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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1896

Page

8

Sailor hats and trimmed leghorns on sale at Gerson's

Advert says ladies and children hats including Leghorn and Milan styles priced from 39c to 1.98 with quality noted as better than elsewhere. Also ribbon sale cut in half value and many new goods advertised at lower prices. Carbondale listings note distribution and local notices.

Milan Panama

Pure Water Drive Boosts Carbondale Supply

Carbondale banks on a superior water system as Crystal Lake Water Co expands drilling near Brownell's swamp. Engineer Barton from Binghamton reports eight inch boreholes yielding very pure water and plans a large storage dam if artesian wells falter.

Carbondale Crystal Lake Water Company Barton Binghamton Brownell's Swamp

Laborer loses three fingers at Sixth Avenue Bridge

Personal and other items note laborer Moran severed three fingers when caught in a cog wheel at the Sixth Avenue Bridge yesterday afternoon. The Young Men's Institute received a $100 insurance check for Andrew Farrell. Michael McGowan of the South Side spent yesterday in Scranton. J W Boland of Dundaff Street attends the Young Men's Institute convention in Scranton. John Mahady and Thomas Swift of Archbald spent Tuesday evening in this city. Secretary Benton of the bus ball association has gone to Reading to receive their proposition. Jesse J. Rounds of Washington Street

P. Moran Sixth Avenue Bridge Young Men's Institute Andrew Farrell Michael McGowan South Side Scranton J. W. Boland Dundaff Street John Mahady Thomas Swift Archbald Benton Bus Ball Association Reading Jesse J. Rounds Washington Street

Great sale of body Brussels carpets at low price

Advertises a carpet sale with guaranteed low prices and a stock complete at $100 per yard. Promotes no reservations and urges early selections from leading makes.

Body Brussels Leas

Local Notices and Social Happenings in Lawnsville District

Peter Caswell of Lawnsville Centre becomes engineer at the Textile mill. J A Hagard of Denver representing New York Life Insurance leaves for a week with friends in Forest City. Rev E J McHenry of Great Bend organized an Episcopal Sunday school and will meet next Sunday at Vanness hall to complete its organization and hold future services. The Methodist church official board met Monday. Epworth league plans a revival in church parlors Friday evening. Engine 106 is under repair. Theo Chichester moved to Binghamton. Miss L B Ashbaugh of East Liverpool Ohio plans an entertainment at the Railroad Y M C A hall Thursday evening for the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of the Baptist church. Gospel meeting at the Railroad Y M C A hall next Sunday afternoon will be for men only addressed by Fred Robinson of Binghamton. Prof J P Crowell will entertain at the Methodist church Monday evening via the Epworth league. J H Compton of Dunmore visits his son J J Compton on Matin street. Mrs Richard Barnum and Miss Lulu Squires were in Scranton on Friday.

Peter Caswell Lawnsville Centre J. A. Hagard Denver Col New York Life Insurance Company Forest City E. J. McHenry Great Bend B. F. Bernstein Vanness Matin Street Methodist Church Epworth League of the Methodist Church Theo. Chichester Binghamton Misa L. B. Ashbaugh East Liverpool Ohio Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor The Baptist Church Young Men’s Christian Association Hell Fred Robinson J. ‘Pt. Crowell Epworth League J. H. Compton Dunmore J. J. Compton Mra Richard Barnum Lulu Squires Scranton

Montrose Notables Visit New York and Berwick

Judge W H Jessup and Mrs Jessup with Miss Louise Jessup and George B Jessup traveled to New York to meet Mr and Mrs W H Woodin who had returned from a two year foreign trip. Mrs Jessup and Miss Jessup then went to Berwick with the Woodins while Judge Jessup and George returned home. Jefferson M Grittis, recently injured when his horse ran away, is improving. A prominent Democrat expressed confidence Bam Wright will win the county election, dismissing any rival from the party.

W. H. Jessup Louise Jessup George Jessup New York W. H. Woodin Familly A. B. Gillett Register and Recorder People’s Party Ham Wright Bam Wright

Japanese Theatre Modernization and History Explored

The article traces the evolution of Japanese theater from sacred, temple tied roots to modern stages in Tokyo and other cities. It notes the No dance, censorship since 1864, social status of actors, and famed performer Danjuro, describing venues, pricing, and audience dynamics in early modern Japan.

W. E. Curtis Chicago Empire Tokyo Europe America Germany Japan China Manayere

Local social notes from Clark's Green and nearby towns

A string of visits and calls fills regional social notes with names such as Mr and Mrs Ailleen Alerich and Maud Mullrex. Residents including Mrs H F Barret of Binghamton and Samuel Smith visit friends, with Edith Smith of Glenburn delivering a forthcoming lecture.

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