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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1898

Page

5

Notable locals and visitors in the city yesterday

Hon. FE. O. Coray of West Pittston visited the city. Rev. Father Morrison of Towanda returned after a brief visit. Alderman John T. Viowe of the seventeenth ward is homebound. P. E. Kilkeutlen of Washington avenue left to study law at Georgetown. W. Gaylord Thomas spoke at Culdbellows Grand Lodge in Philadelphia and addressed the Norristown lodge. Frederick Nichols of Doud and Nichols hardware returned from Atlantic. S. Ocltinger of Moonemy Furniture left for Baltimore to join his brother touring West production centers. T. A. McCue and J. Aslman Bevan of the New York Journal pursue the Scranton Sunday Free Press merger. Henry Bonn, recently returning from New York, travels to Antwerp, Cologne, and Corinbad Springs, planning a year abroad. He has spent almost fifty years in this city.

FE. O. Coray Weat Pittston Father Morrison Towanda John T. Viowe Seventeenth Ward P. E. Kileutlen Washington Avenue Georgetown University W. Gaylord Thomas Grand Lodge of Culdbellows Philadelphia Norristown Lodge Frederick Nichols Doud and Nichols Upper Lackawanna Mie Atlantic Ocltinger Moonemy Murniture Baltimore West T. A. McCue J. Aslman Bevan New York Journal Wly Scranton Sunday Free Press Henry Bonn South Side New York Southwark Antwerpt Bonn Cologne Switzerland Corinbad Springs

Cuban Relief Movement Gains Practical Support

The Cuban relief movement in the city shows promise as Mayor Bailey reports four cash gifts totaling $12 and a large bundle of clothing. A ward sympathizer contributed clothing valued at $5, and the mayor notes new supplies arriving after office hours. Liver complaints are reportedly cured by Beecham's Pills.

Bailey Seventeenth Ward Beecham

New Scranton Dairy Combine Aims for Citywide Milk Supply

The Scranton Dairy company consolidates major local dairies and retailers with a $450000 capital stock. E L Fuller serves as president and J N Willard as treasurer while G M Carpenter may manage. The plan centralizes distribution from Conrad’s depot, promising lower costs and earlier service, with contracts already in place and a push for a purer supply.

E. L. Fuller BW. Willard Scranton Scranton Dairy Company FE. N. Wilard E. Ll. Fuller J. N. Willard William Cornell William Hallstead FE. N. Willard Henry Belin William T. Smith G. M. Carpenter A. J. Stone F. R B. Stone William Conrad Charles Shedd Joseph Behrether Stone Bros North End Milk Company Seranteon Conrad's Lareh Street Monsey Fletire Carpenter

Clergy Transfer Updates From Wilkes-Barre Parish

Rev Father McNally, formerly at 81 Patrick's Church Beranton, transfers to Georgetown chapel. Rev Father O Rourke, previously at Hazleton, returns to St Marys Wilkes Barre in the latest clerical moves.

Father McNally Patrick’s Church Beranton Georgetown Father O'Rourke Hazleton St. Mary's Wilkes-Barre

Judge Willard Surprised by Superior Court at Home

Judges of the Superior court surprised former associate Judge Willard at his residence with a handsome set of carvers in a fine case. Judge Orlady gave the presentation speech. Willard could only thank the court, and the evening concluded with refreshments.

Superior Court Willard Orlady

Scranton Engineers Club Holds Annual Meeting and Dinner

The Scranton Engineers club held its annual business meeting in the board of trade building followed by dinner and social hours. Officers were elected C P D Backington president W M Marple vice president H W Rowley recording secretary A H Storrs treasurer and A J Lisler librarian. A lecture on Flying Machines by KB Roberts was announced for January 27.

Scranton Engineers’ Club Board of Trade C. PD. Backington W. M. Marple H. W. Rowley A. H. Storrs A. J. Lisler Lbrarian James Abbard W. A. May Co. Rose KB. W. Roberts Maxim Lillienthal Langley Roberts George O'Neil Asslatants Scranton Lab Blackington F. W., Gerevke BE. T. Connor A. B. Dunning C. C. Mattes Gardner Sanderson H. B. Cox Walter Frick A. D. Blackington A. H. Allen W. E. Capwell E. T. Connor Wilkes-Barre C. c. Conkling A. F E. Deal William W. Drinker A. B H. Dunning W. L. Evans Charles Farrer Carbondale F. W. Gerecke H. Ll. Harding Charles BR. Kinsley Benjamin F. Lane A. H. Lee A. C. Lamont W. M. Markel C. Mattes Willam McClare W. Parsons J. Parrish Ezra R. Peckins F. FE. Pratt Fd. Pratt Prank J. Pratt Preston Robinson C. C. Rose J. Gardner Sanderson Lewis GB. Smith W. BE. Matthews William A. James Peckville Robert E. Hurley Alfred Lister Frederick C. Whitmore F. G. Wolfe Frank Silliman, Jr Morgan Davis Herbert Adleon John BR. Bryden T. J. Foster

Ticket to New York for Sale

A youth named D. Youngman, who had been hired as a lineman by the Scranton Railway, quit his job days ago and tried to return to New York. He was stopped at 145 a.m. by Patrolman Day as he attempted to board the Dewar Lackawanna and Western train and spent the night in the station house while a warrant for wire theft from his former employer was reviewed. The warrant was sworn by manager Frank Silliman Jr before Alderman Millar.

D. Youngman Scranton Railway Company New York Day Youngman Peruse The Railway Company Frank Silliman, Jr Millar

Judge Willeys Lecture Tonight At Albright Library

Judge Willey returns to the lecture platform with An Hour With Three Great Questions in the Albright Library auditorium. Critics invited include leading figures from business, profession and literature, signaling strong attendance for his return after ten years away.

Judge Willey Albright Library

Box Collections Fund Charity Work Amid Thefts

The Board of Associated Charities reports box collections fund its work with $20 stolen from Zeigler's cafe $3 at Rutledge's and $2.60 at the Scranton House. Since starting the box scheme there have been two thefts including a case where the thief took the box itself.

Board of Associated Charities Cohen Zeigler Rutledge's Scranton House

Fifty Delegates for Fahey Slate in City Convention Fight

Democratic City Committee factions battled over delegates for tomorrow’s city convention to nominate six directors. Ex Sheriff Fahey claimed 50 delegates would back his slate, while the regular organization disputed the result as noncommittal with no coordinated poll effort. The dispute centers on support for Fahey Gibbons and their chosen candidates as party divisions sharpen before Saturdays convention.

Court House Ehve Fahey-Gibbons Fahey- Gibbons Fahey the &J. Charlies Hotel John Gibbons Benson Davis A. L. Francois James J. Grier Henry J. Zeigler Gibbons Davis Francois Grier Zeigler

Children’s Dancing Party Honors Harold and Helen Connell

Mr and Mrs H A Connell hosted a dancing party at their Vine Street home in honor of their children Harold and Helen. Lawrence orchestra provided music with many guests and assistants named among the attendees and several young people listed by name.

H. A. Connell Vine Street Harold Helen Lawrence Orchestra Huntington Mia A. J. Connell Rollo Jermyn A. FE. Connell Adda Bone Helen Stevens Helen Simpson Jessie Natalie Margaret Connell Gertrude Coursen Gertrude Beckwith Dorothy Warren Marguerite Barker Frances Jermyn Anna MacAnulty Marjorie Platt Gladys Watking Candace Watson Ethel Woodworth Florence Peck Adeline Hand Edith Holland Clara Florence Porter Elsie Powell Lorena la Bar Janet Storrs Louise Smith Helen Hales Lorene Weichel Grace Coolidge Mattie Folgar May Logan Chira Wade Eloise Phelns Kathe Steell Nettie Schlager Helen Jones Emme Edith Wilcox Emeline Tracy Carol Finn Evelyn Marion Matthews Margaret Kirkpatrick Masters Harold Welles Hosle Cole Price Richmond Tracy Fred Jones Leon Griffin Robert Barnard Harold Norton Harold Wentz Ioe Jay Charlie Wade Harry Logan Raeburn Watres Bertie Mercereau Gilbert Edgar Arthur Wille Matthews Homer Rice Curtis Platt Lou Watkins Douglas Torrey Charlie Manness Taylor Foster Gordon Eeson Taylor Max Jessup Raymond Sanderson Edgar Coursen Sam Barker Robert McClare Lawrence Carleton M@annell Erwin Christian Edgar Connell Kenneth Welles Paul Holgate Willie Dimmick

Nearly Bled to Death After Ice Fall in Dunmore

John Mason of Dunmore was injured Wednesday evening when he slipped on Chestnut street near Burke's tailor shop. He struck a sharp pointed iron fence, severing an artery and nearly dying before friends and a physician aided him. He remains at home, weakened by blood loss.

John Mason Dunmore Mason Burke's Tailor Shop Chestnut Street Fends

Orban Held for Fayette County Murder Charge

County Detective Leyshon received a telegram from Fayette County to hold Andrew Orban who was arrested at Mayfield on a charge of murdering his brother Joseph at Brownaville. The telegram from C. E. Crow Uniontown assistant district attorney stated an officer would be sent at once for the prisoner.

Leyshon Fayette County Andrew Orban Mayfield Joseph Brownaville C. E. Crow Uniontown

Republicans of Dickson City Urge Primary Elections

The Republicans of Dickson City borough hold a primary at the usual polling place on Wednesday Jan 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to select candidates for justice of the peace and two borough auditors. By order of the vigilance G Sk Reynolds Sec

Repubicans Dickson City Justice of the Pence G. Sk. Reynolds

Teachers Gather for Gist Loreal Institute at Priceburg

The districts of Olyphant Peckville Dickson Throop and Winton hold the Gist loreal institute in Priceburg building No 2 at 1 30 o clock Saturday January 1. County Superintendent J C Taylor will attend and speak on School Management to the participating Lackawanna County teachers.

Olyphant Peckville Dickson Throop Winton Gist Loreal Institute Priceburg Lackawanna County J. C. Taylor

Donations for Home for the Friendless Acknowledged

The treasurer of the Home for the Friendless thanks donors including Mr C G Boland Mr Philip Schne ll Mrs Cy Bonlottuber Mrs Louis Lommmnn and Mrs J Benj for contributions totaling six dollars in this notice.

Treaaurer Ccevessee Philip Schnell Cy Bonlottuberk Louis Lommmnn J. Benj Dim Mick

Local Trades and Shops in Harrisburg Area

Steam heating and plumbing offered by P F M T Howley at 231 Wyoming Avenue and optician services at Harris' Drug Store 125 Penn Avenue. Nolan Bros. advertise plumbing steam and gas fitting at 515 Linden Street. Also a bankrupt sale at 205 Lackawanna Avenue featuring E W Collars Manhattan Shirts and Seal Brand Hats.

Twining Penn Avenue Harris’ Drug Store Nolan Bros Linden Street Manhattan Lackawanna Avenue

Babylon Colliery Changes by Simpson and Watkins

Extensive and costly changes are planned at the Babylon colliery by Simpson and Watkins. Mining operations were suspended for three months as the long treading and off head house are removed. A new elevator will raise coal to the surface and to the breaker tower, with three new tunnels driven inside.

Simpson & Watkins Babylon

Priest Transferred to Scranton Parish

Father A. T. Broderick, a curate of St. Marys church, is transferred to St. Patricks church in Scranton to assist Father Whelan. He leaves at once for his new field and will help in Sunday services. Parishioners recall his popularity at St Marys.

Father Broderick Father Whelan Scranton A. T. Broderick St. Mary's Church St. Patrick's Church Wee St. Mary's

Man Placed in County Jail After Wedding Outrage Case

Alderman W. and Millar ordered Frank Komperla held in default of $600 bail on wife desertion and carrying concealed weapons charges. He is connected to an alleged outrage on a young girl at a Taylor wedding last Wednesday night. His wife testified at yesterday morning's hearing.

W. &. Millar Frank Komperla Komperla Taylor

Apartment House Project on Wyoming Avenue Considered

A plan to build a large apartment house on Wyoming avenue between Mulberry and Vine streets is under review. Efforts seek options on the Pughe Merrifield and Bushnell properties, totaling 160 feet of frontage on Wyoming avenue.

Wyoming Avenue Mulberry Vine Streets Pughe Merrifield Bushnell

Holy Cross Church Fair Features Local Acts

At Holy Cross church fair this evening the programme includes Kitty Gibbons vocal solo William Giliey recitation and John Devine banjo selection. Strong attendance may extend the event into the next week.

Holy Cross Church Fair Kitty Gibbons William Giliey John Devine

Manley and Sweeney File as Citizens Candidates

James Manley and Morgan Sweeney filed nomination papers for re election as Democratic select and common councilmen in the Twelfth ward. They run on a Citizens ticket with independent candidates for all ward and election board offices.

James Manley Morgan Sweeney Twelfth Ward Citizens Election Board

Press Club Ball Draws Scranton Dancers in Wilkes-Barre

Many will attend the annual Press Club Ball at Wilkes-Barre as Scranton residents who enjoy dancing look forward to the event.

Wilkes-Barre

Bread shop slashes prices for more bread value

Local bakery announces reduced prices on bread starting today, promising more loaves for less money. The ad emphasizes extra value and high quality white bread to attract customers.

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