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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1894

Page

3

Social visits and person notices around Scranton area

A sequence of brief social notices lists Mrs. Mama Palmer visiting Atlantic City, Mrs. M. L. Smith in Montrose, Mrs. J. H. Hopkins visiting her father in Waverly, and several others visiting friends in Lake Winola Scranton and nearby towns. Notables include contractor John Snaith in city and Rev. Samuel Marquis to marry May Spyder in Warren Ohio.

Mama Palmer Green Ridge Atlantic City M. L. Smith Hallstead Place Montrose J. H. Hopkins Waverly Lillian Weed Adams Avenue Lake Winola Nias Riley Mill Creek Nellie Richards Second Street Auntie Reese Plymouth William Street Providence Anna Clark Alice Maloney Pittston Scranton Kate Gallaghy Carbondale Marie Kelly Lackawanna Avenue Mre Mia James Fitch Mulberry Street Saratoga Frank McCawley Third Street New York Hudson John Snaith New York City Court House Amanda Missa Balamanca Niagara Falls John Williams John Short Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Car Counting Office Chauncey H. Derby Plymouth Tribune Richard TE Frothingham Samuel 8. Marquis St. Luke’s Church Miay Spyder Warren Ohio

The New Hoss and Hoss at Frothingham Theatre Friday

On Friday the Frothingham theatre presents The New Hoss and Hoss with Jacques Kinger Carrie Keeney Harry Crandall Charlie Aldrich Hugh Ward Clar ios Palmer and others. The farce promises a lively show with music and specialties as a highlight.

West Side News: Draw on Gammon's Hill and Local Obituaries

The report notes a draw on Gammon's Hill between Sims Davis and John Coyne. It also covers services at Simpson M. E. Church for Mrs. Samuel Davis and Miss Elna Utter, with interments at Washburn Street cemetery and Hyde Park Catholic cemetery respectively. It includes funeral attendees, pallbearers, and remarks from local pastors. The piece ends with a civic note on Republican clubs and West Side political sentiment.

Gammon's Hill Sims Davis John Coyne Simpson M. E. Church Samuel Davis North Hyde Park Avenues T. J. Collins Scranton Street Baptist Church Lewis Moras H. D. Jones Washburn Street P. G., Morgan O. P. Swazey George Hutchinson Charles McGowan Charles Corless C. Jones Elna Utter Orlando Utter Brown’s Court John Quinnan Price Street St Patrick's Church Father Whelan Hyde Park Catholic

Local Social and Sporting News Roundup

E E Moore returns from Berwick due to a relative’s illness while Stella Green of Archbald Street is back from a New York Boston trip. The Lightning Stars beat the Electric Stars 11 to 0 on Gammon’s hill and plan a repeat meeting with State of the West Side at 10 AM Saturday. A pigeon shoot on Gammon’s hill tied at thirteen birds apiece in a $100 side match between Bim Davin and John Coyne.

E. E. Moore Berwick Stella Green Archbald Street New York Boston Kathryne Nolan Wilkes-Barre Marie Peill Michael Lillie Gertie Welsenfine Chestnut Street Monroe County Jnna Cusick Syracuse N. Y Chicago Art Co Penn Avenue West Side Simpson Methodist Neem Ll. C. Floyd D. D Gammon'a Hill Bim Davin Eynon Street John Coyne Minooka Furly Paiae

New West Side Republican League Opens Headquarters

The West Side Republican league opened its new headquarters with a large crowd and speeches. Dr W A Paine chaired the meeting with remarks from Joseph D Lewis attorney Fred W Fleitz and J R Farr praising the organization and Republican ideals.

Republican League of the West Side W. A. Paine League Columbian Quartette Joseph D. Lewis Fred. W. Fleitz Jobo RK. Farr Republicana

New Steamer Tested by Neptune Engine Company

The Neptune Engine company tested a new steamer yesterday on Washington avenue showing strong water output and rapid suction. Chief Engineer Ferber supervised the trial with witnesses from Wilkes-Barre fire committees and local officials. After the demo the engine was housed and a banquet followed at P J Hickey’s hotel.

Neptune Engine Company Washington Avenue Spruce Street Court House Square Ferber Adama Avenue Court House Robinson Cedar Avenue Feber Thovs Barney Bosch Seneca Falla Manufacturing Company R. W. Williams Wilkes-Barre George A. St. John William Willmaurer Mechanic Steamer Company Wade M. Fion Charles H. Sobadt P. J. Hickey Morris V. Morris The Neptune Company Harvey R. Long P. T. Kilmartin Charles Riker Crystals

Wilkes-Barre Actor Shines in Richard III at Frothingham

Owen D. Jones of Wilkes-Barre scored a modest success last night as Richard III at the Frothingham. The performance showed careful study of Gloucester’s instincts and promising craft for future, while strong support from Miss Lewis, Miss Fairbrother, Joseph Ransome, Mr. Richards, and Mr. Douglass helped shape the night.

Richard III Duke of Gloucester Mr. Jones Miss Lewis Miss Fairbrother Joseph Ransome Mr. Richards Mr. Douglass

Another Meeting of Commissioners In Twelfth Ward Contest

A hearing in the Twelfth ward contested election case was held in the main courtroom where eighteen voters named in the additional bill fled Monday. Commissioners W. G. Thomas and W. W. Baylor presided with John F. Murphy for the contestants and D. W. Connolly for the respondents.

Twelfth Ward Court House W. G. Thomas W. W. Baylor John F. Murphy D. W. Connolly

Child Dies After Clothing Catches Fire From Matches

A four year old boy of Bernard Keener of Bunker Hill died yesterday morning from burns after playing with matches. His mother Mrs Keener was badly burned attempting to save him. The report also mentions plans for a Scranton business directory edition by Tan Tunnel and tax notices for 184 years, with city treasurer R. G. Brown announcing collection hours.

Bernard Keener Bunker Hill

Gautschi & Sons Organ Makers at 1080 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia firm Gautschi and Sons offers high quality organs with up to date tunes and careful repairs. Old boxes are restored and improved with new music while priced at ten dollars for specialty work.

Gautschi & Sons, Manufacturers Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Reopening of Cadar Avenue Methodist church

Notes of South Side describe the Easter weekend reopening of the Cadar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church with a 2 PM Sunday dedication. William Connell will preside as a large program of organ, hymns, solos, and scholarly addresses marks the ceremony, highlighting three years of growth and anticipated significance for the congregation.

Cadar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church William Connell John Davey D. C. Richards S. T. Jones the Church G. F. Reynolds W. H. Peck D M. Davie L. Lloyd

Emma Koch Weds George Richter in Birch Street Parlor

Miss Emma Koch of 319 Birch Street marries George Richter of Dunmore in a front parlor ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Rev. F. P. Zigleman. Attendants include Lena Koch and Dora Rontchler. guests from Dunmore and nearby areas attended the reception with Mozart's band serenading the couple.

Emma Koch Birch Street George Richter Dunmore William Kocb St Preacott Avenue F. P. Zigleman Mifflin Avenues German Lutheran Church Lena Kooh Dora Rontchler Richard Pontick Chauncey Smith Petersburg Ecru Linsdowne Mozart Mra Ida Rienter Ida Royanolde Oliver Otto Bart Minnie Boras William Koch George Rorick Ryder Wetzel George Wert Kuiper Minnie Rentohler Mary Rosar Charles Rosar South Side Katia McLean Minooka Schoup Green Ridge

Stock Clearance at Chicago Art Co. on Penn Avenue

The Chicago Art Co. on 127 Penn avenue announces a sale clearing out fine etchings. C.T. Boland of Pittston avenue left for New York. Elisabeth Fisher, 9, of River street, funeral tomorrow at 2 from St Marys German Catholic church with interment in No 5 cemetery.

Chicago Art Co Penn Avenue Jacob Mantz Fred Erhardt Patriotic Order Sons of America Erie Elisabeth Fisher River Street St. Mary's German Catholic Church Intermont No. 5 Fisherty, Boland and Sartor Patrick Ruane Cedar Avenue Ladies Aid Society Cedar Avenue Methodist Church

It Is Well With My Soul Funeral Amid Floral Splendor

A large funeral procession for the deceased featured a grand casket of ogaveus revolute leaves titled Gate Ajar from relatives. Rev. M D Fuller and Rev. G W Watkins led the first carriage with flower bearers from the Methodist Episcopal church. Out-of-town attendees included Mrs Ruth Widoer and James Griffin of Canada and Miss Lizzia Stilwell of New Jersey. Interment followed at Danmore cemetery.

M .D. Fuller G. W. Watkins William Linney Jonathan Broadbeat Methodist Episcopal Church Counciman Wade Finn Jobo Hawkes Nathan Thompson Monroe Brown Fredericka Moss Morey George Stansbury J. Kenricks Mra Ruth Widoer James Griffin Canada Thomas Orchard Carsbondale Lizzia Stilwell New Jersey Danmore Cemetery

Wandering Pittston Woman Rounded Up at Binghamton Depot

Mary Gaher, a slightly demented resident of Pittston, wandered from home Saturday and aroused alarm among her children. Officer Heath found her at the Binghamton depot Monday, about to board an Erie train west, and took her into custody. By Tuesday she was placed on a train back to Pittston.

Join Heath Mary Gaher Binghamton Asabe Erie Heath Mead Pittston Sbe

Wills Admitted to Probate in Scranton and Dudley

The will of Samuel Dolph of Scranton was admitted to probate yesterday by Register of Wills Kovhler and letters testamentary granted to widow Mindwell Dolph. The will of John Loftus of Dudtor e was admitted to probate with letters testamentary granted to Loftus and Patrick Winn.

Samuel Dolph Scranton Kovhler Mindwell Dolph Decenied John Loftus Dudtore Loftus Patrick Winn

Novelty Summer Coat For Tennis Wear

A Nobby long cut double breasted blue and black serge coat is highlighted as the proper summer novelty in tennis apparel.

Funeral of Miss Adelina Griffin

The funeral for Miss Adelina Griffin was held yesterday afternoon from her residence at 1928 Providence Road. A large assembly attended the choral service conducted by Rev. M. D. Fuller and Rev. G. W. Watkins with choirs from Providence Methodist Episcopal Church and North Main Avenue Baptist Church. The service included scripture reading, hymns, prayer, and addresses by the clergymen.

Adelina Griffin Providence Road Assembly of Friends M. D. Fuller Providence Methodist Episcopal Church G. W. Watkins North Main Avenue Baptist Church M. D Fuller Jesus

Pratts Book Store In Stock Full Line Of Supplies

Pratts Book Store advertises a complete line of blank books stationery and office supplies in stock.

Pratts Book Store

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