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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1896

Page

6

Court Rules In Favor Of Adoption Of Niece By George Tay Dey

Court yesterday allowed George Tay dey to adopt his niece Mary BP Hayden. Chief Clerk FL Wagner of the county permissioners office will spend today fishing at Lake Ariel. McCarty of White Mills has returned home after visiting Mrs Devine of Mulberry street. Charles E Dowe, representing Thomas W Keene the tragedian, will be at the Academy of Music Thursday evening next. Was in the city yesterday making arrangements for Keene's appearance in this city.

George Taydey Mary BP. Hayden FL Wagner County Permissioners’ Office Lake Ariel Mize Alinfett McCarty White Mills

SERNON ON THE HOLY SPIRIT AT GREEN RIDGE CHURCH

Rev A B Simpson, president of the New York state Alliance, preached at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church in a sermon on The Baptism of the Holy Spirit. He stressed the Spirit as source of power for Christian life and work and attributed Alliance support to deep belief in the Spirit. He left for New York City after the sermon.

Christian Missionary Alliance Pitteten Green Ridge Presbyterian Church A. B. Simpson New York City New York State Alliance God Pease Simpson

McGarrah's Insect Powder Promoted in Small Boxes

The advertisement urges customers to ask dealers for McGarrah's Insect Powder sold in 25 and 10 cent boxes. It specifies the product was never offered in bulk and instructs customers to take no other item.

McGarrah

Men’s Fall Shoes Arrive in Comfort and Style

New stock of men’s shoes for fall and winter arrives with unprecedented comfort and serviceability. The line highlights modern styles and quality construction featuring durable materials and seasonal versatility.

Bull Dog style calf enamel and patent leather shoes

The Bull Dog style shoes are praised as the acme of the shoe makers art. They cost 3.00 and 4.00 dollars. Available in all sizes.

Interstate Homeopathic Association Holds Albright Gathering

The tenth semi annual meeting of the Interstate Homeopathic Medical association convened at Albright Library hall with a banquet at Hotel Terrace. Leaders from Scranton Wilkes Barre Towanda and Binghamton spoke on typhoid care bicycling medical ethics and other papers including heridity and abdominal surgery. Dr. Coolidge delivered the annual address urging public support for homoeopathic practice.

Dr. Brewster Hotel Terrace Interstate Homeopathic Medical Association Albright Library Pennsylvania New York J. W. Coolide Anna Clark Maury Shepherd Br. FL . Brewster FW. Lange T. HB. Sureth Hoh. Ware Charles 8. Winters Binghamton F. W. Adriance Elmira Mark 3. Purdy Corning E. M. Santee E. B. Nash Cortland W. H. Champlin Towanda FP. M. Mshop Newark Valley N. Y de Will G. Wilcox Buffalo A. D. Getman Oneonta Gendall Plymouth Hassler Philadelphia Thompson Carbondale J. E. Henshall Simmons Susquehanna Coolidge

Stearns Smith Nuptials Held at Scranton Home

In Scranton Pennsylvania Curt. 9 1 at the home of the bride 37 Monroe avenue Edmund N Stearns of Germantown and Mies Jennie J Smith of Scranton were married by Rev Richard Hiorns.

John A John fire boss of Connel Coal dies

In Lackawanna James A John fire boss of the Connel Coal Company is noted. Funeral from his late residence Saturday afternoon at o'clock with interment at Taylor.

John Lackawanna James A. John Connel Coal Company Taylor

Body Found In Reservoir Of Missing Miner James Kearney

James Kearney 50 a miner disappeared from Phelps Street on October 16. His body was found floating in the reservoir near the Roaring Brook bridge. Coroner Longstreet's jury found no foul play. likely accidental death. Nine children survive. funeral at 9 this morning.

James Kearney Phelps Street Roaring Brook Bridge Roaring Brook Longstreet BR. R. Conney W. A. Raub James Hodes John Mets T. D. Campbell James Feeney Undertaker Raub Spruce Street Edward Barrett Thomas J. Bilbow Martin Patrick John James Nellie Lizzle Patrick Leland Butte City Montana Raub Cusack Washington Avenue Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Wyoming Avenue

Tenant Wins Judgment Over Irregular Constable Sale

Miss Tina Reiber and her husband won a judgment of $100 against H. Pickering, landlord, and Lt. H Dolph, constable, in a dispute over an irregular sale of tenants belongings. The case stemmed from a dilapidated Dunmore house and a promised rent allowance for cleaning it. The eviction and sale left personal wedding gifts and attire unattachable. The hearing featured James Mahon as counsel for the defense.

ER. H. Pickering Dunmore H. Dolph Alderman Millar Tina Reiber

Aldermen rule for plaintiffs in $100 judgment

The defense objected to an unfair question and the alderman advised silence. Mr Mahon gathered his papers and left saying no use staying. The alderman then examined the case and awarded the plaintiffs one hundred dollars.

Fense

Gilmore's Band Plays Grand Concert at Frothingham

World renowned Gilmore's band returns in a three engagement tour from May 30 to Oct 21. Victor Herbert headlines with cello solos and a strong program including Wagner and Mascagni pieces. The Ness Jollity Company performs The Kodak at Academy of Music with a new cast and lavish sets.

Frothingham Old Gilmore Victor Herbert Gilmore Wagner Lassen Desormes Cavalleria Rusticana Mascagni Narcissus Nevin Moskowski Goens Marie Donavin

Lamps Headquarters Offer Wide Selection and Low Prices

A promotional note advertises Banquet, Piano, Vase, Princess lamps with Silk Shades or Decorated Globes and Onyx Top Tables. It claims to provide the best makes at the lowest prices and positions itself as a central lamp supplier.

Widow Sues Township Over Husband’s Death

Mrs. Cordelia Alger filed suit against South Abington Township to recover damages for her husband’s death claiming road neglect and lack of guarding contributed to the accident. She is represented by Attorneys O'Brien & Kelly. The incident occurred last spring when Mr. Alger fell over an embankment on a township road. A notice notes a dainty line of children’s coats at Baby Bazaar, 512 Spruce Street.

Cordelia Alger South Abington O'Brien & Kelly Alger Mr. Alger Baby Bazaar Spruce Street

End of October Offerings From Rexford’s Store

Last week in October dull, so Rexford’s highlights new items and bargains. Painted plaques come in two sizes at 23 and 4 cents, plus medallions with gold frames, photographs, and world views at sale prices. Framed mirrors, baskets from 10 cents to 5 dollars, crumb trays with brushes at 25 cents, and a lamp table sale continues with one of a kind pieces. Crockery bargains to follow after lamp sale ends.

Ghiss

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Ian Maclaren John Watson Kate Carnegie Auld Lang Syne Hennie Briar Bush Norton Lackawanna Ave THE Weston Mill CO Scranton, Olyphant Garney, Brown &Co., Manufacturers Court House Charles Dd, Shumway Washington Ave Scranton, PA Sernon ON the Holy Spirit Rev A.B. Simpson J. W. Coolidge Scranton Inter-State Hormeopathic Association DR. Coollidge Simuel Hahnemann London Mozart Jrth Champlin Dra Snyder Bishop George F. Hand KE. M. Santee L. A. Martin Binghampton Dr. Martin Hessler W. I. van Lennep Hahnemann College Dr. Simmons DeWitt G. Wilcox Murphy Button W. C. Goodne Sureth Imbiennes BE. Eo Syeder H. B. Ware Theodore M. Johnson Plitston W. C. Goodtne J. W. Conlidee J. T. Greenleaft Owego M. Giffin Elin Park Church James P. Dickson St. Clair Smith Wilcox Greenleaf Fi Ko Snyder, Hinghamton Mean Worres Mr. Kearney Nellie Kearney Mark Barrett Kearney Academy of Mugic Ness Jollity Company the Kodak Hostonlann Henry Clay Barnabee William B. MacDonald Jessie Bartlett Davis Eugene Coles George Frothingham Hilda FE. Clark Alice Neil Charles Frohman Camp Kennison Postal Telegraph Company Spider and Fis Davis China Hall Thiele School of Music Spruce St Katharine Thiele Ernest Thiele Scharwenka Conservatory Herr Kopff Conrad Lack Hunt & Connell CO Lackawanna Avenue Rexford’s Hubby Weitch Rexford Lady Humber Chase & Farrar Linden Street Aylesworth’s ANG A. E. Rogers Canadian Pacific R Maine Canada Maritime Provinces Minneapolis St. Paul United States Northwest Vancouver Seattle Tacoma Portland Ore San Francisco E. V. Skinner Broadway
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