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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1895

Page

7

Washington's Birthday Observances Highlight City Clubs and Churches

The Marquette club hosted a grand reception on South Main with decorated rooms, dances, toasts, and speeches. No. 14 school pupils commemorated Washington with a full program of essays, songs, and recitations. St David's Church staged an evening social and music, while many churches prepare Washington programs for tonight.

Washington James Hughes No. 14 David Owens Kathe Burail Annie B. Wil Humes Nancy Jenkin Lewis Christian Schubert May Edwards Walter Schauts Jessie Meeker Gertrude Ainey Nellie Fellowa Gertrude Miller Miss Alney Valley Forge Miss Fellows Mount Vernon Miss Miller Martha Washington P. C Mears’ Hall Simpson Methodistpiscopal Jackson Street

Danced at Siegel's Winter Hop Tells Assembly Role

The Winter series of the Young People's assembly held a social last night at Siegel's. Henry Lively Harry Hank Leo Schimple and Dr William Zuch min led the committee whose planning contributed to a pleasant evening. Music by Richard Lindsay Charles Lawrence and Professor Keubler. Dancers included Mr and Mrs TB Stone Misses Alice Benson Cora Hetal Lillian Burdick Gertrude Shope land Mabel Ela Osland Maud Powers Joyle Richards Nelle Mamie Fenner Maud May Fisher Helene Barnes Nellie Davie Maggie Matthews Lillian Storms Misa Sanderson Liszie Falkowsky Edith Smith James Hopewell F C Brady Frank Baker Edward Robbins Harry Hank and William Zachman George Walden M E L Gelpel Henry Lively Leonis Howell Lee Schirer Willan Wardel J O Cox John Taylor PF Paddur John Tonking Dr Wardell George De Wilde Horace Gorman Saul McKeety.

Young People's Assembly Seigel's Henry Lively Harry Hank Leo Schimple William Zuchmin Richard Tindsay Charles Lawrence Cornetiat Keubler Mre TB. Stone Alice Benson Cora Hetael Lillian Burdick Gertrude Shopeland Mabel Ela Osland Maud Powers Joyle Richards Nelle Mamie Fenner Maud May Fisher Helene Barnes Nellie Davie Maggie Matthews Lillian Storms Misa Sanderson Liszie Falkowsky Edith Smith James Hopewell F.C. Brady Frank Baker Edward Robbins Tn William Zachman George

Engel Sent to Jail on Embezzlement Charge

Peter nee arranged before Alderman Fuller on an embezzlement charge for $81 from Prudential Insurance. Superintendent H Behrbert testified as to the embezzlement and the defendant was committed to the county jail in default of $500 bail.

Peter Nee Fuller Yeatorday Prudential Insurance Company H. Behrbert Roberta Thomas Deads Rockaman West Ridge Deadle

Patrolman Hang Resigns After Three Years on Force

Patrolman Harry Hang resigns from the police department after about three years of service. Mayor Connell submitted Patrick May of the First ward as his replacement to the council, effective immediately.

Harry Hang Police Department Connell Patrick May Hang

Home Seekers Excursions Offer Global Round Trip Fare

Travel promotion announces excursions via Nickel Plate Road to southern pointe at one fare for round trip from March S to April. Inquire locally or contact I J Moore general agent at No 3 Exchange Street Buffalo for full details.

Nickel Pate Road Pointe Ciiy Ucket I. J. Moore Suvet Buffalo

Rheumatium Cured in a Day by Mystie Cure

A sensational claim promotes Mystie Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia, asserting cure in 1 to 3 days and that the disease vanishes after a first dose. The ad, by Carl Loreng, a Scranton druggist, prices it at 7 cents and touts immediate systemic relief.

Carl Loreng Scranton

Output Decline in Second District Coal Mining 1893 to 1904

Report by Mine Inspector Blewitt shows coal output in the Second Anthracite District fell from 6,900,000 tons in 1893 to 5,488,060 tons in 1904. Fatal accidents rose to 39, leaving 12 widows and 61 orphans. Employment totals show 2,159 outside and 1,782 inside at Delaware, Lackawanna and Western mines. two collieries suspended. detailed mine-by-mine figures included.

Blewittt Pine Brook Hlewitt Delaware, Lackawannen and Western Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Blewitt Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Stafford Meadow Brook National

Public School Observances Honor Washington Birthday

North End notes describe commemorative programs in public schools with songs recitations and dialogues about George Washington. Pupils from multiple rooms and teachers participated in decorated rooms and class gatherings, ending with patriotic songs. Mrs Flannighan of Clark's Lane Bull's Head was arrested last night for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

Mise Maedowell Albert Hawley Emma Iillbert Laura Morgan Ite Washington Vallie Jones Annie Harrie William Hobbs Hanni Nina Harris Singing of America Grace Laurent Annette Davis Harry Birtley Windsor Jones John Healey Thomas Hitchings Midward McMillan Evan Jones George Washington Tralph Mills Jennie Price Temperance Margaret Lee Alexander Connelly Raymond Robinson Joseph Watking Maggie Lee Claudia Williame Alice Evans Mra Flannighan Daniel Flannighan Clark's Lane Bull's Head Reese G. Jones Pond and Depot Streets

Thanks for Kirmess Support at Lackawanna Hospital

James Dickson president Lackawanna hospital extends hearty thanks to Beranton Tribune readers and city press for aiding the Kirmess event. He singles out president Mrs Brey for diligent work and invites Scranton residents to visit the hospital to see how funds aid its work. The note also promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for coughs and colds.

Beranton Tribune Tuekawatina Hospital Ob. Brey Scranton James Dickson Lackawanna Hospital

Castoria Enduring Through Generations

An old parental vignette recalls using Castoria for a child’s illness and comfort from infancy through adulthood, noting continued trust as the child grows, becomes a mother, and cares for her own children. The adage implies Castoria as a lifelong remedy.

Official vote count held in Scranton and Carbondale

Judge Edwards in the main court room read official returns from Scranton and Carbondale wards confirming the tally. The petition to open the Third district ballot box was refused, and the recount did not change the outcome for alderman and common council races.

Edwards Scranton Carbondale Nathan Vidaver WH. House Reading John M. Corbett FE. Pimlin Fle Harris W. Rh. Lewis William Smallbridge Bis Dudge W. H. Stanton Atfdauit Common Council Smalibridge Stille

Rail traffic and industry notes from the week on eastern lines

The annual Pennsylvania Railroad report will publish a week before the March 12 meeting. New York Central placed contracts for 3,000 box cars with Buffalo and Michigan Peninsular Car Company. Reading road freight crews ran extra trips as ant h r a c u s coal shipments to the West were heavy. Secretary Pearsall attended a state Young Men’s Christian Association convention in Syracuse and may speak on social features and tobacco tolerance. Signal belts were issued for Delaware and Hudson trains with bell codes for platform clearance. A Westinghouse air brake lecture drew a crowded audience and practical discussion among railroaders. Lectures continue tonight for conductors and brake men. An oyster supper benefits Asbury Methodist Episcopal church.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company New York Central Railroad Buffalo Michigan Peninsular Car Company Reading Road Pearsall Syracuse Chrimbhin Assechations Association Ity Manville Delaware and Hudson Wis Traum Weestlin House Robert P. Melkenna Patrick J. Langan

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