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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1894

Page

3

Notable visitors and locals at the city hotels

Wilkes-Barre resident Charles A. Westfield stayed at the Forest House while Pittston’s W H Grace visited friends in town. Syracuse’s Mr and Mrs H C Hooter are at the Westminster. Wilkes-Barre professors J A Shovlin and Timothy Sullivan were in the city. Stella Kenney of Hoyt's Texas Steer company was entertained by Mrs H W Storm. Colonel Frank J Magee of the Eighth Regiment is at the Westminster and accompanied by Colonel EF Ripple will visit Harford soldiers’ orphans school. Lackawanna Pedestrian Club members Alexander P Clark Howard P Davis Robert D Pettit Eugene H Follows Willlie R Mour William Elias walked through Newton township yesterday.

Charles A. Westfield Wilkes-Barre Forest House W. H. Grace Pittston Mra H. C. Hooter Syracuse Westminster J. A. Shovlin Timothy Sullivan Misa Stella Kenney Hoyt Texas Steer’ Company H. W. Storm Frank J. Magee Eighth Regiment Ef, HH Ripple Harford, Pa Soldiers' Orphans School Lacka- Wanni Newton Township Alexander P. Clark Howard P, Davis Robert D. Pettit Eugene H. Follows Willie R. Mour William Elias

Scranton Court Rules in City Cases and Bond Approvals

Archbald ruled on three city of Scranton cases against Jongs estate granting absolute judgments for lack of defense. Attachments continued for Alderman DeLong case until March 26. Separate-action claims noted in McSanborn Goodrich matter. Several other filings include hotel license transfer, coroner bill payment adjustments, and approval of compensation for election district commissioners.

Dudite Archald City of Scranton Aginst Lewis Jongs Gilson Street C. M. de Long Unt M. AcSanborn FP. M T. F. Goodrich George McCloskey Edward O Nell Kelly Gerald Griffin John C. Miller William R. Lewin A. B. Dunning Taylor W. J. McAndrew The Commonwealth Daniel Devine McAndrew Alderman DeLong Attoarney M.A. McGinley Jesse May P. F. Gibbons R. H. Holgate

Switchmen Fourth Annual Enjoyment at Music Hall

Pleasant Time at Music Hall last night for Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association No 129. The hall was decorated with flags and a large portrait of George Washington. A grand march opened at 9 15, with H Bird as master of ceremonies and 20 staff assisting. A midnight drawing of 50 dollars offered 25 15 and 10 to winners, followed by a friendly glove exhibition between Dominick Weir and Mr Burkeheiser.

Music Hall Electric City Lodge Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association Tne George Washington H. Bird John Herrity William Fink Thomas Ruddy William Smith Fred Owens L A. Daniels John Dwyer P. Hoban Jamesa Hoens Frank FE. Smith Joseph W. Melnerney James Carlin L. A. Owens Frank Madden Jobn Milberger Patrick Kearney Dominick Weir John Swartz Michael Keough Bloom la France J. J. Barrett Burkeheiser Meombers Lodge

Lenton Recital at St Luke's Tomorrow by Conant

Jd W Conant to present the third Lenten recital after noon at 4 o'clock in St Luke's, featuring Bach and Whitings pieces, including a Gregorian tone hymn. The program lists Prelude in Minor and Pastoral selections, with instrumental entries and a concluding piece by Mandelasohn Allyro Maes.

Jd. W. Conant Whitin Eoves Mandelasohn Allyro Maes Edyense O

How the City Voted on Bridges in Last Night's Meeting

The report shows ward by ward results on the bridge issue with the Twelfth Ward labeled banner. President May presided as figures indicated varied support across Central City South Side and West Side.

Twelfth Ward W. A. Mey South Side Linden Street Linden Arrent May Converastion Connell Spathat Ena Liv City Ath HS Lith Sony Mit Isth Eesteaweas

Hoyt's Texas Steer Draws Large Texas Audience

Tim Murphy and company presented Hoyt's A Texas Steer before a large Academy of Music audience last evening. Murphy as Maverick Mran der kept viewers laughing with a dainty practical humor while Miss Alice Evans, fresh from mourning, delivered a notable performance. Stella Kenny impressed as a bold orphan inanna with high caliber acting, and the remainder of the cast received warm applause.

Hoyt Texas Academy of Music Tim Murphy Maverick Mrander Alice Evans Evan Stella Kenny Ininna Gool

Skating Party At Lake Poyntelle Draws Scranton Fans

Scranton residents joined the Ontario and Western excursion for an evening skating event at Lake Poyntelle. A special train carried 6:10 pm departures, growing turnout from seventy five to about two hundred as moonlit conditions and fine weather supported a lively night of skating and music.

Poyntelle Ontario and Western Scranton

Disreputable Crowd Brought to Justice by Mayor

A disorderly crowd disrupted the residence of Thomas Montgomery on the flats. The mayor acted to remove the troublemakers and restore order after the high jinks at the house drew public concern.

Thomas Montgomery

Dunmore council to gain Henryites majority amid shifts

The latest election gives the Henryites a five vote council majority. Clerk C P Savace faces possible deputies but may survive due to broad council goodwill. Potential police force changes loom, though citizens praise current officers. Burgens Duggan seeks borough solicitorship in clear field after M A Taylor’s deposition. Prospects for president’s chair favor Hagerty, a young, capable choice. Fanny Crosby to speak at the Methodist church tonight. Adulte and child admission listed. Local visitors include Helen Lape and others. A successful connOndrum social entertained at the Presbyterian church with witty acts and table service by young volunteers.

Henryites C. P. Savace Burgens Duggan Dead Rock M.A. Taylor Duggan Payton Jenks Haggerty Hagerty Fanny Crosby Methodist Episcopal Church Adalte Chiliren Helen Lape Sarah Warner Ada George William Bennett Nanticoke George Maloney Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Church Noah Tatle Blanche Blues May Masters Edith Ripley Maud Savage Anna Bishop Grace Chamberlain Minnie Dexter Lizzie Krause Linzie Wert Inez Ivey Momie Pickina Bessie Sheppard Ciara Krager Jennie Palmer Jessie Wagner Mattie Chamberlin Mesars Clogs Winters Speck

Browning ordinance passes third reading by 15 to 2

Common council approves Browning measure with 15 votes for and 2 against. Opponents were Howe and McDonnell. Speeches in favor by Captain Moir and Browning, while Howe McDonnell and Dahigg spoke in opposition. Police force reduced to thirty eight with wagon driver. fire dept plans vetoed. Several resolutions heard on building, vehicles, and road improvements.

Common Council Browning Howe McDonovll Moir McDonnell Dahigg Connell Hobathan Mr. Newlis Robinson and Ninth Streets Sweeney Mountain Road

Recital at Green Ridge Library Features Miss Jessie Hall

A piano forte recital last evening at the Green Ridge library showcased Miss Jessie Hall with Alfred Wooler, tenor at Park M. E. church. The program included Beethoven and Chopin selections, Jansen Nejmann pieces, Mendelssohn Songs Without Words, and works by Gomes Kirchner Liszt and Dreysclock, highlighting Wooler as co performer.

Jessie Hall Green Ridge

Case of Peter Frank Sanity Hearing Set for March 30

Attorney John F. Scragg asked a court to authorize proceedings to declare Peter Frank legally insane so a committee can manage his $12 monthly government pension. Frank, who shot a fellow worker at Lackawanna Iron and Steel, was acquitted by reason of insanity and confined at Hillside Home. Proceedings are scheduled for March 30 at 9 a.m.

John F. Scragg Peter Frank Juvatio Frank Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company Hillside

P. P. P. Promoted as King of Medicines in Ad

An advertising notice claims P. P. P. cures debility loss of appetite and vigor and restores health. It touts Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium as the greatest blood purifier and urges sale by all druggists.

P. P.P P.P. P Atrogg

NOTES OF SOUTH SIDE Happenings of a Day That Will Interest Many Tribune Readers

A compact roundup of local events and quick updates across neighborhoods. Highlights, dates, and names showcase community activities, meetings, and upcoming concerns for residents along the south side.

Tribune

Polish Sacred Heart church dedication draws wide attendance

The Polish Sacred Heart church was dedicated yesterday with a large turnout from across the valley. Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Hara was absent. Vicar General Finnen led the rites with many Polish and English speaking clergymen present. The service featured a flower scattered procession and a grand choir, and attendees included members from multiple parishes and local organizations.

Poland Reva. Cholexart Mill Creek Zebria Plymouth Sieolecki Blossiurg Iwanowski Priceburg Hodur Scranton Towicewicz Serzepowaski Wilmington Del Gramlewics Lipinaki Nanticoke Zlotonynski Pittaton Zychowics Glen Lyon Klonowaki Wilkwe Barre Jaskowics Finnen Pittston Father Kelley Zychowicz St. John’s Church John T. Watkins G. J. Siebecker George M. DeWitt Thomas Baypom O'Hara

North End Funeral Notices Mark Busy Local Scene

Belle Fox funeral held at parental home on Bloom Avenue with high mass by Father O Donnell and Hyde Park cemetery interment. A series of social events and benefactions follow at Johnson s store Fenner Chappella Hall and Providence Castle aiding widows and orphans. Also notes on Mrs Bonnier burial Owen Owana funeral Martha Washington banquet at Primitive Methodist and drug store leadership change at Col T D Lewis establishment. Local residents G W Davis and C Taavtian noted. Keranton improvements listed.

Belle Fox Bloom Avenue James Lawrence Thomas Barna James Fox Joseph Thomas Fox Michael Nary John Campbell Katie Roddy Maggie Brennan Foy Dale North End G. W. Davis Col .T. D. Lewis North Main Avenue

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