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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1897

Page

3

Notable Social and Official Calls Across the City

Ex mayor W L Connell visited Shaumac Kit yesterday while J Ben Dmmick hosted the Monday club. Officials M A McGinley and Ruane attended Philadelphia events. Brower and Schadt joined a westbound excursion. Socials included Bertha Powell at a Bethlehem Moravian school and the Highfield couple celebrating their ninth wedding anniversary with euchre. Priests from Scranton attended Father Pendersist’s episcopal consecration in Philadelphia. A large card party hosted by N E Rice featured many local families.

W. Ll. Connell J. Ben Dmmick M.A. McGinley Philadelphia Supreme Court J. C. Fritz New York N. OR Brower Charles Schadt Joseph Jermyn J. Mones West Bertha Powell Linden Street Bethlehem Peter O'Boyle New York City Vie Peter DD. Niland Telephone Exchange FL Og, Ruane Prembergast Fred Hilcom Guarantee Stock Investment Company Wiehinggton D. C ALC Barnham George Highfield Euchre Scranton Father Pendersist Archdiocese of John Loughran Minooka J. A. Motfitt South Slide N. E. Rice John Mears Lloyd I. F. Megurgel T. G. Wolf William Silkman C. B. Penman W. L. Henwood Jones John Simpson E. WH. Linde H. C. Sanderson A. P. Bedford Charles

Family notices list attendees at Pittston gathering

A long list of attendees includes Schieger and spouse, Taylor, Green, Rice, Penther, Highriter, Duckworth, McMillen, Whittemore, Spetner, Lowry, Heeley, Connell, Therott, Sipeeter, Owt, Livingston Davenport, Herbert Coston, and Dr. Ware among others at a Pittston event.

Shock injures hotel guest during electrical repair

Tans Rosenburge of Rosenture's Pent avenue hotel was severely shocked while attempting to revive an arc light. He climbed a ladder, gripped a gas fixture with one hand, and touched a lever with the other, receiving a current that burned his hand and side of his face and left him unconscious for several minutes.

Tans Rosenburge Rosenture Pent Avenue Hiesenburg

Work for Unemployed and Board Actions Reported

A meeting of the Associated Charities in the city hall discussed resignations of medical staff and the board president. They planned to fund work for unemployed men via park projects and a new railroad contract, with inquiries into labor supply and active member participation urged. Administrative reports covered aid cases, public notices of a beggar, and details of housing and meals provided.

Associated Tioard of Charities Poor Board Oh. Ripple Wizard Piast Poet Teract Post Moore Park Commissioners Nay Awe Park Board of Associated Charithes Prulekt Mr. Kinsley Kinsley Aed Ducgan Kate O'Neill Nell Phillips Dugewn House of the Good Shepherd

Man Attempted Hanging by Red Necktie at Central Station

D C McGrath a fakir from Wilkes-Barre used a red necktie to attempt suicide in a central police station cell last evening. A fellow prisoner heard the struggle and alerted officers who freed him as he hung unconscious. Police later cuffed him for the night and Rev James McLeod had him arrested on immigrant literature sales charges linked to kineTisho pictures.

Central Police Metiruth Merrith Spruce and Penn Bloch James MclLeod McGrath Wilkes-Barre

Semi Annual 8st Abits Financials and Officers List Scranton

Chartered under Pennsylvania laws the document lists Home office officers including Colonel George Sanderson president Colonel Fy L. Mitchwork view president Edmund A Birth treasurer J Siebecker secretary Horace E Mand attorney Albert Ball secretary and others. It outlines financials with cash balances real estate office furniture and various assets and liabilities including installment stock undivided profits bills payable and delinquent interest. The filing shows names roles and a balance sheet style report with net profits for 10 months and membership figures.

Pennsylvania Scranton George Sanderson Fy, L. Mitchwork Edmund A. Birth Artuory J. Siebecker Horace E. Mand Albert Ball BE. KK. Crater George Bunderson Clonel F. L. Hitchcouk Edmund A. Bart L. J. Siebecker Albert Hall Frank H. Clemons Lackawanna County Frank P. Christian Hither and Geat's Mem- Dei Eeanseveseneres Prem Ee Us Bundry

Ten Round Draw Ends Fast Philadelphia Lightweight Fight

A ten round bout at Mowley’s hall between Stephen Judge of Scranton and Martin Judge of Philadelphia ends in a draw after a competitive, sometimes clinch-heavy contest. Over 100 spectators watch as Philadelphia’s fighter edges early, while Scranton’s contender fights hard for better terms, including guarantees and expenses, leading to a final compromise on proceeds.

Stephens Genie Fieht Martin Serantonio Hachman Stephen Scranton Lad Stralhit Scerantoniam Art

Wanted Right Pharmacist No Sunday Work

Central Drug Store in Montrose Pennsylvania seeks a registered or active pharmaceutical graduate. State age and salary expectations required. No Sunday work.

Central Drug Store Montrose

Co Insurance Clause May Enter School District Policies

Board of control moves to cut school building insurance to 40 percent of replacement value, but insurers resist. Currently insured near replacement value, insurers threaten to require co insurance and higher premiums. District leans toward the five year policy term despite pushback from underwriters.

Board of Control Eas

Shooting Match at Dunmore Crowns John Watres

A Dunmore shooting contest drew about twenty marksmen. John Watres won first prize with a score of 70, followed by W Chamberlin and A Gene. Denny GB Jordan, of Pittston Avenue, suffered facial burns at the blast furnace yesterday noon and was taken to Moses Taylor Hospital for treatment.

John Watres Dunmore Ring Range John Wateres AM. We. Chamberlin A. Gene W. Chamberlin T. Giytiard G. Witllamer G. Haen AL Trodell Wiliam Vetty Tilted Greuning Denny GB Jordan Pittston Avenue Teo Moses Taylor

Desperate Crime of Michael Cannon Near Lipp’s Injury

Michael Cannon, 26, was jailed after a highway shooting when he demanded 60 cents from Lippl and, upon refusal, fired a shot that struck Lipni in the stomach. Chased by bystanders, he fled across the Lackawanna River, then fired on pursuers from the riverbank. Cannon was captured at the William A. Colliery engine house and committed to county jail. He previously faced robbery charges and drew a large crowd seeking vigilante justice.

Lippi William A Michael Cannon Ofeloek Dosend IR. Burns Oll Morre Matthew Beane Cannon Lipple Babylon Luserne Lippl Itor Lipni Dr. Myers Connon Connell Duryen John Thornton Wipe Brodhead

Shakespearean Elven Plays At Academy Of Music

Micaey Spencer leads the company with roles in The Merchant of Venice and Othello tonight and Thursday. Petra and Petra as Desdemona also featured as part of the program. The fifty to seventy minstrel company promises a polished, modern production with a large ensemble and notable talent at the Academy of Music Friday night.

Academy of Music Micaey Spencer Spencer Fhylock AIG

Watch Bargains Highlighted by Scranton Store

Our Watch Department showcases four bargain timepieces including a Jas Boos case core a Elvin National works and Waltham dial. Prices range from one dollar forty five cents to sixteen dollars with warranties and time guarantees.

Scranton Jas. Boos Weir Elvin National Watch Co Waltham Works

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