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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1896
Page
5
The forthcoming store will be the state’s largest carpet, wallpaper, drapery and curtain shop. It claims the biggest stock of new goods in Scranton across all departments.
The grand jury issued its fourth report yesterday with 56 true bills and 100 negative ones, bringing the total returned to 406 up to date. The document summarizes the jury's findings and actions for the period.
Nearly 200 transcripts await action. Emmet A. Bishop faces charges of enticing females for immoral purposes. Dennis McSherry will answer embezzlement in the case tied to partner O F McKenna. Eugene Hutt and Benjamin Wilson, both African American, stand indicted for larceny of the Oriental club house at Oakford, owned by W B Johnson. Most bills concern assault and battery, with Poles and Hungarians prominent. Cross gallops involve Dr William Hagerby and the late Patrick Corcoran. costs taxed to the county in the doctor’s role as prosecutor and to Corcoran in the defense though he is deceased. The jury will pass on this work in the near term.
A blaze on Spruce Street damaged the building housing PF Christian and most severely affected the shirt factory. The fire, attended by multiple companies, started in the second loft and spread to the middle and rear top floor, with water damage totaling about 8000 dollars. The fire was extinguished after about an hour. Mrs. Martha Smith and others suffered losses, and the owner planned to reopen the clothing department after repairs. The origin remains undetermined.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a state convention in vague terms with references to Camaplee newnements Lien, the Cypiiol hotel, and a contingent from Lackawooma County. The text mentions transportation via Jersey Central and Pennsylvania lines and dates around September, with scattered names and unclear events.
A marchable public note outlines HUGHEY JENNINGS known as Honey Jennings guiding a meeting about tax changes. The plan aims to engage Manerer Oniftia and Seraten el owyera reltive tu the mime, with a Monday vote anticipated and a pledge to widen opportunities for Soran dete Comme.
Report notes Mr Paine and Aly Watson hosting a winter exhibition event at the Abington millinery venue. Arrestee details surface about a Wednesday incident involving Mr Lows, owner of tostadora Milin, tied to a disturbance at a public opening. Weather is described as bright and bracing with a fashionable crowd. coverage praises Haslacher millinery openings for the Bat al 86 season.
J Alfred Pennington opens his fourth Oregon concert in Elm Park Church this evening. An engaging program features music by Caroline Wolf and the Elm Park Quartet. Admission free with a silver offering.
Myer Davilow, the city’s youngest shoeman, reports strong business at five to ten, pleasing thousands of men women and children with the newest footwear of all sorts.
Local merchants list Fresh Sea Trout from the Md Atlantic Fish Co and Dr A P Reynolds dentist at Williams Building opposite the post office. Jordan's butter cakes and coffee offered nearby.
The Wyoming District Methodist Episcopal Church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at Simpson Methodist with about seventy-five ladies. Officers announced reports, proposed resolutions, and committee actions, praising faithful service and detailing election of officers and financial notes.
Building and Loan association records list transfers of multiple parcels. John Dupont Dimmick’s Abington township property goes to Russell Dimmick for 7, Jinks Beagle’s South Abington land to BD EBell for 200, Frank P Blair’s Carbondale First ward parcel to Michael Moran for 6, Ann Gilgl son in Carbondale to John Holland for 2, and Mary and Thomas Cavanu ueri’s Carbondale property to Mary Cavanu gh for 40.
Miss Van Der Voort named contralto soloist for three convention venues. Committees of 1896 gather at the Y M C A building to manage sub committees and ushers for the Christian Endeavor convention. Outdoor evangelistic services planned in Providence square and neighboring towns with bands. big rally set for next Thursday at Penn Avenue Baptist church.
A boy about ten years old was killed at the Photedo Coal Company breaker in Winton yesterday afternoon. He became entangled in a revolving cable wheel while playing near the breaker and was drawn into the sheave wheel. The body was removed and sent to his grandmother on Cherry Street.
In Hd Mathie a homely play of the Od Homestead sort was presented by Daniel Darleigh and a good supporting company. It is a four act piece featuring a coast farmer and a comedy with a local orchestra. The performance offered afternoon and evening shows with steady audience for the theater troupe.
Miss Bancker appears at the Academy of Music in Our Flat a comedy portraying tangled moods and romance. The audience responded with strong laughter as Der company performed and Miss Bancker delivered clever emotional work in a lively show.
A muddled report notes the arrest of someone named Father Peza and mentions Rey Michael Mega. The text references Alderman Howe and a debt of 800 dollars. Other details include police involvement and unclear references to oil, Latin terms, and an alleged death.
Fragmentary text indicates Sheriff Clemony has not notified Boschine of a supposed good fortune. A third party, Munlerer doseoh Peschine, remains unaware, and unclear phrases imply action or response pending authorities.
The program includes a Water onal Warbler themed act and the New York theater exclusive star, with Palin and Driedy among the performers. Highlighted is The Crecis daly and The Trooper plus The Man the Tron Mish, drawing attention from Peers at the Academy of Arts and local patrons.
A bustling display showcases bold hats and trimmed bonnets as shoppers mingle with designers. The event highlights fresh styles and spring palettes, inviting attendees to explore the latest millinery trends and purchase standout pieces.
A poster advertises an event at the Studio and Residence of the late Herr Kopf at 302 Adams Avenue Scranton displaying piano and organ works along with accompanying arts in a mixed exhibition setting.
An autumn excursion at Riverside Park in Laneshora Mia features a special steamship ride via the Delaware and Hudson line. The excursion departs Scranton at 10 and returns, with a price of 1.00 for adults and 50 cents for children. Auction notices and local sales accompany the item, including furniture sales at 406 Jefferson Ave and a coat sale at the Barmar shop, with varied times and locations.
Sheriff Clem-Sin acknowledged deeds for multiple real estate transfers in Archbald and nearby areas. Properties include Johnny Silam on Quyey avenue to Cordelia Seisni for 220, Willan J. Schiffer on Mimin avenue to Leonard Mosfard for 9,000, Beranton Close Cn to Lackawonna Trort and Late Deposit Commings for 872209, Annie Cauey on Prospect avenue to Charles Dunant Wreck for sags poverty, and Cassie J. W. Holien uck in Bellevue to the Commonwealth.
Rob ert T Rumahaw and Mite Elizabeth Toner of Forty Fort married at the Presbyterian church in Dunmuce by Rev W B Gibbons, on September 22.
The ad outlines a varied carpet stock from multiple makers. It promises best quality from each, ensuring perfect satisfaction and solid value for every cent spent with them.
The advertisement notes that quoted prices are samples of savings available in the store and urges thrifty shoppers to appreciate the gains.
Watch this space for our Fall Opening. Have your Furs repaired by the only practical furrier in the city.
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