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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1896

Page

3

Multiple Local Visits and Social News from Slaterville Area

Mrs. Clara Barnhart and others visitations and engagements across Mulberry Street Elmira Far view and Archbald are noted. Juror B J Conway returns from Tilt s burg and Miss Edith Amaden comes home from Philadelphia. Charles Schank and Lilian Slunts plan a Washington avenue wedding while George Noyes Rockwell pursues hymn placement in New York City. A Farah Griffin WRC No 8 delegates attend Susquehanna convention as YWCA delegates travel to Harrisburg for state meetings. Jordan's stews promoted.

Clara Barnhart Mulberry Street Slaterville Kittle Lonergan Elmira N. Y Loretta Jennings Farview Avenue Jennie O'Boyle Archbald Agnes Moyles Gibson Street Charles Bush Misa Lillian Bush Delaware Water Gap Alisa Mae Trgnsue Tenth Street B.J. Conway Tiltssburg United States Court Mies Edith Amaden Philadelphia Huallsteal Place Stanley Mitchell Binghamton Charles W. Schank Lilian Slunts Washington Avenue George Noyes Rockwell New York City Farah Griffin Woman's Relief Corps No Woman's Relief Corps Department of Pennsylvania Susquehanna Frank Poole Enoch Hall BE. L. Walters Ed. Hand J. L. Looms Fred J. Amsden Alice Conger E. HL. Ripple William Connell W. P. Kennedy J. L. Steels C. B. Derman L. M. Gates van Nort Linn Dolphin Stahlheber Hancock Adams Harrisburg The Young Women's Christian Association

Men’s Fall Shoes Stock Freshly Arrived

Our store announces new men’s Pall and Winter shoes in stock. The fall line features unprecedented comfort and serviceability with stylish designs for the season.

Bull Dog style calf, enamel and patent leather shoes

Advertising notes the Bull Dog style in calf, enamel and patent leather. Prices are $3.00 and $4.00 with all sizes available.

Scranton Plan to Produce Gas From Culm At Local Plant

Scranton plans an Anthracite Gas Producer Company to extract gas from culm near the Columbus colliery on North Washington Avenue. Inventor J. Gardner Sanderson leads the venture with a self feeding stove design and a plant showing gas generation, storage, and use for engines, heating, and lighting at minimal cost.

Columbus Washington Avenue Anthracite Gas Producer Company J. Gardner Sanderson George Sanderson Select Council Sanderson J. M. Rice William T. Smith BE. B. Sturges Mechanica Gardner

Argument Court Opens for September Term in Federal Building

A week of argument opens with Judges Archbald Gunster and Edwards on the bench. Common pleas cases progress to Friday and quarter sessions and orphans court hearings follow. Several cases are listed for next argument, while others are settled. Alimony, ownership, and municipal indebtedness issues arise in multiple proceedings, including a divorce case and a quo warranto challenge to a council secretary.

Federal Building Archbald, Gunster and Edwards Common Pleas Court Orphans Court John W. Raub W. A. Pearson Scranton Gas and Water Company Northern Coal and Tron Company W. L. Jones L. M. Jones Casey & Kelley Brewing Company John Panke William Campbell & Co Fred Reynolds Swetland Street J. HW. Torrey I. Hy Burns B. Replogle Torrey Lackawanna Delaware, Lackawonna and Western Railroad Company Wos Everett Warren C. Comegys Lackauwinna Township Bellevue Heights Horn Wilkes-Barre Thomas Curran Wiliam Schulmehl Common Pleas Schulbmehl Olyphant Council Archbald I. H. Burns

The Brand of Cain at Davis Theater

The Brand of Cain melodrama comes to Davis Theater this afternoon for Scranton Charity benefit. Twin brothers vie for Phyllis Leighton and a feud erupts after a murder attempt in a Spanish diamond chasm with dramatic scenery and a crashing engine house scene.

Davis’ Theater Scranton Board of Associated Charities Phyllis Leighton Spain

Notable cast stars in afternoon theater show

Among the clever people in the cast are Paul Scott Iss Allee Snyder Willis G. Marble Mind James A. Heater in the order named. The show this afternoon will begin at 2.30 o'clock. It will be repeated tonight and tomorrow afternoon and night.

Paul Scott Iss Allee Snyder Willis G. Marble James A. Heater

Petitions for Appointments Due by Friday Says Judge Archbald

Judge Archbald stated petitions for appointing election officers judges and inspectors must be filed in court by next Friday. If filling a vacancy due to resignation, the petition must include the resignations signed by the individual.

Archbald Friay

Gillette Comedy Too Much Johnson at Academy of Music

The Academy of Music presents William Gillette’s Too Much Johnson tonight with a Wall Street broker entangled with a French woman. The production is led by Charles Frohman and features elaborate scenery and costumes.

William Gillette Johnson Academy of Music Wall Street Cuba Charles Frohman Philadelphia Quaker City William Penn City Hall Schuylkill William Collier William Penn, Jr Joseph Coyne Inez Mecusker Ruth Springarden Willaim Penn Jn’s Lewis Allen Tere Scranton The Academy

No. 6 School to be Replaced and New Buildings Planned

Board approves architect Duckworth to design a new eight room No 6 school at cost not to exceed 16 000 per room and buys adjoining lot for 7000 with down payment. Lacey & Son to draft plans for No 2 addition. Smead Wills Co gasoline engine replacement at No 13 for 367 50. additional lot purchase for 400. discussion on other ward needs and night school salaries set. bids for retaining wall at No 10 awarded to Max Phillips.

Duckworth Board of Control Jacobs John A. Duckworth No. 6 Architecta T. I. Lacey & Son Smead-Wills Co Martin Loftus Milla Boyd John Gibbons Scholors Gibbons Jennings Wormser H. A. Knapp Hickory Street Michael McNally Catherine Lockery Conrad Eleventh Ward River Street Wormeser Welsh Mr. Gibbons No. 10 Green Ridge Lumber Company Max Phillips M. J. Ruddy Peter T. Mulligan Peter Stipp Sykes & Sons Building Committee Max Phlips

Demonstration in Frothingham Theater Highlights Protections Fight

Thursday night demonstration in the Frothingham theater caps the local campaign for protection and sound money. Orators include Governor Hastings General Latin Reeder Colonel Hall and Mayor Warwick Philadelphia. Meeting open to Democrats and Republicans. Also advertisement for Davidon Bros auction offering clocks watches diamonds jewelry firearms at bargain prices.

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and Odd Potpourri Ad

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a teething remedy claimed to ease pain and diarrhoea, with a 25 cent price and global distribution. It also promotes laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, a money back guarantee, a gold or silver watch auction at Davidow Bros, and Jordan’s butter cakes with coffee priced at ten cents.

Lamp Sale Opens In Rush With Sample Lamps

A lamp sale opens with a rush featuring sample lamps from Bradley Hubbard Rochester American Miller and more. Prices drop from 35.00 to 3.48 with handsome shades and gold detailing for immediate sale.

Scranton Bradley & Hubbard Meriden Conn Rochester Lamp Company New York American Lamp and Brass Company Trenton N. J Miller Lamp Company Bradley Rochester Neieo Baan

Unprepared Choose Selections Set Aside for Later

Readers note a shift as many undecided voters begin making picks, with selections now being saved for future reference while campaigns adapt. Community members debate timing and implications of holding back decisions until final moments.

Gold Watches At Prices Never Before Heard Of

At the great auction sale of Davidow Bros. gold watches are offered at unprecedented prices. The event showcases an assortment of timepieces appealing to collectors and bargain hunters alike. This sale highlights value across multiple models and finishes.

Davidow Bros

Funeral of Hon. D. M. Jones

Funeral services for Hon. D. M. Jones set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at First Welsh Congregational church on South Main avenue with pastors Rev. Morris Rev. Moffatt and Rev. Jones officiating. Family private service at 1:30 p.m. at the residence 128 South Main. Public viewing today 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 128 South Main. Burial in Washburn Street cemetery.

D. M. Jones First Welsh Congregational Church South Main Avenue J. T. Morris Bellevue Washburn Street

Bargain Boys 3-Piece Suits For Sale

About 50 heavy weight three piece suits for boys with short pants in sizes 12 to 16 years offered at minimal price. Formerly sold for seven eight and ten dollars, now priced for quick sale.

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