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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1894

Page

5

Ellenor. Young Institute Entertainment and Music Recital

Entertainment of the Young Men’s Institute at College Hall tonight features a piano recital by Misa Neliia Beteham at Powell’s music store tomorrow evening. The article notes social and civic items including a court report, wage and arrest notes, and a fire incident with property damage.

Young Men's Institute College Hall Misa Neliia Beteham Powell's Music Store Ann Gaffney Cashman Bijou Kirst Haa Tom James Malling South Fide Costa Zeidler Green Ridge Presby

Thirteenth Ward Licensing Hearings Endorsement Contested

Court adjourned after hearings on hotel and restaurant licenses in the Thirteenth Ward with remonstrances from residents and arguments by Col. J Pitesimimons Major Everett Warren and attorneys for applicants. New licenses sought in Winton and other wards with dozens of names on remonstrance lists and opposition citing proximity to schools and churches.

Okell Woodruff—Jones Winton PL J. Pitesimimons Thomas Harrington Firat Jobo Lokeng Lloyd Street Barker Shea W Lote Sanderson Avwuta East Maarket Treat Wovikulf Remonustranes Taylor and Lewis John Davis Jackson Street Clurch Goera William Deckelutck South Main Avenue Cathulic Church John Horand F. L Hitchcock CO. S. Wooden Everett Warren D. F. Kearnay Seward Green Ridge Street Messra Woodruff K. H. Holgate T. P. Obenl F.T. Obell James Kelly von Storeh Avenue Okall Woodraf Heensen Gorman and Cumming Weat Lickawanna Avenues P. J. Murphy Ftubbaon and Chestnut Streets William Kato Patrick Kash Patrick Golden KE. Hf Hanna

Queen of Canada Impostor Seeks Lodging in Washington Area

A demented woman claiming the title Queen of Canada has appeared various times, mixing identity with the missing Beasle White from 1717 Washington Avenue. Tuesday night she sought shelter at John Loftus and Mrs. John’s homes in the area.

Beasle Canada Beasle White Mr. Kennedy Washington Avenue John Loftus Queen

Mysterious Woman Called Queen of China Detained by Police

Mrs Rafter and her daughter aided a frightened woman who claimed to be wed at Dunmore with her father and mother for five years but could not recall details. After a few blocks she vanished toward Lome then returned to the Rutter residence. Police traced her to a station where she identified herself as the Queen of Cinila.

Poloo Cinila

Giving Out Employment by Associated Charities

Twenty two applicants for relief appeared at the Associated Charities office in the municipal building yesterday morning ten were assigned work at Connell park for six days and will be laid off after. more than twenty applied for relief and their cases were recorded for investigation.

Awsociated Charities Connell Park

Richmond Shaft Disaster Coroner Jury Verdict

A coroner's jury finds four men died in the Richmond shaft disaster from an accident after three deliberations. They note timbers were installed to meet legal requirements but urge more caution in charge of duties. jury names include John Loftes J Berber Jr Bevan Fallon and others. The jury considered blame and possible censure but found no fault with the timbering or mine inspector.

Richmond Jarora Thoms Hotwall Richard Hughes Jaimes Northey Albert R Richards Jorora John J Loftes Berber, Jr Bevan Fallon John Sykes James Paney Vaughan Richaris Hoilerick

Mud Sinks Wagon and Horses Near Archbald

A Bachtald Brandow & Co. delivery wagon sank in mud on a country road to Archbald. The team and wagon were pulled deeper as attempts failed. Helpers towed the animals to solid ground in the afternoon after delays and trouble on the road between Riverside breaker and Archbald.

Bachtald, Brandow & Co Tula Tay Wills Archbald

No Smallpox Threat Linked to Scranton

Telegraph reports from Danville indicate smallpox, chickenpox and measles are spreading there. Scranton’s board of health sees little risk of citywide contamination though Hyde Park reports several invasion cases and a few scarlet fever cases have appeared in the central city.

Nuy Ang Hyde Fark Board of Health Office Thomas Fa Tite Tripune Danville Scranton Scranton Board of Health Ninsteen Health Department Hyde Park Leiva Youd

Parker Street Bridge Construction Begins Amid Rail Changes

Iron work components for the Parker Street bridge arrived from the Denver Falls plant and the construction foreman is on site. A foot bridge under the Ontario and Western bridge is planned, with material from Penn Bridge Co. in Denver. Train schedules shift with new Wilkes-Barre to New York Pullman service and reduced fares to nearby towns. BE. M. Aylesworth moves to 228 Wyoming Avenue in April as a April millinery opening is announced at Mrs. Laugtail’s, 108 Wyoming Avenue.

Parker Street Ontario and Woeatorn Penn Bridge Company Denver Falla Lateh Valley Railroad Company Anninines

Sheridan Statue Meeting Sets Stage for City Monument

The Sheridan monument project advances with a public demonstration planned in the armory on April. Prominent city figures including Colonel Ripple and J McManana are invited to speak. An equestrian statue will stand at the courthouse square to honor General Philip Sheridan and inspire future generations.

E. H. Ripple Sheridan Monument James C. Wanghas Bel Bark Ho Mipple J McManaa Kev N. Bo Stal Wonderly Jonu It Parr Paul J. Pilziiumons Pallant Pil Sheridan Commere US Bara H. Ripple Thomean J. Moore Warren Beth Sheridan Phil Sheridan

Election notice for Young Men's Christian Association board

Active members may vote today to elect fifteen women to form the board of directors for 1914 15. Fifteen directors serve one two and three year terms. Ernest Dolp W A Wilcox and John Fraunfelder to supervise reelection. Thirty names on ballot. cross after fifteen names to vote for the listed candidates. The retiring board previously included AW Dickson president W A May first vice president L Kilar second vice president W J Hand finance chair H L C Shafer treasurer W A Wilcox recording secretary AB Lynon AB Williams William McCrave HM Streeter G W Phillips W G Parka William Irick TL M Byes W W Lathrop.

Chrristian Association AW. Dickson W. A. May L. Kilar Avcond W. J. Hand Hlc Shafer W. A Wilcox A. B Lynon A B. Williams William McCrav H M Streeter G. W. Phillipa W.G. Parka William Irick TL. M. Byies W. W. Lathrop

Meeting of Christian Women Midyear Convention Held at Elim Park

The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Lackswanne and Lugurne counties meets at Elim Park church this afternoon with opening remarks and papers by Mrs T M Porey of Yateaville, W W Lance of Wilkes Barre, and Mrs G Johnston of Pittston. A recitation by Miss Sarah Decker follows. Evening program at 7:90 features devotional exercises and addresses by Mrs Henrietta G Moore and Mrs W N Jennings. The convention continues Friday.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Lackswanne Lugerne Elim Park Church Mra T. M. Porey Yateaville Ra. W. W. Lance Wilkes Barre Mra. G. Johnston Pittaton Misa Sarah Decker Warren G Partridge Wooler Henrietta G. Moore Ohio W.N. Jennings Wilkes-Barre Misa May Emory Pittston Bhotrane Jefferson Avenue

Grover Delays Archbald Postmaster Naming

Archbald residents await a new postmaster as the term of the current officeholder expires. Democratic supporters push for James O Rourke while others speculate on possible candidates.

Grover Archbald

Petition seeks laying out of real estate road in township

A petition presented to the court requests laying out a road from a pole on the public road at the real denes of George Richardson to the residence of Nautilun Slutter. The petition is supported by a list of named locals and after hearing the court appointed D. W. Dale, R. Deum and a Danning viewera to view and lay out the road.

George Richardson Nautilun Slutter Lewis Samuel H Slutter Mellon Tanner Peter A Lutz Jomph Stone Jacob Knecht Prank Necht Jovn Learn Melvin Barret Viive Simon Leiber D. W. Dale R . Deum A Danning, Viewera

Varnish and repairs prep grand hall for dedicatory event

The rear stage has been removed to create space while the entrance way and walls receive fresh tint and varnish. In the building Company Ie grand hall will host a dedicatory occasion tonight with Attorney David J. Davis as committee chair and Professor Johnson as planner. All attending military men will wear uniforms.

Company Ie Grand Hall David J. Davis Profesor Johnson

Entertaining Evening by Young Men's Institute at College Hall

Council No. 144 Young Men's Institute presents a Thursday College Hall entertainment headlined by P H O'Donnell Georgetown University orator. Local talent includes guitar and mandolin pieces, vocal solos, instrumental numbers, and comic selections. admission 25 cents with no extra charge for adults.

Council No. 144 Young Men's Institute College Hall Wyonleg Aveoas P H O'Donnall Georgetown University Ap End Maggie Harrington Sule Hell Cail Peasudl Riehard Thomas Duel Mr Solo Juck Howell Davies Adidvoes Udennell Laet Angel Spirit Mita Kato Mougao Willian Willian Watking Eg Gwent Howell Davies Richard Thoaws Bolu Tit Sullivan

Death of Well Known Young Man Hackett

Robert E. Hackett died unexpectedly last evening at 6 00 at his father's home 308 Lackawanna Avenue. The 42 year old unmarried man caught a cold Monday that developed into incipient pneumonia. Dr John O Malley attended and prepared the usual remedies. He had been well an hour before his death a sudden decline occurred. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Okell Woodruff Woodruf Robert Byabs Dickson Avenue Green Ridge Archbald E. Hackett Lackawanan Andone John O'Malley Mr. Hackett Grim Reaper

Telephone for Lawyers Advocated in Court

Judge Archbald informed bar members that county commissioners would install a telephone in the attorneys lounging room if the bar petitions. He said it would aid both lawyers and the court, and a petition will be circulated today for signatures.

Land dispute over 100 acres in Carbonale Township

J J Albright files suit yesterday against J R M Stocker to recover possession of 100 acres in Carbondale township. The land includes parts of the George M Hollenback and Sarah Ryan warrants and passed to Stocker under a May 106 1892 contract later alleged not to have been complied with.

Bondale Township J. J. Albright J R M Stocker Carbondale Township George M. Hollenback Sarah Ryan Mr. Stocker Mr. Albright

Estate sale of Valentine Denbel assets at Spring Brook

The administrator Charles A. Zigler sold the late Valentine Denbel property in Spring Brook township at the arbitration room. Albert Sotter of Pittston bought it for 125 dollars, with Attorney James Oh handling the estate. Other notices advertise Foster Millinery opening, music boxes, organs, and various goods for sale or display in nearby outlets.

Valentine Denbel Spring Brook Township Charles A. Zigler Albert Sotter Pittston James Oh Wale

Renovation of St. David's Armory on West Side

St. David's hall the West Side armory of Company FP has been thoroughly renovated with a new floor added and the walls papered while woodwork was stained to present a neat and attractive appearance.

St. David's Hall Company FP Walla

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