City Notes Mixed Local Events Attract Community Interest
A glee club formed at the high school under Prof 8 B Der man. W H Newman M D of Fall and Eva Maria Coun of Hansom were granted a marriage license. Reeve Jones to give a fourth piano recital Monday at 4 in his Adams Ave studio. Alderman McCormick of Peckville jailed for alleged deceit. Sheriff to sell Gaffney Walsh hotel for 2300 to J J Scott. Various court actions include probates for Joseph Taylor and William Y Edwards. A concert program features Rich elieu and Man of War. Scranton Athletic Club lost to Turn Verein 4 to 0 in Turner Hall. Divorce granted to Anna Richmond and Ralph Richmond for desertion. they married Nov 29 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Derman
W. H. Newman
M. D
Fall
Eva Maria Coun
Hansom
Reeve Jones
Adams Avenue
Alderman McCormick
Peckville
William Hughes
Franklin Avenue
Joseph Taylor
William Y. Edwarda
Scranton
Register Hopkins
Sam Moat
Angelo Felarivo
Old Forge
Thomas Cummings
Katherine Gordon
John Eeshe
Hugo Werlék
Pollah
Millar
Ueataraay
Gaffney & Walsh
Lucka Wanna Avenue
John J. Scott
Dunmore
Patrick Dougher
Gunster
New York
Academy of Music
University of Pennsylvania Glee, Mandolin
Young Men's Christian Association
Ambrose J
Spencer
Richardson Coal Separating Machine Company
Pomeiey
Prothonotary
Pryor
Marion Coal Company
Charles L. Hawley
Scranton Athletic Club
Verein Club
Leefa & Kame Jast
Turner Hall
Turners
Will Schimpf
Edward Eisele
Steele
Koch
Archbald
Anna Richmond
Ralph Richmond
Forest City
Moscow
Dickson Company Wins Big Order for Two High Duty Pumps
The Dickson Manufacturing company secures a contract to supply two high duty pumping engines for New Bedford Massachusetts, with an estimated price around 130000. Designs approved by FE D Levitt, noted New York mechanical engineer, after competitive bidding against major manufacturers. Funeral notice for Caroline Burkley, age months, at 517 Crown avenue with services pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson Manufacturing Company
New Hedford
Mass
FE. D. Levitt
New York City
Burkley
Scranton
Caroline Burkley
Frederick J. Burkley
Crown Avenue
St. Mary’s
Bicycle Club House Opened With Eclat At Scranton
The Scranton Bicycle Club opened a lavish new building to about three hundred members and guests. The upgraded clubhouse features lounges gymnasium dining and a large dance hall with extensive furnishings and a separate street entrance for rentals. Officers include D B Atherton president and C A Godfrey vice president with a $14 000 renovation funded by member bond purchases and a $7 000 mortgage on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Bicycle Club
C. P. Krelg
Wallace Ruth
William G. Hoyle
F. J. Remmel
L. J. Price
W. M. Clark
Kingston
Scranton Cash Store Invites Buyers For Candy Sale
A dated storefront notice from the Scranton Cash Store invites customers to buy candy today. The message stresses limited stock and low prices, hinting the stock may be carried forward into 1897 if not purchased now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Cash Store
Scranton College Sees Holiday Break and Growth Plans
The Scranton Business College reports a large holiday edition and a crowded term, with sessions closing Wednesday for vacation and reopening January 4. Projections aim to expand seating as demand remains high. Local notices promote housing lots with utilities, along with ads for books, rings, and elocution teacher Carolyne V. Dorsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Coyne
The
College Journal
Messrs
Ed. Ll. Samson
Maplewood
L. E. Kiser
Kivers
Ray W. Hull
White's Valley
Poor Board Hears Relief Plans and Building Issues
The poor board convened with all members, approving January relief orders before Christmas plus a twenty percent bonus. Construction disputes over extra work by Edwin G. Hughes on the electric light plant stall until architect Amsden reconciles charges. Roof leaks at the new chapel delayed acceptance. insurance renewals totaling 139 800 were arranged across 42 companies. The board also acted on relief applications and reinstated Joseph Shean from the Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin G. Hughes
Amsden
Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Home Committee
Tendent Beemer
Hughes Cage
Fuller
Ara Williams
Peter Robling
H. G. Keller
Walter Christmas
Luce & Son
D. J. Campbell
G. W. Birdsall
J. D. Evans
Lewis & Co
Charles Schadt
Conrad & Son
Phillips & Holmes
Charles Fuller & Co
Jouseph Shean
Pennsylvania Institute For the Instruction of the Blind
Philadelphia
Option on Dickson Works Stirred by City Capitalists
Rumor says Scranton and New York financiers sought an option to buy the Dickson Manufacturing plant. President H Zehnder denies involvement beyond offering opinions on a hypothetical sale or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
New York City
Dickson Manufacturing Company
H. Zehnder
Jermyn Gard
Sam
Dickson Company
William Connell
H. W. Boles
Clothing at Half Price in Manhattan Stock Sale
The Manhattan Clothing company buys Morris J. Davidow’s stock at 222 Lackawanna Avenue for 40 cents on the dollar. The sale opens at 10 o’clock this morning and runs while stock lasts. Half price offers apply to men’s, boys’, and children’s clothing and footwear. Includes nearly all clothing, shoes, and furnishings. Also special sale items in silverware and jewelry from Reynolds Bros. Oxford and Family Bibles mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Clothing Company
Morris J. Davidow
Lackawana Avenue
Manhattan Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Calendars Given Away At Christmas Calendar Promotion
Beginning Saturday December 19 and lasting to Christmas the Grand Union Tea Co and partners give every tea and coffee buyer a 1897 calendar. Also advertised are fountain pens toys and china from local firms, plus dining rooms and private parties at Lohmann's. Cameras and pocket books featured at Kemp's photoparls and Holiday Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable Tea and Coffee House
Grand Union Tea Co
Lack’a. Ave
Jones Bros
Prop'rio
Lacks.ave
Encyclopaedic Dictionary offered in four volumes
American publishers promote the New Encyclopaedic Dictionary a four volume set priced at five cents a day with immediate delivery. The work covers over 250000 defined words and serves as a compact reference library including a dictionary of quotations. See it at 708 Mears building in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Tribune
Mears Building
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Lackawanna
Pean Avenue
A. B. Warman
Bay
City Notes
Dr. McDowell
W. P. Gregory
Newark
N. J
Carbondale
Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Casey
Wash
Ave
ECLAT
D. B. Atherton
Scranton Bleyele Club
Ita Building Committee
West Side
F. E. DePue
J. W
C. A. Godfrey
Scranton Bicycle Cite
John M. Kemmerer
A. E. Morse
W. A. Coursen
Frank D. Watts
Howard Davis
F. L. Emerich
G. EF. Hill
W. E. Quinlan
George Sanderson
Lew Jones
John Taylor
William Taylor
C. 8. Jacobs
L. M. Smith
A. Hays
R. M. Scranton
Thomas Barrowman
Theodore
C. H. Gunater
W. RK. Pierce
A. A. Jones
P. F. Megargel
G. W. Botting
T. P. Loftus
C. R. Parke
M. P
Conmice
Mome
Club
W. P. Kennedy
FE. C. Dean
Memors
F. M. Wandling
the Scranton Business College
Adama
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe Avenues
Reynolds Bros
Reicheman
Spruce Holidays
Wash, Ave
Davidow Bros
Lack'n, Ave
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Dickson Works
M. J. Davidow
Xmas Presents
Oxford Bibles
Family Bibles
Fountain Pens
Sieveking-Bispham
Ingham
Sieveking
Bispham
Prince of
Lohmann’s
Bpruce Street
Hereford
Kemp
Wyo
Reynolds Bros. Pocket Books
Wash. Ave
Brass
Oak
Reynolda
Beidieman
Oxford Bible, Family Bibles
Card Cases
Bill Books
Qualith
A. R
Sawyer
Sohmer Plano
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA
Ueepressa
C. Snyder
Grace OL
Gpp
Hotel
Jermyn
BGRRT
New Toy
Chickering
Ivers & Pond
Leckerling
L.b.powell&co
White
China
China Hall
C. J. Weichel
Smyrna
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming House
Kersey
Astrakhan
Infant Department
J.bolz
Wyoming Avenue
Hallacher
H. Langfeld
Ruppreght
Penn Ave
Baptist Church
Linden Street
Turkish Sy Baths
Dunn
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