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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1896

Page

8

Marriage License Granted and Local Civic Notes

A marriage license was granted to Harry Miller of Edella and Zai dee Sinsabaugh of South Abington. The will of Frank Collins was admitted to probate. Knights Templars election next Wednesday. Thomas Mord of Jermyn admitted to Lackawanna hospital for a bone injury. Local church gathering Sunday at 4 PM. Urgent need for bed sheets and wrappers for workers. Mayor Connell calls for sewer plans and street work funds. Surrendering Trinidad Asphalt bond for street repairs on contract expiry.

Yeater Harry Miller Edella Zaidee Sinsabaugh South Abington Frank Collins Reglater W. &. Hopkine Eveni Og Coeur de Lion Commandery Knights Templars Thomas Mord Jermyn Lackawan Hospital Ae la Ne Second Scranton Roys Prigade Peng Avenue Lackawanna Poerreie Cave Miyor Connell Callig Kol- Tim Court Hridge Street Preanott Jvenue Trinidad Asphalt Company

Tribune Horoscopes Draw Strong Interest

Remarkable interest in Tribune horoscopes drew yesterday's callers, with demand exceeding the day before. Skeptics were amused as out of town requests may take longer. Free horoscopes offered to those who mail stamps or visit the Tribune office, if birth date and year are provided.

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The Great Diamond Robbery Charms Academy Audience

A Bleak melodrama review notes strong audience praise for The Great Diamond Robbery presented at the Academy of Music last night. Mme Janauschek shines in Frau Cjesensenbaum’s den scene as the curtain calls repeat. This production earns high marks for reviving melodrama with a capable cast and lively reception.

The Academy Academy of Music FraucJsesenbaum Canal Street Mme. Janauschek

Married in Jail Release: Ehrgood and Carey Tie Knot

Oscar D. Ehrgood and Sarah Jane Carey, once lovers amid scandal, were discharged after fifteen months in the county jail and married by Alderman Wright. Ehrgood, a Dunmore carpenter, and Carey ran a boardinghouse and faced charges of keeping a bawdy house and assault. He is 40, born in Pike county. she spoke of thirty summers, her former husband died in 1891.

Oscar D. Ehrgood Sarah Jane Carey Alderman Wright Ephrervod Dunmery Wulmanhood Morantom Scranton Clinton R. Bavidge Sunbury Carey Ebracod John Kleeman Court Emil R. Bonn Pike County

Strictly High Grade Pure Olive Oil Claims

The article argues there are many so called pure olive oils with varying quality. It highlights L. A. Price of Bordeaux as a top grade producer and states the firm refuses to pack when the season yields poor quality. F. P. Price, agent, notes strong market reliability and quality distinctions among brands.

L. A. Price Bordeaux America Price France England L. A. Pree F. P. Price Agt

Wood's College penmanship fairs and lectures

The article notes student enrollment of about 665 and upcoming graduations. It describes Armour Packing seeking a stenographer and bookkeeper. President Williams delivers law lectures on arbitration and estate distribution, while Miss Coyne, Miss Haggerty, and Mr. Brown participate in morning exercises. Professor Tratner presents Washington pen portraits, and Professor Kramer drafts artistic diplomas. Wood's college offers daily penmanship instruction and invites Williams to additional lectures on arithmetic methods, bookkeeping, and civics at teachers' institutes.

Armour Packing Company Williams Lissie Coyne Wintile Haggerty John Brown Tratner Washington Kramer Wood's College Business College of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania

Hotel Changes Proprietors In Scranton News

Mr F J Mangan has bought the lease and fixtures of Callaghan's hotel on Lackawanna Avenue and will manage the business after renovations. Davidow Bros announces a great auction sale of jewelry silverware and watches at 217 Lackawanna Avenue with unprecedented bargains in Scranton.

Davidow Bros F. J. Mangan Fifth Avenue Callaghan Lackawanna Avenue Mangan Scranton

Mullaney as a Reformer Provokes Board Discussion

A Scranton Poor Board meeting features P J Mullaney’s letter charging misused funds for nurse care at the Kendrick residence. Dr Paine defends professional service, Kiesel explains duties, and the board dismisses Mullaney amid further testimonies about relief orders and family care.

Langstaff Poor Board Thomas Shotten P. J. Mullaney West Side Mullanney E. J. Lynett Scranton Poor Board Kendrick Jian Mise Kiesel PJ. Mullanney

Arbitrators File Awards Against Wyoming Manufacturing

Deputy prothonotary John F Cummings and lawyers J Elliot Ross and L P Wedeman acted as arbitrators in three cases against the Wyoming Manufacturing Company. One award totaled 9696.07 for George B Dimmick and J Weller. The article notes another Dim mick case pending detail.

Wyoming Manufacturing Company John F. Cummings J. Elliot Ross L. P. Wedeman George B. Dimmick J. Weller Dim

West Virginia plaintiffs sue Wyoming Manufacturing for long‑standing debts

Mick alone and J. W. Baylor filed suits in Kanawha county West Virginia circuits seeking payment from Wyoming Manufacturing. Awards totaled 263.00 and 1700.16 but the company became insolvent before collection. Writs of foreign judgment moved to the Prorhonotary Pryor's office as collection shifted to this county. The company belonged to the Handley enterprise.

Mick J. W. Baylor Wyoming Manufacturing Company Sait Kanawha County West Virginia Prothonotary Pryor Wirwinks Handley

End of W Scott Watrous Career Marks Local Leader’s Death

W Scott Watrous of the Tenth Ward died in Highland California after eight months away for health. Born in Wayne County 55 years ago, he worked for the Pennsylvania Company and Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad, later serving on the Tenth Ward school board from 1888 and holding key committee roles. Survived by grown children, he was a Mason, Odd Fellow, Knight of Pythias, and Red Man. Remains to be handled by King Solomon Masons of Dunmore.

W. Scott Watrous Highland Cal Mr. Watrous Wayne County Pennsylvania Company Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Watrous Colorado Denver Tenth Ward King Solomon Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Dunmore Dunmore Lodge of Odd Fellows Dunmore Lodge Knights of Pythias Improved Order of Red Men King Solomon Lodge of Masons

Fall of Mine Roof Injures Miner and Fatal Risk to Laborer

A roof collapse at the Greenwood mines yesterday morning trapped two Polander laborers. John Kolyti, 27, married and of Greenwood, suffered a fractured skull and severe wounds to the limbs and face. The other miner sustained minor injuries, was sent home, while Kolyti underwent surgery at Lackawanna hospital and remained under care with guarded recovery prospects.

Greenwood John Kolytiz Ving Kolyti Lackawanna Hospital

Pleasing Entertainment By Scranton Ind ies Circle

The Indies of Scranton circle No. 88, Companions of the Forest, gave a crowded entertainment in German Odd Fellows hall last night. A full program featured music and readings by Harry Bastian Ruth Bisbing Mary Bidlenan Mrs Randolph Jones V Jones Edward James May Dorsey William Wilson James Boon Nellie Pryn Maud Festelle John Dorsey Bessie Dorsey Myrtle Dorsey Ella Dunkerly Isabella Haghton Della Davis Joseph Gray Mary Kearns with Miss Norma Williams as accompanist. The event closed with a social and refreshments.

Forest of Germania Indies of Scranton Companions of the Forest Odd Fellows Harry Bastian Ruth Bisbing Mary Bidlenan Randolph Jones V. Jones Edward James May Dorsey William Wilson James Boon Nellie Pryn Maud Festelle John Bessie Dorsey Garfield Anguin Jones Myrtle Dorsey Ella Dunkerly Isabella Haghton Della Davis Joseph Gray Mary Kearns Norma Williame

Missing Putnam Street man prompts police search

Robert Williams of Providence sought police help to locate his friend John Evans of Putnam Street who vanished near Feb 7 after sending money to his Welsh wife eight years ago. Evans, a married man who worked in mines, left his boarding house with pay just received and has not been seen since.

John Evans Putnam Street Robert Williams Providence Svan Oman Wales Evans Williams

Tomorrow's Scranton Sunday World Promises Big Paper

The Scranton Sunday World announces a twelve page issue with news all around including local items and editorials. Alfred Wooler offers voice lessons at 457 North Lincoln Avenue. Major sale of unredeemed pledges by Davidow Bros features watches jewelry and organs with terms for cash.

Alfred Wooler Elm Park Powell Musicatore Wyoming Avenue North Lincoln Avenue

Local Sanitary Measures Urged Amid Diphtheria and Smallpox Reports

Board of Health discussed a new sanitary code, announced plans to compel school vaccination, and noted ten of fourteen diphtheria cases last month were fatal. Secretary Briggs reported February deaths and births, plus twelve contagious cases with ten diphtheria deaths, while Priceburg faced a smallpox case and Luzerne Street complaints.

Luzerne Street Board of Health Allen Priceburg Neithe Paine Bentley Eitier Briggs Henry Loftus Thomas

Auction Sale Offers Watches Diamonds Jewelry by Davidow Bros

Bargain seekers can bid on watches diamonds and jewelry at the Davidow Bros great auction sale. The event promises low prices and a wide selection for collectors and casual buyers alike.

Old Woman Run Down by Mail Wagon

Mrs. Rachael Griffiths, 75, of 195 Lincoln avenue, was struck by a mail wagon near the Lackawanna station at 6 p.m. She suffered two fractured ribs in the incident and was taken to Lackawanna hospital where Dr. Mianchard expressed hope she would recover through the night. She was crossing the street when she stepped in the wagon’s path and was aided and carried to a drug store before the ambulance arrived.

Macho Griffiths Rachael Griffiths Lincoln Avenue Lackawanna Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station Mianchard Lackawanna Hospital

Auction Sale Hype Domination at Daviden and Guernsey Bros

An advertisement touts Mesmerizing auction events at Daviden Bros 217 Lackawanna featuring unredeemed pledges carpets draperies and second hand grand pianos. It also promotes credit options via Guernsey Bros and claims Morsford's Acid Phosphate remedy by Dr W 8 Leonard Hinsdale NH as the best dyspepsia cure.

Daviden Bros Lackawanna Guernsey Bros

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