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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1896

Page

5

Hennie’s St Bernard wins second at Philadelphia show

News notes report Hennie’s St Bernard Crown Prince securing a second prize at the Philadelphia beach show. Thomas Slavin is arrested for disturbing behavior at his Rinmet Street boarding house. A woman slips and is cut at Phelps drug store. Warmest day of the year recorded yesterday.

Hennie St. Bernard Thomas Slavin Rinmet Runhoiwl Avenue John Johnson Bailey Perber Thee Department Cotinetls Tre Frost Moosie Richards Laren Street Welhall Pier Oswald Bents Philadelphia Hosvee Fuller Hannah Cohen Linden Perview Morris Lutte A. Geolman L. Gallen J. Josephson M. Behwartzkop Honesdale Kittle Woods Armstrong Lackawanaa Lackawanna Hospital Reeder Superior Court Scranton and Muthton Traction Company Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Railrod Company Traction Company Orlady John H. Thomas Nice Kakle Krenlek Scranton Stephen Cacur Mary Kosman Mayfield Antonio Musser Maria Defazi Carbondale John Beaver Carrie Peil Enoch Morgan Jonnie Heaver Spring Brook Frank H. Gregory Florinda Menaei Conrad Mathechack Annie Augustinu Barbertown M. W. Lowry Michael Godle Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company Larch Street Dunmore Borough Mary Wilkes-Barre Sauquoit Anna Harve Suansey David Harris Fellows' Atch Sara Carson Youn Women's Christian Association Mira Carson New York Cornell Syracuse Harlem Association Feck Mausie Wall

The Women's Number Sets May 4 Tribune Issue

The Scranton Tribune announces a May 4 women staffed edition featuring historical articles society news art and musical criticism prepared by female reporters with advertising space urged early. The project draws curiosity and is seen as a potentially highly successful novelty for the paper.

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John Raymond club forms select city council model

The John Raymond club of Young Men's Christian Association Industrial students plans a temporary civic council to govern the city in miniature during summer. A permanent form was proposed but postponed due to Commencement. City Solicitor Torrey will explain municipal law to ensure proper start.

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Green Ridge Ready Pay Store Opens in Grand North End Day

Green Ridge Ready Pay Store at 1553 Mekton Avenue marked a remarkable opening day with 1000 visitors. Chase & Sanborn coffee samples delighted guests as Granite flour loaves were given away. Laybourn Orchestra provided evening music and staff extended festive hospitality to the crowd.

Green Ridge North End Mekton Avenue Chase & Sanborn F. B. Lloyd Laybourn James Laybourn Joseph Laybourn Walter Laybourn James Hartnett Miss Wath Saliy Uume

Caffrey’s disappearance leaves creditors seeking answers

John Th. Caffrey, who ran a West Market Street drug store in Providence, left for Chicago yesterday morning. Reports name creditors A. F. L. O’Boyle, Edward Knight, Edward O’Malley, A. W. Mabey, and A. P. O’Donnell. His father Richard Caffrey is said to hold a 32,000 stock execution and is expected in the city.

John Th. Caffrey West Market Street Providence Chicago Oak Bethlehem George HL O'Donnell Caffrey A. FL O' Boyle Edward Knight Edward O'Malley A. W. Mabey Bristol House A. P. O'Donnell Richard Caffrey

Herbert-Ketto Concert Delights City Audience

The Herbert and Keith Conant recital at the YMCA hall drew a full house with near universal praise. Herbert displayed versatility in pieces by Servais Godard and Merne, while Keith impressed as a tenor with a near flawless range. Conant’s pianism was masterful, offering breadth of feeling in Schumann and MacDowell works. An Auburn seminary professor Dr. Riggs was billed to lecture at Second Presbyterian Church tonight.

Woerbert-Keith-Conant Cam Messrs Herbert Krelth Conant Umsbers Servals Jocelyn Godard Merne Popper Keith Gounod Solomon Wood Noel Adam Faure Muale Warum Schumann MacDowell Mrgf Ney Riggs Auburn Seminary Second Presbyterian Church

Optician Dr Shimberg Moves to New Spruce Street

Dr Shimberg the optician relocates from 305 to 433 Spruce Street opposite the Commonwealth building. Look for the large spectacle sign and note Tribune tomorrow with twelve pages of original reading matter. Miss McLanes now in her new store on 201 Washington Avenue.

Dr. Shimberg Optician Spruce Street the Tribune

City Council committee appointments and park expansion talk

At last night’s adjourned meeting the common council unveiled committees for the year with Republicans holding seven chairmanships and Nealls faction nine. A plan to expand a city park by engaging the Gas and Water officials for cooperation was approved along with resolutions on street paving and park improvements.

Common Council Grier K. F. Wenner P. FP. Gordon S. Thomas James Moir James F. Noone J. J. Nealis J. B. Regan Thomas Janes Moir Thomas Norton Fire Department PF. F. Gordon Edward F. Wengel Philip Wirth Lorenz Zeidler P. J. Mickey John Flananah Jaelisht Water M. F. Gilroy Thomas McGrail FP. Gordon Luther Keller P. J. Hickey Morgan Sweeney P. J. Nealis Kiward J. Wenzel Josen Oliver Simon Thomas F. Gilroy John J. Loftus Thomas McQgrall M._J. Sweeney Charles Seamans John E. Regan J. Flanagan Lorene Zeidler Luther Keler J. Nealis Joseph Iver J. J. Flanagan Joseph Oliver Thomas McQrail Richard E. Thomas John EB. Regan J. Nealls M. J. Sweeney W. J. Flanagan Lorenz Zeidler Richard BK B. E. Thomas Thomas McGrall C. & Seamans

Ordinance Introduced to Clear Street Obstructions in Scranton

Select and common councils hear a new measure drafted by Mr. Finn to empower the street commissioner to remove obstructions on streets and sidewalks by force if needed. The ordinance imposes fines from $10 to $100 and up to 30 days imprisonment, with a ten day postelection offense if obstruction persists. It also authorizes police assistance for removals and repeals inconsistent ordinances. Referred for printing. The meeting also discusses a No Mountain park idea and the Gas and Water company land purchase near the old burnt dam for a reservoir watershed.

Gas and Water Company Chittenden Lackawanha Avenue Bernard Martin William Dougherty Sundereon Martin Dougherty Edmund J. Robinson Fire Department Milcah Davies Twelfth Street Josephine Fellows Tenth Street Torrey Mulberry Street Wyoming Jefferson Avenues Cedar Avenue Genet and Brook Streets Hampton Street Malin Avenue Tenth Ward Bloom Avenue Warren and Cayuga Streets East Mountain Road Twelfth Ward Murray & Gilmore Myrtle Street Washington Quincy Avenues Wheeler Avenue Mulberry Vine Street P. F. Mulligan Webster Avenue Myrtle Ash Streets Spruce Street Franklin Wyoming Avenues Frothingham Select Council Finn City of Scranton Scranton Gas and Water Company Burnt Dam Mr. Chittenden

Double funeral for Pine Brook miners Richard and John Gaughan

The brothers died at work in the Pine Brook mine on Tuesday. A solemn high mass of requiem was sung at St. Peter's Cathedral with a large turnout from the Pine Brook Mine Accidental Fund and St. Peter's Total Abstinence Society. Pallbearers and mourners filled the church as Rev. J A O'Reilly led the service and final absolutions before burial at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.

Richard John Gaughan Pine Brook St. Peter's Cathedral Fourth Street John St. Leo's Battalion Pine Brook Mine Accidental Fund St. Peter's Total Abstinence Society Accidental Fund William 8. Davis William Gabe James Sweeney W. J. Williams John C. Collins Michael Kelly St. Peter's Society Thomas Cummings John McDonough Michael Collins Dominick Curran John Gallagher Thomas Noone Society

Patrolman Meinger Suspended Over Off Duty Theft Charge

Patrolman Conrad Meinger was suspended pending investigation after a night watchman accused him of stealing a large fish from Pierce’s market at about 3 a.m. The chase through Center street was unsuccessful, witnesses testified, and Mayor Bailey referred the case to the chief for a fuller hearing.

Conrad Meinger Pierce’s Market Meinzer Meinger Center Street Durr Lona Day Day Meltzer Bailey Simpson Neuis Block

Hammocks and goods advertised in unusual sale notice

Fragmentary ad from Coursen's Tribune promises hammocks and other goods with a price line misread as twelve pages and unusual figures. The text references flour barrels and a bustling sale tomorrow in a historic paper fragment.

Inquest Rules Accidental Barber Shop Shooting

Coroner's inquest finds Rudolph Myerhofer died from a pistol wound accidentally inflicted by Thomas Ruane. The jury's verdict notes no arrest discussions. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM with services at St Mary’s Geran church and burial in Petersburg Catholic cemetery.

Rusnie Rudolph Myerhoffer Dunmore Thomas Ruane Ds. Murphy, Brown and Winters P. Longstreet Er. M. Pennypacker John Connolly Ruane Martin Codlican Kelley Smith Thomas Philbin Loor Rev. M. B. Donlan Rudolph Myerhofer C. EK. Daniels P. K. Manley W. J. Costello G. W. Jones A. A. Krotzer H. H. Winters PL. Christ St. Mary's Geran Church South Side Petersburg Catholic Cemetery

Fountain Head Fashionable Millinery Opens Spring Line

The Fountain Head Millinery markets itself as first at the top in store, style, quality and low prices in Scranton. It touts new spring arrivals, calls out competitors for old goods and inflated bargains, and claims consistent value and modern pricing.

Scranton

Suits Offered In Wool Cloth, Sack Coat Style

Last year identical goods sold for ten dollars. The cloth is all wool and fast colors. Well made in sack coat style with sizes ranging from 34 to 42.

Royal Clarence Vales and Jardinieres Exhibit

A concise notice promotes a fine line of Royal Clarence Vales and Jardinieres. Acknowledged by art lovers as the best ever made and invites readers to call and examine the pieces.

Royal Clarence Vales Jardinieres

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