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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1897

Page

9

The Best Boot For The Money We Have Seen

A local retailer touts a standout boot praised as the best value yet seen. The claim emphasizes quality and price effectiveness for shoppers seeking durable footwear.

City Notes From Scranton Area Local Notices

Nay Aug Hose company installs a Kendall piano at their hall. Funeral for Edwin F. Latham of Nicholson on Sunday at 1 pm. James Cawley intoxicated. taken to police station. Attorney J. Elliot Ross sues to recover balance for professional services. A rider incident near Delaware Lackawanna West line reported. July 4 windows hours at port and general delivery. Connell to replace Humphrey Bradley cottage with double summer homes. AOH Division No.7 to march in Holy Cross church dedication parade. Four sites offered for silk factory. locations listed. DL&J Canal mild and DL&W pay, mines set for today. Multiple births licenses granted to Scranton and nearby residents. Knights of Pythias lodge officer installation schedule for July 2 listed. Vayes’s Orchestra at Lourek Fill.

Kendall Edwin F. Latham Nicholson James Cawley Diamond Welliery J. Elliot Ross D. FP Kearney John Garthe Tobyhanna Millar Dirkin A. J. Connell Harry A. Connell Messrs. Connell Division No. 7 Order of Hibernians First National Bank Holy Cross Church Board of Trade New York Little England Fairview Tract West Beranton Providence Olyphant Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Lergett's Creek Marvine Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Diamond Manville Hallstead Shan Hampton and Storrs Thomas Rk, Jones Scranton Lisle Polling Peckville Edward Walsh Mary Demperey Eowert Mortis Owens Hinghamton Hanmh Willams Boranton Michael Zikarcki Helena Shuwuski Scramton Selvon Smurl Klavtinh M. Thomas Scrranton John Telecsak Annie Saetin Michael Leitinger Fannie Yeager Forest City Willam A. Schitter Knights of Pythias Hyde Park Lodge Fairview Lodge Dunmore Lodge Roaring Brook Lodge Panooka Lodge Wis George A. Custer Glenwood Lodge Taylorville Lodge Patasonia Lodge

Judge Archbald Orders Capias In McLaughlin Case

In a heated session Judge Archbald directed a capias for P. J. McLaughlin after he failed to appear for two cases involving selling liquor and Sunday sales. The judge urged rapid handling, summoning jurors and preparing for morning proceedings as several other trials continued or paused.

Jones Kelly Archbald John W. Fahey P. J. McLauchlin West Side Tere McLaughlin Mary Shaw Archbard P. J. Meaughaiin O'Farien Jude Capias John E. Kelly Mra Annie Brosky Jermyn Legenr James H. Davitt Dunmore PB. F. Callahan Callahan Davnte Davitt Mrr. Davitt John F. Scrage McGinley Ang M. BE. McDonald Messrs. Sevage McDonald Wm. Trofakl Hugo Wirick Catherine Burke Willam Gavin Edward Pary John Nigiin Ikewine Joseph Morsebuck

Freeman Pant and Overall Co expands after July Fourth

Frank Freeman, general manager, reports strong orders at the Lackawanna and Washington avenues plant. The factory will add machinery and more workers after July 4, boosting output to 7h to 100 dozen garments daily.

Freeman Pant and Overall Company Lackawanna and Washington Avenues Frank Freeman Freeman Pont and Overall Company Freeman Freeman Pant and Overall Freeman Manufacturing Company Binghamton Gould Linden Street Lackawanna Northecastern Pennsylvania Alee Wroeman

Meeting of Poor Board and Inmate Report

The poor board met in a tame session led by President Lanpetaf. Director Murphy requested $8 transportation for Mrs. John McSweeney to Cleveland where she has relatives, accepted by the board. Superintendent Beemer reported 28 admissions in June and 37 inmates now, six of whom were insane.

Shotten North End Star Chamber Lanpetaf Murphy John McSweeney McSweeney Cleveland Beemer

De Coma in the City and Caledonian Games Preview

World renowned bicycle and trapeze duo De Coma arrived and registered in the city to erect their wire calle for two performances at Laurel Hill park on Monday. The Caledonian games will feature new attractions, keep 25 cent admission, and include a boxing match and ball games at Scranton’s Fourth celebration. BITTENBENDER & CO advertise bicycles at deep discounts.

de Coma Laurel Hill Park Caledonian Gaames Excelsior Athletic Club Scranton Lackawanna County Eurekas Providence Lackawannas John Tithe Pennsylvania Jersey Gordon Philadelphia

Crystal Laundry Ad Promotes Quality Work on Adams Avenue

A brief ad advertises Crystal Laundry with strong satisfaction claims and directions to contact by phone mail or in person at 41 and a Adams avenue. Courson's Store Closes Air Gay July 5.

Adams Avenue Courson Air Gay

That Big Cut in Bicycle Prices

Trade opinions favor Pope Company but expect a wider price shift. The Columbian bicycle drops to 75 dollars, while most makers hold at 100 for the year with a 75 price looming for 1915. Industry leaders debate causes, including chainless wheel development and auction room competition.

Pope Manufacturing Company Pope

Bicycle Prices Seen Rising Next Year Say Makers

Makers including K Lindsay Coleman Western Wheel Works A G Spalding J H Holema Remington Arma Co manager Griffith Trenton Metal Co W C Overman and others predict prices will edge up next year with $75 as a base for high grade wheels and some special models listed at 100 to 150. Coleman says a $75 high grade wheel can still yield manufacturer profit and that next year the standard wheel will be priced at 75.

K. Lindsay Coleman Western Wheel Works A. G. Spalding J. H. Holema Remington Arma Co Griffith Trenton Metallic Co W. C. Overman Coleman

In Memory of J. J. Albright Anniversary Service

Tomorrow evening at the Howard Place African Methodist Episcopal Church an anniversary meeting in memory of the late J. J. Albright will be held. Services begin at 7 40 oclock with a memorial sermon by Rev. 8 C Logan D D. Church people are invited to attend the service.

Howard Place

Bittenbrender Co Wheels Advertised as Durable High Grade

Bittenbrender & Co promotes their wheels as strong durable and reliable for long trips. They urge customers to call and view their line.

Bittenbrender & CO

Scranton to Chicago Route Promotion by Rail Lines

Colored porters handle day coaches on the Nickel Plate Road with sleeping cars from Scranton to Chicago via D L and W and Nickel Plate. The ad touts a shortest quickest and most picturesque route between Scranton and all points west. Contact M IL Smith division passenger agent for information.

Nickel Plate Road Scranton Chicago Nickel Plate Roads M. IL Smith

Fuhrman Book Store Keeps Awnings Tents and Decor Goods

We continue at the same stand after twenty two years soliciting public patronage in awnings tents flange and all kinds of society goods and decorations 8 J Fuhrman & Bro A Wich Grade Wheel There are bicycles listed at 100.00 which should be sold for 76.00 Also Also guarantee them BITTENBENDER CO

Bittenbender & CO Franklin Ave J. Fuhrman & Bro

Montrose July Fourth Celebration Promised in Montrose

Montrose hosts its annual celebration on Saturday July 4 with Company G in charge. A special train from Scranton connects with the L and M for a cool northeastern Pennsylvania outing. A prize team of horses survey and harness worth 500 dollars will be awarded to a lucky attendee. Return trains to Scranton depart the same day.

Montrose Company G Holt Scranton Pennsylvania

D L and W Introduces All Night Through Day Coach

The D L and W rail now operates an elegant through day coach and sleeping car from New York to Chicago on train No 7 leaving at 7 p.m. daily, guaranteeing no car changes. It highlights shortest route and lowest rates and notes shoes stores open late Saturday. Fire crackers free Monday morning July 1 but closed all day for clerks celebration.

New Yor Chicago Lewis, Reiily & Davies

No Fake Bicycles and Incomplete Wheel Offer

Advert says stock is as represented and denies any wheels for 75 dollars. Claims no 75 dollar wheel, priced at 100 dollars. Also mentions BITTENBENDER CO and Beecham's pills in a brief sales context.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Victoria and Road King Spruce Street Wcanalty City Notes Vayes Lourek Fill Stevens John Lyons John Loughney Archibald Charles N. Fox Puckville Priceburg Fox Loughney Lyons Richard Hillmas John Flaherty Leon Olchefak Olchefekl Guneter Mary Lawler Thomas Smith Pope Company Columbia J. J. Albright African Methodist Church Cruina Art Crina Yall Wyoming Avenue Rexford Filin Mme Lewis, Reilly, Davis Beecham Bell & Skinner YoungBros the Rexford Co Lacka. Ave Sompednes PSO Lackawanna Ave Anny United States D. I. Phillips Board OP Trade Building Lackawanna Avenue
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