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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1896

Page

7

Law limits father liability for child misdeeds noted

Alderman Blair cites the rule that a father is not liable for a junior child’s torts unless he consents or participates. The Will iams vs Richards case involves a North Hyde Park boy who threw a stone, with the father’s responsibility debated as two days pass for evidence. The article also lists community notices, church events, obituaries, and local society items.

Alderman Blair Williams Richards The Tribune David Williams North Hyde Park Avenue George Richards North Main Avenue Kurney

Memorial Day Observance Plans by Grand Army Units

Memorial Day events next Saturday include services at Ryde Park Catholic Cemetery led by Lt Ezra Geliffia of Nev 1 G A R and at Washburn Street Cemetery by Col Monles post 019 G A R. Rev F P Doty will deliver the oration with Rev J B Sweet assisting. Hampton Street Methodist choir to sing. Faras Orin Camp sp Veterans firing salute under E P Hass and Colm Trander supervision.

Grand Army of the Republic West Stile Ezra S. Gelifia Post Ryde Park Monles Post Washburn Street F. P. Doty Hampton Street Methodist Church J. B. Sweet Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Fara Orin Camp E. P. Hass Colm Trander

Prominent Republicans vie for First District nomination

Six candidates head the Republican field in the First Legislative district with three from the North End and three from Myde Park. Upper part nominees are Hatton Jones and Sanders while West Side contenders include Robathan Jones and Farr. Remains of John L. Lewis interred from Academy Street home with services by Rev. W. S. Jones and Rev. Davies. Interment at Washburn Street cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. Margaret A. Kime of Robinson Street and David Bird with services at South Hyde Park Avenue and planned Rye N. Y. interment. Camp 178 Sons of America to hold a short post‑meeting entertainment. Jackson Street Baptist church to hold a business session. Ernest Lehman of Avoca visiting West Side relatives.

Wilkes-Barre Meredith Jones John Powell Pittsburg Peters South Lincoln Avenue Join Thomas Hampton Street Mamie Kresge Mill City Sarah Kresge Hede Park Avenue Bliven Annie Morgan Nicholls N.Y Druid Glee Club Jones' Hall North Matin Avenue J.T. Logan Stern South Matin Avenue Paul P. J. Walsh Hyde Park Catholic James R. James Hyde Park Avenue St. David's Hall Samuel A. Urquhart Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Molly Ward South Main Avenue New York City Florence Gibbs Ella Williame Margaret Edwards Tooay New York New York Cny Templar Alderman Blair Tribune North End Myde Park Harry Hatton Issac Jones M. B. Sanders E. &. Robathan HW. D. Jones John R. Farr West Side Seldoma John L. Lewis Academy Street W. 8. Jones First Welsh Baptist Church Rev. Davies Washburn Street B. Hughes John Williams H. P. Davies Reese Hopkins Edward E. Thomas George Jenkins Mra John Rutchke BR. A. Phillips Jackson Street David Bird Daniel

Entertainment for Morgan children at St Marys hall June 9

An benefit event at St Marys hall on June 9 supports the Morgan children training their fine voices. Managed by W F Burke, the show promises an excellent program and broad local support. Meanwhile local notes report injuries, visits, illnesses, and a found pocket book with contact details.

St. Mary's Hall W. F. Burke Frank Ketrick Putnam Street Cayuga Jean Oeborne Binghamton J. Mulherin Laurel Street Fisk Boston F. L. Bennet Capouse Avenue Mise Jeesie Klews Archbald Bertha Simmons Pittston Howell Davis C. O. Sutton William Street Harding Joseph Marcy Exeter Arthur Griff_in Clark's Green Casper Griff Market Street Mise Nellie Benjamin North Main Avenue Elmhurst H.C C. Gilbert Gilbertsville Martin Gerrity Mary Street Oe Conger East Market Street Thomas Griffiths Marvine Avenue Thomas R. Williams Wayne Avenue P. Knight Camp 177 Patriotic Order Sona of America Fen

O Connell Council Plans Regular Meeting Tonight

The O Connell council and Young Men's Institute announce a regular meeting for tonight. Patrick Kenavy and M Judge left yesterday for Pittsburg with plans to reside there permanently. The No 2 colliery barn destroyed by fire Monday night will be rebuilt at once. Magistrate O Hara operates from his old stand opposite Hotel Gib ne.

O'Connell Patrick Kenavy M. Judge Pittsburg O'Hara Hotel Gibne

Memorial Day Orders From Ezra Griffin Post

The Ezra Griffin Post Grand Army of the Republic issues Memorial Day observance directives. The May 30 service includes marches, cemetery ceremonies at Forest Hill and Dunmore cemeteries, and a 1 PM assembly at post HQ with company assignments and post conduct of memory rites. A May 8 evening entertainment at the Academy of Music supports expenses.

Ezra Griffin Post Grand Army of the Republic Department of Pennsylvania Dunmore Forest Hill Dunmore Catholic Washburn Street Hyde Park Catholic St. Mary's Catholic Pittston Avenue William N. Monies Bart Washurn Street Petersburg J. R. Thomas R. ¢. Clark M. K. Hishop Henry Loftus van Stork Griffin Herman McDonnell B. B. Atherton Y. Haupt Fternoon Women's Relief Corps No. GH Camp 8 Sons of Veterans Ladies’ Aid No. 10 Clents Academy of Music Poat Jeane

Market Stagnation and Mixed Stocks at New York May Session

Wall Street showed little activity with minimal trading up to 1 pm as investors remained uncertain about the presidential nomination and potential Senate financial controls. General Electric led declines amid the Walker company formation news. Illinois Central, Read ing, and Missouri Pacific drifted lower on weak traffic. sugar and tobacco traded narrowly, while Distillers and Pacific Mail saw little to no interest. The preliminary year report was favorably received though earnings slightly declined while cash rose to 610,489.

New York Interv Senate General Electric Walker Company Flower and Associates Illinois Central Reading Missouri Pacific Pacific Mall Will & CO Campbell

Grain and Provision Market Mixed in New York Report

New York May 27 market report shows flour and wheat futures active yet weak with declines, spot oats and butter steady, pork and lard mixed. Philadelphia provision notes reflect moderate demand with beef and pork prices varying, and cheese and eggs showing limited movement.

New York F. O Gitec Chicago Maine Continent South America State Pennsylvania Whyalle Philadelphia Tlercen Tia Hogaheads Fin S.c

Market Report Oddities and Mixed Cattle Prices

Receipts and shipments show varied grain figures with oats and bushels noted. Cattle markets display dull to weak trends with packers steady and lambs and sheep maintaining active demand at mixed prices.

St Duly Aveust Ember GiAc

Cattle and sheep receipts and market conditions report

Unionerie Yards on May 27 reports cattle receipts at 19 509 head with a weak market and varying classes from steers to calves. Texans and Ho 3 Receipts totaling around 21 000 head show similar weakness in heavy packing and mixed lots. Sheep receipts 2100 head show firm demand for choice, with weaker activity for other grades.

Unionerie Lamba

Frank Robling Named Next Police Chief

Mayor Bailey announced Frank Robling will be elevated to chief next Monday. Chief Simpson will be demoted but plans to open a private detective bureau. councils have no role in the appointment, the mayor can designate any officer for the post.

Freak Robling Bailey Frank Robbling Simpson

West Side Democratic excursion to Lake Ariel opens season

The West Side Democratic club plans an opening season excursion to Lake Ariel on Saturday, likely attracting a large crowd of county political leaders. Trains depart at 8:35 am, 2:10 pm, and 8:00 pm. Joseph Taylor serves as president and Joseph Donnelly as secretary of the organization.

West Side Democratic Club Lake Ariel Spm Joseph Taylor Joseph Donnelly

Eva M Hetzel and Azalea Face Powder Ad Claim Superior Beauty

An old advertisement touts Eva M Hetzel's Superior Face Bleach as removing facial blemishes and promotes Azalea Face Powder as superior to rivals. It claims skin smoothness, notes pricing in cents, and lists Thrizogene hair products and Wilkes-Barre addresses for sales and mail orders.

Italy M. Hetvel Lackawanah Ave Lennine Wilkes-Barre

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