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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1897

Page

3

Local Residents and Officials Attend Varied Events

The article lists residents of Waverly and nearby cities visiting friends and attending affairs in Wilkes-Barre. It notes attorney Charles J. Hawley returning from Philadelphia and H. Talley visiting relatives, plus a visit by Fog Widiminger in Harpersbury and efforts to influence state capitol stone specifications. It also reports the wedding of Nellie Rafter to George Baskerville at St. Peter's Cathedral, with reception at the Rafter home and a New York wedding tour following.

FL H. Talley Waverly Fie. Yestierday James G. Batley Misa Marcare, Mangan Milas Kath- Tyne Maloney Pittston Hi. Luers Frank O A. Wharton Wilkes-Barre Washington, D. C Charles J. Hawley Haas Philadelphia Supreme Court Montrose Widiminger Lackawanna Stone Company Harelsburys Lavka- Withha Company West Mountain Nellie Rafter Gorden Street Givorge Baskerville South Side St. Peter's Cathedral J. J. B. Feeley Alas Rafter Mamie Hughes James Brogan Thomas Rafter Hw Gorton Street

Death notice for Peter Anglyn in Scranton

In Scranton on February 93 1807 Peter Anglyn son of Peter and Anastasia Anglyn died aged 2 years and 6 months Funeral Thursday afternoon at 46 oclock from 1341 Monsey avenue Interment Hydle Park Catholic cemetery

Labor Union petitions mayor over Scranton Traction fares

About 5 000 Central Labor Union members sign a petition urging Scranton Traction to cut fares to cents during morning and evening rush hours. Mayor James Halley plans to send a communication to city councils proposing workingmen's commutation tickets, while noting the company cannot be asked to cut fares by 40 percent.

Traction Company Union Hiis Honor Laboring Glass James c. Hulley City of Scranton Vieneity Sipity Wiuegeestion Scranton Traction Company Gand Ba Central Labor Union Philip J. Thomas Myles J. JK. Levy Sermaton Tribune Bailey Elty

Roster of Pields and Hanson's Drawing Cards

A visiting troupe presents a lineup of performers all with solid reputations and proven talent. The act promises clean wit, novelty, and quaint comedy for an entertaining show.

Pields Hanson Ship of Nillanny

Pre Lentens Dance in Washington Hall Dunmroe Big Social Event

A grand pre Lentens dance lit Washington hall in Dunmroe with Florist Clark and Messrs Siedecker and Watking directing ornate decorations. Bauer's orchestra played while supper was served by Crterer Piney as a long list of attendees in formal attire filled the rooms of the Young Men's Institute.

Washington Hall Dunmnere Dunmore Florist Clark Messrs. Siedecker & Watking Young Men's Institute Bauer Pueete Mra WF. Costulla A. J. Casey P. A. Monegan William Kelly F.cd. Moran John Gibons Thomas Carroll John Byatt John Gitbeons D. i. Swift M. Fr. Wembs Wid Martin Gibbons Nellie Pivan Allen Murph Nelle Bheeting Nate Mialone Josephine Healey Margaret Mangan Eva Flynt May Keating Mate Cooper Kathryne Maloney Marie Munneh Kate Mangan Nellie Harrington Agnes Monran Marie Gilgalilon Mintle Mongan May Murphy Annie Cooney Margaret Walsh Margaret Galden Annie Murphy Kate Gulden Mary McHale Margaret Cawley Ja Medonalid Martha Murphy Nelile McEi Itle Marie Golden Aneh Pinnerty Margaret Dugcan Ornetta Aielale Emily Flynn Kate Sweeney Agnes Metiule Jane Golden Mary McAndrew Clindle Sweeney Mattie Tlart Agnes Cullen Annie Sweeney Miamwaret Kelly Kate Cullen Mary Dully Annie Barrett Title Cullen Jot Farrell Bood Coyne Ly, Hick Dr. Sweeney William Bourke I. W. Cooney Ambrose Myrnes Richard Bourke Fred Byrnes J. Coleman William McDenough Areh Miller John Gigallon William Millar Willam Crogan John McAllen Thomas Murphy John Collings John Gilmartin John BE. Gibbons Dunn

Amusements Spotlight Minstrel Show at Academy and Frothingham

Field presents a grand minstrel program at the Academy of Music on Friday and a matinee and evening next Saturday starring Will Walling and Lew Sulley with Eddie Fox and others. The Cornel Glee Banjo Mandolin Club appears Monday at Frothingham. Seats go on sale tomorrow. prices remain regular. Davis theater hosts a three day engagement this afternoon.

Alg. Field Napoleon Mr. Field Will Walling Clayton and Jenkins Cornell Glee Frothingham Cornell Boys Beranton Davis’ Theater

Funeral of Dr. Eugene K. Mott at West Side Home

The obsequies for Dr. Eugene K. Mott, who died in Chester, Pa., were conducted yesterday at his brother Smith B. Mott’s South Main avenue residence. Clergy from Washburn Street Presbyterian and First Presbyterian churches officiated. Pallbearers included Colonel Fara Ripple and Wesley Lanning. Burial followed in Forest Hill Cemetery. Out-of-town mourners included K. Sisler and Wilson Mott.

Eugene K. Mott Chester Smith B. Mott South Main Avenue West Side Mott J. P. Mott Washburn Striver Presbyterian Church James McLeod Burleal Forest Hill Cemetery KE. Sisler Dr. Mott Bry TU. Smith J. ¢. Chiles Dalton, Pa Judson W. Mott Moontreser Wilson Mott Wilkes-Barre Dy. Matt

School Board Seeks Loan After State Money Shortfall

The special committee led by Wormser Barber and Jennings began work to secure a loan to cover the overdue state appropriation for city schools. Last year’s funding was $82,415 and about the same was expected this fiscal year, but only $30,000 has arrived with about $50,000 more needed. The panel reviewed figures and plans to borrow from banks, though the specific institutions are not yet chosen.

Wormser Barber Jennings

Tonic claim touts acid mixture as health booster

A fragment advertises a tonic described as stimulating the stomach nourishing the nerves and building brain tissue. It also calls the beverage delightful and flavorful though the text is incomplete and lacks verifiable claims.

Wanted Brute Age and Salary at Central Drug Store

Help wanted for a bright active Q A or Reg. Pharmacist position at Central Drug Store in Montrose Pa No Sunday work Brute age and salary expected and required details listed in the ad.

Central Drug Store Montrose

Reorganization of City Councils Nears in Amil

Reports from Amil outline the upcoming city council reorganization. Both branches will elect leaders and in joint sessions select a City Clerk City Engineer and City Solicitor. Key names include Durr Thomas Coyne Lan sing Grier Nealis Molt Lavelle Mahon and Phillips with party tensions shaping nominations.

Cornelle Amil Select Council Common Branch Select Branch Fis Nerinee Durr Wd. Thomas Sanderson Wit Luter Thomas Lansing Sendlominn Thomas 7. Coyne Grier Nealis Pourterait Henry Hutton John Mahon Hatton Mahon

Carrier Boys Stole Milk Near Police Chief Home

Three carrier boys were held at the central police station after tapping the home of Chief Robling on Gibson Street and Lee Court to steal milk. Their parents released them after officers notified them of the offense. The youths had been hypothecating bottles along their routes and did not know who occupied the residence.

Robling Central Gibson Street Lee Court

Milk stealers traced by tracks after snow

A local report recounts milk theft suspects tracked by fresh snow prints on Jefferson Avenue. The trio confessed after a mock trial in Peace Court conducted by Mayor Bailey, and were released.

Atisen Jefferson Avenue Pace Bailey

Abilington Pike Condemnation Petitions Circulated

Farmers and villagers along the Providence and Allington Turnpike seek condemnation, arguing the company neglects repairs while paying annual 12 percent dividends. Two Abington township farmers told Mayor Bailey they may back a parallel road and push the turnpike to county ownership if successful.

Shere Providence and Allington Abington Township Bailey Key Harrisburg

Fifth Warders Object to New Hotel License

A remonstrance filed Tuesday opposes Ellen J. Calle’s hotel license at 21 South Main Avenue. Attorney Edward W. Thayer represents Fifth Ward residents arguing no need for a hotel given nearby churches and schools and noting the building’s prior use as a boot shop and grocery.

Ellen J. Calle South Main Avenue Edward W. Thayer Fifth Ward Am Hotel

Rexford Offers 3 670 Pocket Books From H M Klinger's Stock

A sale announces 3 670 pocket books moved from H M Klinger's Philadelphia stock. Tables display leather goods including real seal, alligator, morocco and lizard books, purses and card cases. Prices are half wholesale with extra sales staff and notes of specific table lots and wholesale cuts.

H. M.klinger Philadelphia Klinger Morocco

Pyramid Pile Cure touted as universal remedy gains popularity

Advertised Pyramid Drug Co remedy claims to cure piles at any stage without surgery. Readers report quick relief and long-term benefit from testimonials including George Gleck, Richard Loan, W R Mines, and Mrs. Lake. Sold nationwide by druggists at 50 cents per package. one package claimed sufficient for typical cases.

George C. Gleck Owens Mill Sho Richard Loan Whipple Ohio W. RR. Mines Magnolia Ark Mia Peter Lake Mohawk Pyramid Drug Co Albion Midh

Patent Medicine Ad Claims Quick Cold Cure

An old ad promises to cure a cold in one day with laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a full refund if the remedy fails. The blurb targets all druggists and emphasizes rapid relief.

Spectacles Sold Cheap by Silverstone Eye Specialist

EY for You offers eye exams free at 209 Lackawanna avenue with many bargain spectacles. Solid gold rimmed at 3.00 per pair, filled bows 2, nickel bows 1.60, aluminum bows 2.00, colored glasses 0.15 to 1.26. Reading glasses 2c, opera and magnifiers reduced, hours 8 to 12 and 1 to 6. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Lackawanna Avenue Lehigh Valley

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