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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1897

Page

13

Public Notice on Publication Rules by Controversial Figure

The paper states that any public communications from a controversial figure must be signed with the writer's real name. No exceptions are allowed for future submissions and publication.

City Notes and Local Meetings Update

Auditing committee of coristia to meet Monday night with references to Gospel hymns Nes and 6. Crittendon meetings to feature readings and with all who have them urged to bring them. B Bullwell, president of the Pennsylvania Fish Commission, distributing the commission’s yearly allotment to friends. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western to pay today at the Store mine for shipyard workers. Delaware and Hudson to pay at the Dickean mine Green Bridge and Greasy Island in Olyphant. A special Home for the Printers meeting at 725 Adams Avenue, St 404, m., June 7, 187, for mortgage funds. Mr. Matthews, president. A. R. Moffat, one rotary. Railway committee of select council to meet Tuesday at 7 pm. Committee reported favorably on the Sweet railway extension ordinance but referred back for conference with Boranton Railway officials on West Side routes and city rights to grant railway privileges on West Market Street.

Crittendon B. Bullwell Fish Commission of Pennsylvania Delaware, Lackawanna and Weestern Storre Delaware and Hudson Green Bridge Greasy Island Olyphant Society of the Home For the Prientiers Adams Avenue St 404 Matthews A. R. Moffat Rotary Railways Committee of Select Couneh Boranton Railway West Market Street

Funeral of Michael Nealon in city cathedral service

The funeral of the late Michael Nealon was held yesterday morning. The procession left the family residence on Prospect Avenue at 9 40 to St Peter's Cathedral for a solemn high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev J B Feeley with Rev J W Malone deacon and Rev J A O'Reilly sub deacon. Father Feeley preached. The church was filled and a long line of carriages accompanied the remains to Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery for interment. Pall-bearers were Thomas Lang An Thaddeus McIntyre Michael Tinghes J Kennedy James Jordan and Petrick Kearney.

Michael Nealon Prospect Avenue St. Peter's Cathedral J. B. Feeley J. W. Malone J. A. O'Reilly Father Feeley Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Thomas Langan Thaddeus McIntyre Michael Tinghes J. Kennedy James Jordan Petrick Kearney

Lawn Festival By St Hilda Guild At St Luke’s Church

The Guild of St Hilda at St Luke’s Church plans a public lawn festival on their grounds at Jefferson avenue above Vine street next Monday evening weather permitting. Strawberries and ice cream will be served at reasonable prices to aid the guild’s charity treasury with help from Mrs Dickson and Mrs E J Haughton in receiving guests.

Guild of St. Hilda of St. Luke's Church George Dickson Jefferson Avenue Vine Street Dickson E. J. Haughton

Grand Jury Dismisses Perjury Charge Against Freedman

Hugh Winkler triggered arrest of Louis Freedman on perjury and false imprisonment charges. Freedman had earlier arrested Winkler for assault and battery. Grand jury ignored the case, Freedman released on $500 bond to appear in court.

Hugh Winkler Louis Freedman Freedman Winkler Freadman

Young Women's Christian Association Events Promoted

Rev J T Price will conduct services at Young Women's Christian Association rooms Sunday June 6 at 445. All Women invited. Annual meeting Tuesday evening at 7. Misses Dunn and Mayer expect to be present with officer reports. Invitations extended to spouses and members to attend and support ongoing work in the city. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills advertised.

J. T. Price Court Street Methollet Episcopal Church Young Women's Christian Association Jayne Jung Misses Dunn Mayer Mie Timpurfom Hag

Medal of Honor Banquet Set at Hotel Jermyn

A meeting of the Medal of Honor Legion committee decided to hold the banquet in the Hotel Jermyn during next week's city gathering. Speakers were not yet selected and Major Everett Warren and Captain PF De Lacy attended along with Colonel H A Coureen and City Solicitor Torrey. The commander elected at Wednesday's convention will preside as toast.

Torrey Medal of Honor Legion H.A. Coureen Everett Warren PF. de Lacy Jermyn

Medal of Honor Legion to Convene in City Led by De Lacy

Judge Archibald presides as leaders announce the Medal of Honor Legion meeting in this city with guests including General Mulholland and Major Veale. The roster lists officers and attendees from Philadelphia New York Washington and beyond.

R. W. Archibald St. Clair Mulholland Philadelphia Aros Cummings New York Moses Veale Edward Brown New York City Medal of Honor Legion Congress Washington, D Legion Boston Nelson A. Miles United States Army Washington, D. C Theodore 8S. Peck Burlington Partholomew Wegins James Miller John Tweedham Washington D. C James BR. Durham DD. C Moses A. Luce San Diego Cal Edmund Rice Atlanta Jacob ™. Raub M.D Charles M. Betta H. Smith Adelbert Ames Lowell Mass St. Clair A. Mulholland Amos J. Cummings William L. Hill Portsmouth P. de Lacy Lackawanna County Daniel Butterfield C. H. Smith W. J. Wray George KE Alvee New Haven Conn Julius Stahel A. HW Mitchell Harrisburge J. G. Frick Pottsville BE. W. Anderson Phoenixville John D. Lewry George W. Mindel J. 4. Delaney Harrisburg Charles M. Betts Julia Beatt Plainsfield N. J Col. P. Norton Homer William Lb. Grant Temple H. L. Thomas M. E Parson T. 8. Peck The Vermont John Tweedale Amos Cummies Daniel Peabody John W. Terry Blackwell's Inland N. Y Samuel EB. Pingree H. C. Warrell Phillipsburg Scranton John Kigeon Syracuse C. J. Simonds Chicago J. Madison Drake Elizabeth N.J Baward Brown P. Corlins Albany Philip Peltz Dagget George D. Sidman Rochester James M. Rutter Wilkes-Barre T. H. Pasnacht B.C. Wright Borton Maan Dooly New

Notable Names Listed in Honor Roll From Various Cities

A compiled list names individuals from multiple cities including Philadelphia Haverstraw Boston and Washington DC. The roster features ranks such as Lieutenant Captain Major and General along with affiliations to Medal of Honor Legion and other military or civic bodies.

Verdict in Pritchard case returns for defendant

Jury verdict favors Martha Pritchard in the Harthorn and Edwar da suit, with Judge Gunster presiding yesterday morning. The article notes related wage-suit proceedings against Ron ta Plate Glass Co and J W Bonta, testimony mirroring a prior Hinds case, and ongoing city case of Christopher Smith vs the city over a sidewalk accident.

Harthorn W. FE. Barnes Hinds Dents Plate Glass Company J. W. Bonta Honta Corneliua Comegys Barnes Stanton Christopher Smith Edwards Torrey Conway House Mra. Smith John Nelson Philip Kirat

Boy Falls Into Hot Water Vat at Packing Plant

Twelve-year-old Willie Fadden of Green's Lane fell into a hot water vat used to scald hogs at Stower's packing house yesterday afternoon. Workers rescued him and carried him home for medical aid. The water was not at full heat, and doctors expect he will recover.

Willie Fadden Green's Lane Stower

Falle of roof crushes Mayfield leader at mill

Alexander Aadtreen, a prominent Mayfield citizen and former overseer of the poor, died after a roof and root fall at the Glenwood shaft during the 3 PM night shift. He was 41, survived by a wife and four children, and belonged to the C M B A and Welker Hose company. awaiting the Tripp Farm Land Company's plot opening.

Root Glenwood Sheft Alexander Aadtreen Mayfield Welker Flose Company Tripp Farm Land Company

Evangelist Charles N. Crittenton Campaign Schedule

Charles N. Crittenton, noted evangelist, will hold free meetings in Scranton from June 7 to 16 at Hyde Park Simpson Methodist Episcopal Providence Methodist Episcopal Green Ridge Presbyterian and the Scranton Armory. Events invite all to attend and hear simple gospel messages.

Charles N. Crittenton Scranton Hyde Park Simpson Methodist Episcopal Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Scranton Armory

Wagner Seeks Fury Fire Brick Attack at Limo Works

Carter, a West Lackawanna Avenue driver, was struck on the head at 6 pm last night by a fire brick thrown by Frank Wagner of Dunmore. Wagner, detained by Detective Mott, faced a 2 pm hearing after a warrant was sworn. Wagner had earlier tied a horse under a shed at the Keller lime establishment amid a quarrel with Carter.

Carter Keller Limo Works Wagner Detective Mott Samuel W. Carter Luther Kotl West Lackawanna Avenue Hine Pownd Frank Warner Dunmore Wogner Moir Millar Sprague Sprague Levee

Brick assault leads to arrest after teamster dispute

A field quarrel over wagon stalls ended when Wagner hurled a brick at Carter striking near the left temple. Carter lost consciousness but recovered after five minutes. Wagner was arrested in Dunmore and bailed for a hearing. Carter, 41, lives at 311 Swetland Street and is at his son’s home while recovering.

Wagner Carter Sidney Carter Sprague House Drs. Heller Beckwith Ime

Damp Bed Leads to Rescue Near Miller's Meat House

Dominick Healey of Pine Brook was found in a water-filled hollow beside the Dela ware and Hudson track near Miller's meat house after falling from the bank during a rainstorm. Walter Fitzgerald and Leo Davin, two young men, pulled him from the pool and escorted him home as Healey recovered with soaked clothing and a groaning stay.

Dominick Healey Walter Fitzgerald Leo Davin Mim Avenue Broans Delaware and Hudson Miller's Meat House Fitzgerald Davis Fitzsterald Pine Brook Healey

Woman Overdoses On Laudanum After Pain Trial

Mrs. John Wench of West Lackawanna avenue ill for some time sent a messenger to C R Shryer’s on North Main avenue to buy ten cents’ worth of laudanum registered for cramps. She took half an ounce but survived after Dr F C Hail treated her with antidotes and labor to save her life.

John Wench West Lackawanna Avenue Aafternoon Annie Bean C. R. Shryer North Main Avenue

Perjury Charge Reversed After Warrant Issued

Frank Soplisky erred by not placing the Smiths under oath in Alderman Noone's North End office. A sister of Mr. Smith had obtained an $18 board bill judgment from Soplisky. Alderman Millar's hearing showed no oath, no perjury, and Soplisky paid the costs.

Frank Soplisky Thomas Smith North End Alderman Noone Smith Soplisky Smites Millar Noone

Married by Alderman Millar on South Side

Miss Bridget Baller appeared before Alderman Millar and swore out a warrant for the arrest of William Malia. Malia was arrested and, facing the girl, chose to marry her. Alderman Millar advised a license, they went to the Clerk of Court Thomas, obtained it, and returned as Mr. and Mrs. Malia.

Bridget Baller Millar William Malia Malia Miss Sailer

Witnesses test votes in Dunmore contest all legal

Eleven witnesses examined by the respondents in the Dunmore contest yesterday were found to have cast legal votes. Among them are BE. H. Van Camp, Finley Martin and Eugene Tresler of the Third district Third ward and J. W. Bruning Karl Minnich Peter Myerne John Foote William Bachman G. W. Jones E. F. Altemose and William J. Cummings of the First district Sixth ward.

Dunmore BE. H. van Camp Finley Martin Eugene Tresler J. W. Bruning Karl Minnich Peter Myerne John Foote William Bachman G. W. Jones E. F. Altemose William J. Cummings

Mourned Scranton Child Alexander Gibb Dies at Seven

In Scranton on June 3 1897 Alexander Gibb aged seven died. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at his home on School Street North Scranton. Services at the late home of Alexander Gibb Jr. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Gibb Scranton Alexander Gibb Alexander Gibb, Jr School Street North Forest Hill

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Vici Kid Spruce Street City Notes Coristia Guild of St. Hilda Grand Jury Y. W Robinson's Sons Salvator Beer Hood Robinson Balvator Draveht W. Archbald N. A. McKown Tunkhannock William H. Howe Wert Everett Masa Alexander Shaller Richfield Charles F. Hopkine Boonton Matthew McClelland Richard Smith Haverstraw Henry L. F. Brown Jamestown Henry W. Rowe Mase J. B. Lyman Randolph Joseph Kella B. B. Letey Pritchard Stowers’ Packing House Crittenton TE. Robinson's Sons Salvator Morsford FE. Robinson's Sons EB. Robinson Jock Smiths Daak Charles Ridgway Police Department G. G. Reynolds la Plume Mr. Reynolds Handso China China Hall Wyoming Avenue Rexford Alderman Millar Bridget Sailer William Malin Now Fc Moroccos the Rexford Co Lackawanna Ave Geewe Oon Ees Epee Aft the Great 4c D. I. Phillips Board OF Trade Vainis Martin Delft Board OF Trade Building Court House Square Lackawanna Avenue Scranton, Pa
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