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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1894

Page

5

Court orders Sheriff to distribute funds from Leonard execution

Court orders the Sheriff to pay into court for distribution the fund from the execution levied by Attorney J Alton Davis against Philip J Leonard's property. A large meeting of the local Jewish women's council reported satisfactory progress at Linden Street synagogue last night. Ten prisoners for drunkenness were sent to the county jail. A Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting is set for tomorrow with Mrs George Reynolds leading. John F Mannion sues the Carbondale school district for 40 on a note. Marriage licenses issued to several Scranton and Carbondale couples. YWCA annual report highlights gymnasium and employment work. A new timetable for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR changes train times. Vesper literary society met at Penn Avenue Baptist church with talks on science and a forecast about Rusala. Next Monday debate topic to be knowledge versus riches.

J. Alton Davis Philip J. Leonard Jewish Women's Council Linden Street Chilailian Temperance Union George Teynolds John F. Mannion Carbondale John Nolan Mannion Courta John Michaelson Willeabeth Williams Scranton Ernest Ward Anta Vin Buskirk Bald Mount Harry Hull Archbald Elizabeth Redley Robert Mitzsimmons Isabella Ridley Young Women's Christian Association Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Iil New York Beranton Nicholson Vesper Literary Society Penn Avenue Baptist Church W. W. Reasinger L. A. Lange Rusala

Charges Clear Reynolds Bros and Board Over Supplies

A board of control report found no grounds for W H Withers charges against Reynolds Bros over school pads. The supply bid was deemed proper. the 90 overcharge claim unfounded. The teachers committee also issued numerous transfer and appointment recommendations for multiple school grades.

Board of Control Supply Committee Reynolds Bros W. H. Withers Withers Cominy Barker Jennings Moana Reynolds Brow B.D. Fellows Ticonderoga Paper and Pulp Company Hasex B. B. Maégarges Megargee Bros G. F. Schwenker Tribune Bindery Scranton

A Model Grocery at Coursen's on Lackawanna

A Scranton observer visits Coursen's Grocery to praise its spotless floors and air, attentive clerks, and strict quality control. The piece lauds Mr. Coursen's management, the Gem Flour and Family Soap, foreign delicacies, air tight canisters, agate scales, and a modern electric coffee mill. The author asserts Coursen's as the city's finest grocer and a model of efficiency.

Coursen's Coursen Pennsylvania Ady

Bicyclists Smokers and Local Football Preview

Over a hundred Green Ridge wheelmen members and guests attended a Friday smokers night at the club house with a midnight luncheon. The program featured the Columbian Male quartet and local performers, plus sales pitches from Davidow Bros. The day also announced a Thanksgiving football game between Borantoh and Wyoming Seminary at 2:30 PM with 50 cent admission. A Y M C A gymnasium ad ends the item.

Green Ridge Professor Wilson Pearl and Russell Davis Theater Ball Park Borantoh Wyoming Seminary

Davis Theater Study Shows Top Vaudeville Company

The Davis theater presents a large excel lent vaudeville and comedy company for the first three days of the week. The ensemble includes many ladies, with Miss Marie Armstrong offering songs to encores. Coogan and Bacon excel in sketches, the Lannier Sisters impress as vocalists, and Léon and Everett bring humor as the Yankee and dude. The finale features the burlesque In Old Kentucky Rye with a noted dancing act by Henry Williams and his pickaninny troupe.

Davis’ Theater Green Room Marie Armatrong Coogan Bacon Lannier Sisters Léon Everett Yankee Dude Henry Willams

Exhibition by Turners at the Academy of Music

An exhibition by Scranton Turn Verein members under Professor Karl Staiber at the Academy of Music showcased 200 athletes in drills from 6 to 14 years with calisthenics, a girls wand exercise, a bloomers clad ladies drill, and men's springboard, bar and dumbbell work highlighting fitness and body building.

Academy of Music Scranton Turn Verein Karl Staiber Germania Columbia Father John Caliathenles

Miracle healer Andrew to perform free cures at Music Hall

Daily show at 2.40 pm promises dramatic cures for the sick and disabled. Advert says Andrew has cured hundreds and will treat free, with crutches and cones discarded during demonstrations. Admission is free and the exhibit is described as worth traveling for.

Music Hall Andrew

Death of William Tyler Scranton engineer and 65

William Tyler of 38 North Sumner avenue died at 10 oclock yesterday from a stroke while on duty as an engineer at the Diamond mines. He was 65, had 27 years in the position, and leaves a wife and five children. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 pm with services at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a member of Odd Fellows encampment and Silurian Lodge No 163. Sunrise prayer meeting at Grave church Thursday at 7 am welcoming Grace church Endeavor members.

William Tyler Sumner Avenue Scranton Mr. Tyler Odd Fellows Silurian Lodge of Odd Fellows Simpson Methodiat Episcopal Church Tyler North Ninth Street

Fancy Groceries Highlighted For Thanks giving Week

TO THE LADIES. TO THE LADIES. OP SCRANTON invites your attention to our lines of Fancy Groceries to be exhibited for Thanks giving week. A careful inspection shows Scranton has a store second to none for fancy groceries.

New York Scranton

Dispute Over Curtis Medicines Triggers Court Injunction

Mrs Abbie J Shenk executrix of the Curtis estate obtained an injunction from Judge Edwards restraining the Curtis Manufacturing Company from manufacturing or using Curtis Cough Compound and Curtis Compound Blood Liver and Kidney products. The suit alleges a contract granting rights to use Curtis formulas was violated and seeks to end continued production and sale.

Abble J. Shenk Juliet Curtis Binghamton Wheaton, Darling & Woodward Wilkes-Barre Edwards Curtis Manufacturing Company Robert B. Curtle Curtis Abbie J. Sheak Ag Hier Executrix Shenk Curtie Manufacturing Company Curtis Company Sheak Mra. Shouk

Sold For A Song Scott Collection Paintings Auction

The Scott collection went on sale at the corner of Adama Avenue and Linden Street with buyers enthusiastic yet the auction firm discouraged as prices failed to cover framing costs. The sale continues tonight and tomorrow with many choice paintings offered. Also notes burial of Charles Ruffelt and upcoming Lehigh Valley Eisteddfod rail fare offers, plus obituaries for Tyler Lynch Burke details.

Scott Adama Avenue Linden Ftreet

Rogers Jewelry Stock Highlight Promises Wide late selection

When in need of something late in the jewelry line call and see Rogers stock before making your final selection. He can show you the latest and a large assortment to select from.

Rogers

Fur Garments Guaranteed Satisfaction and Mail Order Service

A producer advertises fully manufactured fur garments with a money back guarantee for satisfaction. It notes that all mail orders receive prompt attention and invites readers to send for an illustrated catalogue.

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