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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1896

Page

3

Local notices list visits and moves among Buffalo residents

W Brainard of Buffalo and other locals are noted visiting friends in Binghamton Newark and New York. Several return from trips and funerals. Kelley heads to Notre Dame after vacation. Bishop Hare and Rev. Dood linked to local church news. Ira Halley resigns as Economy Steam Boat superintendent. Jrbi Kiek of Lockport named successor.

W. ©. Brainard Buffalo XN. Y W. of. Hallstead Binghamton Juthen Allen Newark N. J Guevogey New York City Kate Hopkins Alles Mary Lierry Fourth Avenue New York Moree Syta- Clee Hi Mother Po Tlatin Notre Dame Univerity James Kelley Locanoreneere Sully Bavan Telephone Exchanke Jacob Kaits Book Binder Bishop Hare Dood Feeley Baltimore Ira Halley Economy Steam Boat Company Hae Jubi Kiek Lockport N.Y

Reception to the Judges in Lackawanna County

The Lackawanna bar hosts a Tuesday evening reception for Superior court judges at Mike Jonson Peaklin avenue. Invitations go to judges from numerous counties and refreshments will be served. Speeches are undecided. Judge Willard has reserved Wyoming apartments for several judges. Judge Rice may not attend. Judge Smith moved to the Federal building. Pillsbury's Flory mills claim a capacity of 17,500 barrels daily. Our Portland Cutters are redesigned and offered by Win Hlume & Son at 22 and 24 Spruce Street.

Lackawann Superior Court Mike Jonson Peaklin Lackawanna Lugerne Columbia Mountour Monroe Chartenn Wyoming Bradford Stsqlehanna Wayne Pike Judie Willard Rice Reaver J- Tidy Reeder Wickham Judge Rice Smith Commonwealth Federal Court Portland Price O. K Win, Hlume & Son Spruce Street Oliver Connell Brown & Morris Nay Ave Hose Company Franklin Avenue Joint Fire Department Maniley West Lackawanna Avenue Sprince Street Torrey Nniqror Estimates Committee Cedar Avenue Third Avenue North Main Avene Pettebone Wood Streets Muldoon Howe Spruce Street Bridge Lansing Seventeenth Ward Mulberry Street Tavier Webster Avenues Vine Street Prescott Avenue Mc. Finn Sanderson Laver Fion Homes Clark Schwenk Willams, Durr Chinfenden Manley Burns and Westpfahl City Treasure Lauer City Fund First National Bank Third National Bank Lackawihnna Trust and Safe Deposit Company Merchants’ and Mechanics ® Bank Scranton Savings Bank Alonzo T. Rutledge Damascus Wayne County North Main Avenue Judiciary Committee

Two Council Meetings Push Bond Rise to 200000

City councils debated a flood of minor measures while voting to raise the city treasurer bond to 200000. Officials approved road and bridge work, street repairs, and sewer plans, with actions on hydrant crews and a range of assessments and contracts.

Couneil Select Council Frank Shiffer Select Branch PT. Mulligan Capouse Avenue Larch Street Hyde Park Swetland Street Penn Avenue Green Ridge Delaware B. G. Coon Scranton Traction Company Elm Street Meridian Hampton Eynon

Becker Brothers sue Elmira Telegram for 350000

Wesker Brothers sue the Elmira Telegram Printing Company for 350000 in a libel action over a West Side article. They claim the publication damaged their name by calling a building a ramshackle structure adjacent to their new brick building on Robinson street. The suit cites alleged publication errors and asserts reputational harm among neighbors and business associates.

John J. Becker Albert F. Becker West Side FE. HH. Shurtles C. Comegys Telegram Printing Company Elmira N. Y Plaints Robinson Street Elmira Telegram Becker Bros Y. A. Barrett Scranton Becker Brothers Barrett

Fire destroys hotel and stores in Olyphant

A fire at dawn yesterday destroyed the hotel and undertaker shop owned by John Swallow in Olyphant. The adjacent general store of Rosenfeld nearly burned, with flames spreading toward other buildings. The Excelsior Hose Company and Wilson Hose Company fought the blaze, saving remaining structures. Total damage estimated at $15,000 with insurance on the Swallow and Rosenfeld properties and stock.

John Swallow Olyphant Rosenfeld Excelsior Hose Company Hecht House Wilson Hose Company Peekyville Thames Swallow

Hotel owners arraigned on keeping rambling house charge

Frank Matugas and Anthony Gedraytis, proprietors of a hotel at 1001 West Lackawanna Avenue, were arraigned before Alderman Fuller on charges of keeping a rambling house. A New Year’s Eve gambling game called twenty-one led to a loss of $90. Four witnesses testified to gaming at the hotel. Bail was set at $500 each for appearance at court.

Prank Matugas Anthony Gedraytis Alderman Fuller Fuller Frank Matugas West Lackawanna Avenue Andrew Krouchlunes West Side Matugus Gedraytis A. A. Chaise J. J. Ross

Watkins Testimonial Concert Postponed to February 21

The John Watkins testimonial concert at Frothingham is postponed from January 16 to February 21 to avoid conflicting with the Allegory of America benefit for Lackawanna hospital at Academy Music on January 4 and 14. Officials cite support for the hospital and coordinated scheduling.

John T. Watkins Frothingham America Academy Music Beneft Lackawanna Hospital Watkins

Jury Not Called to Pass Upon Grand Jury Bills

The January term grand jury returned true and ignored bills including larceny, embezzlement, assault, burglary, and other offenses. Numerous names appear as prosecutors or defendants, with many entries indicating costs to be paid and county payments.

Marl Conrad Thomas J.tuttle James Sisson Michael Moran William Campbell A. E. Simonsen Aaron Lane Martin Clark John Prop Walter Moore Sophegjoin Penkotska Maggie Brennan Steeckle August Yobbs Philopenw Desing Fred Steckle Philopenk Desing Hellithy Wyger Alfonzo Grandin Charles H. Chiuse Vito Blanco Joseph BE Masters Warren la France Lewis Sealone George Jackson Joseph EB Napoleon Trous George Rimnesky James Timothy McNulty Agnes McNulty Matthew Fadden Ann Padden Jacob Adler Augusta Mater Daniel Langan John J. Schmidt Andrew Warga Edward Brown Joseph Novae William Lynch Frank Flood William W. Nell Mary Sweeney Samuel Lewis H. EK Kulp Michael Stephen Goora Anthony Pumunski Henry Swank A. P. McDonough Frank Rebling Michael Early Joseph Lehosky Julia Ilgallon John Lehosky Dibhe Gilgallon Richard Gibbons William McDonnel Thomas Golden Patrick Walker George Pabst Hobbery Morrie Brenovich Joseph Ho»menwick Henry Yerkoevich John Dibbens Thomas ¢. Jones Stephen Rundwilken Peter Noviekowski Jas Costa Walter Gibbons Thomas Jones Edward Hatton James Moran May Costa Max Schwarte Joseph Hosenwig M. M. Rodrigues Alelli Kice Max Schwarts Harry Yurkavits Ludwig Jingalosky Mike Yalevsky Simon Wastway Lole EF Halley Harry Yurkayita Morris Beniavits Pll Patton Sarah Styles Charles Lamb John White Lewis Sculone Michael Janes Jon Chines Morris Begovity Josepidy Mowewick Samuel Miller Michael Kuritski

Relief Corps Installation Held at Ezra Griffin Post Rooms

Public installation of recently elected officers of Women's Relief Corps No 0 auxiliary to Lieutenant Mara Griffin Post No 1% Grand Army of the Republic occurred last evening at Lackawanna avenue rooms. Mrs Joseph Sandor past president presided as Installing officer and Mrs Etta W Pierce presented a palleted fund gift to Mrs Margaret Bristley retiring secretary, with Captain Fred making a further presentation.

Women's Relief Corps Mara Griffin Grand Army of the Republic Port Rooms Lackawanna Avenue Joseph Sandor Corps Etta W. Pierce Pensies Margaret Bristley Fred

Community group officers installed amid parade of speakers

A ceremony saw officers installed including President Mrs. Rachel Hall and Vice officers for the group. Speeches were given by Merce Amsden Walter Hall and Resubs. The event included a silver tea set gift and remarks highlighting the organization’s aims and fellowship.

Amsden Mra. Pierce Merce Walter Hall Rachel Hall Mra Jane Walter Sarah Acker Maria Allen Luther Burcess Susie Loomis Lizzie Warner Lizzie F. Hall Matth Abrams Allee Thomas

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