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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1897

Page

3

Old Traveling Hat Arrives at National Express Office

An antique hat arriving at the National Express office in this city yesterday is described as a mixed travel relic with many foreign language tags. It features photographs and odd items including a pistol, chewing tobacco, and a doll, with a probable origin in old Mexico and connections to figures like Jim Parker the train robber. The hat will be exhibited locally before its Monday forwarding to Port Jervis.

National Express Vic Wells, Large & Co. Exorens Hinghamter Port Jervis National Company Fokckawearina Avenue Ti le Old Mexico Jim Parker Arizona A.C. Simmers Albuquerque San Angeles Far West Eurio Wells, Fargo Nationady Ame Jean Exes Commpaniin Wheelines

Buncoers Abroad Warn of Bryanite Political Trick

The piece cautions voters about a Bryanite scheme to disrupt Republican methods in an off year. It labels the tactic as deceitful, aimed at weakening party unity and aiding Bryanite influence against McKinney and national GOP efforts.

Bryanites McKinney Republican Congress Round Nicnity

Steam Heating and Plumbing FL M T Howley

Steam Heating and Plumbing of Florida is listed with M T Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave. This fragment notes a service provider and a street address, indicating a tradesperson listing or business directory entry.

M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave

Seventeenth Sewer District Move Backed by Select Council

The Select Council approved withdrawing the city solicitor’s appeal from the viewers report and asked the court to confirm. The move endorses early construction of the South Side sewer system for the Seventeenth District amid a $22,000 city assessment. Delegates argued the appeal could be kept alive to seek a restraining injunction, and several concurrent resolutions and tax provisions were adopted alongside.

Select Council To & In Select Council Big South Side Seventeenth Common Council Supreme Court South Side Lansing Chittenden Sanderson

Applicants for Active Membership Read for Local Society

Applications for active membership were read for Ernest Breich a mining engineer of Peckville Pat Edmund W Reherte Harry N Ramecy Carl G Barth and Arthur Langerfeld of the International Correspondence Schools and Alexander Kethe of the Dickson Manufacturing company Alfred E Lister elected Niharian

Ernest BK. Breiech Peckville Pat Edmund W. Reherte Harry N. Ramecy Carl G. Barth Arthur Langerfeld International Correspondence Schools Alexander Kethe Dickson Manufacturing Company Alfred E. Lister Wee

Political Platform Endorsement Prompted by Local Election

Voters are urged to back the Chicnee free trade and free silver platform as supported by the Lacka wanna Democracy. The appeal instructs readers to work and vote for Schadt, Horn, and allies while opposing McKinsey and Bryan aligned protectors.

Schadt, Horn, Et McKinsey Bryan

Local News Briefs Highlight City Events And Incidents

The Board of Control plans a meeting tonight. Haydn Roane will give an organ recital at Penn Avenue Baptist Church today at noon. Reports show resignations and transfers in local units, plus several court actions and a suspected larceny case. A funeral and a Requiem service are noted, with marriage licenses issued to multiple couples. A boxing match and a public event at St Peter's Cathedral are described, along with a large charity recital by Elm Park church performers. Police and detective activity includes recovered jewelry and a Paris chase described. a Hebrew ball at Music Hall draws hundreds. A missing-person inquiry in Williamsport confirms a dead boy is not from Scranton, per family verification.

Echoo Comalniess Board of Control Haydn Roane Penn Avenue Baptist Church Sermeant W Beatt Rample William Donovan Mores Taylor Hospital Caymen John Brogan Joseph Megrall Welshere Dunmore Alderman Howe Welesberg Anthony Hore Fami Emmet Street Olem High Cole Moly Cross George Dpd Wilburn Rive Carpenter & Fleitz St. Peter's Cathedral William Gisson Carbondale Staiielwie Spotnicki Nanticoke Yesterdy Michael Kellrick Mary Boyle Shanton Henry Wellett Len Burkey Taylor Charles Johns Arnold Vandhing Dora M. Probst Arenbald Jowph Ueofeki Mortinia Partain Wert Sle Alderman Millar Grant Larceny John P. Jones West Slide Jones Aher Whal Shoate Gutavy Pat Duddy Dink Brook Ned Thomas Bell Siblow O'Celo J. B. Crawford Mra A. von Storoh Crittenton HA. A. Kaufhohl Prieis Hiverison Avenue Ping Aim Gibeon Walling Te Kh. Walter John Fourot Mire Mary Finurot Betella Woolwy New York City Elm Park Jose Mins Helen Augustin Gilmore Emerson College of Shistory Bowtens Mise Katherine Thiele Thie City Wand Misa Jenne Huchwalhi Pliner Nolange Aehwet Howart Place Aftrican Methodist Episcopal Church Hauer G. W. Brown H. A. Patterson Bulny Moir Garrett Bogart Chicago Liek Dicter Pittsburg Hearrisburg Smoky Chuy Chief Robling United States Court Scranton Simehas Thora” Boll Hebrew Hemential Association Music Hall Fmite Bauer Professor Taylor J. Crowman Moor Kal Wetes Commilles Fr. Klein Ad Schwartz Eldmen Jacob Freidman Richard McHigh North Main Avenue Williamsport Baturdiy Creos

Woman Dies After Hospital Stay at Lackawanna

Mrs Annie Jones who boarded at Mrs Stevans 1A Franklin avenue died Wednesday night at Lackawanna hospital. The same hour Mrs Ziba Stevane who housed Miss Jones was arraigned before Alderman Millar on a charge of keeping a disreputable place. The Jane Woman was a boarder at Mrs Stevane's house and had been ill for about four weeks.

Lackawanna Hospital Annie Jones Ziba Stevane Franklin Avenue Jones Millar Jane Stevane Hose

Meeting of Engineers' Club at Hoard of Trade Building

The Beranton Engineers club convened its monthly meeting in the Hoard of Trade building. J. T. Beard E M of International Correspondence Schools presented a paper on mine ventilator design principles and common errors from ignorance of ventilation laws. Beard received thanks. George T Gwilliam of Philadelphia and John Sherwood of this city were present.

Beranton Engineers Club J. T. Beard E. M International Correspondence Schools Beard George T Gwilliam Philadelphia John Sherwood

Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Boland Case Amid Mercy Recommendation

In a day marked by trials in the Superior court, the Boland case yielded a guilty verdict with a recommendation for extreme mercy and a suspended sentence. Parallel hearings covered numerous local charges including accusations of common scolds, assaults, false pretenses, and a mistaken identity defense featuring Thomas Smith and Mrs Mary Lawler’s family.

Boland McClure Thomas Smith Olyphant Mary Lawler James J. O Malley O Brien & Kelly M. A. Lowry John TF. Savage Peter Connors Sarah Winters Taylor J.E. Watkine Andre Quinn Charles T. Evans Carbondale Nathan Vidaver Junkel Suravitz GR. Walenkynowics Pennavente Chase PR Lewis Mary Moriwn Providence Mary Gallagher Gillbride Eral Mr. Zimmerman Quinnan Donahoe Stephen Atherton Ann Mackmore BF. Blackmore John Kane James Hoskins John Martin Patrick Martin Akult John Campbell Covington PL H. Campbell Wilkes. Barre Pd. Martin

Remarkable millinery sale entices shoppers to buy

A city hat shop proclaims abundant stock and keen prices on stylish hats ribbons trims ostrich feathers and fancy plumes. The pitch urges customers to visit and judge for themselves the value and savings offered.

A Bowl of Roses Free in Philadelphia Sunday Press

Roses will be free with every copy of the Philadelphia Sunday Press on Sunday October 24. The edition promises vivid features across Woman's Page Childrens Page Sporting Page Literary Page and Humor Page with top writers contributing.

Philadelphia Sunday Press Sunday Press Woman's

Piano and organ sale figures from trade-in inventory

Catalog notes a Boston high grade piano traded in for a Fischer piano and offered at low prices. Mentions organs from Wilcox & White Estey New England Waters and other brands with sale prices ranging around 10 535 and 40 550 375 dollars.

Boston Fischer Wilcox & White Estey New England Waters

Print Request for Bar Gains and Easy Payment Plans

A request goes out to obtain a printed list detailing bar gains and special plans offering easy payments. The notice seeks comprehensive data and is directed to the appropriate office for fulfillment.

Shoes That Give Satisfaction In Fall Footwear Line

The advertisement boasts a wide fall selection of footwear praised for style comfort and elegance. It claims mechanical and aesthetic perfection and low prices achieved by cash-based purchases and small profit margins, asserting superiority over competitors.

Excursion Offer To California By Upgraded Pullman Cars

Personal travel plan announces weekly Chica departures on the Burtington Route to Denver via the Denver and Rio Grande line. Passengers travel in Pullman tourist sleeping cars with full conveniences and are overseen by seasoned special agents. For details contact T. A. Cipady, Excursion Manager, CBQ HR 1, 4 Clarisa Street, Chicago.

Chicago Burtington Denver Rio Grande Ry Partles California T. A. Cgipady Claris St

CAS RIA and Childre Ras tanec

CAS RIA and Childre Ras tanec appears in OCR fragment with unclear context. The readable text lacks concrete events, dates, or names beyond the odd capitalization and garbled sequence. No verifiable details to summarize as a coherent news item.

This Year’s Style Coats Offerings At Moderate Prices

Large stock of ladies coats from last year altered to imitate current fashions. Distinctly inferior fit and hang expected. Our garments guaranteed to be this year’s make with superior style and fit. Visit our cloak department to see up to date goods at moderate prices and satisfaction guaranteed.

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Spruce Street Buncoers Igned Longis Lackawanna Ave Severites Coyne Ayon-Kearney Clarke Clarke, Roche, Robinson, Minley, Pellows, Hutns Frittle Thames Willams Durr Kittenden Warner Schroeder Bander McGinley Spector Broh, O'Mere Chestnut Price Streets Hickory Street Crown and Irving Avenues City Engieer Cedar Avenue River Street Flanagan & O'Hara Prescott Avenue Vine Awh LL & C, Co, Sewer Lackawanna Tran and Coal Company Linden Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Wagner Tuigstone Wilke Clay Avenue Myrtle Pine Streets Yoates Delaware and Hudson West Linden Street Ninth Street Streets and Bridges Committee Joint Tire Department Crystal Company Century Company Meeting OF Engineers’ Club J. T. Heard Connors A. R. Sawyer Wyoming Avenue Grover Giralwins Matthews Chrina Mall Just Haviland & Co And Delinieres Choice Lackawanna Avenue the Rexford Co Lacka. Ave Cas Ria and Childre J. Hi. Ladwig Lack. Avenue Ladies’ Capes Comforts
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