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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1897

Page

14

Two More Boys Arrested In Brass Theft Case

Thomas Smith and Michael Hadock were arrested on charges of stealing brass from Delaware Lackawanna and Western machine ships. Harry Murray and David Schlager were arraigned Thursday. all four placed in custody. Brass and iron evidence traced to Jacol Felt junk shop and a Ward Prica search found locomotive parts. Fett arraigned for receiving stolen goods. $200 bond set. All four boys are under 18.

Thomas Smith Michael Hadock Harry Murray David Schlager Millar Murray Schlager Jacol Scranton Carman Prica Place Birnes Fett Max Smith

Jury Finds Death From Child Care Lapses In Davies Case

The coroner’s jury in the Davies case rules that Sarah Davies died from burns caused by a burning rubbish heap. They fault irresponsible children and urge stricter parental supervision, naming several local residents who served as jurors.

Ste Sie Cate Radle Davies Slaned Boye Fon D. Owen G. A. Miller Ed B. Conley Fred Miller Joseph T. Wavelkors David Hewemen

Funeral Attended By Company For Corporal Wolcott

The company will assemble at 12 m sharp Sunday May to attend the funeral of Corporal Harry A. Wolcott at the quarters. The drum corps to meet at Penn Avenue and Vine Street at 12.05 sharp. Members may join the company at the stated time and place per First Lieutenant John Huff.

Wirst Harry A.wolcott Dram Corps Penn Avenue Vine Street

Beecham’s Pills Featured as Cure for Sick Headache

Local notice promotes Beecham's Pills as a remedy for sick headache. Advert reads that new improved machinery and products await at Crystal Laun ary on Adams avenue.

Adams Avenue Beecham

Eisteddfod to Feature Three Large Choirs Next Tuesday

The Frothingham theater hosts a three-session Welsh eisteddfod conducted by Robert Martin lodge. Prizes total 200, 75 and 10 with choral, recitation and declamation events featuring choirs from the West Side and Bellevue and judges from Plaineville and Utica.

Frothingham Robert Martin Lodge Tworites Sentas West Side Hellevue Olyphant Thies

Aldermen Linked to Carbondale Furniture Case

Proceedings over the Carbondale and Scranton Carbondale Furniture companies continued as Aldermen Howe and Millar supervised hearings. Nine warrants targeted principals including N Kaplin with charges totaling 1200 dollars. bail set at 440 for Dall and associates. Attorney O Malley protested a witness lunge, while the case adjourned with Howe and Millar acting as witnesses.

Millar and Howe Carbondale Furniture Company Scranton and Carbondale Furniture Company Dall N. Kaplin Sarah Seldman Fannie Fridman David Davidson Charles BP. O'Malley

Death of Dr M Lane in Providence Diptheria Claims Doctor

Dr Joseph McLane died at 1 50 this morning in the Bristol House Providence from diphtheria after a few days of illness. A young physician, he had practiced medicine in Providence about two years. His home before study was at Ca tham Wayne County.

Joseph McLane Bristol House Providence Cathan Wayne County Ellen Baskerville Theodore Street C &J. Patrick St. Joseph's Keetora Shotten Williams

Campbell Charged With Attempted Assault on Girl

James Campbell of Noy Aug avenue in the North End is jailed awaiting trial on a serious charge of attempting a criminal assault on a six year old girl, his accuser identified as Annie Martin of 1719 McDonough avenue. The father testified that the girl cried out during the incident.

Ttl James Campbell Noy Aug Avenue North End Campbell Alexander Martin McDonough Avenue Annie Alderman Roberts

Relief pool board hears fourteen travel requests

Director Puller reports he could spend ten thousand dollars yearly if all railroad transportation applications were granted. Mr. Shotten notes the situation as not a complaint. Fourteen relief requests were heard, about half seeking free transport, mostly cases coming by direction of Director Puller.

Puller Fle Railroad Parc Shotten Pool Board Enid

Reward Offered for Theft or Mutilation of The Triune Copy

The Triune offers a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone who steals or mutilates a copy of The Triune after delivery to a regular subscriber.

Camp collisions spurred by intoxicated man

A man named Campbell claimed intoxication and unconsciousness prevented his crime, with responders noting his impaired state on the scene. Authorities assess responsibility as the incident unfolds.

Ance Campbell

Park Improvement Cost Estimate Sparks City Debate

February council actions urged a Nay Aug park upgrade and a formal cost estimate. Landscape gardener A Ry Hegerton pegged total costs at about 89 910 with a plan including athletic facilities a large lake bathing beach drives terraces a balcony overlooks Nay Aug falls and other features. Funding would require bonds as current revenues cannot cover the project.

A. Ry. Hegerton Megerton Porsie Mabeke Subsidiary Griveways Iccccceceieccee Antam Giawe and Negnea Canedncerés Terry Walle Atepe Pergola Nay Aug Ng Hhs Tedden Peyeerake Bock Pavlo ccc OOM Bshelter Eheds S Phalne Ee

Pride of the Circus and The Sultan's Daughter Stage Tonight

The Alle Akerstrom company closes engagement at Frothingham with The Pride of the Circus this afternoon and The Sultan's Daughter tonight. Yesterday crowds saw both performances with strong specialties highlighted. Mrs Ella Seldman, blind, loaned $60 to Cohen & Co a Penn avenue firm and seeks repayment in Alderman Howe proceedings.

Allle Akerstrom Company the Frothingham Ella Seldman Cohen & Co Penn Avenue Seldman Alderman Howe

Tramp Steals Bicycle Then Slips Up Drunken Ride

A thief snatched a bicycle from Penn avenue around six last evening and, unable to ride, pushed it by the handle. Patrolman James Saltry pursued to the corner of Lackawanna road and Franklin avenues, where the man was arrested. He showed signs of intoxication and the officer prepared to book him.

Penn Avenue James Saltry Lackawoonna Rod Franklin Avenues

Horsford Acid Phosphate and Bromo Quinine Ad Claims

An advertisement touts Horsford’s acid phosphate to aid digestion and a cold cure via Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee. It lists Twining optician at 125 Penn Avenue in Harris’ drug store and Miss Carolyne V. Dorkey teaching elocution at 616 Adams Avenue.

Twining Penn Avenue Harris’ Drug Store Carolyne V. Dorkey Adams Avenue

Philadelphia Excursion Tickets From Scranton to Philadelphia

District Passenger Agent J Bwkher of the Central Railroad of New Jersey announces excursion tickets from Scranton to Philadelphia and return for 1.82. Central runs three daily express trains to Philadelphia via Howl direct, with departure May 4 and 11 and return through May 17 inclusive, attracting many excursionists with the low rate.

Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad Washington Monument Palrmount Park Lehigh Valley Bwikher Central Railroad of New Jersey Scranton Central

Death of John Baustian in Scranton

In Scranton Pennsylvania on May 6 1887 John Baustian died at his home on Mt Irving avenue. He was aged years. The funeral is scheduled Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock with interment at Dunmore cemetery.

Baustian Scranton John Bhaustian Mt Irving Avenue Dunmore Cemetery

Supper Served by Ladies at Firer Presbyterian Church

The Firer Presbyterian church ladies society hosted a supper last evening from six to eight o clock. Tables were laid in the church dining parlors with blossoms decorating the decorn.

Ladies’ Society of the Firer Presbyterian Church

Supper Arranged by Ladies for Event阵

The display featured biotrome decor on each table and a supper served under the direction of Mrs Willa Kemmerer and Mrs Fred Patt along with a long list of Misses and Mrs Hand Hand Matthews and others assisting at the event.

Bouavete Willa Kemmerer Fred Patt Charlotte Hand Helen Hand Romaine Seybott Griese Scranton Kate Beranton Agnes Vickery Mirace Kingsbury Annie Matthews Flora Matthews Alice Matthews Helen Matthews Emmeline Richmond Clara Hichmoen Charlotte Spoer Nellie Blecle Margaret Warner Mintha Burns Little Whitheek Frances Hand Katherine Dunham Mise Caroling Dickson

Dawes Arrested for Fraud Over Missing Payment

J Dawes a New York commercial traveler was brought before Alderman Millar on a fraud charge from Frederick White of Wyoming drive. Dawes had borrowed $25 in 1896 and later paid with a worthless check. White obtained a warrant on February 12. Dawes was arrested by Deputy Sheriff H L Berber and discharged after paying the debt and costs totaling over an amount not fully shown.

J. Dawce New York City Millar Frederick White Wyoming Drive Dawes Wysmite Mr. White White Yesternay Hlf Berber

Griffin Receives Hampered Rabbit Gift for Scranteen Club

A rabbit with a lame left hind leg was sent to Sands Griffin, Scranteen baseball manager, at the Adana Express office last night. It was shipped from Mayfield by an unknown sender. Griffin quipped that he could manage without a lame rabbit but joked about penning the animal at the hotel rear and voiced a whimsical vision of rabbit pal.

Sands Griffin Scranteen Adana Ex- Press Company Mayfield Manikger Griffin Express Wwe Rabbit

The Dioveran Reccrd Continues Four Columns

The Dioveran Reccrd issues today four columns of news and literary features from A. PA. Olgeles and other items. The Record is on sale at M. Norton’s bookstore and at the publication office in room 4 on the fourth floor of the Republican building.

A. PA. Olgeles M. Norton's Republican Building

Summer Excursion Printing at The Tribune Office

Advertising note urges organizers to choose The Tribune for excursion printing. Claims low prices quick service courteous treatment and plentiful resources. Emphasizes newspaper office expertise and efficient production to meet printing needs.

Oswero Shoes Cash Sale Opens Early at Five Brothers

Bargain seekers swarm Five Brothers as Oswero shoes go to sale this morning. The store promises the best prices and aims to clear stock quickly, with extra discounts on popular styles.

Barcains

Five Dollars Arrest for Wife Desertion Described

Nicholas George of Green Ridge was arrested by Special Officer Clifford for desertion and threats. At Alderman Millar he was fined for contempt of court after abusive behavior, and held on $600 bond to appear at court on charges of desertion. He reportedly left his wife for six months.

Nicholas George Green Ridge Millar Yeaterday Clifford George Genree

Sudden Change Sparks Five Brothers Shoe Store Sale

A rapid shift at Cawero triggers a timely sale at the Five Brothers cash shoe store. The event begins this morning and continues until every pair is sold, with discounts urging early shoppers to act.

Cawero Five Brothers Ble Cash

Massive Value Sale Offers Groceries At Low Prices

Readable catalog style notice advertising a large order of goods at reduced prices. Mentions items such as granulated sugar, evaporated milk, cream crackers, cold packed tomatoes, baking powder, parlor matches, canned peas, soup, and more. Claims guaranteed quality with a market basket bonus and a limited time May weekend offer. Includes prices and per unit quantities.

Eas - We Halelmm Ges Cere Pesce Steennee Ao

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