City Notes and Local Events Highlight Week
City notices urge paying gas bills to save discounts. Reports include Thomas James injuring his arm at Bellevue slope, Patriotic Guards cinema at Camp 1, and a series of dinners, entertainments, and meetings for various clubs and churches on Washington's Birthday weekend. Legal and police items note letters of administration for Martha Short estate and arrest of Martin Crane for petty theft.
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Thomas James
Bellevue
Patriotic Guards
Patriotic Order
Eaestens
Cermanta Oll
Levtte
Threat Presbyterian Church
Washington
Martha Short
Seryton
Meglater Hopking
George Short
St. Meter's
Fourth Street
Meeting of Poor Board Hears Aid Requests
A regular city hall meeting of the poor board dealt with routine business and aid requests. Among those present were Dr. Paine P J Murphy FP Turple Fred Fuller Thomas Shotten and W S Lanestaff. A Dunmore family with five children ill with diphtheria was referred to Mr Murphy with authority to act. Mrs Davis of McDonough Avenue, a Wales emigrant deserted by her husband, asked to be sent back to her country and was sent to the home with two children for sixty days. Bills were approved and the board adjourned. The next session will review the Hillside Home electric plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
City Hall
Dr. Paine
P. J. Murphy
FP. Turple
Fred Fuller
Thomas Shotten
Lanestaff
Dunmore
Murphy
Davis
McDonough Avenue
Wales
Hillside
Coal Reduced Coal at Nay Aug Park Colliery Delivered
Tele phone tie. Coal reduced coal delivered from Nay Aug Park Colliery via Ege and Chestnut at a price of $2.60.
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Nay Aug Park
Ege
Stove and Chestnut
Young but Up to Date Quick Note
Short advertising snippet urging readers to share feedback about Crystal Laundry and its services. Mentions soft button holes in collars and invites word of mouth as a measure of customer satisfaction.
Shoes move briskly at Crouch Bros and Beatty's sale
Shoppers flock to buy new up to date shoes at Crouch Bros and Beatty's closing out quilt business sale. Prominent street notices promote Bencham's Pills for morbid conditions with strong claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouch Bros. & Beatty
Directors Dined by Colonel Boles
The Scranton chamber of commerce board of directors dined in the new board building with Colonel H M Boles presiding. Fourteen directors attended except EB Sturges, rooms opened for inspection today, and a second annual meeting and election are set for tonight. An invitation reception follows next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Club
Board of Trate
Scranton
Board of Trade
H. M. Boles
EB. Sturges
Colonel Boles
J. Ben Dimmick
Henry Bella, Jr
H. J. Anderson
Charles R. Connell
FE. L. Puller
Thomas £. Jones
H. W. Kingsbury
W. W. Scranton
H. P. Simpson
W. T. Smith
Everett Warren
Notable Names Mentioned in Brief Handful
Mr. Scranton addresses appear alongside Mr. Simpson and Mr. Connell with Major Oakford and Mr Watking cited in the same segment. The compact list suggests a meeting or notice listing several individuals by surname and title.
Scranton Club Plans Grand Opening Menu and Decor
The Scranton club, with 150 members, reveals a rich dinner menu including Red Snapper, Canvas Back Ducks, Timbals of Chicken a Ta Villeray, and Terrapino la Maryland. The ornate decor centers on red tulips and White Jade, with hibiscus, tulips, and hyacinths throughout the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Printuniere Royal
Tomita
Parisienne
Land of the Living melodrama staged at the Academy
A five act melodrama titled The Land of the Living was produced last evening at the Academy of Music by a company led by a capable producer. The performance drew attention for its vivid scenes and energetic cast.
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The
Academy of Music
Land of the
No Arrests Yet In Privehure Hotel Fight Controversy
Constable Barton's arrest threats stirred local tension as hotel owner M B Padden and Privehure host Jimes Twiles denied any arrest or bout. Twiss reported two sparring partners planned a friendly match, while Barron and associates allegedly provoked the disturbance to spite the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pirren
Jimes Twiles
Privehure
M. B. Padden
Twiss
Tribune
Padden
Constabie Barton
Lowe
Barton
Tom
Barron
Thirty Third Anniversary Observed by Knights of Pythias
The Uniformed Bank of Scranton division No. 60 Knights of Pythias marked its thirty third anniversary with an entertainment and social at its Lackawanna avenue hall. John Mier led the program with addresses, solos, recitations, and musical numbers by the Acme quartet and others. After refreshments, dancing continued for several hours.
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Bank of Scranton
Knights of Pythias
Lackiwanna Avenue
John Mier
David Brown
Delaware
Lackawanna
Bessle A
Acme
Plessie Reinhart
William V. Griffiths
Alice
Kathleen Maryourneen
R. W. Rankin
Nana Miller
A. Lye Austin
Cori Phillips
GB. W. Philips
Ono
William Morton
Garnet
Mise Mattie Huches
Wiletlineg
M. J. Coyne
Winchester Equity Improvement Co. Sued On Defered Installment Notes
Equity Improvement company of Winchester Virginia is named as a defendant in two assumpsit suits for 766 dollars each. James B. Trussell and Holmes Conrad sue as plaintiffs. The notes total ten at 1534.33 dollars each given to Russell Conrad and T B Kennedy by the late Judge Handley as president. The notes describe deferred installments for hotel property and are secured by deed. The hotel built by the company in Winchester is the subject. Foreign attachments are directed against specified parcels in Winchester and Archbald.
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Equity Improvement Company
Winchester
James B. Trussell le
Holmes Conrad
Russell
Conrad
T. B. Kennedy
Handley
Improvement Company
Conrad, Warren & Knap
Penn Avenue
Archbald
Winchester Company
Court House News Notes on Civil Matters
Court actions include absolute ruling revoking a sentence for Flugh Mills. In Richard Cummings estate a continuation to pay money to court was argued. Henry J. Collins attorneys secured an injunction to halt sheriff sale of the Collins and Hackett store set for today. Creighton and Thurneh versus Scranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Company, rule to show cause why sheriff sale proceeds should not be paid into court. issue to determine funds returnable March 16, 1897 at a.m.
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Flugh Mills
Richard Cummings
Messrs
Fancy Cakes and Crackers Move Display Across SS Se
Over 100 varieties shown today aboard SS Se. A display highlights fancy cakes and plain crackers as COURBSEN of Lack'sa Avenue promotes the selection to passengers.
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SS Se
G. Courbsen
Local Household Goods Firm Seeks Public Patronage
After twenty two years at the same stand the firm continues selling awnings tents flags and society decorations and respectfully solicits continued patronage from the public.
Bargains in Oriental Rugs At Michgaellan Bros Co
Local ad notes 25 percent savings on oriental rugs this week at Michgaellan Bros. & Co., located on Wash Ave. The ad highlights handsome rug selections and urges shoppers not to miss the sale.
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Michgaellan Bros. & Co
Lid Wash
Ave
Great China and Glass Sale Ad at Harding’s Closing Cut
A hotel restaurant and boarding house supplies sale offers about half price compared with rivals. The Harding’s closing cut sale promotes Banister Shoe Co. ad on page 4 claiming it will pay you to read. Footwear prices are presented as a pleasant surprise.
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Harding
Banister Shoe Co
Shoes at Unbeatable Prices from Crouch Bros Beatty
Local retailer Crouch Bros and Beatty slash prices on a rare shoe lot, offering extraordinary value. Bargain hunters flock to the sale with deals described as a once in a lifetime chance to secure high quality footwear for less.
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Crouch Bros. & Beatty
Paine's celery compound touted as nerve health remedy
An advertisement extols Paine's celery compound as a cure for nervous debility headaches sleeplessness and dyspepsia claiming it nourishes the nerves improves blood quality and aids liver function. It quotes a university professor praising the remedy and urges broad use across social classes.
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Paine
Maine
Bpaina
University Mace
Neb
J. W. Shuevert
Hollwlth
Padne
Pitni
Powys
Carpenters Club Lays On Monthly Entertainments
The Carpenters and Joiners local union 668 presented a monthly entertainment at Pullett’s Hall with EB D Shopland and J H McNulty among speakers. The Columbian quartette, violinist Perry Lenn and daughter Bertha Lepp, and other performers drew strong applause. Grace Sherwood led roles with Harry Bingley and others. The production featured notable scenery of Grand Street elevated station Palisades Hudson and Brooklyn Bridge views and repeats this afternoon and evening.
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Unlon
Hell On
Pullett's
Halk
EB. D. Shopland
Columbian Quartette
West Side
J. H. McNulty
Perry Lenn
Migs Bertha Lepp
Smith
J. Mc Knowlton
Mezsers
Lepp
Dolan
Bricklayers’ Union
Sepp
BP. Thomas
John Hakes
Bricklayers
Stphen J. Price
Appiauge
Grace Sherwood
Ttle
Harry Bingley
John Twaty
Mart J. Cody
Nelle
Bowers
Grand Street
Hudson
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Nay Aug Park Collbtery and Tele photo sale recorded
A local notice lists Nay Aug Park Collbtery Fig Stove and Chestnut CC as delivered items with a Tele phote valued at $712.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Bromo Quinine Tablets
Classified ad promotes laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming cure for a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents. Sold by all druggists.
False alarm clears rumor of man in Roaring Brook
Last night a report of a man seen in Roaring Brook near Spruce Street drew a crowd and police help. A search with a street-car headlight found nothing, and investigators suspect a mistaken reflection rather than a body. The moonlight aided the investigation and no proof of a drowning was found.
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Roaring Brook
Floer
Robie
Davis
BP. S
Trend Wainery Hats Sold At Deep Discount
The firm offers hats at drastically reduced prices to clear stock. Ten dozen untrimmed hats priced low, with more items at 1.00 to 2.50 and several months of wear remaining. Large losses are accepted to move inventory and find buyers within the week.
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Siso
Scrutinizing Returns Counts In Scranton And Carbondale
The vote tallying through city and township totals completed by yesterday at 1 am while borough results still under clerical review in the clerk of court office. Dunmore losses for Burechell favor Powell with no effect on overall outcome. Willard and Warren prepare for possible contest. contests loom for council seats in the Nineteenth ward Eighteenth alderman and Third council.
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Common Council
A Bowery Girl Scenic Melodrama at Frothingham
The thrilling scenic melodrama A Bowery Girl featuring vivid New York scenes played to a fair sized audience at the Frothingham theater. The production showcased entertaining pictures and scenes creating lively audience reaction.
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Frothingham
Bowery
New York
SONS OF VETERANS CELEBRATION AT SHICKSHINNY
Veterans groups from Scranton Wilkes Barre Kingston and nearby areas plan a joint visit to Shickshinny for a reception banquet and camp fire. Delegations meet at the Lackawanna and Bloomsburg line station with a large crowd of veterans and Sons of Veterans invited to attend the secret session and festivities. Tickets for the round trip are arranged through local committees and available Monday morning at the post room and local offices.
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Bara A. Grin
Alfred Carte
Grand Army
Crty
Shickshinnys
Ams Con Equipmiente
Cami
Overstock Hardware Blowout At Close Of Inventory
Overstock sale in the hardware department touts deep cuts on items like saws rules files and chisels. Advertised prices claim wholesale levels for a limited week and include hand saws g uards and measuring tools with many items offered at single figure cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Eader
A. i. Warman
City Notes
Pattlouse Order
Sons of Amor- Tea
Hickenry Street
Durish
AM Aldermen
Justices of the Peace
Wdivsa
Youngs Men's Christian
Soliet
Elm Park Church
Quartette
M. Wapar
Jubilee Singers
Imeperial Orchestra
Jackson Street
Tuerley
Beth
Patrick Barrett
Taylor Avenue
John Marly
Joan Manley
John Braville
John J. Earley
Jacob Burkehart
Thoms J. Colling
Dunmore Catholic
Martin Crane
Boland
John Crane
Loccuet Street
Bencham
Boses
Ent
Frank Barrington
South Africa
London
Ndt
Healdes
Karrington
C. W. Travis
Neva Harrison
Elanora Brodiag
Lola Morris- Ace
Doles
Mr. Scranton
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Simpson
Mr. Connell
Major Oakford
Mr Watking
Mr. Dimmick
Mr. Smith
Major Warren
Mr. Jones
Mr. Kingsbury
Mr Belin
Mr. Fuller
Ufe
New York City
Philadelphia
A& Dillard
Lange
George O'Neil
L. Fuller
Hy. W. Kingsbury
A. H. Christy
J. J. Jermyn
W. HH. Jessup, Jr
Johnson
Luther Keller
W. A. May
F. I. Platt
John Simpson
L. A. Watres
Hauer
the Land OF
the Living
M. EF. Padden
Court House News Notes
Fuhrman & Bro
Great China and Glass Sale
Shubert
Hulbert
TREND
Wainery
AR. Sawyer
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Sons OF Veterans
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Elevation
Oratory
Delgarte
Adams Avenue
Twining
Harris’ Drug Store
Sohmar Piano
J. W. Guernsdy
Washington Avenue
J. W. Guernsey
Greice
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming House
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
China Hall
C. J. Weichel
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Aveny
L. Posner
Lackawanna Lubricating CO
Capouse
Warren-Ehret Company
Jersey
Vanley
AL Pierge
Penn Ave Market
Dunn
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