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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1896

Page

3

Scrantonarea residents note travel and court events

Miss Annie Gallagher of Pittston visits Scranton relatives while I H House heads to Pittsburg for a day. Frank Carlucci and Joseph Cossesve plan a Feb 21 Italy voyage as H C Reynolds manages a Gent's furnishing dept. at Leader store. Nettletons depart for Lake Helen Florida for two months.

Annie Gallagher Pittston Scranton I. H. House Pittsburg Mere AJ Warman California Mise Josephine Scott Wayne Mire H.C. Reyn- Olle Quincey Avenue Atore Chirae Frank Carlucci Joseph Cossesve Italy FE. Nettleton North Washington Avenue Lake Helen Fla Robert J. Calhorn Chris William Mut*lave, Jr Buffalo Shiels New York City Frank T. Wampler Philadelphia Margaret Cur Fol Dunmore St. Mary'a Church Mr. Wampler Me Ehanke Scranton Traction Comboy Union ‘Traction Company Ine. G. Roland Vnsiraner

Porter Rearrested for Defaulting on Settlements with Electric Light

George W. Porter, a defaulting creditor of the Suburban Electric Light Co, was rearrested after failing to settle as promised. Prosecutors had delayed charges earlier, but with no settlement forthcoming he was jailed in default of $800 bail.

George W. Porter Suburban Electric Light Company Wis Owain EK. B Sturges Electric Light Company A. Rose Porter Fred von Storch Alderman Wright

Pillsbury Flour Mills Capacity Noted

The passage notes Pillsbury flour mills with a daily capacity of 17 500 barrels and describes the product as a pleasant wholesome beverage aiding digestion and steadying the nerves.

Pillsbury's

Opening of the Superior Court in Scranton Crowded Courtroom

The first session of the Superior Court in Scranton drew a large crowd as judges including P. Smith and H. J. Heeder appeared. The court opened with oath readings dispensed, and a busy morning session followed with list reviews, admissions, and preliminary arguments among many local lawyers.

Scranton Superior Court Postofice Scrantoplans W Hole William K. Taylor Philadelphia PP. Smith Howard J. Heeder Euston John J. Wickham Teaver Charles FE. Rice Wilkes-Barre J. N. Willard George J. Orlady Slantingdon County Rice Montgomery Keystone Fibre Company Common Pleas Monroe County Mulholland Hushbrook Water Company Lackawanna County Montroe County Staples Archbald Lackawinna Ihs Horace Bk. Hand Henry W. Mulholland A. E. Chapin T. D. Garman Nanthooke Herring John Garman Chamberlain Lilley Columbia County C. KR. Buckalew Fred Thaler James Seariet W. H. Shawn Samuel Stevens Willam K. Taylor Daniel Ahern

Plans To Rehabilitate Home Of The Friendless After Fire

The Home of the Friendless board met at the YWCA to arrange repairs after a Saturday afternoon fire left the home uninhabitable. Carpenters began work, plasterers to finish by week end, and residents will return once interiors are safe. A $40,000 fundraising drive begins with a 7:20 pm Board of Trade meeting to enlist business leaders for building funds. Local institutions and donors have offered aid, with immediate pledges and in-kind support noted.

Home of the Friendless Young Women’s Christian Association Adams Avenue Young Women's Christian Association Board of Trade Oval School Superior Court Elks’ Club Kirmess Symphony Orchestra Tribune St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum the Good Shepherd Foundling Asylum Scranton White Wyoming Connolly & Wallace

Voting irregularities in Olyphant council race revealed

One elector testified that Anthony Hale marked No 37 on the tally while the councilman election in Olyphant Third ward pitted James Flynn against Edward J. Kurke. Judge Archbald ordered Sheridan and Mebble brought to court to identify ballots No 7 and No 40s, amid ambiguity over ballot marking and reader in the booth.

Olyphant James J. Flynn Edward J. Kurke Anthony Mi Hale Archbald Anthony Mebble Thomas Sheridan Sheridan Burke Flynn Metiale Pryian McHiale Texloy Co. O'Malley Joseph Arlen

Is H. H. Yeager Insane Testimony Heard Before Commissioner

Testimony was heard before Commissioner Hower and a jury on whether H. H. Yeager of Moscow is of unsound mind. Petitioners led by his children seek a committee to manage his person and estate. next hearing will present a full inventory of his property.

A. W. Tower H. H. Yeaker Moscow Angelica Clements Willam Yeager John FL Yeager Martha Lamereaux Emma E. Carr TH. A. Knapp W Pawson Jt. H. Burns W. Roberts L. C. Bortree Charles A. Wiggins BE. EB. Robathan J. F. Baumeister Adam Thompson

Street Railway Officers Form New Boards

Stockholders and directors of three Scranton trolley lines met yesterday and elected boards that immediately organized. The Valley Passenger Railway J P Isley president George M Hallstead vice president C Ford Stevens secretary and treasurer Frank Silliman Jr and C M Chirk directors. P B Page president J Alton Davis vice president H E Hand secretary treasurer I L Post. L Phillips W A Page and Thomas H Thomas directors. Scranton Passenger Railway J P Ilsley president Frank ...

D. Be, Taylor E. P. Kingsburg Valley Passenger Railway Company Scranton Suburban Railway Company Scranton Passenger Railway Company J.P. Isley George M. Hallstead C. Ford Stevens Frank Silliman, Jr C. M. Chirk P. 8. Page J. Alton Davis H. E. Hand I. L. Post L. Phillips W. A. Page Thomas H. Thomas I'Goon Ranton T Way Company J. P. Illsley Frank

Local The Tribune mentions Guernsey Broad facts

Fragmentary notice references Guernsey Broad area and cigar bills tied to an economised plan. No clear event or named individuals or organizations are readable.

Tribune Home

Political maneuvering clouds a city mayor race

The scene centers on Democratic efforts to name a slate for mayor and treasurer with C G Boland distancing from candidacy while M J Kelly and Captain Samuel Hines show willingness for treasurer. Hailey may decline candidacy, and a late morning St Charles hotel meeting was planned to resolve nominations amid disarray.

St. Charles C. G. Boland M. J. Kelly Samuel Hines Mr Kelly Reading James Hailey Edward Robinson Spruks Cc. G. Boland

Republican caucus apportionments in Lackawanna township

At Altermus hall Moosic last night the Republican conferes apportioned offices for districts including supervisor town clerk and school director terms. Caucuses set for Jan 7 at McCrindle's Moosic and Mahon's hall Olyphant nominate borough officials. Democratic caucus in Mahon's hall Olyphant nominated Peter Walsh borough auditor and James Toward high constable.

Republican Conferrees Lackawanna Township Altermus Moosle Northeast Weat Hust Southwest South McCrindle Mahon's Hall Olyphant Peter Walsh James Toward

Mangan’s Mad Act Derailed by Bystander's Alert

Martin Mangan a laborer on Tenth street tried to throw himself before a moving Delaware Lackawanna and Western train at West Lackawanna avenue crossing. County Detective Leyshon and another bystander dragged him off the track. He was taken to the station and locked up after attendants reported recent derrick accident injuries and heavy drinking.

Martin Mangan Tenth Street West Lackawanna Avenue Leyshon Lewis and Neals Mangan

City Approves North Malin Avenue Sidewalk Upgrades

On Sept 28 an ordinance authorized tiwstone sidewalk curb and gutter work on North Malin Avenue between Jackson and Pettebone Streets. Contractor McNally did not wait for Clio's certification as the measure proceeded and a related resolution followed.

McNally Clio North Malin Jackson and Pettebone Streets

Court Refuses Receiver for Providence Store Company

Judge Gunster declines to appoint a receiver for the Providence Store Co after reviewing the case. He finds no basis to strip control from firm's members and place management under the court. It notes community appeals for charity and a local political caucus in Blakely.

Michael F. Dolphin Court of Equity Providence Store Gunster

Rare Art Gems Sold at Deep Discounts by Ullmann Co

Scattered by December crowds, several hundred real art gems were sold at 1 to 4 value from Ullmann Manufacturing Co on 27th street and Istave in New York. A chance to buy pictures at such prices may not recur.

Ullmann Manufacturing Co 27Th Street Istave New York

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Norton Lackawanna Avenue Snow The Weston Mill Co Wee Horsford Dudges Honorable Court Willard Wickham Orlady Beaver I. N. Willard Mra Everett Warren Mra. A. PD. Holland Smith BF. Mellovern John M. Garman Nanticoke Nanticke A. K Chopin James W. Platt Charles BE. Terry Mr. Dershimer Tunkhannock C.H. Staples Stroudsburg Garrick Harding C. C. Donovan M. J. Donahan P. W. Stokes J. D. Fellows John PP. Kelly W. Edgar C. FP. Davison L. Hawley Horace B. Hand C. W. Dawson John M. Harris George P. Wilson R. A. Zimmerman George Sanderson A. A. Chase H. H. Yeager Hower Swayne Street Railway Weber Guernsey Boland Kelly Halley Republican James G. Bailey Edmund J. Robinson St. Charles’ Hotel James McNally Wee Hood Eciivena Mt Mahon's Hall Vigilance Committee Phl Mc.Cunn Joseph Huskins Samuel Archer Priendless Providence Store Co Tribune Fund Firestricken Huyler Tribone Blakely Rexford Lackawanna Ave China Haviland & Co Carlsbad Haviland’s China Hall Weichel & Millar Wyoming Avenue Clothiers Steinway & Son Decker Bros., Kraniche & Bache N. A. Hulbert Wyoming Ave Music Store M’cann’s P. M’grea & CO Aylesworth's A. E. Rogers G. Elmendor Elmira N. Y Megargel & Connell Scranton, Pa Nicwel Shidme Eyra Fran Rand Ava
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