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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1894

Page

3

Man Designs Bigamy as Divorce Action Moves on

Mrs. Mary Ellen Trench of Price org applies for divorce from George Edward Preach through attorney R J Beamiah citing Creek and unprovoked desertion. Preach married Mary Ellen Haemflett on das 28 1800 and deserted her a year later. He went to Shamokin and in July inet was engaged to a young Indiana woman. Mrs Prentchi warns of French entanglements, French leaves Shamokin and his whereabouts are unknown.

Mary Ellen Trench Price Org Han George Eilward R. J. Beamiah Apied George Edoward Mary Ellen Haemflett Das Shamokin Inet Heo Indy Mra. l

Court orders shifts in district polling and land disputes

The Third district polling place in Cartiondaly was moved to the Edlward Stelody hotel at 7 Dondait atrest by court order. The dispute over the Lackawanne to Scranton land is set for reposition upon forty eight hour notice to the opposition’s attorney.

Cartiondaly Edlward Stelody Dondait Atrest Lackawanne Scranton

Trains Route Change Between New York and Jersey City

Beginning Monday January Tat 1504 passengers traveling to and from New York Jersey City and Newark will use Pennsylvania Railroad tracks between that point and Jersey City. New York foot of Courtland and Thebrossus streets will be the transfer point replacing the Liberty Street ferry. Newark passengers use Lehigh Valley trains at Market Street station. Sight change in time.

Thts New York Jersey City Newark West Nowik Pennsylvania Railroad Courtland Thebrossus Streets New York City Liberty Street Central Railroad of New Jury Lehigh Valley Market Street Ie Pennsylvania Railroad

Tar Tamtsn Purposes A Compilation Of Local Interests

An announced edition will compile and classify readable notices from Scranton and vicinity. The book will feature hotogravure views of public business blocks and landscapes. Representatives will visit individuals to explain the envisioned publication and invite notices for residence listings.

Scranton Atlites Trt Trice Witukmm

Anhemer Busch Boar Louie Lobman's Spruce Sh

Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief local notice involving the Anhemer Busch Boar, Louie Lobman, and Spruce Street area. Details are unclear but suggest a property or event linked to residents named in the fragment. No full names, dates, or actions are determinable from the readable text.

Anhemer Busch Louie Lobman

West Side Marauders Target Storefront Displays

Local merchants on the West Side report thefts from display fronts. Police have not captured the culprits, despite efforts after losses tied to at least one shop, People’s Dry Goods. Funeral notices for David J. Davies and Mrs. Thomas Williams follow, with services and interment details.

West Side Artont Heal

Judge dissolves injunctions in Scranton Gas and Water case

Judge Gunster dissolved the injunctions against Scranton Gas and Water and the city. He ruled the city relied on a March 10, 854 ordinance that has been dead for almost ten years and found no sufficient reasons to grant a permanent injunction.

Gunster Scranton Gas and Water Company The Gas and Water Company

Trout Fry For The Asking From Pennsylvania Fisheries

The Pennsylvanian Commissioners of Fisheries will distribute about 8,250,000 trout fry after March. Applications for planting this fish in suitable waters are now being received. Submit blanks via commissioners Henry Ford, H Demuth, and John Gay at Philadelphia and Lancaster addresses.

Pennsylvanian Commissioners of Fisheries Henry Ford Vine Street Philadelphia Demuth Lancaster John Gay West

State fish fry applications require district endorsement

The article notes that applications for fish fry must be endorsed by the senator or representative of the district where filed, in addition to the local commissioner. It lists officials from Scranton Scranton and Harrisburg and mentions an act rider changing the requirement.

B. Stillwell Scranton Louis Streuber Erie F. W. Ebel Harrisburg

Grimes' Cellar Door at the Academy Delivers Flawed Show

At the Academy of Music last night James B. Mackie headlined A Tunch of Keys but the performance met mixed response. Critics note old songs and lack of improvement in Mackie’s act while the chorus and other cast members failed to rise above mere adequacy.

Himmy Jameney Grimexey Academy of Music James B. Mackie Mackie Alame Daisy Ball Maelie Dee Gee

Schiller Lodge Holds Annual Family Gathering in Excelsior Hall

Schiller lodge Free and Accepted Masons hosted its annual family gathering and banquet in Excelsior hall last evening. Seventy five couples sat to a decorated meal on the second floor while J C Lange acted as master. Remarks were offered by Frank Lenthner FP L Wormser P F Gunater M DD N G Goodman Edmund Bort Moritz Swartzkopf. Lenthner, retiring master, received a Masonic emblem. After supper, dancing followed to Schmitt's orchestra with palms and ferns adorning the hall.

Schiller Lodge Excelsior Hall J. C. Lange Frank Lenthner

Flora Staniford Stars in East Lynne at Wonderland

Flora Staniford, acclaimed actress, headlined East Lynne at Wonderland yesterday to large crowds. The production featured magnificent costumes and strong supporting performances, with Mr Dorcey highlighted as an excellent comedian by local audiences.

Dorcey

Mrs Gaffney Ordered to Pay for Goose Theft

Mrs Ann Gaffney of the West Side faced Mayor Connell in police court after allegedly stealing a goose from neighbor Patrick Higgins on Meridian Street. She claimed Higgins dropped the bird and left. the mayor ordered her to pay $2 for the fowl plus court costs.

Connell Ann Gaffney West Side Patrick Higgins Meridian Street Mra Gaffney Higgins Mra. Gaffney

Grand jury backs Throop split from Dickson City

The grand jury presented its final report to the court noting it favorable to the citizens petition to form a separate borough from a portion of Dickson City. It found the statutory requirements met and deemed the petition expedient to grant.

Citisens Throop Dickson City Acta of Assembly

New Scranton Traction Passes Issued for 19th Century Lines

The Scranton Traction Company distributes annual passes valid only within city limits. Each 100 coupon book is printed on chocolate colored paper and will be honored for the holder, not others. Old passes cease to be valid after Wednesday.

Limba Scranton Traction Company Mile Scranton JNO M. Kemerer E. H. Ripple Scranton, Pa

Durr Nominated in Eighth Ward Battle for Select Council

The Republican caucus in the Eighth ward featured a spirited contest from 4 to 7 PM between C. M. Truman and Fred Durr. Truman led in first district 55 to 43 while second district showed 4% to 84 with Durr ahead by 29. George F. Jacobus was nominated for common council.

Defenta Truman Select Council C. M. Truman Fred Durr Traman Durr George F. Jacobus Common Council

Reinhart's Market Daily Meat Notices on Lackawanna Ave

Daily market notices list beef pork and sausage items with pricing and availability from 6 am to 10 am on Lackawanna avenue. Includes sirloin rump rib roast and pork products with regional abbreviations and misc notes on meat cuts.

Reinhart’s Lackawanna Avenue

Notes of South Side and Local Obituaries

John Connors, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Connors of the Atlineton hotel, injured by a toy gun discharge near the eye and admitted to Wall’s hospital Philadelphia. Mrs Griswold funeral held from Hike ory street to St Marys church then German Catholic cemetery. New officers elected for St Patrick’s Catholic Total Abstinence society. A special policeman will be hired to preserve order at No 2 school on Sundays. Mary Griswold funeral, James Devine funeral, and ongoing local notices including a voter canvass, school fence costs, and illnesses in the community.

T. R. Phillips Plymouth Morgan Thomas Jackson Street Misa Mary Spary South Main Avenue Providence First Welch Congregational Church Santay T. Davies Pareat City Mra Mary Daniele Hyde Park Avenue Drron Kh. Wade Misa Mattie Williams Keiser Avenue Yeaterday Moscow Henry Boddoe Green Ridge Benjamin Bedioe Lewis Price Avenue D Bellevue Robert Owens Roland Avenue Magtie Williams Academy Street Martha Davies Eynon Street Mra Ven Morris Nanticoke Misa Florence Fairchild Dalton Democraty Fourth Ward Oratn Thomas Connor Wells Hospital Griswold St. Patrick's Society John Connors Thomas Connors Atlineton Hotel Wall's Hospital Philadelphia Mary Griswold Hikeory Street St. Mary's Church Father Christ H. J. Ziegler William Sebell John Demuth Charles Schench Henry Wetter Board of Control Misa Julis Kelly Robert McCrea Avoca McCrea John Martin James Devine Thomas McGrail James M. Melvin Duryea Connell & Co Ferdinand Smith Simonson’s

North End Church Weddings and Local Notices

Marriage of Mark Lenahan and Nellis Conway to be held at St. Thomas Church with Rev M J Conway officiating. Anthony Neary and Mary A Padden announced to wed January 24. Funeral notices for Mrs N J Woods and Mrs J D Evans given with interments at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery and Forest Hill. Brentford Akerley visits Providence friends. Christian Doctrine Society to host a literary and musical program at St Marys hall for the poor, including various recitations and vocal solos.

Mark Lenahan Nellis Conway Dickson City St. Thomas’ Church M. J. Conway Celia Ruddy Patrick Bigley N. J. Woods North Main Avenue Hyde Park Anthony Neary Mary A. Padden Mrn. J. D. Evans Delaware Street Green Ridge Odd Fellows Forest Hill Cemetery Brentford Akerley Clark's Green Providence Friends Christian Doctrine Society St. Mary’s Hall St. Mary's Hall North End Holy Rosary Parish A. Bell Mary Grady Robert of Nigh A. Dolphin

Land of the Midnight Sun at Academy of Music

A. Y. Pearsons attraction Land of the Midnight Sun opens with a midnight Iceland coast scene and a North Carolina tempest finale using expert mechanical effects. Elmer E. Vance's familiae Limited Mail and Freeman's A Railroad Ticket also tour the Academy this week drawing strong crowds.

A. Y. Pearson Academy of Music Iceland North Carolina Elmer E. Vance

A Bicycle for g35

A youth bicycle will be sold for 35 dollars, valued at 7 dollars. Callat Tribune office.

Callat Tribune Offica

Van Gorder's Gallery Showcases Amateur Portraits

An ad invites amateurs to view specimen photographs at Van Gorder's Gallery 29 Spruce Street. Special attention offered for developing and finishing portraits.

van Gorder

Encyclopedia Britannica Ad Promises Global Knowledge Access

An advertisement extols the Encyclopedia Britannica as the ultimate reference work created by over 1,200 scholars. It quotes Yale’s president and cites universal trust, urging immediate purchase at 10 cents a day with supplementary offers on Edison phonographs and copying services.

Britannica Yale College Europe Spruce Street

New Bicycle Bargain At Tribune Office

A new bicycle priced at 75 dollars is offered as a rare bargain. The machine is guaranteed and may be seen at the Tribune office for inspection.

Tribune

Books Hooks Books During The Coming Week

The Tus Trinune mare announces a subscriber sale offering a bright popular line of volumes at about one fourth the usual price. The list outlines inducements and opportunities to enrich readers libraries with elegantly bound titles.

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