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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1897

Page

3

Social notes and staff changes from the city

Mise Dale of Quincy avenue offers a fee on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Walter Morse of Binghamton stay at the Hotel Jermyn. Mise Mabel Wright of Kingston visits Mise Filith Softley on Mulberry Street. Miss Edith Homan of Rutherford New Zealand visits Miss Maggie Gould on Chi y Avenue. Mayor's Secretary R J Beamish returned from New York City. Willis Kemmerer and Edward Tittenbender attend a bicycle show at Madison Square Garden. James B McTighe of Carbondale returns from a week with cousin Mr J F Walsh. Hr B Sturges departs for Egypt. Miss Sturges and two friends accompany him. six months abroad. The marriage of Miss Florence De Mun and Attorney H S Alworth takes place at St Luke's Church. Miss Louella Williams leaves for Cleveland to visit Miss Katharine Hough. L H Stillwell named electrical director of Niagara Light and Power with headquarters at Niagara Falls.

Mise Dale Quincy Avenue Walter Morse Binghamton Jermyn Mise Mabel Wriitht Kingston Mise Filith Softley Mulberry Street Edith Homan Rutherford N. Z Maggie Gould Chiy Avenue R. J. Beamish New York Cty Willis Kemmerer Edward Tittenbender Madison Square Garden James B. McTighe Carbondale Egypt Miss Sturges Mr. Sturges Florence de Mun Alworth St. Luke's Church Louella Williams Jefferson Avenue Cleveland Katharine Hough L. BH. Stillwell Scranton Westinghouse Electric Company Pittshore Niagara Light and Power Company Niagara Falls

Banister Shoe Sale Draws Large City Crowd

Crowds thronged the Banister Shoe company's store at the corner Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues since opening Saturday. The sale, described as bona fide to fund improvements, offers bargains unlikely to be seen again in this city.

Banister Shoe Company Lackawanna and Wyoming Avenues

Fire damages Jersey Central depot. losses rise in wake

A fire at the Central Railroad of New Jersey depot on West Lackawanna avenue caused extensive damage to the conductor’s room and tower. Firemen battled the blaze for hours, with two alarms sounding and heavy water damage to the baggage area. Insurance covers about 81,000, and the depot, built in 1888 for 20,000, remains in use. cause is linked to a poorly insulated electric wire.

Central Railroad of New Jersey West Lockawanta Avenue Hickey Rune The Ontario and Western Company Lackawanna Avenue

FITZSIMMONS CONFIDENT FOR CORBETT FIGHT

Bob Fitzsimmons left New York for Carson City Nevada with Martin Julian Dan Hickey Ernest Roeber and his dog Yarrum. The party will spar in Omaha Denver and Salt Lake City before the March 17 bout. Fitzsimmons said he has won before and will win again and sees no obstacle.

New York Bob Fitzsimmons Carson City Nevada Martin Julian Dan Hickey Ernest Roeber Fitz Yarrum Omaha Denver Salt Lake City Bob

Execution to Close Scranton Lace Curtain Factory

Sheriff closes the Scranton lace curtain factory today amid a large New York firm Creighton & Burch interests. William Creighton is a stockholder in the company, with creditors and jobbers claiming most output. The plant faced disputes over continued operation and financial obligations as orders and repayments were in question.

Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company Creightin & Burch New York Ik Gould C. H. Welles Walter I. Gunster Mo Welles Love Company Prothonotary Pry- Ons Clemons John M. Kemmerer Scranton Lace Curtain Tire Kemmerer Tribune Scranton Wilkes-Barre Legielsign Nottingham Philadelphia H. W. Taylor H. J. Anderson Henry Belin William Creighton W. J. Taylor Richard O'Brien John Simpson Creighton & Burch William Creightoun Tsposition Solin Cap

New Record at William A Colliery Hoisting feats

The Cronnell Coal company at Curven reported record hoisting at the William A Colliery on Tuesday. Sixteen thousand four hundred hoists were raised in five and a half hours, a new colliery record and likely the valley record.

William A Cronnell Coal Company Curven

Laugh and the World Laughs With You Quote

A quip from a churchman extols laughter as life lengthening and social glue. The text argues joyful hearts attract friends and improve vitality, claiming mirth stirs the blood and sustains well being.

To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy

An old advertisement promises quick cure for a cold using laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The claim is refunds by druggists if the remedy fails, priced at 25 cents.

The Constable and the Candy Vender Courtroom Skirmishes

Chaos as Constable Yeomans and candy seller Boris clash in Judge Edwards court. Boris accused of assault and battery. Yeomans alleged assault and insult. Vender restrained after a scuffle at Alderman Howe's office. both men hospitalized briefly. Jury trial on several counts continues with mixed outcomes and political maneuvering noted in the surrounding coverage.

Yeomans Anthony Boris Edwards Boris Howe Loris Drake Dale Yeominie Martin Beale Boyle Yeormins Mesers Newcomb Vidaver Baris Bob Davis Clara Welchele Judge Edwards Welchel Davie Center Street Dub Peeketon Grosecutrix Malicskins John P. Mack James Cart South Side Wagey Down Stinooka Soper Carr Rush Tay Flowley Penn Avenue Kowun Rush Codden Lede Mrr. Kelly Mr. Walsh Daniel Langerski Don Molske

Another Night of Sieveking in Frothingham March Event

A return engagement of Martinus Sieveking, famed Dutch planter, is announced for Frothingham in March. His prior Worcester appearance failed financially while a Wilkes-Barre stop did well. Mrs. Clarence Balentine books his show and also arranges a major concert featuring baritone David Dishnam and violinist Charles Gregorowitsch.

Martinus Sieveking Frothingham Sieeveking David Dishnam Charles Gregorowitsch

Reorganization of School Board Faces GOP Split

Democrats hold a board majority by one as they seek to elect a president at the February 24 reorganization. The plan hinges on a split among Republicans to gain the needed support.

Board of Control

Resignation Accepted At Green Ridge Presbyterian Church

A special meeting approved Rev. N F Stahl’s resignation after twelve years as pastor. The church will grant March 1800 as severance and pay $100 monthly to Stahl until January. An interim arrangement with supply clergy continues while the congregation considers future pastoral duties. Parlor tours followed with refreshments served by ladies.

Green Ride Presbyterian Church N. F. Stahl George S. Cull Providence Bith Iavkins Stall Europe New Castle Del Stahl Weir Mitchell Philadelphia Mitchell Scranton Nework Ladies’ Aid Society W. H. Parke Pond van Blurcom

Floy Crowell Company Presents Molly Bauwn at Frothingham

The Floy Crowell Comedy company staged Molly Bauwn an Irish comedy drama at Frothingham last night and La Belle Russe in the afternoon. Intermissions featured vocal works and specialties delighting two audiences. A dime matinee is offered today followed by Temptation of Money this evening.

Floy Crowell Comedy Company Molly Bauwn Frothingham

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Safe Relief

An advertises a remedy for piles claiming quick relief without surgery. It asserts the product offers a safe, reliable cure, avoiding knife dangers and long suffering. The Pyramid Drug Co of Albion Michigan is listed as the sole manufacturer and source for purchase.

Xile Thouars Dpruggiers Pyramid Drug Co Albion Mii

Mayor to Inspect Seventeen District Sewer Ordinance

Mayor Bailey plans an afternoon inspection of the Seventeenth district sewer ordinance territories with Street Commissioner Kinsley. Edward Miliney, brother of Martin Maloney, visited the mayor during yesterday’s effort to advance the sewer project. The mayor will consider regulations adopted by the board of health favoring signing the ordinance on grounds of necessity and sanitation. Mrs Jesse Travis Milford Pa endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills for liver ills and rheumatism relief.

Bailey Kinsley Ite Edward Miliney Martin Maloney Board of Health Areinge

Bargains in Odds Ware Sale With Decorated Dinner Ware

Hundreds of special values highlight an odd ware sale featuring decorated dinner ware in open stock patterns. Sets are offered regardless of cost or value to ensure quick sales, emphasizing the best goods from Haviland & Co. and Maddock's English Porcelain across French china selections.

Haviland & Co Maddock

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