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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1897
Page
3
Williams Linen Slip Covers are marketed for parlor furniture, offering tailored protection and a refined look. The ad highlights durability and fit for seating, with emphasis on classic domestic style and ease of upkeep.
An advertisement touts the Drapery Department as the largest and most complete in this region, inviting customers to visit for a wide range of textiles and window treatments.
In Scranton on September 7 1897 the Republican county convention will nominate one sheriff prothonotary treasurer clerk of courts district attorney recorder of deeds register of wills jury commissioner and two vigilance committee delegates per district for a one year term. Delegates are chosen by September 4 with elections 4 to 7 pm and are based on McKinley vote totals from the last statewide election.
Regular health meeting in junior building. Journeymen Hous e sh oers of Scranton and vicinity plan a gathering at A O U W hall. Delaware Lackawanna and Western to pay workers at Archbald Continental Hyde Park mines today. Rejecky released on bail posted by Karoline. Citation granted for Callahan executrix to show cause on final account. Rovengale case appealed to Supreme Court. trial outcomes noted. Numerous marriages granted for residents of Scranton Carbondale and nearby towns.
Bee advertisement notes fall term starts Wednesday September 8 at the Scranton Conservatory of Music. Readers are urged to bend for a prospectus detailing programs and enrollment information.
City tax duplicate finished by City Clerk M T Lavelle and sent to City Treasurer Holarid. Levy cuts to 12.8 mills from 16.6 reduce city resources but boost school board revenue to 207 561.90, over 20 000 000 more than city proposal. Total 40 525.35 more taxes than last year. dog tax expected at 5000. Assessments to be updated before Jan 1 with new valuation and standard one third appraisement.
Lackawanna County District Attorney John R. Jones receives formal resolutions of support from more than three hundred merchants miners and professionals in Blakely and across the county. The document lauds his incumbency integrity and public service and notes his renomination bid before the Republican county convention.
Professor Phillips and a team of teachers conducted the preliminary examinations for admission to the High School. Over sixty children lacking superintendent certificates took tests in arithmetic grammar spelling geography and United States history. Results will be announced next week.
Secretary Atherton of the Scranton board of trade described letters from engineers relocating to the city. The caller seeks only a residence area and a visible place to display his shingle, with the engineer promising to handle the rest. Atherton stressed that such prospects arrive weekly, though the public seldom learns of them.
Secretary Atherton comments on the board of trade’s reaction as letters arrive, shaping a pointed and fetching response. The exchange suggests a formal yet eager engagement with the inquiry or proposal discussed.
Special Officer Frederick Mink returned from Cresco after failing to arrest Mrs. Frank Hemminger on larceny by bailee charges. Hemminger vanished during a visit to her Cresco home, prompting warrants for both her and her husband, with Hemminger still at large and Mink returning to Cresco to continue the search.
Scranton reports Griffin declines clerk of courts candidacy citing private reasons. Beemer withdraws from sheriff race. Junior Republican and Ninth Ward clubs elect officers and name delegates to Williamsport convention. Bellevue club plans Friday meeting. Keeley League notes at national convention with officers elected and thanks exchanged. Hood's ads conclude.
Leslie Cooper, year-old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Cooper of 1022 Capouse Avenue, disappeared from his home between 6 and 7 last evening. Police were notified, and a friend said he saw the boy with a one armed man heading toward the North End. The man is about five six, in grey clothing and a brown felt hat. The boy wore a blue jeans waist and a small cap. North End police are watching for the pair.
In Reading yesterday attorney T P Duffy of this city was chosen a member of the committee on credentials and M F Fadden of Olyphant on the committee on revolutions. Today September 1 is the last day for voter registration.
Langdon Langdon Gilmartin a Carbondale poor director married Miss Bridget Muldery of Scranton at St Peters Cathedral yesterday at 1 PM Rev J A O Reilly officiated. Groom a Carbondale director, bride from Scranton, couple departed on 2 20 Delaware and Hudson for Albany Montreal and Canada.
Readers submit short letters under a Tribune heading with accompanying names. The page notes Tribune is not responsible for opinions shown.
The Trilune columns offer a popular space for readers to buy sell rent or exchange items with a single cent per word rate. This brief notice outlines the affordable classifieds option and invites participation from all readers.
The Suburban Electric Light Company announces a reduction in the price of incandescent light to five eighths of a cent per lamp hour effective October 1. A discount of ten to twenty percent applies if the bill is paid by the 20th of the month.
Oppenheimer's comedians stage Our Regiment this afternoon and evening at Davis Theatre. The company is drawing large audiences as opera chair seating can be secured by telephone 3872 or at the box office after the theatre opens tonight.
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