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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1897

Page

3

Scranton City News Briefs Highlight Local Visitors and Alumni

Mavor James J Bulley of New York, M Norton, and A A Vosburgh attend sessions in the city. Scranton visitors include Orn Ey Wanenhurst of University of Pennsylvania fame and J Edward Reynolds of Binghamton. Mrs Horn of Mulberry Street and Miss May Simpson of Gilles Avenue also appear in the social notes. Kiulwarndl Hulbert of Scranton, Princeton student, tops freshman class.

Mavor James J.bulley Ie New York City M. Norton Fe Ponta Altornmwy A. A Aormal J. Edward Reynolds Binghinion Ter Mire Capewell Wyoming Avenue Oh Anderson Laackowunnna Trost Bate Benbank George Honeitich Tuvkioro College Canitele Ver Teihas North Scranton Harn Win ClekKineon Law School Hines George 8. Horn Mulberry Street Merrhire Centre Carr Lillian O. Hinemmett Dish Sectory Wirtheleets Puirenth Mike May Millar Easton Kiulwarndl Hulbert Princeton Hulbert Defferaan Avenue

Elegant Invitations Printed at Reasonable Prices

The Scranton Tribune Job printing department offers careful and refined invitation printing or engraving. Invitations should be neat and elegant, and the ad promises the best kind of work at reasonable prices. The note mentions Duvidew Bros and the week of the election.

Scranton Tribune

Board of Control Will Issue Bonds Amid Budget Contention

The board faces bond issuance amid cash constraints and looming salaries. The finance committee advances a plan to audit expenditures, cover next year’s devotions, and prepare formal recommendations. Two budget notices highlight transfers rules and textbook requisition controls as the monthly report is reviewed.

Bante Sion Wetton Bat Altielll von Nootes Committee Mrklued

MISS LESTER'S COMPANY BRINGS LAUGHING SPIRITS TO TOWN

Minnie Lester and a skilled group presented The Little Counter and The Silver Lodgow to an appreciative audience. Notable talents included Miss Clyde Girard, William Gatey, Morey and Joseph L. Roo, and child performer Miss Leahelle Lavies. Vitaphone views and sol orchestral selections complemented daily acts. Afternoon shows priced at 10 cents for all seats.

Comediehne Minnie Lester Frothingham TreRentel Lester Tas Homer Mire Lester Clorence Giruard William Gatey Morey Joseph L. Roo Leahelle Lavies Ta Dawes Brriond Tonlight

Local Meeting Elects Park Ware President and Board

An annual meeting elected Park Ware as president with James Shepherd as vice president and T Brooke as secretary treasurer. Directors include H P Bimpeon and Jot H Birouks as the rest of the board. Weather conditions were noted as affecting plans and Joh H Mrooks will manage the mou...

H. Mrooks Mrouniis Senagon Dapomier Wo Park Ware James Shepherd T. Brooke Treainer H. P. Bimpeon H. Birouks

War Woolsey Divorce Case Draws Sharp Critique

The judge ordered James Woolsey to pay wife Altec 8100 in counsel fees and alimony none. The opinion criticizes the proceedings as unripe and biased and questions evidence and conduct surrounding service and alleged infidelity. The author condemns the trial as a sham with justice subverted by the opposing party.

Archbald Youterday James Wool- Sey Altec Wiiolsey Bainbridge Williaims

Conviction in Phoenix Contract swindle cited by World

The World reports the conviction of Ambrose Siinigen and Thoaine Aubrey in a Phoenix Contract Company swindle case. It details alleged insider knowledge by Willies-Harre executives, Millale and Spencer, and connects the scheme to the Valentine-McLaughlin company as an infamous New York operation.

New York World New Week World Les Ihrave New Hetit Phoenix Wilkes-Harre Ambrose Siinigen Thoaine Aubrey Wnn Heer Yne Awhio Phenix Princhpals Ant Avillies AtLen Dueineys Mr. Way Yeain Jentity Bern A. J. Muha Ampere Neal I Corporation Telidquapiots Spencer Ie Aiiair Millale Southworth Speer Spencer Lugaml Dmitkenis New Jersey Corporation Diate Ts New York Millalry Tony Sawih- Western Pacifly Company Cam- Tenany Millal Traders Nationalaink Scranton Conmercdal Valentine—McLaughlin

Condition of Handley Estate Account Summary

The second periodical account of executors filed with Clerk Thomas shows inventory not counted and cash items. It notes receipts from Merchants' and Mechanics' Bank stock totaling 4400 after allowances, sale of furniture at 428 Lockawain Avenue, and cash on hand of 128, plus a total of 3450.74. Executors set aside 12,000 for compensation and 0 to meet inheritance tax. One beneficiary recovered from a limb illness after treatment.

Orphans Court Thomas HW. Palmer Leniter Amerman Dilin T. Richards Ledder Exon Lore’ Exniennes Ireland Pitsbury Aire Palmer

Scranton Baseball Plans Discussed by Directors

A Scranton Base Ball Association meeting was held yesterday afternoon under President Ht Brooke. Managers and directors reported no major changes for the upcoming season. Griffin is due next week and players report on April 10 forCretion at Athletic Park with no extensive park changes planned.

PT. Ht Brooke Association Serseon Mianager Ouluin

Medal of Honor Legion to Visit for National Meeting

The Medal of Honor Legion plans a three day city visit in June with a gala at the Jerusa Dain hotel. Principal organizers led by Colonel HL Hue and Dr Atherton outline arrangements including a dinner and a carriage tour of the Biurbist boulevard with a budget near $2000.

Glen Summit Jerusa Dainquet Thie Maser Hunt Fess Coef Hipiter Dune Alr Hines A. al Elainman Th Atherton View Minger W. Millan Trowas National Guard Speetions PL Delacey Hiatthe Joseph A. Scranton Dogregh K. Olson Mod Kelly Feetom Atherton Nelson A. Miles Stites Reason Ble Fette Colborn Hitic Dines Setinnga Thurailly Biibirst Boulevard Boles Boles Minke Seratitur Ripple Cathorn Cantiin Dee Licey Board of Trade

Mistake Not Fraud in Sheriff Sale Funds Report

City Solicitor James Tl. Torrey reported that only the execution editor, thekichester Commercial Bank, is entitled to funds from the sheriff sale of Francis Fitzehone’s effects. The employes’ claims lack proper form and the landlord’s rent forfeiture claim was denied. Torrey noted mis shipments between Scranton and Rochester, with the inquiry directed toward the Rochester route.

James Tl. Torrey Francis Fitzehone Bharr Kichester Caime Jad. Hird Charles A. Bupr Pitzelbbons Torrey Pitgesibbons Scranton Rochester Toechester Syraecure Mt Torrey

Misfiled Deal Leads to Court Approved Report

A court judgment labels the act a mistake rather than fraud and notes goods were later redirected to Rochester. The store site value is £1,084.88 with audit figures showing £87,587,040 related to the Hotweather Hank. The judgment amount approved was $5,000.

Fruid Roclester Aidit

Supreme Court affirmations and Scranton cases follow

The court affirmed findings in six Lackawanna related cases including McAndrew v Fletcher and Barrett faction disputes over the Winton school board. The opinion covers contested representation, board conflicts, and two separate boards operating until Jodie Arehi’s decision. Appellants must pay costs.

Supreme Court Murry Fletcher Andriw Barrett Winton Tormey Ifen T. Vi Cypouyind C. P O'Maney Warren Kapp Pars Pebt Hema Isaac Wak Eugene Tagder McArdrew Facta Harkey Bletchern Barrett Fwetlan vVite Mletelier Fletevier Nuimely Fletcher Taylor Rawls Deshi Che Orestiwation Anges Ir Connear Winniniet Scranton Treedon Company Appellant Tralin Tron Brida Comming Aphelhint Deulnst Bont Plate Life Company James Dinmick Am Dopants Manltiet Delaware Liackawanna Mad Western Redsroad Company Jaegers Mann Griffiths Am

Will of the late James Blair in probate

The will of the late James Blair is to be probated today after a decade since its drafting by bailiff James Borrey. Two codicils date from after the original. portions of the estate may pass to more distant kin than the wife and children, according to the register of wills.

James Malrib Chiy Ballebtor

Unhappy Farmer's Wife Files for Divorce in Newton Township

Blanche Isabelle Heed of Clenbourn, through Attorney D D Taylor, yesterday filed for divorce from John Mae da Meed of Newton township. Married in Factorsyville in 1887, they lived in northern mountain areas until February 18 when she was compelled to withdraw from his companionship.

Blanche Isabelle Heed Clenbourn DD. Taylor John Maeda Meed Newton Township Factorsyville Get

Quashes Motion In Traction Company Mandamus Case

A court action seeks to compel Boeranton Traction to comply with franchise terms. The defense argues lack of stated demand and interest, absence of contract details, and improper petition. Hearing set for Monday March 28 at 8 am. Also includes ads for bindings and a Cold remedy claim.

Boeranton Traction Company Horace HW. Hand Ay Burns Todeh Boroueh Throoy Rouid Ovoss Net Act of Assembly Daiwa Ole Moone

Crepe Paper Lamp Shades On Sale In Window Display

A local shop advertises a large stock of Dennison crepe paper both imported and domestic. The store highlights new effects and shaded designs with wholesale and retail pricing marked at 10c, 15c, and 25c per roll displayed in the west window.

Dennison

Shade Frames Hit Sale at Twenty Cents Each Today

Vendors announce new Shade Frames and frames sold generally at twenty cents today, highlighting available styles and the quick purchase option for shoppers.

Instruction Hundred Page Book on Lamp Shades and Trim

A concise description notes a hundred page guide with complete directions and patterns for making lamp shades and matching flower trim. It lists the price today for this instructional book and accessory patterns.

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