New Students Flourish as College Shows Strength
In larger chambers this week the shorthand department reports 108 students the highest count yet. Professors are busy showcasing faculty superiority while other colleges seek to recruit, all efforts in vain. A young actor Jamies Young performed Shakespeare before students, earning praise and hints of a future rival to Edwin Booth. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills are promoted as health aids, with cold remedies and a quick stew product advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliams
Men’s Fall Shoes Headline
Local store announces arrival of new men’s fall and winter shoes praised for comfort and serviceability. New styles and stock just received showcase the season’s footwear offerings for men.
Bull Dog style shoes debut in calf enamel and patent leather
The new Bull Dog style is the acme of the shoe makers art. They cost three dollars and four dollars. Available in all sizes.
Court terms end with mixed verdicts and enticement case
The October criminal term closed with William Conroy and Thomas Malloy of Minooka found not guilty of assault and battery while ordered to pay costs. Tra G Westcott and John Van Horn were acquitted for enticing girls under 16 though costs were charged to them. Other cases resulted in various guilty, not guilty, or cost assignments, including a murder link and multiple thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Conroy
Thomas Malloy
Minovukn
John Alien
Carbondale
Minooka
Cnllty
Patrick Peeney
South Side
John Yonalones
Adam Miklarkey
John J. White
Fell Township
Adolph Schwartung
White
William Rogers
Unan
Anna Allen
Lackawanna Avenue
Costa
John Montage
John Mezak
Andrew Holomko
Priceburg
Alexander Grass
Thomas Robinson
Henry Johnson
Alonzo Haley
William Peck
Pell Township
Michael Glazer Wars
Michael Oloptowski
John Chester Peck
David Wayman
Tra G. Westcott
John van Horn
George 8. Horn
John R. Edwards
BE. W. Thayer
Edwards
Josephine Westcott
George van Horn
Westcott
van Horn
Luce
Maud A. Ross
Esther Cole
Wiliam F. Davis
Jane Lidyvett
Eynon Street
Davis
John Allen
William Thomias
Paul Skoda
Kate Crzerwack
August Schmitt
Philip Soar
John J. Murphy
Commonwealth
Soar
Schmitt
Parade of Railway Men in Scranton Tonight
The Railway Men’s Sound Money clubs of Scranton and vicinity plan a parade this evening in Scranton. Any club not yet invited is welcome to join at the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western depot and march along a listed route through Lackawanna avenue and surrounding streets before returning to the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Men's Sound Money Clubs
Scranton
Railway Sound Money
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Depot
Delaware,Lackawanna and Western Depot
Lackawanna Avenue
Adama
Spruce
Jefferson
Linden
Madison
Clay
Washington
Wyoming
Lackawanna
Delaware
Western Depot
Parade Preparations With 6000 in Line For Republican Event
Scranton prepares for Tuesday parade estimated to draw about 6000 participants with 500 from Wilkes-Barre. Grand marshal Oakford issued orders, detailing aides, assembly points, line of march and five club divisions. Scranton- Wilkes-Barre exchange noted with bicycle division specifics and lantern distribution. Wood's Business College advertises scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompson
New York
Wilkes- Barre
Wilkes-Barre
Oakford
A. J. Colborn, Jr
H. P. Simpson
K. M. Scranton
J. B Wookey
J.B
Kian Walker Briggs
C. C. Mattes
W. G. Parke
Norman Parke
Frank T. Okell
William A. Connell
Walter Henwood
Willard Matthews
Syron
Thomas KR. Brooks
Frank §. Barker
A Gardner
William Boftley
W. FE
Decker
Jennings
Percy F. Megargle
Harry van Horn
William J. Brown
Franklin Henshaw
Mulberry Street
Franklin Avenue
Franklin
Lackawanna
Tackawanna
Adams
Spruce
Jefferson
Washington
Mulberry
Penn
Court House Square
Firet
West Side
South Side
Central City
Lac Ra Wesinas
Maden
Fraklin
Linden
J. Weaoford
D. B. Athettos
Bicycle Division
H. P. Hitchcock
I. L. Rollson
C. F. Knight
Harry Pierce
Harry Northup
KB. E. Chase
George Brooks
B. Jermyn
Pe Depue
Frank C. Wettling
Sam
Russian Pole Charged in Murder Near Sweyer's Patch
County Detective Leyshon arrested Frank Sivruta 25 a Russian Pole in Priceburg for felonious wounding in the death of John Sokoloskie after a beating near Sweyer's Patch between Avoca and Sait hville. Sivruta confessed to the assault and is held on bail with Eckert expected to take charge.
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Leyshon
Priceburg
Sweyer's
Avoca
S#aithville
Tne
Frank Sivruta
John Sokoloskie
Sokoloskie
Wilkes-Barre
Sivruta
Kolchinski
Barron
Justice of the Peace
Logan
Dickson
Pittsburg Meeting Elevates Local Officials to State Roles
Poor Directors Frederick L Fuller Mrs Frances B Swan P J Murphy and I L Terppe with Attorney John F Scragg returned from Pittsburg where they attended the annual meeting of the poor directors of the state W Langstaff president of the local board was elected a state vice president though absent Scranton was chosen as the site for the next state convention in October 1897 drawing 200 to 400 visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick L. Fuller
Frances B. Swan
P. J. Murphy
I. L. Terppe
John F. Scragg
Pittsburg
W. &. Langstaff
Scranton
Polling Place Changes for Minooka Voters
An order of court directs the South district Lackawanna township polling place be established in a booth on Main street in Minooka. The new site sits on a vacant lot owned by the Costello estate next to John J Coyne’s hotel, replacing the St Joseph’s hall that burned on St Patrick's night.
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Lackawanna Township
Michael Costello
Main Street
Minooka
John J. Coyne
St.Joseph's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
St. Patrick's
Davidow Bros Great Auction Sale Draws Pleasant Crowd
A pleasant crowd attends Davidow Bros auction sale with smiles and bargains. Private dining rooms and special attention at Lohmann's on Spruce Street offered. Watches including Elgin Waltham Springfield Hampden in gold or silver cases advertised at favorable prices.
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Davidow Bros
Lohmann's
Spruce Street
Elgin
Waltham
Springfield
Hampden
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Advertised Worldwide
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup used for over fifty years by mothers for teething pain. It claims to soothe the child, soften gums, allay pain, cure wind colic, and aid diarrhoea, selling for twenty five cents a bottle in druggists worldwide.
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Mrs. Winslow
Kinsley Investigation Focuses on Sunday World Charges
Mayor Bailey says he will supervise an inquiry into charges alleging some teams used in city work are owned by Mr. Kinsley rather than the paying parties. The probe aims to verify the charges and assess any misconduct if true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsley
Bailey
Wagner
Sunday World
Nickel Plate Route Ad Promotes Buffalo to Chicago Service
An advertisement notes a 25 cent cure claim for a product called the little Red Hooped Keg sold by grocers. It promotes travel by leaving Buffalo at 6 55 a m and arriving in Chicago at 9 00 p m via the Nickel Plate Road.
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Buffalo
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Lamps for sale from factory samples in New York
Factory samples of lamps are offered at deep discounts. Highlights include Number One 1410 style library lamp with decorated globe for 1.39, a 26 inch brass base lamp at 1.69, a 2.90 silk shade lamp with 18 inch shade, and a 5.90 onyx lamp with 18 karat gold plating. Onyx tables offered at 7 for a large 12 inch top unit. Limited stock, first come.
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New York
Lamp Sale Offers Limited Time Bargains
These prices hold good only while this lot lasts. Such bargains aren’t expected for a year. We mention only a few of the lamp wonders at this great sale.
New Cover New Ribs New Stick New Anything
A brief item notes a refresh or update across multiple product lines. It highlights a change in cover, rib design, stick, and other components as part of a broader update. No specific brands or dates are provided in the readable text.
The Ideal American Trip By Northern Steamship Co
The ad promotes The Northwest and Northland service from Buffalo to Cleveland, Detroit, Mackinac, Duluth, and western points with daylight passage to Minneapolis and other cities. It highlights the Great Northern Railway connection, a buffet library and observation car, a new 7 hour Portland route via Spokane, and the Lake Minetonka resort Hotel Lafayette with contact for A. A. Heard, Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Steamship Company
Northwest
Northland
Buffalo
Cleveland
Detroit
Mackinac
Duluth
Western Points
Great Northern Railway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Great Falls Helens
Putte
Spokane
Pacific Coast
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Chautauqua Books
Chautauqua Monthly
Methodist Church Discipline
Financial School
Mckinley
Ridpath
U.S
General Sherman
General Grant
Mark Twain
Ann
Mrs. Custer
Plains
Chicago Century
Norton's
Lackawanna Ave
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant
Charles
Shumway
Washington Ave
Scranton, PA
Williams College Notes
Hood
McGarrah
Jordan
Criminal Court
Ira G. Westcott
Elal
Wilkes Barre
Wood
Actual Business College
Walt
W. P. Gregory & Co
Frank Sivrata
Gilgallon
Select Council
Rexford
Rexford's
Oseat
China Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Florey
Thiele
School of Music
S20
Sprace St
Katharine Thiele
Ernest Thiele
Scharwenka Conservatory
Herr Kopff
Onyx
Atc
Gilver
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Avs
Lonsdale
Maslin
Stevens
Keeley Fatesis Winsbedhtzeenue
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