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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1897

Page

3

Personal Notes From New York Visit And Local Weddings

Mr Tulios earciott visits New York City while Mrs Lor Stewart of Stroudsburg greets Beranton Prlenids and L M M Mosher of Mosher and Coleman manages Metropolis affairs. Meanwhile Miss Witvence Sinieiinster Thllinger marries Associate Tunge Kdinger at Strowdstars with a large reception. many locals attend including Misses Offioyle Swartekopl and Dempsey, Messrs Hibsh Wht and Shafer.

Tulios Earciott New York City Lor. Stewart Stroudsburg Wieling Beranton Prlenids MM Mosher Mosher & Coleman Mist Welles Vine Street Mise Newhudl Tuimtate Mire Coc Donovan Progspyd Avenue Dein Cina End Louestreer Junin Deaton Bawrenee Ketrick Alietes Kittle Offfoyle Plorence Swartekopl Mamle Pentiien Tani “Ainiy Beardet Lorhol Perohles Moamitt Still Higstiend Pearl Hardy Eleanor Dempsey Isa Welphil Teception Whlely Witvence Sinieiinster Thllinger Tunge Kdinger Strowdstars Henry S&s. Hibsh Newbure Reformed Church Weereddins Aaron Stillwell Charles Connell John Teach Roe Oshind Charles Shafer John Shafer Oand Andrew Warman Walter Beeler John Edinger Adit Helitner Mary Hrock Jennie Kinta

Kerr, Son & Go Carpet House Closed Under Financial Strain

A local carpet store run by S. ch Kerr, Son & Go. is closed due to temporary financial embarrassment. Suplements alleging SlATI were filed yesterday against the firm. Sheriff Clamons holds the store, with expectations of no sheriff sale as creditors press for relief amid hard times and stiff competition.

S. Ch Kerr, Son & Go Clamons Kerr

Banister Shoe Co Advertisement Promotes Discounts

The Banister Shoe Company places a public ad urging customers to visit their page six display of shoe bargains. The notice highlights limited stock and special prices aimed at attracting buyers across the region.

Banister Shoe Co

German Methodists Gather for Regional Conference

The German Methodist conference meets at Adame Avenue Church starting March 24 with Bishop Walden presiding. About seventy ministers from German Methodist churches east of the Alleghenies converge for sessions through March 30, led by Rev. Pri Hoandiges and with Io in attendance.

Adame Avenue Nce Allegheniess Lek Cerman Adie Avenue Vibe Street Pri Hoaendiges Wdobn Mo Winlten Chmoinmeath

Wrestling and boxing card highlights at city venue

Tonight’s show features no preliminaries for West Side Athletic Club members and an anticipated match between James Condors of Josip and Sam Holgins of Pookville. Main events include Murphy I’s impressive night and a planned feature bout in New York City.

Tf Murphy New New York Dnweide Nemiers James Condors Josip Sam Holgins Pookville

Big Game Preserve Planned in Nittany Valley

Barton Pardee of Hagleton signs to form the Nittany Valley Rod and Gun Club. The project would establish a 20 000 acre wildlife preserve in Nittany Valley with seven miles of Penter Creek, housing quail pheasants and other game birds. The plan includes stock guarded by tents and a spring supply to sustain thousands of birds for the fall season.

Barton Pardee Hagleton Etern Nittany Valley Rod and Tin Club Nittary Valley Penter

German Methodist Conference Held at Elm Park Church

Bishop Walden will attend with William Crimmell as host as German ministers gather for the Elm Park event. Notables include Dr NLR Leonard of the New York Aletheist Missionary HQ. proceedings conducted in German. several sermons and lectures planned across Thursday to Sunday with ordination, Epworth League, and festival activities.

Oolmire Elm Park Walden William Crimmell Fablis Nlr Leonmard New York Keve D. Pape J. W. Penlow H. Vol Epworth League Grentgenterg Guide To

trout stream to get 1000 fingerlings from hatcheries

A state effort plans to stock a popular trout stream this spring with about 1000 fingerlings from state and private hatcheries. The goal is to keep the water well stocked and maintain the stream as one of the state's best trout rivers.

Mae

Queen of Winter Resorts Lakewood Promises Healthful Stay

Lakewood New Jersey is described as the queen of northern winter resorts with scenic pine belt surroundings, pleasant climate, and easy rail connections. The piece highlights Lake Carpagailo as a clear spring, skating opportunities, and grand hotels and cottages catering to visitors of modest means.

Lakewood Pine Belt New Jersey Ocean County Imelkain Mike Ib Qwiekile Bennett Wembley Likewood Central Wilke Jssue Lakeward

Promising Scranton Artist Tia Preport in Quincy Cottage Work

The Quincy Mass Advertiser highlights Samuel Warner of Scranton Massachusetts as a promising young artist rooted in Quincy. His paper medallion portrait of John Adams over the cottage front door echoes historic woodcut styles. Duffield junior Silas G. Duffield Jr. excels in children's silhouettes for books and illustrations.

Tia John Adame United States Quincy Mass Almings John Adams Samuel Warner Scranton WooseWeb Searship Warner Silas G. Duffield, Jr Achool Atund Tor Nim

Close of Raymond Institute Marks Strong Year

The John Maymond Institute will close its second term at the Young Men’s Christian assembly hall amid a successful year with 260 pupils on the rolls. A commencement reception follows a June ceremony. The institute, strengthened by cooperation with Pennsylvania Site College, will grant graduates eligibility for State college without further entry tests.

John Maymond Pennsylvania Site College Young Men's Christian Association State College

Boxing Tonight Dan McDernott Versus Pat Murphy Eight Rounds

Brooklyn fighter Dan McDernott meets Pat Murphy of this city in a ten round light bout at Music Hall tonight. McDernott trains at College Point Long Island and Murphy is noted as a top local contender. The weigh in shows both around the 115 to 125 pound range with fans awaiting a strong finish.

Dan McDernott Pat Murphy Dan McDergoth Brooklyn N. C Music Hall Murphy Molermott Tien Wl Welch Mayne Jack Skelly Procklya McDencett College Point L. 1

Bicycle Collision in Washington and Sordce Streets

At Washington avenue and Sordce street yesterday afternoon a cyclist named Kk BR Woodhouse riding a bicycle collided with a carriage driven by Jian Crogan. Woodhouse was thrown against the curb and his clothes torn. He was injured in the incident.

Washington Avenue Sordce Street BR Woodhouse Jian Crogan Woodhouse

Mystic Cure For Rheumatism Promoted By Local Drugstore

A local druggist Carl Lereng at 41 Lackawanna avenue Serunton reports a customer named L Werner from Richmond stating a severe rheumatic attack was cured by an item called Mystic Cure For Rheumatism. The testimonial claims immediate relief and calls it effective for debtors and others.

L. Werner Whiélevate Dnugeter Richmond Carl Lereng Drugetet Lackawanna @vetitie Serunton

Providence Presbyterian Church to Observe Fiftieth Anniversary

The Providence Presbyterian Church, described as the city’s oldest in its denomination, plans a fifty year anniversary celebration in May 1897. Committees with numerous names set a schedule including May 2 sermon by Rev. George F. Coty and an evening reception for former members, with further services through May 8 and related historical addresses.

George BE. Guild Wervnown Subnath George FH Jowell Tew Tor Pittatets Frente Syckson N.Y Ortrephout Themis Shopian Wass and Means Woon Lewie Moris FO Wook Atherton von Starch Morgin Joe Tieckel Walkensiiiw Walkensiiiw, Vi Htertalnimeni—Mimi S.jackson I. SL Thormay G)nerpie TS. Mori Mite J. Y Atherton Srtarar Silkimun I. Ee Winton W. Or. Lewis Wy, Avigier Margarit Cora Marna Thomas Shotton John Raut Sliss Cringe Laitifent Currie Aillller Howard Grillin John Atherton Arnold Piehy G. W. Beredlet and Mire OR. Harbout William Love Margaret Providence Presbyterian Chirel

Actors depart after settling differences with Rosary

The Greater New York company left the Conway house after settling differences with proprietor Rosary. They boarded the 11.05 Delaware Lucka wind and Western train yesterday forenoon and likely reach Binghamton in the afternoon to perform. On the return trip at 12.20 trains Wednesday night they faced difficulties in rest.

Greater

Binghamton Theater Instrumental in Settlement

Yesterday morning Angel Sam Mob erle paid Proprietar Jtorar 88.60 plus costs and the company left. The timing of events suggests the theater's role helped bring about a settlement involving multiple parties.

Thesplana Angel Sam Moberle Binghamton Theater

Workmen's Train Taken Off in Erie and Wyoming Valley

A new order reduces access to workmen trains on the Erie and Wyoming Valley lines effective March 15. The Pennsylvania coal region faces disruption as workers from Dunmore, No. 4 shaft, Cork, and surrounding mines rely on the service to reach No. 7 and related breakers.

Erie Wyoming Valley Wyomlie Pennsylvania Dunmore Alwut A. Om Netutte Nooshattie Avoen Cork Pittston Giagette

Old Man Mead Missing After Weeks Of Anxiety

Isaac J. Mead, 17 Gardner avenue, has been absent for two weeks. His wife and friends fear he wandered in a dizzy state and may have died from exposure or been harmed. He is described as about 63, 6 feet 10 inches tall, wearing a black derby, white shirt, and dark overcoat. A cooper by trade, he bears a tattoo of a firkin on his forearm. A son lives in Binghamton, N Y, and inquiries are urged to 17 Gardner avenue.

Isaac J. Mead Gardner Avenue Theo Hite Pils Wit Coopers Binghimton N.Y Mead

Formation of a General Athletic Club in Honesdale

A meeting at the Exchange Club in Honesdale discussed forming a general athletic club. Keefer property on Park Street was refused and Gh W Lane secured. Committees on membership and securing Wheelmen and Wheelwomen were appointed, aiming to enroll many by next Thursday evening.

Exchange Club Honesdale Keefer Park Street Wheeling Ian

Next Monday AOH event at Rank's Hall on Wyoming Ave

Ancient Order of Hibernians of America hosts an evening program at Rank's Hall Wyoming Avenue. The event features musical entertainment and addresses by Attorneys M Conroy, RJ Rourke and Wo Shean among others associated with the order.

Ancient Order of Hibernians of America Conde Rank’s Hall Wyoming Avenue Aine Kf. Conroy Rj, Rourke Wo. Shean

Hood's Sarsaparilla Establishes Cure Testimony

Scranton resident testimonial from February 24 1887 stating Hood's Sarsaparilla cured a long running sore after other remedies failed. Mentions Gomer, Janes, and Hamp Street with claims of vegetable ingredients and effectiveness.

Scranton Hood Gomer Janes Hampi Street

Hoyt to star in new comic opera at Academy of Music

Caroline Miskel Hoyt will headline the forthcoming comic opera Lady Content Woman at the Academy of Music Monday night March 1. The piece, a Kentuckian satire, features Hoyt guiding trained trotting horses from a New Hampshire country place to urban shops, amid a tale of devotion and theatrical intrigue.

Caroline Miskel Hoyt Maroh Kentucky Amelia Lexington Mira Hoyt New Hampshire Calin

Willan Carroll Faces Court Hearing After Desertion

Willan Carroll of Tythimore appeared before Al Hermon Millie in SOC hall for a court hearing after deserting his wife. The unnamed source notes his absence from domestic life and the proceeding set to continue.

Willan Carroll Tythimore Fife

Glad to Say Our Store Improves With New Arrivals

The advertisement notes improvements in the store and methods, inviting customers who have not visited recently to see many changes and cheaper domestic ware. It highlights lower prices on crockery sets from six fifty to eight fifty per set and warns of high priced imported toilet sets being replaced by domestic options. The Crockery Department on the Second Floor promotes discounted sets and shortages of some 102 and 112 piece groups. There is mention of books and belts with new stock and prices, including leather goods and jewelry at 303 Lackawanna Avenue.

Local Linen Sale Promises Wide Napkin Range

A listing advertises a large assortment of napkins and napkin covers with varying sizes and prices including two shillings, eightpence and one pound. It highlights higher priced hoods and a broad selection for dinner settings.

Ile Squape

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Norton M. Norton Weston Mill Co W. B. Henwood Denis Lackawann] Ave G. Kerr, Son & Co Hird Times Spruce Street Bishop Walden Bim Park Vaetier Cerna Methodist Alhegheng New England Mbit Noor Hagleton John M. Walden, Phot, DD Cincinnati Queen OF Winter Resorts Quincy, Mass Advertiser Raymond Institute Sciatie Providence Presbyterian Church Providence Presbyteriam Burlesque Company Rosar Athletic Club Suneyh Academy of Mite Pueddig Dekoeenci Simith Mr. Smith Bercham Raix Fenne Crockery Crockery Dept Lowther Goods Diet Jewelry Department the Rexford Co Lackawanna Avenue Copenhagen Danastk. Co China Gil Gall Silverstone Sandaveb Witt Talilih Valley Apo Lackawanna Avanua Qeoupe Vown Willinas Thiele Ernest Thiele Scharwenka Conservatory Thiels Herr Kopff Moosic Powder CO Male Moosic and Rughdale Works Laflin & Rand Powder CO Electric Patternca Electria Explodara Safety Ise Repauno Chemical Co Keeley Institute Madison Avenue Scraston Lockwood Lie Lockwood Ise Lockwood Ve Lockwood We Utica Ile Utica Lonsdale Pride of West Utica He Utica Tinligo Blue Galleo Shaker Plante Magen
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