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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1897

Page

5

Local Knights of Pythias Meet Tonight in Castle Hall

General Starbird, head of the Pennsylvania uniformed rank Knights of Pythias, will address the local convention committee this evening at Castle Hall Electric City Lodge, 126 Main Avenue. Starbird will provide information on the state convention to be held in this city.

Yeeterning Anne AL Dickison Mexander McWilliam Dickison T. P. Duty George W. Julayd A. G. Schoonmaker Maid O Spyter Rose Mahon Kathe E John Bueno Jessup Frank Bugno Electric City Economy Lodge North Mill Avenue Daniel Langofski Alderman Slivineki Price Hire Bruno Iwanowski Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Ofimece Lutheran Church Airs Washington Avenue Horace TE. Hand Scranton Railway Benedeta Association Hoehse Court Joseph Webb Scranton Thomas Joseph Well William Well United Evangelical Church Donlin York Street Cupouse Avenue John Toole Buranton Catherine Gallagter Lackawaink Lewis Thomas Simpson Mary Jane Siimpson Olyphant Lady Dunkford Lodge Women's Veteran Relief Union Pullers Hall Elso Romain van Looren Wilkes-Barre Suyre Poliue Hass Delaware and Ahiudson Company Jermyn Sriiity Olyphutnt Waymort Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company John M. Thurke Green Ridge FF. W. Gingter W. OB. Duggan John iKuitte Simon Rice Captain Jenkins Philadelphia No. 1 American Volunteer Armory Washington George Starbird Pennsylvania Knights of Pythias Castle Hall of Lectric City Lodge Main Avenue General Starbind

Fruit Sale Notice Mixed and Obscure

A fragmented clipping lists fruit sale terms with oranges, Nassau fruit, and California options. Mentions E.G. Coursen and a vague group including et al and Florida Dus. The readable content is garbled with inconsistent spellings and unclear quantities.

California Florida

Harding's Doe Store Closing Out Sale Ends Saturday

Five Bros customers to receive one item per every 200 purchases with a four item delay option. Hundreds of eager buyers take advantage of the sale announcement offering about half usual price as the Harding's store closes.

5 Bros Tor Harding’s

Disruption of Steel Rail Pool Hits Eastern Market

The Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company led a withdrawal from the steel rail pool after discovering associates undercut prices. Prices fell from 25 to 20 a ton in the east as rivals openly sold at lower rates, prompting talks of a broader market impact and potential job stability shifts for workers.

Beranton Stranton Wille Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company Goncorsl Chleago Pittsburg Carnegie Reils Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company Hell Lackawa and Iron and Steel Company Tribune Repforeer Lackawanna Hon and Steel Company Paol Lackawanna Company Pittsiure Oul Iron and Steel Philadelphia Tercer

Two Desperate Callers Threaten Louis Freedman In Store

Louis Freedman a general store owner at 127 Penn avenue was assaulted yesterday at noon by two men who showed clear intent to kill. Freedman, busy at 12 30 pm, fled behind the counter as one assailant, later named James Reed, exclaimed he would kill him and Brandished a large pocket knife.

Louis Freedman Penn Avenue Freedman James Reed Tim Ernest Reed Serying Reed Lackawanna Avenue May Hobart Tribune Hla

Rails trade and steel trusts outline markets and a street fight incident

The report details steel rail supply dynamics with pricing shifts from 28 to 85 a ton and the role of major firms like Carnegie Illinois Cambria Bethlehem Lackawanna and Ohio in the pool, plus a note that Ohio and Johnson may enter rail markets. It also recounts a December 1892 scuffle near Lackawanna Ave where Reed and Freedman fought over a knife attack, sending Freedman to the hospital after a broken arm.

Carnegie Tilt- Hole Haid Tig Pitisbuiyg Sam Lackawanna Company Jo Suld Carnegie Steel Company Ilinois Steel Company Cambria Tron Company Bethlehem Tron Company Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company Pennsylvania Steel Company Maryland Steel Company Ohio Steel Company Yoorgstown Ohio and Johnson Steel Companies Aol

Paine's celery compound praised by Mrs Newcomb

Mrs Newcomb of St Louis reports relief from heavy cold pleurisy and nervous insomnia after using Paine's celery compound. She says sleep improved and she feels like a new woman. Physicians reportedly use it at home for nervous disorders sleeplessness and rheumatic pain.

C. C. Newcomb St. Lotis Paine

Pennsylvania Guard to Skip Inauguration Travel

Dispatches report Hartleburg and Harrisburg confirming the Pennsylvania National Guard will not take part in the Washington inauguration on March 4. High travel costs, impaired railroad passes, and lack of a dedicated appropriation halted transport despite railroad interests.

Hartleburg He Oa. Coursen Scranton T. J. Steward Harrisburg Tl Hospeo Pennsylvania Washington

Purloined Dwelling Case From Old Forge

Antonina, William, Anthony and John Rofoskie sue Contractors Joseph T. Chapman and George F. Barber for 5000 alleging the removal of a dwelling they owned on Grace Street Old Forge. They claim the house was violently moved away last November without the family’s consent and request damages. Attorney A W Bertholf represents the plaintiffs.

Antonina William Anthony John Rofoskie Old Forge George F. Barber Grace Street A. W. Bertholf

Shoe Sale Sparks Scranton Bargain Frenzy

Price no object sales entice shoppers at The Banister Shoe Company at Lackawanna and Wyomine avenues. Al Kahler list shoes priced from 5 to 6 dollars sell for 0 dollars per pair. Laded Schober Co English toe shoes normally 6 dollars now 5 dollars. All $4 handmade common, bengu and square toe shoes cut to 2.25. Gray's $5 handmade shoes drop to 2.50. Four pair limit.

Scranton Banister Shoe Company Carter Lackawanna Wyamine al Kahler Schober & Co

Two Divorces Filed at Prothonotary Office Yesterday

Two divorce petitions entered yesterday. Sarah Tull of Carbondale seeks separation from husband Richard Hull whom she married November 18, tne, alleging cruelty and barbarous treatment and that their companionship was terminated July 12 last. Adam J. Prane of the South Side asks divorce from alleged spouse Louise M. Saale is attorney in the latter case. Local excitement surrounds the filing as Saturday night draws near.

Sarah Tull Carbondale J.B. Burr Hichard Hull Alleer South Side Adam J. Prane Louisi Mts. Saale

Closing Out Stock by Scermaton and Partners

Crouch Bros. and Beatty announce a close out sale of fine shoes as they wind down business. Also a drug ad urges Brome Quinine Tablets to cure a cold with a money back guarantee at 25 cents.

Crouch Bros. & Beatty

Ticket Draw Promises Gold Watch at 6 Brothers

A drawing will be held Saturday night with tickets sold at five cents each and four dollars per dollar purchase. Each five cent purchase yields one ticket, and every dollar purchase provides four tickets in the Gold Watch promotion at 6 Brothers.

Bargains On Halr Switches At Konecny’s Store

Great bargains advertised for halr switches and a halr dresser at Konecny’s, located at 317 Lack Avenue, highlighting reduced prices and sale emphasis for hardware items.

Halr Konecny’s Dresser Lacks Ave

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