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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1896

Page

3

Unclear local notices list names from Paterson and Wilkes-Barre areas

Mixed personal notices list visitors and relocations including Mire o A Wikgitis in Hones tha tae Dr ROM Stratton back from Varathon Mrs M W Tanawry returned from Chulton visit Attorney T P B Duffy moved to Hib chew offices Chief John Slage and associates at Lake Underwouil Miss Sophie Haak to retire home after extended visit to Misses Palkowsky Mrs M Beaker travels from Stone avenue to Meadville Pa W B McGuire joins Wilkes Harre Times as advertising manager John H Senker returns from Catskill mountains Misses Barrett of Buffalo and Miss Annie Barrett of Carbondale visit Madison Avenue area Mr Carr recuperating from illness Hood products advertised.

Rom. Stratton Mra M. W. Tanawry Chulton T. PB. Duffy Hib Chew John Slage Paterson Jereign Cornellman Durr Kirst Peter Hille Lake Underwouil Mies Sophie Haak New York Catskill Mountains Barrett Miaffalo Annie Barrett Carbondale Milas Muay Ditty Madison Avenue al Mre W. JT. Carr Capone Ines Hosses Wea

Traction Company Seeks West Side and Providence Line Franchise

The select council approves an ordinance granting the People's Street Railway Company of Laimerie a right of way on multiple streets to extend service to Lafayette, Gannon's Hill, Keyser Valley, and the Continental district plus West Market Street. The measure advances after indecisive debate and includes street paving, rails, and pole use terms, with completion set within two years.

Select Council Traction Company Gannon Hil Lafayette Streec Keyser Valley Continental District Market Street Abinetan McAndrew Ancordinanes People's Street Hoolway Companuy Laimerie Colie Ge Avenues Litenie Tle Twenty-fourth Street Limerne Street Washburn Street Grant Street Oon Airant Chickson Streag Teo Lafayette Street Main Avenue van Buren Avenue Swethind Street Rebecen Avenue Oon Pettebone Alea West Market Street Providencoe

Horseshoers to Meet at State Convention in Scranton

The Master Horseshoers Protective association holds a state convention in Scranton on Tuesday at 421 Lackawanna avenue with about seventy five delegates. Officials include James T McAnulty and W A St John. notable members and a welcome address by Mayor Batley mark the event.

Master Horseshoers’ Protective Association Ohio New York Indiana Trnais Michigan Scranton New York City Prepariter Statuion James "T. McAnuliy Philadelphia W. A. St. John Wilki J. Kane Pittsburg John Smiley Wilkia J. Moore Matronalb Charles Anderson MM. Mie Millan Wilhhimsport James McPharhiad W. Hall Lackawanna Avenue Batley

WORKING TO SAVE JOSEPH BOSCHINO

Attorneys Ward and Horn push for clemency in Harrisburg arguing for commutation to life for murderer Joseph Boschino. Papers to be filed with the secretary of the board of pardons ten days before the Sept. 16 hearing in Harrisburg. 2,000 county signatures expected supporting the request.

Secretary of the Pardon Board Harrisburg Ward & Horn T. P. Wedeman Joseph Boschino Cail Lewis B. Beltler Board of Pardons Wasim Supreme Court Moschine Tew Rosehine Frank Conforti Bunker Hall Dunetore Augewat Bosehing Forest City John KR. Jones Commonwealth Rosehino Bonchino

Assignee named in complex creditors case involving Washington assets

M P McCann assigns H J Murray as assignee for creditors of a firm linked to a Washington site and cathedral project. Assets include American University at cost 10 million and Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul at 500 thousand, with valuation and future returns noted. Details available from Attorney J Murray at Commonwealth Building, Sorento.

Read American University Washington Dcc Tollway Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul Episcopal Ehiureh Massachusettas Avenue Congress Woom Commonwealth Building Sorento

Swoons on the stand end civil suit in Alderman Howe's office

A wage suit by Philid Lewis against Daniel Thomas collapsed after Mrs. Thomas, wife of the defendant, fainted on the witness stand requiring medical care. The case centered on a 1882 Spring Brook farm job and a marriage that influenced the dispute. Lewis agreed to drop the suit if his wife could return to live with her husband.

Alderman Howe Daniel Thomas Thomas Philid Lewis Thomas Far Spring Brook Lewis Fins

Still Another Convention Scranton Clerks Meet

The Scranton Clerks held a lively meeting at its hall on Sprice street with forty members present and three new members nominated. Resolutions endorsed Scranton for the seventh annual convention of the Retail Clerks National Protective Association for 1907 and committees were formed to urge West Side and North End merchants to close at 6 20 p m daily except Saturday. Letters from George T Pickler of Local Union No 1 St Paul Minn and James G Shans of Location No 4 St Louis supported Scranton for the 07 convention.

Scranton Clerks Assontion Sprice Street Iltegiance Manes Scranton National Protective Desecration West Side North End George T. Pickler St. Paul

Paymaster Wolfe Missing From Pittston Coal Company

Paymaster C. B. Wolfe of the New ton Coal company in Pittston has been missing for a week after an accounting error surfaced the day he left. He is 40, married with five children and six years with the firm. The paymaster’s books are under audit with minor shortages noted.

C. B. Wolfe Newton Coal Company Pittston Met Liege

Scranton Traction fight over street railway charter claim

Scranton Traction argues Citizens company was illegally chartered, seeking vacating the charter. It claims Citizens misrepresented routes not occupied by other railways, while asserting its own right to lay tracks on streets Citizens would use.

Saab Salt Company Erie Mands Ain Raction Company Othey Me Rn Scranton Traction Company Citzens Company Cititens Company

Labor Day Parade Promised Big in Scranton

Labor Day in Scranton is set to be the greatest city celebration yet with unions from Scranton and delegations from Wilkes-Barre Pittston and Carbondale taking part. An industrial display by business men is expected to eclipse the last Fourth of July. A Lincoln Park picnic follows the parade. Nelson C. Teets serves as secretary and Stephen B. Price as grand marshal. Merchants wishing to join the display should contact the officers.

Wilkes-Barre Pittston Carbondale Lincoln Park Nelson CG Teets Stephen BP Price

Mc Kinley Club of Olyphant Elects Delegates

Attorney James J. H. Hamilton addressed the Olyphant Mc Kinley club urging Republican outreach on tariff and finance. Delegates to the State League of Republican clubs at Erie were elected: CC O Malley, David E B Lewis, Gi J Matthews. Alternates named include David E K Patton, Thomas E Brown, and W W Jones of the Olyphant Gazette.

James J. H. Hamilton Mc Kinley Club Olyphant Mc Kinley Hon P. O'Malley David EB. Lewis Gi. J. Matthews Erie David EK. Patton Thomas E. Brown W. W. Jones The Olyphant Gazette

Permanent Men Accused In Mayor's Inquiry

Mayor Bulley investigates charges against Campbell and Tillman of the Chemical Engine company for suspected intoxication and saloon goings near the engine house. Campbell admitted drinking but denied intoxication. mayor seeks Campbell's resignation.

Bulley Thorns D. Campbell Chemical Engine Company Aquor Coal Exchange Tire Lincoln J. Tillman Campbell

Spencer Succeeds Koehler in Spruce Street Shoe Firm

Frank M. Spencer buys interest in C. W. Schank shoe house on Spruce Street. The firm becomes Schank & Spencer and succeeds Henry T. Koehler in the partnership.

Frank M. Spencer C. W. Schank Spruce Street Schank & Spencer Henry TL. Koehler

Roaring Brook Knights Initiate Eighteen New Members

Roaring Brook lodge of the Knights of the Golden Eagle initiated eighteen new members last evening in Lackawanna avenue lodge rooms. A social session followed with representatives from Bleetrle City, Dunmore, Moltow, South Side, and Atewasta lodges present. Speeches were delivered during the social hour.

Roaring Brook Knights Roaring Brook Lodge Nok Knights of the Gielden Eaglhe Lackawanna Avenue Bleetrle City Lodge Dunmore Loder Moltow Lode South Side Atewasta Lodge West Side

Haviland Open Stock Dinner Sets Offered At Low Prices

A sales note promotes 114 piece Haviland & Co. French china sets for 34 dollars, with open stock options at 15 dollars or less for smaller households. It highlights durability and non blackening when chipped, urging replacements for broken dishes and emphasizing savings.

Haviland & Co Haviland

Attorney General Grants Writ of Quo Warranto in Scranton

A dispatch from Harrisburg reports that Attorney General McCormick issued a writ of quo warranto against the Citizens Street Railway Company of Scranton. The move, described as a legal challenge to the company’s right to operate, marks a notable state action in public transportation regulation.

S G the Tribune Harrisburg McCormick Citizens Street Railway Company Scranton The

Roaring Brook Committee Names New Meeting Officers

A Roaring Brook committee led by P. F. Schuler John O. Arnold and J. C. Dreager oversaw the affair. Ten more new members will be welcomed at the next meeting.

Roaring Brook P. F. Schuler John O. Arnold J. C. Dreager

Rex Ford's New Goods From Long Trip

Rex Ford's announces arrivals from New York and Philadelphia after ten days of careful buying. Goods arriving daily, customers offered excellent selection and irresistible prices. New customers prove this sale phase.

New York Phildelphia

New Dinner Sets Prompt Interest at Low Prices

Porcelain dinner sets imitate Haviland China in new shapes and colors at about one third the price. Sets include 12 pieces decorated in three colors with gold trim and blue and gold variants. Complaints about quality aside, the offer touts light, thin ware with new French shaped soup plates and large pieces, priced around 7.00 to 12.90 depending on pattern.

Chamber Sets Offered In September House Cleaning Sale

An advertisement describes discounted chamber sets in September sale. It boasts new shapes and decorative finishes in blue brown and sand colors with floral patterns. Prices range from two dollars to twelve dollars, with references to a slop jar and oil feature as bonuses.

New Lamps Arrive in Fresh Styles and Colors

The store announces a new lot of lamps with clear glass and fall shades in assorted colors. They note the items are expected to sell quickly and promise to inform customers once all are marked and arranged. The rush of new goods keeps staff busy as they prepare the display.

Pictures Our Clearing Sale Reframes Dad Portraits

The store announces a three day push where extra frame makers produce new stock to replace old pictures of dad. The picture room now features only fresh clean stock ahead of September house cleaning, urging customers to view the line before hanging old pictures again.

Dad Inet

Fire screens for sale at unheard price

Wet weather pushes demand for ornate Japanese fire screens. Hand embroidered in gold tinsel, the window display features a tiled design priced at 148 dollars, with a 1.48 dollar down payment offer to tempt buyers.

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Norton’s Lackawanna Ave Weston Mill CO Scranton, Olyphant Garney, Brown & Co., Manufacturers Court House C. D. Shumway Washington Ave Tribune Building Mire O A. Wikgitis Honestha Tae Hood the Pair Schink Spencer Providence Council Railway Coor Messrs Lusloe Mettonn Robinson Helm Eile Mitley Vian Porn City Printing Oliver Chittenden Common Council Corneils Faust Prins Pal Hy Ondinaneesa Flagstone Eilewnalka Seventh Ward Fourteenth Street Sadie Court Robinson Street Lonergan Court Chestnut Avenue Prive Street Broadway Railroad Avenue Kellum Court Ash Myrtle Streets Webster Avenue Railroad Street Seventh Fourth Streets Sanderson Avenue Glen Street Cherry Place Monsey Avenue Delaware and Hindson Larch Street Linden Street Ash Street Mulberry Street Raymond Court Canyouse Avenue Woodlawn Park Boulevard Keyser Avenue George Street Davis Sidney Cirian Dys Academy of Music Joscan Doyen Birui Tobewo Pike Ned Atnuestey Sano Pru Togo Chelman Hoseltine John Moran Miran Boyehino Delog Horn Rosching M. P M'Cann HJ. Murray McCillon Goverine Hibs Harti Hia J. Murray Leen Ster Entel McGertich Rehilling Music School Swoons Retail Clerks’ Association Newton Coal Co Spencer Koehler Schoank G. E Onuan Pillsbury Flour Mills China Hall Wyoming Ave the School OF the Lackawarna Scranton, PA Thos, M. Cann, LL. D Walter HM. Buell A. M Beda Rex Ford BION Rexford Loken Lackawanna Avo Lackawanaa Avenue A. E. Rogers Lackawanna Ava Welsbach GAS Appliance CO SUSE Aylesworth’s Wyoming Avenue Walton Broad Locust Streets
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