City notes on council actions and local incidents
City notes report council actions including inviting a visit to the Washington avenues kindergarten, road and street matters on Oxford and Garfield avenues, and gates on the Ontario and Western tracks. It mentions a drunk driving fine, mayoral appointments, will rebates, and proposed railway extension with spring construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrey
Cily
Washington Avenues
John Sample
Hyde Park Avenue
Perber
Oxford
Garfield Avenue
Democraty
Ninth Ward
Register of Wills
Frank Backus
Connell
David Penman
Lacka- Wands Avenue
Rheinhart
Fie
Clemona
Vine Street
Irving Avoime
Love That Breaks Barriers Draws Men to Church
The Penn Avenue Baptist Church men's league heard A L Collins urge love beyond caste creed race and color to bring men to church. He argued hospitality and consistency among Christians and warned that churches fail when parishioners ignore outsiders or act hypocritical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingwail
Jesus Christ
Colling
Oshera
Collins
Tramps Hold Royal Feast At Early Morning Camp Fire
A group of nomads raided a New Street store causing theft of ham bread and other edibles. They then lit a camp fire in a nearby field and enjoyed the stolen food before departing at daybreak leaving remnants and scraps behind. A comment on local charity and a note about insurance payouts follows.
Evans Nurse Case Highlights Estate Dispute Verdict
In Scranton a jury awarded Mrs Martha Evans 5100 from George Jones executor for nursing services rendered to Jones's wife Martha A Jones. The suit argues the nurse was owed payment for eleven days of care, amid broader court actions including McDonald v Hendrick and Burke and a separate rail line trespass matter pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
P. F. McDonald
Lola Moras
Scranton and Forest City Railroad Company
Ganster
Ite
P. F McDonald
T. A. Hendrick
Tonsey Burke
N. Willard
Mr.Hendrick
J. J. Gilpatrick
Carbonele
Gilpatrick
Isroperty
McDonald
Hendrick
James Gorman & Co
Merohants
Mr. Burke
Mcflouill
Gorman
Gunster
Martha Evans
Richarl A. Jones
T. S. Wells
R. Pitcher
Lintiff
Georgas Hora
Mrs. Jones
Enos Flyng
Patrick Flynn
Mary Ryan
Elezabeth Roberts
T. H. Roberta
Morgan Lake
Piano Recital by Haydon Evans Pupils at Stelle and Sooley
Tonight at Haydon Evans studio over Stelle and Sooley's, pupils present a varied program. Performers include Misa Frances Davis Laurette Cannon Maud Chalmera Lauretin Cannon and others with selections from Haydn Brio and Ravel plus pieces by Mendelssohn and Schumann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydon Evans
Stelle & Sooley
Misa Frances Davis
Margaret
Lizzie
de Koven Aera
Howell Davis
Misa
Hans Warkin
Lau
Maud Copeland
Worth
Grace
Wo Klen
Lichtergold’ Soc
Ccecccceesey
Drene Daley
Watts Beutmentale
Thorne
Court Asked to Say Who Is the Lawful Owner
Lewis Roberta and William H. Wilk jar and Rowland D. Thomas yesterday brought an action on ejectment through attorney George D. Taylor azalnet Catharine Williams. The plaintiffs say they are the lawful owners of a lot of land 49 by 100 feet on Main Street, Taylor, which is now held by Catharine Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Roberta
William H. Wilk Jar
Rowland D.thomas
George D. Taylor Azalnet
Catharine Williams
Main Street
Taylor
Private Art Classes For Children At Stewart’s
Art instructor Art Biddol and F. F. Grenor offer private and public drawing sessions at Stewart's Art Wal Fore. Classes run every Toesday and Saturday, with crayon, oil, and water colors highlighted for kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Biddol
F. F. Grenor
Stewart's
Art Walfore
Powellords resignation to the last General Assembly
The document, titled Way He Stepped Down, presents Powderly's letter of resignation addressed to the final General Assembly, detailing reasons for departure and requests for orderly transition.
Keighta Labor revolt against Hayes over Powderly leadership challenges
A revolt spreads within the Knights of Labor as General Secretary-Treasurer Hayes faces opposition after the Powderly era. A letter from I W Powderly defends his actions, calls for constitutional adherence, and asks the assembly to vacate his office or accept his resignation, seeking a leader aligned with the majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Brewing
Keighta of
Labor
Hayes
Pinladelmita
General Assembly
Pugtort
Ork Gidea
Transuer
Falda
Uilvies
Enero
Knighta of Labor
Honda
Beating Charged: Philip McDonald Arraigned in Police Court
Philip McDonald of Pricestreet faced Alderman Wright after his wife accused him of beating her. She testified he had beaten her repeatedly, with five blows reported on Wednesday leaving her body black and blue. The court fined him five dollars which he could not pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip McDonald
Alderman Wright
Flo
Arrested in the Dock Mrs Williams and Mrs Griffin
Duryea woman Mrs Jennie Williams and Providence woman Mrs Griffin were arrested on Penn Avenue for drunkenness. Griffin was remanded for lack of sobriety. Williams was discharged after a hearing. As Williams left the dock she was arrested on a warrant for alleged theft of money by Constable Seward of the Thirteenth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Jennie Williams
Duryea
Mra. Griffin
Providence
Penn Avenue
Griffin
Mra Williams
Priganets Dock
Seward
Fifty World’s Fair pictures debut at The Tarnmann offices
Fifty iconic images from the late World’s Fair, featuring notable buildings and exhibits, are available at The Tarnmann offices. Collectors are urged to redeem coupons to obtain the portfolio.
Three pictures offered by mail or coupon in Tribune ad
January 19, 1894 ad invites readers to choose three pictures titled Telephone Girl Delivering Christmas Presents and Maidens Swinging. Send by mail or messenger or bring coupons with 10 cents to Tribune Office at Penn Avenue and Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Office
Cor. Penn Ave
Spruce St
Bonta Class Machine Second Test Pleases All
The second test of the Bonta Class machine proved highly successful, drawing praise from researchers and participants. Officials reported smooth operation, confirming reliability and potential wider adoption in future trials.
Glass making revolutionized by Bonta machine tests
Scranton observers witness the first test of the Bonta plate glass rolling machine at Pusey Jones Wilmington works. The device produces 10 by 10 plates with equal density, cuts grinding time, and includes a new annealing oven and finding table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pusey & Jones Compan
Wilmington
Del
Lincoln
Bontn Plate Ginge Company
Bia Beat
Moosic
Scranton
Europe
England
France
Austria
Germany
Hungary
Belgium
J. P. Warrick
Pennsylvania Plate Gijls Company
Irwin
E A. Kretechman
Philadelphia
Bonta
Examining boards named to probe mine foreman certs
Judge Archbald appointed two boards to inquire into fitness for certificates as mining foremen and assistant foremen in the first and second anthracite districts. In the first district Vaughan Richards of Dickson City and James E Morrison of Carbondale with A P Patton of Olyphant as superintendent. in the second district Griffiths of Hyde Park, Philip Molderig of Minooka, practical miners, and James Young of Dunmore as mine superintendent. Terms run one year from Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Vaughan Richards
Dickson City
James E. Morrison
Carbondale
A. P. Patton
Olyphant
A Griffiths
Hyde Park
Philip Molderig
Minooka
James Young
Dunmore
Last Chance Draw for Premier Row Racer
Drawing Saturday evening for the $150 Premier Row Racer. Ticket holders urged to attend. few chances left for sale. Address Fooney Hart 408 Sprice Street. Also notes on magazines and book bindings. Robinson notice from Colorado Springs announces Ruth Hirt, youngest daughter of C B G Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fooney & Hart
Sprice Street
Roubinson
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Ruth Hirt
C. B. G. Robinson
Ray
Linden and Spruce street bridges cost estimates rise
At the select council meeting Ar Rovhe presented Spruce street bridge costs totaling 222000.63 with right of way 29000 and Lindet street costs 70000 plus right of way 22096.63. Outside engineers backed Phillips figures as too low and contingency ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden
Spruce Street
Select Council
Ar. Rovhe
Pressnrei
Spruce Street Bridge
Lindet Street
Roghe
Phillips
Laver
Swetland Street
Swetland Estate
Fellows Estate
A. Pineh
Bank
Swetland
A. Finch
E Robinson
Man fined for threats to sister in police court
William Maher appeared in police court charged with threatening his sister. He denied the charge but admitted telling her she ought to have her neck cut. The alderman found him guilty to the extent of $5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Maher
Maher
Burglars Loot Hagen Stable In Pine Brook
Burglars entered Herman Hagen’s stable behind his Capouse avenue residence in Pine Brook on Wednesday night and stole harness and other articles. No suspects or clues have been found to identify the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Brook
Herman Hagen
Capouse Avenue
Keeley Institute treatment urged for alcohol habit cure
The article discusses how vows and resolutions fail against inveterate drinking habit and promotes Keeley Institute at 726 Madison Avenue Stanton Pass as a lasting remedy. It frames addiction as a disease and urges readers to seek treatment to permanently quit drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley Institute
Madison Avenue
Stanton, Pass
Gautsehi and Sone Orchestrial Organs Catalog
Philadelphia maker Gautsehi and Sone at 1040 Chestnut Street advertises Wonderful orchestral organs priced at 5 and 10 dollars. They offer Old magle Vonxes repaired and improved with new tunes. Includes images and telephone line references for tunes and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gautsehi & Sone
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Magle Vonxes
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City Notes
A. L. Collins
Men's League
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A. L Collins
League
Wasik
United States Mutual Accident Association
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W. W. Luce
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Winton Borough
W. W. Watson
W. 5
Hayon Evans
Powderly
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Ton Conte
Algo
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Maideta
New York
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Brussels
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Scranton, PA
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Dr. Hill & Son
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Dr. Jaeger's Woolen Goods
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