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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1896

Page

5

Happy Couples Meeting and Local Notices

City notes report a Salvation Army meeting Thursday, a funeral for Mrs. H A McFadden at 622 Chestnut Street, and a series of local events. Licenses granted to Seitz and Merandez and to Bingon and McNulty. Jermyn buys Bilimore stake to form Jermyn & Duffy. Coroner to hold inquest. firehouse plans reviewed. court suit filed for 466040 with Moses.

Salvation Army o'Vlork H. A. McFadden Chestnut Street Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Conyngham Baltimore Wilkes-Barre First Presbyterian Church Dr. McLeod Harry Seitz W Morgan Merandez Carbonlale Anthony Bingon Nellie McNulty Berman Hitchcock Scranton, Board of Trade Meeting Ore National Board Washington Frank Jermyn A. Bilimore Fem Gimore & Duffy Scranton Rewlister Wills Hopkins Michael and Austin O'Malley Delite Ware and Hudson Tackawinnk Avenue Green Hidge Longstreet Lackawanna Hospital Delaware, Lnockawanna and Western Railroad North Eod Young Woman's Christian Association Susan Dickinson California Misa Emma Lobes Miss Dickinson Misa Lobes Watson & Diehl Pryor Dew BE. Moses Wyoming Avenue Pierre C. Hall New York Thomas ‘H. Hall

Brakeman Injured When Caught Between Cars at Port Morris

Joseph Lawless a brakeman on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad was squeezed between two freight cars at Port Morris yesterday morning. He was riding on the side of one car and was crushed between the cars rolling along injuring his chest and hips but not fatally. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital and will probably be out in a week. His home is in this city.

Joseph Lawless Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Port Morris Moses Taylor Hospital Joseph Hoseltine Supreme Court Joseph Rotosky Nummler Joseph Reminisk Poullty Leonards Hosa Frank Agi Ttalian Pasquale Perretta

Granada and the Alhambra Lecture at Green Ridge Library

George Sanderson gave a stereopticon lecture on Granada and the Alhambra with A V Bower assisting. Fifty views showed Moorish interiors and towers, Court of Lions, Hall of Ambassadors, and dungeons, highlighting the palace’s former splendor and historical context for a large audience.

George Sanderson Spain Granada Alhamira Green Riese Sanderson A. V. Bower Washington Irving United States Scranton Alhambra Santa Marie Justice Alberca Troyal Vela Roafdll Tron Ferdinand Leabella

The Cotton King melodrama at the Academy of Music

Sutton Vane's The Cotton King played to a small audience last night. The production by William A. Hrady's company impressed with staging and strong performances by James M. Brophy, Oscar Eagle, George Turner, James F. Macdonald, Helen Robertson, Sophie Albert and others in five acts.

Sutton Vane Academy of Music Largre William A. Hrady England Jack Ashton Ashton Cotton Mills Idke James M. Brophy Oscar Eagle Richard Stockley George Turner James Shillinglaw James F. Macdonald Tupper Helen Robertson Kitty Marshall Mother Lyon Hetty Drayson Sophie Albert Elsse Kent J. Frank Burks Carl St. Aubyn Lizzie Morgan Helen Douglass

Grocer Hetzel Injured In Street Car Collision

Jacob Hetzel senior partner of Hetzel & Collins Penn avenue grocers was injured at 2 20 am yesterday when a street car struck his wagon at Penn and Lackawanna avenues. He was thrown from the wagon and taken home with a back injury expected to be minor. The wagon and horse sustained no damage and the harness was damaged.

Jacob Hetzel Hetzel & Collins Penn Avenue Grocers Windsor Penn and Lackawanha Avenues Hetzel Penn Avenue Frank McHugh Linden Street the Traction Company Gibson Street Gunster

Wagon on Way From Barn Replacing Disabled Car

A wagon travels from the barn to substitute for a car that became disabled on the Washburn Street line.

Washburn Street

Injunction Hearing on Fell Estate Proceedings Resumes

Equity court yesterday heard testimony in the injunction to restrain Asher M Fell of Wilkes Barre from further use of estate revenues of John G Fell of Waverly borough. Conley on behalf of the complainant questioned Fell about $600 in unaccounted funds while defendant argued beneficiaries received large sums and sales were proper transactions.

Equity Court Yesterdy Asher M.fell Wilkes- Barre John G. Fell Waverly John D. Conley Detroit Asher M. Fell Conley Fell Chena Mappe

Shadows of a Great City at Frothingham Tonight

The Frothingham presents Shadows of a Great City under Thorns Jefferson with Miss Annie Ward Tiffany as Biddy Ronan. Daly's A Midsummer Night's Dream revival at Academy features lavish scenery and noted Shakespearean staging. Also at HW T Jacobse opera house the Washburne sisters start a three day run with Mortana, praised for lively singing and clever performances.

Frothingham Thorns Jeferson Joe" Jeferson Mer, Jefferson Biddy Ronan Annie Ward Tiffany Miss Tiffany Mr. Daly Daly’s New York Daly London Shakespeare the Academy Washburne HW. Tt. Jacobse Opera House Syracuse Standard Washburne Sisters Bertha Stead Mason and Ryan Jennings Yrrien Emery Marlowe Arthur Whiteland Davis

Review of the Year in Lackawanna County Criminal Courts

District Attorney John R. Jones reports a busy year with 595 true bills and 643 ignored. Seven murder trials occupied courtroom space, with several defendants convicted or awaiting appeals. about 200 prior cases carried over, most disposed of, leaving ~30 for February sessions.

John R. Jones Commonwealth Lackawanna County Jones Tewts Erand LMS Grand Jury Crezenzo Merolo Pennsylvania

Presbyterian church calls Houwe for $2000 salary

In Dunmore the Presbyterian congregation approved reports and a gift balance from Ludleal Ald society. A unanimous call was extended to Rev EK Houwe of Attleboro Mass for the pulpit at $2000 annually. Other notes mention water damage at the Pioneer office, two students resuming Lafayette studies, and local moves.

E. L. Mouse Presbyterian Church The Dr. McLeod Scranton Ludlea’ Ald Society D. PY. Horton Henry Beyeu Hr. A. Mace EK. L. Houwe Attleboro Musa

Will of Charles Tropp Admitted to Probate in Scranton

The will of the late Charles Tropp was admitted to probate with letters testamentary issued to his wife Maggie Tropp and to J H Gunster. The estate valued about $75 000. The 1881 will, drawn May 11, 1881, is witnessed by Judge Fred W Gunster and Isaac J Post and written on legal paper.

Charles Tropp Charles Hertieh Scranton Catherine Bertich Magete Tropp Maggie Tropp

First Symphony Concert Promises Elite City Program

The Symphony Orchestra led by Theodore Hemberger will perform on Tuesday in January at the Academy of Music. Rehearsals have made the group one of the city and Wilkes-Barre's finest, with a solo vocalist and a high class program expected. Blume's at 622 and A Spruce Street showcases sleighs in fifteen two seat models and twenty five cutters.

Fourteenth Scranton Cutcus Co. Operative Hall Ward Instrict cMeers Academy of Muale Wilkes-Barre Theodore Hemberger Blume Spruce Street Blume & Son WAM, Blime & Son

Devastating West Market Street Fire Damages Cigar Store and St Mary's Hall

A large fire last night at the Garnell Clear store adjoining St Marys Hall on West Market Street caused near total destruction of the cigar shop and heavy damage to St Marys Hall. Firemen from North End quickly responded, amid excitement from hall dancers. Fire also damaged Father Whitty Young Men and Keystone Literary Club rooms on the hall's second floor. Funeral notices and local social updates follow, including deaths from Marvine Mine injuries and upcoming baptisms, plus a local indoor baseball score.

Garnell Clear St. Mary’ S Hall West Market Street North End St. Mary's Hall Father Whitty Keystone Literary Club Kmvira Morgana Pkher Plymouth D. J. Devanny Wilkes-Barre Christian Doctrine Society Company H Fenner & Chappel Company Armory

Useful Books Given Away for Fancy Work and Dyeing

An offer promotes Mrs. Nella Dagget's book Fancy Work and Art Decorations with Successful Home Living. Readers can obtain a free copy by sending coupon and stamp to Wells, Richardson & Co. The ad also touts Diamond Dyes as a trusted home dye brand and mentions related promotions and product ties.

the Tribune Nella Dagget Moston Wells Ricanison & Co Burlington

Penn Avenue Baptists Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

The thirty six annual meeting of Penn Avenue Baptist Church opened at 8 and ran to near 1 with balloting for officers. Trustees elected include HH Hallstead G S Williams PF M Koehler and A D Stelle for three years W F Smith for two and Dr Thomas for one. J W Browning treasurer M Hallstead clerk and deacons elected for four years. Treasurer J W Browning reported $6257.04 handled during the year. The meeting focused on business and did not discuss a new pastor. pew rentals were deferred and current sittings to be retained.

Penn Avenue Baptist Church Luther Keller HH. J. Hallstead G. 8S. Williams PF. M. Koehler A. DD. Stelle Wo FL Smith Dr. Thomas J. W. Browning M. Hallatead W. A. Capwell L. M. Horton HB. Filmore L. M. Cates Mra Warren . Partridge Ninth Street Cleveland Partride

Short Letters of Interest Published by Tribune Policy

Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer's fame The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.

Tribune

Armenian relief fund needs Scranton subscriptions

J M Boles treasurer of the Armenian relief fund of Scranton urges immediate support for starving Christians in Armenia. He notes a $1 and 60 cent donation and invites gifts by mail or at offices in the Commonwealth building or at First or Third National banks. He cites a needed 8,000 contribution to supply 100,000 bread loaves and stresses timely help.

the Tribune Bir Ministerial Association of Scranton Armenia Samail Commonwealth Building Gaspers Wateh Wold J. M. Boles

Armenian relief effort urged by Scranton churches

Reverend Pearce urges Scranton churches to aid Armenian sufferers through contributions via missionaries Christian Herald Clara Harton fund or Col Roles treasury. Ministers may lack time for a Sunday collection but should present the cause soon and act with readiness and willingness.

DR. Pearce the Tribune Christian Herald Clara Harton Amd Scranton W. HL. Pearce

New Kind of Smoker by Scranton Hycle Club

The Scranton Hicycle Club prepares a Friday smoker with a progressive euchre contest as the main amusement. The current committee plans attractive fires and second prizes to accompany the event, with a distinct committee for each biweekly smoker.

Scranton

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