Local notices list returns and travels of Wilkes-Barre residents
J G Hoban of Wilkes-Barre was in the city yesterday. Fred Mason of Sanderson avenue entertained Waller Ward of Honesdale. Mr and Mrs Jacob Snyder of Washpiton street spent yesterday in Carbon County. Miss Cord and Hollie Summers visited Mrs William Stanton. Miss Mary Flanighan of Glenwood Susquehanna county visited the Larkins on the West Side. Mr and Mrs Robert Foresman of 84 Myrtle street called to Maine due to Mrs Foresman's sister’s oath. W H Praemera returned from a trip to Germany with family staying in the Fatherland. Rev A L Ramer of St Mark's Lutheran left for Weatherly to attend a Lutheran conference. Judge Alfred Hand and Colonel H M Roles depart for Washington DC to attend the International arbitration convention April 23 to 26. W M Barrett and H E Huff of the Adams Express Company are at Hotel Jermyn. F C Megargee returned from Atlantic City after a Sunday visit. The home of Mr and Mrs Charles Walton at 514 Mulberry street welcomed a son yesterday.
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Miss Cord and
Hollie Summers
New York
William Stanton
Misa Mary Flanighan
Glenwood
Susnan County
Laves Larkin
Weat
Robert Foresman
Myrtle Street
A. L. Ramer
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Weatherly
Conference of
The
Lutheran Church
Alfred Hand
H. M
Washington, D. C
International Arbitration Convention
Ite Seshion
W. M. Barrett
Pennsylvania
Adams Express Company
H. E. Huff
Jermyn
F. C. Megargee
Atlantic City
Charles Walton
S14
Mulberry Street
Murder Trial Opens In Main Court Room For Fisher
Charles Fisher alias Charlies Fisher stands trial before Judge Edwards for the murder of Michael Rostoski at the Ridge. District Attorney John R. Jones prosecutes, with defense by W. Gaylord Thomas and C. C. Ballentine. Witnesses describe a fatal blow with a chair and Rostoski's death the following day. The jury panel includes Scranton residents and Carbondale workers. The judge charged a comprehensive, clear instruction focusing on law and evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Koscloskie
Charlies Fisher
Edwards
Michael Rotoski
Jones
Rooski
Mary Shamburskle
John Valvoskle
Valvoskie’s
Rotoski
Charles Fisher
Michael
Hotoski
Michael Fisher
Arson Trial Remains Deadlocked as Jury Deliberates
The Luce Bateman arson case stalled after jurors retired at 6 30 p m and slept without reaching a verdict before midnight Judge Archibald warned he would return if a decision came while court bell rang In the morning defense attorneys Scragg and Horn urged acquittal while Commonwealth Attorney O Brien pressed circumstantial guilt in the court room debate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luce=Bateman
Luce-Bateman
Archhbald
Court House
John F. Scragg
McSweeney
Howley
George 8. Horn
Forvefus
First Commencement At John Raymond Institute
The first annual commencement will be held Thursday evening April 23 with a music program. E B Sturges will speak and top students receive certificates for 75 percent scholarship and attendance. An exhibit showcases student work across departments followed by a social hour featuring ventriloquist C E Douglass with magic feats and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Raymond Institute
E. B. Sturges
C. E. Douglass
Sopranuw
Runyon Croft
Holcomb Dreyer
Black and
Garagan
Messrs, Hanley and Allen
Pilger Dies From Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Coroner Longstreet conducted an inquest into the death of William Pilger found Sunday in his Richter street bedroom with the top of his head blown off. A verdict declared Pilger died from a self inflicted gunshot wound with no contrary evidence. Jury members included George Mar ber Frank Meckler Bernard Thayer Kith Beaver James Schultz and John Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreet
Mortire
William Pilger
Richter Street
Pilger
George Marber
Frank Meckler
Bernard Thayer
Kith Beaver
James Schultz
John Christ
Letters of Thanks and Local Notices From The Tribune
A compilation of letters dated April 1896 expresses gratitude for assistance toward music studies and condolences after a brother's death, with thanks to the Independent Hose Company. A reader denies being robbed or held up near Continental. An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills for nerve and digestion support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
the Tribune
Royal Academy of Music
London
Scranton
John T. Watkins
Scranton, Pa
The
Continental
Martin Joyce
Fifteen Year Anniversary of Railroad YMCA Held
The Railroad YMCA in New York marks its 15th anniversary with a formal program led by A H Masters and W F Halletead. F S Pearsall reports a year of growth despite facility shortages, noting increased building use, higher baths and library use, but a membership drop from 552 to 382 by December 1 1895 and calls for a new building to sustain progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearnall
Bailroid Department
Webb Moore Marriage Silent North End Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Moore of Glenburn and William Webb, a Scranton native and Brown's Bee Hive clerk, was solemnized in the North End Idst evening. The couple left at midnight for Philadelphia on their wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Miss Moore
James Moore
Glenburn
Scranton
William Webb
Brown's
Bee Hive
Mia
Webb
Philadelphia
Hoosick stores offer limited time bargains this week
Local retailers advertise Tuesday and Wednesday specials with quick selling discounts. A reliable maker stamped Rexford on pairs of items, promising steel warmth and workmanship. Prices for two days only lure in bargain seekers as ready money buys much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexford
Art room sale offers signed etchings and frames
The room advertises a sale of one hundred real signed etchings on plate paper 20x45 inches valued at a dollar each. Buyers can select frames to fit them and enjoy low prices including 16c moulding 4c per foot 20c moulding 2c per foot 35c moulding per foot. Sets priced at 75 cents.
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M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
South Wain St
Wilkes: Barre
Weston Mill Co
Scranton, Olyphant
Carbondale
Garney, Brown &Co
J. G. Hoban
Wilkes-Barre
Fred Mason
Sanderson Avenue
Waller Ward
Honesdale
Jacob Snyder
Washpiton Street
Carbonne
Pillsbury'’s
Mi.s
Sprace Street
Michael Kotoshi
Man
N. Benjamin
Alexander Simpson, Jr
Scranon
Bennett King
North Abington
James H. Hopewell
Howell G. Reese
Richard Merritt
Greenfelt
Peter Plannelly
Edward Price
Henry Cojling
Tennedy Holmes
J. T. Evans
Harry G. Dunham
Carhier
Rostoski
Commonwealth
Flostosk
Valaskie
William Pasco
Martin Weyshner
P. Longstreet
Luce
Bateman
Mr. O'Brien
Louis Storms
O'Brien
O'Hrien
Joseph O'Brien
Messrs
Croft
Kunyon
Dreyer
Holcomb
EB. H. Sturges
Det
Hanley and Allen
J. M. Chance
Miss Black
Mixes Garagun
B. Douglass
Andrew
Annie Lodika
Mike McCabbage
Patrick Quinn
Raymond Court
Alderman Fuller
Franklin Avenue
Dwyer
James Boylan
Kate
Kelly's Patch
Michael Fallon
Board of Charities
Catherine Richardson
Hoss Avenue
Miilor
Rudolph Myerhonter
Huse Company
Dunmore
Mary Hanaford
Hood
Keeley Care
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
F. S. Goodman
G. A. Warburton
F. W. Powersall
Young Men's Christian Association
F. W. Pearsall
A. H. Masters
W. F. Halletead
William Frink
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
A. W. Dickson
Bauer
W. W. Jones
J. H. Hartman
William Whitman
John Jones
Annie Laurie
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association of
New York City
Goodman
New York State Association
Railroad Department
Delaware, Lackawainna and Western Railroad
George H. Cloris
Aaron V. Bower
Fiim
Webb-Moore
Lackawanna Ave
Rockwood Libbey's
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Ant Claats
Hatter
Wyoming Avenue
Stetson Agency
West
P. M’crea & CO
Halle
Onyx
A. E. Rogers
wWoommekee
Hagen
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