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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1896

Page

3

WOW Tassisie in New York city and visits outlined

Fragmentary report outlines a sequence of visits by a bishop and companions across several towns. It mentions a Sunday catechism at a cemetery and stops in Spieingeville, Shideacy, Matt County, Sehnder, Bentha, Abs Jiertny, North Garield, and Phemesville with references to Mrs Cl Dish and a future event.

New York City Spieingeville Matt Sehnder San An Mattee Bentha Abs Jiertny North Garield Dave Phemes Ville Ue Temi

A Midnight Bell at Frothinghem With Zealous Cast

A Midnight Bell at the Frothinghem features popular comedian Uig bs Uell and the Deacon Phi ard couple in a grand vaudeville production. The show boasts twenty three principal performers with elaborate scenery painted by Arthur Voent lin and new music by Victor Herbert.

Hoyts Uigbs Uell Arthur Voentlin Victor Herbert Prine Amcoins Duncan B. Piaorrigon

Wind Storm Ravages City With Street Floods And Destruction

A severe wind and rain storm struck yesterday afternoon, uprooting trees and blowing down power lines. Public School No. 4 sustained minor damage as slates loosened, while roofs and chimneys suffered in several blocks. A brief cyclone on the South Side caused structural disturbance and street flooding, delaying traffic for about thirty minutes. Local residents rushed to protect property and clear cellars as crews assessed the harm.

Lackawanna Willie Koel Mitteton Avenue Mortington Albeda

Bench warrant issued for Wilson Pestery on fraud charge

Jodie Edwards issued a bench warrant yesterday for Wilson S. Pestery accused of fraudulent debt collection tied to Kahn & Kahn wholesale firm in New York City. Deputy Sheriff J D Perrier served the warrant and Pestery posted $1000 bail before Judge Edwardy. The case centers on alleged false statements about net worth and unpaid debts related to Stevens and Perein entities.

Jodie Edwards Wilson S. Pestery Kahn & Kahn Dole Business New York City Vera West Sherke J.D. Perrier Penranies Dudge Eebwardyw Gionhers Lemeron Meron Fern Herring Frank Hristhat Dee Tower Howe Melin & Batne Perth Stevens Cave Utd Ram Pelt Count Weabnet Perein Kahn & Kahn Haim Toe Boa Inosmieh Hen. Peuels

Coming Conclave Of Atargemeents Executive Committees

A meeting of the executive committees was held last night to discuss the upcoming conclave. The event will be directed by the Openite Committee with a full program and a detailed plan for visiting dignitaries. On Thursday evening, members at Coeur de Lion will drill at the armory.

Eliy Thor Coeur de Lion

Alfred Shiffer Funeral Held at 2 P M

Funeral from 105 Franklin avenue for Alfred Shiffer conducted at home by Rev. Charles M Gillin Dh D of Ed Mark church. Interment in Dunmore cemetery was private with pallbearers T J Carr A Bittenhendl er Charles Q Carman Samuel Storm Lewis Keller and William Walton.

Dunmore Cemetery Franklin Avenue Alfred Shiffer Charles M. Gillin Dh. D Ed Mark Church Dunmere Cemetery T. J. Carr A. Bittenhendler Charles Q. Carman Samuel Storm Lewis Keller William Walton

Knights of Pythian Seek State Meeting in 1967 Here

Local Knights of Pythian craft a plan to host the state meeting in 1967 in this city. Members push for a successful gathering with participation from lodges across the region. Potential venues and arrangements are being discussed to ensure a landmark event.

Knights of Pythian Knights of Pyth

Organizing Meeting at YWCA Tonight

An educational program by the Young Women's Christian Association closes tonight at the VY, W. A. with music recitations and tapetasx. A new club will be organized for the summer and invites working women and girls to attend and become charter members.

Chygistian Association Popult

Forger James Baird’s Release Sparks Mixed Reactions

Officials found no substantiation of charges against forger James Baird after his release from county jail. Sheriff Clements and County Commissioners say the case is being reviewed while Baird faces questions about past crimes and alleged threats. Witnesses recall his assault on the system, and local sentiment questions mental balance and jail handling.

Sherif Clements Khim Baird Dail Dn van Chef WL Roberts Glee Thoberts Flo

Doctor of Alcantara to Be Performed by Scrantonians

College hall hosts two night performance of Julius Elehberg's comic opera The Doctor of Alcantara by the Scrantonians with an intermezzo in WoT Sehrling. Cast names include Looctar Pierielmita and HTL I Burke among others in a local presentation.

College Hall The Scrantonians Julius Elehberg Alcantara Looctar Pierielmita Ooo Htl I Burke Senor Khaaur Elites d Mating Caplow Renee Dollel F. Howley

Child's Fall From Window At 3rd Story Injures Girl

Six year old daughter of Mrs. Tart fell from a third story window while nurse was at the door Sunday. She suffered a broken thigh and other fractures but is listed as improving under medical care. The family remains confident in her recovery despite the accident.

Mos Pwentefive Peet Eure N.Y

South Side Slur Case Seeks $10,000 Damages

Lena Hadid sues over alleged slander by a nearby resident. The claim states on April 25 and 26 she was publicly slandered by words impugning her chastity, while she lives with her father Merry Mahl at 12M Hecohstroet, South Side. The 7 year old plaintiff is identified as a ward of her father. Attorney MAL Meckinley represents the plaintiff.

Mal Meckinley Lena Hadid Diehard Bething Merry Mahl Hecohstroet South Side

Meals and drinks at Lohmant’s on Epruce Street

Meal service available all hours at Lohmant’s on Epruce Street. Regular dinners priced at 40 cents. A selection of imported and domestic wines, clear wine and liquors are offered.

Lohmant’'s Epruce Street

Last Session of Classis Reports Deluge Delayed Meeting

The Wyoming Classis of the Reformed Church held its annual meeting at Calvary Reformed Church but was interrupted by a heavy downpour. Delegates from multiple churches attended as the statistical report showed forty three congregations and twenty three ministers with total member counts and various church activities recorded. The next session will be in Dushore Sullivan County with resolutions praising Calvary church and listing appointed standing committees.

Wycamine Classis Chich Calvary Reformed Church Puech Church of the Classis Postoria Hewal Dushore Sullivaan Calvary Church Gow. Mershner Classis W. D. Haenel Wilkes-Barre D. E. Behoedler Turbotville Ev. S EF. Stottler D. D Hazleton D. W.ibberts Milton G. T. Brandt Ploomenhire C. T. Herbst West Hazleton W. H. Stebblebine Scranton Frankhoming Hasleton A. FL Roenly Dyffer Mfr Irersbuier Chiveia Dersclis Calvary Clissia Aliel Elhat Weobl Stibhteling Wyoming United States Beranton Rrepublican The Times

Will Get the Money From City for Damages

The Providence and Abington Turnpike Co. will receive from the city an order for 2408.65 to settle a famous damage suit. Of this sum 200.49 covers the original award 874 for costs and 121 for interest. The city resists but the issuing power shields it from future obligations. A repair crew on West Market Street near Oak was ordered away by Street Commissioner Kinsley. The company may seek formal authority to renew efforts to restore the road and advance litigation.

Providence and Abington Turnpike Company Turnpike West Market Street Oak Kinsley

Forest fires reduced after heavy rain near cottages

The flames at Edward Dolph and Mrs. Davis cottages were not destroyed. Yesterday's rain at noon helped extinguish the forest fires. Last night the streaks of fire on the mountains were invisible and smoke was lighter than Sunday night.

Edward Dolph Mrs. Davis

Congratulatory Order Elevates Thirteenth to Top National Guard

Colonel H W A Coursen issues a congratulatory order to the Thirteenth regiment after correcting its rating. The change places the unit at the head of Pennsylvania’s National Guard, with officers and new captains noted. Also mentions related notices and upcoming promotions.

HW. A. Coursen Huntinegs Ti. A. Coursen National Guard

Summer Cottage Fixing and Finishing Trends

Readers get ideas for decorating a summer cottage with flowers in attractive stands and pedestals. The piece notes affordable attractive dinnerware and toilet ware, and highlights lamps and lanterns as useful comforts in summertime retreat settings.

May Scranton Board of Trade toHear Internal Arbitration Talk

The Scranton board of trade will hold its regular May meeting next Monday evening with ex Judge Alfred Hand delivering an address on internal arbitration. Pleasant Colored M Doles attended the congress in the national capital in the interest of the topic. The meeting will also discuss arrangements for the manufacturers' committee to attend and the timing of the committee’s session.

Scranton Board of Trade Alfred Hand M. Doles National DL. Atherton Datelock

Edward De Lacy's Funeral Service Held in Hyde Park Cemetery

Edward De Lacy died recently and his funeral was held yesterday from his son Thomas Brede Lacey's home in Banbury. A solemn high mass was celebrated at St Peter's Cathedral and interment took place at Pisa Park Catholic Cemetery.

Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Edward de Lacey Thoms Bre Lacey Banuway Alta Bt. Peter's Cathedral Pisa Park

Cottage of William G Robertson Destroyed by Fire

Reports indicate the cottage of William G Robertson was completely burned. Firefighters or local forces battled flames at the Dolph Coal camp as the incident occurred with occupants reportedly present inside the structure.

William G. Robertson Mureeshawoord William CG Dolph Coal Tb Ware Phourh

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