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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1894
Page
3
The notice states that Dr H B Ware will be in his office on and after the first week in September, indicating a return date and location for patient appointments.
Personal notices report Judge Archbald in Montrose and visits by Mary Jordan of Parsons and others. Mayor William I Connell of Scranton appears in a Pottsville Mining Journal item praising his presence, family ties, and role in coal tract development near Pottsville.
The Thirteenth regiment rifle team departed for Mt Gretna yesterday to compete this week against state rivals. In charge of Inspector Jessup, the team includes Quartermaster Sergeant Ress Watkins Sergeant Callen Private Robling and corporals Stout and Young from Company C.
Tomorrow evening at the Academy of Music Scrantonions will witness The Fencing Master, an opera by Koven and Smith. The libretto features Francesca a girl raised as a boy who loves Fortunio and a complex plot of elopement and mistaken identity set at the Milanese court. The company is praised for fine singing and scenery as War and Peace is announced for Frothingham with I P Innes band.
The Moody meetings open with strong attendance in the large tent. Rev Bliss warns against lukewarm Christianity and calls for daily prayers and constant communion with God. He stresses Scripture, the danger of the devil, and the need for family prayers as the campaign continues.
Harry P. Carling moves to Pittsburg and others visit or travel locally. Misa Cora James and Misa Namo Donnelly visit friends from Carbondale and Binghamton. Bert Bynon and Bartley Walsh head to Lake Winola and Suaquehanna. Fred Peters returns from Lake Winola. Fred Warnke builds a bowling alley at his hotel. Sir Knights season opens in Mears hall. Choir at Moody meetings invites joiners via William Owen. Rev. J B Parry to preach at First Welsh church. Benjamin Phillins and Lena Foster return from Laneford. Scranton Traction crew repairs pavement brea ce. Nettie Lewis hosts an evening party with games and refreshments. Professor Joseph Roney’s remains sent to Trenton for interment. School children prepare for Star Spangled Banner at Laurel Hill Park eisteddfod with a rehearsal led by David Owens' No 14 school pupils.
The Carbon dale Herald reports potential legal action by Lehigh Valley Railway conductors against the Grand Lodge of the Order of Railway Conductors. Workers claim the Grand Lodge promised pay for strike time but accounts show funds not received, prompting formal legal steps after months of waiting.
Plaintiffs claim they were ordered to strike by the Grand Lodge and under oath bound to serve, and when grand officers demanded their services they complied, now seeking wages. The case will be tried in an eastern court as a test.
Chief of Police reports a young man named John Heffron McCarthy found with a fractured skull along Woonsocket railroad tracks. He died at Sister's hospital after being taken there. He worked with bridge builders. tattoo on his arm reads John Hoffron. Parents believed to live on the South Side. Authorities coordinating with Woonsocket police for identification.
In North End Alderman Horan heard John Murphy v George Seale over milk from six cows found in Seale’s garden on August 20. Damages were $1.25 per cow. Murphy sued for 64 cents for one cow’s milk. The alderman ruled Seale failed to prove a defense and awarded Murphy the 64 cents. Proceedings may continue with the other five cows.
Mrs. Peck from Dickson avenues visits Philadelphia. Various local updates include Conrad's band heading to Green Ridge, vacation reports for James McDonough and Thomas Ray, Rev Evang's resignation, and North End Choral union plans. Excursion details, funerals, and social events fill a bustling Providence area diary.
The city and school tax duplicates for the year 18M are in the hands of the collector. Payments can be made now or statements of taxes can be obtained by giving the property location. R. G. Baooxs, City Treasurer, Municipal Building, Washington Avenue. Office hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., closed Saturdays at noon. Also stock includes bill books and blanks from Pratt's Book Stone.
The Tribe plans a carefully compiled classified list of Scranton and vicinity industries including wholesale banking manufacturing and professional sectors. The edition will be bound as a book with illustrations of public buildings streets and portraits of leading citizens. Copies will be sent outside the city to attract newcomers and promote local resources. Public notices invite submissions and view opportunities for advertisers and representatives of Tur Taimune to discuss dating and other details.
The Old Baker Shop of Scheuer Bros. burned yesterday morning while the Century Hose Company was invited to the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department parade. An 11 year old boy from River arrest threw a stone at Bentelo's furniture store, cracking a plate glass pane worth about $30. Officer Flaherty pursued and captured him, but the boy was spared at the request of the store owner’s father.
Miss John O Donnell of Birney Avenue and John Conaboy of Minooka are to be married at 10 o clock tomorrow morning in St Josephs church Minooka a nuptial Mass will begin the ceremony Afterward the bridal party plans a wedding tour with visits to New York Philadelphia and Atlantic City the report notes a separate claim that they were wed on Saturday in the courthouse by Alderman Fuiler is not true
Early yesterday John Seheuer Jr found the Old Bakery building on fire. A stream of water soon extinguished the blaze and investigators suspect arson by firebugs. A few suspicious tramps were seen nearby, believed to be involved.
Frank Ossman a Polish boy about 17 living on Willow street fell from a wagon on Pitts ton avenue yesterday afternoon and suffered a compound fracture of the arm. Dr Kolb was sent for and set the injury.
The Century Hose Company accepts an invitation from George A. St. John of Wilkes-Barre to attend the Wilkes-Barre fire department parade on Sept. 13. The Century will be guests of Mr. St. John during the event.
Indianapolis visitor Miss Sara Feeley calls on Officer Flaherty's family on Cherry street while Neptune Engine borrows Phenix hose carriage for repairs. William Doobler heads to Sealeyville for his ill wife. Mary Coyne's home burned in Minooka fire and she lies ill at her son Thomas Coyne's Breck street residence. Henry Geigler, 17, fell from an upstairs window and escaped with scratches after breaking a plate glass window. Thomas Donahoo quits Elmira Budget to join the Truth as South Side correspondent. James White injured at South works rail sheds with severe arterial bleeding. Dr Manley treats him. Funeral for John Charles Miller set for 2 pm with interment at Pittston Avenue cemetery. Post mortem finds death from phthisis for Dru Kolb and O'Brien. Grand funeral for Mrs Michal Higgins on Elm street with high mass at St John’s Church on Pig Street.
Celebrated Rev F P Walsh and Rev D H Green served as deacon and sub deacon with Patrick Lavelle master of ceremonies. Father MeKlay delivered a touching death sermon. Interment followed at Hyde Park Cemetery with pallbearers Martin McDononshy, Thomas Kearney, Peter O Malley, Brian McManamy, John Flood, James Flannery.
Two burglars who entered Frank H. Connell's home and stole silverware were arrested in Binghamton and brought back to the city by Officers Day and Roehe. Most of the silverware was recovered. A warrant was sworn yesterday before Alderman Fuller and a hearing is set for 9 am. The men claim to be George Smith and Fred Collins.
The body of P. H. Flaherty killed in Providence arrives in the city and will be laid to rest this morning. A high mass of requiem will be sung at St. John’s church with interment in Hyde Park cemetery.
Attorney J. M. Harris sought a charter for the William A. and Lawrence Collisry Reg tund of Dun yer. J. Hay & Son began a suit in synmpsit against Finley Rows Jr for 495.22. William D. Morgan’s $500 bond as treasurer of the Enterprise lodge Loyal Knights of America was filed. Letters testamentary granted to Ryan Lewis in the estate of William B. Morgan of Old Forge. Prussian Flour Mills boast a daily capacity of 17 500 barrels. Woon bamboo and braigs oagels Pratt's Book Stone.
The item is a Nobby long cut double breast blue and black serge coat described as proper for tennis. It emphasizes stylish summer goods and a distinctive blue and black tone.
Pratts Book Store offers ready service for school books and supplies. They stock blank books, stationery, office supplies, and a complete line of school materials for quick procurement.
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