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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1896

Page

3

Local social notes from Montrose and neighboring towns

Montrose resident Robert H. Jessup arrives in the city while James Kernan of Boston visits his brother John Kernan of Wyoming Avenue. William Shean travels to Carlisle to finish a law course begun in this city. Mrs Crave of Portland visits with William Beckman on Rich ter Circle. Miss Florence Meyers of Philadelphia and Miss Retta Meyers of Wilkes-Barre attendrail Ales. Julian Bover of Hallstead and Lamon Love of York seek quarters for the York Knights Templar during the State Commandery event in May. Sissonberger of Pennsylvania celebrates a birthday Wednesday night, marking her twentieth anniversary, with a long list of attendees. Green Ridge Baptist church hosts a Sunday School class with several attendees. Hey Charles T Morgan, pastor of Spring Garden Reformed church, has received two calls from other churches in three weeks, one from Penn Avenue Baptist in Scranton and another from First Baptist in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The Boring Garden Society bought their recent church building from Northwestern Presbyterian five years ago, expanding the congregation under Rev. Mr. Morgan.

Robert H. Jessup Montrose James Kernan Boston John Kernan Wyoming Avenue William Shean Dickioe Law Select Carlisle Retta Meyers Wilkes-Harre Mrail Ales Julian Bover Hallstead Ae Stewart Kathe Grampp Samuel Billings Hey Charles T. Morgan Spring Garden Nineteenth Munster Streets Penn Avenue Biaptist Church Scranton Hupt

Entertainment at Judge Willard's Residence Hosts Bench Lineup

Associates from the Superior court attended a dinner at Judge EN Willard's Madison avenue home in session in the city. Guests included judges FE N Willard Charles Hice Wickham Reeder Beaver Orlady Smith Archbald Gunster Sed wards ex Judges Hand Jessup and others along with railroad and flour mill representatives.

Superior Court Seasion E. N. Willard Madison Avenue Olive Street FE. N. Willard Charles &. Hice John J. Wickham Howard J. Reeder James A. Beaver George HB. Orlady P. P. Smith KR. W. Archbald Fred W. Gunster H. M. Sedwards This William Connell Alfred Hand H. A. Knapp W. H. Jessup W. F. Halletead Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company H. M. Roles B. Sturges Everett Warren

Viaduct Bond Vote Nears Approval in Scranton

The Scranton common council advanced an ordinance to appropriate about 150000 for a West Lackawanna viaduct, with Mayor Connell signaling approval. Only one vote against, while concerns arose over general versus municipal election wording and debt implications from Captain Moir.

West Lackawanna Avenue Connell Common Council Loftus Third Ward West Side Board of Trade Moir

Select Council Approves Sewer Aid and Road Repairs

Colonel Bandergon steered a 3500 appropriation for sewer repairs in front of the Wyoming house and to reopen the Olyphant road near Capouse. The select branch backed seeking third class city opinions on a Heading convention before delegates are elected. Ordinances on auctioneers night lunch wagons and firemen pay passed final readings.

Bandergon Select Council Wyoming House Capouse Common Council Select Branch Judiciary Committee Providence Abington Chittenden Estimates Committee Mary Davies Filmore Avenue Fifth Ward Streets and Bridges Wyoming Washington Avenues New York Marion Streets Hart & Gibbons Adams Avenue Vine Pine Streets Prescott, Webster Irving Avenues Bridge Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Arch Raymond Court Mulberry Street Perry Avenue Laurel Street Cornell

Massachusetts mill man visits Scranton for advantages talks

A committee of Scranton's board of trade will review five Massachusetts cotton mills requests for local manufacturing advantages tomorrow at 7 o clock. An official backed the group and noted plans to move mills to improve Boston water supply, with related duties to handle damages and clerical work.

Massachusetts Board of Trade Boston Atherton Beranton Scranton

Miss Mainwaring Weds Frederick J Lowrie After Turbulent Years

A 21 month marriage history ends as Miss Jessie Mainwaring, 19, marries Frederick J Lowrie, 44, both of Carbondale. License first issued April 6 1894. prior marriage on April 6 1894 ended by decree. Cruelty and non support cited. later reconciliation reported after divorce hearing.

Miss Mainwaring WU Frederick J. Lowrie Jessie Mainwaring Carbondale Fred Fuller Hymen John H. Thomas Mr. Thomas Lowrie BE. M. Lowrie Lawrie Fays Archhbald

Mackay Opera Company Opens at Academy with Strong Cast

The Mackay Opera company began a three night run at the Academy of Music last night with La Mascotte. Louise Moore led a capable ensemble of 28, delivering solid vocal and acting work. Julius Claretti, Frank Nelson, Sale Barton, and WI Daniels provided notable performances as they entertain a large audience. Tonight Fra Diavolo closes the opening program with vivid staging and a lively chorus.

Mackay Opera Company Academy of Music la Mascotte Mackay Company Misa Louise Moore Julius Claretti Frederick Frank Nelson Sale Barton WI Daniels Ion Academy

Tribune fund to aid Home for the Friendless grows

The Scranton Tribune notes ongoing donations to a fund for the Home for the Friendless and calls for a broader public response. It lists contributions from St. Luke's church and local donors, totaling about 155.50 with further needs for the Interval and upcoming building costs.

Tribune The Scranton Tribune St. Luke's Henry A. Knapp F. Sehwenker Tribune Home

Mrs Barslar Honored At Lodge Banquet In Delaware Street Home

About thirty members of Mrs W F Hallstead lodge G I A to the BH of L B and their husbands gathered at the Delaware street home of Mr. and Mrs E L Baralar to honor lodge president Mrs Barslar. A banquet lamp and an etching were presented by Mrs John Lanamats to the honored member.

E. L. Baralar Delaware Street W. F Williamn Cobb Dan Swartz Charles Eshelman Jake Shiffer Merritt Gardner A. B. Stone Hand Bryant Poole Perl@o Blickens Loomis Carrigan Lanning Brown Staples T. A. Miller Taylor Shaver Carey Coleman Whetling Davis G. E. Stwarts O.O. Miller Hutler Clearhart

Annual Meeting of Home for the Friendless This Afternoon

The twenty fourth annual meeting of the Home for the Friendless will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Young Women's Christian Association rooms. Members may vote. treasurer and secretary reports will be read. Clergymen are especially invited to attend.

Home For the Friendless Young Women's Christian Association

North Mill Resumes Operations After Idle Period

The North Steel mill of the Lackawanna and Iron and Steel company has resumed on double turn after about two months of idleness. The South mill is expected to resume around February. The steel trade remains sluggish and not likely to pick up before spring, though both mills are anticipated to run more efficiently in the next two months than in the recent past.

Lackawanna and Iron and Steel Company

Henne Negligence Question in Scranton Case

In a Scranton Traction Co suit Albert Henne seeks damages after his child was killed by a West Lackawanna street car on Seventh Street area. The defense argues Mrs. Henne’s contributory negligence. Superior Court heard first arguments and noted she had help at home.

Superior Court Appglice West Lackawanks Avenue Albert Henne Scranton Traction Company Jessup Horace FE Joseph O'Brien Appellee West Lackawanna Avenue Seventh Street J. E. Burr Howey Somers Oscar Misselwitz Philadelphia Joseph K. Hull Mr. Terry Oscar Misgelwitz Tim Misselwitz Common Pleas Court of Miladelphia Matthias Seddinger C. Weasley Huffell

Morris and Essex Mutual Coal Case Goes Weeklong Verdict

In common pleas court yesterday a jury returned a verdict of 877109 in favor of plaintiff Simon H. Yearkle against contractor Mathias Stipp over brickyord cars. The case proceeded through the week in Morris County.

Isaac W. Cobb EF. S. H. Cobb Morris and Essex Mutual Coal Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Lowenstein Emma Lowenstein Louis Lowenstein Archbald Cobb I. H. Burns Frank T. Oxkell EF. C. Newcomb Thos. Conroy Della Wagner Common Pleas Court Simon H. Yearkle Contracto Mathias Stipp Brickyord Cars

Naturalization and Voting Eligibility for February Election

The notice warns that after tomorrow those who file citizenship papers will be eligible to vote by February 18, meeting the thirty day requirement. It notes sixteen votes were added by the naturalization court yesterday and references the upcoming election date of February 18.

Naturalization Court

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