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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1897

Page

8

City Notes Name Local Events And Incidents

The notes report council estimates committee meeting slated for Tuesday night. Local residents include John Morin treated at a hospital, Captain John of Hyde Turk Volunteers organizing a Rescue Mission gathering, and bail granted for several residents. Funeral arrangements for Walter Carden and a gospel meeting at South Side Young Women’s Christian group are noted, along with various civic notices, licenses, and minor legal actions.

John Morin Piglor Hospital Hyde Turk John Aierrill Scott Springbrook Walter Carden Mardin Moran Prlew Street Hyde Mark Catholic South Side Chris-Ton Prdems Cedar Doenue Currie Murgeh Bullend Lode Knights of Pythfae Hulbert Michiel Murray Miageste Mangan Lickiwinnn James Ann Forest City Mamie Barna Scranton Patrick Healey Wilfred Mahon Lackawanna Township Delaware and Hudson Orwk Olephant Delaware, Lackawanaa and Western Railroad Samuel Lesh Abdermain Howe Scranton Gas and Water Company Tome A. Reilly Nay Aty Avenue Abe Posner Charles Alpke Charles Tecilore Millian Thome M. Jordan West Side Academy of Music Barah Bedford Muale Cape Todt Clark Mary A. O' Malley FB. J. Trahe

Paine's Celery Compound Promoted as Restorative Medicine

An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy for nervous debility and female ailments. It claims to relieve liver and kidney complaints, headaches, hysteria, indigestion, and heart palpitations by strengthening the nervous system and purifying the blood. It touts testimonials from women and workers across communities to support its claims.

Nts Paine Beily Wid Pathe

Prisoners Held for Trial in Court

Report notes prisoners were held for trial with bail set at zero dollars each, indicating detention pending proceedings.

Bargain Halloween Prices On Gloves Hats and Hosiery

Special Saturday evening sale offers deeply discounted ladies and children's gloves mitts belts corsets and hosiery. Colors and sizes vary with prices from 7 to 79 cents and a selection of $1.00 to $1.25 items marked down. Purchases include embroidered handkerchiefs belts chatelains and white underwear. MEARS and HAGEN advertise the event with bold discounts and a wide assortment.

Mears & Hagen

Maguire Re-Signs to Lead Scranton Team This Season

Scranton third baseman James Maguire, famed for his throwing, signs again to join the coming season. Maguire, who starred in 1806 and spent part of last year in the defunct New York league, is regarded as a strong hitter with notable defensive skills.

James Maguire Scranton Maguire Fast Companys Medermott

Scranton Business College Promotes Practical Training

Miss May Kearhey serves as bookkeeper and cashier at Banister's shoe store while Miss Julia Reilly works as a stenographer for Armour Beef Company. Stanley Simrell, recently graduated, is elected secretary and general manager of Winela Os Gis Development and Improvement company. The college touts old-fashioned methods, experienced teachers, and hard work as keys to success.

Renomnber May Kearhey Banister Julia Reilly Armour Beef Company Scranton Stanley Simrell Factoryville Winela Os Gis Development and Improvement Company Simrell Bscranton Business College

Unclear fragmentary OCR item with names and numbers

Fragmentary text shows garbled product names and measurements including Double Dare and Locke's Telescopes with scattered numbers and letters, no coherent event or context available.

Erweavito Supomiuch Belle Beranton Locke's Telescopes Royal Dane

Laundanum and Whisky Incident At Brunswick Cafe

Martin Gurrell a Brunswick cafe bartender drank two ounces of laudanum and whisky after asking for laudanum at Sanderson's drug store. He collapsed and was treated by doctors through the morning, with his life in the balance. The event followed heavy drinking and a request to charge the laudanum to Mr Jacobus. Police and physicians attended as he regained consciousness briefly.

Martin Gurrell George F. Jacobus Brunswick Spruce Street Sanderson Gurrell Mr. Jacobs St. Cloud Longstreet Dr. Pennypacker van Buren Avenue Jacobus

Bricklayers' Ball Aims to Celebrate Union No. 18

The Bricklayers' Union No. 18 hosted its first annual ball at Music Hall drawing about 100 attendees from across the city and nearby towns. Professor Johnson provided music for twenty six dances as the committee led by Charles Helier Ed Shiffer Thomas Wall Chas Shiffer and Michael Nolin organized the event. Union officers include Thomas Potter president Fred Sykes vice president Arthur and William Johnson secretaries and Charles Heler treasurer. The union notes a uniform wage rate of 35 cents an hour with 11 cents extra for pressed brick and claims nearly full local membership except for daily paid company hands.

Bricklayers’ Union, No Music Hall Johnson Charles Helier Ed Shiffer Thomas Wall Chas Shiffer Michael Nolin No. 18 Thomas Potter Fred Sykes Arthur William Johnson Charles Heler Jtg

Funeral of Kittie V. Brown in Honesdale

Funeral services for Kittie V. Brown were held at her sister Mrs James A Mellon’s home in North Seventh Street Massillon Ohio. The casket was moved to Honesdale by Delaware and Hudson train and laid beside her mother in the Catholic cemetery. A large crowd accompanied the remains from Blonesdale to the burial site with many floral tributes. Pallbearers were Attorneys John J Murphy M J McAndrew T J Daly AL T Howley J P Mitchell and William Mooney. flower bearers were Frank McCann Frank McDonald and John T Brown.

Kittie V. Brown O James A. Mellon North Seventh Street Massillon Ohio Honesdale Blonesdale John J. Murphy M. J. McAndrew T. J. Daly AL T. Howley J. P. Mitchell William Mooney Frank McCann Frank McDonald John T. Brown

Roof concerns at No 10 school discussed by board

Building committee met to review the No 10 school roof work by Peter Stipp. The panel found substantial completion per specs and planned to approve the withheld $4000, with $266 due and $176 needed for added supports as suggested by the inspector.

Board of Control No. 10 Kl, Brown Brown & Morris Peter Stipp Stipp Wilder Wev Stipy Actordine Brown

Injunction Sought Over Cayuga Street Property Dispute

Patrick Meltale appeals equity court with attorney Judge Stanton to stop George Brown from selling or seizing property on Cayuga Street. Meltale says Brown now seeks $1000 instead of $36000 for release of the lot pledged as security for a $400 loan. Judge Gunster grants a preliminary injunction blocking Brown from molesting Meltale or meddling with the disputed real estate. hearing date set.

Equity Court Patrick Meltale Jucdee Stanton George DD Brown Cayuga Street Afeklale Ats McHale Gunster Dia

College of Commerce Notes and Local Enrollment

Elmhurst Dickson Archbald Avoca Pond Hill and 12 Scranton students entered this week. A lead ing attorney seeks a stenographer. A college library will be established at noon. Reading is urged as the purest fount of knowledge. Card writing and pen work are taught by Prof Trainer in shorthand and penmanship with strict discipline as the school key. The Lackawanna Laundry 105 Penn Ave. serves as a local reference.

Elmhurst Dickson Archbald Avoca Pond Hill Scranton

Supreme Court rules sewer assessments limited to abutting properties

The court holds assessments may not be collected from non abutting properties, limiting sewer district charges to those touching the sewer line. The ruling may complicate liens and title clears for properties not directly adjoining the sewer, potentially affecting deeds and future sales.

Supreme Court Seventeenth South Side Heechwool Avenue Pittsburg Justion Dean Wiitershel Askukamenth Wallerehed Pandon

Supreme Court in Pittensburg Case Delayed

The piece outlines a stalled decision as the Supreme Court hesitates on the Pittensburg matter. It notes expectations about revenue plans, Mayor Butley’s potential action on the ordinance, and the looming February 16 Melbourne council race with Richard Sheridan.

Richard Sheridan

Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Advert

An ad touts Inxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising a cure for colds with a money back guarantee if not effective. It lists Miss Carolyne V. Noreey as a teacher and notes locations at 616 Atkins Avenue Twining Optical 126 Penn Avenue Harris Drug Store and Crystal Laundry with service hours and a persuasive call to share opinions.

Twining Optician Penn Avenue Harris’ Drug Store

Car inspector quarters burned at Jersey Central Yard

A small wooden building housing the car inspector's quarters in the Jersey Central yard was totally destroyed by a fire of unknown origin that broke out at 2:45 a.m. last night, with efforts hindered by its location.

Seventh Street Griffiths Jeresey Central Yard Jersey Central Yard

Bhall Sale Offers Shoes for All at Cost Price

Miskeus and children shoes advertised at cost by Schank & Spencer at 40 Spruce Street as they clear stock.

Miskeus Schank & Spencer Spruce Street

Original Antie Swear Hutton Floles in Collage Scene

Local laundromat mix up at Lackawanna Penn Ave features an odd incident as a collage item flouts norms. Police advised onlookers while residents discuss the quirky event.

Hutton

Coal, Coal, Coal Reduced at Lackawanna Mines

Laundried list from Lackawanna shows coal prices and delivery terms with items like Nay Aug Park Colliery and Chestnut Mines priced at $2.00 delivered $2.69. Includes address 205 Penw Ave and telephone 7d.

Nay Aug Park Ney Aug Park Canavan & Stokes Jew, Stove and Chestnut Lackawanna Penw Ave Ngee

Look at our S10 Gold Watches Warranted 15 Years

The advertisement promotes S10 gold wristwatches with a fifteen year warranty. It highlights quality and value while inviting customers to inspect the timepieces. The notice emphasizes durability and customer assurance.

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