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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1896

Page

5

City Notes Brightens Local Life and Legal Moves

Murillo illustrated lecture set at M E McDonald home on Adams avenue. Patrick Cannon, 60, felled by apoplexy en route to the mine, admitted to Moses Taylor hospital. Woolley lecture tickets sold fast though seats limited. Deputy Sheriff to escort prisoners to penitentiary, including Leonardo Rosa serving eleven years and nineteen months for murder. Central W C T U to hold 3 PM Evangelistic services at 2 Spruce street. Neale and Cameron filed ward returns with county commissioner. James Fairman to speak at Y M C A on how to make the meet of life from a worker’s view. Ordinances on trades on Thirteenth ward streets and Hillroad avenue budget transfer signed by Mayor Connell. City education committee on permanent certificates to be appointed. May exam planned with date TBA. Workers urged to notify committee if seeking exam this year.

Migs Heath Murillo M. E. McDonald Adams Avenue Patrick Cannon Moses Taylor Hospital John G. Woolley Ryan Aucune Leonardo Rosa Vino Laurisso Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union John Neale Angus Cameron Carbondale James Fairman Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Thihteenth Hillroad Avenue Sixth Ward Connell City of Scranton Schuffer Mises E. St. Stevenson DD. A. Mone W. R. Graves

Remarketable Remnants and Sales At Drees Goods Tonight

A general cleaning sale offers remnant fabrics in silks and cottons with odds and ends in napkins towels table linens and bed spreads. Tonight at the Young Men's Institute Lackawanna avenue a literary and musical program includes a debate on party existence and speeches by Rev J J Feeley and others with musical numbers and instrumental pieces.

Paris Young Men's Institute John Boyte

Forster to Succeed Late Edward Pickering as Mail Carrier

Master Wandling appoints J F Forster to take over Carrier Picker ing's route. Forster has served as senior substitute and covered the route for months. Also notes Lohmann's liquor and beer offerings and a sale listing for O E Barney cimockPa business with shop and rental details.

J. F. Forster Master Wandling Edward Pickering Pickering

Daughters of Pocahontas Stage Pleasing Entertainment

Splendid entertainment under Alawatha Counsell No. 26 at Lieut Ezra Griffin post rooms last night featured a tableau After the Chase, recitations by Jessie Turnbull and Alice Williams, duets by Mrs Randolph Jones and Miss Vite Jones, a princples talk by Attorney E H House, songs and instrumental pieces by Edward Jones, Kittie Edith Bush, Joe Gray, John Clark, and others. Crowded hall. presiding officer Mr BD Williams.

Alawatha Counsell Poccohontas Pocahontas Hiawatha Council Ezra Griffin BD. C. Williams Jessie Turnbull Randolph Jones Vite Jones E. H. House Edward Jones Alice Williams John Clark Pred Shorts Bessle Jennie Dorsey May Transite Jennie Fellows

Mahedy Faces Serious Charge After Hearing Before Alderman

Samuel C. Mahedy of Minooka appears before Alderman Peter Robling following arrest for unlawful relations with Nora McGlynn. A second warrant accuses him of drugging and using an instrument for a criminal operation. Bail set at 1200 dollars. Mahedy remains in custody until bail posted.

Samuel C. Maheny Minooka Peter Robling Nora McGlynn George M. Watson Mahedy Martin McDonough

Shiffer Vows Prosecution Over Local Election Circular

Contractor Shifer, defeated in Eighth ward by John J. Flanaghan, denounces a pre election circular urging workers to oppose him. He says the circular, signed as Central Labor union, is false and vows to hold the responsible man to account for the spiteful and untrue allegations about his treatment of workers.

William Shiffer Common Council John J. Flanaghan Shifter Central Labor Union

Mrs Bridget Manley Dies In Dunmore Home

Mrs Bridget Manley died at her son P D Manley's Dunmore home after sudden illness from heart failure. Born in Ireland in 1836 she came to the United States in 1861 and lived in Dunmore for more than thirty years. Surviving children include Dr J A Manley Dr P C Manley Rev J J Manley Sister Marietta and P D Manley. Funeral set for tomorrow with a solemn requiem mass at St Marys church at 10 o'clock.

Bridget Manley P. D. Manley Dunmore Manley Ireland J. A. Manley South Side P. C. Manley Mayfield J. J. Manley St. Mary's College Maryland Mary Sister Marietta Holy Cross Convent New York City St. Mary's Church

Derby Winner Melodrama At Academy Of Music

A love and race horse themed melodrama titled The Derby Winner played at the Academy Of Music last night. Produced by a strong company with Eddie Giguere and Blanche Boye, the staging of stable and track scenes drew praise. The performance featured several specialty acts including a lively number by a group of colored boys that earned applause.

Academy of Music Eddie Giguere Blanche Boye St. Louis Fair Grounds

Academy Lease Renewed with Plans for a $5000 Makeover

Manager M H Burgunder renewed the Academy of Music lease with James Blair for five more years. He announced summer interior and exterior renovations costing about $5000 to modernize the theater and attract patrons, aiming to offer top attractions in the region. The sale highlights include Bargains on pianos and organs, with many items priced low and sale held over the next 30 days at Wyoming Ave.

Burgunder Academy M. H. Burgunder Academy of Music James Blair Hallett & Davis Chickering Sterling Clough & Warren Organ Wyoming Ave

Faces that will be missed on the school board tonight

The board dissolves and reorganizes tonight amid a split Republican Democrat delegation. Seven new members join, with contenders for chairman including George Mitchell F L Barker and W J Welsh. Retiring members C H von Storch James A Evans John P Mahon A B Watrous James O Boyle and William G O Malley are honored for long service.

Board of Control F. L. Wormser George Mitchell W. J. Welsh T. J. Jenkings F. 3. Barker C. H. von Storch James A. Evans John P. Mahon W. 8. Watrous James O'Boyle William G. O'Malley von Storch

Scranton School Board Picks and Local Roster Notes

Anthony Walsh, age six, labeled as a worker from Twelfth ward, is set to take a seat on the board. Patrick Langan, successor to Thomas Coar from the Eighteenth, wins without appeal after defeating M. M. Ruddy in primaries. Langan, 26, holds a key post with Delaware Lackawanna and Western and is cousin to local Democratic leaders T. J. Jennings and John Giibbons, noted for prior service.

Anthony Walsh Patrick Langan Thomas Coar Appeslion M. M. Ruddy Mr. Langan Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company T. J. Jennings John Giibbons Scranton

Last School Board Meeting Ends With Small Agenda

The last session saw little business beyond approving the $450 payroll for officers and the delinquent tax collectors list. Kate O Boyle was named janitress of No 2 school. Notz’s bid bid decision on No 10 heating was defeated 9 to 4 after protest from Welsh. A health board vaccination registry note was referred to teachers.

the Tribune Kate O'Boyle Maury O'Boyle Notz Welsh Board of Health

Programme at the YMCA Mall Tonight

The Colonial concert at the YMCA hall features a varied evening program with pieces by Bauer and his players, religious and folk songs, solos and choruses. Performers include Jerusha O'Brien, Clarinda Norton, Priscella Allen, and the full choir led by Ye singing master.

Y. M.C. A. Mall Young Men‘s Christian Association Hall Test iMeetak Bauer David Kathleen Mavourneen Jerusha Jemima O'Brien Majesty Northfield All Ye Singers Jonathan Priscella Patience Allen Jededia' Lah Hosea Jehabod Smith Jerusha ‘Miranda Breweter Priddler Josiah Jotham

Davis Theatre Presents Dangers of a Great City

A melodrama titled Dangers of a Great City was produced at Davis' theater yesterday with Madge Tucker in the soubrette role and a competent company. The show will repeat today and tomorrow with strong dramatic climaxes and an engaging plot noted throughout.

Davis’ Theater Davis' Theater Madge Tucker

First Remonstrance Filed Against Granting a License

The remonstrance against Lena Decklenick's hotel license is led by Rev John J Fricker and 82 St Johns parishioners. They argue the site near the church and school would be a nuisance and endanger local youth and Sisters' welfare. Attorney Walter Riggs represents the challengers.

Thomas Lena William Decklenick South Main Avenue Lugerne Street Fifth Ward St. John's Decklenick St. John’s Hauer St. John’s Church John J. Fricker St. John's Church Walter Riggs

Talk to Odd Fellows Address by Grand Master Neall

Harry L. Neall of Philadelphia, past grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, spoke last night at Canton Scranton No 4 Patriarchs Militant hall on Wyominge Avenue. Attorney W Gaylord Thomas introduced him, with KE Davis John H Kelly and Philip d Vetter leading the organizing committee.

Harry L. Neall Philadelphia Independent Order of Odd Fellows Canton Scranton Odd Fellows Wyominge Avenue Neuwll Wyoming House Canton W. Gaylord Thomas Neall KE. T. Davis John H. Kelly Philip d. Vetter

Sound Money League to Honor Philadelphia Lecturer

The Sound Money League of Pennsylvania will present a lecture by its representative. The talk will feature stereopticon views illustrating the history of money through the ages. A small admission fee covers hall costs and advertising. expenses are borne by the league.

Philadelphia Sound Money League of Pennsylvania Sound Money League

Separate meetings held by Presbyterians and Baptists

Separate meeetings by the Presbyterian and Baptist ministers were held yesterday. The Presbyterian session met in the study of Rev. Dr. S. C. Logan, while the Baptist gathering was led by President H. H. Harris at Penn Avenue Baptist Church. Rev. J. M. Marwick expounded on Peter J II. Thomas Elgar, the prison evangelist in the area, spoke about his work. Births and obituaries noted include Hanyen at Waverly to Prof. and Mrs. F. C. Hanyen and Evans-Hughes in Scranton Pa with Nellie Hughes and Edward Evans.

5. C. Logan Penn Avenue H. H. Harris Taylor J. M. Marwick Peter J, ii Thomas Elgar Evans—Hughes Scranton Ree WH. Pearce Elm Park

Obituary notices for Annie L Bunnell and Merman Stahlheber

In Scranton on February 42 1894 Annie L Bunnell aged 15, youngest daughter of Laura M and Anna D Bunnell, death notice requests callers to view remains at her late residence Price street. Funeral services and interment private. Also Stahlheber Merman Stahlheber died February 23 1804 with funeral service at 727 Hickory street and interment at Pittston Avenue cemetery.

Bunnell Scranton Annie L. Bunnell Laura M Anna D. Bunnell Price Street Hickory Street Pittston Avenue

Blessed the Bell at St Pauls Church Green Ridge

Bishop O'Hara blessed a bell donated by Mrs Conrad Schroeder in memory of her baby Dorothy at St Pauls Catholic Church Green Ridge. The bell bore the name Dorothy in raised letters. A large congregation attended as the bell was placed in position and rang for the first Angelus.

St. Paul's Catholic Church Green Ridge Conrad Schroeder Dorothy O'Hara Hevs Angelus

The Silver Question Talk At M C A Auditorium

The Young Men's Christian Association schedules a popular presentation of The Silver Question by Theodore Knauf on Friday evening March 10. The talk, from a non partisan and non political stance, will be given at the association auditorium and is intended for general audience interest.

Knauff M.C. A. Moll Young Men's Christian Association Theodore (. Knauf

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