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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1896

Page

8

City Notes From Scranton District Socials And Notices

Various local items report a Tit tenbender & Co drawing this Saturday evening, a Young Men’s Institute social on Thanksgiving eve, a school grading project discussion, canal company employee actions, and a federal hearing on Pyne borough incorporation. Also noted are probate actions, a mine injury, guardians selling real estate, several marriage licenses, a sermon at First Presbyterian, a Typographical Union hall event, and Wilkes-Barre football cancelling Scranton plans.

Tittenbender & Co Mat’ Welock John Voyle O'Reilly Seigel Benunton South Scranton Scranton Frank Ercorts James Marion Cape Judge Edwards Federal Pyne Mary Thurns Seranton Megister Hopkins Williama F Luther Scranton Typoxsraphical Union Excelsior Hall Lawrence Wilkes-Barre Daniel Gelbert Geome Howe Scranton School of Lackawanna, Business College St. Thomas’ College

Modern Hosiery Offers Warm Woolen Stockings

Mears and Hagen advertise warm woollen hose for cold weather. Prices range from 20e for children’s warm socks to 25e for ladies ribbed hose and men’s cashmere usage. The note urges protection for feet and ankles with the new stock.

Mears & Hagen

Father McAndrew in Critical Condition After Nightfall

Rev. James F E McAndrew remained gravely ill with his condition described as extremely critical last night. Hopes for recovery, noted previously, were abandoned as the situation worsened.

James FE. McAndrew Tribune

Scranton Business College News and Local Ads Mention

Attendance grows as Buck Whitmore Co opposes branch schools and focuses on one. Reese Lewis lands a stenographic post at a Scranton firm noted as a hustler. Fred Carpenter reports a positive bookkeeping move. Western Penman highlights Prof. Amburn and Scranton Business College’s growth. Dinner options at Lohmann’s with private rooms. Dr McDowell advertises dentistry. Dayidow Brus auction promotes watches clocks and bric a brac.

Buck, Whitmore & Co Reese Lewis Scranton Reese Fred Carpenter O. F. Amburn Amburn Scranton Business College East

Murder on Bunker Hill Follows 1894 Slaying Tale

Rosco Salvatore murdered last evening at 6 90 by a knife stroke to the chest. Francesco Cambrosio, the reported killer, fled to the mountains after the stabbing sparked by a quarrel at Frank Chipriano’s boarding house on Bunker Hill. Coroner Longstreet and a jury prepared to hear testimony as investigators questioned residents and searched Italian neighborhoods for Cambrosio.

Frank Chipriano Salvatore Frank Conforti Rosco Salvatore Vno Francesco Cambrosio Pambrosio Bunker Hill Chipriano Cambrosio Dambrogin Hoth Chiprione Dambrosto Longstreet Mntclertakery T. P. Letchworth Dunmore J. E. Garvey Sonmore E. M. Pennypacker AL J. Vorhis M. Custard John T. Brown Robert A. Fentt B. J. Haley M. EB. Dolphin Saturnia Soelock Frank Williams Haley Dolphin, McGrail, Diglin Bdgar

First Snowfall Delights Scranton Residents

Scranton witnessed the season's first snowfall with a brief afternoon flurry and west wind. The cold increased, leaving muck on walks and damp streets, but traffic was not disrupted and no meteor shower was seen as The Tribune went to press.

Scranton Tribune

Continuous Flight Conveyor to Replace Mules at Delaware & Hudson Breaker

The Delaware and Hudson Racket Brook breaker will remove its five mule work teams by next week as improvements install a Continuous Flight conveyor. Link Belt Engineering of Philadelphia builds a steel trough conveyor to move culm from chutes to the culm pile, driven by a forty horsepower engine via a manilla rope. The new system displaces mule labor and old belt and shafting arrangements, signaling broader adoption of beltless power in mines.

Delaware & Hudson Iriver Hows Link Pelt Eneinecering Company Philadelphia Carbondale Herald

Curtain Ajar Causes Injuries At Mears Hall Dance

During a dance at Mears hall the heavy front curtain fell injuring several Crescent orchestra members. Coronetist Robert Sielver had his instrument struck as the curtain dropped. The accident was blamed on a prank by some young men who loosened the ropes. The ball was run by William J. Morgan and the curtain fell at 8 20 o'clock.

Mears’ Hall Crescent Orchestra Robert Sielver Steiner Willam J. Morgan

Storrs Shaft Disaster Deaths Probed by Inquest

Coroner Lane Street in Dickson City empanels a jury to determine the cause of death of Williams, Pimteu and Solinisky, three men fatally burned in the Storrs shaft. The jury will reconvene Monday night to hear testimony after viewing the bodies.

Lane Street Dickson City Willams, Pimteu Solinisky Storrs

Dynamiter Edward J Ivory Arrigned in Bow Street Court

Edward J Ivory also known as Edward Bell the alleged Irish American dynamiter appeared in Bow Street Police Court this morning and was remanded for trial. United States embassy representative Mr Carter attended to watch the proceedings. In Cleveland Hanna said Republican national headquarters would move to Washington with Chicago to close in a week and New York by January 1.

Edward J. Ivory Edward Dell Bow Street Tandon Tlius Edward Bell Pow Street Mr. Carter United States Cleveland United Associated Preates AM A. Hanna Washington Chicaco New York

National Grand Patrons Hear State Masters Reports

Washington November 13 The morning session of the National Grand Patrons of Husbandry continued hearings on state masters reports. Delegates will be received at the executive mansion tomorrow.

Washington Grand Patrons of Husbandry Executive

Vandalia Receiver Appointed and Local Fashion Ad

A receiver was appointed for the Vandalia system this evening in Vandalia Indiana. Nearby, New Coin Toe shoes are advertised as stylish and comfortable with wear value at two and three dollars a pair from 6 Brothers' Shoe Store on Lackawanna Avenue.

Vandalia Indianopolle Ind Brothere Lackawanna Aveue

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Strength and Recovery

The ad promotes Paine's celery compound as an energizing tonic to restore worn nerves and bodies after summer strain. It claims improved appetite, digestion, and mood, with testimonials from David Hirsch of New York praising weight gain, strength, and vitality after two bottles.

New York David Hirsch Paine New York City Wells, Richardson & Co Tom Alee

Williams College Notes Debating Society Public Meeting

The debating society at Williams College invites attendance at a Friday evening public meeting in the college halls with a musical and literary program. Afterward attendees will go to Excelsior Hall for festivities. New students arrive this week including three country pupils. Prof Barney resumes work Monday after illness. Lectures this week cover Arbitration and Life Insurance.

Debating Society Excelsior Hall Essie M. Will School of Mines Halstead Barney

Exhibition of Swies Village Impresses Scranton Families

Tonight the Swies Village exhibition closes its visit in Scranton after drawing leading families since opening. The display showcases remarkable mechanical skill by a single persistent maker, with each scene offering fresh surprises as visitors progress. The exhibition hosts welcome inquiries and print orders from the Tribune office.

Tonicht Swies Scranton

Davidow’s Great Auction Case Watches Sold

Local sale features timepieces guaranteed correct and checked before sale. Auctioneer Davidow Ros assures every watch is inspected for accuracy, inviting collectors to bid on a curated assortment.

Davidow Ros

Harding's China Store Opens Today with Lamps and Glass

Harding's China Store debuts a lamp opening today and Monday featuring a fall import of Chinese and Mohetoian glass in artistic designs. The display highlights new artistic wares and decorative glass pieces.

Harding

To Cure a Cold in One Day Advertisement

An old advertisement promotes laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. It lists a 25 cent price and refunds from druggists if the cure fails.

Local Services Adverts Include Crystal Laundry and Dorsey

Thoroughly washed and starched garments offered by Crystal Laundry at 125 Penn Avenue Harris' drug store. Elocution and oratory lessons taught by Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey at 434 Adams Avenue with hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Twining Penn Avenue Harris’ Drug Store Carolyne V. Dorsey Delsarte Adams Avenue

Dainty Line of Children's Coats at the Baby Bazaar

An old ad promotes a dainty line of children's coats at the Baby Bazaar located on Spruce street. The notice also touts McGarrah's Insect Powder sold in 26 and 10 cent boxes, never in bulk, with a dealer asking buyers to request the product by brand.

Baby Bazaar Spruce Street McGarrah

Ladies of Scranton Exhibit Mexican Drawn Work

The ladies of Scranton are invited to inspect the Mexican drawn work on display and sale at M. E. Reynolds 109 Wyoming Avenue. Prices range from 100 to 1000 dollars in this clear, accessible exhibition.

Scranton M. E. Reynolds Wyoming Avenue

Sawyer's Millinery Bargains Offer Early Season Hats

An advertisement promotes intelligent comparisons with clean-cut price cuts on Vintrimmed Pett Hats in small to large sizes, trimmed walking hats, camel's hair sailors, and Ladies' and Children's trimmed hats at deep discounts. Coyne feathers and Grace Taffeta ribbons are featured, with savings shown against higher prices.

Reeves Jones Musical Director and Piano Teacher In Scranton

Reeves Jones served as musical director at a local Presbyterian church and taught piano organ and harmony. He also offered accompanying skills from the residence of the late Herr Kopff at 302 Adams Avenue Scranton.

Oe Presbyterian Church Herr Kopff Adams Avenue Scranton

Powell's Music Store Stock Attracts All In City

The text invites the public to examine Powell's Music Store stock before purchasing, claiming unmatched quality and price in the city.

Powell

In Great Demand Carpet Ad Claims

A local advertisement touts carpets as beautiful, durable and economical. The copy emphasizes honesty about product quality and asserts the brand’s claim of being the best.

Have your Furs Repaired by the City’s Practical Furrier

Local ad urges residents to visit the sole practical furrier for repairs and cleaning. Skilled craftsmen offer quick service and reliable restoration of coats, capes, and pelts in a trusted shop.

Three Days Special Sale of Elegant Millinery

Three days of large reductions on millinery items including Coque Feathers Quills and Black Prince of Wales Plumes in varied colors. Children and ladies headwear priced from 10 to prices from 98c to 7 50 with trimmed hats and feather accessories featured in the sale.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave Lackawanna A. B. Warman Our City Notes Father M'Andrew the Scranton Business College Lohmann's Dr. McDowell Rocco Salvatore Cambrosiea Salviatore Toth Balvatere Dambrovio Frank Metrello Chipriane Pippo Doamboosin Pasquale Dimiane Joseph Lorengon Rocen Toc Toc As It Was Discovered That Tie Mhfe Poweed Chiprane Office of Justice of the Peace Robert A. Scott Dambrash Romy Squire Scott Longetrest Williame Chipmany Trullan Cambrogio Italy New Jersey Burke Bros Columbus Washington Avenue Conforti Epoet Antonio Imbriane Joseph Beschinga Bocchine Hinbriano John Myran John Genello Lackawanna County Bunker HI Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Erie & Wyoming Valley Mall Dynamiter Arrainged Republican Headquarters Williams’ College Notes Ecranton Tribune Sawyer’s Millinery Reeves Jones Caristas Berry Lackawanna Avenue Powell's L. B. Powell & Co China Hall J. Weichel Neo Sng S. C. Snyder Sprites Hotel Jermyn Liebecker & Watkins Exibtin’cellens Lackawanna Ave Wyoming House J.bolz HHS FURS Beaver Cheviots Melton Bouclesoa J. Bolz Hallacher Langfeld Ruppreght Penn Ave Cpp. Baptist Church William S. Millar Dorker Wyoming Ave Center ST Gilecticen Dunn
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