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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1897
Page
5
Notices recount community events from Elm Park church to Dunmore Presbyterian, with entertainments, musical programs, and church lectures. Public notices report city expense estimates and multiple marriage licenses. Funeral and burial arrangements for local residents are listed.
Three men were placed under arrest on Lackawanna Avenue after an attempted break in at Brown's Bee Hive. Police said the break in occurred during the prior night via rear windows on Railroad Street.
Patrolmen arrested Frank Jones Eugene Courtright and John Wilkingon after reports of attempted burglary near Davidoow's alive slope. Wilkingon, aka Weston, is a petty thief wanted in Wilkes-Barre. One suspect was jailed to await trial as another officer sought him in Ferunton.
Judes Bdwards heard objections by Tetea Mullen to Patrick Foley’s nomination as school controller for the Southwest district of Lackawanna township. The caucus vote was reported 4 to 2 for Foley, with Mullen alleging multiple ineligible votes. The hearing revealed widespread nonresident voting and questions whether the proceedings are authorized by statute, with Judge Edwards expected to rule and set a precedent.
Alfred Pennington presents a piano and violin program at Elm Park Church at 8 o clock with Katharine Thunberman contralto Julia Alien violinist. The concert includes Toccata and Fugue in D minor arrangements Réclitatives and Arias Adeste Fideles variations Cradle Song and more with organ violin. A silver offering is received. no admission fee.
In St. Peter's Cathedral yesterday morning Miss Mary I Moyles and James FF Cummings were married by Rev James Fy Jordan. Nellie Kerns served as bridesmaid and P Jordan was best man. The couple plan a two week honeymoon visiting major eastern cities including Washington Loc.
John Jansen of Willow Street, ex clerk at Camdow's Shoe, appeared in aldermen court on a charge filed by Mary Mulligher of All Road Avenue. Arrested by Yeomans on a separate charge for administering medicine, bail set at 800 dollars. Maud Stewart had Clara Weichel arrested for assault on West Lackawanna Avenue. Alderman Millar discharged the case for insufficient evidence.
An Italianate ad copy touts low prices and convenient access for daily groceries. It lists brands such as Jersey Bee 28, Fancy Humes, Aunt Jemima, Java Coffee, Breakfast Blend, and Courben's patent flour at 40 Lackawanna Avenue.
A shooting contest is planned for Friday at Keogh's hotel Rendham between C J Keogh and Edward Appal Hop with seven birds per shooter and a $15 side stake. The event starts at 2 p m and the Ladies Aid of Him Park church serves supper from 5 20 to 7 o'clock. All are invited. Also advertised is a sale at Konecny's hairdresser 17 Lacka Ave.
The council approved a wave of new electric streetlights and a $141,000 budget for estimates while delaying Traction Company track extensions on the West Side and in the North End. Adverse committee reports on several proposed routes were accepted after debate over street widths and service plans. Michael Davitt’s nomination as sewer inspector was confirmed amid procedural disruption caused by an electric light ordinance dispute.
The report notes a brief gathering that retired to the committee room with Mr Meant and lasted only about thirty minutes before adjourning.
Last night at Markt Griffin Post hall the newly elected officers of Ladies' Aid Society No. 10 were installed by Post Chaplain Prof. Leber. Officers installed include President Carrie Moyer, Vice President I D Bloat, Trustees Della Hartwick Mane Sweet Kilagle Partell, Chaplain Berita Larned, Secretary Dela Hartwick, Treasurer Olive Haymer, Inside Guard Eva Williams, Outside Guard Sarah Lainolds, Advisory Board William Widerer Martin Hallock William Botinidt Jr Albert Meboh Von Pacdet.
The Tribune notes a heavy snowfall predicted by government forecast at midnight with north winds. Snow began early evening and covers ground with a thick mantle. Scranton Traction deployed three electric sweepers to clear streets, causing noise but only minor delays in streetcar service.
Haydn Evans yesterday accepted the organist and chorister post at Penn Avenue Baptist Church. He resigns as organist and director of music at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on the West Side and will preside at the Penn Avenue organ the following Sunday. Evans led St. Patrick's music for five years and Scored high praise for the choir and liturgies. he previously served at Second Presbyterian Church.
Michael O Malley of 24 South Washington Avenue died at 2 o clock yesterday morning at Moses Taylor Hospital after convulsions while employed at the Lackawanna Steel Company North Works. He was 20, lived with his mother Mrs Owen Malley, and was brother to the late Owen Malley. Funeral Friday from his residence with burial in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
Tonight in the Armory on Adams Avenue the champion Scranton team faces Pittston with George Kerr refereeing. Lineups feature Aung Blackburn Posner van Valkenburg Youns Hivehet Coleman Pahrenholt and others as listed. after the game Pittston will be entertained with a social.
The Scranton Savings Bank, led by President James Plate and Cashier Yo Shatur, plans a two story red sandstone bank on 50 feet of frontage at 120 and 122 Wyoming Avenue replacing the current bank and Norman & Moore storefronts. Ground floor level with sidewalk and skylights planned for rear desks. Erection marks the bank’s thirtieth anniversary as the oldest savings bank in the area.
An early 20th century classified style notice offers elocution and délisarte lessons by Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey at 016 Adams Avenue Twining. An optician at 125 Penn Avenue in Harris' drug store outlines hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with customer guidance.
In Wyoming Pennsylvania on January 2 James Shoemaker infant son of Dr and Mrs Shoemaker aged one year. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from residence of James J Green. Also in Scranton Pennsylvania infant son of Mr and Mrs Kueber of Woodlawn Avenue. Services at residence. Interment Hinch…stown, NID.
Court house notes record several motions and appeals. A rule to file a BH of particulars is granted in a case involving a Dettott artist hitchvotk vourm, with questions about securities for counts. An appeal to the superior court is heard for Ki iwarl Oriitin against Ber Hed DW Wee. Executions and notes involving Armour Co and Lice Pires are noted, along with probate actions for Katherine Pater and Margaret Gruenwald, widow of Martin Copuenwaldt.
Dr. M. H. W. Tenney of New York states that after extreme fatigue from WakeTitness and overwork, the greatest value comes from the medicine. He praises its charms beyond anything he knows in medicine.
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