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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1894

Page

5

City Notes and Local Notions Across Town

Services planned in the Dymond building hall on Summit Park Sunday evening at 7:90 p.m. Rev. A E Douglas pastor. Elks excursion to Lake Arial offers two trains at 10 a.m. and 1 50 p.m. Driving club opens park to proper persons this afternoon in grand stand. High school excursion to Mountain Lake planned this morning. Abaya classes invited to attend. Parlor suit won by Miss Katie Lynch at Penn Clothing Hose, delivered to Luzerne Street residence. Pullman Palace Car Co executive D W Morrison predicts railroad strike unlikely to reach the East. Nay Aug Slate Rock Co incorporators named. capital stock stated as gid. Detective Gearing escorts Martin Murray to Pittsburg for horse stealing. Postal clerk examinations in Scranton set for July 1. details via Louis S Schantz. Insane man recaptured near 8 ers rac on rintenden after Hillside escape. Finberg and Reponsed youths arrested for fight at Callahan’s on Lackawanna Avenue. McDonald and Guernsey involved. Guernsey to face city court.

Dymond Summit Park A. E. Douglas Lake Arial The Elks Gentlemen's Driving Club D. W. Morrison Jersey City Pullman Palace Car Company Nay Aug Slate Rick Company W. L. Connell W. W. van Dyke W. Roberta Hanson Carpenter Horace BK. Hand Pollen Simpson Pittsburg Martin Murray Murray Scranton Louis Finberg Mills No Meintner Callahan Anloon Lackawanna Avenue McDonald Wer Lal Ergsey Finber Idon McDonald Puthone A Guernsey Morang

Richmondale Coliery Tour Highlights New Mining Town

A Scranton area party led by William H. Richmond toured Richmondale, a new mining town near Forest City, inspecting a complete colliery with a 187 foot steel shaft tower and automatic coal dump. The operation can produce 1500 tons daily and sits on 1.5 million tons of coal under lease.

Richmondale Elk Hill Furview Mr. Richmond Richmond Finch Manufacturing Company Lackawanna Region Individua Operators Richmond Hag Birdsege Fell Township Methodists Forest City Presbyterians Carbondale Richard Beer William Anderson W. W. Suipman Rishmondale H. M. Boles Jo. F. Mitchell W. BR. Storra Fred Hand

Barbers Charged With Embezzlement in Union Ball Case

In Alderman Fitzsimmons court two barbers Moylan and Mason, trusted with tickets and programs for a Barbers' union ball on Dee 11, admitted guilt to embezzlement after warrants issued. They promised to settle unpaid amounts of 7 and 3 dollars with bail provided pending resolution.

Fitzsimmons Barbers’ Union Dee Inez Moylan Edward Mason Mason Fitzaimmons C. W. Dawson

Railroad era Busy Planning for Excursion to Syracuse

Railroad and charity groups organize a July 14 excursion from Delaware, Lackawanna and Western station to Syracuse Pleasant Beach and Maple Bay. Trains will depart at 6:00 AM with early streetcar connections to feed the departure as it aims to match or exceed past large crowd trips.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station

Arbitration rules against James Barge in $500 race dispute

Arbitrators J W Carpenter C W Cawnon and George Beck ruled against James Barge in a $500 suit against William J Jenkins the stake holder. Barge alleged Jenkins paid the stake to David Jones after a disputed race at Driving Park on September 12 where Burge claims starters halted the event.

J. W. Carpenter C. W. Cawnon George Beck James Barge Bia William J. Jenkins Barge David Jones Burge Jones Driving Park Linea Jenkins

Community group to formalize drill organization

Commendations flowed after the oratorio The Pall of Babylon and the drill event. Members urged permanence, prompting a meeting next Toonday evening at the Young Men's Christian Association after the society's regular session. Frank A. Branda again leads as drillmaster. Proceeds from any tied exhibition would largely aid charity.

Babylon Toonday Young Men’a~Christian Association Frank A. Branda

Great Musical Festival at Laurel Hill Park

The Cyntrio association presents a major festival at Laurel Hill park on September 6 and 7 with a well chosen programme. Prizes exceed those of any previous eisteddfod in northeastern Pennsylvania. Singers from Scranton Wilkes-Barre Plymouth Pittston and others are already preparing.

Laurel Hill Park Cyntrio Association For Pennsylvania Scranton Wilkes-Barre Plymouth Pittston Places

Butchers Promote Meat Market Amid Pullman Strife

In Scranton demand surges as thousands lack meat while mills face shortages. 8 Kooy, owner of the Erie and Wyoming Va market, advertises a premium selection including beef venison lamb and fowl to serve the city.

Scranton Kooy Erie and Wyoming Va “Y Roos Evie Wyoming Valley

Excursion to Syracuse Pleasant Beach and Maple Bay

An excursion under the D L W M A and R R M C A sails July 14 from Scranton with round trip tickets to Syracuse Pleasant Beach and Maple Bay. Half fare from Nan ticoke Plymouth Kingston Bennett Forty Fort Wyomwing West Pittston Sovquehanna Pittston Duryea Lackawanna Taylor Bellevue to Boranton and return, with trains scheduled early morning from Nan ticoke, Plymouth, Kingston, and other stations.

D. L R. R Syracuse Pleasant Beach Maple Bay Scranton Boranton Nanticoke Plymouth Kingston Bennett Forty Fort

Low Rates to Colorado Excursion Tickets Offered

July 21 to Aug 95 return excursion fares to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs on Chicago and North Western trains. Bond ventibused palace sleeping cars and superior dining cars between Cuiient and Denver daily. See connecting lines agent or Thrall general passenger and ticket agent Chicago for details.

Colorado North Western Line Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Bethween Chicago and North Western Railway Chicago

Scranton Pool Board Hears Hillside Home Bid Referrals

The Scranton pool board met in the municipal building to approve and pay bills and hear relief requests. Bids for remodeling the Hillside home were read and referred to the home committee for report at a special meeting next Friday.

Henry Compton Thomas Scranton Pool Board Munisioul Lynett Hillaide J. W. Woolney & Co John Benore & Son John Collihan Hoot & Connell

Dispositions in Argument Court Yesterday

A Scranton court list shows rulings and actions from yesterday with multiple cases continued, quashed, or set for show cause. Matters include road exceptions in North Abington, boundary survey between Lackawanna and Susquehanna counties, judgments to be opened, new trials granted, attachments, and changes to polling places.

William Colling William Cox North Abington Township Lackawanna Susquehanna Commonwealth Va A. Paller Johnson Commonwealth Lewis H. Behle W. H. McGarrah J. H. Thomas Nettie G Moir J. N. Gardver Mario Gardner W. Johns Manufacturing Company Ve. W. P. Connell & Sons John King N. A. Hulbert W. K. Back William Nichol D. R. Nichol Sarah Kiple John Shaffer P.O. Clark Polly J. Bartlesoa

Recital of Albin Korn Pupils at Powell's Warerooms

An appreciative audience witnessed a piano recital by the pupils of Albin Korn at Powell's warerooms. Miss Amanda Miles and Fred H Widmayer assisted, with copravo and violin. Pupils included Lizzie Walter, Marion Smith, Flora Levy, Lizzie.

Powell's Albin Korn Amanda Mies Copravo Brad H. Widmayer Missea Lizzie Weller Marion Smith Flora Levy Lizzie

Attempted burglary at residence of BR Williams on Clay Avenue

About 1 o’clock yesterday morning an intruder tried to force entry at BR Williams home on Sugoe Avenue. Mrs Williams and her daughter awakened by footsteps saw a man flee toward Clay Avenue. watchman Miles Gibbons aided in a search, but nothing was taken and no description beyond dark coat and straw hat.

RB. Williams Clay Avenue BR. B. Williams Sugoe Avenue R. Williams Mra Williams Mra Williama Tribune

Great Day at Farview Reunion Of Christian Endeavor

The Farview grounds will host a large Christian Endeavor reunion for Wayne Susquehanna Lackawanna Luzerne and Wyoming counties on August 8. Rev D D Jenking and local leaders organized the event with speakers Rev Dr Rhonades Thomas F Wells and Rev T A Hughes. A 500-voice Scranton Sacred Music society chorus and Bauer's band may perform. sessions begin at 11 am with a later afternoon meeting.

Christian Endeavor Farviaw Christian D. D. Jenking Wayne-Susquehanna Endeavor Union Plang Lackawanna Luzanne Wyoming Honesdale Carvendale Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre Susquehanna Intermediates Taliia Morgan Scranton Sacred Music Society Bauer

Arguing the Sunday Cases in Sabbath Law Appeals

Three defendants challenged summary convictions for Sabbath law violations before the court. Witnesses described Sunday commerce at Hengler’s eating house and Ryan’s drug store, with Young Men's Christian Association and other attorneys presenting. The court did not announce a ruling.

Bane B. L. Hitchcock Pastors’ Union A. D. Dean Haary Hengler Hengler Washington and Lackawanna Avenuas F. L. Hiorns Frengler Ryan Hitchcock J. Elliot Rosa T. P. Hoban Charles A. Wyllie Young Men's Christian Association Ryan's Drug Store Dony Wylie Frank Fitzsi B. Price McGarrah & Thomas

International Christian Endeavor Convention Excursion Tickets

Special excursion tickets for the 1894 International Christian Endeavor Union convention in Cleveland are on sale via the Delaware Lackawanna and Western and other railroads. Round trip one way fare is listed with travel dates July 6 to July 15, departing Stanton July 10 at 3 00 am for daylight travel to Cleveland, tickets available at D L & W stations and city office.

Christian Endeavor Union Cleveland Ohio Delaware, Lackawanns and Western Railroad Wth Lth Jake Buffalo Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Lake Shore Michigan Southern Stanton Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

Clearance Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Silks and Fabrics

Monday July 2 marks the start of a clearance sale featuring Printed China Silk for 19 cents, Fancy Wash Silk at 73 cents, and large discounts on China Silks Brocades and Fancies. Dress goods including Robes Sateens Gingham Outing Cloth Craponatts Calicoes and Cashiettes are offered at half former prices alongside ribbons laces embroideries and apparel from Means & Hagen.

International Convention special tickets to Cleveland offered

The Lehigh Valley Railroad will sell special low rate round trip single fare tickets to Cleveland from all stations starting July 8, valid for return on July 1. For full details, contact agents or 309 Lackawanna Ave Scranton Pa.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Cleveland Othlith Lackawanna Ave Scranton

Dr Gibbons to Visit Scranton Office on Monday Mornings

Dr Gibbons of New York will be at the Scranton office located at 441 Wyomley Avenue every Monday from morning until evening. Fees are six to visitors. Woodlawn Park lots will be shown in the evenings.

Richmond Ita New York City Scranton Wyomley Avenue Faos Woodlawn Park

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Coyyands Cleveland Baking Powder Co New York Cleveland Brothers Norrman& Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Avenue Grenadines Haskell Black Lackawanna the Wiliams & McAnulty Wyoming Ave City Notes Lobman Spruce Street Richrondale Scrinton Dickson City William H. Richmond Richmondall W. H. Richmond Clara Richmond Thomas Grier Clara Grier Mra G. L. Mores Misa Munda Moras Mis James Hoste Arthur Storrs Frank F. Platt James Archibald Ontario and Western Railroad Northwest New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Simpsonville Crystal Lake G L. Moras Lnd MR. Hand James Archbald Colonel Boies Brisbin Monay Fall of Babylon Dillers Gibbons Jesse Compton MR. Scragg John I. Scragg Philadelphia Scragg Hillside Argument Court Amanda Miles Fred H. Widmayer Yokohama E, G. Coursen Lacka. Ave Farview Goutsch & Sons, Manufacturers Chestnut Street Seration Free Kindergarten Association Washington Avenue Willians—Morgan A. F. Chaffes Allan Williams Joseph J. Williams Mary A. Morgan Scrantan Sterling W. W. Berry Lacka, Ave S. C. Snyder D.d.is Weber Guernsey Bros Bach H. Battin & CO Penn Ave Means & Hagen Ian Endeavor Dr. Gibbons Are Again Capes Kirs Us J. Bolz Wyoming Ava Next Dime Bank Oslands Marshall Field & CO Abbott Geneva Neptune Biarritz Dunn
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