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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1895

Page

3

Local Residents Return from Travels and Visits

A flurry of names notes residents returning from trips and visits. T. P. Wendover and T. C. Watres journeyed on business or to see friends, while James Gearhart returns west to Lock Haven. Others visit relatives or vacation at Lake Underwood, Lake Poyntelle, or abroad in Glasgow and London.

T. P. Wendover Adams Avenue I S New York City E. S. Deckerta Susquehanna James Gearhart Lock Haven Tsue T. C. Watres Stroudsburg Misses Jacobs New York Wihog Gallen Monroe Marshall Keller George Bishop Carbon- Co J. Carter the Valley House Wilkes-Barre Edith G. May Mise Maud E. Hinsdell H. Hinsdell Syracuse Wyoming Edmund Pellest Philadelphia Capouse Avenue Robert von Storch Lake Underwood George Weed Franklin Avenue Lake Poyntelle Montrose Morne Kind Coot Wagonhorst University of Pennzyland Beranten Yester Kittle Cosgrove Wilkes-Harre Ella McGowan Avoca Magele L’skin Flrat Street George E. Fritchey Ontario and Western Railroad Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto John Jenking Jennie Sadie Edwards Edwardsdal M. P. Daniels Division Street E. H. Shurtleff Glasgow Edinburgh London F. P. Doty Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Ocean Grove Warren G. Partridge Scarboro Head

New Fire Limits Not Extended Beyond Present Plan

The special committee met to review the fire limits ordinance. Boundaries run along Jefferson avenue Vine street and the Lackawanna River to define where non combustibles may be used. They will keep the ordinance as is with a new clause for fire walls in multi residence buildings. Also notice of Scranton Business College Visitors Evening later this week with music by Lawrence's orchestra.

Sanderson J. E. Howie C. E. Chittenden Committee of Select Council Jefferson Avenue Vine Street Ninth Ward Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Aald Lackawanna River Begin Ohe Roche Scranton Business College Lawrence Messrs Huck & Whitmore E. Grewer Philadelphia Old Postoffice Pennvenue Spruce Te University of Pennsylvania Percen Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia Symroom DR. E. Grewber Old Post Office Spruce Street Scranton

Judiciary Committee Recommends City Accept Abington Verdict

The judiciary committee of select council voted to urge the mayor to accept the lower court ruling in the Abington Turnpike case against Scranton. Voters and residents urged appealing to the supreme court to avoid further costly litigation, but the committee ruled the lower court decision fair and final.

Judiciary Committee of Select Council Abington Turnpike Company Providence Turnpike Company Toll Gate Company Supreme Court Jong Loftus Major Fish Atherton Sanderson Judiciary Committee Judiciary Committees

Local hearing ends in light admonition for temperance case

South Side John Reap arrested on a wife sworn warrant and brought before Alderman C C Donovan for a hearing. Reap blamed for violence after a beer incident and received a lecture on intemperance before case was dismissed and couple told to cease bickering.

John Reap Connell Park C. C. Donovan Reap Julia Gardner Pittston Owen Melvin Remington Avenue Thomas F. McDonough Saratoga Minooka Evangelist Schiveren Mies Edna Klauminger Pittston Avenue Miag Lillie Koch New York Barber John Zang Wilkes-Barre G. Boland Stone Avenue New York City Margaret Lahey Prospect Avenue Richard Zulager Maple Street Barber FG. Gilbert River Street Cedar Avenue Emily Rawson Greenwood Montrose

North End Gathers Local Travel and Returns

Mrs Thomas Morgan and children return from vacation in Susquehanna county. Marvin Carter and John McDonnell traveled through New York state by bicycle. Bulgarian Theodore Vlademiroff spoke at Providence Methodist Episcopal church. Rev George J Guild back from Europe. Mrs Dolph Atherton and Mr Atherton return from New York City. Others report trips to Harrisburg Lake Como and Lake Winola. Morgan Watkins closes barber shop and joins Central City staff. Edward Creillin resumes work after illness.

Thomas Morgan Church Avenue Susquehanna County Marvin Carter John McDonnell New York State Theodore Vlademiroff North End Episcopal Church George J. Guild Europe Dolph Atherton Court Street New York City B. Atherton Edward Roderick North Main Avenue West Market Street Harrisbore Rose Underwood Ruth Jackson Lake Como Emma Wilson Oak Street Lake Winoola Morgan Watkins

Local residents recall Bald Mount excursion and Loyal Legion meeting

Miss Sarah Warner returns to Nanticoke after visiting Mrs. G Maloney. A group from this place enjoyed Bald Mount scenery and breezes yesterday. Loyal Legion meeting planned with no programme yet. attendees expected an enjoyable time.

Sarah Warner G. 8.Maloney Nanticoke Bald Mount The Loyal Legion Pelt Ntsrenlag Ax

Fire companies delayed by machinery and horses in city blaze

A local fire at Crystals and Nay Augs drew late responses from Twe Hook and Ladder, Crystals, and Nay Augs due to horse illness and a single permanent man at Nay Augs. Alderman Millar received a false call of a four bells exchange, while Mrs. Phoebe Poyers displayed a night blooming jessamine at 24 Franklin Avenue. George S. Kingsbury, a Wy oming House regular, is noted for his disciplined routine, and Mrs. F E Museelmann reports a large blooming cereus at 409 Breaker Street. Rev. George F E Guild arrived from Europe after a June 26 voyage, welcomed by family and friends.

Twe Hook and Ladder Hook and Ladder Phoebe Poyers Franklin Avenue F. EE. Museelmann Breaker Street Green Ridge

Carbondale Tennis Opens With Singles Contests at Farview

The Carbondale tournament began at Farview with singles matches and previews the Delaware and Hudson cup decision between W. W. Johnson and the eventual challenger. Rain halted further play and no doubles were completed though finals and doubles were slated for tomorrow.

Carbondale Farview W. W. Johnson Qreaterday Scranton Honesdale N.C. Moon Nol. Moon Co. Fuller Fuller Moon W. C. Niven South Pittsburg PD. Loathrope Dd. L. Crane Lathrope Crane George Lathrope H. Torrance Torrance Flfs Fuller Charles Orchard Orchard M. Dpd Lunthrope F. F. Fuller Torrence T. C. Fuller Moon-Crane

Railroad Notes and Electric Conversion Plans Highlight July Bulletin

The July bulletin reports $6750 paid for natural cause death benefits. no accidents deaths, a first in 73 months. Pennsylvania Railroad plans convert a New Brunswick branch to an electric road to Millstone. Freight demand grows, car scarcity causes delays, rates largely steady with some cuts. Tilinola Central faces $1.6 million track upgrades for Chicago mayor demands in exchange for city land. St Paul Railroad outlook favorable as crop reports improve and wheat threshing progresses. Company annual report due in two weeks. board meeting to consider dividends on Sept 12. Electric City Equitable Ald Union public meeting announces open instruction on Sanderson Avenue wiening facilities.

Pennsylvania Voluntary Relief Department New Brunswick N. J Pennsylvania Railroad Millstone Pennsylvania Railroad Company Tilinola Central Chicago St. Paul

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