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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1895

Page

7

Suburban Holiday Goods and Local Shops Ad Listings

News of the Suburbs lists prices for dried fruits and nuts at R. J. Hughes and notes shop specials. Advertisements mention Pett Shop grooming at John H Reynolds, holiday flowers by Harriet Davie, bicycle repairs by W. L. Steenback, photography by Brarner, coffee by Mason & Co, second hand furniture by J. C. King, and Turnquest Jeweler offering Christmas gifts with a claim of no shams.

R. J. Hughes South Main Avenue John H. Reynold Fairchild Jackson Street Harriet M. Davie W. L. Steenback West Side Bank Brarner South Main Aveniue Grochltes Revere Mason & Co South Main Aveting J.C. King James F. Bests Doctar Avenue

Two Young Men Arrested for Disturbance at Salvation Army Barracks

Two about seventeen-year-olds created a disturbance during a Salvation Army prayer meeting last night. They imbibed liquor, argued loudly, and were locked up after officers and a hearing. A hearing is set for this morning.

Salvation Army Army West Side Lieutenant Williams Lewis and Weting Alderman Blair James Tlughes John Dawes Lewis Lewis Samuel Morgan Aemy

The Old Homestead at the Academy of Music This Week

Denman Thompson's The Old Homestead plays this and tomorrow at the Academy of Music. The piece brings rural charm to New York with pure country characters and light humor, promising a refreshing escape from city life.

Denman Thompson Old Homestead Academy of Music New York City Josh Ife New England

Death of Martin Kearney on Fig Street

Martin Kearney of Fig Street died at Moses Taylor hospital Saturday at noon after a long illness. He leaves a wife and seven children. Requiem at St. John's, burial in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Short obituary notes his character and earlier operation. Officers for Columbus Council elected. list of officers and planned events. Minor notices include a silk mill injury and various local items. A Christmas schedule and Turnquest jewelry promotion conclude.

Martin Kearney Fig Street Moses Taylor Hospital St. John's Church Hyde Park Catholic Kearney Moser Taylor Hospital South Side

Overpowered an Officer by Two of His Pals

Patrolman Hawks arrested Michael Ford on Oak Street at 3 o'clock yesterday for disorderly conduct. While being taken to the station house two of Ford's friends overpowered Hawks and released him, later recaptured Ford and lodged him in the station house. Ford paid a $10 fine in police court. Warrants were issued for the two assailants. Christmas shopping urged for Turnquest the Jeweler. Engraved silver thimbles 25 cents.

Hawks Michael Ford Oak Street Rodham Perry Ford Gtatlen

Union Officers Nominated as Wage Dispute Faces Vote

Morning report notes heavy slate of nominations at the union meeting held to set wage terms. Grievance committee visited General Silliman and Superintendent Fox to push for raises of 15 cents an hour for six months and 20 cents thereafter. Elections are scheduled for next Saturday after working hours. The union rules keep nominees’ names private outside the room. A statement from Mr. Silliman was anticipated soon. Turnquest’s ad touts silverware and pocket knives at 205 Washington Ave in the heart of a Christmas trade season.

Hyde Park Fotlery Heiser & Warnke Paige Heiser & Warnke's Henry Davies Eynan Street Welsh Philosophieal Society Coprier Progressa Helzerarmel Warnke Young People's Society of the West Side Jackson Street M. Loulee Williame Helser & Warnke's Gertrude Freeman Eticiet Strandsbors Normal School Thomas Freeman Melevue Heldits Daniel Robertson Muir Taylor Holser & Warnker Helver & Warnke Ichard Thomas Ailea Elstedd Ont Misa Myra Pearce H. Fpf. Pearce Rnk Street F. Robertson Northa Avenue Stone Jackson Street Baptist Church Louise Williams Mors Park Avenue Mabelle Yort Bloomsburg Holger Mary Me ‘O Hyde Park Catholic Helderick Silliman Fox Prievance Committee

Special Criminal Court Opens For Two Week Session

A two week quar ter sessions term begins today with Judges Purdy of Honesdale and Craig of Lock Haven presiding. District Attorney John RF Jones cites staffing concerns as he resists running three criminal courts. Most cases listed are misdemeanors involving assault and battery. Local notices advertise holiday sales and events at Slipper Palace, Tornquest’s, Crane’s, and 5 Brothers Slippers, including jewelry, clearance items, and a Christmas pageant.

Purdy Honesdale Craig Lock Haven John RF. Jones

Fight on Lloyd Street Ends in Assault Arrest Warrant

A fight on Lloyd Street last night involved a colored man and a Bohemian named Noack. The colored man says Noack struck him with a large stone causing a split ear and a large ragged wound to the head. A warrant will be issued for Noack's arrest today.

Lloyd Street Whee Tome Noack Nouck

Letter to Santa Claus from Marie Becker

A child’s Christmas wish list is printed from a letter addressed to Santa Claus at 174 Ivesickie Street Snow Town care of The Tribune. The note asks for a doll with light hair a diamond ring a box of handkerchiefs a Christmas tree nuts and candy and mentions a child named Marie Becker. It also includes a domestic exchange about a Turnquest tea set and parental approval.

Santa Claus Ivesickie Street Snow Town Tribune Tom Marie Becker

Remedy Promoted As Doctor Alex O Malloy’s Cure

An old advertisement touts an elixir from Dr Alex ander O'Malloy of Wilkes-Harre Virginia for coughs bronchitis and lung diseases. It claims to relieve lung ailments avert pneumonia and prevent consumption with broad family use and thousands sold last year.

Radway Alexander O'Malloy Wilkes-Harre Va Ciearly

Danbury Resident Secures Copy of John Handley Will

A. W. Handley of Danbury Connecticut obtained a certified copy of the will of the late John Handley from Register of Wills Hooking. Handley stated he was a first cousin of the late judge. Letters of administration in the estate of Edward Hobbs were granted to Austin Whittaker. Cornelia Smith filed a petition seeking a rule to strike off the non-suit. A Lehigh Valley Railroad matter involved a 5100 004 claim with a rule returnable at next argument court. Will Davis versus Boland involved a new trial motion in a sorrel horse case, with counsel listed. Judge Archibald dealt with cost rulings in the Moeeste matter, striking off costs and placing them on the county.

A. W. Handley Danbury Conn Register of Wills John Handley Handley Edward Hobbs Austin Whittaker Register of Hopkins Cornelia Smith Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Archbald and Gunster William G. Davis William P. Boland Comegya_ fn Boland Die

Nominating Officers For Ensuing Year At Late Union Meeting

A lengthy session of the Conduc tors and Motormen's union of the Trac tion company met from midnight Saturday night until 4 30 yesterday to nominate officers for the coming year.

Ue Nion Traction Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of Suburbs Cit Glazs People of Refinea Turnquest Washington Avenue Luce Bros. Scranton and Taylor West Side Events The Salvation Army Barracks Mary Moss Keyser Valley Movs Carroll Scranton Street Baptist Church Br. G. Beddoe N. D. Mortis G. A. Watkins G. Asbury Harry Davis Miss Tomlinson Lilly Moore D. Evans Wiliam D. Griffiths Venus Oliver Kate Byron Tve Indianapolis Sentinel Byron Vivian Ransome Jane Judking Jack Hewise Frothingham Kate Claxton Flynn Erin's Shores Turnquest’s Congress Scranton Tribune Griffin Post J. A. Scranton Ezra Griffinport Department of Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic United States England Eauth H. Stevene South Side News Columbus Council Youn Men'a Richard Sheridan P. H. Coyne Frank Brady Will Pantels M. P. Donahoe John J. O'Malley Patrick J. Ruddy Morris Darenn Paul Romminger M. J. Donahoe Edward Durkin PW. Coyne Paul Rommingser P. J. Kelley John Gavan John BE. Coyne Mies Nellie Hefnesr Pitteton Avenue Saunquoit John P. Donahoe Stone Avenue New York William Morris Cheey & Kelley Teeste Richardson Jamce J. Keating Minooks Catholic Mnassea Pvt. John's Chorch Wleh Marres Mieses St. Joseph's Church Minnoka Wash, Ave Paris Turnqueet Turnquest's Washington Age Criminal Court Slipper Palace Lackawanna Ave Tornquest Rendham Delaware and Hudson Moosic Patton Old Forge Crane's Awkawii Avenue 5 Brothers 5 Brothers’ Slipper Palace All Druggsts Worlkmen Pilsener Dupont Wapwal Milla Loegerne County Wilmington Delaware Henry Belin, Jr Wyoming Wyoming Ave Scranton Third National Bank Waltae Gretehena Hizes Valia Cholwe Jucketa Yevara Cholce Hale Price Lackawanna Avenue General Household Supply Penn Ave Spruce St China Department China R. Bloeser Osah John iIt Dr. Alexander Court House Sackle Hletic Joos Sta A. W. Jurisch Sprddk Sr Bamifactors Co Washington Avant Works Nox-Aug W.V. B M. H. Dale Scranton, Pa Gall UP ALOK OL Amd Manufacturs Meridian Street W. Collins Mgi Wyoming Aveny WM. T. Smith Iaite de Royal Medicine CO Matthews der Ee Ger Ann Wares Perle St. Denis Broadway Eleventh St Grace Church William Taylor BE. A. M'Parland Oliver Byron Michael J. Moroney Irelan Amiles Tears Erin’s Shores Erin Seaty Davis’ Theater Flynn & Sheridan
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