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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1895

Page

3

Various Visitors and Residents in Scranton City

A parade of locals and visitors is noted with names and places across Scranton and neighboring towns. People from Honesdale Great Bend Plymouth Syracuse Yonkers Hazleton and others socialize, visit, or travel, including clergy, professionals, and families taking short trips or staying at local hotels.

A. F. Griffin Honesdale N. Waltman Great Bend David G. Davis Plymouth Rev C. P. Winters Drugg John J. Loftus H. J. Stearns Syracuse Frank M. Fox Carbondale Misa Helen Nash City John Shiffer Stroudsburg Alesars Harry Stairwell L. C. Hessler St. Louis John F. Cummings the Prothonotery

Looking for Bishop Escapes Alderman’s Office Hunted

E A Bishop, a police court character known for running immoral establishments in alleys, fled after being brought to Alderman Millar’s office on a warrant. He was released on recognition to find a lawyer but vanished by 9 p.m. despite constables’ search. Annie Anthony of Raymond Court had charged him with shadowing and annoyance.

Millar E. A. Bishop Bishop Annie Anthony Raymond Court

Bill Posters Meet at Terrace The Pennsylvania Association gathers

A meeting of the Pennsylvania Bill Posters Association was held at the Terrace with several members present. Messages from advertisers were read during business, followed by a supper hosted by Reese. Attendees include Mishier Bu fnder Reese Long Byrne Wheeler and others who plan to attend tomorrow’s event at the Driving Park.

Pennsylvania Bill Portera’ Association Hode Terrace Thraft Bey. Mesers John D. Mishier M. H. Bu Funder J. G. Reese William J. Silverstone H. R. Long W. 3. Byrne Thomas G. Wheeler L. Bush Burpth Advertiaere Messrs Reese

Lehigh Valley Railroad Ticket Offer Promises Low Fare Return

A fragment notes Lehigh Valley Railroad posts low ticket rates and return validity with Bell tickets tailed to a local area. It mentions Fond and Viller lines with mentions of a park gate and tomorrow’s event in a city area.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Talon Varia- Beay Y Fork Hossult le v

City council debates board of revision and fire department upgrades

Scranton officials discuss barring councilmen from the tax board while advancing a plan to expand the fire department. Notes include recommendations from the National Board of Fire Underwriters, bids for heating and equipment, and ordinances for street, sewer, and paving projects amid routine committee actions.

Chittenden Scranton National Board of Fire Underwriters Henry Eylin, Jr Wes Committee On Taxes Board of Revision and Appeals Phillips Koons Fourteenth Ward Webster Avenue Common Council Fire Department

South Side Works Eyes New Devices During Tours

South Side. Repairs at the South works will finish in time to resume work on Monday. Superintendent John Stanton visits Lorraine mill in Ohio and has toured Pittsburgh steel plants. Improvements observed will be used soon. Local residents and vacation plans are noted including Miss Marie Lynch in New York and Miss Mary McHale in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

South Works John Stanton Lorraine Mill Ohio Pictsourg Steel Marie Lynch Birch Street New Prospect Avenue New York Sea Shore John Trester Cedar Avenue Pittston Avenue

North End People Return From Trips and Church Services

North End residents report travels from the mountains and lakes with Miss Nettle Christmas from West Market Street and families from Belmont Terrace and Walton. Union services are planned at Providence Presbyterian and Providence Methodist churches with Rev. Edgar preaching. A trolley party of local residents is set for Monday evening.

North End Harold Gillerpie North Main Avenue Wilkes-Barre Christian Endeavor Society Provdence Presbyterian Church Woman's Fortign Missionary Society Providence Praebyterian Church C. H. Scharar Mire Anna Gillespie Oak Street Atlantic City Needlework Guild of America

Railroad notes on new fares and safety measures

Philadelphia and Reading officials plan a new edidl wle of passenger rates to meet trolley competition. When the Carbondale road is straightened and Taylor to Duryea runs, steam and electric lines will sharpen the race and lower fares. Reading shops begin air brake work on freight and coal cars, with about 10 000 cars in the fleet. Pennsylvanian railways insure rolling stock and stations against fire, with wrecks reportable for insurance claims over 25. A cheap 68 mile Pittsburgh to Steubenville ride exists, versus 43 miles for other routes, highlighting fare differences for travelers.

Philadelphia Reading Carbondale Road Taylor and Duryea Thope Pennsylvanaaaesweet Pittsburg Pennsylvania Steubenville Chicago Pitsburg Panhandle

Four masked burglars rob Rendam pastor and wife

Four masked intruders entered the Rendam home of Rev. William R. Cochrane pastor of Stewart Memorial church early yesterday binding and gagging the minister and his wife and taking valuables. The leader spoke good English and the others were quiet and sullen. They aimed to seize two months salary due to the minister and left after threatening harm if discovered.

William R. Cochrane Stewart Memorial Rendam Cochrane Mra. Cochrane Mr. Cochrane Mires Aingly Simpson Rendham Wyoming Chief Simpson Oerps

Lohmann's on Spruce Street Offers All Day Meals

Lohmann's on Spruce Street serves meals and cold lunches at all hours with dinner at 40 cents. It touts imported and domestic wines cigars and liquors and offers special attention and private dining rooms for dinner parties. Service and cuisine are praised as un excelled in the city.

Lohmann’s Spruce Street Lohmann‘s

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