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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1896

Page

5

Republican County Convention Call Declares Nominating Meet

A Republican county committee calls a county convention for August 4 19 to nominate candidates for federal district justice county auditor and other posts. The meeting will start at 7 pm in Molino Fla. Delegates will decide on convention arrangements and time for electing delegates, with a note about a published table of delegate apportionment in The Tribune.

Muele Fla Surantoad Visine Electhonis Tse J. H Thualas Alleat J. BE Watkina the Tribune

City Notes Briefly Tally Local Incidents And Legal Notices

Patrolman Thomas Lowry acts as Sanitary officer in Cape tain Woo Burke Camp Satin Gibbon. A broken gate on Denn Avenue prompts a call about property at Pete Avenue Baptist church for a 10K business erection. The will of Joseph Crump is probated by Regheter Hawkin with letters granted to Charles W. Crurrigy and others. Various residents and clergy appear in civil matters including damage settlements and marriage notices from Scranton and nearby towns.

Thomas Lowry Capetain Woo Burke Camp Satin Gibbon Gerald Denn Avenue Pete Avenue Joseph Crump Cryington Township Regheter Hawkin Charles W. Crurrigy Wilton AL Fink al, Simpson New York Christian Art Hater Wii Adams Avenue Wolley Margaret Monohiali Bromley Wuvenue

Mikado Tonight At Frothingham For Twin Shaft Fund

The Mikado will be sung Thursday evening by the Carvian Glee club of Wilkes-Sarre at Frothingham, proceeds aiding the Twin Shaft fund. The company of seventy performs as in Wilkes-Barre with Gilbert & Sullivan’s operatic comedy drawing a large local audience.

Frothingham Carvian Glee Club Wilkes-Sarre Twin Shaft Digaster Fund Wilkes-Barre Soccar

Dentist Dr Wheaton Relocates Office to Mears Building

Dr E T Wheaton, Dentist, moved to the Mears building with office and lab on the third floor, updated with the latest electrical apparatus. Dr A D Peston of Massachusetts will oversee crown and bridge work as the practice adopts new dental methods. Elevator available for easy access.

E. T. Wheaton Mears Building A. D. Peston Massachusetts

Abstainers Convene in St Louis for National Convention

Scranton delegates from the Diocesan Union prepare to join the Catholic Total Abstinence union’s twenty-fifth national meeting in St Louis, August 1. About 1200 delegates from 84 societies are expected, with mass at St Johns Church and a 10 000 strong parade through the city. The Knights of Father Mathew oversee events as the union expands to 7000 members including 106 women societies.

Scranton Father Mathew Societies St. Loui WI Freeland John J. MocMianaman Fredums DN. A. Macklin Wilker- Barre P. *. Mulherin Providence Mise May Barrett Carbondale Willan A. Sulmon Avon Patrick Flaher Nanticoke James Ff. Judge Higoesinines Willaloe Uniom Louis Corresparmment Pobllcal Powarties United States Caras Catholic Total Abstinence Union America Ernest Nen St. Johns Church Sixteenth Chestnut Streets Kath Father Mathew Joseph. Hartnett Knights of Dave Dewi St. Louie All Nations Stars and Stripes Total Abstinence Union New York Carnegie Hall St. Louis Knights of Father Mathew Ite Baltimore

Umbrella Triggers Mule Runaway Injuring Carpenter

John Gurvey a carpenter at Diamond colliery living near Carbon street and Providence road was badly hurt in a runaway on Kelser avenue. An umbrella opened in rain spooked a team drawing a Concord carriage and the bogey was smashed. Gurvey sustained a fractured left arm and torn collar bone. Dr. S. P. Long treated him.

John Gurvey Carbon Street Providence Road Kelser Avenue Gurvey Diamond Colliery Langstaff P. Longstreet

Turnpike Firm Seeks City Remuneration Overroad Fees

At a council meeting the Providence and Abington Turnpike Company faced a bill for road maintenance from its inception to a recent court ruling by Justice Green. The audit committee forwarded the claim to the Joint Streets and Bridges Committee with a recommendation to place the matter with 8. FB. Price, the city’s special attorney in the earlier dispute.

Providence and Abington Turnpike Company Justice Green Joint Streets and Bridges Committee FB. Price

Stolen Horse Recovered Near Chinchilla

A horse and carriage stolen from Plymouth liveryman A E Williams by Frank B Leighton were found near Chinchilla. Levi P Townend located the horse while reading The Tribune and notified authorities. Williams, who had come from Plymouth, recovered his property with Officer Dyer and Acting Chief Edwards. Leighton, described as a sharp Polishman with a criminal past, is said to be intelligent but dangerous.

A. E.williams Plymouth Frank Leighton Chinchilla Tribune Levi P. Townend Williams Pallee Mrv. Willams Edwards Calh Dyer Ball Robert FP. Roberts Lelachton

Close to Ten Thousand Board of Trade fund reaches ten thousand

The Board of Trade Twin shaft fund nears the $10,000 mark as yesterday’s contributions push totals higher. Numerous firms including General Electric Philadelphia, J L Mott Iron Works New York, and Western Union Telegraph Company weigh in with donations alongside other named businesses and individuals. The list shows broad corporate and local support across Philadelphia New York and Boston regions.

Board of Trade Simpson & Watpking Main Philadelphia Howl, Foulkrod CoPhiladelphia Job McMartisou Johnstown Aie Stirling Co Chivwell Eattehilkes Aug General Electric Co Brees Pracey Tee EEL NT & Coun Rudelph & Clewsa Waterbury Shivyonee Moran & Co New York John Wyath & Bro Phithidelphia Kelley & CO Welker & Smith Srasspacse Anderson Preservinis Co Martin Wagner Co Baltimore New National New National Expence For Coffee Co Cleveland Baking Powder Co Wxcesis Sarvecees Fury Union Bag & Saper c Philadelpia Eeseee Andsesegeonson Huttalo Ceveeserdeehueren Sedvaniilead Ceesive Weasieeere EE

Furniture Men Fail and Sheriff Seizes Penn Avenue Stock

Three judgments were entered in the Prothonotary’s office against Devizon and Cohen, furniture dealers on Penn avenue. Deputy Sheriff Ferber levied on the stock and closed the store as executions were issued. A sale is scheduled for next Monday at 9 a m.

Cawson & Cohen Penn Avenue Pryor Devizon & Cohen B. Josephson D. Mandleson A.J. Stone J. J. Ferber

Lohrmann's Restaurant Ad on Spruce Street

Meals and cold lunches served at all hours at Lohrmann's Spruce Street. Regular dinner priced at 40 cents. Imported and domestic wines cigars and liquors offered.

Lohrmann’s Spruce Street

Taxes for collection notice in municipal building

The taxes have been placed in the hands of WADEM FINN as collector and all persons are notified to pay immediately at the municipal building to save costs.

Wadem Finn

Insect Powder Ad Offers Small Boxes from McGarrah

An old ad promotes McGarrah’s Insect Powder sold in 25 and 10 cent boxes. It emphasizes not available in bulk and instructs buyers to avoid other options.

McGarrah

Kolar at Large After Fatal Ax Attack in Jessup

Michael Hodgina of Jessup died after an ax blow to the head by Joseph Kolar, his brother in law. Kolar fled toward New York en route to Hungary. detectives issued notices and searches spanned Jessup, Olyphant, and Forest City as physicians said Hodgina could live only two days.

Kolar Kadzina Michael Hodgina Jessup Joseph Kolar Drs. Kelley Olyphant Grover and Beck Peekville Mater Mike Hazzar Hissin New York Hungary Justice of the Peace M. P Kelley Lyuir Kelley Sermitton Leyshon Onde Levshon Forest City Timothy Jones Hyde Park Archhold Jeseuy

Has Changed His Office

District Attorney Jones temporarily occupies the Clerk of the Court’s office due to court renovations. Attorney John BR. Jones moves to the millage licensee room and will move again to temporary quarters on the third story once finishes. Witnesses and parties in criminal cases may inquire about costs in the Clerk of the Court’s office, John H. Thomas. Commissioners meet to find grand jury space in September amid limited court-house rooms.

Jones John BR. Jones Court House Jroma Lawhrors Grand Petit Jury Lesin Mr. Jones John H. Thomas Eoeting United States Court Row

Hungarian's Sad Death Near Olyphant Station

John Yarroechuck a 28 year old Hungarian from Dolphtown was killed by a passenger train near Olyphant while walking the tracks to reach a Hungarian priest for a funeral. He left a wife and two children. the 18 month old child is dead. An inquest found accidental death with skull, limb injuries.

Madzink St. Michael's Benevolent Society of Jessup Hungary Old Country Ble John Yarroechuck Dolphtown Delaware and Hudson Railroad Olyphant Dulphtown Delphtown Cononer Longstreet Hell Yarrachuck

William Carlin Funeral Observed at St Peters Cathedral

A large turnout attended the funeral for William Carlin yesterday from Beech Street. A high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Peter's Cathedral by Rev. J. W. Malone using the text He ye alwaye ready for ye know not at what hour the Son of God shall come. The Lackawanna Brotherhood of Hall Road Transomen joined in the service with flowers and pallbearers drawn from the group. Burial followed at Hyde Park Cemetery. Numerous floral offerings were arranged for the occasion.

William Carlin Beech Street St. Peter's Cathedral J. W. Malone Lackawanna Brotherhood Hallroad Trasomen Flower M. J. Tigue Frank Smoke George Gehan Stephen Conners GG . Thomas Ketcham W. J. Nichols G. M-Wallace J. O'Hara Galvin T. Cutry Hyde Park Cemetery

Robinsons Welcome Daughter in Vid Porgy

The Robison family of Vid Porgy celebrates the birth of a daughter on July 18, 194. The infant’s arrival adds joy to Mr and Mrs Robert Robison and their household.

Parrott Widow Services Held at Home Then Burial

In Limmokin on July 19 389 Mrs Eliza Parrott wife of the late Thomas Parrott of this city funeral services were held at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Blackwood on WH Winie Street Weidner at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Burial followed in Forest Hill cemetery.

Dedication Sunday for Jefferson United Evangelical Church

Rev F E Erdman will officiate the dedication of the new Jefferson United Evangelical church at Wimmers. Rev F M Erdman of Wilkes Barre will assist with the services started Saturday evening and continuing all day Sunday. Rev L C Wise and others participate.

New Jefferson United Evangelical Church Wimmers F. M. Erdman First United Evangelical Church Wilkes- Barre L. C. Wise

Dunmore Bryan and Sewall Club Meeting at Exchange Hotel

E. J. Lynette of the Times, R. J. Beamish of the Free Press, and Burgess T. J. Duggan addressed the Dunmore Bryan and Sewall club meeting at the Exchange hotel last evening.

E. J. Lynette the Times R. J. Beamish The Free Press Burgess T. J. Duggan Wal Dunmore Bryan and Sewall Club Exchange Hotel

Ocean View Property on South Carolina Avenue

Daniel Coleman offers a fine lawn with a good ocean view in Athletic City New Jersey. The property sits on the end of South Carolina Avenue and is presented as a prime coastal homesite.

Orean South Carolina Avenue Athletic City N. J Fine Lawn Good Ocean Daniel Coleman

Sugar Offered As Finest In Scranton City Market

A merchant advertises 20 pounds of granulated sugar for $1.00 and asserts it is the finest quality sold in the city of Scranton.

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Cleveland Cleveland Brothers Albany N. Y Clevelanding Powder Company Norman & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave Penn Ave Sale Gut Priges City Notes Twin Shaft Fund Japan J. Williams Nanki-Pou D. Birmingham Jr Ko-Ko Tupi D. L. Oneill Jr Pooh-Bah Ela Joseph P. Burne Pigh Tush Frances V Neill Yum-Yum Pitti-Sing Peep-Bo Warila Ko-Ku Kittle McCabe Mise Mae G. Kenny Sallie Bowman Katisha Misa Etta Sleigh Nee-Ban Mikado Leon O'Neill Total Abstainers C. T. A. U. of America Scranton Union Turnpike Company A. E Williams Kelar Kadzine Archbald Kadrina St Peter's Cathedral Ford W. J. Norfolk Chicopee Falls Mass Sawyer Wyoming Avenue C. Snyder D. D.S Spruce St Jermyn F. E. Erdman Dunmore Warwick W. W. Berry Lackawanna Avenua Clarke Bros Berkshire Elgin Shaw Emerson Malcolm Low Crgns Clough & Warren Carpenter Waterloo J. Lawrence Stelle Ivors & Pond Powell Music Store Brussels St.oo Bissell Nea Oller As P. McRea & CO China Ruppreght Crystal Palace Opp Baptist Church Dunn
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