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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1897

Page

8

Scranton Youth Frames Gallery of Gibson Drawings

A Scranton girl crafted a white cardboard frame and arranged Gibson drawings in playful poses on its surface. The idea could let friends' sketches endure as art, inspiring similar keepsake frames among readers. Epworth Leaguers in Scranton deny Canadian imports and defend local shopping. a Preston Park scarecrow hat and a red trimmed fashion item draw attention. Klondike Punch appears on a hotel bill, described as a plain pineapple sherbet with a novelty name.

Scranton Gibson

Stroudsburg Visit Highlights Camp Life and Quiet Humor

John HM Reynolds, returning from camps Birney and Merrill, visits Stroudsburg to relax and observe military linked figures. At Camp Merrill he recalls a barber joke with Colonel James Everson Jr, where Everson tipped a silver dollar for a twenty five cent shave, illustrating headquarters life and its ironies.

John HM. Reynolds Hastings The Philadelphia Inquirer Eiverson Fiverson Barber Reynolds Camp Merrill Riverson Colonel Fiverson Hiere

Local residents and visitors called on friends in Scranton

John H. Brooks returns from Philadelphia visit while Charles H. Chandler of Powell's Music Store visits Berwick. Richard Ward of the Wilkes-Barre Leader tours Scranton with Mayor James J. O'Neill of Carbondale. Rev. J. H. Judge attends St. Thomas college institute. FP. Mulherin heads to Baltimore on business. Margaret Graham of Paterson visits cousin in Madison Ave. Lizzio and Katie Durham tour Morris and Mansfield. E B Goldsberry of Tort Wayne Electric calls on friends. Mre. Charles Hage and sons guests of August Hans. Edmund Thiele given a surprise party at home on Washington Ave. Dr. John T. McGrath opens private practice at 310 Wyoming Ave after resigning from Lackawanna Hospital.

John H. Brooks Philadelphia Charles H. Chandler Powell's Wos Berwick Richard Ward Wilkes-Barre Leader Scranton James J. O'Neill Carbondale J. H. Judge Hawley St. Thomas’ College Mulherin Mulherin & Judge Baltimore New York City Airs August Hans South Washington Avenue Edmund Thiele Washington Avenue Wheeling John T. McGrath Lackawanna Hospital Wyoming Avenue McGrath

Mrs Stein Accused in Larceny by Bailee Case

Information sworn before Alderman Howe accuses Hannah Stein wife of Dr James Stein of Wyoming Avenue of larceny by bailee. C E Flanders says he gave her 500 dollars on July 6 at Caledonian games Laurel Hill Park for safe keeping. He says only 97 97 was returned and the balance is missing. Hearing set for today at 2 PM.

Howe C. EL. Flanders Hannah Stein James Stein Wyoming Avenue Flanders Stein Caledonian Fames Laurel Hill Park

Pension Granted For Elizabeth Kelly and Family

Congressman's action on June 30 and July 14 led to Elizabeth Kelly of 417 Fittston Avenue receiving $8 monthly from July 12 1890 for herself and $ for each of six minor children, totaling 1680. Anthony Tye of Price Street also received a $200 increase to his pension starting March 1590.

Elizabeth Kelly Fittston Avenue William Connell Anthony Tye Price Street

Hillside Home Road Route Viewed by Court Appointees

Court appointed viewers visited the site to consider altering the Newton and Schultzville road to give Hillside Home a wider lawn in front of the yard. The plan aims to reduce disturbance to patients by avoiding traffic near the yard. Viewers named are C. E. Byron, George Stevenson, F. Ackerley, and Enos T. Hall.

Newton and Schultzville Hillatde C. E. Byron George Stevenson F. Ackerley, Esq Enos T. Hall

Aldermen Jury Rules for McKelvey in Blakely Case

Civil suit before Alderman Wright involved six jurors. William J. McKelvey won possession of property in Blakely after sheriff sale and was awarded 23 damages plus costs. former occupant Sarah C. Robinson refused to vacate. Jurors were Delaney, Bone, Carr, Hand, Ferber and Hang.

William J. McKelvey Hinkely Alderman Wright Blakely Sarah C. Robinson F. C. Hand H. F. Ferber Robert Hang

Local Shop Promotes Awnings Tents Flags and Decor

We continue at the same stand after twenty two years offering society goods and decorations. Photos half-price today at Silvius 108 South Main. Cloudy weather expected. Tallor unveils fall coats and overcoats in latest styles. John Ross 807 Spruce Street offers 260 white envelopes at 8c. Btore 633 Lack'a ave.

Silvius South Main Tallor John Ross Spruce Street Ife

McGinley Elected City Solicitor After tumor of Ballots

Attorney M A McGinley, Democrat, was chosen city solicitor to succeed James H Torrey after ex Senator M F McDonald withdrew on the tenth ballot. The joint council session endured irregularities as spectators crowded the chambers and nonmembers roamed during voting.

McDonald Council Chambersey McAndrew M. A. McGinley James H. Torrey McGinley Morris John E. Roche Neolis Grier Roche Kearney Robinson Select Branch Mosers Clarke Frable Zeidler Sheridan Norton D. J. Campbell O'Malley John Gibbons Thomas Kelley South Side Sevonder Authori Gilroy Hieler-elect Jaw

Institute Second Day Promotes Catechism and Drawing

The Institute of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart at St. Thomas college hall opened with Rev. T F Coffey leading a catechism session. Miss Manahan lectured on Alphabet of Drawing and Perspective Drawing while Mrs Burke spoke on questioning and literature. Attendees, including Rev. E J Melley and Rev. J H Judge, showed strong interest as exhibitions of penmanship and art were displayed.

Institute of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart St. Thomas’ College Hall T. F. Coffey Carbondale Father Coffey Ths Miss Manahan Burke E. J. Melley St. John's Church South Side J. H. Judge Hawley T. PF. Cotfay Burke Lha Manahan BP Burke Ap Manshan

Teachers Institute Set in Scranton This Year

Superintendent Taylor overrides local vote and fixes the teachers institute for September week in Scranton. Eleven applicants will take the permanent certificate exam on Friday at 9 15 AM in Taylor’s office, with certificates valid three years.

Wisdes Lackawanna County Teachers’ County Institute Scranton Court House Scramton Carbondale Taylor Taylor Imn

Costly fishing trip filed in Benton township case

DeWhktt C. Gregs sues William L. Knapp Hollister Carpenter and Preston E Gardner through attorney S B Price for damages of 1000 alleging trespass on his land and refusal to leave in Benton township with threats of violence reported from Gibbs' commaint.

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