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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1895

Page

5

Council Meeting And Community Notes From Elkton Area

A sequence of local notices: council sessions planned for Thursday and Friday, church leagues meeting tonight, and a civil matter granting administration in Amy Clark’s estate. Also, an election inspector appointment in Dickson City, a large turnout for the Jewish Women’s Society, and wage paymaster activity after snow clearing. A marriage in Herrick to Miss Emma Campbell, a Lackawanna Preachers association meeting on March 2, and a civil suit in equity filed by Mrs. Henrietta Alney.

Men's League Abington Township Wes Sophia M. Clark John A. Murphy Dickson City Join Matia Jewish Women's Society Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Woman's Christian Temperanese Union of Green Rider Green Ridge Street Lawrence W. Honham Herrick Susquehanna County Emma Campbell New Milford Alderman Fuller Lackawanna County Preachers’ Association Young Men's Christian Assoilation Mra Henrietta Alney Elizan Brown John McPherson Dauphin County Pryor Mott, Ansigner C. P. Jadwin Ladies’ Aid Society Bim Park Church Epworth League Academy of Music Washington Beranton Christian Endeavor Union Young Men's Christian

Funeral and meeting notices fill town newspaper page

The issue reports the funeral of Henry Campbell at Caponse OVenio Sestenly Afternoon with executors Jade OP Wo Gunstir and Margaret Buiott. It notes a weekly We- Twn Cheistilin union meeting, taxes committee session, and Richard Henwood’s tax exoneration application. It cites health board mortality and infectious disease updates and announces a March 4 lecture by Rev J Lo Stiste in Philadelphia with further talks planned.

Breoclathion Henry Campbell Caponse Ovenio St. Eterna Catheliral Catholl Chiborille Jade Gunstir Margaret Buiott Fredere Sian Mentiilien We- Twn Cheistilin 'Terayarwhee Union Sk Spruce Wits Ot Uelock Hes Lnarniunga West Pitytere Ae. Beane Ty Taxes Committee of Select Gome Hichard Henwood Fawka Iiko

Overseers of Election Appointed by Court

The court yesterday appointed overseers of election for several townships and wards. Names listed include Patrick Mesirry and George Williams for Fell township first district, Samuel Updyke and John Mulrowney for Fell second, Daniel Regan and Holy Mitchell for Think district, Harry Courtright and Francis Coasrove for Old Forme, Pred Durron and Martin Keogh for Scranton first, Willian J. Shiffer and David Rran for Scranton second, Cherrie T. Teeter and Martin Purg eewon for Scranton thirteenth ward, James A. Pacwanil AB Kleter for Scranton third, James Howking and John Hall for Scranton ward two, Thomas Boylin and GA. Decker for Scranton second district, David Lewin and John Witlheme for Fifteenth ward, and Joh Pinnegan and James Carpenter for Sever district.

Fell Township Patrick Mesirry George Williams Samuel Updyke John Mulrowney Think Daniel Regan Holy Mitchell Old Forme Harry Courtright Francis Coasrove Fightword Scranton Cherrie T. Teeter Martin Purgeewon James A. Pacwanil A.B. Kleter James Howking John Hall Thomas Boylin GA. Decker Davi O. Lewin John of Witlheme Sever Joh Pinnegan James Carpenter

Imbriano Released Amid Bail Dispute In Murder Case

District Attorney Jones opposed Imbriano’s release on grounds of pending rule on a new trial in the Borchine case. Imbriano, key Commonwealth witness, posted 600 dollars bail and was freed after prior confinement. He was earlier jailed when bail for 2,000 dollars could not be posted, Salvator remaining in custody with efforts to reduce bail.

Antonio Imbrian Commonwealth Jones Imbriano Inbriano Consort Grant Salvator

Turners Masquerade At Turner Hall Draws Hundreds

The Scranton Turn-Verein held its twenty eighth annual masquerade ball at Turner hall last night attracting several hundred attendees. Maskers displayed originality in costumes and opened the evening at 9 o clock led by Carl Steiber Henry Woekroth William Softley and Napoleon Nothack. Midway through the night the unmasking surprised guests and dancing continued after midnight for all.

Scratton Turn-Verein Turner Hall Theoor Carl Steiber Henry Woekroth William Softley Napoleon Nothack

Fire damages clothing store on Lackawanna Avenue

Fire discovered at 8 00 in the TL Lehman & Co clothing store at Lackawanna and Franklin by Patrolman McHale. Chemical engine extinguished the blaze with minor damage. Origin reported as unknown, starting at the cutting table in the center of the store.

TL. Lehman & Co Lackawanna and Franklin Avenues McHale

Board of Trade Urges Support for Tin Plate Mill and Salt Issue

A major winter meeting of the board of trade considered resolutions from other boards, voiced support for a proposed tin plate mill and urged action on related projects. They discussed a withdrawal offer from L. K. Torbett, examined salting tracks by the Scranton Traction Co, and approved efforts to remove snow from central streets to ease travel. Delegates reported from national conventions and new members were elected.

Board of Trade Tieeport Bie Liege Abel Frost Dean Ceca Nitin Eowtee and Maachine Company Din Tite Ely Borie Consiating Mossi Keller Lamsling Martin Soemiion Tipton Métier Ponceesson L. KK Terbett Torbett Lansing Atherton Scranton Traction Company Peravason National Convention of Manufacturers Chickwath Coronel FL Aitelbeech Matonal Board of Trade Washington May Alee Weil Lear A.T. Connell Spain State Waive and Means Wees New York Board of Trade and Transportation Financelal W. A. Wile Scranton Bell Telephone F.C. Whitmore Av PL Christy Gi Ht. Clink Walter

Derby Winner stage belt gift surprises Arline Athens

Mrs Frank Dayton known as Miss Arline Athens of The Derby Winner company received a silver belt replica of James J Corbett's belt while performing in Omaha. The gift came from Mia James J Corbett the champion's wife and the two girls had become close friends. The Derby Winner plays at the Academy of Music Friday and Saturday evenings with James J Corbett billed for February 27.

Frank Dayton Arline Athens Omaha James J. Corvett Mia James J. Corbett Arine Athena Academy of Music

Jay Named Warden at County Jail

Thomas Jay of Jermyn was sworn in as the new warden yesterday, taking charge at the county jail and succeeding Michael Grimes who served efficiently under Sheriff Fahey. Grimes was firm yet kindly in his duties.

Thomas Jay Jermym Michael Grimes Fahey Grimes

Courteous Official To Step Down In County Role

The passage notes a courteous official ending his term and identifies his successor, Mr. Jay, as a highly known figure in the upper county who will make an excellent official.

Jay

Ex Judge Handley's Body Moved to Winchester

The body of ex Judge John Handley and estate executors were moved to Winchester Virginia in a special car. The casket left at 9 55 PM from Bloomsburg division of the Lackawanna road for arrival at Swatara or Winchester last evening. Friends and many names accompanied the remains and city officials prepared for religious services in Winchester.

John Handley Winchester Bloomsburg Lackawanne Road Swelock Serantin Edward Jitking J. Hindley Jefkins Eddie Ward Prank Weelker James Willhimes James Daredan Pranklin Howell A. J

A Jay Circus Delights Davis Theater Crowd

A crowded Davis theater last night welcomed Sherman and Morisey’s company with strong applause. The program featured acrobatic ladders by Seaman and Burke, dancer Millie Delmore, the Davenport Sisters, and a refined pantomime act, with the troupe promising shows today and tomorrow.

Sherman and Morisey Davis’ Theater Joy Circus Comepany Sherman Seaman Burke Mikes Millie Delmore Serpentine Datcer Davenport Sisters

Local Notices and Funeral Rites Highlight City Scene

A special meeting of the Youn Men's Institute is planned for this evening. Funeral services were held yesterday for Fidward Metty, aged 5, and for Miss Jenbella Holland from Stone Avenue. An accident on Prospect Avenue involving two men in a dynamite blast was reported with one fatality, Christan Woehrele, later clarified as alive at Lackawanna Hospital. Michael Tighe and Miss Mary Thies set to wed tomorrow at St John’s Church on South Main Avenue with Bernard Tighe as best man and Miss Nellie Dubiling as bridesmaid. the couple will depart for Niagara Falls afterward.

Youn Men's Institute Fidward John Metty Cellar Avenue LornHon Jenbella Holland Stone Avenue Prospect Avenue Tribune Christan Woehrele Fifth Avenue Lackawanna Hospital Woehrele Michael Tighe Mary Thies Firet Street St. John's Church South Main Avenue

Spider Bite Kills Miss Hertha Gallagher

Miss Hertha Gallagher a Lincoln University area school teacher died after a spider bite on her lip last Monday she became ill and died Sunday evening according to a note from Physical Director Weston editor of The Tribune The report mentions a contested basketball game gate between Beranton and Pittston with forfeiture and expelled players but authority for the note is disputed.

Oxford Hertha Gallagher Lincoln University Harry Haney Weston the Tribune

Court opens with Judges Archbald and Gunes ster

Arciment court opened yesterday morning with Judges Archbald and Gunes ster on the bench. A large number of cases were heard during the day. Pillabury's Flour Milla have a casl of 17,600 Wacvals a day. eS? DID, REYNOLDS.-In Pactoryville, Feb. 17, Is, Mine Hannah Reynolylet, aged St yours, Monedal 2 p.m at the First Tap. tlat church, FIKK.-At Lily Lake, Feb. 17, John A. Fink, Funeral Servivew at Residence Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Arciment Court Archbald and Gunesster Pillabury

It Saved Her Boy Danny Fund Raises for Finish and Pinishing

A middle aged Mrs. Hopkins donated small bills at The Tribune office to support the Finishing and Pur nishing Fund for Danny. Her son’s actions inspired others to contribute nickels and dimes as the fund grows, with partial totals noted and a grand total pursued. Hopkins, from Montana, faced an attempted bigamy charge after seeking marriage with two women, Kate Flemming and Miss McCowan.

Wleyed Nebraska Hopkins Kate Flemming Parker Street

Letters From the People Express Opinion on Beranton

A reader from Beranton questions the Tribune's stance on local papers and media influence. The letter argues for independence, claims no collusion between editors and officials, and urges resident involvement to improve the city’s press landscape and public welfare.

Mardi Gras Festival Arrives in New Orleans Vicinity

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Mardi Gras festival event in New Orleans and other scattered references. Mentions include locations such as Buffalo New York and addresses on Washington Street and Lackawanna Avenue. Health product pitches appear with Armour Health Foods and Bazaar listings, plus telephone references. The text is garbled and parts unreadable.

Scranton Institute Finishing and Furnishing Fund Plans

The column notes several plans by schools and individuals to boost the Finishing and Furnishing Fund at the Scranton Institute. Promoters are urged to inform the paper of updates and contributions are welcomed to support the campaign. The Tribune pledges support and encourages readers to send money promptly.

Scranton Ehool Hater Tribune Minty

Bad Man From Montana Charged With Attempted Bigamy

A warrant was issued for Charles T Hopking of the North End on a charge of attempted bigamy. The case, tied to Miss Vlemming, involves arrest efforts and legal action in Alder min Hoberts.

Tine Heen

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