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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1894
Page
3
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The George A Baker Opera Company presents The Bohemian Girl at the Academy this evening. Matinee tomorrow features Bra Diavolo and Robert McUllaira or the Two Thieves as a tomorrow attraction. James B Mackie as Billy Grima appears with Grimes Cellar Door, described as clean wholesome musical comedy. Land of the Midnight Sun comes to the Academy next Monday with A Y Pearson boasting a grand spectacle and a strong cast for a dramatic production.
Notice to the public that starting Monday in January 1894 Lehigh Valley trains to New York City Newark and Jersey City will use the Pennsylvania railroad tracks from Courtland Street New York, replacing the Liberty Street ferry. Passengers from Newark should use Market Street station for Lehigh Valley trains. Slight route adjustments noted.
North End citizens and school staff gathered in building No 25 to present a new bell funded by local subscriptions. J A Hopewell presented the bell for the board of control with remarks by George Mitchell and others. The first ring was by young Alles Munn as dignitaries praised the gift and school progress.
A January charity performance at the Academy of Magic to aid Associated Charities features Roscoe L. Whitman in The Escape from Libby a historical comedy drama about the 109 Union soldiers escape from Libby prison. Whitman directs rehearsals and stars. Kingsbury plays the principal comedic part. The production has drawn praise as a top war drama and has toured Detroit Springfield Albany Syracuse Providence Cleveland and other cities.
Wilkes-Barre Mayor Nichols warns against all lottery schemes after Fred H. Price faced the mayor for running a bar lottery at the Grand Central Hotel on Market Street. Price issued tickets with every five cent purchase, entitling holders to a chance at winning a gold watch, and did not deny the testimony.
A new grand jury indictment names William Dogan of Roaring Brook with multiple charges including murder, felonious wounding, carrying concealed weapons, and assault. Foreman George Wilson presented the true bills yesterday morning. Judge Gunster received them as Judge Archbald was ill with a cold.
The First Presbyterian Church annual meeting in EP. Kingebury's presidency saw re-election of old trustees C. F. Mattes George H. Catlin and PF. E. Pratt for two more years. Auditing committee praised Treas T. D. Watts books as accurate. A committee was named to draft resolutions on W. W. Matiness death and church finances were reported solid with most seats filled.
Joseph Phillips and David McLaughlin faced Mayor Connell in police court charged with being drunk and fighting. Patrick Franey reported the incident at Monsey Avenue and Green Ridge Street after officers found both men bloodied. Phillips wielded a large bowie knife as they were separated and posted at $4 bond.
Two men, Jalil at Willkeer and Jack Dwarria with Tim Brady, were arrested by Officers Feeney and Evans on suspicion of burglary. They were taken to Luzerne County jail after a Wyoming store was robbed, to await trial.
Tux Tenexe plans a carefully printed care full list of Scranton wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests. The edition will be bound in book form with photogravure views and aimed at wide circulation among business and city residents. Representatives of Tur Truvene will visit THOME WIDEH NAMES in the edition to explain the project and invite local business views.
South Side faces heated municipal contests as ward races unfold with candidates like Thomas McGrail and Thomas Connell. Incumbent Connell garners broad respect while McGrail seeks late vindication. In Nineteenth ward, school controller and common council seats draw attention as caucuses approach. Death of Mrs Mary Hagen noted with funeral services at St Marys church.
The Greenwood Coal Company, Limited, through attorney Willard Warren Knapp, obtained an injunction preventing William McCormick and Patrick Coyne, supervisors, and Joseph Davis, tax collector, from levying taxes on its Lackawanna township property. The company seeks to settle taxes despite supervision resistance. Property assessed in 1803 for $61,508.16.
Herschel J Hall married Miss Rule R Shedd at the bride's residence on Oliva Street Venecenge officiated by Rev Warren G Part ridge. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple left for a New York Washington tour.
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