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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1896

Page

6

Story of the Reformation presented to raise funds

The patriotic societies plan a sixteenth century themed performance of Mrs. H F E Monroe’s Story of the Reformation to fund reading rooms for young men. The Frothingham hosts three evenings and a matinee December 17 to 19 with 200 locals in period costumes and 60 men as Luther at Worms.

Patriotic Societies H. FE. Monroe Luther Frothingham Worms Monroe New York City Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Chicago

Bevan will case: contest granted to daughter Mary Bevan

The Lackawanna County Register of Wills ruled in favor of Mary E Bevan the daughter of the late Rev Dr Bevan granting letters testamentary. Evidence showed the testatrix Mary L Bevan lacked sound mind at the time of the 1886 will and the real estate passed to her daughter only upon death of the wife.

Mary E. Bevan The Register Bevan Hhis Register W. Hopkins Mary L. Bevan Clark’s Green Dr. Bevan Scranton Penn Avenue Baptist Church Clark's Green Maury EB. Bevan Luzerne Pennsylvania Heim Mary Eo Bevan R. L. Lewis Earth Ninth Street City of New York State of New York George Coray Women's Hate Mission Society Woman's Foreign Missionary Societies Society For the Education of Colored Ministers Publication Society Philadelphia Baptist Stephen A. Northup George W. Decker Sealy Miry L M. H. Coon H. FE. Northup W. S. Hopkins Register of Wills Lackawanna County A. Northup Maury L. Bevan Itckawanna County Mary Fe. Bevan Redfield Register Hopkins Mary KE. Bevan

Trial of Nugiat Willard Dominated Day in Criminal Court

Yesterday in court Nugiat Willard, a Mudtown Italian, faced a jury for repeatedly attempting to outrage an orphaned girl, Anna Otavian. The defense claimed provocation by her brother, but the jury found him guilty after one hour of deliberation.

Nugiat Villard Anna Otavian Thomas Otavian Willard W. H. Staton Joseph Obrien Hon. T. V. Powderly Scranton Traction Company James Ward Lackawanna Township Minooka

Tighe and Judge Fight Ends In A Draw

The 16 round boxing match at the Excelsior Athletic Club in Scranton between John Tighe of the South Side and Martin Judge of Philadelphia ended in a draw. Both fighters weighed 86 pounds and showed strong conditioning as doctors, lawyers, and prominent businessmen watched. Referee McNally ruled a draw after ten rounds if both remained standing, with Judge slightly ahead in the tenth and final rounds.

Hoome Excelsior Athletic Club John Tighe South Side Martin Judge Philadelphia Tithe Theenth McNally John Daley West Side Patrick Langan South Sie John McKenna Trenton Stranton John Boland Judge Willisebeck Marx Tigh Willisbeck Tighe Richard Bavere P. J. Hopkins Joseph J. McNally John J. Kenendy South Washington Avenue Tiche

Pietro Sisters Sent To Jail After Pocketbook Scandal

In city court Mayor Bailey jailed three Pietro sisters Mary 7 and two others identified as 12 and 17 years old for theft and pocketbook losses. Parents refused bail for the trio prompting complaints about care and potential poor-house placement for the younger child.

Letters To The Tribune For Publication

Short letters of interest may be published when accompanying payment is provided by the writer. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed in the letters.

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Pal my men not councilmen claim by Max Phillips

A short legal notice from Max Phillips states he has always paid his men and not councilmen. He invites anyone owed money to come forward and be paid promptly with straightforward settlement.

Mr. Nealis Willithess Max Phillips

Keystone Football Notes Dec 13 Game Details

The Keystone eleven and the Brownies of the South Side will meet December 13 at 2 o clock on the James Boys grounds. Manager Holtham will field a strong lineup including T Colman right end T Conroy right tackle EK Young right guard C Burham center H Taylor left guard Hy Loft left tackle M Day left end J Gmeer right half S Holtham left half Jack Kearney quarterback William Knight full back.

Keystone Brownies of South James Boys Holtham T. Colman T. Conroy EK. Young C. Burham H.taylor Hy, Lowft M. Day J. Gmeer

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism hailed by Lebanon man

Morton T. Hill of Lebanon Indiana claims his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint for six weeks with eight doctors and no relief. After using Mystic Cure for Rheumatism she felt relief within three days and could walk again, according to Hill. Sold by Carl Lorenz, druggist, Scranton. Bring your card plate to The Tribune for printing.

Morton T. Hill Lebanon Ind Carl Lorenz Scranton Lackawanna Avenue

Three Law Breakers Arraigned in Eighth Ward Court

In an Eighth Ward hearing before Alderman Miller three alleged law breakers were arraigned. Charles Hoyer drove a Union Transit Van with a furniture load to Wilkes-Barre, got drunk, collided with a streetcar at Mudtown, left injured horses and damaged ware by the roadside, then proceeded to the city. Manager H W Ferber of the Transfer Co had him arrested and he was jailed in default of 3200 bail. J Ek Hunter and wife, coming from a bartenders’ ball, allegedly beat someone and were arrested by Special Officer Tom Jordan at their Burr Building home after a street scuffle, with Alderman Miller setting bail at 300. Hl H Black rented a tandem from Teastie Harrison. upon returning the machine was claimed damaged, a dispute over payment led to Harrison grabbing Slack’s overcoat and locking it in a safe. Harrison was arrested, refusing to surrender the coat. Alderman Miller held him in 500 bail on charges of larceny.

Charles Hoyer Wilkes- Parre Mudtown H W. F. Ferber Millar J. Ek. Hunter Hame Ball Ter Tom Jordan Burr Building Hl. H. Black Teastie Harrison Franklin Avenue Harreon Slack Harrison Miller

Holiday Gift Ideas In A Well Stocked China Closet

A well stocked store showcases a fine display of holiday gift options and china closet items for shoppers seeking seasonal decor and tableware selections.

Sunday Free Press Elmira Telemam Announcement

Read the forthcoming Sunday editions for the Davidew Bros. notice and related details. The notice invites attention to upcoming information and potential local business matters highlighted in those papers.

Sunday Free Press Elmira Telemam Davidew Bros

Scranton Police Compared With 23 Cities In Population Study

Chief Robling reports from December 8 to thirty city chiefs in the United States. Twenty three replies show Scranton's police force behind peers in progress and size. Scranton, population over 100000, has 116 officers. arrests run about 2500 annually. fines exceed 34000.

United States Scranton Robling

Sunday Free Press Announces Davidow Bros Business News

The Sunday Free Press promises a special public surprise next Sunday tied to a Davidow Bros business announcement.

Davidow Bros. F

To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim

An ad touts Dromo Quinine Tablets promising cure of a cold in one day. It asserts all druggists refund the money if it fails and lists a six cent price.

Advertising Ethics Push Back by Tribune Defends Ad Fairness

A wily solicitor accuses The Tribune of harming the advertising fraternity by deceptive holiday season practices. The Tribune rejects the charges and defends its merit based advertising system, claiming immediate fruit from regular advertising spending.

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