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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
3
Merchants invite public feedback on service stock and pricing. Readers urged to report when shoes are wrong, prices lower elsewhere, or clerks lack courtesy. The notice promises responsive service to meet customer needs.
Our imported and domestic millinery creations represent a harvest of ideas. Shoppers are invited to glean from the selections and profit from choices, with representations in the collection highlighting diverse styles.
The judge voiced dissatisfaction with several juries in recent sessions while cases unfold. Simon Rice was found guilty of assault and battery though the judge later recalled the sentence. Griffis Lake incidents and Griffin Lake politics were reviewed, with not guilty verdicts in some cases and court action against others.
In Carbondale a jury tried Lewin Z. Scott and wife for keeping a disorderly house with neighbors testifying to nightly crowds and visiting women. Other cases included attempted criminal assault, robbery, larceny, and a diamond pin theft involving ex-Sheriff Robinson. Participants include Judge Archboald and defense attorneys McDonald Baylor Ward Harris Kane and McGovern.
The will of Frederick Nathacker was probated and his son Napoleon Nathacker appointed executor. He left the estate to six children. Catharine Hughes filed equity proceedings with Warren & Knapp against Bridget and Sarah Gilliom to force partition or sale of a jointly owned property on Frank Avenue. Horace B. Hand appointed referee in Everhart vs Throop estate. James J. O'Malley named guardian of Anna Jordan, minor of Patrick Jordan of Beranton. A new trial was granted in Onomiaga Dynamo Company vs Hallatead Textile Company.
Frank Draper of Zion's Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society will speak on the alive and kindred topics related to the divine plan of the ages at Raub's hall 14 Wyoming avenue Allegheny Pa. on Sunday Oct 17 at 10 am and 1 pm. Admission free.
Large crowds praise The Knickerbockers led by Louis Roble with Margaret Rosa noted for vocal beauty and humor. Excerpt advertises bedding sales and Chicago excursion details. includes Bromo Quinine cold remedy.
A Scranton convention moves to set districts topics and form a three member committee to liaise with county officials on the new Poor Law. Votes to trim minutes due to printing costs. Speakers critique state boards and praise past work as visitors tour Lackawanna steel works and plan a Clark's Summit excursion.
Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.
The Tribune editor asserts the Baptist denomination merits justice for the weak against the strong and presents a clarification regarding ongoing matters to set the record straight.
The notice outlines a plan to set new October records by pricing trimmed Sallors and related fur items. It lists several styles including The Ideal Trimmed Sallore and The Yale with plaid trimmings, plus options like the Novelty Frisco Fur and Irvington plaid trimmed. Prices range from the low to mid single digits, with each item described as stylish or high quality.
An advertisement touts Hee Cham's Pills as a remedy for heavy sluggish stomachs, claiming they stimulate healthy activity, support nerves and brain, and dispel the blues. The tone mirrors a 19th century patent medicine pitch.
Advertises HOYS patent leather shoes in Newark with operating costs and London tows, priced this week at $1.56, down from the usual $2.00. Market note notes value and regional availability.
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