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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1896

Page

3

New Year Socials and Local Appointments Reported

Weston Mill Co member Arthur Marin of Wyomley avenue spends New Year’s Day in Buffalo. Several residents sign in New Year greetings with friends at the Yellow Pot. Miss Elmina Curary of North Malone Avenue acts as guardian. Rev M E L Linnotte of Jernyli receives an assignment. Miss Frances Mellon entertains guests from Koudsburyg. Grace Willime hosts a New Year tea at Sanderson. Judge Jude Ho Om presides in a Lakerne county court.

Arthur T. Marin Wyomley Avenue Buffalo Hounds Viellow Pou Misa Elmina Cuurcys North Malin Avenue Prheness Mise Alice Loppen Aesistant Board Neultiy Signenitine Rev. M. EL Linnott Jernyli Mo ER Doon Great Reid Aliss Frances Mellon Adame Avenue Jude Ho OM

Death of Andrew Hart Cousin to Dr Campbell in Wilkes-Barre

Andrew Hart a prominent Wilkes-Barre citizen died at his Pine Street home Monday at 1 PM. He leaves a wife and two grown children. Hart was a cousin of Dr Campbell and a former resident, a noted member of the CLM HAS of Par. The funeral will be Thursday with a Mass at Our Savior church and burial in Hanover Catholic cemetery.

Andrew Hart Wilkes- Marre Pine Street Wiis Neerd Aosen My. Hart Campbell CLM HAS Par Church of Our Savior Wilkes-Barre Hanover Catholic Cemetery

Third Man Jailed in Christmas Wounding Case

John Alusky completes a trio of assailants in the Christmas night attack on John Kadetis. Joseph Alusky jailed by Alderman Fropberts for felonious wounding. Kadetis wounded, at Lackawanna hospital, reported out of danger. Other two suspects also in county jail.

Joseph Alusky Fropberts Alusky John Kadetis Lloyd Street Lackawanna Hospital Kadets

Not Guilty Verdicts in Multiple Scranton A cases

Roberson fortunate as prosecutor absent and not guilty verdicts issued in three cases against Jim. E.R. Wright of Easton tried for false pretenses with N. H. Levy. Many defendants acquitted or fined. court adjourned for the holiday.

Jim E.R. Wright Easton Craig N. H. Levy Wright Fanten Levy T. W. Powderly George S. Horn John T. Martin Crate the Commonwealth Frederick Wamke Smmeed Smeed Main Avenue Hyde Park Waruke Warnke

Dramatic bill and operatic offerings at local theaters

This afternoon and evening the Academy of Music hosts Lost in New York a well written comedy drama with real water effects and two carloads of scenery. At Frothingham Chimmie Fadden opens with Hopper presenting the Bowery on stage. The Frothingham and Davis' Theater feature The Fencing Master and In Old Maine as well as appearances by Dan Darleigh and John Kernell with their popular acts.

New York Academy of Music Bowery Charles H. Hopper Frothingham Edward W. Townsen Trilby Hopper Academy Providence KR. 1 de Koven Smith Katherine Germaine Francesca Tre Dentck Etherington Syracuse Post Old Maine Davis’ Theater Academy Frlthe Westing Opera House Dan Darleigh Syracuse Hazel Darleleh Gert

Found Dead in Bed William N Sherwood Dies in La Plume Home

William N Sherwood, 74, father-in-law of J J Hamel, was found dead in bed at 7.90 yesterday morning at the home of J F Hangl, where he lived. He retired healthy after attending court as a witness Monday. Born in New Perlin New York, he moved via Carbondale and La Plume before settling with Mr Hangl. He was a charter member of the Mavonbidee in Carbondale.

Waernke Simeed Smeed Wuernke Nicholas Black Jidee Savidge Sime Nerushus Margaret Barry Archiald Patrick Maloney Harry William N. Sherwood J. F. Hangl J. J. Hamel Dickson Avenue Mr. Sherwood New Perlin N.Y Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Company la Plume Mir. Hangl Mavonbidee

Margaret Connolly To Have Tuition Paid By Estate

Judge Handley’s executors ordered to fund Margaret Connolly’s education at St. Cecilia's Academy through the end of the current school year. She is the daughter of Thomas Connolly and has attended Wood's Business College and St. Cecilia's since 1803. She is to graduate next June under the will's education provision.

Margaret Connolly Judge Handley St. Cecilia's Academy

Roosters Not Stolen, Three Youths Freed in Hearing

Mahar of Oak Hill was discharged after a hearing establishing he had permission to take the chickens. Fallon and Riley were released as charges were dropped after Fallon confessed to theft but Mahar testified ownership and permission. John Loughney of Jermyn testified he allowed the taking.

Jack” Mahar Oak Hill Conny Fallon Riley South Side Madison Avenue Glive Street Joseph Block Mahar Fallon Steve Dyer John Loughney Jermyn Wit

Rush of Taxpayers at City Tax Office

Last day for paying city taxes drew a heavy crowd at City Treasurer Brooks’s office, with receipts totaling between 45000 and 49000 dollars. Taxpayers who delay face a five percent penalty on school tax and seven percent on city tax, plus an additional one percent each month unpaid.

Brooks

Alderman Fuller Named to Fill Scranton Poor Board Vacancy

Judge Archbold approved the appointment of Mred Rick Fuller to the Scranton poor board to succeed the late Charles Tropp. Fuller, longtime alderman of the Sixteenth ward, receives the vacant post following Tropp's death.

Charles Tropp Archhbald Mredrick Fuller Scranton Poor Board Fuller

Plans for an ideal music hall in Scranton design

Exhibits at Clark the Horist show an ideal music hall by Harvey J. Blackwood. Indiana limestone exterior on first story and gray marble above, copper roof, marble dormers, 3200-seat main auditorium, 200 orchestral and 600 chorus capacity, with urban garden, veranda, and movable floor pitch for concerts or balls.

Scranton Clark Spruce Street Washington Avenue Harvey J. Blackwood Editorium

Democrats Nominate Ward Officers at Germiania Hall

Eleventh Ward Democrats caucused at Germiania hall at 8 o clock and nominated officers for the February election. Robert Robinson was nominated for select councilman, J Fred Schwenk the present incumbent was not heard from. Voelkers beat Mink for constable 69 to. Jacob Kung named ward assessor without opposition. District officers: First district Judge of election Charles Hosar inspector Michael Kramer register Matthias Schneider vigilance Joseph Voelkers. Second district Judge Walter Waulitum inspector Henry Sehell register John Fickus. Third district Judge William H Crolly inspector George W Rockwell register CH Murray vigilance Wladislaws Galbiesh.

Germiania Hall Jacob Kung First District Charles Hosar Tor Michael Kramer Matthias Schneider Joseph FE. Woelkers Waiutum Walter Henry Sehell John Fickus Abram Cockerill Third District William H. Crolly George W. Rockwell H. Murray Wladislaws Galbiesh

Presentation to Benore by his employees

John Benore received a handsome chair from his workers as a token of goodwill and strong relations at his Scranton street planing mill. Benore, who employs many hands in building operations, expressed sincere thanks for the surprise gift. The passage mentions Wood's College, Scranton, run by President Williams, as a note on local education.

John Benere Scranton Williams Wood's College

James McLeod and James MelLeod mark twenty-fifth anniversary

Rev. Dr. and Mrs. James McLeod and Rev. Dr. and Mrs. James MelLeod celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary. The event honored both couples and highlighted their long partnership and community involvement.

James MelLeod James McLeod

Wedding anniversary celebrated at Jefferson avenue home

An afternoon and evening reception honored Dr McLeod and his wife Mrs McLeod at their Jefferson avenue residence. Hundreds of parishioners and friends sent congratulations. Mrs McLeod was assisted by Mrs Hunt, Mrs Archbold, Mrs Taylor, and Mrs Hallstead, with dining room help from Mrs Platt and Mrs Storrs.

Jefferson Avenue Dr. McLeod McLewd A. F E. Hunt James Archbold David Taylor W. F. Hallstead Frank Platt A. H. Storrs Miss McLeod Dickson Kingsbury Coleman Helen Hand

Rehearsal Boosts Allegory of America at Academy Nest

Preparations underway for a January 14 and 15 benefit at the Academy of Music to aid Lackawanna Hospital. About 300 young performers to present the Allegory of America with full rehearsals and dialogue introductions for elocutionists.

America Academy Nest Lackawanna Hospital Academy of Music

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