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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1896

Page

10

Marquettes Host Domino Social on South Main Avenue

A lively domino social in the Marquettes rooms on South Main Avenue drew a good crowd with music by Boyd Smith. The event opened Samuel Davis pool parkers on North Main Avenue, featuring a match between the Pennsylvania champion and Will Marsh, and a later exhibition by Jerome Keogh. Keogh won 125 to 109 with notable shots and tricks.

Marquettes South Main Avenue Boyd Smith The Dominos Misses Gertrude Lloyd Gertrude Dawkins Bertha Wettling Agnes Davis Jessie Marlow Mary Harris Jennie Price Esther Thomas Lizzie Lawrence Edith Jones Jennie Jones Will Davis John Wetting Charles Mansfield John Dawkins Elmer Hughes Palmer Williams Harry Reinhart Charles Sr Keogh Marsh

Traction Plan on West Side Promises Belt Line Route

The Traction company pledges belt line service improvements for the West Side with double tracking on Lackawanna avenue from Franklin to Ninth street and a north Ninth street branch to Swetland and Main avenue connecting with current tracks. West Side cars will take the new route while central city trips continue on current streets. The plan includes paving the new branch streets and city to share in the payment of costs.

West Side Lackawanna Avenue Franklin Ninth Street Swetland Main Avenue Central City Wilu Jackson, Robinson Ninth Streets Thia Traction Company

Local notes and social items from the city

Mrs. Davis is seriously ill at her home on William street. Miss Bennett of New York is visiting for a few days. The Economy Athletic club plans a masquerade ball on April 10 at Company Harmonry. The funeral of Haydn, age four, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Huma, Theodore street, is today with interment at Forest Hill. Frank Berry and James Sullivan were arraigned before Alderman Fidler for larceny and receiving stolen goods. bail set at 400 dollars each. All notes for The Tribune at several local shops will be called for each evening. Mrs. William Jermyn is mildly ill at her Wayne avenue home. The Keystone Literary and Dramatic club will present Forced to the War on Easter Monday at Company H armory. Miss Betts of Montrose has returned home after visiting the North End. John Nolan and others arrested for breaking Alderman Clarke's windows have paid damages and costs to settle the case.

Alderman Fidler Lewis Barney Tribune Lewis Drug Store Robert Edwards Thomas Johu William Jermyn Wayne Avenue Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club Harmory Miss Betts Montrose North End John Nolan John Calvery Thomas Ruddy Frank Sweeney Clarke

Changes in Town Residents and Religious Notice

Dr G J Berlinghoft moves to 107 Cappns avenue and Rev A F P Chaffee departs to attend the Wyoming conference in Binghamton. Mr Drake relocates to Mast Market street and Stephen Tripp on Fordham street recovers from two weeks of illness. A song and praise service counts at Primitive Methodist church on East Market street tonight.

G. J. Berlinghoft Cappns Avenue A. F P. Chaffee Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Wyoming Binghamton Mr. Drake Olyphant Mast Market Street Stephen Tripp Fordham Street Primitive Methodist Church East Market Street

Prayer Meeting At Presbyterian Church Tonight

Tonight at 7.40 o clock a prayer meeting will be led by Rev Richard Hiorns and Miss Phoebe Inglert. Several local mentions note guests visiting relatives in Georgetown Lehighton Packerton Newark Scranton and Hawley. Local mobility updates include O Donnell taking possession of the Exchange hotel and residents changing addresses with Richmond wheels noted.

Presbyterian Church Fev Richard Hiorns Phoebe Inglert Butler Street Georgetown Ira Everitt William Harleman Lehighton Thomas Harleman Packerton J. H. Warg Elm Street W. D. Decker Cherry Street Hawley O'Donnell Exchange Hotel August Wahlers van Mormer Newark N. J Fred Oldorf Brook Street Vine Street Scranton Harry Yost Frank Bingham B. E. Dunkley Richmond

Moving Day Brings South Side Business Shifts

Changes take effect today as James O Connor & Co forms a wholesale liquor partnership at Pittston avenue and Fig street. Hotel Best opens in the Davidow building with full hotel service. Other moves include saloon shifts on Pittston avenue and new restaurant Licenses plus a Twentieth ward restaurant opening. A St John’s church sermon reflects on sin, redemption, and the afterlife. Funeral for Mrs. Bridget Gaughan planned from Prospect avenue. Rev E L Schmidt expected at Evangelical Church of Peace. Bishop J Clearwater attends after illness.

South Side James O'Connor Thomas F. McDonough Pittston Avenue Fig Street Cedar Avenue Hamm Richard Zulager Maple Street Charles Lee Valentine Ankewiltch South Washington Avenue St. Jon's Church W. P.donnell Providence Bridget Gaughan Prospect Avenue Genet Street St. John’s Church Hyde Park Cemetery Evangelical Church of Peace E. L. Schmidt BP. J. Clearwater Pear Street

Walshs Return Home From Forest City Visit

Mr and Mrs M Walsh of Forest City have been visiting friends here and returned home yesterday. The Independent Social club plans a social at Iucker’s rink Taylor on April 7. O Connell council No 14 YM I will hold a special meeting next Saturday evening at their Willow street rooms. Minooka Base Ball club members meet Saturday evening at J J Coyne hotel on Main street with manager John J Gallagher.

J. J. Coyne Main Street John J. Gallagher

City poless count tallies 697 poles for taxation

Chief Simpson completed a pole census for telegraph, telephone, electric light and trolley poles. 682 lacked proper labeling, 95 unidentifiable. City plans to tax all poles and remove unclaimed ones if needed. Pole ownership by Scranton Electric Light and Heat 2426, Scranton Traction 2217, others listed.

Simpson Treasury Scranton Electric Light and Heat Company Scranton Traction Company Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Company The Suburban Electric Light Company Postal Telegraph and Cable Company American Telegraph and Telephone Company Scranton Hiumin Heat and Power Company Western Union Telegraph Company

Hospital Suit Seeks 10000 Damages Over Alleged Kick

Theodore Phillips sues Lackawanna hospital alleging Dr James F Rudasill kicked and abused him while he was a private patient from February 23 1895 to May 2 1895. Phillips claims great pain humiliation and mental anguish and seeks 10000. Attorneys J Eliot Rows and Nathan Videver represent Phillips. Dr Rudasill left the hospital and moved to Woodville Virginia.

Lackawannae Hospital Theodore Phillips James F. Rudasill Phillips Rudasill West Side J. Eliot Rows Nathan Videver Woodville Virgina

Flats to Rise at Wyoming and Larch Corner

A building of flats will be erected for J. B. Cleveland at the corner of Wyoming avenue and Larch street from plans by Architect Lewis Hancock. The structure fronts 78 feet on Larch street and 40 feet on the avenue, designed to accommodate all families.

J. 8 Cleveland Wyoming Avenue Larch Street Lewis Hancock

Baylor Is the Delegate for Third District Democrats

The Third District Democrats endorsed W. W. Baylor as the district's delegate to the state convention at a St Charles hotel meeting. Loftus opposed endorsing the county committee but supported Baylor, and a resolution urged changing party rules so each district elects its own delegates. The group adjourned with Loftus suggesting Baylor as the next Democratic nominee for the legislature.

St. Charles Eit Democratic County Committee W. W. Baylor Democratic Party E .H. Fisk Dalton E. H. Reed Glenburn William Knight Benton E. H. Bailey Waverly J. L. Keough Old Forge FE. J. Ward Moosic M. W. Loftus Lackawanna Township Thomas Scahill J. J. Lynch Lackawannna James Dunn Feranton G. L. Timlin Taylor George Johnson Ransom E. Sweet George W. Cramer Greenfield Frank R. Coyne John Haines Spring Brook Squire Keough Loftus Keough Baylor Coyne Democratic Committee Lackawanna County Allentown W. J. Burke Burke

Stamps Postoffice Sale Sets March City Record in Scranton

Scranton postoffice reported March postage sales totaling 10 608 42 the largest March in city history. The gain over last year stands at 2060 12 while January to March combined sales exceed the prior year by 4580 91. Mortgage licenses were issued yesterday to four couples including Albert L Wells and Nellie Roberts.

Scranton Yeeters Jay John H. Thomas Albert L. Wella Fleetville Clam Harris Wallsville Hn Pierce Mulberry Street Nellie Roberts Lincoln Avenue

Sun in Aries Predicts Traits for April Born Children

An Aries sun period from March 21 to April 19 is linked to child traits. Authors describe these children as independent thinkers who prefer rule-based reasoning, with varied fortunes depending on day and gender. They warn of headstrong tendencies and health risks under stress, emphasizing education and outdoor activity for balance.

Aries Arles Thhem

Castoria Marketing Slogan Echoes Historic Ad Line

An old advertisement line recalls a baby's illness and a mother's remedy Castoria. The jingle frames Castoria as a pediatric staple used when the child was sick and as the preferred remedy in infancy.

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