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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1897
Page
7
A fragmented report lists a Central Wee Tans Christian Pemperanee meeting, Masonic and civic proceedings, charity events, and legal notices. It mentions deaths from diphtheria, a land ejectment case on Heook Street, a Women’s Christian Temperance gathering, and political candidates for local office. Several named individuals, towns, and organizations appear amid scattered social and public affairs notes.
At the recent 1497 session of the Lard of trate the nominations closed with Keller as the sole candidate for president. Dunning and other officers were nominated. committees debated armor plate plant plans and highway repairs. Delegates reported on the national board of trade meeting in Washington. May and Hitchcock joined new committees while Kam merer pressed for building ordinance amendments to ease foundations.
Local shop announces extended hours and book discounts for December. Keithy Lewis and Davies manage the store on Rowan Brow area, inviting customers to shop after work with evening openings and special sale prices.
The committee on postal affairs was instructed to join the Binghamton board in filing a formal complaint with J C Jackson superintendent of the railway mail service regarding a change that caused a delay. An application for membership was received from Peter Bupp.
Architect Williams sues designer Meares claiming a $76,000 building was initially to be his design. Meares abandoned the plan for a different build, altering terms from a 5 percent fee to 1.25 percent on the first plans and 1 percent on the roof, totaling about $4,000. Williams asserts only part of the fee has been paid and seeks remaining compensation.
Philadelphia’s Elienwood McCluskey meets Hilly Jerome of Byrause at Christine Hall this afternoon under Excelsior Athletic Club. McCluskey has fought top challengers and defeated McManus in one round. Jerome faced Prof. Heck of Slavskill Navy Athlete club in March and shown clever boxing. Both will arrive Thursday morning for final training. two local preliminaries scheduled.
Thousands benefit from a sale of estate clothing at 20 Washington Ave. The Chicago Combination Clothing Co. liquidates a vast stock at low prices including wool parts, suits, sweaters, shirts, hats, overcoats, and children's wear. Sale runs daily with open hours and statewide customers urged to attend before stock ends.
A unique crow shoot event is planned at the Kentuely Forth ball park on Thursday. MM cress from Kentucky will be imported for the occasion. The day promises rain and rare sport with notable excitement for attendees.
A historic remedy claim suggests Horsford's Ved Phostate relieves headache by soothing stomach action, promotes digestion and quiets the nerves. The ad emphasizes stomach balance as a route to comfort and calm.
To hurry housework in cold weather wash with FELS NAPTHA soap and lukewarm water. The ad-style tip promotes fast cleaning and dressing home chores using a specific soap product.
The Post Office introduces a Clearing House arrangement allowing money orders to be deposited at banks for collection, eliminating the need to present them at the post office. Banks credit the depositor immediately as with checks, easing lines at post offices and benefiting business customers nationwide.
A 7 percent penalty will be added to all taxes unpaid after December 31, 1807, with an additional 1 percent per month on the remainder. Taxes overdue after December 31 will be placed in the hands of enforcers or provided by an Assembly act approved May 28, 188? Beland, City Treasurer, City Hall. Office hours are 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays 9 to 12 noon.
Pleasant and popular Desort offers sterling silver hat pins at 7 cents each amid holiday shopping features. Devidow Pres.
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