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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1897

Page

5

City Notes Bulk OCR misspellings and local arrests noted

The article records a city meeting of the joint estimates committee of cornella, an American House closing notice, a Young Women's Christian Association art feature, an opening service for the Hotel of the Good Shepherd, and various police notices. It mentions a 33 year old embegdeler from Corning, a misappropriated sum between 11000 and 12000, and multiple local court and social events including theater, conjurer Paul Talemonte, and a large list of marriages and official appointments.

A. Vi HoWer Young Women's Christian Association Good Shepherd Capotise Episcopal Clerigymion Joh Wo Thomas Squar Ucenses Daniels Bonn Wepuiitim James Ryan Corning Charles A. Howard Lure

Northeastern Pennsylvania Lafayette Alumni Dinner in Scranton

The Lafayette College alumni in Northeastern Pennsylvania held Scranton’s first alumni dinner with prominent guests and Lafayette trustees. James Hamilton presided as president, officers were elected, and tributes were paid to Lafayette’s faculty, students, and athletic success including relay and football achievements.

Lafayette Westminster Board Pennsylvania Alma Scranton Northeastern Pennsylvania Lafayette College Wanung Ken Breetings Win Ungela Alumini Association Europe Franklin Field Philadelphia Isaac F. Hand Wilkes-Barre Talice Ohd Alr. Hollenback

Democrats Elect Jennings President After Board Chaos

Republicans failed to unify on a common nominee for president of the board of control. The Democrats secured victory by backing T. Jennings of the Fourteenth Ward, while Republicans Kieser and Welsh split votes. The meeting adjourned amid a dispute over adjournment and staffing, with Secretary Fellows retained at $1,500 and Knapp chosen as attorney after a tense caucus.

Board of Control T. J. Dennings Fourteenth Ward Pellows Genthimin H. A Schriefer Schaefer Welseh Worm- Aer Witleh Carton Williams Carson Conrad Pellowa Wormser Welsh Willams Harber Jennings Gibbons Welch Scherbler Fellows Mir. Carson Notts Wormger Gibons Notz Mc. Notz Tolhuws Ayes Shires O'Malley Casey Waolah Jenniites Barker Lungen Nota Gibbongs Nave Hoty 1 MY Frinedis Mr. Linnean Vothniit Heoubugans Reedy Davis Note Knanp Frances Cornelius Comerge Educational Department Harrisburg Messrs. Wormser

Coffey Mulraney Nuptials at St Rose Church Carbondale

The marriage of Miss Annie Mulraney of Carbondale and Simon P Coffey of Borwn ton was solemnized yesterday at St Rose Church by Thev T Coffey. Miss Mary Mulraney and John Kirby attended as bridesmaid and best man. The ceremony featured a wedding march led by Professor Stuckman. Afterward, the couple’s reception was at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Bernard Mulraney. The bride is a popular young woman employed in city newspapers and the couple plan to reside in Scranton in a newly furnished home.

Tribune Bk Fn Iimnipee Talamonte James Marmilton Wid J. OR Dinwire Hutton County Hall Robbins Hamilton Kirklig Robins Bagcage Robbins Allezus John W. Gyler Alder Min Po Kearney Gyter Kearney Alderman Kedakey Ray Wambacker Gertrude Hlesecker Masecow Tiorme Busgerville Nelli Rafter Scranton Frank Mili Yak Peckville Mary Scripe John J. Houbban Agnes Mahaney Stanistiu Koxiserduykin Lumke Yunkoska Lackawanna Township Aunthony Ruddy Ann Nell Dunmore Sasaph Bkirmuties Petronii Stenpinkavischufask Hirsz Urunda Annie Lowarich Owude Dalley May WL Murrett Borant Trought Annie Mulraney Carbondale Simon PP. Coffey Borwnton St. Rose Church Thev.t. S. Coffey Mary Mulraney John Kirby Wile Stuckman Bernard Mulraney Treo Seranton

Wampucker Epirsecker in Haunting Report

A fragmentary notice mentions Rev. Ald. David and individuals Wim Bucker Miespeker and Gertrude Miespeker in a colonial era style record. The readable text suggests a clerical or civic reference but lacks clear event details or dates.

Wampucker-Epirsecker Ald. David Huy Wimbucker Gertrude Miespeker

Nickel Plate excursion rates to Sunset Seas

An aged ad fragment promotes weekly excursions with low rates and a golden sunset sea theme. It directs readers to call a ticket agent or contact I J Moore, Nickel Plate Road general agent, 238 Exchange Street, Buffalo New York for rate information and bookings.

J. Moore Nickel Phite Road Exchange Street Gulfalo N. Y

Harding's Closing Out Sale Promises Low Prices

A fragment notes Harding's closing out sale offering hotel restaurant and boarding house supplies at about half the price other dealers ask. The terse item suggests a liquidation event and value for bulk business buyers.

Harding

Store, tailor offer new fall suits at 207 Spruce Street

Steam Heating and Plumbing. P.P. & M. T. Howley 251 Wyoming Ave. 260 XX White Envelopes for 17e at 3c. Store 623 Lack'a. Ave. Tallor made fall suits and overcoats latest styles John Ross 207 Spruce Street.

P.P M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave A. Ave Tallor John Ross Spruce Street

Great Reductions in All These Goods Watches and Clocks

Local shop advertises significant price cuts on a wide range of goods including watches and clocks with quick repair services available. Consumers are urged to act quickly to take advantage of the short notice repairs and discounts.

Ham and sugar sale notice with coarse ad phrasing

A fragmentary advertisement lists per pound pricing for ham and granulated sugar with mis-spaced branding terms and unclear product names. The text mentions coffee like blend references and wholesale wording, but details are garbled and mostly indecipherable.

Local Store Seeks Continued Patronage After Twenty Two Years

The vendor states they remain at the same longtime stand and respectfully solicit public patronage. They offer awnings tents flags and all kinds of society goods and decorations as before.

Coal-Reduced Coal at Nay Aug Park Colliery

A brief notice announces coal at Nay Aug Park Colliery including Stove and Chestnut varieties for $2.50 delivered. Call Telephone 3712 for orders and delivery details.

Beecham's Pills Sold With Various Goods In Post

An item lists Coale-Reduced Coal Nay Aug Park Colliery Egg Stove and Chestnut priced at 2.60 delivered. A telephony line appears as tele plone o7hl. Beecham's Pills advertised for wind and distress after eating.

Beecham

Local Kitchen Fitments Firm Fulfills Custom Orders

A specialist shop promotes practical kitchen fittings and modest furniture. They advertise ability to complete orders of any size, tailored to customer needs and space constraints.

Three-Set Nickel Items Sold At Asset Price

The notice describes a three piece nickel set offered for 73 cents, claiming hundreds of useful articles are available, many ornamented for display in this era. The fragment hints at practical laundry aids and decorative household goods.

Wility Jou

Enameled ware offered in three sizes for wear use

The catalog lists enameled ware described as attractive and durable for wear and tear. It specifies three size options with the largest noted as 17 qt A9e.

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