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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1896

Page

5

Local Couples Wed as City Notes Span Town Events

City notes report the marriage of John W. King and Jeanette Robertson in Throop, a police response to reported horsemen on North Washington avenue, a Highland social planned by the South Side YWCA, and several notices including licenses for Leonard Curtis and Ann Fletcher and a slander suit between Mrs Jemima Howell and Mrs Mary Davis. The Mayoress Millar firm issued War Paint advertising, and a survey of West Market Street is being conducted for the Abington Turnpike matter.

J. RR. Fordham Romaine Dickson New York Ely John WW. King Dennse Vo Robertson Throop Aldermain Millar, Hittenbender & Co Spruce Street Syracuse Cycle Company Phillips’ Core West Market Street Abington North Washington Avenue Free Methodists Beer's Hall North Main Avenue Munlay Jan George Eakins Binghamton NS. C Liederkrang Society Frank Trewthner Frank Hamler Thomas Snetcher Fred Dimler K. Moses Charles Palkowsky Charlee Waener Conrai Wengel Herman Osathaus South Side Young Women's Christian Association Leonard Curtis Peckville Ann Fletcher Winton Joseph Domalewski Victoria Wiesta Scranton Theophile Zenker Thirtimore Jemime Howells Mary Dawis Archbald Allggers Atorney John M. Harris Howell Atlee Prothonotary Pryor

Grand Duchess shines in Offenbach operetta at Academy of Music

Lillian Russell headlined The Grand Duchess at the Scranton Academy of Music to a large enthusiastic audience with encores. The lavish production featured a talented company including Blaladell and Celeste while Burgundér earned praise for mounting the show as a high quality light opera in a grand style.

Lilian Russell Lillian Russell Scranton Theater-Qoere Academy of Music Miss Russell Offenbach Tunsell Fred Solomon Joseph Herbert Richie Ling Owen Westford William Blaladell Mont Celeste Burgundér Academy

Grand revival of The White Slave at Academy of Music next Monday

The Academy of Music stages Bartley Campbell’s The White Slave in six acts and seven tableaux with a strong cast led by the Campbell brothers. Scenic marvels include Judge Hardin’s Kentucky home and the Belle Creole saloon. Prices 10 20 and 5 cents. ladies free with 6 pm prepaid ticket. Sale opens Friday.

Academy of Music Bartley Campbell Robert John Campbell Judge Hardin Blue Grass Kentucky William Lacy Mississippiia Lac Belle Creole Red Devil Island Frothinchan Corse Payton

Trainmen Conclave Reviews Petty Grievances at Hall

The General Grievance Committee of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen held sessions at the A. O. U. W. hall on Lackawanna Avenue. Grievances discussed were petty and will be forwarded to General Manager Halstead for a possible Saturday answer. further actions could extend the meetings to week’s end or longer.

Brotherhood of Railrord A. O. U. W. Hall Lackawanna Avenue Halstead

First Grand Ball by Central Labor Union at Music Hall

A large crowd enjoyed the first grand social at Music Hall in Scranton under the Central Labor Union. Hayes Bros. orchestra played. A. J. Langan organized the event. A. A. Kearney hosted withGeorge Gobler and M. Lynch assisting. Reception and floor committees listed with numerous members.

Central Labor Union of Scranton Music Hall Hayes Bros. Orchestra A. J. Langan A. A. Kearney George Gobler M. Lynch A. J. Atkinson P. J. Thomas Charles Corliss Ke.be Knapp Benedict P. Golden William York M. J. K. Levy John Hovnlay P. G. Moran Grant Cutler C. Wallis B. Price Nelson Teets J. A. Miller Peter Yost Charles Wilhelm H.C. Scheuer John Volkanault J. H. Lynch Alex

New Lease Secured By Leader Store Owners in Scranton

Lebeck and Corin, owners of the Leader, signed a new lease for their Wyoming avenue store and an extension of 60 by 60 feet at the rear. They arrived in Scranton as strangers a year ago and have built a large, growing patronage through quick service and tireless advertising, now employing a full staff and competing with other leading department stores in the city.

Leader Lebeck & Corin Scranton Wyoming Avenue

Patrick Gibbs suffers leg fracture at old rolling mill

Patrick Gibbs of the Twelfth Ward sustained a compound fracture of the right leg below the knee while helping reunite a derailed car. He was moved to Moses Taylor hospital, where doctors set the bone and forecast recovery in months. Gibbs, 55, is married with a growing family.

Patrick Gibbs Moses Taylor

Perjury Charge Arraigns Henry Schlentz in Scranton

Henry Schlentz was arraigned before Alderman Millar on perjury charges stemming from a sworn information by Charles Simrell and Fred Jones. Bail set at 200 as Schlentz faced a hearing later that afternoon amid revelations of alleged ballot box tampering during a Republican primary in Scranton.

Henry Schlentz Fred Jones Charles Simrell Millar State of Pennsylvania County of Lackawanna Cltleen Scranton Wulf Frederick Fuller Sald Henry Schlents A. D Charles Slimrell Music Hall Wil Charles Emrell Republican Party Act of Assembly Frederick Jones Commonwealth of Pennsylvania A. B Schlentz Ball John Westpfahl C. W. Westpfahl

Mlean Stevens Nuptials Reported by Los Angeles Herald

In the Los Angeles Herald a January notice covers Miss Maud Manierson McLean daughter of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. McLean marrying Guy Ernest Stevens of Scranton Pennsylvania at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Tabernacle on South Hope Street. The bride wore ivory duchesse satin with lace and pearls, a long veil, and carried white hyacinths. a breakfast followed at the bride’s Ninth and Olive residence. The couple planned a San Francisco departure en route to a longer trip, aiming to be home after March 1. Stevens is Yale educated and plans to practice law. Mrs Stevens’ father is a former local resident.

the Herald of Los Angeles Cal Maud Manierson McLean Charles C. McLean Guy Ernest Stevens Scranton Simpson Methodist Episcopal Tabernacle South Hope Street Lohengrin Elizabeth Agnew McLean Bertha Ninth Olive Streets Simpson Tabernacle Stevens San Francisco Yale John Stewart

Equity suit filed by Garney and associates in court

Proceedings in equity began yesterday in the court, with A. V. Bower representing J. W. Garney, John J. Brown, J. H. Allabach and J. W. Gar. The action names Gar, Brown and Company as key parties in the dispute.

Garney, Brown & Co Equity A. V. Bower J. W. Garney John J. Brown J. H. Allabach J. W. Gar

Scranton Law School Branch Favored by Lafayette College

Lafayette College shows favorable interest in establishing a law school branch in Scranton. Judge Alfred Hand and Attorney J H Hamilton returned from Easton with Dr. E D Warfield leading a committee to visit Scranton for investigation in two to three weeks. Local faculty from Dickinson School may teach if located.

Lafayette College Alfred Hand J. H. Hampton Faston E. D. Warfield Scranton Easton Hand Hamilton Warfield Kirkpatrick BE. J. Pax L. Fisler College Board of Trustees Dickinson School

Entertainment In Nettleton's Hall For St. Katherines Guild

An evening entertainment at Nettleton's Hall Green Ridge raises funds for St Katherines guild of the Church of the Good Shepherd. The programme includes overtures piano duets solo songs chorus tableaux shadow pantomime and vocal selections featuring Ms Medway Mr Reeve Jones Mrs Hassel Mrs Reynolds and others. Proceeds support guild activities.

Suelo Mr. RD Willimes Adeline Outette Kjerule Nydia Reeve Jones Meile Val Hallad Mary Jane Benjamin Rockwell W. D. Hassel Mra H. B. Reynolds W. I. Carr M. W. Guernsey Misses Davidson Linleay Jones Charlesworth Robinson Fortham Bunting Klefer Barnes Monies Howe Medway Annie Price Hurna Tubleau Gossip Mile Quatleme Annie Laurie Acollan Dudley Tuck II Reeve Jones J. Tableau

Marriage of Miss Julia Campbell and Michael J O Malley

Miss Julia Campbell married Michael J O Malley yesterday morning at St Peter's Cathedral in a nuptial mass celebrated by Rev J A O Keilly. The couple, both well known, received many wedding gifts and held a small reception at the bride's Gibson street home with immediate friends.

Julia Campbell Michael J. O'Malley St. Peter's Cathedral D. J. Campbell Gibson Street J. A. O'Keilly Geo. J. Campbell Edward O'Malley A. J. Reilly

Choral Society Organized at Second Presbyterian Church

A choral society was organized last evening at the Second Presbyterian church led by president Arthur Christy and musical director J. M. Chance. Forty active and eight associate members enrolled. meetings set for Wednesdays after prayer meeting. plans to start with lighter works then tackle sacred compositions. Peter Frank obituary notice and post orders follow with funeral details from Dunmore and post command notices.

Second Presbyterian Church Arthur Christy J. M. Chance

Vigilants Fred Jones and Charles Simrell Arrested in Primary Case

Two vigilants of Scranton’s First district were arrested on January 4 after warrants issued by Alderman Fuller. Fred Jones and Charles Simrell posted bail of 100 each and waived a hearing. The case, linked to a Republican primary election graft claim, fuels pre election tension and speculation of further arrests.

Twentieth Ward Fred Jones Charles Simrell Balters E. H. Ripple Ripple Twelfth Jones and Simrell George Watson Tim of Watson & Zimmerman Henry Schlentz Alderman Fuller W.H. Withers Schlentz Watson Fuller Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County of Lackawanna Scranton Henry Schlenta Darth Lackawanna Pennsylvania Muste Hall Republican Party Act of Assembly Henry Schients Henry Schientz Frederick Fuller J. & McAnulty Willams & McAnulty Tribune Schlenta

Melchoir Horn, Longtime Fireman, Dies at Home

Melchoir Horn, a well known volunteer firefighter and Nay Aug Engine Company member, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home 540 Wyoming Avenue after a brief illness. He was among the oldest Nay Aug members and was highly regarded citywide. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Naviuas Melchoir Horn Wyoming Avenue Nay Aug Engine Company

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