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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1897
Page
3
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Philadelphia stockholder authorities dispute rumors of a major realignment involving the Delaware and Hudson and its potential absorption of the New York Susquehanna and Western and Wilkes Barre and Eastern. Sources say there is cordiality with New York Central and Hudson River and no clear plan to lease or sell firm control.
The Ontario and Western conductors hold their eleventh annual clambake this year at Liberty on August 18. The event gathers members for a social gathering and meal hosted in a community setting.
The railway announces special trains at exceedingly low rates. Clam-bakes attract many attendees, especially friends of the Ontario and Western conductors, known for their accommodation.
Jermyn and Duffy charge A A Read of Adams Avenue with collusion to defraud and arrest John Swayze on fraudulent secretion. Read posted 800 bail. Swayze also posted 800 for an afternoon court hearing. The firm claims Read and Swayze conspired to move goods out of creditors reach under the 185 act.
City officials demanded a $20 license tax on railway cars under a new ordinance. When unpaid, officers detained two crews and fined them $1 each before remitting later penalties. A subsequent crew evaded stoppage, sparking further pursuit until a claim agent settled the tax and fines totaling $17.50.
The Congress of Rough Riders of the World features Vaqueros from Mexico Gauchon from South America Arate from the African desert and Cossacks from the Russian steppes alongside Buffalo Bill. The show highlights skilled yet free spirited riders performing daring stunts with military precision. Royal Irish Lancers German Cuirassiers and U S Cavalry are also featured. The production is expanded this season under Buffalo Bill Nate Balsoury and Jamie A Bailey and visits July 40.
M J Burns select councilman from the eighteenth ward, a lifelong bricklayer, has opposed city hall control. Officials ordered him removed from city work, prompting Burns to vow transparency on audit bills and pursue further investigation into city finances.
The piece notes candidates seek the sheriff nomination and expect delegates to avoid their early demands for expenses. They plan to inform County Chairman Jennings soon and arrange a convention likely on August 17 or 24, with some suggesting August 10 as acceptable. The strategist believes an early convention will favor his position.
Large attendance at St. Johns Catholic church excursion to Lake Ariel required over twenty passenger coaches to transport. No incidents spoiled the day and the event raised a substantial sum toward funding a new church building.
The city Christian Endeavor union held a regular monthly meeting at the Young Men's Christian Association. Delegates to the national convention will report at a general session once they return from San Francisco. The group heard progress updates on the five-county reunion planned for August in Parview.
A well executed likeness of Andrew Jackson, owned by Walter M. Dickson, is displayed in the Reynolds Brothers store window on Wyoming Avenue. Painted at Jackson’s home near Nashville for James Robb of New Orleans, the portrait has a notable history and is likely the finest Jackson portrait in existence.
Mary Maslyan of Winton filed a defamation suit yesterday against Ehner Maslyan of Winton seeking $1,000 in damages for slanderous statements allegedly harming her character.
Building inspector Nelsons works on alterations to the Phoenix company home. The Hook and Ladder truck sits in Goulds carriage shop for repainting.
Sale features 4 inch gilt picture frames with metal corners priced at 1.48 and 39 cents for hand colored photographs. Unframed pictures, simile pastels, and artotypes offered at low prices. Over two hundred bargains include butter dishes tea sets cream pitchers and pickle castors at about half price. Also racks of silverware and travel items like trunks and bags offered at consumer friendly prices.
Chief Hickey and councilmen discussed colors and decorations for the new combination wagon with the fire department committee and Columbian committee. The fire department parade is moved to October at the request of the Volunteer Firemen's Relief Association which plans an excursion to bring delegates to the state convention.
Aug. 11, 1807 excursion via Lehigh Valley railroad offers low Pennsylvania rates. Tickets valid five days with round trip from Scranton at 10 45 a m. Grand opportunity to visit Niagara Falls at moderate expense.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised with a refund if ineffective. Druggists offer 25 cent price. The notice emphasizes Beecham's Pills as a remedy to dispel the blues and promises consumer assurance.
The article contrasts mason jar quality, noting patents expired and cheaper jars spoil fruit. It argues the best jars are the cheapest, claiming one poor jar ruins fruit while good jars save cost. Pivot, Quart and ty Galion sizes, Telephone 2453.
Democratic leaders pressed for an early county nominating convention arguing provisional candidates lack courage. They condemned delaying until after the Republican event and urged nominees to openly show their colors in a fight. Charles Schadt pushed for the same timing.
The notice touts no sham or shoddy goods, insisting on genuine regular staples offered at bargain prices. The emphasis is on fair value and dependable merchandise rather than novelty items.
Retailer lists assorted household items including towels 20x96, cloth bibs, sewing machine parts, glass tumblers and jelly tins. Noted values show items marked down with reduced prices though full details are incomplete. Historic wartime era pricing hints at steel and tin ware as mass stock.
A store advertises on the second floor a wide range of low priced items including screen doors imitation walnut screening for doors and windows fabric table covers hammocks washing machines and carpet sweepers. Prices are advertised as reduced to clear with emphasis on value and closeout deals.
Advertises a sale with $1 worth of goods delivered within city limits. Encourages early shopping and promises more bargains than ever offered before.
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