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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1896

Page

5

City Notes Incomplete for Local Events And Court Proceedings

The column records St Thomas college drama plans and church choir cantata in Carbondale. It notes auditor appointment for E Dunston and a warrant for Mrs Schillinger over a horse sting. Christmas sale at Green Ridge church, turkey dinner, arrest of Mrs Salmon for threatening neighbor, and a bail set. Multiple marriage licenses and licenses denied for Mayfield couple. Also reports Hine and Bwayze grocery bought by Will S Reed with DL&W ties. Dr McDowell listed.

St. Thomas’ College College All Elm Park Presbyterian Church Saul of Tarsus Carbondale Joseph KE. O'irien Serong E. Dunston Wightman Electreal Manufacturing Company Alderman Howe Schillinger Hugh A. Howell Green Ride Presbyterian Church Eiix Sarah Salmon Millar Eilzabeth Weilly Kenny Hall Salmonleo Airs Thelly Thomas John Quingon Dunmore Bridget Moran Scranton Patrick Healey Kate L. Craig Archbald Patrick F. McHugh Agnes Kelly Zacher Swage Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Montrose

Concert Tomorrow Night at Elm Park Church

Elm Park church hosts a Rataplan chorus program featuring La Chant du Bravonneur selections by H M Eckman and W D Howe. Impersonator Bonate, Mr Th e Winter Lullaby, Maids Of Cadim, Traumerel, Mazurka, Angels' Beronade, Spring Flower and violin obligates by Mr and Mrs Thiele are listed as performances.

Elm Park Rataplan Chorus Wees DeKoven Thiele Doncio Cadim C.personarescner Delibes Traumerel Mazurka Phrate Angels Beronade Tiraga

Village Barber Opera to Be Sung in German Tomorrow

The Liederkranz presents The Village Barber staged in German at Music Hall tomorrow evening. Cast lists include Lux as Dorfbarbier, Snyder Buschen as his assistant, Margarethe Schmieden played by Frs Spelcher, and multiple roles named in the program.

Music Hall The Liederkranz

Charles Orchard Resigns as D and H Freight Agent

Charles Orchard resigns as general freight agent of the Delaware and Hudson in Scranton. W. G. Liddle of Rouses Point will succeed him. Orchard has served 17 years, recently since 1908, and hails from Carbondale. Liddle has been acting freight agent at Schenectady and Albany. W. B. Ruad has bought Hine and Swayze's business at 825 Adam Avenue. stock will be cleared at reduced prices.

Charles Orchard Delaware and Hudson Company W. G. Liddle Rouses Point Orchard Carbondale Schnectady Albany W. B. Ruad Montrose Businexs Hine & Swayze Adame Avenue

New Building Lota Opening Saturday Prices at Land Office

Announcement for a new building lot offering with opening on Saturday Rov 21. Encourages checking the land office for prices and credits. Mentions GEO and W FINN as contacts. Also references Wonder Eve Beater, previously licensed, now GC, E G Coursen.

GEO W. Finn Coursen Lota

Obstruction of Taylor Street Cars Leads to Court Action

Borough officials in Taylor blockade the main track after a dispute with Scranton Traction over right of way. A court injunction is sought as officers and company workers clash to clear obstructions amid arrests and a tense standoff.

Cara Burgess Griffiths Wth Llewellyn Davis Robert F. Fox Neice Millar Ewore Hichurgess Griffiths John P. Thomas John Tierney Taylor James Powell, Jr Thomas John Neiger Justice of the Andrew J. Doles Edward Mechen Fox Burress Griffiths Edward PF Carter Richard Morris Degen Archbald Silliman Michael Lynch Lynch Lackawanna County Scranton Traction Company Scranton T. KE. Price Frank Ryan Frank Silliman Herstlicker Olles Schank Traction Company Horace E. Hand No. 202 Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company Price Benjamin Llewellyn Mr. Price

Very Successful Supper by Penn Avenue Church Ladies

The Penn Avenue Baptist Church hosted a well attended supper last night under the Ladies' Social Committee. Members from other city circles attended. tables were managed by a large group of volunteers listed by name.

Penn Avenue Church Penn Avenue Baptist Church William McClare L. K. Northup A. D. Stelle Mra A. BR. Warman J. L Lizzie Hughes-Brundage Edna Georgie Judd Ella Moore Miss Lewis George Frutchle BE. K. Crothamel Mamie Nyman Elsie Lockhardt Mary Owens Baker Fassold Anna Maine Street

Italian youth burned by kerosene lamp blast

Frank Buba a 20 year old Italian resident of Albright avenue was badly burned on the face and hands when a kerosene lamp exploded yesterday his clothing caught fire and his left forearm was severely burned he was taken to Lackawanna hospital where Dr Blanchard attended him doctors say the injuries will heal without permanent disfigurement and he should be well in weeks

Frank Buba Albright Avenue Lackawanna Hospital Blanchard

Dunmore Standard Debuts Under D Haughey Editing

The Dunmore Standard a weekly newspaper for Dunmore borough debuts this week. It will be managed and edited by D Haughey a practical newspaper man who has worked on prominent papers across the country.

Dunmore

Electric City Economy Club Meeting Friday Event

The Electric City Economy club schedules a regular session on Friday November 20 at 7 20 p m All members are invited to attend to honor a state official.

Electric City Economy Club

Opening. A Dainty Line of Children's Coats at Baby

A display announces a dainty line of children coats offered at the Baby store located on 612 Bpruce Street awaiting shoppers.

the Baby Bpruce Street

Witnesses Fail to Appear in World Case

James Ryan of Fifth avenue Thomas Coar of Emmet street and John T Jones of Evans court did not appear after summons by the World. Mayor Newcomb ordered attachments and adjournment to tonight. Attorneys Burns and Watson expect a single session may suffice for the defense.

James Ryan Fifth Avenue Thomas Coar Emmet Street John T. Jones Evans’ Court Newcomb Burns Watson

Bank accounts inquest probes Kinsley wealth sources

The fourth sitting of the Kinsley Investigators hears attempts to compel Kinsley to reveal private bank accounts and wealth, while the mayor's powers to demand documents are debated. Witnesses including A B Green and others testify on city work, payrolls, and associates as the inquiry narrows its focus on sources of income.

Kinsley K. C. Newcomb Sunday World Messrs. Chittenden Sanderson Newcom Court of Justice Lexus Halley Mr. Kinsley

City Seeks to Rebid Mulberry Street Paving Contracts

Council committee favors rejecting current bids and rereading the paving ordinance to avoid legal risks. Discrepancies over asphalt type and engineer oversight could expose the city to higher costs or loss if bids are challenged. The plan is to re advertise after aligning petition, ordinance, and specs, with a Thursday meeting deciding final steps.

Mulberry Street Select Council

Powell's Music Store Set for Great Stock Display

It will pay you to use Musical Instruments at Powell's Music Store. The stock of goods including gear and price cannot be equalled elsewhere in the city. Everyone is invited to examine our stock before purchasing.

Powell's Music Store Powell

Black's New Cloak Department opens with bold winter jackets

The advertisement details the new cloak department at 132 Wyoming Avenue by A. R. Sawyer, highlighting a wide range of Ladies Jackets in styles like Kersey, Broadcloth, Astrachan, and Frelee. Prices span from $4.90 to $12.00 with fur capes and tallies. High sales promise strong early demand.

Re Black Wyoming Avenue Martin Black A. R. Sawyer Wyoming Ave

In Great Demand Carpets Sell on Honest Claim

Advertisers tout carpets as beautiful durable and economical. The copy asserts strong customer appeal and honesty about product quality, stating they never lose customers by declaring what is truly the best.

Have Your Furs Repaired by the City’s Practical Furrier

Advertisement notes a single practical furrier in the city offering repairs and service. It emphasizes expert care, reliable workmanship, and local convenience for fur owners seeking restored garments.

Millinery Ad Offers Winter Hats and Fast Service

Announcement promotes winter millinery with November and December styles. It assures prompt attention to favored orders and satisfaction, highlighting high quality materials and workmanship at moderate prices.

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