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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1894

Page

3

Local Officials Gather for City and County Sightings

Deputy Sheriff Ryan worked around Brunson with District Attorney John M. Garman visiting from Lugerne county. Scranton hosted Mixa Millie Sahm being entertained by Miriam Wormser of Penn Avenue. Councilman Peter Kelly of the Third ward leaves for Boston for two weeks while George Farber greets residents at council chambers.

John M. Garman Lugerne County Scranton Mixa Millie Sahm Carbondale Miriam Wormser Penn Avenue Peter Kelly Third Ward Boston George Farber Council Chambera Yen

North End notes on arrests and local incidents

Fridley police arraigned three Polanisers for assault and battery. case dismissed after paying costs. A horse theft case led to Frank Beagle’s arrest and settlement. Dr W D Donne encountered a prowler on Whayne avenue. Edward Ebener faced gunpoints on Arthur Doade’s property and was later released. Local meetings adjourned to Tuesday.

Fridley Alderman Williamson Michael Clark West Markat Street P. Naughton W. W. Williams School Street North Main Avenue Cole Factoryville Frank Beagle Coats Beagle Himslf Mr. Benjamin

Deeds Acknowledged for Sheriffs Sale Purchasers

In open court yesterday Sheriff Falley acknowledged deeds to purchasers at sheriffs sales including Woodfull Theiss Carson Kelly Lignott Sanderan Molloy Timlin Blackwood Philips McMichael Clarkson Hopper Wills Germania Building Association Lackawanna Trust and Hare Deposit Company. More short studenda will be acknowledged next Thursday.

Falley Sheriffs Sales Woodfull Theiss Carson John P. Kelly Micheal Lignott Anna K. Sanderan Ambrose Molloy John F. Timlin Peter Blackwood Hannab Phiilips Mary A. Mc Michael Edward Clarkson Hopper John W. Wills Germania’ Building and Association Lackawanna Trust Hare Deposit Company

Patent medicine ad touts PL PLP as cure all tonic

An advertisement claims PL PLP cures Dyapeoria and indigestion and restores strength appetite and vitality. It promotes P P as the greatest blood purifier and lists pharmacies and devices including phonographs and typewriters for sale or rent at 43 Spruce Street.

P.P. P

Elvis Davies and Miss Gwennie J Thomas Wed in Hyde Park

Elisha Dartius of Bellevue married Miss Gwennie J Thomas at the home of her brother in South Garfield avenue. Rev. L C Ployd presided with brief festivities. The couple, known locally, reside on this side with many friends.

Elvis Davies Gwennie J. Thomas Hyde Park Elias Dartius Bellevue Mise Giwounie J. ‘Thomas Jonathan Thome South Garfield Avenue L C Ployd Shnapson Methodist Episcopal Church Sarah Hoffman Thomas Powell David Williams G. B. Beach Evan. Jones D. At. Thomas Roe Thomas Tremont KR. T. Boone J. J. Evans Emily Thoms Powell Taylor William Jones Roland Roberts David Henry Maggie Davies Pepe Evans Jackson Street Congregational D. P. Jones Washburn Street Evan L. James John Evang Plymouth Friends Bessie May Winans Washburn Atrest Ofice Scranton Commercial Association L. & Williams Wilkes-Barrs Maggie James Tonkhannock George Sherman Stearling J. M. Eaton Tenth Street Hyde Park Castle Mary A. Davies Eynon Street Mike Rayne Sloan Patch Durschel T.T. Morman Mias Gertrude Kennedy North Bromley Avenue B. W. Thomas Jackson Street Baptist Church Denver Cal Lizzie Collar Cooperatown Belle Knowlton North Sumher Avenue B. G. Morgan Montrose A. Thomas North Hydene Avenue Richmond

The Eecyelopedia Britannics Offer Explained

Readers are shown how to access vast information on art science religion literature and more through the Eecyelopedia Britannics. It promises broad knowledge for workers and the public at a new low price of ten cents a day, making the library portable and affordable.

Tarmuxe Encyclopedia Reading Rooms Offer Evening Hours

The Tarmuxe Encyclopedia reading rooms at 427 Spruce Street stay open for evening hours. Visitors can look over volumes without buying and request a free postal loan. A twenty five volume set is offered for $1.98 per volume with easy monthly payments, limited time only.

Spruce Street

Brownies of All Sizes Entertain at Y M C A Hall

A large audience packed the M G A Hall for a unique Young Men's Christian Association event featuring a Brownies band drill and a concurrent Girls Young Women's Association gym display. Wilkes-Barre performers, Professor Cherys Care, Miss Shardlow, and Susie Black highlighted acts, with parallel and horizontal barn exhibitions by local youths. The program repeats tomorrow afternoon.

Young Men's Christian Association Brownies Young Women’s Christian Association Wilkes- Barre

The Crust of Society at the Academy of Music

The Crust of Society drew a large audience at the Academy of Music. Miss Zefa Tilbury as Mrs Bistrae Chapel delivered a clever, heartless yet ambitious performance. Arthur Lewis as Oliver St Aubyn was excellent though overburdened by many arias. John Flood Charlotte Neilson Lydia Thompson and Elena Proctor Otis aided in a largely excellent production.

Academy of Music Oscar Wilde Lady Windemere Zefa Tilbury Wall John Flood Charlotte Neilson Lydia Thompson Elena Proctor Otis Miss Tilbury

Wilkes-Barre Man Charged in Highway Robbery Case

Daniel McGrath of Wilkes-Barre faces charges after police captured him following a theft in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard Wednesday afternoon. Officer Harry Haug identified him, leading to his arrest and police court hearing scheduled for today.

Daniel McGrath Harry Haug F. Weston Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Yard Tribune Wilkes-Barre

Cornwell Concert Promises Record Scranton Attendance

The Cornell banjo and mandolin club will perform this evening at the Academy of Music in Scranton. Advance seat sales suggest a crowded house and a reception at the Bicycle Club after the show, shaping up as a marquee social event of the season.

Academy of Maaie Cornell Lee Banjo Eluba Scranton

Aurora Floyd at Wonderland Theater Delights Cast

Henry Comedy Company staged Aurora Floyd at Wonderland Theater yesterday with Misa Staniford in the title role Mrs Griswold as Mea Powell a curious companion Kate Weatern praised for her English servant portrayal The performance earned high marks for its ensemble work.

Aurora Floyd Wonderland Theater Yeaterday Henry Comedy Company Misa Staniford Mrs. Griswold Mea Powell Mian Kate Weatern

Young Women Serve Supper At Washington Ave Rooms

The Young Women's Christian Association members offered a supper at their Washington avenue rooms from 6 to 8 pm. The meals drew many local men who paid half hotel prices, and the supper service by the ladies grows increasingly popular.

Washington Avenue

Strong Variety Show at Eden Musee Delights Crowds

The Eden Musee variety show gains popularity as this week’s bill shines with Melctre, Kies, Jennings, O'Brien, Eddie Edwards and other noted performers delivering top entertainment.

Eden Musee MeIctrre Kies Jennings O'Brien Eddie Edwards

Fifty Beautiful Pictures From the World’s Fair Offered

A World’s Fair portfolio presents fifty notable building images and a collection of artistic scenes. The offer, through The format office, includes ten cents and three coupons for one set. Demand was high and supply exhausted, but a new thousand copies are now available.

Aixceei Tie Tato Tie Tharnitne

Scranton Athletic Club Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

The Scranton Athletic Club marks its tenth anniversary with a history of its formation on Pittston Avenue in 1884, listing founders and early members. It reports a strong German-descent base, modern gym facilities, and a track record of northeastern Pennsylvania athletics. The club plans matches this month, a boxing program, and a potential public tournament at Music Hall.

Scranton Athletic Club New South Side Street Railway John A. Neale Pittston Avenue Scranton Turnverein Pennsylvania South Side Ranka Benjamin FP Mivore Charley C. Noala Charlee Helm Robert P Koehler John Scinsk Clades Diesing John A. Noula William Scholl Fred Weichel Charles Wirth George Plartman Gerhard Brosawr Phillip Wi Nattee’s Hall Germania Hall Philip Wirth Scranton Ihs William Sebell Edward McMahon Dunmore Neven Emil Boun Inte Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Trenton Newark Connors London Manly Music Hall Peter Marker William Fox William Janasen William Nealy Charles Driesing Jacob Ballus Billy Smith William Smith Ed. Robinson Bail Bonn Fred Wirth Jacob Ballua Roestrve Plavera P P Neale Peter Neuls William Janason Central Park Board of Control Connolly Amateur Athletic Association Mom Beta Officera Jia Prosident Philip Scheuer Charles EK. Rosar Emil Honn Robert Robinson

Unclear Advertisement Fragments From Van Gorder Gallery

Fragmentary notice promotes gallery items at Van Gorder's Gallery 29 Spruce Street. Text is garbled with names and phrases about Pass Scott Maegan Sweetheart and Sperial attention. No coherent event or date is readable.

Scott Maegan Vyorkelf Spercimens van Gorder Livia

Amusement Notes minstrel show at Academy of Music

W. B. Cleveland presents a clean novelty filled program at the Academy of Music tomorrow night. The Hustler at the Academy Monday aims to provoke laughter using farce music and acrobatics with John Kernell as The Hustler and Gun Mills portraying the landlady in a humorous impersonation.

W. 8 Cleveland Amu Cleveland Minetrela Acadumy of Music Academy John Kernell Gun Mills

Scranton Commerce Edition to Feature Leading Local Firms

The Tripune plans a bound classified issue listing Scranton’s top wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests with photogravure views of public buildings. Representatives will call on firms to discuss the edition. Also advertised are a $70 bicycle for 3 and a Book of Books sale offering popular volumes at reduced prices for subscribers.

Tripune Scranton Erie Tie Tainvsr

Market ad items include various meats and prices

The fragment lists Reinhart's Market and Lackawanna Avenue with daily specials. Items include round steak sirloin steak standing rib roast chuck roast boiling meat fresh pork and other pork cuts with unclear pricing. The readable part resembles a small grocery notice or ad.

Reinhart’s Lackawanna Avenue Fam

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