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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1895

Page

3

Weston Mill Co and Local Social Notices

Alderman Thomas Loftus of Pitts ton attended the Weston Mill Co meeting last night. Mr and Mrs Lewie Cheeseman of Altoona are guests of Mr and Mrs H A Kingsbury. Miss Mary Townsend of Binghamton visits Miss Emma Patterson of Monroe avenue. Rev F A Diony lost sight of one eye during a six week illness. Miss Larry of Spruce street called to Chicago due to her sister Mrs M J Berry’s illness. Milo J Wilson, US Commissioner, returned from Susquehanna county. GN Littl, Green Ridge Tron works financier, in New York on business, expected home Friday. Charles Rose named assistant superintendent of the coal department, to work from this city. Charles T Miner, noted New York state bicyclist of Binghamton, visited Harold Bunting. Miner competes at Honesdale races today. Fred W Welsenslue, ex assistant secretary at the Hoboken D L & W Railroad Y M C A, visits his parents at 419 Chestnut. Welsenslue heads to Trenton NJ Saturday as general secretary of that city Y M C A railroad department. Bargains in underwear and hosiery offered: children’s black ribbed hose 15c, ladies’ 4-thread fall stock 2e, fine Liste thread and spun silk hats at 7c, Jersey ribbed vests 2c, men’s white shirts 9c. Mears & Hagen.

Thomas Charles Rose Coal Department Charles T. Miner New York Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Weigenflue Trenton N. J Young Men's Christian Association of That City

Gus Heege's New Play at the Academy

The Academy opens A Venuine Gentlemen a Scandinavian emigrant melodrama featuring Sven Hanson and Merri Osborne as Jessie. Review praises skilful construction and strong performances with brisk humor pathos and musical stage business. Hoene praised for Swed ish character mimicry. overall company earns warm applause.

Gus Heege Academy Sven Hanson Mr. Hoene Merri Osbourne Jessie Sven

An Undutiful Son Palmer in Johnsons Path

William Palmer of Gunmore again caused alarm in Johnsons Path with drunken outbursts. Neighbors report his violent behavior endangering his father W E Palmer. He was jailed after being too drunk to walk and held on a commitment from Justice Cooney. He recently served time for threatening to kill his mother.

Johnson's William Palmer W. E. Palmer Palmer Justice of the Peace Cooney Amore

New Physical Director Named for Scranton YMCA

Ernest P Hoff of Washington DC will succeed Professor Weston as physical director of the Scranton Young Men’s Christian Association. Hoff has early training from Professor Simms in Washington and was a Rope Polytechnic institute athlete. He studied in Chicago and at Hardenbergh's pianoforte school later.

Ernest P. Hoff Washington D. C Weston Scranton Young : ‘Mens Christian Association Hoff Simms Rope Polytechnic Institute Gana

Verdicts in HeMe case and other court actions reported

Arbitrators awarded $1500 to Burns against Smith and Jennings in a libel case amid broader courtroom activity. Debates over Jennings perjury and a writ of mandamus surface alongside jury trials for Henne, Wagner, and multiple civil actions against Prudential. Minor damages and property disputes are noted with judgments expected.

Thomas J. Duffy George M. Watson Fred W. Pileitz Drabl. Burns Cornelius Smith John G. Jennings Smith Green State Supreme Court Jennings Myron Kasson Supreme Court Archbald Afr John P. Kelly Burns Michel Jennings Lehigh Valley Byrne Whelens Messrs Albert Henne

Return of the Grand Jury Presents New True Bill

The grand jury returned another true bill and will file a final return today. It has reviewed 498 cases with about five more to go including John G Jennings of Minooka charged with perjury. The list includes assaults and batteries against public officers and theft related charges among others with 18 recommendations to reform jail commitments by aldermen and justices of the peace.

Billie John G. Jennings Minooka True Villa Simon Kalmousky Mary Tracey Simon Christ Michael Jerkman Julia Vergan Alexander Jeise George Smigel H. White Charles Perry A. Bumbaugh Isaac J. Loews Axkuttn Bhevinskey Francis Lepinakey Mon Christ Michael Jerkman Peter Wereregin James Gilwalson Jacob Rich Mra Coleman Lawfer Made- Ine Gate T. J. Price Robert Turnbull J. C. Kramer Ih Kalimowski Josaph Olchenk Joseph Jah Max Koehler George Benson William. Simpson Aloseph Bortash Charles Peeres Peter Smith George Blacketer Smith George Black John Triscull William Devier Joseph Cansense Aasault John Yapo John la Funk Henry Boro George Dekerto Edward Cawley

Million-dollar coal deal reshapes Priceburg tract

John Jermyn sold his Priceburg tract containing two large collieries to O. F. Johnson and associates for about 450 000 cash. The purchase spans 1000 acres and an estimated 11 000 000 to 12 000 000 tons of workable oil coal. Johnson plans incorporation as Johnson Coal Company and rises to major regional influence.

Johnson and Associates John Jermyn Priceburg Jermyn Johnson Tribune E . Sturees A. T. Christy Joseph E. Dickson Jesse L. Eddy New York City Jermyn Nes The Johnson Coal Company Dunmore Ppts Lackawanna Coal Company Blakely

Sewer muddle fear grows for Flanagan and O Hara

Attorney I H Burns warns contractors Flanagan and O Hara of further trouble in Brights Court sewer project. He cites a case Wetman v city of Readling and states property owners intend to contest sewer assessments as unwarranted by law. Burns assures they did not consent to collection and signals readiness to contest claims.

Bright's Court I. H. Burns Flanagan & O' Hare Bright's Court Sewer Scranton Flanagan & O' Hara Wiethiel Wetman Va Readlig Supreme Court Burns

Side Tracked All Right at Davis Theater

“She Tracked” a dramatic comedy at Davis Theater through the week. An unusually large afternoon audience enjoyed the opening performance. Lewis Thell leads as the tramp Horatio Xerxes Booth with Billy Gowers as the Dutchman and Charles Montgomery as Judge Peckaninf in a lively, witty show with dancing by Miss Peatrice Cole.

Davis’ Theater Heratio Xerxes Booth Lewis Thell Bille Gowers Charles Montgomery Judge Peckaninf Joneshborn Peatrice Cole Davis

Uram Causes Altercation at Hickory Street Synagogue

Sandor Uram a Polish Jew had no admission ticket to Jewish New Year services on Hickory street yesterday. He argued with Special Officer Weiss. Uram struck Weiss and fled. Weiss sought a warrant while police were alerted and Palmer rushed to the scene. Uram had disappeared by the time he arrived.

Hickory Street Sandor Uram Weiss Uram Welss Welsh Central Palmer

Enjoyable Smoker For Green Ridge Wheelmen Opens Season

The Green Ridge Wheelmen held their season opening smoker at the club house on Sanderson avenue and Green Widge street. About 100 members and guests attended as the social committee served light refreshments at midnight with music by the Lawrence orchestra led by Professor Richard Lindsay.

Green Rilge Sanderson Avenue Green Widge Street Suemtsa Mesers Garney Wambold Finch Bunting Huffling Lawrence Orchestra Thichard Lindsay

Railroad Notes and Upcoming Events at Scranton Hall

Delegates F P Browne James Hartman John Armstrong and W A Derry will report on the recent Railroad Young Men's Christian Association convention from Scranton. The society plans winter entertainments starting with Captain Jack Crawford’s lecture The Camp Fire and the Trail on October 3. Also noted are Erie railway schedule changes and the availability of Taylor's New Index Map of Scranton and Dunmore and the Scranton Directory 1890.

F. P. Browne James Hartman John Armstrong W. A. Derry Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Scranton Association Railroad Young Men's Jack Crawford Crawford Erie

Third Test of New Machine Shows Promise Despite Accident

The test of the Bonta Mace Olas process again suffered an accident but proved the machine’s overall readiness. Stockholders watched as the first perfect plate produced measured 4 feet by 1 foot with a Lincoln cabinet motif, and orders were expected to follow in a few days.

Honta Horta Tincoln Thawres Moogle Bani

Dexter Weds Arthur Johnson At Parents Home In Dunmore

The ceremony took place last night at the bride's parents home in Dunmore with Rev. Kev Williams officiating. The bride Minnie Dexter wore cream silk and was attended by Minnie Brown of Hoadleys with Thomas Palmer as best man. After the ceremony the couple departed for a wedding tour to Niagara Falls Cayuga Lake and other New York sites aboard the Delaware Lackawanna and Western train.

Miss Minnie Dexter Arthur Johnson Mia Renel Dexter Cherry Street Dunmore Kev JW Williams Pictor Dunmore Presbyterian Church Grace Chamberlain Minnie Brown Hoadleys Nile Green Thomas Palmer Jermyn Mrs. Johnson Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road Niagara Falls Cayuga Lake New York State Ms. Johnson

Scranton Jewelry Sale Draws Big Crowds in Rain

We closed our Washington store to concentrate on Scranton where a car load of fine jewelry silverware and pictures is now on display. More help awaits to serve you today.

Washington, D. C Scranton

Watches and Chatelaine Sale at Low Prices

Watches for ladies in solid silver with a new heart chatelaine offered at 3.50, marked down from 6.00. Gentlemen's Elgin in warranted cases priced at 5.00. A hundred higher grade watches in solid gold and filled finishes advertised at similarly remarkable prices.

Elgin

Jewelry Stocks Offered For Sale By Demonstration

A seller promotes two jewelry stocks as a single package and invites interested buyers to view and negotiate a price. The offer emphasizes showing and telling rather than listing exact figures.

Frames and cabinets on sale at Taber Arto store

Pictures selling over a hundred a day go on sale this morning. Solid oak frames 22 cents. Cabinet frames for photographs available in many styles, 8 inch by 18 by 30 inch pastel panels in white and gold priced at 2 dollars. Also 75 cents items. We will look for you and do our best.

Open new goods demand keeps customers buying

A seller laments constant questions about opening new goods but asserts that continued customer purchases prove the demand for latest novelties remains strong. The piece underscores shopper loyalty and the store’s responsive actions.

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