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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1894

Page

5

City Notes From The Daily Ledger

City notes report ordinances and resolutions approved by the mayor yesterday Officers Thomas Moir Goerlitz and Dieter sworn in as deputy sheriffs A railway committee meeting set for Thursday to discuss rapid transit ordinance Asbury Methodist Episcopal church women serving refreshments today at the corner of Siminit and Monsey A practice trip to Lake Ariel for Peon Avenue Baptist Church and Sunday School on Saturday July 7 Tickets 20 cents for children Train fare 50 cents for round trip for lake excursion Epworth League union plans July 12 excursion to Honesdale over Delaware and Hudson fare 1.00 round trip and 50 cents for children under 12

Yestary John Thomas Moir Goerlitu Dieter Railway Committee of the Select Council Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Siminit and Monsey Avenues Peon Avenue Lake Ariel Ladies’ Aid Society Piacea Methodial Episcopal Church QM. Cer Haag Binghamton A. RB. Gould Linden Street Epworth League Union Kcranton and Vicinity Honesdale Epworth Delaware and Hudson

Weekend Sale Opens Monday for Rare Bargains

Commencing Monday July 2 and continuing until sold. No lady can miss this chance to secure rare bargains. Large sale includes printed china silk, fancy wash silks, dress goods, robes, sateens, gingham, outing cloths, lisles, laces, and embroidery at substantial reductions.

Gale Calico

Foorleos Freegers announces clearance sale on ice cream

Taos shop offers twenty frozen desserts before closing today. F Leoxann at 605 Lacks Street invites customers to come early and claim a freezers free scoop while supplies last.

Taos F. Leoxann Nye

Weber Purchase Highlights Strong Offer at Guernsey Bros

A buyer acquired a Weber item and praised it as the best, following a purchase at Guernsey Bros. The record notes an emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction with the deal at the New York store.

Weber Guernsey Bros

Bicyclists Arrive for Scranton Wilkes Barre Meet Day

Scranton hosts a record bicycle meet with a large reception for riders from Wilkes Barre and other clubs. The event features multiple races at the Driving Park, a parade, and prize details, with Scranton riders among leading contenders and a strong field of amateur racers.

Ever Glorious Fourth Festival Sparks City Fireworks

Crowds gathered at Lackawanna and Franklin as a dynamite firecracker and a rocket exploded nearby. no serious injuries reported. The day offered bicycle races at the Driving Park, Hazleton Scranton baseball at Logan Park, Caledonians parade at Laurel Hill, and a St Paul’s Church picnic with a Declaration of Independence reading and address by Hon. T. V. Powderly.

Martin Gurrell Lackawanna Franklin Avenida Rascal Logan Pars Laurel Hill Park Lake Ariel Sanderson's Park Green Ridge St. Paul's

Scranton Riders Triumph at Wilkes-Barre Classic

Sixty Scranton cyclists attended the twelfth annual Pennsylvania division race meeting at West Side park Wilkes Barre with 4500 spectators. Gilmore of Scranton won the one mile novice with a five second record, Newman finished second. Winans was blocked before the final of the quarter mile in a disputed finish. Banker of Pittsburg won the race but Scranton protested the outcome.

Clasa H Gardner Gregory Rose J. B. Corger Pottsville Winans W. W. Texis Wheeelmen's Club Philadelphia A. Gilmore Scranton MH. Gi, Newman J. O. Smith Pittston Lime Claw A. A. L. Banker Pittsburg J. J. Diver J. FP. Willams Erie W. W. Taxis J. C. Traves Springfield Masa C. K Murphy Brooklyn Luzerne County George D. Stroh Uret W. J. Keller Wilkes-Barre H. M. James Lass Elc. Bald Buffalo Freddr. Timue Riverside N. ¥., Iaconi; A. D. Kennedy, Jr, of the Iinois Cyelo Club N. J.B. Corser Williama A.L. Banker C. Graves Musa George Taylor Waltham Me Bald C. Hl. Mesure C. W. Urevk Sluking Springa J. Corsar Pottaviuls Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania League of American Wheelmen West Side Park Gilmore Newman

Court House News Notes Highlights Local Cases

John Canen in Polka was sentenced to pay a fine. bail posted for muresy charge. Ellen Cadden ordered to pay costs in Commonwealth v O Boyle. Anthony Litteras jailed 0 days for keeping a disorderly house. Archbald affirmed alderman’s decision in Mary Gilgallon et al case. Pierce and White wed. licenses issued. Bridget O Connor sues Scranton Traction for injuries from an electric car. Arbitrators heard ejectment case Comer et al vs Russell et al. Jones Durkin sues city for 4000 damages from sewer work. John Long sues city for 5000 damages over Wyoming avenue sewer impact.

John Canen Polka Herman Waller Murety Fred Young Ellen Cadden Commonwealth O'Boyle Anthony Litteras Archbald Mary Gilgallon Richard J. Pierce Margaret Avene Mary White Wayne Avenue Thomas Alderman Wright Scranton Elisha Robinson Ella Wagner Conant Frank Bleake Susie Lavash Charles Williams Eliza Abbott Throop Bridget O'Connor John P. Kelly Scratton Traction Company Taylor Robinson Street Wites Thomas C. B. Partridge Ardher Yraterday Ejeement H.comer A. B. Russell Reap

Beef Shortage Persists Amid Railroad Strike Impacts

Scranton reports no beef received since Sunday and no shipments this week due to a western rail strike. Cattle in storage are scarce. Chicago dressed beef and Texas cattle prices push costs. Local butchers and hotels brace for limited supply while fruit trade gains from higher fruit and citrus prices.

Chicago Ira Bonnetti & Co Atovlk Wio Texas Ceuta New York Philadelphia Menaige Wlxo Scranton Stowers Packing and Provision Company Union Stock Yardaé Boston A. L. Francois Scranton Beat Company Lhe Gratea Fruit Dealera California Englern Citivs

Did John Cornelius Reside Here Killed by Trolley Car

Chief of Police Simpson received a letter from Buffalo New York reporting that John Cornelius known as Kinane Jack was killed Sunday night after being struck by a trolley car in Buffalo He was believed to be a resident of this city with a wife and two sons and no word yet on their whereabouts Cornelius formerly lived in Bradford

Buffalo, N. Y Simpson Buffalo N. Y Cornelius Cfty Sona Kinane Jack Bradford

All Is Quiet On The D L & W Trouble

The Delaware Lackawanna and Western railway system reported no effect from western rail tie ups and no action contemplated. Freight in Buffalo from lake boats and railroads moves as usual while workers avoid disrupting Pullman car service.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Western Railroad Buffalo

Man Arrested On Alderman Threat Charge

John Garrity of Hampton Street was arrested yesterday afternoon for threatening the life of Alderman Fuller. He had been jailed Monday night for drunkenness and disturbance at Callahan's hotel, fined 63 by Alderman Fuller, and paid it only after much trouble.

Erman Fuller John Garrity Hampton Street Alderman Fulter John Callahan’s Alderman Fuller

Best Made Music Boxes and Rentals In Philadelphia

Gautechi and Sons of 1080 Cheatnut Street Philadelphia offer tuned orchestral devices. Old music boxes repaired improved with new tuning. Bicycle Livery rents a Phd wheel for the Fourth at 14 dollars on Wash Ave.

Gautechi & Sons Wash Ave

Impatient Man Threatens Alderman After Fine Dispute

A man armed with atones threatened to strike an alderman over an unpaid fine. The alderman called police, and the man was taken into custody.

Scranton Social Items and Local Notices Highlight Busy Community

William Kussmin was buried at Forest Hill cemetery. The St John’s society held its hall on Stake avenue. Dan Langan’s flowers were crushed at the lower mill. Mr and Mrs J I Brooks left for Dover. Birdie Fink from New Park visited Cedar Avenue. M J Burns of Pittston Avenue improving his barber shop. The Scranton Mandera will host a picnic at Central Park on Aug 4. Mr and Mrs Walters of Birch Street visited Lake Winola. Several locals attended parish picnics and funerals at Hyde Park and St John’s. The South Side board of trade changed meeting date to the second Friday. Police handled a public dispute behind Miller’s. Washington Camp 42 to march in Wilkes-Barre parade. Harvard Social Club picnic at Central Park with large turnout. A street altercation ended in a kiss between a Polander and his wife. bystander Oliver Day intervened. The Times will publish a new business interests compendium for Scranton and vicinity with portraits and views, sold to outsiders as an advertorial of the city. Local dentist De CG Lattaca advertises services.

Scranton Vernsylvania Lawrence Delaware and Hudson Wilkes-Barre Washington Avenue Spruye Street Century Wheelmen Philadelphia Williamsport Weat End Pittston Curbendale Maple City Honnadale Plymouth Great Bend Green Ridge Washington Spruce Wyoming Linden Franklin Lackawanna Spruge Jefferson Gibson Adams Vine Bowie Lucas Amar Siull C M. Price F. A Kintermeister Dolph B. Atherton W. W. Berry FF. W Falcowlog Wilde Zang Wentpfntl Royw Pharissey A. J. Mulderig William Kussmin Forest Hill Cemetery St. John's Society Stake Avenue Daniel Langan Dra Brooks Dover Birdie Fink New Park John A. Kaiserj Cedar Avenue M. J. Burns Pittston Avenue Miraea Evans St. John's Parish Sthimpl Mrs. Welat P. J. Hickey Paul Wendt Riv R. Manley Mt St. Mary's College Maryland Young Women's Christian Association Mre Mra Thomaas Lavelle South Washington Avenue Thomas Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery John Dowd Pearltreet St. John’s Hyde Park Cemetery South Bide Board of Trade LD. Powers Moses Shiel Adam Gouldsboro Washington Camp The Patriotic Sons of America Harvard Central Park Garden James Brogan Michel Collins R. 4. Purcell George Baskerville John Ford Michael Burns Fcranton Scranton Sus Coplea Trask Wiles

Death of H H Hayden Remembrance by Scranton Friends

H H Hayden longtime Lackawanna Iron and Coal accountant dies aged about 60 after a long illness. He married Annie Swift of Monroe City Missouri and became a Chicago commission merchant on the board of trade. His father in law Charles Swift visits Scranton and receives the news of his death. He left a wife six children.

Easton Monroe City Hayden Chicago Board of Trade Charles Swift Scranton Jenven Charles BE Evelyn

Luther seeks return of rings in larceny case

Conrad Luther the jeweler, prosecuting in the larceny and receiving case against O L Tobey, asks the court to turn over 31 rings found in Tobey's possession. Luther identifies many rings as his property and the matter will be argued on August 13.

Conrad Luther O. L. Tobey Tobey Luther

Men Buried In Ditch As Monroe Avenue Pipe Work Proceeds

A ditch excavation on Monroe avenue near Linden street for steam pipes collapsed trapping four Polish workers. One escaped, three had to be dug out. one, identified as Ounder, suffered a broken leg above the ankle. All others expected back at work Thursday. A hospital report confirmed the injuries. contractor Peter Mullen said the men except Ounder would return to work.

Monroe Avenue Linden Street Ounder Peter Mullen

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