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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1897

Page

7

Personal notes and theatre visit recap from Honenmial area

John Wooden of Honenmial Beranton vieltor yesterday. J T Porter returned after noon from New York City. Myer Davisow returned from New York City where he viewed the cranil parade. Ada Conner of Honesdale listed as visitor. Misses Anna and Edith Lindeman of Hazleton guests of Mrs B Amann in Penn avenue. N J Higelow of Honesdale, county clerk, was in the city yesterday. Family of Javon Emory left for Reading to take permanent residence. Mrs Elizabeth lems Jeaves travels to Pittature for a visit and will return to Beranton. Florence Ham of the Frederick Warde company gave performances in Honnsdale with a large local attendance including Mr and Mrs William Ham, Mr and Mrs T J Ham, Mr Wo Van Koren, Mrs Charles White, Miss Low Hardentursh, Miss Hesele F Ham, Nelson Bitielow, John Wooden, Frank Corey, A J Rabblon, Orle Loonbuer, Dr It W Drady, Horace Weston, T Frank Hom and W W Ewm.

John Wooden Honenmial Beranton J.T. Porter New York City Myer Davisow Wonger Minster Ada Conner Honesdale Anna Edith Lindeman Hazleton Mra B. Amann Penn Avenue Florence Ham Phospholst Prederleck Warde Company Prothingham William HW Ham Air T. J. Hamn Wo. van Koren Charles White Mise Low Hardentursh Mise Hesele F Ham Nelson Bitielow Frank Corey

Local Citizens Disqualified for Tax Nonpayment and Citizenship Issues

In Dunmore, votes and tax records sparked scrutiny as several Third Ward residents faced disqualification for non payment of taxes and non citizenship status. An appeal noted some voters had paid taxes but lacked naturalization, while others remained under review. An attachment was issued for Michael Holleran who did not comply with a subpoena.

Judge Knapp Yterday Dunmore Charles Maddox Judge Knapp Maddox Alnar William Menies Martin Burne Stephen Ryan Edward Mathews Laconid Thi Martin McHale Mingt James Ryane Michael Sweeney John Tighe James Langes John Murray James Ruane Patrick Reilly John Ryan Patrick Stanton Patrick Ryane Thomas Ryan Jean Ryan Patrick Wrynn James Wynn John Ward Michael Golden Patrick Collins William Crane Michael Crane Michael O'Hara John M. Decker Anthony Gallagher Thomas McDonald James Murphy Patrick J. Lyona Edward J. Horan A. J. Horan Martin Golden Thomas Golden Richard Golden Anthony Dart St. John McHugh Anthonys McDiytinell Join McHale Thomas F. O'Ha

Entertaining Sunday School Program At Penn Avenue Baptist

Classes M4 and 47 of the Penn Avenue Baptist Sunday School hosted an evening program in the church lecture room. The event featured piano and violin by Charles Decream and Walter Kiple, songs by the Philomel quartet, impersonations by Willard B D Howe, piano and banjo duets by Mr and Mrs George Carr, and tenor solos by Theodore R. Straub. Esther T. Rowlands and Bertha Lowenstein taught the classes and the performance was well received.

Penn Avenue Charles Decream Walter Kiple Philomel Misses Rose Kahn Joseph Willard BD. Howe Pittston Mra George Carr Theodore R. Btraub Esther T. Rowlands Bertha Lowenstein

Wheel Recovered From Pawnshop After Theft

L. F. Megargle recovered his bicycle yesterday after spotting it at a Green's Lackawanna Avenue pawnshop with a for sale sign. Alderman Millar assisted in the retrieval and police plan to make an arrest.

L. F. Megargle Megargle Green Lackawa Avenue Millar

Frederick Warde Stars in Richard III at Academy of Music

Frederick Warde and company conclude engagement with Richard III at the Academy of Music. The performance earned praise for Warde’s portrayal of England’s king, with strong support from Mies Ham as Lady Anne and other cast members. The program also featured The Dazzler and three days of American Lilliputians at Davis Theatre, with Davis closing for season on Saturday and summer plans announced.

Jean Will de Davis Frederick Warde Proth- Ingham Mr. Warde Richard England Royal Miers Ham Honesdale Lady Anne Gloster Ean Mr. Wattle Shylock Misa Ham Tternica Thie City Slse Davis’ Theater Sherman Annie Lioyd Gertie Hawkins Mariye Troy Gracie Denard Biddle Gray Will Nearsey George Kaine Hogan's Alley

Allie Akerstrom and Company at Frothingham Week

Allie Akerstrom will present a week long engagement at the Frothingham starting next Monday. The company will perform Nan, the Negear's Daughter with the famous La Shromotope dance, plus songs dances and instrumental selections. Prices range from 16 to 50 cents with ladies free as usual. Matinees daily with uniform admission.

Alle Akerstrom Frothingham Miss Akerstrom Nan Negear

Treasury nest egg tied to disbanded union funds

Philip Thomas state organiser of the Federation of Labor has charge of the muddle over funds of the disbanded conductors and motormen union. The union existed on paper for months and members in good standing recently disavowed it and divided the remaining treasury. Some old members contend the action may be illegal as the charter of the union is in question.

Philip Thomas Federation of Labor Motormen's

Incomplete excerpt hints at settlement talks and referrals

The fragment notes factional tensions and threats of legal action. It mentions an attempt to settle the affair amicably and a referral to Mr Thomas for resolution. The missing context limits fuller reporting.

Thomas

Sawdust theft leads to damage suit in South Sterling

Eugene Bareley sues Robert Wardell and Otto Miller claiming frost damage to saw mill machinery from winter stored sawdust. Watson and Zimmerman represent Bareley. The village authorities report frost impact and dispute over $1,000 damages. Arbitrators are being sought to settle the case.

Watson & Zimmerman Eugene Bareley Robert Wardell Otto Miller South Sterling Baisley Barsley Mill Hateley

Death in Dickson Works Leaves Family in Grief

David S Hughes a 49 year old blacksmith at Dickson Manufacturing died suddenly of heart disease in the boiler shop yesterday morning. He left a wife and eight children. The deputy coroner’s jury ruled heart disease as the cause. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 pm Welsh Protestant church with Rev J T Morris and Rev Erwynwy Morgen officiating. Interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Dickson Manufacturing Company David S. Hughes Garfield Avenue Trushes Thomas Johns Hughes Pr. Pennypacker Pennymicker Roderick Jones Daniel J. Jones Fred Kuhlman GB. Morris F. B. Clark PW. Tague Tt Wan Tague Dickson Works Hiete Lizzie Martha Jennie Della Lee Elmer Franks Thvid Hughes J. T. Morris Morris Erwynwy Morgen Wales Washburn Shrec Cemetery

M Gugan Weber Nuptials at St John’s Catholic Church

A private wedding at St John’s Catholic Church West Side united Harry C McGulean of Scranton and Miss Matilda Weber of Taylor. The ceremony was by Rev Father Fricker with a reception for about 250 guests. The couple will reside in Taylor.

Father Fricker St. John's St. John's Cermen Catholic Church West Bide Harry C. Mc Gulean Scranton Matilda Weber Taylor Nev Jeannette Luxenburger Olyphant Mire Youngblood Truckville Robert Marten Wilkesturre Peter Youngblood Pittston James Reynolds James McGulgan Frank Hubert A. H. McGulgan Green Ridge William McGulgan J. J. Callery D. Dougherty Mendham John Youngblood C. H. van Horn Maude Marten Wilkes-Barre Kate McNichaells Katie Catlery Nanticoke Bridget Annie Reiley Rose Luxenburger West Side Phaenoe H Baumeister Kate Mulherin Maggie Cosgrove Trendham Truckyville Forest Socia Katie Reardon

County Jail Guests and City Officials Involved in Contempt and Bond

An Alderman, PetLacy, contributed Charles Kovitch for a 30 day jail term for contempt of court and a separate bail issue. Branley Kreovitch faced assault and battery charges before Justice Griffiths and was ordered to appear in court. Sherman Roberta held Joseph Mackilt on bail and threats with remand until court convenes.

Alderman PetLacy Charles Kovitch Kovitch Jg Branley Kreovitch Justice of

Five Divorces Granted In Wilkes Barre Court

The court handed down five divorces including the notable Rothermel case the second such split between Carrie Rothermel and Edwin D. Rothermel. Additional decrees cited desertion and cruelty with other plaintiffs. Eight new cases were handed up, names include Tracey, Scott, Martin, Bullock, Hill, Jones, Mulive, and Miller. Attorneys listed and a social gathering followed court activity.

Edwards Carrie HE. Rothermel Edwin D. Rothermel Rothermel Franklin Avenue Grace M. Jones Dunmore William J. Jones Phillipsburg N. W EE. Newcomb Mra Jones Mary Tracey Adam Tracey Sarah Beott Michael Scott John Martin, Jr Mary Wirth John W. Bullock, Jr Abbie BE Bullock Sarah Hill Richard Hill Caro Ine Jones Albert L. Jones Austin Mulive Lottle BE Muffey Annie E. Miller Charles L. Miller

Tea Served by the Children at St Luke's Mission Tea

The Junior Auxiliary of St Luke's church hosted a tea in the mission rooms on Washington avenue from 3 to 7 30 yesterday afternoon to 8 in the evening. Reverends Bowers Tarner and Edward Haughton along with Mrs Israel and Mrs Haughton greeted guests. Children of the society managed the entrance as three tables were set in the rear parlor with light refreshments.

St. Luke's Church Washington Avenue Rey. Bowers Tarner St. Luke's Edward Haughton St. Mark's Church Israel Haughton Pociety Esol

Davis' Leg Fractured After Spruce Street Fracas

Washington Davis former associate editor of the Republican rests in Lackawanna hospital with a fractured leg from a Wednesday night fight on Spruce Street. Arrested by Patrolmen Peters and May, he was jailed, denied aid, and tried before Mayor Bailey who offered jail or a $5 payment. Dr. Fulton later ordered hospital care and Davis, about 30, was removed to the hospital. he had come from New York City two months ago.

Kmll Heerman Schnell Amelia Heerman Germany John F. Murphy Margaret Erhardt Wilkes-Barre Squire Rooney Wilkes- Barre Carbondale Alc Ter Washington Davis The Republican Lackawanna Hospital Spruce Street Peters May Jem Bailey Davis W. G. Fulton New York City

Body of John Brownson Not Recovered From Lackawanna River

Report states John Brownson’s body has not been recovered from the Lackawanna River and a note claiming he hurled himself was found but doubted. Burgess Watkins of Taylor visited the scene and urged investigation, calling the note a possible joke referencing a recent Avoca escapade.

John Brownson Lackawanna River Burgess Watkins Taylor Lackawanna Avoca

Riley Sues Scranton Railway For 10000 Damages

Mrs Catherine A Riley files a trespass suit against Scranton Railway Co to recover 10000 dollars for injuries after being thrown from a car at the corner of Franklin and Lackawanna avenues as it started up suddenly while she was alighting.

Catherine A. Riley Scranton Railway Co Vosburg & Dawson Scranton Railway Company Riley Franklin and Lackawanna Avenues

Court house note guardianship and estate actions

W S Hulstander was appointed guardian of Frank B Potter minor of Wayne Potter Scranton. Mary Barrett estate letters of administration granted to Patrick Tarrelt. Newton Croft applied for a taxdermist license to kill wild birds out of season for science. Reese Davison bonded as constable of Dickson City Third ward with 2000 surety from R W Davis. Coalline Hale Manufacturing began proceedings under fraudulent debtors act to recover 207 from M Kaplan Fannie Bellman and S S Beardman of Carbondale Furniture Co. We remain at our longtime address offering awnings tents flags and society goods from O and J Fuhrman & Bro.

W. S&s R. W. Davis Coalline Hale Manufacturing Company M. Kaplan Fannie Bellman

Printing for P. O. A. camp praised by members

The passage notes recent printing done for a P. O. and A. camp. Members were delighted with the work and the firm offers to handle similar printing for other camps in city or county. Mail orders will receive careful attention.

Dinner Sets Not Cheap English porcelain best in price

Readers are urged to note that English made dinner sets are renowned for quality, with C. C. porcelain praised as superior. The message emphasizes that once broken, no replacement matches the original excellence of these fine pieces.

C. C

Rex Fords Friday Sale Features Limited Plate Lot

On Friday Rex Fords offers fixed prices including a limited lot of Rogers knives and forks 12 dwt silver per dozen with $1.38 for six and regular $2. Picture values include around one hundred sixty etchings engravings and artotypes in frames from Pratt stock with many worth $1 to $2. The whole sale goes today at $0.50 each.

Rogers Pratt

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Tan Patent Opera Schank & Spencer Spruce St L. F. Megarge Frederick Warde AS Richard In the Dazzler Academy OF Music Dazzler Joe Ort New York Rate Brighton Bever Willian West Max Miller Minnie Cline Eva Th Leelien da Marie Rodgers Rose Losile Rose Bonneville Jennie Riggs Lizete Sunger Ruby A. Marks Academy Davis Theater Allie Akerstrom and Company Treasury Dickson M'Guigan- Weber Iver BRECH PTLLS A. M. Edwards Hnmrman Lisele Sherer Marion Keck Madeline Hazard Rica Derman Rosale Keok Besele Bhuer Mise Shopland Catherine McMeana Mia Miss Hazard St. Luke’s Junior Auxilliary Court House O & J. Fuhrman & Bro P. O China Hall Lackawanna Ave Rex Ford Vantine & Co N. Y the Rexford Co ATS Silverstone Lackawanna Avenue Williams’ Shoe Store Scranton Tribune Bindery Tribune Building North Washington Ave Mears & Hagen Scranton, Pa
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