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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1897
Page
9
Tell us about any issue with our shoes or service. If you find equal grade shoes cheaper elsewhere, tell us. If a clerk is not polite or you cannot find the shoe you want, inform us so we may serve the public rightly.
A late night Beranta Mastress benefit at Marlo hall drew a large crowd under director T. Watkins. Sheriff Chomens acknowledged property seizures on J. Chow to Militix Robs Inc. An execution of 050100 was reported yesterday with several parties named.
The text urges voters to back Bohndt and Horn, aligned with free trade and silver, while criticizing MacKinley era protectionism. It frames Lacka wainna Democracy as advocating unrestricted navigation and public work. The reader is urged to reject Lyron’s agents in favor of the stated ticket.
Scranton Whist club beat Binghamton for the third straight time at the Scranton Royal Club in the Mears building. Thirty-two hands were played with eight per pair, as players from both clubs faced off in a strict card contest.
An advert presents imported and domestic millinery creations as a harvest of ideas for readers to glean from and profit to their heart's content. It emphasizes varied trims and designs as part of a fashion lineup.
Hats and bonnets with ostrich plumes and fancy feathers offered at low prices. The ad emphasizes breadth of stock and prices below those quoted elsewhere.
The fourth annual Florence Crittenton mission meeting was held at the YWCA on Washington avenue. Officers and a new matron outlined plans for a new home on Harricon avenue, with two lots purchased and about half the funds raised. Special effort will be made to occupy the building early next year and continue charitable work.
A Scranton mission group outlines transferring at risk girls to national Florence Crittenton facilities. Members push for enrollment goals and church donations to fund building and ongoing expenses. The treasurer notes the building fund progress, with about $500 in hand and pledges unpaid, urging timely contributions. The report cites biblical appeals and calls for generous giving to advance Christ's work and aid vulnerable girls.
Willie Lisk and three supporters claim the report of the chef and a girl changing clothes is false. They say they resigned of their own accord and were not discharged. Mr. Ueemer confirms The Tribune account, stating the ex-chef wore girl clothes and had vermilion on his face secured with soap wrappers.
The National Christian church convention at Central Christian church opened with the Christian women's board of missions program. Mrs. O A Burgess spoke as president, auxiliaries number 1 65 with 20 067 members and 55150 contributed last year. The foreign missionary society reports over 1 000 000 communicants and more than 500 000 in yearly offerings.
Ex Postmaster Charles W. Dayton’s acceptance letter for comptroller on the Jefferson Democracy ticket criticizes Crokerism as an imperious rule by one man and promises undivided energy and ability to serve New York City. He aligns with Jeffersonian principles and states the main issue is resisting Crokerism for four years.
Mire Mariam Ferber daughter of Deputy Sheriff HW F Ferber won a pair of toetl y blankets at the Calvary Baptist church fair in Taylor during last evening’s event.
A reader notes wed ding invitations printed at The Tribune office show a Judgment and foresight that augurs well for future prosperity. The Tribune prints invitations for less than half the engraved price, with similar quality and style, most people unable to tell the difference.
Easton Pennsylvania resident FE F Wood suffers heart disease for fifteen years and after twenty doctors finds relief with Dr Agnew’s Cure for the Heart. He reports one dose relieved him in thirty minutes and seven bottles cured him, sold by Matthews Bros J-21.
A fifteen-year-old Dennis McMahon of Providence was jailed for contempt after failing to answer questions in the case charging James A. Wilson with assault and battery. Deputy Sheriff Price held him. trial saw witness Mrs Whittley refuse an oath, affirming instead. Duffy prosecuted, Vosburg defended. James Ruane faced assault charges with Mary Foster in Dunmore after a Laurel Hill picnic.
Charlea Chapman charged for false pretenses paid a fee and was released as the prosecutor agreed not to pursue the case. J Strenk Michael Strenk and John Pencakh avoided trial on malicious mischief charges. John Machinaki was found guilty of anenuit and battery. Anthony Udin was found not guilty of aiding a prisoner to escape. A crowd at Udri's saloon interrupted arrest efforts. Verdicts included not guilty with costs shared, and a technical reporting error on tramps burgling Erbe's hotel. District Attorney Jones notes never having a quashed indictment.
The note urges long time adherents to honor party fealty and reserve judgment, calling on these faithful to align openly with current political loyalties and self reflect their allegiance.
Lang's Operatic Burlesquers perform at Davis' theater for three days starting Monday afternoon. The act promises new music up-to-date comedy and recent New York hits. The show features leading vaudeville stars and the burlesque "The Twin Men" with a company of twenty four. Do not miss before buying beds from The Scranton Bedding Co.
Personally conducted trips advertised from Chicago to California via Burlington Route and Denver & Rio Grande Ry. Uses Pullman tourist sleeping cars with full conveniences. Special agents handle arrangements, write T. A. Grady for details from Clark St, Chicago. Beecham's Pills advertised for constipation.
Contributions to St Luke's Summer Home are acknowledged including Samuel H Stevens treasurer. Previous acknowledgments show no clear dates or correct names due to garbled OCR.
A historic ad notes Horsford's Acid Phosphate to combat heavy sluggish feelings and weak stomachs. It claims to stimulate digestion and act as a tonic for nerves and brain, promoting healthier activity.
An old advertisement touts laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming to cure a cold in one day with a money back refund if it fails. The price is 25 cents.
October sale notes list Trimmed Sailors with velvet band at 89 cents, formerly 1.19. Yale set with plaid trimmings at 80 cents, normally 1.25. Novelty and Frisco Fur felt walking hats at 15 cents, value 1.00. Irvington plaid trimmed at 1.48, regular 2.00. Ask to see them.
A semi porcelain jardiniere with under glazed Fleucr Bina Marie decorations offered at 12.98 after claiming real worth 15.00. The ad emphasizes guaranteed not to craze and price reduction to attract buyers.
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