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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1897

Page

7

Scranton Conservatory of Music Opens Registration

The Scranton Conservatory of Music opens registration in all departments today. Students should register now to be ready for the term starting tomorrow. Pupils may enter at any time, but starting at the term’s beginning is advantageous. A limited number of evening classes will be formed. Visitors are welcome.

Delaware and Hilson Company Grassy Island Olyphant Lelaware Mill Creek Timothy McNulty Grant Avenue Carroll Delaware Lackawonne West Storrs Murray Board of Health John Gangel Susanna Yonosherek Scranton William D. Rees Idella Mullen Patrick Paddot Anna Garrity Frank Polka Apalonia Koleska Priceturs Charles Wallnes Lyda Hall George B. Frits Carlotta Bh. Ripley Dunmore Walter Ruthven John Tierney Offiver Tierney Clifford Ruthven Central Police

Ross withdraws from district tourney fight to avoid entanglements

Friends say J Eiliot Ross withdraws from the district tournament as Rosa plans to run for judge next year without antagonisms. The move aims to keep the canvass clean and free of entanglements.

J. Eiliot Ross E.q Attourney Mr. Rosa

Scranton Casu Store Display Promises Fresh Fruit Prices

A note urges visitors to visit the Scranton Casu Store to view a fine fruit display including water melons rosy apples and crab apples. Stop there, see the display, and obtain prices.

Scranton

Second Day of the Institute Features Lectures and Debates

Day two of the county teachers Institute featured talks by Miss Buckbee Miss Kenyon Mr Hanyon Miss Nellie Peck Prof F H Green Dr Benedict and Prof Cogswell with sessions on reading drill penmanship and literature. The program includes discussions on securing patron support home schooling and the role of parents plus a note on taxes and a railroad timetable.

Miss Buckbee A. Kenyon Hanyon Nellie Peck F. HW. Green Benedict County Teachers’ Institute Young Men's Christian Association Coggawell Twitmeyer Bethlehem Pennsylvania Beward R. H. Martin Dutles M. T

Opening of the Public Schools Reports Big Attendance Rise

Public schools opened after summer break with an estimated 800 to 1,000 more pupils than last year and only one overcrowded school. Two new buildings debuted, Nos. 10 and 23, with several sites undergoing renovation or awaiting completion. Faculty reshuffles include Schimpff moving to mathematics at the High School and Kemmerling and Owens filling principal and department roles. numerous new teachers brought into English, history, and other departments.

Conree Howell Schoola Ffs Washington Avenue Flats Eighth Ward No. 12 Eighteenth Ward Scott Building No. 27 No. 28 W. E. Schimpff No. 25 Providence F. D. Littell Littell Naval Observatory Washington Henry Kemmerling Bellevue Schimpff David Owens Bloomaburg State Normal School Kemmerling M. H. Jordan Dunmore Misa Haggerty Nettie A. Nye Francis Condor Miss Morse Brooklyn N. Y Miss Nye Hoss Grace Hicks Miss Connor Cora Griffin Miss Hicks Cora Farnham Ida Cahoon May Ackerley Miss Farnham Edna Fowler Helen Hurlbutt Besele Duval Lila Frable Misa Durkin No. 10

School openings set attendance records at multiple institutions

The high school closed early to allow faculty to administer makeup exams while the High and Training school reported 32 pupils, the largest in its history. St. Cecilia's academy opened with 160 students, the largest enrollment in its 26 years.

St. Cecilia's Academy

Institute Entertainment Delights Y M C A Audience

The Royal Entertainment company presented a varied program featuring ventriloquism, facial imitations, shadowgraph, and a Swedish themed soprano. Miss Pauline Ingre Johnson drew critique for her costume. Tomorrow night George R. Wendling the lecturer will discuss Unseen Realities as praised by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

Institute Y. M. C. A. Hall Royal Entertainment Company New York Albert E. Smith Matta Holmes J. Stuart Blackton Pauline Ingre Johnson George R. Wendling St. Louis Globe-Democrat Wendling

Baylor’s Pond Again In Court Over Fishing Rights

William Baylor claims sole ownership of a pond and surrounding land and has filed a trespass suit against neighbor Carl W. Tiffany. Tiffany previously confessed judgment in a prior dispute yet continued fishing, prompting this new action. W. W. Baylor, son of the plaintiff, acts as his representative.

Baylor William Baylor Carl W. Tiffany Tiffany Doughty Benton W. W. Baylor

Gordon Estate Seeks Damages Over Carbon Street Regrading

Judge Gunster appoints B F Ackerly E D Fellowa and W R Lewis as viewers to assess damages from Carbon street regrading on Gordon estate property. City lowered street five feet under 1888 ordinance. Settlement attempt failed. John F Murphy represents the petitioner.

Gunster B. F. Ackerly E. D. Fellowa W. RK. Lewis Carbon Street Gordon John F. Murphy

Lyceum to Stage Two Shows This Week

Tim Murphy Dorothy Sherrod and a good company bring a sparkling comedy A Coat of Many Colors to the Lyceum Thursday evening. Herbert Kelecy Effie Bhannon present the first city production. Seat sale opens this morning and continues for lower floor seating for The Wedding Day next Monday with regular sales starting Friday at 9 oclock.

Tim Murphy Dorothy Sherrod Lyceum Herbert Kelecy Effie Bhannon Seata

Suburban Electric Light Lowers Lamp Hour Rate

The Suburban Electric Light Company announces a price cut for incandescent lights within city limits. On Sept 1 the rate drops to five eighths of a cent per lamp hour, with a 10 to 20 percent discount if the bill is paid by the 20th of the presenting month.

Suburban Electric Light Company

China Val Rook Wood Weave American Art Pottery Exhibit

A large selection of the latest novel ties in famous American Art Pottery showcases rare coloring and forms. Connoisseurs and interested buyers are invited to call and examine this unique ceramic product where no two pieces are alike.

Bargains Move Fast in Clearance Sale

Get Your Share of daily bargain offers with many items sold quick. Carpenters need space next week while sale pieces include silver bowls and designs priced at 1 each. Items feature sizes from a 20 inch telescope to umbrellas and pins, many at half price or under one dollar.

School Openings and Supplies List Advertised

An itemized list details school opening supplies including leaf tablets rubber top pencils foolscap paper writing paper and slates. Also listed are lead pencils ink paper tablets erasers pen holders and various drawing tools with quantities per set.

Time David's

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