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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1897

Page

5

Man Who Looked Like the Ring Concludes in Saturday’s Pretone

A fragmented local page notes the conclusion of a story The Man Who Looked Like the Ring in Saturday’s issue. Other items include a street sewer basin completion at Franklin and Page, marriages granted in nearby towns, a fall from a plank at a shore area, and a series of community meetings and lectures in Scranton and surrounding areas.

Alles Helene Barnes New York City Ring Circle Clan Army of the Republic Macy Stefan Scbanton Louie L. Munson Marys Ghuneuuls John Elkehenbaueh Sahil Moscow Lackawanna Hospital AO H. Sloan Penn Avenoe Magitiet Sloan

Novel Coat Sale Adverts Attract Bargains

Advertisers promote a special date next Saturday for jackets from failes' Anti misses' line. Prices start at 7 dollars with successive days reducing by one dollar. Readers urged to visit the coat department at 623 Lack's Ave to view pricing on stylish garments from Cava & Hagen.

Failes Wlal Cava & Hagen

Ben Hur Spectacle Delights Large Audience at Local Theater

A three hour presentation of Ben-Hur drew a large audience with a lavish tableau and scenery. Joranson’s Ren-Hur production featured Grace Spencer and Clori Slinhean in notable dances, with Miss Maechette rising as the standout child dancer. The show used extensive stage machinery, lighting, and a full orchestra under Walter C. Clark, yielding high praise for the visual spectacle and dramatic pacing.

Joranson Denelne Irace Spencer Apollo Mire Clori Slinhean Daphne Twth Maechette GB. H. Throop Johnson A. I. Clockington He. Fuller Everent Warren EB. Sturges Henry Relin Wallace Walter ¢. Clark Harper Yenterdis Fidcessare Palmer Kellog J. B. Jermyn Boer-Mur J. &. Dwelle Messala Frederick BL Kingebury Simoniddes Frederick FH Kingsiuby Esther Mise Stedle Mra LG. LaPar Ben-Hur WA. Kemmeres Thread Florence GG. Finch Amrah Ethel Frothingham Mary

Samuel Davidow Killed by Pennsylvania Engine at Sunbury

A Scranton man Samuel Davidow a clothing salesman was killed in Sunbury Pennsylvania when struck by a shifting engine. The report notes he was thought related to the Davidow brothers of Scranton and a Tribune reporter sought confirmation without success. A United Press dispatch dated January 21 from Sunbury states the incident occurred that day.

Samuel Davidow Pennsylvania Railroad Sunbury Howard Morris Myer Davidow Tribune United Press Davidan Scranton

Three Watson Sisters Shine at Davis Theater Show

The Watson sisters May Leuna and Josie headline the last half of the week at Davis theater with a startling act assisted by Juan De Zamora. The trio delivers a standout performance at the popular showhouse.

Watson Sisters Davis Thesizer May Leuna Josie Juan de Zamora

Konveny’s Hair Salon Offers Bargain Switches

A local hair dresser at 7 Lacka Avenue advertises bargain switches in services. The notice highlights discounted haircuts and styling packages for a limited period.

Hale Konveny’s Lacka, Ave

Central Scranton Lots Offer Easy Home Ownership

Share in a housing opportunity near business, theaters, hotels and depots. Pick from Adams Jefferson Madison or Monroe avenues with sidewalks, sewers, gas and water lines, stone heat and asphalt paving where laid. Prices are low with easy terms and clear title guaranteed. Call for circular at Jones 3H Spruce.

Central Scranton Adams Jeerson Madison Monroe Avenues

Cheap Telephones Promise City Free Units in Franchise

At a Select Council meeting an ordinance was introduced granting Lackawanna Telephone Co. permission to erect underground conduits and poles for wires with a city cable for fire and police use. The company would provide up to ten free telephones and a $5000 bond ensures street repairs after trenching. The franchise hinges on written acceptance within thirty days and aims to deliver affordable service within a year.

Select Council Taeceku- Wathta Telephone Company Robert Rotingen Robinson Cote Finn Lackawanna Telephone Company Etreete OWS State Department Harrisburg Conrad Schroeder Mina Robinson George i. Barnard W. B. Boland George Horn Whro Read James White Leach Creek Bloom Avenue Michiel Davitt Belle Court Olive Pine Streets Hom F. W. Gunster Key P. J. McMaanus Henry Belin Public Library Joseph Brill Monsey Primips Brill Connellman McCann Genunltten Hunt & Connell Contimer Nay Wes Nay Ate Lanegard Dues Departaent Hickey Comnon Council Wells Aly Wiener Shr Mobineun Beranton Venetian Company Pittston Greniué Telemolieion Wilk Coronation UM Dd Elehth Ward Wits Hark Enaine Company Pine Street Bethewn Moire Quiney Avenue

Disappearance of Groom Delays Local Wedding Plans

Newspaper item blends a bride to be Miss Nellie DeGraw and groom Harry Freas with rumors and a missed wedding, citing a Chicago departure and a caustic letter. It also notes community relief over Freas and various city issues and council actions in Providence.

Nellie DeGraw Deacon Street Harry Freas Harry Chicago Miss de Gray Tribune Frons Miss Deran Mi Vear Movida Menion Prevideniv Freas Breas

Windy Shadows on a Silent Street Moment

A fragmented memoir style scene describes a lone observer watching shadows and wind driven by fear. The narrator notes empty surroundings and an eerie calm as weather and emotion intertwine in a fleeting, contemplative moment.

Corcoran Lecture in College Hall on Chaleter and Rhidis

Hon M T Corcoran of Chelinath OF delivers a lecture this evening in College Hall on Chaleter and Rhidis under the Aleplons of John Movie O Mellly Counc of the Young Men's Institute. A set of stereopticon views will illustrate selections from master pieces and the program includes a quartet and soloists performing Catholic selections.

M.T. Corcoran College Hall Woming Avenue Chelinath John Movie O'Mellly Young Men‘s Institute Mrs. Brindage Miles Mogsic Jones Thomas Mesynan Richard Themes Lew Terburth Dueeo

Gowns and cheap dyes promise family wardrobe help

A fragmented ad copy touts Stylist Gowns of Matdécome Colter at Smart Cost offering new clothes for the whole family. It markets affordable home dye kits and ready to wear options, claiming easy color choices and no prior sewing skill needed.

Matdécome Colter Miny Wally

Steam Meatings and Pininking Ad Prompt

Advertising copy listing PPL and M and addresses 231 Wyoming Ave and 307 Spruce Street with fashion items including overcoats and fall salts. Mentions John Ross and Alexander tailor style details. An unclear, clipped historical classified notice.

PPL M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave Tallor John Ross

Bargain Event Promises Unprecedented Prices This Year

A sales promotion declares it the year’s greatest chance to buy goods at prices never heard of before, urging readers not to miss the opportunity.

Post & St Amand Plan Cold Storage on Sixth Street

Post and St Amand announce extensive changes to their Sixth Street elevator to house a cold storage plant for meats. The firm will operate as agents for Cudahy dressed meat and packing company of Omaha and Chirag. The agency is expected to be ready around February 1. A workforce is constructing the cold storage plant for the Ridgeway Refrigerator Company of Philadelphia.

Acsral Elevator Post & St. Amand Sixth Street Cudahy Packing Company Onaha Chirag Ridgeway Refrigerator Company Philadelphia

Newsboys Attend Poultry Show Parade

About one hundred newsboys aged up to 22, aided by Alex Dunn of Wyoming Avenue, received free admission tickets to a poultry show. They gathered before the store, marched to the City Guard armory, and enjoyed watching the birds and displays despite mixed appreciation for the fowls.

Alex Dunn Wyoming Avenue

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