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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1897

Page

5

City Notes From Scranton Bridge District Proceedings

Fragmented local items cover a divorce case over alimony and course fees, a company move to Franklin Avenue, ward assessments and a Saturday hearing. Other notes include a tax collector report, a bond sureties list, a St Joseph’s society gathering, exchange totals, and pharmacy advertisements amid varied city notices.

Michael Amnien Maca Smith Nay Aue Flose Minnie Lister Nike John Ds Coyhe J. Coyce Mary Coyne Thoms Coyee Martin Maherty PL Mulherin Punally Robinson Spranton Woosh St. Joxéepyshw Minooka Aifternoon Dodesates Membiers St.Joseph's Society Scranton Bouse Kirsie Moris Bolay Binderman Pase i. Vis Fint Olds Drug Soviptulin Ile Morte Howe Mohntha Construction Company Othe Muleberry Atreet Batley Saburdiay Bksa Alulbernry Atreet David Lewis Raymond Court eWls Lewis Uns Old Dominion Steamehipompany Pitt Ste Old Dominion

Two Dwellings Destroyed by Water Service Failure

Two houses belonging to Yerrence Carey and Mrs. June Murray on Majin street were destroyed by fire yesterday morning after a 2:45 a.m. blaze in Mrs. Murray's home. Firefighters struggled to get a water stream due to steep hills and the need to couple the two companies' hoses, leaving both structures burned to the ground and much of the property damaged.

Yerrence Carey June Murray Iit Majin Street Muriagy Uolouk Murray Hone Cirey Kevini Silvation

Fire Hose Valuations Amid Nearby Water Shortage

Amid a water shortage near Woe, firefighters attached a steamer before supply could reach the nearest plug. Eyrey’s hose fed a large frame dwelling valued at 800 dollars and was insured for 1000 dollars. Mrs. Murray’s hose was valued at 700 dollars.

Eyrey

Two youths fire unloaded revolver wound on scalp

In Bunker Hill two youths James McLane and Patrick Crane tested a unloaded revolver in the woods Friday. Crane joked and pointed the gun at McLane's head as it went off striking the scalp and causing a deep flesh wound. McLane narrowly survived due to the bullet’s angle.

James McLane Patrick Crane Bunker Ti Crane MeLane M. 2 Sryner McLane

Petition for Local Weather Station Aimed at Congress

A petition directed to Congressman William Connell requests establishing a weather station in the area. It argues trained staff, instruments, and daily reports, with maps and hotel copies, to improve local and regional weather data and alert systems.

Connell

Robber Steals 700 Dollars From Hotel Bond in Sooth Ride

A Wikitown man entered the residence of Frank Natter, hotel owner on the Sooth Ride, Saturday evening and stole 700 dollars from a box. Natter heard the disturbance, grappled with the intruder, but the thief escaped before help arrived. The assailant appeared familiar with the Walter household and nearby movements.

Frank Natter Alt Natter Mia Deway Walter

Gas Price Reduction Notice for Scranton Area

The Scranton Gas and Water Company and the Myde Park Gas and Water Company announce a gas price reduction after April 16 to 125 per thousand cubic feet. The rate applies a 10 percent reduction on bills under 25 dollars and 5 percent on bills 35 dollars and up, if paid by the 20th of the month.

Scranton Gas and Water Company Myde Park Gas and Wat- Coco Puny Uingihee Uhh

Invitations Printed by Scranton Tribune Job Dept

The notice urges careful printing of invitations with meticulous detail. It promotes the Scranton Tribune job printing department as offering affordable, quality services for personalized invitations and similar printing needs.

Auction notice for fifty horses at Cusick's stores

At once we took them. On Thursday next Waldron, a dealer, to sell at auction rain or shine. Fifty head of horses suitable for all purposes at Cusick's stores on Washington Ave Berwintown. Bar & Fuller have moved to rooms 209 and 210 Hoard of Trade building.

Yhem Waldron Adlor Cusick’s Washington Ave Berwintorn haBar & Fuller

Millinery Opening Notice

Millinery shop Joseph Davies and Jenkins announces an opening event inviting the public on Wednesday and Thursday at 27 Spruce Street. The note promotes new hats and accessories with a welcoming invitation to attend.

Joseph, Davies & Jenkins

Removal of Office Moves by Dr Langatreer

Removal of office and residence by Dr Langatreer will occur on April 4, transferring from YOO to 400 Way Drive a gerntite.

Dr. & PF Langatreer Yoo

Steam Heating and Plumbing and Local Advertisements

Steam Heating and Plumbing, P. F. M. & M. T. Howley, 251 Wyoming Ave, advertise services. Pabst's Milwaukee Bock Beer offered at Luhmann's, Spruce Street. Envelopes for 1Te.ats 8e and supplies at 623 Lacka Ave.

P. PF M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave Pabsat Milwaukee Bock Beer Luhmann's Spruce Street Lack'a

Two Men Stabbed and a Man Shot in Local Affrays

Two serious assaults occurred in the city last night. On Rail Road Avenue near the 200 block Michael and Martin Regan were stabbed during a street fight with John Messet, leaving Michael in serious condition. In a separate incident on Providence Road William Fidler was shot in the back of the head by an Italian suspect. his wound is serious but not immediately fatal. Messet was arrested at the scene.

Michael Martin Regan John Messitte William Fliehler Hendon Providence Road Joly Messett All Road Avenue Michael Regane William Fidler Michel Marti Railrond Avenue Mersett Messett Walker de Merrath Mesnett Teoh Michael Regan Sean Genuier Regan Rallonil Avenue William Plehler Nert Ind Irabhan Beichler Court Street Fiehler Owen Ing Heysnolds Vine Wiehler Tn Kind Fliehler AL Vookroth Tta Voukroth Master Spellman North Bind eUlt thecuTtenge Davis Stathon Devin Lilline Mietler P Black & Co Ot Keen Ride Hawleton

Mrs Dilton Seeks Divorce From William Dalton

Mrs. Anna Dilton through attorneys Carpenter and Felete filed divorce proceedings Saturday against her husband William Dalton. The case reflects typical 19th century marital litigation and mirrors a rising trend of formal dissolution actions pursued through legal channels.

Anna Dilton Carpenter & Flelte William Dalton

Marital Conflict Allegedly Forces Woman to Leave in 1807

A report from Wilkes-Barre notes a marriage ending under alleged cruel treatment. On February 1, 1807, the wife fled the husband amid accusations of mistreatment and coercion. Named parties and precise locations are provided in the account.

Wilkes-Barre

New Polish Paper The Review AnnouncesLaunch

The Review weekly paper will appear soon in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. A company of prominent local residents plans publication to keep Polish Americans in northeastern Pennsylvania connected to liberty and patriotism while educating them in American civics and manners.

Review Thikely Lackawanni Laserne Eldsens Pennsylvani United States Conmpany

Close of the John Raymond Institute Seasonal Work

The John Raymond Institute Manunal Training department of the Berunton Young Mens Christian association closed its second season Friday evening. Commencement exercises will be held next Friday at the Ohio auditorium with invitations sent to friends of the Institute. An informal reception precedes the program featuring the Imperial orchestra and performances by Misses Bands and Jordan, and Mr. Mosserman. Professsor Ruell will read the program and prizes will be awarded to six students. An address by S.M. Tard, president of the Pennsylvania Young Mens Christian association, will close the exercises, followed by an exhibit of the Students' marks. The year shows 267 pupils enrolled.

John Raymond Institute Berunton Younes Mens Christian Association Asee- Ohio Mediteriur Imperial Orchestra Jordan Mosserman Hy Ruell Your Men's Christian Association Pelves ASW Dibekson Ecme Uyprod Tadhin Wien Uel SM. Tard Pennsylvania Young Men's Christian Assertion

Colburn Appointment Sought by Scranton Republicans

The Junto Republican club of Scranton forwards a resolution to Washington urging the appointment of Colburn as United States attorney for the Western District. It praises Colburn for devotion to the Republican cause and service to the nation, urging officials to support his nomination.

Avod Walhoon, Jr Savimtorn Pennsylvanls Licka Wat Vth Stites United States Calton Mroo Colhorn Fepwloan Mr Cullery George W. Mearehall Dra Preetient Aliesti JS. Walter Beotutany

McGrady Arrested After Attempted Burglary

Cormack McGrady was tied in police court after attempting to enter Julius Ables' home early Saturday. Ables struck him with a revolver, causing a deep cut, and McGrady was later taken to the station by officers Feeney and Joes at Linden Street and Penny Avenue.

Cormack McGrady Julius Ables Mc Grady Ubbes Ables McGrady Alles Wieneck Feeney George Joes Linden Street Penny Avennue Mie Cypridy Tome Penn Avenue

Removal of Other No 8 B Longetreet on April 1

The notice states removal of item No 8 B Longetreet on April 1 from the location at Wyoming Avenue. The wording is unclear but indicates an action by a local authority or property manager to relocate or remove the specified item.

B. Longetreet Wyoming Avenue

Sawyer’s Epidemic Of Enthusiasm And Notes On Public Reception

A garbled text fragment mentions enthusiasm and public reception, referencing names and events in a distorted stream of words. The passage appears to describe a ceremonial or social gathering with uncertain details and multiple misspellings of possible proper nouns.

Bennie Bevan Dies of Hydrophobia After Dog Bite

Bennie Bevan aged about ten on the West Side died Saturday evening from hydrophobia after a dog bite near Academy and Mullein streets. He suffered intensely for forty eight hours as physicians tried to ease his agony. Details describe the bite, immediate cauterizing treatment, and the boy's decline, with funeral arrangements to follow at Wash Street Cemetery.

Bennie Bevan John Bevin Academy Mullein Street Hall Mithiiny Theoather Henry Broken Mareh Soung Bevan Thomas de Gruchy Wash- Vin Street

Pastor Rev T By Poster Named Joint Churches Leader

Rev T By Poster, Auburn Theological seminary student, yesterday became pastor of the Joint Sumner Avenue and Taylor Presbyterian churches. The call, accepted after competition, sums to 9700 yearly. synodical funds may add 400 more. Poster preached morning at Taylor and evening at Sumner Avenue on Silent Influence from first Kings 19 22.

T. By Poster Auburn Theological Seminary Surmoyer Avenue Taylor Poster Taylor Church Sumner Avenue Rootes Mijah Eiah di Powter Mr Poster Taorge Knoxville Menu Mbeya Ile College Auburn

Findings of Two Juries Return Verdicts Saturday

The juries in the Dominic and Cone cases returned verdicts this Saturday. Dominion faced claims over stove, beds, and damages with awards totaling 705 dollars on appeal and 50 dollars plus 27 dollars interest in the final adjudication.

Dominico Coneway Powell Tron Clits Mutial Mite Figurinee Company Phebe Droweht Ting Votver Kime Tuyeleule Doak Toe Dihi Dominion Polity Arblinatis Politi

Scranton plaintiff wins in will dispute over widow and fund

The case centers on Emily Wale and attorney CO as the plaintiff claims a portion of a settlement from Jim Conway. The husband’s death and contest over the Hushwad fund prompted action, with the widow arguing the notice of removal after his injury affects the claim to the Mimenit fund.

Jim Conway Scranton Emily Wale Budiey Attorney CO

Hoyt's A Black Sheep at Academy of Miele Sit

Hoyt's A Pinch Shoep with Otis Harlin and the original Viet presented at the Academy of Miele Sit. The performance featured Ole Harlin and a clever eccentric portrayal noted as one of Hoyt's best dramatic creations with a witty Western editor character.

Hoyts Otis Harlin Academy of Miele Ole Harlan White

Sandersons Pharmacy Promises Low Prices On Prescriptions

A local health goods ad promotes SANDERSONS PHARMACY at Cor Washington Ave and Spruce St. It touts lower prices than competitors and urges customers to compare and be convinced. The note adds the price cuts do not raise prescription costs.

Mystery note from Olyphant Chronicle about missing details

Fragmentary OCR text from Olyphant Pa mentions March 6 and a home at Mrs Hogan's, with unclear names and events. Readable elements include a reference to location Olyphant and a veiled line about a death or event, but details are missing and names are uncertain.

Loftus Olyphant Misa Michoel Hogan Wa A Ayalon

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