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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1896

Page

5

The Green Ridge Chanelate To Hold Special Meeting

Chilet Hickey of the fire department announced a special meeting for The Green Ridge Chanelate at Ss eeclock in Raut's hall on Wyoming avenues. All members are urged to attend. details include venue and time.

Chilet Hickey Daniel M. G Cohen Dhoho PE Powter Lavkuwanla Avenue Cup Street Juln Loskh Dodgetown Patrolniin Seholdt Pith Avenue Wright Boerton ‘Travtion Company Henry Buble Henry Klenry Henrys Boe, Newcomb Stevens Huth Hull Milhir Ution Lackawa Witcbesaathe Rivinye Jeremiah Chune Carbondale Pryor Joli McCabe Chine Euward Philer Ots Alexander Slinpoon James B. Davis A O. Crellin Joh Mitetiell

Fashion Items on Sale at Mears & Co. Store

A fragmented advertisement lists corset covers embroidered handkerchiefs and gloves for ladies, belts, and umbrellas. The notice mentions price points and a sale at Mears & Co. with various textile goods and notions.

Man claiming religion locked up after gospel street scene

Police found an old well dressed man distributing candy and singing hymns at the corner of Seventh and West Lackawanna Avenue. Edward Sherwood, of Jefferson township, claimed to be widowed with one setting hen and a horse left unfed. Officers noted religious mania and took him to the central station.

Deiter Day Seventh and West Lackawanna Avenue Central Station House Edward Sherwood Jefferson Township Ely

Permanent Pennsylvanian Grand Council formed

The Pennsylvania Grand Council of the Young Men's Institute was made permanent with a new constitution and by laws. Officers including Gilleran as grand president were elected and installed. A banquet at the St Charles hotel followed the adjournment and delegates planned the next meeting in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia The St. Charles Pennsylvania Young Men's Institute College Hall Louisville Council Paelle Grand Council Mercade Riy J. J. Keogh New York Grand Council Denver Supreme Council Hew Lisuraition PLC Supreme Councils Actin Baureau M. Jt Lackawenne Scranton Charles Bs. Adams John Jd. Keogh Penn Sv iVituila Juriedietion Yours Men's Institute Ottowrs Pood. Kyou Philadelphila Gilleran J. Constitioe Gilfoyhe Cariesie Porpane Mo. Wonchow J. Crifin Pittebure Denohoe von Me Corittho Pittsburg Adame Altocia Kelly J. A. Keegan McDonald C., Adams Altoona Adams W. B. Merrick Carnegie Grand T. P. Mc-Cormack Forest City J. P McDonald Carbondale P. J. Ruddy Miner's Mills M. J. Donahoe BR. EK. Boyle Morris Mellee's Locks T. F. Carroll

Tenant Threats and Arrests After Night of Disturbance

A tense incident at Pelows Street ends with two arrests after a confrontation between tenants and police. William Newey and Murtaugh were detained following a broken fuse and two-hour disturbance witnessed by Constable Timothy Jones. A hearing is slated for today.

Janes Bustinin Wreditit Timothy Jones William Newey Murtaugh

Sages’ Mesmerizing Showput Audience to Sleep

The Sages performed last night before an audience that nearly fell asleep as Mr. Sage conducted from the stage. Most sleepers were not identified with the Sages or theater. Tonight and Saturday promise a different program including an imaginary ball game between Wilken Parre and Scranton.

Mesmerley Academy of Wilken- Parre Scranton

Stricken with paralysis Alfred Godshall on West Side

Alfred Godshall, a well known West Side resident, was stricken with paralysis yesterday around 4 oclock while in his hallway. He was carried to his bedroom where he remains in an unconscious condition, with Dr George B Reynolds in attendance and reporting some improvement last evening.

Alfred Godshall West Side Sumner Avenue Godshall George B. Reynolds Mr. Godshall

Death of Patrick Whelan in South Side home

Patrick Whelan age 66 died yesterday morning at his Iva residence 608 Prospect avenue. A well known South Side resident he leaves a wife and seven children Rev John Whelan of Lawrence Mass James a student at Villa Nova Philadelphia Patrick John Michael Annie and Mrs M J Purcell. Funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow.

Patrick Whelan Iva Prospect Avenue Whelan South Side John Whelan Lawrence Mass James Villa Nova Catholic College Philadelphia Patrick John Michael Annie M. J. Purcell

Judge Sits Upon A Tack At Missouri University

In Columbia Missouri May 21 Judge Alexander Martin dean of the law department endures pain after a law student placed a tack in his chair. The senior class is suspected as the culprit and the judge vows to uncover the offender. The incident weighs on the students as their diplomas hang in the balance.

Columbia, Mo

State Medical Society rescinds rule on Heennes transfer

Harrisburg May 1 The State Medical council rescinded the rule accepting Heennes from the New York board of medical examiners. New York physicians will be examined before practicing in this state as retaliation for similar action by New York examiners. Semi annual examinations set for June 1 to 20. Pillsbury's Flower mine charity notes 17 600 barrels a day.

Harrisburg State Medical Council New York State Board of Medical Examiners New York State New York Examiners Pillsbury’s Flower Mine Charity

Injunction Halts Dunn Brothers Contract Fight

Barber Asphalt Company seizure of city action triggers court injunction delaying Monroe Avenue paving award. Republicans boycott city hall and abstain from joint session while Democrats attend. inspectors posts and mayoral policy face partisan standstill as legal action proceeds.

Barber Asphalt Company Eajoia Dun Republicans of Select Council Dass Belent Monroe Avenue John Fitzsimmons Polles Bailey City Hall John Nelson Republians Nelson J. D. Ferber Dovber Company Dunn Brothers Uatton Select Council Hunt Edwards The Burter Company Wow. Watson WO S Diehl FL. Alteh Euck Counel Common Council Barber Company Dun Brothers W. P. Griffiths N. O H. Lowry Lavelle

Malta Commandery to Bring Large Sir Knights Gathering

Malta commandery of Binghamton plans a major representation at the upcoming conclave with a large group arriving by Lackawanna train Tuesday morning. The visit will center at the attendees housing and meals, while rail officials brace for increased traffic and depot crowd management during the three day event.

Malta Commandery Binghamton Cara Malta Hanley Scranton

Testing Fire Apparatus Exhibition Delights City Officials

Chief Hickey demonstrates new fire equipment for Mayor Halley and city officials at Lackawanna and Adams. A six minute air supplying respirator kept a firefighter safe in smoke. A shut-off nozzle and hose repair clamp were shown for rapid response during emergencies.

Lackawanna and Adams Avenues Halley Hickey Hatcher Jifking

Girl Wanted Model Seeks Taller Woman for Barre Work

Classified notice seeks a female model under six feet tall with good appearance. Requirements include a balanced bust and slim figure. Location listed as Wikee Barre with contact details in the Weoule How House.

WaAnten Aver Wikee- Barre Homas Dt Weoule

Moran charged with forgery alongside theft from Kay State Publishing

Owen Moran already jailed for spending funds he collected for Kay State Publishing faces a forgery charge. The company manager, Joseph Reddington, found forged orders tied to fictitious Looks and sold goods at low prices, with Moran keeping the proceeds. Moran posted no additional bail and remains in jail awaiting trial on both counts.

Owen Moran Kay State Publishing Company Joseph P. Reddington Moran Donovan

Kennedy Players Do Two Thieves in Erminie Parody

A large Frothingham house hosted a two hour laugh over the Kennedy players presentation of The Two Thieves dramatized as Erminie. John J. Kennedy and George W. Barbier impressed as the thieves with excellent work, while the rest of the cast performed creditably for an entertaining and finished show.

Frothingham Kennedy Players Erminie John J. Kennedy George W. Barbier

Bellevue Line Car Jumped the Track in Narrow Escape

A Bellevue streetcar number 18 bound for the central city derailed at the Scranton and Seventh streets embankment. The ground sank the wheels enough to stop a plunge. only a fender and front platform were damaged. Eight passengers aboard were severely shaken but unharmed overall.

Bellevue Central City Scranton and Seventh Streets

Personal Inspection the Only Test in Millinery Goods

The notice invites customers to make direct comparison as the sole standard for evaluating hats and other wares, asserting that inspection is the decisive measure of value and quality.

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Cevelands Norman & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave Ackawanna the Gaundry A. B. Warman Penn Ave City Notes Mears & Fikoon Warwick Ocean South Carolina Avenue Atlantic City N. J Daniel Coleman MR. Gilleran Scrantonians Crick HS West Scranton South Scranton Minookea Dunmore St. Charles Hotel Melvin T. Walsh Pittston James P. Mahon F. P. Wenderoth M. P. Mc Donnell P. H. Kearney W. H. Gitleaple M. A. McGiley Job. Gaynor Patrick WH. Ouleran John J. Keogh W. J. Kelly, Jr Chartes Adurnos FB. Mitchell O'Malley Wallace Moater F. Oibbons Edward Walsh Mooney Olyphant M. J. Costello James Mc‘Govern James J. Scott Thomas W Thomas McHugh Thomas F. Hurst John F. Gibbons P. J. Kelly J. Sheridan A. J. Best PT. Ruddy Edward Malley M. A. MacGinley J. B. Peehley No .4 Hishop Hoban FL PL McNally St. Brenden Force BR Adams Altconga Atlantic Commonwealth Keogh M. J. Donchos PB. J. Ruddy PH. Gileran Ouneil Emmett. Boyle Vickors Fantlord Missouri University State Medical Society New York Board Sweeney East Mountain Road Streets and Bridges Committee Price Street Pourth Ward Sumner and Bromley Avenues Niagara and Relief Hose Companies Third Ward School Board Pilgrimage OF McQarrah Casey & Kelly Mickey Kennedy Berry Lackawanna Avanua Wyoming Avenue Shay Emerson Malcolm Love Clough & Warren Carpenter Waterloo J. Lawrence Stelle Spruce Street Powell Lusic Sawyer’s A. R. Sawyer Ing Ss. C. Snyder D. D Spruce St Jermyn J, Alfred Pennington Elm Park Church Will Elm Paak P. M’crea & CO Rupprecht’s Crystal Palace Ruppreght's Opp Baptist Church
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