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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1894

Page

3

Local residents noted in city yesterday and travel mentions

David Lewis of Swetland street and Theodore Tedeker of Bloomsbury were in the city. T. A. Lighthiser of Honesdale and Samuel J. Kintz of Honesdale were here on business. T. W. Haines and M. C. Russell of Wilkes-Barre visited, Joseph Williams of Washburn street returned from Chicago with a carload of horses for F. M. Cobb. William S. Hutchings of Moosic, Moosie Powder superintendent, was in town. Professor Alexander of Wilkes-Barre, cello soloist at Frotti-Ingham, visited the Wyoming house. General Secretary Mahy of the YMCA returned from a trip to Erie and was ill for three days. T. J. Carter of the Valley House suffers rheumatics and stays home as clerks Ford and James Doyle cover day and night duties.

Theodore Tedeker Bloomsbury Eley T. A. Lighthiser Honesdale Samuel J. Kintz T. W. Haines M. C. Russell Wilkes-Barre Joseph Williams Washburn Street Chicago F. M. Cobb William 8. Hutchings Moosie Moosie Powder Company Profemeor Alexander Wilkes Barre Frotti- Ingham Laine Wyoming House Mahy Young Men's Christian Association Erle T. J. Carter Valley House Frank I. Ford James Doyle

YMCA Basketball Schedule for Wilkes-Barre Area League

A YMCA basketball league is formed with Wilkes-Barre Kingston Pittston and Scranton. The schedule lists games from December to March including Wilkes-Barre vs Scranton December 10 and Scranton vs Wilkes-Barre March 4 with umpires George Jay FP Heswell C H Phillips and W A Fenster mocker.

Young Men's Christian Association Wilkes-Barre Kingston Pittston Scranton George Jay FP. Heswell C.H. Phillips W. A. Fenstermocker

Flinn Named Governor Candidate to Succeed Hastings

United Press reports from Pittsburg that Senator William Flinn, a prominent local Republican and city chairman, will run for governor. A personal friend confirms Flinn’s candidacy and current supporters mobilize, with pledges from various politicians.

William Flinn Hastings United Press Pittsburg Dee William Filion Forty-fourth Flinn L. Mayer

Lecture on Goldsmith Highlighted by Poet's Life

The fifth University Extension lecture at Welsh Calvanistic Methodist church featured Dr Homer St Sprague on Oliver Goldsmith born in 1728 Ireland. He traced his early tastes, failed law path, Edinburgh study, and verses after leaving Ireland, ending with quotations. Mrs Clara Brown widow of Howard Brown died at 1 pm on North Sumner Avenue after two years illness.

Clara Brown Sumner Avenue Hyde Park Sprague Oliver Goldsmith Ireland Edinburgh

Local Dungmore Doings and Town Visitors

Dunmore area notes list visitors and residents between Nanticoke Honesdale Carbondale and Scranton. Names include Stark Lutz Mrs Robinson Dr Burlinghof Rev William Edgar and wife Miss Von Storch Miss Maud Jackson and Mrs Clark with various social calls and a Epworth League meeting planned for 6 40 this evening.

Stark Nanticoke William Lutz Honesdale Daniel Robinson Carbondale T. P. Letchworth'a Burlinghof Capouse Avenue William Edgar Frank Baxter Grove Street Epworth League C. J. Boyle and Son Plymouth WL. Purcell Dr. Hopkins Maud Jackson Drinker Street Gelatt Susquehanna County Mr. Challatts Gumear

Community Notes and Local Meetings in Green Ridge

Mrs. David D. Lewis and children visit Plymouth relatives on Putnam street. Green Ridge Methodist class 9 entertained by teacher Mrs. M D Fuller. The Green Ridge Item relocates its plant to Beane homestead near Jefferson avenue. Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor to elect officers at Green Ridge Presbyterian church annual meeting. Package social planned tonight at Methodist Episcopal church under Ladies’ Aid Society. Workmen grade Math avenue ahead of Traction Co. service. street condition improving but uneven. Communications via local stores. Green Ridge Prohibition League annual meeting reelects J. M. Howells as president. Exoneration of trainmen after death of Franciozek Rykewski on Ontario and Western line. investigation finds no fault. Patrick Prendergast arrested for alleged mistreatment of daughter. police respond to convulsions at family home.

David D. Lewis Putnam Street Plymouth Cliss No. 9 Methodist Episcopal Church M.D. Fuller Green Ridge Dickson Avenue Beane Green Ridge Street Jefferson Avenue Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Ald Society Verybody Math Avenue Lewis Drug Store Providence Square Jehu Wayne Avenue Joseph Hangs Sickler Drug Providence Ford Court Street Green Hidge Prohibition League League J. M. Howells H. W. Crocker Hiram St. Bishop D. Johnson Secreitary B. Pinch

Healing Without Medicine At Music Hall Daily

An afternoon program at Music Hall features Dr Andrews offering free cures by laying on of hands. The elderly, disabled, and deaf are said to be healed with no charge for admission or treatment. Doctors at the Westminster Hotel offer consultations daily.

Hotel Westminster

Coal Fleet Moving Down Allegheny and Monongahela

The Allegheny and Monongahela rivers rise as about 7,000,000 bushels of coal in Pittsburg harbor head to lower markets within forty eight hours. Some 18,000,000 bushels await shipment as fleets of coal boats already depart and water depth increases by two feet. Nineteen tow boats left the harbor today while Scranton business interests prepare a promotional edition of The Tribune detailing local industries and leading residents.

Allegheny United Press Pittsburg Monongahella Scranton the Tribune THE Tribune

School House for Columbia avenue let to commence at once

A $40,000 School House on Columbia avenue has been let and will start immediately. Few lots remain available at low prices. Arthur Frothingham, Office, Theater Lobby. Piano pupils welcomed. contact Richard F. Lindsay Mulberry street or Powell's Music Store.

Columbia Avenue Arthur Frothingham Tam Morterma Richard F. Lindsay Mulberry Street Powell's

Electric City council anniversary gala turns wild scene

A year old Electric City council celebration at Freehan's hall featured Mrs. Patrick Burns defending herself during a domestic dispute. Cayenne pepper blinded Patrick Rayne as police hauled him from Cedar avenue after a drunken disturbance at his mother's home. Nearby items note town chatter, funeral notices, and local updates.

Freehan's Institution of Electric City Council Royal Arcanum Burns Patrick J. Burns Pittston Avenue Welick Cedar Avenue James Ruyne Jels Rayne Lowry Mathews Helgzeroth Ruane

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