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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1901

Page

5

Personal notes of legal and travel movements

Attorney John M. Varela is in Philadelphia on business. C Parber and Shlecker along with George Muller were registered at the Hotel Albert in New York yesterday. Mr and Mrs POW Floite left Whitburg last night for Washington to join Soria for Quay and will be in Florida for ten weeks

John M. Varela Philadelphia C. Parber Shlecker George Muleler Hotel Albert New York Floite Whitburg Washington Soria Quay Hingue Florida Ten Wes

Delightful musicale at Green Ridge hosted by local residents

A refined musicale was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G W Kear in Green Ridge. Prof F Vanderveken Mrs BE G Worden and Prof Charles Doersam delivered artistically rendered performances to an appreciative audience.

G. W. Kear Green Ridge F. Vanderveken G. Worden Charles Doersam PF. Vanderveken Melba Walte I.J. Lansing Birs J. Attions Robertson W. Dve Russell A.T. Law G, A. Dounce M. L. Fine Ww. C van Biarcom Ploba Hitchcock Anna Robinson lHielen Franklin A, B&b. Bentley G. B. Monies A. (, Monies Edvonrecen 2. Newman A. T. Hunt BP. Kellam MC. Cary Fannie Monies Pittston C. HH. Mahon J. M. Mutthorpam Benjamin Dailey Carbonale

Street Car Strike Negotiations With Silliman Today

Committee of street car employees plans to meet General Manager Silliman this morning to demand removal of Seeley and Keller the non union workers and reinstatement of discharged men. They expect an answer in time for a Sunday meeting. A new ten hour schedule goes into effect today though some workers question its completeness.

Silliman Seeley Keller Lmvet Tribune

Funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Lewis Dances Teacher

The funeral for Elizabeth Lewis the dancing teacher will be held at her parents home in Mansfield. The body was shipped by rail yesterday afternoon after brief services at 716 Madison Avenue conducted by Rev Dr Israel. Coroner Roberts and Dr Anna Low-Avard ruled neuralgia of the heart as the cause, with an inquest deemed unnecessary.

Elizabeth Lewis Mansfield Delaaware and Hudson Madison Avenue Israel St. Luke's Church Roberts Anna Low-Avard

Repealing Act Introduced in Senate

Senator Vaughan says passage will be smooth for the act repealing the Kennedy act of 1895 which set up city school districts under a two class system. Vaughan reports favorable committee action likely and notes Pittsburg and Allegheny legislators won't oppose. A legislative committee meeting with Vaughan and several representatives is planned to discuss advancing the bill through the house.

B. T. Jayne Vaughan Jayne Senate Pittsburg Allegheny Legislative Committee Board of Control Rooms Philbin Reynolds Jamea Scheuer

Amendments Favor in City Government Reform Effort

Assistant City Solicitor David Davis returned from Pittsburg and Harrisburg after gathering views on the act amending the second class city law. He reported broad support from Senator Quay and Mayor Wyman, with calls for a public hearing and careful oversight of department heads. Davis noted strong Quay backing in Allegheny and urged a united, vigorous campaign to secure passage. Secretary Atherton said Pittsburg chamber of commerce referred the amendments to the municipalities committee for immediate consideration.

David J. Davis Pittsburg Allegheny Harrisburg Vosburg Quay Fleitz Davis James G. Wyman Select Council Wyman Flinn Ring George Guthrie Boards of Trade Scranton Atherton Board of Trade Anderson

Church Supper at Elm Park Church Served by Local Ladies

A committee of ladies hosted a bountiful supper at Elm Park church featuring oyster patties cold ham cottage salad potato chips baked beans prickles doughnuts cheese charlotte russe and coffee. The event included a large list of committee members and assistants and notes a funeral notice for Charles W Rocelor scheduled January 15 1901 at 7 40 p.m.

Elm Park Church Charlies Schigger Mra A. Frill MM. Zennder W. D. Zehnder T Dolph T. F. Penman Fenner Stroecher Miss Schlager Manning Missea Grace Norton Mabel Schlager Weeks Wall Porter Irene Reynolds Bisi Helen Powell Ada Bons Amy Northup Hawley Morgan Strickland Serine Florence Porter Jeannette Schlager Wisie Phelps Schiller Lodge Charles W. Rocelor Franklin Avenue Wlater Tandore Gordman W. M Chas. &. Gelbert

Ninth Ward Candidate Seeks Republican Support at Saturday Primary

A Ninth Ward candidate for common council asks Republicans for backing at the primary this Saturday at 4 PM. The notice also promotes Nettleton's Removal Sale with shoes at 25 percent off.

Common Counels Ninth Ward Nettleton

Objections by Mr Vaughan Roil Scranton Council Meeting

The Scranton select council clashed over a second class city committee. Mr Vaughan moved to discharge the committee citing misrepresentation while Chittenden defended the panel and warned of mayoral power and patronage. New ordinances and votes followed including pavement talks and hydrant liability.

Select Council Evans Finn

Appeals From This County and Major Local Cases

In Lackawanna County Superior Court a raft of appeals and actions were argued including William Haylor vs Loren G. Stephens over a fire damage dispute that burned Baylor timber and the Spring Brook Water Supply Company tax case over watershed land. Other matters involve Ellen Kelly vs James F. Donhelis fence partition and a book contract dispute by Pittston school directors with the American Book Company.

Baylor Stephens McManaman Barrick Lackawanna County William Haylor Loren G. Stephens Benton Baylora Common Pleas Hix H. A. Knapp Appellee L. A. Wintres The Commonwealth M. J. Kelly Spring Brook Water Supply Company Spring Brook Archbald Gunster Ellen Kelly James F. Donhelis Madison Avenue Kelly Lot Jude Gunster Kelly Supreme Court George M. Watson Halslander Thomas Mitchell Michael Kearns Pittston Township American Look Company American Book Company

Petition Drives False Sight Claims In Howell Matter

John T. Richards writes to The Tribune claiming a Miss Jennie Howell petition filed with the court involved a supposed connection to Wy Kone and Prathha Dit Wemale. He asserts no link to the allegations, urges the court to settle matters, and notes family ties while opposing proposals to transfer property pre marriage.

John T. Richards Jennie Howell The Tribune Scranton Padan Fe Howe Franklin Phully Shayle J.T. Richards

Miner Martin Bartley Killed in Sulphur Mine Collapse

Martin Bartley aged 28 was killed yesterday when a large sulphur slab fell at the Pine Brook mine. His face and head were badly bruised and his arms and legs broken. The body was taken to his widowed mother's home at 632 Broadway. He is survived by a brother.

Martin Bartley Pine Brook Broadway Tle

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertises Longstanding Teething Relief

An aged advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used by millions for teething children for over fifty years. It claims to soothe gums ease pain relieve wind colic cure diarrhea and is sold worldwide by Deveeite.

Deveeite

Scranton Court Dockets Include Multiple Appeals At Private Meeting

At a private home meeting four directors argued cases including a contention that new books were unnecessary. Testimony cited a principal with 117 pupils and only one book owned by a pupil. Appeals covered Luther Keller vs Ann Sheridan, Alderman Keely charges, George Rarick vs Patrick McManamon for wrongful arrest, and the City of Scranton against the Honey Beckett estate over a sewer tax dispute.

J. F. Mellovern George F. O'Brien Charles ©. Terrey J. W. Carpenter Luther Keller Ann Sheridan Common Pleas Thomas F. Wells Mr. Keller John P. Keeliy Kelly W. W. Baylor H. L. Taylor Agaliest George Rarick Patrick J. McManamaon McManaman Nay Aug Park Rarick Mhe A. A. Vosbure EK. J. Newcomb Ravick Scranton Honey Beckett A. A. Vosburg W. W. Lathrope James Saul Saul

Death of Mrs Powers in Luzerne Street

Mrs Anne Powers aged 68 of Luzerne street died at home after collapsing while returning from a meat shop on West Scranton street. Heart failure is given as the cause. Survived by two sons Joseph of Ohio and Jeffrey of the city. Coroner notified and to perform autopsy today.

Anne Powers Luzerne Street Antonio Bron West Lcranton Joseph Ohio Jeffrey

Candidate Announcement for Ninth Ward Council Seat

Perey N. Haan declares candidacy for the Republican nomination in Crawford County Ninth Ward common council. He asks supporters to help in the primary election and pledges to serve taxpayers and citizens to the best of his ability.

Common Council Ninth Crawford County Perey N. Haan

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