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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1897

Page

8

Court rumors swirl over Zenda troupe and New York visitors

Personal notices from Wilkes-Barre era list Morte J Daviden in the city and Mrs Thomas Moore, Nathan Vidares Le and Ada L Shannen in talks of travel. Mentions of John Senkine, Mrs Wiltim Griffiths, Frank Hidorimyn and David L Boone tie to theater plans and a possible Prisoner of Zenda stage return with Fanny Davenport company. hints at a Tyne engagement and relocation.

Morte J. Daviden New York Thomas Moore Tanthe City Nathan Vidares le New York City Aire M.D. Rochy Ada L. Shannen Philalelinta Mies Thorpe Moncadale Scranton Charles PL Smith Mittston Boon Ifede Yesternar Dark Williams Sumner Avenue Inhi Adelphia Mia John Senkine Dionville Whet Inter Mra Wiltim Vi Griffiths Bummer Avenue Frank Hidorimyn Watersone Wetters Cil Sitters Tomy Vburoper David L. Boone Kingston Prss Zenda” Company Cleversy Zenda Nova Footin Mir Toone Cen Fanny Davenport Boonies Smerton Wilken Myr Boone Johny Blackwood

Cope Alive After Deceptive Absence

The article reports Conductor Cope of the Wilkea-Bayr md Eastern railroad survived a planned deception by faking his death to his wife at Pittston two weeks earlier. A letter to his wife hinted at self harm while outlining an apparent intent to ruin his family. the wife, believing him dead, has remained with her father in Clark's Green as Cope stayed at his mother's farm in Wayne county.

Cope Wilkea-Bayr MD Eastern Railroad Pittston Jyimewlr Canaan Wayne County Keiser Thie County Hoason Clark's Green Cone

Do rote Economy in the Home by Miss Maria Parlor

Miss Maria Parlor outlines a holistic home view in the first of twelve lectures, stressing sanitary conditions, constant cleanliness, and organized upkeep. She details flooring, walls, woodwork, kitchen care, and the pivotal role of the homemaker, urging daily diligent cleaning and proper maintenance.

Cleaning and whitening techniques for porous substances

The text outlines methods for treating rough porous materials with soap ammonia or whiting, detailing application, rinsing, and drying steps. It emphasizes avoiding soap on cloth unless stains are present and describes using warm water and wrung cloths to lift and remove whitened residue, with caution about moisture in floor and wall areas and the need for thorough drying.

Lindewesy

Democrats Seek Special Convention For City Solicitor

The Democrats claim twenty two votes to elect a city solicitor at a special council convention to be held on the second Monday in April 1897. Comrade Flanaghan distributed notices to Scranton councilmen as part of the process while officials prepare for the joint session.

Sanderson Democrata McDonald City Scrabton Pricehoatle Bernama Enmells Ns Bt Mmayor Comnella Torrey George Sanderson Bailey James G. Bailey City of Scranton Ceorge Sanderson

Reward Offered for Tur Tribune Copy Theft

Tuk Trinvung offers a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone who steals or duplicates a Tur Tribune copy after delivery to a regular subscriber.

Tuk Trinvung

Parlon Lecture to Discuss Kitchen and Pantry Care

Mise Parlon will give a Thursday lecture focusing on kitchen and pantry care. The outline covers layout construction furnishing and care of kitchen utensils, ranges, refrigerators, provisioning closures, plumbing, and household ref- Lie.

Ae Haif Mise Parlon

Kelley’s Strange Case Tops Scranton News

A Wyoming Valley man known as Fred Kelly suffered sudden loss of speech hearing and movement after waking one morning. Following years of treatment in New York Philadelphia and Michigan, doctors performed a throat operation and his speech sight and hearing gradually returned. He had been struck in the neck by a hammer years earlier and recovered from similar symptoms before.

Mleniger Stoonderna Wyoming Valley Fred Kelly Avoce Moore Brennan's Wee Aillete Physichane Jn Lowdine New York Philadelphia Michigan Mo Irisu Ie Kelly Millseten Grand Central Hotel Lackawhtnn Avenue Kearney Ike Lackawanna Hospital Stoff

Free lecture on Alaska by Colonel French at high school

Colonel French will deliver a free lecture on Alaska with stereoptical views Wednesday evening May 5 at o'clock in the high school auditorium. The talk is educational and aims to prove interesting and profitable, urging support for education and public sentiment. George Howell signs the notice.

French Alaska George Howell

Injured Workman Hurt by Falling Pin at Yard

Dominick Weir of the South Side was injured when a coupling pin fell on his tow while he was at work in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard at 12:40 yesterday. He was taken to Muse Taylor hospital.

W. Wordman Dominick Weir Awllchman Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Yard Muses Taylor Hospital

Washington Monument Unveiling Excursion to Philadelphia

Central Railroad of New Jersey offers Boranton to Philadelphia and return excursion tickets for 4.82 dollars. Valid May 5 through May 17 inclusive. Three fast express trains daily provide direct service to Philadelphia for the Washington monument unveiling at MPairmount Park.

Paimount Park Villadelphia Road of New Jersey Philadelphia Washington Monument Mpairmount Park Central Mailroad Boranton Central

Printing at The Tribune Offices for Your Excursion Needs

The Tribune offers printing services for excursions with affordable pricing and quick, courteous service. Our offices provide reliable resources and efficient work to satisfy customers.

Newsemailer Tribune

Local Mrs Adam Helber Dies at Home in Scranton

Mrs Adam Helber died at her home 14 Asnatrint in Scranton Monday evening. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 6 oclock from her residence. Interment will be in Dunmore Cemetery.

Scranton Adam Helber Dunmore Cemetery

Exhibition of European Ceramics Marketed at Auction

A new display at 1S Wyoming Avenue opposite Hotel Jermyn showcases the greatest collection of European ceramics and bric a brac ever brought to the city. The items are to be sold at auction by George H Welgert of New York beginning today with spirited bidding expected.

Wyoming Avenue Jermyn George H. Welgert New York

Knights of the Golden Circle gathering events noted

The text describes evening receptions at commanderies headquarters for Sir Knights, with the anniv al review and parade on Thursday at a set hour, and Wednesday morning election of grand officers. Officers to be installed at the grated opera house. Scranton Koilehta, about 100, with reinforcements from Carbondale, leave May 24 at 3 48 p m by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line, escorted by knight wives and Bauer's band. Boranton Knights quartered at the Antiel States hotel in Mant on.

Howe Carbondale Thie City

Easton Conclave Arrangements for Knights Templar Meet

A notice to local Knights Templar outlines plans for the forty fourth annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania to be held in Haston beginning Tuesday May 2. Sir Knights from Hugh de Payne's commandery Karton organize extensive reception and entertainment efforts with Monday May 24 set for dedicated activities.

Knights Templar Template Pennsylvania Haston Elr Kalehta Hugh de Payne Karton

Liquor License Fund Apportioned by County Treasurer

County Treasurer Charles H. Boldt apportioned the 169 450 71 derived from sale of liquor licenses in the county for 1907 among those entitled to receive shares. The apportionment details are listed as follows with amounts paid over to various claimants.

Charles H. Boldt

Stella Cabinet Photos at Griffin's Art Studio

Stella Cabinet Photos in Ivoryette finish offered for $1.50 per dot at Griffin's Art Studio.

Stella Griffin

Dental and Plumbing Ad Mentions Local Shops

An OCR fragment lists Steam Heating and Phumbing P F P M T Howley at 221 Wyoming Ave and New York Dental Parlors at M4 Wyoming Ave. It also notes tailor made coats, John Ross at 307 Spruce Street, and a mail order line on 60 XX White Envelopes at 1T¢ Se Store 523 Lacka Ave.

P. FP M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave New York Wyoming Avenue Tallor John Ross Spruce Street Lack’a. Ave

Walsh Waived Hearing in Local False Pretense Case

Walsh waived a hearing and posted 900 bail for appearance in court on a false pretenses case involving Powere Chautauqua Manufacturing of Chicago and local reps of Gately and Fitzneor Manufacturing of Letrot. The accused Athons Waleh, jr faced the proceeding as his father, Jd. Nonne, a horseman, was arrested and released. A stray ad snippet offers a Delicioun Humker Vot-wingh sample and a Biella Cabinet sale at 1.50 during May from Griffin Art Studio.

Chautauqua Manufacturing Company Chicago Gately Fitngeorall Manufacturing Company Letrott Aldermean Millar

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