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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1897

Page

6

Streator Questions Turnpike Fare Change Plan

Mr Streator of Chinchilla protests a proposed fare reduction for wide tire vehicles by the Providence and Arlington Turnpike Company. He notes current fares from Chinchilla church to the city and from O Donnell tavern to town, and warns ticket system removal would raise charges for narrow tires, benefiting the company. He asks if the extra revenue would fund turnpike improvements.

William Streator Chinchilla Providence and Alington Turnpikend Menik Rount Company Toa Tribune Stator Chinchilla Methodist Episcopal Church Elty O'Donnell Newton Uecker NTL Streator

Shoe sale at Crouch Lirws Beatty's offers bargain footwear

The notice promotes Gramo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if ineffective. It also highlights a shoe sale at Crouch Lirws and Beatty's offering good shoes for little money to attract customers.

Crouch Lirws, & Beatty

Princeton Alumni Dinner Highlights Patten’s Jurisprudence Wish

The annual Princeton alumni dinner in Scranton featured Rev. Dr. James Melville Patten as guest of honor. He lauded Princeton’s alumni activity, praised President Cleveland, and expressed hope for a Princeton School of Jurisprudence. The event included a formal business meeting, election of officers, and discussions of library endowment and campus future.

Princeton School of Jurisprudences OW Yale Princeton Northenastery Pennsylvania Turmyn Mraneis L Patten Lal Princeton Univereila Nassal Yale Bhae Oll College James Melweil Princeton University Fuller Wilkes-Barre Scranton Hy H. Welles, Jr Wilkes-Pirties Tigers Walter BE. Gunster H. MH. Welles Wilkes-Harre Penceton Seminary ML Pyles Veen Yale University New York Walter Gaston Thoenry N. Dunning St. Lididon Kek T. HH. Atherton JA. Welles A. Fuller Beotherlin H. Miner Olek. Devise Wiliam Datting Fe J. Tuek Ia. Hinlee W. C. Sterling Wilken-Barre J. F. Fleher Ay CB. Halt Dr. Meteod Hye Ot. Duran Phimmley J. MM. Harris Edwards Wc. Willains Arthie Gunster JH. I. Simpson James Wlatt W. EB. Gunster Brooks Arthur Dunn Ww. G. Parke A& Ghest Hubert Fi Welles Kingaton Hey Dor Levan Haniver F. Hammond A. Kennedy Forest City A. N. Walker Nicholeon A. W. Dickson Theuniverslty University Blair Hall John J. Blair New Jersey Familly Patton Oxford

Amusements Offer New Plays and Evening Shows

The Adderey hosts Denman Thompadn's The Old Homestead with Archie Boyd as Joshua Whitcomb. Also on offer are Mon hare at the Academy of Altisse and Durlesane at Davis Theater with Night Diwis Burbequets. The Coryell University Glee Club concert closes the season with varied vaudeville and a new Night Owls act in midweek.

Denman Thompadn Adderey Archie Boyd Joshua Whitcomb Revert Mintell Davis’ Theater Metine Mueleal Coryell University Glee Club Timne McAuliffe

Union Social Meeting in Scranton Discusses City Delegation

A large local union social gathering in Scranton featured remarks by FP Whittemore and Rev Price, with L F Bower and Rev Dr Giffin, and a plan to send a city delegation to the national convention in Toronto. A comic but orderly program had constables arresting disruptive attendees to ensure decorum.

Ae Union Epworth Leagues of Scrantons Im Park Ryvers Ciy Canton Whittemore Afr. Price Park Priice Church L. F. Bower Asbury Chayuter Giffin Dimlens Toronto Canada Menwood Buffalo W Lewiston Niagara River Frank Beld Jan Constalles

Tonie Tonic Promoted for Stomach Nerves and Skin

An advertisement touts Tonie with Horsford’s acid peosporate as a wonderful tonic. It claims to stimulate the stomach nourish the nerves and build the skin, calling it a delightful leverage.

First County Good Roads League Officers Chosen

The First County Good Roads League formed in Pennsylvania elected A B Dunning as President B D Atherton as Treasurer and Secretary with Wieyeto Club as Engineer and a board drawing from boroughs and townships. The annual meeting will be held in the Board of Trade room with officers serving one year and an executive committee authorized to manage by laws and committees.

T. PM Atherton S. A. Podge Wilkes-Barre J. HH. Fisher J. BH. Brooks Scranton EB. M. Mechinteedk Wilkes-Harre Vicw J. BH. Wisher Princeton Cleveland Watters Tor Pattence United States Thomas ©. Seabrook Froithinghiam Jude Me Seabrooke Agdininers Oeli A.B. Dunning B. Atherton Wieyeto Club Engineer's Club Board of Trade and Partners Counsry Theo Jeoel Dente Witehells Townehly Hie Avie Trike Youme Berrinton Div Aire Mao Dylawe Cninera

Lackawanna County Good Road League Organized

A county wide Good Roads movement formed the Lackawanna County Good Road League with local engineers farmers and business leaders among the organizers. A. B. Dunning was named president and D. B. Atherton secretary as the group adopted a constitution to promote road improvement and state wide auxiliary associations.

A. RB. Dunnan Willi M. Merple FP. G. Wolfe City Eingelneers Lub William Streator Chinchilla Abington Township William Meek Cuvininton Township D. M. Hornraker Milligan Township T. W. Blesecker Newton Township Won Henwood A. N. Kramer D. Bo Atherton Lackawanna County

Rexford S Pocket Books Sale From H M Klinger stock

Rexford offers 3 670 pocket books and assorted leather goods from H M Klinger Philadelphia. Stocks include calf Levant purses lizard skins alligator monkey skin and morocco across tables with half to wholesale prices. Extra salespeople to assist as hundreds of items are offered at significant discounts.

H. M.klinger Philadelphia Klinger Morocco

Unclear Dictation of Finance Committee Meeting

Fragmentary note reports a finance committee discussion with veering methods for a revenue or project. It mentions Matthews and W Miller Weim and a committee adjournment, but details are obscured by garbled text.

Conrad Schroeder to Build Multi-Story Block on Washington Avenue

Conrad Schroeder secures contract to construct an eight story building on Washington Avenue for William Connell’s New Doliding project. Proposals opened by Connell reveal bids around two thousand dollars per storey, with plans to use 0000 value materials and a quarter million total project worth under the HOM Connell alliance.

Conrad Schroeder William Peter Sting Air Connell Ventorday HOM & Connell

Cashing Township Orders Leads to Court Action

The case before Judge Hourke concerns H.C. Wills and two holders of township orders who cannot collect payment as the township has no funds. Attorney Hourke argues the township treasurer Patrick Fitzhenry refused to honor the cashed paper due to lack of funds. The dispute centers on how to recover the orders from the treasury.

Leackowanna Fie Air Fis BR 3. Hourke H.C. Wills HNO Patrick Fituhenry

For Rent Classifieds Highlight Various Lodging Offers

A jumble of rental advertisements lists multiple rooms and lodgings with features such as all light rooms, hot and cold water, private lavatories, laundry access, and mentions of hotel style accommodations. Names like Jones appear with street references and description of amenities.

Prateie Bao Jones

Have You Seen Them They Are Latest Line of Vases

Samples of new goods for next fall showcase shapes and colors including nose, green, and yellow. Prices start at 40 cents.

Spectacle Prices at Silverstone Eye Specialist

Free eye examinations offered by Silverstone at 300 Linckawintia Avenue. Prices listed claim to be cheapest in the city for solid gold spectacles at 3.00 per pair, nickel bows from 1.00, aluminum bows up to 2.00, colored lenses from 0.50 to 1.50, and reading glasses at various reduced rates. Hours stated as free viewing from 9 to 12 and 1 to 6, with satisfaction guaranteed.

Linckawintia Avenue Lehigh Valley

Teachers at Scharwenka Conservatory New York

Both violin and piano cello ensemble teachers at the Scharwenka Conservatory in New York are noted as complemented by other competent instructors. Mr Thiele follows the late Herr Kopff as successor.

Scharwenka Conservatory New York Thiele Herr Kopff

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