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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1896

Page

5

Scranton Notes Mixed Mayors and Meetings

Alderman Millar prepares an opinion in the Frothingham case while various county officials meet in Olyphant to discuss protective measures. Community groups including the Girls' Friendly Society and Grace Lutheran Church hold events. sales at Scranton post office show gains. a county jail and court activity counts are reported along with local political and criminal news.

Millar Frothingham Scranton Wehlau Olyphant Ph 'Phoraton & Co Thie Wits Delaware Larkawenntial Wratern Company Hampton Central Midwed JL Bulliwan Lackawanna Venn Avenue Hill We Traction Company Liackuwanti Andl Weel Erm Company Esterday Relahidite Miffin Avenue Linden Street Girls’ Friendly Society St Luke's Church IBM Christian Endeavor Society Grace Lutheran Church Hass Tenth Street State Centere Wesovlution Houb Mensley Washington Quay Senate Central Labor Union Pow. Thomas J. K. Levy Burgunder The Academy of Music Anderson Teed Lilian Russell Miss Russell Tor Avon West Bickawantie

Providence Presbyterians Elect Trustees at Annual Meeting

At the Providence Presbyterian church annual meeting H A McKeehan D B Atherton and J B Atherton were elected trustees for two years. McKeehan and Atherton were re-elected and J B Atherton succeeds C I von Storch. Reports were read and matters discussed including potential charter name change to incorporate Scranton reflecting Providence Pa. in fiction.

Providence Presbyterian Church H. A. McKeehan D. B. Atherton J. B. Atherton J. BD. Atherton C. IL. von Storch Aos Scranton Providence

Polish Independence Anniversary Parade at Music Hall

The Polish community of Beranton held a large celebration for the 105th anniversary of Poland’s independence at Music Hall with a parade from St Mary’s church through city streets led by Joseph Nves as grand marshal. A crowd filled the hall as speakers including Hon. John Barrett condemned remarks by Congressman Johnson and Senator Lodge as misinformed about Polish people. The program featured Polish songs, readings on Poland’s history, and tableaux showing equality among classes, while American colors predominated to honor both homeland and the United States.

Beranton Music Hall St. Mary's Church Respect Avenue Johna Harbert Scranton Truth AL McCin J. A. Scranton Matthew Stanley Quay Johnson Lodge Lin Ae Slimiler Henne Joseph Nves Valentine Cgalhish Start Provident Ringel Band Matude Sacred ' ‘Art Society Ryiehts Polst iScia Gittapels Te Curis Eld Young Viens Solary Appel Eavatory Waves von Temperance Wriff Gallery Diothe Motels National AM Sthirkins Aeclery Cuth's Lottein Bitners Nockety Boolery SL Stenmvinne Jeagup Poland Elm Street Washington Avenue Lackawanna Washington Spruce Street Franklin Father Aust Michael Besa North End B. Gramlewles Nanticoke Bowanowski Priceburg Theodore Klonowski Wilkes-Barre Joseph Orlowski Durwen Anthony Lipinski Nantionke John Balcewles Pittston Jaimer G. Holley C. G. Buhind Edmund J. Tobinson John KK. Dorrett F. C. Fitzsimmons M.A. McGinley John O'Malley J. J. Jordan BK. H. Jordan South Side Stara Ani Parker Twanewski Ringgold Band Moe Midrach Witnels Harre Mary Wenthand Elizabeth Kowalewska Mr. Shochowski St. Mary's Ace John Re. Barrett Paul Kruger Barrett Koselusko Polleh Sobleskh Mo AL McGinlew McGinney Matilda Smith John Smith Joseph Job St Mary's Parochial School Frank Orczyk Helena Cabryelewics Helena Hass Oon Origimal Father Rust Daniel Langewski

Alderman Millar's Court Disposes of Twelve War Rants

Alderman Millar issued twelve war rants and disposed of eight criminal cases in a busy day. Detained defendants include Henry Heller on threats, John Gotthelb Kolb, and James Callahan for threats. A horse dispute between Thomas O Boyle and John Mack ended with bail set, while John C. King and wife faced a larceny dispute over a horse. A 18 year old, Sheehan, was sent to the House of the Good Shepherd. Mike Murga and Anthony Blanco faced petty assault charges and were told to go home.

Millar Court House Bury John Kelly William Johnson Delawarte Lackawanna Western Henry Heller Twentieth Ward John Gotthelb Kolb James Callahan Callahan's Corners John Callahan Thomas O'Boyle John Mack Lavette Street Mack O' Boyle Boyle John C. King West Side King Pittion Avenue Annie Glilboy Oakford Court House of the Good Shepherd Mike Murga Anthony Blanco

Lost in New York at the Academy of Music

The original tank drama Lost in New York was seen at the Academy of Music last evening. Misa Lillie Sinclair impressed as a soubrette and C. E. Edwards performed a tramp specialty. A vivid third act shows the East River with steam launches and boats. Tort in New York will be repeated tonight and tomorrow.

New York Academy of Music Misa Lillie Sinclair C. E. Edwards East River Ward's Ingane Asylum Nmlsla

New Y M I Council Organized in Providence Hall

Young Men's Institute Council No 423 organized in O Malley s Hall Providence last night with 150 members. President John Mullen and treasurer P J Duane named. Next Monday meeting to select a name and install officers. Supreme Director James Gaynor aided by officers E P Mitchell James J Scott and others. An unrelated court entry records a 3400 dollars judgment against Wilson Fegely Co. of Lackawanna Avenue in a shirt necktie business.

Young Men's Institute O'Malley Henry Fegely Wilson, Fegely & Co Lackawanna Avenue Denouty Sheriff Ferber

Death of Michitael Coggins Former Mail Carrier

Michael Coggins died at his Penn avenue home last evening at age 16 after an operation to remove a tumor. He is survived by a wife and two children. The funeral is set for 1 o clock Thursday with burial in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Special attention and private dining rooms advertised for dinner parties at Lohmainn's on Spruce street.

Michael Coggins Penn Avenue Mr. Coggins Coggins Hyde Park Catho Ilc Lohmainn’s Spruce Street

Fotertainment and Dance at Music Hall

May 6 Tuesday program promises good music and a good time for all attendees. Admission is twenty five cents.

Music Hall

Knifed in Four Places in a Fatal Attack

Eighteen year old Thomas Malloy lies between life and death after a stabbing by Janes Hopking following a pool dispute. Hopkins, a Jersey Central newsboy, fled after the assault near Vine street station. Malloy sustained deep back and leg wounds as Hopkins and accomplices chased them through Diamond Flats. Dr. OMalley treats Malloy. a warrant for Hopkins is issued and unresolved.

Thomas Malloy Patrick Malloy West Cochon Street Janes Hopking Silexerrest John O'Malley Vine Street Malloy Diamond Flats Zang Wyoming Avenue Hopkins Hopkin O'Malley Spellman Jersey Central Road

Directors Reelect at Lackawanna Hospital Board

In a meeting of contributors at lackawanna hospital last evening directors chosen to serve again were John Eisele Snyder and J L Fuller. Annual meeting postponed to next Friday as some directors were absent. Hospital reports indicate a debt free status and optimistic outlook for the coming year. directors listed include James P. Dickson Alfred and O Reilly Thomas Davies William Smith Conrad Schroeder Eisele Snyder and J L Buller.

Lackawanna Hospital Eisele John #. Snyder L. Fuller James P. Dickson Alfreifand J. A. O'Reilly Thomas D. Davies William T Smith Conrad Sc

Death of Mrs Culkin A Pine Brook Resident

Mrs Mary Culkin died yesterday at the home of her son Hugh Culkin at 900 Capouse Avenue. She had lived in Pine Brook for more than a quarter of a century and was well respected by neighbors. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Mary Culkin Hugh Culkin Capouse Avenue Pine Brook

Dinner at Hotel Jermyn Hosts Esteemed Guests

John Jermyn entertained friends with a lavish private dining room dinner at Hotel Jermyn. Attendees included Rev. Rogers Israel, judges Willard Hand Archbald Gunster Edwards Jessup, Col. Boles Sanderson Sturges Schroeder Dickson and others.

Johan Jermyn Jermin John Jermyn Jermyn Etwat Rogers Israel BK. N. Willard Alfred Hand R. W. Archbald FF. W. Gunster H. M. Edwards W. H. Jessup

City embraces Jermyns model hotel as progress shown

During an evening event the speaker praised the enter prise progressive spirit and highlighted the Hotel Jermyn as a model building for the city. Attendees included Archbald J A Linen Charles H Zehn der Lemuel Amerman Henry elin Jr A H Wardling Major Everett Warren W T Smith E L Fulier T H Watkins and W F Hallatead.

Archbald J. A. Linen Charles H. Zehnder Lemuel Amerman Henry Elin, Jr A. H. Wardling Major Everett Warren W. T. Smith E. L. Fulier T. H. Watkins W. F. Hallatead Mr. Jermyn Enterprise Hotel Jermyn

Runaway at Taylor Injures Local Teamster

Clark Brown, a 50 year old teamster for the Lackawanna Fertilizer and Chemical company, suffered a compound fracture of a leg when a wagon horse bolted after a wheel unfastened a harness. He was treated at Lackawanna hospital and released.

Clark Brown Lackawanna Fertilizer and Chemical Company Taylor Brown Lackawanna Heenttal Hir Moowhe

Wild Parsnip Poisoning Ties Avoca Boys to Hospital

A group of youths aged 7 to 15 in Avoca ate wild parsnips from a garden near the Stroki residence. Several convulsions followed, with Peter Stok and Stanley Dracus out of danger after hours. others, Anthony Koonsie and John Ka cis, not yet recovered by evening.

Anthony Dracus John Dracus Anthony Koogle Peter Stroki Avoca Stroki Dre Berge Dougherty

Death notices from Scranton and Dunmore area

Died in Scranton Mary Davis age late 1800s interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Also Gavin infant James Patrick and Scott James son of Michael and Maria interments at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery and St Marys Catholic Cemetery. Culkin Mary funeral notice listed with later arrangements.

Seranton Hyde Park Catholic Davis Scranton North Linenin Avenue Washburn Street Gavin Joseph Airs Patrick Gavin McDonough Avenue Hyde Park Scott Dunmore James Michael Maria Scott Elm Street St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Culkin Mary

Genuine Delft Placques and Decorated Fan Lamps Sale

Advertising blurb notes Genuine Delft placques for 99 cents each and imported decorated fan lamps at 25 cents each with emphasis on low prices and bulk value.

Delft Placques

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