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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1897

Page

5

Bargains in Books At Norton's

Bargains in books at Norton's offer Shakespeare in g volumes for 97 ets McCauley England 7 ets Dickens 13 vols 6 00 Scott Waverly 12 vols 600 Bulwer Lytton 13 vols 4 on White House Cook Book 150 George Eliot 1 60 Sherman's Recollections 4 complete Memoirs 1 25 Shakespeare Handy Volumes 3 00 50c 35c 25c books 34 25 1c Laurel Library red buckram gilt top 49c many classics in green with gilt top 100 subjects See window Lackawanna Ayo Norton's store

McCauley England Scott Waverly Bulwer Lytton White House George Elliot John Sherman Gen. Grant Gen. Sherman Shakespeare Laurel Library M. Norton Coz

Charity Show at Board of Trade for Home for the Friendiers

A charity exhibition opens Thursday in the Board of Trade building featuring flowers and costly decors. Proceeds aid the Home for the Friendiers. meals will be served and a speakers program outlined by organizers from local churches and organizations.

Elias Board of Trade

Personal notes from Pattie ville and New York travels

A garbled telegraph of names reports individuals such as Jules Arenlecht in Pattie ville and others like Mond, Nestdtt, John Kirby, and Melwards returning from trips to New York. Mentions visits, business trips, and social calls among assorted people in various towns.

Mond Hae Vien New York PF. A. Nestdtt John WW. Kirby Prea Press Vukeburg Galittha Vyeetentay Dudge Mew OL Melwards William Mulford Unaalla Air Webster Sclam

Flag for No 28 school to be raised in Thirteenth Ward

A flag raising ceremony is planned Friday at 2 PM at the new No 28 school building in the Thirteenth ward. The Hog will be presented the school by Lieutenant Eara Griffin post Grand Army of the Republic, with participation by that organization, the Board of Central and Superintendent Lowell, and the pupils of the school.

Eara Griffin Post Arminy the Republic Bound of Central Lowell Schoul

Public Meeting Tonight at Second Presbyterian Church

The Second Presbyterian church holds a public meeting this evening at 8 elbek in the church audience room to celebrate ten years of Dr Robinson's pastorate. Colonel HM Boles will preside. Speeches follow, then a reception in church parlors for the pastor and family.

Second Presbyterian Church Elbek Robinson HM. M. Boles

Double discharge wounds hunter in Nicholson forest tragedy

A. J. Saunders of Scranton sustained both legs shattered by a accidental double discharge of a 12 gauge from Oscar Relph’s gun four miles from Nicholson Wyoming County. Saunders lost his right leg below the knee and underwent amputation at Lackawanna hospital. Relph and Henry Justin carried Saunders two miles to the railroad and then to Nicholson station for the milk train to Beranton. Relph, a railroad worker, and Justin aided Saunders while Saunders husbanded his wounds with a hunter’s knife and torn clothing.

Itis Lockas Winant Hospital Nicholson Wyoming County A. J. Saunders Oscar Relph Nicholon Saunders Pennayenie Spruce Street Relph Henry Justin Nicholson Station Beranton Lackawanna Hospital Saunders Tleht Justin Scranton Nicholwon Killa Ralph Hiegu Given Justine Downey Farm Mra Downey Lackawinna PP FF. Gun~ater N. A. Newbury Linden Street Helph

Chrysanthemum Show Planned in Scranton Board of Trade Building

Chrysanthemum show to open Thursday in the Board of Trade Building Scranton under the auspices of the Home for the Friendless with revenue supporting the charity. Arrangements completed with florists and a large vacant store room secured for the exhibit ready by Thursday noon.

Board of Trade Scranton Theranton

Mrs Lake to Lecture at St Thomas College Hall

Mrs Lenora M Lake of Broule will deliver a lecture tomorrow night in the St Thomas College hall on Wyoming avenue under the Women's Auxiliary Keeley model. She is regarded as a leading woman orator and is expected to draw a large audience.

St. Thomas College Mall Lenora M. Lake Br. Oule Win Bt. Thomas College Hall Wyoming Avenue Lake

Local Delivery Rates Include Farm Goods in City

First class cow egg stove and chestnut offered in 40 pound lots at $2.45 per net ton delivered anywhere in the city. Delivery in Dunmore priced at $250. Contact A. McWery, Dunmore, telephone (678).

Dunmore A. McWery

Exhibition Preview Hints at Botanic Delights

The notice foresees private elvenhouses and penellae florists showcasing select products and a foriate avoiding chrysanthemume displays, promising a very beautiful display by Saturday night.

Elvenhouses Penellae Florists

Reception to New Pastor at Trinity Lutheran

The Ladies Aid Society of Trinity Lutheran church hosted a reception for Rev. Mr. Spicker in St. Luke's parish rooms. Attendees included members of the congregation and visitors from other churches. The evening featured a choir selection, recitations, banjo and piano performances, multiple addresses, and social refreshments.

Spicker Ladies’ Aid Society Trinity Lutheran Church Mr. Spicker St. Luke's Pariah Rooms Protherge Gse Choir Diewellyn Lewis Miss Behuleri A. J. Ramer Misaliza Garagan Marie Stock Mamie Blicken W. C. Lauer Mr. Davis War

Runaway Streetcar Plunges Down Pine Street Hill

A streetcar on Pine Street ran away from a curve near Madison and Jefferson, colliding with a fence at Coursen’s residence. Motorman Peter Plein and Conductor George O. Keel kept control as passengers clung to seats, with repairs and wrecking crews reaching the scene by midnight. No injuries reported among five frightened riders.

Rogere Teraci H. & Keller Wyoming Avenue W. Waleh One Nu Pine Street Madison Jefferson Cavendes Tera Waleh Madison Avenues BK. OG. Coursen Madison Avenue Charles Powell Thomas J. Mullen Jefferson Avenue Adames Avenue

Scranton Conservatory Ends Term Amid Strong Enrollment

On Wednesday the Scranton Conservatory closes its first term with a large attendance, exactly 87 students registered. The Winter term starts Thursday offering many recitals and free benefits in Sight Singing Musical Dictation and lectures on Music Languages and Art. Students are urged to register before Thursday to avoid opening day rush.

Scranton Conservatory

Medal of Honor Presented to Jacob J Swap in Harris Drug Store

A Medal of Honor has been presented to Str. Jacob J Swap of 20 Posh Street Ma for gallantry in the late war. Twining optician of 125 Penn Avenue in Harris Drug Store, hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Moner Washington Nev Jacob J. Swap Posh Street The Gale Lantry Twining Penn Avenue Harris’ Drug Store

Breach of Promise Suit Filed by Delia Parrett

Delia Parrett sues Eugene M. Parrett of Pine Street for $500 in breach of promise alleging they became engaged after he proposed on October 4 and gave a ring but he later refused to marry, harming her reputation. Parrett, a clotherineer and property holder, faced separate guardianship actions as an habitual drunkard with a pending trustee appointment.

Eugene M. Parrett Pine Street Delia Parrett Janes Marrett Cozy Weert Linden Street Charles L. Hawley Mise Barrett Jost Hil Fine Street Foltaire Lhfe Sheaver Flo Parrott

Family Affair Ends With Larceny Charge in Dunmore

Henry Sehloss of Dunmore was arrested on larceny charges after allegedly keeping furniture belonging to his 70 year old mother. The mother had asked that her goods be sent to Peter Snyder’s home. Sehloss returned part of the property and was discharged after promising to return the remaining items.

Henry Sehloss Dunmore Sehloss Worn Oie Schloss Peter Snyder Snyder Millar

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