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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1896

Page

8

City Notes Dance and Local Notices Roundup

Iron Moulders union No. 4M held its annual dance at Turner hall last night. Marriage licenses were granted to James Fallon and Elisabeth Reser Eyphant, Albert Grumacki and Jiutna Maulkowska Scranton. University of Pennsylvania athletic team to appear at Frothingham theater March 20. Rush City farce at Grand Opera House Wilkes-Barre to be seen at Academy tonight. Abraham Heller, about 40, fell fracturing a leg. hospitalized. Street work at Wheeler avenue Mulberry street after washout. Funeral of Mrs. Martin T. Lavelle from Willow street, high mass at St. Peter's Cathedral, burial Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Attorneys Hallander & Vosburg sue Gwennie Jones and Grimith F.B. Jones for damages £2,000. Appendicitis operation on Horton Kimble's 1-year-old. successful. Delaware and Hudson and Lackawanna rail operations and mine payments noted. Wills probated for Adella Schaffer and William Taylor. estate matters for John Dodge. Germania Polish Evangelical Lutheran Emanuel Congregation charter filed. directors listed. Murderer Joseph Boschino appeals for new trial before Supreme Court. Democratic meeting organized. city chairman presiding. speakers listed. Next Tuesday evening annual entertainment by Neelle Court Young Albion Foresters of America at Music Hall with large ticket sales and program. Foresters invite friends.

Iron Moulders’ Union Turner Hall James Fallon Elisabeth Reser Eyphant Albert Grumacki Jiutna Maulkowska Scranton University of Pennsylvania Frothingham Theater Tribune Rush City Grand Opera House Wilkes-Barre Academy Abraham Heller Raymond Court Lackawanna Hospital Kingsley Pen Wheeler Avenue Mulberry Street Martin T. Lavelle Willow Street St. Peter's Cathedral Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Hallander & Vosburg Gwennie Jones Grim Fred Noldy Joseph Kliniack Adolph Holzman Martin Schloasser Martin Lack August Zwateki Louie Munski Paul Praebarnski John Numazick Charles Barkowski Joseph Boschino Supreme Court Judie Gunster George 8. Horn W. G. Ward L. P. Wedeman Boschino John R. Jones Raub R. J. i. War Horn Heamish M. A. McGinley Nathan Vidaver Neelle Court Young Albion Foresters of America Music Hall Eos Iuin J. All Foresters

Bargains in Table Linen and Napkins Hit Scranton Shoppers

It May Interest You offers the best bargains in table linen and napkins for Scranton ladies with listed fabrics like Lonesdale Muslin Fruit of Masonville Fearless and Pride of the West. Prices shown include 10% lumber, 6 4 sheetings at 9 cents, 10 4 sheets at 18 cents, and dress goods reduced with department sales by Mears & Hagen.

Scranton Lonesdale Masonville Fearless West Ieee Berg

Fete Champetre theme to cap tourney of Napoleonic dance

The Frothingham theater stage program, titled Fret Champetre, showcases a Napoleonic era festival with elegant tableaux and dances. Dancers rehearse at the Adams avenue armory as chaperones arrange period costumes and a grand procession volleys of music, with Napoleon’s entry and gypsy, Spanish, Tyrolean, and Venetian dances amid elaborate scenes and a royal wedding tableau.

Kirnness Frothingham Theater Adams Avenue Frothingham Miss Stew Maidea France Napoleon Maria Theresi Julie Hortense Austria French Empire Roumania Louis XIV Black Forest Tuileries Paris Spain Napoleon Guarda Fowers Been Tennyson Rose of Pease

Paine's Celery Compound praised by Roma the opera star

The article extols Paine's celery compound as a universal remedy for nervous exhaustion and weakness. It quotes Roma, a California born prima donna, claiming the tonic steadies nerves, builds strength, and prolongs life. It asserts thousands are cured and notes endorsements sent to Wella & Richardson Co. in Burlington Vermont.

Paine Roma California Honora Eastern Musical Tivoli Opera House San Francisco

Carnival Dance Reignites With Buzzing Bees Theme

A lively description recalls a past carnival dance with a grand crowd of children and adults. The piece mentions a dance with a king queen cavaliers ladies clowns and Ho Peep. It hints at listening to astonishing tales told during the event and suggests the dance will be even more attractive next year.

Appointment of Father Hoban Coadjutor to Scranton Bishop

The diocesan press reports Father Hoban’s appointment as coadjutor to Rt. Rev. William O’Hara, with bishops and clergy praising his fitness. Rome’s confirmation is anticipated, while local clergy vow unity and active support for the bishop and diocese in Scranton. Republican campaign activity notes a planned push for large majorities in wards Ninth and Seventeenth.

Father Hoban Yeaterda Bishop O'Hara Bridget A. Hoban Washington Avenue O'Hara M. J. Hoban William O'Hara Scranton Si. Paul Rome

Republican Clubs Meet to Aid City Ticket

Enthusiastic sessions of the Ninth ward Seventeenth ward and Keystone Republican clubs were held last evening in the Central Republican club room on Washington avenue. Each group met separately but shared the purpose to discuss arrangements for supporting the city ticket and election efforts.

Ninth Ward Seventeenth Ward Keystone Republican Central Republican Club Washington Avenue

Decree Divides Winton Borough Into Three Wards

Judge Archbald ordered Winton Borough split into First Second and Third wards each to elect a councilman and a school controller while preserving current officers. Election officials named include First ward judge George I Dando with inspectors Matthew Childs and John Evans. Second ward judge E W Squires with inspectors John Malloney and A L McGinnis. Third ward judge Nicholas Loftus with inspectors Michael Dee and John F Loftus.

Archbald Borough of Winton George I. Dando Matthew Childs John Evans E. W. Squires John Malloney

Echoes From the Flood Reports Across Regions

Flood reports from Starrisburg and Wilkes-Barre describe high water levels and damaged infrastructure. The Susquehanna river rose to fifteen feet in Wilkes-Barre while a Perry county railroad embankment failed near King's Dam, though no injuries were reported.

Wilkes-Barre Susquehanna River

Flood reports and water levels across towns

Above the low water mark at night with no gorge fear. water must rise another foot before inundation of west lands. Carversville Pa Feb 7 no town swept away though two or three buildings damaged. Easton Pa Feb 7 Delaware and Lehigh rivers receded but rail lines washed out and a bridge on Bangor Portland road washed away. Reports of great damage from high water follow. Infant Mary Philippina Herbster buried. H Harold Krause funeral set. a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Carpenter Uniondale Feb 2. Local ads note special dining rooms and Dr Pummell’s Croup Powder sold locally.

Elde Carversville Easton Delaware Lehigh Easton and Northern Bangor Portland Bangor and

Fur Prices Rising in London Market Warned for Seasons

A message urges early fur buying as prices climb in London, noting a seller offering manufactured stock ten percent below cost. The ad touts quality materials, stylish designs, skilled labor, and long experience as keys to its reputation.

London

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