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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1894
Page
3
H L Halstead declares intent to run for the Lackawanna county recorder of deeds position ahead of the next Republican convention. He frames the bid as a formal entry for the office.
Matthew J. Mannion of Brooklyn visits relatives Sunday while nia McAlamey of Premouth ends a week in the city. Daniel King and daughters Kate and Nellie return to Binghamton. Jessie Torry and Mite Mearghtet Torry of Clinton Hew plan a trip to Blok Inwil. Harry L. Lena, former city editor, to marry Mira Lalu Shielis in Wilkes Barre on August 28. McDonald from Scranton visited the city Sunday. Hirt of Scranton, a contralto, is guest of Milly Kate O Mulley on Dana Street.
Scranton and vicinity will see a carefully compiled list of wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests bound as a illustrated book. It will feature views of public buildings blocks streets and portraits of leading citizens to promote the city to outsiders. Copies sent outside the city aim to attract new residents and serve as a strong advertisement. Those with names to appear should notify the office. Also advertised are four styles of stone water filters at affordable prices from 605 Lackawanna avenue.
An advertisement touts Bucklow Arnica Salyva as the best salve for cats bruises, sores, eruptions, salt rheum, tetter, corns, and other skin conditions. It claims complete satisfaction or money back and lists a price of 23 couta per box with sales by Matthews Broa ae.
Music Boxes Exclusively Rest made Play any desired number of tithes Gautschi and Sons manufacturers 1080 Chestnut street Philadelphia Wonderful industrial organs only 5 and 10 Specialty Old music boxes carefully repaired and improved with new tune Tar Success Hood s Sarsaparilla has helped free old and young from impure blood measures Helen’s Pris purely vegetable and do not purge pain by all druggists
The Gentlemen's Driving club showcases fast pacers and trotters in Scranton. Notable entries include Steviv, Allen Lowe, Jimmed, Magnolia, and De Wonte, with speeds from 2.16 to the low 2.20s. Owners Walter Jermyn, Ambrose Spencer, J. L. Crawford, and others claim strong pedigrees and promising futures.
In the event led by Rev. Will H. Hille at 730n mw, the Sunday School Missionary Society promotes a focus on Thy South with address by Flofi E. Patler. Kep Young People participate in the program.
The meeting of St Peter's parish young men at College bail approved a glee club. Officers named were John Keegan president Matthew Snow vice president John Kirby secretary William McCormack treasurer William Schilling leader. Members enrolled include Murphy Whealen Polan Doyle Martin Beckett Gallagher Kenny Hays Gordon Long Fisherty Sheridan O Cummices Sheridan Rainey OMalley. Rehearsals set for Mondays.
North End reports a rise in Sunday mischief by young riders along the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line. Bombardments from cuts threaten trains, steal from orchards, and damage homes near Clark's Summit and Tripp’s crossing.
Alderman Bailey ruled in the case of Gill Costello versus Gil Costello over dog boarding and rent arrears at 141 Norty Main Avenue. The judge awarded $10 and costs after a hearing on the dog’s stay and related boarding charges. A notice of appeal was given.
W Tonstal spends the week at Lake Ariel. Mr and Mrs William Conrad return from an extended tour through York state. Hopewell entertaining Nelson Guteltus of Northumberland. Misael Kationad Lacy Lynn visiting Miss Muggle Darkin of Durkin street. Framed pictures sold for half price by Chicago Art Co. Miss Blendo Halletead vacationing at Lenoxville. Funeral of John Tanill of 1000 North Main Avenue at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery. Heptasophy Day exc excursion to Glen Qual planned. Alley ball contest at O’Malley court won by White and Kennedy 21 to Patel and Reka 18. Fidlan referee. Ancient Order of Hibernians event at the armory with many attendees. Rev W F Davies spoke on foreign missionary work at Welsh Baptist church. Dutch Gap Mission school social at Welsh Congregational church a success. Robby J Williams and Doin Leyd praised. Funeral of Thomas D. Deakins of Parker Street held with Rev Jones and M D Puller attending. Local lodge members from Forestert and Gul Kel lows present to pay respects. The death of Aly Jonking deeply mourned.
Scranton Bridge bonds totaling £250,000 were delivered yesterday to the Scranton Savings Bank by the successful bidders. The premium paid was £71,190 on the accrued interest of £2,002 50 from June 1.
Mrs. Baker of Honoslale with Mrs. Scall of Scrantoo formed a Ladies circle of the Grand Army of the Republic Fatunday afternoon. They urged patriotism and began recruiting new members. Officers elected include President Mrs. A. Shaffer and Secretary Mrs. L. J. Smith.
A social at West Lackawanna Avenue features a social for friends at her home with attendees named. Frank Gallagher funeral referenced. Camp 13 Patriotic Order of True Americans plans an evening program above Jenukina Drug Store with Dirkson Garjo and Sadie Glee Club performances. Ice cream served after, with a small refreshment charge. Newly elected officers listed including Randolph Jones, M G Kramer, and Bella Harris.
A select social gathering last evening at the West Lackawanna avenue residence of Miss Annie Williams featured games and a large spread. Attendees included Jessie Woolbaw, Gertie Dawking, Ada Bright, Cora Revs, Bertha Morgan, Lizzie Crone, Carrie Brill, May Davies, Roy Williams, Emerson Owen, Oliver Jones, Will Harria, Ira Davies, and others enjoying jovial hours.
Mrs James P Williamson of Pittsburg visits friends on this side while Harry Cowley of Wilkes Barre joins gatherings yesterday. Several residents travel to and from Crystal Lake and Kingston visiting friends. A Japanese lecturer Kengo Moriya plans an evening talk on Japanese manners and religion at Jackson Street Baptist. Funeral notices for Frank Gallagher and Thomas Neary announced with services at St Patrick's Church and Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. A streetcar delay and wreck near Swindland street disrupts traffic. Chicago Art Co updates.
Five county rally program from Wayne Susquehanna Lackawanna Luzerne Scranton Lackawanna Wyoming counties at Farview on Wednesday morning includes Blessing service led by Rev T A Baghem, selections by Luzern and Lackawanna choirs, address by O Manning Sage, and Bauer’s band concert in the pavilion in the afternoon.
Up to last reports she had not been heard from by anxious friends. Police notified and conducting a thorough search for an undersized girl described with lone cut black hair, dark brown skirt, white waist, sailor hat, and black slippers after a serious head illness.
The weekly mortality report shows twenty seven deaths in the city, nine fewer than the prior week. Contagious diseases included two typhoid fever cases, two consumption, one scarlet fever, plus three scarlet fever cases and one diphtheria case reported yesterday.
Maria Tighe aged 21 daughter of William Tighe of Danmore strayed from home on Saturday night and disappeared, prompting a search by family and local authorities.
Thursday the Scranton Saengerroads plan a picnic at Central Park garden. A Wednesday festival is set for St John’s Church hall. Frank Seufelter of Cedar Avenue returns from a three month visit to Germany. A Mia funeral and a Requiem Mass at Avoca Catholic church are noted. Officer Menger reports Mar tin Irorman of Pittston Avenue charged with disturbing the peace. The South Bids Young Women’s Christian Association hosts a social evening at Cedar Avenue room. A pine prize and refreshments are offered for 10 cents.
Char New York Ontario and Westerin rail road will run excursions Weaniteday and Baturday. Tenth leaves Scranton at 90 a m returning leaves Poyntella 4 40 p m Good fishing Prices and plans for School House No 27 on Columbia avenue with Walter as architect. Auto lots on this avenue offered at low prices for a brief period. Awtior Protigham noted.
Commonwealth Hailing reports the delivery of building materials for Sala Taquire, arranged through Conrada Belioedar’s office. The shipment details include supplier names and dates, with no injuries or legal actions noted.
A Nobby long cut double breast blue and black serge coat described as proper for tennis. The item highlights summer goods with a focus on smart dress for sport and leisure.
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