New Contributions to St Josephs Poundling Home Fund
The St Josephs Poundling Home fund receives new donations totaling 99 dollars, adding to 1,260 already acknowledged and bringing the grand total to 1,959. Contributors include James Kelly 2 dollars Henry Bellman 5 dollars Michael Culkin 2 dollars Patrick McAndrew 1 dollar and St. Leos Battalion West Scranton 1 dollar among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Poundling Home
James Kelly
Henry Bellman
William Gilroy
Margaret Mitchell
Mra. Edward Mitchell
Mra. P. Blewiit
Michael Culkin
Thomas Grogan
Anthony Norton
West Scranton
James Ratchford
Thomas Curran
Patrick McAndrew
Martin Gilgallon
John Maloney
John Lynch
Margaret Weir
Mathew Bilbor
Anthony McAndrew
Patrick Flaherty
Anthony Johnson
Williams Will Contest Starts In Common Pleas Court
The Williams will contest proceeds as a feigned issue in common pleas court with Evan M. Francis as plaintiff and James E. Francis and Elizabeth Beale as defendants. The decedent Rachel Francis made a June 14, 1884 will while single, leaving all property to the two defendants, and the validity is challenged on mental unsoundness and related grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Thomas
Pryor
Williams
Common Pleas Court
Evan M. Francis
James E. Francis
Elizabeth Beale
Rachel Francis
John Wiliams
Third Sacred Concert at College Hall Sunday Evening
Sunday evening marks the third sacred concert in College hall with Bauer's orchestra the cathedral choir and others in a program prepared by Professor Schilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Hall
Bauer
Cathedral Choir
Schilling
McCandless Endorses Horsford’s Acid Phosphate in Dyspepsia
Dr. J Guy McCandless of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania reports gratifying results using Horsford's Acid Phosphate for dyspepsia. Pillabury's Flour mills boast a capacity of 17 000 barrels daily. Weber promotion offers the best deal at Guernsey Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
J. Guy McCandless
Pittsburgh
Pillabury
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Unclear Trade Claim Cited in Adette Note
A fragment from an advertisement asserts a promise of discounts but denies offering a $6.00 shoe for $3.00 and states no other honest merchant would engage in such a deal. The wording suggests a caution or clarification about value and pricing in the marketplace.
Schlentz jury case reopens as witness doubts reading ability
Henry Schlentz charged with perjury in a election board irregularities case in the First District Twenty Ward sees a reopened hearing before Alderman Millar. Witnesses testified no irregularities while Schlentz admitted limited literacy affected his affidavit. Major Warren led the defense with Watson & Zimmerman representing Schlentz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schlents
Henry Simrel
Flrst
Millar
Everett Warren
Phodecuthon
George M. Watson
Watson
Schlentz
Warren
Schlents
Howell begins distribution of school worksheets
City School Superintendent George Howell starts distributing required instructional materials for the district. The program aims to standardize syllable based lessons and ensure all classrooms have access to the new worksheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superirudent Howell
George Howell
Ex selator Club Boxing Tourney Promises Strong Card
The Ex selator Athletic club hosts a two night boxing tournament at Music Hall on Friday February 14 featuring Peter Maher vs Bob Fitzsimmons via special wire coverage. Entries include John Holland and George Steward in the six pound class Joe Willischek vs John Meardon Harry Mars vs Peter Fox and other matchups all billed as medals won on merit with scientific boxing emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eutrica
Exselator Athletic Club
Music Hell
Peter Maher
Bob Fitasimmone
John Holand
George Steward
Philadelphia Athletic Club
Joe Willischek
Caledonian Athletic Club
Philadelphia
John Meardon
Washington
Local Lyceum Show and Theatre Offerings
Coming attractions spotlight a summer comedy A Summer Blower at the Lyceum with Arthur Shiman as author and actor. Davis theater hosts Land of the Midnight Run a melodrama adapted from Hall Cain and The Bondman. Also scheduled are Rush City by Chevis Keogh and a cyclone sequence at the Academy of Music Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eivery
Lyceum
Arthur Shiman
Davis’ Theater
Academs
Phiy
Hall Cain
Chevis & Keogh
Academy of Music
Delights at Mrs N E B Rite’s Tea on Olive Street
A large daytime gathering at Mrs N E B Rite’s home featured roses and greenery as centerpieces. Guests from Carbondale and Pittston attended, with assistance in tea service and dining, plus a later charity-like gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Nese on Webster Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. EB
Olive Street
Webster Avenue
Huntington
Rice
John A. Meare
Clarence Hose
Carbondale
P. Fenner
Frank Cornell
Walter Henwood
Lloyd Ross
Zephie Costlett
Frappe
Warne Reynolds
Anna Buck
Lauree Seybolt
Mabel Callendar
May Albro
J. A. Reynolds
N. Mice
Stephen Rice
H. Ripple
W, DD. Green
G. W. Reynoldy
Milas Reynolis
W._ iW. Williams
Clarence Spencer
Albert Pasene
A. W. Reynolds
Bolton
L. Bh. Reynolds
C. W. Grammer
Cuse
Phinney
George Koight
Mias
Nellie Kolaht
Pittston
Afrs. Wilson
Factoryville
Nese
Mrs. Hever
Limerson
Mee
Davie
Margaret Davis
Eliebeth Philtine
Rachael Jones
Dorothy Metlioch
Lillian Lambert
Gwen Jones
Mary J. Davis
Hattie Myene
Emma Bourkhouse
Kate Bourghouver
Tizzie Hagerty
Ligne Joyce
Lyda Bourkhouser
Atina Hoffroun
Vetthe Luther
Lotth
Chiamhe
the Messrs
Wilbilin
Orvil Noakes
Louis Roberts
George Noakes
Ernest Carr
Tom Kerr
Reedy Hrrrikon
Clarence Mckeen
Werren Belles
Cheadore Gerle
Stephen Philos
Wil Teely
Gertrude Rourkhouser
N. Joyce
Patrick Lammond
Aurgaret Mehale
Phelpa Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
Lammond
Patrick (Illiard
Misa McHile
Mise
McHale
Deltesmald
Died as a Wanderer in Local Poor Farm
Old Man Felted Up, a tramp named Dankel BfeCowriel aged seven years, died at the Hillside toros jesteridae after being found wandering. He was jailed for vagrancy on January 2 and sent to the poor farm for a brief detention. Authorities report he claimed to have a married daughter in Danville, though records show no wife or children nearby as his remains were shipped to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral
Danville
Philadelphia
Five family die in coal gas asphyxiation in Wayne County
In Ware County a family of Patrick Shaughnessy, including his wife and son, died from coal gas in a kitchen and adjoining room. A neighbor found them unconscious, with the mother and child still uncertain of recovery. The incident is described as accidental and may involve a July 11 timing. Garney, Brown & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicker-Barre
Julie Wihedt
Philvlelphia
Coddens
Waymert
Ware County
Patrick Shaughnessy
Etttehen
Ettehen
Not Guilty verdicts and Costs in Scranton Cases
In a Scranton trial, Treasurer M. J. Stone of the defunct Olyphant Trust was found not guilty but ordered to pay costs for forgery involving a $4,000 note. The defense praised Mr. Stones honesty amid testimony, while other cases in No. 2 court included Osgood charged with false pretenses and Whyte of Hotel Terrace acquitted on assault and battery with costs split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelangt Olyphen Bank
Whyte
Terrace
Commonwealth
M. J. Stone
Olyphant Trust Company
John R. Jones
Defene
Stone
Characer
M. W. Lowry
Hi. M. Streeter
Frank T. Okell
L. M. Horton
J. L. Stelle
H. G. Dunham
M. Whittemore
Frederick Shear
James LH. Torrey
Mr. Stone
John P. Kelley
Archbald
Jones
Comegys
Archhbald
Nolle
Theodore Wolf
Lackawanna Tron and
Judee Archhbald
No. 2 Court Room
Gunster
Joseph KR. Osgood
Charles H. Clause
George D. Taylor
Osgood
Mr. Whyte
August Julo
Frank Raviola
Robert Turnbull
J.C. Kramer
George F. Anthony
J. Hinds
Somelilons Sentenced Actions Amid Cuban Conflict
Havana reports the Somelilons father and son accused of conspiring against the government are referred to criminal court as US Senator Call pushes a resolution. Insurgents burn Yaya village and destroy Muropu plantation in Matanzas. Spanish cavalry clash with Cirrillo and Torres bands at Carmen farm, Matanzas, with fifteen insurgent deaths and many wounded. five Spanish troops killed and nine wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Criminal Court
United States Senate
Call
Florida
Yaya
Gibura
Muropu
Matanzas
Carmen
Seiba de Mocha
Cirrillo
Torres
Death of Lady Wilde Widow of Oscar Wilde’s Mother
London February death of Lady Jane Frances Speranza Wilde widow of Sir William Wilde M D surgeon vaccinalist to Queen and mother of Oscar Wilde. Renowned novelist and poet author of Poems Speranza and Tales, her decline followed Oscar Wilde’s estrangement. her son William Wilde previously married Mrs Frank Leake and later a writer on the Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir William Wilde
Oscar Wilde
London
Jane Francesca Speranga Wilde
Willam Robert Wills Wilde
Ireland
Oscar Wide
Manty Wilde
Tersalon
Speranas
Dublin
Lee Heath
Oscar Wile
Willam Kk. Wilde
Frank Leake
Telegraph
Thomas Elvin’s Trial Ends Open to Jury in Pa Court
Testimony in the murder trial of Thomas Elvin is in the hands of the jury in West Chester Pennsylvania. Attorneys have delivered two of four addresses and two pleas remain to be argued while the judge prepares his charge for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cort
Weat
Chester
Thos
Trial details from 1988 jury deliberations and defense words
The record recounts remarks by defense attorney S. D. Ramsey and a town attorney Daldvineqarke about the mental state and relationships surrounding a defendant, including accusations of infidelity affecting judgment. Ramsey defended the accused for two hours, arguing Mrs Elvin influenced the defendant's mind after leaving him for a paramour in Norris town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Ramsey
Elvin
Norristwn
Ex-Champion Sullivan departs for Fort Worth carnival
Sullivan and his party leave Springfield for Fort Worth Texas to join his company and travel to El Paso for the fifth carnival. Crowds greet the injured ex-champion with bandaged head and scarred face while he appears otherwise fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
John L. Sullivan
Gilehous
Fort Worth
Texas
el Paso
Sullivan
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Norton’s
Luckawanna Ave
Snow
The
Weston Mill Co
Martin T. Lavell
M. J. McDonald
Mame Ss
Adams Avenue
May Lynch
Binghamton
Spruce Street
Sterday
Behleuts
Fior
Cenimal
Reuben Martin
William Willan
Edward Hummer
Thomas Chiffiths
Edward J. O'Conner
A. G
Sehlentz
Alex T. Connell
Simrell
Cooper
Major Warren
Moir
Westpfahl
Davies
Wateon
Schlentsz
Doe
Jenks
Ruane
Eugene Meallet
Ares
Mr. Watson
Sehlents
Charles Westptahl
Watson & Alminerman
Republican Party
John Millen
Charles Artperachlager
Aspeyechlager
Thomas Carey
Mel Watson
Charles Weatpfaht
Excelsior's
FL Connell
Tankstebet
Shorelock
Bie
Mew
Calvin Bevholt
Tela
Wilcox
Met. Denyeany
Miseea Seyholt
Mira Harriet Cooper
Pitleton
Wayne Gas
Varily
Garney, Brown & Co
M. J. SiGhibs AtWus
Dury Vines Rim Soc
Siain
Lady Wilde
Thomas Elvin
Stitt
Mis
Moffett
Mifflintown
Warren J. Moffett
Kentucky
Frankfort
United States
Hunter
Hood
Dresden
Rexford
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming Ave
Hell
Sories
P. McRea & Co., Exchange
Haviland & Co
China
Maddock & Co
Homer Laughlin
China Hall
Frichel & Millar
Wyoming Avenue
Steinway & Son
Decker Bros., Kraniche & Bache
Scranton
Orleans
Shim
Zarmin
LACE
Point
Nottingham
Nottingham Lace
Body Brussels
Lackawanna Bank
A. E. Rogers
Aylesworth’s
Wyo
Ave
G. Elmen, Surf
Elmira
N. Y
Megargel & Connell
Scranton, Pa
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