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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1894

Page

3

Doctor H B Ware Opens Office in September

Dr. H B Ware will be in his office on and after the first week in September indicating the start of his new patient hours and availability at the practice.

H. B. Ware

Local residents vacation updates and newsroom change

Val Ritehy of New York visits Ur. Garter. Arjn Powell takes a pending vacation at Block Island. Harry Hopewell returns from a visit to Mrs. D. B. Hen and family to Asbury Park. Robert T. Gould and sister Maggie go to Ocean Grove. E. B. Megurgee returns from Atlantic City. Agnts Gorrell home from Binghamton. Kathryne Haggerty returns from Willards NY. McGurgoe from Atlantic City. Lidia McGuire hosts Miss Ward guest. Williams returns from Plymouth trips. Pittcroft family back from Ontida Lake. Powers and Martio visit Winifred Haggerty. Goodwins vacation in New York Hartford Boston Nantucket Newport. Officer Moir enjoys Caledonian games in Philadelphia. Mary Richards to study millinery in New York and join Ackerman's. T. P. Duffy resigns as assistant city editor to pursue life insurance business.

Val. M. Ritehy New York Ur. Garter Arjn Powell Block Island Harry Hopewell D. B. Hen Asbury Park Robert T. Gould Maggie Ocean Grove Sire E. B. Megurgee Atlantic City Jine £ Morrell Adams Avenue Sea Pilip Kirst Mise Agnts Gorrell Ninth Street Binghamton Kathryne Haggerty North Main Willards Fla. McGurgoe Margaret Ward Papen WY Lidia McGuire Lafayette Nise J. Williams North End Plymouth Pittcroft Caponsa Avenuy Onvida Lake N.Y Jeserting Powers Margaret Martio Cof Pittston Priesty Misa Winifred Haggerty Stanton Street Mra John B Goodwin Daugster Bridgeport Hartort J. Scott Inglis W. Kellum Boston Nantucket Newport John Moir Philadelphia Caledonian Club Misa Iary Richards Ackerman T. P. Dofty Publicia Duffy Daily Press

City and School Taxes for 1804 Duplicates Now Available

The city and school tax duplicates for 1804 are ready for collection. Taxpayers may pay now or request statements by giving property location. Office hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday close at noon. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a remedy for skin conditions, with Matthews Bros. offering the product at 5 cents per box.

Bucklen Arnica Matthews Bros. Ad

Building for the Board of Trade in Scranton discussed

The meeting considered an addendum to a subscription plan to purchase a site on Washington Avenue for a new Board of Trade building. Proponents argued the project would revive the board and boost city values while securing the land at cost. A rising vote yielded unanimous approval and $35,009 in subscriptions was reported.

Dickson Diviagon Luther Keller Goldsmith Mr. Dickson Capisi Priory Credit Auione Venre Hnd Washington Avenue Old Presbyterian Church Parsonage Scranton May Keller Board of Trade Kellar

Sneak Thief Steals from Colonel Ripple Residence

A bold sneak thief entered Colonel E. H. Ripple's dining room at 518 Washington Avenue on a Saturday morning and carried off costly glassware, china, and bric a brac. The intruder fled when interrupted by noise, leaving many items behind. The city has seen rising tramp activity and warns to lock back doors.

E. UH. Ripple Washington Avenue

Tragedy on Delaware Lackawanna Line at No 6

A man walking toward Scranton was killed instantly when he stepped in front of a southbound train and was dismembered on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad at No 6 last evening. His body was found near the track and taken to a local establishment. an inquest is planned today.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Scranton Latchworth

Bishop O'Hara to Return Home Today

Reports on Bishop O'Hara's health remain encouraging and suggest he will depart Cay May for Scranton soon. Rev. Father O'Reilly, rector of the cathedral, telegraphed that the bishop will leave for Scranton and now enjoys short rides with his brother's family.

Father O'Reilly Bishop O'Hara Cay May Scranton

Project Delayed Bridges Risk Controversy

The plan was promising and timely months ago but now faces danger due to potential indefinite delays in bridge construction, creating peril for progress and design timelines.

Telegram Received for Cranfield Suicide Case

The body of R. K. Cranfield, who drowned himself in Lake Cayuga near Ithaca, was found. A telegram received by Postmaster Wandling asked friends to arrange a trial. Wandling sent the message to Abraham Cook, who then passed it to F. W. Mason, Cranfield’s brother-in-law. No final disposition of the daily was made by late night.

Wandling R. K. Cranfield Lake Cayuga Ithica Friends of Cranfield Abraham Cook Wyroming Avenue Cranfield

South Side Man Accused of Luring Girls to Mill Shanty

An elderly Cherry at Rest resident, Robart Scart, alleged to lure three girls under 12 to a mill yard shanty for an assault. Two workers interrupted the plan. Scart fled and was discharged from his gate tender job at Lackawanna Iron and Steel.

Robart Scart Cherry Scart Spart South Works Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company John Cawley John McGill Hugh McCrea Fig Street T. J. O'Connor Cedar Avenue Childran Stanton

Burglars Hit Twentieth Ward Homes in Early Morning

A dozen families in the upper Twentieth ward report burglaries yesterday morning. Mr Shea’s residence and the newer Minooka store were broken into with goods valued at 350 stolen. Neighbors found clothes left out were disturbed as a tramp gang reputedly roams the area, said to be quartered in Miller's field.

Twentieth Ward Mr. Shea Mrs. Shea Miller's Field

South Side Jottings Vacationers and Guests

John J. Raddy of Cedar avenue leaves for a Hudson vacation. Miss Kittie Nolan of Wilkes-Barre visits Miss Maggie Lundy on Orchard street. Miss Mary Conway of Maple street travels to Atlantic City for a two week seaside stay. The Chicago Art Co. at 127 Penn avenue clears out its stock of fine etchings.

John J. Raddy Cedar Avenue Hudson Kittie Nolan Wilkes Barra Maggie Lundy Orchard Street Chicago Art Co Penn Avenue Mary Conway Maple Street Bow Atlantic City

Revolver Discharge Causes Minor Injury To Officer on Wyoming Avenue

Police officer I Fr Jones was accidentally shot in the right hand and leg area when a revolver in Officer LB Jones coat pocket discharged while a colleague tapped him on the shoulder. The bullet damaged the coat and trousers and scorched the clothing. he was treated at home and escaped serious injury. Separately the Wilkes Harra Caledonian club will hold annual games at Hanover Park near Wilkes Bar r e and local members plan to attend in Highland costumes.

I. Fr. Jones Wyoming Avenue Linden Street George Jones Block LB. Jones Caledoniana Wilkes-Barre Caledonian Club Hanover Park

Death toll report from infectious diseases this week

Last week's mortality report shows 3 deaths due to fevers spread by alleagaes, 2 from typhoid fever and 1 from diphtheria. New cases of the first two diseases developed during the week. The prior week recorded 4 deaths from all causes.

Board of Health

Claim Settled: Jacob Roth’s Totel Seized in Archbald

Deputy Sheriff Griswold seized Anthony Roth’s totel at the Ridge in Archbald on an execution issued by A N Bottenberg. The judgment amount is 121.

Hota) Kieper Fath Anthony Roth Archbald Griswold A. FN. Bottenberg

Council Committees Report Adverse On Bridge Plan

The street and bridges committees of the select council last night voted to report adversely on the resolution directing the city clerk to solicit campus plans for the proposed bridges. The city engineer would then have opportunity to consult various construction methods.

Select Council

Feationde Pinoy Tunes by Gautsch & Sons Orchestrial Organs

Gautsch and Sons of 1080 Chestnut Street Philadelphia offer wonderful orchestral organs and old music boxes. They repair, re tune, and improve instruments and advertise a broad catalog of tunes at affordable prices.

Feationde Pinoy Gautsch & Sons Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Scranton Business Interests to Be Shown in New Work

Ecranton's diverse business and professional interests will be cataloged in a forthcoming volume titled Wholesite. The edition promises portraits of leading citizens, views of public buildings and streets, and aims to advertise the city to newcomers. Subscriptions seek surrounding regions, with canvassers contacting residents listed for inclusion.

Ecranton Tux Treme Scranton Ta Tamuns

Farewell Concert by the American Quartette at Jackson Street

The American quartette closed a Jackson Street Baptist church farewell concert ahead of a six week England and Wales tour directed by Professor Haydn Evans. Miss Kaiser and Miss Allen impressed with violin and voice, while Mrs Freeman and Mrs Kaiser joined in notable performances. The City of Berlin will sail tomorrow for New York via Cardiff.

Jackson Street Baptist Church England Wales Haydn Evans Johi Allen Cordelia Freeman D. K. Freeman Washturn Street Presbyterian Church Mra. Terry Miss Allen Misa Kaiser Misa Freeman Abt Bishop Mies Kaiser

Social notes and obituaries from rush on West Side

Carbondale visitor David Harvey joins friends on the West Side while John Roberts visits Deckers Court and Wallace Bittenbonder visits from Btroadsburg. Funeral services for Janes Hennigan will be held tomorrow at St Patrick's Church following a private service at home. Mrs. Samuel Davis of North Hyde Park avenue died yesterday after a four week illness at age 82. She leaves four married children Jank Woodruff Mig Decker Ward Sweeney and Baron Davis. Moody revival meetings planned with a large West Side tent and a preliminary union service at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church.

David Harvey Carbondale John Roberts Deckers's Court Wallace Bittenbonder B&troadsburg Thomas Richarda Montrose Weat Silo George Rogers Buffalo Frank Zoetle Tenth Street Wilfred Lake Boston Mises Minnie Daisy Boyce Jackson Street James Watkins North Hyde Park Avenue Lake Winola Mame Anna Stevens Car- Dondale Mame Kramer Bert Eynon A. B. Eyuon Janes Hennigan John Quinny St. Patrick's Church Welook D.C. Hughes Jackson Street Baptist Church Weat Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Samuel Davis Mia Davis New York State Lina Scranton Street Baptist Church Jank Woodruff Mig PL Decker Bueward Sweeney Baron Davis Lincoln Avenue Fane

North End Briefs and Social Notes Update

Miss Nellie Fadden of Olyphant visits Eureka house and Corrie Hult of Parker street visits irisuds at Clark's Summit. The Liberty Hose company hosts an evening meeting, and the Crystal Literary club plans its annual ball at the armory on Sept 6. Mrs T D Lewis and Mrs Burke are noted at North Male avenue and other local social movements are listed.

Nellie Fadden Olyphant Eureka House Corrie Hult Parker Street

Sunday Soda and Hard Tack Stunt Draws Gaze in City

A Boston style scheme offers soda water with chained hard tack lunches as a test of Sabbath law. A local druggist plans a fine counter to slow up what he calls absurdities while selling soda and cake for 10 cents.

Boston

Tests of New Nipore Steamer Scheduled Tomorrow

Tests of the new Neptune steamer will be made tomorrow morning at o clock at Court House square and later from the cistern of M Robinson s brewery. City officials and fire committees of councils will witness the tests.

Nipore Neptune Court House Square M. Robinson's

Nobby Long Cut Serge Coat For Tennis Use

A blue and black serge coat described as Nobby and long cut suited for tennis. The suggestion frames the coat as proper attire for a tennis occasion.

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