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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1897

Page

5

Bargains in Books at Norton's

Bargains in books advertised by Norton on Lackawanna Avenue. Offers include Shakespeare and McCauley English history volumes at 97 cents each, Dickens 15 volumes, Scott Waverly novels, Bulwer Lytton Works, White House Cook Book, and Memoirs of Grant and Sherman. Also 12 Handy Volumes for the Pocket, Laural Library editions, 25 to 83 cents, with numerous standard authors and series highlighted.

McCauley England Scott Waverly Bulwer Lytton Worl White House George Elliot John Laurel M. Norton Lackawanna Aye

Before Breakfast Bright Young Woman Rides Dejected Earred Horse

A lively item notes a bright woman riding a cresty horse whose ears flop sadly. She jokes that the ears should be wired, and the owner, though amused, is cautious about fashion details and the horse’s temperament. The piece mentions an upcoming Syphony concert in Scranton on Nov 2 with pianist Misa Rosa Koompel as soloist.

Scranton Misa Rosa Koompel Tle Brillant Koompel

Local Visitors Reported Halt in City

Michael Golden of Parsons visits friends in this city with Rev. A. T. Broderick of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton guests yesterday. James Kressler and daughter from Paterson, N J, visit friends. W W Wood and W A Lewis of Honesdale were in town yesterday. Mrs. HE M Francis of Morrison Avenue visits New York. Harry Yousrt of Danville spends weeks with relatives in Green Ridge. Mrs. E W Brown of New Albany Pa visits Mrs. C J Carter on Madison Avenue. Miss Mary O Malley of Mt Zion HOA.

Michael Golden Parsons A. T. Broderick Wilkes-Barrewis & Scranton James Kressler Paterson N. J W. W. Wood W. A. Lewis Honesdale HE. M. Francis Morrison Avenue New York City Harry Yousrt Danville Ind Green Ridge E. HW. Brown New Albany C. J. Carter Madison Avenue Mary O'Malley Mt. Zion Hoa

Hromdiway and Scranton Agencies Mentioned in Transit Note

A fragmented OCR mention links 608 to HTS Hromdiway New York and Scranton agency with references to WATERS THE HATTEH and 204 Lacka Wands avcatie. The readable items imply agency connections and transit context without clear events or dates.

Hromdiway New York Cali Scranton Waters THE Hatteh Lacka- Wands

Local Visitors and Residents Arrive in Carbondale and City

Several guests and residents are mentioned visiting relatives in Carbondale and nearby. Mrs Keyes of Sanborn Avenue hosts Mrs Drake from Middletown New York while others from New York City Elmira and Pittshore arrive in the area. Special Hartford Fire Insurance agent Mitchard attends at the Hotel Jermyn. Lovie M Moyer and a Quay man come to the city, as Merer works as a buyer for a new department store opening soon by Joras Long's Bone.

Mra Thateho Jersey City Robert Keyes Sanorwon Aveniue Mr. Drake Middletown N. Y Mea Frank Filer Cmpomee Jermyn Bovans New York City Capauxe Avenue Lovie M. Moyer Pittishore

Constable Accused in Valley Robbery Case

Three assailants beat Polander Martin Conkowski Sunday night while he walked near the Key sor Valley branch of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western. Conkowski lies in serious condition with a head injury described as a possible parietal fracture. Constable John Welsh of Lackawanna township is jailed on bail after being accused by Conkowski as one of the assailants. Police report arrestees include James Tricey, held on Lazerne street for questioning.

Martin Conkowski Keysor Valley Delaware 3. C. Carroll West Side Conkowski Robling Dyer Lowry Taylor Welsh Millar Welch Wis Edwards Hannah Welch James Tricey Wale Wis Lazerne Street Tomy Jones West Shie

City police and fire chiefs pursue evidence in Pittston and Elstrest blast case

Chief Robling and Chief Hickey push to convict Leon Olehefehkt by examining ruins of the demolished Pittston and Elstrest building. Workmen faced interference from Constable Woelkers but Mayor Bailey and City Solicitor McGites ordered continued digging at noon. Foreman Fitzsimmons and four men cleared debris, saving refuse for inspection while conditions remained hazardous.

Robling Chief Hickey Fire Department Leon Olehefehkt Pittston Avenue Elstrest Inet Simmer Hickey Woelkers Mickey Cleheratch Bailey McGites Feairth Fitgsimmmons Reeu Work

Three successive burglaries target Adams Avenue rabbi

Rabbi Chapman of the Linden street synagogue on Adams Avenue faced three attempted burglaries. A burglar fired at him Saturday night but missed. Earlier attempts occurred Friday and Sunday with the intruders fleeing each time.

Rabbi Chapman Linden Street Mr. Chapman Adams Avenue Chapman Fred Tilyd

Generals Gobin and Stewart to Address Ex Prisoners Campfire

General J P S Gobin commander in chief and adjutant General Thomas J Stewart will speak at the Union ex Prisoners of War Association campfire tonight. An informal reception for the commander in chief follows the event with Rhett handling the close.

J. PS. Gobin Grand Arms Republic Thomas J. Stewart Rhett

Ryan in Training Before Crucial Match at Music Hall

Tommy Ryan of Philadelphia trains at Coney Island with El McParthana as he prepares to meet James Judge of this city next month at Music Hall. Judge also trains, knowing he faces his best opponent and that defeat would be felt keenly.

Tormmy Ryan James Judge Music Hall Ryn Coney Faland el McParthana Judes

Hand and Payne's storf postpones opening to Wednesday

The opening of Hand and Payne's new store on Court House Square, announced for today, has been postponed to Wednesday November 4. They will display a full range of hats, men’s furnishings, and overcoats at low prices, inviting customers to call and inspect.

Hand & Payne's New Storf Court House Square

Notz Family Prominent at Board Meeting for City Buildings

At a Board of Control meeting in the Eleventh Ward the Notz family dominated actions. Herman Nota resigned as controller, Alfred R. Nota elected to fill the vacancy, and Nota named janitor of No. 10 school. Bertha Nota listed as responsible for coal procurement for city buildings.

Board of Control Nots Herman Nota Alfred R. Noty Not Vhce Bertha Nota Central City South Side West Side North End Green Ridge Duckworth No. 23 F Seventh Ward Note No. W Nota Messrs O'Malley Devannes Vom Alfred RK Merete Cibbons Langan Welch Fellows Jennings Harker Barker Davis

Sibley resident thanks friends for support

EK. W. Robathan of Sibley expresses sincere thanks and appreciation to the many kind friends for their support and kindness.

EK. W. Robathan Sibley

Bereaved Tribute to Dearest Wife Assistance Acknowledged

The passage honors those who aided during the bereavement and notes the floral offerings and expressions of love and praise. It acknowledges the assistance of friends and associates who supported the bereaved with sympathy, kind words, and musical tributes.

Clay-Pigeon Shoot Planned for Thanksgiving Day

Country club hosts a Thanksgiving clay-pigeon event at 10 20 a m with three traps and two classes novices and seasoned shooters. Prizes include a cane knife and pipe as George Brooks J M Boles and Frank C Fuller committee members.

George Brooks J. M. Boles Frank C. Fuller

Burglars Loot Le B Powell’s Music Store on Wyoming Avenue

Burglars entered after Sunday evening through a north window at Le B Powell’s music store on Wyoming Avenue. They stole two cornets, several opera glasses, and about four dollars from cash drawers and the register. A found check for six dollars was recovered, still good for its face value. Two years earlier Powell’s store was burglarized.

le B. Powell Wyoming Avenue Conan Doyle St. Luke's Powell Inteereants Nickle Powell's

Horan Injured in Robbery Near Pittston Junction

James Horan, living north of Pittston Junction, was robbed of his pay near the Phoenix broker on Saturday night. He was kicked and beaten until unconscious. After regaining consciousness he went home where In Piva, of Avoca, attended him. Doctors fear possible internal injuries though no death is expected.

James Horan Pittston Junction Phoenix Broaker Piva Avoca Heren

Special excursion to Allentown for Eisteddfod event

An excursion from Scranton to Allentown on the Central Railroad of New Jersey departs at 6 13 a m with stops to Ashley and returns at 11 45 p m Fare round trip is two dollars This offers a chance to see the Bethlehem football game between Lafayette and Lehigh teams.

Allentown R. R New Jersey Scranton Ashley Bethlehem Lafayette Lehigh

Thanksgiving Day Football Duel at Athletic Park

Fans flock to Athletice Park for a 3 p.m. game between the High School team and the Lackawanni School squad. Admission is 25 cents as the rivalry showcases local football supremacy.

Athletice Park

First Sleigh Ride Of The Season On Washington Avenue

The Tribune notes the first sleigh ride of the season began around 8 30 PM with a single brown mare drawing two livery hands along Washington avenue. Snow fell gradually through the night as traction crews prepared to clear tracks and ward off a heavy storm. A St Patricks Union banquet is planned at Menorah Hall Wednesday night with tickets priced at 1.

Teraction Tribune

Organ Recital at Elm Park Church Thanksgiving Day

On Thanksgiving evening Alfred Pennington will present an organ recital at Elm Park church assisted by bari tone John T. Watkins. Admission is a silver offering. The same day Seornnton High School plays School of the Lackawanna in the great Thanksgiving football game at Athletic Park.

Alfred Pennington Elm Park Church John T. Watkins Seornnton High School School of the Lackawanna Ehath

Coal and Egg Delivery Rates in Dunmore

A. Mowery of Dunmore advertises first class coal egg stove and chestnut delivered anywhere in 4400 pound lots at 2.55 per net ton, Delivered in Dunmore at 2.50. Telephone 4074.

Dunmore A. Mowery

Juros Hygienic Underwear Ad at Teran and Merri II

An advertisement for Juros Hygienic Underwear promotes its quality at Teran and Merri II's location, 16 and 318 Lackawanna Avenue. The ad also mentions Beecham's Pills as a remedy for wind and indigestion after meals.

Juros Teran & Merri II

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Norton’s Garney, Brown & Co Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave Penn Avenue A. B. Warman W. B. Henwood Lackawanny Ave Chas McMullen the Traders’ National Bank Blog Telephone W. C. Loftus & Co Olechetshi Ruins Gorin and Stewart Ryan Scronion Hieormn & Merrill Cannon Biratton Belinda Wintrick Camnnen Hallroad Avenue Myvary Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Servions Moly Croas Church Bellevue Wipenor West Scranton Alexander L. Whlenur Forneral Ofelock Intermont Washburn Street Notz Herman M. J. Mriuddly Piret James M. Murray Clark Pentel Coal Company Consumers Toe Company Atove Arid Chest Pen Woal Willon Connell & Co Ly Peak Michael Cibbons Pivat Weat Ridge Coal Company James Bearney James Flynn A. Knapp John Jermyn Iegal Gibbons Devanney Neelet Marker Schriefer Knapp Messrs. Schriefer Wilmore Avenue Fourth Ward John A. Duckworth Walsh Innamuch Howell Fillmore Avenue Swetland Pettebone Streets No. 19 Horan Phoenix Breaker Speen Scranton Cash Store Cutter Washington Avenue Bt. Tatrick’s 1. C. BR. Union Menora’ Hall York Clarke Bros Elm Park Twining Harris’ Drug Store Bronson & Tallians Hatters and Furnishers Spruce Street S.C. Snyder D. D Spruce St Beecham Lackawanna Avenue Henry J. Collins, Sr Haloney IS and Manufacturing CO Japan Raynolds Dewtyndd W. J. Weichel J. W. Guernsey's Scranton, PA Weichel Bros Metropolitan China Hall Washington Ave Mears Building Sala Bell & Skinner Jarmya Hatters
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