Jones Declares candidacy for district attorney nod
John R. Jones announces his bid for the district attorney nomination at the Republican county convention.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1894
Page
5
City Notes Chronicle Local Reopenings and Events
St Thomas college will reopen on September 10. The city bank will close Saturday for Labor Day. A Keeley league forms Sunday for Keeley institute graduates. The Oliver Wendell Holmes Literary Society meets tonight at 7:80. A patent was granted to A G Brandt and F M Spencer for a coal had. Civil Engineer F F Blawitt hired to map Scranton Traction lines. Will Austin of Dalton injured his wrist severely. hand amputated. John Begore & Son won contract for Kennedy Carter building on Washington Ave. Digest binding contract awarded to J W Reeder. bid 230. Attorney W H Stanton seeks charter for St Peter Greek Catholic Beneficial Society of Taylor. West Side Stars challenge Base Stealers on Sept 1 at 10 am in Little Woods. Louis Davies manager. John F Dean of Scranton received two contracts for Honesdale Iron Co and John Blackhouse Wagon Mfg Co. Award in William Bell & Son vs Sarah C Robinson case. Elm Park church league holds monthly meeting with Bryant centennial program including Thanatopsis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas College
Banka
Keeley League
Keeley
Oliver Wendell Holmes Literary Societ
A. G. Brandt
F. M. Spencer
F. F. Blawitt
Scranton Traction Company
Will Austin
Dalton
J. W. Reeder
W. H. Stanton
St. Petera Greek Catholic Beneficial Society
Taylor
West Side Stars
Orchard Street
John Blackhouse Wagon Manufacturing Company
North Eighth
William Bell & Son
Sarah C. Robinson
R. E. Bennett
William C. Robinson
W. Dawdon
O. E. Oliver
W. A. Wilcox
Poeleague
Elm Park Church
William Cullen Bryant
W. B. Cairns
Fran Hyer
Forest
W. A
Selling Well Good Goods Always Find Ready Gals
Market notes say the Garden Growth Tem was stocked by Scranton Cash and priced higher than tea in the area yet sales are strong. Reportedly the item is already drawing favorable attention and expected to grow in popularity, with early feedback calling the venture a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Bridges Ordinances Pass Both Councils In Simultaneous Sessions
Both councils met in special and adjourned sessions to approve bridge ordinances and related measures. Benjamin F. LaRue named consulting bridge engineer. Nay Ang park policing proposed. bids for bridges to be advertised after joint meeting. Tax collection extended to January 1. several street and sewer resolutions approved for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. LaRue
Select
Common
Common Council
Select Council
Thomas
Franklin Avenue
O'Boyle Street
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Thomas Lima
Laggett’s Creek
Benjamin F. LaRue
Connell
Nay Ang Park
Lauer
Laner
Shaft No 3 at Frothingham Promises Realistic Effects
Theaters announce Shaft No 3 by Fran L. Bixby at Frothingham Friday night with sensational scenic work, especially a striking lightning bolt scene in Shaft No 2. Philadelphia critics praise the sequence and the acting aims at everyday life, while Gus Hill leads the Academy of Music bill and Pittsburg Post lauds the company’s strong lineup and star power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
Fran L. Bixby
Villian
Philadelphia
Academy of Music
Hill
Pittsburg Post
Gus Hill
Wiliams
Two Splendid Concerts By Innes and His Players
Bandmaster F N Innes and his New York band delighted audiences at Frothingham yesterday afternoon and evening. Soloists Miss Martha Garrison Miner tenor O Ferguson Miss Louise Engel and Bowman Ralston performed as a quartet. Miner’s Romeo and Juliet impressed, Innes played The Chronicle Telegraph March. War and Peace described the Civil War arc with Company D Thir teenth regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Innes
New York
Frothingham
Martha Garrison Miner
O. Ferguson
Louise Engel
Bowman Ralston
Innesa
Grand Army of the Republic
Firata
Concerts by Mr Innis Delight City Audience
The Grand Army of the Republic featured the entertainment with Mr Innis delivering performances that pleased and delighted attendees. Ferguson the tenor impressed at both concerts with a flexible range and is noted as author of Patriot Arouse. Reports mention Dr Burnett as a possible sheriff candidate, with Bailey favored by ex sheriff Robinson and Durkin unlikely to run for clerk of the course if Bailey is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Mr. Innis
Ferguson
Jo Ate
Burnett
Yee
J. G Bailey
Robinson
John Durkin
Bailey
Death by Self Inflicted Hanging Near Nay Aug Park
The body of a man was found hanging from a tree near Nay Aug park at Arthur avenue and Linden street yesterday at 5 PM by Fred Luther of 409 Irving avenue. Police, the mayor, and an undertaker responded. a coroner's jury listed J. H. Brayton’s typographical union card. The jury ruled death by hanging self-inflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nay Aug Park
Arthur Avenue
Linden Stroet
Fred Luther
Irving Avenue
Simpson
Oceane
Mayor Connell
Jobler
Mayo Connell
Undertaker Raub
Kelly
John T. Brown
John Raub
Thomas Stanton
E. Sloat
Thomas Lowry
John P. Nolan
Binghamton Typographical Union
J. H. Brayton
Penn Avenue
Resolutions of Condolence at Com K Fourth Annual Reunion
At the fourth annual reunion of Com K Eleventh Pennsylvania cavalry the committee reported resolutions of condolence for Leonard Workbyer and George W. Sisco. The committ ee directed minutes to record the resolutions and send copies to families and to the Scranton Tribune and Scranton Truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com K
Eleventh Regiment
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Leonard Workbyer
George W. Sisco
Lenard Workhyer
Company K
Low
Scranton Tribune
Scranton Truth
J B
Bellevue School Teachers committee meeting notes
The Bellevue district teachers and the board of control discussed renewing the present corps. The superintendent's eligibility was reviewed and the building committee met, passing several bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Board of Control
Business Education Enrollment and Local Notices
Large attendance reported across departments for sessions. 217 attended first two days. September start preferred by many. train students to arrive after month start. Call F E Woon, president, at Corner Penn and Lackawanna for business or shorthand education. Fleetchings sale at Chicago Art Co., 127 Penn Ave. $40,000 School House project for Columbia Ave let and to begin immediately. Lots remain at low price through Arthur Frothingham Office Theater Lobby. Obituaries: Hunteman Charles Be, 23, of 10 Breaker St, funeral Sunday 2 pm. Norma Mathias, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mathias, 1818 Price St, funeral to be announced. Dora Calden, 46 Maple St, age 6 years 11 months, funeral Friday 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Woon
Columbia Avenue
Arthur Frothingham
Huntsman
Scranton
Charles Be, Hunteman
Breaker Street
Feneral
Street Railway War Over Greenwood Line Extensions
Dispute rises between Lackawanna township supervisors and the Minooka and Greenwood street railway over widening a narrow drive. If tracks are built the road must be widened at enormous cost and a bond indemnity is demanded. A conference between lawyers is planned to seek an amicable solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Street Railway Company
Gcompany
Ford
Scranton and
Pitteton Traction Company
Lackawanna Township
Page
Minooka
Greenwood
Moosie
Sonny
P. J. Connolly
William R Jones
Moosic
Moody Meetings Outline Sunday Programme in Scranton
The article previews D L Moody's Scranton campaign noting his drive to preach to large crowds. It lists Sunday events at Elm Park church and the Young Men’s Christian Association hall, with Mr Moody addressing men at the gospel tent in the evening and special music by C Davis and the Moody quartet. The evangelist is due to arrive with Major Whittle and B F Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Aloody
Chicago
Moody
Scranton
Mr. Moody
Young Men's Christian Association
Elm Park Church
Eri. W. Biles
Afr. C. Davis
Moody Quartette
Whittle
B. F. Jacobs
Among the Politicians Nominating Speech and Meeting Notes
Thomas Davies of the West Side, a Republican county treasurer candidate, has been ill but showed improvement. Attorney A J Colborn Jr to nominate Major Everest Warren for state league president. The Second district Thirteenth ward polling place moved to Penn avenue and Gren Ridge street. Delegate election set Saturday from 4 to 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Davies
West Side
A. J. Colborn, Jr
Major Everest Warren
State League of Republican Clubs
Penn Avenue
Gren Ridge Street
Two Sessions To Open Monday After Thursday Preparations
The article notes the Two Sessions will positively open Monday September 3. Furniture was positioned yesterday afternoon and Professor Yoder has arrived. If less than half of admission applicants enroll, proprietors will be satisfied. Open house Saturday evening 7 to 9 with invitations to all. Office open evenings. Books and time books available in stock or by order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoder
North End Briefs Highlight Local Socials and Incidents
Mark Holland has assisted after a several weeks vacation at Nicholson. Mary Phillips of Dickson Avenue entertains Joyce of Carbondale Mary Maybe of Bristol House, and Miss Sullivan of Wilkes tre. A baby girl arrived at John Stafford's residence on Warren Street. Police report a scarf pin theft from Horan's hotel. bail set for EB Guild of Walton. Providence Prohibition League met on West Market Street with by law reports approved. Niagara Hose Company to meet Sunday to discuss attending Wilkes-Barre parade and new uniforms. Junior Endeavor Society gave successful entertainment with recitations music and a ten cent box social. A missing girl Mary Price was found by Officer Mills and cared for at the Bristol House. Ida Anderson of St. Joseph Mo was feted for her thirteenth birthday at the Patch home on Wayne Avenue with many young guests. The gathering enjoyed ice cream and cake before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Holland
Nicholson
Mary Phillips
Dickson Avenue
Joyce
Carbondale
Mary Maybe
Bristol House
Sullivan
Wilkestre
John Stafford
Warren Street
Peaidonie
Tooner
EB. Guild
Walton
Wilke-Barre
Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Mary Price
Mills
Maybe
Reese
Binghamton Industrial Exposition Announces Bigger Fair
The Binghamton Exposition promises a larger, more splendid fair with varied exhibits and electric grounds. It opens September 6 featuring an athletic bicycle meet with $800 in prizes, daily balloon ascents, a Japan act, Roman costume chariot races, and a visit by Governor Flower on September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Binghamton Athletic Association
Severin Schaefer
Roswell P. Flower
National Guard
State of New York
Red Mens
Great Council of the United States
Patriot song and local notices in a single page item
An assortment ofads and notices include a 69 cent music offer for Patriots Arousal as sung by Innes band. a flour mill capacity of 17 500 barrels daily. a call for county delegate voting in Ninth ward on Adams Avenue rear of Garney Brown Co store September 1 4 to 7 pm. Pratt shorthand school opens September 8. book and Bible listings and Guernsey Bros promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innes
C. C. Ferguson
New York City
Ninth Ward
Adems Avenue
Garney, Brown & Co
Myron Kasson
Curtis Powell
Scranton Traction Orders New Bellevue West Side Depot Stop
The Scranton Traction Company directs all Bellevue and West Side line cars to stop at the new Delaware and Hudson Depot on Lackawanna Avenue for boarding and alighting. The depot sits mid block and cars must halt only on tracks or crossings to accommodate train riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Traction Company
Condustora
Bellevue
West Side
Delaware and Hudson
Lackawanna Avenue
Peach deliveries and cheap plums at Scranton store
Announcement from Scranton Cash Store notes large consignments of peaches arriving morning. Prices described as the lowest of the season with plums and pears also cheap. Conway House at 162 and 184 Fenn Ave promotes service and courteous treatment and invites transient and local trade. Pratt's Book Store mentions new items and decor offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Conway House
Fenn Aves
New Paper Doll Enclosed with 6 Dresses for 0 Cents
A vintage notice announces a paper doll set placed in an envelope. It includes six dresses and six hats offered for free, emphasizing the novelty and value of the collectible item.
They Cannot Be Beat Our Coat and Cape Prices
In a bold sale an assortment of coats and capes is offered at deep discounts. A $5 coat is advertised for $1.98, a $14 black wool coat for $7, and $4.50 capes for $1.98. Ladies tailor-made Serge suits go for $6.50, half their listed value, with Mackintoshes at half price. The ad urges customers to visit, noting the sale lasts only a few days.
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Jet
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Lacka
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John R. Jones
City Notes
Panst
Lohman's
Spruce Street
Mifflin Avenue
North Main Avenue
Leggett
Wella Street
Michael Spellman
Capousa Avenue
Exceltor Hose Company
John T. Fitzpatrick
Dodgetown Bridge
Manley
The
Valley Passenger Railway Company
Cedar
Hickory
Pittston
Sunday News
Duckford Place
Asleet
Roche
Meaars
Sanderson
Finn
Clark
Williams
Cspestrin
Nay
Jd. H. Brayton
Wood's College
Chicago Art Co
Lackawsina Township
Moody Meetings
Basan
the Scranton Business College
E. G. Coursen
Lacka. Ave
North End Briefs
John Hommel
William Pay
Church Avenue
Misa Ida Anderson
St. Joseph
Joseph Patch
Wayne Avenue
Thora
Ethel
Robie Ross
Libbie
Annie Rhole
Libbie Daveaver
Mattie Prothos
Nellie Tiltson
Maggie
Sadie
Blanche Solace
Emma
Liszie Atehs
Willie
Ray Wescott
Lester
Prutsvory
Pratt
Boor
Coston
Oxronp
Bagster
International and Family Bibles
Pratts Book Stone
Guernsey Bros
Pratt's
H. Battin & Co
Penn Ave
Bak
Essa
Grandma
Woolworth
Lacka, Ave
Wake
Berry
Lacka. Avenue
J. Bolz
Next Dime Bank
Oslands
Business At
Washington Ave
Eureka Laundry Co
Dunn
Banister
Lackawanna and Wyoming
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Mezkich
Damskich
Kapeluszy
Ceny Stale
P. S
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