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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1894
Page
3
Dr H B Ware will be in his office starting the first week of September, signaling a return to available patient consultations and medical duties after a period away.
Sheriff Fairey is in New York. Mrs Wade M Finn leaves for Ocean Grove. Miss Mama Buckett of Carbondale visits Miss Kate Crane of Dunmore. Leo Rios of Pine Street returns from Lake Ariel after a short stay. Charles House of the city controller's office enjoys two weeks vacation. Scanion of New York guests Edward O Loyle of eee avenue returns home. T V Powderly speaks on Duty of the Workman to the State at Mount Morria and Coba Chautauqua circles. Powderly lecturing at Chautauqua today and tomorrow.
A local offer advertises one pound of the finest chocolate available in incase boxes for patrons. The wording emphasizes quality and a compact packaging option suitable for gifts or personal use.
The Turner societies of the Philadelphia district plan a two day event in this city on August 20 and 21 with a grand parade, German singing, and social activities at Central Park garden. Delegates arrive Saturday from Philadelphia Williamsport Allentown Wilkes Barre Trenton Camden. A mammoth excursion to Farview is scheduled for Tuesday with train from Delaware and Hudson depot at 9 30 am. Ticket prices: adults 30 cents children 15 cents.
A planned Tamole edition promises a comprehensive Scranton and vicinity business directory in book form with illustrated views and portraits of leading citizens. It aims to promote local industries, attract newcomers, and serve as city advertisement, with Tri Thsung representatives contacting listed names for details.
Note reads that a Scissors' Grinder suffered two tumbles down the Cedar Avenue sand bank on the south side, details sparse but local incident noted.
An elderly Italian sand pile worker on the South Side was pelted with stones by playing youths as he crawled up a Cedar avenue bank. He rolled down twice, then rose, dusted himself, and walked off in search of an alderman to report the attack.
The St Luke's Kindergarten on Cedar plans a fall term start with high attendance expected. Parent demand outstrips capacity as Mira Florence Hull earns praise for her teaching. Harry C Haak of Powers Drug Store supports kindergarten work and is credited with helping its growing popularity and future expansion.
A Neptunes and Wilslaw Connell Withoat Proper Service report criticizes Neptune Engine and William Cograll Hose for failing to meet standards due to old engines and cumbersome carriages. The piece notes both companies lack decent horses and can only reach fires as fast as their animals drag the vehicles.
The Neptune steamer will undergo testing next Monday. Dr and Mr J A Manley return today from Saratoga. Miss Sarah Needham of Cedar Avenue visits Elmburat. Councilman Edward Robinson has gasteitis but is convalescent. A parade includes the Saongerrands and Grenth Verein, Turn-Rezirks, and Mozart Glee Club this side. Large South Side delegation joins Excelsior Athletic club excursion to New York tomorrow night at 10. Funeral of Michael Caym ough 825 Prospens avenue this morning at 9. Interment Hyde Park cemetery after high mass at St Peters Cathedral. Mrs Thomea Barns of Stone Avenue rests at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. The funeral crowd showed much respect. pallbearers named Patrick Module John Hayden Patrick Ryan Michal Gar vey John Durkin Patrick Whalen.
In North End a dispute between John T Vosello and Gill concerns the lease of 1418 North Main Avenue. The landlord claims a dog caused trouble and seeks possession. Alderman Baller ruled in Gill’s favor, Costello appeals, and Horan ordered possession. The case may move to county court and could rival the Jones county calf case.
The First Ward alderman D. M. Williams faces a claim of living outside his ward. Williams told Tatsune reporters he resides at Henry Jones’ Wayne Avenue and works at the office nightly from 8 PM to 5 PM, denouncing the attack as uncalled for.
Armit Thomas, mail carrier, resumed duties yesterday. Mr and Mrs W D Burke will spend a week's vacation at Atlantic City. Mr and Mrs W W Winton returned home yesterday from an extended tour. Dominick Evans of Brick Avenue.
Many short items note travels and greetings including Miss Mary Evans and Miss Nellie Bell with family in Boston and Benton. J. Murphy returns from New York while Peter Scott and Michael Coggrove plan a Saturday game at O’Malley’s court in Ok. Patrick Gallagher clashes with Lieutenant Spellman and faces ten days in jail. Funeral notices for Brian Malroy and Mrs Ellen Evans. tributes to J. Jehu and Thomas Jamis. Jobo Clump sails to Yorkshire for years likely away from home.
West Side merchants push a public meeting to revive plans for a viaduct over the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks. Council must pass an ordinance, view damages set, then thirty days to repeal. Proponents cite crossing danger as a key issue. Committee members Evans Dale and Fellows Mison will arrange details.
Mrs Phillips wife of Thomas Phillips of Bromley Avenue will be buried tomorrow afternoon. Decensal was 9 years old and a native of Wales. She resided locally for years and was a respected member of Birat Walsh Congregational church. Survived by husband two children and relatives. Services by Reverend David Jones. Interment Washburn Street cemetery.
Names of residents visiting relatives across towns and states, plus local events. Mrs Harris and Miss Renesler travel to lakes and beaches, Mr and Mrs Deitrick plan a Port Jervis stay, and the Scranton Traction Co reports track work on North Main avenue. A well attended picnic at Wotlwe's grave poster day, a farewell concert at Jackson Street Baptist church, and a touring group by Professor Haydon Evans headline community happenings.
A reader from Kimburet Pa commends Hood's Sarear publin for warding off illnesses in her family. The item also notes bids for School House No. 97 on Columbia avenue, with architect Tr. L. Walter, to be opened this month, and a late sale on the avenue at low prices.
The bakery Poissury's Beat earns praise for its bread at Guernsey Brow, claiming the best in town. Locals note the fresh loaves and distinct flavor from this famed spot.
Ward Howe and Sheriff Fahey drew one hundred eighty jurors for the fall term. The list includes Peter J. Baxter Scranton. John Copeland Carbondale. Thomas Jordan Dickson City. John Gibbons Scranton. Patrick McDonall Dunmore. Martin May Scranton. George Taylor Scranton. J. Sullivan Scranton. J. Ballion Scranton. Patrick Higgins Minooka. William A. Murphy Scranton. many others from Scranton and Lackawanna County towns.
A roster of workers and trades appears including Stephen Ackerly butcher Scott Michael Keogh J Scranton O P Miller barber Scranton P J Kelly laborer Scranton Patrick Healey engineer Olyphant Patrick JieNally mine ta Mineota Anthony Waleb miner Olyphant J J Brennan farmer Goulisboro Frank McKee brakeman Scranton Martin Tielden miner Scranton Henry Coulsp farmer Greenfeld George Benedict agent Scranton Alexander McCormick winner Moosic Win York machinist Scranton Abel W Brundage blacksmith Scranton.
Water Filtra Pare offers four styles of water filters sold at affordable prices. They promise easy cleaning and long life, with capacity from four to twelve gallons per day. Visit Gautseb & fous at 3080 Chestnut Street Philadelphia to see models and options. Also offering repair and upgrade of music boxes with new tunes.
A description notes a Nobby long cut double breasted blue and black serge coat as a proper summer novelty item for tennis and related attire.
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