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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1894
Page
3
James Doyle of Lyn, Massachusetts urged paying gas bills today to secure a discount. Neilson Buchannan and BR Barney, bridge builders and representatives, spoke with city engineers in a recent call.
This year’s tour series starts January with a luxury Pullman train leaving New York at 9 00 am for Trenton Philadelphia Wilmington and Jacksonville. Passengers enjoy two weeks in Florida with rail fare sleeping cars meals and side trips included. Remaining travel dates are February 14 27 and March 27.
An amended bill in equity was filed yesterday in the case of Andrew D Spencer and Frank M Spencer against the New York Luchquehanne and Western Railroad company. Turaday last day for filing city certificates of nomination with county commissioners Arnle for a new trial was granted yesterday in the case Benjamin Harvey against James Wilson on motion of the defendant. A jury returned a verdict of 40 against him on Slony. Attorney C H Soper for Mrs Mary Rosenagle filed twenty three reasons for a new trial in the case that Indy instituted against ex Judge Handley. It was tried not well and verdict given for the defendant, court granted a rule to show cause why a new trial should not be granted. In the case A Horb against A H Rauschmeyer a rule was granted to show why the action should not be annulled and defendant let into a defense. Judge Edwards handed down an opinion in Greenwood Coal company against William McCormack and others continuing the preliminary Injunction until further order of the courts. Marriage licenses were granted yesterday by Clerk Thomas to James Loftus and Idasie Moran Carbondale Everett Moore and Roods La Barr Dunmore Jacob Momn and Jodenhine Merciel Scranton Peter Bolin and Vranovs Stouir Scranton Michael J Gilbride and Bridget Clark Scranton.
Fifty Goma for Ten Canta outlines a World Fair portfolio sale with exhibits from notable Wnilidings and datic gems. The Times office advertises copies and coupons. demand is high and supply exhausted. Typewriters and Edison phonographs are offered for sale or rent with copying work and evening phonograph rentals.
Primitive Methodist church at Blake ly to be dedicated tomorrow. Rev McArthur of New York to speak at Jackson Street church. Rev Miller preaches in Boston and Rev Morrin to speak in Nanticoke. Baptists, prayer services, and mission circles noted. Welsh Baptist quarterly meeting upcoming with sermons by Partridge Colling Hughes Douglis Flipple. Congregational and other church events include lectures, baptisms, organ donations, and social fundraisers across Providence and surrounding towns.
Church notices list services and events from Hampton Street, Simpson, Asbury, Washburn, Westminster, Providence, and Slavonic churches. Revists include Rev. D W Skellinger Rev Aug Lange Rev N G Parks D D Rev James Mc Leod and Rev S C Lovans D D. New Christian Endeavor officers elected at Providence church.
A sprawling notice lists numerous churches and pastors with service times across the city. It includes Calvinistic, Congregational, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Baptist congregations, baptism opportunities, sermons by pastors such as W L Grow and D A Evans, and a cordial invitation to all.
A round of religious services is listed with sermons by pastors such as Rev. L. v. Floyd and Pastor J. F. Jones. Epworth Leagues and Young People groups meet. German and Presbyterian congregations announce 10.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. services, with Sunday schools, Bible studies, and railroad talks noted.
Five new gem pictorial and literary offers tempt Tinwunn readers with coupon deals for worlds, around the world with a camera, three pictures, and a Columbian Exposition album. A Great purchase of book stock follows, with twenty thousand standard volumes priced to suit moderate pockets and elegant bindings. Ten thousand volumes available at low prices, copies of Tickens and Leather Stocking tales among others, arriving soon for sale early next week.
City of North Lincoln Avenue damage case reports total damages of 5349 to property from grading. Listed claimants include Mary Custner 75 Frank Slant 150 Mary McCommon 125 Helen Reuchler 75 Samuel Koerner 100 P J Gaynor 50 Catherine Callahan 10 Patrick Crosain 75 W C Mayo 50 A W Widner 275 A W Marriott 180 J Davin 150 Mary Welly 50 W M Jones 0 Ann Jones 100 Thomas Davis 125 Evan Phillips 200 Elizabeth Dorros 75 Ira Lee 200 M L Lee 200 Max Kummer 800 Elizabeth Wilhelm 225 J Mallocs 100 Fern 800 O Huron 150.
Spiritual manifestations and cabinet seance led by G Miller of San Francisco and Mia Row of Massachusetts will be held Saturday and Sunday evenings at 4 o clock. Location Mire Sanborns 312 Spruce Street.
Unclear OCR text invites viewing at Van Gordorn Gallery located at 2 Spruce Street with emphasis on developing and finishing techniques.
Cleveland minstrels bring a fresh company from Casino Paris and New York theaters to the Academy of Music this evening. Manager Doyle unveils a new approach and an updated program promising laughs and lively entertainment, including the musical farce The Hustler on Monday night.
Court directed filing of exceptions to the jury inquisition report in the Dr A B Burr case. A rule to show why the inquisition should not be set aside was allowed. The matter will be argued in court. Mrs Libbie Burr requested, and Charles A Burr was appointed by the court as committee of the person and estate of Dr Burr.
The Times announces a forthcoming issue of a local paper featuring Whaledale banking manufacturing and professional interests of Scranton and vicinity. It promises illustrated views of public buildings streets and homes, with plans for a bicycle sale and discounted books for subscribers.
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