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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
7
The piece lists a council plan for tonight and mentions various local figures and workers connected to community projects. It notes a retired resident from China and a Pacific coast worker aiding women’s Christian relations efforts, with several names linked to mine sites and towns.
A Boston police report notes a mother, Caroline Metee of Jamaica, pursuing her son Linu Jiedyey through Hoxton rendy. after twelve years apart, she failed to reclaim him and involves multiple states and relatives amid a custody struggle and court action. The piece mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla ads and a mix of legal notices and personal notices surrounding the case.
Thirty six candidates were examined for provisional teaching certificates to teach in night schools. The test covered arithmetic history geography writing and spelling with several tough questions. The examination was conducted by Superintendent Howell and focused on patrols from the board of central and common council assembly home.
A discussion of animal sensitivity to earthquakes appears beside a surreal narrative where Winnifred McFingle obsesses over a mysterious letter and a bygone era romance. The text blends science note with fiction, including a cigarette smoking moment.
Winnifred laments her lost poem after a disputed publication. Mrs Metingle tries to calm her, while Afra urges hope that the letter on the floor will bring news. The scene centers on a family upheaval over a treasured literary work and its fate.
A Washington Star report portrays a global mix of tramp steamers and crews from South Africa to Hong Kong lifting grain for Europe. The piece details loading methods, risks of heating or spontaneous combustion, cultural contrasts on the docks, and the diverse sailors from Lascar to Mahdist crews helping move Yankee grain to hungry Europe.
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs offering a free trial bottle from any druggist. It claims to cure and relieve chronic and acute coughs asthma and consumption with a promised guaranteed outcome and price details.
Seven divorces were granted amid varied complaints. Six wives filed, including Mary E. Butts who separated from Chester M. Butts for cruel treatment, and Mrs Josephine Herbert from Alexander Herbert. Other requests cited drunkenness, desertion, and cruelty, with one husband in prison. The Peck equity case continued as juries and judges coordinated to finish before noon.
A Philadelphia notice advises washing with FELS-NAPTHA soap in cold or lukewarm water to prevent damage to garments and extend clothing life, claiming it reduces cooking and rubbing. The message is attributed to FELS & CO. of Philadelphia.
Cutions issued by Calvin Beybolt for S491 and by J A Cases for 107 06. A charter was granted yesterday to the Cayuga Inside Accidental fund. An ejectment suit was brought by William Wallace Watt of Carbondale against John Metcott to recover possession of a jet in Carbondale which the defendant bought on contract and failed to fulfill.
An ex Member of Parliament recalls a Highland constituency race in the sixties. After a long day canvassing, he quips about bishops in the House of Lords. A dissenting Minister asks what he would do about the bishops. He mutters Hang the bishops and the minister replies he cannot go that far yet he will still vote.
The New York Herald notes parrots may show left handed tendencies. Livingstone observed a cat or cat like animal, the left paw used for striking. Investigators testing parrots report left handed grip can be induced, as parrots offer the right hand and advance the left claw when grasping.
Dr R D Fairex of New Orleans praises Horsford acid phosphate for general debility and male organ diseases among other issues. The Pennsylvania State Grange meeting in Marrinburg runs November 9 to 12. Delaware and Hudson R A will offer round trip Scranton to Harrisburg tickets at 4.07 dollars.
An ad promotes curing a cold in one day with laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims druggists refund the money if the cure fails, price 25 cents.
Died. Stephen Arnold Northup age seven in Factoryville PA on November 3. Funeral from his residence Friday at 10 o clock with interment at Clark’s Green. Halligan widow Mary of Beranton dies Wednesday morning wife of John H Halligan 970 Providence Road. Funeral Friday at a.m. burial Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
The notice promotes MIMVel Siler offering cheap felt hats in Scranton with a display of trimmed millinery. Readers are invited to compare prices with other dealers and visit Wednesday and Thursday for the latest shapes and colors.
Local football notes state The Stars of South Washington Avenue seek confirmation of a game with The Comets. Captain Kelly leads the Stars as they invite a city contest on November 7 with juvenile players preferred. Liver troubles are advertised as cured by Beecham's Pills.
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