Scranton Public Library Trustees Hold Annual Meeting
The Scranton Public Library trustees met Saturday in the Albright memorial building. Officers Hon Alfred Hand president William T. Smith vice president Henry Belin Jr treasurer and Henry J Carr secretary and librarian were reelected. Hand proposes a 15874 appropriation for next year with 12404 for running expenses 1200 for sidewalk around the building and 2400 to establish and maintain delivery stations and reading rooms. The treasury shows under 1000 remaining, barely covering until April 1. Carr reports about 140000 volumes checked out in 1894 and 7220 active cards. Delivery stations at suburbs may bring books to doors but funding may delay until next year.
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Scranton Public Library
Albright Memorial
Alfred Hand
William T. Smith
Henry Belin
Henry J. Carr
Hand
Belin
Carr
Helin
Treasury
Interiom
Judge Hand
Tribune
Watking to London for music study and CrO notes
An OCR fragment notes Watking will travel to London to study music. It also records several obituary and social notices from Scranton and nearby towns dated January 1895, including funeral plans for Alice Scranton Adam and a Falls-area death, plus a 1996 date for a singing society event and assorted local advertisements and financial exchanges.
City Notes from Scranton Local Notices and Randels
This column lists events in Scranton including a masquerade at Turner Hall by the Scranton Turn Verein and a Vosper Literary Society meeting at Penn Avenue Baptist church. It notes administration of estates, a funeral, a court appearance for theft, deaths, and local civic appointments.
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Scranton Turn Verein
Turner Rh
Walter Briggs
Gom- Phhy 1
Hua ‘Re
Vosper Literary Society
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Pancoast Coal Defeated In Assumpsit Suit Over Throop Land
Juries render three verdicts including a $300,000 action for Winton Coal against Pancoast Coal, a non-suit overturned on appeal, Walsh vs Dwelling House Insurance for $1,272.06, and a $22.50 board bill ruling for A T Philo versus Joseph Halderman.
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Winton Coal Company
Pancoast Coal Company
Throop
Supreme Court
James M. Walsh
Dwelling House Insurance Company
A.T. Philo
Joseph Halderman
McKinley to Sing Messiah Solo At Fair Benefit
New York tenor J Henry McKinley will sing tenor solos in Handel's Messiah at a concert by the reorganized Choral union of World’s fair fame conducted by Haydn Evans. The event supports the Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association building and furnishing fund. The railroad committee booked McKinley, a leading lyric tenor, who has performed Messiah solos for several seasons at Carnegie Hall.
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New York
Reorganized
Choral Union of World's Fair Fame
Haydn Evans
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
J. Henry McKinley
McKtn
Carnegie Sie Hall
Handel Masterpiece Set for April 6 Performance
The Choral union under Professor Haydn Evans advances quickly in preparations for a Handel masterpiece premiere on April 6. The report notes steady progress and a strong conducting plan to stage the work.
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Handel
Choral Union
Haydn Evans
Twentieth Ward Democratic ballot dispute reaches court
In a full day of hearings judges weighed which Democratic ticket should appear on the official ballot for the Twentieth ward. Lawyers for the regular nominees claimed recognition for Gibbons Methall Cahilin Ruddy Murray while opponents cited Hannick Langan Heffron O Malley Thornton. Testimony included counts of Republican votes and allegations of intimidation. The case continued with party rules and caucus procedures under scrutiny.
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Twentieth Ward
C. C. Donovan
P. W. Stokes
John Gibbons
Thomas Methall
Mark F. Cahilin
John 4. Ruddy
Michael Murray
C Comegys
M. J. Donahoe
Joseph Hannick
Gibbons
Enfield
John J. Gaffney
Democratic County Committee
Symphony Concert Promises Large Advance Sale Tomorrow
Tomorrow evening's Symphony Orchestra concert at the Academy draws a large audience after a brisk advance sale and final rehearsal. The program opens with Beethovens Symphony in D major Op 34, features Water Nisas Dream from Lohengrin, Cherubini overture, Berlot violin concerto No 7, and Grieg Sigurd Jorsalfar pieces with Arabian songs and a desert medley.
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Big
Symphony Orchestra
Academy
Beethoven
Gried
Lletener
Rand
Ludwig von Beethoven
Richard Water
Nisa
Luigi Cherubini
Ch. de Berlot
Arabia Rey
Desert
Evard Grieg
Sigurd Jorsalfar
King's Hall
Borghill
Officers Of Democratic City Committee Announced Saturday
The Democratic city committee and executive committee officers were made public on Saturday. The lineup includes Chairman George S. Horn and Vice Chairs Edward J. Mewitt Edward C. Newcomb, Secretaries Charles P. H. Rehidt and Treasurer, with an extended executive slate: Du Pont Breck Martin Loftus A. W. Voo ding Hon M. F. Sando Nathan Vidaver M. J. Kelly Henry Koehley C. S. Jol son Faoe Flynn C. T. Boland J. Alton Davis Joan OMalley M. b John Matai eivitz Daniel J. Campbell Spruks Hon John J. Quinnan A. F. OBoyle Framm Stetter William H H Roe A P F Duffy James S. Mott.
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Democrati
City Committee
George 8. Horn
Edward J. Mewitt
Edward C. Newcomb
BR. J. Beamith
M. A. McGinley
Charles PH. Rehidt
Charles du Pont Breck
Martin Loftus
A. WH. Vooding
M. F. Sando
Nathan Vidaver
M. J. Kelly
Henry Koehley
Jolson
Faoe Flynn
C. T. Boland
J. Alton Davis
Joan O'Malley
M. B
John Mataieivitz
Daniel J. Campbell
Spruks
John J. Quinnan
A. F. O'Boyle
Framm& Stetter
William HH. Roe
A. PF. Duffy
James
Mott
Mr McBride Takes Charge of Westminster Hotel
William McBride assumed control of the Westminster hotel at noon Saturday after the sudden departure Friday night of former proprietor J. C. Vance. Transfers had been negotiated for some time and the move speeds up the handover. McBride is well suited for the boniface role and is expected to boost the hotel's popularity.
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William McBride
Westminster Hotel
J. C. Vance
Mr. McBride
Vance
McBride
Boniface
Westminster
Law School Branch Planned for Easton by Lafayette Trustees
Judge Hand director of the defunct Dickinson college branch will accompany Attorney J H Hamilton a Lafayette graduate to Eas ton in the early part of the week to discuss establishing a Lafayette College law school branch. Trustees reportedly approve the plan. T P Duffy and M J Ruddy, former Scranton Dickinson students, depart for Carlisle to finish this year’s course.
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Lafayette College
Judge Hand
Dickingon College
J. J. H. Hamilton
Lafayette
Easton
T. P. Duffy
M.J. Ruddy
Scranton
Dickinson College
Carlisle
James Davis seeks divorce from Carrie Davis after desertion in 1893
James Davis applied for divorce from Carrie Davis on Saturday after she deserted him October 1 1893. The libel filed with Pro bate Pryor by attorney Charles L Hawley states they married August 1 1893 with Carrie Byker as the bride. They lived together until the desertion and she has not returned since.
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James Davis
Carrie Davis
New Haven Manager Sullivan Protests to President Young
Sullivan of the New Haven club has filed a protest with President Young over the signing of J. P. Shearer by manager McDermott for the Scranton club.
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Sullivan
New Haven
Young
McDermott
J. P. Shearer
Scranton
Memorial Sorrow Marks West Side Welsh Lodge Service
The Robert Morris lodge of Ivorites held its first West Side memorial for two deceased members, Powell and Williams, at the First Welsh Congregational church. Attorney W R Lewis led the address with Robathan and Thomas delivering tributes as the lodge observed with hymns, recitations, and a sombre procession.
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First Welsh Congregational Church
Robert Morrie Lodge
Ivorlies
W. George Powell
Elmer L. Williams
Lodge
Dregaet
Marshall J. Davis
W. R. Lewis
W. 8. Jones
First Welsh Baptist Church
Lewis
Robert Morris Lodge
Dlles
Grand Lodge of America
Morris Thomas
FE. E. Robathan
Professor Powell
Mr. Robathan
Powell
Williams
George Powell
Wrother
Jim
Lizale Reynolds
Calvary
Misa Reynolds
Howell Harris
Martha Davies
Glee Club
D. J. Davis
Egnon Street
David J. Davis
John Hughes
D. Phillips
W. W. Evans
A. Williamen
Fire at Lackawanna Laundry Cellar on Penn Avenue
At 4.40 yesterday afternoon a rubbish pile in the cellar of the Lacka wanna laundry on Penn avenue caught fire. A large volume of smoke spread fear of a big conflagration before the Crystals damped the blaze with little effort. Other central city companies were alerted as well.
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Lackawanna
Penn Avenue
Mothers See Fannel Nightgowns at Baby Basaar
Shoppers can view and buy fannel nightgowns for adults and children at Baby Basaar located at 512 12 Spruce Street. The event highlights cozy sleepwear options for families.
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Fannel
Baby Basaar
Spruce Street
Sabbath News Notes Highlights Local Church Activities
Miss Allen of Syracuse to respond soon about the YWCA secretaryship. Rev John Dunn of Princeton preached at Dunmore Presby terian. YWCA rooms hosted an afternoon gospel meeting led by Miss Alice Werkheiser on Reward of Matrtness. Personal Workers class met Saturday. Dr James McLeod spoke at First Presbyterian Thou Shalt Not for Falke Witness Against Thy Neighbor. Church topics at Court Street and Green Ridge on various Christian themes. Armenian fund donations rise toward goal. John Watkins to lead music at First Presbyterian with plans for a double quartet after Tallie Morgan’s resignation.
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Miss Allen
Syracuse
Young Women's Christian Association
I. M. Gites
John Dunn
Princeton College
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
Alice Werkheiser
Young Women’s Christian Association
Association Rooms
James McLeod
First Presbyterian Church
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
George T. Price
W. J. Ford
Green Ridge Baptist Church
Charles FE. Robinson
Second Presbyterian Church
John ‘T. Watkins
Compietor Tallie Morgan
Mise Baller
Miss Josephs
Alrahame
Richards
Baster
Astrakhan and Alaska Coats on Sale Prices
Catalog lists Astrakhan coats with large sleeves and ripple back at 35 dollars, down from 85. Electric Seal coats formerly 55. Alaska Seal coats with large sleeves rise to 100, with cloth capes priced separately.
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Astrakhan
Alaska
35 000 Failure in Furs Sale
A fur sale offers deep discounts on various cape styles with many items priced well below former values. Highlights include China Seal Capes at $6.49 and Astrakhan Capes at $6.98, Mink and Persian Lamb capes priced around $40, and other fur pieces marked down from higher prices.
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Mink Capes
Persian Lamb Capes
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Public Library
OF Trustees
Watking
London
Adam
Alice Scranton Adam
Joseph H
Cornelia Walker Scranton
John Folger Adam
W. W. Scranton
Ridge Row
Chambers—Pelham
Alderman Wright
Walter Chambers
Falls
Misa Nellie Pelham
Clark's Summit
Ment
Scranton Arion Singing Society
Liederkrang Hall
F. J. F. Schants
D. D
Meyerstown
Hayler's
All Grocers
The
Clearing House
Scranton Clearing House
Ek. Southworth
John Jermyn
Southworth
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth “Shoe Store
Washington Avenue
Wyoming Avenue
City Notes
Florence
Siebecker & Watkins
Virpet Dealers
Anthony Flannery, Jr
Scranton Bieyele Club
University of Pennsylvania
George W. Beamirl
River Street
Hyde Park Catholic
Joe
John Frankowviltch
Hall
United States Court
Pittston
Giro
A. BR. Compton
Lackawanna Hospital
Pancoast Coal CO. Wow
M'Kinley
MR. M'Bride IN
Charge
the Westminster
LAW School Project
Las Doon
Lodge of Sorrow
Robert Morris Lodge of Ivorites
W. KR. Lewis
FE. F. Idbacha
W. Flaylord Thomas
Elmer Williams
Belty
Nowell Morris
Cabby
Id. Flynn
Lawrence Roach
Calman George Archbald
Joseph Block
Lackawanna Laundry
Tribune Almanac
W. W. Berry
the Jeweler
Lackawanna Avenue
Shaw
J. Bolz
Wyoming
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Lova
J. Lawrence Stelle
Clarke Bros’ Mammoth Cash Store
Ruppreght
Crystal Palace
Baptist Church
Penn Ave
School of Elocution and Oratory
Mrs. L. J. Richards
Burr Building
Washington
Piaannnos
Colombes Monument
Washington Av
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