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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1897

Page

3

City Notes From Ailing Parish Events And Arrests

A garbled city notes item lists church superintendent routine, a 1% cent train payment, and a Large town event. It mentions Dinkey Cugisaka of Olyphant being taken to Alderman Millar for a seauit, three surgical cases to Hahnemann hospital, and a Camiaiy James Mott talk on public parks. Mike O Lineki of Oll Morge jailed for twenty days. Lenora ML Lake, a famed lecturer, will visit Cyilene Tall next Wednesday. John MobDonkhl of Carbon Treat arrested for furniture mishandling. hearing scheduled.

Grave Lotheren Astevenine Teo Deiwrirs Lockinwiand and Western Company Dinkey Cugisaka Olyphant Tye Coolidge Dir Eavedelary Troyal Arcanom Odd Fellows Migit Camiaiy James Mott Grveat Mike O'Lineki Oll Morge Pollina Olbey Lenora ML Lake St. Laovis Cyilene Tall John MobDonkhl Carbon Treat To'elock Menaherty Quingwa

Prosecuting His Father in Windsor Conspiracy Case

George Brock and William Hearst faced Alderman Millie on charges of conspiracy to defraud tied to a $1,000 note from Windsor proprietor T Hunt Brock. The matter traces to a previous court stay on the note, claimed discharged six years earlier when Brock purchased the Windsor. Brock and Hearst were held on $1,000 bail each.

Mr. Brock Windsor George &. Brock William R. Hearst Millie T. Hunt Brock the Windsor Whee George S Trock Hearst Alder Tynek Brock Mearat Rock Sr

Simphkins Watkins Tie Wedding Notice in City

SIMPHKINS-WATKINS. As the Simp hklin Methodist Episcopal tied, birthday morning, Nov. 11, 187, John Rew, J. fh. Sweet, Mr William npkins of Broomffield NS. 2. to Miex Esther Af Watkings, of 151 Lafayette sineot, this ely.

Simphkins—Watkins Simpsion Methodist Episcopal Olitired John Rew J. Fh. Sweet Mr William Npkins Broomffield Miex Esther Af Watkings Lafayette Sineot Ely

Obituaries from Dunmore Scranton and North Berantam

Obituary notices report the deaths of Anthony Boland Bridget Agnes Mangan and Mrs Charles Sherman all in November with funeral details and burial places. Services are scheduled at St More's church Hyde Park and Dunmore cemetery with interment at local family plots.

Boland Dunmore Anthony Boland Center Street Puneral More Dart Oelock St. Mary's Cemetery Sherman North Berantam Charles Sherman Providence Gas Aml Water Company Chifreh Avenue Ovelock Dunmore Cemetery

Millinery Offer: Largest Assortment and Lowest Prices

When you need a trimmed hat or any millinery item, our assortment is the largest in the city and our prices are always the lowest.

Millinery Firm Promises Large Selection and Service

A local millinery shop invites customers to view a wide range of hats and accessories. The ad emphasizes extensive stock, welcoming service, and leasing options to customers seeking refined millinery.

Property recovered from Barrett girls theft case

Lieutenant Davis and Detective Moir found a large bundle of suspected stolen items in the Barrett household after a morning search. The haul included carpet, clothing, towels, aprons, and a shoe stand, with about 75 residents identifying items and most goods returned to owners. The findings suggest others may have been involved in the theft or further undiscovered items remain missing.

Barrett Davis Moir Adame Gibton

War on the Combine Over Brewery Fight Rages

Two actions were declared against the brewery syndicate in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. An invasion began yesterday by Milwaukee brewers seeking to buy up the largest local creigons and convert them to Milwaukee beer sales. A rebellion formed after a Valley House meeting where circulares urged saloonkeepers to join a cooperative brewery to challenge the combine. Hermann Bartles arrived to press would‑be participants to decide next week whether to join.

Milwaukee Breweries Lackawanna Luzerne Milwaukee Valley House FE. C. Newcomb Combine Hermann Bartles Syracuse Michael Hand

Little Trixie the Romp Heiress dazzles at Davis

May Smith Roebling, billed as Little Trixie the Romp Heiress, returned to Davis theater yesterday afternoon to strong applause. Miss Robbins plays five distinct, varied roles with notable success as she and her company entertain the audience for the rest of the week.

May Smith Roebling Davis Trixie Rory Miss Robbins Nesides Fei Artieta Tittle Triste

Miner Fatally Injured at Marvine Colliery

Michael P. Kelly, a miner at the Marvine colliery, was fatally injured yesterday morning when a fall of ore trapped him. His laborer freed him and he was taken home to Brick Avenue and Putnam Street where he died in the afternoon. He leaves a wife and eight children. funeral arrangements are pending.

Michael P. Kelly Marvine Brick Avenue Putnam Stypeet

Afternoon Cathedral Wedding Unites Miss Newcomb and James Strong

Miss May Newcomb and James Strong were married in St. Peter's cathedral on Wednesday at 4 PM. Rev J J Feeley officiated, with Mire Jen ny Strong and Jorica Hughes as attendants. A reception and wedding supper followed at the bride's home on West Carbon Street.

St. Peter's Cathedral Newcomb

Scenic Pullman Excursion Through Denver to California

Personally conducted. Leave Chicago Wednesday. Trurlington route to Denver thence via the Denver and Rio Grande Railway. The scenic line of the world. Travel in Pullman tourist sleeping cars with every convenience. Through to California. In charge of special agents of long experience. For particulars address T. A. Grady Excursion Manager C B E & QR BR 21 Clark St Chicago Ill.

Chicago Trurlington Penver Denver & Rho Grande Hy California T. A. Grady C. BE & QR Clark Bt

Mystic Cure Rumored to Relieve Rheumatism in 3 Days

An advertisement claims a remedy named Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia works within three days by acting on the system. It asserts immediate disappearance of the disease and rapid initial relief. The ad lists a price of 73 cents and selling location at Carl Lovens Drug, 418 Lickawatina avenue, Scranton.

Carl Lovens Lickawatina Avenue Scranton

Fragmented OCR Obscure Ad Snippet Signals Product Pitch

The readable parts describe a cheap to buy item praised for quality, linked to a retailer or brand name, with mentions of pricing and a few distractingly misread phrases. The garbled text suggests an old-time advertisement fragment featuring a product, potential seller, and consumer remarks.

City Council Debate Over Large Bill and Sanitary Action

City Council sessions featured debate on a $95,000 bill from Columbia Construction for mulberry street paving, with arguments over whether to approve the payout. The Cumberland House in poor sanitary condition drew a warning from officials to act, and a plan to settle with a property owner for damages was approved for consideration. The meeting included ordinances on sewers and street work, and adjourned until Thursday night.

Tauhouser Cumberland Mose House Council O'Karn Morgan Sweeney James Grier Grier Columbia Construction Company Sweeney Mrs. Grier Mr. Grier Ain Grier Avs Amelitman Tanhouser New York Street Walter Solleiter McGinlew Sanitary Committee Reidiine James May Ninth Street Ninetenth Dietrir Messin Walker Oliver Main Avenue

Wagl's Vacation Brief as Jail Escape Recurs

Williaip Wel, who escaped the county jail by scullage the well and was recaptured, is remanded by Alderman Millar on a charge of stealing nine chickens from Oscar Tumelle's coop. Wel had just been released last Wednesday after fifteen months in jail and faces possible re-arrest.

Williaip Wel Scullage Millar Oscar Tumelle Wahlwee

Autumn Social in Siegel’s by Sheridan Council

An autumn social under the auspices of Philip H. Sheridan council No. 45g Young Men’s Institute of Green Midge was held last night at Siegel’s Academy of Dancing. Lawrence’s orchestra provided music and a prominent set of young folks attended. Members of the institute served on the committees.

Celu Philip H. Sheridan Council Young Men's Institute Green Midge Siegel's Academy of Dancing Lawrence Institute Luke

List of names in historical note

A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals including Horn James Rowley James Roach Charles Becie James Frreell Thomas Mahon Dennis Roach Timothy Burke Frank Brown William Lewis Peter Rowley James Kearney A F McDonnell J Dauberty James Dockerty Joseph Miller Thomas Madden Gavigan Grimes Langan McTague Holleran Helly Powderly Kearney Buckley McDonnell Wade Core.

Night School Registration Underway In City Schools

Principals from city schools spent last evening from 7 to 9 registering pupils for night classes. Another session is planned this evening with the same hours. Night schools will open Monday if at least twenty pupils register, per a board resolution requiring all interested to enroll.

Schiool Niehtechosts

Notes stolen from Alderman Millar office during survey dispute

Civil engineer notes from bike path survey were secured by Arthur Frothingham then taken by Bart to his own pocket after a tense exchange in Alderman Millar's office. Witnesses include Horace Hand and John Tierney. a warrant for larceny was issued but Bart vanished into Wyoming Avenue.

Surth Frothingham Millar Mr. Barth Crm Militar Barth Mir. Prothingham Mr. Dinit Cooly Bartthor Wyoming Avenue Frothingden Mr Smith Stith Alderman Millar Constable Carman Sack Teirney

Notes as Property Spark Courtroom Dispute Claim

Mr Frothingham states he has no interest in the notes and that opponents intend to copy them and make a new map before the case appears in court. He says they must not have the notes at any cost and that they fear no arrest because the notes are their property.

Frothingham

Death of Peter Koch Father of Scranton Residents

A cablegram from Meta Germany announced the death of Peter Koch at 77. Survived by nine sons and one daughter: Julius, Joseph, John, Victor, Elisabeth in Scranton. Peter, Partin, Frank, Louis in New York. George in Mets. Victor Koch, Feranton House proprietor, received the news yesterday.

Victor Koch Feranton House Peter Koch Meta Germany Mr. Koch Mets Julius Joseph John Victor Elisabeth Peter Partin Frank Louis New York City George

Pennsylvania Day Rail Fare Scranton to Chattanooga

Lehigh Valley railroad will sell round trip tickets from Scranton to Chattanooga Tennessee and return for 15.10 dollars. Tickets valid November 9 to November 30 inclusive, good for return leaving Chattanooga on all trains except the Black Diamond Express. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Scranton Chattanooga Tenn Washington Buffalo Consul Lehigh Valley Charles

Un SD WA RIDA Competes with Friendly Rivalry for Patronage

Each department showcases best offerings in prices quality and variety aimed at attracting shoppers today. The notice highlights friendly competition to win customer favor across departments.

Stylish Light Givers Lamp Offer

Advertises stylish lamps for parlor or library use with very low prices and invites customers to visit showroom to see the collection.

Library Lamp for sale with decorative bowl and shade

Classified notice offers a 22 inch high library lamp with a let out fountain China bowl and 12 inch shade for 5.00. A competing sale item is a 20 inch high lamp with a 10 inch shade priced at 2.40. Strong bidders urged to purchase.

China Owlis

Lamps and shades sale item listing and price

A dealer advertises items including a large Hrass Foot Onyx Pedestal Hrass Bowl 16-Inch Silk Shade and a 5.0 ornament. The seller notes 40 lamps and as many shades with a quoted price of 00S 298.

Lamp with Brass and Onyx Foot Globe Ad 6.98

An advertisement offers a lamp featuring a brass and onyx foot, bronze pedestal, gold burnished finish, brass bowl and a decorated china globe for 6.98. The seller promotes it as a cheap item and notes SD 00 in the copy.

Ladies Capes in Black Boucle with Storm Collar

Sold at $3.85, these full sweep capes feature a storm collar and black Boucle fabric, offering a classic outerwear option with a tailored silhouette.

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Stormer Spruce Street City Notes Liles Il Lackawanna Ava THE Little Trixie Miner Marvine Wine May Newcomb James Strong Father Ventey Khoamoaten Agnew Matthewa Bros Castoria Fasof Messrs. Noone Gordon Planaghan Cone Milton Fue Crier Mr. Grierscout Scormary Murray Iony of Wealth First National Scranton Barnes Tor Dweney Garfield Avenue Portebone Vineet Oo Harm Chestnut Price Streets Monsey Avenue Dann Sprinkling Company Wagl Siegel’s Sheridan Council Young Mens Institute Bartl Ite Scrantonians I . Strina Wal France Pennsylvania Chickamauga Battlefield Chattanooga, Tenn UN SD DULUN Picture Department Hhary Glassec Konsoka Tin Latios Paris Lackawanna Avanus Wyoming Londay the Rexford Co Lacka. Ave A. R. Sawyer Grover Graham Matthews Drouggists Lacha- Wone Wvecie Lackawanna Ave J. I. Ladwig Brown Christian Endeavor Gnaepeena Nagananeven Gleak Department Eax Lackawanna Avenue
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