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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1895

Page

3

Local Social Notes From Binghamton Area

Miss Jennie Wrights vacations in Binghamton and several residents travel or visit nearby towns. Peter Thatcher of Green Grove was in the city yesterday afternoon. Miss Jennie Williams visits friends on Madison avenue and Miss Bridget Kennedy leaves Lackawanna Avenue for Olyphant. Eva McLaughlin of Forest City visits on North Main avenue. Mrs J D Lactar of Wilkes-Barre guests Miss Lizale Penman. Mr and Mrs Robert Jones spend days at Atlantic City with M J O Malley of Clemons Parber O Malley. George Parker and Miss Ann O Donnell marry yesterday afternoon by Alderman C B Wright. Deputy Prothonotary Myron J Kasson leaves to join family at Spring ALe Susquehanna county. A group of young ladies to Dundaff villa next week. Dr Coolidge and wife, returned from Colorado, to Crystal Lake then Deranton to resume practice.

Peter Thatcher Green Grove Jennie Williams Peckville Madison Avenue Bridget Kennedy Lackawanna Avenue Olyphant Eva McLaughlin Forest City North Main Avenue J. D. Lactar Wilkes-Barre Lizale Penman Robert Jones West Bile Atlantic City M. J. O'Malley Clemons, Parber & O' Malley Merritt Turner and Son Van Port Jervis N. Y George Parker Ann O’donnell Petersburg C. B. Wright Myron J. Kassoneft Spring Alle Susquehanna County Dundaff Villa Jessie Phillips Mame Hancock Liszia Jenkins Kittle Warner Gertie Sloat Jean Aikman Alice Warner Irystal Lake Deranton

Nearly a Hundred Subscriptions for Open Air Band Stand

Subscriptions to build the band stand at Wyoming Avenue and Vine Street total nearly $100. Receipts yesterday added 10 dollars, with contributions from John T. Porter five dollars, John M. Kemmerer two, John A. Mears two, and Dr. E. T. Wheaton. Secretary D. B. Atherton reports one refusal, a donor pledging 25 dollars if the stand is built opposite his store, and a promise to send a check after completion. The concert program is expected to be published soon.

Wyoming Avenue Vine Street D. B. Atherton John T. Porter John M. Kemmerer John A. Mears E. T. Wheaton Atherton

Scranton Taxidermist Chosen for World Fair Exhibit

George P. Friant, a Scranton taxidermist, has been engaged by Secretary Keenan of the Pennsylvania commission to prepare the Pennsylvania birds and animals exhibit for the Cotton States Exposition at the World's Fair in Atlanta. The work is underway in the executive building basement under State Ornithologist Warren's direction.

Scranton George P. Friant Keenan Pennsylvania

Fire and social notices roll through old Butcher Shop

A hanging lamp fell at 8 30 last evening in Adolph Olda kowski’s butcher shop on South Washington Avenue. The fire spread to woodwork but was extinguished by a bucket brigade. the bucket team assisted despite the fire company being dispatched. Also notes Miss Minnie Claus and Miss Carrie Long visiting, Mrs Harvey seriously ill, an evening banquet at St John’s hall, Mrs Ketrick’s funeral at St John’s, and the Lake Ariel excursion noted amid a burglary at William Tobin’s confectionery store on Pittston Avenue.

Adolph Oldakowski South Washington Avenue Box Minnie Augusta Claus Elizabeth N. J M. Robinson Carrie Long Wilkes-Barre Charles Harvey Cherrytreet St. John's Hall Patrick Ketrick Cherry Street St. John's Church Hyde Catholic Cemetery St. John's Lake Ariel William Tobin Pittston Avenue

Block System Adopted for City Streets Plan

City adopts experimental block system with one foreman per street section. Each man uses only scraper and broom, replacing flushing. Washington and Adams avenues to test. success could cut curb cleaning costs and asphalt wear, with fewer workers.

Kinley Kingsley

Railroad notes and industry outlook in mid nineteenth century

Baltimore and Ohio enforces newsboy uniform. Financial Chronicle shows third week July gains across forty four roads at 7.79 percent. Pennsylvania restricts Sunday trains to newspapers and periodicals. Pullman Wagner report record car business for June and July. Wabash aids Mrs Preston after Toledo roundhouse fire with 2000 and life pass. Corn crop valued at 600 million, movement to start January. Bullish tonnage expectations boost granger roads. Pennsylvania new timetable impresses with gold embossed cover and broad local and through tables. Compressed paper gains traction for axle bearings in Altoona tests. Coal railroads fear another miner strike. Philadelphia firm reportedly orders 1200 tons steel ratio from England. price and freight gaps affect profitability. If placed abroad, aim to save Pacific/Gulf freight.

Baltimore and Ohio Financial Chronicle Pennsylvania Pullman and Wagner Wabash Company John Preston Roundhouse Toledo Pennsylvania Company Altoona Philadelphia England New York Phiadelphia Pacific Coast Gulf of Mexico

Nuisance on Main Street as Dead Mules Haul Through Town

Reports say four Lackawanna Chemical wagons loaded with dead mine mules passed through Main Street Smyre. Uncovered vehicles spread a foul odor that drove residents indoors for an hour. Citizens vow action to curb the nuisance amid local complaints. Patrick Haley of Spring Brook swore a warrant for arrest.

James Hart Smyre Thomas Burke Main Street John Loverdng Atlantic City Mary Barrett Wyoming Lackawanna Chemical and Fertilizing Company Moogle Tribune Mies Mary Anes Eek Wee Patrick Haley Spring Brook

North End Social Notes and Local Moves

North End residents hear John Mitchell has arrived from England and is staying with his mother. Local hires include Snyder at Charley Crogaman and Battin at Stanton's. Pettis to replace Alfred Michael as coachman. Parish and social updates cover visits, farm purchase, renovations, and a church meeting at Providence Pres byterian.

John Mitchell England Cambre Will Snyder Stanton’s Charley Crogaman Frank Battin Stanton Emporium L. W. Morsa Henry C. Pettis Walton N. Y Alfred Michael Fellows Randolph Crippen Dalton James McGennis Thomas Davis Edward Crellin Shenandoah J. R. Williams Madison Avenue Green Ridge Stroudsburg James Barricklow New York William H. Winton Winton Mr. Barricklow Princeton College J. A. Hopewell Tunstall Lake Ariel Tirdles’ Ald Sociery Providence Presbyteran Church Suray S. JM. Coursen North Main Avenue Esther Oliver Beech Lake Frank Oliver Electric Avenue Mice Kelley Margaret Trainor Puram Street Flohurst Mattie Potter Camoure Avenue Fleetville Mary E. Farrell Capouse Avenue Welnceday Canada Linzie Moyles O'Hara Atlanta City Mice Maud Patton Abington and Benton Evan J. Morgen Church Avenue William E.morgan Mary Pugh J. D. Evans Roberts Henry Jenkins F. Gabriel Thomas Cawardine D. D. Reese E. Reese Daniel Evans John Richards William Richarde John Morgan Mary Morgan Samuel Lewis Harry Jenkins New York City and Mire Strang D. P. Thomas E. Pugh David Pugh David Morgan John Jenkins Sherwin East Market Street Jake Bloom Wandling Susquehanna River Jermie Thompson Garbondale Mra IR. Kellow Monsey ‘Avenue Wesley Albert Kellow Jenningsville A. B. Catterson Elmhurst Edward Loughlin Monsey Avenue

St Luke's Free Excursion Charity Day Delights Scranton

Twelve cars carried 150 babes 1 050 children and 500 mothers to Lake Ariel amid packed coaches and joyful scenes. The annual event by St Luke's Men Guild reported no accidents or illness and praised management, milk for babies, and ample sandwiches and tea for all despite tight space and weather shifting to ideal conditions.

St. Luke's Lake Ariel Tepeake Scranton New York Philadelphia Men's Guild of C. B.derman Hazzard H. Sevens J. C. Highriter George Merriman Thomas Jackson Francis

Guernsey Bros Mills From Pillsbury Reach 17000 Barrels Daily

Weber reports Guernsey Brothers Pillsbury Flour Mills attain a daily net output of 17 000 barrels. The note highlights record production for the mill operation and its market impact.

Pillsbury's

West Scranton Social Roundup and Obituaries

Mrs. Thomas Protheroe and three children depart for two weeks at Lake Winola. W. P. Warden visits on business. Grace Hines guests of Miss Louise Masters. Mrs. Bloca visits friends in Carbondale. Mrs. Close seeks eye treatment in Philadelphia. A. L. Van Horn’s remains go to Dunmore cemetery after services at the Methodist church. Mrs. Beattie visits Olyphant. Mrs. Davis visits Hawley. Rev. Janney speaks on India at the Methodist church. Theatrical exhibition held at Odd Fellows' hall. William Bennett returns to Nanticoke after visiting G. S. Maloney.

Thomas Protheroe West Drinker Street Lake Winola William P. Warden Carley Brook Wayne County Grace Hines Moscow Louise Masters Mill Street Charles Bloca Fourth Street Carbondale M. EB. Close Elm Street Philadelphia A. L. van Horn Lackawanna Hospital J. W. Harper Bloom Street Methodist Episcopal Church Dunmore Cemetery James Beattie George Street Olyphant Philip Davis Third Street Ovent Hawley Methodist Church Janney India Odd Fellows' Hall William Bennett G. 5. Maloney Nanticoke

Sample Room Plan With Gilt Paper Color Scheme

A note suggests styling a room this season using gilt paper as a decorative fix. It highlights a budget of five dollars to spruce the space and achieve a refined look.

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