Birds in Hats and Night at the Lyceum
A Scranton audience laughs at an oversized turkey feather hat during a stage show while readers gripe about proofreading errors. Rev. John B Paxton of New York delivers a war lecture at Penn Avenue Baptist Church, his audience mixing Union veterans and Confederate sympathizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
New York
Milners
Wombu
Felicity
John BR. Paxton
New York City
Mars
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Churchville
Paxton
Emotive Soldier Lecture Draws Ex Confederates to War Study
An ex Confederate audience member, moved by a lecture on war, recalls deep feelings and a hypnotic sense of depictions of battle. Judge Inmett Watterr's onstage gesture leaves a lasting impression on attendees and seals the impact of the speech.
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Tivearere
Peoneylvenia
Cainpr
Matthew
Ben
Maer
Local residents visit New York City and church tour
Personal mentions several Binghamton people Wie Kenk Ame and Mis Bi Long of Wyoming visiting New York City for a week. Kate Reap of Eynon prepares to visit her sister Mer a while Attorney Rod Murray of Wilkes Barre and Mike Demete Hutton will tour St Marys Catholic Church in that city.
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Wie Kenk Ame
Binghamton
Waa
Yumi Yetterday
Mis
BI Longettert
Wyoming
Avettie
Raphael M. Kolnetamm
George le Grand Pied
Arthur Levelow
New York City
Kate Reap
Eynon Atrest
Wee
Slater
Mera
I. MM
Chlhao
Wilkeef
Rod, Murray
Tin City
Mike Demete Hutton
Wilkes-Barre
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Fragmentary political pledge references free trade and McKinley era
The text appears as a fragmented political message arguing for or against candidates and policies. It mentions free trade, protection, democracy, and reference to Schodt Horn and Bryan era politics without clear context.
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Chicago
Schodt, Horn
McKinley
Bryan
Fire Destroys Delaware County Double House
A Sunday fire in a two unit dwelling north of the Delaware and Tydsen breaker destroyed furnishings in both sides. Firefighters faced rapid spread before Crystal Fire company arrived. A charred body was found and later identified as John Varetta, a boarder at Gooch building. Remains were removed by Undertaker Battenberg. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Tydsen
Camel Company
Frank Heemrock
George Leeshushock
Crystal Fire Company
Hunter
Gulfoon
John Varetta
Varetta
Gooch
Gooch's
Ta Lve
Battenberg
Soby
Muldoon
Simple Guide to Diamond Dyes for Cotton and Wool
The article promotes Diamond Dyes as reliable for cotton and wool, noting twelve fast colors for cotton and about thirty for wool. It warns that dyes claiming to color both fibers with a single dye are often false and advises using Diamond Dyes trusted for twenty years.
Exchange stamps endure as stock drops then to be replenished
The notice says exchange stamps remain in use and stock will be replenished this week with every book redeemed. It urges customers to visit Premium Business Exchange at 610 Linden Street on Wednesday evening October 27 to inspect stock and redeem stamps. It lists performers Valentine Abt and Elocutionist Tile Lewis and the Philharmonic String Quartet, and mentions related promotions at Powell's music store and a Penn Avenue Baptist church event.
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Premium Business Exchange
Linden Street
Valentine Abt
J. Willis Conant
Plano
Mise Tile Lewis
Philharmonic
Powell's
Wyoming Avenue
Cure for the Heart by Dr Agnew Ends Suffering Fast
Testimony claims a remarkable effect from Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart. Advert says the remedy relieves acute heart suffering within thirty minutes and acts instantly against the disease after use by Matthew Bros. on the 24th.
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Agnew
Matthew Bros
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate For Nerve and Brain Strength
An 19th century remedy claim promotes Horsford’s Acid Phosphate to repair broken nerve force clear the brain and strengthen the stomach. The promotional note emphasizes mental clarity and digestive support as advantages offered by the tonic.
Economy Building and Loan Association Sets First Pay Night
The first pay night of the Economy Building and Loan Association is scheduled for Tuesday October M. Stock may be secured at the office 121 Lackawanna avenue. J. C. Vaughan and B Partridge serve as treasurer.
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Economy Building and Loan Association
Lackawanna Avenue
J. C. Vaughan
Peehiaky 2
Partridge
War lecture at Penn Avenue Daptlet church
Veteran soldiers urged to attend Dr Paxton's lecture titled The Pavilion of Mars at the Penn Avenue Daptlet church tonight for a wartime insight and guidance.
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Paxton
Penn Avenue Bootter
Mave
Dr. Paxton
Penn Avenue Daptlet
Elocution Teacher Carolyne Dorsey Leads Local Notice
Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey, teacher of elocution and oratory, located at 107 Wyoming Avenue, is listed in a local directory or notice. No further context or actions are provided in the fragment.
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Carolyne V. Dorsey
Wyoming Avenue
Rousing Olyphant Rally Supports District Attorney Jones
Hundreds crowded the Pather Mathew Opera House as Republicans held a high energy meeting in Olyphant to back District Attorney John S. Jones and the ticket. Speakers praised Jones and urged a large Republican majority, while the crowd erupted in applause and chants throughout the program.
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Jones
Pather Mathew Opera House
Democratic County Committee
Kowilly
Mertinga
Mr. Jones
Frank B. Brown
Samuel Jd. Matthews
D. Ta. Berry
W. M. Davis
John Penman
W. ER. Lloyd
JD. C. Phillips
Watkin Davis
TD. Evans
Thomas Weaver
James Pettigrew
John R. Jones
Lackwannd County
Jute
Fourtesa
Pip Tia
Republican
Olyphant
Makely
John S. Jones
Weekly Republican Meetings Schedule with Speakers
A list of GOP meetings planned for the week across towns such as Peckville Hyde Park Fell Township Mudtown and Dunmore. Spearheading speakers include Hon. John R Parr John L Reynotis Hon. J J Snyder and Fillmore Maust with others like W Gaylord Thomas John F. Sory der and J J Snyder noted as guests from Lehigh and Delaware regions.
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Peckvilly
Clark's Hall
John BR. Jones
John FP. Sovage
Mlw. Lowry
Fred W. Mhelta
John M. Hersts
Hyde Park
Fifteenth Ward
John R. Parr
W. Gaylort ‘Thomas
David J. Davia
EB. Roba
Fell Township
Updike's
Frobathan
Johnl Reynotis
John R. Farr
Mudtown
John I Scrase
Lowry
Guyland Thomas
Everent Warren
Archbald
Linde'e Hull
J. J. Sniyder
Uf Lehindt
Dota Ry
Jones
Fred W
John
Robathaty
Snyder
Lehigh
Workinemen's
M. W. Lowry
Eng
J.J. Snyder
John It, Jones
Aimip
Moosle
J.0. Snyder
Lellan
John It
Part
Floity
Esa
M.W. Lowy
John J
Soran
Moors
Ion
Fillmore Mauet
Carbles
William J. Behatfer
Delaware
Jatin R. Jones
E&g
W. Gaylord
Themay
John M. Hurtrix
A. A. Vosture
J. J. Snyder
Lehich
Fillmore Maust
Carliste
William J. Schalier
Tien
Schadt Faces Weak Endorsement as Democratic Plans Unfold
In a disrupted Scranton era scene, the Democratic ticket shifts light toward Schadt with Boland handling funds and Setstadt aiding headquarters. Voter reaction to attacks on John R. Jones grows, while party leaders fear the sheriff race could consolidate control, cementing Schadt’s slim support and jeopardizing the ticket overall.
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John A. Jones
Flora
Ordova
Setstadt
Maltand
Boban
Aeene Hese
John R. Jones
Campilwne
Schadt
Behndt
Horn
Spruce Street
Billy Ryan
Lackawanna
Beecham's Pills for Wind and Distress after Eating
Beecham's Pills advertised to relieve wind and distress after meals. The notice highlights their use for digestive discomfort and promotes a remedy traditional to ease stomach upset.
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Beecham
Optician Hours At Harris Drug Store
Twining, an optician at 125 Penn Avenue, operates in Harris Drug Store with hours from 1 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris
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Fleitz
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Plebs
Patty Ward
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Ming
Meire
John FR
MR. Jones’ Immarks
Dunmore
Qld
Petlows’ Hall
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Mor Mayst
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C. I. O'Malley
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Altelar
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Esq
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Hon
J. J. Anyder
Lohligh
OCP
Boland
America
Selene
Ckill
Gianrantee
Clarke Bros
Nor-Hill
Bronson & Tallians
Hatters and Furnishers
RUG Sale
Henry J. Collins
Henry J. Collins, Sr
William Cullen
Alinhonia
Vrospectie
Mecord
Naloney Oil Akd Manufacturing CO
Japan
Raynolds
Sohmar Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
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Weichel Bros
Metropolitan China Hall
Washington Ave
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Nowan
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S.C. Snyder
D. D
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