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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1896

Page

3

Local notes on visits and travel from Easton to Plymouth

A jumble of short items lists visitors and departures for various towns. Mentions Lynde in Easton, Bellew in Carbondale, Polev and Milninou tv, Elster dude, Mark Belair leaving for deni iv, trout season opening, Ware entertaining, Miss Pair of Ballew la returning home, Miss Fle Siiten of Hock Haven traveling with Miss Wormer, and funerals for Bishop Byuh in Hoffala. Also mentions Justice of the Pence di Oidew presenting Chiles Fo Waller, Meanidnew and McAndrew heading to St Paul and Lt Wo McAndrew’s operation, and John T. Watkins leaving for New York and then London as pupil of De McKennie.

Lynde Easton Montreal Bellew Carbondale Polev Milninou Tv Buest Elster Dude Pordex x-Ciny Heese CG. Brooks Mark Belair Daday Ars B. Ware St. Paul Minn Oh Wo McAndrew Corapy Dieitis John T. Watkins Lootelook New York Wiodoon Paris Malan London Ffamous de, McKennie

Arson Case Sentence and Court Actions Reported

Criminal court proceedings in Scranton featured John Lawson receiving nine months in jail after a guilty plea to wielding a pistol and brandishing it. Michael Nee faced multiple charges with a notable $8 monthly support order for his wife Mary Nee. Several defendants pled guilty or were found not guilty on various theft and embezzlement charges, including Bernard MeTighe and Edward Morris, while others await sentencing for offenses from larceny to arson-related attempts.

Michael Nee West Side Minooka Nee Wes Thomas Stone Stone Nee Mary Nee Gunster Costa John Lawson Charles Johnson Lawson Sohnseen Freakis John Norcross Frank Bylezos North End Johnny Green Owen Smith Fleetville Baptist Church Mr. Smith John Tobobeskie Pool Balla Leon Olshefski Ceorge W. Porter H. C. Hayden AL Rose Frederick von Storch Porter Suburban Electric Light Company Buffalo Fdward Morris C. W. Burr Patrick Murphy Delaware Patrick Jordan Ganean Heron Kireeny Bale Joh Deinleich Bind Korres Charles Buck Lieintein Dmiel Seholl Souhle Beok Aml Korries Seal Eve O Bernard Me'Tighe Carter Patelek Haannlek William Mailey John S. Leece W. G. Bateman Daniel Wile Scranton Stove Works

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The fragment notes pallbearers including Division Superintendents Du Bois and Fotwell and Conductor Frank Hrowr and Motorman Patrick Lynch of Scranton Traction. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery.

du Bois Fotwell Frank Hrowr Patrick Lynch Scranton Traction Company Stark Crmbleges Forest Hill Cemetery

Wanderers Melodrama Appeals Davis Theater Audience

A real melodrama titled The Wanderers at Davis Theater drew afternoon attendance as W H B Hightmire both authored and starred in the production. The hero earns frequent applause for brave sentiments and timely reserves, with specialties offered. Performances run for three days weekly with matinees and evening shows.

Davis’ Theater W. HB. Hightmire

Demurrer Sustained in Scranton Privy Vault Case

The case concerns the Hoyer family alleging death of the father and others due to an unsanitary privy vault in a house leased from defendants. Judge Buffington sustains the demurrer, holding no clear actionable duty on landlords absent a sewer connection and noting the tenant’s duty to maintain the premises. the lease did not promise tenantable condition beyond stated terms.

Hoyer Torrey Buffington United States Circuit Court Harriet Lo Boyer W. Cileton Meredith L. Jones New York Boyer L. P. Wedeman City of Scranton Board of Health Philadelphia Provident Trust Co Wunder McLean Roberts Beech Ambler Va Chote Doyle Union Pacifie R Moore Va Weber, TL Pa

Viewers Fees Cut After Carbondale Boundary Case

Carbondale township supervisors petitioned to settle a boundary dispute with Archbald borough. Viewers A B Dunning Je Blair and W H Sturdevant were appointed to determine the line. The county paid costs but fees were reduced as excessive. Blair Stoner and Dunning received specified days miles and rates totaling modest sums.

Carbondale Township Sake Township Archbald Sn Eile A. B. Dunning Je. Bo Ro Blair W. H. Sturdevant Gunreter Bor. Blair

Kane Sent to Jail After Gun Shop Burglary

William Kane, 22, Brooklyn, N Y, tied to the burglary of L W Tisdale’s gun shop, was committed to the county jail yesterday by Alderman Fuller in default of 500 bail. Kane, in the city about a year, stated he has been driving for Oram Spencer. He broke open a camera case, thinking it held a package.

William Kane L. W. Tisdale Alderman Fuller Kane Brooklyn N. Y Oram Spencer Hee Mr. Tisdel

Funeral Service For George Stark Held At Home

Yesterday afternoon the funeral of George Stark took place from his late home in Lee court. It was attended by a small circle of relatives and neighbors, with prayers conducted by the local minister.

George Stark Lee Court

Olyphant Light Muddle Prompted by Equity Action

Citizens of Olyphant and opponents of a new electric plant sought to halt work via an equity suit alleging no ordinance authorized the project and bids were excessive. A preliminary injunction was dissolved after the council passed an ordinance and bonds were issued, with judges criticizing delays and procedural improprieties while noting the case may require a final decree.

Nowa Jadae Archbald J. M. Schenck R. J. Gallagher Dominick Howard LA. Byrne T. J. Duggan Equity Burgess and Town Council Hecht Everett Warren P. O'Malley Wav New York Burns Archhbald Jefeidantie Regan Uiis

Demurrer Sustained in Hazlett v Powell Case

The court states that on the third ground of demurrer the ruling is in favor, sustaining the point. The decision pins the outcome on the applicable third ground, reflecting the court's opinion on the merits of the demurrer.

Hazlett Powell

Miner Injuries in Storrs Shaft Blast

Richard Walden and John McDonnell were badly hurt in a premature blast at Storrs shaft yesterday. Walden broke a collar bone and suffered cuts and bruises. McDonnell had lacerations but no broken bones. They were taken to Moses Taylor hospital and were resting comfortably last night. recovery expected in about two weeks.

Richard Walden John McDennef Storrs Walden McDonnell Moses Taylor Hospital Alwwt

Connell and Rice Buy Law Colliery at Newport

William Connell and Dr. J N Rice purchased the Law colliery at Newport Luzerne county from Lee Coal company. The breakers built a year ago can produce 1000 tons daily. About five to six million tons lie under the property. The sale involves principal stockholders Reese G Brooks and Thomas H Dale.

William Connell J. N. Rice Law Newport Luzerne County Lee Coal Company Reese G. Brooks Thomas H. Dale Mr. Connell Mr. Rice

Flow ers Still Here For Those Who Missed It

People urged to visit again as flowers remain available after yesterday’s big turnout. Organizers noted broad interest and encouraged social distancing while welcoming latecomers to view and purchase blooms.

Evening concert by Women's Keeley league in College Hall

A College Hall concert tonight features the Women s Keeley league with Kim Park Church quartet Miss Winifred Sullivan and others. The program includes violin solos recitations and choral pieces by Elm Park Church quartet and Parker Kopff plus readings by Colborn. Augusta Me Dr H M Harlow endorses Horsford s Acid Phosphate as a tonic and nerve remedy.

College Hall Keeley League Kim Park Kopff Colborn Horis Miss van Dervoort Grieg Mureh Y.c Densen Mrs. Knington Mendelssohn Atry Fairy Lilli Elm Park Church Quartette H. M. Harlow Augusta

Decora ted Dresden clocks offered with warrants

A local seller advertises China Dresden style clocks with movable parts warrantable for a price not to exceed two dollars and fifty cents. The fragment suggests a clearance or sale note.

Dresden

Castoria Remedy Slogan Recalled Across Generations

The ad line traces Castoria's use from infancy to motherhood, noting the product as a continual remedy across life stages. It reflects a historical marketing claim linking Castoria to children's comfort and maternal care.

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Krorton M. Norton Lackawanna Avenue South Main Wilkes: Barre The Weston Mill Co Olyphant and Schank & Koehler Spruce Street Kheer Wanderers Judge Buffington Lis Hood China Hall Weichel & Millar Nic AM Wyoming Avenue P. M’grea & CO Vle Mugklo Nwa Avenue Tonighut Horsford Rexford, 1 Aka Pang Mek Boys Chilre Clothiers, Haller & Furushera Cloges A. E. Rogers Lackawanna Av Raby Castoria Berana DR. Shimburg Wurined Frey Ely
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