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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1897

Page

5

City Notes On Marriage Deaths and Local Affairs

Thomas G Jones and Llesle Williams of this city married in Jersey City yesterday. Daneers received 2 from county for killing a wildcat at Clifton. Marriage licenses granted for Charles Menver and Rosita Ballot, and Simon Tara andKRutozyindaloe. Frothingham box attics opening for senate site Cornell University concert next Monday. Central Park warden on an execution by Deputy Sheriff Perrier. Frank Moller proprietor. Attorney David Brown buys Commercial College. James Jordan and others released from county jail on bond of 80. Miss quired social by Enterprise Dancing class on Wyoming avenue. Physicians at Lackawanna hospital hope to save Louis Storm’s leg if infection does not set in. Elm Park church Lois’ society held bi weekly supper at church. Jersey Central Flyer trains for Washington March 1 leaving Scranton 6 35 am and other connections. Will of John Joseph Noll admitted to probate. Bernard Bubell estate letters granted to widow. Alderman Howe discharged dismissals for cases on the South Side. Young Men’s Christian Association lecture Pompeii by Auwron Vincent Gowen. free to members. Central Railroad tower repairs nearly complete after fire. Bagage department alterations in progress. Mrs Hontright at 2 Adams Avenue giving lectures on health at New Hyglew hall. Biwrworth League union to meet at Mim Park church Friday at 8. Short program. Epworth Leaguer talk by TL Bower. International convention report at Toronto July 15-18 preps. Funeral of William Earhart Monday at 2 from Shiffer residence. interment Forest Hill. Price’s morgue removals to Shiffer residence. Bed in Kerhart suit worn for burial. Italian foreigners arrested on court charges.

Thomas G. Jones Llesle PT. Williams Jersey City T. FE. Daneers Clifton Dloensie Yeateniay Charles Men Ver Rosita Ballot Scranton Simon Tara Old Forge Krutozyindaloe Frothingham James Jordan Atore Martin J. Muyen Jn. 1 James O' Hoyle Enterprise Dancing Clase Vlaks Lackawanna Hospital Louis Storm Jermyn Washington Avera Pittyton Lui Wilkes- Barre White Haven John Joseph Noll Hegister Hopkins Math Young Met Christian Association Touleht Auwron Vincent Gowen Bowen Assocaation Central Railroad of New Jersey Ivor Elation Hontright Adams Avenue Hyglew Biuworth League Union Epworth Mim Park F. Bower Asbury Chapter Committee On International Convention Wim Shiffer MiMa Avenue Price Shiffer Kerhart Forest Hill Pully Howe Dogaila Duwilla Nicholas Ioo Lorenzo Semengo Sydnesday Ditaliia

Court and Battery Justice at Pitallla Preview

After a rehearing on Pitallla pest day Alderman Howe committed the defendant to the county jail in default of surety. The court held the battery charge and remanded the accused for further proceedings.

Pitallla Howe County Jall Smeal

Martha Washington Evening Hosts Tea And Musical Program

The Woman's Relief Corps No 60 held a Martha Washington tea at Ber a Griffin Post hall starting at 6 pm. Attendees in Martha Washington costumes served tea and led activities. A second program featured piano solos by Bessie Relll and Blanche Hallstead, vocal numbers by Lilian Tewksbury and Martha B Nichole, a trio by Kittie Cooper Phoebe McWaye and Hate Moore, recitations by Finhberg Sloat and Witie Cooper, a tambourine drill, and addresses by Commander A E Stevens and Major E W Penree.

Woman's Relief Corps Bera Griffin Post Hall Marthe Washington Martha Washington HW. Tatley TE. W. Pearce Enos Hall PF. BE. Shelton Gene Strong George E. Dravi

Woman's magazine planned by West Side group

Miss Caraline Hartley leads a movement to launch a women’s paper modeled after the Ladies’ Home Journal. Five women gathered at the Welsh Philosophical Society rooms on the West Side for a newer planning session after a December start, with another meeting scheduled.

Caraline Hartley West Side Iame Marty of Hides Wyoming Avenue Fienin

Royal Arcanum Social Entertainment in Asbury Park

The Serantan council Royal Arcanum No 15 held an evening event for members and friends at 211 Wyoming Avenue lodge room. The program featured Colonel E A Ripple on Florence prison experiences, Ladies Mandolin Club selections, the Asbury Quartet vocal numbers, recitations by Miss Carolyne V Dorsey, and a Southern piece by Thomas Russell.

Serantan Council Royal Arcanuum Wyoming Avenue Neeld W. N. Dugan Hawker Henwood Sturdevant Florence E. A. Ripple Ladies’ Mandolin Club Asbury Quartette Carolyne V. Dorsey

First taxidermist license issued in county

Dr T I Alexander and Dr I F EVerhart obtained the first county taxidermist license from Prothonotary Pryor. The license grants immunity from pun­ishment for killing song birds or wild birds out of season for scientific purposes under the 1689 act. License fee is $1 yearly with a $50 bond to ensure compliance.

T. I. Alexander I. F. Everhart Pryor

Turners May Vacate Turner Hall on Seventh Street

There is a possibility the Turners will move from Turner Hall on Seventh Street to Central City South Ride. A misunderstanding with hall owner August Robinson could lead to vacating the premises. President Fred Durr has called an Intespe CJA session next Sunday to decide the matter. Robinson plans to open a bottling establishment in the hall if the Turners leave.

Turners Turner Hall Seventh Street South Ride

California Oranges Offer At Low Prices By Courben

California oranges described as the sweetest fruit, likened to a Florida orange, to be offered at low prices by BG Courben for wholesale and retail customers.

Courben

Pabst's Milwaukee Bock Beer at Luhmann's Spruce Street

Crouch Bros and Beatty announce closing out to quit business shoe sale and clear trade stock. Pabst's Milwaukee Bock Beer offered at Luhmann's on Spruce Street.

Pabst's Milwaukee Bock Beer Luhmann's Spruce Street Crouch Bros. & Beatty

Knowlton and Gerber Married in City Ceremony

Willard Knowlton of Winsor New York married Abia Rachel B. Gerber of Lafayette Street West Bridge City on Wednesday February 4 in a ceremony conducted by Reverend J. B. Sweet. The couple plans to reside in the city.

Knowlton-Gerber Rey J. B. Sweet Willard Knowlton Winsor N. Y Abia Rachel B. Gerber Lafayette Street West Bide City

Kinsley Street Commissioner Removal Fails in City Councils

A select council measure to remove Street Commissioner Kinsley and his assistant was not adopted and was sent to committee. Debates centered on investigation into the street department with Mayors Bailey associates present. Electric light ordinances and other city business followed, including ward improvements and sewer plans.

Select Council Kinsley Chittenden Ely Sirkinton Mr. Chittenden Manley Dutt Schroeder Ominnells Wagener

Mulberry Street Paving Plans Kept In Limbo By Council

Common council held a routine meeting after a pavement committee session on Mulberry street paving proposals. The committee delayed a formal report and leaned toward awarding to Columbus Construction if land asphalt remains preferred by property owners. Lafayette street flagstone contract awarded to James McNally.

Common Council Mulberry Street Columbus Construction Company Columbia Company Lafayette Street James McNally West Market Street Fiest Ninth and Robinson Streets Sanderson Avenue New York Street Purdham Court Minsey Avenue

Closing Out Sale At Crouch Bros And Heatty’s Shoes

A brief classified note advertises good shoes at low prices during the closing out sale at Crouch Bros and Heatty's. Also mentions Powell's Music House selling tickets and a jumbled quote referencing someone who says they never heard anyone play before.

Powell's Music House Crouch Bros. & Heatty

Steam Heating and Plumbing by P F and M T Howley

Advertisement notes steam heating and plumbing services offered by P F and M T Howley located at 231 Wyoming Avenue. Established providers advertise repair and installation work for residential systems.

P.F M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave

Fuhrman & Hro Call for Continued Patronage at Longstanding Stand

Notice proclaims ongoing business at the familiar game old stand for twenty two years. It solicits public patronage in awnines tenta Hees and all kinds of society goods and decorations.

Fuhrman & Hro

Crouch Brow and Beatty's Shoe Sale Under Way

The sale at Crouch Brow and Beatty’s offers reduced prices on shoes as stock becomes broken sizes, with greater reductions following. The event emphasizes discounted footwear across available sizes.

Crouch Brow, & Beatty

Nay Aug Park Colliery and Stove Creamery Trade

Parcel listing notes Nay Aug Park Colliery Egg Stove and Chestnut delivered for $2.00 with telephone s712 as contact reference.

Nay Aug Park

Connell Plans Eight-Story Addition to Hill & Connell Building

The city will see a massive new eight story structure adjoining the Hill and Connell block on Washington avenue with two added stories to harmonize the site. William Connell will erect the building featuring a ninety by one hundred forty by one hundred three foot footprint, eighteen floors of offices and lodges, a grand ten foot main entrance, shared elevator shaft, skylit interior courts, and a modern fireproof design.

Hill & Connell William Connell Washinton Avenue Bill & Connell F& Structiure Helieht Board of Trade Jermyn Connell Mears Maconi HU & Connell

Coal Reduced Coal Navy Aug Park Colliery Items

Classified notice lists coal products and related goods for sale or delivery. Includes mentions of eggs stove chestnut priced at $2.50 and delivery via telephone S72. Also notes White Envelopes for 17e at 3c and shoes offered by Crouch Bros. Beatty with a March 25 deadline and unspecified pricing.

Navy Aug Park Crouch Bros. & Beatty

Fatal Coincidence Claims Dr Ives and Patient Died

A Polish woman treated by Dr W W Ives died about the same time as the physician. The patient, admitted for erysipelas, worsened late Wednesday night. the doctor died en route to the home. The unidentified immigrant was buried at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery by the poor authorities after being treated as an outdoor poor patient.

W. W. Ives W. Rosenberg Penn Avenue Ives Flo Fuller Dr Chingter Guister Puller Hyde Park Catholic

Tragic choking death of 2 year old in West Market Street

Jon Donahoe, two, died after swallowing a large button lodged in his windpipe while playing with his sister. Nearest doctor was blocks away. by the time aid arrived, the child had expired despite frantic efforts by his mother.

Jon James Donahoe West Markettreet Gunduke Elvl

Our Tinware Is Low in Price

A local retailer touts low prices on tinware due to large production, improved methods, machinery, and cash sales. Items include Wash Boilers No. 8 for 29¢, square Dinner Pails 19¢, Miners' Lamps various sizes, Glass Cans gallon 15¢, Polishad Coffan Boilers 8c, Cake Moulds 10c, Pails 12-quart 10c, and more. The ad emphasizes cash purchases and price advantages over credit-based stores.

Coffan Conanis

Great Reductions in All These Goods Watches and Clocks

A local shop advertises sharp price cuts across a range of goods including watches and clocks. Repairs are offered on short notice to restore and service timepieces. Shoppers are invited to compare values and visit the store for deals and service options.

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Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance Jackawanna Eader A. B. Warman Whois & A City Notes Lailles' Ali Society Elm Park Church Knights of Pythias Knights of Pythias Roaring Brook Castle Wall Hulbert Building Wellhomlay Bhegan Clatriet Willman Shiffer Laurel Hill Park HH. N. Dunnell Pennsylvania Women's Relief Corps Ezra Griffin Post Mall Woman's Magazine Royal Arcanum Social California Inny Select Counelle Durr Efert Kearney Thomas Warner Robinson McCann Fellows Burns Williatme Lansing Frable Coyne Bailey Sunday World Batley Hill Fire Company Gibson Olive Streets Wagner Retief Enogine Company Fpetereburgehail Clover Lron Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Wryoming Washington Avenues Pranklin Avenue Main Avenue Washburn Linden Street Monroe Avenue Mealon's Court Damere Clulines Muldden & Bowe James White Selectman Lansing James J. Manley Keater Scranton Stove Lackaave W. R. Black’s Cloak Department S.C. Snyder D. D Spruce St Dr. Ives Tallor John Teecham Sohmar Piano J. W. Guernsey Washington Avenue Saxony Axminster Rugs Lackawanna Ave Wyoming Hous W. W. Berry Lackawanna Avant China Haviland J. Weichel Metropolitan China Hall Washington Ave A. E. Rogers Lackawanna Aen Lackawanna Avanua Sealand L. Posner Lackawanna Lubricating CO Capouse Warren-Ehret Company EHRET Scranton, Pa Jersay Pierge Penn Ave
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