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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
8
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Dr HW Ware spends days in Sin Philo edly Tey with HAL Me Andrew of Wike Barre in city. Alderman We S. Ailie returns from telp to Berritarg. Mrs Charles Zang of Bonnaventinr is dangerously ill. Dr John t'Mattey entertains cousin John OMaliny from Chhacw County. Superintendent J Co Taylor on state examining committee for June 8 to 10 at Maretivistate Normal School. Robert J Williams in New York. Drot, noted in Cherie of the fens, dew at the le etord im this city.
David Johns and Malachi O Malley two West Side youths were held on $200 bail yesterday in Alterman Millar court on a charge of stealing a gold watch. The case echoes a prior incident linked to the Young Men's Christian Association where both were connected to earlier petty thefts, including pocketed items and a locker-room incident involving $7. A prosecutor named Henry Levy Weing pursued the case, with the two youths awaiting court appearance.
Factory Inspector E W Bishop reports a new notice from chief Janes Camp bel of Mearresshire. Beginning January 1, 1504, children under 14 who cannot read or write English cannot be employed in factories.
Michielian Brov & Cy invites customers to view Oriental rugs and carpets displayed at 14 Washington Avenue. Come and see them.
Fireproof Mosler safe offered for sale by Third National Bank of Berenton. Describes large model suitable for secure storage and possibly bank use. item location and detailed specs not fully readable.
The bill details a dispute over land Fellows seeks to reconvey JStanley Smith and Cornelius Smith allege improper advances by attorney J. Loomis and misused deeds. The case center on a deed to one half of the land and an alleged improper benefit to the attorney. The Delaware land lies between Griffin and the Delaware Lockewarn lines and involves the Supreme Court ruling in Fellows favor on reconveyance.
The first Shakespeare recital in the series will be given Friday night under the YMC A auspices. Lin Abbott, praised as a scholarly interpreter of Shakespeare, will perform from memory selections including Tam let As You Like It and Julius Caesar. Patrons include many local dignitaries and patrons.
The annual 1807 state conference closed after a week of work with most members returning home. Reports credit strong church support, reduced missionary debt, and renewed leadership, noting lay delegate attendance and a favorable conference location in Berunton aided by Rev. C Prosser and his congregation.
The larger city churches announce next Sunday sermons by Nev I. C. Moran in the afternoon and evening. Rev Lavi Bird, organizer of the church, departed for Freeland to arrange relocation of his family for permanent residence in the city.
Joe Washnock of Barbertown was arrested on a charge of stealing 4 from a store counter owned by Max Rosentiteut. He was brought before Alderman Millar, held in 700 ball to appear at court after taking money during a Monday visit.
The legislature earlier changed the maximum indebtedness from seven percent to two percent of assessed valuation, a clerical error some say. An amendment seeks to restore the seven percent limit, affecting bonds in boroughs and school districts including Olyphant and the Jamyn area, with some bonds already issued deemed valid or invalid by court rulings.
Mr Gillman wins the company captaincy with seven votes to four amid election details. Second Lieutenant Laidy R. Reet promoted. Sergeant Thelle becomes second lieutenant. Tellers and clerks named. Company A to meet for further Lieutenants’ candidates.
Elroy's theater company opens next Monday evening at the opera house with 1 performance daily at 16 20 and 30 cents. The program features The White Squadron Unknown Land of the Midnight Sun In the Heart of Maryland Faradene Alley Sea of Fee and She with scenery for each. Headed by J Harry Cook and Miss Lotte Church the company promises matinees every day and box office sales start Friday at 9 o'clock.
The program features conductor Davies with the famous baritone and an orchestra performing Ludwig van Beethoven and Grieg orchestral pieces, plus selections by Leoncavallo, Gounod, Sullivan and others. By request, interludes and excerpts from Sigurd Jörlealfur are planned at King's Hall.
At the weekly pullie school meeting Superintendent Howell announced examination committees for intermediate and grammar grades. Four members from each grade will be chosen to supervise, with two from adjacent grades to ensure fairness and proper range of questions. Mary J. Lynn led the No. 4 examination in phonics and impressed officials.
First Lieutenant Thomas E. Gillman was elected captain of Company D Thirteenth Regiment to succeed resigned Fre mont C. Stokes. The election was finally unanimous after a spirited contest between candidates.
Photographs in Bas Kelief are the latest novelty in photography. The ad notes preparations to make them atwell coxt with Henne Frey in Lackawillins Scranton.
Patent medicine ad copy touts Bromo Quinine Tablets and Phechams Pills as cures for cold and constipation. Mentions refunds if no cure, with generic claims common to early 20th century tonics. No verifiable medical claims present.
Massive import order prompts a liquidation sale with low prices on daisies, silk and velvet mosses, and a wide range of flowers. Thursday and Friday specials advertise cold storage and aggressive markdowns to clear space for new shipments.
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The People's Christian Prohibition church formed last Sunday at Fuller's hall plans joint meetings with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in the Carter building at Adama Avenue and Linden Street. If arrangements prove stable, the group will use that building until funds enable a separate church, and the first service drew a large attendance with many pardons indicating intent to join.
Via the Lehigh Valley railroad an unveiling event for the Washington Monument at Fairmount Park is planned. Tickets go on sale at Lehigh Valley offices May 14 and 15 with round trip fare, valid for return through May 17.
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