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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1896

Page

10

Entertaining gathering at Miss Champion’s home

Miss Minnie Champion hosted friends at her Jackson street Lincon avenue corner home. Guests included Ada Swingle Elmer Swingle Frank Benjamin And George Roberts of Peckville and many local residents. The evening featured a Welsh Calv inistic Methodist church society program with songs tableaux and a burlesque. Proceeds aided the church treasury.

Mingle Champion Jackson Street Minnie Champion Lincoln Avenue Misa Ada Swingle Elmer Swingle Frank Benjamin George Roberts Peckville Sarah Decker Lissie Brown Chearage Dalrymple Moscow Bertha Dolph Swadhe Telle Sweetver Pila Moyles Dene Brink Dente Lanwiy Dtouse Sbagle Moyles Walter Jones Dlewhe A. Howell L. H., Jones Edward Miches Ben Evans Mets

Patrolman Lewis campaigns in Firat district opposition to compulsory education

Patrolman Tom Lewis seeks legislative honors in Firat district while opposing compulsory education. Open candidate M. Saunders runs openly and Hon. John R. Farr seeks a second term citing his role in creating a hospital for injured miners, which has earned him strong support.

Tom Lewis Firat Saunders John KR. Farr

Bellevue Miner Injured In Mine Accident

Samuel Pughe a 19 year old son of Mr and Mrs David Pughe of Avenue C Bellevue was injured in a mine yesterday. He driver for the mine fell under three cars and was badly squeezed but will recover. Interior of the First Welsh Baptist church is being painted and pastor Rev W S Jones has accomplished great work since his arrival. Ninety two candidates were recently received into membership.

Samuel Pughe David Pughe Avenue C Bellevue Vic First Welsh Baptist Church W. 8. Jones

Lost in the Woods and New Hotel Plans Highlight South Side

Farther William Brauer and companion John Arnfield mis navigated near Simonsen farm and returned home after a long night. Brauer vows to carry a compass next time. James F. Beat plans move to Cedar avenue to operate Hotel Best, a first class lodging on South Side.

South Side Farher William Braver Cedar Avenue John Arnfield Moosic Simounsen Brauer Dune Elohurst James F. Beat Opera

Local notes report residents moving in and out

Dr. L Foote plans to return to the area and reside on Penn Avenue. Mrs. L I Beane returns from Sanderson Avenue after a visit to Carbondale. Mrs. George Fuller on Boulevard Avenue is seriously ill. Lucinda Sampson of Carbondale visited Bikme yesterday. Dr. Vincent of Philadelphia, a throat specialist, visits East Market Street drugstore owner Charles Thompson and may locate here. The Green Ridge WCTU event was postponed for a week. A congregational meeting at the Presbyterian church is set for tomorrow. Mrs. Willam Tripp on Bordhan Street injured her back after slipping on Sanderson Avenue. The play Between Thee and Me drew a large crowd and performers, led by Arthur J. Dorsey, earned thanks from patrons.

Charles Thompson East Market Street Vincent Green Ridge Women's Christian Temperance Union Presbyterian Church Willam Tripp Bordhan Street Sanderson Avenue Green Nedge Delaware Eheola Loefoniin Arthur J. Dorsey Lili

Lake Winola visit linked to local Christian Endeavor group

DUNMORE Miston May Peemer and Thuy Yost return from a few days with friends at Lake Winola. The Christian Endeavor Society in the Pres byterian church plans a business meeting after evening prayers. Funeral for Mrs Ann Lennon at Grove Street home at 9 this morning. Temperance lecture in Washington hall by Jonah Houghton had light attendance. Dudley Street Tract Society Young People’s group hosts a program with piano solos, recitals, and grape vine quartet performances. Earle Bishop moves his family from Georgetown to North Blakely Street house of Mr Jenkins.

Miston May Peemer Thuy Yost Lake Winola Christian Endeavor Oclety Presbyterian Charch Restie Ann Lennon Grove Street Washington Hall Jonah Houghton Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Dudley Street Traptiet Church Ruby Yost Grapevine Quartette Annie Oliver Fannie Haycock Aliee Correll Mae Simpson Gussie Pinkney Mr. Jones Mabel Crist Ida Watrous Edith Wert Ailsx Alfreda Correll Anni Hammers Lillie Waxman Earle Bishop Georgetown Mr. Jenkins Blakely Street

Auction Sale Of Watches At Davidow Bros

A large auction at Davidow Bros features watches and related items. The event highlights a variety of brands and timepieces with bidders competing for notable pieces in the sale lineup.

Ewan Davidow Bros

Reorganization of Poor Board Deliberations on Insane Patient Housing

A special meeting reorganized the poor board with new appointees including Dr Paine resigning as Outdoor physician for Hyde Park and Dr Morgan J Williams named successor. The board discussed abolishing the current commitment process and restricting district officers from directing patients to the home, to be acted on at the next meeting.

Ol. Terppe Wss John Olbbony W. A. Pahie Ssucesist Dratdel Williams Thomas Shotton Kreal Puller Klyvelt Dr. Paine Hyde Park Morgan J. Williams Murphivy Wee Langstall Wes Wiishle Langstal Heemer Anna Dickinson Langstaff

City Assessors Plan Longer Hours for Tax Payers

New city board promises innovation and extended hours to serve taxpayers. The plan keeps the assessor’s office open from 9 a m to 6 p m with rotating duties morning afternoon and evening to accommodate those who cannot visit during the day.

Board of City Assessora Tnnovation

Australia Scourged by Heat and Storms Across Cities

The report describes extreme heat in Adelaide and Melbourne with many heat related deaths and sunstroke. Typhoid outbreaks in Alexander Waterloo and Wargaty, water shortages and hospital crowding follow. Fires in bush ranges threaten settlements and a twenty four hour gale damages Adelaide. Townsville experiences near destruction from a hurricane and nationwide aid appeals rise. Two earthquakes also strike Australia.

Vancouver Bb. C Adelaide Melbourne Alexander Waterloo Warga Townaville Queensland Australia

Lynchers in Tennessee Hang Murder Suspect at Public Square

A band of about thirty men abducted William Alards from Huntsville Scott County jail and hanged him to a tree in a public square. The victim, imprisoned for steering Wilkin Bos lin, a miner, was killed after a deputy sheriff and a frightened jailer refused to help. The group, masked except for the leader, conducted the act at night and dispersed before dawn.

Wantasill Tenn Hong Mim Chattanooga Imem Willim Alards Scott County Huntsville Widnigill Wallingthy Wilkin Boslin Syndersa Tia Meirmning Iis Lore

Coffin Found Empty After Grave Opened

Green Bay Wisconsin March 24 Mrs Henrietta Diresihn of Sevastopol Dior county says her husband died under suspicious circumstances she believes poison led to his death. After burial she had the body exhumed and the coffin was found empty.

Green Bay Wis Henrietta Diresihn Sevastopol Dior County

Ladies 1 C B UW society holds special meeting

The Ladies 1 C B UW society met last evening at the Young Men's Institute with Thomas Barrett of Syracuse visiting his mother on Saunders street. Greenwood Mine Key fund officers were elected, Christ Fasshold as president, P J Wallace recording secretary, William Merrick financial secretary, John Lovering treasurer. The fund remains healthy and growing. The remains of Joseph Dolan arrived home yesterday afternoon and the funeral is set for Thursday at 9 o'clock, with interment at Unmore Catholic cemetery. the deceased's sister Mrs Laine accompanied the body from Butte City.

John T. Jones North Brantley Avenue United States Lite Ineiraice Company W. E. Danielson Stroudshig State Normal School Frank Hagen Tenth Street New York City Jennie Castner Kimbra NS. Y Wee Horace L. Dant Sayre Sears Mire William Morgan Bellevue Street Wilkes-Barre Hyde Park Jessie Ling Hyde Park Avenue Forest City Edna Kent West Side Athletic Club James Molto Eugene McTiernan Dale Regan Gnanda John Jd. Byrne Burgess John Griffiths Lansford Hector James New York 1. C. B. UW Society Young Men's Institute Thomas Barrett Syracuse N. Y Saunders Street Greenwood Mine Key Fund Christ Fasshold P. J. Wallace William Merrick John Lovering Joseph Dolan Rena Butte City Laine

Cause of La Grippe Tied to Diet and Digestion

Article argues La Grippe stems from dietary errors and indigestion. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are promoted as a preventive, claiming to improve digestion and reduce epidemic danger. The ad notes wide pharmacist use in Detroit and Michigan and offers a free booklet from Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.

Stuart Detroit Mick Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Coal shipments rise as mines plan wage increases and prices steady

Week coal shipments over the Tunting don and Brow Top line reached 32 970 tons, up 16 072 from last year. Year to date shipments total 44 503 tons, while April 1 wage raises target cents per ton in Clearfield Beach Creek Cambria and Halligin regions, with Bauerbeck noting 11 year price averages at 100 percent base. Prices this year remain unusually steady with little fluctuation since Jan 1. Vanderbilt and President Denen visit the Pacific coast sparks recall of transcontinental road deals. Reading property foreclosure sale order expected soon, and DLW orders ten standard coaches from Pullman Car Company.

Tuntingdon and Brow Top Bauerbeck Sauerbeck

Diagram Found Reveals Hidden Gold In Indiana Farm

Christian Miller, 70, dies leaving a farm treasure diagram. His two sons locate twenty one cans of gold buried in granaries, fields, door sills and clothing. The Adams County bank counts $1800, estate valued around $1000.

Tiagram Bluffton Ind Christian Miller Decatur Khown Adams County Bank

Carr Confesses Sham Insanity Before Execution

Alexander Carr, due to be hanged Friday in Atlanta, admitted today he faked insanity for over a year after shooting and killing James King in August. He was found sane at two trials and sentenced to death. Governor Atkinson had scheduled a hearing on Carr’s insanity, which will not occur.

Atlanta Alexander Carr James King Carr Exberia Hin Fie Vonviet Civermnor Atkinson

Man Shot by Sleepy Watchman During Livery Stable Incident

Ephraim Davis fled into Mettermack's livery stable in Columbus Ohio? last night to hide from friends. Doc Wise, sleeping in the office, awoke and shot Davis believing him a thief. The ball struck Davis above the right hip and penetrated the abdomen. Davis remains alive but not recoverable. Willit was released on bond but later jailed.

Columbus, Dad Ephrahm Davis Mettermack Doc Wise DaVis Hhim Willit

Peter Buck Appointment in Harrisburg State Latinehe Hospital

Fragmentary notice reports Peter Buck appointed to a state hospital post in Harrisburg. Details are unclear but reference to a governor and state authority suggests the assignment involves the capital city and a hospital director role.

Peter Buck Harrisburg Peter i State Latinehe

Toronto's Traction Franchise Details and City Control

The Toronto city engineer notes the street railway company pays the city 50 cents per mile plus 8 to 20 percent of gross receipts under a twenty year franchise. Free transfers, six cent fares, late night ten cent fares, workingmen and school tickets are described with restricted Sunday operation and labor hours.

Toronto St. Louie Glote-Democrat Ont OM. Keating

Meaning and authority of the episcopacy in church history

The article traces the origin and divine basis of bishops from Greek episkopos to the Catholic understanding. It notes the bishop as superior to priests, tied to apostolic succession, with duties under the See of Peter. It covers vestments, insignia, and the throne, plus historical appointment practices from apostolic times to papal control.

Ephesus St. James Jerusalem St. Peter W James St. Paul Lightfoot Durham Aillor Peter Dominus von the Deeret Dalmatic

Senator Mantle and Patsey Clark Recalled Work Offer Tale

Washington State Senator Mantle of Montana and Patsey Clark of Spokane recalled a past work offer in which Clark allegedly refused to stay for meals and lodging after spending a night at Maontie's place. Mantle, a telegraph operator, notes Clark later prospered in Idaho earning about $76,000 yearly.

Washington Sta Mantle Montana Dubois Idaho Patsey Clark Spokane Wash Patsey Mr. Mantle Kim Maontie Clark United States Patney

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