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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1897

Page

9

City Notes Chronicle Local Police and Court Actions

The grand jury will file its final report this morning. Mounted Officer Dyer arrested a man for lecturing the Washington monument. Lesk Sergeant Delter has resigned after a two week vacation. Join O’Donnell was committed to the county jail for threatening his wife. The Scranton Firemen’s union plans dissolution with a final meeting next Thursday at Nay Augen eine house. Mrs. W. B. Doggan aided Charitis case proceedings involving Lizzie Mulnock. F. Van Nort named judge of Wellwellon Ward Eight in place of Arjagijowell. Tartley Mulpock recovering from stab wounds in Bellavae. Richard Graves appointed to succeed H. S. Gardner as tax collector of Beatt Township. H. P. Rank takes junior physician post at Lackawanna Hospital as T. Cushing Jones resigns. Interment for Mrs. May Griggs set for Dunmore cemetery Sunday afternoon. Patriotic Order of True Americans members asked to meet at 82 Franklin Avenue with services at 2 pm at her home. Fifty-second regiment reunion note corrected. Woman’s Relief Corps served dinner and supper, not Caterer Harley. Funeral of Mrs. Mercie Tripp Morton held at Wyoming residence. Rev. Wilkon Treibte officiated. interment at Wyoming cemetery. John T. Gibbons of Taylor sues Robert Wits for alleged note dispute seeking 5,000 dollars. parties’ attorneys are Prien & Kelly.

Dyer Washington Monument Lesk Robert Delter Join O'Donnell Alderman Howe Catherine Scranton Firemen’s Union Nay Augeneine House W. 2. Doggan Agi Lizsie Mulnock F. van Nort Elwellon Arjagijowell Richard Graves Archbald Gardner Taxen Beatt Township Br. H. P. Rank Fine Grove Sohayiki County Lackawanna Hospital T. Cushing Jones May Griggs Dunmore Cemetery Patriotic Order of True Americans Frankin Avenue Yestersey Fifty-second Regiment Eara Gritin Harley Mercie Tripp Morton Wilkon Treibte Wyoming Methodist Church Wyoming John T. Gibbons Taylor Robert Wits Mir Wille Gibbons Prrien & Kelly

Thirteenth Regiment Breaks Camp Near Scranton

Dispatches to The Tribune indicate the Thirteenth Regiment will likely break camp today and reach Scranton by evening. General Gobin has authority from Snowden to remove the regiment at his discretion. Wet tent canvass from Thursday night rain delayed orders. The regiments will dismantle their own tents.

Tespatches Tribune Scranton Gobin Snowden

Portraits and exhibits at court house square tonight

Prominent figures and leading candidates featured on the large screen in court house square this evening. Naval vignettes and six colored views of Independence Bell to be shown along with Thorvaldsen statues in twenty pieces including Apostles Christ and more. Sleeping car to New York via Lehigh Valley line may depart Wilkes-Barre after 9 p m arriving 4 23 am tickets on Lackawanna avenue.

Court House Square Unite States Thorvaldsen Daniah Folluawe Christ Lord Byron Venus Matthew Mark Luke John New York Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkes-Barre Lackawanna Avenue

New Trials Denied In Three Cases

Judge D W Searle of Montrose issued three opinions denying new trials in the A C Tunstall v J F Bacheleiter et al O'Donnell v Breck and Thayne v Scranton Traction cases. He ruled evidence was not material and juries correctly decided disputed facts in each instance.

Jury Hears Jennings Lehigh Valley Trial Updates

Judge Searle finished the charge and the jury remained out past midnight with no verdict in the Jennings Lehigh Valley case. Defense counsel Warren and Barnes won concessions on compensation and lost wages guidance while Mahon attacked corporate hearts and urged respect for individuals. Separate cases included a verdict for the Manney defendants over land in the Third ward and a sanity inquiry for Ann Mullen, found to be lunatic with an $8 monthly pension.

Jennings-Lehigh Valley Searle Major Warren Barnes Mahon Plannef

Everett and Marks Wood Sisters Burlesque at Davis Theatre

Big Spectacular Company brings three days of burlesque and vaudeville to Davis Theatre starting Monday matinee. Everett and Marks and Wood Sisters headline with a cast of about twenty. includes local burlesque The King of the Isle of Scranton featuring Bobby Mack, a city resident.

Everett and Marks Wood Sister Davis Scranton Bobby Mack

Felts Hoysratd Case Heads To Rule To Show Cause

In Felts versus Hoysradt and others Judge Archbald grants a rule to show cause why a non-suit for non-appearance should not be stricken. Felts’ attorneys argue the case was removed to Pike county under the 1844 act and the local court lacks jurisdiction. Dallas Fair runs Sept 28 to Oct 1, 1897, with top race horses and ample accommodations, including a pony yard and extra stable space.

W. Co. Tunstall Ve J. FP. Baumoteter Tam Aull D. W. Bearle P. J Isaac B. Felts Hoysradt Archbald A. Ricketts EB. Merrifield Mr. Felts Pike County Dallas

Long-Lost Son Found in Shamokin After 24 Years

Mrs. John Ash learned her son John Jones Jones now William John Jones, alive in Shamokin after 24 years. He wrote home as a miner and said one child died this month. Mrs. Ash and her daughter plan to visit Shamokin Monday.

Shamokin John Ash Dickson Works John Jones Ash

Monster Meeting of Mutual Aid Elects Officers

A large gathering of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Car and Machine Shops Mutual Aid association elected officers for the coming year. The event unfolded from Powell's music store on Wyoming avenue to the court house arbitration room and then the main corridor due to space constraints. J B McCannon presided as votes proceeded with William O Connor stepping aside for Norman Griggs. William H Collins was named corresponding secretary.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Car and Machine Shops Mutual Aid Association Powell's Music Store Wyoming Avenue Court House J. B. McCannon William O'Connor Norman Griggs William H. Collins

World of Novelties at the Academy of Music three nights

Gué Hill's World of Novelties will appear at the Academy of Music for three nights starting Monday. Brown's Uncle Tom's Cabin company offers a matinee this afternoon and a regular show tonight at the Lyceum, with Kellar to perform Monday evening.

Gué Hill Academy of Music Brown Uncle Tom's Cabin The Lyceum

Superintendent Sanborn thanks Indies relief corps for meal aid

Superintendent Sanborn of the Rescue Mission expresses gratitude to the Woman's Relief Corps No. 60 for providing a large supply of food at last night's reunion meeting. The meal will be distributed today to the needy as announced by G. G. Sanborn.

Sanborn Woman's Relief Corps No. 60 G. G. Sanborn

Dallas Fair Promises Grand Show and Racing Program

The Dallas Fair management vows a top attraction this year with the Myrtle Peek continuation and an unmatched racing programme. The event runs from Tuesday to Friday, September 28 to October 1, promising lavish food and a premier local entertainment experience in the region.

Dallas Dalles

Bargain Watches and Silver Gifts in Special Values

A bustling sale offers watches with case hand engraving and silver pieces at low prices. Watches highlight stem wind and set options with bargains around $3.90 and $2.50, plus nickel case boys watches and a selection of sterling silver and china items offered at 25¢ and 50¢.

Kid Gloves at Old Prices Highlight Monday Sale

The store touts a full glove stock with $1.00 gloves claimed superior in fit and quality. Aimed at home goods buyers, linens and napkins are promoted with a special Monday reduction, noting big advances in values and goods at old prices.

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Schank Spencer Spruce Street City Notes Montrose Sons of America O'Donnell Breck and Thayne Traction Company D. W. Searle A. C. Tunstall J. F. Bocheleter Ellen O'Donnell Charles du Pont Breck Edward Thayre Scranton Traction Company Tunstall Baumieisher Hons of America Publishing Company Providence Register J. A. Hopewell Hopewell W. C. Tunstall Bons of America Joseph O'Frien Churdge Searle Breck Breck & Reynolds Hrock Mr. Reynolds Mra. O'Donnell Triad Judgeo Jude Incue Thin Ogee Buch P.a Presiding Edward Thayne Providence Comiog Diamond Flats Thayne Justice Agnew Supreme Court of Pennsylvanian Bar Ofr Jennings BIG Spectacular Company Davis’ Theatre Mica Street Petersburg Thomas Jones William Conwell Michael Walters James Riggies McConnon William Shimer James Brogan Thomas Lawson Lindsay McMillan Mr. Shimer Knights of Pythias Mutual Ald Monster Kellar Times Jardinieres Holiday Lackawanna Avanua the Rexford Co Lacka. Ave Lackawanna Ave Lore Price Hotel Jermyn P. C. Muslin P. C Musil P.c.muslin Aooda Ieee Ile Uum Tlc Hermsdorf al Lackawanna
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