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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1896

Page

8

City Notes and Local Events Across the County

City officials and employes will be paid roads. Wille, the infant son of Mr and Mrs A OH Haglett, d4 seriously ill at their home on Mulberry avenue. County Commissioners checked sites for two new brhlen. The last day for entering subscribers in The Tribune Shoot Story competition. The will of Mary Ann Youngs was admitted to probate. Letters of administration granted in the estate of Joseph Sewark. Grand Army memorial meeting elected officers for the coming term. Thomas M. Drown of Lehigh University spoke at the alumni event about bacteria and science education for students.

Wille A. OH. Haglett Mulberry Arena Holerta W. Roberts John Demuth Fell Township Tribune Robert Morrin Lodge Mary Ann Youngs Petersham Register of Wills Hopkins Joseph Sewark Winton Bereward Annie Sewark Grand Army of the Relic Memorial Reedient I.bh Bripple John T. Mowe Pred J. Ansden Franklin W. Martin Thomas M. Drown Lehigh University Tote Terrace Lavkawuon Mit

New Ward Official Hosts Informal Smoker at Green Ridge Club

A. W. Francois, newly named Second Ward school controller, hosted a large informal smoker last night at Green Ridge Diegle club. Attendees included prominent locals and a long list of guests, with vocal performances by Lamsell Rankin and the Schepperd trio among the entertainment.

A. I. Francois Francois Harry Lamsell Robert Rankin Schepperd Peter Schepperd W. W. Ross Edward Curtis

Night school grows as 100 join since January

Nearly 100 names have been added to the rolls since Jan 6 and more indicate plans to enroll in the spring. Demand for competent bookkeepers and stenographers is rising as 222 workers comprise the night school and new students join almost every evening. With few exceptions, all who started four months ago purchased the scholarship, and the session extends until May 1.

Coyne Contests Scrutinized Vote for Lackawanna Supervisor

Patrick Coyne contest alleges fraud in the February election for Lackawanna township supervisor. Fern alleged winner with 394 votes. Coyne says many unregistered voters influenced result. Petition lists 30 local signers and names numerous residents. Fern faces court action to answer by March 8.

C. C. Donovan M. J. Donahoe Patrick Coyne Minooka Lackawanna Township Jon A. Thomas William H. Fern Archbald Mines Seretear Luckawound James Ward Sloaéle Adam Fasshold Ant Wanl Coyne Fern Fasshold Ilegal Fern Wis

Wood's College Notes Highlight Hiring and Events

Wood's College reports demand for clerical staff remains high with 147 students enrolled since President Williams took office last October. New hires include bookkeepers and stenographers across multiple departments, while staff lectures by Prof. Munter and Prof. Willis are announced, with Williams funding the lecture for students.

Edward J. Wuret New York, Omitary and Western Halyoad Company John Williams Williams Washington Washburn Street Presbyterian Chorch Munter Wood Horan & Merrill George Washington A. J. Willis Wil Wools College Willams

Delmonico's at 6 Farce at Frothingham with J Ward cast

A past production of Delmonico's at 6 returns at the Frothingham with Marie Jansen as Frixie Hazelmere and Ollie Evans in a leading comic role. The cast includes Nellie Dunbar Bella Vivian Cora Bell and others. Specialties by Evans Dunbar Vivian and more energize the show for multiple hours of amusement. Scheduled again this afternoon and evening with star performances and private dining options at nearby venues.

Misa Jansen Mies Evans Nellie Dunbar Bella Vivian Cora Bell Hart Sisters Charles F. Jerome Kk. J. Dalton Delmonico

Politics Behind City Funds Measure Denied by Chittenden

Report claims Democrats blocked an ordinance to safeguard the city treasury, with Victor Lauer of Ward Twenty one cited as originator. Chittenden defended the timing as nonpartisan and warned of a looming scandal if politics delayed reform.

Chittenden Grdimines Wea Victor Lauer Selewman Lauer Cornet Finance Committee

Tomorrow's Scranton World Teases Big Sunday Issue

The Scranton Sunday World promises the greatest Sunday paper yet with gossip on local officials and reappointment chances. It teases town politics, a conflict with a comedian, a murder discussion, and a mysterious Republican conference while inviting advertisers.

Double funeral for Wapher and son at Pittston

A double funeral was held yesterday at the late home of Edward Early in Pittston for John Early and his son. The service began at WY Wetock with a solemn high mass of requiem conducted by Rev. TL Quintan, assisted by deacon Rev. J J McCabe and subdeacon Rev. George Dickson. Very Rev. John Finnen preached the sermon. Pallbearers for the father included Andrew Weir and Michael Roblingon among others. pallbearers for the son were John King and Patrick Jones among others.

Edward Early Pittston John St. John’s Catholic WY Wetock TL FL Quintan J. J. McCabe Avoca George Dickson

Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Prominent Educators

President Charles Thilo and educators like President Cook of the National Teachers Association endorse Paine's Celery Compound as a mighty invigorator. Testimonials from figures such as L L Camp of Dwight School New Haven and others credit it with restoring health, improving nerves, blood quality, and vitality.

Charles Thilo Paine Cook National Teachers’ Association America L. L. Camp Dwight School New Haven Colvin New York Carlisle McShane Montreal Quellet Commodore Howell Austria John M. Frapels Edmund Russell Falie

Wholesale Arrests In Wilkes-Barre By State Liquor Agents

Detectives working for the State Liquor League arrested numerous licensed and unlicensed liquor sellers in Wilkes-Barre area over Wednesday and Thursday. Philadelphia detectives aided efforts to identify illegal taverns and gather evidence, aiming to curb speak-easies countywide. Local constables face scrutiny as trials for perjury emerge amid a crackdown on illegal drinking establishments.

State Liquor League Laverne County Counry Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia Wyindie Literne Hia Toen Farice Speak-Easy

Bricks Fall Injure Laborer in Leader Dry Goods Basement

James Leonard of Ninth Street was buried under a brick heap in the Leader Dry Goods Store basement on Wyoming Avenue. The 40 year old un married laborer suffered a broken spine and was taken to Lackawanna Hospital with slim prospects of recovery amid an accident at Soovelock yesterday afternoon with another worker nearby uninjured.

Leader Dry Goods James Leonard Ninth Street Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Hospital Leonard Soovelock

Gone to His Reward Patrick Gallagher Dies in North End

Patrick Gallagher of Brick Avenue died Thursday morning at 10 o clock after a brief illness. He lived in the North End 34 years and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Survived by son James and daughters Mrs. M P Kelley and Mrs. Michael Barrett. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM, interment in Dunmore Cemetery. He belonged to St Marys Temperance Society and a funeral attendance meeting was held last evening.

Patrick Gallagher North End Brick Avenue James M. P. Kelley Michael Barrett Dunmore Cemetery St. Mary's Temperance Society

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