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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1898

Page

3

Local Notices and Community Items From The Tribune

Community brief notices from The Tribune include paid obituary poetry policy and classifieds, church and club meetings, public works items, and court actions. Mentions feature Philip Foy as park gardener appointee, Jim Jude's Opera cafe opening, garbage disposal regulations, bond approvals for Bessie N Taylor, viewership reports on Brading Salem avenue, and a funeral at Stovelock for Thomas Y. D. Thorns with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Hescue Mission Philip Foy Pittston Avenue Betn Connell Park Matthew J. Muiin Jim Jude Opera Cafe Spruce Street Jermyn Voneliter Ordingners Bessie N. Taylor Jlmtiletrateix JE Sickley A. ¥. Kiser Mirellos Brading Salem Avenue Curhomble Toaveleok Grammar A Principale Howell Board of Control

Amendments to Lackawanna Telephone Franchise Adopted

The Streets and Bridges Committee amendments to the Lackawanna Telephone company franchise were adopted and the ordinance passed second reading as amended. The changes require 4000 feet of conduits in three years, delete underground connection obligations, set a bond of 20000, and fix rates at 36 for business lines 4 for residences and 10 for combined. debate centered on company integrity and public benefit.

Streets and Bridges Committee Lackawanna Telephone Company Select Council Jackson Streets and Bridges Court House Able Wasleet Central Company Oliver Lackawanna Company Walker Conpminy Gtredts Iidee Dheaire Daber Princhiss Mr. Keller Messie Zitaloman CC. Wenzel Mohz Cali Moir Street Cue Missioner Cty Waty Listiindanus Bolet Council Providence Road North Main Avenue Court Street Olivers

City council acts on paving Hyde Park and sidewalk routes

The council favored brick paving on Hyde Park avenue between Lafayette and Division streets and approved sidewalk projects on Monrow avenue between Gibson and Pine Streets and on Quincy avenue between Pine and Myrtle Streets. A city clerk access restriction was adopted and a petition from Fifth ward property owners to repair Washburn street pavement near Scranton Railway Co. rails was referred for inquiry.

Common Council Hyde Park Avenue Lafayette Division Streets Monrow Avenue Gibson Pine Streets Oibeon Street Monroe Quincy Avenue Quincey Avenue Pine Myrtle Streets Wengel Dutall Wencel

Langetuit Kelley election hearing ends with deadlock and witness list

Commissioners Duggan and Lewis clash over procedure at a Langetuit Kelley election hearing. Senator McDonald rules a voter questioned for not paying taxes need not produce naturalization papers. Judge Gunster defers to full bench as Wilkes-Barre court sits all week. A list of Eleventh ward witnesses includes Will Budentuch Alex Brown Andrew Bonesyk and many others as votes are challenged.

Duggan and Lewis My-Donald McDonald Gunster Suilemitts Badwards Wilke Will Budentuch Alex Brown Andrew Bonesyk L. Galbish Waddle Gotshinski Oscar Getshirt Willan Heurg Daniel Meunge Fred Heinze Andrew Medler Luke Moran John J. Murrin John Morrison James McGuinness William Mooney George Rockweller George W. Rockweller Patrick A. Ryan Joseph Shultz Joseph Samkizeish Antony Frank Newitter Joseph Oswald Otrea Core George Rewar Alohn J. Reidenhweh Harry Batt Frank Schaurer Chaeve Truss Charles Wirth Henry Walters Charles Warnke Louis 1. 4Lminer Stuntey Shatinste

Field Day Entries for Young Men's Christian Association

Entry blanks issued for the Y M C A Field Games at Athletic Park on June 14. Forms must be mailed to King Prinkly, with contestants listed for events including running, hurdles, jumps, relays, and a prize dinner for winners. Names, schools, and associations to enter are requested, with entry details to be forwarded by mail.

Youngs Men's Christlin Association Tribune King UNE Seywilton Nts Mattaen Foe Ahmuth Enone Gelfand Paes Kemal

Discharged Inmate List From County Jail Order

Court yesterday ordered discharge from the county jail for a group petitioned by the grand jury. The released individuals include Wille, Netthe Walen, Patrick Comgrave, Henry Mya, Vronk Miller, Alexander Smith, Stein Vusnifahy, Giorge Oration, William Arn son, James Gordon, Vilcaye Aleuse, Fred Price, Rose Botrens, John Koamun and Michael Pos.

Mort Hhe Jai Percoie Kreaml Wille Netthe Walen Patrick Comgrave Henry Mya Vronk Miller Alexander Smith Stein Vusnifahy Giorge Oration William Arnson James Gordon Vilcaye Aleuse Fred Price Rose Botrens John Koamun Michael Pos

Unclear OCR Summary of Company Actions and Mines

An unclear OCR fragment describes corporate activity with names like Telaware Hudson Scranton Manville and various places such as Green Hides Hode Park Continental Hamp ton Tanned Gand and Dharwad. It mentions employees and mine sites but lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts.

Telaware and Hudson Company Wecats Elemant Scranton Green Delaware, Lackawanna Wild Western Company Hode Park Continental Hampton Dharwad

Brilliant Old Folks Concert Aesthetic and Patriotism

A large audience attended the Brilliant Old Folks Concert in the Lyceum. The program featured rich costumes, patriotic decor with leaders and heroes depicted, and performances by Alissa Boyle Miss Anastasia Burke and others. The event benefited Green Ridge convent and closed with The Star Spangled Banner amid flags and encores.

Henett Green Ridge Lyceum Perthera Buntig McKinley Tincolmn America Cuba John ‘I. Watkins Alissa Boyle Kelly Lees Watkins Voicrs Joseph O'ftvien Erin Killarney

Borough to Pay Damages for Main Street Grading

Attorney John M. Harrie informed Judge Arch Bald that the borough will pay the verified damages as soon as bonds are funded. The court granted a rule for a mate damue and set argument returnable June 13 at a.m.

Main Street John M. Harrie Archbald

Lackawanna Medal of Surgical Institute Ad

The Lackawanna Medal of Surgical Institute at 224 Adams Avenue offers treatment for chronic nervous brain and wasting diseases and a wide range of disorders for men women and children. Free trial briefly described and mentions extensive services including surgery and dermatology with physician and surgeon staff and daily office hours.

Medal OF Surgical Institute Adams Avenue

Common Pleas Court Session Details and Trials

Judge McPherson to charge the jury in Callendar vs Kelly of the Olyphant Trust. Proceedings note stock subscriptions, cash, and bonds involved. Interpleader actions and property disputes appear alongside sheriff levies, accused evasion, and a significant property case centering on James Taylor and Charles Patton. A verdict against Valentine Bliss and company and a suit for Anne L Rows conclude the day’s docket.

Gunster W. PL McLiowell William P. Joyce Wild J. ¢. Lane M. P. Cawley W. F. Shean Flolmes George BD. Taylor Charlies Patton John P. Kelly Thomas F. Wells E. ¢. Newcout John J. Manning James N. Campbell Scott Township Taylor Paiton Anne L. Rows R. M. Bulland New Bo Sewar Joseph HH. Quaster George A. Jessup Warren Jessup Archbard Teu Cuhe

Alleged Judas Claim Sparks Notice of Sale

A fragment notes that one of the named trespassers confessed fraud, prompting Alderman Christian Storr to plan a sale on June 8 to satisfy the judgment.

Finis Christian Storr

Observance of St John’s Day for Maltese Order

The general committee for the 850th anniversary of the Knights of Malta met at Red Men’s hall to plan the observance. Rev J W Welsh presided. only general planning and subcommittee formation were discussed. The next meeting will be at Ful Jers hall Lackawanna avenue on Tuesday June 7.

St. John’s Day Order Knights of Malta Red Men's Hall South Main Avenue J. W. Welsh Olyphant Ful Jers Hall Lackawanna Avenue Tureday

Tibbils Placed Under Arrest In Saloon Card Machine Case

David Wiley filed a warrant before Alderman Howe for the arrest of George Tibbils of Meuoh eater charging ownership of sin machines in the saloon Aroumed town. The case involves a lever pulled with a cylinder and deck of cards revolver. Wiles vows to prosecute Tibbits. Both men are at the Leurot House.

David Wiley Howe George Tibbils Meuoheater Tibbits Leounts Lohan Treoann Appeniy Chrorm Wiles Leurot House

Judgment Entered Against Old Wayne Insurance Co in Four Thousand

Judgment was entered against the Old Wayne Insurance Co for four thousand dollars by Willard Warren and Knapp representing Mangkolo Kollehor. Mary Sweeny was insured for that amount. proofs of her death were filed July 40, 1907. The company did not pay and the suit proceeded. the defendant failed to file an affidavit of defense.

Neaher Old Wayne Insurance Company Wi Lard Warren & Knapp Mangkolo Kollehor Mary Sweeny Alea

Judge weighs discharge of referee in Muldoon and Bowl suit

Attorney R J Murray petitions court to remove referee M J Martin in the Muldoon and Bowl versus Scraggien case. Judge Edwards sets next Saturday at 9 a m for hearing on the show cause order. Murray says debt action against the city began Dec 2 and the referee’s three hearings since January were short and that Martin has ignored filing a report. The reply to inquiries allegedly warned against being “funny” or not receiving any report.

R. J. Murray M. J. Martin Muldoon & Bowl Edwards Mr. Murray

Two men arrested on warrant in athletic park break in

John Tolan and Anthony Kelly were arrested by police on a warrant issued by Alderman Kissin after a Tuesday night break in at Athletic Park. Tolan posted bail set at 40, Kelly was discharged. John Mulloy acted as Tolan's bondsman.

Yor Athletic Park John Tolan Anthony Kelly Alderman Kissin Tolan Heal Kelly John Mulloy

Beranten Training School Commencement Exercises Set

The Beranten Training School graduates will hold public teaching exercises this afternoon at 1:30 in the High School building. The article praises Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and nerve tonic, advertising Hood’s Pills for indigestion and biliousness.

Beranten Training School

Attorneys Seek Writ to Compel Taylor Borough Payment

Walton and Zimmerman filed for a writ of mandamus to force Taylor borough to pay judgments totaling 2400 dollars. Named creditors include Dr J Porteous, William Evans, Robert Moore, J Price, Robert Knapp, William Blesecker, among others.

Walton & Zimmerman Academia Taylor Borough J. &. Porteous William Evans Rtobert Moore J. Price Robert Knapp William Blesecker

Grasser Dies Suddenly at 71 on North Washington Ave

Ernest Grasser of North Washington Avenue near the county jail died yesterday morning from hemorrhage at age 71. He was in good health until he groaned at 8 o clock and became unconscious. his daughter found him and he died minutes later. Coroner Longstreet deemed an inquest unnecessary. He was a highly respected citizen.

Ernest Grasser Washington Avenue Merved Longstreet

Equity suit over six acre land in mountain area

Fred Weyandt of Mountain? seeks to recover possession of six acres from William Weyandt William Weyyandt Jn Fred West Pfahl and Isco Lewert. He claims peaceful occupation until March 10 when forcibly ejected amid earlier landlord warrants and shotguns.

Ecourt Fred Weyandt William Weyandt William Weyyandt Westpfahl Iscoh Lewert Weyardt

Auctioneer Ledger Notes Incomplete Diamond Sale

Fragments describe a proposed sale of diamonds at fifty cents on the dollar and mention Tiwiden Bros with auction terms. Pledges are listed as made but not redeemed and references to train routes and equipment appear as garbled notes.

Tiwiden Bros

Obituary notices from South Berantan and Serantan

DIED. LOGAN. In South Berantan June 1 Elizabeth Leogan aged 16 Wy yeard of sin at the residence T Pienoet avenue Funeral announcement later. SANDERSON In Serantan May 6 Mere Lucy A Bunderson aged 74 years of Beloit Wisconsin Funeral services at the residence of her daughter Mia Alfred Tland Wh Jelverson avenue Pitt day June 3 at 100 p m Interment private.

Logan South Berantan Mies Eiigabeth Leogan T Pienoet Avenue Puneral Sanderson Serantan Mere Lucy A. Bunderson Boloit Wie Mia Alfred Tland Jelverson Avenue Pitt Ihlermunt

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