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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1897

Page

3

Notable Local Figures and Social Updates

Colonel B A Hippie visits Harrisburg while Rev BR Hiorns suffers liver congestion. George Proome lies serious at his new Olive Street home. Mrs T W Lewis of Eynon Street hosts visitors in Plymouth. John R Farr attends governor’s reception in Harrisburg. Minnie Conroy of Port Jervis is guest of sisters in the city. Rt Rev Bishop Klara and Rev Michael Loftus travel to Wilkes-Barre. Alize Mabel Wright of Kingston informs Miss Edith Softley on Mulberry Street. Engagement announced for Miss Painle Ryans of Philadelphia and Mr BR Mos Walktwer, formerly of Serapton.

George Proome Olive Street T. VV. Lewis Eynon Street Plymouth John R. Farr Harrisburg Minnie Conroy Port Jervis N. Y Bishop Klara Michael Loftus Wilkes- Harre Alize Mabel Wright Kingston I’a Mises Edith Softley Mulberry Street Misa Painle Ryans Phildelphi Mi BR Mos Walktwer Serapton

Powers the Impersonator Shines in Lord Chumley

Leland Powers starred last night at the M C A Hall in Belusch's Lord Chumley, a play written for Mr. Sothern. Powers impersonated eleven characters with seamless transitions, drawing strong applause and sometimes rivaling Mr. Sothern.

Lord Chumley M. C. A. Hall Leland T. Powers Belusch Mr. Sothern Mr. Power Mr. Powers Adam Utterworth Lieutenant Butterworth Eleanor Butterworth Adalena Butterworth Monsieur la Large Blink Dunk Meg Jessie Eleanor Winterbottom Lord George Chumley

Court hears string of trials amid Polish feud and assaults

Jury returns not guilty on theft but finds receiving stolen goods in the Monalty case. Multiple defendants face trials in a heated session tied to feuding Polish families, with conduct in court described vividly and witnesses and prosecutors named.

Peter Drier Margaret Kline Breweht Timothy Monalty Wiliam Allsnaugh Fevel Dude Gunster

Parade on St Patrick’s Day Planned by Hibernians

The Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Board of Erin announce a city parade on St Patrick’s Day. Organizers expect four to five thousand marchers, with the committee of arrangements arranging details for the event.

Order of Hibernians Poard of Erin St. Patrick's Day

Parade planned by Ancient Order of Hibernians in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties

Two parades are planned across Beranton Minneoka and Dunmore with officers Glewitt president and Langan secretary. Invitations went to the Ancient Order of Hibernians and local committees aim to mobilize divisions from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties for a creditable display.

Beranton Minneoka Dunmore Glewitt OP. Buttle OT. J. Langan Coven Milee Yousterday Order of Hibernians Alleriga Tone Brin Aselet Lackawanna Luserne Allo

Widow Candidate Sought to Marry Dyde Park Resident

Mrs. Duggan, relief agent for the Associated Bond of Charities, aims to pair Mr Spurted of Dyde Park with a widow with one or two children. Spurted, about 40, is described as well to do and eager for marriage, with a preference for a native English speaking partner.

W. B. Digan Associated Bond of Charities Yeaernday Spurted Dyde Park Todd

Contemplated City Hotel Changes Mentioned

The April calendar brings many hotel changes. Thomas Lane will leave the Pub to open a new theater and hotel on Spruce street and Oakford court. W A Buthedée vacates Lackawanna Avenue to open a Morrice building hotel. the United States Express office moves to Washington avenue.

Thomas Lane Air Lane Lackawhithea Avenue Wyoming Avenue Morrice United States Jeoxpress Company Washington Avenue Ed. Carroll Roche & Padden Bulge Rutledge Prink Sehell Scranton House Backus Thos. Don Wyomng J. J. Cummings Arthur Mairtin West Lackawanna Avenue Brunswick Cafe Spruce Street Gear FL Jacobus John Barnes Barnes Haseen Brunswick Propytitor Jacobus Carbondale

Water floods Leggett’s Creek shaft delaying work

At Luggett’s creek shaft water from the adjacent nine area has risen rapidly, forcing suspension of mining. Pumps failed briefly and water reached about ten feet high before crews resumed pumping. Officials hope to restart operations if water levels drop later today.

Luggett's Creek Clark Chirk

Molly Bawn and La Belle Russe At Prothingham

The Prothingham stage hosted Molly Bawn and La Belle Russe with Floy Crowell leading in excitement. Performances featured several specialty acts and strong audience mood throughout opening night and yesterday afternoon.

Molly Bawn LA Belle Russe Mires Floy Crowell Muitinee Molly Bown Miss Crowell Sally Bawn

Number of voters in each district in Lackawanna County

A county election table shows Lackawanna County has 4,715 registered voters. Scranton’s population is cited as about 108,000 with a county total over 200,000. The document lists district by district registration figures and wards, noting a rise of 1,258 voters since last May and detailing several towns and townships including Carbondale and Olyphant.

Ciive Scranton Lackiwanna Tuontier Beranton Carhendale Erandon Chrhbondale

Ambiguous ward district list misreads enumerate city wards

Fragmented OCR shows a long line of ward and district numbers with unclear spelling and inconsistent punctuation. The garbled text lacks coherent events or names, making it impossible to extract a clear report or outcome from the eleventh to twenty ninth wards.

State gohoul directors plan second annual convention

The state association of gohoul directors will hold its second annual convention at Tirhed today and tomorrow. Each county is entitled to five delegates. Lackawanna county lists William Reon and others from Ol Foree Olyphant Jeff township. Governor Hastings will speak and NC Behweffer, state superintendent, will address the assembly amid educators from across the state.

State Association of Gohoul Directors Tir Hed Teday Dirsathiuce William Reon Ol Foree Oo Malley Olyphant Wreank Benton Andohn J. Moore Jeffercan Township Taylor Hastings An Mies Sehwal N.C. Behweffer Palle Varus Porta OY

Man Robbed in Newport Car Incident

A man identified as I Robbins from Mvans out Tall in om fit in a Petersturgenr On Lireliowiiiiin avenue was attacked in a car last night around 8 o clock. Four men restrained him at the scene before he was taken to Lackawanna hospital. After several hours of treatment he was sent home and is said to be subject to alien tts.

Langerski Mount Popond Silver Hin Vidaver Heale Dyeffense James Walsh Jaes Mellarty Westenday John Quinn Lucha Wionnt Michael Quint I. Robbins Mvans

Odd ware sale lists top bargains in French china

The ad highlights hundreds of sale values with open stock patterns in decorated dinner ware. It notes these odd ware pieces, including Haviland & Co. and Maddock's English Porcelain, are priced for quick sale, regardless of original value.

Haviland & Co Maddock

Board of Associated Charities Considers City Employment Program

Council notes employment hardship for city needy workers as Thomas Moore proposes allocating 1500 for continuous work in parks. Park commissioners to join in effort while relief reports show 22 worthy cases since last meeting. Transportation, lodging, meals, and medical aid provided to several applicants amid a small treasury balance.

Board of Associated Charities Board of Associated Chuaritloe City Tomas Moore Tleets Phil dNirst Moore Uiel Dent Mpa Durkan Wiesered Aid Lowrid Mise Kiesel

St Thomas College Lectures Schedule Announced

Rev Dol Mactouldnick president of St Thomas College lists spring evening lectures. Topics include Irish Character Deserted by Irish Poets and The Republic. Dates span April 7 to April 8 with various speakers, note reserved seating and ticketing.

St. Thomas’ College Dol. Mactouldnick Wellnesius Maron Dod Miao Goluitlek the Republic Braneis E. McNally St. Patrick's Wharel Beringer Olitt Bayle Orgeedoh Barrett Borantan Truth Weilesday Ihamlet Statford T. G Washington Tie Weolndehiy Alay Agnestiohan Denise The Kunen Rov Cewige J. Luces DI D

Counterfeit money case leads to jail admission

An unclear report describes John Busia attending a wedding in Jessup and being jailed after a dubious possession led to his arrest. The text mentions counterfeit money and a death rumor, with Justice of the Peace MLA Kelly involved in the custody change.

John Busia Jessup Puene Feokldes

Free eye examinations and cheap spectacles offered

Silverstone eye specialist at 400 Lackawanna avenue advertises free eye examinations and sells eyewear at low prices. Solid gold rimmed glasses cost 3.50, nickel bows 1.00, fluorinated and colored lenses priced to attract buyers, with a large reading glass selection and office hours from nine to noon and one to six.

Lackawanna Avenue Lehigh Valley Ticket Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norton’s Bulletin Paine M. Norton Lackawanna Ave Tal DRS, Henwood & Wardell B. A. Hippie Harrisbure BR. Hiorns Powers the Impersonator Bercham Winton Catherine Walsh Catherine Torsey Mr Jones Commonwealth Thmtin McAndrew Eadether Rute Flinaghan Patrick J. Ward Rush Huch Jaeh Welah Lah Leyshon Timothy Brady Ontario and Western John Currey Arthur Whitney Busa Vilag Ase Fil Tiadlaty Ain Totteh Paalym Breneh Gevinen Dugan Som Leggett's Creek Crowell Company Prothingham Lackawanna County Archbald— Ehret Wary Metelotts Cccceees Waird Old District Baron Ward Wei Scorsss MT Conta Sporte Assy Ueecasdeueg Deal Carbondale Novica Uuuaoe Eeayeree Northweeat Uron Cfo Vyerensereeereanaamacene Press Diao Mhist Ward Wistiteb Wishaoy Beavevasll Oliethy Norihoit Wingo Vacesadeaees Southweat Mabon Town Borawoh Newton Township North Alitieton Township NCHS Ascot Ransom Borden Pseerereener Sorantorn Miret Wird Ist Wietriet Pirst Wand Ieccey Bourth Wird Tc Distriet Dhadlet O.ee Ckes Siath Wartet Distriet Diatriet Rea Veccccens de Cistriet Eases Twellt Cress Tieliaen Pao AC Distelet Wiistriet Traventhet Dietrieti Didtiiek Lee de Dante Ate Tim Wyoming Avenue Board of Charities Thomas Moore Kirst ST. Thomas College John Bugno Pocket Book Pociket Rexford’ S Lacka. Ave Thiele Scharwenka Conservatory New York Herr Kopfp MT. Pleasant Omce Commonwealth Building Dealera WM. T. Smith Leeds & Barnsley Manufiet Saquare Paquars Marseilles Beneft Atlantic A Mie Tive Ise Utica Lockwood Uthen Utics Seer al Lackawanna Avent, Co.s.cn A. Serantin. Pa
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