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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1894
Page
3
Dr H B Ware will be in his office on and after the first week in September continuing thereafter. The notice indicates a return to routine office hours starting September with ongoing availability.
Local briefs list residents visiting relatives and traveling abroad. Rev John Loughran sails to Ireland from New York for a visit, Rev Charles F E Robinson returns from vacation, Mrs J H Hopking and Mrs C J P Weichel travel or enjoy ocean breezes, W H Storrs returns from Block Island, D B Atherton and Thomas D Davies travel or are ill, and A J Colborn and W A Connor are noted in professional or social contexts.
On September 17 the Scranton Times will transfer from DPD Campbell to Philadelphia newspaper interests. Samuel Hodson of the Philadelphia Times becomes editor and W. R. Bell, former Washington correspondent, will manage business affairs. The journal remains Democratic in politics.
Mrs Catharine Francis of Petersburg filed exceptions through her attorney against the award of the arbitrators in the Alander suit against George Jones. Edward L Reeves of Cumberland County a graduate of Pennsylvania Medical College registered and practicing in the prothonotary's office. He will open an office in this city. Marriage licenses were granted by Clerk John B H Thomas to John W Moir of Scranton and Mary of Philadelphia Pulaski Cover and Marries Mith Cazurin of Clark's Green Frank McCormick of Plymouth and Mary McCormick of Scranton Antonio Sendaik and dam Strik of Peckville.
The Binghamton Industrial Exposition promises a larger, richer show with 000 prize events, electric grounds, and a grand amusement program led by famed acts. Highlights include a bicycle meet September 6, a 6,000-child parade on September 7, and appearances by Governor Flower on September 11.
City and school tax duplicates for 1904 are available for collection. Persons may pay now or request tax statement by giving property location. R. G. Brooks, City Treasurer, Municipal building, Washington prexte. Office hours 9 am to 4 pm except Saturday noon.
Community circles on the West Side report rising enthusiasm for the evangelistic work led by E. W. Bliss. Local churches note increased attendance at meetings and seek further events to spread Bliss's messages. Organized groups plan joint services and outreach across neighborhoods.
Moody sets Sunday meetings at Elm Park Church and the Gospel Tent on North Main Avenue. Bliss reports growing interest in his revival with large crowds, improved choir performances, and new lighting. Moody's timetable includes a morning sermon at Kim Park Church and an evening sermon for men only, with emphasis on Christian love and personal sacrifice.
Miss Nellie Perlins visits friends on this side. Miss Belle House leaves for Brooklyn. Miss Gwen Evans injures hand cleaning a lamp chimney. Indy Iron Hall reports a zero per cent dividend. Sir Knights open class season at Meyra hall next Monday. Plymouth Tribune reports Mr and Mrs T J Nichols return from Atlantic City. Car 77 derailed near Washburn and Main. Rev Thomas Bull to be hosted by Plymouth Congregational Church on Sept 12. Robert Morrin returns to duties after parental visit. Columbian Quartette performed in Carbondale yesterday. Henry Thomas sworn in as night watchman special officer during meetings. Ladies Glee Club to rehearse at 104 Jackson Street tonight. Gentlemen's Driving Club races moved to Friday afternoon.
The remains of John Heffron a 24 year old South Side resident killed at Woon socket R I were shipped at 5 o clock and will arrive in this city today. They will be taken to his parents home at 1101 Stones cyous and funeral arrangements are not yet set. Identity was confirmed by tattoo marks on his right arm.
Fifty Young Men Will Meet Tonight to Undertake Project as the Young Men’s Christian Association workers redecorate and refurnish the building. The furniture shows wear from heavy daily use, and new departments opening demand larger equipment. A committee of fifty will meet at eight to devise a plan of action.
Grand Court Foresters of Green Ridge hosted a banquet last evening for visiting grand court officers. Attendees included Grand Chief Ranger Kirel Grand Secretary Cashmore and Grand Treasurer Brotherlek from Philadelphia. The event took place at the Seraton court hall at Sanderson avenue and East Market street with speeches by grand court officers and local lodge members.
The Philadelphia Item reports a $250 no purse bout between James Judge of the West Side and Jerome Quigley in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Police halted the mill in the third round as Judge’s friends claim he held the advantage while local police favored Quigley to prevent a knockout.
Miss Julia O'Boyle daughter of James O'Boyle of Warren street married John Casey of Carbondale yesterday in Holy Rosary Church. Reverend N J McManna officiated as Patrick McKenna served as beat man and Mia Nell Joyce as bridesmaid. Bridal party returned to a crowded home for a reception with toasts and a lawn platform for dancing and lanterns. Presents filled a suite of rooms and were described as splendid and costly.
Miss Elin Brown visits Jermyn as Mayor Connell presides at a benefit concert. Two-week trips planned for Miaasee Ellie and Rose Jordan. Chief Ferber and Det Weiler to accompany Excelsior Hose to Binghamton today. Alfred Davies seen in Providence among Forest City friends. Market street complaints about breaker boys collecting newspapers. Crowds at Tomas Williams and Irving Wescate residences for night sweeping ceremony opening. G W Davis upgrades Lewis drug store window. EB. Mooner charged with stealing a breast pin from John E. Guild at Horan’s hotel. crowd of 150 followed to the square until an alderman arrives. Rev D A Evans departs Puritan Church for Ohio pastorate after offers and decision to return near his former home.
Tre Trinone plans a carefully compiled and classified panorama of Scranton and vicinity industries. The bound edition will feature depictions of streets blocks and portraits of citizens. Representatives will contact those named for inclusion and residence views requested at the office.
Citizens in the upper Twentieth ward plan a petition to council asking for two fire alarm boxes within reach. Water plugs exist nearby but the closest box sits half a mile away at Cedar Avenue and Pearl Street, to be considered with an ordinance at the next meeting.
Police Officer Martin Flaherty bought a full blooded cow slipped from the stock yards. The cow escaped confinement, charged through streets, and fled until exhausted in Taylor, where it was captured awaiting its owner.
Mrs Patrick Corcoran of the Twentieth Ward died yesterday at Cedar Avenue after years of heart disease and a paralysis stroke two months ago. She was 65, an immigrant with five children, widow since 1858, and noted for charity. Surviving children include Patrick and John Murray, Peter James and Thomas Murray, and daughters Mrs James Keating Mrs James Richardson and Postmaster M F Corcoran.
A nine year old Polish boy named Keptineki living on River Street near the Lackawanna Iron works found a dynamite charge yesterday morning. He placed it on a stone and struck it with another, causing an explosion. He was knocked to the ground, suffered a head bump and eye injuries, and was treated by Dr. Walah.
George Walnut of Prospect avenue is ill with typhoid fever. The Scranton Athletic club hosts its regular monthly meeting tonight. Professor Carl R. Saft leads the Mozart Glee club at Mount Pocono. Comet Lodge Knights of Pything meet tomorrow at Previans hall. Miss Areula Manley of Pittston avenue tours Philadelphia. Nineteenth ward councilmen repair Pittston avenue crosswalks. Eddie Hartman, son of Caster Hartman, recovers from a fractured skull. Mrs. Daniel G. Gelbert of South Washington avenue returns from a two week vacation in Pottaville. Brewer Michael Hand of Cedar avenue is recovering after an accident. The funeral of Ellen, infant daughter, is noted.
A local shop advertises readiness to furnish all kinds of school books and supplies on short notice. It claims in stock a complete line of blank books stationery and office supplies for students and teachers.
A series of notices detail funeral proceedings for Patrick H. Tinherty with burial at Hyde Park cemetery and a large funeral cortege. A wedding at Cedar Avenue home united Bridget Coggins and Thomas Kane. Other items report a ward constable collecting delinquent taxes and a political candidate shift in the First district of the Nineteenth ward.
Gnocens and butchers’ pann books are noted with Pravr’s Door Srome referenced in fragmentary text. The readable portions suggest a catalog or ledger entry, but the source lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable persons.
Mayfield residents Mrs William and Miss Annia Bergan spent yesterday in Scranton. Nisa Mamie Bergan and Maggie Quinn returned from Lake Ariel. Misses Kate Kilker and Agaia Waleh are in the Pioneer City Monday evening. Edward Mason camping at Newton Lake. Charles Hoyt reviewed home yesterday after a Adirondacks trip. Pinespry’s Best bread noted. Woon bamboo and brass easels and Pratt’s Book Stonk mentioned.
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