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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1897
Page
10
Norton’s Wall Decorations invites inspection of its selection of Choice Fine Papers from top factories. They offer decorators on short notice and reasonable rates for autumn and winter room makeovers.
A San Francisco attorney who once lived in Astoria lauds H W B Hewen of South Bend, praising his legal knowledge and predicting he may join Washington's Supreme bench before age fifty. Hewen, formerly with the Lackawanna bar, practiced in Scranton years ago and was regarded as a bright, well read young attorney with a wide circle of friends.
Scranton High travels to Factoryville to meet Keystone Academy in a morning 9 oclock test and an afternoon 3 30 clash. Line of Scranton features Malin Horan Wall Battin Moxer DeBow Gearey Morris Murphy Tewksbury Welch with substitutes Davis Rice Dougherty and Owens as probable referee A B Warman.
A dispatch reports three known pickpockets from Scranton Philadelphia and TMittebure escaped custody en route to a hibona corpse hearing. Jail warden Holland could not stop the逃 trio as Roland, described as heavy, failed to overtake them. Police identify all three as notorious crooks with ties to Scranton.
Yesterday a petition presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions signed by about twenty attorneys asks the court to order the time published and reported in the court Journal for the Commonwealth vs. Thomas McLaughlin. The movants urge reporting and preservation of the proceedings.
The Y M C A entertainment course begins next Tuesday evening with the Parke sisters as principal entertainers. The sisters, recently returned from Europe, have won acclaim among European nobility and will debut in Scranton. Miss Edith Norton will recite.
At a Carbondale meeting the Junior Republican Club decided to attend the Republican rally in Carbon dale this evening. About 100 members will ride the 6.25 Delaware and Hudson train and be met by the Mozart band at Carbondale station. A parade will not precede the meeting at the Opera House as plans for active campaign participation were finalized.
A window display on Lackawanna Avenue by Slebecker and Watkins features brass bedsteads from the Scranton Bedding Company at the Adams and Lackawanna corner. The pieces epitomize the era’s boudoir style and attract passersby who stop to view the workmanship.
Mrs. Sol Kline buys the Silkman Building at 207 Lackawanna avenue for 40000 dollars. Dora Kline, wife of Sol Kline, acquires the Silkman estate occupied by ouls Conrad. The Fuller building next door sold for the same price to L N Cramer. Sale ordered yesterday in the orphan's court.
A series of patriotic meetings under the Order United American Mechanics is scheduled for October. Events include sessions at FP. OF. B. of A. hall 610 Lackawanna Ave Tuesday Oct 19 and Jackson Street Baptist church Wednesday Oct 20 at 8 60 PM. Additional meetings on Oct 21 at Clark's Summit Methodist Episcopal church and Oct 22 at Odd Fellows hall in MOSEVON with a members only session at Garfield council Green Ridge. Rev WC Lippincott of Lakewood N J to speak.
The text urges voters to support Schall and Horn and oppose Bryan-backed agents in McKinney. It touts protection and prosperity, praising the Famous Plexible Finish 205 Fennave, A, BD. Warmen and advocates voting for the Chicago platform and free silver positions.
The St Peter s and St Joseph s German Catholic societies of St Mary s parish South Side and St Joseph s society of St John s parish West Side will hold a joint fair in St Mary s hall South Side commencing tonight to raise funds for the State Convention in Scranton in June 1968.
Miss Cordelia Freeman, a soprano and pupil of notable teachers in Paris and Berlin, conducts weekly free voice and harmony sessions at Mr. Southworth's studio. L. Haldeman, ex Connecticut Mutual Life, takes a top agent role for Northwestern Mutual Life. W. J. Welsh is named general agent.
Maurice J. Winfield, a Colorado born civil engineer, confessed to burglaries at Architect Duckworth’s office and Jerome Keogh’s pool room in Scranton. He was held on 1500 bail after a late night arrest in the Coal Exchange building, with authorities seeking a second accomplice.
Oriental Rugs and Carpets in Mears' Building invites quick purchases with no price advance yet due to tariffs. Michaelian Brothers & Co and The Scranton Belding Co offer home visits to provide upholstery estimates and cost of furniture work.
Auctioneer A RR Harris offers sale for M H Van Pelt including carpets parlor suites beds and silverware. Sale begins tomorrow at 1 o clock afternoon at 119 Dudley Street Dunmore.
An evening program featuring the M. C. A. standard courage items opened with performances by The Park sisters and Miss Edith Norton on October 1, highlighting a diagramal display and formal standard acts.
An advertisement asserts Diamond Dyes are the best home dye solution, used by 8 thousand women, promising factory like results, savings, and color fastness. It warns against imitations, stating cheaper dyes ruin fabric and money.
Vague comments urge party loyalty and self reflection among Republicans, stressing unity and commitment to party principles amid internal debate and public scrutiny. The phrasing emphasizes discipline and adherence to party lines as essential.
The Millar and Pecks china hall opened their special lamp sale with hundreds of lamps on display from kitchen to parlor pieces. Crowds toured the tasteful array drew by the window and interior lighting tones, and the exhibition runs through Monday claiming the largest variety in the country.
William Schenck aged eighteen and Anna Mustin sixteen seek marriage but face parental opposition. They try to elope to Jersey, are intercepted by a step mother and marshal, return to court awaiting parental consent, which is not yet granted. They vow to obtain written consent and try again.
At Monday night’s monthly board of trade meeting the transportation committee will report on freight rate equalization. A discussion is also planned on a proposed plan to discourage fake advertising schemes merchants are urged to oppose.
Attorney Joeth Ball Osborne of Scranton was reportedly appointed by President McKinley as assistant secretary to Commissioner Kasson, a move tied to reciprocity provisions of the Dingley act. Osborne, former consul to Ghent and Belgium during Harrison, would serve under John A. Kasson, the special commissioner.
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia paid the first installment of 2000 to Mrs. Amerman yesterday through Special Representative Jerome Lynch. The two policies total 25000 on her husband's life, with 1000 per year for twenty years plus 1000 per year for fifteen years. The insured has been with the company under two years.
Scranton Poor District directors condemn Wilkes-Barre for accepting Luzerne county indigent inmates at the Hillside Home and seek an explanation or self-reliance. They note a $1.75 weekly cost per inmate and discuss state county asylum plans versus local care.
Scranton Bedding Co touts its finest box divans and couches with matching spring units and covers. Offers customization in any size and seamless escape from ordinary furniture.
A historical notice describes a No 1 ladies coat in Black Kerney with braided back and elk lining as the correct wear under the Russian idea. It promotes a popular Black Cheviot coat with handsome braiding as an alternative.
Special train to Beattle and steamer routes from St Michaels to the Klondyke Gold Fields announced. Depart Buffalo midnight March 6 and Beattle on March 16. Sleeplog cars, lowest rates, berths reserved, tickets issued through to Klondyke. For rates and supplies contact F J Moore, General Agent, Nickel Pigte Road, 21 Exchange St., Buffalo, N Y.
Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey, noted teacher of elocution and oratory, announces services from 107 Wyoming Avenue. Her instruction focuses on deliarte style and speech craft for public speakers and aspiring debaters.
Advertises laxative promo quinine tablets offered by Harris' drug store at 126 Penn Avenue. Claims cure in one day with refund if it fails and lists price 25 cents. Store hours indicated as 0 a.m. to unspecified time.
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