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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1897
Page
7
The notice outlines M. I Hlair announcing as an independent candidate for alderman in the Fifth Ward and alleges unfair caucus methods in the December 16 district. Also mentioned are local political shifts, ward primaries, and upcoming nomination deadlines. Nearby items note civic appointments, business openings, and local trades.
Mrs Agnes McNulty secured arrest of husband Timo for entering the family home at 129 South Grant Avenue, assaulting wife and children, and threatening to kill. He posted $100 bond to appear in court. At Blair's office, Germa nia Solace a boarder at 240 Tenth Street faced a separate warrant for insulting his hostess Rosa Cordier, who was later arrested amid mutual accusations. cases set to be heard this morning.
Miss Margaret Herbert of Hagleton visits Miss Griffiths and hosts a pleasant party at 160 South Bromley Avenue. Attendees include Mirian Ferber Edna Lungs Miss Williams J Pettier Hayes Williams Edward Davis Beverly Reynolds Nathan Hans Gomer Williams George Miller Bert Gise Henry Ferber Ernest Griffiths Charles Bertine Dewl Williams Gus Williams Mrs T J Davis Allen plus May Green Jennie Prennell Agnes Davis Margaret Morgan Jennie Lawrences Hose Hughes Lizzie Pembribee Lizzie Willard Elizabeth Meredith Esther Thomas Gertrude Williams Addie Williams Jennie Jones Johanna Davis.
Patrolman Lowry entered the North Main avenue barn club house Sunday night and found eight young men in conversation. No illegal activity was observed, though the officer warned the group to prevent a repeat of Thursday morning's alleged "Little Egypt" orgy.
Dr J J Roberts reported Benjamin Hughes died yesterday in a comfortable manner with no new complications. Despite his advanced age and difficult suffering, his condition was very satisfactory. Dr W E Allen, Hughes’ regular physician, is at home on North Washington Avenue, both doctors sending sympathy for the misfortune.
Hyde Park lodge of Free and Accepted Masons held a stated meeting last night. Rev. Thomas Bell is indisposed. Miss Jemima Jones visits her sister Mrs Frank Cause in Clark's Summit. Albro and Healey bought Muly be's hotel on North Main and will reopen soon. Palmer and McDonald advertise choice cut flowers and designs. A musical culture group forms at Plymouth Congregational Church with officers listed.
The celebrated lecture Cloister and Studio by Hon. M T Corcoran of Cincinnati will be given January 22 at St Thomas College under John Boyle O'Reilly council No 134 Young Men's Institute. The program includes church art contributions with stereopticon imagery and music by a quartet led by Professor Haydn Evans. seating diagrams are available at Loftus and Melvin's drug store.
The Vitascope company opened a two day engagement at the Academy of Music with life like scenes including a swimming school cavalry charge surf, the kissing duet of John Rice and May Irwin. Vocal and instrumental numbers via microphone plus a vaudeville program featuring Baker's record jumping complete the entertainment. Performances continue this afternoon and evening.
The inquest into Willie Beagle's death on January 6 at his parents’ Bendham home was postponed to next Monday due to Dr. Penny Packer’s illness. Chemist Benjamin’s report found no arsenic but a tiny amount of corrosive sublimate, which does not explain the death.
Carbondale police arrested yesterday afternoon Charles Field a mulatto for stealing a horse and buggy from in front of Mangan's saloon on Lackawanna Avenue early Sunday morning. The outfit belonged to Liveryman McDonald of Pittston. Field was arraigned before Alderman Millar and committed to jail in default of bail. The horse and buggy were found at Peckville.
C C Martin a well known Bull's Head hotel proprietor in North End died yesterday morning after a brief illness from pneumonia at age 60. He is survived by his wife one daughter and two sons. The funeral is set for 9 30 o'clock tomorrow from Holy Rosary church Providence with interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
The Laurel club of the Young Women's Christian Association plans a literary and musical program in the association rooms on Washington avenue. Acts include piano solo by Agnes Rose, recitation by Carolyne Dorsey, viola by Clara Long, duet by Grace and Anna Rove, and a clothing exchange exhibit by Ella Osland. Janet Adams delivers current events. A mid day prayer service is set for Thursday noon, and educational Masses, including elementary branches and German, will be held Thursday evening.
Tunkhannock reports A B Fargo spent Friday and Saturday at Elk Lake Susquehanna county his former home Rev Nathan Leighton is seriously ill at his Gravel Hill home Leighton 58 years old George Roberts returns from a week's visit with his Pitts ton parents Grand poultry exhibit from across the country at the armory.
The column reports Patrick Dougherty’s decline into drink and house loss on Prosted Avenue, with wife Mrs Dougherty filing for threats and non support. Richard White of Prospect Avenue bonds the man out, then Mrs Dougherty swears out a warrant against White for selling liquor without a license and on Sunday, plus mortgage claims. Also noted are Austrian consul H L Wein’s Philadelphia visit, Mrs Alvin Barnes returning from Carbondale, a Ladies Catholic Mutual Benefit meeting at Pharmacy Hall, and local political notes about district endorsements and candidates.
Miss Eleanor Shafer visits Miss Myrtle Perry in Capouse. Mr Brant and family move to 618 Delaware. Attorney A L Fowler returns from Chicago. Baptist Young People plan a weight social at Miss Effle Stuart’s Penn avenue home, bring lunch for two. Miss Blair of New York visits Miss Clare Reynolds on Bandergon Avenue. Rev George W Peck, Delaware Street, very ill. Mrs Charles H Curvin and daughter visit Mrs Wall in Middletown.
Mrs FE Smith of Union NY visits son Harry Smith in Drinker Street. Daughters of America meeting January 22 with Miss Anna Weaver presiding and a banquet after proceedings. Local residents reported convalescence illness travel and visits including Mr and Mrs Y Vetter, Mr and Mrs G W Frost. Poverty social by Presbyterian Christian Endeavor tonight at Speck home with refreshments and program. Margaret Lally visits Archbald friend Tessie McHale then returns home. Mrs Manninger confined to Jefferson Ave home ill. Margaret Fahey visiting Dunmore friends. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harrington. Edward Mitteer joins Finch Manufacturing Scranton. Sixth Ward Republican club met at Christian Church Tripp Ave. Odd Fellows hall caucus planned. Funeral for John Langan at Chestnut St. this afternoon. Mrs E A Tuthill remains gravely ill in Lackawanna Hospital. Mary Gallagher visiting Lisle Hastings. William Dinning sold milk business. joined Adams Express. Eva Rosenkrantz visiting town friends.
Mrs Len Mooney widow of John Mooney died Saturday. Her funeral was held yesterday afternoon from their North Main street home and interment occurred at Minowka Cemetery.
The Scranton Board of Trade re elected W A May as president and kept Luther Keller vice president A W Dickson treasurer and D B Atherton secretary. New members joined and a report favored Hughes Megahan Shoe Co to move to the city with a 475 000 capital stock plan.
In Hallstead teachers formed the Horace Mann Reading Circle at Professor B W Pease home on Williams street with officers President Charles E Moxley Vice President B W Pease and Secretary Winnie Tingley Meetings will be weekly for mutual improvement A county wide meeting supported uniform graduation plan approved by county superintendant and Principalia of graded schools. Prohibitionists Democrats Republicans hold caucuses for borough offices. YPCS raises 31.41 from a chicken pie supper.
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