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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1897

Page

7

Daring Outrage in Broad Daylight on Fillmore Avenue

Rose James, 16, was bound to a chair and chloroformed in her West Side home by a tall, well dressed stranger who entered while her mother was away. A braid of hair was cut from her head and valuables were disturbed but not stolen. The assailant fled. identity unknown as police search continues.

Rose James Fillmore Avenue West Side Elia Emauel James Filmore Avenue Laffayette Street Vinite Nelghhor Aomian James George J. Reynolds Miss James Kris

Man in Black Seen Near West Side Noted

A fragment notes a man wearing black clothing near the West Side, with no further details or sightings recorded in the remaining text.

Mystery Surrounds Morning Screams From Boy on Sumner

Residents near South Sumner Avenue report daily cries from a six to eight year old boy named Griffithe. Police were called to quiet the boy, but the mother denies threats or beatings and cannot explain the outbursts. County Detective Reynolds previously investigated similar calls with no success.

Dann Ho Sumner Avenue Griffithe West Side q@ ollock Thies Ia Reynolds

Little Effie Browning Wins At Avoca Eisteddfod

Effie Browning aged 11 has claimed nine ormes by reciting at eisteddfods. Her latest win came at the Avoca eisteddfod where she took two contests. Daughter of Min Browning and Mr Harry Browning of Storrs Avenue, her parents praise her yet fear flattery.

Iffie Browning Avoca Mondis Miss Effie Min Harry Browning Storrs Avenue Ellie

Debaters Split on Anglo American Treaty Rally

Bl Brenden council Young Men's Institute held a lively meeting with a debate on ratifying the Anglo American treaty. On the affirmative side were McAn drew Galligher and McCoy with Durkin McLane and Gaynor opposing. the affirmative won. Two essays were read on Arbitration and Electricity by Hurst and Sweeney, with recitation by McHugh.

Bl. Brenden Council Young Men's Institute M. J. McAndrew H.C. Galligher PL BP. McCoy J.B. Durkin Frank McLane Joseph Gaynor Thomas Hurst Morgan Sweeney Thomas McHugh

West Side Republican League Meeting Postponed One Week

The clash arranged for tonight between West Side Republican League teams and the Republican Club is postponed for one week. The league will hold an important meeting this evening and all members should attend.

Cluch Fame Teums West Slide Republican League Republican Club Eveery

Jubilee singers perform at Jackson Street Baptist Church

Last evening the Jubilee singers drew a much larger crowd than the first concert at Jackson Street Baptist Church. Mrs Mary Davis and daughters Lily and Belisie have returned home at West Pittston after a visit. Mrs KH J Hughes of North Bromley Avenue and Mrs John Bennett of Academy Street have left.

Jackson Street Mary Davis Lily Belisie West Pittston KH. J. Hughes North Bromley Avenue John Bennett Academy Street

Four Flyers Introduce Budget Clothing for Scranton Buyers

Local ad claims 25 years of honest service and savings on Star Waist garments and Dublin Twist Trousers. It touts daily temptation prices at 2 90 for pants and notes durable wear, urging customers to shop today to secure sizes before they run out.

Scranton Dublin

Cellar door brand boys pants teased as affordable novelty

Ad copy touts Boys' Pants by the cellar door brand invented by Mrs. Hopkins. Describes double seated and double knee features and claims the price of 1.73 and 1.98 will please both buyer and boy, promising less scolding for parents.

Local notices: Sullivan county residents and vendors listed

A jumble of names from Georgetown Susquehanna and Daleville shows Miss Violin Robinson and Celia Case visiting relatives while Miss Florence Cramer travels. Nearby, A W Howard hosts visitors as Mia A Hamer travels to her mother in Allentown. Palmer McDonalds advertises flowers, HARRINT J. DAVIS lists funeral designs, Morgan's Pharmacy promotes prescriptions and artist supplies, and J C King advertises second hand furniture and stoves on West Lackawanna Avenue.

Sullivan County Violin Robinson Georgetown Charles van Vilet Brown's Court Celia Case Susquehanna A. W. Howard North Lincoln Avenue Florence Cramer Swethinid Street Vieltitie Daleville Mia A. Ta Hamer South Lincoln Avenue Allentown Palmer & McDonalds West Side Harrint J. Davis Florist Speciaity South Main Avenue Jackson Street Morgan's Pharmacy N. Main Asine Fie J. C. King Lackawitha Avenue

Departure of Rev Miller Regretted by Scranton Lutherans

The Lutheran clergy and wives met at Rev A L Ramer’s home on South Lincoln avenue to honor Rev S T Miller’s impending departure to Bethlehem Pa. They praised his faith and work, resolved to honor him, and expressed regret while wishing him success in his new field.

A. L. Ramer Lincoln Avenue Welock Mr. Ramer Mev ME. Li Miller Methlehem Tiaian Miller Bassais Scranton Christ Luther

Free passage on toll roads for wide tire vehicles proposed

The Providence and Abington Turnpike Company offers free passage from January 1 1807 through July 1 1808 for vehicles with tire widths of four inches or more if un springless, and three inches or more for spring equipped vehicles. After July 1 1808 tolls will apply, capped at three fourths of normal, with exemptions for milk stone coal and similar businesses. The plan aims to improve road use and reduce wheels wear as wooden roadbeds decay.

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Civil Service Examinations Planned for Scranton April 21

The Civil Service Bulletin lists examinations in Scranton on April 21 for numerous positions including clerk, copyist, messenger, carpenter, electrician, machinist, printer, welder, and other skilled trades. Applicants must apply to the United States Civil Service Commission in Washington, D. C. and indicate the examination desired. The tests occur in the port authority building with a local board assisting the government examiner.

Civil Service Scranton Postallive Wrike States Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Portation Building

Mystie Cure for Rheumatism Promises Relief

A Richmond wholesale druggist cites a customer who suffered a severe rheumatic attack and baldness for months. After using Mystie Cure for Rheumatism prescribed by doctors with no success, the patient reports a cure and notes others have had fine results. Carl Loreng of Scranton endorses the product.

L. Wagner Richmond Vositys Carl Loreng Scranton Lackawanna Avenue

Umer-Hillard Milling Sponsors Washington Birthday Parade

The Umer-Hillard Milling company presented rage to the public schools of Miner's Mille Washington's Birthday. Rev. T. F. Sternas of Parsons gave the acceptance speech as part of a large parade linked to the event. It included groups from the Junior Order United American Mechanics and the Young Men's Institute.

Umer-Hillard Milling Company Miner's Mille Washington T. F. Sternas Parsons Ovedee United American Mechanics Young Men's Institute

Not Exactly Right Blood Purifier Claim

Slogan touts Hood's Sursa parila as the One True Blood Purifier that will promptly set blood poor people right. Claims Hood's Pills are purely vegetable and do not purge pain or gripe. Available at all druggists.

Hood

Surprise party honors Mise Telinda Messett at Irving Avenue

A surprise party for Mise Telinda Messett of Irving Avenue was held Monday evening with many attendees from Weat Pittiton and surrounding areas. Music and vocal performances by Messett, J Weir, VT Mulligan, M Weir, and TT Connetl were featured.

Mise Telinda Messett Irving Avenue Cora Lessenging Maud Lavis Weat Pittiton A. McChall Moran Ay Mennikh L. Hichardson K. O'Donnell M. Messett Miezares M. Weir J. Cooney J. Weir T. Mulligan J. Sehull J. Rat George Pascold New York City J.T. Ambrose Stone Avenue Hazleton Stephen V. Jordan Wilkes-Barre Martin Kelley South Side Central City Hillside St. Aloysius Total

Entertainment at Heatrice lodge on Green Ridge

Heatrice lodge No 70 Daughter of Rebekah of Green Ridge hosts an evening of entertainment and social at Martha Washington Hall. Guests include Miss Kertha Dony visiting Kingston and Jo joining Wyoming seminary, plus a surprise party for Mika Mary Greeley with many locals attending. A funeral in Pottsville draws H B Davis from Spouse Avenue.

Heatrice Lodge Rebekah Green Ridge Martha Washington Bob George Maartha H. B. Davis Spouse Avenue Pottaville Luther Wo Peck Mira Alb Pratt Green Rilge Street la Guippe Kertha Dony Monsey Avenue Kingston Wyoming Mre Farnham Leone Jermyn Mika Mary Greeley Capoune Avenue Danorum Arilsemente Chade Irie Burna Boeste Bertha Soper Bertha Jenkins Minello White Nellie Live Jessie Juwell Daisy Perry Ethel Shoemaker Currie Foster Messrs. Bruce Pfordham Ray

Ald Society Social Plans Event at Mr and Mrs Gobbons Home

The Ald society of the Dunmore Presbyterian church hosts a social evening at the Gibbons residence with refreshments and a small seat fee to aid church interests. The Quistor and his wife provide their home for the event and Mrs Obbona has organized the preparations. A welcome invitation was extended from the pulpit at the prior Sunday service.

Lalies Ald Society Dunmore Presbyterhin Fov Tnd Firs Quistor Mra Gobbons Gibbons Glanse Kim Street Reb Korn Davis Mine Street Adams Avelutte Presbyterian Church Christhin Endeavor Society James Conley North Mukely Street Clotteley BR. F

Marriages and social notes from Carbondale and Greenwood

Miew Katie Padden of Carbondale visits Mike Nedle Loughe on Mai street. The sporting fraternity places much in the Corbett-I’igatinimons mill. Two marriages were solemnized at St Joseph's church yesterday afternoon by Rev. Dy Wy McCarthy. John Bullivan and Milas Murty Jen ny wed, while Aridwet Sullivan’s follower attended the bride. Michael Murray and Margaret Morgan also married. Bridget Nee and John J. Moneagan were attendees. Receptions followed at the brides’ homes. The Greenwood Ming Kog Fund held its monthly meeting, officers nominated for the vice sulog.

Katie Padden Carbondale Mike Nedle Loughe Mai Street Corbett-I Aridwet Tb Slater Sehofelid Michael Murray Mise Margaret Mongan Misa Bridget John J. Monegan Hohors Greenwood Ming Kog Fund

Obituary Notice for Dr Mott and Local Deaths

Dr Mott, longtime Chester physician, died this morning at his home after a brief illness. The article notes his Scranton ties, education at Jefferson College, and a life of quiet service. funeral arrangements are listed along with other minor notices and a local land company chartered in Keystone.

Chester Eoening Dir Mott Scranton Jefferson College Tpiba-Delphia Molt Eddgetone Manufacturing Company Chester Slater Botng Delaware County Stiler Bormunton Dr Mott Smith South Malin Avenue

Letters From The People Opinion Section Note

Under this heading short letters from readers are published by the Tribune. Writers’ opinions are their own and the Tribune bears no responsibility for them.

Tribune

Tribune Interviewer Charges Disturbing Hotel Scene

The Tribune reports an interview with WR Wailiten about prices at Twila hotel then mentions a Thursday night gathering at Grove House. Alleged acts by borough officers are described as sworn misconduct with references to Dickson City authorities and Constable Histard Marron.

The Tribune Birys Wailiten Wileh Jays Twila Hotel Grove House Lhid Yal Wii Madden Che Dickean City Contel Histard Marron Dickson City

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted As Rational Cure

An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a rational remedy for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. It claims the tablets digest food, restore digestion, strengthen nerves and sleep, and require no fasting or special regimen. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per pack, manufactured by Stuart Chemical Co. of Marshall, Michigan.

Biuart Stuart Stuart Chemilenal Co Marshall, Miah Remmunyz Courg Circularfves Addrung Royal Medicine CO River St Chicago Matthews Vives Wrugs Gist Serantou, Pa

Spring Goods In Profusion In Every Department

Bright spring fashions flood stores in silk dress goods laces and embroideries. Delicate shades and textures signal a season of beautiful creations and artistic designs across all departments.

Dress Goods and Silks On Sale At Leader's Store

New spring dress goods arrive in assortment of diamond and aijaare checks with wide selection. Black Moore silk and brocaded cottons offered at marked down prices. 75 exclusive dress patterns in foulard silk and extensive edgings and insertings sold at Leader's prices.

Gye Foulord

Stan ley owults sale announces new designs and discounts

The notice markets a bulk shipment of haberdashery including detachable collars velvet trims and silk shirts. It lists prices from 89 cents to 2.00 with vivid descriptions of fabrics colors and finishes and promotes uniform retailing at sale prices.

Hove Raney Sik

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