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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1894

Page

3

Local Residents and Visitors Report from the City

Barwick residents Attortes Milton W. Lowry and Dr. and Mrs Barckley of Honesdale were in the city yesterday. J. EL Kern returns from his wedding trip. Amos Wanick of Blowmsbars visits his son Hina Waniek at the Wyoming. Pod Canoy family back from their wedding trip and living at the Werenke. J. W. Bonta of Philadelphia in the city on business for a new Taylor WHIP glass factory. Boland seen on the street first time since illness as friends offer support.

Attortes Milton W. Lowry Philasdelphia Busines Barckley Honesdale J. EL Kern Amos Wanick Blowmsbars Hina Waniiek Wyoming Pod. Canoy Werenke J. W. Bonta Philadelphs Taylor, Whip Boland Tlme

Republicans Return From Susquehanna County Convention

A group of prominent Republicans from Susquehanna and Wayne counties returned from the Montrose county convention. Delegates elected Arthur Coduington and L. I. Miller to the state convention and backed General Hastings for governor and W. N. Reynolds for secretary of internal affairs. Myron Wright was nominated by acclamation to succeed himself in the Fifteenth district. J. Hardenburg was named a candidate for senator with Wayne county backing. The convention condemned Cleveland and the Democratic party.

Suquehanna Sevynebanna Wayne Iir Montrose Philo J. Borritt Uniondale Susquehanna County E. B. Hardenburg T. C. Munger Forest City Arthur Coduington L. 1. Miller Rota D. H. Hastings W. N. Reynolds Iffion Myron & Wright Susquehanna Hardanburg Wright Bradford Wyoming Apntimenta Cleveland

Dunmore Briefs Show Local Appointments and Incidents

Burgess Maloney of Pittston visited Dunmore yesterday while Chief Victor Barachel was re elected fire chief by a 26 vote margin over ex Chief Dainty. Jono McCarthy became mine foreman for Deulaney & Co. in Pittston. Mrs. John Farrell and Mrs. Ogden with son Michael visited, Miss Artie Butler left for New York millinery work, and Lon Shields from Wilkes Barre visited Henry Bagan. Dunmore Iron and Steel shops to resume full time March 1 after eight hour days. An electric car derailed near Third Street, wrecking Isaac Butler’s fence but causing no injuries. Jos Loukan’s offered Milwaukee lager and fresh Rockaway oysters at 210 Lackawanna Avenue.

Burgess Maloney Pittston Victor Barachel Dainty Barachel Jono McCarthy Deulaney & Co Pittaton John Farrell Ogden Michael Artie Butler New York City Mia Lon Shields Wilkes-Barre Henry Bagan John Moffatt

Opening Ninth and Meridian streets hindered by rail carry

Local reports discuss delays to opening Ninth street to Meridian due to a larger than expected cost and the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western firm's opposition. Engineers estimate about 1400 dollars needed to remove a coal handling obstacle, with possible future railroad work enabling completion. Community petitions oppose licensing near Lafayette Street and ongoing civic plans include hospital and church events.

Ninth and Meridian Robathan Ninth Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company

Death of Sister Bonaventura at Saint George Academy

Sister Mary Bonaventura Dannigan a Philadelphia native died at 6:30 PM yesterday at Saint Cevelia Academy in Hart Fallura in her fifty third year. Funeral services will be held at the academy tomorrow morning. She taught at St. Mary’s Providenes and later in Williamaport before coming to Scranton a year ago. She had led a religious life for 35 years, twenty in this diocese, and was beloved by sisters and pupils. Death caused by heart disease, years-long illness confined her to her room since August.

Owlia Haart Fallura Mary Bonaventura Dannigan Philadelphia Yeaterday St. Ccevelia Mary St. Mary's Providenes Williamaport Scranton Puila Bister Gonaventura Basa J. W. King Buffalo Bison City Hickory Streat Charles Higgins Wilkes-Barre Mre Pred Havin St Mary's Church Star Social Orianigation Peter Philipa Charles Miller William Kellerman Matthew Damual

Edwin Barbours Play At Meath Auction Night

Edwin Barbour presented his play The District Pair before a fair sized crowd at the Academy of Meath last evening. The cast led by David Hanchett drew liberal applause with strong turns from Neil Seally Beatrica Ingram and Emma Italia.

Edwin Barbour Academy of Meath Sressmcad la Piensa David Hanchett Neil Seally Misa

Chittenden Seeks Second Term as Select Council Chairman

C. E. Chittenden runs for re election to lead the select council as factional reorganization looms. Supporters claim he deserves another term while opponents weigh the change.

C. E. Chittenden

Largs Mobilizes Workmen for Pine Brook High School

A force of seventy men under Edmund Bart labors in Pine Brook mines to secure foundations for a new high school. Eight foot thick walls are rising, with space filled with calm water for pillar stability, a method learned from the lower coal field.

Edmund Bart Walla

Slandered by Former Lover Miss Agnes Bohen Seeks Damages

Miss Agnes Bohen a 17 year old resident of Minooka filed trespass action through her next friend Lyman E Agnew seeking 10000 damages from Verge Shean for defamation of character. The suit claims Shean accused her of improper conduct in Feb before witnesses, harming her reputation and social standing.

Agnes Bohen Minooka Lyman Eo Agnew A. A. Cihwse Sheeo Ide Miss Bohen Queen Agnew Sheen Miei Bohen Saga Sheenaie Acapias

Condemning Ordinances Prepared for South Side Bridge Project

City Solicitor James H L Torrey prepares ordinances at Thursday’s council meeting authorizing condemnation for a bridge over Roaring Brook from Sprig Street to Front Street. If owners refuse compensation, the mayor may bond the city to proceed and a court viewer will determine damages. Funds come from bonds approved Feb 20, 1904.

James HL Torrey Jonn BH Roehe Select Council Menanes Bridia Ranting Brook Ito

Deserted Wife Seeks Divorce From John Fraley

Mrs Annie Fraley seeks a divorce alleging her husband John Fraley has been absent from their home for over two years and has contributed nothing to support. She is represented by Attorney Charles C Oliver.

Annie Fraley John Fraley Charles C. Oliver Fraley Jine

Return of Mr Grow Brings Largest Victory in New District

The article notes Mr Grow's return to politics after an era away from public life and reports he secured the biggest majority ever attributed to a representative. It highlights his unusual path and the sweeping voter support he received.

New York Tribune Grow Jak

Local business listings and addresses on Pens Avenue

Fragmentary OCR notes describe shops and services in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties including a furniture dealer on Pens Avenue next to the Windsor Hotel and a Turkish bath at 7 McBnier's, with other entries on Mulberry Street opposite the Court House.

Hanne Sella Furniture Thoreday Pens Avenue Windsor Hotel McBnier MU Bpruce Street Court House

Notes of South Side Happenings of a Day

A roundup of local events and items of interest from the South Side, highlighting social, cultural and civic notes likely to engage Tribune readers. The column surveys happenings across venues and routines, offering a snapshot of daily life.

Hyde Park Tribune

Peculiar Shooting Accident Near Tie Alieratroom

A boy named Rentaehler accidentally shot his brother Jacob beneath the eye and the ball reportedly entered the mouth. doctors deemed the wound ugly but not dangerous. No arrest was made as the shooting was accidental.

Fred Rentschlier Rentaehler Jacob Fred Rentaehler Teavas Fred

Board of Control Thanks Retiring President at Evening Meeting

Controller George Mitchell leads a votes of thanks to the retiring president after the board of control reorganized. The motion prevails as colleagues praise his courtesy and dedication to building educational institutions.

George Mitchell Board of Control Mitchell M Rotoring Valley of Shadows Lalse Collaigues Tove Langsta

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