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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1894
Page
7
A garbled sale ad lists prices on shoes coats and hats with numerous discount figures. It touts fine Dongola Opera Shoes eight to ten dollars off and highlights Men’s Overcoats and Suits marked down to a few dollars, plus Ladies Beaver Jackets and Muffs from low prices, urging quick purchase.
In Mears Hall a grand entertainment by division No. 1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians featured a program with piano and vocal solos, a comic sketch, and remarks by local leaders. Funeral services were held for Patrick Gurrel and Hannah Walsh, with interments at local cemeteries. Other items note society meetings, illnesses, and local notices across the West Side.
Yesterday the sheriff took possession of the grocery store of Charles Hi Tropp & Co on Wyoming Avenue. The seizure followed writs issued by M Whono and Charley Troup, with probate actions in the will of John L Jones of Carbondale. Letters testamentary granted to Thereea A Jones. Probate granted for Patrick Y Duffy of Carbondale and other estates including Margaret Atilago Didenica to Andrew Moran Peckville and Mary Boyle Scranton. Also James Snyder Myra Hinkley of Dickson City noted. 140 clerks issued marriage licenses. Grand jury to consider cases today. arbitrators Laws Jobs Can nings and Taylor filed award of 190.40 in the case of Bal Walais versus Mall Te.
The Home for the Friendless received numerous December gifts from diverse donors including Guild of St. Hilda and Second Presbyterian Church. Coal contributions from Delaware & Hudson and Lackawanna & Coal supported residents, with 820.09 receipts noted. Christmas donors listed with many individuals and businesses contributing food, merchandise, and services after a social event.
The second district quarterly convention will be at St. John's Hall Pine Brook on Sunday January 14. A rally and entertainment are planned by St. John's society. District directors urge Inval Societies secretaries to issue delegate credentials and instruct voting on the insurance project.
Mr and Mrs J J Woodling entertained at their home on 4/5 Olive Street in celebration of their daughters first wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sobimpf and Mr and Mrs Wilvox among others.
Judge Sitter of Wyoming County set a hearing on a rule to show cause why a new trial should not be granted in the ejectment suit of Silas Hartley against John P. Hull. The 40 acre Madison Township land dispute has been tried three times, with verdicts varying by judge. If the court denies a further new trial, the case may proceed to the Supreme Court.
The Glee Panjo and Mindolin clubs from Syracuse University gave a successful concert at Elm Park Church last evening. A large audience greeted the volunteers and generous tips reflected the crowd’s enjoyment. The Glee club of twelve acted with spirited performances of popular college songs while mandolin and guitar quartets also impressed.
William Scott aged 14 a driver at the Marvine shaft was kicked by a mule yesterday around 1 pm while returning home from work. He poked the mule with a stick and was kicked in the stomach, dying instantly. His body was taken to Brick Avenue home of his parents.
A pleasant surprise party occurred at the home of Delphine Davies on Thurailay evening. Attendees included Sophie and Minnie Leuthner, Maury Kearns, Sadie Baldwin, Lillie Price, Gerry Hampton, Edith Reidenbach, Jane Hay, David Roche, M. D. Rochs, Arthur Price, and Bertie Caldwell.
Atles M. Trunan hosts Westminster gathering as Republican candidate for select council in the Eighth ward. A party caucus will be held next Monday afternoon from 4 to 6 o clock at a local polling place to nominate candidates for select and common council and ward offices. Supporters include energy leader Mr Tromit and others named Kaub Lackey Roesler Shifter and Vigilance Committee members.
Republicans in the Seventeenth ward caucused in Alderman Pupat’s office last evening between seven and eight o clock. The race for school controller featured C B Penman and Frank S Barker with Barker receiving 21 votes and Penman 14.
The meeting of the Woman at the Young Methodist association proceeds with Rey and Lopnit as organizers. Sewing classes remain open to entrants, with registration at 5 39 pm on Friday and Saturday. New members will be welcomed. past work has been levied and memberships are being adopted.
Seventy two leaves printed on one side show all places of interest on main grounds and Midway Plaisance. Measures 5 by 7 inches with embossed cover or full cloth. Two coupons and 25 cents tokens embossed Gover. Two coupons and 40 cents take both covers. Postage by mail.
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