegul Marion Mervyn Revere Belmont Wari

Lehigh Valley Retrenchment Prompts Staff Suspensions

The Lehigh Valley company plans retrenchment with clerks in Coxton yards suspended yesterday. Five named clerks R. Ohen durfer, Allort Enhods, A. BE. Kipp, W. Crovamen and Ed Pouser are affected as work shifts move to Wilkes-Barre. Changes in other departments are expected by January 1.

Lehigh Valley Company Coxton Yards R. Ohendurfer Allort Enhods A. BE. Kipp W. Crovamen Ed Pouser Wilkes-Barre Coxton Wilkes- Barre

Scott man accused of stealing a spoon and facing a thousand-dollar claim

Fred W. Lewis of Scott was cited to answer charges of stealing a spoon from John Albert Hunt. The case involves a $1000 demand for damages based on statements Louied to several residents of Scott. Vosburg and Dawson assist Hunt in pursuing the claim.

Fred W. Lewis Scott John Albert Hunt Ben Butler Lewis Vosburg Dawson Mr. Hunt

Sheriff Seizes Stores on Lackawanna Avenue

The sheriff closed A Warlowsky's clothing and furnishing store and Julius Tringetes millinery on Lackawanna avenue. Executions and purchases by attorney Nathan Vidaver included Price & Howarth, Feld, BL Levy, Jacob Low, totaling amounts from 11 to 1,375.28 dollars.

A. Warlowsky Lackawanna Avenue Price & Howarth Jacob Feld BL Levy Jacob Low Julius Tringetes Sherif Nathan Vidaver

Uncle Tom’s Cabin Draws Large Allentown Audience

The Academy last night staged Uncle Tom’s Cabin by the Batternds Martin company drawing a large crowd. Colin Hartwell’s Pinete Ton received effusive praise while Stelly Timjion and Thiby Beautrice delivered notable performances amid enthusiastic adoration from attendees.

Allentown Martin Compins Pinete Ton Colin Hartwell Man Stelly Timjion Academy

Davidow Bros Jewelers Promoting Watches and Catarrh Cure

Davidow Bros Jewelers at 267 Lacks Ave offer Mret-clues watches with a one year guarantee for a low price. Ad copy touts Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder with testimonials and quick relief claims. Also notes gift holiday stock at 287 Locka Ave and Photograph Albums at HKeyneica Bros stationers Motel Jermyn.

Tdavidow Bros Lacks. Ave Hkeyneica Bros Jermyn

Professional Directory of Physicians and Attorneys in Scranton

Directory listing doctors with addresses and hours, including Dr Kay 006 Penn Ave and Dr Bathsun 37 N Washington Ave, plus many Scranton attorneys and law offices. Entries cover specialties, contact numbers, offices in Commonwealth Building, Spruce Street and Wyoming Avenue, with ads for veterinary services and a printing house.

Kay Penn Ave

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