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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1896

Page

3

Local Notes Include Arrivals Marriages and Vacations

Alerman W Millar arrives today at 3 p m. Attorney James J O Malley was in Wilkes Barre yesterday. Misses Ida and Mary Rapp return from Mt Pocono. Director Thomas Shotten recovers from a visit to Kim­bra and Hovhes er. Miss Jennie Andrews of Jefferson Ave Rue improves after serious illness. Engagement announced for Miss Louisa Dale and Thomas Landon of Duryea. Mrs Harry Prenot of Philadelphia visits Mrs Cunniff of Prospect Ave. Patrolmen Block and Jerro are the first to take a 10 day vacation. Patrick F Jordan and Delia Loughney wed at St Peters Cathedral.

Alerman Millar James J. O'Malley Wilkes-Barre Ida Mary Rapp Mt. Pocono Thomas Shotten Haa Kimbra and Hovheser Jennie Andrews Jefferson Ave Louisa Dale Thomas Landon Duryea Made Harry Prenot Phila Umphia Mia Prenot Cunniff Prospect Avenue Joseph Block John Joh Jer Patrick F. Jordan Wyoming Avenue Delia Loughney Avoca St. Peter's Cathedral J. H. McHugh

Obituary notices from Factoryville and nearby towns

Several brief notices report deaths and funerals. Stephen Reynolds aged 1 an 1 day is to be interred at Evergreen cemetery. Mrs Hotney McKome aged about 60 will have a 4 PM funeral at the Methodist church. Charles Morgan Drinker dies at his Bloomsburg home. burial in Forest Hill cemetery private.

Beranton Forest Hill

Dunns contend with Barber for Monroe Avenue pave

Dunns bid against the Barber Asphalt company to pave Monroe avenue from Vine to Myrtle streets. Barber asked 258 per square yard, Dunn brothers 2.22. An effort to report bids promptly failed. An ordinance to pave Mulberry street from Mifflin to Prescott avenues was introduced for the mayor's signature. Spruce street paving between Wyoming and Franklin avenues passed on third reading. Asphalt paving to be shared by city and property owners.

Barber Asphalt Company Common Council Monroe Avenue Vine Myrtle Dunn Barber Company Dunn Brothers Mulberry Street MifMin Prescott Avenues P. W. Stokes Clay and Spruce Street Wyoming Franklin Avenues Select Council Knights Templar Zeidler Clark & Snover Penn Avenue Baptist Church Frothingham Penn Avenue Jand Rn. J. McCormack Phelps and Ash Streets Third Reading New York Street Robinson Street Ninth and Jackson Street Capouse Avenue Fourteenth District Nineteenth Ward Sanderson Avenue Fordham Court Monsey Avenue Cross Street Myrtle Street Said Street Central Police Station Brick Avenue Mary Street First Ward Evans Court Swetland Pettibone Streets Pettibone Street Main Avenue Decker’s Court Price Street Chestnut Street Fairview Avenue Washington Avenue Larch Street Larch Michael O'Malley J.C. Long Green Hidge C. P. Stack J. E. Hobbs Green Ridge Delaware Streets Marion Street Marlon Street Light and Water Committee Council Torrey H. A. Davis Twelfth Street Mary McCoy N. C. Collle Tenth Street P. Thornton & Co Wheeler Avenue Mulberry Vine Streets Webster Avenue John PL Canavan Nay Aug Park John J. Gordon Gordon Street Seventh Ward

Mrs Crowe Appears in Court After Courtroom Clash

The hearing in the Campbell vs Mrs Mary Crewe case drew a large crowd at Alderman Batley’s office on Dickson Avenue. Constables located the defendant, who arrived with her husband and many neighbors. Attorney Bichuntleff appeared for Campbell and the defendant waived the hearing after a whispered exchange.

Mary Crowe Mall For Mer Campbell Harrisburg Mary Crewe Batley Dickson Avenue Black Davie George Phillipa Bichuntleff Crewe William Edgerton

Attorney Quarrel Over Worth Sparks Riot at Court

In a courtroom dispute Attorney Shurtleff questions a defendant's worth. The reply of nine thousand dollars triggers threats of libel suits. Police quell a threatened riot as Thomas Jenkins is chosen boncheman for $500 to secure Mrs Crewe's appearance at court.

Shurtleff Edgerton Thomas Jenkins West Side

Loftus Case Appeals Over Street Car Verdict

Patrick Loftus sues Scranton Traction for damages after Willie Loftus 4, killed on Capouse avenue by a street car on March 7, 1864. Jury awarded $2,486.60. reduced to $1,400 on new trial ruling. Court upheld $1,500 verdict. appeal filed by Horace E. Hand. Attorneys Ward & Horn supported plaintiff. Hand contests payment.

Horace E. Hand Supreme Court Patrick Loftus Scranton Traction Company Willie Plaintif Capouse Avenue Guneter Ward & Horn Hand

Non Suit Debated in Connell Son versus Zeidler Suit

Reported proceedings in the January term before Judge Archbard cover motions to strike off the counterclaim in the W. P. Connell & Sons versus Mary Zeidler case over a subcontract for a store. Arguments focus on plans conformity and value of work, with further items on equity matters and related suits in Wilkes-Barre.

W. P. Connell & Son Mary Zeidler Everett Warren W. P. Connell & Sons Mary Zeller Franklin Avenue Archbard Common Pleas Court Zeidler Ainth Elc. Newcoumb Charles L. Hawlen Nester Feyving Brook Halfway Company Inhigh Coal and Navigation Company Tewk B. Price Lehigh Company Spring Brook Mr. Hawley James M. Everhart G. F. Nesbitt J. M. Lewis Wilkes-Barre

Three Divorces Granted by Local Court

Three divorces were granted yesterday by the court. Anna Dunn was divorced from Edward Dunn whom she married on December 21, 1888 in the city. Their marriage ended amid alleged abuse and alleged desertion. James Davis was divorced from Carrie Davis after a short marriage in Spring Brook Township. Ferante and Ferante were divorced after disclosures of infidelity and other troubles following their June 14, 1871 marriage in New York City. The Tribune also notes a staff crew representative with the base club on its present tour and reports an opening game in Springfield.

Anna Dunn Edward Dunn J. E. Price First Methodist Episcopal Church Scott Township Dunn James Davis Carrie Davis Marriet Spring Brook Davis More Ferantle Diego Ferantle Sullivan Street New York Hotel Jermyn Old Forest House Sarah Paris Vigiano Frank Vigiano Viciano Fwraund the Tribune KREW Aes Labiz HI Implet Springfield

Castorla Refrain Through Daby’s Life Stages

In recurring verses the subject Daby is treated with Castorla across life stages from illness to motherhood. The refrain links care and support to Castorla as a constant remedy.

No Faith Care They Cure Stomach Troubles and Indigestion

The ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and Livspensia Tablets claiming digestion aid and stronger nerves. It argues faith and medicine work together but says digestion requires more than belief. Packaged at 50 cents, available from druggists or by mail from Stuart Co. Marshall, Michigan.

Stuart Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Lost In New York at Academy of Music

One of the season’s most elaborate scenic productions comes to the Academy of Music for Monday to Wednesday. Colton and Ryne present Lost In New York with own scenery painted by Arthur Voegtlen. Real ferries row boats a full rigged yacht and a steamboat powered to run at speed are featured with a New York cast and new special elements.

Academy of Music Colton & Ryne New York Arthur Voegtlen Hoyt Madison Square Theater

Soprano's four octave range draws astonished praise

A New York Herald column praises a soprano's voice as the greatest compass in A range spanning nearly four octaves from below the staff to E, noting breadth and beauty of tone. Miss Yaw, with celebrated artists, performs in a Frothingham concert Friday May 8 for Company B Thirteenth Regiment. The Tribune vows top sporting coverage and previews the Eastern League opener at Springfield.

New York Herald Roune Einalt Yaw Frothingham

Mrs Depuy Brings Suit Over Seizure Of Property

Minnie Depuy of Dunmore files a trespass action against John M. Coleman for 1500 dollars after he seized her sleigh gray mare five horse blankets and household furniture following a judgment he obtained against her husband Harry Depuy. The incident dated March 15 184.

Minnie Depuy Dunmore E. E Newcomb John M. Coleman

Detweiler Withdraws From Fire Chief Race

Detweiler withdraws from the chief race of the fire department after meeting with Mayor Batley. He plans to return to the harness business following his father’s death, leaving sixty seven candidates still in contention.

Annney Fire Department A. K. Detweiler Batley Detweiler

Fashionably New Styles Parade Prompts Shoppers

A brief display touts the latest colors and designs inviting customers to visit and see the new arrivals. The tone emphasizes novelty and appeal to urge purchases.

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Norton Lackawanna Avenue Scranton South Wain St Wilkes Barre THE Weston Mill CO Scranton, Olyphant Carbondale Space Stret DUNNS Clay Prescott Loftus Lehigh Valley Railroad Atlantic City Philadelphia and Teadine Railroad Reasoner Delaware, Lackpawanna and Western Railroad Hackensack Bridge Leach KK. H. Wilbur Charles 8. Lee C. Highing John S. Lewis J. H. Seal Chicago Pullman Works Buffalo Wilkes- Barre Carl Loreng Ant Daby Castorla Miss Crouch Bros Mears Building Washington Spruce Miss Yow Mrs. Depuy John Coleman Hood Rexford Rexford, Tesa China Hall Weichel & Millar Cann’s Hatter Stetson Agency Bae It P. M’crea & CO Boyke & Mucklow Pangould Clothiers, Hellers & Furushera Onyx Ric Ellver A. E. Rogers Lackawanna Avs Garner
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