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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1896

Page

3

Local Social Notes and Weddings in Brooklyn

Bellevue residents and visitors list winter moves to Lake Helen Florida and Beers, Montrose, Williamsport, and Behrnectady. Kate Mackey of New York visits friends. Mr Powers and Mrs Paine are visiting Hick and Mulberry Street families. Miss Kate McMunama and Slattery wed at St Peter’s Cathedral. Cohen of New York visits family on Linden Street.

B. Green Bellevue Providence Williamsport M. W. Lowry Clay Avenue J. A. Powers Mereland Cohdest Lake Shore, Michlan and Southern Railroad Company Lis. Pwers Mulberry Street Slattery Brooklyn N.Y Hey J. C. B. Meeley HI. Peter's Cathedral Brooklyn Renno Cohen New York Linden Street

Scranton Tribune notices and bank directors listed

Not a cent was received yesterday for The Tribune fund for the Home for the Friendless. The Scranton Tribune notes the event and lists community figures while reporting on the Stockholders Meeting of the Bankers. Directors elected include Charles DuPont Breck and G. R. Brooks with officers named later. The item also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills promotional copy amid mixed local notices and ads.

Bineeposit and Discount Bank Charles DuPont Breck R. G. Brooks Av. Francois George B. Jermyn J. Lynett Solomon Goldsmith W. Z. Lewin M. H. Dale C. H. Schadt David Boruks J. W. Garney C. 8. Beaman James Fitch Charles DuPontereck RK. G. Brooks

Lake Winola title dispute traced to King Charles II record

Superior court heard a Lake Winola ownership case as appellant Lake Winola Association challenges Mott and others in ejectment history. Ancient charter references and prior sheriff writ issues framed the argument alongside other Lackawanna cases and a water flow damages suit resulting in a $400 verdict.

Charles 1 England Lake Winola EF. J. Jordan Dershimer Tunkhannock Charles II William Penn Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Scranton and Pittston Traction Company John J. Jones Corneline Wands Lackawanna Jones Wands H. M. Hannah I. H. Patterson Elier North Fnd Thomas Sanders James H. Jenkins Thomas Davidson Appellee Howards Bright Avenue Parker Street Sultwart Edwards A. A. Worburg Appellant Atttorneys Soper Joseph O'Brien The

Legal Sessions Review At Common Pleas Court

The Morris and Essex Coal Company vs Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad continues with defenses over statute applicability and permission for culm use. Judges hear other cases including Cobb vs Cobb for a $332 note and verdicts set to come in morning.

Common Pleas Morris and Essex Mutual Coal Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Railroad Company Hepp Archbald Isaac W. Cobb Bri. H. Cobb Hartlander No. 3 Court Room Jacob Harris George C. Wilson Simon H. Yearkle Mathias Stipp William Cramer John G. Cure William Miller Blakely Flynn McGouldrick James Flynn Patrick McGouldrick People's Mutual Live Stock Insurance Company J. W. Sisco Joshua J. Miller Elmhurst

County Commissioners Adopt Resolutions on Fees Payment

The county commissioners designate specific days for the payment of costs and fees to aldermen, justices, constables and witnesses. The measure aims to reduce interference with other county business by moving payments to set mornings in the second and fourth weeks.

Davis theater to stage Killarney this Thursday to Saturday

Louisville columns preview Killarney at Davis theater with Virginia Johnson in a dual Kitty Burke Terry Doyle role. Also notes Mackay Opera company at Academy of Music presenting La Mascotte Fra Diavolo Pirates of Penzance Olivette with prices 10 20 and 30 cents. Frothingham hosts The Fatal Card next Saturday and A Social Highwayman opening January 23.

Louisville Courier-Journal Killarney Davis’ Theater Macauley’s Emerald Isle Mackay Opera Company Academy of Music Louise Moore Esale Barton May Burt Josie Hart Frank Nelson Jules Cluzette Will Daniels Fra Diavolo Olivette the Frothingham Frohman Palmer's Theater New York Julius Cohn K. M Joseph Holland Richard Mansfield Garrick Theater Stock Company

Flattering Report on Woman's Temple of Chicago

A committee of counsel reports on the Woman's Temple affairs in Chicago. It notes the eight year lease at 10 000 annually with no revaluation, the building valued by experts, and the ability to cover fixed charges while retiring debt. It mentions stock subscriptions, a controlling purchase, and potential central ownership to support temperance work.

Woman's Temple of Chicago Committee of Counsel Teels Tee Matilda B. Carse Boar Temple Trustees Board of Temple Trustees Uno Cutlel Woman's Christian Temperance Union Woman's Christ In Temperance Union James W. Elseworth William KE. Hale John R. Walsh William G. Hibbard Lyman J. Ea HB. Reany Vi. HI. Kohlanat Ft. BK. Jenkins J. Hanry Bradley Thomas Kane Hl. A. Delano

Expensive Break Forces Deep Sewer Excavation

The broken sewer in front of the Wyoming house on Lackawanna avenue settled nearly three feet at the center. Street crews must dig a long trench from Wyoming avenue to opposite Lackawanna avenue to uncover and repair the damaged pipe. City Engineer Phillips attributes the settlement to a broken pipe and washed gravel.

Wyoming Wyoming House Lackawanna Avenue Kinsley Wyoming Avenue Phillips P. F. Mulligan Peon Avenue Hyde Park Avenue Swetland Street Capoose Avenue Larch Street Prospect Avenue Palm Genet Streets Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Meridian Hampton Eynon Streets Scranton Traction Company Elm Street Mt. Pleasant Mt Pleasant Cedar Avenue Stafford Meadow Brook

Poultry Show Opens in Sumter Hall Under Encouraging Auspice

The Scranton Poultry and Pet Stock association exhibit opened yesterday in Sumter's Hall at Lackawanna and Penn avenues and will run through Saturday. Admission is 25 cents. Birds cover a wide range from bantams to Wyandottes and Brahmas, with rabbits pigeons turkeys ducks geese and peacocks also shown. Entries exceed expectations and space on two upper floors is utilized. Judges will finish awards today.

Scranton Poultry and Pet Stock Association Sumter’s Hall Lackawanna and Penn Avenues

Hayler's Cocoa and Chocolates Featured in Tribune Appeal

The ad touts Hayler's Cocoa and Chocolates as a wholesome beverage aiding digestion and nerves. It urges readers to ask grocers to include the product with next orders. It also promotes a fund drive for The Tribune Home for the Friendless, urging savings on cigars be donated to support the charity.

Deaths Exceeded Births In City Reports

The board of health annual report shows more male births than female in 1895 and a death surplus over births by a small margin. Births have declined since 1892 with notable monthly totals, while the death rate remains low and stable despite dense growth. The note details sewer, street, and infrastructure actions under city contracts and plans.

Board of Health Briggs Scranton Bcranton

Funeral of Edward McGom at St Peter's Cathedral

The funeral for Edward McGom was held yesterday at St. Peter's Cathedral after he died during mass last Sunday. A solemn high mass of requiem was conducted by Rev. J. A. O'Reilly with Deacon Rev. T. W. Carmody and Subdeacon Rev. M. J. Millane. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery with pallbearers Patrick O'Malley Anthony Judge Matthew Keegan Michael Moffitt Anthony Moffitt and Frank Mangan.

St. Peter's Cathedral Edward McGom J. A. O'Reilly T. W. Carmody Nani M. J. Millane Father O'Reilly Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Patrick O'Malley Anthony Judge Matthew Keegan Michael Moffitt Anthony Moffitt Frank Mangan

Chemicals Extinguished Blaze on Third Floor at No 24 Lackawanna

A fire on the third floor of a building at No 24 Lackawanna avenue started when an oil stove in Joseph Baser's apartments set a lace curtain ablaze at 10 o clock last night. The Chemical engine promptly put out the flames with no water used. The window frame and some furnishings were damaged. total loss under $100.

No. 23 Joseph Baser Lackawanna Avenue

Cement Sidewalk Ban Enforced by City Ordinance

The city approved an ordinance prohibiting cement sidewalks, signed by Mayor Connell and now operative. It also authorizes penalties for non compliance and includes resolutions on Kel lum court property sewer connections and Schoen property encroachment on Jackson street with steps to remove or purchase if needed.

Connell Kellum Court Tenth District Streets and Bridges Committee Schoen Jackson Street Main Avenue

Slander suit filed over alleged murderess remark in Scranton

Mrs Elizabeth A Grice sues Angis Campbell for $5000 alleging defaming remarks in the Thirteenth ward. The complaint states she is married to Israel Grice and resides at 201 Marion Street. Witnesses reportedly heard Campbell call her a murderess and other disparaging terms.

Pryor John M. Harria Elizabeth A. Grice Angis Campbell Israel Grice Marion Street Thirteenth Ward

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