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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1894

Page

3

Scranton Visit Highlights From City Visitors

John D. Keater of Philadelphia stopped in the city last evening. Scranton saw A C Crke T Wheaton and Miles Gardner of Factoryville among yesterday's visitors. Attorney R D Stewart Wallace Frick Paul Rosmmelmyer and S McMillan of Carbondais were in town. Rev and Mrs Van Cleft of Quosta NY and Fred M Davenport of Yonkers NY are conference guests of Mr and Mrs John Bonn at 105 Mulberry Street.

John D. Keater A.C. Crke T. Wheaton Miles Gardner Factoryville Scranton R. D. Stewart Wallace Frick Paul Rosmmelmyer S McMillan Carbondais van Cleft Qusonta N. Y Fred M. Davenport Yonkers John Bonn Mulberry Street

Heavy Snow Delays Travel Across Region

A major snowstorm began Tuesday afternoon and stretched into yesterday. Rail lines faced difficulty yet most trains operated with delays. streetcars were slowed but continued service. In the mountains snowdrifts reached seven to eight feet, crippling one gravity road segment between Carbondale and Honesdale where an early train stalled before being hauled to Carbondale.

Trafic Cara Carbondale Honesdale Woa

Thomas E. Shea to star in week at Academy of Music

Thomas E. Shea, noted actor, appears at the Academy of Music for an entire week starting next Monday evening. He will present Escaped from Sing Sing followed by a varied program of comedy drama songs and dances with a skilled company. tickets priced 10 20 and 5 cents for the full engagement.

Thomas E. Shea Academy of Music Sing Sing Shes

License transfer and writs against local firms surge

The court transferred the hotel license of T J O Donnell of the Eighteenth ward to James M Shemeld and partners from New York while Auto Gravure Co and Stettner Lamfert Himes of New York obtained writs against Stereo Relief Manufacturing Co for money due on local work. Marriage licenses were issued to several couples including Joseph D Holt Esmore Loveless Torray Wayne County Peter O Swarts Henrietta Grismer Wilkes Barre Charlen Carroll Alice Ratchford Scranton Anton Schneider Mary Ann Schoumann Scranton. Hanai has returned from New York with a fine lot of carpets rugs and mats on Penn Avenue.

T. J. O'Donnell Eighteenth Ward James M. sheMeld Auto Gravure Company New York Stettner, Lamfert & cHimes Willard, Arren & Knapp Stereo Relief Manufacturing Company Joseph D. Holt Esmore Loveless Torray Wayne County Peter O. Swarts Henrietta C. Grismer Wilkes-Barre Charlen Carroll Alice Ratchford Scranton Anton Schneider Mary Ann Schoumann

Dickson Banjo Club Social and Carroll Wedding Near Scranton

A large crowd attended the Dickson Banjo Guitar and Mandolin club event in Mears hall despite bad weather. The night featured varied musical numbers, a wedding at St Patrick's church for Miss Alle Ratchford and Charles Carroll, and social gatherings by local churches and organizations.

Dickson Banjo, Guitar and Mancolin Mears' Hall Wheeler & Rodham Banjo J. J. Clark F. E. Shafer W. Sproule George Carr Art Morae EW. Roderick Fred Shorts E.G. Hays D. Forrest Mayo F. E Shepinger Hi Vail Professor Carr Antd Land Miss Lillians A. Hanmer Thomas Williams Philip Warren St. Patrick’s Church Mise Allee Ratchford Charles Carroll J. B. Whelan Misa Mary Graham Frank Carrrol

Black Patt's Concert Delights Large Academy Audience

Madame Sissieretta Jones, famed as the Black Patti, headlined a superb Academy concert last evening despite bad weather. She was encored repeatedly as she delivered top quality arias and outlook for a return engagement grew. Della Thompson's recital of Low Wallace's chariot race drew accolades, while the Vilona sisters on violin and piano won high praise.

Academy Sissieretta Jones Black Patti Madame Jones Della Thompson Low Wallace Vilona Sisters

Williams Given a Hearing on Counterfeit Money Charge

Daniela Williams of the West Side appeared before United States Commissioner Colborn yesterday afternoon charged with passing counterfeit silver dollars. The alleged offense occurred March 1 in hotels owned by John Edwards and M. J. Fahey. Williams claimed to have found coins under a door while repairing a building and distributed them believing them genuine. Several witnesses were examined and the hearing continued until Saturday due to the absence of officials.

Daniela Williams West Side United States Colborn John Edwards M. J. Fahey Taylor and Lewis Philip Peiper John W. Mair John Edgardo Edmond Edymonds Thomas Williams United States District Attorney Hall Walker

Seaman Case Goes Forward as Non-Suit Motion Contested

In the Henry Collins trial jurors were sworn as Mrs. Martha Seamans sues the Delaware Lackawanna and Western for damages from Deputy Sheriff John Seamans death on February 4, 1891 at a Factoryville crossing. Judge Lynch reserved ruling on a motion for non suit until morning. A separate Salisbury case continued with jury deliberation to follow. A verdict of 95 160 was returned for the defense in Bullim and Brennan suit as others await adjournment for Carbondale Traction damages. The Levi case yielded a verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of 1.00.

Mr. Levi Henry Collins Salisbury Lynch Treansal Martha Seamans Factoryville Delaware, Lickawinnn and Western Company John Seamans Bn A Delaware, Lackawatha and Western Pactoryville Seamans Mra Seamans S. B. Prion KE. N. Willard Major Everett Warren Seaman Prices Edwards A. W. Salisbury Sarees Jonas Laver Bullim and Brennan New York Peck Carbondale Traction Company Wellings Carbondale David J. Levi J. 5. Miller B S. Lewin

Twenty Fourth Assembly of Women’s Missionary Society Set

The twenty fourth annual assembly of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will be held in this city April 24 and 25. Notables from China India Laos Japan Syria are listed among attendees. Events include praise and prayer services social hour reports addresses and a rally with Ray Knox. Local committees have been named for entertainment printing and decorations.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Mes Wellington White China Mia John Newton India W. Dodi Laos Bigelow Ballagh Japan Charlotte Brown Syria Christian Endeavor Missionary Ray W. Knox Conference of Presbyterian Officers Mra W. Kirkpatrick Haw A. E Hunt James Archbald J. A. Price Emr Vail J. E. Close G. W. B. Allen George B Blackington M. R. Kays D. W. Skellangar W. H. Freeman Quakley E. Fuller Thomas Watkins W. H. Buell Augusta Wricht T. F Barnard

Tax Collectors Appointed by County Commissioners for 184

County commissioners yesterday completed appointments of state and county tax collectors for the year 184. The list names A Parchbald Borough P A Philbin Bent on Township Tl G Smith Blakely Borough Devic Phillips Carbondale Township Patrick Casey Clifton Township James O Gorre Covington Township R J Fanfield Dickson City Borough William Moses Dunmore Borough C P Savage Elmhurst Borough Samuel Freidbury Patrick McGeever Glenburn Township C S Sherman Gouldsboro Borough J Gardner Greenfield Township J Sickler Jefferson Township G R McLaughlin Jermyn Borough EB A Lane La Plume Borough George Sisson Lehigh Township W M Newell Lackawanna Township James Butler Madison Township Eugene Nonek Mayfield Borough Patrick Brady Newton Township J D Hopkins North Abington Township J Thomas Old Forge Township J George Kelly Olyphant Borough B N Kennedy Ransom Township L Me Closkey Roaring Brook Township Jacob Weaser Scott Township Horton Gardner Spring Brook Township H EB Evans South Abington Township J D Aylesworth Taylor Borough John D Jones Waverly Borough Charles W Hall Winton Borough James J Lawlor Carbondale First Ward E A Wonacott Second William Ulmer Third George F Chamberlin Fourth E A Wonacott Sixth George F Chamberlin Scranton First Ward John D Ryans Second William H McDonnell Giles Decker Morgan W Morgan W Thomas William Egan William Gunlock John M Rose Fred Lo Ward Charles Raynor Theodore Hessinger Edward Frable A E Kiefer David Jones Reeve Powell George Conner M F Andrews Edward Frable Michael Rupp Peacheston and Wovert’s and Ballantine’s Ales are the beat BE J Watsn agent P Wann avenue.

Archbald P. A. Philbin Benton Tl. G. Smith Blakely Devic (. Phillips Carbondale Patrick Casey Clifton James O'Gorle Covington R. J. Fanfield Dickson City William Moses Dunmore C. P. Savage Elmhurst Samuel Freidbury D. Hopkins North Abington J. Thomas Old Forge J. George Kelly Olyphant B. N. Kennedy Ransom L. Me. Closkey Roaring Brook Jacob Weaser Scott Horton Gardner Spring Brook H. EB. Evans South Abington J. D. Aylesworth Taylor John D. Jones Waverly William Egan William Gunlock John M. Rose Fred Lo Ward Charles Raynor Theodore Hessinger Edward Frable A. E. Kiefer David Jones Reeve ©. Powell George Conner M. F. Andrews Patrick R. Dougher Mark Cohilau Michael Rupp

Wedding of William Burns and Margaret Whalen at St John’s Church

Large turnout for a South Scranton wedding as William J Burns of Pittston avenue marries Margaret Whalen of Genet street at St John’s church. Rev Father Moffat officiates. After a breakfast, the couple depart for New York on the vestibule train with hopes for a long, happy life.

St. John’s Church South Sile William J Burns Pittston Avenue Misa Margaret Whalen Ganet Street Misa Nora Cowboy Cedar Avenue Father Moffat Avoca Genetastrest Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company New York Atlantic Barns South Scranton Genet Street Mittetoy Avenue

Lackawanna Bar Banquet Promises Notable Toasts

The Lackawanna Bar Association hosts its annual banquet this evening with Judge H. M. Edwards presiding and Major Everett Warren as toastmaster. Speeches include topics such as Legal Silence and Preparation of Cases, plus a poem and leadership remarks by notable figures. The event highlights Scranton’s business and professional life, with a forthcoming illustrated volume about the city’s industries and residents.

Lackawanna Bar Association H. M. Edwards Everett Warren R. W. Archbald

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