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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1894

Page

5

City Notes From The Local Ledger

The Aswelared Charities hire thirty men this week. Three cages of mession and 67 caplet fever cases reported to the Board of henith Justerday. Workers at William Connell Coal Co to be paid Friday at 2 o clock. Frovidence W C T U holds tear today at tas hours. Engineer Phillipe to begin locating the line for Spruce stress ridge Shoemac. Charles Sthank opens temporary Ravana ators adjoining the area. North Works of Igon and Steel Co workers paid Friday. South Works Saturday. Mrs. James Wiese Piehasd killed at Gren colliery on December 9 year. memorial at Music Hall next Monday. Palmer's stock company at bam theatre on Taal. A Op the hamation to be given. Superintendent H. W. Leftae issues garbage not to crematory. facility closed for repairs Thursday. Thomas F E Shea presents dramas The Noarea of New Yor and Up Strategie. Dockstader's Minstrels debts settled by Sheriff Grievwold. Lew Dockstader, Harry Clap, and Frank Dumont involved. Weat Side WCTU meets at 2 PM at North Main Ave rooms. topic social evil in Cleveland. Rev Peter Scott of the Congo preaches at Green Ridge Evangelical Wednesday. nightly services by Rev A Vine and Rev G L Malco.

Henith Esileries William Connell Coal Company Frovidence Women’s Christian Temperance Colca St Tas Z. O. Waore Parker Street Phillipe Music Hall Palmer's Bam Theatre H. W. Leftae Cresatory Perecos Toaletsin Gerbage Thomas FE. Shea Ar Tar Academy of Muale Dockstader Grievwold Lew Dockstader Harry ‘I Clap Bian Frank Dumont Weat Side Christian Tomince Union North Main Avenue Cleveland Ohio Peter ©. Scott Congo Green Ridge Evangelical Capouse Avenue Her. A.vine P. I Milton, Pa Rey. G. L. Malco

Scranton Cash Store Eyed for Daily Delights and Deals

The exhibition continues with Nice Bread and Cake featured as the daily order at the Scranton Cash Store. Citizens urged to see easy access to eye pleasing treats and daily delights, including Wayne cash offers on old furniture along Peon avenue and the Everett Leads awaiting Guernsey Bros new goods.

Ecranton Cash Store Reege Scranton Cash Wayne Cash Old Furniture Peon Avenue Everett Guernsey Bros

Bridge Location Change Sought on Linden to Mulberry Streets

Members of the Board of Trade discussed moving the Linden street bridge to Mulberry street to improve grades and reduce costs. Street cleaning reforms were debated amid calls for stricter enforcement of city ordinances and better sweeping methods. A Bailey Bankruptcy Bill stance was noted, while plans to attract Cumberland woolen interests and roads improvement were also considered.

Bailey Woolen Company Cumberland Board of State Linden Street Mulberry Street Kemmerer Committee On Linges Mulbeer

Ongoing price plan faces enforcement issues in city notes

A damaged letter from city officials discusses enforcing an ongoanl price and necessary expenses to carry out provision. The mayor hopes a future plan to keep cows within proper Wanita. A General Archer statement praises local efforts while lenders are urged to adopt plans soon. Names Cotlinwani, Cirlatian, and others are mentioned for membership.

Wanita AD Yywer Archer Fenders Ereet Arthur L. Cotlinwani Peack P. Cirlatian

Defendants arraigned in burglary case in county court

James Wale and Michael Nealon faced arraignment on burglary charges. The indictment recited a time of the crime at Pine Street and involved witnesses including Dyn Jana Lowy and Colonel Dhe Piles. A verdict of not guilty was returned on one case.

Parglaw Waa Chagid James Wale Michael Nealon Mr. Roo Wileran Jana Lowy Dhe Piles Wone Eran Willian Maher Asaault Kathe Watley Derman Tinret Meter Suyiler Bafora Sittner

Adonis to Alabama on Prothingham billboards

Readable items announce upcoming attractions at Puothinghwm theater. Hegre BL Disey brings Adonis and Leon in a troupe, with Min Diner presenting a world famous Adonin' ian act to open May 1 at Palawi's theater in New York for a summer run. Augustus Thais' Alatam is teased as the next strong southern play, set in Talladega Alabama, praised for its realism and local flavor.

Disey Rice Adonis Dan Leon Suraiton Ian Palawi's Theater New York Augustus Thais Jatoba Producel Dean Thera Talladega Ala Vritiy Thomas Alice Alabama

Arrest in Confederate bill fraud on Penn avenue market

Andrew Gonton, a founder, was arrested last evening for taking a Confederate bill of ten dollars at H. J. Cohen’s market on 425 Penn avenue. A clerk, Jacob Brandywine, pursued him and turned him over to police after noting the change he received before payment. The case centers on alleged deceit during wartime currency use and public reaction at the police station.

Andrew Gonton Lioyd Street H. J. Cohen Penn Avenue Gordon Jacob Brandywine Sartor Brandywinsent Geriogsexvis Sevita Corton

Notable Stage Night At The Academy of Music

Actor Thomas L show warmly welcomed by Siantoniane. The performance praised for versatility and balance. Lau greeted with courteous reception as audience fills seats for the evening.

Dockstader at the Frothingham Spectacle Draws Large Audience

A large audience gathered at the Frothingham for Dockstader and associates. The feature praised included portraits, views, and an illustrated edition depicting Scranton’s industries and prominent residents, promising extensive local promotion and city-wide advertisement benefits.

Fourteen Year Old Victim Across Trial Record

The opening day of a criminal term heard testimony in the case against Clara Fox and her husband for offenses involving a fourteen year old girl. Details described a pattern of coercion, threats, and alleged consent under pressure, with the husband admitting guilt later in the proceedings. Judge Archibald presided as witness lists and defense arguments shaped the day’s biased proceedings.

Nirw. Fox Gatore Didges Gia Ful Clara Matt Fer Howe de Fulton Follies Stephen Dyer

Funeral for Roy Williams Held at Westlake Home

Roy Williams was buried after a funeral from his uncle Robert Westlake's home on West Market Street. Pallbearers included Daniel Emery and Charles Constantine. flowers were laid by Charles Hopewell and others. A bugle corps is planned and a high mass will occur at St Mary’s Church with interment at Danmore cemetery.

Roy Williams Robert Westlake Weat Market Street Yestering Maueh Daniel Emery Charles Constantine Chatiea Connolly George Mulley John Kater Charles Hopewell H. Smith John Gill Joan Payne M.D. Fuller Whittey Chriss Borsy Mra Jamea Guonion Med Sanilay Wee St. Maryg Danmore

Mitchell elected chairman as board approves building work

The high school committee of the board of control met last night and elected George Mitchell chairman on the third ballot. W J Walat, T J Jennings supported the vote. Engineer Eliv and Bird reported total work cost 215.50 so far. completion will take about another month.

Boart of Control George Mitchell WJ. Walat W T. J Jennings Eliv and Bird Ealid

Court Haat Confined the Jalament of the Gond Jury

The court yesterday confirmed the Judgment of the god jury creating the orga of Throopans of a portion of Dickeon City herent. Vnewlay May 1 ie tried for hobling to first election god William Sonn by director to give notes of the evant Patrick Chewie appointed judges and Join Ed McDoogld and Henry Aria altrugt Iiepodtatn The peepie of Throop Will calabrate thety tletory tile afteenodd Ov toate Tirst attempt to eeetre W borough their bewie defantel throdgh a lechiie willy

Orga Throopans Dickeon City Vnewlay William Sonn Patrick Chewie Ed McDoogld Henry Aria Altrugt Willy

Local court actions and civic notices in Karbondale district

A fragmented report notes court actions including forfeit of bonds, equity cases involving Nicholae and others, and the granting of marriage licenses for Lee Leftrige and Melia Smith. It records bond details for Patrick Casey and the Carbondale township debt figure, with notices on indebtedness and local business relocations.

Cowes Thomate del Leftrige Melia Smith Julia Citae Mad Mac Biel Mition William McNuolty Bila Hart Carbontale Bonda Patrick Casey Carbondale Township Patrick Brown Michael Kelly Mira Mary Casey Jamos Barrett

Priceburg Pickings Special to Scranton Tribune

An entertainment program at Smith's hall in Towaday features performances by local acts including Petree, Davth, Waorkien, Cooper, Wathley, and O Consor Duett. Funds raised support the new Presbyterian church foundation in Diekwon. Will Seura announces candidacy for county Republican convention.

Scranton Tribu Pricusvic Smith's Ball Mien Mirtia Dones Meany Cooper Pypers Logan Sibbuth Frigade

DITTRICH DAMAGE CASE AT HONESDALE COUNCIL MEETING

A damage case regarding a Dittrich building damaged by a log lowering project was discussed in Honesdale city hall. Witnesses included Jirdwall Gamwyell Ashnell Seaman and Paul Dwiegle, with a hearing set for Monday April 2 at 10 am.

Hontsuane Biwin Bridge Fred Ditmeh Hile Hon J. Irdwall A. B Gamwyell Ashnell John W. Seaman Paul Dwiegle

Wonderland Theater caps a pleasing double bill

A Poor Girl's Diary and Good for Nothing were staged by Wonderland Theater Company. The performance impressed with humor and lively acting led by Miss Maggio Willett as Non and supported by Will D. Corbett and Gus Homer. Audience applause was hearty for both plays.

Wonderland Wonderland Theater Company Non Mies Maggio Willett Will D. Corbett Gus Homer Therm Selva

Degree conferment of grand chancellor on local Knights

J. M. Stratton state grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias arrived from Pittsburg. He conferred the degree of grand chancellor on many past chancellors in this city, making them eligible for grand council agents and potential district deputy candidates.

J. M. Stratton The Knights of Pythias Pittsburg Holtora Grand Council

Scranton Club Triumph Over St Johns College Team

The Scranton club defeated St John’s College at Martins Village near Syracuse New York by a score of 19 to 6. Flanagan and Patehen starred for Scranton in yesterday’s game and the club prepares for a match at Bioghaut on Saturday.

St Johan's Scranton Clab St. John's College Martins Village Syracuse Flanagan Patehen Belog Stanton Battery Sstanton Biogbauton

Fire at the Glass Works Causes Two Week Repairs

A fire erupted at Scranton Glass Works on Green Ridge Street damaging furnaces and a small area of the building. Fire officials estimate two weeks to repair while production remains idle. Local notices advertise a fire sale and related shop events in town.

Scranton Flara Company Green Ridge Street

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