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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1896

Page

5

Turkey Dinner Planned by Youms Woman’s Association

A Thanksgiving turkey dinner is set for Thursday in the Youms Women’s Christian association rooms. A note lists events including a teachers’ certificate exam in No. 9, a Home for the Friendless managers’ meeting Tuesday at 2 PM, and various local notices involving estate administration and church events.

Youms Women’s Christian Association Graves Anthony Murphy Thomas Heffron Patrick Canon Olyphant Jarceny Heggieier Hopkins Nora Cl

Officer Ernest Schmidt Faces Drunken Disorderly Charges

Patrolman Ernest Schmidt faces an official investigation led by Mayor Batley as he returns from annual leave. He allegedly entered William Smith's saloon on Pittston avenue, drank liquor, and abused the owner over disputed payment. Schmidt denied intoxication and threats at a Saturday hearing.

Ernest Schmidt Batley Schmidt William Smith Pittston Avenue

United Choir Social at Second Presbyterian Church

The united choir of about 250 members who sang at the state Christian Endeavor convention last October will hold a social evening in the parlors of the Second Presbyterian Church. Members should wear badges and bring convention song copies. One dime admission funds the event with music refreshments and autograph entertainment included.

United Christian Endeavor Second Presbyterian Church

Death of Mrs Mary Brown Widow of Civil War Vet

Mrs Mary Brown widow of the late George Brown and member of the Grand Army of the Republic died in Green Ridge Saturday. She was about years old. Five children survive: Oliver, Mary, George, Thomas and William. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning.

Mary Brown George Brown Grand Army of the Republic Green Ridge

Series of German Operas by Scranton Liederkranz

The Scranton Liederkranz opens a series of German operas Thursday night in Music hall led by Professor W P Schilling. Cast includes Mia Schilling Miss Speicher G Rippard and P J Bnyder. The Village Bather is the first title with Bauer's orchestra providing accompaniment.

Scranton Liederkranz Music Hall W. P. Schilling Aselat Mia. Schilling Miss Speicher G. Rippard P. J. Bnyder

Lizzie Harlin Dies at 18 After Illness

Lizzie Harlin 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs William Harlin of 211 Emmett Street died at 4 yesterday afternoon after a month long illness. She was about to graduate from Scranton Business College and was widely popular. Notice of the funeral will appear later.

Lizzie Harlin William Harlin Emmett Street Scranton Business College

Salvatore’s Slayer Captured After Back Wound

Frank Cambrosio, charged with killing Rocco Salvatore at Bunker Hill Dunmore, was captured in Carbondale after a chase. Investigators tied Rafael Samato to aiding escape. Chipriano Cambrosio and Lorenzo face accessory charges as officers pursue a wider conspiracy. Salvatore to be buried. borough tax debate noted as adjournment looms.

Frank Cambrosio Rocco Salvatore Bunker Hill Dunmore Carbondale Rafael Samato Htoecy Mareini West Side Salvatore Frank Chiprlane Pippo Cambrosio Joseph Lowernze Marcin Millar Deloy John Tierney Chlpriane Central Dambrosio Lorenzo An Ttalian Dambrosse Therney Lrank Willams Tenth Ward Gan Samato Nailo Tierney Niney Italy Leyshon Amcandrew Pitrolimin McAndrew Balvatore Rafael Chipriano Frank Chipriano Santed Lunda Street Cambrosia Donmoore Samate Ambrosia Lamate Cambrosio Chipriano

Pyne Borough Petition Heard Before Judge Edwards

Saturday morning testimony before Judge Edwards considered incorporating Pyne Archibald Continental Hampton and Sloan Villages into a new borough of Pyne Lackawanna county. Petitions claim improved schools and police protection if incorporated. opponents include property owners from Minooka.

Edwards Pyne Archibald Continental Hampton Sloan Lackawanna Township Borough of Everett Warren LH. Burns M. J. Donahoe H. M. Hannah Minooka Mail

Death of Rev James McAndrews at parents’ home

Rev. James E. McAndrews, long time priest at the cathedral, died yesterday morning at 4 o'clock at his parents’ home on Adams avenue and Vine street after a long illness from empyema following pneumonia. Born March 4 1868 on the West Side, he studied at St Cecelia’s, Scranton High, St Charles College in Elkton MD, and Niagara University. He served Lake Ariel mission last summer and was heir apparent to pastor there. Remains will lie at home, then at St Peter’s Cathedral. solemn high mass at 9 20, interment in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.

James E. McAndrews Tribune J. C. McAndrews Adams Avenue Vine Street Father McAndrews St. Cecelia's Academy Scranton High School St. Charles College Elicout City Niagara University Bishom O'Hara St. Peter's Cathedral Lake Ariel Ita Wfe St. Peter’s Cathedral Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Spring Brook Water Supply Expands Wilkes-Barre System

At a Wilkes-Barre meeting, Spring Brook Water Supply reports extensive year long work. A West Pittston pumping plant with two 15 million gallon pumps will serve as emergency capacity from the Susquehanna above the Lackawanna. The company lays 6.5 miles of 20 inch pipe from Pittston to Dorranceton and 5 miles of 16 inch pipe to Mill Creek, plus a 24 inch line to Laurel Run No. 2 reservoir and a new 20 inch line through Wilkes-Barre streets. Huntsville and Crystal Lake supplies are cut off to provide mountain water, with plans for a colliery line for steam use. Dam construction continues to store water for droughts.

Spring Brook Water Supply Company Wilkes-Barre Spring Brook Company Scrantonians West Pittston Susquehanna Lackawanna Pittston Dorranceton Spring Brook Huntsville Mill Creek Laurel Run Wilkes-Harre Crystal Lake Crystal Spring Drouth

Funeral for Mrs. Bridget Lavis at St. Peter’s Cathedral

The funeral for Mrs. Bridget Lavis of 311 Railroad Avenue was held Saturday morning. A high mass of requiem was celebrated in St. Peter’s Cathedral by Father Gorman with Father O’Reilly as deacon and Father Feeley as sub-deacon. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were James O’Malley, T. H. Walsh, Thomas O’Broyle, Walter Linn, Patrick Moran and Patrick Duffy.

Bridget Lavis Railroad Avenue St. Peter's Cathedral Father Gorman Father O'Reilly Father Feeley Hyde Park Catholic James O'Malley T. H. Walsh Thomas O'Broyle Walter Linn Patrick Moran Patrick Duffy

Board of Trade Meeting Sets Banquet and Delegates

Tonight's board of trade session will discuss signaling the opening of the new building rooms with a banquet. The manufacturers' committee will report in favor of the plan and two delegates will be chosen to attend the national board of trade meeting in Washington on January 26.

Board of Trade Manufacturers’ Committee National Board of Trade Washington

Insect Power Boxes Marketed by Your Center for McGarrah

A quirky ad notes McGarrah offers insect power in 25 and 10 cent boxes sold retail, not in bulk. The message emphasizes individual purchases and directs attention to the center for the product.

McGarrah

Murderer Van Horn Believed Hidden in Mayfield Mine

A Mayfield search through the Erle mine follows a report of a man fleeing from Michael Ruddy. Papers found in a secluded chamber link to the Josephine Weacott murder, heightening belief that George Van Horn, with relatives in Mayfield and Jer myn, is hiding there and may soon be captured.

Carbondale Wan Horn Mayfield George van Horn Josephine Weacott Erle Tribune Michael Ruddy Ruddy Mayfield Yard Milne van Horn Jermyn Buddy

Keeley Waives Hearing in Assault Case at Sagrace Street

Mike Keeley, charged with biting James Burke a safe agent, waived a hearing in Al Semen Howe's office Saturday morning. P H Golden became Keeley's surety for 1000 dollars. Keeley faced assault and battery and mayhem charges stemming from the Lohman Street incident ten days ago.

Mike" Keeley James Burke Lohman Sagrace Street Alsemen Howe P. H. Golden Keeley

McCann Seeks Divorce From Deserting Wife

George FE. McCann, through attorney FP. F. Gibbs, began divorce proceedings on Saturday alleging desertion by his wife, Comekk. Married in 1888, they lived together until 1902 when she left without cause.

George FE. McCann FP. F. Gibbs Come Kk. McCann

Curious Fads of Great Men From Webster to Reed

The article details varied pastimes of famous figures. Daniel Webster toyed with cattle, painting faces blue or red for amusement. Napoleon enjoyed puzzles and faux battles, while Peter the Great rode in a wheelbarrow and hosted mock campaigns. William the Conqueror watched dog fights. Washington trained baby foxes. Cleveland painted children's toys. Gladstone wood-carved. Kaiser Wilhelm curled his mustache. Speaker Reed recites poetry at an open window.

Daniel Webster Armoni Thomas B. Reed Longfelow Mr. Reed Tennyson and Whittler

Polman’s Finger Chewed in Hotel Incident

John Montaugh of Wilkes-Barre paid $10 in police court after biting Patrolman Parry’s finger while sleeping in the Westminster hotel early Saturday. The incident ended with Montaugh’s arrest for disorderly conduct and damage to a police officer.

John Montaugh Wilkes-Barre Parry Montaugh Westminster Hotel Wilkey Barrean

Eight Thousand For Rusie Offer From Rochester Club

Rochester Base Ball owners of the Eastern league offer $8,000 to President Freedman of the New York National league for the release of Amos Rusie. Rusie is under suspension for refusing to play with the New York club and contends the discipline was unjust.

Rochester N. Y Freedman Amos Rusie Rusie New York

Scranton Turners vs North End Basketball Preview

Notes report that South Scranton cannot meet Truth this week but hopes to play next week. Injuries to North Mind manager Teets delay Turners, with Kovh shifting to Scranton right forward. A Thursday night game at Providence Harmory features Scranton under Betwart Coleman against North End, with Teets refereeing.

South Scranton Joseph McDonald Cauptainy Nelson G. Teets Scranton Turners McKechan North Mind John Tonking Teets Turners Company Harmory Providence Scranton Betwart Coleman North End George Kovh Turner Coleman Scrantons McKeehan Seranton North Lot Acesssuewasses Rod ccc Fahrenholt Hireher de Halloman Coleman Plitht Hurts Mok eKeehan Anne Seseeseee Neeeses Momo Gabriel Cowies Turner and Campbell

Local Advertising Blends Steam Works and Tailoring Services

Steam Heating and Plumbing by P. F. & M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave advertises fixtures and service. Tailor John Ross at 307 Spruce St offers full suits and overcoats in latest styles. The Scranton Tea Store at 625 Lackawanna Ave promotes tea gift sets with decorative items and club order discounts.

P. F M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave Tallor John Ross Spruce Street Scranton Lackawanna Avenue

O'Donnell Child Funeral Notice in Scranton

In Scranton Pennsylvania James O'Donnell son of Mr and Mrs O'Donnell aged 44 months funeral Monday at 209 pm from the pine 33 Depot street burial at Hyde Park

Odonnall Scranton James O'Donnell Mrs. O'Donnell Puneral Depot Street Hydeark

Black's New Cloak Department Showcases Winter Jackets

shoppers flocked to the new cloak department as prices from last week attracted hundreds. This morning a fresh line of Ladies jackets in exclusive styles will open at remarkably low prices with items ranging from 1.00 to 12.00, including kersey, astrakhan, and plush capes.

Astrachan Miesen BLACK A. R. Sawyer's Wyoming Ave

Musical Director at First Presbyterian Church

Teacher of piano organ and harmony also the art of accompanying. Taught at the residence of the late Herr Kopff 302 Adams Avenue Scranton.

The First Presbyterian Church Herr Kopff Adams Avenue Scranton

Carpet Advertising Promise Elevates Honest Claims

In great demand, carpets praised as beautiful, durable, economical. Advertisers emphasize honesty about product quality, declaring when they say something is the best, it is and that is all there is to it.

Sweden Reinstates Protection After Brief Free Trade Trial

The Boston Journal notes Sweden joins a wave of protectionist sentiment, mirroring U S trends amid rising McKinleyism fears. The piece links the shift to a broader trend toward tariffs and economic nationalism spreading across nations.

The Boston Journal Sweden

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