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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1896

Page

3

Local Notables and Events from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

A jumble of notices places Charles Nolan in Atlantic City for summer while civic leaders, jurors, clergy, and hotel staff from Pittsburgh, Stroudsburg, Wilkes-Barre, and Norwalk engage in court sessions, religious meetings, and social functions. Notables include General Manager Frank Silliman, Judge Parr, Professor Lind say, and A J Colborn jr delivering remarks at Keystone Templar events.

Charles Nolan Atlantic City John BR. Parr Pittelurg United States Court Frank Silliman Traction Company New York Mise Kate McCricken Mulberry Street Agent Bunday Stroudsburg Mia Retard Lindsay Boston Mass Ry AL Lindsay Washington Avenue Hix M. EL Mcdonall Units States Court Pitteburg Blinch Taylor Peckville Himptien Street Methodist Episcopal Parsonage West Side PF. A. Dony Green Midge Philadelphie Sabbath Association Fred Conedon Wycoming Templar Wilkes- Barry Hon Alj, Calhoun, Jr Melita Wile

Scranton Free Kindergarten Association Holds Third Annual Meeting

The Scranton Free Kindergarten Association held its third annual meeting at the Albright Memorial library. Delegates reported seven kindergartens under the association with growing interest and progress. officers and committee members were announced. Miss Katherine Hall Clark announced her departure from the training school. a large funeral for a longtime member was noted, with Elmwood Cemetery service in Dunmore.

Albright Memorial Library Washington Avenue Sermnton Foo Kindergarten Association Hothutuls Fest Thomas Dickson C.D. Simpson W. W. Beranien William M. Marple T. H. Watkins Mre Edward L. Puller Mra Westen A. Price James Arehon J. B. Powell Migs Elizabetts Migs Elizabetts Owell Advicoary board—Hon. EL H. Ripple, G. Stirges Mee Alfred Hand Finunes EL K. Fuller Bor Ripple T. HL Watkins Coo. Simeton J. Ko Cohen 2Alaine AOD Bolland Katherine Hall Clark Elso Miss Clark New Brel Havine Scranton

Closing Entertainment at Will Be Held in Woe Alabama

The YWCA gymnasium in Woe Alabama hosts an evening program for ladies and gentlemen featuring musical acts gymnastics demonstrations and a lecture. Highlights include performances by Megert Doerram and Kiple Swediste and a Bowers lecture blending entertainment with instruction.

Young Women's Christian Association Alven Musi Megert Doerram Kiple Cmiiren Leiden Mest Michael Anwelu Vo Bower Gymnnasiim Mer Bowers

Funeral of John Madden of Olyphant

The funeral of John Madden of Olyphant was held from his daughter Mrs Dennia Lawlers home yesterday morning. Members of the community gathered in large numbers to pay respects before the service at St Patrick's church. A high mass was sung by Rev E Lavelle of Pittston with benediction by Rev P Murphy. The pastor delivered a moving eulogy on life and faith.

John Madden Olyphant Dennia Lawler St. Patrick’s Church PL E. Lavelle Pittston P. J. Murphy St. Patrick's Church Father Murphy Ifn

Advertising Space for It is Selling Very Rapidly

Advertising space in the Woman's Paper is moving fast and readers are urged to secure space now. The advertising committee operates from the Young Women's Christian Association rooms on Washington Avenue opposite the courthouse and collects copy and placements. The circulating committee accepts orders for extra copies to mail to friends, while the Tribune office hosts the editorials each afternoon for proofs and article edits.

Enace Young Women's Christ In Association Wash- Ineton Avenuy Court House Irienda the Tribune

Bald Mount Party In Hyde Park Disturbance

A pedestrian party from Bald Mount arrived in Hyde Park at midnight Sunday. The group included three people, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Creen and Special Officer Charles Myers. Two loaded revolvers were reportedly carried by the officer, leading to a hearing that discharged the woman and required bail for the other, while a threat against Mr. and Mrs. Wilson sparked the arrest.

Bald Mount Hyde Park Wind Alfred Creen Charles Myers Ransom Township Trce Fifth Ward West Site Charles Wilson Wilsons

Excellent contralto to perform in Scranton concert

On Monday evening May 11 Miss Mary Thomas, acclaimed contralto from London’s St James Hall concerts, headlines a program in Scranton. She is joined by Gwilym Thomas and Theodore Hemberger with Mrs J Alfred Pennieten as accompanist. tickets are at Powell’s Music Store.

Scranton Mary Thomas St. James’ Hall London Thomas Gwilym Thomas Hasso Theodore Hemberger Mra J. Alfred Pennieten

Changes in ChrY Wall Two New Men On Duty Promoted

Charles Kosar of the South Side becomes city recorder staff clerk replacing Charles Meuse. Philps promotes his son Frank L. Philipe to the vacant city clerk position left by POW. Costello. William A. Schunk of Pittston Avenue advances to assistant clerk, a protege of the South Side. George Tenusner, formerly city records clerk, takes Kosar's place in the recorder's office.

Charles Kosar South Side Diveeila Charlies Meuse Widmayer Philps Frank L. Philipe Pow. Costello William A. Schunk Pittston Avenue City Works Schunk H Robinsons George Tenusner City Aeseescre Agsar Recorders Office

First Official Act In Seventeenth Ward Warrants Issued

Alderman Howe issues warrants for negligent property owners. John T. Mowe begins duties as macistreate of the Seventeenth ward. Warrants target Wo HL Plerive for sewer connection without permit and Thomas Carrell for similar offense. Includes unrelated literary and commercial clippings.

Howe John T. Mowe Monies & Pughe Lackawanna and Washington Avenues Wo HL Centre Street Enge Thomas Carrell Luxerne Street

District Attorneys of the State Will Meet Here in July

District Attorney John R K Jones leads effort to organize a permanent Pennsylvania District Attorneys association. He invites peers to Scranton for an event around July 20 lasting two days with addresses, papers, and a constitution planned.

John RK. Jones Seraton Jones H. M. Edwards Academy of Music

Spruce Street Pave Ordinance Reaches Mayor Hailey

The city council moved to pave Spruce Street from Franklin to Wroeming Avenues with aims to complete before May 24. Mayor Hailey approved the measure and several other actions were signed, including plans for Ninth Avenue paving and a profile of Wyoming and Cedar avenues.

Hailey Spruce Street Franklin Wroeming Avenues Bailey Fred Durr Jermyn Ninth Avenue Robingen Jackson Streets Fire Department Tenth Ward Wyoming Avenue Linden Spruce Streets Penn and Wyoming Avenues Penn Avenue Green Ride Marion Streets Park Commissioners Semanton Gas and Water Company No. 4 Mountain Cedar Avenue Genet and Brook Streets

Dickson Borough Contest Opens With Eighteen Voters Examined

Attorneys Mulholland and Watkine begin the Dickson City ward contest with 18 voters called to prove qualification. John Eley contests Bevond ward race against Fred Ries and others for school director. George Ries and Joseph Mall challenge town council seats. Stenographer M J McAndrew, Judge Stanton, and attorney O'Brien participate in first session at the courthouse.

H. W. Mulholland James B. Watkine Bevond Dickson City Court House John E. Eley Fred Ries Francis Sims James Cavelli George Ries John J. Aitken Joseph Mall M. F. Fadden M. J. McAndrew W. H. Stanton Joseph O'Brien Henry Whithall

Hearing Adjourned in Con test Case with Many Witnesses

The hearing adjourned until tomorrow morning at o'clock. Martin Woy shner acted as interpreter in the case. There are a large number of witnesses yet to be heard on the part of the contestants.

Hard Barron Henry Single William Feckowek Michael Letklewicy John Nicholson William D. Moses George Bailey Martin Delchmiller Louis Godelevidge Joseph Cuallon Ben Lewis Frank Malone Andrew Ratawias Joseph Wilkinson John Palmer Martin Woyshner

Barber Interest in Bid Fight for Monroe Avenue Paving

The common council committee will decide between Dunn Brothers and Harber Asphalt for Monroe avenue paving. Barber company objects claiming Dunn Brothers lack Penhall pavement experience and proper equipment, while Dunn Brothers cite a bond guaranteeing proper work. Committee members are Luther Keller, Thomas McGrail, James F. Noone, PF Gordon and Edward Wenzel.

Dana Brothers Raving Committee of Common Council Dunn Brothers Harber Asphalt Company Monroe Avenue Dunn Grothers Barber Company Penhall Divnn Brothers Luther Keller Thomas McGrail James F. Noone PF. Gordon Edward Wenzel

Letters From The People

Short letters of interest published with writer's home accompanying note. Tribune not responsible for opinions here expressed.

the Tribune

Welsh preacher invited to Eddyville and Gwin churches Iowa

The Crych notes Rev. Cambell Evans of the Chicago Institute has been invited to preach at Eddyville and Gwin churches in Iowa for the next four Sundays. The rumor he quit preaching is false, Evans is respected in the area and has earned honors for his nation in different circles. While at the Institute he was asked to serve as a missionary in Indian Territories, pleasing Evans's many friends who hear of his endeavor. Franela Palmer, Priceburg, Lackawanna County.

The Tribune Crych Cambell Evans Chicago Institute Eddyville Gwin Iowa Evans Evins Chicago Franela Palmer Priceburg Lackawanna County

Mystic Cure claim for rheumatism and neuralgia

A dubious advertises a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia promising rapid relief within one to three days. It asserts removal of the disease cause after a single dose and offers the remedy at five cents, sold by Carl Lorenz in Scranton. A side note mentions Pillsbury’s Flour with a large daily capacity of 17,500 barrels.

Carl Lorenz Lackawanna Avenue Scranton Pillsbury’s Flour

Crockery Department Sale Highlights Dinner Sets and More

The Crockery Department invites shoppers to a rare sale with values on every piece. Hundreds of dinner and tea sets plus many odd items are offered at surprising prices. Three noteworthy items are mentioned.

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