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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1894

Page

3

Dickinsons Return From Vacation and Local Deliberations

G A Dickinson and family return from New Jersey vacation. Luther Edwards of 1744 Wayne avenue seeks delegate nomination in the First District for the Republican county convention. Thoman Cribb of East Market street injured in a Legott Creek mine accident, one leg broken. Scranton and wife registered at Monongahela house in Pittsburgh, they may return soon. Catherine Ray dies after three weeks illness. funeral Saturday at Washburn Street Cemetery, Providence from 7 p.m. J. Samuel family mourns. Epworth League hosts ribbon social at Sanderson's, large attendance. music and light refreshments praised. A dispute at Von Storchs shaft involving Mary Carden and Mary Gavin leads Alderman Williams to dismiss the case, coats divided. Providence School No. 3 closing exercises planned for today at 2 p.m., proceeds split between library and clock funds. tickets 10 cents. Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor at Providence Christian Church held a successful program with piano, vocal, and instrumental numbers. several performers praised. cream and strawberry social in church parlor afterward.

G. A. Dickinson New Jersey Luther Edwards Wayne Avenue Pittsburg Scranton Monongahela House J. Samuel Catherine Ray Washburn Street Mr. Samuel School Street Providence P.m Epworth League of the Asbury Methodisl Episcopal Church Sanderson's Par von Storch Alderman Williams Mary Carden Mary Gavin Pam Providence Christan Church Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Fill Finn Clifford Profesor Walkenshaw Chilburn Miss Rosa Missy Be Giran Frederick Warr Sarah Walker Captain Morrin Phoebe Smith Cora Griffin Biles Mamie Owens Lottie Hawks Misa Clifford

Tragic Train Accident Injures Boy at Darwen Crossing

A ten year old boy, Lewis Woodesciek, son of Martin Wordssetan, was struck by a Lehigh Valley train at the Darwen crossing yesterday afternoon while attempting to board a moving train. His left leg was severely injured and amputated below the knee. Doctors Borling and Hislop performed the operation. the boy is reported to be recovering.

Daryan Lewis Woodesciek Martin Wordssetan Lehigh Valley Darwen Crossing

Judge Edwards Rules Against Greenwood Coal Tax Assessment

The court voids a 1902 assessment by William Springer on 115 acres in Lackawanna township and orders the county to strike the illegal entry from the tax roll. Judge Edwards finds the sale invalid, calls the action illegal and criminal, and directs the county treasurer not to proceed with land sale. The ruling affects the Greenwood and Lucee Schiffer coal interests and the John Brown heirs.

Edwards Greenwood Coal Company Judge Edwards S. W. Roberts Giles Roberta Jota Demuth D. W. Powell Lucoe & Schiffer Coal Company Lickawanna Township John Brown Eatites William Ball Black Hall William Springer John F. Williams Springer Edwardes Charles H. Welles Knapp A. D. Dean MR. Williams William J. Davy Aseonsor Dewitt Stanton Johu Metr Asulstanta Joseph Davis Dean Lackawannd Township County Commissioners Thea Lackawanna Township Lackawanna County

Prothonotary Action Over Property Seizure Involving Rozelle

Maggie Rozelle acting by next friend Chaprlea HK Rozelle filed suit through attorney Richard Holgate against James and Kronzer A Atherton and Joseph H Seward. Affidavit states on May 9 defendants seized and continue to use property valued at 500 including a brown horse and a spring wagon. Bail set at 1000 per defendant. Clerks and other officials noted.

Pryor Maggie Rozelle Chaprlea HK. Rozelle Richard Holgate James Kronzer A. Atherton Joseph H. Seward John H. Thomas Paakd Thomas Ninnis Wyoming Elizabeth Cheney Peckville Fred Oldorf Heater E. Morgan Scranton William Nagles Rachal Caple Mefiarrah Thomas Alderman Post John H. Phelps

Saturday Sylvan Concert at Laurel Hill Park

Laurel Hill park hosts a Sylvan concert next Saturday with the Philharmonia choral society and the Druid Glee society. Two performances at 3 PM and 8:30 PM feature Scranton soloists, a new dancing pavilion, and other amusements. Cars will fetch patrons after the evening show. admission to the park is ten cents. Objectionable characters will not be admitted.

Heene y sues Osborne for alienation of affections

Edward Heeney sues Michael Osborne for damages of 10000 alleging Osborne alienated Heeney’s wife. The suit, civil in character, cites repeated intrusions at the Heeney home and a confession by Mrs Heeney. Domestic troubles had stirred South Side gossip but Heeney and his wife reportedly reconciled.

Mr. Heeney South Side Osborne Heeney Heaney Mrs. Heeney E. W. Denckenmiller Glover Moscow

South Side Tidbits From Tuk Thovuna and Nearby

Advertising drop-offs at Zangs barber shop Westphal's store and D We Bompa pharmacy. Local births and marriages noted. Picnic at Central Park by Bryanian Beneficial association praised. Mills shut for pig iron shortage. reopens Monday. German school entertainment at St Mary's hall June 27 28. Brook street residents protest carcass dumping. Choir program at Hickory Street German Presbyterian church praised with listed performers.

Tuk Thovuna Zang Weatptahl D. We Bompa Albert Koons August Detwieler Mra Eres Yor Stafford Avenue Frederick Marsch Binghamton Central Park Brvanian Beneficial Association St. Mary’s Hall Hickory Street St. Mary's Brook Street Pittston Cedar Avenues Sersoua Ida Hanel Nettie Drum Philadelphia 5. Sproke Pittston Avenue Ellie Moran Patrick Boland St. John's Catholic Church B. d. Melley Hatters’ Hall Acinary Atd Triaux Gua Schulz Carl Jut John Mais Barthold Schott William Rusa Cristian Storr Andress Hatin Paul Whos John Lente Charles Piel Richard Zaligur John Bishopercher Sebastian Hoioyer Nathan Jacobs William J. Kiesel Anton Fisch William Baumgartner Philip Robinson John Griener Julias Schenker Theodore Nodel Laula Hettrick

Local residents.exit for college visits and summer plans

William A. Harvey returns from State College while James Biair comes home from Princeton for summer. John J. Loftus and R. M. O'Brien were in New York on business. W Dawson to deliver euvas oration at Keystone Academy. Mrs Will Irving Finch heads to San Francisco for summer with her parents. Nellie Hopkins visits Philadelphia and Atlantic City friends. Ex Sheriff Charles Robinson departs with family for seaside summer. Mame Peck returns from Bucknell commencement. Otto Wapenautt sails from Gouldsboro en route home. John H. Blackwood returns from Bucknell commencement. Numerous locals attend St. Catharine's church picnic with many named participants.

William A. Harvey State College James Biair Princeton John J. Loftus R. M. O'Brien New York W. Dawson Keystone Academy Will Irving Finch San Francisco Nellie Hopkins Prospect Avenue Thoreday Philadelphia Atlantic City Charles Robinson Mise Mame Peck Monroe Avenue Bucknell University

Scranton CATO Volume Featuring Leading Local Interests

Tai Trung prepares a fully compiled Scranton business volume bound in book form with photogravure views of the city and portraits of notable citizens. The edition aims to showcase wholesale, banking, manufacturing and professional sectors for attracti on of newcomers and promotion of the city’s resources. Representatives are urged to contact THOS WHORE NAMBA to participate and arrange residence views for inclusion.

Tai Trung Cato Scranton Tim Trent Namba

Commonwealth Shoe Store Offers New Styles on Washington Ave

Local shoe shop on Washington Avenue advertises fine shoes with the latest fashions for men and women. The store highlights new styles and leather goods and invites shoppers to view the latest arrivals.

Commonwealth Shoe Store Washington

West Side News: Jail Term For Bold Thief McNally

McNally described as a bold thief was sentenced to county jail after authorities reported a series of sallying actions that smashed windows and doors. The item also notes a lawn social at the residence of D M Jones and various school event highlights from No 14 School with performances guided by teacher David Owens.

McNally D. M. Jones

Were Bent on Mischief by Two Young Men

Barney and Michael Toole of Hennessey Court forced admittance to Philip Rinsland’s hotel on North Main Avenue and damaged gas fixtures. They chased by officers, Mike captured near his home, Barney threw a hammer through a Stetter House window. They faced fines and jail sentences at the Alderman hearing.

Barney Michael Toole Hennessey Court Philip Rinsland North Matin Avenue Mr. Rinsland Hennessy Court Jackson Street Mike J. C. King Mr. King Lieutenant Williams Goerlitz Main Avanus Stetter House King Williams Stetter Alderman Morgan Rinsland

Local residents and visitors noted in community notices

This column lists residents and guests including Mrs Esther Morris of North Bromley SU CrUn, David Jonas pastor in New ark, and Miss Mamie E. Morgan student at Bloomaburg Normal. It also reports a theft at Rev Daw Skellenger’s Washburn Street home and a jail sentence for Patrick McNally. Sweny the world high jumper will arrive January 2.

Esther Morris North Bromley West Pittsb J. Thomas Pittaburg D. M. Jones South Main Avenue Constable Pitsathy Jones J. &. Hutchinson Jackson Street Belle Vipond Washburn Strost Presbyterian Church Clark's Hall Mamie E. Morgan John Morgan Jackson Strost Bloomaburg State Normal School Nellie Fellows Hattie Oram Flora Benjamin Aud Pierce Fellows Morris Miller Elmar Crane Arthur van Gorder Charles Crothamel Lyman Pook Robert Peck William L. Pryor Mra. Walters Mra. T. J. Luce Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Missos Mason Minnie Rinker Della Penwarden Chango Nettle Eling Lee and Mesars Percy Waters Frank Manafield Robert Walker David Davies George Barrowman Wil Hroaman Ron Lace Curt Andrews John Walker Fifteenth Lukorus Streets Patrick McNally Skellenger Cooper

Paine's Celery Compound Promoted for Nervous Diseases

An article praises Paine's Celery Compound as a leading remedy from U.S. medical research. It credits Professor Edward E. Phelps of Dartmouth College with first prescribing the formula now known worldwide. Claims include cures for dyspepsia, biliousness, liver complaints, neuralgia, rheumatism, and kidney troubles.

Paine Edward E. Phelps Dartmouth College Se Pama

Nobby Long-cut Double-breast Coat Ideal For Tennis

A summer novelty coat in blue and black serge with long cut and double breast described as the proper attire for tennis. The item emphasizes chic sportswear suitable for warm weather and fashionable courts.

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