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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1896

Page

5

Commencement Diagram Opens At Frothingham Hall

This morning the diagram for high school commencement exercises will open at the Frothingham. A strawberry social and entertainment will be given tonight at the Young Women’s Christian association room. A strawberry and ice cream festival will be held this evening at Excelsior hall for the benefit of the Jewish Women’s Union. All are cordially invited. A crayon portrait of the late Professor F F Kopff is on display at Siebecker Watkins store on Lackawanna avenue by artist L M Davis of New York. The Keystone Republican club met at the Central Republican club room and plans an excursion to Pine Grove on the Ontario and Western line on June 30 or July 1. The railway committee of select council will meet tonight to consider Citizens wuiy ordinanes. The judiciary com held a meeting to consider mittee wie the adviaary Kai making a tribe of Third ward loth with school board. Marriage licenses were yesterday granted to several couples including Joseph E. K. Lynnelly and Agnes M. Gurrell, Scranton. Michael McLane and Jennie T. Gilligan, Dunmore. Nelson N. Nichelle and Lydia M. Perkins, Clark's Summit. Patrick J. Moran and Loretta McDonough, Berasyton. Joseph Kagowek and Josephine Olchewska. Yesterday James Myliar key appeared before Alderman Millar and swore out a warrant charging Patrick Tolan with drunkenness and abuse of Mullarkey and his wife. Tolan posted bail. he then swore out a warrant for Mullarkey children, who were held to bail for assault and battery.

Frothingham Young Women's Christian Association Excelsior Hall Jewish Women's Union F. F. Kopff Siebecker & Watkins Lackawanna Avenue Third Ward Joseph EK Liynnelly Agnes M. Gurrell Scranton Michael McLane Jennie T. Gilligan Dunmore Nelson N. Nichelle Lydia M. Perkins Clark's Summit Patrick J. Moran Loretta McDonough Berasyton Joseph Kagowek Josephine Olchewska James Myilarkey Line Brook Millar Patrick Tolan Mullarkey Tolan Tolan Swere Mullarkeys

Hotel Jermyn Waiters Charged With Assault on Girls

Two hotel waiters, George Graham and John Dupass, are accused of luring and drugging two young girls from prominent local families. Graham is jailed in default of a 1000 dollar bond. Dupass has escaped. The alleged crime occurred after drinks were served at a Center Street house following an appointment.

Jermyn George Graham John Dupass Graham Ecount Belne Pdupass Center Street Florida

Fatal Injuries Claimed Life Of Patrick Dowd

Patrick Dowd of Luzerne Street died at Moses Taylor Hospital after injuries from a past coal shaft accident. He was about 15 years old, married, and survived by a wife. Remains were moved to his home yesterday afternoon. Weber's Barber Shop at 119 Wyoming Ave will close for the holiday.

Patrick Dowd Luzerne Street Moses Taylor Hospital

Lohmann's Spruce Street Serves Meals and Drinks All Hours

Dinner 40 cents plus imported wines cigars and liquors offered at Lohmann's on Spruce Street. Advertises ecceane Insect Powdee product with 8 and 10 cent pricing. Bulk sales not available. Take no others.

Lohmann's Spruce Street

Reverend Thomas M. Cann Honored by Delaware College

Delaware College awards the Doctor of Laws to Rev. Thomas M. Cann of Scranton Pa. Cann, longtime educator and minister, founded the School of the Lackawanna in Scranton. He has led Y M C A work and supported Cedar Avenue mission, with prior roles at Easton and Frederick Maryland.

Delaware College Thomas M. Cann School of the Lackawanna Newark Del Scranton A. N. Haub Ney Mtr. Cann Easton Wilmington del Frederick Femate Seminary Frederick City South Side

Asbury Methodist Anniversary at Green Ridge Church

The Asbury Methodist Episcopal church of Green Ridge marks its twentieth year since organization by Rev. Wilson Treble. The congregation has grown rapidly, moved from Good Templars hall to a purpose built chapel at Monsey avenue and Dela Ware street, and will celebrate with a series of services including a Thursday evening Sunday school anniversary led by S S Wratt and a program featuring hymns and readings.

Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church of Green Ridge Wilson Treble le Good Templars Monsey Avenue Dela Ware Street Wyoming

Ephphatha Guild Deaf Mutes Excursion

The second annual excursion of St. Luke's Ephphatha Guild went to Farview with about fifty deaf mutes from Scranton and nearby towns joining roughly a hundred participants. Mrs H H Coston and Miss Nellie Stevens organized the outing, with travel on the 7 65 morning Delaware train and special cars provided by the gravity road. The group returned to Scranton at 7 46 p m.

Ephphatha Guild St. Luke's Episcopal Church Farview Olyphant Miner's Mills Carbondale Waymart HH. H. Coston Nellie Stevens Guild Scranton Delaware

Alderman Dismisses Libel Charge Against Gould

Alderman Wright ruled the libel charge against Harry Gould of Moscow unsustained and dismissed the case after prosecutor J. J. McAndrew argued the matter was circulated verbally. The report alleged McAndrew won a brakeman job on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western by accusing his predecessor of drunkenness.

Alderman Wright Harry Gould Moscow J. J. McAndrew Gould McAndrew Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road

Wedding of Miss Donnelly Highlights Family Ties and City Guests

Miss Donnelly wed with Healy officiating and Prof Haydn Evans leading nuptial music. Miss Mary Irving of New York acted as maid of honor and T. J. Jennings served as groomsman. After breakfast at the bride’s home, the couple left by 12:45 Jersey Central train for Newark Washington and Philadelphia and will reside at 1122 Luzerne Street.

Donnelly Jersey Central Newark Washington Philadelphia Luzerne Street Lackawanna Store Association Margaret Gurrell Mary Irving May Colling New York John Healy Pleasant Mount

Royal Arcanum Day Celebration to Hittersville

Special reduced rail rates to Hittersville near Allentown for Royal Arcanum day on Tuesday June 22. Fare from the city and back is 2.57. Program includes social gatherings, band concerts, vocal and instrumental music, addresses, baseball, supper, and dancing at Manhattan and Central Parks with Allentown band performances.

Hittersville Allentown Royal Arcanum Ftoval Arcanum A. E. Vorhis Tribune Serantoh Messrs. Murphet and Stevenson Star Council Glee Club BK. D. Doolittle P. G. R. Munic Star Council Glee Club J. H. Lelwenring G.R C. E

William Carson Dead at Moses Taylor Hospital

William Carson of Washburn street died shortly before midnight at Moses Taylor hospital after a recent injury at Storrs shaft. A 35 year old married man, he worked as a timberman and was brought to hospital for surgery but succumbed to weakness. His remains will be taken to his parents home this morning.

William Carson Washburn Street Moses Taylor Hospital Thomas Carson Storrs Shaft

Rifle Inspectors Appointed for Two Companies

Captain Walter A. Wood of Company BH and Captain Robert J. McCausland are named rifle inspectors for their units by Colonel H. A. Coursen. The popular tune Wheelman’s Walls by James C. Gross is now selling in city music stores.

Walter A. Wood Robert J. McCausland H. A. Coursen Nhe Mfr James C. Gross

Police board declines to confirm Fitzsimmons appointment

The police committee votes to not confirm John Fitzsimmons to the force filling the vacancy from Joseph Taylor’s resignation. Four members oppose with Coyne alone voting in favor as talks of a minority report loom amid Democratic pressure and Republican stance.

John Fitzsimmons Joseph Taylor McAndrew Finn Wagner Chittenden Lansing Europe Coyne Mrr. McAndrew Flin Fitzsimmons

Funeral of John J. Cusick

From the home of his mother Mrs Owen Cusick 428 Lackawanna avenue the funeral of John J Cusick was held at 10 in the morning. Services were at St Peter's cathedral with a high mass of requiem and a sermon by Rev Father Carmody. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included Burt Leonard William Burke Auguste Brown Bourtly Judge John Gilmartin and William O Malley. Flower bearers were Matthew Cawley Eugene Schroeder A J Duffy and John Dwyer. The funeral drew a large crowd and many floral tributes accompanied the casket.

Owen Cusick Lackawanna Avenue John J. Cusick St. Peter's Cathedral Golemn Thomas W. Carmody J. A. O'Reilly J. W. Malone J. J. O'Toole Father Carmody Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Burt Leonard William Burke Augustue Brown Bourtly Judge John Gilmartin William O'Malley Matthew Cawley Eugene Schroeder A. J. Duffy John Dwyer

Porter arrested for larceny in hotel case at Franklin Ave

Henry Beerwith a waiter at the Columbia hotel was arrested on a larceny charge at the instance of Mrs. John Albert. He allegedly stole a gold tie pin from Mrs. Albert’s boarding house on Franklin Avenue. At arraignment he wore the pin and posted a $900 bond to answer in court.

Henry Beerwith Columbia John Albert Beerwith

Agnes Gurrell Weds Joseph E Donnelly at St Patrick Church

Miss Agnes Gurrell daughter of Police Officer and Mrs Martin Gurrell of Ninth Street married Joseph E Donnelly of Chestnut Street yesterday at 7 in St Patrick's Catholic Church. Rev John officiated.

Agnes Gurrell Joseph E. Donnelly Martin Gurrell Ninth Street Chestnut Street St. Patrick’s Catholic Church John

Loring and Harmer Nuptials Reported in Scranton

In Scranton on June 1b, by Rev. F. Matthews, Elsie A. Loring and Hather P. Harmer of Scranton exchanged vows in a local ceremony. The brief notice notes the couple’s names and location in this society item.

Card of Deaths Beranton District

The record notes the death of Hon ora Carney Aged 6 from Back Street Bellevue. Funeral on Wednesday at 2:30 PM with Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery interment. Also listed is Daniel J Keenan son of Martin Keenan of Washburn Street Funeral Thursday afternoon interment Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

Carney Beranton Back Street Bellevue Honora Hugh Margaret Carnéy Hyde Park Keenan Daniel J. Keenan Martin Keenan Washburn Street Hyde Park Catholic

Two Bicycles Stolen Suspects Arrested Near Scranton

Telegram arrives reporting two bicycles stolen from Halettead halted near Providence Road. Suspects Cleo and Arthur Wilmot of Hallstead claim ownership and explain purchases. Detectives Dyer and Simpson pursue, arrest the pair as they push wheels toward the central city.

Providence Road Pelican Headquarers Halletead Scranton Clark's Summit Wilmot Hob Addviee Sidney Mack Robling Dyer Simpson Abington Turnpike Ball Park Willams Williams

Vitascope to Feature Vaudeville at Frothingham Next Week

Monaer Jones brings a first class vaudeville company to the Frothingham for a week alongside the Edison Vitascope. The act includes twelve top vaudeville performers and mirrors popular New York roof garden entertainment. Admission will be 10, 20, or 20 cents. eight Edison views including the sea waves and New York fire department at work will be shown.

Edison Monaer Jones Frothingham New York Secrantonians Jones Vitascope Edison Company New York Fire Department

New York Millinery Trade Promises Quiet Summer Sales

Trade in New York hats shows a high water mark last month and June brings strong interest in trimmed millinery. Vendors advertise White Leghorn Hats from Italy, trimmed Walking Hats in blue white and brown, White Short Black Sailors with crowns, and White Bell Crown Sailors, all priced to attract buyers amid a wide assortment of styles and materials. Local shops tout moderate to exclusive novelties and encourage customers to visit.

New York Italy Ste Iain

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