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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1894

Page

5

Struggle For Life Screened At Academy Tonight And Tomorrow

A program titled The Struggle For Life is set for screening at the Academy tonight and tomorrow evening. The Nettleton property opposite The Presbyterian church changed hands from Livore to Charles McMullen for 29000 dollars. The Volunteer Firemen's onion plans a meeting in Ruub's hall this evening. The committee plans to file a Qual report in due course.

Academy Jidwin Hagenld Nettleton Te Presbyterian Church Charles McMullen Onion Pengolar Posion Ruub's

Resolutions Adopted by Grace Church Christian Endeavor

The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of Grace Church adopted preamble and resolutions praising Mary M. Tackett a devoted worker. They extend heartfelt sympathy to her mother brothers sisters and relatives for the loss of a daughter sister and friend. A copy will be sent to the departed sister's family with minutes recorded and secretary instructed.

Chriatian Endeavor Society of Grace Church Young People's Society of Chirietian Endeavor of Taasinuih Mixx Mary M. Tackett Esteim Tonoraby A.B. Larnicon Mins C. E. Howney W. McConiocn

Miss Mary Hackett Buried as Grace Church Rites Held

Funeral services for Miss Mary A Hackett were conducted yesterday at Grace Reformed Church with Rev George L Alrich officiating. Interment followed at Donmore Cemetery. pallbearers listed. The obituary notes her Christian service and life work.

Bervicea Grace Reformed Episccopal Church Mary A Hackett E. H. Ripple Grace Reformed Church Miss Hackett George L Alrich Donmore Richard J Aliams Mr. Alrich Jesus Christ Gi. Smith M. W. Lathrope Arthur P. Tathill Thomas E. Lyddon St Hl. Frear

Perfect Harmony School Controllers End Reorganization

School authorities meet to conclude a reorganization plan at the district offices. Officials aim to stabilize governance and align programs with community priorities.

School board elects Von Storch as chairman in Scranton

The school board reorganized with H. Von Storch chosen as chairman and BD Mellows secretary. Mr. Fellows elected temporary secretary, Mr. Wormser temporary president. Von Storch urged nonpartisan work toward school needs and new buildings, noting plans to erect two new schools and rearrange districts. A gavel presented by Mr. Wormser symbolized the office.

Me. Jennings Mir von Storch Fellows H. von Storch BD. Mellows H. A. Knapp John H. Williams Wormser Mitchell Coar Jennings von Store Ja Langstaff Spencer Scranton Walue Yarr von Storca Tha Famire von Storck Deak Eighth Ward Wormer Watrous Notz Snd Fellowa Hoe

Coursen's Enterprise Reopens After Losses

E G Coursen shows pluck and enterprise after fire ruins his grocery stock. By Tuesday morning he is back with a fresh NY stock at 211 Washington Ave. Local friends support him as he relocates to temporary quarters and restocks a nearly 85,000 inventory.

Hia Scranton Coursen

Times Charges Against Postmaster Denied

The Scranton Times attacked Postmaster Vandling as unduly serving Republicans, citing a New York Central Railroad letter to the Sisters of the Home of the Good Shepherd in Providence. Vandling called the accusation unfounded and provided letters from the Home to support his statements.

Times Scranton Central Railroad of New Jersey New York Josepha Sivtera Tome of the Good Shepherd Willisma Street Vand Hing Scranton Times F. M. Vandling Sisters of the Home of the Good Shepherd Providence Vanching Good Shepherd

The Encyclopædia As A Poor Man’s Library

An argument that books need not be expensive to educate oneself. The Britannica is praised as a compact library and the sole purchase needed, offered at a small daily sum with easy payment terms. The Thermuse invites working men to inspect at 437 Spruce Street and enroll on affordable terms.

Thimuse

Worder's Claim Disputed in Arbitration over Work Payment

Worden sues for 337.0 for work and materials on buildings contracted by Salffer Crothard. Defendants say payments already made and extra work not eligible. Subcontract on the Siles building on Franklin avenue cited for 2000 damages. Arbitrators W Daw son Byron Akerly and others heard testimony but gave no award yesterday.

Worden Shifter Kothera W. Dawson Byron Akerly Waylor Yeaterday John F. Serage W. W. Baylor Mr. Worden Salffer Crothard

State Republican Convention Set for May in Harrisburg

Chairman W Powell reports receipt of the official circular from R F Gilkeson state committee chairman detailing the Republican state convention to be held in Harrisburg on May 2. Delegates are apportioned by district votes with 204 total delegates. Luzerne County to send six and this county four, with two delegates already chosen.

AL. W. Powell Reppublican County Committee Haw Ff. Gilkeson Republican State Committee Harrisburg Lip Congress Dole Luzerne County Dalgates Iwo

Petition Seeks Rewriting of Court Road Records and Wards

Members of Lackawanun bar petition to have road records in the clerk of courts office rewritten and re indexed for incompleteness. Attys urge a complete separate record with index and recommend same for wards and election districts records.

Lackawanun Bar Naling

Report of appraisers on Dr A E Buer estate value

Appraisers DD B Mogargee and William Peoth orpe filed their report with Prothonotary Pryor detailing the value of Dr A E Buer's personal effects and real estate. Total value cited is 91 104.05 with a contested 840 among claims by Mrs Barr. The brick and stone property at 152 194 and 136 Washington Avenue is valued at 90 000, encumbered by a 840 000 mortgage.

DD. B. Mogargee William Peothorpe A. E. Buer Pryor Mra. Barr Tursamount Washington Avenue

Tauk ing Base Ball Manager Swift in Philadelphia After Players

The article notes manager Swift prepares the Philadelphia team for the upcoming season as players are added or reassessed. It highlights roster moves, training plans, and Swift’s strategy to build a competitive squad in the city.

Swift Philadelphia

Scranton State League Club Announces Signed Players

Manager Martin Swift reveals 680 men already signed for Scranton's State League team with pitchers Doran and Hodson and catcher Rotars among the nucleus. The club plans a South Side ground, faces traction opposition, and intends to build a strong roster to challenge for the pennant.

Scranton Martin Swift Poiladwipiiia Archer Scrinton ‘Traction Company Traction Company Baseball Wen TrikUn Delaware, Lackawanna Wed Western Railroad South Side Nas Aviation

Prize Banner Contested by County Republican Vote Figures

The article notes Powell the county treasurer and Republican chair failed to send a certified vote copy for Jackson and Grow in the recent election. Hicks later received the certified figures, to judge who earns the county banner based on compare with last November’s Jackson state treasurer vote. Lackawanna County is highlighted as a likely top contender.

Powell Republican County Thomant Hicls Young Republicana Palladelphia Win Jackson Hicks Lackawanna County

Walter Sanford Presents The Struggle of Life at the Academy

Walter Sanford's famous production The Struggle of Life plays tonight and tomorrow at the Academy. The show features fine road scenery and reproduces New York life with recognizable buildings. The dramatic scenes and overall presentation reflect Sanford's noted reputation as an elaborate producer of melodrama.

Walter Sanford Academy New York Aternog Melo Dranin

Welsh Conrad Barker Join Board of Control

Three new members WJ Welsh C J Conrad and P S Barker took seats on the Board of Control. Welsh born 1880 Minersville Pa moved to Scranton 1866 and built a life in insurance and business. Conrad born 1800 Montana County machinist and Democrat now on Cedar avenue. Barker born 1800 Carbondale son of S G Barker & Son and a Republican with a Madison avenue home and a growing public role.

Board of Control WJ. Welsh C.J Conrad P.S. Barker W. d. Welsh George B. Thompson Ninth Ward Minersville Behaylinl Scranton Bewie J. W. Howell North Western Mutual Life Lnsurance Company Charles J. Conrad Bf, Moore Montona County Mr. Conrad Cedar Avenue F. Barker

Judge Gunster Poised to Return to Bench

Judge Gunster remains confined at home on Jefferson Avenue though showing strength after a week of illness. Friends report he intends to resume his duties when the court reconvenes and deny retirement rumors.

Hendh Gunster Jeffrson Avenue

Mayor Fines Singer After Boisterous Lackawanna Show

Jennie Jones performed Monday night in Lackawanna with a pop and classical repertoire. She was intoxicated, taken to the station by Officer Palmer, and fined by the mayor who ordered future practice at home.

Jennie Jones Lackawanna Eveny Juvilus

James White's Father Saya He Ia on Habitual Drunkard

Scranton notices report James White, 1214 Lackawanna Avenue, arrested on complaint by his father accusing habitual drunkenness and theft. The narrative cites youth over 21 who steals to buy drink, including sale of a Bible for 25 cents to fund drink, as a local source text mixes with advertisement content about a city guide and college building rent.

James White Saya Jumea White Lackawanna Avenue Iieanya Nau Aml Yeaterung Falun Uist Woon Elle Woop Prigvipal

Double Jointed Ceremony Stirs Scranton Officials

A clerical mix up leads to a double jointed marriage in Scranton as John H. Thomas misissued a license mixing up names. Warner M. Craing and Martha Baldwin wed the wrong man then corrected the error at the courthouse and rewed properly at the parsonage.

W. H. Pearee Scranton Sahsad John H.thomas Pearce Jivanke Thia Warner M. Craing Martha M Baldwin Fulton Osweco County N. Y Thoma W. H. Peares Elm Park Methodist Church Craing Miller Mr. Pearce Mattern Thomas New York

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