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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1897
Page
9
City Notes on Local Elections and Social Events
Police wore black winter helmets. A dancing class opens at Excelsior ball under Professor George F. Taylor. Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Pittaway at 107 Wrondwhy, interment Forest FT cemetery. Price & Toe stationers sell their lines and continue under new ownership. Funeral of Evan Pugh at 1 Ann street West Pittaton, service at the house, interment at Nanticoke. A company election and militia remarks fill the local scene. Prohibition league met. Dr. S. W. Swallow discussed. court actions over lumber debt and local political organizing noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Taylor
Emily Pittaway
Ip Forest FT Cemetery
Price & Toe
Prendergast
Price & Toe Company
Evan Pugh
Ann Street
West Pittaton
Price Briday
Nanticoke
Rample
Tovelonk
Iagky
Hickory
George Marshall
Chauncey H. Derby
Low Beaker
Young Mane Republican Club
Carbondale
Salvatore Domine
Mary Martin
Beranton
John Kilinger
Anna Hahn
Scranton
Matthies Nobuskos
Veronica Brnjuetic
Heemes
John WR. Griffith
Taylor
C. FB. Weicht
Alderman Wright
Monlay
Central Prohibiton League
Adams Avenue
Enmiie Vlelt
Tiaelty
W. Swallow
Pratitithon
Diaeuefon
Swallow
Vine Men's Christian Association Auditorum
L. B. Lewis
David Mortis
Toll Township
Richard Bears
Thomer Johns
John W. Warner
John Cole
Mears & Hagen Monday Special Drives in Goods
Local retailer Mears and Hagen advertises Monday specials across departments including dress goods comforts blankets underwear and domestics with promised lower prices than the lowest and an invitation to come and see.
M Hale Held for Court on Robbery Charge
Constable John McHale was held under bail by Alderman Howe on a robbery charge brought by Bruno Crema. Attorney John F. Kelly argued for McHale but the prosecution evidence supported holding him. A separate note mentions a sleeping car for New York via the Lehigh Valley line with arrival at 12:32 a.m. and tickets at 300 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McHale
Alderman Howe Sea
Bruno Crema
Tribune
John F. Kelly
McHale
New York
Lewish Valley Millroad
Wilkes-Barre
Lackhowannn Avenue
Funeral today for 7 year old Benjamin Poster in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania funeral services are held today at 2 p.m. for Benjamin Poster age 7. The procession leaves Green Ridge street for burial at Dunmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fosthr
Scranton
Benjamin Poster
Green Ridge Street
Dunmore Cemetery
Howie Family in Deplorable Home Conditions
Mrs W B Duggan visited Abram Howie’s children living near Marshwood three miles from Mareashwood. The house had one room plus attic with a rusty stove, bare furniture, and ragged clothing. Water comes from a distant spring, no schooling, and the mother is dead. The board may order improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Howe
Marehwood
Mer. W. B Duggan
Associated Board of Charities
Tribune
Abram Howie
Marshwood
Burial of the Jermyn mine victims held yesterday
The remains of Isaac Watkins Wil lam Tompkins and William Franklin, victims of black damp in Jermyn mine No 1, were interred yesterday. A large gathering attended the services. Watkins and Tompkins were buried from the Malin avenue home Rendham and laid to rest in Morey cemetery Lackawanna. Franklin’s remains were placed in the cemetery at Durye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Watkins
Willam Tompkins
William Franklin
Jermyn Mine
No. 1
Watkins
Tompkinge
Malin Avenue
Rendham
Morey Cemetery
Lackawanna
Frankline
Test
Durye
Abduction Charge Involving Bridget Gillon Reported
In Alderman Roberts' office a hearing was held on an unusual abduction charge against Mrs. Bridget Gillon. Prosecutors Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Flanaghan allege their 15 year old daughter Mamie Flanaghan disappeared two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Roberts
Bridget Gillon
Daniel Flanaghan
Mamie Flaanaghan
Daughter sheltered with Mrs Gilton amid arrest dispute
Parents learned their daughter sought shelter at the Gilton home and sought her arrest to force disclosure. Mrs Gillon refused to reveal the girl's location and was held in £500 bond for a further hearing.
Novack in Critical State After Skull Fracture
Andrew Novack remained in critical condition at Lackawanna hospital after being struck on the head by a stone. Doctors reported rapid decline and doubtful recovery as details of the case emerged, clarifying the initial mystery surrounding his injuries. County Detective Leyshon provided the confirmed circumstances in yesterday's Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Novack
Lackawanna Hospital
Novack
Leyshon
Tribune
Burglary Probe In Bogart Residence Sparks City Wide Hunt
Police and private detectives pursue a high profile burglary at the Bogart home. Investigators note expert techniques, staged disturbances, and shadowing of the family. Two suspicious men were arrested and five napkin rings missing. Mrs Bogart suffered stress from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogart
Frank Robling
Moir
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Binghamton
Dyer
I. F. Jones
Lackawanna Avenue
Tribune
London Gaiety Girls at Davis Theater for Three Days
The London Gaiety Girls perform at Davis' theater for three days starting Monday. Clea de Merole is praised for her spectacular dances and striking hair styling. New hair dressing parlors open at 435 Spruce Street, with Mr. Koneeny and staff offering expert service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Davis’ Theater
New York
Clea de Merole
Tot Ginchard
Spruce Street
Koneeny
Delaware and Hudson offers 50 cent excursion tickets
The Delaware and Hudson railroad will sell special excursion tickets from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre and return on all four days at the low rate of 50 cents. Tickets available from Firemen's Mutual Benefit association members or at the Delaware and Hudson depot on Lackawanna avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Firemen's Mutual Benefit Association
Delaware and Hudson
Lackawanna Avenue
Doctors Disagree Split Testimony in Burschell Case
The trial over Burschell’s alleged injury continues as three doctors for the plaintiff claim a dislocated collar bone and ongoing pain, while three defense physicians insist he was never injured and is sham. The jury heard Burschell expose his chest as doctors debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True
Good
Tine
Burschell
Scranton Traction Company
H. Gibbs
William Haggerty
8. P. Longstreet
J. Emmet O'Brien
N. ¥. Leet
W. EB. Allen
Barachell
Burenchell
Mr. Newcomb
Dr. O'Brien
Traction Company
Major Warren
Mr. Byrne
Edwards
McHugh
Candy Carnival Demonstrates Fondant Base at YWCA
A candy carnival in YWCA rooms led by Miss Vernon showcased 22 candy varieties sold at the event. Attendees learned practical methods to make different confections from a single fondant base and used a tested soft ball stage recipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Miss Vernon
Foudant
Staged Stereopticon Portraits At Court House Square
An outdoor screening tonight features a stereopticon display with portraits and artistic gems. Dissolving views include themes such as fountains in motion and War and Peace, with a Rose Hartwick Thorpe poem among selections in ten colored views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
Rose Hartwick Thorpe
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes Iaxative Bromo Qu nine tablet as a cure for colds in a day. It promises a full refund from druggists if it fails and lists a price of 25 cents.
Do You Fee Irritabiet Horsford Acid Phosphate
An old advert claims Horsford’s Acid Phosphate makes a refreshing cooling beverage and acts as an invigorating tonics for nerves. The snippet reads like a misread ad touting restorative effects.
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Notes
Delaware
M'Hale
Alderman Howe
Hieb
Howie
W. 8. Duggan
Jermyn No. 1
Adnan and Winter Mullinery
Paris
New York City
Langfeld’s Millinery
Feare
London Gaiety Girls
Mair
Isaac Th Felte
A. St. Fredel
Friedel
Felts
Edwarde
Sawyer
Court of Appeals
Haviland
Hisque
Rexford
Lacka, Ave
China
Ral
Wyoming Avenue
iNet
Shade
Hotel
Jermyn
A. R. Sawyer
Grover Tiraham
Matthews
Lagka- Whi Avenue
Carlsbad
Delftware
Lackawanna Ave
J. 1. Ladwig
Horsford
Castoria
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