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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1896
Page
8
On September 26 the new store will be completed it claims to be the state’s largest carpet wallpaper drapery and curtain shop and will display the biggest stock in each department ever seen in Scranton.
At Mielwtoweki hall Scranton speakers include Eloy stroot Pitston avenue and others. Meetings occur at Montdale Central Republican era rooms and Borinton Meetville and Meet each venue lists speakers such as George W Boyle TEML Streeter Rey nols John Wall Osborne and E W Thover.
The itemized report covers mayoral blame over a sewer project on Capouse Street, railway and streetcar work, a minor blast injuring a local man, a pastor’s sermon at the Presbyterian church, probate actions for the will of David Plyte, bail in several assault cases, a joint committee considering damage claims, marriage licenses, funeral arrangements for Mrs Mary Bevan, upcoming Lackawanna Institute meeting and a Europe trip return dinner for August Robinson with health benefits noted.
Cluze thumbed Kid Gloves are the latest. We show a complete assortment at 1.00. We sell gloves that fit and guarantee satisfaction. A fine selection of handkerchiefs at popular prices. The beat Hoc Corset you ever bought. Ask to see It, Mears & Hagen, as
An advertisement hawks a one day cure for colds using laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims a refund from all druggists if the cure fails and prices the tablets at 25 cents. An unrelated restaurant note touts Lohmann's private dining rooms on Bpruce Street with exemplary service and cuisine.
The Young Men's Republican Club of Scranton reports 87 new members enrolled at last night’s meeting, with 77 added previously. Speakers included William Connell and Major Everett Warren who urged unity on tariff and silver issues and described the campaign as a pivotal national contest.
Excursionists from Canton board the 7.50 Delaware and Hudson train to Wilkes-Barre and then on to McKinley’s home in Chbl. They include sound money enthusiasts and a Carbondale party. Train schedule shows arrival times 1040 am at Canton and midnight return, with Wilkes-Barre as a major pickup point. Republican press coverage notes 200 workers sent to call on McKinley.
The Polish Independent club and the Twenty ward Citizens held meetings this week at Murray's hall Cedar avenue and plans were made for another gathering. A new Republican club formed with officers Michael Murray Chiles Roche elected. A sound money league of 200 workers at Kingstown was organized with Vaughn Keller Morgan Brydes Hubbell Somers in leadership roles.
Three notable speakers including Lat e Charles Emory Smith James Loyt and D P D Woodmansee are listed for next Thursday evening. The Frothingham theater event is open to all voters and promises value for attendees.
A garbled Scranton item set reports a city official pushed from office amid a racing pot room probe. The piece blends ads and notices for shoe sales, bicycles, and local services, with a brief nod to a mayoral inquiry into Street Commissioner Kinsley.
Public opinion in Colorado and other western states credits Paine's Celery Compound with curing nervous system ailments and fatigue. The ad touts numerous testimonials, including Congressman John C. Tell of Colorado, noting dyspepsia and rheumatism relief and broad Congressional support since January.
Special sale offers 100 Kana bag and Daghastan rue at 5 and 8 dollars through Michaelian Bros Co at 12 Washington avenue Lynn Shoe Sale Murby Bros failed in Lynn Mase bringing cheap shoes to Scranton The 5 Brothers bought stock and distributed it among stores Beranton frets 4000 phils A special case begins today Saturday October 10 at the 5 Brother store Gos Lackawanna avenue
Local merchants Mears and Hagen promote special bargains on undergarments and full lines of cotton merino and all wool clothing for men women and children asserting best goods for the least money.
From Scranton the round trip fare to Canton is $4.48 via Lehigh Valley Railroad on Thursday October 15. The notice notes a personal history of illness and a trial of Hood's Sarsaparilla with relief, and mentions Mrs Fannie Newcomer of Hells Landing Pa and Hood's Pills as purely vegetable.
The piece argues that painting value mirrors the artist’s skill and originality, not material cost. It extols a rare, beautifully designed hat in Scranton, noting its exclusivity and the store’s premier position, urging local ladies to seize the opportunity.
Advertises instruction in piano organ and harmony plus accompanying at the late Herr Kopff's residence 302 Adams Avenue Scranton.
Joseph Roschino was taken to Philadelphia by Sheriff Clemons and Warden Simpson to begin a life sentence for the murder of Frank Conforti at Bunker Hill Dunmore on Sunday night November 11. He is the second Lackawanna County inmate whose death sentence was commuted to life. Frank Bezek was the other. Lynn Shoe Sale opens at the 5 Brothers' this morning. Nickel Plate Line advertises Lackawanna avenue dining cars and service.
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