Great Picture Bargain in Dutch Oak Frames
For a few days only, three panel horse pictures in our show window are priced at $2.50, regularly $6.00. The framed prints feature real horse shoes, bit and whip, by Jacobs' & Fasold at 209 Washington Ave.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
3
For a few days only, three panel horse pictures in our show window are priced at $2.50, regularly $6.00. The framed prints feature real horse shoes, bit and whip, by Jacobs' & Fasold at 209 Washington Ave.
City notes announce a Taylor class dance at Siewel's, the annual Wall of the Webrew Ladies' Aid ball at Music Hall, a church meeting by the Universalist Bowls ladies, and a rabbi sermon in Linden Street Temple. Paydays cover collieries in the valley. praise meeting by First Presbyterian women. a Missive Stent production opens. Special meetings and Lincoln moral talks accompany ongoing community activities.
Reported figures show $287 000 in items collected for the bond ordinance. Recorder Connell aims to issue $100 000 with $315 000 to be added prior to next Thursday night for introduction in common council. The process involves sorting eligible items for inclusion.
The council considers improvements in each ward with most deemed necessary by the recorder who selected a subset for funding. The selection reflects contemplated projects in each district and outlines where action will focus.
Prominent city residents join a national call to modify New York port customs rules. Signers complain appraisers delay and humiliate travelers, demanding receipts and intrusive questions while seeking freer entry for personal effects.
The message reports a newly formed club aiming to oppose certain strikers and supporters of a city action. Leaders named include AL Ay Viti and Soreley and mention plans to coordinate amid the ongoing unrest. The note suggests the group will reclaim activities halted by the dispute and push for a structured response.
Director of Public Works Roche proposes to keep Providence road and North Main avenue clean during the coming thoroughfare by using a one horse sweeper, with a sprinkling wagon ahead. The stretch was not kept clear last summer due to appropriation shortfalls.
Merchants Breecher Murrier on Wyoming Avenue opposite Globe store offer stock including clowks suits waists separates and furs. Goods converted to cash at once with sale beginning this ser. Ing. MM. Breecher, Murrier, and Wyoming avenue.
Defense seeks binding instructions to acquit General Manager Silliman as ex special agent Gallagher testifies to alleged bribes paid to four borough councilmen to pass an ordinance. Judge Wheaton signals ruling pending morning session with witness details showing payments totaling 4500 dollars and related transfers to pastors.
Details report John E Hovenkamp of Binghamton wanted for larceny and attempted murder after copper theft from street lamps. Detective Stevenson pursued him, was fired on, and both suspects vanished for weeks. A Carbondale railroad death connected to the case led to a grotesque misidentification as Myers. Hovenkamp was jailed for three months on vagrancy to await requisition, with transfer pending under Officer Worthing per judge’s guidance.
A post season survey by the United States Geological Survey finishes a nine year assessment of diverting Gunnison River water to reclaim lands in the Uncompahgre valley. The team explored a two thousand foot canyon and photographed a potential route, finding a six mile tunnel and a reasonable construction cost under current estimates. Colorado invests 25,000 dollars for preliminary work.
At a regular meeting of the loot lodge of Els last night Attorney Charles F P O Malley was elected trustee A special meeting will be held next week to elect an esteemed lecturing knight to proceed Abr Malley The lodge plans a street carnival during the week of June 9 with Frank Hoacks attraction expected to return The event mirrors the carnival run years ago by the lodge
Willlint Connolly of Capouse Avenue was sentenced by Judge Edwards to four years and six months in the eastern penitentiary after conviction for attempted criminal assault on Annie Poloskie aged nine and Lingle Burke aged eleven. The jury acquitted Frank Horn of an alleged crime against his daughters after an all-night deliberation.
In a courtroom session, multiple defendants identified as Noutz failed to respond when their cases were called, triggering potential default procedures and further judicial action. Prosecutors indicated ongoing steps to reschedule hearings or issue warrants as needed.
Judge A A Vosburg heard evidence in Carbondale on John T Williams died leaving a will appointing sons Thomas and David as executors The widow Ann Willans objects to deposits in Miners and Mechanics Bank and Banco Nacional She argues a National Bank deposit belongs to the estate while executors claim the funds were directed to them The hearing continues with counsel J H Torrey and G A Battenberg for the widow and Thanos J Willink H D Carey for the executors
Court notes detail probate and guardianship actions with names such as Catherine Hovde and Willard, Wien & Kyagy, and the filing of letters testamentary. The report mentions a release from jail and actions by a county court, with multiple names including Dewy and Stokes. Overall it records court proceedings and appointments.
The heads of city departments have been busily engaged in preparing the annual reports, summarizing departmental activities, expenditures, and progress for the year. The effort reflects coordinated oversight and a commitment to transparency in city governance.
End of season sale notice details a retail promotion for manufactured goods. The readable text lists a sale event with product references and pricing hints, mentioning a retailer and a promotional period.
Mike Mute Mangan of Molosikiet visits New York City for a week while Anthony Gallagher of Mine's Oil contemplates next steps. William O'Mhoria of Lakentow district seeks aerial director post with CW Gillagher as candidate for reelection as sheriff. Thoms Bud's aged resident of Miners Hill died Saturday and wasInterment in Hyde Park. Employer of Greenwood collieries to be paid Friday.
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