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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1896

Page

7

Birthday party at Miss Slantz home on Chestnut street

Miss Emma Slantz hosted a birthday gathering on Chestnut street with piano music by Thomas Saville and a list of attendees including Christine Shubert, Liette Shubert, Amélia Koch, Lizzie Emmet, Lilly Burchell, and many others. Separately, Constable Seth Smith faced disorderly conduct and assault charges from William F. Morgan, with bonds posted and preliminary court steps noted.

Emma Slantz Chestnut Street Thomas Saville Miss Slants Christine Shubert Liette Shubert Amélia Koch Lizzie Emmet Lilly Burchell Agusta Burchell Emma Faust Katie Young Dora Steinicke Lizzie Peltier Marie Frank Ligaie Het

Scrimmage on Sev enth street leads to unusual hearing

Arabians held a Saturday night scrimmage on Sev enth street and a hearing followed Sunday afternoon before Alderman John of the Fourth ward. Sadie Munsick prosecuted four men Sullivan Mike Sullivan Isaae Milik Li ng and George Namey in a case postponed from Saturday. The prosecutor posted bail for the defendants who appeared for the hearing, paid the costs, and the case was settled. Police and constables made the arrests.

Seventh Street John Fourth Ward Sadie Munsick Sullivan Mike Sullivan Isaae Milik Ling George Namey John Davis

Boy Burns From Matches In Yard Accident

Johnie Evans a 9 year old son of Mr and Mrs John B Evans of North Bromley avenue was yesterday evening burned while playing with matches in the yard. His mother was visiting another house at the time. Mrs Thomas next door beat out the fire and removed the boy's clothing. Injuries are to the left shoulder and not serious.

Evan G. Jones Lake Winola South Main Avenue West Side G. A. Willams Dew Williams Charles Bertine Frank H. Jones Bert Fern Thomas Evans Thomas Career Edwin Davis Nathaniel Davis Will Johns Myron Evans Bertha Kelley Gertrude Freeman Bloomsburg State Normal School F. A. Smith California Albert Evans Clearfield David Evans North Hyde Park Avenue J. F. Morris D. Jones Tom Davis New York City Wales Jessie Young Pittston Thayer J. M. Kohnstamm Tenth Street Eaith Oliver Wilkes-Barre David Powell North Garfield Avenue Fred Cartwright Mame McGuinnis Jackson Street Ariel Bertha Powell North Garfield Avenues Wilkes- Barre Nellie Sheppey Philadelphia Montrose Samuel Case Ninth Street Margaret Lewis North Find Samuel Edwards Dole Avenue James Clary Bromley Avenue Mary Hawley Scranton Street J. Burns Anna Pardy Johnie Evans John B. Evans North Bromley Avenue

Local nuptials announced for Libby Sanders and George Keene

Miss Libby Sanders of Hampton street and George Keene of this side will marry on the evening of Sept. 90 at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church. Both are active in church circles with Rev. J M Moffatt officiating. Announcement also notes the forthcoming marriage of Miss Bertha May Reese of North Hyde Park Avenue to Dr H B Stevans of Norwich Conn. The wedding of Miss Helen Mott and

Libby Sanders Hampton Street George Keene Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Cireles J. M. Moffatt Bertha May Reese North Hyde Park Avenue H.B. Stevans Norwich Conn Helen Mott

The Great Campaign of 86. Million Patriots

A 19th century plea urges patriotic voters to inform themselves on all parties and policy differences Gold, Silver, Tariff and Free Trade. The newspaper offers a complete handbook of public political information edited by Lawrence F. Prescott with purchase of any men's suit.

Lawrence F. Prescott

Improvement of Cedar Avenue Delayed At Meadow Brook Breaker

The Cedar avenue widening under the Meadow Brook trestle is postponed this year. General Manager 8ihman of the traction company will cover extra costs if stone is moved back by William Connell & Co. Councilmen Coyne and McGrall expect to start next year when weather permits. The narrow driveway risks collisions between wagons and street cars, with several near misses reported on the Scranton to Pittston route.

Cedar Avenue Meadow Brook 8Ihman The Traction Company William Connell & Co Coyne McGrall Scranton Pittston

Green Ridge News Roundup Personal Visits and Local Change

Mrs A FE Chaffee returns home after a three week stay with her mother in New Jersey. Nelson Gorton of Binghamton visits his uncle Rockwell Gorton and returns home. Mrs Tripp of Fordham street visits sister near Factoryville. Green Ridge Lumber cuts shop hours to eight due to weak business. The Baptist Young People's union plans a picnic at Nay Aug falls today leaving Green Ridge Church at 9 0 a m.

A. FE. Chaffee Delaware Street New Jersey Nelson Gorton Binghamton Rockwell Gorton Tripp Fordham Street Factoryville Green Ridge Lumber Company Baptist Young People’s Union Green Ridge

Chicago Live Stock Market Report August 31

Cattle market shows lower prices with common to extra steers about 3.75 to 5.00, stockers and feeders around 3.65, cows and bulls at 1.25 to 2.50, calves near 1.10, Texans 2.40 to 2.15, western rangers 2.25 to 2.60. Hogs market weak and lower with heavy packing lots 2.50 to 3.20, common to choice 2.40 to 4.40, light 3.80 to 4.0, sheep market weak to lower with lambs 2.70 to 5.26.

Chicago Union Yaris Western Rangers New York Arge Minnesota Mtye Mialve Walle Aise South America State Dairy State Pennsylvania Buffalo N. Y Canada

Wall Street Notes Mark Gold Imports Lift Market Tone

A confident shift in sentiment followed news of 31,500 extra gold units to New York, boosting a broad stock advance led by tobacco, sugar, and western rail shares. The day saw extensive short covering, strong closing tone, and higher prices with modest London demand and falling profit-taking after gold arrivals.

New York Manhattan Lake Erie Western Lackawanna Sterling Exchange Louisville Nashville London William Linn Allen & CO Spruce Street

Man Found Sick on City Stoop Between Main and Market

Patrick Mullen was found by Patrolman Palmer on A. M. Atherton's stoop at North Main and West Market. He was taken to the station house, fell ill, and was later moved to Lackawanna hospital after Dr. Sureth deemed his condition precarious. Other notes include moonlight lake excursion reports, residents returning from travels, condolences for John Carroll, and Pillsbury Flour mills capacity of 17,500 barrels a day.

Patrick Mullen Palmer A. M. Atherton North Main Avenue West Market Street Sureth Lackawanna Hospital Spellman Mall Lake Ariel George Kelfer Oak Street Lake Winola Sterra Accidental Fund Mountain Park William Williams John Jervis Main Avenue Wilkes

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