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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1894
Page
5
Community notes describe a Tadsgers board meeting Tuesday with plans for a new chapel project and a choir fundraiser at the rectory Thursday evening. Primitive Methodist conference scheduled in Clerartyille during the first week of May with attendance urged and details on donations and seating.
The Scranton Liederkranz hosts a Thursday evening masquerade with a pillow and sheet theme. Attendees should bring a pillow and a white domino mask for coaksere disguise, followed by unmasking and a regular social.
Pleasant conditions yesterday drew hundreds to main streets and parks with crowds admiring spring outfits. Nay Ang Falls Connells Park and Round Woods hosted many visitors as electric cars traversed the valley, carrying steady crowds through the afternoon.
Scranton Cash Store showcases daily bread and cake offerings with emphasis on fresh, eye catching display and appealing taste. Everett Lands hints at Gouda from Gournsey Bros, upcoming debut.
The article outlines Democratic and People's party maneuvers for the county ticket including possible candidates for sheriff clerk of courts and judge. It notes ex Judge Stanton may seek the judge post and names several polled figures like Hodason Pryor Darkus O'Doyn and Diekeart as potential nominees with party leaders weighing ethnic and labor influences.
Anthony Witzicoan died yesterday morning at Lyotawanna Hospital at age forty. The death occurred after an illness, with burial arrangements to be announced by the family.
Fragmented report details a Saturday polo style exhibition and scrappy play at a city venue. Names and teams are garbled, but references to Syracuse, Scranton, and other places hint at a regional college or club basketball or polo context with mixed results and uncertain scores.
A crowded St Peter's Cathedral held the Forty Hours devotion with Mass at 1000 hours and services by Rev J A Relliv and Rev Father Qilman. Rev M 2 Lycett delivered the sermon in Jermyn, with Rev WP Donel to speak tonight and benediction following. The discourse drew a large throng, approving and attentive to the prayers and devotion.
The criminal court opens this morning with Antonio Ferra the first defendant. Proceedings run two weeks of term time with a week of argument and a separate two week garter session to follow. A grand jury will meet at the end of the term. Ferra is charged with feloniously wounding contractor Timothy Burke.
The Three Weeks term of the common pleas court closed with many cases settled or juried. Ninety cases remained undetermined, and forty nine were dismissed by settlement or by verdict.
In the register of wills office, the will of Ann Tuompoi of Elmborit was admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to Thomas Thorpaoa by the regulator of Willa Kouhlar. In the estate of Martin Stnddy of Olyphant, letters of administration were granted to Bridget Ruddy.
Fragmentary OCR indicates Mary T. Phelps asks the court to permit her to attend a legal matter involving Ben’s jetie Henry, the De George 8 Throop estate, and Joanie Throop in a village context. Names and roles are unclear due to damage.
An unclear manuscript describes a dispute over publication and distribution involving Ferantne a Nusinese Totemiate. The text mentions binding, views of parties, and plans for a circulation strategy with references to top editors and editors.
An excursion train runs to Washington from Heranton leaving at a stated time and arriving around 140 pm. Through day coaches and chair cars are offered with tickets valid for return on any train up to April 2. Details about car service and charging are noted.
Fragmented text describes proposed improvements at a driving park, meetings, and planning for future events. Mentions WP era figures, committees, and community reactions but lacks clear dates or outcomes.
Readers are promised a week of top entertainment with Dockstader's Minstrels at the New Frothingham, plus Thomas Shea and his company at the Academy. The program includes Uni, Adonis, and other acts, with performances nightly and tickets on sale at Powell's Music Store.
The speaker addressed a packed audience at Wiest meeting delivering a lecture on the Great John Wolf Chare Tin org. The session featured a lively discussion and urged careful study by students and attendees, highlighting methods, aims, and responsibilities of mentors and speakers.
Fragmented OCR text praises Captain P Thy Lacy for valor at Wildernem, recounting praise from the war department and detailing wartime actions, leadership, and recognition by peers and officials. Mentions other officers and figures in a ceremonial context surrounding his award.
Debris cleared rapidly from the Arcade ring with a widened passage to the cleaner front. An entrance from Peon avenue to the theater area was built near S. ei's Academy of Dancing as workers prepare for a heavy sale at Lackawanna avenue and a new office visit by Dr Giblone in Serenton.
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