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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1896

Page

5

City Notes and Local Meetings Across Scranton

The Women's Keeley league meets at 7.9 o'clock this evening at the institute 23 Madison Avenue. Regular board of health meeting at the Municipal building Monday at 1 p m. Missalon concert tonight at Penn Avenue Hapuis church with a music program. Lackawanna company paid for Sloan and Hampton mines and mine today at Store mine. Home for the Friendless managers hold their monthly meeting tomorrow morning. Four men jailed for lodging in station house each given thirty days by the sergeant. Knauf lecture on ether next Tuesday at Y M C A. Morris Davidow returned from New York with stock purchases. Rev John P. Moffat leads half hour Gospel service at Y M C A at 11 today all women invited. Sheridan Monument Forum no meeting last evening. Marriage licenses issued Scranton couples. Annie Jurkowit and Aaron Walkner wed Tuesday at South Washington Avenue Baggage and reception at Music Hall. Girls' Friend ly society meets at Mrs J J Moster Madison Avenue. George Williams arrested for assault freed on twenty days by Alderman Foster. Rev. A Gift preaches at Grave Lutheran church next Sunday evening to Odd Fellows. William Thomas released on $200 bail. Thomas Mack and sureties listed for bond of borough treasurer. Central Illustrated Monthly noted for railroad life along New Jersey suburbs. Thirteenth Regiment Armory bars Ruthven from lecturing due to misrepresented patriotic talk.

Keeley League Institute Madison Avenue Ehops Buma Ory,iven al- Seraantifa Eiher Youngen's Christian Association Theodore C. Knauf Morris Davidow New York City John P. Moffat Young Women's Christian Association Sheridan Monument Association Board of Trade John H. Thomas William Fraga Sarah Jane Vaughn Scranton Frank M.kase Glenburn Edith B. Hall Factoryville Annie Jurkowit Aaron Walkner Wasington Avenue Bagogue Music Hall Girls’ Friendly Society St. Luke's Church Mra J. J. Moster George Williams Lackawanna Avenue Foster A. Gift Grave Lutheran Church Young Men’s Christian Asaoclation Odd Fellows William Thomas Dunmore Mary Dougherty Esterday Thomas J. Mack Winton Ginees Rand Elizabeth Mack Central Central Railroad of New Jersey Thirteenth Regiment Armory Ruthven

Local auctions promise sale before March twentieth

Guernsey Bros. offer items for sale before March twentieth with flexible credit or cash incentives. Also F L Crane advertises fur capes and cloth jackets at sacrifice before inventory in March, and Penn Avenue Baptist Church invites friends to a 6 o’clock oyster supper hosted by the Mission Society at their venue.

Guernsey Bros Wyoming Avenue F. L. Crane

Free Horoscopes Offered by The Tribune Astrologer

The Tribune invites all readers to obtain a free horoscope drawn by an astrologer at the main office on Washington avenue by providing date of birth. Those out of town may mail their birth date and a two-cent return postage stamp with their address to receive the reading.

Tribune Ajaccus Washington Avenue The

Mrs Rorer Delivers Hygiene Lecture at First Presbyterian

Mrs Rorer addressed a large audience at the First Presbyterian Church, 10am to noon, answering questions on hygiene, diet for invalids and children, milk sterilization, pasteurized milk to prevent disease, and the value of Koumyss as nourishment. She noted beef and wine as stimulants, urged fresh milk, and announced a series of afternoon talks in Wilkes Barre this week.

Mis Rorer First Presbyterian Church Koumyss Nearge Rover Wilkesarre

Foster Weds Miss Harrington in Philadelphia Home

Thomas J. Foster of Scranton married Blandina Harrington of Philadelphia last night at the bride's parents home 2151 North Twelfth street. The groom is treasurer and general manager of the Colliery Engineer company. The couple will reside at 338 Madison Avenue in Scranton after a brief stay in Philadelphia.

Miss Harrington Philadelphia Thomas J. Foster Blandina Harrington North Twelfth Street Mr. Foster Hongineer Company Scranton W. L. Connell Mrs. Foster Madison Avenue

Directors Elected At Lackawanna Iron and Steel Stockholders Meeting

Stockholders of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company elected a board: Samuel Sloan Moses Taylor Pyne William Ke Dodge Walter Scranton Stephen S Palmer of New York City D C Blair of Blairstown N J James Plank W W Scranton and EK L Sturges of Scranton. An organized board date not yet set. An auction sale at the Japanese Fair on Washington Avenue attracted attention with oft noted low prices and art lecture ambiance. Meals and light refreshments were available. Pillsbury mills capacity noted.

Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company Samuel Sloan Moses Taylor Pyne William Ke. Dodge Walter Scranton Stephen S. Palmer New York Cty D.C. Blair Blairstown N. J James Plauk W. W. Scranton EK. L. Sturges

Mayor Connell Renominates Fire Chief and Officials

Mayor Connell plans to confirm H. F. Ferber as chief engineer of the fire department for a one year term beginning March 22. Several district chiefs including Hall Suydam Feeney Bertley Secwass and Myers are renominated and up for approval tonight.

Connell H. F. Ferber Fire Department Joseph Hall George H. Suydam P. Feeney J. Bertley Louis Secwass L. Myers Fre Department Thomas Mills Harry Lutz, Jr Thirteenth Ward Ferber

Sermon at St Peter's Cathedral by Rev W P O'Donnell

Rev W P O'Donnell of the North End preached at St Peter's Cathedral last evening in a sermon on judge not from appearances. He used a birdlime parable to warn against devilish snares and worldly temptations while urging prayer and penance to secure salvation and eternal life.

W. P. O'Donnell North End St. Peter's Cathedral St. John Father O’donnell Ike Paul

No Cause of Action in Fashion Company Suit

Arbitrators L P Wedeman A V Bower and George L Peck filed their award in Pryor Prothonotary s office finding no cause of action for Universal Fashion company against John H Ladwig proprietor of the Four Cent store. The plaintiff sought $1500 for patterns and dress fashions finished. Ladwig sent back the goods claiming the styles were Revolutionary era. A jury verdict had earlier awarded $1 to the plaintiff. a new trial followed before arbitrators reaching the no action result.

L. P. Wedeman A. V. Bower George L. Peck Universal Fashion Company John HH. Ladwig Four Cent Prothonotary Pryor Iaidwig

Regan Sues Scranton Traction for 5000 Damages

Mary Regan sues Scranton Traction Company for injuries from a collision between a Providence car and an outbound Peckville car near the baseball park on Feb 5 1895. She claims negligence caused severe injury and costs for medicine and medical attendance total five thousand dollars.

Mary Regan Traction Company Fitzsimmons and Stark John Regan Scranton Traction Company Providence Central City Baseball Park Peckville

Castor Sues Iron City Mutual Fire for Loss in Store Fire

Vincenzo Castor files suit against Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance of Pittsburg after his Old Forge store, stocked with groceries hardware and more, burned on November 20 1894. He claimed $1500 policy coverage and served notice of loss on December 12.

Iron City Insurance Company Vincenzo Castor Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance Company Pittsburg O'Brien & Kelley Castor Old Forge

Arbitrators Award $12.71 in Assumpsit Suit

Attorneys J E Watkins and Russell Dimmick filed an award of 12.71 in favor of James O Donnell in the assumpsit suit against Edgerton Coal Company. Mulholland urged a larger fall amount for the plaintiff.

Mulholland J. E. Watkins Russell Dimmick James O'Donnell Edgerton Coal Company

Arbitration Award Lodged Over Elderly Wagon Claim

A tender from a company to O'Donnell was heard by Alder man L L J Bunnell in Carbondale. The award favored a man for 4.10 dollars but was appealed to court and sent to arbitration. Arbitrator H W Mulholland dissented, advocating full payment to the claimant.

O'Donnell Ll. J. Bunnell Carbondale Jude H. W. Mulhholland

March 17 Parade Enthusiasm Grows Citywide

City parade organizers report strong business and public support for March 17. Societies from across the city will attend and organizers anticipate a large event. By Tuesday, Mr. McAndrew of Archbald will receive final details to complete marching plans and lineup.

McAndrew Archbald

Emmet Anniversary Celebrated by John Mitchell Club

The John Mitchell club held an Emmet commemorative program despite wet weather and small attendance. Senator Vaughan presided as acts included EB J. McIntyre with songs, Miss Rose Bradley recitations, J. D. Regan address on Irish unity, and multiple encores by performers M. Coyne, Miss Marie Boland, and others. Frank J. Johnson urged unity of Irish Catholics and Protestants in Emmet's memory.

Robert Emmet John Mitchell Club J. C. Vaughan Roger O'Malley EB. J. McIntyre Rose Bradley Erin M. J. Coyne J. D. Regan Trishmen An Trighman Mose Emma Bradley Marie Boland John KK. Barrett Michael Donnegan Frank J. Johnson Emmet Washington Mr. Johnson Ireland

Convention Under Auspices of Christian Alliance of Avoca and Moosic

A two day convention will be held at the Moosic Presbyterian church under the Christian Alliance. Three sessions daily from morning until evening feature addresses by prominent ministers on sanctification and the baptism with the Holy Ghost. Pastors and congregations of all denominations are urged to attend to seek deeper grace.

Christian Alliance of Avoca and Moosie Christian Alliance Avoca Moosic

Dead Girl Identified In Dunmore Train Fatality

The girl killed at the Steel Works crossing of the Delaware and Lackawanna Canal was identified as Mary Guddy, daughter of Michael Guddy of Dunmore. She would be 8 soon, worked two months at Sauquoit Silk, and her funeral is planned for tomorrow at 2 PM with burial in the Greek Catholic cemetery in Minooka.

Delaware and Tuceon Canal Company Michael Guddy Lareh Street Dunmore Sauquoit Price Longstreet Dr. FB M. Pennypacker W. C. Price W. J. Kann J. J. Reynolds J. J. Reynolds, &. 8. Sutton and «. E. Hamlin Court House Minooka Mary Guddy

Prince of Liars at Waite Comedy Company Delights Crowd

Waite's Comedy company staged the four act skit Prince of Liars at Frothingham theater with a large audience enjoying a blend of humor and seriousness. Cameron Clemons Jack Routledge and Miss Crego as Nelle Howard received noted praise as the cast delivered solid performances. The program also advertised Michael Strogoff and A Noble Outcast for matinee and evening showings with Hearts and the Egyptian Post Horn to follow.

Waite Frothingham Theater Cameron Clemons Jack Routledge Miss Crego Nelle Howard Michael Strogoff Mr. Knoll Mig#a McNeil Charles Bk, Harris

Scranton Club Eyes Long Chess Match in City Home

The article notes Scranton players will meet daily at Professor Kopf's home to discuss moves as two games span several weeks. An individual challenge from Stroudsburg was tabled and may be accepted soon by a club member.

Cept Kopf Scranton Stroudsburg

Guernsey Bros Airs Carpets and Pianos Ad

Local ad touts choice carpets and draperies at Stebecker and Watkins. Also promotes second hand upright pianos, best makes and cheap at Guernsey Bros. LK.

Stebecker & Watkins Guernsey Bros

Wilkes-Barre Challenged for Scranton Chess Match

At a Scranton Chess and Checker club meeting the secretary Dr. Pierce was asked to invite Wilkes-Barre to Scranton next Wednesday. The plan calls for five players from each city with two games, aiming to finish by 1 AM after starting at 6 PM.

Scranton Wiseher Rochester Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cleveland FaNiz M. Farmer Boston Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave Commonwealth Williams & W.analty City Notes Sisty Ladies of the Mission Society of Penn Avenue Baptist Church Mrs, Rorer T. J. Foster L. L & S, Co, Directors Btern Japan Lohmann’s Spruce Street Pillsbury’s Select Council Connell Bas Mead Uaerry Lutz Mr. Ladwig OF Emmet John Mitchel Club Regan Miss Boland M. J Coyne H. J. Melintyre Foundling Home Fund Biglin Michael Ae John Lenott Phomaga Walsh Jair Kenny Bernard Cantwell Lone Cantwell Scanton James Devine Sirs. Malherlis Pattrick Mahon Edward Hopking Catherine Marion Vmad. Duggan Patrick Thomas Penn Avenue Serre Horn Ridgway Egan George John F. Egan Willowroe Pittston Avenue Dwyer Guddy Larch Street Her Prince OF Liars Associated Boards of Health Lackawanna County Board of Health City Hall Houser Taylor Bateson Elmhurst van Sickle Thompson Blakely Benjamin Lee Horsford Leonard Hingdale N. H Rexford Lackawanne Ave Guernsey Brog Weber W. W. Berry Lackawanna Ave China Clarke Bros Rupprecht’s Crystal Palace Penn Ave Baptist Church J. Bolz Shaw Emerson ORAS Clough & Warren Carpenter Waterloo Malcolm Lova J.awrence Stelle Wilkes-Barre Messrs. C. F Ti. FF. Whittemore L. B. Powell & CO A. Harris S. C. Snyder D. D Christian J.D. Wiliams & Bro Lackawanna AV Columbus Monument Washington Av Saranton
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