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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1896

Page

3

Wilbur Opera Company at the Frothingham Theater Next Week

The Wilbur Opera Company returns to Frothingham Theater for a full week of performances with 14 actors and a 70 member ensemble. Manager announced updated repertoire featuring revived period operas and enhanced living pictures. Cast includes Era A. Clark J. E. Conly and others plus a 60 member chorus. Free matinee for ladies Monday.

Wilbur Opera Company Wacner & Rels Wilburs Era A. Clark J. E. Conly J. Clarence Harvey Emmett Drew Claude Amsden Eloise Mortimer Hattie Richardson Maggie Bolton

Insect Powder Ad Offers 25 0-cent Boxes

An old advertisement promotes McGarrah's Insect Powder with a bulk offer of 25 free boxes. The copy includes quirky lines about Carey and Kelly's lager beer and urges customers to wet the best option, suggesting a humorous, fragmentary catalog style.

Carey & Kelly

Mayor Bailey appoints new police and park board members

Mayor Bailey nominates John Fus Shinmena to replace Patrolman Joseph Taylor and Peter J. McCann to the park board after Daniel Mannix's death. Joseph Scholl is named to succeed John Lily at Crystal Engine House. Committees defer action awaiting next meeting.

Falley Select Council John Fusshinmena Joseph Taylor Peter J. McCann Board of Park Commissioners Daniel P Mannix Joseph Scholl Crystal Engine House John Lily Mr. Lansing Judiciary Committee

Sheriff's Deeds Acknowledged on Twenty One Properties Sold

In a court session before Judge Archbald Sheriff F H Clemons acknowledged deeds for twenty one parcels. Properties include Capouse avenue dwellings, Columbia avenue building, Palm street dwelling, Madison avenue double house, Market street dwelling, Swetland street lots, Fillmore avenue lot, River street and Newton acreage, Abington tract to CR Pitcher, Carbondale holdings to Ellen Folkes, Dunmore lots, Moscow acreage, Peckville house, Olyphant estate, and other parcels.

Archbald F. H. Clemons Capouse Avenue James Gurreil John FE. Roche Bim Street Lottie Christopher George Pues Anthracite Fuilding and Loan Association J. JD. Aylesworth F. M. Aylesworth Market Street Bridget Timlin T. J. Kelly Swetland Street Venzie Hoexda Caroline Vettebone Kate PL Dickson T. Pettebone Newton W. Klotz William T. Davis Abington Townslso M. Webster CR. Pitcher Turnpike Carbondale James M. Tyrell Ellen KR. Folkes John H. Sweetger Marion Street Adama Avenue Dunmore Benjamin Anthony Cusick FR. Glimore Peckville Lucy J. Doud Charles Robinson Him Street Olyphant Elvira Pritchard John Oxmend

Personal Notes From Minersville Area Social Roundup

Local column lists visitors and travelers including Gertie Suydam guest of Miss Bertha Sold in Waverly and attorney H. Mr. Streeter's Philadelphia trip. It recalls Rev N. od McManus sailing to Europe, J. A. Lenshw and Hrooka Joave sailing with Philadelphia Manufacturers' Club, and the Judge brothers' rise from Delaware to Scranton and Taylor.

Mixes Gertie Suydam Bertha Sold Waverly Maryland Margaret O' Hira Philadelphia Washington Avenue Garrett Hogart Delaware, Lavelachinina and Western Company John B. Jordan Hiw University of Pentmivanht Speni Kathrine Kennedy Margaret Hanley Bryn Mawr N. Od. McManus Maly Rosary Church of Providence Yes New York Europe J. A. Lenshw Heesé O. Hrooka Manufacturers’ Club Asia Africa Willam Connell Harrishark Haetinire Gettysburey Meade Hancock Minersville Delaware Lackawanna Messie P. J M. P M. C. Judge Thre P. J. Judge Connell Coal Company Scranton George Spencer Kerve Mulherin

Luxemberger Case Near Finished in Scranton Trial

Judge Archbald to charge juries in Luxemberger trespass and Gavigan trespass suits against Scranton Traction and Atlantic Refining. Hoffner testified the car jumped track. Luxemberger walked away and rode a high wagon. Doctors linked her condition to prior grip illness. attorneys argued causation and negligence.

William Hoffner Taylor W. FB. Allen Burns Luxemberger W. W. Watson James Gavigan Allende Refining Company John P. Kelley Plainthy

Promotion of Frank Robling to Beranton Chief of Police

The city announces Frank R. Robling as chief of police succeeding W. T. Simpson. Mayor James A. Bailey endorses the appointment. Ex-chief Simpson’s status not clarified. A separate act requires automatic locking devices on passenger elevators within one year under penalties. The act, approved May 30 1896, outlines installation, penalties, and enforcement by the county treasurer.

Frank R. Robling W. T. Simpson Executive Department Beranton Jine Pantrolman Robling James A. Bailey Fartars Boone Commonwealth A. D Daniel H. Hastings General Assembly No. Tn Frank Rreeder The

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Proposed as Permanent Cure

A historical ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a permanent cure for chronic indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims the tablets digest food regardless of stomach condition, provide sustenance, and offer rest to the stomach. Priced at 50 cents per package, with a mail-order booklet from Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.

Stuart Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Girardo Objects in Equity Suit over Borough Water Works

Vito Girardo of Dunmore, represented by Hon. M. & McDonald, filed against the borough and Street Commissioner George Jackson. Judge Gunster granted a preliminary injunction returnable Monday at 9 a.m. The dispute centers on Laurel street excavations for a pipe line that Girardo says will drain hillside water onto his Willow street lots, threatening his saloon. The case proceeds on depositions. This marks a second prior objection by Girardo to water being diverted toward his property.

Hon. M. &. McDonald Vito Girardo Dunmore Borough of George Jackson Gunster Willow Street Laurel Street Girardo

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