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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1896

Page

8

Great Shirt Waist Sale From Birkenfeld Strauss & Co

Scranton shoppers are offered a massive shirt waist sacrifice from Birkenfeld Strauss & Co of New York. The Stross firm sells 65 dozen waists with other goods at deep discounts due to factory condemnation at Mott Haven. Three lot prices range from 69 cents to 1.25 dollars.

Hikkkeneeld Strauss & (O Wooster S New Yorkk Messrs Lebeck & Corin Scranton Dimitris Birkenfeld, Strauss & CO

Tunkhannock Social News and Local Notes

Lebeck and Corin D.C. Graham of Tunkhannock served as callers and witnessed the ball game on Wednesday. Mrs. Matilda Williams, mother of Charles Bo and Oscar Willits, leaves for Orange N J to spend summer with her daughter. Local residents Dean Sanpoon and John N. Williams call on friends. Mire Bond, wife of the conductor, is seriously ill. A dance will be held at the opera house this evening. The North league birthday social was held on Wednesday. Mrs. Puller and daughter from Cartondale moved here to plan a future home. The baseball team, the Tritons, defeated the Titans 6 to 4 on Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Titus left for an indefinite visit to relatives. Mrs James Betherheit of Purssutawner and Mr Titus Wert from Mutshure attend the Odd Fellows lodge session.

D.C. Graham Tunkhannock Matilda Williams Charles Bo Oscar Willits Orange Mra John N. Williame Dean Sanpoon Mire AL Bond Bond Mpnorth League Woeldesay Titus James Tie Terhiait Purssutawner Titus Wert Mutshure Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Local Social News and Court Riot Report

Mise Grice Wittehel hosted a pupils recital at Mire, AL of Aine flan Blakely with Misses Ward Met ters and others. The Troop band wore new uniforms in the street parade, while arrests of Mike Snowfosky and Mike Calofot linked to a riot involving Officer Gibbons were noted and witnesses held on bond.

Mise Grice Wittehel Mire Aine Blakely Wbwest Woolwlowk Jeanh Ward Edith Metters Notthe Miaroit Mike Snowfosky Mike Calofot Officer Gibbons Earntany Hurgees Howard Oll Gibbons

Great sale at Body BrosseI s Carpets

Retailing notice proclaims a carpet sale by Body BrosseI s Carpets with a complete stock priced at 100 dollars per yard. It promises lower prices than competitors and urges early selections from a wide range of leading makes.

Body Brossels

Notices at Hannon & Co Newsidealers

Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Hannon & Co Newsidealers North Main Street receive prompt attention. Office hours from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Hannon & Co. Newsidealers North Main Street

State Convention of A O H Has Been Very Successful

The Ancient Order Hibernians Board of Erin state convention closed after three days in Carbondale with praise for local hospitality. Election of Hunt delegate dominated by Heland who won after a second ballot. Organizers named for districts and a farewell banquet at Hotel Anthracite featured speeches and lively toasts.

Ancient Order Hibernians Board of Erin Carbondale Uibermes Hunt Delecate Joseph McLatchtin Philadelphia M. A. Newry Manyfield Boland Borantan Heland Seethins Orginiger Ender Fa Hie Birst Thane Turke Allertieny Jal J. Kearns Cambria County John Gibbons Alr Conuity Fourth Aid Tifth Dietriete John Laneh Limwernie Comunity Pudelek McLaughlin Mitladelphing Neal Sweeney Plymouth John Meliate Lackawanna County John T. Lonahan Wilkes- Tarre Colonie Fitzsimons Scranton Hotel Anthracite Gain Oer

Wood's Commencement Delivers First Class Graduation

The Wood's Hirliese college announces its first graduating class of thirty seven after rigorous examinations. The class met to elect representatives with John T. Jenkins named valedictorian and Miss Gertrude Harding as castitatorian in the business department. Short hand members include Miss Katherine Grady and Miss Mary B K McDonough with Ada M. Lutey presenting.

Wood Hirliese College John T. Jenkins Gertrude Harding John J. Nolan Elugs Eriter Katherine Grady Mary BK. McDonough Ada M. Lutey Frank Schoondver

Lecture Tonight by Lieutenant Peary at the Opera House

The largest audience of the season is expected for Lieutenant Peary's lecture at the Opera House tonight with tickets selling fast from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Mrs Peary may accompany him, and the event promises interesting intellectual views with stereoptical views to accompany Peary's frozen north experiences. The couple may stay over Sunday with Mr and Mrs Gregory and plan to visit Coal Mine and take a Gravity trip.

Lieutenant Peary Opera House Scranton Wilkes- Barre Peary North Gregory

Welsh Baptist Church to Receive Roofing Upgrade

The Welsh Baptist church will be improved soon with a new roof funded by the Welsh Baptist association from Beranton. The association approved about $100 for the work and bids should be left at William P Williams. Members appreciate the gift from the association.

Welsh Baptist Welsh Baptist Association Beranton William P. Williams

Derrick Accident Amputates Fingers at Bridge Site

Patrick Moran, whose hand was caught in the cow wheels of a derrick at the Sixth Avenue bridge, was taken to Knapital yesterday where Dr. De Hy CG Wheeler amputated three fingers at the knuckles.

Patrick Moran Sixth Avenue Knapital de Hy CG. Wheeler

Personal and Other Local Items in Daily Journal

A miscellaneous list notes boarders to be accommodated on the Gravity between Carbondale and Winy mart starting May 5. Names include Father Judes of Hawley as visitor, Mrs 8 1 Switle, Mrs Annie T oP. McNalty, Mrs Jennie Hole ming, James Wells, Mrs Davis, Jans Colling, Martin Harte, and others with various travel plans, resignations, and social events.

Suimnwr Carbondale Winymart Judes Hawley Yestertna Alichael Leitus Dol Meton- Ousho O Chardon Wilieda Switle David Davie Preto Avenues McNalty Parview Street Jennie Holeming James Wells New Cemestry Street Davis River Street Paterson Nod Hicket Delaware and Hudson Michigan Amonth Jans Colling Hotel Anthraets New York City Martin Harte Prof. Gregory Scranton Wilkes-Barre Mise Helen Patterson

Local residents gather for Misse Slager tribute and society notes

Wednesday evening honors Miss Slager of Serenton as Dr Halley returns from New York. Miss Watt visits Brooklyn. H B Roberts arrives for American Legion of Hope meeting at Odd Fellows hall. Brownson Literary Society holds a varied program including essays, songs, and an address on Arbitration and War.

Neumber Misees Slager Serenton Halley New York City Mary Watt Brooklyn N.Y H. B. Roberts Philadelphia Iran American Legion of Hope Odd Fellows

Community events and meetings in Forest City area

May 2 supper at the Methodist parsonage basement. Patriotice Order Sons of America district convention on July 1 for Susquehanna Lackawanna Wayne counties. Washington Camp Forest City to entertain. Susquehanna County Sunday School convention today. Forest City graded school exercises at Opera House, summer vacation begins. Enterprise Hose invited to Carbondale July 4 parade. Law and Order League formed at Baptist church. next meeting planned. Presbyterian church entertainment and free supper next Wednesday. T P McCormick attended Scranton Young Men’s Institute. M J Welsh and John E Bell delegates to Carbondale A O H convention.

The Patriotice Order, Sons of America Susquehanna Lackawanna Wayne Washington Camp Forest City Susqueehanna County Opera Tribune Enterprise Hose Company Carbondale Law and Order League Baptist Church Reague Presbyterian Church T. P. McCormick Young Men's Institute Scranton M. J. Welsh John E. Bell

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Pain

Century old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used by millions of mothers for teething. It soothes the child and eases gums and wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. beware of other brands.

Town council tackles bond renewal and pole tax ordinance

The secular monthly meeting approved renewing the treasurer’s bond for 10000 despite a protest from the investigating committee and passed a motion to draw on an ordinance taxing all poles in the village. The Tou Hill family charity concert drew praise for the German church with strong attendance and music. A culvert issue under a sidewalk near Jultisen property was resolved as blocked and the sidewalk submerged. A Fourth of July parade committee was formed with local society delegates to solicit decoration funds.

Eocteties Messia Willi J. Wiliams John Bb.tray John Sirwatkhu Edward J. Burke Thoms Peach

Community notices and social events in Avoca Morar area

A fragment lists local events including a perv in da better of that the bo een convertion, a Primitive Methodist gathering, Albion band attendance, Ladies Missionary society activities, family announcements, and school news. Several meetings, entertainments, and social gatherings are noted along with jury duty and a tug of war contest planned by the Sarafeld Literary club.

Aun Nik Quiny Friende Albion Band Ladies Misionary Society wireMeu Alts James Graham Meo Jira Theodore Hogan St. Aloysus’ Roclery Maggie Ackerman Idle Plate Pittuian Mooste Populares P Tonchy Alee Jennie Newlin Hi Bre Daughters of Pacehontes Aon Citernuniment Feartoat Tn Hud Fellows Eorentas Fitzsimmons Sarafeld Literary Club O'Meagher Berenton Henry Gratianeluhoe Miller's Grove Mass Grattans Lie O' Meaphers Grattan Matt Daley Oliver Hume Gill Martin Howley Dute Move ‘Hick Awity J. H.ans Elpiy Glennon John Me

City youths clash with police over Wilkes-Barre bicycle ordinance

Several hundred cyclists gathered on Wednesday night defying Wilkes-Barre rules, waving lanterns and making noise with bells and horns. Police intervened, arresting A Myrrels, Joseph Kelley, H G Christin, J D Gelaer, and others. fines of $2 were issued to the riders yesterday morning.

Lanipe Hewellivhia Comets A. Myrrels Joseph Kelley HG. Christin J. D. Gelaer Atrust Melhauser Kk. Kenworthy Hdmud Nichole Adam Kraft John Snydey Pred Price Imivor

Elisabeth Maddock Dies at Bantock Creek Home

Mrs. Elisabeth Maddock died Wednesday morning while sitting in a rocking chair at her son William Dickson's Bantock Creek home. She is survived by Janes and Mapes Dickson, Mrs. John J. Cadwalho e, and Mrs. Martin Bubble of this city.

Elisabeth Maddock William Dickson Bantock Creek Janes and Mapes Dickson John J. Cadwalhoe Martin Bubble

Windish to Seek New Trial in Supreme Court

John T. Lenahan. esq, left for Philadelphia yesterday afternoon where he will argue the motion for a new trial on the Windish case before the supreme court. Windish was convicted of the murder of his wife in Hughestown borough.

John T. Lenahan

Three Dogs Seized By Watchers Face Euthanizing Rule

Animal control notes three dogs were captured. Authorities state the dogs will be held for 48 hours for reclaiming. if not claimed, the dogs will be euthanized.

Early closing drive ends with street parade

A mass meeting led by prominent locals concluded the demonstration. Clerks favored the closing scheme and declared public sentiment behind the effort following a march by the Leek Cornet band and Star Deum corps through the street.

Leek Cornet Band Star Deum Corps El'zona

Memorial Day observance and town events details

Memorial Day will be observed with the Captain KE. J. Rice Post G A R and Ladies Circle meeting at G A K hall Saturday at 1 PM, then to Evergreen cemetery for grave decoration. Rev Gelette and Rev Sorrell will speak, with low cream and cake on Dr FE Wheaton's lawn. Memorial services Sunday at the Methodist church.

KE. J Rice Post Leandies Main Street Evergreen Cemetery Gelette New Milford Sorrell Dalton Girand Army of the Republic FE. T. Wheaton Methodist H. H. Wilbur Rice Circle William Halley Wilkes-Barre Jermyn Scranton H. L. Harding Sarah Rice Chele Hliolts

Woman's Influence and Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound

An advertising feature extols women’s civilizational power and health benefits from Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. It claims the remedy restores the womb, relieves uterine ailments, banishes despondency, and improves cheerfulness, with druggists noting strong demand and physicians often failing to cure.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Winkham

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