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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1895

Page

5

Washington Birthday Observed in Pittston Quiet Town Parade Honored

Special to the Scranton Tribune Pittston February 22 Washingtons Birthday celebrated quietly due to sudden cold. Eagle Hose company led by Liberty Coronet band paraded, business places closed, street gutters obstructed by tacks and rails from tracks delaying pedestrians. News notes include a grand party for Sadie Jopling and Miss Nettle Pullman, a sleigh mishap returning from the Crystal Social club ball, and various local social and civic items. The town mourns Mrs. Patrick Cawley with mass at St Johns and interment at Market Street cemetery.

Scranton Tribune Pittston Washington Eagle Hose Company Liberty Cornet Band Broad William Scranton and Avoca Traction Company Sadie Jopling Nettle Pullman Alexandria Inkerman H. C. Jopling Blanchard Wilkes-Barre Parsons Hattie Owens Nellie Owens Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway Scranton Jersey Central Pennsylvania ‘Var Company Joe Fitzpatrick Rd. Hitchner 4. T. Hanaghan Bert Browning W. J. McCawley Joseph Reap Will Hosey John Donovan Misses Belle Josephine Conners May George Mame Fagan Kate Tighe Katie Gill Mame Lody Clare Ormsby Magele O'Brien Mame Collings Elizabeth O'Malley Edward Rewawan John Costello John Cawley Julia O'Hara Thomas Rewaun John Tawley F. W. Pedrick South Main Street Avoca West Pittston Charles Morrow Mill Street Wise Florence Menhennet Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Ginghamton Citizens Squire Jordan Pottsville W. J. DeVoe Hugh Smythe Tompkins Binghamton Will Phillips Grand Opera House Wilkes- Barre Tribune Malkey Mangan Maloney & Co North Main Street Clara Lougherty Wilkes Barre Mary Burke Chapel Street Rice Comedy Company Ross M. W. Ross Park Place J. W. Tross Maple Street J. H. Morris Maggie Shallenburger R. J. Vanorn Plymouth Eagle Hose Fair H. Cool West Side Young Men's Christian Association Frank Smith Squire Gibbons Grand Jury Rice Company Daniel Boone West End Hose Company Keystone Hall

Goethean Carlsbad Visit and Sprudel Salt

The writer notes that Goethe inspired by Carlsbad Sprudel waters enjoyed a longer life and describes Salt made from evaporation of those waters. The Carlsbad Sprudel salt powder is presented as an alterative and eliminative remedy that dissolves bile, soothes irritation, and aids natural cleansing without pain. Authentic bottles bear Eisner & Mendelson Co. New York signatures.

Carlsbad Eisner & Mendelson New York

Taylor Items Spark Social Roundup at Weber's Rink

Hyde Park visitors call on Miss Susie Morris while Mrs. Sampson visits Edwards family on Main Street. Washington’s birthday closings and a Taylor Athletic club ball highlight a lively week with boxing exhibitions featuring James Judge and Daniel Hagen.

Jessie Morgans Hyde Park Susie Morris Grove Street Charles P. Sampson South Wilkes-Barre David J. Edwards Main Street Washington Methodist Episcopal Church Jermyn Taylor Athletic Club Weber James Judge South Scranton Chaimapion Pennsylvania Richard Evers Judge Daniel Hagen Michael Kane Minooka Athletic Club William Davenport, Jr South Malin Street Jettie Winslow Washington Street Towanda

Old Forge Township Election Returns

The text lists local residents visiting Scranton and returning home. It notes church activity with a sermon at the Brick church and records the Old Forge township election results for school directors and township officials. Several residents are named, along with a note that George Drake is ill at home.

Eugene Hepp Scranton Co. W. Brodhead Montrose FB. Draké Ia Foster Mr. Skinner Wyoming Seminary Old Forge Township William Repp John Carrol David Price John Conway Patton Taylor John Bibley John Salmon James Calvert George K. Drake

Honesdale social notes report visits and events

Mrs L F Bishop and two children returned from a short trip to Scranton. Miss Renn Spencer of Yonkers is visiting her parents. A Martha Washington supper was held at the Presbyterian Church with a large attendance. The Honesdale Opera House hosted the annual Ancient Order of Hibernians ball with a crowded evening crowd.

L. F. Bishop Scranton Renn Spencer Yonkers N. Y Martha Washington Presbyterian Church Honesdale Opera House Order of Hibernians

Minooka Notes On Local People And Events

Mrs Festus Mulherin of Main street is seriously ill Walter Shorten returns after a slight injury Tuesday Welcome Social club stages grand entertainment at Calleys hall Hoodlum club hosts a dime ball at Fassholds hall John St John celebrates election as constable The Buckley leg injury report was erroneous.

Festus Mulherin Main Street Walter Shorten Welcome Social Club Calley’s Hall Fasshold's Hall John St. John William Buckley

Industrial topics fill early rail and steel output shifts

The report notes the Chicago and Grand Trunk coal contract rates and tonnages across Erie and Lake Shore lines, Nova Scotia purchases, and rising steel production. It discusses anthracite trading woes, overproduction penalties, and stock shifts among row of companies including Reading and Lehigh Valley, with references to pig iron trends in Schuylkill and Lehigh valleys and furnace reductions.

Chicago and Grand Trunk Railroad Erie Railway Lake Shore Nova, Scotia Bessemer Steel Bessemer Philadelphia Delia Ware Trudson Lackawanna New York Lehigh Valley Stove Stickney & Cunningham Pennsylvania Perth Amboy Arene McLeod Times Wen Reading and Lehigh Valley Companion Reading Company Rowe Hill Edeo Hill Montgomery County North Penn Schuylkill Valley New York State Lehigh Schuylkill Lake Superior Connellsville Schuylkil Valley

Philadelphia Tallow Market Steady but Dull Trade

Philadelphia February 2 report shows tallow steady yet dull with prime and country grades quoted. Prices listed for city, country, and grease varieties across tins and cakes, reflecting weak demand in the market.

Philadelphia Prine

National Elevator and Machine Company charter notice

Walter WwW McAnulty Jan 8 submits to the governor of Pennsylvania a plan under the act of assembly to incorporate a new corporation named The National Elevator and Machine Company. The charter aims to manufacture elevators and machinery from wood, peat, brain ashes and other metals, with stated powers.

Otich Pennsylvania Walter Www McAnulty Hon Hatin, Jr Ww. Connell Alfred Hand National Elevator and Machine Company Caracter

For Rent and Notices in Scranton Area

Classified rental and service notices list houses and rooms for rent on Vine Street Lackawanna Avenue West Lackawanna Avenue and Wyoming Avenue plus stables and halls. Also ads for agents and sales staff, a clairvoyant, stockholders meeting notice, a divorce case subpoena, and help-wanted ads for a boy and a pharmacist among other items.

Lah Auntlin Avenue Carson & Davies Scranton West

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