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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1896

Page

5

City Notes: Marriages Arrests and Local Business News

Hyde Park couple David M Dowls and Misa Winifred Morris wed by Alderman Millar. Arrests include James Austin and Michael Dempsey on abuse charges. Schank & Koehler dissolved. Schank to run remaining business. Licenses issued to William Bruch and Elisabeth Kellerman. Post office report shows July stamps sales $5 971.36, up from prior July. Excursion to Atlantic City and court actions noted. Keeley league elects officers. next meeting September first Sunday.

David M. Dowls Misa Winifred Morris Hyde Park Millar James Austin Michael Dempsey Pine Brook Schank & Koehler Spruce Street Schank John H. Thomas William Bruch Elisabeth Kellerman Scranton Delaware and Hudson Company Berinton Carbondale Providence Manville Poetmister Wandling Washington John Hicks Davis Goerlitz Hert Sisco Green Ridge Grace James F. Cowan Nicholson Munday St. Luke's Church Forest Hill Cemetery Atlantic City Jersey Central Railroad Taylor Wilkes-Barre Warren & Knopp Zooland Furniture Company of New York Besan Quinn Central Keeley League Madison Avenue F. O'Malley Z. Lyon J. Goodwin C_ 11 van Buskirk Indianapolis CL P. Mall F. F. Blewiltt and H. van Burkirk

Sacred concert at Laurel Hill Park delights audience

A large audience enjoyed Bauer's band at Laurel Hill park yesterday afternoon despite several missing members. An unexpected quartet by Miles Reese Bevan and Turn drew hearty encores, and baritone Wahler earned enthusiastic applause.

Laurel Hill Bauer Laurel Hill Park Miles Reese Bevan Turn Wahler

Republican League Convention at Erie Draws Notables

A gala Erie event honors Chief Engineer P. J. Hickey at Natters hall on South Side with speeches and a silver trumpet gift. The second article invites Republicans to the September 6 convention, lists expected speakers, special railroad rates, and proposed city entertainments in Erie.

P. J. Hickey Scranton Fire Department Natters Hall Alder Street South Side Gould Eewin Frable M. A. MeKlinley Ale Gioley Ble Fire Department Paterson N. J Hin Alex. T. Connell Hickey South United States Nathan Vidaver P. O'Malley M. EB. McDonald F. J. Fitzsimmons Joseph P. Phillips Eltrich Pittston Republican League Fiverell Warren Annie Florence, Miller, Bee Pittebure AL Wilson Norris Harrisburg Wenell Hartman J.B. Lukens Philadelphia EY. Hinstings Charles Emore Smith James al. Foyt Mereland Galusha A. Grow ED. Wootmanses Ohio Republican League George KE. Green New York Republican League J. Sloat Paasett Biinita W. Laut Tn Fcilkenon Frank Reeder Robinaon Pennsylvania Leoeile Stuart Neon Botea Penrose Walter Lyon Fovernor John Phin Republican State Committee Marriott Brostus Laencaster Charles W. Stone William McKinley

Singer Chooses Church Singer Amid Turmoil

An illness of trouble swirls around the Greek Catholic church on South Side as a decision to hire John Paul Svien as singer provokes division. Opponents favored Alexander Zrubely, former singer, leading to police involvement to prevent clashes during vesper time.

Eis Fley WN. Channth Hiteek Catholic Levity Avenue Hickory Street South Side John Saltry Ons Cain Chaneth John Paulsvien Old Country Alexander Zrubely New York Zrabely Chanath

Vitascope Engagement Returns To Frothingham Next Week

The Vitascope Vaudeville company returns to Frothingham for a full week with a Wednesday and Saturday matinee. The Nonperiel Trio joins the bill, following prior New York success. Scranton favorites Chandler Farrar Flora Latona headline with a strong vaudeville show. A Lake Ariel excursion for Scranton Steve Works employees is planned for August 7. A baseball game pits Jovial Athletic Club Wilkes-Barre against West Side Athletic Scranton. train departs Erie and Wyoming depot at 8 20 a m.

Vitascope-Vaudeville Company Frothingham New York Mies Chandler Miss Farrar Scranton Mme. Flora Frank Latona Steve Works Lake Ariel Jovial Athletic Club Wilkes- Barre Weat Side Athletic Club Eris & Wyoming

Hotel Warwick Ocean View Promotes Seaside Stay

Atlantic City property ad for Coleman showing Hotel Warwick at the ocean end of G South Carolina avenue offering fine lawn and good ocean view.

Warwick Ocean South Carolina Avenue Atlantic City N. Z Coleman

Finley Unveils Silk Underskirts and Recovered Umbrellas

McGarrah's Insect Powder offers 25 and 10-ebnt boxes, not sold in bulk. Today Finley opens a new display of elegant black and colored silk underskirts and recovers umbrellas while you wait.

McGarrah Finley

Man fires at hotelkeeper after failed payment scheme

Martin McDonough of Fourth Street after attempting to pass a button as payment at John Wargo's saloon on Fifth Avenue began a fracas. He fired through windows striking Wargo and slashed his head with a cobble as the fight drew in Wargo's son who fired a shot that missed.

Mer Pyorth United States Martin McDonough Fourth Street John Wargo Wargo McDonough Fifth Avenue Hit

Hats on sale under special terms for Bonnets and Scarfs

Offer lists trimmed hats untrimmed hats bonnets turbans ribbons and flowers for sale under stated terms. Local shop promotes a selection from the current season with affordable pricing.

Manley Opposes Hart Appointments at City Council Meeting

Senator Manley objects to Mayor Bailey’s police appointments, especially Hart of the Fifteenth ward. The session adjourns with no readings. quorum issues and politics delay approvals as officials debate ward representation and contract matters.

Tribune Bailey Select Council James Hart Thomas Cullen Re- Nef Hook and Ladder Niagara Hart H. T. Fellows Coleman Manley Lailey David Clark Clark Chittenden Mr. Manley Mr. Chittenden Finley Stess Wade M. Finn J. J. Kearney W. J. Thomas John I. Roche M. E. Clarke Fred J. Durr C. F B. Chittenden Wasner James J. Mantey Adam Schroeder M. J. Burns Thomas Coyne George Sanderson Mr. Finn Toseph Bloch Hickey Joint Fire Department Lackawanna Avenue West Mountain Fellowa

All our Silver is Quadruple Plate at this Price

Our store offers quadruple plate silver at the same price as common plate goods. The ad promotes 20 pounds of granulated sugar for $1.00 and strictly fresh eggs at per dozen rates. Warranties claim top quality for Scranton buyers.

Brussels

Big Row on Seventh Street Ends in Arrests

Four Arabians drank heavily last week leading to a melee on lower Seventh Street. Officers knocked down three men with revolvers. all prisoners were taken to Akerman Hour for trial. Names include Michael See Wink, Georgy Mecsel, and Dustes Thomas Chaffe. fines of ten dollars and fifty cents levied.

Lower Seventh Street Weiss Wells James Clarke Akerman Siehael Wink Georgy Mecsel Dustes Thomas Chaffe

Hyde Park man released after threat to kill warrant

Patrick Higgins swore out a warrant against his brother Thomas before Alderman Howe on a charge of threatening to kill. The hearing produced insufficient evidence and Thomas Higgins was released on his own recognizance.

Patrick Higgins Hyde Park Thomas Alderman Howe

Embery Funeral Notice in Scranton Household Loss

Mrs Ellen Embery wife of Amos Emberg of 1319 Lafayette Street Scranton died Sunday at home Funeral arrangements to be announced by the family at a later date

Scranton Embeny Ellen Emberg Amos Emberg Lafayette Street

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