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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1896

Page

3

Notable Local Circulation Of Updates And Moves

John J. Grigallon returns from a Philadelphia business trip. James Collings, Wilkes-Barre clothier, was in town yesterday. Charles Schlager and family occupy their Elm Harbor summer home. Mrs. C. D. Simpson to address Dalton WCTU this afternoon. Elizabeth Kelly returns from Villa Marie convent to spend vacation with parents on Madison Ave. About twenty five young married people hosted at C. B. Weston's summer home. Parney J. Mooney admitted to Luzerne County bar. ex-editor of Joy Times. projected to build a notable legal career.

John J. Grigallon Philadelphia James Collings Wilkes-Barre Charles Schlager Familly Elmharet C. D. Simpson Woman's Christian Temperance Union Dalton Elizabeth Kelly Villa Marie Convent West Chester Madison Avenue Amd C. 8. Weston Lake Ariel Parney J. Mooney Joy Times Luserne Mooney

Ladies waists cut to 95 to 59 cents at Meara and Hagen

A display announces price cuts on ladies waists previously 1.25 to 1.50 now 95 cents and 69 to 75 cent wallets reduced to 59 cents, promising good fit. Visitors are invited to see the window offers at Meara and Hagen.

Meara & Hagen

Central Republican Club Plans Monster Ratification Parade

The Central Republican club meets at the Price building on Washington avenue to arrange a large ratification event next week. A parade with a bicycle brigade of about 500 riders is planned, followed by a Miss meeting at the armory.

Central Republican Club Price Building Washington Avenue Armory

Largest Audience Fills Frothingham For Vitascope Pictures

Theater crowd packs Frothingham for Vitascope program and a variety show. Two new pictures, a Broadway day scene and a barber shop sketch, are featured. Matinees and tonight’s show attract the week’s biggest turnout. Admission 10 and 20 cents with 2:15 matinees today and tomorrow.

Frothingham Broadway Herat Square

Insect Powder Ad Promises McGarrah’s 25 and 10 Cent Boxes

Ask Your Dealer for McGarrah's Insect Powder in 25 and 10 cent boxes. The ad states it is never sold in bulk and instructs customers to take no other product.

McGarrah

Murder case in the jury's hands in Ton trial

Judge Gunster charged the jury as Samuel Ton faced two counts of murder and manslaughter. Prosecution argued Ton fired twice at close range after meeting Rafter. defense claimed mistaken identity and suggested Angelo Conforti did the shooting. Jurors requested the revolver and two bullets for room deliberations.

Samuel Ton Rafter Commonwealth Ton Toni Gunster P. Longatreet John Gallagher John Jenkins Jenkins Luigo Finnello Martin FB. J. Ward Ross Keogh Leyshon Angelo Conforti John R. Jones Boschino Supreme Court

Stubborn Councilmen Hold Olyphant in Deadlock

In Olyphant a four month council deadlock stalled borough business after a March 2 organizational meeting left William H. Davis and Patrick Curran locked at six votes each. A court ruling by Judge Edwards on April 18 found Davis legally elected, but factional strife continues. Mayor’s petition seeks a mandamus to compel attendance, tax levy, and resolution of $22,000 in unpaid bonds and other items.

Olyphant William H. Davis Thomas Gannon P. W Fadden Patrick Dempsey Thomas Patton R. J. Gallagher J. J. Flynn Michael O'Halloran Thomas F. Curran William Tinsley William Rogan John Keegan Davis Curran Edwards Burgess EL. J. Howard Warren & Knapp

Judge Gunster Trial Adjourned Over Murder Charge

A court case involving a defendant accused of murder is adjourned from 4 40 pm to 7 pm while prosecutors pursue the charge. The record cites a "Mormed intention to kill" as part of the alleged act. Local officials and the presiding judge set the evening session to continue proceedings.

Gunster

Quarter Sessions Court Prosecutes Multiple Assault Cases

Clarence Simpson of Carbondale is found guilty of assault and battery on Marcus Duffy. Mathew Calvey is acquitted of assault on Mrs Alice Gill after the jury views the scene. Joseph Beddoe is found not guilty of malicious mischief. George Josie faces trial for assaulting M H Banks after a meat dispute.

Clarence 8. Simpson Carbondale Marcus Duffy T. P .Duffy Commonwealth T. W .Powderly Duffy Edwards Dickinson Law Pioneer City Bcranton Powderly Mathew Calvey Alice Gill C. P. O'Malley John M. Harris Calvey Mr. O'Malley Joseph Beddoe Conrad Vernon George Josie Dunmore M. H. Banks M. BE. McDonald C. W. Dawson Jogle Tralian Mr. Pank Mr. Banks Josie

English Capital for American Investments

English Capital for American Investments offers the names and addresses of 354 promoters who have placed over £100,000,000 in foreign investments in the last six years and over £18,000,000 for seven months of 1805. Price £5 or $2, payable to London and Universal Bureau of Investors. Subscribers may receive introductions to promoters.

London and Universal Bureau of Investors Cheapside London

Corcoran's Death Ruled Accidental By Gas Asphyxiation

Jury verdict states Patrick Corcoran died June 24 from illuminating gas asphyxiation in his South Side saloon. Key witness Tobin testified two gas jets were on. Casey placed Corcoran at the lounge sipping a beer earlier. Funeral set for St. John’s Church with high mass at 9:30, burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Minooka.

John T. Casey Corcoran Patrick Corcoran South Side Longstreet Wyoming Avenue Casey M. J. Tobin St. John's Church St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery Minooka

Stirring Resolutions Adopted by Olyphant McKinley Club

The Olyphant McKinley Republican club unani mously adopted a platform defending protective tariffs to shield American workers and industries from foreign competition. It insists on a gold standard, opposed free coinage, and asserts US dominance in the Western Hemisphere under the Monroe Doctrine.

Olyphant McKinley Club McKinley Republican Club Olyphant United States

Will of William Monsey probate names Elizabeth Monsey executrix

The will of William Monsey, a mining and civil engineer for William Connell & Co. for twenty years, was probated yesterday. Dated August 1, 1829, and witnessed by Colonel E H Ripple and Thomas M Jones, it leaves all real and personal property to his wife Elizabeth Monsey as sole executrix.

Cuba Cuba Libre America Congress William Connell William H. Davis J. Matthews dJosoph L L. Davis Will W. Jones William Monsey William Connell & Co Register Hopkins E. H. Ripple Thomas M. Jones Elizabeth Monsey

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