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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1894

Page

5

Welsh Congregational convention meets in Taylor

Representatives from Welsh Congregational churches attended a quarterly convention in Taylor with many members present from Scranton Olyphant Plymouth and Pittston. The next meeting place was debated and Forest City invited. Reports praised thriving churches and temperance work with discussions on diaconate church discipline and Holy Spirit ministry.

Welsh Congregational Churches Taylor Isgue Edwards R. Roberts Plymouth T. C. Edwards Ed. R. Jones Kingston Richard Hughes Wilkes-Barre Hugh J. Pugh Idris Liegd Rolling Mill Hill William Morgan Parsons William D. Jones Miners Thomas W. Evans James M. Thomas Glen Lyon Wanamie Nanticoke Spring Brook Jermyn Dundaff Bangor Forest City Warrior Run Edwardsville Christian Endeavor Society Surdival Pittston Duyea South Main Avenue Tabernacle Churches Scranton Providence Church Dutch Gap Mission Forest City Church William Roberts Edwardadale Jonathan Davies Porest City Ministry of the Holy Spirit Peter Roberts Olyphant Hey. R. Richards Old Country Jones Richards R. Watkins Providence David Jones J. Howell D. J. Evans Dr. Edwards J. P. Thomas D. M. George H. Pugh Mr. Watkins J. Jenkins J. F. Davies Peter Roberta F. Davis B. J. Evans Hyde Park R. 8. Jones D. Jones

Jones Seeks Opinion on 1803 Act Constable Fees

Constable Timothy Jones hires counsel to test the 1894 fee increase for constables and aldermen. County Commissioners refuse to recognize the updated schedule, saying it does not apply locally, while lawyers prepare a case stated for court. The dispute hinges on 1868 and 1893 fee acts and constitutional limits on salary increases during a term.

Timothy Jones Tayior & Lewis Jones Taylor Knapp Allegheny Philadelphia Berks Delaware Venango Washington Wardell Delaware County S. W. Roberta

Wreck scatters goods from Kleberg's china store

A wagon and its delivery team were knocked about along the avenue after a wrecked wagon broke from Kleberg's china store contents. The team moved on, and no horses or wagon were harmed, though Mr Wormser's delivery wagon required repairs.

Kleberg Mr. Wormser

Boy Mahoney dies after Erie Valley railroad accident

Benjamin Mahoney a 12 year old slate picker from Crown avenue and Cherry street was killed on Erie and Wyoming Valley tracks while riding a coal train. He fell and was ground beneath the wheels at Mose street before the coroner postponed the inquest to midweek. The funeral is scheduled for this afternoon at Hyde Park cemetery.

Benjamin Mahoney John Mahoney Crown Avenue Cherry Street Erie and Wyoming Valley Pine Brook Erie Mahoney Mooasle Street Kelly Court House Hyde Park Cemetery

Penn Avenue Fire Hearings Delayed as Bail Disputes Emerge

sensational arrests followed a blaze at Penn avenue and Mulberry street owned by Howley Brothers. Luce bailed at 2000 by his father while Bateman faced jail after attorney Scrage refused bail. police and fire officials led a scranton inquiry with affidavits suggesting an alibi.

Bateman lIuce John S. Luce W. G. Bateman Penn Avenue Mulberry Street Howley Bros Scranton Knitting Company Mr. Luce Mr. Bateman Knitting Company Alderman Fuller McSweeney Barting Scranton Book of Fire Ferber Fire Department Luce Everett Warren J. Wilson George S. Horn E. W. Live John F Scrage Scrage Mr. Wilson Lice Scragg Scranton

Malaney Enjoined Over Storage at Mears Corner

Attorney J Alton Davis for John A Mears files injunction to stop W A Malaney from storing structural material on the Washington Ave and Spruce St lots used for the Mears building and Hotel Jermyn construction. Judge Edwards grants a preliminary injunction returnable Thursday at 9 a m with a $3000 bond.

J. Alton Davis John A. Mears W. A. Malaney Washington Avenue Spruce Street Mr. Mears Pottsville Steel and Tron Company Mears Malaney Jermyn Meare Pottsville Company Thergggre G. Boland John T. Richards Edwards

Contest Settled in Davies Schadt County Treasurer Race

The Davies versus Schadt county treasurer contest is withdrawn by agreement after Judge Edwards permits filing to stop further action. Attorneys Taylor and Lewis moved, mutual friends brokered a compromise, Davies accepts pecuniary loss to avoid further worry and county costs.

Thomas TD. Davies Charles Schadt Taylor & Lewis Edwards Schadt Davies

Young Woman’s Christian Association Seeks Clerks and Helpers

The Young Woman’s Christian Association lists four clerks two stenographers one housekeeper and two washwomen on their employment list. Applications for services open Monday morning at the office. A Thimble Party will host a social gathering next Tuesday from 8 to 9 with sewing bee activities and performances by Mrs Frances Dimmock. The Chautauqua circle plans a literary program Friday evening inviting all interested readers and guests.

Florence Mission Wa. m. Young American Athletic Club of Taylor Weber's Ring Professor Davis Jennie Fennell Joseph W. Fennell Mary Jane Ward John Ward Scranton Clearing House Dee Oakford Court Powell Sulter Hiram Lodge J. Gillespie Emlyn Morris Benjamin 8. Robinson Thomas 5. Morgan C. W. Zelgier Alex Francollis G. W Providence Hyde Park Bpruce Street Young Woman's Christian Association Frances Dimmock

Exhibition in windows at I L Meyers Art Store

An exhibition in the windows of I L L Meyers Art Store on Spruce Street features a Remarque Parish ent Proof Kitching of Napoleon on horseback and displays of Episcopal prayer hooks hymnals Catholic prayer books leather traveling cases collar and cuff boxes and a large stock of palms ferns for holiday decor and presents from Pratt's Book Store.

I. Ll. Meyers Fil Spruce Street Napoleon Arseback Episcopal Pratt's

City boarding house proprietor charged with blackmail

John Hanlon proprietor of the City Boarding house on Lackawanna avenue was arrested after he accused Patrolman Flaherty of blackmail and was charged with keeping a disorderly house. The incident followed a morning confrontation with loungers insulting women en route to church and included a second attempt to threaten the officer. The case was postponed to 9 o'clock this morning in police court.

John Hanlon Lackawanna Avenue Flaherty Hanlon Central Station Fuller Hamion

Candy deals and fresh bonbons advertised at low prices

PURE candy, toc. per lb. MIXTURES 3 lbs for 25¢. Bon-Bons and Chocolates received fresh daily. Our candies equal to the ORE in candy ores at Soc, Fine Chocolates 15¢, to 25¢, per lb. Best goods and prices the lowest.

Soc

Runaway on Penn Avenue Injures Property in Night Incident

A runaway team belonging to Casey Brow liquor dealers caused excitement on Penn Avenue Saturday night. The horses collided with a delivery wagon in front of Wermeer's meat market, sending the wagon into a sidewalk and a storefront display.

Casey Brothers Penn Avenue Casey Brow Wermeer

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