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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1894

Page

5

City Notes Comedy and Church Events in Scranton

Cleveland minstrels at the Academy of Music and a matinee of Brownies at the Y M C A Mall highlight a busy Scranton schedule. Notaries appointed, a banjoist returns from Philadelphia, and speakers from Elmira and San Francisco attend local venues. A spiritual cabinet relief program, Aurora Floyd drama, Eden Musee variety shows, and a children's day at Wonderland Theater fill the week.

Wy MM. Watson Scranton Pattison Young Men’s Christian George Warr Philadelphia H. A. Leese Railroad Young Men's* Christian Association Elmira N. Y Rescue Mission Bill Academy of Music Commercial Travelers Home Association Job“. Harris Buckwell University Scranton Street Baptist Church Collings G. Miller San Francisco Hos Massachusetts Summer Avenue George &, Horn Lorenzo Zsidler Patrick Jordan Petersburg Garman Methodist Episcopal Church Taylor Avenue J. M. Schank Olyphant J.J. Askens African Methodist Episcopal Church WG. Carr J. Bl. Tiot Rosy Adama Avenue Green Hidge Presbyterian Church Kew PF. Htalil

Accused of Highway Robbery Daniel McGrath to Get Hearing

Daniel McGrath, the youth arrested late Thursday by Officer Haag for highway robbery against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard, was given a hearing Friday afternoon. The officer identified him as one of two men seen running between cars, and McGrath was held for further hearing.

Daniel McIfrath Haag Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Yard McGrath

Cornell Mandolin Club Impresses At Academy of Music

Ithaca college students from Cornell performed a varied concert at the Academy of Music. The Mandolin Club’s Spanish waltz and the Glos club numbers drew enthusiastic applause. A large reception followed at the Biovele club house with many patrons and out of town guests listed.

Ithaca Wao Cornell Academy of Music Cornell Mandolin Club Metra Glos Club Mr. Colt Teddy Miller Kate Reilley Mr. Miller Banjo Club Glee Club

Happy reunion of old friends at Mrs Roberts home

A group of former Pittston residents gathered at Mr and Mrs John J Roberts on Elizabeth Street for a cheerful reunion. Mrs Lewis and Mrs James, sisters of Mrs Roberts, and Mrs Carson of Hyde Park joined Mrs Davis and husband from the west in a long absence of 35 years. Tea was served and memories of the good old days were revived as the guests shared stories of youth and journeys since their last meeting in Carbondale.

John J. Roberts Elizabeth Street Thomas A. Davie Indianole Thomas Carson E. R. Lewis Hyde Park Thomas James Green Ridge M. A. Evang Lewis Mra. James Langataff Tropp Williame Shotten Gibbons Murphy Swan Cass John Rush John Loftus Charbotdale Scranton Carbondale Loftus

Appeal Taken To Supreme Court On Annexation Case

Senator MBE Mc Donald and Attorney L H Barna appealed to the supreme court over the annexation of part of Lackawanns township to the city. They excepted to the lower court decree approving the proceedings and to the motion to quash before the city councils. The court noted and ordered the exceptions filed as a precaution if the high court refuses to review the lower ruling.

Supreme Court Mbe McDonald L H. Barna Lackawanns Township Tapsilay

Guatachi and Sons Organ Shop Promises Musical Wonders

Pinytladelphia dealer Guatachi and Sons advertises wonderful orchestral organs priced at five and ten dollars. They manufacture at 1080 Cheatnut street and specialize in music boxes repaired and improved with new tunes.

Guatachi& Sons Cheatnut Street Pintladelphia

Trownie Matines this afternoon for boys and girls

Young Men's Christian Association event scheduled this afternoon features activities for both boys and girls at Adm ou 10 conte.

Young Men's Christian Association Adm Ou

CODFREYS LOSE SUIT AND COURT MATTERS ADJOURN

A morning session in Archbald court deals with multiple civil suits. Jurors return verdicts in several cases including Michael Leary v Diglin & Beamish for $45.76 and a halting trial over Martha Evans nurse services for £100. Ackerman case resumes as money obtained is at issue.

Trespasa Michael Patrick William Godfrey Mooalo Mountain Carbondale M Railroad Company Archbald Martha Evang George Jones Nurse Wan Michael [Leary Diglin & Beamish

Black Fever At Providence Causes Alarm But Not Epidemic

Providence reports several suspected cerebrospinal meningitis cases described as black fever. Patrick Ketrick and a Sweeney family member died in the Third ward. Health Officer Allen says no epidemic is feared and urges isolation of patients and caution with private funerals.

Providence Patrick Ketrick Sweeney Allen Tribune

Haydn Evans Recital Delights Local Pupils

The pupils of Haydn Evans offered a studio recital in the Roob building on Wyoming avenue assisted by Misses Frances Davis Margaret Reynolda Lizzie Reynolds Howell Davis. Irene Daley Gertie Cannon Laurette Cannon Maud Chalmers Eden Kvans and Bulle Histed. Frances Davis sang O Promina Me with a rich pure soprano and intelligence.

Haydn Evans Roob Wyoming Avenue Frances Davis Margaret Reynolda Lizzie Reynolds Howell Davis Evans Thos Bia Misa Irene Daley Carbondale Annie Durkin Gertie Laurette Cannon Maud Chalmers Eden Kivans Bulle Histed Maud Copeland Jermyn Promina Me

Contested Carbondale Election Case Moves Toward Findings

Attorneys in the Carbondale contest may seek a court order forcing a time limit for contestants and respondents to file requests on findings of fact. The testimony has been transcribed into a bulky record with over 400 witnesses. commissioners hold the document. A report is expected within a month.

Carbondale

Gospel peace program at South Side Young Women's Christian Association

A gospel peace session will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in the South Side Young Women's Christian Association rooms led by Dr Anna Clark. The event uses Proverbs xv 19 and invites all visitors. Rooms open 9 am to 9 pm with games and pianers available and baths offered on Wednesday afternoons from 2 30 until 6 o'clock.

Young Watsn Christian Association Anna Clark Ferdinand Schmidtt Storr Tripune Young Women's Christian Association Miss Shardlow Charles Kellar Philip Robinson M. Robinson Brewery New York

Furniture Stolen or Missing from Store on Wyoming Avenue

The fragment reports multiple oak furnishings including two 20-foot counters one 11-foot wall case one 12-foot show case five oak tables and chairs and other store furniture at a location on Wyoming Avenue in an A building associated with Tequire or Frank Moyer.

Wyoming Avenue Tequire Frank Moyer Ofve

Scranton Poor District approves bonds for district officers

In a semi monthly meeting the Scranton Poor District board approved bonds for Collector Williams Treasurer Jones Secretary Lynett and Superintendent Beemer. The session also adopted money handling resolutions and heard relief requests from local families.

Williams Jones Lynett Beemer Shatten Scranton Shotten Hilade Home Beanis Ia Iene Hillside Home Danville Hillside Wonie

Progressive euchre party honoring Miss Blanche Fahnestock

Dr and Mrs Ando Everhart hosted a Thursday evening euchre gathering at their Franklin avenue home in Lancaster in honor of Miss Blanche Fahnestock. A long list of attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Jeriiyo Mr and Mrs E B Jermyn Mrs L G LaBar Mr and Mrs William L Silkman Miss Romaine Seybult Miss Davidson Miss Lindsay Miss Sue Jermyn Emma Jermyn Miss Davis Mr and Mrs Frank Spencer Miss Dale Miss Jean McKenna Miss Kate McKenna Miss Bessie Jones Mr and Mrs Jotn H Phelps Miss Phelps Mrs Kate E Wilcox Mr and Mrs John Simpson Mr and Mrs George M Halletead Dr and Mrs C E Parke J M Everhart Mr and Mrs C B Scott Dr and Mrs J H Connell Miss Emma Bradley Miss Griffin Miss Boasie Griffin Mr and Mrs Wolfe Miss Lockhart Tom Moore EEK Chase Georgi B Davidson John H Blackwood William B E Boyer A J Colborn Jr Calvin Seybolt W A Avery Mr Stebbing of Ithaca Ho C Raynolda Mr Conant Robert McKenna and Mr Williams.

Mra C. E. Parke J. M. Everhart Mre C. B Scott J. H. Connell Emma Bradley Miss Griffin Boasie Griffin Wolfe Misls Lockhart Tom Moore E Ek, Chase Georgi B Davidson John H. Blackwood William BE. Boyer A. J. Colborn, Jr Calvin Seybolt W. A. Avery Mr. Stebbing Ithaca Ho C Raynolda Mr. Conant Robert McKenna Mr. Williams

Wilkes-Barre park owner denies State league option

Colonel William J Harvay president of the West Side park and large Wilkes-Barre Base Ball club stockholder says no contract with the State league exists and any lease would favor the home team. He notes the State league would have to rent grounds and build their own facilities if they want a venue here.

Wilkes-Barre William J. Harvey West Side Park Wilkus- Barre

Fifty Gems for Ton Conta World Fair Portfolio

Fifty beautiful pictures depicting notable buildings and scenes from the World’s Fair are now available at The Trav euse office for Weents with three coupons. Part 1 of the World’s Pair Portfolio continues the artistic genre and souvenirs. Send your coupons to obtain the pictures.

Traveuse

West Side News Briefs From Hyde Park Society

Robert Hand, a 10 year old, was arrested after noon for discharging a revolver in Wymba court. Miss Maggie Delmer hosted a pleasant South Main avenue party in her honor. The West Side society notes include Whittier poetry readings, Welsh Philosophical society plans, Sumner Avenue church dedication tomorrow, and local clergy announcements.

Robert Hand Young People's Literary and Debating Society Maggie Delmer Hyde Park Jackson Street Wymba Court Williams Blair

Democrats Name Ninth Ward Officers At Caucus

A Ninth ward Democratic caucus at Register of Wills Koehler’s office named district officers for three districts. A drawing for the $150 Premier Road Racer will be held Saturday evening with tickets 50 cents. The notice promotes bringing magazines to The Tamuse binders for rebinding into lasting volumes.

Ninth Ward Register of Wills Eueh Fioney & Hot Spruce Street Arper Frank Lesiie MecClure Review of Reviews Century Schwencker

Scranton Opens Minooka Street Railway Line

The Minooka Street railway extension in Scranton opened yesterday with the first car at 2:15 pm. Passengers included Rev. John Loughran and Rev. Daniel Greene. The round trip took 75 minutes and drew delighted crowds as cars glided along safe grades and strong power. The project is hailed as financially promising and marks the tenth anniversary celebration of the Scranton Athletic Club.

Minooka Greenwood Athletic Club Minooka Street Scranton P. J. Kelly T. J. Gallagher John Loughran St. Oe Daniel Greene John Gromley Trisctxe

Niagara Hose Company Elects Officers for Year

The Niagara Hose company met Thursday evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. President R. S. Thomas. vice president Eimer Reese. secretary S. B. Robinson. treasurer M. V. Morrison. foreman P. J. Dempsey. first assistant Reese Evans. second assistant William Ellamertman. fireman David Jones. second pipeman Clarence Coles. axeman William E. Marley. S. P. Robinson. driver William Eldridge. trustees William Eldridge and William Thomas. auditing committee E. J. Burke, R. J. Thomas, William Johnson.

Niagara Hose Company Thomas Eimer Reese B. Robinson Treagurer M. V. Morrisa P. J. Dempsey Reese Evans William Éllamertman David Jones Clarence Coles William E. Marley S. P. Robinson William Eldridge

Keeley Institute offers cure for habitual drinkers

The article notes the futility of abstinence for inveterate drinkers and urges treatment at the Keeley Institute at 74 Madison Avenue, Stanton, Pennsylvania. It claims long-term sobriety is achievable only through professional therapy, contrasting it with failed pledges and repeated quitting attempts. It also mentions three unique pictured postcards.

Keeley Institute Madison Avenue Stanton, Pa

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