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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1894

Page

5

Court rejects guardian bid for Jesse J. May

The court refused to appoint A A Chase guardian of Jesse J May, citing adverse interests and religious differences, and installed M A McGinley as guardian instead. It approved guardian for Eugene FP May and ordered bonds of £40.

Jesse J. May A. A.chase M. D. May Mr. Chase A. A. Chase A. A Chase M. A. McGinley Chase Eugene FP. May May

Relief agents appeal for shoes and clothes for the poor

Relief agents working for the board and associated charities urge donations of shoes and clothes to the Municipal building. They note daily requests from needy individuals for relief items and believe many can spare worn but usable garments for those truly in need.

Poor Board Associated Charities

City Notes On Evening Programs And Local News

The area newspapers advertise a variety of events at local venues including the Academy of Music presenting Land of the Midnight Sun. Meetings are announced for Green Ridge Baptist Sunday school, the Women's Christian Temperance union, and the Commercial Travelers Home Association at Westminster hotel. A church supper and pew setting event is planned by the Penn Avenue Baptist church. A charity theater effort invites amateur actors at 10 o'clock tomorrow at Mrs Frances B Swan’s home. The Hawley News first issue is received featuring Easter Slattery and local Democratic notes. Investors are urged to review ads for opportunities and Scranton Azle Works offers 75000 in 6 percent coupon bonds with mortgage backing.

Land of the Midnight Sun Academy of Music Green Ridge Baptist Sunday School Women's Christian Temperance Union Spruce Street Commercial Travelers’ Home Association of America Theeatminster Hotel Ladies’ Social Union Penn Avene Baptist Church Associated Charities Francea B. Swan Clay Avenue Hawley News Easter Slattery John P. Slattery Capouse Avenue Scranton Azle Adress Joka ‘Ke

Scranton Grand Jury Reports on Lackawanna County Indictments

The January 154 sessions grand jury in Lackawanna County submitted a report to Judge Archnald after disposing of all true bills. It urged enforcement of fire escape laws for hotels and factories, noted many violations in Scranton, and listed dozens of indictments and costs for varied offenses including theft, assault, and perjury.

Sattle Archnald Woreman G. C. Wilson Court of Quarter Sessions Lackawanna County Lackawanna A. B Lackawanos County Scranton

Lions Show Draws Crowds at Eden Musee in Scranton

The Eden Musee presented the ferocious lion Wallace with trainer riskily entering the cage as crowds gathered. Manager Jefferson, a Scranton native, led a strong lineup including Dillon and Murray, McIntyre and Rico, Miss Liex Pearl, Elie Shindle, Marrente and Hill, all praised for performances and novelty in the popular venue.

Wallace Eden Musee Evenig Agu Scranton Jefferson Dillon Murray McIntyre Rico Liex Pearl Elie Shindle Marrente Hill

African Jubilee Singers To Tour As Magnolia Quartet

Charles H. Higgins of this city has secured the Magnolia quartet which will tour the country under the name African Jubilee singers. The group includes A. Brown, first tenor, C. Goins, second tenor, I. Grundy, first bass, and W. M. Cheeks, second bass. The concerts are tailored for church entertainments.

Magnolia Quartette Wonderland Meloillea Charles H. Higgins African Jubilee Singers A. Brown C.goins

Coroner Rules Lowry’s Death Natural After Jermyn Visit

Coroner Kelly examined the body of Lafayette Lowry in Jermyn and found no inquest needed. He stated the death likely resulted from heart failure, with a single wound from a wagon wheel noted as the only mark on the body.

Kelly Jermyn Cass Jermyn Lafayette Lowry Lowry Dean

Casey Seeks Bond Security For DeLong Hondaman

A. J. Casey of Casey Bros petitions the court to compel Alderman C. M. DeLong to provide security indemnifying Casey for liability on DeLongs bond. Casey cites DeLongs intemperate habits and insolvency as increasing risk. Hearing set for January 15 at 4 p.m.

A. J. Casey Casey Bros, Hondaman C. M. DeLong DeLong de Long

Scranton Daily Social Notes On Visitors and Departures

A string of names tracks yesterday and the coming days with visits and travel. J Mott and John T Porter were in New York, while McAskie recovered from illness. Several Scranton residents, including E Bradbury and H C Wheeler, headed to Pot ter county and Carbondale respectively, with others calling on friends in Scranton. A party plans to attend the Lumbermen's convention in Allentown, and a group will travel to New York for coal operators negotiations returning Thursday.

J. Mott New York John T. Porter Metropolis John G. McAskie Mins Nellie Seamens Avoca Scranton E. Bradbury Potter County H.C. Wheeler Carbondale Oscar Sturmer Danville G. Harding Peckville W. B. Rockwell Nielsen Mra W. M. Gardner Honesdale A. J. McNealis Chicago Metropolia Birs I’. B. Nettleton Southland Lake Helen Fla Sproles Allentown Misa Blanche Wood Onesdale de. M. J. Murphy Providence William Boland Priceburg Marie Curran Agie Lynott Mise Mattia Williams Fannie A. Winton B. M. Winton August Lenge Philip Brambacher Mra. Lange Hickory Street Presbyterian Church War Germany Willian Eet Snsoolation A Johnsot Impion Thomas H. Watkins James McClure W. le Conpell EL. Fuller

Murder Charge Stokes Mayfield Case Against Michael Fick

Michael Fick of Mayfield faces murder charges after witnesses say he struck John Page with a stick and later with a stone on Christmas night. Page died from exposure after the assault. Fick is held on $2500 bail before Judge Gunster.

Fick Page Michael Fick Mayneld Alderman Wright John Page Mayfield John Lowry Theodore Wacana Dr. Scanlon Michael Danio Michael Lek Danio George Lewonski Gnoaster

Trials in January term of common pleas court before Judge Edwards

The January term opened with Judge Hiwards presiding in court No A. Three wage disputes and a livery-stable case were heard though verdicts were not yet reached. Judge Gunster handled two wage cases in the main room with mixed outcomes. High school plans were approved as No 9 by Little & Connor and Ware within 160000 funding, plus architect fees and improvements, with further finance steps and staff movements in the teachers committee report.

Gunster H. M. Edwards Common Pleas Court Hiwards Mies Bridget O'Malley Carpenter Carbonale Juge Gunster Jermyn & Company Felix McLaughlin Dir. Mclaughlin Patrick McLaughlin Jermyn & Co Owen Nellie Stivens People’s Street Railway Company Anthony Ruano Hillside Coal Find Iron Company Board of Control Thomson Rofeavor Ware Columbia College Little &Connor O West 34 New York Little & O'Connor Professor Ware Pools & Sutton Newark N. J Nyatt & Notling Baltimore George Oakley Totten George Oakley Totten, Jr. of New York; Lord & Hewlett Éipporta Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company Bor Muldoon T Bowe James Gillespie C. B. Pratt Flrb. White

Buildera Exchange Elects Officers for Ensuing Term

The Buildera exchange elected officers for the coming term. John W. Howarth was named president with John Colligan and Charlea N. Lord as vice presidents. Other officers include James Collins as recording secretary and William R. Williams as reading secretary. The panel also lists a full slate of directors and committees. The convention will convene in Beaton on February 14 and 15 with several prominent local builders attending. A three member committee was named to study a uniform contract and report next meeting. Officers will be installed at the following Monday’s special session.

Buildera Exchange John W. Howarth John Colligan Charlea N. Lord James Collins Reading William R. Williams Thomas E. Lynde George W. Finn W. R. Williams Peter Stipp Henry Gunster David P. Thomas D. P. Thoms George D. Brown Conrad Schroeder Thomas I. Lyddon John Nelson H. C. Hinman H. A. Knotshold Ilternate Joan Bonore Beaton

Hearing in the Barr Case Sees Prominent Citizens Testify

The Barr case hearing on Dr. Barr’s alleged habitual drunkenness continued before Attorney Charles L. Hawley. Many city business leaders were sworn as witnesses, some stating they had seen him drunk, others denying it. The day proved lengthy with testimony and adjournment planned for the morning.

Bold burglars fail in attempt on Duckworth house

An unsuccessful burglary attempt occurred early Monday at the home of John A. Duckworth on Quincy avenue and Olive street. The window facing a lighted electric arc lamp was shoved open but Duckworth woke and frightened the intruders away before entry was gained.

Architect Duckworth John A. Duckworth Quincy Avenue Olive Street Mr. Duckworth

Cawley Declared Candidate for Belict Council in Eighteenth Ward

Joan Cawley won 86 votes at a Democratic caucus in the Eighteenth ward and will run for council. The candidate is a popular Delaware Lackawanna and Western conductor and a favored figure in the election.

Joan Cawley Select Council Cawley

Y M C A Course Presents David Copperfield

The third number of the Young Men's Christian Association course occurs Friday January 1% Leland Powers will present David Copperfield in his unique performance. Single admission is 75 cents.

Young Men's Christian Association Leland T. Powers David Copperfield

Local Print Trade Promotes Coffee and Butter Goods

A short notice promotes Triple Blend Java and Mocha reduced to S5e with Condraon’s print and tub creamery. fifty tubs of good butter offered at 250. It highlights three pictured art pieces and notes young men in the office busy distributing these gems to brighten hundreds of homes.

Conraon Ofice

Scranton Castle No. 117 Elects Officers for Ensuing Term

Scranton Castle No. 117 Knight of the Golden Eagle elects six month officers led by Post Chief Samuel J. Davies and Noble Chief John C. Shank. Other posts include View Chief David Ki. Thomas and High Privet John T. Jun kine. installation set for next Saturday evening.

Scranton Castle Knighta Golden Eagle Scranton Samuel J. Davies Noble John C. Shank David Ki. Thomas John T. Junkine John B. Davies William G. Howells Edwin Howell Heeper Exchequer Richard E. Jones Herald Peter Turner

Padden Chosen for School Controller in Seventh Ward Caucus

The Independent Democratic caucus of the Seventh Ward held at Currac a hill New Street last night. James Gillespie chaired Michael Thomas was secretary Patrick Weir and Martin Gilgallon were tellers and James J. Padden was unanimously chosen for the office of school controller. The late Democratic caucus officers were endorsed.

Independent Democrate Seventh Ward Currac A Hill New Street James Gillespie Michael Thomas Patrick Weir Martin Gilgallon James J. Padden

Wonderous Philadelphia Firm Pioneers Repaired Amash Boxes

The firm Gatiiechi & Sons at 1080 Chestnut Street Philadelphia offers improved amash boxes with new tunes. Specialty includes repaired and refined industrial organs and related items.

Hest Gatiiechi & Sons Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Resolutions and Keeley Institute Treatment

The piece notes many have vowed abstinence with the new year but urges realistic action against inveterate drinking habit. It explains how prolonged use alters the nervous system, making quitting hard and drinking feel necessary, and promotes Keeley Institute at 720 Madison Avenue Stanton PA as a treatment option.

Keeley Institute Madison Avenue Stanton, Pa

Obituaries from Dunmore and Scranton dated January

Mrs Elizabeth Brady widow of Isaac Brady died in Dunmore aged 45 days in January 1804 funeral Wednesday from 20 Main Street Dunmore. Lawrence Ernest Hathaway son of Mr and Mrs Frank Hathaway died in Scranton aged 5 years funeral Tuesday afternoon from 218 Lackawanna Avenue.

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