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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1895

Page

5

Venice and Art Lecture With YWCA Tonight

A lecture on Venice and Venetian art is set for this evening with the Young Women's Christian Association. Ailing appeals for this term end Monday in the Prothonotary C FE Pryor's office. Prothonotary notes last day for filing.

Venice Young Women's Christian Association C. FE. Pryor Court House Arthur O'Malley Carbondale Hame Bryan Fallon Dickson City Ryan Guiknecht & Hufnagel Lake Henry Maplewood Epworth League Slim Park

Local Court Actions and Social Notices Amid City Affairs

Nellie Connors released after paying a fine of 10 dollars then rearrested for drunken and disorderly conduct and sent to county jail for thirty days. McLaren sentenced to twenty years for second degree murder in Hoboken. Plans for St Michael's Total Abstinence society incorporation proceed with listed subscribers. Various city court and committee actions noted along with local events at Laurel Hill park and community groups including St Aloysius society and Carroll Institute.

Nellie Connors Central Millar County Jalil St. Michael's Total Abtinence Society Simpson James Boyle Carbondale P. J. Loyden John J. Burns Dantel Haley Patrick H. McGeever Fell Township Thomas McLaren Lip Pincott Jerday City Hoboken McLaren Frederick Going New York Flamiet Wood Business College Going Dawn Mise Guede Rengal Worman Phillip Hendley Thomas Eitdle Dunmore

Venice and Venetian Art lecture at YWCA tonight

Tonight Mrs Heath presents Venice and Venetian Art at the YWCA parlors with large photographs and water colors. The talk, a highlight of her repertoire, promises vivid elocution and memorable evenings devoted to art.

Young Women's Christian Association

Piano for Sale with 71-3 octave mahogany case

Old local notice advertises a high grade 71-3 octave piano with a beautiful mahogany case and repeating action. Modern improvements claimed, offered very cheap. For particulars, address Box 227 at Dr Wheaton's Office 421 Lackawanna Avenue.

J. ’. Wheaton Lackawanah Avenue

Death notices and funeral arrangements in Scranton area

Thomas Heffron of 40 Prospect Avenue dies May 22 in Boranton. Funeral from his home at 9 AM Friday with high mass at St Peter's Cathedral. interment Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Nora Moran, 67, dies at West Market Street home of sister Mrs Patrick Molia. funeral Friday at 1 PM. interment Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Minnie Shiffer of 1% Franklin Avenue dies at 29 years 3 months. funeral notice to follow.

Bank Directors Served With Suit Over City Bank Failure

A lawsuit filed against Dr. B H Throop G A Jessup Charles Tropp Edward Merri Held Morte Goldsmith Victor Korh and Henry Armbrust directors of Cranton City Bank alleges negligence led to the 1849 failure. Plaintiff J Dean seeks $1200 with a possible later recovery as the bank's assets are exhausted and six years have passed since the collapse, potentially barring further action.

Bcranton City Bank B. H. Throop G. A. Jessup Charles Tropp Edward Merri- Held Morte Goldsmith Victor Korh Henry Armbrust Defenet Bank A. J. Dean J. H. Gunster Dellar

Gilmore Band to Open Laurel Hill with Two Concerts

Gilmore's Band from New York, under Victor Herbert, opens Laurel Hill park with four concerto performances over Saturday and Sunday. Saturday includes Riengl overture and Herbert's Prince Ananias. Sunday features sacred music and Ida Klein performing Rise of Spring. The program closes both days with Herbert's American Fantasie.

Gilmore New York Laurel Hill Park Victor Herbert Trish Anton Seld Prince Ananias Mr. Herbert Mies Ida Klein Tilg James Gordon Bennett New York Herald

St Luke's Church Plans Annual Free Excursion for Poor

The vestry of St. Luke's church decided at a meeting last night to conduct the annual free excursion for the city's poor. A summer home for destitute sick was discussed, with a temporary home to be sought and a permanent site donated but not yet arranged. The committee will report on a suitable house and placement at the earliest opportunity.

St. Luke's St. Luke's Church Dalton

Death of Thomas J Heffron longtime Casey Bros bookkeeper

Thomas J Heffron aged 30 died at his home 610 Pittston avenue after a long illness. He served five years as bookkeeper for Casey Bros wholesale liquor on Lackawanna avenue. Survived by widow and brother John Heffron who runs a hotel on Lackawanna avenue. Funeral will be a high mass at St Peter's Cathedral at 9 am with interment in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

Mark Newell Green Robert Bassett W. J. Barry Binghamton Buenos House Binghaimton W. Y Mary Golden North End Lackawanna Avenue Plaherty George Sanderson Thomas J. Coyne Judiciary Committee of Select Council M. J. Burns License Committee Trense Howard Pew Gilmore Laurel Hill Park Me Pew Laurel Hill Manhattan Beach The Park Flo Casey Mros Holesale Thomas Heffron Pittston Avenue Casey Bros John Heffron Upper Lackawanna Avenue St. Peter's Cathedral Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Lizzie Smith Pittston Peter Macker Cedar Avenue Lst Brooklyn Mike Ella McTigue Cherry Street Edward Hogan Carbondale Rowe Cannon Pear Street St. Rose of Lima Convent Leonora M. Barry-Luke St. Louis St. John's Hall Helen Jones Man Eri. Conley John Watres South Side Nigeona Dutch Hollow Scranton Saengerrunde Natter’s Hall Allentown

Davis to Take Vacation After Successful Season at Theater

The manager Davis announces a well earned break after a successful season. The theater will close for summer renovations including a paint refresh and seating upgrades. Dressing rooms will be relocated from the sides to improve access.

Davis

Luzerne Claim Not Disturbing Lackawanna County Officials

Lackawanna county commissioners say Attorney General McCormack's ruling on Luzerne's raid plans is not final and they will not surrender territory. They plan to contest any future action through all legal avenues.

Lackawanna'a Lucerne County Lackawanna McCormack

West Ridge Shaft Injunction Hearing Before Judge Edwards

The injunction case of Electric City Land Improvement Company against West Ridge Coal Company continued in equity court. Testimony from both sides discussed nuisance from exhaust steam, dust, and shaft noise, with defense contending operations comply with mine laws and public works require some annoyance.

Electric Ciy Land Improvement Company Weat Hidge Coal Company Edwards Equity Court George Spencer H. RR. Hurlbutt Charles Thackwell K. Smith von Btorch William Love William Chappelle West Ridge Coal Company Electric City Land Improvement Company Pennsylvania Alonis

Memorial Day Exercises Plan Final Arrangements Revealed

Joint committees of the Ezra Griffin Pont No 1 Grand Army of the Republic Colonel Monies Pont No 919 and Sons of Veterans met at Memorial hall to finalize memorial services at several cemeteries. Orators named for each site include Urban Dunmore Catholic and Hitchcock at multiple locations. Secrecy urged for parade details, with Ripple named chief marshal and Martin chief of staff. The notice ends with an unrelated plumbing ad.

Ezra Griffin Pont Grand Army of the Republic Monies Pont Sons of Veterans Memorial Hall Washington Avenue Munmore Cemetery Rey A. L. Urban Dunmore Catholic M. B. Ponland Forest Hill Hitchcock Pikteton Avenue Bower Washburn Street F. P. Doty Hyde Park Catholic Pol. McManua St. Mary’s George J. Stopper Petersburg John Randolph Bf. W. Pearce No. 61 East Market Street BE. H. Ripple Frank W. Martin Camp 6

Temperance Society Celebrates 26th Anniversary in Olyphant

In Olyphant on May 22 the Catholic Young Men's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society marked its twenty sixth year with a grand parade ending at the Father Mathew Opera House. Attendees included President Stephen J. Reap and Attorney T. V. Powderly with Mrs. Lake of St. Louis among guests. The program featured music, recitations, a School for Scandal scene, and Mrs. Lake’s address on temperance urging greater youth involvement and future success for the organization.

Scranton Tribune Olyphant Catholic Young Men's Total James Wheeler James O'Malley Patrick McHale Stephen J. Reap Society Thomas Loftus James J. O'Malley T. V. Powdery Leonora M. Barry-Lake St. Louis Katie Murray Kathe Flynn Nellie McAndrew Young Ladies' Temperance Society Susquehanna Delaware Lackawanna Dunmore Binkely Father Mathew Opera House Reap Attorney Powderly Mrs. Lake Nellie Curran Maria Gilgallon Mies Maud Doud Young Men's Temperance Society Jilla Allen Mamie Murphy Mary McHale School For Scandal Julia Allen Lady Towle Nellie Charles Peter Annie Olyer Powderly Hece Lake Mosars Lawler Farrel Gavan Charles Mingen Durkin Gilgallon John J. Hanlon Nellie Murphy Migs B. Dempsey William Jennings

Miner Lucker Killed by Rock Fall at Pine Brook Pit

Edward Lucker, about 60, a miner at Pine Brook colliery and Grace Reformed church sexton on Wyoming avenue, died yesterday from a rock fall. He lived on church grounds and left a widow and eight children. A large crowd visited his home to offer condolences. Surviving family includes Mrs. George Hill of Nanticoe, Mrs. Richard Goodfield of Green Ridge, and James Lucker, EB employee.

Edward Lucker Pine Brook George Hill Nanticoke Richard Goodfield Green Ridge James Lucker

Laborers Hurt in Brook Street Fall Incident

Sturges and Henry Lucker, employed by Simon Rice, were injured in a fall on Brook Street. Mrs Lucker’s laborer Joseph Cummiskey also injured but carried home by carriage. Thomas Reddington escaped uninjured.

Warrant Search Fails to Trace Farnham’s Missing Cash

Deputy Legrand Wright conducted a search of 12 Penn Avenue on James Farnham’s sworn warrant seeking 300 missing funds. Despite rummaging every room, no trace of Farnham’s money was found and the effort ended with no clue to the loss.

Farnham Legrand Wright Seventh Ward James Farnham Penn Avenue

Funeral for Adam Greyzuk set after inquest findings

Adam Greyzuk killed on the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Relatives told by Rev Father Rust that the remains cannot be buried in consecrated ground due to death from drink. Brother to arrange burial at the poor district’s expense. Body to be laid to rest at 10:00 today in Forest Hill Cemetery. Coroner’s inquest to be held at 10 o'clock.

Adam Greyzuk Central Railroad New Jersey Father Rust St. Mary's Raub Forest HI

New Type Writer Invention by J M Crary of Jersey City

J M Crary of Jersey City and Hon C C Jadwin of Honesdale have perfected a new type writing machine after ten years. The device is ready for the market and Crary seeks 125000 for the patent. Several prominent syndicates are pursuing the patent rights.

J. M. Crary Jersey City Hon

Prison for a Castiter in Wisconsin Bank Scandal

Milwaukee May 22 ex cashier J B Koetting of the South Side Savings Bank sued to change his plea from not guilty to guilty on receiving deposits in an insolvent bank. He was sentenced to five years in State prison after slandering depositors' money in wheat deals. He fled twice, forfeiting bail of 15000 dollars.

Milwaukee Wis J. B. Kooctting South Side Savings Bank Koetting

Silk Waists and Cashmere Infants' Coats on Sale

A fine lot offers silk waists in all colors and cashmere infants' coats with handsome trimming. Prices listed at three dollars and fifty cents for the coats.

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Cleveland Cleveland's Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave P. Nettleton Manag Rackawanna Baundry Aianc Violoncello Virtuca Ida Klein Roprano Herbert L. Clarke Ernest H. Clarke Aldis J. Gery Sig. DeCarlo Eriges Gate Pavilion Opera House Beats Cambrig Wyoming Avenue Tribune CILY Alfred Lafayette Violette la Vigne Joseph B. Fahringer May Banfield Throop Tallie Morgan Scranton Atherton Board of Trade Niagara St. Aloyalus Society St. Peters Cathedral College Hall Carroll Institute Washington, D. C St. Aloysius Sociery Miss Heath W. c. A.mall John Connora Fellows Street Lackavenne Hopital Hince- Milne Notige St. Thomas Rt. John's Hall At & O Edward Barrett Lehmann’s Spruce Street Weber Guernsey Bros A. D. Dean Sult Dean Tay St H. M. Hannah Davie Thos J. Heffron Luzerne West Ridge Shaft 8. B. Price Itelalmattle Knights Templar Reading Great Bend Central Railroad of Knight Templar Knight Templars Cent Rend Cover de Lion and Melba Commanderies Masonic Ball Bauer W. G. Doud & Co Catholic Young Mens T. A. B Society of Olyphant Pather Mathew Opera House L. V. Powderly Miner Lucker Brook Shoal E. G Coursen News OF the South Side George J. Miller Hank Lackaave Pillsbury Plour Mille Nepal Hallacher’s Millinery H. Langfeld Lackawanna Ave Columbus Monument AOR Wanhineton S. C. Snyder D. D France Ons Arily Wwe Noel Woolworths Fos Evam Hetzeu Eva M. Hetzel Tranton, Pa Lockowgung Pierce's Market Penn Ave Hanoney Oil and Makufa Res Vinegar Meridian Street M. W. Collins M'g'r ODD Fellows Capes J. Bolz Dime Bank Land Neaves Clothiers Aatihens Bros J. Lawrence Stelle
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