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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1894

Page

5

North End Correction On Police Appointment Confusion

The North End correspondent mixed up C A Perry with Mr Berry over a police appointment in Flint ward. Perry did not serve in the Army or Columbian guardsmen, and Berry was not appointed. The Errebor Athletic Club of Providence held a Dognell’s hall event with a six couple waltzing contest and costly prizes. Owen Loftus and Miss Daggan won a diamond ring and breast pin.

North End Flint Ward Perry Army of the Berry Errebor Athletic Club Providence Dognell's Hall Wos Owen Loftus Miss Daggan

Contested Election Case in Carndale Borough

Attorneys for P. I. Hughes argued sixteen marked ballots should be discarded and Michael McDonough’s vote in the Third district of the Fourth ward declared illegal. They sought reargument on specified district votes while J. J. Collins’ ally opposed the move as John J. Flynn’s borough councilman election proceeds in Olyphant. Court ordered show cause why petition should not be quashed and set May 21 for an answer.

Carndale Joseph O'Brien C. Donognn P. I. Hughes Hey Michael McDonough Firat H Burns J. J. Collins O'Brien and Donovan John J. Flynn Olyphant

Marital Discord Divorces Granted by Local Judges

Divorces granted yesterday by Judges Archbald Edwarde and Gunster in multiple cases. Angeline Stieber from John Stieber for cruel and barbarous treatment. William Filbour from Carrie Filbour for desertion. Christopher Mittan from Blanche Mittan for desertion. Mattie Webster from Edgar H. Webster for desertion. Abraham V. Crane from Martha Crane for desertion. E Lizzie Dippre from William Dippre for cruel and barbarous treatment. Laura Shaw from Thurston and Shaw for desertion. Small item notes social column misprint on a tail end.

Archbald, Edwarde and Gunster Angeline Stieber John Stieber William Filbour Carrie Filbour Christopher Mittan Blanche Mittan Mattie Webster Edgar HH. Webster Abraham VF. Crane Martha Crane E. Lizzie Dippre William Dippre Laura Shaw Thurston & Shaw

New Anti Friction Bearing Aims to Transform Axle Journals

A new anti friction bearing made of callaloid and zylonite, patented by Benedict Millhauser, is set to disrupt Babbit bearings for car axles and machinery journals. Delaware and Hudson and Erie rail lines tested it on heavy grades, adding cars and improving time, with railroads and business leaders showing strong interest in forming a manufacturing company under Virginia law.

Benedict Millhauser Adams Avenue Board of Trade Patentes Virginia Delaware Ind Erie Wyoming John B. Smith Millbanser Delaware and Hadaon Company Townsend Mulhanser

Young Wife and Mother Ellen Heamish Dies at Home

Mrs Ellen Heamish widow of Richard J Bentayish died yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock at her home 10 Franklin Avenue after weeks of illness She was about 30 years old mother of two children and a niece of Richard OBrien Western Union Telegraph superintendent The funeral arrangements are pending and the obsequies will be held Monday Also contains household tips and an advertisement noting men s boots priced from 2 95 to 1 25.

Ellen Heamish Richard J. Bentayish Franklin Avenue Heamish Thos Siela Afra Tania Pathy Peterton Hite Richard O'Brien Western Union Telegraph Company Thi City

Congregational Wandling Church Seeks Charter

The Congregational church congregation of Wandling applied to the court for a charter yesterday. Mercantile Appraiser Gilgallon has delivered his list of appraisements for townships and boroughs to County Treasurer Powell and is ready to receive the mercay-uax. The will of Charlon Aton, late of Norton, was admitted to probate yesterday by Register of Wills Koehler and letters testamentary granted to William Thompson. Arthur Long, charged with robbery, posted bail of 800 dollars. his father, Joh Long, became his bond man. Court ordered removal of M. J. Neary, an insane man, from the county jail to the Hillside home. A marriage license was granted yesterday by the clerk of the courts to James A. and Catharine Brown of Minoo.

Congregational Church Wandling Mercantile Gilgallon Powell W Mercay uAx Charlon Aton Nornton Register of Wills Koehler William &. Thompson Arthur Long Hils Joh Long M. J. Neary James A. and Catharine Brown Minoo

Scranton Counterfeit Ring Arrest Sparks City Stir

Officer Gleason arrested two young strangers accused of passing counterfeit money at the Coyne House and other locations. Police found silver dollars and bad bills on them while noting several in-town passes. The pair, from Wilmington, Delaware, denied wrongdoing and were jailed.

Scranton Coyne House Gleason Coyne Aod Wilmington Delaware Simpson Deiter Offleir Ioyne Hones Tom Melvine Twen Opales Conway Houee City Hotel Miegine & Waul Eavere Martin Hind Davy Ireland

Fashion note on waistcoats and skirts in vintage style

A concise description of coordinating waistcoats with oats and skirts in period fashion. It highlights chiffon and moire fabrics as antique options and suggests versatility for wear in various settings.

Fashion notes and curiosities from Missouri and tailors

A short fashion piece notes brocaded silk waistcoats with jabots and new double breasted styles alongside single breasted coats. It mentions gowns with covert coating serge and faced cloth, and records petrified horse tracks found in a Ray County crater.

Missouri Ray County

Wood's College Announces Summer Term for Academic Courses

The notice advertises a summer term at Wood's College of Bovine and Short hand offering student enrollment for academic business and base courses at special rates. The event is scheduled at 181 Pairs Men's Shop for 08a and takes place today at the 5 Bros location.

Wood College of Bovine 5 Bros

Poor Directors Meet Over Lightning Clause Insurance Debate

The pool board discussed insurers who dropped the lightning clause from contracts and debated restoring it. The Home Committee was tasked to furnish the Women’s Buildings and approve related bills. Superintendent Heamer’s asylum house report showed 169 inmates and other facility statistics were reviewed.

Home Committee Messra Langetaif Gibbons Williams Tromp Shotten Murphy Heamer

Letters from the People Urge Respect for Rights and Law

The text urges unity in protecting individual rights and the American Sabbath. It notes a broad coalition including workers and clergy, condemns hostility and coercion, and calls for conformity to the platform while respecting laws. Endorsed by BAY Lowy, Scranton, May 4, 184, chairman.

Dune Twal Plia Chile Sanday Bath Bay Lowy Scranton

Remarkable Repulta Attributed to Dr Ingram in Pulmonary Cure

Announcement notes Dr C W Ingram of Bringhamton NY will visit Scranton at the Sansa Hotel on Saturday May 5. He studied lung diseases and claims a highly successful treatment for consumption with high cure rates and minimal failures when patients comply. The piece also mentions a sales ad for Ladies and Gentlemen Razor Toe Shoes at Commonwealth Shoe Store on Washington Avenue.

C. W. Ingram Bringhamton N.Y Sansa Hotel Scranton Ingraham Commonwealth Shoe Store Washington Avenue

New Stock Arrives At Muang & Hacey and Partners

On Saturday morning a new stock of china fancy goods novelties and other items will be opened by Muang Hacey and partners. The event includes domestic and foreign wares with details tied to the Gas and Water company building in Wyoming.

Drees China Wilka Muang & Hacey Dential, Gas and Water Company Wyoming Beranton

Bricklayers Win Pay Increase from Local Firms

Arthur Johnson, recording secretary of Bricklayers' union No. 15, says many contractors have agreed to a forty cent per hour wage increase for bricklayers. Firms submitting include Harry & Flynn, Griffin and Tattle, Scranton Wire Brick Co., R. T. Aswell, and H. E. Moore.

Arthnur Johnson Bricklayers’ Union Harry & Flynn, Griffin and Tattle Scranton Wire Brick Company R. T. Aswell H. E. Moore

City Notes and Local Events at Turner Hall and More

The column lists a May social at Turner hall by Bou Ton Social club and active Turners, a plan to demolish the Washington avenue frame building for business realignment, animal acts for Wolf Hopper at the Academy box office, and Chauncey Mower’s Carbondale drugstore closed by Sheriff Fahey. It notes a Jewish Culture society lecture by Nathan Vidaver, a Kinowahi inquest not required, funeral details for Mrs. John Irving, real estate changes by George Hallstead, and various community notices including church events, debates, and Circles society activities with multiple local names and venues.

Wonderland Bou Ton Turners Turner Hall Washington Avenue Sprice Street Mr. Mears Woats E Wolf Hopper Panjondrum Chauncey Mower Carbondale Fahey Fannie McCartney Fowler Nathan Vidaver Jewish Culture Society of Scranton Excelsior Social Club

Anheveer Husch Beer. Lonte Ladman's, 0 Spruce ot

Unclear OCR fragment mentioning Anheveer Husch Beer and Lonte Ladman's with a Spruce street reference. No readable event, date, or organization to establish a full news item.

Anheveer Husch Beer Lonte Ladman‘s Spruce

Water color exhibition opens at Stewart’s Barnyard gallery

Mussas Burtré and Pate present a fine water colors show and sale at the Young Men’s Christian Association building in Scranton. The opening drew many art lovers and the display remains on view for three days more with gallery hours in the evenings.

Mussas, Burtré& Pate Stewart's Ballors Young Men's Christian Association Scranton

Sailor Coats and Capes Listed at Discount Prices

Announcement offers a trimmed 4cc Sailor coat at $6.00 and Black Clay Worsted Coat with maire trimming, valued at $14. Also available roo Capes and Coats priced at $2.98, with values ranging from $7 to $15. Saturday and Monday sale days.

Dont miss this chance sale this Saturday and Monday

A local sale offers limited time access this Saturday and Monday only. Consumers are urged to act quickly to take advantage of special pricing and available stock before the event ends.

Purchasers Over S100 Offered Chance on Parlor Suit

Every buyer reaching a total of one hundred dollars or more is given a chance to win the Beautiful Parlor Suit, an added incentive advertised to attract large purchases.

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