Warn Albany residents about a con artist named George Reynolds
A local notice warns residents about a slim blue eyed man calling himself George Reynolds who targets a widow and church volunteers. Police will watch for him today. The article also mentions tennis tournament drawings, club matches at the ball park, and funeral attendance for Bishop Rullson. It notes St. Luke's church renovations and Home managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reynolds
the Tribune
Richards
Harris
St. Luke's Church
Wyoming
Quincy Avenues
George
Slim Slammer
Paul Helin
Harrisburg Country Club
Ball Park
Delightful visit to Mrs W Jins at summer home near Dalton
A hospitable gathering on a perfect September day featured Mrs J P Dickson and many ladies visiting Mrs Perking at her country retreat near Dalton. Guests listed include Mrs Co P Matthews, Mrs E S Moffat, Mrs A B Hunt, Mrs J Attien Robertson, Mrs R W Luce, and others. Roya knickerbockers are requested for Lackawanna hospital boys ages 7 and 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Ins
Daltai
Sumer
I Volock
J. P. Dickson
Board of Managers
Perking
Mra
Co. P. Matthews
Mra. BE
H. Ripple
G. L. Dickson
Mra. E
Moffat
A. BE
Hunt
Mire
John Genter
A. Hendrick
J. Attien Robertson
R. W. Luce
Colm Merrifield
Chamberlin
A. K. Walker
Misa Wardell
William Russell
C. B. Penman
Local Residents Leave, Visit, and Funeral Attends
John Claren travels to Philadelphia to settle permanently while residents from Franklin avenue Newark West Pittston West Carbon Street and Philadelphia host visitors. Clergy Rt Rev O Hara and Rev Dr MacGoldrick attend Monsignor Tower's funeral in Philadelphia, formerly a priest in the diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Claren
Calvin Lamping
Carl
Franklin Avenue
Newark
N. J
Jennie Fellows
Tenth Street
Hilda Snyder
West Pittston
Lizzie Newcomb
West Carbon Sheet
Atlantic City
W. J. Tracy
Thirteenth Regiment
Lattimer
Frederick Connell
Pine Street
Baxter
Ada Russell Baxter
Helen Pedrick
Philadelphia
M. R. Stone
Linden Street
Mra Elmira Loder
Albion, Mich
Anna Barber
Stroudsburg
Bishop O'Hara
J. MacGoldrick
Monsienor Tower
Will Be Married Today in Susquehanna County
Frank F. Gibbs private in Company A Thirteenth regiment will wed Miss Clara Conrad at 7 am at the bride's sister home in South Gibgon Susquehanna county. Gibbs a rising young Hazleton attorney resides on the West Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. Gibbs
Hazleton
South Gibgon
Susquehanna County
Clara Conrad
Franklin Avenue
Mr. Gibbs
Naomi Jones
John J. Jones
Eynon Street
George Sanders
Hampton Street
J. P. Moffatt
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Sanders
Central Railroad
Mahanoy City
Dunmore
Sanders
St. John's Catholic Church
Pittston
Thomas F. Burke
Mary Margaret Fay
J. F. Quinnan
James L. Morris
Mra. Burke
Exeter Street
West Pittston
M. W. Morris
Pittson
Mr. Burke
The
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Echo Meeting Postponed to September 23
The Y M B C E echo meeting at First Presbyterian church has been postponed to Thursday September 23 at the same hour and place. The change follows a suggestion by Rev. Geo E Guild president of City Union and due to absence of many Christian Endeavorers from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Geo. E. Guild
Scrantonians Win Second Prize in State Drill
Company C of the Fourth regiment Knights of the Mystic Chain, Petersburg Castle, Scranton, won second prize at the state convention in Pottstown. The squad of 23 drilled for captain William Hauer and earned $75 in cash. Reading last year saw the same company take first prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Mystic Chain
Petersburg Castle
Order
Pottstown
Reading
William Hauer
Special Sale of Oriental Rugs and Carpets
Michaellan Bros. & Co. advertises a special sale of Oriental rugs and carpets at 124 Washington Ave highlighting a large collection and favorable pricing before tariff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaellan Bros. & Co
Washington Ave
Katharine Timberman Leads Scranton Conservatory Voice Department
The vocal department at the Scranton Conservatory of Music is led by Katharine Timberman a certified pupil of Madame Marchesi Paris and an experienced teacher who prepares students for concert opera oratorio and choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Katharine Timberman
Madame Marchesi
Paris
Dancing classes announced at Excelsior Hall schedule
A teacher of dancing announces classes at Excelsior Hall including Ladies and Gentlemen on Monday evenings starting October 4, children 6 to 10 at 3 pm October 9, children 10 to 15 at 10 am October 9. Pittston classes Thursday afternoons and evenings Carbondale classes Friday afternoons and evenings. Opening reception with Bauer's orchestra September 27. In office from 9 to 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Hall
Pittston
Carbondale
Bauer
Desk Room for Rent in Central Tribune Office Suite
Central Tribune Office offers a furnished desk room in a well located suite. Includes access to shared facilities and reception area. Ideal for a professional seeking convenient work space in a historic newsroom setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Crystal Station Offers Laundried Linen At Harris Drug
Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey tutors elocution oratory and Delsarte at 107 Wyoming Avenue. The crystal establishment advertises linen items ready for pick up at Harris Drug Store, 125 Penn Avenue, with hours from 9 AM to 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
D. m
Carolyne v. Dorsey
Wyoming Avenue
Siebecker Baby Born in Scranton on Sept 14 1897
In Scranton, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs L J Siebecker on September 14 1897.
Davis Boy Dies in Scranton at Seventeen
In Scranton on September 14 1897 Frederick Davis aged 17 died at his mother's home on Twelfth street. Funeral arrangements announced later.
Trio of Juveniles Held for Burglary at Monroe Ave
Three boys under 16 broke into a dwelling at 823 Monroe Avenue Thursday night, damaging property while seeking loot. They appeared before Alderman Fuller and were held on $200 bail or sent to county jail if not posted. Hoffmeyer, seized by Inspector Hayers, spent Tuesday night at the police station. George Dilman and August Stein of the South Side were also arrested by Patrolman Haggerty. Each admitted guilt and said junkmen would buy their brass.
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Monroe Avenue
Alderman Fuller
Hoffmeyer
Inspector Hayers
George Dilman
August Stein
South Side
Peter Haggerty
Mass Meeting Postponed by Central Labor Union
The Central Labor union committee postponed the mass meeting scheduled for this evening to Sunday afternoon at Nay Aug park. The gathering aims to take action regarding the shooting at Lattimer last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Beeld
Nay Aug Park
Central Labor Union Committee
Lattimer
City Taxes for 1897 Now Open for Collection
City and school taxes for 1897 are now in the hands of the collector. A 4 percent penalty applies to unpaid taxes after October 1, 1897, and a 1 percent penalty added each month thereafter until paid. Taxes unpaid after November 1, 1897, will be turned over to collectors as provided by the 1889 act. Co. G. Boland, City Treasurer. City Hall, Washington avenue. Office hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays 9 to 12 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. G. Boland
Washington Avenue
Substitutes for Horsford's Acid Phosphate Dangerous
Consumers warned that cheaper substitutes may be unsafe and fail to produce the same effect. The notice urges insistence on Horsford's brand for acid phosphate or phosphate soda and mentions coal supply at Gibbons' colliery near Connell's park with a telephone contact at Hotel 5422.
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Horsford
Nickel Plate Road Camp Meeting Round Trip Offer
Springfield Ohio to Buffalo round trip fare nine dollars and fifteen cents aboard Nickel Plate Road for Free Coin age Camp Meeting. Tickets valid Sept 15 to 18 and return to Sept 24. Contact ticket agents or F J Moore Buffalo. Sleeping car to New York via Lehigh Valley may be occupied at Wilkes Barre after 6:00 p.m. Arrives New York 9:23 a.m. Tickets at 909 Lackawanna Avenue.
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Springfield
Ohio
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
F. J. Moore
Gene
Exchange Street
N.Y
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Lackawanna Avenue
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad and Horse Auction Tease
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cure with money back guarantee. It also notes Waldron selling all his horses at Cusick's Livery this afternoon and mentions Florida Heaters for sale cheap along with Beecham's Pills advertised to dispel the blues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldron
Cusick
Annual meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
The eleventh annual convention opened at Dalton with a large delegation. Mrs. C. D. Simpson led the session, Rev. Charles Newing gave a welcome, and Mrs. M. W. Vaughn of Moscow responded. Mrs. Simpson urged department work and emphasized schools as channels for temperance instruction. The Loyal Temperance Legions and press outreach were noted, with a call for sustained effort in the nineteenth century mission into the twentieth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Dalton
C. D. Simpson
Mra. Simpson
J. M. Howell
Mra. Stearns
Peckville
Charles Newing
Smith
M. W. Vaughn
Moscow
Pease
Basket Weave Novelties In Section Effects
Dressy two inch basket weave novelties in solid colors showcased with refined grounds. The item line emphasizes versatile fabrics and stylish finishes suitable for formal wear and accessories.
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Academies and Colleges
Norton’s
Gaz Lackawanna
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
B. Warman
W. B. Henwood
Lackawanna Ave
Ghas McMullen
the Traders’ National Bank Blog
Rogers Israel
Bishop Rullson
W. C
Lacka
Lackawanna Hospital
South Gibb
Son, Siequehannna County
Scrantonians
Rose Gorman
Patrick A. Duffy
Gaynor-Nihill
St. Patrick's Church
West Side
Patrick Mulderig
Elia Scanton
Marc Ried
St. Peter's Cathedral
Mary Margaret Foy
Walter Gorman
Lohengrin
William FR. Bradbury
E. J. Coleman
John Dolan
J. H. Gadwood
Austin Gorman
J. J. Nealon
John Bergen
Jennie Dolan
John Clune
Duchess Ince
Misa Dolan
St. Leo's Church
Ashley
Tannhaeuser
Duffy
Delaware, Lackawanna
Larkin & Duffy
Gaynor Nihill
Lucy Nihil
Andrew Nihill
North Ninth Street
Thomas P. Gaynor
Lincoln Avenue
Sarah BE. Hassett
Susquehanna
James L. Gaynor
D. A. Dunne
Saonders-Jones
Tierney-Gilmartin
Jersey City
Josephine Gilmartin
Charles Tierney
Union Cash
Tierney
Trubady-Holtzaptel
Thomas 8. Trubady
Mary M. Holtzapfel
C. W. Fischer
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Holtenpfel
Lisette Ruehl
Henry Hoffman
Trubody
Division Street
Mulderig-Scanlon
Evin Scanlon
J. W. Malone
Annie Barrett
John Mullen
John MacTague
Mulderiy
Niagara Falls
Capouse Avenue
Buros Gavin
Holy Rosary Church
Nellie Gavin
Lawrence Burns
J. J. O'Toole
McDonough Avenue
Mrs. Byrne
New York City
Hurke-Fay
Bevan Hopp
Minerva Hopp
Spruce Street
Frank Bevan
Baratoga
N. Y
Mifffinsboro
Bevan
Miss Hopp
Daniel Allis
Scranton Railway Company
Margaret Fenton
Hemlock Street
St. Mary's Church
Peter Christ
Glynn Murphy
Nora Murphy
Railroad Avenue
Daniel Glynn
Taylor
Holy Cross Church
Bellevue
Elizabeth Lewis
W. Gibson Jones
Florida
Architect Brown
Beecham
Mable Conklin
Brooklyn
POWER
Saxony
Clarke Bros
Bronson Tallman's
Sala
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn Hatters
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Rockers
Elm Pare Church
J. Alfred Pennington
Elm Park Church
Maloney OL and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
Scranton
Wardale
Japan
Antes
Sohmer Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Scranton, PA
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
Gta
Lack
Silverstone
Lackawanne Avenue
Wille James
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