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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1897

Page

7

Local Notes Show NYC Visit and Atlantic City Stay

Personal items report Robert M. Scranton in New York City and Congressman-at-Large Galusha A. Grow in town yesterday. Mr and Mrs Fred J Ameden are spending a short time in Atlantic City. William V Griffiths played a promade concert in Binghamton with the Bobor band. James P Dickson named soliciting and freight agent for Delaware and Hudson at Wilkes Barre. The Beranton office housing Dickson will be abolished and the change takes effect in April. Mekson’s new post reportedly won’t require moving his residence from this city to Wilkes-Barre.

Tnobert M. Scranton New York City Galusha A Ciy Fred J. Ameden Atlantic City William V. Griffiths Binghamton Bobor James P. Dickson Delaware and Hidwon Company Wilkes. Barre Willis Ki. Manville Beranton Dickson Mekson Wilkes-Barre

Prohibition church movement discussed by WCTU leaders

A potential Prohibition church in the city emerged from a conference led by Rev. Dr. Livi Bird of Auburn New York with WCTU members. Speakers included Elder J W Wells J C Horan W H Guy and Rev Dr Bird. A $100 pledge was reported toward starting the church with meetings planned in the city and nearby towns.

Prohibition Church Prohibition Livi Bled Auburn N.Y Women's Christian Temperance Union Williams Building J. W. Weils Chicago J. C. Horan Forest City W. H. Guy Cleveland Livi Bird Frances Vail Ty J, Fenver Weattheld Prohibition Party Women’s Christian Temperance Bird Church of God Beranton Tor, Bird Tor, Bird At Ite Tiead Alessis Guy Weaver Wells Priceburg Vunmore

Banqueting the Consuls Prominent Italians Meet in Scranton

Prominent Italians of Scranton gathered at the Scranton House last night to honor John Banchetti appointed consul to Buffalo and Tisean the new consul. Banchetti spoke with his usual ease while Tisean delivered a fiery eloquent address. Arrigo Wiedinundo presided as chairman of the past grand exercies with a long list of attendees from Wilkes-Barre to Old Forge.

Tisean Arrigo Wiedinundo Prandit Exercines Tolliwing Victor Sartor John Gilbert Chebéindale Amedeo Chic Wilkes. Barre Twitmyer FH. JL. Burdick Burdick Geo. P. Dibble Stroudsburg State Normal School Bite Scranton Howells Filmic Stroudsburg Hible

Amateur Baseball Club Votes for Free Uniforms

The club announces a drawing for the greatest number of votes received before June 9. The winner will receive 10 uniforms. No coupons will be accepted after publication. This message appears in a Northeastern Pennsylvania base hall notice.

Pennsylvania

Policeman Koehler on Trial in Koehler Murder Case

Testimony centers on threats by Koehler toward Kerycki and a fatal shooting at a boarding house. Prosecution aims to prove malice and self defense as the defense seeks acquittal. Absent witnesses may affect the Commonwealth case as 10 o'clock court session resumes.

Commonwealth Jones Koehler Ketryckia Kerycki Constantine Shuginski Shuzinski Keryckis Keryeki Witness Max Koehler

Man Fatally Shoots Witness Then Fleees Scene

A man took the witness by the hand raised him up and shot him then backed out of the room with a revolver in hand. Witness did not hear any disturbance before the Koohlora fret visit.

Alexandra Opanowics Koehler Keryckis Woehler Unitil Rochler Hie Hat Kochler Frank Opanowics John Ruginski Stairs John Keryckl Joseph Chaterrich Novehler Annie Harwin Priceburg Kerycki Min Max Koehler Ann Harwin Mar Jones Opanowich’s Koehlers Mr. Horn Michael Jarosechik Michael Muscavitcn Kocher Hart Jaroschak Oerasion of Koohlora

Minor Criminal Cases Heard Before Judge Archbald

Courtroom details and several cases heard by Judge Archbald. Defendants include Matthew Dagen charged with paternity and Jacob Cammer in a similar case. Not guilty verdicts, fines, costs, and forfeited bail noted. various defendants failed to appear.

Archbald Matthew Dagen South Side Neighyor Anna Moylns Hoth Widen Thomas Newcomb Jacob Cammer Rebereon Jones John Burke Thomassborne John McHale George W. Skilihorn Edwards Edward Thomas Costa Hugh Margaret Carney Archibald John H. Gray Sarah Dougherty Gray Mr. Dougherty Dougherty the Commonwealth Patrick Nealon

Dying Neglect Highlighted By Board Of Charities Meeting

Mrs. W B Duggan reported on Felix McGowan who died after seven weeks of illness and no medical care, with filthy surroundings. Police attention sought for Kate ONeill and Ann Christopher habitation. Mulberry street jobs limited. overall 65 cases visited, 43 worthy, 12 unworthy. Miss Kleele attended 12 cases.

W. B. Duggan Board of Charities Felix McGowan James Street Little England Israel Bailey Ann Christopher North Ninth Street Kate O'Neill Mulberry Street Ziegler Excelsior Club Jermyn Dugean

Second Day of the Institute for City Teachers

City teachers convened for a week of instruction at the high school building divided into grammar intermediate and primary classes. Speakers included Dr Bernard Bigsby on language and Prof George W Twitmyer on civic virtues, with Miss McQuakey and Miss Voorheere contributing on child training and eye training respectively.

Twitmyer Bethlehem Buileting Y. Gillan Virginian Voorheey Margaret McCloskey Thomiia de Gruchy Jackson Street Baptist Church Boston New York Scranton Bigeby George W. Twitmyer Honesdale High School Twilinger Profesor Gillon Mise McClovkey Warren

Shakespeare Anniversary Spectacle At Green Ridge Club

The Green Ridge Shakespeare club marks Shakespeare’s birthday with a literary and musical program to aid the Green Ridge library. Walter Hanbright from Philadelphia will perform. George B. Davidson discusses the authenticity of Shakespeare’s writings. Admission is a silver offering at the door. Music, readings, and refreshments complete the program.

Shakespeare Green Ridge

Brilliant Wedding Unites Martha Solomon and George Griffiths

Miss Martha Solomon and George Griffiths wed at the Solomon home on Main Street Jermyn in a ceremony led by Rev. Charles A Festenden. The couple will reside in Dorranceton and begin housekeeping immediately. Several out of town relatives attended from Waymart Honesdale Carbondale Olyphant Pittston and Scranton.

George Griffiths Dorranceton Martha John Solomon Main Street Jermyn George E. Merritt Jennie Solomon Margie Maxwell Nellie Solomon Carbondale Mamie Maxwell Janes Allan Charles A. Festenden St. James’ Episcopal Church Daniel Grifiths Waymart Davi Griffiths Ethel Mia James Staple Anna Roth William Williams Familly R. T. Maxwell James Maxwell John Maxwell James Solomon Nan Mitchell Pawine Spaeth Joseph Griffiths John Mitchell Esther Moon Willie Nicholas Regan Fred Witmeyer Owen Hees Alvin Pritchard William Evans Mise Edith Evans Rachel Evans Olyphant Joseph Delahanty Pittston Millard Scranton William Staples Dora Staples Hattie

Bargain Jewelry Deals Offer 20 Percent Off

In the jewelry department a long list of items is advertised at 20 percent less than elsewhere. Watches, rings, belts, pocketbooks, pins, combs and novelties are pitched with low prices and a one year watch guarantee. Many items claim heavy discounts and broad selection throughout the department.

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Bargain Offer Proof Opens Stock of Gertrude tableware

The crockery store boasts a rich open stock from Abram French & Co. Boston at reduced prices. With eight thousand pieces stocked, the Gertrude pattern in gold line and stippling offers a modern, sensible dinner set to buyers seeking value and completeness.

Abram French & Co Boston Mass

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