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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1896

Page

10

Ice and debris clog North Main area in Suburb news

Ice covers roads from hydrant spill on Price street to half the street at La Zerne near Main. A well dressed woman slipped, a man fractured his leg earlier, and council is urged to fix the entrance to Wymbs court for safety. Debates at St Brenden circle discuss press freedom and local viaduct support.

Wymbs Court North Main Avenue Binghamton Price Street Garfield Filmore Avenue Wara la Zerne Street Main Avenue St. Brenden James Shea Thomas Fleming Morgan Sweeney Jim McCoy James Quinnan Joseph Barrett James F. O'Malley Charles Canavan Ty. F. Carroll

Silk mill expansion in Twentieth ward boosts local industry

South Side News reports James Simpson & Co. plans to install looms in a new silks factory in the Twentieth ward. About 2,000 workers expected across South Side silk operations. Also covers poultry theft, a funeral at St Marys, Susan Dickinson talk to the YWCA, and several short notes on residents and visitors.

Teamestera James Simpson & Co Slk Ao Us South Side

Midnight theft attempt at Westminster cellar ends in inquiry

Early morning raid halted by police as six men moved barrels of whiskey from Westminster cellar. Music teacher BE Southworth claimed responsibility for moving goods tied to debtor J C Vance, who had fled north after a broken leg kept him from business. Investigation notes Vance’s financial trouble and a planned hotel proprietorship handoff to William McBride.

John Duggan John Thames Westminster BE. E. Southworth Mr. Southworth Davin Leutenant J. C. Vance North Southworth Vane Vance William McBride John Jermyn George Keller Joseph Jermyn C. Q. Carman Davis

West Side social season opens with Streeter reception

Our Club hosted a lavish reception at the Jackson street home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Streeter with Oppenheim's orchestra providing dancing music. The Elite dancing class held its first annual social in Mears hall with Lawrence's orchestra leading the dancing and red white and blue streams adorning the hall. A large list of notable attendees from Meadville and Wilkes-Barre attended the West Side event, while Walter Jones and others oversaw arrangements.

Jackson Street H. M. Streeter West Fide Streeter En Bower Green Oppenheim Wilkes-Barre Lawrence Prof. Lindsay Walter Jones Wl Johns David Owens Thomas Evans Misses Minnie Bunnell Grace Courl Jennie Buckens Mira Harriet Albaugh Mead Daisy Buckland Elia Goushall Ethel Porter Miss Potter Miss Bennon Misa Blale Keller Lillian Burdick Clara Saunders Ella Saunders Emma Ballsu Margaret Hutton Lillian Reynolda Amy Howell Jennie Lowry Ligne Lawrence Laura Niebell Esther Thomas Badle Mattes Ella Davis Gertrude Williama Miss Gunster Cora Williams Cora Preston Hattie Evans Edith Jones Bessie Jones Jesh Richards Misa Jamin Margaret Davis Maggie Davis Georgia Johnson Cora Griffin Annette Davis Miss Ebinger Edith Taylor Mary Hughes Junnietta Kelfer Myrtle Perry Hattie Oram Miss Storr Miss Myers Edith Boftly Vickie Stanton Anna Davis Ruth Davis Addie Willams R. W. Newbauer Farnham Harry Peck John Phillips W. R. Pryor W. R. Price Reed Lively Henry Rively Harry Swalmbank George Birkman C. A. Howard A. A. Shannon Howard Tripp John H. Thom

Local society notes highlight Pittston weddings and gatherings

Mrs Bennett of Pittston visits Cherry Street guest Mrs Bulkley. Mrs Mey and Florence of Wilkes-Barre stay with Mrs Mowery in North Binkely. DP J Smith rests at home on Cherry Street. Robert Young and Milas Amelia Pinkney wed in Pittston with Rev O Neill officiating. Mix of visits, receptions, a surprise party for Mr and Mrs William Stewart, and a Cinderella performance for charity.

Bennett Pittston B. Bulkley Cherry Street Mey Florence Wilkes-Barre Reuben Mowery North Binkely Street DP. J. Smith Robert Young Milas Amelia Pinkney Helen Sandera Amberton Bellis Miles Jane Vanievender Moosic Joan Miller Blakelyatree Folka O'Neill William Stewart Ee Talent

Local News and Notices from Wharton Street Area

Miss Grace Fair visits on Warren Street and Rev T E Jepson preaches at North Main Avenue Baptist church in a lively revival. Several social calls, a party for Miss Bothina Monk, and a large indoor baseball game at Company H armory highlight community life. George Beamish, son of ex Mayor Beamish, dies at 18. funeral plans to be announced.

W. George Powell Elmer L. Williams Robert Morris Lodge Ivorites First Welsh Congregational Church South Main Avenue E. FE Robathan W. Gaylord Thomas Howell Harris W. R. Lewis Morris Thomas Lizzie Reynolds Phillp Wearren Martha Davies William R. Evans Sarah Watkins Philadelphia David C. Williams Luzerne Street Williams Watkins Jackson Street Napoleon, the Great G. W. Myers South Decker's Court Iil Grace Goodrich Bouth Main Avenue George Transue Tenth Street H. L. Taylor Taylor Rebb Fahey Elm Street Mra Kate Baltus St. Mary's P.C. Christ Twentieth Ward Grace Fair Bailey James O'Boyle Warren Street Elvira Jones Olyphant David Hughes Wayne Avenue T. E. Jepson Carbondale North Main Avenue Baptist Church Roy Barber Wilkes-Barre Thompson Street Walter Williams North Main Avenue Henwood Harmory Miss Cawley Pittston West Market Street Bert Stevens Mulley Pocono Mountains Fenner & Chappell North End Mamie Logan Miss Price Hyde Park Daniel Jenkins Oak Street W. G. Watkins Ry. J. BR. Eliza Blakely Company H Armory Lizzle Davis Gueet Bothina Monk Plymouth Howell Davis Miewes Lizzle A. Davis Etta Lloyd Mae Morgans Edith Williams Lizzie Davis Selina Monk Bessie Lewis Gertie Waiters Cora Thomas Jennie George W Beamish F. A. Beamish River Street South Side

Johannesburg reform committee bail outlook in Pretoria report

The Times will publish a Pretoria despatch stating all reform committee members arrested at Johannesburg will be bailed on Friday except Lionel Phillips Col Francois W Rhodes Percy Farrar and John Hayes Hammond. The inquiry for the accused is expected Wednesday with most to be released thereafter.

London the Times Pretoria Reform Committee Johannesburg Lionel Phillips Chamber of Mines Col Francois W. Rhodes Cecil Rhodes Cape Colony Percy Farrar Country Life John Hayes Hammond

Unpaid sugar bounties draw Senate attention

Mr. Caffrey of Louisiana urged the judiciary committee to act on the sugar bounty issue after reading a communication from the president and treasury secretary about suspending bounty payments by Comptroller Bowler. He questioned whether a subordinate could nullify a congressional appropriation.

Mc Caffrey Judiciary Committee Washington Caffrey Louisiana Secretary of the Treasury Bowler

Symphony Benefit Concert Ends in Assured Success

The Home for the Friendless benefit concert, led by Theodore Hemberger, is nearly sold out as rehearsals finish. The Academy of Music hosts the event Tuesday evening with seat diagrams available from 9 o'clock, promising a large audience.

Academy Theodore Hemberger Hemberger Academy of Music

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News of Suburbs Highland Luce Bros George H. Taylor G. H. Winane William Webb Herbert Watres Ira Davis E. G. Peters G. B. Johnson B. Allen Frederick G. Peters G. Watres E. F. Neubauer G. Milhouse Archbald W. J. Davis Arch Brown Bert Harington Joan Lloyd T. Marsh Samuel Yorn George DeWild L. BR Iquiets Sidney Mears Robert Hughes Reese CC. Brennaman Dante Trabor Wiliam Softly Ben Hvana Thomas Davis F. Wienss J. Whetling Frank Jones Jonathan Harris Will Hutton G. A. Williams Gomer Davis Ray Farnham Lewis McCracken W. F. Meyers West Side Republican League West Lackouwannae Avenue Seventh and Ninth Streets Delaware, Lackawanna Charles FE. Daniela Thomas Leyshon William V. Griffiths The Welsh Philosophical Society West Side William D. Griffiths Jd. Hughes John H.ynold Harbor Fairchild Harret J. Davis Solesora W. L. Steenback Ban PH Tarner Foo Hine South J. C. King Jackson James Fiesta Cedar Avenue South Side News Ivaac Petroskey Washington Avenue Petroskey Kate Falms Susan Ickinson Mira Susan Dickinson South Side Young Women's Christian Association California Mise Dickingon Lizzie Joyce Pittston Avenue New England States John Mulherin Forest City Minooka G. EB. W. Dowd Greenwood Peter McGuire Stone Avenue J. Stopper Basbresa Lycoming County Vasece West Side Events Mrs. A. M. Streeter Elite Club Sumters Dunmore Writer's Tribune the Tribune J. H. Fellows Messrs Laula Follet Fred Co. Ehrhardt Clemens Dale Ehrhardt J. H. Thomas Republican Party Freeman Gower H. M. Coyle Gower William Wetzel Fred Hopple Follet Linder Mr. Ehrhardt Fuller's Hall Republian Scranton Bort Davies Durkin Emil Bonn George Beamish Transvaal Bell Hayler Tribune the Fashion Lackawanna Ave Newmarkets Salo Sar Frothingham, Wagner & Rels Crook New York J.D. Williars & Bro Laffin & Rand Flepaune Chemical Co William S. Millar Gas and Water Co Wyoming Ave Center Bear Moor Sud Eoywiere Ammun A.W. Jorisch Spruce ST Prof. Reynolds Apessrance Te Lillian Russell Wes Bee Amet Arate Gee Mice Cede Saatcek Ted Abbey's Bale Conta Davis’ Theater Rice & Barton's Rose Hill English Folly Company Newport Seaside Sr Rice & Barton WM. T. Smith Hammond Roche F. A A. d. Branda Sprese
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