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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1897

Page

4

Becket Shiffer Leh Contest Funds Budgeted in Harrisburg

In Harrisburg on June 11 the Pennsylvania legislature set the agenda for two days of sessions including revenue and appropriation bills. A measure to pay contest fees for the Shiffer Leh Northampton county case was introduced with $1,600 for counsel and personal expenses and $1,480 for committee costs.

Harrisburg House Piles Senate Hills Muehlbrenner Allegheny Rodgers Pitt Munici Pal Corporations Committee Adams Bi Creasey Columbia Thies Creasy Nosteene Billa Callendar Becker French Elections Committee Northampton County Bobb Renate DI Building and Loan Association Clarency Philadelphia Andrews Gray Finance Committee McCarrell Angel

State Druggs to Meet Twentieth Annual Convention

The twenty annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association will be held at Delaware Water Gap this week, under D. J. Thomas of Beranton. President Joseph P. Remington will open the gathering with discussions on new pharmaceutical methods and industry challenges. The association, organized in 1878, aims to elevate pharmacy standards and regulate medicine dispensation by qualified druggists.

Water Gap Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association Delaware Water Gap D. J. Thomas Beranton Joseph P. Remington Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Pennsylvania State Pharmaceutical Examining Board Pharmacy Law Philadelphia Albert H. Durham Reading Charles D. Kerfer Chambersburg Joseph L. Lemberger Lebanon Jacob A. Miller Harrisburg Jacob H. Knouse George W. Roland South Bethlehem Charlee L. Hay Dubois Alonzo Robbins William L. Turner William McIntyre Charlies A. Heinitsh George W. Kennedy Pottsville George A. Kelley Pittsburg Jesse B. Duble Williamsport Charles H. Cressler Charles T. George Harrishburn James A. Meyers Columbia William Harris Hambure John W. Miller Alleheny Jacob H. Stein John F. Patton York William H. McGarrah Scranton Willoughby H. Reed Norristown Hugh N. Coxe Schuylkill Haven

Bucknell School of Music Grads and Awards

Lewisburg June 21 graduates listed from Bucknell School of Music include Lavinia Bender Sunbury Fannie Bloom Northumberland Lena Burke Northumberland Caroline Kelly Lewisburg Sarah Merriman Lewisburg Ada Pennypacker Norristown Eleanor Potter Lewisburg Anna Rogers Allentown Berdie Taggart Emporium Jessie Steiner Lewisburg James Martin Lewisburg and Mary Thornton Lewisburg. Prizes awarded include Excellence In muelo to Potter and musical composition to Martin. President Whitmore of Columbian University addressed the college coro society.

Lewisburg Bucknell School of Music Eflbman Anna Mary Rogers Allentown Berdie Leona Taggart Emporium Jessie Theckla Steiner James Brown Martin Mary Thornton School of Music Eleanor Potter Jh. L. Whitmore Columbian University College Itcorary Society

Slight cave in the Ravine mine at Pittston

At 11 last night a cave in on the Newton Cowl company Ravine shaft dropped about thirty feet of roof after a car trip began down the run from the Marcy vein. No injuries were reported and cleanup started immediately. operations resumed today as usual.

Pittston Newton Cowl Company Marcy Veln

No Tax Placed on Malt Liquor Result of Quay Visit

Hartisburg June 21 Senator Quay met with Governor Hastings and legislative leaders to discuss the revenue plan. They agreed to cut the state school appropriation by $500,000 a year and push the inheritance tax case to the supreme court. The plan taxes brewers and distillers by output and doubles liquor licenses in many municipalities to cover a $3.5 million deficit.

Hartisburg Quay Hastings Senate House Supreme Court Quaer Washington

Vot es For Uniform Prize In Local League

The club with the most votes receives ten complete uniforms including skirt pants cap belt stockings made to order by C M Florey sporting goods dealer 22 Wyoming avenue. Voting limited to clubs in Lackawanna Laverne Warne Susquehanna Monroe Bradford and Wyoming counties. Winner announced Saturday June M ballots to Sporting Editor The Tribune.

C. M. Florey Sporting Goods Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Luverne Warne Susquehanna Monroe Bradford Wyoming the Tribune

Four youths cause ruckus in Doranciton core event

In Doranciton near Wilkes-Barre at around 2 pm four Brodericks followers disrupted Wyoming avenue driving a farmer’s gig and shouting through the town. Chief Davie intervened, a clash with locals followed injuring Councilman Joseph Welter, and the four men Fritz Palmer Maren and Quigley were jailed after a court hearing with $200 bail each.

Wilkes-Barre the Times Dorranceton Broderick’s Fouaves Wyoming Avenue Granger Davie Lexington Joseph Welter Law

BASE BALL UNIFORM CONTEST WINNER PROMISED

The Tribune closes amateur base ball voting at nine Friday night with results to appear Saturday. Winners will receive ten first class uniforms made to order by M Flores. Catcher gear and a Louisville bat set are also promised to top finishers.

Tribune M. Flores Wyoming Avenue Everting Louisville SUG Ong Osseo Ener Op Soong West Side Browns Lackawannas Cccccee Dads Fightchool Cssssvccesse Baad Booth Nay Aug Pine Brook Crescents Mayfieldssissiisesvescesees Taylor Grays Cccccceoene North End Stars Tomy Nim Cscsescesvveeres Fab Tycoons Tssoesea Old Forge Dodgers South Side Incccicces

Tribune Want Ad Deluged by Replies

A prominent businessman lamented being overwhelmed by responses to a Tribune Want Ad, saying he was simply deluged with them and would urge others to try the service.

Young Man Opens Washing and Ironing Business

An advertisement seeks a young man with capital to start a laundry and ironing service. The offer allows work at home or daily outcalls from W orcs, with contact at 997 North Sumner Avenue.

Vedor Avenue ITU Aion Addrom Aelie Litt Tribune Ube aMce Worcs North Sumner Avenue Abpo- Eliton Gore Nadrens 7Eon RY Boranton College Boranton

Help Wanted Classified Ads Spur Nationwide Hiring

Amid dense classifieds, workers sought for sales, agents, and technical positions. Multiple firms advertise commissions and salaries from 25 to 75 per week, with sample work and room for advancement, including clerks, sales, and door to door canvass roles across cities like Boston Chicago Cincinnati and New York.

Dunmore Amateur Ball Schedule and Local Challenges

At Dunmore on Sunday, multiple 15 year old clubs scheduled games for June 27 including Defenders versus Walnut Street Stars and Tycoons versus Coxies. The Mystics beat a Sliders and Edisons combined team 244 to 0 with batteries Tropp Cusick Black Pitman and Call Sturdevant. The Wizards beat the American Indians 9 to 8 and challenged the Edisons for morning play. Numerous other clubs issued challenges and game pledges through The Tribune, with notices from C J Woodring and various team captains about grounds at Dunmore and Olive street, venues at Jessup and Minooka, and a call for score reporting to compile standings.

R.H.E. W. St. Stars Coxies E. Carroll McCann J. Morahan Walsh Moran Umphres C. J. Woodring The Mystics Sliders Edisons Tropp, Cusick Black Pitman Call and Sturdevant Olive Street Howard Call Francis Loughan Wizards American Indians Tribune Warren Acker West Side Imperials Violets J. Fur- Tus Lackawannas Eurekas Minookas South Side West Side Athletic Central City Bullahead Dunmore North End Olyphant Myriles Alfred Davis Marager Athletics Dunmore Grounds Minooka J. Hoskings Taylor Rede Reda Athletic Park John J. Coyne M. F. Judge Jessup

Remarkable Pennsylvania centenarian mother of fourteen

Mrs. Mary Ann Cassidy of Coalport Clearfield county is 105 years old. She bore thirteen sons and five daughters, including four pairs of twins, with nine still living. Born in County Famar Ireland in 1792, she immigrated in 1845. Her husband died in a coal shaft accident. She has never been sick, never needed a physician, and has not worn glasses in 21 years.

Bellefonte Pennsylvania Mary Ann Cassidy Coalport Clearfield County

Rev Price’s Tale of Woe Prompting Special Committee Session

Harrisburg June 21 A special session of the committee will be held Tuesday to consider Rev Jonas H Price of Quakertown who was kidnapped in Philadelphia last January and forced to work as a convict in Virginia for nearly three months Senator Moyer and Rep Funk of Bucks County press for a legislative investigation Price a Dunkard preacher and banking official Gilkenan backs his account urging a thorough inquiry into the case and its details in the eastern end of the state.

Harrisburg Jonas H. Price Quakertown Philadelphia Virginia Moyer Funk Bucks County Price Gilkenan

Fatal fight leaves John Riddall mortally hurt

Wilkes Harr e reports night assault in Luxerne borough near here. Peter Selinsky struck John Riddall with a heavy cane, fracturing his skull in two places. Selinsky was arrested. Riddall remains in precarious condition and may die.

Company E E election promotes by seniority in Scranton article

Honendale June 21 Firet Lieut ant George A. Smith was tonight elected captain of Company E to succeed Walter A Wood resigned. B Second Lieutenant John Kuhlbach was voted from Heutenant and First Sergeant W. L. Dodge Second Lieutenant. All three elections were by acclamation conducted by Major George H. Whitney of the Second Battalion.

Scranton Tribune Honerdale George A. Smith Walter A Wood John Kuhlbach Heutenant W. L. Dodge George H. Whitney

Pittsburg Prepares Elegant Welcome for Delegates at Museum Meet

The Pittsburg chamber of commerce has completed plans to host International Commercial museum delegates this week. Events on Wednesday through Friday promise unprecedented elegance and elaborate hospitality for the visiting party.

Pittsburg International Commercial Museum

Verdict of Murder in Second Degree

The jury in the Fausto Depaola murder trial returned a verdict of murder in the second degree after retiring at 3 60 and reconvening at 7 60 tonight. Depaola will be sentenced Monday. Ruggerio was stabbed at a dance at his home near Bangor last March.

Boston Fausto Depaola Nicolas Ruggerio Bangor

Death of Mrs. A. D. David at Thompson M B Church

Mrs. A D David wife of the Thompson M B church pastor dies after seven weeks illness. Funeral held at the M E church with Rev W B Weatinke assisting from nearby towns. Burial at Perkville with Epworth League members participating. Also funeral for Mrs John Merk of Carbondale held at the M B church with Rev P R Tower officiating.

Our A. D. David M. B M. E W. B. Weatinke Tmllas J. H. Boyce Mt. Pleasant N. J. Vaughn Henicklenton A. C. Ober Nineveh L. Cole Thompson T. R. Tower Springville Scranton Olyphant Owego N. Y Perkville Reva. W. &. Thorpe C. Simpkins Epworth League David John Merk Carbondale P. R. Tower

Reading Ironworks Strike Break Resumes Plate Mill

The Reading Ironworks restored work at the plate mill today with 100 men back on duty, while nearly 1,300 workers remain idle as the strike continues.

Reading Reading Ironworks

Sale of Coyne house license set for June 26

In Honesdale a sheriff sale will dispose of the Coyne house license lease and furniture on June 26. Hon B E Hardenburg spent Sunday at home. Company E reports sixty members the largest yet. Excursion tickets to Harvey's Lake from next Wednesday return Thursday. A Honesdale wheelmen group toured Laurel Lake Sunday. John and Mary McCoy plan a June 25 Opera house entertainment with vocal and instrumental music and readings. Edith Swift returns home for school vacation.

Honesdale Coyne House Sheriff Sale B. Hardenburg Company E Harvey's Lake Laurel Lake John Mary MotCoy McCoy

Band boys award contract for new uniforms

William Wallace Ham of the Herald contemplates starting a daily and reports the band boys have let the contract for new uniforms.

William Wallace Ham Herald Office

Grand jury clears Colonel William Jack in bank case

Hollidaysburg Pa June 21 The Marr county grand jury ignored the bill against Colonel William Jack a partner in the defunct Gardner Mirrow Co bank for receiving deposits after knowledge of insolvency.

Hollidaysaburg Marr County William Jack Bank of Gardner, Mirrow & Co Hollidayeburg

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