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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1894
Page
3
H L Halstead declares intention to run for Lackawanna County recorder of deeds, seeking party support at the next Republican convention. The announcement targets party machinery and local voters in the county.
Albert G Hunt at Cottage City J W Peck and family left for Atlantic City A C Montes of Green Ridge Street in New York City Fred J Amsden architect in Plymouth Organist Carter returned from Sinscougut Maia Edith Jones spent Sunday in Dalton Dr H B Clearwater back from two weeks fishing in Pike County Dr Ware leaves for annual vacation not returning until about Sept 7 T J Snowden and family depart for Scottville Pa for a few weeks Miss Welkers returns from Atlantic City Miss Emaline Killam visiting Paypack guests Miss Mae Mason at Sanderson Avenue W P Kingsbury and T Cushing Jones sail tomorrow for Broadwater Va to train for University of Pennsylvania football team
Government inspectors say no progress on locating stolen postage stamps or identifying thieves. They warn the first disposal attempt will expose the robbers as all channels to sell the stamps are being watched closely.
The surface over the caved-in Bullevue stops shows no further settling and fears of a new cave-in are allayed. Residents who feared danger have returned home and fires are again lit in the stores. Building materials for sale and local notices follow with common medicines and a schedule for Dr. Gibbons from New York city to visit Scranton weekly.
A large gathering at the Welsh Congregational Church united Welsh and Puritan denominations in Providence to push Sabbath observance and close holes in the wall liquor shops. Leaders urged civic action, endorsed Tribune support, and pledged to work with four additional churches to ban unlicensed saloons and promote moral conduct.
William J Thomas recently injured at the Marvine shaft was taken to Walls Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr Donne reported favorable signs for his eyesight but could not confirm the outcome. Thomas W Thomas and Owen Cox were appointed to raise 24 for hospital expenses with subscriptions from several named donors.
A collection of personal names appears in an OCR segment including John J. Morris Herbine T E Jones Regan Flyon Luther Edwards C E Pryor Dr Donne John Kelly Mrs Edwards John Edwirde. The fragment lacks context or actions to identify a specific event or outcome yet preserves individual identities.
Notes and personal news from Putnam street and Hyde Park. Harry Jenkins, married to Nellie Williams, will reside in Brooklyn after securing a bookkeeper post. Mr and Mrs Howell Davis begin housekeeping on Putnam street. Jacob Bloom, elderly invalid on Church avenue, is one of the town's oldest citizens. Annie Malloy vacationing at Lake Bhoridas. Various delegates thank The Tribune for its role in public movements and a furniture firm offers elegant frames at half price. Evans and son, Mrs Price and Mrs Jones will sail for Wales Aug 15. L N Roberts reports brisk holiday ticket business across the Atlantic. H Palmer of Malley’s store leaves for Crooklyn Susquehanna county on annual vacation. Rev RS Jones and Rev W F Davin enjoy a month’s vacation.
Patrick Cannon proprietor of a Filmore and Jackson saloon seeks a wager race against Scranton police officers Sattray Lewis or Waleb. Cannon weighs around 200 pounds and wants a five yard head start in a sprint.
An alarm from box M4 at Twelfth and Luzerne streets at 4 am Saturday was caused by a slight fire in Harry Muay’s residence. Franklin and Columbia fire companies responded but were not needed. Damage described as slight.
The St Peter's cathedral congregation organizes the annual excursion to Mountain Park. Weather promising, a large crowd is expected with the committee assuring a well spent day and a bigger turnout than last year.
Tus Tamonk announces a forthcoming care er compiled and classified edition for Scranton and vicinity. The book will cover seating wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests with illustrative photographs and portraits of leading citizens. It aims to attract newcomers and serve as an advertising asset for the city. THOS WHOKIE NAMES are DESIRED for inclusion and readers are urged to save notices for residence views.
Philadelphia dealer Gautschi and Sons at 1080 Chestnut Street markets wonderful orchestral music boxes. Repaired boxes receive new tunes and improvements, offering performance at prices of 85 and 10 dollars.
Walter as architect will oversee construction of School House No 27 with bids to be opened this month. Property on Columbia avenue offered late for sale at low prices for a brief period. Antitn Frorangham and Pintesury’s Best claim to make the best bread.
South Side politics heat up as George V Frable urges full examination of councilmen accounts. Councilman Hickey defends ward appropriations as prudent, promising access to records and cooperation from colleagues including Charles W. Weatpfahl. More developments expected as scrutiny widens.
The changes set to take effect tomorrow realign crews across the South Side City Line and Greenwood branches. Conductor Adam Pautle moves to the Luzerne street line while Motorman James Higgins shifts to Green Ridge Suburban. 12 hour crews on the South Side are Kelly Gallagher Foy Mogg. long day crews Manley Sontag White P Grimes. half day crews J Phillips Quionno McAndraw Burke Guilard Keogh. City Line and Greenwood Branch crews Davie Cotter Drummy ODonnell. Schedule remains in effect until further notice.
The three young ladies of St John's parish competed at St John's church festival in the basement. Misstatements about Miss Annie Dowling's effort led to her misranking though the money she collected justified a higher place.
The funeral for John Kerwin of Locust Street is set for this morning with a requiem mass at St. John’s Church at 7:00. The procession will proceed to Moscow for interment. Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Manley are visiting Saratoga and will return Friday. Dr. Walst oversees Manley’s practice in his absence. Announcements include the marriages of Bridget Coggion to Thomas Kiwu e and Julian O Donnell to John Conuboy. Daniel G. Gelbert is taking a vacation at Lake Henry. Lizzie Hockenburg visits Mamie Fasabold. Anton Fisch will travel to New York next month to attend a German Catholic clubs convention.
Avnomicable adjustment settles differences and sets three work phases to begin after grading. The railway company pays seven ferns of grading and half of the rest, with benefits expected from timely completion. The company to keep the road between the track in repair but will not plunk the truck, enabling earlier completion to Lackawanna.
Pure water secures good health. Leonard at Lackawanna Ave sells four styles of stone water filters priced to fit any budget. The all stone filter resists rust and corrosion and remains clean for years. It filters four to twelve gallons per day and requires little care. Drop in to see them.
Mary A Yeaker of Elmhurst Pennsylvania reports Hood’s Sorearparilia warded off illnesses in her family and proves all it is recommended for.
J W Guernsey paid 18000 for 26 foot frontage property at 318 Washington avenue with adjoining lot. He plans a substantial five story stone building after reviewing plans and a specification. Dawdon Parker real estate agents handled the sale on a Saturday.
A summer novelty coat described as long-cut and double-breasted in blue and black serge. Marketed as the proper attire for tennis and related leisure wear.
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