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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1894

Page

5

Roll Call At Pann Avenue Baptist Church

City notes report a roll call tonight for all members at Pann Avenue Baptist Church. Marriage licenses were issued to Chadwick and Fletcher and Paet and Ross, with names and hometowns listed. The funeral of a Capouse avenue child killed by an electric car was held at Hye Park Catholic cemetery. Archbold Young Men's Social club sought a charter, naming Kielty, McAndrew, Cummings, Malody, Battle, Murphy, and Loftus as signers.

Pann Avenue Baptist Church William H. Chadwick Brooklyn N. Y Jessie Fletcher Winton Elmer J. Paet Dalton Sadie J. Ross North Abington William Patrick Loftus Capouse Avenue

Complaint Alleges Refinery Damages Homes Value

James Gavigan sues Atlantic Refining Co claiming $9,000 in damages to a Penn avenue property near Ash street. He contends refinery operations create unhealthy fumes and oil leakage soils the area, risking his house and health. Action filed yesterday through Attorney I H Burns.

James Gavigan Penn Avenue Ash Atrest Atlantic Refining Company Poplar Street I. H. Burns Yanes

Easter Social for YMCA Juvenile Athletes

The boys' gymnasium class of the YMCA will host an Easter Social for parents on the Saturday before Easter at the gymnasium from to 1 o'clock. Activities include games and races in the first hour and a half, followed by light refreshments. Physical Contractor Weston will direct the event, which previously drew significant interest and success.

Young Men's Christian Association Weaton

March 10 Banquet for Shoppers at Lackawanna Ave Store

On Saturday March 10 from 9 a m to p m a banquet will be hosted for customers who spend 50 contas of goods. Mrans and Hacrn 415 Lackawanna Ave.

Mrans & Hacrn Lackawanna Ave

Stationery Department Added at Travia Store

Now Stationery Store John L L Travia at 506 Lackawanna avenue expands with a new stationary department. Blank books and stationery of every description available at new prices.

John L. L. Travia Lackawanna Avenue

Infringement Suits Highlight Patent and Directory Case

The Western District of Pennsylvania jury found Williams infringed Mulley’s copyright of a Scranton street directory and awarded $100.87. The court heard injunction bids in other cases including Bareaw vs Kellogg weather strip and Ruddy vs Michigan Mutual Life. Judge Buffington presided amid updates on ailing senior figures and a courtroom closing day.

Mulley Ruddy Insurance BE Leonard Patrick Mulherin Equity Improvement Company United States Circuit Court Western District Pennnsylvania Ambrose Mulley Williams Scranton B. Price H. M. Hannah E. H. Risley Utica N. Y CS Woolfull Muller Malloy Julge Buffington Attorneya Risley Price Risley Roneous Miller William Kellogg F. W. Bareaw Alazleton Kellogg Halalander Vonburg W.5. Diehl Burcaw Buffington Thomas Raddy Francia J. Raddy Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company Ruddy Francis J. Ruddy W.H. Stanton Everett Warren George M. Watson

Eighten Years Case Ends With No Action Award

Richard Riale administrator of Richard Rhale’s estate faced an arbitration over a Taylor farm implement bill valued around 2000 dollars. The arbitrators ruled no cause of action. Davenport retained the property for years, and the court noted failure to pursue rights in eighteen years.

Richard Riale Richard Rhale W. H. Davenport Fred W. Fleitz J. W. Browsing Fred R Stark Richard Rhule Taylor Davenport Kholn Holslander Vosburs R Rhole George Horn John M. Harris

Deceased Was One of the Boat Known Merchants of the City

After an illness of five weeks A H Coleman a well known merchant of this city died yesterday at his Jefferson avenue home. He leaves a widow and one daughter and is survived by his brother W A Coleman two sisters Miss Harriet Coleman of this city and Mrs C L Wheeler of Cohocton NY. He was born in 1837 in Clifford Sullivan county and came to Scranton over thirty years ago where he was long involved with local business interests.

A. H. Coleman Jeffsraon Avenue W. A. Coleman Harriet Coleman C. L. Wheeler Cohocton N. Y Coleman Alexander and Catharine Coleman Clifford Snoquehanna County Scranton

Janitor James Stone Falls to Paralysis at Court House

James Stone the courthouse janitor suffered a sudden paralysis yesterday afternoon while at the office of Alderman OB Write. Deputy Sheriff Bor tree and Constable Georges Wilson aided him outside the building hoping to revive him.

James Stone Court House Stone Bortree Georges Wilson Khim

Handsome four story Scranton building rising on Spruce Street

Builder M J Worden starts work on a four story buff brick structure at 410 412 414 Spruce Street for Felmiosi Christian Wagner. The project divides into three properties with offices, a cafe, and Scranton Rowing association space, costing about $45000.

Sceranton Sprauce Street M. J. Worden Felmiosi, Christian & Wagner Scranton Delaware and Hudson Schimpff Worden

Oh What a Night at the Academy of Music

Charles Loder and a cast presented Oh What a Night a farce comedy at the Academy of Music last night. The show featured songs and light banter with a dozen performers including Mr Loder in a German appearance and strong Pittsburgh accent.

The Academy of Music Charles A. Loder Academy Plecs

Mrs Frances Koopts Sues John Outrosky for Slander

In Priceburg, Mrs Frances Koopts sues John Outrosky for defamation of character through alleged repeated slander after a public accusation of unfaithfulness and subsequent remarks about immoral conduct. She seeks 2500 in damages.

Frances Koopts John Outrosky W. H. Stanton

Husband’s violence prompts police custody request

Mrs Michael O’Neill of Seventh Street fled with her children to avoid her abusive husband. At West Side station she sought protection and deputies arrested O’Neill for a hearing the next day as the wife plans to testify. He claims he disciplines the children and blames interference for quarrels.

Mra Michael O'Neil Seventh Street West Side Sbe O'Neill Saltry Palmer Oracoida

Improvements At Lake Ariel Forcoming Season Attracts Visitors

Lake Ariel is slated to become a premier excursion resort with rising popularity as dates fill and inquiries grow. The notice also invites boys to a March 10 gathering at the Y M C A building and promotes a sale at the Scranton Furniture Store, including a bicycle bargain advertised at 85.

Lake Ariel

Tragedy at Delaware freight depot ends in self harm

W H Schoonover a 25 year old special policeman and foreman at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western freight depot shot himself in the chest last night after a domestic dispute with his wife. He had been intoxicated and may die. Neighbors and fellow Nay Aug Engine Co members describe him as sober and reliable.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western W. HH. Schoonower Railroad Avenue Schoonover Dr. Longstreet Dr. O'Malley House of Nay Aug Engine Company Nong Lia

Burial Services Held for Richmond Victims at Forest Hill

The victims of the cavern and explosion at the Richmond King will be interred today at Forest Hill Cemetery. Coroner Kelly and a jury inspected the shaft site with Mine Inspector Rodsrick and others, then viewed the remains at Undertaker Jones establishment. Knights of Pythias Lodge 308 and Liberty Hose Co honor the deceased and mourn their members. Crowds gathered to see the bodies, with some faces unrecognizable due to the damage. Friday the coroner’s court will reconvene for testimony.

Richmond King Forest Hill Cemetery Kelly Rodsrick Grier Turnbull Richmond Undertaker Jones Establishment North Main Avenue Richarda Northey Court House Lodge 308 Knights of Phythias Richards Liberty Hose Company Thomas Holwell Jones’ Undertaking Establishment

Razing Forest Home Threatens City Landmark

Firefighters battled a blaze at the Forest Home property last night damaging a two story brick structure behind a motel. A large portion of the upper story was torn down and furniture and fixtures from the hotel are being sold as the historic landmark faces removal.

Atepa Forest Home Workin

Coroner Crew Probes Richmond Shaft Disaster

Coroner Kaily and Jory with a jury visited the Richmond shaft site to view the remains of Richarda and Northey and to study the mine locality as part of the accident investigation.

Kaily Jory Kelly Richmond Richarda Northey

Inquest Planned After Mining Accident

Roderick Ming inspector and Superintendent Grier accompanied the party as they descended to fourteen feet, but gas foul air and abundant water halted deeper exploration. Mombora Richards and Sykes of the jury are practical miners and will attempt to determine the exact cause if feasible. The inquest is set for tomorrow at 8 PM in the arbitration room at the court house.

Roderick Grier Mombora Richards Sykes Tolay Court House

Miner James McAndrew Injured By Falling Rock In Dunmore

James McAndrew a miner on the Munker Hill slope of the Pennsylvania Coal Co. was crushed when rock fell while he worked under it. The slab three inches thick and two feet square struck him on the back injuring three ribs and the spine. He lives with his mother at Banker Hill. The report notes serious injuries but no fatal outcome.

James McAndrew Munker Hill Pennsylvania Ocoal Company Mr. McAndrew Banker Hill George Englert Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Iim Englert Burschel Fire Department George E. Richter Electric How Company Alex B. Hadden Neptune Tose Company Fred Hartnoll Presbyterian Church Wnl The Sixth Ward

Jennie Ross Reenters Bail for Pittsburg Court Appearance

Jennie Ross stood before a United States court and posted 1500 dollars bail for her May term in Pittsburg. William Rosa, her stepfather, again acted as bondsman. Also charged was Eugene Duthell of Lackawanna Avenue who sent a threatening postal card to an official in Olyphant. he posted 800 dollars bail with Fred Carr as bondsman.

Dathiel Alro Givey Jennie Ross United States Pittsburg William Rosa Eugene Duthell Lackawanna Avenue Maila Olyphant Lubienna

The Paymaster and The Girls Left Behind Me at the Academy

Amusement notes announce The Paymaster a military melodrama by Duncan B Harrison praised in other cities. Also presented is The Girls Left Behind Me fresh from a 200 performance run in New York and Chicago with strong production values at the Academy tomorrow evening. The Skating Rink revival at the Academy Saturday night features Flora Finlayson Blanche Chapman Belle Martin and others.

Duncan B Harrison A Sampson New York Chicago The Academy Robert Griffin Morris Flora Finlayson Blanche Chapman Belle Martin Leon Clark Lea van Dyke Fred Frier Joseph Sparks James Sturgis Nat Cantor

Will of John W Lynch Heard In Providence Probate

Register of Wills Koehler heard testimony on the legality of John W Lynch’s will. James Lynch challenged the document claiming the deceased lacked knowledge of its contents. Attorneys for James Lynch and Mrs Mary Lynch argued the will, drawn by Alderman Horan, was invalid and letters of administration were granted to John Haggerty.

Register of Wills Koehler John W. Lynch Providence James Lynch Halslander & Vosburg David Reedy Mary Lynch

Music Boxes and Beverages Advertised Locally

Gautschi & Sons Philadelphia presents tuned music boxes and organs with repair services and new tunes. Reinhart's Market offers Fr es s creamery butter, while Milwaukee lager and Rockaway oysters headline a dining option at Jon LoumMasn's. Cash Furniture Store announces a new opening at 14 and 136 Washington Avenue with Anheuser Busch Beer and Lota Lobman's featured.

Gautschi & Sons Philadelphia

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Ros Penn Ave A. B. Warman Norrman & Moore Wyoming Avenue Uele Lacka Avenue Wyoming Ave City Notes Mumley de Williams Dre. A.J Connell Mr. Stone W. H. Coleman Bell Charles Loder Uharus H'ray Hiray Ostrosky Michael O'Meill Aska Pollya Lake Ariel Basa Balla Flory & Holt Washington Avenue Tribune Schoongver Scanlon Macy Roinbart Temperance Goffin fFcranton Coffin Port Dodge Railroad Department Coffle Railroad Coumissioner Iowa America Reinhiart Dunmore Patrick Henry Club Epworth League Macaars Swirtz Dryer Mame Townsend Swartz Brothers Me. Dryer C. P. Savage Irwin Savage Ian Reinhart Lacka W. W. Berry Jewelry Apler S.C. Snyder D.d.s Wau Reinhart’ S Milwauker Jons LoumMasn’s Scranton Cash Parniture Anheuser Busch Beer Lota Lobman's Henry Battin & Co Osland Wyn J. Bolz Hunt & Connell CO Dr. Hill& Son Albany Home Bakery Washington Ave Lacka, Ave Eureka Laundry Co Linden St Adams Ave Covlt Horsk Byrate M. Brown
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