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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1894
Page
3
H L Halstead announces candidacy for the office of recorder of deeds in Lackawanna County ahead of the next Republican convention. He pledges to seek the position through party channels and participate in upcoming proceedings.
A stream of local social notes records Judge T. M. Bawards departing for Atlantic City, Andrews and party’s return from Long Branch, Dr. CO E Richards greeting friends in Newton, and many others from Paterson to Lake Ariel. Several professionals change posts, including Richard Lindsay settling in Scranton and W A Youngs leaving Wentminster for New York with Hopewell family.
The Trinonxe will publish a carefully compiled guide to Scranton's leading wholesale, banking, manufacturing and professional interests. Bound in book form, it will feature views of public buildings, business blocks, streets and portraits of prominent citizens. Representatives will contact those named to participate.
Bucklons Arnica Salva touted as a universal cure for cuts sores eruptions and skin conditions including fever boils piles and chapped hands with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents per box by Matthowa Bros.
On Columbia avenue bids for School House No 27 totaling 40000 dollars, with E L Walter as architect, are to be opened this month. The property is advertised for sale at low prices for a brief period on this avenue.
Bright Beers hall on North Main avenue hosted a reception in honor of Miss Winifred Murphy of Binghamton hosted by Miss Kate McHugh of Lafayette street. The crowd mingled at Beers ball then moved to McHugh’s home for refreshments and continued socializing with dozens of local guests listed by name.
A dispute erupted in Alderman Owen D. John's Fourth ward chamber after Mrs. Rafter alleged a Polish resident’s cow damaged her vegetables. The crowd clashed in confusion as Popovich offered a hearing on the eastern laws. A committee of Morgan Lake, Patrick Herrick, and John Brown will assess damages.
The Scranton Field Club tennis court on South Hyde Park Avenue attracts many spectators. Players John R. Edwards Charley Daniels and Edward Thayer display refined skill, drawing comment for their brilliant plays and the court’s popularity as a refined amusement.
Kengo Moriya a reformed Japanese with Shinto heritage will lecture Tuesday evening at Jackson Street Baptist Church under the Young People's union. He will discuss manners religion and customs of his people and his path to Christianity through American missionaries while finishing college studies.
Constable John Davies works at West Side cigar store in See Zintellia. Several residents travel to New York and Windsor for visits. Choral society rehearsals occur at the first Welsh Hospital church. Members picnic plans and local visits span Lake Winola Syracuse and Atlantic City. A Beranton Traction crew repairs North Main avenue tracks while a lawn social gathers at Washburn street host William T Davies. Rev Redso Lloyd lectures on Biblical Propheties at First Congregational church.
Morning for Lake Ariel kicks off joint excursion by Scranton Street Haptiss and Trinity Lutheran churches. Several carloads left the Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad depot at 8 30. The young child of Mr and Mrs Samuel Webter of 303 North Lincoln avenue died Tuesday and funeral services will be held this morning with remains to Paradise for interment at 9 55 DL&W train. Simpson Methodist Episcopal Sunday school plans annual excursion to Fairview tomorrow from the Delaware and Hudson depot at 9 a m. An inland ball game between married and single teachers is set to entertain the excursionists.
Alderman Fitzsimmons presided as Sheriff Fahey gained ten new boarders after police court sessions. Offenders faced fines or county jail terms with sentences ranging from five days to thirty days. John Dolan received a thirty day digest. others, including Thomas Murphy Peter Fadden Richard Murphy Edward Jennings, and Patrick Gilbride, faced varied penalties for drinking disorderly conduct and related acts.
A new billiard parlor above Rose's Lackawanna avenue store is nearing completion. Organizers aim to host a winter pool tournament featuring world champion De Oro and top players Sherman Powers Clearwater and others in a space designed for ampitheuterized spectator seating.
The Seven County Veteran association of Pennsylvania and Broome county New York will meet at Farview on Wednesday August 19 for the annual reunion. Speakers include Governor McKinley of Ohio likely, Ex Governor Jama A Beaver, Thomas J Stewart secretary of internal affairs, John L Robinson of Media Delaware county, and Congressman Joseph A Scranton.
Residents of Ransom township petition to divide the area into two election districts to shorten travel for voters. They argue eight miles to cast a ballot is excessive and urge court action to create more convenient polling places.
Prothonotary Pryor was directed by Mathew G. Neary to enter judgment against Tax Collector Michael White and his bondsmen Jeremiah Sullivan and ET Eamounds for 957.02 dollars on present year taxes not yet paid.
Dan L. Hart of Wilkes-Barre will travel to San Francisco on August 18 to aid in the initial performance of his new comedy Washington, D. D. Sully, famed for A Corner Grocery, joins him in Alr, Flurt's recent play, with the author receiving broad Scranton well wishes for the production.
Mrs Susanna Hannus sues Casimir Drahund for 2000 dollars alleging public slander in July claiming infidelity. The action is filed by ex-Judge W H Stanton with damages sought in Encampment, Y M C A.
Twenty nine year old Michael Reap of Willow Street, a driver for Boge mines, suffered a severe abdomen injury after a mule kicked him yesterday at 3 pm. The wing ambulance took him home and Dr. Haggerty treated him. doctors expect recovery. He is the son of Patrick Reap.
Councilman P. J. Hickey of the Nineteenth ward was twenty on Tuesday when associates from the Century Hose company presented him with a valuable gold chain. The ceremony occurred at Hickey's hotel with friends in attendance and District Engineer Laula Schwass presenting the gift on behalf of the company. The Mozart Quartet club provided music for the event.
St Pauls German Evangelical Lutheran church held a Beech Street Beech Prospect Ave picnic at Central Park. Miss Emma Notz won the cake contest and raised over $10. The event, a financial and social success, preceded a church social led by Mrs Notz. Vocal and instrumental music pleased attendees.
July contributions to Lackawanna Hospital are listed with donors and items. Flowers from Miss Kingsbury Miss Vanderveer Miss Raub Miss Clay Miss Kingbsum school 36 J. R. Clark and others provided clothing and fruit, bread from Greenwood Accidental fund, and more.
Music Boxes Exclusively by Lestmade and Gautechi Sona offer tunable mechanics at 8 and 10 dollars with repaired boxes improved with new parts. Manufacturers at 1020 Chestnut Street Philadelphia advertise Wonderful orchestral organs and new tunes. Dr C G Lavnaca, dentist, advertises services at the Gas and Water company building Wyoming Avenue with latest improvements claimed over eight years in Rerantoo.
The English speaking branch of the Hickory Street Presbyterian church will hold a picnic at Laurel Hill Park on Thursday August 16 with a rain date of August 17 If weather delays the event pastor Rev Gust Lange promises an exceptional gathering with superior arrangement
Mrs. Peter Hartman of Cedar avenue is seriously ill. Mrs. John Kilcullen of South Washing ton avenue visits at Lake Witoin with her family. Mrs. Michael Wetter of Cedar avenue returned from Wilkes-Barre. Adolph Ragher of Beech street plans a two month leave for Frankfurt Germany. John P. Donahoe of Stone avenue leaves in September for New York College of Pharmacy. Christian Reitenpach aged 5 years 9 months 23 days, son of Charles Reiden bach of Alder street, died yesterday from typhoid fever. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at Hickory Street Presbyterian church. interment at Pittston Avenue cemetery.
A Nobby long cut double breast blue and black serge coat is highlighted as proper attire for tennis and related summer goods. The piece frames the coat as a stylish yet functional option for the sport during warm months.
Miss Alicea Lackay and friends are ending a Park Place vacation in Pittston. Benjamin Davis of Garfield house recovers from illness. J Lt. Thomas funeral held amid respect with interment at Washburn cemetery. Excelsior Athletic Club to award prize for round trip to New York at O'Donnell's hall. Alesera Dellon and Murray plan a novelty congress in the armory with many performers listed. Ravosa and Pirro bakery wagon bolts and wrecks after striking a pole near Buris Head. bakers operate at 101 Lackawanna avenue.
Mrs Lee Smith recovers from illness. Misa Lousettio Miller returns home from Brooklyn. Mr and Mrs Edward Hennigan visit Hyde Park. Mrs Hugh Donnelly visits town. Loyal league drama praised. Letchworths at Harvey's Lake. Costellos plan Atantic City vacation. Daviel Labor and family visit George Simpson. Union met of Dunmore defeats picked club 6 to 10. Battery stats and interment of Thomas O’Hare. Young Man's Social and Literary Society attended. Pintssvuny's Best bread praised.
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