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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1897

Page

7

Bargain Shoes Clearout At Local Store

Local retailer advertises a short term sale of ladies fine Dongola hand turned shoes as they clear space for new Fat Goods. Shoppers urged to act quickly for special pricing during limited days.

Shoes advertise leather and cloth tops at two dollars thirty nine cents

The listing promotes footwear priced at 2.39 with options in all leather and cloth tops, emphasizing style and fit for customers seeking durable fashion footwear.

City Notes On Local Meetings And Railway Wage Actions

The Woman's Kowley league meets this evening at 7 o'clock. The Hebrew Ladies Relief society has an afternoon meeting. The Board of Associated Charities holds a special meeting tonight in the poor board room at the municipal building. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western company will pay yard men and trainmen of the southern division today. The Delaware and Hudson company paid yesterday at the Eddy Creek and Olyphant mines in Olyphant.

Woman's Kowley League Hebrew Ladies’ Relief Society Board of Associated Charities The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Delaware and Hudson Company Eddy Creek Olyphant

Mears and Hagen Celebrate Fourth Anniversary

Mears and Hagen mark their fourth anniversary this Saturday with elaborate plant and flower decorations and autumn leaves. Bauer's orchestra provides music and a bouquet will be presented to every purchaser in the Saturday afternoon event. All are invited.

Mears & Hagen Bauer Hmvery

Gold Fever in Wayne County Sparks Prospecting Fever

Reports from Clemo near Lake Ariel claim traces of gold on P. L. Rutledge’s farm after diamond drill expert C B Padcock examined rock from Rutledge’s land. Babeeck’s tests produced gold dust and iron indications while nearby South Canaan farms dig shafts hoping for a Pennsylvania Klondike.

Wayne County Clemo Erie and Wyoming Valley Lake Ariel P. L. Rutledge Rutledge C. B. Padcock Teydham Cripple Creek Carson City New Rutlebee Farm Babeeck South Canaan

Sol Klein Purchases Lackawanna Property Near Penn

Sol Klein becomes owner of a Lackawanna avenue property near Penn avenue that was sold by the Daniel Silkman estate executors for 40000 to B Moses and resold to Klein for 42500. The 25 by 10 foot lot holds two three story brick buildings facing Lackawanna and Center street adjoining the Fuller sale to Kramer.

Lackawanna Avenue Penn Avenue Conrad Hatter Daniel Silkman B. Moses Sol Klein Center Street E. L. and C. R. Fuller L. N. Kramer

Lecture in French by Lamaze at Scranton Conservatory

Monsieur Lamaze, instructor in French at the Scranton Conservatory of Music, will deliver a French lecture this afternoon in the Conservatory lecture room. The public is invited.

Monsieur Lamaze Scranton Conservatory of Music Conservatory

October Weddings Across Four States

A bouquet of October nuptials features Miss Dora Reinhardt and Mr. Biddieman in New York City, Miss Mattie J Kennedy and James P Devine at St Patrick's, and Clarence Sturges wed in Southport Connecticut. William J Peck, son of banker W H Peck, ties the knot with Lawson Hart in West Pittston, with family witnesses and plans to reside in a Penn avenue home.

William Joseph Peck Miss Lawson Hart Pittston Mattie J. Kennedy James P. Devine St. Patrick's Church Dora Reinhardt the Pyne Mr. Biddieman New York City Clarence HB. Sturges Southport Conn

Local Wedding Unites Margaret J and Edwin Schooley

The marriage of Miss Margaret J Lazarus and Edwin Schooley was performed by Rev. Dr. Parke at the Lazarus home on North Main street this morning. About twenty five relatives attended the ceremony followed by a wedding breakfast and a rice sendoff for the couple who will reside with the bride’s mother after a Lehigh Valley train honeymoon.

Justine Lazarus North Main Street Margaret J Edwin Schooley E. J. Schooley South Main Street Parke Drake Schooley Lehigh Valley May Steele Scranton Dickover New York Jessie Miller Marie Miller Maud Firestein Ray Roth Moore Mrs. Evans Wilkes-Barre Pittston

Miss Mary Fitzsimmons Weds Stephen J Carroll at St Patrick's

At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at St Patrick's church Miss Mary Fitzsimmons daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Fitzsimmons of 7 North Sumner avenue united in marriage with Stephen J Carroll of Twentieth street Rev D A Dunne officiated in the presence of many friends The bride wore cadet blue cloth and was assisted by her sister Miss B Firesimmons as bridesmaid James Durkin served as best man A wedding repast followed

St. Patrick’s Church Mattie J. Kennedy Peter Kennedy Pleasant Street James P. Devine Division Street Mendelsshon Nona Kennedy John J. Devine Mise Durkin Devine Globe Warehouse Mr. Devine The Traction Company Linden Street Dora Adam Reinhardt Pyne Biddleman New York City Frederick Zizelman Zion German Evangelical Church Mifflinavenue Miss Biddleman John Reinhardt St. Patrick's Church Mary Fitzsiimmons Patrick Fitzsimmons North Sumner Avenue Stephen J. Carroll Twentieth Street D. A. Dunne B. Firesimmons James Durkin

Pittston Couples Tie Married Links in New York and Pittston

In New York City at 9 o clock Henry A Gerrity of Pittton wed Miss Nellie Greve sister of Rev Father Greve pastor of Upper Pittston Catholic church Father Greve officiated and later celebrated a nuptial mass The bride attended by cousin Nellie Greve and groom by his brother Thomas Gerrity They will live on Clift street Pittston Gerrity is assistant station agent at Pittston Junction A second marriage united Miss Marie Moran of Rock Street and Patrick McGuire in Holy Rosary church with Rev J J O Toole officiating A reception followed.

New York City Henry A. Gerrity Pitteton Nellie Greve New York Father Greve Upper Pittston Thomas Gerrity Gerrity Clift Street Pittston Pittston Junction Holy Rosary Church Marie Moran Rock Street Patrick McGuire J. J. O'Toole Bridget McAndrew John Brogan

Sturges and Waterman Wed in Southport Conn

Clarence B. Sturges son of Mr and Mrs E B Sturges married yesterday afternoon in Southport Connecticut to Miss Alice Waterman of that place. They will return to Scranton to reside in a new home at Adams avenue and Delaware street.

Clarence B. Sturges E. B. Sturges Southport Conn Alice Waterman

Quiet Wedding Unites Miss Elizabeth Pushman and Owen Williams

Miss Elizabeth Pushman and Owen Williams wed last evening at the Tabernacle Congregational parsonage. Rev. D. P. Jones officiated and the couple will reside on the West Side.

Elizabeth Pushman Owen Wiliams Tabernacle Congregational Church D. P. Jones

Fearful Runaway Carriage Through City Streets

George M. Hallstead exhibited nerve and horsemanship as his fast horse pulled a rubber-tired buggy along Clay avenue. The frightened horse jumped barricades on Mulberry Street and sped down a concrete base toward Jefferson Avenue before Hallstead regained control and continued home uninjured.

George M. Halletenad Mr. Hallstead Clay Avenue Mulberry Street Clay and Monroe Avenue Quincy Jefferson Avenue Hallatead

Hotel Register as Evidence in Bribery Case

In Maston a witness testifies in the Howard Reeder case noting the Hotel Jermyn guest register. At Pottsville the same register is cited in the Van Valkenburg bribery case with Miss D H Jones, the hotel typewriter operator, confirming the book as the hotel's guest record.

Jermyn Register Maston Howeard Reeder Pottsville van Valkenburg D. H. Jones

Wan and Horn file charter for St Adalbert church Dickson City

Wan and Horn yesterday applied for a charter for the St Adalbert Polish Catholic church in Dickson City. Several court actions were noted including extended filing deadlines, probate matters, and a land sale approval in Dunmore and Scranton area courts.

Wan & Horn St. Adalbert Polishatholic Church Dickson City Vito Girard Dunmore Edwards Ixaac BK. Felts A. RK J. C. Vaughan Catherine Hittenbender Catharine Biesecker Edwin Bliesecker George W. Thompson Willem Evans Richard T. Edwards Scranton Margaret Edwards James Gennello Old Forge Angello Gennello

Elmhurst Church Calls Rev Spaulding from Hazleton

The Elmhurst Baptist church has issued a call to Rev Mr Spaulding of Hazleton. His answer to the call has not yet been received.

the Baptist Church Elmhurst Mr. Spaulding Hazleton

Delaware and Hudson to offer 50 cent excursion tickets

The Delaware and Hudson railroad sells special round trip excursion tickets from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre for four days at 50 cents. Tickets may be obtained through Firemen's Mutual Benefit members or at the Lackawanna avenue depot. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a cure for catarah in the head and Hood's Pills claimed to relieve nausea and indigestion.

Delaware and, Hudson Railroad Scranton Wilkes-Barre Firemen’s Mutual Benefit Association Delaware and Hudson Lackawanna Avenue

Martin Jordans Leg Put In Evidence In Scranton Trial

In a Scranton court a juror watched as Martin Jordan offered his injured leg as Exhibit A in a suit against the city for a Feb 1595 ice incident. Doctors Leet Smith and Stevens testified the fracture is not lingering, while the leg display was halted as improper to discredit witnesses. The jury later toured the damaged Peckville property. others awarded $240.57 to McAndrew versus Reddington and $1,160.17 to Harvey versus Iron City Mutual. a Boyle v. Farmonds default verdict stood at 7.02. a Christ v. Schwartz matter ended with a nonsuit.

Martin Jordan Court House Jordan Scranton Ngai Judge Gunster Mattes Street Leet Smith Stevens McGinley Davis Mahon Coston Gunster Dr. Leet Peter Christ Josph Schwartz Marcus Tudkovits

Camera Club Organized In Scranton

The Scranton Camera club organized Tuesday evening at 421 Lackawanna avenue. Officers elected include L. A. Osbourne as chairman P. G. Moore secretary and Charles Boswell treasurer. A house committee chaired by Osbourne with A. G. Thompson and A. H. Shopland and a bylaws committee with R. J. Jadwin and L. W. Ross were named.

Scranton Camera Club Lackawanna Avenue L. A. Osbourne P. G. Moore Charles Boswell Osbourne A. G. Thompson A. H. Shopland R. J. Jadwin L. W. Ross

FahrigEstate sues Schimpff for 3000 damages over Clay Avenue sale

Matilda Fahrig administratrix yesterday filed a suit for 3000 dollars against Eugene Schimpff, alleging failure to pay purchase money for a Clay avenue lot bought from the Fahrig estate. C. H. Soper is attorney for the plaintiff.

Matilda Fahrig Frank Fahrig Eugene 8. Schimpff Schimpff Clay Avenue Fahrig C. H. Soper

Lazative Bromo Quinine Tablet Adverts

An old advertisement offers lazative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure. It notes the product costs 25 cents and includes a sleeping car service to New York via Lehigh Valley Railroad, available from Wilkes-Barre after 9:00 p m, arriving in New York at 8:28 a m. Tickets sold at 209 Lackawanna Avenue.

New York Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkes-Barre Lackawanna Avenue

Men and Boys Shoes Sale Ad Highlighted Prices

An old advertisement lists discounted men and boys calf and patent leather lace shoes. Highlights include men’s ox calf shoes at 2.38 and boys’ calf lace shoes at 1.48 to 1.40, with several lines noting prior prices around 6.20 and 7.00.

Lenox

Sawyer's Millinery Styles at Deep Discounts

The shop touts wide stock from fashion centers with three larger buyers enabling low prices. Fur Felt Trimmed Walking Hats in two styles offered at 98c. Intrimmed Hats 59c, Turban 99c, and $1.25. Prices typically range Tic to $1.75, inviting careful comparison by customers.

Footwear Praised For Style And Warmth At Season Prices

Readers praise the footwear as best seen at these prices. The shoes are noted for correct style and ideal weight for fall and winter wear.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Spruce Street City Notes Penn Paris Lackawanna Ave W. H. Peck Third National Bank Millar Joseph J. Osterhout North End Alice Peck Sarah L. Peck Nelson Peck George N. Millar Biddleman-Reinhardt Carroll Fitzsimmons Mrs. Carroll West Scranton Gerrity-Greve Sturges.Waterman George M. Hallstead the Jermyn Select Council Chamber Ek. D. Fellows Bryan Ackerly W. H. Lewis John F. Murphy Gordon and Carbon Streets Hood Castoria Common Pleas Archbald Peckville Camera Club Siegel Yuina Tan Wyoming Avenue Newark Ete London Tees Sawyer A. R. Sawyer George B. Dunkin’s Sons Washington Jardinieres Rexford Company Grover Graham Matthews Eewenee J. Hi. Ladwig Vacka, Ave Dr. Jaeger Bauer's Orchestra Lackawanna 417 Avenue Scranton, Pa
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