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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1894

Page

5

Arbitration hearings linger in Davies & Griffin suit

Judges in the arbitration room heard statements in the case brought by Davies & Griffin against Intrance companies for a sum of 2280100. The day focused on presenting bills and orders from Davies & Griffin since their business began until the fire destroyed their store. Street conditions drew comment as Khrat faced criticism amid a week of mud and disrepair on Ninth street. Reed about local street commission failures and a murky city scene concludes with ads for Bibles at Reynolds Bros.

Davies & Griffin Intrance Companies Davies & Gritin Khrat Ninth Street Lackinhand Avenue Chestnut Street

Operatta by Amateurs at Liederkranz Music Hall

Music hall hosted a program by Liederkranz members and friends featuring a four part chorus by the Selderkring, a violin solo by Professor Kopff, the operetta The Robber’s Pie characters including City Contaller Fred J. Widmiyer Miss Magele Redler Louis Reichert and Charles Koempel, plus a sketch The Drill Master performed by Edmund Barth and Paul Keller. Dancing followed and the ad notes The New Webster Dictionary bound in leather for 10 cents at Reynolds Aros.

Lelderkranz Selderkring Professor Kopff Robbere Fred J. Widmiyer Magele Redler Louis Reichert Charles Koempel

O Neill as Virginius Delivers Notable Edwin Performance

James O Neill appeared at the Academy of Music in Sheridan Knowles Virginius and earned praise for his portrayal of the Roman father who kills his daughter to save her from defilement. The audience urged him to return after the curtain call. He was well supported by Marie Burress Hallett Thompson Albert Sackett W J Dixon and Willandf Pascoe.

Toathera Mra. Marla Crestina Bartalo Westminster Hotel C. M. Truman J. C. Vance Baseball Park Lawrente'a Tunkhannock James Vanduser, Jr Edwards Beniaman Abington Township Bera Griffin Peat Rooms Lackawanna Avenue Ladies’ Aid Society Sons of Veterans Sheridan Knowles James O'Neill Academy of Music Virginius Marie Burress Hallett Thompson Albert Sackett W. J. Dixon Willandf. Pascoe

Most Extensive Market Fair in Scranton Opens with Bright Decor

The Market at First Presbyterian Church opened yesterday in the armory on Adams Avenue. A vast, ornate fair features five side booths and a central fancy booth offering flowers art goods household items candy and novelties. Descriptions praise the decoration lighting and careful planning by church women with displays including a standout doll house and elaborate oriental and domestic booths.

First Presbyterian Church Adams Avenue Richmond Hartford Reeves Weingarten New York Leleles Doll Booth Willis Kemmerer Candy Booth

Cloaks Recovered After Theft From Stevens Residence

Two cloaks were stolen yesterday from the home of Samuel Stevens at the corner of Clay Avenue and Vine Street but were recovered last evening. Three cloaks belonging to Rose the furrier were in the house awaiting Mrs Stevens. A boy posing as Bolz’s employee collected two cloaks in the morning and was later revealed to be part of the scheme. The fur representative then recovered the furs and the boy was found.

C. J. P. Weichel Eighth Ward Philip Welchel Patrick McGeever Matthews Building Lackiwanna Avenue Maria Croatina Darbola Maria Capon Capon John Lane Katie Hughes Archbald Thomas Healey May Murray Minooka Charles W. Scambler Libbie Tamblyn Scranton Hphatha Guild St. Luke's Church Washington Avenue J. M. Koehler Ferguson & Rooney B. P. Lowry McAndrew Lowry Samuel Stevens Clay Avenue Vine Street Rose Bolz

Tin Plate Factory Interest Arouses Scranton Prospects

Local board of trade members meet with tin plate industry representatives to study establishing a large scale plant in Scranton. The project could create about $20,000 in payroll monthly and employ many workers, with plans for a $200,000 capital raise and potential plant relocation from Columbus, Pittsburgh, Akron, and South Wales discussions underway.

Scranton Pst Board of Trade Lackawanna Avenue Tachion Columbus Pittsburg Akron South Wales

Scranton Directory conflict cited in publisher letter

J B Williams, directory publisher, accuses Taylor of trying to supplant him and of misleading with a postal card about orders. He cites Taylor’s false Scranton ties and lists tax notices from City Treasurer G Brooks, urging prompt payment of city and school taxes by January 1.

Taylor Scranton Direttory theScranton Directory Aung Scranton Athen Baltimore Wilkes-Harte J. BE. Williams Rk. G. Brooks

Council Dispute Delays Linden Street Bridge Bids

Councilmen split between commoners Reagan and Battle and select members over joint bids for Linden Street and Roaring Brook bridges, delaying awards. Edge Moor Bridge Co. of Wilmington is lowest bidder on Linden Street. debates hinge on bid consolidation and separate appropriations.

Joint Streets and Bridges Committee of Councils Linden Street Common Branch Select Council Joint Streets and Bridges Committee Reagan Battle Roaring Brook Manley Insegalen Reagen Cornciliman Howe Edge Moor Bridge Company Wilmington Linden Street Bridge Roaring Brook Bridge Bat Dt Rouwring Brook

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