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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1896

Page

7

Salvation Army officers bid farewell to Scranton unit

Captain Hannah Masland and Lieutenant Green announced departure plans after a farewell meeting at the army barracks on Price Street. The crowd pressed questions about joining Ballington Booth’s movement, with Green undecided. Masland, leaving tomorrow, helped strengthen the Scranton corps with Green, and speculation swirled about visitors from New York and future Volunteer activities in May.

Hannah Masland Nellie Cie Salvation Army Seldiers Army Price Street Talhe Hallington Hooth Tribune Palington Booth Green New Bedford N. J Ballington Booth General Booth Major Watkins Scranton Tooth Salvationists Hallington Mother Knee Scrantonte Watkins Atkins Rero Lord Corps Masland Philadelphia Normal School

Local Clergy Deliver Inspiring Sermons and Community News

Rev. William Gibbons preached to two sizable crowds as the new pastor of the Presbyterian church. Rev. AL Urban gave his farewell sermon at the Episcopal church before departing for Woolbury Now. Rev. C H Hayes led the Methodist pulpit for the first time to large audiences while visiting hosts Mr and Mrs Fred Stevens on West Drinker Street. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs A C Smith on Elm Street, bringing joy to the family. Frank Chamberlain, formerly with Buffalo Pils Wild West show, left for Philadelphia to rejoin the troupe.

William Gibbons Presbyterian Church Frank Chamberlain Buffalo Pils Wild West Show Philadelphia A. C. Smith Elm Street AL. Urban Episcopal Church Woolbury C. H. Hayes Methodist Church Fred Stevens West Drinker Street

West Side Woman Plans Loyal Temperance Meeting

Misa Leolia Highfield of West Side spent Sunday with cousin Blanche Thompson of Mast Market street. The Creen Ridge Loyal Temperance region will meet Tuesday at 7 o clock at the Christian church corner Penn Avenue and Marion Street. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.

Misa Leolia Highfield West Side Blanche Thompson Mast Market Street Creen Ridge Loyal Temperance Region Christian Church Penn Avenue Marion Street

Local Student Dr Thomason Honored by Albert Morgans

Dr Thomason a graduate of Baltimore Medical College was hosted by Albert Morgans yesterday. John of Neil the snack stop near Minooka Lisleball club listened as he spoke about his role catching for the St Bonaventure College team in Allegany NL.

Dr. Thomason Baltimore Medieal College Albert Morgans John Neil Minooka

Miners clash ends with assault claim in court

James Jennings charged by Martin Cunningham with assault and battery after a clash underground. Cunningham to answer at court, Alderman Millar presiding. Settlement offered at $2, rejected as insufficient. hearing details unclear due to fragmented text.

James Jennings Martin Cunningham Millar Jennings

Castoria Slogan From Past Ad Copy

An old advertising jingle notes Castoria as a remedy used across life stages from infancy to motherhood and for children, reflecting the product’s familiar branding in longstanding market campaigns.

Immense funeral for Patrick and Kran Ryan marks South Side

A large crowd attended the Saturday funeral of Patrick and Kran Ryan. The service at St John s church included a high mass, with Rev Fathers Alesley Loughran and Moffat officiating and Father Melley delivering the sermon. Interment followed at Hyde Park cemetery amid wreaths from colleagues and the Catholic Mutual Benefit association.

Trick KH Ryan South Wyoming Avenue Maple Street St. John's Church Bo Alesley John Loughran Mipooka J. A. Moffat P.M. Barrett John Langin Frank Dolan Charles Stone Henry McGrath Peter Haggerty Thomas Brown Michael H. Gallagher John Murrey Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Belinda Byron

Woman Died Neglected In Filthy Ninth Street Tenement

A woman died from consumption in a squalid Ninth and Scranton street basement where inmates ignored the corpse. Lieutenant Williams and Dr Paine were alerted but the body remained unaddressed amid tobacco smoke and filth.

Ninth Scranton Williams West Side Paine

Delegates Named at AOH County Convention

The Quarterly Convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of America met at Father Mathew hall in Olyphant with County President William Drowson presiding. Delegates from nineteen divisions reported growth as the order flourishes, and the group selected officers and alternates to attend the national convention in Detroit and the state convention in Williamsport. Anthony McAndrew was noted as a prospective candidate for state treasurer.

Orley Oof Hibernian Ameren Detroit Wiliam McAndrews John PL Collings Carbondale Choven Altermites Williamsport Mr Dawson James P. McAndrew Winton William McAndrew Janes J. O'Mara Dunmone Wid Patrick Jordan Efect AL Chiftin Thomas J. Cosgrove James J. O'Malley Muartin Anthony McAndrew St. Patrick's Day

Borough election dispute arises over council officers

The case before Judge H. M. Fidwards centers on whether William H. Davis, Schabmehl and Lawrence Howard were validly elected borough officers at a largely attended meeting said to be irregular. Attorneys argued quorum issues and questioned the election's legality while a petition signed by over three hundred citizens urged the court not to disturb the council's actions.

Athornecy O'Malley Corton

Mystic Cure Promises Quick Relief For Rheumatism

A Pittsburg man testifies Mystic Cure cured his rheumatism within a day after nine months of suffering. He notes five doctors offered little relief and endorses the medicine, sold by Carl Loreng in Scranton. plus East Stroudsburg Normal school blanked Blair Hall 8 to 4 in seven innings in their opener.

T. J. Blackmore Haller & Blackmore Pittsburg Carl Loreng Lackawanna Avenue Scranton Stroudsburg

Coming Attractions At The Academy And Nearby Theatres

The Academy of Music hosts Miss Mather in Juliet with Frederic Paulding as Romeo tomorrow night. Robert Downing headlines Thursday with The Mediator and Nero roles, while Fantasma by the Hanlon Prothers plays Friday and Saturday. Michael Strogoff’s revival of Michael Strugoff comes next weekend at Frothingham, followed by The Two Wanderers at Davis’ theater with William H. Rightmire.star performers and grand scenery promise strong crowds.

Academy of Music Saumet Robert Downing Alr Downing Nero Hanlon Prothers Academy Prince of Jolly Fellows George H. Adams Michael Strogoff Frothingham Kiralfys New York Michael Btrugoit Davis’ Theater William H. Rightmire

Common Pleas Court Returns Verdicts and Delays

Verdicts were returned Saturday in multiple cases. Peter Kelly administrator v Anthony O Hara awarded $25 for water overflow damage on North Washington Avenue. Daniel Williams v Scranton Stove Co seeks $195 interest for delayed payments on a Dock Ash Place building. defense cites arches and work defects. Providence Milling Co. v William Hagherty yields $77.22 total with interest.

Peter Kelly James Kelly Anthony O'Hara Washington Avenue Archbald Daniel Willams Scranton Stove Company Ttorney Scrage Warren Stove Works Williams Dockash Place Seventh Street Providence Mill Ing Company William Hagherty

Old Folks Concert Tonight At YMCA Hall

The Old Polks give a benefit concert in YMCA hall with Tom T. Watkins in his last public appearance before Europe. Julia Allen plays violin and Captain D B Atherton sings. The program features old hymns and ballads, with The Blues chorus and selections by Priscila Patience Allen and Josiah Jotham Watkins among others.

Old Polks Young Men's Christian Association Tom T. Watkins Europe Watkins Julia Allen D. B. Atherton Hayseed David Arivellu Tee Piechel Ann Elva Nobel A. Easter Amthen Kathleen Mavourneen Jorusha Jemima O'Brien Northtiel Ccc Prisellia Patience Allen Consin Jedediah Hosea Iohabod Whitlemore Hezekiah Wooler Priscila Mation Allen Jerusha Miranda Mrewster Josiah Jotham Watkins Mear Auld Lang Syne

Keeley League Concert To Benefit Worthy Cause

A concert at College hall tomorrow evening April 14 will benefit the Woman's Keeley league of this city. The Jim Park quartet under Mr Pennington will be joined by Herr Kopf Miss Romane Dickson and A J Colborn Jr. The league promotes temperance and Keeley cure efforts and education to prevent drink use and narcotics.

College Hall Keeley League Jim Park Pennington Sullivan Vandervoort Wooler Thomas Herr Kopf Romaine Dickson A. J. Colborn Tribune Woman's Keeley League Keeley

McDermotts Pros to Meet WMA Men in Exhibition Game

Baseball at the city park features McDermotts coal heavers vs WMA members in a seven inning exhibition. Players Ward Magan Jess Chiles Bradley Johnson and Power headline a twelve-man squad as Tommy Johnson may arrive from California to join the game.

McDermott Men's Christian Association Ward Magan Jess Chiles Bradley Richmond Tommy Johnson California Scranton Power Men’s Christian Association Murphy

Dickinson Suit Continues After Judge Buffington Opinion

Judge Buffington filed an opinion in the Anna Dickinson versus Thompson et al case, denying abatement and cost motions by plaintiff counsel. The case is continued to the next court meeting, with no fault by defendants and costs to abide the action’s outcome.

Anna Dickinson Thompson Pittston Buffington Colborn Hodge

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