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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1897

Page

3

Local Social Notes and a City Wedding

Captain angel McAndrew of Rondout New York visits Scranton as a guest of friends. Misses at the ne Oaloner and Elina beth Joyce of Pittston called on Scranton friends. Mrs George Sanderson hosts tea on North Washington avenue Friday. Mia Roll of Wyoming avenue visits New York and Philadelphia. T E B Otis of Newark, noted writer and whist authority, plans to be in Scranton midweek to teach modern whist. A Jefferson avenue ladies club forms. Rose Hourviteh of Morest City marries M A Rosenborg of Lermaton in Exotslor hall with Rev Naton Chuck conducting. Many friends attend. Rosenberg brothers Lowe and Wolf Rosenberg noted.

Angel McAndrew Non Rondout N. Y Relie Tree Iteek Elinabeth Joyce Pittston Scranton George Sanderson Washington Avenue Mia PW. Roll Wyoming Avenue New York Philadelphia Newark Jefferson Avenue Jermyn Migs Rose Hourviteh Morest City M. A. Rosenborg Lermaton Exotslor Naton Chuck Germony & Dietsant Sdol Aff Rosenberg Lowe Wolf Rosenberg

Two Similar Accidents At City Workplaces

Two women were brought to Moses Taylor Hospital with crushed feet after a rail fell on them. One, John Melfale of the West Side, injured at the L A C company steel rail bridge near Carbon Street. the other, Patrick Gallagher of the Twelfth Ward, hurt while loading rails at the South Mill.

Moses Taylor Hospital John Melfale West Side L. A. & C. Company Carbon Street Patrick Gallagher Twelfth Ward South Mill

Petition for Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars for Antietam Monument

The One Hundred and Thirty-second Regiment seeks funds to erect a Battle of Antietam memorial. A petition, signed by survivors, appeals to the legislature through Alderman and representatives. It lists casualties and unit details, noting the regiment’s 32nd after Antietam.

One Hundred and Thirty-second Regiment Thie Rewaton Agul Howe Wal Ue Polite Columbia Wyoming Breakvest Stir Vivu Toonlithes Soruiton Companiens Fray Pootarwylll Fran Dace Terry

Lincoln Birthday Program Proposed for Public Schools

Superintendent George Howell proposes a Lincoln birthday program for public schools on February 12. Activities include essays and declamations about Lincoln and his era, with recitations from key addresses, a Lowell concert line, and a range of Lincoln themed items.

Cleanyre Howell Lev Lincoln

Annual meetings elect directors and officers in multiple firms

The annual meetings in this city elected directors and officers for Panecrnst Coal Powder and Moosle Powder companies. Panecrnst Coal chose C M Sanderson as president and B L O Bellman as secretary treasurer with directors C D Sanderson J Murray Sanderson BE Bellman and De B o H Throop. Powder Company directors include A Haskell Eugene Du Pont Colonel B M Holes Henry E Hetin Jr W H Taylor Edwards Jones and J P Kingsbury with J A Hinksel as president and Eugene Du Pont as secretary and treasurer. Moosle Powder Company directors listed are J A Haskell Rolomen Turck John L Riker Schuylter K Parsons S Weston F B Platt Colonel H M Boles Willi Connedl and J M Boles with Colonel Boles elected president and J Sherer as secretary and treasurer.

Panecrnst Coal Company C. M. Sandernon C.D. Sanderson J. Murray Sanderson BE. R. Bellman de B. O H. Throop C. M. Sanderson BL O. Bellman Enterprise Powder Company Commonwealth Building A. Haskell Hugene Duvont B. M. Holes Henry Ehetin, Jr W. HH. ‘Vaylor Edwards. Jones J. P. Kingsbury Wetter J. A. Hinskells Elugene du Ponts E. P. Ringebury Moosle Powder Company J. A. Haskell Rolomen Turck John L. Riker Schuylter K. Parsons New York City Weston FB. B. Platt H. M. Boles Willi Connedl J. M. Boles Beranton Boles

Fight on trolley car ends in brawl near Smithville

On a Pittston bound street car a Pole named Velock refused fare and attacked Conductor Donnet after the car halted. A second passenger, nicknamed the King of Poland, joined the melee with another rider Minterman Jones, as a metal crank was used amid confusion on the car toward Bindthuille.

Smithville Pittston Donnet Bindthuille Traction Company King of Poland Minterman Jones Hile Miujenty

Affectionate Passengers and Car Proceed Home

A description notes the affectionate passengers and the car proceeding on its way, signaling a calm conclusion to their journey. The fragment implies a peaceful travel scene with a comfortable mode of transport.

Theatrical Jottings at the Academy of Music

The matinee crowd crowded the Academy of Music for Young America Abronid and a later show A Legal Document delighted the audience Tonight Driven from Home and The Veteran are listed with new spectacles and film views The Sammeres Company presented Lynne and The Prodigal Son Me Chu Rentivky Home is scheduled with renovations closing the theater for the rest of the week due to banding of the company

Academy of Miele Young America Lester Wiallavk Bowra Davie’ Theater Timerrow and Suttrilaiy

New York Cycle Show Promises Largest Ever Exhibit

The New York cycle show at Grand Central Palace opens February 16 and runs for several days. The event features novelties and decorator displays, with broad preparations for entertaining visitors. Organizers expect riders, agents, and dealers to attend, drawing interest from local wheelmen and exhibitors.

Grand Central Pilwee New York

New Year's Customs in Russia Celebrate Imperial Kiss and Water Blessing

A description of Russian New Year rituals from the imperial kiss to Christmas feasts. The Emperor's personal kiss to family and officials contrasts with kissing by others, followed by water blessing ceremonies at the Neva with clergy led by the Novgorod bishop. Festivities run from December 21 to January 5, featuring games, gifts, fortune readings, and old folk customs.

Russia Sald Mrnes Alexander IT

Cuore a Cold in One Day Drug Claim

An advertisement touts Gramo Quinine Tablets as a quick cure for colds. It promises a refund from druggists if the product fails and lists a price of 26 cents.

Rule against borough of Pyne rules upheld by judge Edwards

Judge Edwards dismisses petition to create the Pyne borough finding no real need or central business center. The ruling notes Lackawantain valley sparsely settled territory with coal towns. schools taxes and disputes do not justify incorporation. Petitioners’ attorneys were Warren & Knapp. objectors were M. Burne and M. J. Donahoe.

Edwards Letugth

Legal battle over Providence Registers owner ship and printing contract

The defense in the Tinstall versus Baumelster case argued that John C. Hopewell, not Tinstall, owned the Providence Register and held the printing contract. Witnesses, including Koeller, testified that Hopewell handled dealings and that Tinstall was only mentioned. Hopewell claimed insolvency in a separate audit, while the court weighed testimony and prepared the jury charge. The Jones-Schmipt case proceeded to a nine day trial with closing arguments.

W. CL J. F. Baumelster John C. Hopewell Tunstall Providence Registers Hopewell Tunstill Suez A. F. Stokes Simon Lauer Crippen Hamilton Tuystall Northumberland County Archbald Jones-Sehimplt O Brien Mr. Heynolds Gunster

Board of Trade Banquet Promises Large Turnout at Hotel Jermyn

Over two hundred persons are expected at the Board of Trade banquet at the Hotel Jermyn tomorrow night. About 62 tickets remain for guests with speakers including Charles Emory Smith and Rev DeB Warfield among others. The event runs Saturday night from 7 to 8:60 with room inspections in the new building.

Board of Trade Jermyn Charles Emory Bmith Philadelphia Purenes de BL Warfield Lafayette College Pew, Basoc My. Gitin Elm Park Church W. A. May Ed Sturges James Torrey Pullle

Women Delegates Discuss Missions at Scranton Auxiliary Session

A largely attended Scranton Archdeaconry Women’s Auxiliary to the Board of Missions meeting in St Luke’s Church heard Mrs E G Scott preside. Miss Susan Dickinson presented a missions paper and Mrs Werace Hayden reported on the Lancaster Diocesan Auxiliary convention.

Women's Auxiliary of Scranton St. Luke's Church E.G. Scott Wilkes-Barre Susan Dickinson Lancaster Werace Hayden Wilkes Harres Board of Missions of the St. Lake's Mre W. Leivenworth Re Deavenworth Mrs. Jones Mies L. Brown DW. Brown Mit Scott Mia. Ciives Mizs Slisson Mise "Troxell Mie. Chase Mita Miter Wilken Burre Merceveau Harrington Bennett Miles Troxell West Pitteton Migs Lstone Hannell Monthese Cloxleadige Atrs. Bailey Moisher Leonard Watrous River Carbon Dore Curd Jon Lewis Tallentine Carnollc Gea Sanderson Mra Sniyder Mins Sanderson Mire Osborne Mira Jackson Che Chureh Give Shepherd Seminton Hlow Mineobi Dickson Abbe Abbe. ‘Thorne Sprague Pots Pines Mas Haedird Susan Mickingen Moffatt Emily Stevens Derman Hinight Frederick Whity Culver Pettherew J. W. Concone St. Luke's Rogers Israel Weluck Eo. Scott Mercur West Pittston Rogers Ierael United Offering Diovesat Wuxiliany Susan Dlckineon Horace Hayden

Bogus Check Case Tracked by Police Across Cities

A detective and patrolman from Binghamton traced a bogus check scheme yesterday, posing as a commercial traveler and a hotel proprietor. Scranton police were alerted by telegram to watch trains, but no arrest followed. Binghamton police aided by Chief Robling conducted a thorough search here without success.

Binghamton Parlor City Scranton Robling

Eyes Examined Free at Silverstone Spectacles

Free eye examinations offered by Silverstone eye specialist at 200 Lackawanna avenue. Prices listed include solid gold rimmed spectacles $1.50, milled bows 12, nickel bows 0.50 to 1.50, aluminum bows 0.50 to 2.00, colored glasses 0.25 to 1.25. Reading glasses 0.50, opera glasses and magnifiers at reduced prices. Office hours 5 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Lackawanna Avenue Lehigh Valley Ticket Office

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