Second Legislative District Convention Notice
Notice is given of a convention in the Arbitration Room Court House on Tuesday March 16 1897 at 2 oclock pm to elect two delegates for Lackawanna County to the state convention in Harrisburg. Primaries to elect delegates will be held at polling places on Saturday March 13 between 4 and 8 pm. Fred W Fleitz chairman Attest Chas S Seaman secretary.
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Court House
Tuesdey
Lewishuitive
Lackawapna Courty
Harrisburg
Topem
Fred W. Fleitz
Chas
S. Seaman
City notes and community events overshadowed by illness
Thirty three new moensies cases reported to the city board of health since Monday while Miss Elizabeth Lewis hosts a Monday evening dancing and reception at Tex Celsior Hall. A music hall contest follows with Patrick Murphs and Din McDermott. Delayed details on concerts and coal donations conclude the brief civic roundup.
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Board of Health
Eilzabeth Lewis
Lisa
Texcelsior Hall
Music Hall
Patrick Murphs
Itt
Din McDermott
Brooklyn
N.Y
Hells
Hook and Ladder Election at Wet Lackawanna Avenue
Hook and Ladder company of the fire department held its annual election last night and supper at Sohnell's hotel on Wet Lackawanna avenue. Officers chosen include President Fred Durr Vice-president HB T Daniels recording secretary J J Martha financial secretary Peter Ross treasurer C H W Miller foreman Albert Henne assistant foreman William Meder property clerk Joseph Magendracher trustees Philip Schnell and J Weeman. Speeches followed supper by Weeman Ferber and J J Thomas.
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Hook and Ladder Company
Fire Department
Sohnell’s
Lackawanna Avenue
Fred Durr
HB. T. Daniels
J. J. Martha
Flinancer al
Peter Ross
C. H W. Miller
Albert Henne
William Meder
Joseph Madengracher
Joseph Carden
Philp Schnell
Weeman
Mr. Weeman
H. FE
Ferber
J. J. Thomas
Kellerman Found Wandering In Distressed State In Pittston Ave
Peter Kellerman a 234 year old man of Pittston avenue was discovered wandering the streets in a demented condition Thursday night by Patrolman Day and brought to the central police station. Drs Gunster and Bernstein examined him yesterday and pronounced him insane.
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Peter Kellerman
Pittston Avenue
Day
Po-Ice Station
Seran toh Business College Gains Noted Fame
The Seran toh Business College owned by Buck Whitmore and Co earns high praise as a modern first class school of business training. Parents pupils and business men all recommend the institution for its thorough conscientious work.
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Serantoh Business College
Buck, Whitmore & Co
Beemers Cafe Hosts Dinner Music Weekend
Boeemers Cafe presents dinner from 1 to 2 with Bupper from 6 to 8 and music by Professor Johnson. Beemer's Cafe is at 128 Washington Avenue in Scranton where Martinus Sieveking, a favorite pianist, performs. Tickets available at Powell's music store.
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Boeemer
Bupper
Professor Johnson
Beemer
Washington Avenue
Martinus Sieveking
Scranton
Powell
Musle
Men Race to Buy Crouch Drag and Beatty Shoes
Report notes limited stock as men who have not purchased Crouch Drag or Beatty’s $4.00 shoes at $2.06 must hurry to buy. The item highlights current demand and price reduction.
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Crouch
Beatty
Asphalt Question Still Hangs Fire at City Hall
The pavement fight over Mulberry Street pavement contracts continued as Barber Asphalt Paving and Columbia Construction faced property owners and committee members. Chairman Luther Keller presided while other members debated delays and terms amid a tense session in the city clerk’s room.
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Cummin Comen
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Columbia Construction Company
Syracuse
Luther Keller
Enim Emitteemen Weber
Dames FL Noone
PF. Gordon
BE. Oof
Wengel
Asphalt pavement bids shape decision on Home for the Friendless property
The Home for the Friendless board met and decided to sell the current property and pursue a new asphalt pavement project. Barber Asphalt Paying Company and Columbia Construction Company emerged as leading bidders with requests to award the contract to the lowest responsible proposal, while other bids included Dunn Brothers and August Robinson. Committee hearings featured explanations from Barber representatives and questions from council members, with canvassing planned across thirteen city districts to gauge property owners’ support for asphalt pavement and fundraising efforts.
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Dunn Brothers
Aurust Robinson
Dum Bros
Barber Asphalt Paying Company
Barber Empany
New
Miflin Avenue
Prescott Avenue
Collumbia Company
Citivens
Quinlan
Horn
Denver
Syracuse
Columbia Company
Syracuse Improvement Company
Jocular Suggestion on Certified Check Courtesy
The committee invited by the Barber people and Mr Quinlan was asked to visit New York City and Syracuse to inspect pavements, but declined the invitation.
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David
Barber
Mr Quinlan
New York City
Syracuse
Traction Company Negotiating for New Double Truck Cars
Negotiations are active for buying several double truck cars to be used on longer lines. Pending terms with General Manager Silliman, the Peckville Throop Pittston and Bendham routes will receive the new equipment once acceptable pricing is reached.
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Traction Company
New Assessment Debate Threatens City Tax Authority
Attorney Burns argues the Board of Revision and Appeals lacks power to order a new assessment, labeling it unconstitutional. He says the triennial system may be altered only by legislature, not by a local board, risking uneven citywide taxes and possible legal challenges.
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Board of Revision and Appeals Mas
Board of Appeal
Commonwealth
la NY Consenin
Ein H. Burns
City
Gallerton
Ear Board of Revision
Sears
Feneral Assembly
Sssenemento
Jermyn
Record-Breaking Liquor License Applications Hit County Court
The county license court will hear 7090 liquor license applications next week, a record that surpasses last year by 14 fewer than the total filed. Cities vary in demand. Old Forge leads with 64 licenses for 717 voters, while Scranton lists 25 for Lackawanna township and several wards show smaller totals. Forty-one remonstrances accompany petitions, including opposition from Penh Avenue Baptist Church against four nearby tavern licenses. Crouch Tires and Netty's closing sale note local savings.
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Tt le
Humber
Hoeniges
Ordendale
Outmore
Old Pitee
Chistes
Hwan
Penh Avenue
Thiatoof
Frank Amethry
Brownlie
Tristan
The Mountain Limited and Cuba Engagement Tonight
The MecAnnffe and Greene company closers at the Academy of Music stage tonight presenting The Mountain Limited a dramatic reading while The Verleta previously staged yesterday praises and patrons urged to visit the longtime stand offering awnings tents and decorative goods by Fuhrman and Bro.
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MecAnnffe and Greene Company
Engagementa
Academy of Music
the Mountain Limited
Pest
Mort
Dyspepsia Relief Endorsed by Dr. Leonard
Dr W. S Leonard of Hinsdale endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate as the best remedy for dyspepsia. The advertisement claims it has helped many and urges readers to try the preparation for stomach discomfort and indigestion.
Insurance Money Shortage Sparks City Budget Shifts
The estimates committee kept only 1000 for city property insurance in the 1807 approach ordinance. Mayor Tagh L Dery reduced carry for existing property to fund new Nay Ave engine house insurance. Last year the same 1000 was spent, and to cover a 10000 Nay Ave building a series of small policy cuts affected Colts Hall police stations and company quarters.
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Tagh L Dery
Nauniy City
Pollelos
Nay Ave
Colts Hall
Dentists Introduce Electric Pain Free Dental Kit
Dr G E Wil and Son announce a Cataphoric dental outfit for electric painless treatment. The new instrument promises nearly painless fillings and treatments and enhances their already modern apparatus with an electric engine, daggers, and crown-gracing tools for gold crowns using a new method.
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G. E. Wil & Son
That Glee Club Captivated Hearts in City Streets
The Washington correspondent recounts a glee club that stirred crowds with song, drawing attention and adding charm to the city’s evenings. It spread through streets, captivating listeners and spreading delight.
Key West Ad Claims New Tobacco Drops and Profits
A garbled ad-like item claims tobacco drops in Key West with phrases about no advance, raptorite increases, and a Ki Progresso product priced at $1.40 per box. References to COLTMOSEN and Oh Ik appear, but details are unclear.
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Key West
Shoes offer in Harrisburg area store sale
Ladies urged to hurry for bargains on shoes slippers or summer tan at Crouch Hios Beatty's Twining optician 125 Penn avenue in Harris drug store open 9 a m to 6 p m August
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Crouch Hios, & Beatty's
Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris
Auction sale of fine china and glass at Harding’s
Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey advertisements announce an auction of new goods at about half price. The sale begins Monday and continues until sold, featuring china and glass from Harding’s Pabst Milwaukee Hock Heer and Lothmann’s on Spruce Street.
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Halnee
Harding
Pabst
Milwaukee
To Cure a Cold in One Day
An old advertisement touts laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a quick cold cure with a money back guarantee if it fails. The offer costs 26 cents and directs buyers to return the product to druggists for a refund.
Burial Notice From Scranton Area Cemetery Services
A memorial tribute records a funeral service for Maren, with interment at the local cemetery. The service details note a vigil and procession from the residence, ending at a nearby cemetery for final rites.
Great Reductions in All These Goods Watches and Clocks
Advertises sharp discounts on a wide range of goods including watches and clocks with repairs available on short notice. Emphasizes quick service and cost savings for customers seeking timely replacements or maintenance.
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Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Eader
A. B. Warman
Wansa AL
Jay Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Graskyll
Olyphant
Delaware
Mil Creek
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Southarn
Roh
Reidler’s Hakery
Julius Trom@ott
James
Coursen
D. OB. Taylor
R. J. Williams
Thomas Shotton
James A. Linen
Watson
Chrit. Nin
BE. A. Ripple
R.16
Brooke
W. Hi. Richmond
Kellerman
Pavements Committee
MR. Keller
Tt Overs
Columbia
Board of Managers
Adams Avenue
General Board of Managers
Home
W. Z. Thomas
J. A. Langing
Keller
Ma Wentel
Afr
T O'Elogk
Tnd
Columbia Certany
Barber Company
Destrabie Resitéice
Neh
Oomasskers
Lackawounaavenue
Cutt Street
Wyoming Avenue
Cora Amerrillelli
Fl. M. Streeter
F. Wy. Ma- Bum
Mar Dunn
Abr
Rock
Barberman
Hi. Burns
Ment Says
William Chimne
Concresaman Connetl
Chiemlub
Wili Connell
William Connell
Crouch Tires, & Netty’s
Mountain Limited
Por Cuba
Fuhrman & Bro
Kemp
Strictly Fresh
Dunn
Horsford
Washington
Philadelphia
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Dird
Wilbur
Maren
Asi
Harm
Wiliwt
Monsey Vente
R. Black
Warren-Ehret Company
Scranton, Pa
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Gar Spruce St
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming
Houss
Laird
W. W. Berry
Haviland
C. J. Weichel
Ghina
Igo
Washington Ave
Sohmar Piano
J. W. Guernsey
the Banister Shoe CO
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
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