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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1900

Page

4

Faust Thursday at Academy of Music features star Mephisto return

The Academy of Music stages Faust for the last three shows this week starting Thursday night with Friday and Saturday mad ness. Former leading actor Mr White returns to head the production after 1,500 prior performances. Friday and Saturday offer screenings of the Jeffries Sharkey boxing match footage and a burlesque musical farce with Conroy, McFarland, Nolan, Cora White and others in the cast.

Faust Academy of Music White Morrison Mephisto Lesque Conroy McFarland Tom Nolan Cora White Dick and Kittle Campbell Dare LeMar

Al Reeves Company Closes Today at Cinlety

The Al Reeves company ends its engagement at Cinlety with matinee and evening shows today. On Thursday Frank B H Carr presents a three day run of Indian Maidens followed by Povahontas as the opening burlesque with Pearl Marques as the leading meriner, Captain John Smith, Parisian Follies and the closing burlesque.

al Reeves Company Cinlety Frank BH. Carr Pearl Marques Meriner John Smith

Unclaimed Letters At Scranton Post Office

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Scranton post office Lackawanna county Pa March 14 0. Names include Anderson W W Anderson Mrs Hell Brown Mrs Mary Burns Rachel Parker Benedict H R Brink William K Bender Miss Delfina Bonn Charles Buck Edmund Hoyle Henry Botton H J Cooper I A Crening Miss Lucy Collins M B Coltman Mrs Rev J B Cook Miss Culver Frank S Decker William Tonnell Miss Dealey Miss Pearl M Davis etc. Callers should advertise and give date of list.

Scranton Post Office Lackawanna Count Anderson W. W. Anderson Mre Hell Brown Mary Burns Rachel Parker Benedict R. Brink William K. Bender Delfina Bonn Charles Buck Edmund Hoyle Henry Botton H. J. Cooper George Knaursad G. G. Kern P. F. Lavin BR. G. Lockwood Tina Low John Lally Josie Laher Met Onnar Charles McCarthy John McGlone Thomas McNeliz W. J. Morone Mitchell John Moffitt Charley Arke

Rendham Nebo Congregational Fair And Entertainment

The Nebo Congregational church of Rendham will hold a fair and entertainment on the 19th 20th and 2nd of the month in the church parlors. A display of fancy work of rare merit will be ready for the occasion. Those in the musical program are artists of ability. Several prominent public figures will be invited to give addresses.

Nebo Congregational Church Rendham

Local Residents Noted In Brief Illness And Visits

Mrs. W. J. Wilson of Brook Street is confined to her home with illness. Mrs. Banks of Carbondale spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. J. Snyder of Main Street. Miss Bella Henderson of Throop visited Miss Maud Willlame at her home Sunday. Mr. Fred White was a town caller Tuesday.

W. J. Wilson Brook Street Mrs. Banks Carbondale J. Snyder Main Street Bella Henderson Throop Maud Willlame Fred White

Delayed Timelines Frustrate City Residents

Readers vent about chronic tardiness and missed appointments in Philadelphia amid ongoing schedule delays and missed opportunities. The Philadelphia Bulletin notes public frustration with slow responses and punctuality issues affecting daily life.

New County Commissioners Refuse to Pay Non Est Inventus Fees

New county commissioners announce they will not honor non est inventus fees for constables and magistrates. They cite court orders and potential three to four year claims, awaiting a formal ruling before paying any bills. An informal opinion advised against settlement, urging claims be resolved through proper legal channels.

Wolfe Supreme Court Board of County Commissioners

Wolfe Divorce Case Answers Cruelty Allegations

Through her attorney Mrs. Nelta Wolfe answered Oscar Wolfe's divorce suit. He alleged cruelty, threats, and poisoning, while she denies poisoning him and accuses him of fabricating illness to blame her. She says his affection faded and he engaged with another woman.

E. C. Newcomb Nelta Wolfe Hbel Oscar Wolfe

Philadelphia trustees contest sewer assessment after Beckett estate

William B Rawle and partners defend municipal lien on Stipp court sewer, arguing assessment misapplied under foot front rule. They claim Beckett lands bore $948.55 costs while adjoining Beckett parcels on opposite side were exempt, citing Judge Archbald's ruling that all abutting property must be taxed. W W Lathrope represents the estate.

William Brooke Rawle Philadelphia Benjamin B. Comegys Francis F. Eastlack, Jr Henry Beckett Stipp Court Vine Street Archhbald Hannah Lever W. W. Lathrope

Judge rules in Corcoran estate over auditor report

In Patrick Corcoran's estate Judge Edwards sustains Auditor John Murphy's report after overruling all exceptions. The key dispute involved a $200 surcharge against administrator Mrs Corcoran, deemed a misappropriation attempt despite two propositions offered to her.

Patrick Corcoran South Side Edwards John F. Murphy Corcoran

Will of Dr. Ammann directs simple cremation and division of estate

In his will probated yesterday in Register Koch's office Dr. John Baptiste Ammann directs cremation at the East Washington Lane crematory Philadelphia with no religious services and minimal expense. He leaves his property to his wife with after her death to be divided between her two children Leonel and Herman Ernst and his own children from a first marriage Johanna Eliza and John Otto Ammann. Wife Hermine Ammannia is executrix with power to appoint a co executor. Will drafted Aug 26 1889 witnessed by F L Terpps and L D Powers.

Leonel Herman Ernst Johanna Eliza John Otto Ammann Hermine Ammannia F. L. Terpps L. D. Powers John D. Lloyd Olyphant John Pettigrew Catherine M. Pettigrew L. D. Vickery Caroline V. Vickery

Scranton and Nearby Residents Appear in Vague Listing

A fragmented OCR list shows multiple residents tied to Scranton and nearby towns including Mary A Williams Peter Dinkel Dollie Hess Thomas Harris and Bridget O Malley plus Gertie Swartz Maud Williame and Clarence Teal. Other places include Priceburg Madison township and Old Forge with Antonio Grieco and Santa Lupia.

William Davies Mary A. Williams Peter Dinkel Scranton Fred V. Zimmerman Priceburg Maud Williame Clarence 8 Teal Old Forge Santa Lupia

Law Student George B Morrow Registers

George B. Morrow yesterday registered as a law student in the office of Attorney John F. Scragg. Equity court will reconvene this morning with Judge Edwards presiding. The Harris versus Jones trial is scheduled. G M Okell versus H F Corbin Co defense says the $50 claim is unwarranted and services were not authorized. The defendants offer $14.25 for work done and beneficial.

George B. Morrow John F. Scragg Equity Court Edwards Harris Jones G. M. Okell H. F. Corbin & Co New York

Postmaster Announces Doorstep Letter Registration Begins

Postmaster Ripple says private dwellings will start registering letters tomorrow. The notice outlines requirements for registered mail including envelope conditions, prepaid postage, sender and recipient details, and fees. Carriers will not explain rules, may not register for free, and will issue a receipt listing postage and registry charges. An indemnity of up to ten dollars covers lost registered mail.

Ripple Te Department Edwin C. Madden United Staton United States

Political contest rocks Allegheny City politics

The struggle in Allegheny City intensifies between Wyman supporters and backers of McAfee Murphy and allied officials at city hall. The fray centers on power, governance, and leadership as tensions rise in Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Allegheny City Wyman McAfee and Murphy City Hall

Heightened campaign tension leads to clash in First district race

At 1.55 pm the campaign mood between rival leaders escalated into a physical encounter between Mayor Wyman and James Thornton, captain of police. Wyman sustained a deep cut behind the left ear with heavy bleeding, while Thornton bore no visible injuries. Both men refused to comment afterward.

Wyman James Thornton Captain Thornton Thornton

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