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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1898

Page

10

Rev. Robert F. Pierce Engaged Temporarily

The report notes Reverend Robert F. Pierce of Philadelphia is currently engaged on a temporary basis.

Robert F. ¥. Pierce Philadelphia

Smith Divorce Case to Be Heard by Jury

The divorce action of EB J Smith against Mabel A Smith will be tried before a jury following a demand by the husband's attorney George W Beale. He alleges years of abuse and desertion by the wife who denies the charges. The couple married in November and lived together until the following November.

Briges & Ludwig EB. J. Smith Mabel A. Smith George W. Beale Mra. Smith

Fire destroys Oxford colliery structures amid heavy losses

A morning blaze at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Oxford colliery on Tenth Street wiped out the breaker, culm washery, boiler and carpenter shops and several outbuildings. Losses reach about 150000 with five workers displaced and long rebuilding uncertain. Fire crews faced wiring problems and limited water supply as flames swept through the mine area.

Colm Boller Flandred Handa Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Oxford Tenth Street About & O'Wink Main Avenue Jackson Street West Side Hickey Central City District Franklins Columbias Welok Hioxell Murray Richards Delaware Lackawanna Western Mine Assmant Coal A. PM. Blor New York Isi William Thornton Joseph Lloyd

Indicator Placed in Central Aircraft on Washburn Street

A marker will be installed inside the Central aircraft on Washburn Street to indicate a specific point or status. The move aims to guide maintenance crews and ensure proper alignment during operations. Authorities expect no disruption to flight activity during the placement.

Dicator Washburn Street

Use of Anthracite Coal

Pennsylvanian Congressmen urge the Navy Department to consider anthracite coal for warships. A delegation including Representatives Connell Kulp Williams and Brumm visited Secretary Long to argue anthracite’s superiority over bituminous fuel for visibility, signaling, and storage. The visit yielded no definite plan but signals action may follow in the House.

Wilkes-Barre Long Navy Connell Kulp Williams Brumm Pennsylvania

Annual Elks Social Session In Scranton Featured Guests

The Scranton Lodge of Elks hosts its annual social on Franklin Avenue with over 100 Wilkes-Barre members and the Ninth Regiment band. William Jennings Bryan and Meade Detweller are among invited speakers plus local Democrats assure the Bryan party's attendance. A parade and musical programs accompany the event.

Scranton Lodge of Elks Wilkes-Barre Elk Building Franklin Avenue Ninth Regiment Meade D. Detweller Harrieburg Democrats William Jennings Fryan William Jennings Bryan Meadett Detweller H. M. Edwards F. W. Ginster John E. Barrett John Garman Frank Wheaton George Ferris Dan Hirt P. F. Gunster D. J. Hoedy C. G.ieland T. J. Lynete J. Elliott Poss Alexander Bauer John T. Watkins Thomas Leynon W. W. Watking Ellis Mike Delaware and Hudson Station Lackawanna Washington Spruce Jefferson Linden Wyoming Franklin Lodeereome Fred C. Hand W. *. Millar Gould

Refused to Vacate in Green Ridge Storeroom Dispute

Thomas M. Jordan sues former tenants Charles H. Shedd Charles A. Sears and David H. Sears for 5000 in a trespass action begun yesterday. Jordan alleges the defendants forcibly retained possession of his storeroom against the lease and owner’s directions as he planned to start business April 1.

E. C. Newcomb Thomas M. Jordan Charlesh. Shedd Charles A. Sears David H. Sears Green Ridge Jordan

Mulley Files Ejectment Over Providence Property

Ambrose Mulley filed ejectment against George H. Shoemaker to regain possession of Jet 1 in block B of the Clark and Reale addition in Scranton. The parcel measures 409 by 118 feet. Halstander and Alworth represent the plaintiff.

Ambrose Mulley George H. Shoemaker Providence Clark & Reale Scranton Halstander & Alworth

Bryan Lecture Tickets Go On Sale At Scranton Times

Tickets for William J. Bryan’s lecture at the armory are available at Scranton Times office starting this morning at 9. General admission costs 25 cents, reserved seats 10 cents. Out of town reservations require payment by Saturday. Times office hours extend to 9.30 tomorrow evening. Choate Spring Lamb offered at reasonable prices by J P Kel ly 108 Penn avenue.

William J. Bryan Armory oMee Scranton Times Times Office Times

Pine Stock of Rowe and carnations today at Cloyk's

A local farmer named Rowe hosts pine stock and carnations available today at Cloyk's shop. The event highlights fresh greenery and floral offerings for shoppers in the downtown district.

Rowe Cloyk’s

Printing Trade Prices Spelled Out in Ad Text

Classified ad lists itemized rates for packaging and material handling. Mentions prints boxes and tabs with price per pound ranging from .25 to .23 cents per pound, in a compact commercial quote.

School finances on committee for 1808 budget

The Chance committee began arranging the board of control appropriations for the next fiscal year. Revenue estimates total 381 406 with 459 465 25 in requests and 2 000 supplementary. cuts total 80 200 25. A 14 mill levy is planned yielding about 851 406 after adjustments and state aid.

Board of Control Chance Committee S Everal W. A. May Ninth Wari T. J. Jennings B. M. Davis John Gibbons D. J. Phillipa A. L. Francols Jayne and Caney Board of Revision and Appeal Rntimatea Building Committee Beoch Supply Committee Insurance Committee Board of Six

MISS GREEN BRINGS SUIT IN LARCENY CASE RULING

Misa Etta Green who previously pursued a larceny case against ¢. M. Florey filed suit yesterday against Stephen Jones to recover the amount paid for a wheel. Alderman Howe ordered judgment for the claimed sum as no defense was offered by Jones.

Misa Etta Green M. Florey Florey Stephen Jones Alderman Howe Jones

Ruddy Wrecks Home in Drunken Rampage

Michael Ruddy a 2 year old roofer became violent while intoxicated and wrecked much of his parents home at the corner of Larch Street and Penn Avenue yesterday morning. Police, including Sergeant Ridgeway and Patrolmen Peaster and Block, arrested him and Mayor Bailey ordered twenty days in jail.

Michael Ruddy Larch Street Penn Avenue Ridgeway Peaster Block Bailey Ruddy

Tenth Anniversary of Y W C A Observed in Rooms

A social celebration marks the YWCA tenth anniversary next Tuesday from 4 to 10 pm in the rooms. The event invites both men and women and features songs by Cordelia Freeman Kathryne Tinderman and Mrs O'Brien. The organizing committee includes Mrs W B Kennedy Mrs C BK Derman and Miss Lacon.

FE. H. Ripple Mra. L. M. Gates Mra. F. 8 Godfrey, Mire J. A. Lansing H. Stelle H. D. Gardner Poore Price Watres Kays Carr Diehl Dencon Kinghaum Miss Hays Young Women’s Christian Association Managera WI Cordelia Freeman Kathryne Tinderman O'Brien W. B. Kennedy C. BK. Derman Lacon

Plumbing ordinance battle stirs council over inspector pay

Republican common council members push an amended plumbing inspector ordinance amid Democrats claiming the salary was omitted from the appropriation. Moir cites plans for self funding with per contract and test fees, while master plumbers push license and registration fees. Proposals include contract examination charges and smoke and water test fees as the city considers revenue options.

Moir Common Council Keller

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