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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1897

Page

3

Prominent residents depart for official and social duties

Hon A T Connell travels to Harrisburg. Alderman Howe visits Shickshinny. James J O Malley in Wilkes-Barre. John J Davis in Plymouth. Powderly heads to Philadelphia for Supreme Court. Marriages and visits link Scranton, Carbondale, Wilkes Barre, and Port Jervis as locals attend courts and ceremonies.

A. T. Connell Harrisburg John T. Howe Wilkes Barre Wea John J. Davis West Vide Plymouth T. V. Powderly Phillidelphia Supreme Court Tsubelle Anna Aikman East Market Street Ae Carbondale G. A W. Manning Newark N.J Mia G. W. Welsh Os Gibson Street W. W. Phillipe Prinps & Holmes Wells Walton Philadelphi Fred Wilmot Harford Suaquehan Me County Air Mrs. Bwitzer Bromley Avenue C. E

Hothichom Visits School Friends and Attends City Event

Hothichom plans to visit former Moravian School mates this week and attend a major event. Mire Powell, once a Moravian student, and District Attorney Job R. Jones will be in Philadelphia for a Supreme Court session and a banquet honoring Senator-elect Blue Pinerove at the Hotel Walton on Friday evening.

Hothichom Moravian Mire Powell Moravian School Job R. Jones Philadelphia

Washington's Birthday Observed With Quiet Business Tone

Washington's Birthday was observed with little fanfare as banks and schools closed while local mines and major industries paused. City offices remained open, and commerce continued in a subdued fashion amid threatening weather. Shops and hotels showed only minimal holiday activity with some church groups hosting modest suppers and events.

Washington Delauwainy Midson Delaware Lackawoonna Western Lackawanna Tron Ie Hale Tigami Simpeon Campiny Stow Whlileh Grelock

Whisted Arrested in Elmira on West Side Charge

Thomas Whisted, formerly a city resident and bartender, was arrested in Elmira New York on a warrant issued by Alderman Kenny. A West Side young woman accuses him of a serious offense, with police involvement spanning Elmira and Scranton as officers sought requisition papers to bring him back.

Thomas Whisted Elmira N. Y Kenny Robling Cassidy Jim McCarthy John Davis Sceranton Davis Keyser Valley West Shire

New Traction Schedule Affects Scranton Lines

A revised timetable goes into effect tomorrow for Providence Peckville Glyphant Petersburg South Side and West Side lines. It raises rush hour service on Providence lines reduces some West and South Side runs and adds earlier last cars. inbound and outbound patterns include Marvin Crossing Providence Corners and Olive paths with varied forty to sixty minute headways throughout the day.

Providence Peckville Glyphant Petersburg South Side West Side Scranton Traction Comming Weat Side Schuth Scranton Marvin Crogsing Providence Corners Marvine Crossing Goa. m We i. Om Taggy. mi Marvin Crossing PeckyVille Dasatenor Lee Pookville Boranton Eur Miln Avenue Laive Delawire Lachawhit Delaware Lackawonne Providence City Age Oir Leavecity Inc Provisonew Lackawhound Leiyve Peteraburs Luzerne Street Booth Sile Elly Seranton WEF Pittston Mutler Moose Pittetun

Local man Cringe dies after laudanum ingestion

Police report a married man with wife and three children in Deaton Street swallowed laudanum during a personal crisis Saturday. Crone or Crane statements reflect a fatal overdose under domestic distress.

Alpha Cringe Deaton Street Crane God

Rochester Lawyer Dorath y Convicted in Scranton Case

Prominent Rochester attorney Dorothy was found guilty after a lengthy Ontario county trial with Scranton witnesses and Mrs Williamson as a key claimant. He received three years and six months in Auburn prison, appeals pursued while venue moved from Monroe to Canandaigua.

Scranton Ontario County New York Johnk Dorothy Rochester Charles Wilhalmson Hochester Will Jameson John Lord Wummaimson Dorothy Ad Dorothy Some Svslinmson WiTiiinaen Lord Curtis Foreelsure Pon Browning Brinda Mel Young Monroe Aueburn Aed Caandeaigua Dordihy Monrive Crorthy Senscor Taines Grover Cleveland

Boxing Match Tonight Between Judge Brothers in Scranton

Tonight in Scranton a fifteen round light between Stephen Judge of Scranton and Martin Judge of Philadelphia. weigh in at 155 pounds or under at Purcell's baths. Referee Mike Keeley will oversee the bout with strong backing from Marty Marks and Joe Willischek. A preliminary six round bout features Young Allen versus Marty Gavin. admission is $1.

Stephen Judge Scranton Martin Judge Philadelphia Howles Purcell’s Batt Murphy Scranton Athletic Club Philadelpha Marty Marks Joe” Willischek Mike” Keeley

Gas Prices Reduced by Local Utilities

Scranton Gas and Water and Hyde Park Gas and Water announce a new gas schedule effective April 16. Price set at 1.05 per thousand cubic feet with discounts of five percent on bills under ten dollars and ten percent on bills of twenty five dollars or more if paid by the 20th of the month.

Scranton Gas and Water Company Hyde Park Gas and Water Company

Mystie Cure Claims Fast Relief for Rheumatism

An advertised remedy named Mystie Cure promises rapid, radical relief from rheumatism and neuralgia within one to three days. The claim highlights immediate systemic action and disappearance of the disease, with a dubious description of its origins and seller location in Scranton.

Venetus Carl Lorene Lackowantin Avenue Drugglet Scranton

At The Academy of Music Stars Shine In Comedy

The Spooner Comedy company entertained at Prothinge ham and the Academy of Music with Other People's Money and a varied bill. Stars Ceci Spooner May Spooner and Jenny Mivan performed with a strong supporting cast, while Elihu R. Spenney was billed for Shylock in Merchant of Venice. The shows drew large advance seating, and the Minstrels featured nimble dancing with colorful scenery and lively acts ahead of Friday performances.

Spooner Ceci Enda May Spooner Commis Pyine Duwn May Jenny JT Mivan Cool Swimner Gove Alebi Perforince Edward Cecil Snooner Cecil Aftengands Hiia Spayoner Wil Wemars Cinvnet Academy of Music Chicagaa Board of Trade Hennessy Leroyle Percy Sk. Bowles Charles T. del Vecchio Lottie Wade Geiroig Welle Helen de Hstere Academy al. G. Field Palmer Stelee Blackler Priday Ovens

Mixed Theater Audiences Highlight Diverse Performances

Report notes three audiences enjoy varied shows with women and children prominent at each. Describes The President as a curious drama of the Alexander Duriancehowl and The Count of Monte Cristo as a principal feature. Mentions Cape thin Albert Datte as a Villasnove scheme victim and Tommy Shearer boosting Irish acts.

Alexander Duriancehowl Count of Monte Christe Albert Datte Villasnove Montepristo Tommy Shearer Alberta Roy Villasvoppe Mehlen Dixie Willie

Penne Avenue Sabbath School Plans Evening Entertainment

The primary department of Penne Avenue Baptist Church hosts a miniature camp scene with tents and guns as part of a program. Mike Bock supervises the event with Superintendent Rifleauin and assistants preparing a surprise segment amid decorations. Refreshments will follow as the close and friends attend.

Penne Avene Hartist Washington Tonlent Olney Evenine Mike Boc Rifelauin Nedred Mikdyesser Ile

To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad

An old advertisement touts Iaxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for a cold. It notes druggists refund the money if it fails and lists a 25 cent price.

McCormick Infant Caroline Dies in Semantan

Caroline McCormick four year old daughter of Stephen and Mary McCormick of St Stone Avenues Semantan Pa. funeral arrangements to be announced later.

McCormick tIn Semantan Caroline McCormick St Stone Avenues

Watch bargains in Scranton offers four items for sale

Our Watch Department presents four watches with detailed features and prices. Jas Boos warrantied for 15 years, Elgin works, nine dollars. a reliable one dollar forty five cent piece. a Waltham dial blue enamel watch at sixteen dollars eight ninety. a gold filled case ladies watch at ten dollars, with American movement and fifteen year wear guarantee.

Scranton Elgin National Watch Co Waltham Works Gould

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