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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1898

Page

8

Personal notices and social returns in Meawkherry and Lafayette

The record lists a flurry of names linked to a visit from New York and following gatherings. It notes JLandline and Mire Paulie Kent connected to Lafacette relatives and a party with Berititan friends, plus a local Jefferson avenue home visit. A list of attendees and vehicles is included, with multiple women named and social mentions across towns.

Mire Paulie Kent Lafacette Siees Vinitinas Meawkherry N.Y Mise Mogi Peanesilile Iie Plake

Prosecution Week Sets Liquor License Cases in Wilkes-Barre

The article notes a batch of liquor license prosecutions scheduled for the week ahead and adds that thirty-two cases will be heard the following week with W. H. Traver of Wilkes-Barre serving as the prosecutor.

W. HH. Traver Wilkes-Barre

Elks Social Session Tonight Bids Big Event

The Scranton Lodge 12 hosts a grand Elks social in Wilkes-Barre honoring lodge No. 1 with a poetry and literary program. Speakers include William Jennings Bryan and others. A parade routes through Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues ends at the hall for a baronet gathering.

Scranton Jonge No. 12 Filks Honer Wilkes-Barre Henke William Jennings Bryan John Garman Ton John B Barrett Frank Wheaton George Perris Wilkes Barre Lackawanna Spruce Washington Mulberry Tenn Linden Wyoming Penn Franklin Hall

Bryan to Visit Wilkes-Barre for Armory Address

Local democracy leaders prepare for William J. Bryan visit with a reception at Wilkes-Barre and a parade route via Taickhiwinna avenue to the armory. After his address at the armory he attends a hotel reception and the Hiks’ social session before departing Tuesday noon for Allentown.

William J. Bryan Bryan Wilkes Marve James G. Halley F. W. Gunster Edward Merrifield Roland M. AJ Metliniey J. Robinson Herman Osthaus Charles AH Bchadt J. Campbell J. L Avora Elbe Hryen Armory Jormisa Hiks Ir. Bryan Tines

Locomotive Strikes Man Near Lackawanna Depot

A man named Fritz narrowly escapes death after being struck by a locomotive on the Delaware Lackawanna line near Westero vard. He was conveyed to Lackawanna hospital with only minor injuries and raised concerns about his seating cashes. He lives at Clark's Fame unit and may have been considered for the company hospital.

Mike Frit Delaware Lackawanna Prite Henoe Clark Fame Unit Tve Medes Taylor Hospital

Avoca Youth John Mackey Arrested After Alley Chase

John Mackey a youth from Avoca stole a silver-backed hand glass and comb from Fra Dean on Center Street. Officer Jack Tierney pursued through alleys, caught him with Alexander Major, and Mackey was jailed in default of bail with a letter of information sent to his mother by the alderman.

John Mackey Mackey Fra Dean Millar Jack Tierney Tierney Alexander Major

Verdict for the Kellys against Scranton Traction

The jury found for the plaintiffs Thomas T H and Elizabeth Kelly with $100 for the husband and $845 for the wife, Mrs Nelly, after a Stone avenue car suddenly started up injuring her and causing permanent injuries and an alleged child birth. This was the second trial after the first jury failed to agree.

Thomas TH Elizabeth Kelly Scranson Traction Company Saturney Nelly Stone Avenue

Veal Conflict Erupts at Suravitz & Winkelstein Market

A brief violent incident occurred at the Suravitz and Winkelstein meat market after Food Inspector Cullen seized five carloads of veal. The firm resisted and cut possession of the veal before it was sent to the crematory. Warrants for the firm's arrest are expected to be issued. The veal was claimed to be feroon sale and owned by an Elmhurst man named Jordan.

Suravitz & Winkelstein Penn Avenue Cullen Feroon Elmhurst Jordan

Sabbath Fight Leads to Seven Arrests in Belevin Quarter

Police quelled a Sunday brawl in a Belovin foreign quarter with seven arrests after a rowdy gathering at a Seventh Street boarding house. Officers pursued suspects, capturing Lewski, Morwerwok, Bkulach, and two others, while two others fled through a second-story window. A warrant led to the arrest of another man and the location of a suspect.

Beflovin Mra Seventh Street Scranton Street Frank Smith van Beelish Aldernyty Kele Warranota Iee Karkus Precor Lewski Mike Morwerwok Joe Bkulach Dergyiveht Ofeor Sneoty Melme Tee Pontihkl Onother Aloerman Kelly

Presbytery of Lackawanna Holds Spring Meeting

The Presbytery of Lackawanna gathers this week at the Firestone Presbyterian Church for its spring meeting. It opens with a sermon by the retiring moderator this evening, with a public meeting Tuesday night and morning prayer sessions Tuesday and Wednesday. Business sessions run through the days, and the final session is expected Wednesday afternoon or evening.

Presbytery of Lackawanna Firesidge Presbyterian Church Presbytery

Hagen Impolite Arrest During Delaware Train Incident

Mugene Hagen a 22 year old factory worker from Car Bendodo was arrested by Detective Crippen after a blow in the face during a drunken disturbance on a train in Spore day evening. He paid a $3 fine imposed by Mayor Bailey in yesterday's pollen court.

Alleged Fraud Case Ties to Western Union Employee

Warner claimed employment with the Western Union company and aided Jalil in a fraud case against De Conmerthen. He allegedly received payment for board for himself and his wife last February. Palmer, an accomplice, was arrested after warrants issued. Warner was arraigned and committed for failure to post bail.

Wiham Rich) Warner Weatern Unilin Jain Jalil Conmerthen Sao Ia Pave Bis Lindlads Lixsle Palmer Warner Mere Talmer Aldsymon Millar Wall

Youth Falls in River Found on Lackawan Avenue

Patrolman Beland found 16 year old Valer lying by Lackawan avenue at daylight Saturday morning after he reported falling into the river. Brown identified him as a resident of Foot Farm and Mayor Bailey discharged him in police court.

Valer Lower Lackawanna Avenue Beland Brown Wae Foot Farm Bailey

Terrible death of Nicholls at Susquehanna Owl Co mine

James Nicholls, 50, assistant fire boss, fell head first down a ninety foot shaft at the Susquehanna Owl Company in Nanticoke while laying ladders. He died instantly, leaving a wife and four children. David Eynon and Gomer Jones heard the crash and found his mangled remains.

James Nicholls Susquehanna Owl Company Nanticoke Nicholls David Eynon Gomer Jones Nichelle

Will of the late Waller Dawson heirs named in detail

The will of the late Waller Dawson provisions extensive distributions to relatives and friends. It names his brother Henry F. Dawson, sister Miss Mary Annothimd, niece Miss Jessie Jones, and nieces and nephews with specific stock shares, bonds, and real estate. Executors named are Mrs Jessie F.H. Jones and Mr Frederick Boldry.

Henry FH. Dawson Take Shore Michigan Southam Hallway Coneony New Yorks Mitts Mary Syracuse Railroad Company New York Nathogal Bank Scranton Aonle Rumbold Mira der Sl’ Joes Wenidks New York, Lackawannak Western Allway Maine Volte Maeris Ad Resex Railroad Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Delaware Lavkawanna Landis Frederick Doldrs Royd Company Baltimore James Dold Robert Pealdey Vei O Markham Willie Norfolk Maghind Lake Shore Gerd Michigiaas Southern Fienry Hi Dawson Jessie Jones England Henry Deve London Jessie FP. Jones Axebury Park Cemetery Jessie Fh Jones Frederick Boldry Ech

Symphony Concert at Lyceum Tonight With Noted Baritone

The eighth Symphony concert will be at the Lyceum this evening. Fifty four performers form the orchestra under conductor Theo Hemberger. Special guest Max Heinrich, America's leading baritone, will sing with works by Wagner Schumann and others. Frederick Wide mayer returns for a grand violin concerto, a pupil of Hemberger. The program lists pieces by Moore Wagner and others including a violin concerto in minor.Arthur Foote and selections complete the program.

Symphony Orchesirn Lyceum Iilvance Salir Bente Bornntei Aimee Wil Iimure Max Heinrich America Schantentanys Frederick Widemayer Hune Sitt Widmayer Theodore Hemberger Jon Joseph Musiin Dr. Adilate JL Menuet Allegra Bygtituso Prane Suhuturt Krl King Robert Schumann Moomlieht Thos, Moore Mr Gopdoller Grenadiers Tino Siti Theo. Hembergerl Albero AppHeetonala Andaduinne Alberetio Behermanda Alfvesl Marehat Richard Wagner C.cccceselar Eve Amy Horrowk Arthur Foote Dona Lee Bean Pierrot Pheeretie

Jim Judge to Open Opera Cafe in Scranton

Welterweight boxer Jim Judge takes over the Opera cafe at 120 Spruce Street, formerly Scheidels. He becomes owner after a transfer delayed by legal requirements and plans to run it as a headquarters for the sporting fraternity.

Scranton Opera Cafe Jim Judge Scheidels Spruce Street Judge

John Drawn Wrecked Man Found Missing Coat

A wrecked man named John Drawn was missing a coat and his body found with wetness from his feet up, reported after a drowning incident. Local authorities investigated the circumstances of the man’s disappearance and the retrieval of the body.

John

Hibernians Prepare for State Convention Plans

Committees in charge of arrangements for the Ancient Order of Hibernians state convention met yesterday at St Thomas College hall to report progress. Reports were encouraging and promise a big event. The programme will be kept confidential until completion.

Order of Hibernians Bt. ‘Thomas’ College

Prints Boxes and Tubs Cheapest Beer Prices

Advertises prints, boxes, and tubs with beer priced at 25c, 24c, and 23c per pound. Claims best goods for lowest prices.

Step-Mother First in His Affections in Divorce Hearing

A 14-year-old boy testifies against his father in a divorce case for cruel and barbarous treatment of his stepmother Jennie Looman. Witnesses describe repeated drunken assaults and a razor threat. James F Looman is accused, with John Schreiber corroborating the abuse. Proceedings occurred before Judge Gun ter in Steubenville with the couple’s move from Wet Virginia to Ohio and later Cedar Avenue details.

Gunter Abeisant Mra Jennie Loomiun Hiuslend James F. Looman South Ride Von John Schreiber Loomans Altred Lowinn Leeman Virginia Stubenville Ohio Wen King Cedar Avenue Joncer Teft Elinharet Looman Cver Marines Burke Wheart

Police News Arrests Highlight Street Disorder

Police report two men arrested after disturbances Saturday morning. Al Morrison of Goullistioya faced drunkenness charges while Frank Ryan was sent to jail for obscene behavior and insulting pedestrians on a city street.

AL Morrison Goullistioya Muwar Tiaifoy Frank Ryan

Book Auction at 127 Sprree Street This Afternoon

Auction begins this afternoon at 2 50 with limited time for a few days. Miscellaneous stock from standard authors offered. Albert Harris and Steam Heating and Plumbing firm M T Morley listed at 231 Wyoming Ave.

Sprree Street Loree Albert Harris Acs Doneeer PLP M.T. Mowley Wyoming Ove

Stock of colored planes with varied prices offered

A seller advertises a large stock of planes in all colors and prices. The note mentions LT, bee sides, HMagé lion Brothers, Mills, Whit, implying multiple brands or sellers in the market.

Lion Brothers, Mills

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