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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1894

Page

5

City Notes Roundup From Avoca to Scranton

Local items report a Texas steer at Adsiletmy of Alaly, Captain Thompson’s charity work, and a Avoca marriage. Bridge committee meetings set at the board of trade rooms with a Washington’s Birthday holiday. Mrs. Young dies at 402 King Street. New England supper at Main Avenue Baptist Church. Hike planning aid for new home. Hill and Connell display furniture. Various marriage licenses issued. street removal ordinance to enforce. Luke Poyntelle house sale update. Scranton Ontario and Western depot crowd for Thursday. Funeral services held for Mrs Haine at Ashbury church. Pittston borough election returns filed late due to Scranton end delay.

Hoyt Texas Alaly George J. Thompson Assia Richard Caddy Stra Elizabeth Olers Avoca Ray Me. Harvey Board of Trade Rooms Washington Commgn Council Michael Young ML d. Ca.pertor Fiseral Mrnday Main Avenue Hill Connell Triacys Thomas Wyne Pfeiffer Elizabeth Stoyer Willian A. Jones Deine Waners Joe Warner Eilen Raymond William JL. Crawpton Evan T. Nevin Newlis O' Vovntelle Louse Luke Poyntelle Paresoos Leavin Deacon Street Woound Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Forest Hill Cemetery Pittston Tite Tata Ventero Union Scranton

Oscar Wilde Play Presented at the Academy of Music

Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde drew an audience at the Academy of Music last evening. The production repeated a previous success seen about two months ago with the same company and audience gave a curtain call after the third act. The notice closes with a local advertisement in the newspaper.

Oscar Wilde Academy of Music Ocar Wilde Lady Windermere

Election turmoil in Olyphant and surrounding boroughs ends

Officials faced disorder as ballots were counted in First ward Olyphant. Sheriff and election judge sought protection while votes were tallied. Re elections followed with Burgess Burke and others named. Local wards in Archbald and Dickinson City note continued political contest and new council and school director results amid efforts to restore peace.

Burgeons and Officials Elected in Archbald and Mayfield

In Archbald the vote re-elected P. J. Burke for burgess and P. A. Philbin as tax collector. Edward A. Jones and Edward Lane were chosen as councilmen with H. Linderman re-elected auditor and John J. Newcomb high constable. The Republican ticket led school director by two over Democrat Michael Baltes. Mayfield borough re-elected Burgess Peter Mallen and Justice of the Peace John McGowan. school directors M. M. Walsh and Thomas Williams. council John Molwan and Thomas Metulniss. Poor Director Henry Haives. Treasurer William Edinguds. Tax Collector Patrick Brady. Auditor Thomas Bourilys. Judge of Election John Griffits. Election Inspector Willand. Jennina and Stephen Whitmore among assistants.

Olyphant Sheriif Ab Yeaterhy A. EB. McCormack Archibald Sterff Iuhey Depuy Ryan Huellers Mires Patrick Murphy Patrick W. Wadden Dominick Howard Davis Win Adair Julia J. Powell Third Connell John J. Flynn Thomas Donnelly Thomas Lenanan Mod Eiret Iret Banla Dickson City Burgess C. D. Snyder Wm. Moses Philip Morgan Thomas Kyrnick Council Sommers Jacob Yerka A. Gessil J. E. Lowery Durance Hivenburg Sickler G. W. Warren A. W. Kenyon William Robinson J. I. Miller Areistoot Pook Watlie Bell Jefferson Township Oliver Croop John Wulth DM. Myers George Sisson W. Dean AO Ts Sison B. Drorzman George Bailey Tie Chneley Chase Jerome Sideaim Dly Lehigh Township Histhip Bed Melvin John 1 Swaith Nautilus Shirter Barret Viet George W. Depope A. Chamberling Jacob Koeeht George Dutter W. MM. Newell TD Lewis Simon Babler Elicthin Wed Boiler TD. Leowis Joule Lara Madilion Township Justice of the Peaca W. A. Swarts Gul Lv Newton Joseph Kircher Paul Alli Chas Hiesscher A. W. Cooper Harlan Slacoby Ah Od Bopkins Yo Real W. E .Thompson Frank Morrow Ayrrison Lott Treasuray J. S. Wheeler Adelbert Bernee Fumner Vail K. Chave George Goddricl Horton Gardner Agslatant O. L. Newton Tenman Ackerly George Po Miller Joh Ackerly Ablagtos Puden Atorly Wchool Jddtoy Wilk John BE Ryana Davia J. W. Rhotes J. ©. Clark D. D. Aylesworth T. & Parker E. F P. Sayer H. Hall Aesistant Asessora Morgan Richards Tod. Matthews W. R. Dantelo J. KR. Matethaws Ransom Township A. Schultheis George Hoder Overseter MOW William M. W. Patty Joseph Geary John Wilson Lew McClossey S J. Winters G. W. Johnson D. Flutimether J. H. Sax J. W. Rachards Roaring Brook Justica Ace Frank Brown Junny Hoar MB McDonald Henry Hoar Martin Devaney D. Wo James McDade Angust Hil Inco Weeser WPL Voule John L. Stone M. Vall A. O. Blaire Charles Hall Hamilton Sherman Dads McAlpine ES. Caulkin Westerant Assemors FLA Parker E.G. Carpenter A. J. Mahoney Archbald P. J. Burke Burgens P. A. Philbin Edward A. Jones Edward Lane H. Linderman Wea John J. Newcomb John W. Beck Michael Baltes Mayfield Peter Mallen Joln McGowan M. M. Walsh Thomas Williams John Molwan Thomas Metulniss Henry Haives William Edinguds Patrick Brady Thomas Bourilys John Griffits Willand Jennina Nat Stephen Whitmore Charles Orgel Democratic Donmore Tataday Rainall Republicana Baye Daggai Democrata Italy Watson Wea Sma Isurgens T J. Dorgan P. D. Manley T. BE Boland P. Haggerty M. J. Walah M. J. Horan William Hurke Aujitor P. Reiley Cooney John Blanche

Voting Results in Taylor Borough Lackawanna and Old Forge Townships

In Taylor Borough officers elected Burgess William P. Griffiths tax collector John D Johns Justices of the Peace John H Powell and William P Griffiths School directors Morgan M Williams and William Powell three years James B Powell and William Hoyers two years Bvag 0 Davies and John Francie Connell four years Henry E Hartis and BE Bo Wearong two years Thoms M Davies and Casper Oto one year Robert Finney and John 8 Price. In Lackawanna township John Jendings elected treasurer James Butler tax collector M P Nudge and Michael Gibbons supervisors. In Old Forge township Justice of the Peace Samuel Broadhead Jr supervisors Conway and Atram Seal tax collector J George Kethr treasurer Summer C Jones school directors H C Russell and John Cook three years William Humphey one year.

Officers Elected In Various Boroughs And Townships

Election results across multiple boroughs and townships list officers for peace, education, treasurer, supervisors, tax collector, auditor, and clerk. Named individuals include William Hov Jer, Elbert Smith, James Delevan, W. H. Olmetoat, John Rines, Charles Faverham, and many others across Covington, Glenburn, Fell, Gouldaboro, and Elmport areas.

Renton William Hov Jer Elbert Smith Educal I Anderson James Delevan W. H. Olmetoat John Rines Charles Faverham Hog. Smith DeWitt Robinson AM. Davison Weetion Leon Salil Janry Smith G. N. van Fleat Walliston Township Justice of the Palave J. Powell J. R Powell Silas Blower J. R. Powell Silas Flower James C Koyle Jonathan Spats C Keseler James O' Boyle A. Wagetlorst Towsam A. W. McKiel Jeamnen O' Bayle William Kenalor Tle Willian Flower J. J. Wagenhorst Solomon Siglin Covington Townsship L. W. Fry Blt. Wardell Toa Campbell W. J. Bayer D. W. Dale Hodween GW. Teinecker RL W. Panfeld J. E Loveland L. B. Grammer E LL. Stern W. Wardell Ansiatcht Be, Miller Josep Cranshaw Elmborat Urges C. C. Clay William B Robinson Charles Bond L. W. Partridge Hugo Burmeister Cornell J. J. Brink B.v. Butterfield Thomas Ward L. W Aetelige Samoa Treble J. T. Keene Thomas J. Thompson Glenburn Burgen K. J. Hall Hiram Ackeby Jerome Morrow W. S Palmer BH. Reed Sherwood H. He White C. A. Sherman M. J. Hall J. C. Northup Fred Kittle Philip Harlow B.J. Northup Gouldaboro Burress A. Shimone M. I. Heller J. 8. Gardner Cornel O H. Eachenbach Milton Hijier A. Barrogay W. W. Mitchell H.R. Drum Henry O Eschenbach J. B. Gardner Elmer Tram Henry C. Exonenbach J.J. Brown Nesistant Adeasors M. H. Heller R. G Gresnfeld Towpshin Sreen Wo Getic AL. Wieden Nobod Directo W. Kenyon John €Ure William Bell Jessie

Neibell Palmer Nuptials Light Up Scranton Wedding

Milas Irone Neibell and Frederick Palmer wed at the bride’s parents’ home on Jefferson Avenue in Scranton. Rev. Charles E Robinson officiated with bridesmaids Miss La France Miss Neibell Miss George. The couple exits for New York aboard the Lackawanna and Western train, returning in two weeks to reside at 530 Madison Avenue. Attending guests include Misses Helen Lape Sallie Warner and families from Nanticoke and Wilkes-Barre.

Milas Irone Neibell Prederick Palmer Parente Jefferson Avenue Charlies E Robinson D DL Second Presbyterian George Rice Hugh Andrews Charge Weattling Miase Maa la France Ada George Laura Norvell Sia Miss la Francs Miss Neibell Miss George Scranton Frederick Palmer Lackawanna Avenue Lackawanna New York Madison Avenue Helen Lape Sallie Warner W. F. Shelly William Bennett Nanticoke J. I Hartman Wikes-Barre

Duggan Defeated as Burgess in Tight City Election

Timothy Burke wins in Donmore by about five hundred, cutting Duggan’s burgess majority to around eight hundred. Republicans claim the surge of Burke and other candidates signals reform needs as the Italian vote and ward contests add to a heated municipal battle.

Timothy Burke Burgess Duggan Mr. Burke

Nanticoke and M C A to Clash at Armory Tonight

Scranton reports a preceding 9 to 4 Nanticoke win over the local Young Men’s Christian Association. The Armory showdown is the decisive playoff to determine who meets Bradford for northern Pennsylvania title contention.

Armory Scranton Nanticoke Christian Young Mena’ Christian Association Nanticoks Young Mens’ Christian Association Trinuns Bradford Pennsylvania

Thirteenth Regiment Basket Ball Challenge in Scranton

The Thirteenth Regiment Basketball team challenges any Pennsylvan ia team to a charity game to be decided by mutual vote in Scranton. Team members include J McGouldrick R Armatrong J Rafter Wallace Moire Fred Bureber Warren Cokwell William Loftley Frank Mallett Capt A L Treas Treasurer K Barren Manager.

Thirteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Mon Chriatian Association Scranton J. McGouldrick Robert Armatrong John Rafter Wallace Moire Fred Bureber Warren Cokwell William Loftley Frank Mallett Frank MaLotr A. L. Treas Treas K Barren

Dentist De Lavancu Profiles in Scranton Improvements

Dr De Lavancu a dentist based at the Gas and Water company building on Wyoming Avenue is highlighted for latest improvements after eight years of practice in Scranton.

G Lavancu Gas and Water Company Wyoming Avenue Scranton

Mayor Plans Bridge Access Changes and Land Negotiations

At a first select council meeting Mayor Connell will propose a communication urging a propaid approach to Pittston Avenue Bridge. The plan aims to widen access to 100 feet by acquiring strips from Mr. Pratt and Mr. Platt, with possible condemnation if negotiations fail. expected cost under $20,000.

Couneil Counell Pittston Pratt Platt Platt Place Ridge Row Spruce Strat Jefferson Avenue

TOLD IN THE POLICE COURT

Thomas McDonald, Hyde Park youth, jailed fifteen days after a disturbance in Riley Edwards stable. Police officer found two stones in his pockets he claimed were for fun. Bridget Flannery, fined two dollars for drunkenness, sentenced fifteen days after attempting to enter a South Side home.

Thomas McDonald Hyde Park Thomas Raymond Court Riley Edward Wickenhoffer Bridget Flannery Zoug Lowry Bridget Connell

Young Man's Hebrew Association Social Opens Ball

The Young Men’s Hebrew Aid association held its free annual social event at Musicad last night. In six months the group has grown and aims to support city life. The grand march at 60 featured Master of Ceremonies Joseph Black and Miss Lottie Stone, with Edward Weise as floor manager and Meyer Burke as flot manager. The event enlisted a long list of officers and committees including Isader Finkelstein Ike Burns Joseph Borie Max Goldberg Abs Hurwitz Jacob Broadwine A Shoeler 8 N Hinerfeld D Epstein Al Stern BB Lehman Meyer Burke A Goldberg Nathan Shiffman M J Conen.

Musicad Young Men's Hebrew Aid Association Aucdesa Joseph Black Lottie Stone Edward Weise Meyer Burke Isader Finkelstein Ike Burns Joseph Borie Max Goldberg Abs Hurwitz Jacob Broadwine A. Shoeler N. Hinerfeld D. Epstein al. Stern BB. Lehman A. Goldberg Tresnarar Nathan Shiffman M. J. Conen

Amusement Notes Highlight Local Stage and Advertisements

Local column touts the Academy of Music program with Hands Across the Sea and a 11 year old Columbian cadets troupe. Ads promote Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, Matthews Bros store, Turkish bath, evaporated cream from Borden’s, and Anheuser Busch beer with various local brands.

Academy of Music Robert P. Gibba Joan C. Suzzie Columbian

City Engineer Reports Ward Road Lengths In City

City Engineer Phillip compiles total street and avenue lengths by ward, listing miles for each ward’s streets and avenues and separate counts for courts and places. The compiled figures show the total travelled streets and avenues at 114.271 miles and courts and places at 0.502 miles.

Phillip Phillipy Isrge Fourth Ward Fifth Ward Sixth Ward Seventh Ward Atreete Avaitee Eighth Ward Ninth Ward Tenth Ward Eleventh Ward Twelfth Ward Tairteenth Fourteenth Ward Twenty-first Ward

City debate on park land purchase rights and electors

A civic speaker argues that under the 1859 act on park land purchases the majority of qualified electors means the majority of votes cast. He says registration alone isn’t enough and that voting proves true qualification, noting many registrants do not vote and thus lack essential qualifications.

Wonderful orchestral organs offered by Gautachi and Bona

Gautachi and Bona of 1090 Chestnut Street Philadelphia advertise wonderful orchestral organs and old music boxes repaired and upgraded with new tunes. Basketwalt in Nanticoke at Armory tonight at 8 40 o clock with admission 25 cents.

Gautachi & Bona Chestnut Street Philadelphia Basketwalt Nanticoke Armory

One Word in Regard to Extracts

The article warns against diluted extracts used in cooking and highlights how easy it is to mislead with artificial strength. It describes the cost differences between vanilla, inferior beans, and genuine extracts and promotes a reliably produced set of extracts.

Wallon Wtrorkud Woelisse Gould Siz

Full weight bottle prices and recommendations

Reprints advertise prices for 8 ounce 55c 4 ounce 28c and 2 ounce 15c bottles. Claims the listed are full weight bottles vs short weight by about a quarter. Recommends extracts and notes surprising differences in quality and experience with the product.

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