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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1894
Page
3
H L Halstead announces candidacy for the recorder of deeds post in Lackawanna County before the next Republican convention. He states intent to seek the office and participate in the party process.
Regional social notes list residents and visitors including Omer Green Towanda Russell Ward 6 visiting Brooklyn. AL Bargunder Wilkes-Barre. Rev Rogers Istiel Musto ka Lake. J E Dubois and Miss E G White Williamsport at the Wyoming. Mrs White and son Carl Bethlehem visiting I P Christina. Kathryne Dageerty Main Avenue and Marie Duffy Masters Street at Willard s NY. Mr and Mrs Weaster Hagel Green Ridge with Mrs W L Anthony Moosic touring Atlantic City. Rev Evyatis to preach Bangor. J C Davis manager of Adams' arce comedy in town. Rowan Ancaxem Kent Scent cigar in town at Heber & Warnk i's.
Philadelphia dealer at 60 Chestnut Street markets Exoclusivaly designed music boxes and orchestral organs. Each unit lists 19 dollars and promises up to many tunes with careful updates for old boxes.
Scranton plans a carefully compiled and classified atlas of leading wholesale, banking, manufacturing, and professional interests in Scranton and vicinity. The edition will be bound with photogravure views of public buildings, business blocks, streets, and portraits of leading citizens. Copies will be sent outside the city and the work touted as a prime advertisement to attract newcomers and investment. Representatives will explain the edition to those whose residences are depicted and those desiring views should notify offices.
The 40000 pound project for School House No 27 with architect E L Walter calls for bids this month. It will be built on Columbia Avenue and is offered at low prices for a brief period. Antnur Froramcnan.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for skin eruptions chilblains corns and other ailments. It promises complete cures or money back and notes price of 25 cents per box sold by Matthews Bros in Pontotown.
A city editor reports that teachers and principals discuss a board of control member’s claim that salaries should be raised only if those who do not devote full time to teaching are removed. Critics urge action, arguing outside employment proves the need for higher pay to attract fully dedicated teachers.
Patrick O Hora of West Market Street married Agnes Walsh of Nay Aug Avenue at Holy Rosary Church in a 10 o clock ceremony. The couple received guests at a church reception and planned a honeymoon at Atlantic City with Dr M H Murphy as groomsman and Miss Mary O Boyle as bridesmaid.
James Fay was arrested yesterday on a charge of stealing chickens from Bernard W. Greevy. In default of bail he was committed by Alderman Horan to the county jail to await trial at the court of quarter sessions.
A Sabbath observance meeting is set for Sunday morning at Welsh Congregational Church to discuss unlicensed honor selling. No service will be held at Puritan church due to mastings, with a crowded audience expected.
There is no doubt that some excellent addresses will make the meeting enthusiastic in the movement. The line up promises strong speakers and spirited discussion among attendees.
James Williams of Williams street moves to Grean street. Miss Katie Thornton and Miss Haannah Thornton leave for Mount Carmel on vacation. A baby is reported at Charles Berry’s West Market street residence. Annie Jenking of Spring area engages in a reunion with friends at Pitts. Framed pictures offered at half price by Chicago Art Co. Tickets for the Presa club regatta at Lake Ariel available at Lewis drag story. Northam Avenue Baptist Sunday school plans an annual excursion to Farview. Clergy and hotel keepers applaud Constable Harvard Divies interview in Time Tunea and plan further action. Dillon and Murray’s entertainment at the armory draws a large audience. praise for their performance and other artists noted.
The old Neptune fire engine, used since 1802, becomes property of the Volunteer Firemen's Association in a ceremony at Dare's Hall. Foreman G C W Roesler accepted the engine on behalf of the association, with Dr and Mrs Be Throop memorialized for donating the machine. Alderman Roesler told its story as volunteers recalled history. A social hour followed with refreshments.
Misa Maud Greene married Allen W. Crossman at 1008 Sadderson Avenue on Tuesday evening. Ceremony performed by Rev. G W Powell in the parlor. Bridesmaid Misa Lottie Osmond. guests and attendees listed among local residents. Newlyweds to reside in Montreal after a westward honeymoon.
Entries received yesterday include Lone Star Nowing club Newark N J Pagsnica Newark N J and Stars Plymouth with more expected before Friday’s cutoff The Elmira Telegram silver cap from Philadelphia will be contested by Vesper Boat club crowas and past holder Varonas of Brooklyn exhibition noted at Martin Delanys on Wyoming Avenue.
Miss Liksiv Krackenberry and Misa Fassoid entertain in Honesdale while Meadow Brookstore manager Thomas J. Moore recovers from a severe illness. A large crowd attended St John’s church festival and surprise and birthday gatherings occurred across the neighborhood with numerous residents listed among the attendees.
On Price Street residents report a distressing case involving Mrs Lydia Planing. Neighbors describe severe hardship and social stigma while local officials investigate the circumstances surrounding her plight.
Mrs Lydia Planing, lately from Wilkes Barre, recounts her plight with two hungry children living in a single story dwelling near Salvation Army barracks. Deserted by husband Sylvester Flaning, she struggles to earn bread with washing for neighbors while he remains in jail custody awaiting court.
Mrs Ellen Morriwick of Thirteenth street and William Morgan of South Main avenue wed in St David s Church last evening. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn s wedding march by Miss Marie Elsinger and was conducted by Rev M H Mill with Rev M Coonings assisting. The couple, attended by David Williams and Harry Morgan couples, received guests after a reception at the bride’s home. Morgan, a machinist at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western shops, and his bride, noted as bright and talented, begin married life together.
Mrs Rachel Lee of Jackson street suffered a severe hand injury while washing clothes on Tuesday. A large needle hidden in fabric pierced her right hand breaking a bone fragment and leaving the point about half an inch within the hand. Dr Paine examined but could not locate the missing point, which continues to cause intense pain.
The Elsainore Camping Club plans its annual camp out at Lake Winola starting Saturday. Members include Misses Helen Neimeyer Alice Miller Clira Neimeyer Carrie Fellows Nettie Fern Mattie Williams and Harry Acker along with Charles Olver Harry Randolph Frank Williams Bert Fern and Charles Seeley. Chaperones are Mia A Yost and Miss Florence Irving.
Miss Agnes Davies hosts in Plainsville while Bim Davies hosts in Bynon streak. Visitors include Miss Ina Hunt and Mrs. Minnie Connors of New York City and Philadelphia guests on North Rebecca avenue. Infants reported and several locals travel to Wales and Owego New York. A night blooming cereus opens in front of the Morse residence as crowds gather. Special Officer Able pursues suspects in a Hyde Park ice cream raid. Local butchers advertise spring chickens and yearlings for order.
Two men Michael Barding and Jats Moran were found asleep in a Mineral Shest parlor after an early morning visit. Officer Spellman was summoned. the pair claimed no evil intent and said they entered the house accidentally, possibly through an open window after drinking. Both were released after a morning hearing.
John L. L. Travis of this city married Ida M. Davies of Windsor New York on Monday at the local chapel by Rev. Platt Thompson. The newlyweds are spending their honeymoon at the seashore.
Pare water secures good health at $5 Lackawanna avenue Las for sale four styles of stone water filters priced within reach for easy setup and daily use. Also promoted Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as reliable health remedies and Heiser Warnko's superior Java coffee.
Building materials are offered for sale with inquiries directed to the office of Conrad Behroeder at the Commonwealth Building.
A summer novelty item described as a long-cut double breast blue and black serge coat. Labeled as proper attire for tennis plus general wear.
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