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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1896

Page

5

Court resolves New York street trading case and local notices

Court confirms report on New York street trading. Robbery and assault cases involve Rebecca Flynn v Dr G I Albany, with an outcome on Richard Flynn’s discharge from Moses Naylor hospital. Also reports deaths, disease cases, enrollments, and marriage licenses in Scranton area society pages.

New York Street Rebecca Flynn Minooka Dg. i. Hil Albany Richard Flynn Windsor Moses ‘Naylor Nnvision Order of Hiberpians Board of America St. John's Hall the Brook Ralph Bingham Ian Mantey Dinmore He Wimpires Lathes Aid Society Methodist Church Wittston Pittston Scranton Business College Tittston Dbindsay K. Od, Hall Company PD Thrteenth Reaiment Mairrowly Seriou Terndoon Dickson City Hull Lickawanna Drewing Company Architert Wunder George Murray Westminster Hotel New York Tribune King Metropolis George Kroger Park Avenue Ida Knapp Emma Kroger Ina Whetstone Dave Stintker Lille Gross Laura Lewis Mary Shott Emma Whetstone John Stinkker George Hichardson Pred Deling Charles Burkley Charles Webber Fred Krages John Delm George Grager George Allan Christ Stickle Thomas Moser Alps Hinkle Grase Howse John HH Thomas George W. Ward Hansom Ann Roberts Scranton Henry Kearney Elizabeth Greig Carbondale Samuel A. Matthews Rebecca Rawlings Jermyn Charles Burlingame Throop Mary McGin Wy Dickson William FL. Howells Taylor Margaret James Michael J. McDonald White Haven M. J

Coats Made from Same Patterns in MEARS & HAGEN Line

The advertisement asserts that medium and low priced coats use the same patterns as higher priced garments. It emphasizes fit and quality, from MEARS & HAGEN.

Mears & Hagen

Red Hooped Keg and Field Fight Leave Men Battered

A free fight in a field near Deacon Street yesterday left Peter Neckthoski missing several teeth and Alex Machlevicz with a head wound. Warrants were sworn and the crowd arraigned before the Seventeenth Ward Tribunal. bail was set for court. Machlevicz, 6 feet 4 inches, 205 pounds, 20, famed among his countrymen, is charged with using a stone in the fight.

Deacon Street Peter Neckthoski Alex Machleviex Howe Yeomans Seventeenth Ward Machlevicz Samson

Bargain Auction Draws Crowds at Davidow Bros Store

Store over 120 feet deep drawn by throngs of shoppers at Davidow Bros auction sale with continuous crowds seeking great bargains throughout the event.

Davidow Bros

Crystal Laundry makes special care in cleaning orders

The Crystal Laundry advertises careful work with prompt attention to orders. Located in Harris' rug store at Twining, optician 1295 Penn avenue. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Penn Avenue Harris

West Side Rally Elevates Republican Night Across the River

A packed Mears hall on the West Side heard speakers including William J. Schaffer J Ball Osborne James J H Hamilton John H Fellows and John R Farr. Campaign emphasis centered on William Connell for congress and a strong push to unite Republicans before November 9.

Mears’ Hall West Side William J. Schaffer Delaware County J. Ball Osborne United States Ghent Belgium James J. H. Hamilton John H. Fellows Doulin St. Farr William Connell John KR. Farr W. Gaylord Thomas William G. Daniels Joseph B. Lloyd Cramp

Jermyn Borough Ruling Denies Water Works Bond Increase

Judge Gunster rules the borough of Jermyn cannot increase its indebtedness for water works. The 1890 ordinances authorized debt and water rights but the 1896 election was void since the 1871 act limits increases to two percent of assessed value and bans bonding votes not specified as increase or no increase.

Gunster Jermyn Halfway Ridge Creek Cornell Jermyn and Rushbrook Water Company

Kellar the Wonder Worker Plays to Packed Academy Crowd

The puzzling magician Kellar staged a full evening of sleight of hand and illusions at the Academy of Music last night. Mrs Kellar appeared blindfolded in mind reading demonstrations while the act concluded with Fly-to a cabinet disappearance and a midair transfer to a suspended cabinet. The audience filled the house, many standing as the show captivated with mystery.

Kellar Academy of Music

Speakers Named for Republican Mass Meeting Tour

A long list of venues across towns such as Oakhal Alakely Jermyn Moscow Fatlon Catlary Moore Moorle Waverly Peckville Dunmore and more are scheduled for Oct 2 to Oct 27 with speakers including Major Everett Warren John M Harris H. C. Reynolds A. Zimmerman J. F. Reynolds C. P. OMalley and Daniel Hastings. The Frothingham theater in Philadelphia hosts Governor Daniel Hastings and others in a Republican mass meeting.

Green Tridge Oakhal A. J. Colborn, Jr John M. Harris J. Ball Osborne Alakely Tageday Owen's Racers Everett Warren F. Reynoi John K. Jones Jermyn George D. Taylor George Beale John RR. Edwards J. F. Reynolds Odd Fellows’ Hall Moscow John Jones Waverly Tand Colonel L. Mitchcovk H. M. Streeter T. F. Penman John T. Landis Peckville M. W. Lowry Eag H.C. Reynolds John F. Reynolds Elmble H. WH. Harris Mark Kolpar Foxsall’s Minooka Hov H. J. Hipris F W Plelts Esq John Tt. Edwards Dalton Covernor Daniel HH. Hastings Latth and Heeder Henry Hall Charles J. Warwick Philadelphia Frothingham Theater Qpern House Carbondele Major Hyverett Warren John KR. Jones C. P. O'Malley A. Zimmerman Fred W. Fleite Alworth

Advanced Business Education Scholarships Sold

A business school reports 100 scholarships sold at 15 dollars each to support its program. The effort emphasizes practical finance and professional training, grounded in traditional business instruction and led by W. P. Gregory & Co.

Systema Walt For W. P. Gregory & Co

St Luke's Day Exercises Close At Church

St Luke's church held an observance with a 746 PM service and a parish-wide afternoon reception. Rev Israel reviewed guild work for the year while Major Everett Warren and A D Holland spoke on parish finances and laity involvement. The Men's Guild funds and a planned parish house received emphasis amid praise for the 字 community work.

Rogers Israel Everett Warren A. D. Holland St. Luke's Church Nev Ierael J. Haughton J. Wills Conant Israel Rt. Hilda Girls’ Friendly Society St. Luke's Parks Brotherhood of St. Andrew St. Agnes’ Fund Dunmore Everett Waren Major Warren Teruel Leat Warren

Decree Allows Grade Crossing for Rail Lines

Judge Gunster has issued a decree in the Delaware and Hudson Railroad case against the Lackawanna Traction and Olyphant Suburban Street Railway. The ruling lets the street cars cross the gravity tracks at grade, but requires crossing the plaintiff’s steam road via duct or subway. The decree, prepared by the plaintiff’s lawyers, was signed yesterday.

Great Crowds at Daviden Bros Auction Sale Continue

The sale runs daily with bargains on watches and jewelry. A dainty line of children coats is offered at 612 Spruce street. Also mentioned are Jordan's stews. Born in Scranton on October 19 1894 to H W and Enna Montgomery of 416 Clay avenue a son was born.

Daviden Bros Spruce Street Montgomery Scranton H. W Enna Montgomery Clay Avenue Davidow Bros

Bryan sentiment waning in Lincoln says Parkington

G H Parkington of New Haven with Lincoln ties says Bryan will not carry Nebraska and believes McKinley will win the state. He notes local business gloom and that Neb residents who know Bryan at home view him kindly but doubt his election. Lincoln dispatch dated October 14, 1896.

Lackawanna County Congress William Connell McKinley G. H. Parkington New Haven Conn Jermyn Lincoln Neb W. J. Bryan Bryan Nebraska BE. Parkington Lincoln, Neb

Taken to Stroudsburg in Robbery Case

Thomas Kearney and Thomas Cona hey of Moscow were moved to Stroudsburg to face Monroe county courts for the Henryville Friday night robbery of Station Agent Sawyer. Conaboy denies involvement, but an implicated ally undermines his denial. Authorities suspect Kearney could reveal details on recent depredations along the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line.

Thomas Kearney Thomas Conahey Moscow Sawyer Henryville Stroudsburg Monroe County Conaboy Kearney Delaware, Lackawanna

Montrose Doctor Killed At Delaware Crossing

Dr Louis Knoll a Montrose veterinarian was killed last evening near New Milford at a grade crossing by a southbound Delaware Lackawanna and Western Coal Train. He died instantly after being struck while trying to cross in front of the train. He was a young man highly respected in Montrose and was to be married this winter.

Joseph BR. Llwyd Gaylord Thomas West Side Mr. Thomas Columbia Quartette McKinley Connell Farr A. J. Colborn Pennsylvania Lancaster Thaddeus Stevens Louis Knoll Delaware New Milford Montrose

Custom made goods offered at twice the price

An advertisement notes a fall stock showing custom made goods priced at ten, twelve, and eighteen dollars. Horan & Merrill at 416 and 418 Lackawanna Avenue promote the sale as part of their autumn assortment.

Tock Horan & Merrill Lackawanna Avenue

Lohrmanns on Spruce Street Offers All Hours Dining

Regular dinner 40 cents, meals and cold lunches served at all hours at Lohrmanns located on Spruce Street. Imported and domestic wines cigars and liquors available. Special note on crackers and red hooped kegs hinted in the fragment.

Lohrmann'’s Spruce Street

To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim

An old advertising claim touts Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds. A refund promise appears, with pricing listed as 26 vents.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norman & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave Lackawanna A. B. Warman WS II Ladica Giant Mears Hall J. d. H Hamilton John R. Farr Kellar, the Wonder Worker Academy Wood's Actual Business College Scranton, Pa the Men's Guild Lake Ariel Charles Schlager Scranton High School Board of Control Conchugloh Tno A.D. Holland Jordan Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Notoge Linses Berry Ivers & Pond Powell Music Store China Hall Chas. J, Weichel A. R. Sawyer Wyoming Avenue Reeves Jones The First Presbyterian Church Herr Kopff Adams Avenue S. C. Snyder Spruce T Land of the Pyramids Astrakhan Cape J.bolz Hallacher Hislacher Langfeld Ruppreght Penn Ave Opp Baptist Church William S. Millar Center ST Dunn
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