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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1897

Page

5

City Notes From Yesterday’s Local Items

Public school staff pay schedules noted with afternoon timing. Debts and legal actions include a $20 execution against Dominic Killeen in Carbondale and sheriff sales on Sprayne street. Local society items mention a Washington camp event at Walters hall and a Temple of Trine Americans gathering.

Dominic Killeen Carbondale Yesterdday Carbondale Traction Company New York, Ontario and Western Hallway Company Pachiee Pate Prio Washington Camp Wall Noll Wal Ter S Ofelock William Hy Davis & Wo Florists Sprayce Street Washburn Street Sherif West Blde Bank Decwnne Tor Slik Bowl of Frank Moyer Huitier Monroe Wenger Yeaterday Cibelli Aml Jones ML AL Holgatets Agency

Regimentals Triumph Over Pitts ton Cyurkajanks at Scranton

The Regimentals defeated Pitts ton Cyurkajanks 14 to 1 at the Scranton City Guard Armory before a large crowd. The visitors were hampered by the rules giving half the score on fouls while Regimentals controlled play from the start. Players listed include Posner, Matott, Valkenburg, Buckley, Young, Coleman, Fahtrenholt, Choute, and Zonk with referees George Keriom and McGoiggek. Blackiovurn officiated the two 11 minute halves.

Disket Scranton Tegumentals Pittston Cyurkajanks Scranton City Guard Aumory Seeilar Pittstan Posner van Valkenburg Autcheml Frey Zonk Bureher Mitchell Vorner George Keriom McGoiggek Mr. Wilhelm

Handley Executors Appeal to Supreme Court in Tax Case

Lemuel Amerman HL W Palmer and John T Richards executors of the Handley estate yesterday appealed to the Supreme Court the decision of Judge Archbald in the inheritance tax appraisal. The case centers on the origin and assessment of the tax and seeks review at the highest court.

iWon Lemuel Amerman HL W Palmer John T. Richards Handley “State Supreme Court Archbald

Inheritance Appraisement Amid Estate Proceedings

A collateral appraisal dispute in the inheritance case prompts scrutiny of a $5,000 bond backed by Amerman and Palmer as sureties. The court appears to reduce taxes and judge Archbwnll lowers assessment while executors pursue further reductions despite alleged errors in multiple court findings.

Messrs Amerman Palmer Fland Archbwll Tex Henry

Pennington Recital Delights at Mim Park Church

The fifth Pennington recital at Mim Park church drew a large audience despite rain. Katharine Timberman impressed with clear enunciation and strong musical feeling in Meistersinger and Angels Weep while Miss Timberman’s first aria showed confidence. Miles Jia Allen received praise for violin pieces balancing technique and style, though some spectators wished for more from her work.

Pennington Mim Park Church Hinweoll Katharine Timberman Wlordan Miles Jia Allen Naex Ass

Doctor's Carriage Run Down By Brewery Wagon

Dr. Willa F. Brady filed a trespass to recover damages against Mina Nobinesan owner of South Side brewery. She alleges her delivery wagon struck Brady's carriage on February 26, 1806, wrecking it and throwing him from the vehicle. He seeks damages and cites driver carelessness. Attorney Wilda M. Curry filed the division.

Willa FP Brady Mina Nobinesan South Side Braiky Wilda M. Curry

Verdict in Beagle Case Surfaces After Rendham Jury Session

A Rendham jury convened by Coroner Ss. Pe. Longstreet returned a verdict on Albert Beagle s death. The record notes the cause cannot be determined from the evidence and cites a possible fault requiring further investigation. Jurors include Adi Stigner Hamlin Custird Powell Mulihull and Vans.

Ss. Pe. Longstreet Albert Beagle Rendham Bere Nail Albert Paige lLike-morten Symptons Adi Stigner Hamlin M. Custird Powell M. Mulihull M. Vans

Lost man found in Powellton mines

Joseph Trchardson the Throop vocalist long missing has been located working in the Powellton mines, according to a letter from John J. Absalom. The note says Richardson admitted fleeing two weeks ago and plans to send for his wife and child.

Joseph Trchardson Hue Powellton W. Val John JT. Absalom Richardson

Court cases recall filings and property ejectment near Mingfield

In Mingfield borough court records reveal actions to eject tenants and settle disputes over two parcels on May Street and Lickiwantih Avenue. Parties include Emin May Van Horn and John 3 Van Horn with Samuel Cooper cited in the proceedings.

Emin May van Horn John 3 van Horn Samuel Cooper May Street Lickiwantih Avenue Mingfield

Pao to buy here at E G Coulsen's 40 Lackaiwinnl avenue

Aya Malley reports plans to purchase at E G Coulsen's located on 40 Lackaiwinnl avenue. Details on the transaction are limited in the fragment.

Aya Malley Paoto Buy

Morse Returns with New Paintings at Burr Building Exhibit

After a month away Mr. Morse returns with several new paintings. Art lovers are invited to visit his exhibit at No. 132 Burr Building Washington Avenue during the lighted evenings, whether they wish to purchase or not.

Morse Burr Building Washington Avenue

Shooting Match at Rendham Adds to Friday Events

A shooting match is scheduled for Friday at Keogh's hotel in Rendham between Co Keogh and Edward Appal Hap. Each will shoot at even birds with a $25 stake. The match begins promptly at 2 p.m. Great bargains in hair switches at Keneeny's, hair dresser, Lacka Avenue.

Rendham Keogh Bestween Co Edward Keneeny's Lacka Ave

Seventeenth Sewer Ordinance Passes Third Reading

The Seventeenth District sewer plan moves toward mayoral signature after a two hour Common Council debate. Councilman Sweeney led opposition citing cost for Twelfth Ward residents. Nealis supported relief but opposed higher burden. Prominent district residents attended as speeches urged passage. several ordinances and public works matters were settled or referred before adjournment.

Sweeney Counell Jastalent Mialley Morgan Sweeey Twelfth Ward Patrick J. Nealis John Sehener Chis Westprath Thomas Sprakes Phin Kirst Peter Hilts Jacob Geigher Tra Klauminger Charles Kirst Charles Schriver John Schriever Frederick Murseh Henry Stein Andrew Miller Charles Seeheweh Charles Lanegler Henry Spruks John Zang Péter Robling Mr. Laer Cornelle Ehletty Oliver Simon Thomas George Wirth, Jr Nineteenth Ward Nate Nealle Philly Wirth Mr. Sweeney George Wirth Grier Opler Molt Nealla Mr Sweeney Mesaile Liftus Gordon S. Thomas Regan Tiannagan Moulin Wennel P. Wirth Nealls Zeidler Noone G. Wirth Ihre Nortolis Select Council Hunt& Connell Company Nuy Aug

Work of St. Joseph's Society Builds Founding Home in North Park

In the annual report by secretary Mrs B Horan the St. Joseph's Society outlines plans to begin a Founding Home building in spring on land donated by the late John E. Smith at North Park. The structure costs about 25400 dollars. In 1890 the Home admitted seventy five destitute children with twenty five sent to St Patrick's Orphan Asylum and others indentured or placed in homes. Seventy felons were removed from vice and placed in the Home of the Good Shepherd. The treasurer Mrs D D Fitzgerald's 1806 report is included.

St. Joseph's Society B . Horan North Park John E. Smith St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum Good Shepherd

Owney the Postal Dog Visits Scranton Office

The famous Albany born postal dog Owney arrives in Scranton after a long journey. He wears numerous engraved tags from cities including Albany Milwaukee and Bar Harbor and is warmly greeted by postal staff. After a meal he rests at Kelley’s restaurant before continuing his nationwide travels with the postal service.

Albany Federal Landing United States Owney Hallroad Jack Postal Department of the Hones Hockhuindth Milwaukee Wisbi Eh Bar Harbor TSG Bow City Michigan Malone Qwney Edintuirah Scotland London England Swansea Wales Bellman Kelley

Theatrical Jottings at Frothingham and Pewes

Theatre notes from Frothingham and nearby venues highlight a varied bill. The Summers Comedy Co presents Threw Upen the World and Aly Old Kentucky Home while The Veteran by Lester Wrallack draws crowds at Rowling Music Hall.

Siimers Huwnan Littl Atle Lester Wrallack Rowling Wakte United States Tripoli Lyons

Travel fears in Aljidny amid detentions and funeral rites

Amid rumors of travel bans in Aljidny residents fear each trip will end in detention. The community laments the crackdown, while plans for funerals and last rites highlight the somber mood as prominent locals face uncertain journeys and possible reprisals.

Aljidny Blint Altany

Resignation of Mrs Swan Leaves Scranton Post Open

Frances B Swan resigns from the Scranton poor board amid speculation on a successor. Judge Archbold indicated no immediate plan to appoint a replacement, with names such as Reese Brooke Jones and Charlee Du Pont Breck among mentioned possibilities. Swan will not return to Repinton to reside. FCTLAMS PILLS mentioned in ad for steam heating and plumbing.

Myre Frances B. Swan Scranton

Irregular markets drive prices in department store

From top to bottom, from side to side, nothing but cut prices appear in this department. Irregular markets offer buyers significant savings beyond normal costs. Shoppers flock to the store while trade elsewhere languishes as extraordinary values lure in customers.

Infant Willie Tighe Dies in Scranton

The infant son of Mr and Mrs Michael J Tighe of 118 Thompson Street, died Jan 27. Funeral Friday at 2 0 oclock with burial in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. age one year unspecified months.

Tghe Scranton Willie Tighe Mel Michael J. Tighe Thompson Alrent Feneral Burk Hyde Park Catholic

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