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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1896

Page

7

Local shop ads highlight household goods and services

North Main avenue features timbing Steam Heat and Gas Fitting services. Listings include heaters, ranges, florists, barber shop, bicycles repair, photography, groceries, and second hand furniture. The Tribune Fund for the Home for the Friendless seeks donations with a plea to contribute.

North Main Avenue R. J. Hughes South Main Avenue John H. Reynold Fairchild Harret J. Davia W. L. Steenback West Ride Bun Starner Revere Coffe F. W. Mazon & Co J. C. King Jackson Street James Jr

Pledge of Support by Lackawanna A O H in Venezuela Question

At a January meeting in Father Mathew hall Olyphant the Lackawanna County Ancient Order of Hibernians unanimously adopted resolutions praising the US policy on Venezuela and urging adherence to the Monroe Doctrine. They pledge treasury funds and volunteers to the land of birth or adoption and send copies to Cleveland Scranton and Cameron. The executive board of the county Irish American societies also endorses the Cleveland stance and promises support in enforcing the Monroe Doctrine.

Venezuela Lackawanna County Order of Hibernians Father Mathew Hall Olyphant United States Guiana Monroe Greatritain Cleveland American Congress Congress Joseph A. Scrantoni Pennsylvania Donald Cameron M. 8. Quay Grover Cleveland Ancient Order of Hibernians Anthony McAndrew A. F. O' Royle J.C. Vaughn Donovan A. F P. McNulty England Venesuela The United Lackawanna County Council of James C. Vanhan T. Roland Wiliam Dawson W. J. Campbell Jenaurel M. HH. Griffin C. Donovan J. WH. Devine James J. White John V. McCabe Executive Hoard Scranton Dan

Fourth Ward Democrats Nominate Local Officials

Fourth Ward Democrats in Harkarl ball on North Main avenue nominated Henson Davie for school controller John Mayo for common council Charles Tudle for constable Ede ward Walsh for ward assessor For the Third district PJ McAndrew for Judge of elections Charles Bny der for register J A Fass for inspector For the Second district William Clapp for register Charles Kemmick for judge J D Deltrick for inspector For the Fourth district John Thomas for reg deter of voters M J Fahey for judge of elections Lord Welsh for Inspector.

Harkarl Ball North Main Avenue Henson Davie John Mayo Charles Tudle Edeward Walsh PJ. McAndrew Charles Bnyder J. A. Fass William Clapp Register of Voters Charles Kemmick J. D. Deltrick

Catholic Mutual Benefit of Society installs Branch 84 officers

District Deputy M J Donahoe conducted the installation at Dr Manley’s hall inducting M H McDermott John E B Umphred Frank Mulraney Dr J A Malley M J Donahoe Thomas O Coyne William H Dalley Henry Butler Py Moran Morris Duggan William Hamm Honorary secretary Thomas A Coyne and assistant secretary William Dalley were named plus trustees Morris Duggan and William Hamm. Afterward Mrs John McLoughlin of Cherry street died at noon leaving a husband and four children. Funeral is at St John’s church at 9 am with Hyde Park Catholic cemetery burial. Misa Livvie Joyce of No Ub school granted two months leave for a New England trip. Charles Johnson and Mrs Catherine Blue married last Saturday at the bride’s home. Republican club Eleventh ward executive committee meets at Fickus hall tonight. Tribune Fund for the Friendless seeks more support.

M. J. Donahoe Catholic Mutual Benefit Ofsovietion William H. Dalley Marshal Henry Butler Quart Moran Morris Duggan Wilam Hamm John McLoughlin Cherry Street St. John's Church Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Misa Livgie Joyce No. Ub School New Ringland Charles Johnson Pittston Avenue Hutcher Catherine Blue Mire Christ. Klein Pitts Avenue Republican Club of Eleventh Ward Fiekus’ Hall

Many Men Are Idle and Charity Boards Take Action

The board of charities plans measures to prevent distress amid unemployment. Colonel Ripple calls for weekly meetings if distress appears. The Pingree vacant lot plan is referred to a committee. Alderman Fuler fills the late Tropp's term. minutes express regret over Tropp's death. Mrs. Duggan is praised for Christmas charity work.

Board of Charities Colonel Ripple Pingree Alderman Fuler Charles Tropp Tropp

Cotillion at Scranton Bicycle Club House Delights Guests

A social dance at the Scranton Bicycle Club House featured a cotillion led by Hh. M. Scranton after supper. Patrons included Mrs. James Archbald and Mrs. Henry Belin Jr. with many local residents in attendance and a prompt appeal to donate to The Tribune Home for the Friendless Fund.

Scranton N. G. Hobertson H. P. Simpson BR. M. Scranton W. H. Jessup H. B. Reynolds H. W. Kingsbury Everett Warren F. E. Platt C. R. Parke Archbald Jermyn Matthews Belin Welles Hunt Jozale Coursen Simpson Winton Dale Gilmore T. S L. F F.C Fuller Blair Watson Brooks Chase Dimmick Lynde Bedford Biles Willams Boyer Wharton Sanderson Tribune

Snow Shovelers Riot at Syracuse City Hall

Rough caper at Syracuse city hall as about 25 unemployed men given three days of snow duty clash after draws fail. Rough handling of the overseer. police intervene to prevent further violence amid about 200 applicants.

Syracuse

Proving Value of the Heap in Old Forge Case

William Repp of Old Forge testified in a suit over a culm dump near the Taylor yard of the DL&W railroad. The plaintiff seeks $10,000 for the dump which contains coal as shown by weighed samples. Other witnesses and experts described the material and its potential value. A verdict was returned in favor of the plaintiff for $145.90 in another case, while additional cases were in progress or adjourned for the next session.

William Repp Old Forge Morris and Essex Mutual Coal Company Kepp Taylor Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company J.C. McClure Eliot, McClure & Co Sibley R. Willis Reese McClure Reese Major Warren Simon H. Yearkle Mathias Stipp William Macey Thomas McDonough Archbald W.W. Vaughan Frederick R. Jenkins Co. Comerys George L. Peck Ssaac W. Cobb Cobb Thomas F. Wella C. R. Pitcher Halslander & Vosbure Peter McKenna McSherry & McKenna John P. Kelly

Man Ends Life After Note Says Ill Health

A 45 year old widower was found dead by gunshot at 3 o clock in the Elk's chair room. He left a note claiming ill health as the cause of his death. The report notes it as a self-inflicted act.

Elk’s Chair

Insane Man Shoots Mother and Kills Self in Ogdensburg

Ogdensburg New York January 14 William Oswell age 23 shot his mother Virginia T Oswell age 64 three times killing her and then shot himself He had recently lost his job and was said to be insane from worry over financial matters

Ogdensburg N. Y William Oswell Virginia T. Oswell

Don’t Shiver Causes and Remedies Say Health Ad

A health notice explains ongoing chills signal poor blood flow and ailing organs. It claims thin blood, liver and kidney trouble, and improper circulation as the root causes of persistent shivering.

To Keep Warm by Good Blood Quality

The text asserts warmth relies on good blood that courses swiftly through veins. It links healthy blood to heat and sound health while noting weakness causes headaches backaches constipation loss of appetite fatigue nervousness and insomnia.

Warner's Safe Cure Promises Strength Aid

Advertisement claims Warner's Safe Cure rebuilds the system and restores energy for weak, shivery people in need of strength. It positions the remedy as universally recognized and the best for building up health and vitality.

Warner

Three Superior Court Appeals Involving Local Firms

Three cases heard yesterday in the superior court involved East Stroudsburg Lumber company versus Keystone Fibre company over a $686 lien on a damaged building in East Stroudsburg. The second case questioned the legality of an execution writ issued by a Wilkes-Barre alderman. The third case, Delaware and Hudson Canal railroad company versus Scranton and Pits ton Traction company, challenged a grade crossing ruling at Moosic station. The proceedings included noted counsel such as Congressman John B. Storm and ex-Collector C. B. Stuples, with various local attorneys and ex-judges appearing for the parties. The Tribune Home for the Friendless Fund was also referenced in a closing note.

Superior Court Monroe County East Keystone Company Wilkes- Barre D. J. Gallagher John Newton E. J. McGovern Wilken- Barre Appellee Edward Butler McGovern Delaware and Hudson Canal Railroad Company Scranton and Pittston Traction Company Free Lackawanna W. H. Jearup Horace E. Hand Lemuel Amerman L. A. Watres John T. Lenahan Wilkes-Barre

Mrs Edith Cox Fatally Burned While Cooking

Mrs Edith Cox died of burns sustained while cooking for a child using an alcohol lamp at her home on Nineteenth and Springgarden streets. She was hospitalized and perished in the afternoon. She was the widow of Abram R Cox Jr son of Abraham R Cox a wealthy brewer.

Edith Cox Philadelphia Nineteenth Springgarden

Tyrone Businessman Shoots Self in Local Room

Tyrone Pennsylvania January 14 A Anadine business man of this place W B Stewart left his place of business this afternee s

Tyrone Hlimself Anadine W. B. Stewart

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