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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1897

Page

14

Memorial Day Concert by Ninth Regiment Band

The Ninth Regiment Band of Wilkes-Barre led by J. F. Alexander will perform Saturday at 2 p.m. at Farview featuring marches and selections including American Patrol, Cavalry Charge, Hungarian, Le roi Lion, and Morning of the Battle among others with wind, string, and vocal pieces.

Ninth Regiment Farview Ninth Regiment Band Wilkes- Barre J. F. Alexander Meacham Belection H Capiian Sauta Say Ccee Nee Kreutver March Chopin Aliano Massart Richard Cendall Owert Tomeo Julet Tobant Belection Hugpiwnots Meyerbeer Alexander Tobantoo' Ieee le Koveil du Lion Chev de Kontak Wisard Rautenherny Buffalo News Limp

Proceedings Quashed In Abington Turnpike Toll Case

The court ruled to quash the latest proceedings aiming to end tolls on the Providence Abington and Turnpike and Plank roads. Three judges heard the rule yesterday and followed a prior seven year attempt that was never finished. The turnpike company opposing the move argued the previous case had not been determined.

Abington Providence Herun Turnpike Company

Division 17 meeting for Memorial Day parade

Division 17 A C I of A members are asked to meet at 421 Lackawanna Avenue at 12 30 p m Saturday May 29 to take part in the Memorial Day parade by order of J C Vaughan president John Murrin secretary peeing optician 126 Penn Avenue in a rig store Hours 9 a m 5 Wanted Ten Thousand Men to vend their linen to Crystal Laundry They have the latest improved machinery Adams Avenue listings indicate hiring drive at 43 and 25 Adams Avenue.

Division 1 Lack- Gwennk Avenue J. C. Vaughan John Murrin Crystal Laundry Adams Avenue

Ambitious four story store planned for Lackawanna avenue

Hand ley executors and Jonas Long's Sofia design a 100000 square foot iron framed building on the Wyoming and Lackawanna avenues site. It features a 36 foot glass dome, 42 iron columns, plate glass facades, two 20 foot clear entrances, a grand central stair, multiple elevators, and a $160000 cost, aiming for completion before the holidays.

Lackawanna Avenue Wyoming Avenue

Thirteenth Regiment Noted for High Marks at 1806 Camp Review

The Thirteenth regiment led by Reese Watkins with a 71 percent high score and Private W. W. Youngs credited with the top record in guard matches. The regimental match awards $38 to the Thirteenth while the Ninth ranks second with 357. A camp review praises near perfect regimental formation and precise alignments, with minor faults in some companies. The Trib une received the report from Colonel H. A. Coursen.

Reese Watkins R. M. Stratton Montrose Barnard Herbert B. Cox F. W. Stillwell James C. Dimmick Derman EB. WU. Robbins M. Gee William B. Johnson Edward R. Connelly Frank Robling Henry Cullen William 8. Gould C. B. Pratt G. FB. Williams W. W. Young The Tribune H. A. Coursen

Department Store Building to Bring Modern Four Story Block

A four story department store planned on the Wyoming house site by Handley executors will feature over 100000 feet of floor space and a stone trimmed tron framed facade. Architect Archsted L. C. Holden of New York drafted the plans and the building is to be finished and occupied before the holidays.

Handley Jonas Long Sofia Wyoming Oute Forest City Atone Lackawanna Avenue Wyoming Avenue Handley Executors Wyoming House Feranton Archsted L. C. Holden New York

Adjutant General's Report on Pennsylvania National Guard Ratings

The 190 fall inspection ratings for Pennsylvania National Guard are issued with the Thirteenth regiment leading. Company D tops the list with 97.10 percent, while Company I of the Tenth regiment follows at 96.50 percent. Other Thirteenth regiment companies range from 94.10 to 96.60 percent, and the Second brigade’s Second regiment posts 85.14 percent, with the Eighth regiment Third brigade at 92.73 percent. Sharp-shooters and qualified personnel noted among the ranks.

National Guard of Pennsylvania Thomas J. Stewart

Father seeks help to stop 11-year-old joining circus

Abraham Geigie of Raymond Court went to police last night to keep his son from joining a circus. The boy is described as incorrigible, has not been home for several nights and sleeps in halls and sheds. Geigie was advised to swear out a warrant before an alderman and then apply to the courts for reformatory admission.

Abraham Geigie Raymond Court Seigie

Resignation of Neptune steamer driver John Mack

John Mack resigns from the Neptune steamer to join his brother in the feed business. The company will elect a successor at the next regular meeting. Newly appointed district engineers will take oath at the mayor's office Monday afternoon and the board will reorganize that evening.

John Mack Neptune Hickey Board of Engineers

Last Parlor Talk Ends Series On Table Service

Miss Parlon concludes a twelve lecture course at the Young Men’s Christian Association on table service. She urges order and grace at meals, outlines exact place settings, serving from the right, and proper care of silver and glassware, then departs for Vermont to write a book on domestic economy.

Maria Paron Young Men's Christian Association Young Women's Christian Association Walter Han Guetta Mires Parlow Miss Parion Miss Parlom Scranton Misa Parton Totay Vermont

Thirty-Six Voters Examined in Dunmore Naturalization Session

Thirty six voters were examined by the respondents in yesterday's session of the Dunmore contest. Pol ish, T. Thomas and Theodore Zeigler could not prove naturalization. Thomas, Johnson and Whittemore lacked tax receipts but may provide them later. Other named examinees include Hawes Hilbert Kaupt Palmer Hartman Hoffman Johnson Mickerson Mickerson Pittock Pittach Bepler Shaffer Kurtz Prieu Peter Melter Weingart Wagenn Weingart Zeigler Jr Weaver.

Dunmore Charles Polish T. Thomas Theodore Zeigler Thomas Johnson Ed. Whittemore Henry Hawes Willam Hilbert Henry Kaupt Thomas Palmer George Hartman Jacob Hoffman Fred Hoffman John Johnson Hand Mickerson William Mickerson Robert Pittock Herman F Pittach William Bepler Amos Shaffer Henry Kurtz Herman Prieu Jacob Peter George Brockhel James Berger William Seigle William Thomas Peter Melter Adam Weingart Charles Wagnen William Wilson Jacob Watts Charles Weingart William Zeigler Theodore Zelgier, Jr Charles Weaver

Circus Day Arrival for Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Shows

Forepaugh and Sells Brothers combined circuses exhibit in the city today on grounds by Providence road near the former Barnum site. Attendants report tents and animals arriving later than usual after a prior stop in Allentown yesterday.

Forepaugh Sells Brothers Forepaugh’s Providence Road Barnum Allentown

Magnificent Circus Parade to Move Through Allentown to Wilkes-Barre

The long journey ends with a parade in the city center at 10 o clock. The spectacle features twelve eminent bareback riders including The Orfords Frank Melville the Hobsons Donna Adele Willam Wallett Lizzie Rowland Eugene Foote A M Davenport Bernard Orton and Mollie Davenport. The celebrities perform in a brilliant program with principal double carrying juggling hurdle and jockey nets. Other attractions of the combined show are numerous.

Allentown Wilkes-Barre The Orfords Frank Melville Hobsons Donna Adele Willam Wallett Lizzie Rowland Eugene

St Cecilia Academy Recital Delights At St Thomas Hall

Ninety five pupils at St Cecilia's academy performed a rich program at St Thomas College hall. Chorus, orchestral pieces, piano solos and small ensembles showcased varied talents under Miss Foot and Master Reeves. The event reflected credit on the teachers of the Immaculate Heart. The store hours note Decoration Day closure with reopening at 6 pm.

St. Thomas College Hall St. Cecilia's Academy Katherine Foot Robert Reeves

Sawyer's Trimmed Sailor Special Offer at Three Stores

Retail note announces new shapes from leading American manufacturers. Stores claim large purchases secure direct buying, promising savings to customers. Odd phrasing hints at promotional blitz and retail competition.

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