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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1897

Page

7

Kim Park church supper plans and local notices

Community notices show Kim Park church ladies serving supper tonight from 2 to 10 o clock, Penn Avenue Baptist fried oysters supper this evening from 6 40 to 6 eleek, and a Taylor borough ward polling place move to the borough council room. Knight of the Mystic Chair hold fall event tonight at Meehier s hall Petersbore. Keystore campa ignpus meet at Howard Place African Methodist Episcopal tabernacle Thursday. Marriage licenses issued to several couples including Frank J. Ruch and Matte Jones Scranton to date.

Ladies al Society of Kim Park Church Liveryong Regiment Knights of the Mystic Meehier Petersbore W. Rood Charlee Trend Keystore Campaioncius Howard Place Af- Tivan Methodiet Episcopal Tabernacle Morton Frank J. Ruch Stott Matte Jones Scranton David DE. Jenew Mary Reese Beranton David Liegd Lillie Preetwood Stranton Joshua Bachmaf Jéaneville Eleanor Hinis Thorns Raddy Annie Trowert Scranto Deromicn Byreh Aboremret O'Hara Jon W. Bader Annie Kf. Kroftt Strenton Kara FP. Elewitt Ida Gertrude Strong Clark's Given

Mayor Signds Council Resolutions On City Projects

Signed by Mayor Bailey, the resolutions delivered to the city clerk include repairing Cedar Avenue and River Street hydrant, extending a sewer work deadline to Nov 04 on Chestnut and Price, repairing Providence police station, widening Hickory Street at Irving and Crowe Avenues, curb work on Columbia Avenue, awarding Scwnton Iron Fence Company a map project for Seventh Iron Fence on Rossfond Avenue, requesting Lackawanna Iron and Coal Ward Streets dedication, adjusting Gillespie Swamp flow, and planning stone sidewalks and curb work on Clay Avenue between Myrtle and Pine.

Bailey Cedar Avenue Rivertreet Chestnut Price Streste Providence Hickory Street Irving Hid Crowe Avenues Columbia Avenue Boulevard Washington Avenue Scwnton Iron Fence Company Rossfond Avenue Lackawanna Iron and Coal Ward Gillespie's Swamp Twentieth Ward Clay Avenue Myrtle Pine Streets

Sewer Damage Sparks City Repairs on Garfield Avenue

Disturbances in the mine workings under Garfield avenue sewer between Washburn and Jackson Streets have left the line nearly useless. Rebuilding could cost up to 1050 dollars. Street Commissioner Dunnlight plans to start work immediately. The ad ends with a note praising Beecham's Pills.

Garfield Avenue Washburn Jackson Streata

Law Hinging on New Question in Civil Case Themes

Court yesterday heard a major question in law over whether an action for recovery of a penalty is civil or criminal. Griffin Lake fishing case led to certiorari, with Judge Vaughan urging a ruling that could set a precedent. Dozens of divorce and civil suit papers were filed, with many decisions and new-trial rulings noted.

Bert Griffin Lake Lol Hernehat Puusok Davitt Michae Hernehon Michael Custro Tintrieck Moran Fehiing Grriffin Lake Plaithf Jurtica Treacy Larmoreairm Scott Hon. J. Co. Vaughnn Woeburg Lokun M. J. Lewis Aucunt Gourhart Samuel Davis James Holden James Stein Sam Nee- Mi Agnainet Anthony Dickman Ot Him James Ruane Patrick Walsh Mike McQlosken Pennat John Sharack William Hodby Tony Mingalotta John W. Jones Lille M. Mackey J. A. Ducks Kate Ducksburg Dolph M. E. Daly Casey & Kelly Brewing Company A. Kilmartin William Hobley Balvatore Margota Commonwealth

Fragmentary Legal Note on Bail and Bridge Allegation

Fragments state Gerrity was held on $600 bail and furnished it. The text questions the condition of a bridge or nave and notes no reason to believe it is broken.

Gerrity

Silk Men Hustling Plans for New Allk Plant in Tenth Ward

Retling David and Schoon of New York city push to start their allk plant in the Tenth ward. The secretary of the board of trade received the floor plan to help secure better water service. The 270 by 50 foot front building on James street includes a Sa by 10 feet pump house and a 40 by 60 foot engine and rollers building. The plot reaches the Pennsylvania Coal tracks and may be fully built up with brick structures.

Retling David and Schoon New York City Allk Tenth Ward Board of Trade Tain James Street Pennsylvania Coal Company

Republicans poised for sweeping victory in Lackawanna race

The article predicts a strong Republican win for the whole ticket next Tuesday as the party rallies its supporters in Democratic Lackawanna. It warns individual Republicans not to ease up and stresses the vital chance to secure party supremacy.

Democratic Lackawanna

Foul Play Hinted After Mob Attack on Pittstone Street Car

An angry crowd of foreigners mobbed the Pittstone Railway car crew after a street accident that killed John Bolandey. Bolandey's skull was crushed and the body mangled. Motorman John James and Conductor Cosine were not arrested. A jury will hear testimony Friday in Lugerne County.

Pittstone Scranton Anilla John Bolandey John James Cosine Pollandey Bolandey Alle Oder Alline Pittaton J Nstice William Brown Ute Lugerne

Widow takes administratrix bonds for half a million

Mrs Bila Amerman widow of the late Hon Lemuel Amerman Tuesday obtained letters of administration for his estate with a 500000 bond. Fidelity and Casualty Company of Maryland stands as surety. The estate value and prior bonds suggest substantial protection for the heirs and court.

Bila Amerman Lemuel Amerman Eatate Fidelity and Casualty Compris Morsland Tiegister Hopkins Thia I. A. Watree Miardian

Two Deserted Wives Seek Divorces in City Court

Margaret May Creter filed for divorce from William Creter claiming desertion after their 1887 separation following a marriage on August 9, 1856. Attorney George DTD Taylor represents Creter. Another filing by Elitia Lithee for Anthony Lance cites similar desertion grounds from a marriage begun June 4, 178 and dissolved April 1.

Margaret May Creter Willian Creter George Dtd Taylor Ibeland Aire Eiitia Lithee Lvorce Fren Anthony Lance Vthey

Woman Tests Son's Law, Seeks Jail Stay

Mrs. Mary Burke of Railroad Avenue swore out a warrant for her son Thomas charging drunk and disorderly. He chose jail over a fine and was committed. Delaware and Hudson Railway to run round trips Scranton to Harrisburg at $4.07 for the Patrons of Husbandry meeting in Harrisburg November 12.

Mary Burke Railroad Avenue John T. Howe Thomas Widaye Pennsylvania State Orange Harrisburg Delaware and Hudson R. Ah Scranton

Clothes Line Thieves Active In Local Neighborhood

Shoes and clothing worth several hundred dollars were stolen from clotheslines near Chief Robling's Gibson street residence. Citizens in plain clothes patrolled the area, but no arrests were made by midnight. The thefts targeted backyards along Gibson to Pine and Washington to Jefferson avenues, with residents suspecting locals as the culprits.

Adama Avenue Bradley Mradley Tims

Specialmeeting called over fire engine lease for Franklin Engine

Grier and Kearney announce a Friday evening special meeting of select council. The panel aims to rush through a resolution on leasing or purchasing a fire engine for Franklin Engine Company. The measure has passed common council and awaits further action by P F Culpith on the contract for building the Cumberland Hoss. A bitter debate is led by Be West Kenrey of the Third ward as councilman Grier pushes the measure.

Cumberland Company Grier Kearney Eclectman New Cumberland Calipin Ordinanes Select Counell Franklin Eneine Company Common P. F Culpith Dulldina Cumberland Hoss Te An Bitter Be- West Kenrey Joggeheads Collenewe Tower

Quirky Catalog Promises Low Prices on Silvery Goods

A storefront touts deep discounts on an immerse assortment of fine silveting novelties. It advertises ribbons in varied colors from Qe to 2a¢, and a range of hats including the Walking Hat, Klondike Hat, and Trimmed Sailore, with prices cited such as $1.19 for Maid Trimmer and heavy reductions from higher figures.

Irvington

Californian Excursions Personal Conducted to California

Personally conducted trips leaving Chicago Wednesdays on the Burlington Route to Denver then via Denver and Rio Grande. Passengers travel in Pullman tourist sleeping cars with comforts, guided by special agents of long experience. For particulars address T. A. Grady, Excursion Manager, I. & RW, 21 Clark St, Chicago.

Chicago Burlington Denver Rio Grande Ry Purties California T. A. Grady Excursion Mor. Co. I Clark Bt

Gerrity Arrested for Assault on James Noone

Thomas Gerrity was arrested yesterday on charges of assault and battery against James Noone. Police records at Alderman Howe's office note Gerrity struck Noone in the face.

Thomas Gerrity James Noone Alderman Howe Gerrity Noone

FELS-NAPTHA Ad Advises Gentle Washing in Cool Water

The notice suggests using FELS-NAPTHA soap in cold or lukewarm water to wash or clean, avoiding scalding or steaming, and attributes the guidance to FELS & CO., Philadelphia.

Fels & CO Philadelphia

West Side Young Man Abraham L. Thomas Missing

A West Side missing person alert reports Abraham L. Thomas last seen leaving his parents home on Mullein Street Friday at 7 p m. He is 18 years old, 6 feet tall, 135 pounds, dark complexion, with a mustache and brown coat with gray trousers. Relatives in Nanticoke report no word.

Abraham L. Thomas West Side Leyshon Thomas Jeft Mullein Street Continental Nanticoke

Eighth Annual Ball of Guardia Vittorio Emanuele

The eighth annual ball of the Italian society Guardia Vittorio Emanuele 11 will be held tonight in Music hall. Patrolman Victor Sartor is president, John Coggiano vice president, and Arigent Ferdinando chairman of the committee in charge. Dancing will begin at o'clock.

Guardia Vittorio Emanuele Music Hall Victor Sartor John Coggiano Arigent Ferdinando

Freight truck shoved from station by boy sparks damage

A freight truck at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Station was pushed onto the track by a boy yesterday morning. An approaching engine struck the barge, shoving the truck and dislodging two pillars from the station porch.

Delaware Lackawanna and Western Station

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