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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1894
Page
3
William Hopkins announces his candidacy for the register of wills in Lackawanna County. He notes he is in the field by solicitation of friends and awaits the Republican county convention decision. He expresses gratitude to Republican voters and past favors.
Dr John Burnett is seriously ill. Miss B E Gilmartin of Carbondale is in this city. Miss Carrie Peep of Green Ridge visits in New York. Col H M Boyes and family return from Shelter Island. Mrs M Scott and family visit relatives at Salls Wyoming county. Miss Mamie Johnson of Wilkes-Barre visits friends at Scranton and Dunmore. William McCarty of Pulaski City Va guest of cousin P F Daily of Price Street. Miss Mame Charlesworth of Green Ridge visits Miss Emaline Killam in Paupick. Mr and Mrs Fr Benton of Madison Avenue leave for Wayne County for ten days. Albert L Connolly returns home at Honeyville after a week with friends. Miss Lule Meck and Miss Annie Curran visit Sanitary Officer Urke. Building materials for sale inquire at Conral Schroeder's office Commonwealth Building.
The Tribune will publish a carefully compiled classified list of Scranton and vicinity leading wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests bound in book form with views of public buildings streets and portraits of leading citizens. Copies sent outside the city will advertise Scranton to newcomers and boost circulation. Representatives will call on those named to explain the edition and offer residence views on request.
Advertisement touts Bucklen Arnica Salves as best for Cuba Bru Sores ulcers salt rheum lever sores totter hise ge hades chilbiaing corna and all skin eruptions claiming to cure piles with money refunded if not satisfied. Sold for 25 cents per box by Matthews Brow.
Hundreds of delegates from eastern Pennsylvania German Turner societies will visit Scranton for the Besitks Turnfest. A parade, welcome by Mayor Connell, and a three day program include athletic and gymnastic events at Central Park and Sehwenk's park, with prizes and a mammoth excursion to Farview.
A compact notice previews a work blending romance and intrigue with crime elements. It highlights mood, setting, and thematic collision as characters face hidden motives and peril, inviting readers to explore a tale of devotion shadowed by danger.
A false alarm at box 81 near Brick Avenue and Oak Street drew Excelsior Libarty and Catmbar land companies and hundreds to the North End. Fire crews found a small chicken coop with smouldering straw and quickly extinguished the blaze with no injuries.
A Monday evening concert by the Puritan and Methodist Episcopal shared choir drew praise for its music. Master Edgar Richards, age ten, performed The Old Oaken Bucket to enthusiastic applause, under the direction of Professor William M. Davies. Proceeds were divided between Miss Mulley and the Puritan choir.
J F Jones of Susquehanna county, known in the North End, sails for Southampton today to study at the London Royal College of.
Mise Rose Hand and Dolph Glennon wed yesterday at 4 30 in John's Church Cedar Avenue and Pittston residents were among many guests. Rev E J Molley officiated and Father Molley blessed the couple before a private supper at the Hand residence. The couple left for Pittston and Niagara Falls last night.
The Scranton Athletic Club has accepted the Tarn Verein invitation to join the Turner parade from Turner Hell to Central Park Garden next Monday. Members will assemble at 8 o clock at the club rooms in uniform with white stove pipe hats and canes and march to Turner Ball on Seventh street where the line will form. Philip Schuust, president, will serve as marshal.
Miss Mary Snow of Stone Aventis left yesterday for a fortnightly visit to Susquehanna. Mrs J C Walsh returns tomorrow from Atlantic City after a month away. Edward Kloss and Henry Biden depart Saturday for Allentown to attend a Catholic convention. Miss Korah Murray and Jennies Loughney of Minooka arrived home yesterday from Atlantic City. Mrs L D Powers and daughters Evn and Maud leave today for Bethlehem for a two week vacation. Emile J Renard of Pittston Avenue and Miss Sarah Moore were married yesterday at St John’s church. Neptune Engine’s new steamer was assembled yesterday and will be tested after Chief Ferber’s vacation ends. James Judge of the Excelsior Athletic Club left yesterday for Atlantic City to enter a tournament with Strauss for the fiddle weight championship. Judge’s friends expect him to return with championship honors.
Arthur Kilcor, a Mayfield miner at the Erie mines, found a bar of giant powder in his bootleg at work Tuesday. The powder ignited, clothing caught fire, and his fellow workers extinguished the blaze after one side of his body was burned. He was rushed to Cirbondale hospital in precarious condition.
Postmaster Vandling established a stamp agency for the people of Green Ridge. Miss Margaret Sullivan operates the agency in her confectionery store at 802 Capouse Avenue.
Mary A. Yeaker of Elmhurst Pennsylvania says she has deed several bottles of Hood's Sorsarparilin and it warded off diseases from several members of her family. The testimonial suggests strong health benefits from the product.
Walter LL architect presents plans for a new School House No 27 on Columbia avenue with bids to be opened this month. Lots on the same avenue are offered at low prices for a limited period. Anraun Froramonam listed among fragments.
In Guernsey area markets a bold promotion advertises Weber bread as pure wholesome and best quality. Locals if shopping at Brond stores can expect fresh loaves and a traditional recipe highlighted by simple ingredients and trusted branding.
The Phillips Smith marriage was performed last evening at the bride's parents home by Rev D C Hughes. The couple Amalia Phillips and Louis I Sualth of North Rebecesavante were attended by Carrie Smith and David J Phillips with a reception for relatives and friends. They will reside on Academy Street with guests from Wilkes Barre Luzerne Forty Fort and the South Side in attendance.
John Burke, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Jamoa Burke of North Garfield, was delivering papers on Railroad avenue at 5 30 am when a large savage dog lunged and bit his arm. He sought medical care from Dr Carroll and police officer Walker searched for the animal. Burke will procure a warrant.
A jumble of society visits and travels from Roland avenue to Carbondale and Moscow. Individuals including Mrs. Jones, Augustus Wynard, Miss Etta Moyle, Miss Amy Howell, Harvey Christie, Miss Mary DeLong, Louis Stevens and Edna, and others are listed with short movements and gatherings. A sports challenge, a church picnic, and a funeral are noted along with Richard Croker’s bridge through town.
Merchants on Lackawanna Avenue urge an inspector after street railway work and steam pipe laying left the pavement rough. Critics claim Scranton Traction did work payably yet incomplete and demand proper restoration.
The bi‑annual Turner societies gathering in Philadelphia district runs with a Saturday opening in Central Park yard offerings. Delegates from Philadelphia Reading Allentown Wilkes Barre Trenton Camden attend a grand parade and park games. Admission 5 cents, picnic all day, mammoth excursion to Purview Tuesday with trains from Delaware and Hindson depot at 9 am.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday by Clerk of the Courts Johy H. Thomas to Loui Hehinidt and Amelia Phillips of Scranton, Charles Barford and Mattie Gardner of Ransom, Patrick Gavin and Charlotte Franks of Olyphant, Fred erick Forbich Jr. and Katie Schaffer of Beranton, Henry F. Conroy and Bridget Toolin of Carboncdalo.
Pure water filters offered by T. P. Leonard at 605 Lackawnagua avenue. Four styles of stone water liters claim easy cleaning rustproof and corrosion resistant. Filters handle four to twelve gallons per day. Drop in to see them.
Fragmentary post mentions 1080 Chestnut arrest and Philadelphia references. Garbled phrases refer to manufacturers, an organ, Bandeo, and an old innit box being repaired with tuna. Shoe repair noted as promptly attended to at a Globe Show location.
A novelty summer item highlights a Nobby long cut double breast blue and black serge coat. The description suggests it as proper attire for tennis and similar activities.
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