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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1894
Page
3
Dr H B Ware will be in his office on and after the first week in September. This notice informs patients and the public that medical services from Dr Ware resume or begin during the stated period.
Personal notices recall several residents and guests including C A Battenburg at Holaon Colony Bdiea family from Bhelton Lland Mra E N Willard in White mountains A T Post of Lackawanna hospital visiting Montrose James Blair Jr back from New York Dr Wallace from Moses Taylor in Philadelphia Mrs Claude G Conklin from Ocean Grove Homer Greene Scranton visit Charles Seeley Lake Winola vacation H W Kingsbury Everett Warren at Dalton Mr and Mrs J J Spellman Brooklyn E P Kingsbury off to Sargentville Misses Warren and Freiz guests at Gearhart tea William H Malia Honesdale columnist engaged to Julia Jamn at St Pauls church on Sept 4.
A short reader letter notes opinions on publication policy and responsibility. It references a constraint that letters be published only under a specific heading and acknowledges writers’ accountability for content.
In Scranton on August 21, the editor laments industrial noise from trip hammers disturbing sleep for hundreds. The writer proposes locating noisy machinery away from residents while praising new industries for employment. The letter cites Mr Frothingham’s organ as a nuisance by comparison.
William E. Ellis a resident of Evanscourt died yesterday afternoon after a short illness. Born in Wales he was 63 and came to this country twenty seven years ago with his wife. He worked as a miner at the Diamond colliery and belonged to Court Centennial No 6181 AOF. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Mary, Lis tle wod Hugh Ellis. Funeral notice to follow.
The funeral for Edna Utter, 23, daughter of Mr and Mrs Orland Utter of Browne's Court, will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Services at the Beranon Street Baptist Church will be conducted by Roy T J Colling with burial at Waun Creek Cemetery. Edna suffered a violent fit that ended her life, having been afflicted since age five and leaving her wealth greatly impaired. She was a devout member of Scranton Street Baptist Church and well known for her admirable disposition and many friends.
The Elsinores camping club returned yesterday from a week at Lake Winola. The party included Mia APB Yost chaperon Miss Currie Fellows Nettie Fern Mattie Williams Helen Niemeyer Clara Neimeyer Alice Miller May Banfield Florence Irving Harry Acker Charles Oliver Harry Randolph Charles Seeley Bert Fern and Frank William. The week featured instrumental and vocal music on the lake and was enjoyed by all.
Yesterday a train of fifteen econches carried Scranton Tarnis and their families from Dunware and Hodson depot to Farview. May excurcations filled with recreationists, 1800 people total on the ground. By 0 o'clock last night visitors returned. many stayed for the afternoon and will depart today with fond memories of the Torn Feat.
Tonight the Frothingham opens the amusement season with Richard II by Owen Dores and company. Wilkes-Barre reports enthusiastic reception and strong praise for Jones as the tyrant, with notable support from Ransome, Richard, Fairbrother, Lewin, McCabe, and others. Next Monday the Academy of Music reopens with Ahvat Gotham and a mix of musical comedy and burlesque, promising a well mounted minstrel act and strong performances by Thatcher and Johnson.
Elmira visitors call on neighbors. Miss Roneb visits Wayne Avenue. an excursion to Farview is planned by Conrad's band for August 20. Miss Burke and Miss French announce forthcoming marriage. Local shops announce stock clearance and a flooding issue on North Main avenue prompts sidewalk closure concerns. Police round up seven tramps. Scranton business edition plans detailing city industries. City tax duplicates out for collection. office hours posted.
Thomas Phillips of North Hyde Park avenue was mining in Tripp's Slope when a rock over two tons fell striking his left arm and shoulder. Dr. J. J. Roberts attended Phillips and saved him from a likely death.
Mrs H M Bara returns from Lake Ariel while Mount Pleasant Mine fund plans an excursion to Lake Ariel Saturday. Several residents report visits to Binghamton Moscow Wilkes-Barre and Stroudsburg. Moody meetings prep followed by union church service at Simpson church and a Laurel Hill Park school picnic. West Side station reports six vagrants detained for questioning.
Galusha A Grow will deliver the reunion address for the One Hundred and Forty third Regiment at Montrose on September 4. Captain P De Lacy reports the event as the twenty seventh annual gathering. T Powderly may also speak. The encampment of the Susquehanna County veterans runs three days starting September 4 with special rates arranged for attendees.
The Scranton Traction Company aims to extend streetcar service along South Washington Avenue to the Flats by fall, supporting an added Bellevue line connection and South Side access. General Manager Bartem seeks to relieve delays and provide adequate transit as material shipments arrive to push construction forward.
A funeral service was held yesterday morning at St John’s Church on Pittston Avenue with Rev. F Walsh presiding. Interment followed at Myrtle Park Cemetery with pallbearers John O’Donnell Patrick Murray Owen McCann Peter Kuhn Thomas McTighe and Thomas Moore.
A crowd damaged the Luzerne strait bridge over Keyser Valley creek late Monday, pulling down a stone section and scattering debris. Police Chief Kust announced a plan to offer a reward for information leading to arrests of youths suspected in the vandalism. A $1000 reward stood at 311 Spruce Street, Scranton, for clues.
A group of South Side athletes plans a unified football team to represent the city. Daliel G. Gloert and Owen Waleh back the effort and a meeting next week at Waleh s barbershop on South Washington avenue is announced. Talk includes engaging Coach Woodruff, brother of University of Pennsylvania coach Woodruff, renowned in the country.
Gentech and Sons of Philadelphia advertise restored music boxes and orchestral organs with improved tones at affordable prices. Also note admission to this afternoon’s bicycle races at the Driving Park set at 15 cents.
The missing baseball figure Pop Egan from South Wyoming Avenue spurred foul play fears after weeks without word. Evan Mia reports no new facts until a few days ago when Evan returns claiming a Philadelphia trip explains his absence and he vanishes again after leaving his home.
Mrs Edmond Jones of Pittston visits Waymar Miss Lizzie Shever Cedar avenue spends vacation at Lake Ariel. Miss Teasie McGee Cedar avenue left for Baltimore to visit friends. Minus B McTighe of Cherry street resumes work after two weeks off. Mrs Daniel G Gilbert of South Washington avenue at Pottsville with friends. Mrs Henry Siebecker and family Birch street return from Lake Underwood. Thomas Boland son of C T Boland Pittston avenue injured with two fingers broken. Mrs Michael Higgins Elm street near death and physician Dr Walsh has no hope. Roaring Brook Conclave 214 I O Heptasophs held a meeting at Dr Manley’s hall. John J Brown South Washington avenue returns from sea shore vacation. William Moore Willow street sick at work. taken home by mine ambulance. Professor Thomas J Coyne Breck street plans palatial residence. James Mohan Typhoid fever. death expected per Dr Manley. George Schenk and Fred Housner seek Republican district delegate posts. Mr and Mrs E R Renard return from Atlantic City. will move to Tunkhannock. Michael Lavelle Brook street to lead to the air this afternoon. Miss Elton Lavery 510 Harrison avenue to wed at St Joans church at 2 pm. Reception that evening. honeymoon to Buffalo Niagara Falls Thousand Islands. Funeral of Mrs Edward Reilly Pittston avenue noted.
You Need Them and a visit to Martin and Delanys will be wilder you at their immense stock of thin goods. Just the stuff to keep you cool. Our novelty in summer goods is a Nobby Long cut Double breast Blue and Black Serge Coat. The proper thing for tennis.
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