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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1895

Page

5

Florence Crittenden Mission Report Highlights Scranton Work

The Florence Crittenden mission reports strong year end progress in Scranton. The president and matron detail homeless women helped, a need for a larger home, and successful reform stories including girls and mothers aided. Officers were elected and plans for expansion outlined.

Florence Crittendon Mission Young Men’s Christian Association Mire. WM. M. Rookstaver Mra W. A. Taylor A. E. Saxton Dre.lookstaver

Judges Hear Arguments On Wide Range Of City Cases

Yesterday the Scranton court heard a variety of cases. Major Frerett Warren defended J. H. Gunster and related matters while Aldermen Wright and Millar battled over a police court restraining order. Attorneys presented exhaustive briefs as cases including coal leases and company negotiations moved toward the next term of common pleas court.

Frerett Warren J. HH Gunster Scranton Ihumnating Heat and Power Company W. W. Lathhope Ed Wright Ninth Ward W. Millar Firtith Aone Tormey Comegys Petroianer Cas Thome Wolke Trustes West Side Clh. Soper Exceptants J. Alton Davis Jermyn Mourt Torrey Treepoes Morris Depalnet Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Company Common Pleas Court

Local Book and Cloth Offers Posted by Stores

Various shops advertise discounted items including ten placen Scotch cloths, all wool serge in navy and noir, and hosiery at reduced prices. Stores cited include Mears & Hagen Roy the Weber Guernsey Bros Fr L. Cawanne Avenue and Pratt's Book Store offering holiday books and related goods.

Mears & Hagen

Phrenology and Matrimony Lectures Planned This Week

Two lectures will be presented Thursday and Friday evenings at the Young Men's Christian Association auditorium by Professor J.T. Weart Jr. on Phrenology and Matrimony illustrated by the stereopticon. Admission free, reserved seats ten cents. Daily examinations at Hotel Terrace.

J.T. Weart, Jr Hotel Terrace

Birthday Social Planned by Ladies’ Union at Penn Avenue Church

An Oct birthday social is scheduled in the church parlors by The Ladies’ Social Union of Penn Avenue. The event details appear in a fragmented notice referencing hotel and local streets, with refreshments and neighborhood tables noted.

Ladies’ Social Union of Penn Avenue

Deserved Tribute to Schank and Koehler Shoe Firm

Scranton celebrates Schank and Koehler at 410 Spruce Street for upright business, modern store interior, and full stock. The firm buys mostly from Stetson and Curtis, ensuring fresh, fashionable men’s and women’s shoes. Clerks guide without pressuring customers, aligning with patrons’ demand for style and value.

Scranton Schank and Koehler Spruce Street Schank & Koehler Sebank & Koehler HE. Stetson and N. Curtis & Co Polley

Marriage at Cathedral Ties Flannery to Nelle O Donnell

Thomas J. Flannery and Miss Nelle O’Donnell wed at Eterna Cathedral yesterday morning. Rev J A OReilly officiated with Attorney M J Donahoe as best man and Miss Neliie O’Hara as bridesmaid. The couple, from Gibson Street and Arlington Hotel owners, planned a ten day honeymoon and then reside at Arlington.

Thomas J. Flannery Nelle O'Donnell Catherine Donnell Gibson Street Fr.eterna Cathedral J A. Oreilly Marty M. J. Donahoe Mise Neliie O'Hara

Burke Bros Contract for Burned Bridge Reservoir

Burkerow Scranton contractors awarded the contract to build a large reservoir for the Scranton Gas and Water Co at Burned Bridge though contract details are not available. A railroad accident near Carbon Street left a man unconscious, later identified by a notebook bearing names Marie White and Jonathan Parry and made by Natalie Store Co.

T Burkerow Scranton Scranton Gae and Water Company Miurned Bridge Delaware and Hudson Carbon Street Groom Ridge Lackawanne Hospital Marnie White Jonathan Parry Natalie

Banana Vendor Sent To County Jail For Moving Violation

Joe Domond a Tielian banana vendor operating a plush-cart on Lackawanna avenue was jailed for two days by Alderman Millar for failing to keep moving as city ordinances require. The penalty was remitted but $2.60 costs were ordered. in default he was sent to the county jail. Comrade Joseph Woelkers testified, and the alderman acted reluctantly. The constable collects costs in each such case.

Joe Domond Lackawanna Avenue Millar Joseph Woelkers

Howell Takes Oath as Beranton Public Schools Superintendent

Professor George Howell was sworn in as superintendent elect of Beranton public schools and subscribed to the oath in court before President Judge R. W. Archbald. He will assume office Friday November 1 succeeding Superintendent Phillips.

George Howell Beranton Public Schools R. W. Archbald Howell Phillips

Fifth Annual Meeting Elects Officers of Wilkes-Barre Synod

The fifth annual conference of Evangelical Lutheran clergymen met at Obhriat Evangelical church on Cedar Avenue and Beech Street. Rev. L. Linderstruth of Mauch Chunk was chosen president, with Rev. J. Schlenker as secretary and treasurer, and Rev. P. Hiller as German secretary. Afternoon sessions discussed finances for North Wilkes-Barre mission, pastor placements, and church consolidations, with reports on the Synodical Mission and youth programs.

Wilkes-Barre Obhriat Evangelical Church Ceday Avenue Beech Erect Sentlemen Ful Lowe P. H. Zigleman Scranton A. Brunning White Haven Eng- Heh Seneker Ad Tanaford New Church Dea Ben Tis Day Wer Sand Allentown Nomi Wilkes- Barre North Lansford Summit HM Fach Rey Hitter West Pmarletin Wiet Hagheton Aiden Eash Bast Mauch Chink Lta Kudet Letlerton Linderstruth

Mrs Mary Norton Dead in Brooklyn Home

Mrs Mary Norton died at her home 91 Penn Avenue from a heart ailment. She had long lived in the Brooklyn area and was beloved by neighbors. She leaves husband Anthony Norton and children John Thomas Mary and Miss Norton. Funeral Friday at St Peter's Cathedral at 9 20 in the morning with a high mass of requiem.

Scranton Clerks’ Association John Jordan Ann Scranton William Koopaenv . Menonious Burt W. Vought Cella Garrity Scranton Kathe John Burke Washington Avenue Pinto Thursby Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Beranton Hilary Emme Shaw Coldoweh Young Mit‘s Kristhen Association St. Luke’s Church Charles Green Waverly Hugh Archbadd Shehety Miles Gibbons Vera Holy Rorary Church Cornelius Smith LH. Burne Mr. Smith John G. Jenningre Mise Mayer Misa Mer Mike Riggle Mies Julia Allen Mine Pinojeman Wg Tiang Pridget Kearney Wyoming Avenue John R. Edwari Ingerian Tuathoe Peace Towney Archbald Beas Corm Hs Nocent Judge Archbald Mran Tvat Brouht John TB. Swan Mra Alm Rookstover Mra. W Diehl Mere C.H. von Storch W. A. Tayior Jennie Reynolds Mra W. S. Diehl Thomas Thckson TL. Brooke G. Courzen F. W. Maron Mies Cloe Metting Sing Mary Norton Penn Avenue Tine Brook Anthony Norton John, Thomas Misa Mary Mise Im Norton No. 2 St. Peter's Cathedral

Runaway Car Delays Steel Mill Run Near Vinet Furnace

In the Nowah works near the Vinet furnace a loaded car ran away after its coupling snapped. The car derailed near the sandpit as danger loomed along the grade between the upper and lower steel mills.

Nowah Works Vinet

Archbald Woman Charged With Threatening Life of Woman

Francia Kearney of Archbald could not post bail for threatening the life of Mrs. Mary Gebhardt and was jailed last evening. Squire Manley served as committing magistrate. (Note: OCR text contains garbled ending materiaal.)

Francia Kearney Archbald Mary Gebhardt

Scranton Club Sells Eastern League Franchise to Fall River

Scranton Hage Tall association directors approved selling the Scranton Eastern league franchise to Fall River bidders at 2.80 while Newark bid 2,500. Fall River will be notified of acceptance today. Herald reporter Betts says Scranton will enter the State league next year with reserve players included in the purchase.

Scranton Hage Tall Association Scranton Newark Pall River Tribune Betts Herald Scranton Fastern Scranton Partes

Homes for the Children Board to place fourteen youngsters in approved homes

The board of charitable relief voted to remove fourteen children from their mothers and place them in suitable homes. Families cited include Mrs. Patrick Murray and Mrs. Fallon, both resisting separation. Investigations covered thirty six cases with twenty six found worthy of relief and placement in homes or institutions.

Metoelatel Charitiea Jast Met Patrick Murray Washington Avenury Tea Sihifilews Scranton Liie Gibbons Murray Michael Falon Fallon Rmgaln Seahill Ining Avenue Dugean Met fem @o Br. Patrick's orphanage Morence Mieston Food Shepherd Miblette Areaueloe Flirat- Chea Company

Burke Denies Allegations and Plans Probe Public Hearing

In a defiant interview Burke rejects charges as false and says a Washington dispatch misrepresented Colguitt's report. He will present testimony Colquitt did not record to Commissioner Miller and aims to prove the accusations false, while promising public scrutiny if needed. Also noted are local notices and a memorial resolution from Ancient Order of Hibernians in Dickson City for a deceased member James Mele. Public notices list papers for publication.

Wd. Burke Washington Aeatordas Timon Burke Colguitt Molleetor Herrite Durke Mit Colquitt Miller Colquit Millue Puble Aton Hibernians Dickron City Hell On Chot Order of Fidernians The Scranton Tepublican Seraton Truth Beranton Times the Tribune Prideburg Recorder Olyphant Gagette

New Dresses From Old Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Color Renewal

A reader in Green county Ohio describes restoring an old tan dress to black using Mamond Diamond Dyes. She praises the dyes for cotton wool and milk, noting no fading or cracking and successful rug coloring as well. Diamond Dyes claim strong fast colors, with separate formulas for wool and cotton, and offer free samples and directions from Richansvon & Co.

Georgia Hook Paimteraville Green County Oe Richansvon &O Burlington, T

Nurse Resigns as Lackawanna Hospital Chief in Marriage

Mina Helen MacDonald, nearly three years superintendent at Lackawanna Hospital, resigns in anticipation of her marriage to a New Yorker. The acting superintendent and chief nurse until January 1 will be Mira Seckler. Miss Kramer of Washington will succeed MacDonald.

Mina Helen MacDonald Awanna Hoepstad Sroom Mies MacDonald Mira Seckler Misa Kramer Washington Milas MacDonald

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norman &Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave Commonwealth Shoe Store Ackawanna Wakman Penn Ave Wills & Art N. B City Notes Finance Committee of the Poor Board John Davis Pole Dnring Simpson Pittsture Penn Avene Minnie May Spencer Carbondale Hodbye Board of Trade Wilden Bobb Scranton Belding Company Olive Street Madind Monroe Avenues Finike Conamitts United Frank Robling Siipeon Bill Kent Florence Crittenden Mission Irace Washingtay New York City Intuefon Fcraunten Soxton Waehington Mhcriet Repute Mr. McArthur J. McAckle Roy the Weber Guernsey Bros T Headay Wicttan Rand Rang Nex Fr. L. Cawanne Avenue Jn Sete Wingle Goldier Pratt's Book Store M.c. A Than Scranton Scheibel See Pune Eaulavard Road Owen Nellie O'Donnell Burke Bros Burned Bridge Linden Wilkes-Harre Synod L. Linderstruth Mauch Chunk Nall Thomas Kane PC Rhinchold Thomas Kine George Noon Dominick Padden Andrew Homan John Mernack Joseph Konesany John “Eok Salvi B. Wright Thos, Minchetto Old Fore Joseph Salvi Merelomu Ali Bib Tamen Rot Fall River T. DD. Hayes F. Riley TP. Carr Mia Fenton Arnout Pratt Hook Speial Ale Hallacher’s Millinery H. Langfeld Lockawanna Ave Ohio TER Miss MacDonald Lackawanna Hospital Willie Berry Lackawanna Ave Clough & Warren Carpenter Waterloo Emerson Malcolm Love J. Lawrence Stelle NEW England Conservatory OF Music Powell & CO New York Louis Rupprecht China Glass- Ete Pena Ave Opp. Baptist Church S. C. Snyder D. D J. Bolz Dime Bank Giowdl Merchant Premet & Bee Ee Watercoms Finn Ann Waehineton
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