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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1896

Page

5

A Noble Outcast at Frothingham Tonight and Tomorrow

A Noble Outcast received a fine presentation at the Frothingham by the Waite Company. The Waite company also staged Michael Stroehler with strong reception and The Prince of Liars will be shown this afternoon, followed by The Buckeye tonight. Guernsey Bros advertise organs at half price and a sale of fur coats, clothing, and jackets by F. L. Crane at 324 Lackawanna Avenue.

Frothingham Waite Company Michael Stroeh Guernsey Bros

Girl Struck by Train Near Green Ridge Depot

Miss Jennie Salisbury a 19 year old resident of Meylert avenue was struck by a northbound Delaware and Hudson train at Green Ridge depot as she crossed toward the platform after a Carbondale bound train passed. She suffered a deep head wound several bruises and temporary unconsciousness but no broken bones internal injuries not ruled out and she was treated at the station then at home by Dr Van Cleef and Dr Logan.

Jennie Salisbury Meylert Avenue Delaware and Hudson Green Ridge Carbondale van Cleef Macarvigge Logan Lkely

Partners in Dispute Over Throop Butchering Firm

Ex Judge W H Stanton for Andrew Times sues George Makulka in equity contending since December 13 1895 the Times Makulka partnership misused receipts and profits. Plaintiff seeks injunction and receiver to wind up Times Makulka business in Throop and recover open accounts. Rule to show cause set for next Monday at 9.00 in open court.

W. H. Stanton Andrew Times George Makulka Throop Times & Muakulita Warhimes

Carbondale Baseball Club Petitions Charter

Stockholders led by J W Kilpatrick and P F Coogan file for a Carbondale base ball club charter with $3000 capital, seven directors, perpetual existence, and annual non real estate income not exceeding $2000. First directors named include Kilpatrick Benton Coogan Niles Thompson Brown and Shepherd.

Carbondale Base Ball Club Henry C. Butler Carbondale Prothonotary Prvor City of J. W. Kilpatrick P. F. Covagan J. 3. Niles J. J. Thompson F. P. Brown George J. Benton P. F. Coogan J. $. Niles J. G. Shepherd

City Receives Deed for Scranton Traction Land

The Scranton Traction company through President Silliman transferred absolute ownership of land along Robinson street to the city. The city will permit tracks to be laid in the street center, reducing west side traffic and accidents and aiding thoroughfare plans, driven by the West Side board of trade efforts.

Scranton Traction Company Silliman Robinson Street West Side Traction Company Torrey Etrin Edmund J. Robinson Philip Robinson Mina Robinson C. G. Boland James Jordan R. G. Brooks P. J. Ruane Charles du Pont Breck A. J. Casey Franklin Howell Robert C. Wills P. J. Horan BF. J. Lynett W. J. Lewis William Bright William Love Judiciary Committee Cherry Street Delaware and Hudson Coyne Monsey Avenue Jennings, & Grier John T. Fitzpatrick Hart & Gibbons Bolton G. Coon B. M. Fox W. H. O'Hara Peter T. Mulligan Sewers and Drama Committee Dodgetown Crossing Stone Avenue Olive Street North Main Avenue Larch Street Capoose Avenue Green Ridge

Dickson Borough Sued Over Damages Claim

John Pressman sues Dickson City borough for 55000 claiming an inadequate drain near Main and Storrs caused water to flood his cellar. Attorneys C Comnegrys and E H Shurtleff represent the plaintiff. The suit cites a July 15, 186M embankment and insufficient sewer as the cause of damages to personal property. Pillabury's Flour mills have a capacity of 17,500 barrels a day.

Dickson City John Pressman C. Comnegrys E. H. Shurtleff Main Storrs Pilaintiff

Scranton Council approves mayoral tribute and public works

City government debates appointments and routine measures as Council approves a resolution praising Mayor Connell for three years in office. The session covers sewer bids, street grading, street light installations, map updates, bond readings, and an inquest verdict over a local railroad accident.

Burns W. J. Connell Scranton Pennsylvania City of Connell

Resignation Triggers Eleventh District Special Election

In the common council Robert Robinson of the Eleventh resigns from the lower branch. The resignation takes effect March 12 and a special election is set for Tuesday March 24 to choose his successor. Tributes are paid to the retiring member.

Common Council Robert Robinson Select Council Hickey Moir Battle

Seven Delegates Chosen to Scranton Reading Convention

City engineers and attorneys headline the Scranton delegation to the third class cities convention in Reading on March 11 to seek amendments to the wet of Essa. Members elected include Phillips Torrey Lavelle Sanderson Finn Nealis Reagan with voting totals listed for SELECT and COMMON councils.

Reading Phillips Torrey Lavelle Sanderson Finn Nealis Reagan Scranton Essa Lansing Chittenden Lauer Colonel Sanderson Manley Battle Sweeney Grier Moir Mr. Chittenden Nealls Mrr. Grier Messrs

Smallpox Case in Priceburg Confirmed by Scranton Doctors

Priceburg reports a genuine smallpox case in Filarski a Polander examined by Dr W Allen Scranton health officer with Drs Paine Logan. Scranton board of health finds proper treatment and convalescence. no further cases detected. One supposed case turns out to be chickenpox.

Priceburg J. Allen Scranton W. £. Allen Filarski Allen W. E. Paine H. V. Logan Scranton Board of Health

Tribune Horoscopes Draw Hundreds to Tribune Office

The Tribune reports high demand for horoscopes with many visitors and mail requests. It states astrology rests on long standing study and offers mailed horoscopes free with a two cent return postage stamp, available to all who provide birth date and year.

Tribune

Guernsey Bros Public Sale Term Hint at March Closure

Statement from Guernsey Bros of 224 Wyoming Avenue that the business will be sold before March 20, with a firm stance against negotiated or extraordinary inducements and a preference for spot cash.

Guernsey Bros Wyoming Avenue

Woman drinks laudanum in Delaware Lackawanna depot tragedy

Gertrude Baker attempted suicide by drinking laudanum at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station on Lackawanna avenue. She was found by Officer Goerlitz, surrendered to police, and rushed to Lackawanna hospital where doctors neutralized the poison. She is expected to recover within a week to ten days. The bottle was a two-ounce dose from Franklin avenue’s To & Th pharmacy. She left a suicide note addressed to her husband John Baker.

Gertrude Baker Pittston Philip Goerlitz Jiquer Hell Lackawanna Avenue Captain Edwards Patrolan Feeney Giverlity To & Th Franklin Avenue Budeley North Washington Avenue Moe Wwe John Gertrude Paker Wyoming Avenue Linden Street John Tacon Bierston

Public safety committee meeting challenged by Traction Company dispute

Against the present system of the Traction Company, a public safety committee meeting was anticipated to address growing concerns. The fragment indicates local tension over transit operations and civic oversight.

Traction Company Public Safety Committee of the

Report on Beranton Traction Company Criticized

A trade hoard report, drafted earlier, censures Beranton Traction for poor service. The meeting was postponed to 7:20 tonight. The document, though revised, lists six criticisms and six remedies and will likely be adopted and sent to the next board meeting.

Beranton Traction Company

Demand for Anthracite Rises Amid Cold Weather

Reported stronger demand for anthracite due to colder temperatures, with little wholesale price drop below February levels. Production expected to increase modestly this month, maintaining price stability as spring prices are typically lowest.

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