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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1896

Page

5

Local notices and community updates from Atkin City

A collection of fragmented notices reports openings, court actions, and local events. Names such as Joleen Edwards Judge Clark and Rev J A Wyantben appear among scattered references to trains, construction, memorials, and parish activities. The text also lists meetings, fund contributions, and a ceremonial address by Alfred Hit on international arbitration.

St. Josephs Hmnatrick Cau Kine James Hine Petrik Morrow Uitrick Molin Ois Ivan Shy Haley Jatier Corporan Beranton Board of Tribe Als Oelock Whortas Moore Aid Fala Alfred Hit Waalington D.C

Mears and Hagen Monday Bargains In Table Linen

Advertises special bargains today on table linens white goods muslins sheelings ginghames lawns outing flannery wash goods and pottery items. Mears and Hagen promise selections across fabrics and household textiles for homes and households.

Mears & Hagen

Robbery accusation sparks drunken duo arrest

Two intoxicated men were picked up near the Delaware and Hudson Station after a passerby accused John H. Roche of Bellevue of robbing him. Roche denied the charge as the unknown man, barely coherent, repeated the allegation at the station. Alderman Wright to hear details in the morning.

John H. Rochy Bellevue Roche Alderman Wright

Welsh Baptist Union Sessions Hear Six Sermons

Six sermons were preached at the First Welsh Baptist Church as part of the Welsh Ministers convention for the Northern Pennsylvania district and the Young People’s Mission. Officers were elected, new societies admitted, and trustees reported with a resolution on minister reenrollment discussed. The convention adjourned with plans for a next gathering at Mahanoy City.

First Welsh Baptist Church Pennsylvania So'elock Reese Ta i Jenkins Mo HM. Jones Laanwroft Wales Wolieh Es Edwards D. J. Eyane Shonadood Ellen Sergnen Charles Jones Nantivake Ohlus Resselin Willie Po Toy Chobbina Philadelphine Few Top Morin Whittney’s Point X. Veo Bdewars New York

Distress as Scranton Family Seeks Father

A Polish woman and her four children arrived in Scranton from Philadelphia seeking F. J. Terppe, a South Side director, who works in a breaker and earns a meager living. They were penniless and fatigued after travel, asking him to support them as they arrived at Cedar Avenue in the Twentieth Ward.

F. J. Terppe South Side Philadelphia Cedar Avenue Twentieth Ward Scranton Genet

Children Receive Care After Street Incident

Street aid provided to two children and a nurse, with Mrs. Duggan of the Associated Charities and Dr. J. A. Mantey overseeing medical care. The eldest, about 12, is very ill but improving with treatment. reports of a malignant illness are refuted.

Duggan Associated Charities Miss Kiel J. A. Mantey

Man pleads for police help to save horse from destruction

Thomas Dempsey, of 655 Quincy Avenue, Dunmer, rushed into the central police station claiming his landlord James Dunsey damaged his home after being asked to pay rent. Dempsey said Dunsey threatened violence, had a gun and a bulldog, and caused furniture destruction during a rampage across the border.

Ato Welock Central Police Station Detter Thomas Dempsey Quincey Avenue Dunmer James Dunsey Dunsey Scranton

Cousin Handley In Town Aims to Break Will

Patrick Handley a first cousin of the late Judge Handley arrived from Chicago Saturday and plans to contest the will. His brother Thomas is expected daily from Ireland with intent to secure a share of the estate said to be worth about $50,000.

Patrick Handley Judge Handley Chicago Twentheeth Donahoe North End Oriahiin Tlal, Fox Otieage Thomas Irem Ireland

Edison’s Latest Wonder Attracts City Interest

Falison’s vitascape, a mystifying kinetoscope with motion capture, is due for public display in the city likely next week. Arthur Frothingham, returning from a stay at Menlo Park, arranged a New York exhibition while O J Jones takes over Thathingham territory. The vitascope premiered in New York on April stand with a vivid motion depiction of a scene at a Central depot.

Falison Arthur Frothingham Menlark Wien New York Connecticut Minhereto Parto Pennsylvania O. J. Jones

Drogen Name Arranged for Friday Tri County Convention

A Tri County Christian event at Pittston features speakers R R Jepson of Carbondale and Rev B Morris of Wilkes Barre with Rev CL AL Oliver of York and George Guth of Scranton. Officers to be elected in the afternoon and introduced in the evening. Scranton delegates will return by New York Valley night train to Arrow and transfer to the Delaware Hudson train to Scranton.

Pittston Mer Rey R.R. Jepson Carbondale Wii Rey Mr Stelly Wyoming Bf. Morris Wilkes-Barre Hing Pentiers CL AL Oliver York Hee George Be Guth Scranton Newhigh Valley Pla Ocho

Boy Found Wandering After Mother Lost On Streetcar

A boy about years old was found wandering along Main street in Minooka near the city line and taken in by Hol. Collery before being turned over to police. Lieutenant Zh has the boy at South Side Stith Tower on Alderstews. The well dressed child cannot identify his family. he says his name is Johnny Wesel and that his mother got onto a street car and lost him. He claims his home is in Scott-Ail, or somewhere there.

Main Street Minooka Hol Collery Peter Zh Stith Tower Alderstews Ble Johnny Wesel Tie

Grocer Reed Cleared Over Alleged Assault by Boy

George Teed of Wyoming fivenne testified that no evidence showed his five year old son guilty of assault before Alderman Howe. The boy had visited his grandmother at 547 Taylor Avenue near Robert Hang. The arrest was described as spiteful, aimed to humiliate relatives, with no reason for inquiry into intervention of the law.

Howe George Teed Wyoming Taylor Avenue Robert Hang

Ezra V. Botsford Dead Queen Resident of Scranton

Ezra V. Botsford a longtime North End livery operator and well known resident of Scranton and Heranton died at his Sherburne New York home. His remains will arrive this afternoon on the Lackawanna train and be taken to Dunmore cemetery for burial.

Scranton North End Mera V. Botsford Heranton Sherburne N.Y Stree Botsford Dunmore Cemetery

Alfred Pennington Organist Seeks Pupils At Elm Park Studio

Alfred Pennington, organist at Elm Park Church, will open a new studio on December 1 at corner Madison Avenue and Linden Street opposite the parish hall. He studied under Turner and Dunham and others at Berlin and will offer piano and organ lessons. Organ practice will be available at the Elm Park Church and the studio features a new two manual organ. Terms by appointment at 433 Wyoming Avenue.

Madison Avenue Linden Street Bint Park Parsonage Pennington Turner and Dunham Kosten Cuilaont Schrizile Eit Biblicht Haupt Reimann and Becker Berlin Pepe Elm Paak Wyoming Avenue

First Meeting of Grand Council Plans Promoted by Local Councils

The Pennsylvania grand council of the Young Men’s Institute opens in College Mall with delegates from councils across the region. Supreme Deputy Charles B. Adams presides as officers are elected and a constitution and by laws prepared. Delegates tour mines and mills and attend receptions at Music Hall and St Brenden rooms.

College Mall Pennsylvania Grand Council Young Men's Institute Oia Atverange College St. Peter's Cathedral Pennsylvania Charles B. Adams Altoona New York City Red Bank N. Do Sea Brhele N. J Worcester Mass Providente Allegheny City Pitteburge Carnegie Philadelphia McDonald Alto Grand Council Welegates J. B. Gaynor John J. Durkin Eocaetary Pd. Nelly Gormetis Council Central City M. A. McGinney J. le Gaynor John Walsh Edward Vilalley James Meviovern Cannel South Side M. J Heop Johnson FL Gibbons T. F. Carroll Charles Canavan Music Hall Order United States POH Ciera W ML J. Donahoe Kelley St. Louis Atlantic

Obituary notices from Scranton area include several deaths

Obituaries list Anthony J. Martin long time driver for John O Mara and Catholic benevolent member dies Saturday at his Scranton Street home. Thomas Powell of Plymouth son of squib maker dies Bright's disease with funeral Tuesday in Plymouth. Mrs John W Dusenbury dies at 1021 Olive Street. funeral at St Luke's Church then travel to Cheat Road. Thomas Connors of Washburn Street dies at Moses Taylor Hospital from blood poisoning age 41. Mrs William Diamond of Dunmore dies at home with four children. funeral 3 20 pm at Mt Carmel. Patrick Acott of River Street funeral tomorrow at St Peters Cathedral interment Hyde Park.

Anthony J. Martin West Side Scranton Street John O'Mara St. Paul's Pioneer Corps Branch 44 Catholic Mutual Benefit Association St. Brenden Council No. 4S Thomas Powell Plymouth John FR. Powell Bright Providence John W. Dusenbury Olive Street St. Luke's Church Cheat Road Thomas Connors Washburn Street Moses Taylor Hospital Delaware, Lackawanna and Wester Road William Diamon Pine Street Dunmore Mt. Carmel Patrick Acott River Street St. Pete's Cathedral Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Grand Jury Opens Session Under Judge Dunster this Week

The grand jury convenes with Judge Dunster and District Attorney John E. Jones presiding. It will hear arraignments, review transcripts from aldermen and justices, and consider bribery charges involving Charles Sheridan and John J. McAndlrew. Readings include a charge against Carrie Getz over a forged check and other transcripts filed with Clerk John H. Thomas.

Dunster John E. Jones Tnd John Griehkate John Mushwo Park Place Charles Sheridan Burgess Winton John J. McAndlrew Benjamin Harrie Bernard Gillet Barriet John FL Cummings Carrie Getz Fleetville B. DD. Evane Oles Af John H. Thomas William Arnold Farmer Greenthott A. RR Menjamin Old Forse Michael Boland Erantin Ranwel Cole Dunmore George Carpenter Milner Scranton Johnson Coolbaugh Ransom Thomas Conroy Carpenter Jessup Jobn Dourberty Inter Th. Philps Tolner Charles Bo Patter Stephen KE. Rlee Michael Stuann Anthony Sihultheise Ranswom Reese Watkins

Barber Men Press For Special Council Meeting

Six members of the common council including John E. Bevan James FL Noone Thomas Methail Marlin Wirth and M J Sweeney sign a call for a special meeting to discuss general items. Debate centers on a contract change from Doarther to Dunn Bros and procedure questions loom over a Thursday night session. A petition asks Mayor Halley to push for a three cent fare on streetcar lines.

Common Council John E. Bevan James FL Noone Thomas Methail Marlin Wirth M. J Sweeney Doarther Company Dunn Bros Fark Dunn Chaitrian Crier

Obscure Beranton Notices Include Names and Addresses

Vague OCR fragment lists several names and addresses with unclear context. Mentions 516 Palmatreet and 2aeliek DUSENBENY-Th Beranton, Mary Ji, Harriet Hopford, and Johan W.uss. Records indicate a burial notice and residence details with scattered times and locations, lacking coherent events.

Beranton Abinyetek MiGhwilt Kathe Fleming Palmatreet Neal Mondius Dusenbeny Mary Ji Harriet Hopford Johan W Uss 3Bury St.aiken Enuriis Internets Firienite

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