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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1896
Page
3
Local notices and social updates from Philadelphia area
Henry J. Collins of Collins and Hackett is in Philadelphia on business. Scott Grove returns from visiting friends in the western part of the state. W Gunster and Eugene Senna head to Pike County for a deer hunt. Mrs G A Clearwater returns from a week in New York and the east. Rev F P Parmaton of Hammon and others visit. Miss Mary Gaynor, chief operator at the local telephone exchange, visits Auburn. Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Christian Storr Jr and Miss Elizabeth Heldrich at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church with Rev W A Nodrt officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Collins
Collins & Hackett
Philadelphia
Scott Grove
W. Gunster
Eugene Senna
Pike County
G. A. Clearwater
New York
Parmaton
Hammon
Teumbower
J. Wheeer
West Pittston
Ean
Mary Gaynor
One Distances
Luce
Auburn
Christian Storr, Jr
Elizabeth Heldrich
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
W. A. Nodrt
Missionary Support Rally Led by Rev Dr Wood in Scranton
Rev Dr Charles Wood of Germantown Philadelphia spoke in the Second Presbyterian church lecture room about the McAll mission work. He described Protestantism's history in France and shared his four months in Paris studying the effort. The meeting was presided by Rev Dr Charles E Robinson with prayers by Rev Dr James McLeod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
McAll
Second Presbyterian Church
Charles Wood
Germantown
Philadelphia
Wood
Paris
France
Charles E. Robinson
James McLeod
First Presbyterian Church
J. A. Price
Sleeping Car Service Expanded On Lehigh Valley Route
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces a new local sleeping car service between New York and Wilkes-Barre starting November 15. The first car departs New York on train No 6 at 9:45 p.m. November 15, with Wilkes-Barre departure on train No 8 at 2:41 a.m. on November 16. Passengers may remain in berths until 7 a.m. and details on rates and tickets are available from ticket agents or William L. Pryor, Scranton city ticket agent, 209 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Wilkes-Harre
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
William L. Pryor
Lacka- Winna Avenue
Watches at Your Own Price in Great Auction Sale
Auction at Davidow Brow 217 Lacka Ave features Beecham's Pills and discounted watches. Shoppers are invited to bid and save on timepieces and health remedies in a sales event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidow Brow
Lacka Ave
Davidew Bros
Lacka, Ave
Woman Alleges City Stone Caused Severe Injury
Mrs. Edith Walker, nearly 70, sues the city of Scranton claiming a large jagged stone projected from a sidewalk at Lackawanna and Ninth streets tripped her on Christmas Eve 1844, injuring her hip. She seeks 25000 dollars for permanent injuries and 1000 for her daughter-in-law for care. The defense cites engineer testimony that no such obstruction existed. The case opened at a three weeks term of common pleas court with Judge Edwards and Wynguster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Federal Court Room
H. M Edwards
P.O Wy
Gunster
Walker
West Side
Lackawanna and
Ninth Streets
Maria Watson
Walker Stumied
Joseph P. Phillips
Phillip Kirst
Six Divorces Granted by Local Court Yesterday
Six divorces were granted by the court yesterday. Petitioners included four women and two men. Notable cases include William Feenle of Stone Hall County Mayo and Albert Keler, with other separations due to cruelty desertion and threatened harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Feenle
Stone Hall
County Mayo
Ireland
Francis
Bridget Ferguson
John Ferguson
Dunmore
Edwards
Electra Smith Gerlick
Little Smith
Ckawanna Avenue
Paul Gerlick
Jessie Evans
Louis M. Evans
Swallow
William Swallow
Court House News Notes Quashed and Ejectment Granted
Court yesterday quashed the copes to the cases instituted by Edward Griffin against Bernard Davis. A Tule for an ejectment in the George D. Taylor vs Robert Proudrock case was made absolute. An amended statement was allowed in Thomas O Neill vs the city of Carbondale. A for interpleader set for November 19 1896 at 9 am. Dominick Courtney appointed in a minor estate matter related to Mary Courtney and W. Lester Brady estate. Court confirmed conditional report of Viewers on joining streets and a sheriff’s writ return condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E'S Street Hallway Company
Wilbur FP. Peck
Luther Peck
Carbondale Miners’ and Mechanical Savings Bank
Ralph Romano
Antonio Arillo
Patrick Mectuire
Archbald
Thomas Walsh
Carbondale
Juegenh Kiosechick
Archhald
Ludwig Asavis
W. J. Hobb
Lackawanna Avenue
John J. Fahey
R. E. Dunston
Wightman Electric Manufacturing Company
Pryor
James H. Torrey
Finch Manufacturing Company
Sterling Company
A. ©. Wall
Sarah M. Wall
Agnes Casey
Globe Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
BE. Replogle
Plaints
Olobe Lodge
John Lb. Hoyle
Elizabeth A. Boyle
Lfe
Stephen Varko
Joseph Utley
George W. Lloyd
May J. Gil
William, Robinson
Christine Hoar
M. H. Blackwell
Letitia Davis
George Simpson
Chester Forkes
William Messenger
Willam
Robbins
Guardian
Herbert Eugene Simrell
Harry Boyer
Boyd
Eadlih J. Addie M
Harry Hofer
Edward Griffin
Bernard Davis
George D. Taylor
Robert Proudrock
Thomas O'Neill
City of
Altos
Mourye
Dominick Courtney
Arc
Mary Courtney
W. Lester Brady
Robert D
Keeley Seized on Mayhem Charge After Saturday Attack
James M. Burke a safe agent obtained a warrant for Keeley on a mayhem charge following an altercation at Lohmann's restaurant on Spruce Street. Keeley was arrested by Deputy Yeomans and bound over by Alderman Howe for $1009 to appear Saturday afternoon at 2. The suspect, battered and bandaged, faces a second hearing on assault and battery with P. H. Golde as bondsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Burke
Mike
Keeley
Lohmann
Spruce Street
Alderman Howe
Yeomans
Howe
Parke
P. H. Golde
Pacific Hotel
Penn Avenue
Scranton Street Railway seeks name change to Scranton Mailway Company
The Scranton Railway Company petitions to change its cumbersome corporate name to Scranton Mailway Company. The petition notes Lackawanna county interests and historic Luzerne county charter, with a rule granted returnable October 7 for court approval unless objections arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Railway Corporation
Peonles’ Street Railway
Lugerne
Atr
Herwee
Scranton Mailway Company
Fis
Lackawanna County
Corey Vieneral Mylle
Liverine County
Namie
Luzerne
Obilea Thon
Hollow iron poles replace wooden posts on Washington Avenue
Traction Company crews, led by foreman Andrew Conlon, began installing hollow iron poles along Washington Avenue between Lackawanna and Gibson Street. Poles measure 38 feet and weigh between 500 and 600 pounds, set on concrete with twelve feet exposed. Eighty six poles will cover the stretch from Linden to Gibson, with wires to follow in ten days. Once finished, cars will run to Spruce Street, and iron poles will replace wood in future replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Conlon
Henke
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Gibson Street
Linden Street
Conlon
Spruce Street
Ction Company
Insurance Man Hurt In Linden Street Accident
Thomas Moore, a Wyoming Avenue insurance agent, was thrown from his carriage on Linden Street Sunday night. He suffered two large scalp wounds from striking the curb, was taken to Moses Taylor Hospital, and was later moved home on Mifflin Avenue as his condition improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Moore
Wyoming Avenue
Linden Street
Moses Taylor
Mifflin Avenue
Pollya Indicted for Sehmo Murder and Grand Jury Actions
Grand jury considered fourteen bridge petitions yesterday and will present final report today. True bills include murder indictments against Pollya, Leyshon, and others. Louis Eppstein charged with pocket picking. One more indictment slated before jury discharge. county jail visit and jury commendations to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Eppstein
Bridges
Louis Eppetein
Dines
Andrew Pollya
George Lehine
Dunmore
Sprouts Salary Claim Before City Council
Conservative councilmen consider whether radical members will permit William Sprouts to claim pay as a free employee of Franklin Engine Co for services up to the time of his removal. The issue mirrors prior city employee dismissals and their pay rights, pending confirmation by the select council and mayor. The case is new before the free department committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countciles
Willian T. Sprouts
Franklin Engine Company
Cornel
Baileyw
Select Council
Eppstein’s Gold Watch Case Draws Crowd at Millar Court
In a crowded Alderman Millar court last night half of the block’s foreign residents gathered, challenging the dignity of the proceedings. Willie Eppstein swore out a warrant for Anthony Cumize on a charge connected to keeping a gold watch and a disputed sale at Cumize’s Flat residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Washington Avenue Hill
Millar
Willie Eppstein
Anthony Cumize
Eppetein
Watch sale attempt ends with warrant in plated article case
At the hearing Cumize testified that Eppstein tried to sell a watch claiming it was gold for seven dollars. Witnesses supported the claim. Eppstein fled, secured a warrant, and attempted to pretend the watch was stolen. The alderman discharged the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumize
Cumige
Eppstein
Grim Reapers Work in Scranton Obituary Roundup
Local notices report Patrick Rush of 258 Railroad avenue died at eight yesterday after a four day illness. A machinist at Delaware Lackawanna and Western shops he was 50 and survived by wife and four children. Elmira M Wilson of Carter avenue died age 65, leaving husband and three daughters. services planned at home and interment at Millville. Sweet Gardner of North Main avenue near Providence Square died after long illness aged about 71. funeral tomorrow at Providence church. Davidews auction crowds noted for watches and jewelry. A testimonial for Hood's Larvaparilid and Hood's Pills appears in the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Rush
Railroad Avenue
Delaware
Lackawatina
Western
Mr. Rush
Scranton
William
Henry
Ed Ward
Mary Rush
Hranch
Elmira M. Wilson
Asaph Wilson
Carter Avenue
Ida Cummings
Mill Ville
Mass
Fullthrough
East Douglass
Grace McPherson
Washington, D.C
Church of Good Shepherd
Green Ridge
Frank
Ballentine
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Millville
Maes
Sweet Gardner
North End
North Main Avenue
Providence Square
Jermyn
Gardner
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Providence Church
William Edgar
Framed Pictures Sale Offer in Oak Frames
Three weeks of frame factory work culminate in a large sale of framed pictures. Genuine oak frames hold a wide range of artotypes and photographs, with prices and discounts advertised to attract quick purchases for mantelpiece displays and parlour decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frame Factory
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Lackawanna Ave
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant
Dr. Wood
Beecham
Regina Fok Canis
Vici
Edith Walker
Tranc B. Feltz
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
J. W. Hoysredt
Michael Moran
R. A. Zimmerman
Pardon Barber
Agssumpsit
Winton Coal Company
Pancoast Coal Company
William von Storch
Robert Bailey
Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance Company
George Kraus
John M. Coleman
John M. Corbett
Sarah M. Rice
Thomas Leonard
John 8. Bortree
Burke
John Burke
George Benuie
J. J. McNulty
George P. Smith
James P. Thomas
Philip Williams
John T. Watkins
England
Court House
the Scranton Railway Company
Pollya
Sehmo
Dusmore
True Bills
Amirew Pollya
Thomas Leyshon
Batata Tierman
John Witkovitz
HJ. Hever
Mary E. Hover
Thomas Gibbons
George Nell
Michael Coyne
Frank Rohan
Daniel Purrell
Jellack Rosenberg
Michael BE
Devine
John Gardner
Bromitanow Kevitski
William Taraskovitz
Joseph Hi
Richard Flynn
Peter Blasco
Peail Woeserstram
Grovenor
A. D D. Robinson
William Leonard
Margaret Callahan
Valentine Ancavitch
William M. Smith
George Cole
G. A. Tiffany
Anthony Maslowski
Joseph Milosmewaki
David McManum
Frank Stobling, Jr
Lon Olshefeki
Dunkel Forbes
Fela Zaremble
Joseph Milomeeneki
Stephen Raginaki
Andrew Lukateh
John Lepussel
Andrew Liukateh
Joseph Matuchak
John Kruppleyuk
Bromitswov Kevitekt
Wiliam Taraskavitz
Daniel Pur Fell
Kate Koprenskiie
Willan Dougher
Jank Koprenskie
William Dousher
A. Bender
Maxwell Chapman
John Novak
FP. Hughes
Stephen Mackerel
Elizabeth Fitzermomna
Mark Schall
Maud Behall
Edward Keating
Thomas F. Meagher
eVidge O'Neal, Jr
Emilia Dryvealu
Mary Kock
Patrick McTonald
Charles HH
Warner
Mary Hock
Emilia Drygula
Corta
Michael Reeilington
Patrick Tolan
Amelia Litviala
Mary Rook
Daniel Fire Relly Hary Leford
Thomas
Harry Leford
Fannie Vallery
Patrick Putty
John Waleh
P. Hohnaon
Jel Culler
Patrick Dolly
Thomas Divvie
Hiavit Blowells
John Miliotis
Charles Koettner
Thomas Burke
Thares Pailin
Ditrick McDonald
Patrick Mackerel
Patrick Fuggimmotie
Coutey
Michael Padlick
Mary Rock
Rose Kutkulski
John Rowera
Aneust Tempe
Joseph T Woelhers
County Py Vents
Jiseph McNelcy
Poo
William Simith
Bennett Deteph Sheek
Fotties
Gethins
Don
Ons
Fulward Sweet
John Sweet
William Williams
AL Ut Malotey
Sprouts
Professor Silverstone
Licket
Grim Reaper
Hood
H.C. Robinson
Ernst Aves
Sta. W
Libbey
China Hall
Thiele
Ars
Katharine Thiele
Ernest Thiele
Scharwenka Conservatory
Herr Kopff
Rexford
Moosic Powder CO
Moosic
Rughdale Works
Laflin
Rand Powder Co’s
Repauno Chemical Co
Basi
Conrad
Hunt & Connell CO
Ges
Wasai
Lackawanna
MT. Pleasant
Commonwealth Building
Teleor
WM. T. Smith
Mercereau & Connell
Coal Exchange, Opp
Hotel
Hoyse & Aucklow
Onyx
Ric Gilver
A. E. Rogers
Lady Humber
Chase & Farrar
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming
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