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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1896

Page

5

City Notes Chronicle Local Meetings and Paving Updates

Florence Mission managers met this morning. Delaware and Hudson completed work at New Lot and Powderly mine in Carbondale. The Women's Christian Temperance Union met in their room on Washington Avenue. Mayor Bailey signed a paving act for Rieseler Court between Clive and Pine. Midietester martyrs observed at Ancient Cedar United Workmen's Hall by John Mitchell club. Ladies Social Union of Penn Avenue Baptist Church hosts turkey supper in hotel lecture room. Three men from Olvehant released. case against them withdrawn. Harker Company completed paving on Thinkett ahead of WW Scranton home. Bintin Bree laid paving on Milton Court. Funeral for Lizzie Harlin at her home on Bivinett Street. funeral mass at St Peters Cathedral, burial at Hyde Park. J. C. Murphy of Washington D C, a commercial drummmer, hosted a large dinner at St Charles. Dancing followed. Williams case adjourned near Hen Davis hotel. Dr McDowell, 240 Adams Avenue.

Florence Mission Tucelay A. m Delaware and Hudson Compaty Ld New Lot Carbondiale Women's Childlon Temperance Union Washington Arenue Bailey Yostertly Teen Inilon Rieseler Court Clive Pine Stpeets Anchent Ceder United Theharker Company Thinkett Scranton Bintin Bree Milton Court Pinon Mulberry Lizzie Harlin Bivinett Street Deters Cathedral Hyde Park Cemetery J. C. Murphy Washington, D.C St. Charles Thomas Williams Gue Storr's Hen Davis North Mall Avenue Wella Street

United Choir Social at Second Presbyterian Church

United choir singers performed at the October state convention event in the Second Presbyterian church lecture hall. The program included soloists from the choir, addresses by several ministers, an autograph social, and refreshments.

United Choir Singers Christhin Madeaver Societhes Second Presbyterian Church Beraunton Charles H. Chandler Convention Music Cermutes Charles

Slate Hill Terror Returns with Urban Assault

Mrs. Reilly swore a warrant against John Salmon after a bold assault at Slate Hill. Salmon, not found, reportedly broke into the Reilly home and struck her with a club, leaving her bruised. Alderman Millar received the warrant for assault and battery and house breaking. Salmon is already on bail for other breaches.

Slate AU Mre Michael Reilly John Salmon Salmon West Mountain Slate Hin

Sergeant Ridgeway Promoted and New Day Night Shifts Set

Beginning yesterday Charles Ridgeway, formerly a patrolman, was promoted by his fellows to sergeant. Chief Robling assigns a day sergeant and a night sergeant at headquarters with Ridgeway and Sergeant Robert Deiter alternating day and night weeks. He and Deiter will rotate shifts as part of the new arrangement.

Charles Ridgeway Robling Mr. Ridgeway Derk Robert Deiter

Olyphant Delegation Congratulates Connell on Victory

A district delegation from Dickson, Olyphant, and nearby towns visited Clay avenue home of Compressman-ckeet and Mrs. William Connell to offer congratulations on the Republican triumph. William H. Davis and John Penman led a march with the Eleventh district band, recalling past campaigns and praising McKinley while criticizing free silver. The event included speeches by Davis and Rev. Thomas D. Evans, a reception, and a Welsh hymn.

Olyphant Band William H. Davis Olyphant Dickson Compressman-ckeet William Connell Republican Party Connell John J. Thomas Mlakely Winton Throop Delaware and Hudson Carroad Lackawanna Avenue J. A. Scranton Congress Davis John H. Thomas Boys In Mr. Scranton Angaeus Scranton Mathem McKinley Beranton

Seventeen Marriage Licenses Issued in Two Days

Clerk of the Courts Thomas reports seventeen marriage licenses issued yesterday and Saturday. Couples include Patrick O Malley and Catharine O Malley of Lackawanna township, Robert Lawton of Johnston, R L and Nellie Mcdonnell of Scranton, and several other Scranton and nearby pairs.

Thomas Patrick O'Malley Catharine O'Malley Lackawanna Township Robert Lawton Johnston R. L Nellie Mcdonnell Scranton Lewis Elmore Hughes Lizzie Lawrence Paul Kalmnfehl Verona Gabani Olyphant Terrence J. Powderly Delia McAndrew David FB. Roberts Archbold Sarah Morgans Constantina Guslancevitch Mary Hoga Mayfield James Corbin Mervin N. Y Nellie Kelly Moscow Jancol Gambal Dominika Felinchi Edward Jackson Mary Jane Fray Priceburg Andrew Guga Anna Rupcus

County bond sale yields record premium after McKinley win

Commissioners sold county bonds after McKinley’s victory with five strong bids. Lampecht Bros. Co. of Cleveland offered the top premium of 27 10 or $20.70 per thousand, highest for the county. The issue may exceed $100,000 to cover courthouse costs estimated around $110,000.

McKinley Lampecht Bros. Co Cleveland Lackawanna County Court House

Murderous assault as ex-paramour sought to harm Welcher woman

At daybreak Clara Weichel reported a brutal attack by former partner Hob Davis on the Welcher household. Davis gained entry by removing a widow screen and used a knife and heavy walking stick to strike two blows, injuring Weichel and Welcher. He fled and remained at large. Davis had prior arrests and was bailed on firearm and contempt charges. Weichel and Welcher suspect Davis's jealousy of a friend provoked the crime.

Clara Weichel Center Street Yetabel Davis Misa Welcher Welcher Weichel Alderman Miller Welchel Millar Vick Daviss Here

The Wire King Showcases Scranton Advertisement

A dubious figure known as The Wire King promotes Nux Phospho medical preparation in Scranton with novel methods. He appeared yesterday in Mexican court and was escorted by a colored mascot in an open car along the business streets. Twining, optician at 125 Penn Avenue, reports in Harris' drug store. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tribune wants quick returns. A dainty selection of children's coats is advertised at the Baby Bazaar on Spruce Street.

Scranton Twining Penn Avenue Harris’ Drug Store Baby Bazaar Spruce Street

Swartz Child Funeral Notice in Pennsylvania

Katie Swartz aged 4, adopted child of Mr and Mrs William Finck of 2 Willow Street. Funeral this afternoon at 3:20 from the family residence. Interment at Pittston Avenue Cemetery. Hailstone in Foranton Pa November 14, 19 isc. Mrs Antile Halatone wife of Jo neph Hallatonhe of 00 Chestnut Street at 6:05 p.m. Funeral notice state.

Murderer Dambrosio Granted Preliminary Hearing

Frank Dambrosio, accused of killing Rocco Salvatore at Bunker Hill Dunmore, appeared in Alderman Howe's office for a preliminary hearing. The case featured Coroner Longstreet and County Detective Leyshon with Constable Jones, as Dambrosio claimed self defense and admitted the killing to prove his statement at the hearing.

John J. Murphy Dambrosioe Leyshon Timothy Jones Rocco Salvatore Frank Dambrosis Alderman Howe Longstreet Cambrosio John R. Jones Commonwealth Dianmbreele Murphy Washington Avenue Saruce Street Mr. Leyshon Rocco Balvatore Bunker Hi Dunmore Cambrosia Jones Feeen Salvatore Bunker Hill Carbondale Dimbrosio Tumbrasio Rafael Catterinn Céverabde Frank Williams Petal Zerling Tial Canstable Aly Carbondile McAndrew Catterine Calabresta Dures Canmbrosio Levahen Dambrosio Elf Frith Ward Leyvahon Dambrosio When He Made the Statement To Mr. Leyvahon Daan Brneio Salvatore

Accessory charges heard in murder case at Alderman Millar’s

Joseph Cambrosio and Frank Chipriano faced hearings on accessory to murder charges after the killing near their home. Lack of evidence led to their discharge while Michael Petras prosecuted Cambrosio and Rocew Marque for Chippane, with Attorney Thomas J. Puny defending. A crowded office and hallways filled with residents from the Bunker Dil Kalikan colony attended.

Joseph Cambrosio Frank Chipriano Millar Michael Petras Cambrosio Anl Rocew Marque Ana Thomas J. Puny Dil Kalikan Colony

Duties of Citizenship Organizes Americanizing Effort

Leaders of foreign born residents in Lackawanna Valley launch a movement to educate naturalized citizens about American institutions and civic duties. The gathering at Music Hall featured speakers from diverse ethnic groups and a plan to reuse a bureau, lecture series, and distributed literature to promote integration and American values.

Lackawanka Valley S. BE. Pineberg Edmond Ftart William Vokolek Citizeneup Sime Plan Runds Music Hall Demand A. Garth Fineburg Ruselan Anthony Petraccloviteh Forest City Alex Russtin Mayfield Thodore Obuskewics Olyphant Nicephor Chavit Magyar South Side Williand Vokolek Chech Scranton Alex Mosely Maryar Alex Straff Dante Lategowsek Spehness United States

Crystal Laundry Ad Promises Thoroughly Washed, Starched Service

An advertisement touts Crystal Laundry offering thoroughly washed, newly starched, and beautifully ironed garments. It notes experienced help and invites patrons to contact Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey, teacher, at 44 Adams Avenue.

Carolyne V. Dorsey Adams Avenue

Inxative Dromo Quinine Tablet Notice

Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Division No 20 A C HY Tat Afusie Hall. Date November 20.

A, C. Hy, Tat Afusie Hall

W. R. Black’s New Cloak Department Opens at 132 Wyoming Ave

Crowds flood W. R. Black's cloak department at 132 Wyoming Avenue as the new shop offers a wide range of jackets and capes at notably low prices. Styles include leather and plush coats, with discounts on ladies and misses garments and a complete line of Misses sizes.

W. R. Black New Cloak Department Wyoming Avenue Kersey Broadelath Actrachan Moucle Frelee Huck Empire Hiack Browne USACS A. R. Sawyer’s Wyoming Ave

In Great Demand for Honest Carpet Advertising

Advertising copy touts carpets as beautiful durable and economical. The message claims high customer loyalty and integrity in declaring products to be the best with straightforward assertions.

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