City Notes From the Scranton Area
The building committee of the board of control will meet next Thursday night. The Boranton Central Labor union holds a social at Music Hall next Wednesday. The Mahon band was installed in office with Bern ard Mahon fined 1.00 and Bernard Mahon as surety. The Robinsons begin wills for a new engine house to replace the Swetland street approach to Linden street bridge. Marriage licenses granted to Kowarcik and Sopli, Walden and Staub, Jeffers and Burke. Albright Library directors postpone annual meeting to next Saturday. A special Delware and Hudson rail trip will run Thursday night to the Porcetine fair for those wishing to attend. The round trip fare from Scranton is 9 cents. Tote for the Friendless to publish a charity program for Champetre proceeds aiding a new building fund. Dr. Aspah Clark will lecture tonight at the YWCA on fostering women’s health with a vocal by Miss Elva Kim and guitar by Miss Frieda Kanne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Boranton Central Labor Union
Music Hall
James J. Mahon
Treacier
St. Paul's’ Pioneer Corps
Pryor
Ay Ia
Bernard Mahon
Robinsons
Swetland Street
Linden Street Bridge
John Kowarcik
Annie Sopli
Dunmore
Harry James Walden
Emma Staub
Scranton
Martin Jeffers
Winifred Burke
Minooka
Albright Library
Delaware and Hudson Road
LP State
Porcet
Tote
Chant
Asiph Clark
Thie City
Young, Women's Christian Association
Clark
Gymnialum Committee
Elva Kim Uised
Frieda Kanne
Grand Concert for Home for the Friendless at Academy of Music
A grand benefit concert for the Home for the Friendless is set for next Tuesday at the Academy of Music in Scranton. Beethovens Second Symphony will be performed for the first time in Scranton along with Bennot’s seventh concerto, Cherubins The Water Carrier, soprano soloist Mrs. Isabella Schiller, and Griegs Sigurd Jorsalfar to close. Tickets go on sale Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Beethoven
Scranton
Ripard
C. de Bennot
Cherubin
Isabella Schiller
New York City
Conant
Grieg
Lulte Sigurd Jorsalfar
Munyon Company Expands Into London Paris and Berlin
The Munyon Homoeopathic Remedy Company, four years old, reports rapid growth with branches in London Paris and Berlin. Despite crowded competition the firm earned over a quarter of a million dollars last year and now distributes remedies to every civilized country. Founder Mr Munyon credits relentless energy and aggressive advertising for the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Berlin
Munyon Homoeopathic Remedy Company
Munyon
Truth and advertising fuel a remedy company rise
A Philadelphia Record quote recounts how a company built by telling the truth and public advertising survived dark periods. The founder cites using newspapers to inform and persuade customers, claiming remedies now reach every town in America and are expanding to London Paris and Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pari
Berlin
Philadelphia Record
Convention Plans Advance For State Endeavor Meet In Scranton
The 96 committee of Scranton city Christian Endeavor societies moves slowly on two proposed finance schemes for the state convention to be held in Scranton this year. October dates 4 7 and Tuesday to Thursday were chosen by the state executive committee. Up to 5 000 delegates plus as many locals are expected with facilities planned including a potential 8 to 10 thousand seating capacity. Several site options near Adams avenue Mulberry street and North Washington avenue are under consideration. The executive committee met at Y M C A parlors with changes including the resignation of Miss Telia P Evans junior work superintendent and a special committee to select a successor. A new series of socials is planned for February to foster cooperation among societies ahead of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Eadeavor
Scranton
Young Men's Christian Association
City Union
Adams Avenue
Mulberry Street
Columbia Breaker
Washington Avenue
Charles E. Daniels
W. H. Brubblebine
Telia P. Evans
West Side
City Church
Philips
Lena Clark
da Watrous
Clark
John Wycliffe
Evans
Academy of Music
William Barry
Barry
Mubicon
Melkenna
Hugh Pay
Mr. Barry
Silent Barry
Lydia
Moa Vincent
Joseph Davis
Samuel Perest
James Hanning
Will Ask For More Wages Trainmen Seek Raise
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western road trainmen plan a general wage request by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen before month’s end. The annual grievance committee meeting for the main line and branches will be held January 28 at the Ancient Order of United Workmen hall 421 Lackawanna avenue to adopt the wage schedule and arrange submission to the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
Brotherhood of
Brotherhood of Railroad
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
United Workmen's Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
Directors Elected at Scranton Illuminating Company Meeting
The annual stockholders meeting of the Scranton Illuminating Heat and Power Company on Wyoming Avenue elected directors Dr B H Throop Franklin Howell Walter Briggs Fred C Hand Clinton W Wisner New York Henry W Darling New York Edwin Mullen Philadelphia Next Saturday the board will reorganize and elect officers for the year. Mothers See flannel nightgowns for yourself and children at Baby Bazaar 512 Spruce Street. The Tribune Fund for the Home for the Friendless is growing but could grow faster if readers contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Illuminating, Heat and Power Company
Wyoming Avenue
B. H. Throop
Franklin Howell
Walter Briggs
Fred C. Hand
Clinton W. Wisner
New York
Henry W. Darling
Edwin Mullen
Philadelphia
Baby Bazaar
Spruce Street
Tribune Fund
Tribune Almanac 1896 no Pages as Cents
Almanac entry notes no pages priced as cents and indicates postpaid status. Contains visitor counts and city data from the period. References to commerce and pricing conventions observed in late 19th century Tribune publication.
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Tribune Almanac
Reverend Charles Giffin a Brooklyn pastor and author
The article profiles Rev. Charles M. Giffin D D pastor of Mt Vernon NY and former Brooklyn NY minister. It notes his birth in Cincinnati, studies in law, shift to theology, and service across Cincinnati Brooklyn New York New Haven and Baltimore plus Covington. It mentions his writings for religious press and travels including the City of Chicago wreck rescue and a London ecumenical conference address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Giffin
Elm Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Ohio
Francis Gibbons
Charles Maffin
J. D
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Mt. Vernon
N.Y
Giffin
Gillin
Benjamin Butterworth
Cincinnnati Conference
Tle
Brooklyn
Seventh Avenue
Nostrand Avenue
First Place
Grace
New York
Mount Vernon
New York City
Giffin Wave
Baltimore
Covington
Union Church
Anos Shinkle
Shinkle
Gitin
Alabama
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Drew Theological Seminary
Madison
N. J
Conn
Dickinson College
Carlisle
Standoff Reignites Between Appeals Board and City Assessors
Open hostilities resume as the appeals board and assessors refuse to hand over or approve the 1866 assessment books. The assessors demand the books to issue appeal day notices while the board must read the books to confirm completion. Auditing committees delay bills until books are released, freezing tax collection and correction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Appeals
Mayor approves council measures including gates at Broadway crossing
Signed by the mayor, the approval lists measures such as gates at the Broadway crossing of the Jersey Central railroad, a revised sewer assessment on Irving Avenue, settling E H Evans claim for damages from grading, releasing the Phoenix Bridge Company from a bond, and a pavement completion note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Broadway
Jersey Central Railroad
Irving Avenue
E. H. Evans
Twelfth Street
Phoenix Bridge Company
Ita
Roaring Brook
At Academy of Music Min Palmer to star in light opera
Min Palmer returns to her homeland to headline The School Girl at the Academy of Music. The show features lyrics by Manchester and music by Maurice with re arranged score by Gil. Auditorium promises a strong cast and a potential European success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Minnie Palmer
Academy of Music
Miss Palmer
George Manchester
Albert Maurice
William Gil
Death In Tremendous Fire In Center Street House
An inebriated man named Dick McHugh died after tipping a lamp and catching the Center street house on fire. Florence Cassidy helped pull him from the flames and was burned. the coroner’s inquest will continue. Police detained four female inmates as witnesses while a coroner’s jury viewed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcllugh
Dick” McHugh
Penn Avenue
Center Street
McHugh
Florence Cassidy
Longstreet
Dr. Pennypacker
P. F. Madden
Frank Scholl
Charles Moore
H. M. James
J. F. Blewitt
Custek
Golden's Hotel
Florence mission board seeks matron successor
A board meeting in Scranton notes Mrs. A. E. Saxton has died and no matron yet. Mrs. H. M. Boekelayer to fill interim post. action on permanent appointment planned in about two weeks. The mission requests clothing for five current inmates and reports two reformees discharged. The note also records a successful St. Aloysius Young Men’s Total Abstinence ball at Excelsior Hall and an Elks smoker with prize awards.
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Florence
A. E. Saxton
H. M. Bookelayer
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avenue
St. Aloysius Young Men's
Total Abstinence Society
South Side
Katie Reardon
Charles Haskins
W. J. Daniels
Martin Cannon
M. J. McHugh
Diamond Dyes Promise Fast Color for Home Use
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as fast, reliable home color for garments including cloaks and capes. It claims 12 cotton fast colors among 50 varieties, with long-standing global use and warns against imitations. Also mentions Lackawanna Institute meeting with a portrait gift and new membership proposals. A shipment notes large Valencia oranges and other varieties arriving.
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Scranton
Failure in Furs Sale Offers Deep Discounts
We have purchased the entire stock and will sell them 35 cents on the dollar. China Seal Capes 30 inches long 3 yards sweep $6.49. Electric Seal Capes 30 in long 3 yards sweep $8.98. Bearskin trimmed capes $10.49. Astrakhan Capes 30 in long 3 yards sweep solid skins $6.98. Imitation Wool Seal Cape 30 in long 3 yards. Monkey Capes 30 in long 3 yards. Mink Capes 27 in long 4 yards sweep $40.00 formerly $120. Persian Lamb Capes 27 in long 4 yards sweep $40.00 formerly $120.
Fashion Coat Sale Announces Marked Down Prices
Astrakhan coats with ribbed sleeves and ripple backs priced at 35 dollars after 85 dollar original. Alaska seal coats with long sleeves listed at 100 dollars down from 325 dollars. Cloth coats and capes offered at own prices, presenting a broad sale of outerwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrakhan
Alaska
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Busset Shoes
Commonwealth Shoe Store
THE
City Notes
Europe
Tee
Illuminata Heat and Power Company
DR. Ciffin
Elm Park Church
Chicago
North Cane
Rusela
Pastnet
Life Saving Corps
City Road Chapel
Committee of Arrangements
A. H. Berpatein
Frank Moeller
F. W. Davies
Charles St. Gelbert
Garrick Theater
EK. M
Joseph Holland
Holland Brothers
M. Holland
Frothingham
Carrick Theatre
Richard Manafield
Herbert Hall Winslow
Davis
Black Crook
Frothingham Theatre
Mies Louie Montrose
Caroline
Nnd
Robb
Bob” Davis
Clara Welcher
Gertie West
Cassidy
McTugh
Hagalo
Central Police Station
Lewis
Lowry
Phoenix
George
Hayler
Mrs. Saxtons
Smoker
the Elks
William H. Smith
Clark's Green
Powell’s Music Store
Lackawanna Institute
Lackawanna Ineatitute
J. A. Price
Henry Frey
Institute
J. A. Lansing
Charles L. Wheeler
W. D. Kennedy
C. D. Simpson
Henry J. Anderson
William J. Hand
W. A. Coleman
A. P. Campbell
C. L. Rice
C. BE. Robinson
David Morrow
Edward A Bart
EK. G. Swift
Henry Meyers
Archbald
F. Williams
Jamaicas
Californias
Floridas
W. W. Berry
the Jeweler
J. Bolz
Shaw
Emerson
Malcolm Lova
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Clarke Bros’ Mammoth Cash Store
Rupprecht’s
Crystal Palace
Co. P. Jadwin
Cor. Penn
Spruce St
China
Penn Ave
S. C. Snyder
Christian Coverter
Scranton School of Elocution
Mrs. L J. Richards
Burr Building
Washington Ac
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
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