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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1895

Page

3

Personal notes from the city visitors and residents

A list of locals and visitors with their hometowns and activities in the area. John Jermyn returns from Atlantic City while W H Arms of Binghamton, C F Paige of Binghamton, M H Koons of Mauch Chunk, and others conduct business here yesterday. Reverend and civic figures are mentioned along with social events and local commerce.

John Jermyn Atlantic City W. H. Arms Binghamton C. F. Paige M. H. Koons Mauch Chunk Valley House C. P. Hancock Danville George BK. Carter New York H. H. Fordham Montrose Charles FP. Whittemore Mulberry Street Paul Canfield George Maraden D.D Elm Park Church Dieter Police Department Moir

Law of Libel Laid Down by Judge Gunster in Free Press Case

Judge Gunster defines libel liability as limited to those who wrote or published the article. Verdicts favor defendants in the Kennedy libel suit and in the Aswell trespass case against the city of Scranton. Other verdicts include Stroud and Chamberlain coal operators and miscellaneous civil actions.

Gunster Dr. Kennedy Fannie Aswell Tenth Street Scranton Mayer Charles P. Hallock Carbondale Stroud and Chamberlain Halleck United Security Company C. F. Barrowcliffe American Desk and Seat Company Farnham & Edgett Edwards No. 2 EF. c. Ricker & Co F. 5 Warren, Halstander & Vosburg O. B. Partridge No. 3 Thomas Conniff Carson & Davis Shiffer Cincinnati Safe and Lock Company M. M. DeWitt C. Donovan R. A. Zimmerman

Doctor Ke lley Absent Delays Jennings versus Lehigh Valley Trial

The case of John G. Jennings of Minooka against the Lehigh Valley Railroad was postponed as attorney Cornelius Smith refused to proceed without Dr. Carl M. Kelley of Equinunk present to testify. Judge Gunster warned the physician to appear, noting possible enforcement by sheriff Clemons, and the trial now shifts to the May term.

John G. Jennings Minooka Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Guneter Cornelius Smith Jennings Carl M. Kelley Equinunk Wayne County Kelley Clemons Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Mr. Vanderbilt New York Smith Clemona

Election Eligibility for Officers of Thirteenth Regiment

The coming election will include twenty three officers eligible to vote. Earlier notes claimed around twenty officers of the Thirteenth regiment could vote. Commissions for Lieutenant Sample of Company B and Lieutenants Huff and Benjamin of Company H are arriving, though these gentlemen were recently elected and not yet appeared before.

Harrisburg Rockwell Barnard Allatoona Sample Huff Benja

Armory Association Ladies Meet for April 6 at YWCA

The New Armory association calls a Saturday 4 o clock p m meeting of the ladies general committee in the YWCA rooms on Washington avenue. Executive committee members include Mrs BE N Willard chair Mrs A M Devker assist chair Mrs Charles W Kirkpatrick recording secretary Mrs M L Blair corresponding secretary Mrs Henry Belin treasurer and other named members Ezra H Ripple serves as president.

New Armory Association Young Women's Christian Association Washington Avenue BE. N. Willard A. M. Devker Charles W. Kirkpatrick M. L. Blair Henry Belin Rees G. Brooks William Connell BE. H. Ripple L. A. Watres H. A. Coursen E. Ll. Fuller George du B. Dimmick Ezra H. Ripple

Death of Mrs O Connor at Franklin Ave Home

Mrs James O Connor 28 daughter of Edward and Mrs Mellon of Franklin avenue died at her home on Linden street. She married James O Connor city editor of the Truth on March 24 18M. Funeral Friday at 9 o clock a requiem mass will be held at St Peters cathedral followed by burial in Hyde Park cemetery.

James O'Conner Franklin Avenue Linden Street James O'Connor O'Connor Edward Mellon Mr. O'Connor St. Peter's Cathedral Hyde Park

The Brownies Debut at Frothingham Tonight in Scranton

The first production of The Brownies comes to the Frothingham tonight attracting crowds from Wilkes-Barre Carbondale Pittston and nearby towns. Palmer Cox Malcolm Douglass and Miss Eliza Proctor Otis present the program with Oliver Twist at the Academy of Music and Captain Lettarblair and A Railroad Ticket at various venues. Also mention of Temptation of Money and a lecture by Will Carleton.

Frothingham Newark Scranton Wilkes-Barre Carbondale Pittston Palmer Cox Malcolm Douglass Eliza Proctor Otis Academy of Music Oliver Twist America Mies Merington Mr. Sothern Captain Lettarblair Halifax N. S E. H. Sothern Lyceum Theater New York Will Carleton

Finishing and Furnishing Fund Grows as Young Members Give

Twenty eight persons sent 15.05 to The Tribune yesterday for the Finish ing and Furnishing fund of the YMCA. It marks the largest daily contributor count yet not the largest sum, showing the fund's growing popularity. The cash statement notes previous totals and recent letters submitted for publication were limited by space.

the Tribune Young Men's Christian Association Tribune

Munyon's Catarrh Cure Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Munyon's Catarrh Cure and Catarrh Tablets for six years of catarrh suffering. It claims cures by eradicating the disease and healing afflicted parts, with a free diagnostic offer by Professor Munyon and home delivery upon payment.

Mr. John &. Albert Colgate Street Cleveland Munyon Homeopathic Home Remedy Company Philadelphia Munyvon Arch Street

Four Deserted Wives Seek Aid from Charities

Among sixteen aid applications made to the Associated Charities yesterday four came from deserted wives, collectively supporting twenty two children. One mother is too ill to work with two children, another has five, another six, and the fourth supports nine under 17. Each wife pays rent and each husband is described as a laborer.

Associated Charities

Coupon note for charitable fund drive remains unclear

Fragmentary text describes a coupon not required for donation and a fund possibly named Phase. M. C. A. Finishing and Puree Fund. The readable parts suggest a charitable appeal with amounts starting from a scent upward, but details are incomplete.

Increased small donations show rising youth interest in fund

The notice highlights more contributions from younger members and friends, including amounts as low as 26 cents. It stresses that larger gifts are still welcome and urges financially better supporters to contribute now, recommending use of the coupon to save time.

Cure All Skin Diseases With Swayne's Ointment

Advert promotes Swayne's Ointment as a single cure for skin diseases including tetter eczema and eruptions. Claims no internal medicine needed and widespread healing powers. Encourages asking a druggist and mentions Turnquist's 205 Washington Avenue with Guernsey Bros.

Swayne

Card of Thanks from Elmhurst Residents

A resident of Elmhurst expresses gratitude for community support during their year in town. Thanks Dr Cateson for free medical care, the church deacons and officials for transporting furniture, the ladies for meals, and all church members for helping with moving and packing. The writer notes ill health compels them to leave, and they mourn parting with the Elmhurst community.

Hdstor the Tribune Elmhurst Cateson Findly Telme Uavlat Elmhurat Scranton

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