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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1896

Page

3

Personal. City Treasurer Plans Spent Yesterday in Carbondale

City Treasurer 26, in Carbondale, accompanied by County Commissioner Tore Parrett, visits Wendover and Adame qivenile families. Visiting friends in Jamestown New York include Adeline Katehl of Brooklyn and Mrs Lehman of Flint Avenue.

Carbondale U C Tore Parrett T. PY Wendover Adame Qivenile Jamestown N.Y Diiss Adeline Katehl Brooklyn Abe Lehman Ab Flint Avenue

Have You Seen Them French Skirts

Mears and Hagen advertise wind resistant black skirts called The French Skirts the most popular and best fitting garments on the market. They promise a snug bottom and windproof wear to customers.

Ulan Mears & Hagen

Gilmore and Duffy Dispute to Be Aired in Court

The case centers on the dissolution of Gilmore & Duffy and a $6000 note given by Mr. Duffy to Mr. Wimore to cover a potential loss. The petition alleges the firm profits exist and accuses Citmeure of withholding collection statements. A sheriff levy was addressed in court.

Gilmore Duffy M. B. McDonald C. J. Burns Judie Id Chiimson A. F. Dnuffy Mir Batty Leenter Thele McDonald Gilmore & Duffy Wimore Citmeure James H. Torrey Cifvere

City Coal Bids Spark Council Squabble Delays Meeting

Bids for coal sparked heated debate as council halted progress on a West Lackawa Avenue viaduct and city turnpike ordinances. Devine & McGuire bid 200 for coal. Kearney bid 32.60 for egg chestnut stave coal with $1.40 for pen coal. Majority backed Kearney. minority favored Devine & McGuire amid procedural clashes.

Brief Select Council Evokes Portico Ordinance Debates

In the absence of President Sander son, Mr. Manley presided over a brief select council session. A portico ordinance by Mr. Wagner allows permits for porch construction of churches theaters and hotels with specific frontage and room requirements. Violations carry a $50 to $100 fine and the measure was referred for printing. A separate resolution directed the street commissioner to halt travel on the Race street bridge until repairs are done, with city solicitor guidance. Pad dled cell proposal for Central Police station and inspector nominations were referred to committees. Only bids for paving Kressler court with vitrified brick were reviewed. pavement committee favored the bid of $1.60 per square yard with additional 60 and 88 cent rates.

Adwich Select Council James Kearney Devine & McGuire Seamans Noone Moir Danto Wis Zeidler Cirfer Wengel Thomas Counel Kourney Gordo Devine & Maguire Keller Mrr Grier Mr. Grier Reagan Gilroy Flanaghan PL Wirth Sweeney Nealls Oliver G. Wirth Loftus Orden Thamar McGirad Grier West Lickawatmo Avenue Seventh Street Ninth Street Witt Norman Leech South Abington Nealis Connect Neally Sanderson Manley Wagner Race Street Bailey Central Police Station Joseph Brill Monsey Avenue John McNamara Mahon Court Dunnarothere Kressler Court Olive Pine

Ishams Detorgons to Play At Academy of Music Events

The Only Ones will appear at the Academy of Music Friday and Saturday with a matinee Saturday. Maggie Cline headlines a Southern star lineup including Furber May Mallory Brothers Mattie Wilkes Hyer Sisters and Johnson and May. A Pair of Jacks and a new scenic production at Frothingham promise lively entertainment with notable artists and fresh stage innovations.

Isham Academy of Music Saturnus Madame Plower Furber and May Mallory Brothers Mattie Wilkes Hyer Sisters Town Brown Jd. Piper Vilver Johnson Academy of Mlusic Tect Thoms 44 Kitfith

Sieveking Hispham Concert Arrangements Advance

Arrangements proceed for the Sieveking-Hispham concert at Frothingham with a date to be settled soon amid probate chatter. The list of performers includes Mrs Elon Willard, Mrs J Puller, Mrs Jares Archfurd, Mrs He Wat king, Miss Robertson, Mrs Hallstead, Mrs Parke, Mrs Connell, Miss Simith, Mrs Welles, Mr Patt, Mrs Leet, Mrs Simpson, Mrs Kingsbury, Miss Pallstead, Mrs Bice, Mrs Brooks, Mrs Blackinton, Mrs Smith, Mrs Ware, Mrs Rogers, Miss Mc Lead, Mrs Robinson, Miss Penni, Mrs law, Mrs Hand, Mrs Ripple, Miss Pennington, Mrs Weston, Mrs Storrs, Mrs McAnulty, Mrs Connell, Mrs Jones, Mrs Jermyn, Mrs Sturges, Mrs Taster. The London Morning Advertiser notes Mrs Bigphains praised Lohengrin and Mr Phiswam as a standout of the production.

Frothingham Mes Elon. Willard J. Puller Jares Archfurd Wat King N. G. Robertson W. I. Hallstead Woo Parke AL J. Connell W. T. Simith Charles H. Welles Frederick Patt N.Y. Leet CL 9. Simpson Bob Kingsbury Mira F. Pallstead J. NX. Bice Oi. Brooks A. D. Mlackinton J. F. Smith Hoob. Ware Hogers Fered Jiemes Mc Lead BL Rolinson Mim LB. Penni A, Law D. Hand J. PL Ripple Dimnick A. Pennington Weston W. UL Storrs McAnulty A. EL Connell T. FB. Jones BB. Jermyn B. H. Sturges Dle Taster London Morning Advertiser Bigphains Pmiswham Ginang Setor

Paving Push on Clay Avenue Near Dunmore Line

Residents urge a continuous asphalt pavement from Pine Street to the heart of the city along Clay Avenue north of Vine Street. Beginnings near the Lackawanna Iron and Coal company area show new homes sold, plans for winter council action, and potential ordinance to pave the entire avenue.

Chay Avenue Dunmore Line Pine Street Poplar Csty Pio Clay Avenue Vine Street Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company George Smith Erie and Woering Railroad Frank Carlucci Morine Moses Taylor

Jury Finds Fraud In Logan Manufacturing Case Verdict For Plaintiff

After half an hour’s deliberation the jury in the Logan Manufacturing Company against HL Diosephsen and others returned a verdict for the plaintiff, finding fraud in securing credit. The trial also covered Polish Catholic church trustees versus a Baltimore firm over pastor Aust and related furniture seizures. Other cases addressed notes, property, and building plans for a new theater and fireproof bride.

Logan Manfacturing HL Diosephsen Judement Ethnet Chewidson & Cohen Lorin Company SLA Werth Davidson & Cohen DC Mendelesohn C. Josephson Josenisen O'Malley Malley Dosephson Edwards Frank Bonin D. A. Boone & Co Richard Aust Father Aust Baltimore Data Elium

Meeting of Scranton Engineers Club Discusses Bench Mark

The Scranton Engineers Club met with Captain W A May presiding. A committee was formed to study bench marks at a central Scranton point and a separate panel to confer with county commissioners on establishing a true meridian. James Archibald, A A Blackington, and Montrose Barnard named to the bench mark group while A C Dunning Jr, A W M Storrs, and Rose formed the meridian committee.

Scranton W. A. May Celils Board of Trade Court House James Archlard Blackingtoun Montrose Barnard Ac Hh. Dunning, Jr WM. Storrs Rose Lis Copaner Om Tidla Mer Bailwiew James Churchward New York Asia India Himalaya Ema

NEW FIRE COMPANY QUARTERS ON FRANKLIN AVENUE

The Nay Aug engine company new quarters on Franklin Avenue were inspected by city officials including Mayor Bailey and Fire Chief Hickey. The 30 by 60 foot building cost 19260 dollars excluding furnishings and the lot, with stalls, bunk rooms, and a meeting area planned by Arch Brown and Mr Durr in part from New York observations.

Franklin Avenue Nay Aug Engine Company Westernoon Bailey Brown & Morris Eos, Williams Hickey Nelson Durrant Fellows Burne and Frable Fire Department Noone Moir Gordon Wenzel 8. Thomas Department Comin Chie Brown Durr New York City

Large funeral for Patrick Rush at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Patrick Rush was laid to rest after a large funeral procession from his Railroad Avenue West residence to St. Peter's Cathedral. Members of the Cath olic Benefit Association and workers from local shops attended, with services led by Rev Father Carmody and Rev Father Reilly. Interment followed in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.

Patrick Hush Railroad Avenue Westerdas St. Peter's Cathedral Manemomar Catholi Valual Benefit Association Rush Frei the Thehiongiee Dlutekie Wann Western Machine Shops Dickson John J. Moran Thomas Rooney MM. W. Kelly John Finnerty Mo J. Walsh Janes Cost M.A. Gritfin John J. Brown Father Carmody Father F Reilly Deaveon Father Malone Father Carmeady Hyde Park

Acknowledgement of Deeds by Sheriff in Court

Sheriff Clemens acknowledged in open court before Judge Md Edwards deeds transferring several lots in Beronton Scranton and Winton to multiple buyers including M Fr Corcoran and Myron Kasvon. Additional properties in Throop and Lorin were listed as sold to Sarah L Barber and Elisha Rollins as property of prominent owners.

Clemens MD Wwards Beronton Rick Corcorman M. Fr. Corcoran LA Low Scranton Jono Biwards Ho Williamson Wane Cummings Myron Kasvon Winton Antic Date Stephen S. Soruks Winken Joseph and Anni Kola Cayman Seins and? Loan Association Lorin Madio Her W. Harber Sarah L. Barber Throop William Hardwick Elisha BL Rollins Siw

Excursion to New York by Central Railroad of New Jersey

An excursion will leave Friday November 20 at 1245 for New York over the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Organised by the Wyoming Seminary football team, the round trip fare from Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre White Haven and surrounding areas is 50 cents. Tickets are valid for seven days on regular trains. W A Fenstemacher and W W Johnson of Kingston oversee the trip.

New York Central Railroad New Jersey Yale Lens W. A. Fenstemacher W. W. Johnson Kingston

Letter questions neglect of care for Mount Mocene patient

A Nov letter from Richard Hiorns of Scranton denounces neglect of a sick man named William Warfer after he was brought to the city hospital. The author urges inquiry, assigns blame, and appeals for accountability and humane treatment.

Baliter Vie 'Peitarie Ste.Loam Willian Warfer Mount Mocene Scranton Stethon House

Faith Helps Some But Fails in Stomach Troubles

An advertisement argues faith cannot digest food or fix appetite and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure. It claims the pills aid digestion with peptones and realign the stomach and nerves, urging readers to buy a 50 cent package or mail for a stomach disease booklet from Stuart C. Marshall in Michigan.

Stuart Stuart Cw Marshall Mich

Mrs Owens Narrow Escape At Railroad Tracks

Mrs Owens of John street Providence escaped serious harm after stepping onto the Delaware Lackawanna & Western tracks to avoid a northbound train and found herself directly in front of a southbound engine. She was struck by the side of the engine cylinder and tossed down an embankment but sustained no broken bones.

Owens John Street Providene Delaware, Lackawanna & Stern Cayuen Beeaky Pr

Specta cles sale at Lehigh Valley ticket office

Eye wear advertisement claims cheap prices on various spectacles. Lists solid gold rims at $1 per pair and other styles from $0.25 to $2, with colored lenses and magnifiers. Offers free eye tests and satisfaction guaranteed.

Lehigh Valley Ticket Office Oper

Boys' 3 piece Suits Offered at Low Prices

Shop features about 50 boys sizes 12 to 16 years three piece suits with short pants offered at minimal prices. Store promises large selection and bargain values for young customers.

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Norton’s Lackawanna Ave THE Weston Mill CO Scranton, Olyphant Tal DRS Henwood Wardell Lackawayna Ave Lackawanna Avenue Regina Vici Spruce Street City Coal James Krarmy Wageners New Abington Lacka- Wanna Avenue Cannon Council Comeuwriend Bidstur Shultz Court Pine Streets M. J. Gibbons Peter Mulligan Thornton Cornmon Comet Laren Street Wyoming Washington Avenues M. A. Donohue Pig Street Pillaten Stenavetes James McNally Kellum Court Peter T. Mutlican Comenea Coinec Keck Street Maggie Cline Broadway Clay M. Green Ben Teal Magee Cline Mary Brady Riel Mieder Seison Sieveking-Hispham Howl Hood Ats A. Ave Davison Hros Judge Edwards Edwards & Harthohl Martha Pritchard Hablander & Vosture Dr. W Brown J. W W. Carpenter Symnasium Cannel Nay Ang Company Elts Franklins Nepe Funes General Phinness Meeting OF Engineers’ Club Nowber Nay Aug Patrick Rush Kest Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Wyoming Seminary Tribune William Warner Rexford Welsbach Lackawanna Libbey China Hall Wyoming Avenue Conrad Hunt & Connell CO Hp Sick Clothuers, SE Oy Aing A. E. Rogers Lackawanna Ava Lady Humber Chase & Farrar Linden Street Thiele School of Music Spruce St Katharine Thiele Ernest Thiele Scharwenka Conservatory Thiele Herr Kopff
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