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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1896

Page

5

Delaware and Western to pay the fines today

City notes report the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company will pay fines today and other items include marriages at 2 Penn Avenue and executions at KOA. Also mentions a Grace Lutheran gift, road viewers in South Abington, a Hampton Institute meeting, and local deaths and events.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Weatern Company John Wd. Maurshall Penn Avenue Jordan Arabella Alexander Millar Delaware and Hinson Canal Company White Oak Archball Jermyn Nettleton & Co Congregation of Grace Lutheran Chmron Abington Township Second Presbyterian Church Hampton Institute Hampton Twlet Reynolds Bros Lackawanna

Irish comedians Conroy and Fox at the Academy tonight

Conroy and Fox appear at the Academy this evening in O Prarity s Vacation. The two Irish comedians bring tried and true farce with a star cast including Barney Fagan Sam J Ryan Frank M Wills John Queen Lily Post and Tala Pomeroy. Joe Ott and Phil Ott headline a strong act with rave notices from critics promising a clever show.

Conroy Fox Academy Stura Paradise Alley Smaker Avademiy Barney Fagan Sam J. Ryan Frank M. Wills John Queen Lily Post Tala Pomeroy

Clergy Denomination Meetings in Scranton Discuss Social Reform

Baptists Methodists and Presbyterians held separate meetings yesterday morning in Scranton. Topics included prophets as social reformers, ministerial duties to public good, and the need for missions among foreign speaking residents. A church mission likely to be established on the South Side.

Scranton Penn Avenue Baptist Church Elm Park Church C. Logan Baptist Minnisters W. J. Ford Werleys Luthera Parkharets

Death of Mrs Lovell in Elgin follows typhoid pneumonia

Mrs Edward C Lovell known as Carrie Watres dies at home in Elgin on February 1 from typhoid pneumonia. She leaves three young daughters and a husband Judge Lovell who also endured a recent family loss when a one year old son died of the same disease. Mrs Lovell was active in local charities and was sister to J A Watres and Charles Watres. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday morning in Elgin.

Jowett Hoewell J. Marr Michigan Othetian Association Va. Shama New York Benton Township J. van Nort B. A. Bates A. B. Pumming, Jr Joseph Donnell Frank Goodrich Frien Td. Mee Cattrey Bernard Traten Phelps Kree Thoms Tafferty Chris- Tan Association Longfellow Joseph O'Brien A. Connell John T. Watkins Mies Lelia Porter Adim Isalon Free Annie Moran Hey Cochrane Rendham Alderman Millar Lillian Fowler Oneurme Arlet M. Harris Clyde Charles BR. Hopewell Northumberland Riverview Edward C. Lovell Migin Lovell Carrie Watres Lewis 3. Watres Stella Lackawanna J. A. Watres Charles Watres John L. Hull

Last Act in War Over Board of Revision Bills

Auditing committee revived and approved assistant assessors bills totaling about 9000 after relinquishing the books to the Board of Revision and Appeals. The panel cited no spite, only evidence of completed labor. A ground rent claim of 30 for a West Side dog pound was held over for subcommittee review by Finn, Thomas, and a third member.

Board of Revision and Appeals Assensora Asseagora Messia Finn Thomas

Ripple for mayor of Scranton in 19th century appeal

The writer argues Scranton with 100000 residents needs a proven leader for mayor. They praise Colonel E. B. H. Ripple as reliable, moral, firm, liberal and capable to govern with justice. The piece urges all citizens, regardless of party, to vote for Ripple to ensure peace, order and safety.

the Tribune Sccranton Tts KE. H. Ripple Gover EB. H. Ripps

Polish Mass Meeting on South Side Saturday

A Polish Republican mass meeting will be held Saturday at the hall on the corner of Pittston avenue and Elm street. Four of the best Polish speakers in the city will attend. The notice also advertises Loh imand's on Spruce street and beers from E. Robinson's Milwaukee and Feigenspan's on draught.

Pittston Avenue Elm Street Lohimand's Spruce Street E. Robinson's Milwaukee Feigenspan's

Spectacle Triumphs At Frothingham Theatre Kirnmesse Night

An exuberant report of the Frockingham Kirnmesses fete. Last night’s performance drew a packed house with applause from pit to dome and strong attendance of Scranton society figures. The program featured Tambourine Dance of Roumania and Venetian gondoliers with graceful tableaux and a notable Grace Rowse Miss Annie Rose duet and Grace Bailey Harry Battin duets. The Lawrence Orchestra led by Richard Lindsay contributed to the success as Miss Harris and Miss Harris delivered notable routines. Flower and fancy article booths, refreshment stands, and box seats filled the venue as preparations for the remaining nights began.

Frothingham Lawrence Scranton Pit Stewart Richard Lindsay Kirmens Napoleon Julie Grace Rowse Annie Rose Arthur Dunn H. A. Pierce Ada Bone Thomas Hall Mra F. W. Gunater Emanuel Zugelman Lydia Pichel P. H. Zurfield Jennie Noth Leo Schimpff Henry Belin, Jr James Archbald Clara B. Simpson Roumania L. Marks J. R. Cohen Frieda Harris Connecion Gussie Hernstein Misa Martha Moses Misa Harris J. A. Fritz Mra. L Barnes Schuyler Gernon Milas Grace Bailey Harry Battin Grace Thayer M. Streeter C. R. Shryer H. M. Boles T. H. Watkins E. N. Wilard N. Y. Leet Omas Dickson Bentley G. du B. Dimmick Misa Valle T. B. Vaile Penn Avenue Moffat Nowers F. Chamberlain Misses Nettleton McClintock Hi. M. Prendergast J. L. Crawford F. R. White L. C. Hessler Roy Brett Edward Scragg Hubert Alexander Henry Gallen Tracy Tewkesbury Ray Sanderson Walter Coursen

Missing Minor Minister J Milner Morris From Duryea

Duryea police seek Rev J Milner Morris a Baptist clergyman who disappeared ten days ago after leaving home while his wife attended her father’s funeral in Greene New York. He reportedly drove to Scranton with his horse and carriage sold them at Scott's stable left a incoherent letter with 40 dollar lodge receipts and warned she would never see him again. He is tall medium build red hair large mustache and wears spectacles. Chief Simpson will head a search.

Rev. J. Milner Morris Duryea Greene N. Y Scranton Scott Morris Connecticut Chief Simpson Kev

Young Moir Dying After Appendicitis Operation

Robert Moir, son of Captain James Moir and a city engineers' department attaché, died after an appendicitis operation revealed an abscess and later bowel perforation. Surgeons Dru Connell Capwell and Fulton fought to save him, but death seemed imminent as The Tribune went to press.

Robert Moir James Moir City Engineers’ Department Dru Connell, Capwell

Funeral of Mrs Lavelle in St Peter's Cathedral

The funeral of Mrs. Martin T. Lavelle was held at 9 30 in St Peter's cathedral with a high mass of requiem. Rev J A O Reilly preached the sermon and eulogized the deceased's piety to her husband and children. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery with pallbearers D W Vaughan M A Lavelle George Huston Thomas F Downs Richard J Lavelle and Michael McLain. Flower bearers were William P Reilly and John BE O Malley.

Martin T. Lavelle St. Peter's Cathedral J. A. O'Reilly J. J. B. Feeley J. A. McHugh Father O'Reilly Hyde Park Catholic D. W. Vaughan Michael A. Lavelle George Huston Thomas F. Downs Richard J. Lavelle Michael McLain William P. Reilly John BE O'Malley

Death of A C Sisson Leader in La Plume

A C Sisson, a prominent La Plume resident, dies at 69 after a recent fall in Scranton while on business. The obituary notes his public service and high regard among locals. The document also endorses Ezra H Ripple for Scranton mayor, praising his honesty and leadership.

A. C. Sisson la Plume Thn Sisson

Two Hours of Deliberation Increase in City Estimates

The Estimates Committee, after two hours of review, found their effort to cut the appropriation had an unexpected effect, raising the proposed total by 1,225.75. They adjourned to reconvene next Friday with plans to remove costly items and press cuts across departments.

Dulezu Itte Niagaras Niagara Ferber Vine Street Prescott Avenue Wagner Kinsley Henry J. Carr Carr

Died at Work in Green Ridge Ironworks

Michael Ryan of Green Ridge, age 60, collapsed and died at 1:30 p.m. yesterday while at work in the scrap room of Green Ridge Ironworks. Coroner Longstreet reported death by clotting of blood in the heart. Workmates carried him to his home near the iron works.

Michael Ryan Green Ridge Green Ridge Street

English Remedy Promoted By Doctor Acker For Consumption

The article profiles Dr Acker of Landen fame who discovered a fish remedy that saved his life from consumption and claims it has cured over one hundred patients given up by friends. It urges early signs of chest discomfort and coughing as the first symptoms and promotes Dr Ker's English Remedy sold by reputable druggists nationwide.

A. Acker Hie Landen Ker America

Fur Prices Surge in London Market Says Dealer

A London fur merchant warns buyers that fur prices will rise for the next two to three seasons. He notes his stock is offered at 10 percent above skin cost, highlighting quality materials, stylish designs, skilled work and long experience as key to their reputation.

London

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