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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1896

Page

3

Local residents attend events and travel across cities

Drs Henwood and Wardell and A P Foote of Pittston visit Scranton. George F Merry of Lebanon at the Wyoming House. L M Gates returns from New York. J Potter Clark and Frank J D Clark of Hazleton here yesterday. Rev A L Ramer in Chicago for a Lutheran conference. B Milhaneer back from Baltimore after attending a brother's funeral. Mr and Mrs F R Dolph visit Clewood? Susquehanna county. Mrs F Boldry and Mrs G W Chase return from New York for funeral of S F Tower. Agnes Kelly and Frank McHugh to be married at a Catholic church.

A. P. Foote Pittston Scranton George FE Merry Lebanon Wyoming House Airs L. M. Gates New York City J. Potter Clark Frank JD. Clark Hazleton A. L. Ramer Chicago J. DD. Weston Honeslale B. Milhaneer Baltimore FR. W. Dolph Avenue Cleford Susquehanna County Frederick Boldry Washburn Street George W. Chase North Main Avenue Tower Seran- Owl Agnes Kelly South Ninth Street Frank McHugh Beranton Traction Company Biziticks Catholic Church Westa

Naturalization granted to Scranton and Minooka men

Judge Archbald naturalized John Tuch of Scranton and Thomas Hanahoe of Minooka yesterday. Tuch received papers after presenting an honorable discharge from over three years of Army service at Ft. Clark Texas. Hanahoe qualified by residing in Minooka for more than thirty years.

Minooka Archhbald John Tuch Scranton Thomas Hanahoe Tuch United States Army Ft. Clark Texas

Yale Princeton football excursion tickets on D L & W RR

Excursion tickets for the Yale vs Princeton football game priced at $4.60 round trip. Tickets sold for trains leaving Scranton at 8 00 a m on Friday November 20 and valid for return until November inclusive.

Yale-Princeton Scranton Novah

McCloskey Suit: Board Denies Hire Contract

President George Mitchell for the Scranton School Board files an answer to Professor A L McCloskey’s damage suit over a claimed one year salary. The board contends no contract exists, no appointment was definitively made, and the superintendent lacked authority to hire.

George Mitchell Board of Control A. Knapp Pryor A. L. McCloskey McCloskey Frank Littell Mitchell Scranton Scranton High School Plaintif Witt McClaskey Phillipa George Ee H. A. Knapp

Funeral of Miss Lizzie Harlin

The funeral of Miss Lizzie Harlin occurred yesterday morning at her parents home on Fimmet street. A high mass of requiem was held at St. Peter's cathedral by Father Gorman with deacon and subdeacon. The Scranton business college closed to allow students to attend. Pallbearers included Michael Collings, P. J. Langan, Charles Richards, Edward O'Malley, Thomas Coar, and Patrick Loftus. Burial followed in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

Lizzie Harlin Fimmet Street St. Peter's Cathedral Father Gorman Father Carmody Father Feeley Eubl Scranton Business College Mise Harlin Business College Michael Collings P. J. Langan Charles Richards Edward O'Malley Thomas Coar Patrick Loftus Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Night and Day Schools Expand Citywide

Public night schools added to buildings 27 and 29 alongside the first Monday opening. Attendance exceeds prior years with growing demand in wards lacking early petitioned schools. Day school registrations remain strong since fall term start, despite usual early declines. An annex to No 14 school in the Fifth ward will open soon, likely tomorrow morning.

No. 14

A Pair of Jacks at Frothingham Review

A Pair of Jacks by H Grattan Donnelly was staged at the Frothingham to a decent crowd. Critics found the screaming farce short on genuine comedy with a tepid overall impact.

Donnelly the Frothingham H. Grattan Donnelly Frothingham

Beginning Is Near Sign of Promise for Trade Building

The report states that signs of progress point to a near opening of the new board of trade building. The three upper floors are nearly ready, with work advancing steadily toward completion and anticipated use by merchants and traders.

Board of Trade

Remains of Rev James McAndrew Layed in State at Cathedral

The remains of Father James McAndrew were moved from his parents’ home on Adame Avenue to St. Peter’s Cathedral where they lay in state last night. Pallbearers included John P. Kelly Mok Flynn Thomas F. Leonard J Murry R J Deamish John A. Colling James Burke and F J Leonard. Hundreds visited the Cathedral to view the body. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Cathedral this morning.

James McAndrew Adame Avenue St. Peter's Catheden John P. Kelly Mok. Flynn Thomas F. Leonard 2. J. Murry R. J. Deamish John A. Colling James Burke F. J. Leonard St. Peter's Cathedral

Boyer lease dispute prompts equity injunction bid

Acme Coal Company seeks injunction to restrain Stroud Chamberlain from seizing land and coal in Carbondale and Fell township. It alleges a 1886 ejectment judgment is void and seeks arbitration based on a 1864 lease that fixes royalties and annual output, with coal payments claimed as not mined and disputed.

Acme Coal Company S. L. Price Jacob Wy. Stroud George W. Chamberlain Carbondale Fell Township William de Boyer Istol Bturend Chamberkiln J. J. Albright Sue William Db. Boyer Frederick Fuller Jonathan Vipond Boyer Coal Company Board of Arbitration Patterson & Wilcox Stroud & Chamberlain Boyer, Puller & Vipond William Griffith A. G. Gilman Mr. Rice J. H. Rittenhouse C. E

Kate Dambrosky Dies at Lackawanna Hospital

Kate Dambrosky of the West Side died at Lackawanna hospital after a rapid decline. She was brought in last Thursday and funeral services will be held this afternoon with burial in Minooka Polish cemetery. She is survived by her husband and four children. She had troubled police a year ago but later reformed.

Kate Dambrosky West Side Lackawanna Hospital Jackson Street Minooka Dambrosky

McCarthy Case Given to the Jury in Local Trial

Jury hearing the McCarthy case heard witnesses including James Doyle Ann Quinnan and Frank Neaulon as the plaintiff alleged the 91000 note signed by Martin Scanlon. Defense cited Col Fitzsimmons closing. Judge Archbald charged the jury after two hours of argument.

Vesterdnayer James Doyle Ann Quinnan Frank Neaulon Thomas Riel Charles Gunster Cailed Colonel Fitzsimmons John P. Kelly McCarthy Margaret Scanton Martin Scanton Mr. Scanton James Deorle Yoos & Doyle Anna Quinnan Scanton Miss Quinnan Seattle Scanlon Doyle Day Bank Kelly Frank Scanlon Martin Scanlon Mr McCarthy Mr. McCarthy Charlies Gunster Merchants and Mechanics’ Bank Colonel Fitasimmons Mr. Kelly Archbald

Hanlons Superba opens at Frothingham in grand new spectacle

The Frothingham hosts Hanlons Superba for a two night stand with a rewritten dramatic story, fifty new textures, lavish costumes, and an unprecedented novelty in pantomime. Wooster audiences anticipate lavish ballet, updated staging, and an all star cast.

Hanlon Frothingham Hanlons

Hunt and Connell Win Plumbing Contract for Friendless Building

Bids opened at a special meeting, awarding the Home for the Friendless plumbing contract to Hunt & Connell. Attendees included Mrs. George Dickson and many others, with opening day announced for Nov 21. The notice item closes with local ads and a Hood's Sarsaparilla promotion.

Hunt & Connell George Dickson E. H. Ripple J. R. Fordham Edward Merrifield J. W. Luce C. J. Penman W. H. Perkins S. Matthews Chamberlain

Framing Sale Urges Quick Action on Frames

The adpush proclaims fast selling special lots and urges buyers to act now for frame deals. It notes 15x28 frames use over eight feet of moulding priced at one cent per foot totaling $1.20, with these frames selling for 38. A 20x24 frame uses similar moulding and cost, also $1.20, selling for 40.

Crepe Paper Frames for Lamp Shades Sold Here

Just opened a new lot of imported crepe paper with a great variety of plain tints and tinted edges priced 10 15 and 25 cents per roll Frames also offered for lamp shade making Five shapes to choose from Asc and complete sets available with frame and paper Plus demonstrations on how to assemble large lamp shades for customers

Asc

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