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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1894

Page

3

Local Visitors Comprise Scranton and Binghamton Guests

Dr Kolb hosts friends including Dr L and Barnes J Harry Waite from Binghamton while Joseph McCormack and Miss Lillian Noakes with Miss Sue Pyle visit Scranton. Mr and Mrs Tarnell Montrose and Mr and Mrs Tarbell Montrose visit. Mrs Balcher Philadelphia and Mrs Brewster Montrose guests in the city as residents return from travel. George O Sanborn of the Scranton Rescue Mission attended the Union Rescue Mission in Binghamton.

Dr. Kolb L. & Barnes J. Harry Waite Binghamton Joseph McCormack Scranton Lillian Noakes Sue Pyle Moscow Ware Joho Tarnell Montrose John $. Tarbell Frederick J. Balcher Philadephis Westmingtor D.T. Brewster Brewster Wyoming Avenue Frances Swan New England Wyoming George O. Sanborn Scranton Rescue Mission Union Rescue Mission

Miners Strike Aid Fund Grows with Local Contributions

Local contributions received for miners on strike in Phillipsburg and nearby mines including Central, Dodge, and Bellevue. Donors listed include Kingsbur, Casey, Jenkins, Land, Coyne, Sando, Davies & Griffin, and M.E. DieDonald. Also notice of People’s Party county committee meeting in Scranton on June 7 at 8 pm. Auction store advertises Hannspella parlor suits at 44 Pan avenue.

Nera Avica Instra Messia McGhee and McDermitt Minera Phillipsburg Hobinson E. P. Kings P. J. Casey A. J. Casey M. FP Sando Davies & Griffin M.E. dieDonald Central Mine Dodge Mine Bellevue Notics People At Party County Committee Lackawanna County People's Party Club Lackawanna Avenue Scranton W. H. Tompson

Scranton Business Interests to Be Published in New Illustrated Volume

Tux Trimonxe plans a carefully compiled Scranton area directory of wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests bound in book form with photogravure views and portraits of leading citizens. The edition aims to attract newcomers and serve as strong city advertisement. Representatives will call on those named in the edition for details and view requests.

Tux Trimonxe Scranton

Doings of North End Frank Moran Escapes Tar and Feathers

A domestic quarrel on West Market Street ended with Frank Moran pouring boiling water on his wife. A crowd urged tar and feather punishment, but Moran was handed to police. Mrs Moran suffered blistered skin though her injuries are not believed fatal. Dr Murphy treated her.

West Market Street Frank Moran Hyde Park W. B. Christmas Moran Tie Mra. Moran Murphy Mia Moran

Political Standoff Delays North End Wage Signatures

Local North End tussle between Select Councilman Ross and Common Councilman Golden disrupts payrolls for Hungarian laborers on North Main Avenue. Golden refuses to sign the pay rolls, citing idle taxpayers and unclear entitlements, while supporters await a resolution from city lawmakers.

North End Ross Golden Rows North Main Avenue

Morrison Gate Dollara Scam Preys on Credulous Women

A man named Morrison posed as a smooth talking stranger to steal money from unsuspecting women. His latest ruse targeted Mrs Campbell on William Street, claiming her husband needed funds. Mrs Campbell learned of the error when her husband returned home. Morrison admitted guilt and returned the money before being released.

Morrison Patrick Campbell William Street Mra Campell Mra Campbell H-4

Wedding of Miss Gertrude Kellow to Edward W Lewis

The wedding will occur Wednesday June 29 at Asbury M E Church Green Ride. Miss Gertrude Laura Kellow eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Itishard W Kellow Monsey avenue will marry Edward Wallace Lewis of Chicago in a neighborhood ceremony with friends extending best wishes.

Jane Asbury M. E Asbury Methodists Episcopal Church Green Ride Gertrude Laura Kellow Itishard W. Kellow Monsey Avenue Edward Wallace Lewis Chicago Misa Kellow

Electric Literary and Social Club Debuts Current Events

Mias Hattie Thomas resident of East Market street has been ill for a week. The Electric Literary and Social club on Mary street furnished rooms for evening assemblies to debut on current events. Members are a progressive group of young men eager to profit by discussion and research. The club develops literary talent to a great degree.

Mias Hattie Thomas East Market Street Electric Mary Street

Hearing on Twelfth ward election contest before commissioners

Henry W. Coyle and James Manley faced off in a contested Twelfth ward election hearing with Commissioners W. Gaylord Thomas and W. W. Baylor. Veterans spoke resentfully about proving voting rights from last February while the dispute promises to cast a lasting political impact on the ward.

Commimionera Coyle Contess

Charles Brown Arrested for Revenue Violation

Charles Brown proprietor of a Centre street resort was arrested by Deputy Marshal Scanlon on charges of selling liquor without paying internal revenue tax. He appeared before US Commissioner A J Coltorn Jr and posted bail for a morning hearing.

Charles Brown Centre Street United Marshal Scanlon Internal Revenue William Craig Brown United States A. J. Coltorn, Jr

Struggling for the Children Anton Andra Seeks Writ for Sons

Anton Andra of Smithville Luzerne county yesterday filed for a writ of habeas corpus through attorney F J Fitz claiming his two sons Vladimer 14 and Stants— are being held from him and seeking their return.

Anton Andre Smithville Luzerne County F. J. Fitz Andra Vladimer Stants

Writ Ordered On Child Custody Case In Olyphant

A writ of habeas corpus directs Annie Andre to bring two long aged 11 children to court this Friday and explain why she holds them. The case concerns unlawful restraint of liberty by a parent in Olyphant.

Long Olyphant Annie Andre

Immoral Conduct Allegation In Danmore Housing Case

August Halfman filed charges against his wife Mary Halfman and boarder William Zorn for immoral conduct after a witness named William Walte saw an alleged act through a stove pipe hole in the ceiling. A warrant was issued and both defendants posted bail of 800 dollars each to answer in court.

Halfman William Zorn August Halfman Danmore Alderman Wright Mary Zorn Halfmann William Walte

Funeral Rites For Robert Walton At St Patrick’s

Friends of the late Robert Walton of Luzerne Street gathered at the family home for brief funeral services. The cortege proceeded to St Patrick’s Church for a solemn high mass of requiem. Interment followed in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Lyons Daniel Connell William Corbett A I McNulty Michael Coughlin and Patrick Corbett.

Robert Walton Luzerne Street St. Patrick's Church J. B. Whelan Hyde Park Catholic Michael Lyons Daniel Connell William Corbett A. I. McNulty Michael Coughlin Patrick Corbett

Comedy at St David's Schoolroom Delights Crowd

A crowded St David's Schoolroom on Jackson Street hosted a comedy titled Who's to Win Him. Cast members Charles Prager, Charles Blume, Louis Howell, Miss Helen Phayer, Miss May Fisher, Miss Mamie Ebaininger, Miss Maud Fisher, and Maggie Phillips delivered engaging performances with notable dress and stage craft. The Young Ladies' Guild organized the event with post show refreshments of cats and ice cream, earning praise for arrangements and attire.

St David's Jackson Street St. David's Charles Prager Charles Blume Louis Howell Helen Phayer May Fisher Mamie Ebainger Arabella Maud Fisher Maggie Phillips Minnetts Young Ladies’ Guild

Community Notes Include Visits and Choral Society News

Miss Emily Anthony of Binghamton visits friends here I J Johnson of North Rebecca avenue in Duryea yesterday The Druid Glee society meets this evening at St David s ball The Washburn church parsonage is being moved across the street Mrs Michael McGill of Tenth street returns from Pittston Ms Henry Collins and Mrs Richard Williams both of Pittsburg visit this side The infant of Mr and Mrs O Kara buried at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery Interment yesterday Harmonia Choral society thanks T Ellsworth Davis for support Philharmonic Society officers named Robert Morriy lodge excursion to Lake Ariel leaves Hyde Park 7 43 am 8 am Hayes orchestra plays at the dance Peter Mullaney of North salatvenue in a saloon brawl arrests Made A souvenir strawberry festival at Welsh Baptist church large crowd Friday Miss Baral Meredith and Emine Bvana praised for organizing A one legged man David Charles Roberts causes a scene on Main Avenue and Lake Street he slips from his buggy seat after drunken ride Gilt edged butter offered by Clanke Bros.

Emily Anthony Binghamton I. J. Johnson North Rebecca Avenue Duryea Druid Glee Society St. David's Ball Washburn Presbyterian Church Michael McGill Tenth Street Pittston Henry Collins Mra Richard Williams Pittsburg Mra. O'Kara van Buren Avenue Hyde Park Catholic T. Ellsworth Davis Davies & Griffin Harmonia Choral Society Hyde Park Brig and Wyoming Valley Railroad Hayes Orchestra Peter Mullaney North Sala Tvenue Hanigan & Toren Yeaterday First Welsh Baptist Church Baral Meredith Emine Bvana Wachers Afair David Charles Roberts

PEOPLE'S CHEAP EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS AND BUFFALO

Erie lines announce a Sunday trip to Niagara Falls and Buffalo on June 9 with a band. Departure from Carbondale at 7 15 and return by Monday June 11 for 3 dollars round trip. Tickets valid on any regular train Monday. Music Box items advertised by Guntschid Son Philadelphia.

Niagara Falls Erie Antaract Buffalo Lome Carbondale

New America Portfolio Offers Ten Cent Views

A new setup allows readers to obtain any one of twenty parts of the America portfolio for ten cents each. All parts are ready and touted as the finest collection of popular photographic views. Send stamps for each part. no coupon needed.

America

Filling of Pittston Avenue Culvert Sides Brook Street

Report notes dangerous conditions at Pittston Avenue culvert and Brook Street sides. Water plugs installed. Meadow Brook coal mine operations scaled back as Meadow Brook breaker shuts down. National breaker prepared for larger output while overhaul is planned. Foremen changes noted. most workers moved to National pit.

Pittston Avenue Brook Street Meadow Brook William Connell & Co Thore Mulach Coyne Franks Sleppy National Colliery The National

Pittston Avenue Culvert Threatens Brook Street Land

A Pittston avenue culvert and adjacent Brook street slope are settling and may cave in, risking culvert damage and stream blockage. Repairs are to begin at once, with officials noting a timely fix could avert larger failure and downstream risk.

Pisces Pittston Avenue Brook Street Pittsion Avenue

Monument plan for Sheridan work in Winchester

The Ways and Means Committees of the Sheridan monument association met in the Board of Trade rooms. Captain P. DeLacy read a partial list of committees, with a press committee led by James C Vaughan John E Roche Fred W Martin Thomas J Moore and F L Wormser. A design drawing of General Sheridan was shown by Secretary Vaughan and P W Costello is drafting a Cedar Creek rally illustration. A plan for county wide campaigns and public mortgages to raise subscriptions was outlined. Mothers! Mothers! Mothers! Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is promoted for teething pain and wind colic with a 25 cent bottle sold by druggists.

Ways and Sheridan Monument Association Board of Trade Coairman P. DeLacy Ap- Rep James C Vaughan John E Roche Fred W. Martin Thomas J. Moore F. L. Wormser C. G. Boland Boland Vaughan General Sheridan James E. Taylor New York P. W. Costello City Engineer’s Department Gaverd Steritin Cedar Creek Samuel Sumter

Fire plugs and alarms scarce in South Side wards

South Side councilmen expanded fire plugs along wards into the nineteenth and twentieth beyond, four new plugs installed. They call for alarm stations at accessible points to avoid long runs, noting a Sotmoidor dwelling fire where the alarm came late as the nearest station was nearly three-quarters of a mile away.

South Side

South Side Jottings Chronicle Local Happenings

John P Quinnan and M J Donahor will be away for a few days starting tomorrow night. Ward twelve hearings dominate the news as contested election cases proceed. Michael Gerrity abated a nuisance on Stone avenue. F L Torope’s new drug store on Cedar avenue and Birch street nears superstructure. Mrs John Kellerman of Willow street was buried in Minooka German cemetery. John Charles Miller, Cedar avenue, shows improvement after a hard winter. St Luke's kindergarten on Cesar avenue plans a closing program in two weeks. Mrs Coyne of Minooka dies at her son in law John Coyne’s Gilmore avenue home aged about 100. Funeral at 3 tomorrow. Young Men’s Institute baseball team to meet O'Connell council at Minooka grounds next Saturday at 4 o'clock. South Side Institute batting order listed.

John P. Quinnan M. J. Donahor Twelfth Ward Michael Gerrity Stone Avenue Iis F.L. Torope Cedar Avenue Birch Street John Kellerman Willow Street Minooka John Charles Miller St. Luke's Kindergarten Cesar Avenue Mra. Coyne John Coyne Gilmore Avenue Young Men's Institute South Side O'Connell Conneil South Side Institute Ruddy Melvin M. J. Donahoe J. J. Coyne E. O'Brien Cannon J. B. O'Malley D. J. Haley T. J. Coyne

Callary to sue Scranton Traction over fare dispute

Richard J Callary of Birney plans a $5,000 trespass suit against Scranton Traction Co after being removed from a Greenwood bound car for refusing to pay fare. He alleges the company charged more than one fare within city limits and seeks legal action to determine the rule.

Scranton Tracton Company Richard J Callary Birney Age Nvé Tran Saye Scranton Traction Company Callary Greenwood Peter Manly South Sile Ebay Donovan Caliary Tractios Company

Lachavvanna Ancient Order Hibernians Hold Annual Convention

The Lachavvanna county board of Ancient Order Hibernians met in Callery's Hall Minooka to elect officers for the year. Officers elected included chieftain and county delegate Christopher T. Buland Div 7 secretary V. F. McDonnell Garbondale treasurer P. H. McGuever Div 11 Simpson, with the county delegate presiding over county board meetings.

Ina Lachavvanna Board of Ancient Order Hibernians Erion Callery’s Wall Minooka Averet Mand Ware Chien Christopher T. Buland V. FE. McDonnell Garbondale Trewurer P. H. McGuever Simpson

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