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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1896

Page

4

Columbia Hose Company Plans January Fair

At a regular meeting the Columbia Hose Company scheduled a week long fair to start the week of January 3. No golfing will occur, booths will display items for sale, and evenings will feature entertainments and dancing. Abe Suhm leads management. The relief association may seek a state appropriation. John Brown J W Kilpatrick and A L Salim were named directors.

Columbia Hose Company Abe Suhm Relief Association Messrs John Brown J. W. Kilpatrick A. L. Salim

Arrest of Martin Melvin Sparks Family Feud in Archbald Area

A warrant for Martin Melvin's arrest was issued yesterday by George Howells acting for Alderman Jones. The Melvin family recently moved from Archbald and tensions arose after Mrs. Melvin, Howell’s niece, was cautioned during a visit. Melvin allegedly sent threatening letters accusing Howell of spreading stories, prompting Howell to prosecute.

Martin Melvin George Howells Alderman Jones Melvin Archbald Howell Howell, Accusing Him of Circulating Stories About Mrs. Melvin

Young man breaks through ice on Rivenburg pond

During a cold spell skaters gathered at Rivenburg pond. In the morning the ice held, but by afternoon Myron Hockenberry fell through and was pulled out by bystanders. The water reached his ears, and the accident could have been fatal near the dam.

Rivenburg’s Myron Hockenberry Henry Avery George Hine Paptet Church Funnyaide Tie Nee Martin &Yivings Lemon Peter BL Stark M. Philins Iieh Valley Company Charlea Cummlarce Charlea Showa Kennedy Pepine Sheriy Morveyr Fitch Daugherty Mauve Pati Republican Eee Prine Theo

Resort to the Law Over Reynolds Family Dispute

Tension rises between Clifford directors and Canaan district over the Reynolds family. Testimony was taken by Alderman Jones after a dispute about which authorities should care for the destitute family. Clifford claims Canaan moved the family, while destitution prompted another removal order.

Clifford Canaan Jones Reynolds

Bicycle Club Plans Winter Concert Series in Carbondale

The Carbondale Bicycle Club held a well attended special meeting at its Church Street rooms. President M. K. Purdy urged greater enthusiasm and outlined plans for a winter concert series with local talent and a professional elocutionist for the next event.

Carbondale Bicycle Club Church Street M. K. Purdy

New Officers Installed for Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Group

The past president Mrs Maggie Thomas installed the new officers yesterday. President Maggie Kelly. first vice Maggie Coughlin. second vice Agnes Mullen. recording secretary Maggie Thomas. assistant recorder Bridget McAndrew. financial secretary Alicia Nealon. treasurer Maggie Morrison. guard Mary McLean. marshal Maggie Carroll. trustees Mrs Edward Fox, Bridget Flannelly, Maggie Kirwin.

Ladies' Catho Hc Benevolent Association Iss Maggie Thomas Maggie Kelly Maggie Coughlin Agnes Mullen Maggie Thomas Bridget McAndrew Alicia Nealon Maggie Morrison Mary McLean Maggie Carroll Edward Fox Bridget Flannelly Magete Kirwin

Two Workers Injured in Industrial Accidents

John Hornbeck, employed in jaware and Hudson gravity shops, suffers severe arm wound after contact with a rotating saw. Tendons and arteries are severed. bone slightly cut and heavy bleeding. Dr. J. B. Niles treated the injury. Joseph Arto, Northwest mine worker on Belmont street, crushed between cars while pushing one, resulting in serious back injuries and a damaged right leg.

John Hornbeck Jaware and Hudson Joseph Arto Northwest Belmont Street Arto

Officers Elected at Young Men's Literary and Debating Club

At Father Mathew's hall a meeting of the Young Men's Literary and Debating club elected officers for the coming year. President James Fox, vice president Joseph Nealon, secretary Timothy Pidgeon, clerk J. J. Horan.

Young Men‘s Literary and Debating Club Father Mathew's Hall James Fox Joseph Nealon Timothy Pidgeon J. J. Horan

Funeral for Louise Stazko Child of Northwest Colony Family

The funeral for Louise Stazko a free old child of Mr and Mrs Charlee Jazko from the Northwest colony was held Thursday afternoon at o'clock. Interment followed at St Rose cemetery.

Louise Stazko Charlee Jazko Northwest Colony St. Rose Cemetery

Jadwin Prepares Weave In Plans for California Trip

H. B. Jadwin is making preparations for a journey to California in a few days. He intends to weave in visits and meetings during his travel, focusing on personal and other items of interest.

H. B. Jadwin California

Holiday Specials Advertise Low Prices on Carpets

An ad touts Holiday Specialties offering Fancy Ri Cha Tal Values and Screens alongside regular carpets. It claims lowest prices in the city and highlights a broad selection.

Local residents in transit for New Year visits and return

A flurry of social notes records residents and visitors moving between towns. Names include Frick family from Lewisburg, Nellie Chamberlain heading to Peoria, J B Purtell returning from New York, and Clayton Curtis joining relatives in Carbondale. Other locals and guests travel to Scranton Port Jervis New York and Archibald for holidays and visits.

A. Lawn Iit Frick Lewisburg Nellie Chamberlain Peoria J. B. Purtell New York City L. F. Curtis Pueblo Anna Matile Mame Fagan Pittston Magid Gumner Daunater Mary Port Jervis John Flannigan Mt Nichols Scranton

Forest City notes include society visits and local events

William McLaughtin and wife visit borough relatives. Mrs Kennedy visits son C. M. Leonard. school board and fire company meetings planned. constable candidates named in wards. church revival and musical events. tragic accident near Lemon and social notices from Forest City dated January 1.

Uniondale Notes and Christmas Cantata Recital

Local residents attend Sabbath visits and vacations with families in Muney, North Chill, Carbondale, and Keystone academy. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid, Christmas cantata Santa Claus Vision, features children from Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday schools. Miss Puulth Burritt presides at the organ.

Presbyterian Ladies’ Ald Society John Bars Arlette Carrie Bronson Howard Bounds Keystone Academy Kittle Aitken Montrose Edwin Corey Dickson Bronson Pickering Cmrlotte Mere WH. J. Crane Ty County Christian Endeavor E Thomas Carbondale Frank Onavis Edith Purritt Presbyterian Church Uniondale Santa Claus Methodist Presbyterian Miss Puulth Burritt

Miles B Waceman In Poor Health Report

Mysterious illness leaves Miles B Waceman teindisposed with uteat trouble as Mabel Harding hosts a gathering for her many young friends at her home.

Miles B. Waceman Mise Mabel Harding

New Year Eve Event Lights Providence Church

Entertainment by local youth at the Providence church on New Year’s Eve drew a large crowd. A grand Christmas tree offered goodies for all ages. The Morgan brothers performed a humorous act about Mr Jones’s killing of a rooster. Annie Williams and sibling sang a piece titled Oh How We Love Him. Master Morris of Providence gave a soulful performance. Thomas Greege of Dellman & Co. announced his resignation and move to Providence. Henry Jarvis of Coulevant announced candidacy for council. William Stimpeon prepared a new home on his lot.

William McLaughtin Diesson City EK. M. Kennedy Avera C. M. Leonard W. W. Wheaton Gibson Davie’ Opera House Aime Mannerchor Forest City School Board C. E. Knapp Linterprige Hose Company New T Jaguary John W. Jones Robert Booth Constable Walsh J. J. Weeeou John Maxey George Ledyard W. G. Reynolds Borugh George Maxey Bertha Dunn Myrtle Alexander Estella Allen Mansfield Normal School B. W. Blakeslee University of Pennsylvania W. K. Blakeslee Jina Graham Great Bend J. W. Larrabee Henry Box Moses Jones John B. Williams William Griffiths Thomas O. Jones George Atoules Peck Joseph G. Bell St. James Hall Jeasup Ciizens’ Band Counnel Mro Min John F Jones Puear Henry of Mahisee Case Scranton Providence Morgan Brothers Mr. Jones Annie Williams Master Morris Thomas Greege Billeher Dellman & Co Tas Henry Jarvis Coulevant Hihawell Coouiment Willian Stimpeon Spr Hulldike

Archbold Ceremonial Visit and Local Charity Fair Report

Rev Dr Lucas departs for Fal to attend the cardinal hat ceremony for Monsignor Satolli and will be honored during the rites. A large fair in Archbald draws many from Carbondale Scranton and Parsons with entertainment by local musicians and notable residents.

Lucas Falthere Monsignor Satolli Catholic University Oe. Thomas A. Moras Walter Kipte Peter Lowshttn Ate Cand Dolia A. Foote Criteriol Stra Orchestra May Linste Powdery Carbondide Sadie Timlin Jermyn H. J. Rattle

New Year Socials Reported Across Local Venues

Pooh Smith of Nebraska and Dr Mauwrd Smith of Ashley visited Rose Cottage on New Year s Day. A musical entertainment at the Methodist Bplgeanal church on New Year s night was a success with a crowded, appreciative audience. Benjamin and Franklin Daily returned from Florida, bringing back two envi wiligatore in proof of his southern trip.

Pooh, Smith Nebraska Mauwrd Smith Ashley Rose Cottage Benjamin Franklin Dally Bive Florida Aid Air Henjamin

Erie railroad buyers press Pullman decision amid foreclosures

The Erie railroad shift disrupts Pullman contacts as receivers change, with a 48 hour notice given to decide on service use and fifty sleeping cars ready fears. Rail foreclosure figures show 53 roads sold and 13,120 miles reassigned amid massive bonded debt and capital stock totals. A parallel line project near Lake Erie involves surveyors and Cincinnati interests, seen as retaliation for prior parallel routes. Swayne's Ointment advertised for itching and sores with a note on price and availability.

Erie Railroad Wrdlow Wallcare Lvie Evie Pulbvan Pullman Company Seely Imina Pullman Palman Railway Age Chicago Woo Fa Lake Erle and Western Railroad Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton von. Ming Cincinati Hamilton and Erlee Lake Erie and Western

Merchant Seeks Half Gross of Pr Alexander Vue Healer

Henry Merritt a merchant and expo proprietor calls for shipping one half gross of the Pr Alexander Vue Healer at once stating AU sell out and his trade will not consider offers.

Henry Merritt T'a Alexander Vue

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