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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1894

Page

6

Masonic Conclave and Saratoga Reunion Planned by New York Commandery

Local Masonic circles expect two major events in September. The Grand Commandery of the State of New York will hold a Saratoga conclave on September 1, with a reunion set for Marview Angst 2. About fifty members and spouses will travel by special car from Albany via the 2.17 Delaware and Hudson line, joining a return voyage by Hudson River night boat to New York before proceeding to Scranton. The social gathering is organized by the Binghamton commandery, with invitations extended to other districts to join a broader reunion effort.

Saratoga Grand Commandery State of New York Marview Vidhite Albany Albiny New York Scranton Maite Commandery Binghamton Couiminderiva Villey

Marriages and meetings noted in Lungry township listings

Mrs Bit Coyne and Martin Lydon plan marriage next Wednesday after receiving a marriage license yesterday. Patrick Brown is a candidate for supervisor in Lungy. The board of auditors will meet at Mal Jou hotel tonight to finish the report. The Murray family has moved to the St Devds hotel in Scranton where Mr Murray is co proprietor. The Great Bilfowl Festival Singers advertise in Laurelis park musical festival. Revisions to the official programme and music committee plans are announced with rehearsals to begin. Reports from neighboring elites are favorable as choirs and bands organize in Wilkes Barre and surrounding towns for a grand prize competition at the Exchange hotel.

Bit Coyne Martin Lydon Brantes Patrick Brown Lungy Wanhun Township Board of Auditors Mal- Jou Hotel Michael Mourray St Devds Scranton Mr. Murray Laurelis Park Biggera

Music Boxes and Remedies Advertised in Philadelphia

An old advertisement lists Music Boxes Exclusively Best made by Gautachi & Sons at 1080 Chestnut Street Philadelphia with varied tunes and repair service. Also notes Sanpines Sweltser and Limpberger at Widmayer's 530 Lackawannakye. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for chronic complaints.

Gautachi & Sons Chestnut Street Philadelphia Sanpines Sweltser Limpberger Widmayer's Lackawannakye

Curtis the Harvard burglar nabbed in bicycle theft scheme

Curtis, alias C L Curtix, known as a rounder, was arrested leaving the Wyoming hotel on a bicycle theft bid. He confessed to burglary and confidence games after police traced the wheel to a purchaser and linked him to stolen cycles in Auburn and other towns.

Curtis Wyoming Dunn C L. Curtix Harvard Bradstreet Wiman Dan Hangarder Chief Simpson Wen Mr. Curtis the Wyoming Sispmomol Ant Oiller Roche Tia Soukont Bleyels Videves Overman Wheel Company Uiies Allen F. L. Jones Binghamton Queseueel Dinghamton Offcer Rouell Ofivera Rochcatter Wromley House Liv Lig Lt Ia Wang Ateula New York

Catholic Choral Union to Debut at Laurel Park

The Catholic Choral Union presents its first Laurel Park appearance next Wednesday evening under Mr. Hardy Evans. The group, formed from Finger from local churches, will sing two competitive female choruses for the September festival, with Bauer's band providing accompaniments and dance music.

Catholic Cantal Union Laurel Pil Park Tne Nolon Hardy Evans Bauer the Park Twe

Balloon Ascension Planned by Randall at Laurel Hill Park

Misa Lula Randall will host a balloon ascent at Laurel Hill Park on July 26. She will be joined by T. J. Duffy, a Tribune city staff member, for the aerial event.

Ascension Misa Lula Randall Laurel Hill Park Ariel T. J. Duffy the Tribune Atulf

Street Commissioner's Objection Halts External Brick Work

Street Commissioner Kirst objects to the method and orders Doon Brow contractors to stop laying vitrified brick along the outside of the tracks on Lackawanna Avenue until further action. The dispute centers on the Traction company project and the contractor's contract.

Kirst Doon Brow Traction Company Lackawanna Avenue

Street paving plan delays curb line work awaiting Beatemia

The Traction company posted a 3000 bond to permit work and paving along the rails may use asphalt or Belgian block or both. The street commissioner delays by withholding approval while General Manager Beatemia is in Philadelphia. Dann row will attempt no work until his return.

Beatemia Philadelphia Dann Row

Scranton Savings Bank Wins Bond Issue With Premium

Scranton Savings Bank bid 1055. The premium of 21250 plus accrued interest from June 1 will accompany the $250,000 bridge bonds. Bids opened by city officials showed competing offers from Stiler Stevenson Philadelphia 10007 N W Harris Co New York 10734 Reimond Kerr Co New York 810010 R L Day Co Boston 810601 Blair Co New York 81.0001. The highest bid 1055 from Scranton Savings Bank was accepted. Bonds are 1000 each at four and a half percent. There are ninety ten year bonds fifty fifteen year bonds fifty twenty year bonds and sixty twenty five year bonds.

Fcranton Savinga Bank Fellows Lavelle Widmayer Huane Stiler & Stevenson Philadelphia N. W. Harris & Co New York Reimond, Kerr & Co

Committee to Finish Report on Monday Afternoon

The teachers' committee of the hours of control met last night but did not complete its report. President B L Wormser, chairman, said work that night covered finalizing grades for the coming term and opening the new school. Mr Wortner noted a resignation from Miss Helen Porter and that remaining teachers will likely be appointed. The committee will reconvene Monday at 4 p.m. to finish and present the report later that evening.

B. L. Wormser Wortner Helen [B Gospi

South Side Jottings Spark Heat Acknowledgments and Local News

Sanitary Oliver Darke visited the South Side. Several workmen were overcome by the heat yesterday at the lower mill. Mrs Conrad Kongler of Maple street is greatly improved. A new house and barn are being erected at Hiotwavenue and Birch street by William Shak. The Scrantonnais Works outputs 60 axle sets weekly. George Moore leaves for Wilkes-Barre to join Lehigh Valley. William Carpenter seeks delegate spot in the Republican county convention. Thomas Lenahan arrested for non support after state tour. Edward Koeller named permanent man at Century House. C L Nowls appointed to police. The Noneteenth ward opposes the proposed taxi reform.

W. Limuplyrey Wey Myanes McGluire Philadelphia Vinttls Conrad Kongler Maple Street Frank Swartz Pres Swartz Sue Avenue Edward Colwell Pittston Avenue Anton Hafner Cedar Avenue Bloomsbury Charles Willard Oxzie Works Emily Hagen Remington Ave Chicago John Manley Prospect Avenue Myr Brolley Mise Ku George Moore Axin Works Wilkes Larce Lehigh Valley Company William Carpenter Limes Thomas Lenahan Orchard Street Peeterday Alder Street Alerann Stone Edward Koeller Century Huse Company de Hes Scrantonn Vickly CLC Loree Wee Formaton Athletic Club Ariel Newls Republican League of the Young Men's League

Scranton Socials and a City Publication Preview

A local party at Wolohells hotel in Clark Sain folp celebrated Mrs. Fred Weichel’s birthday with friends and family. The Tamune will publish a comprehensive Scranton business and professional directory bound as a book with city views and portraits to promote local industries and attract newcomers.

Albert Zinte Momilly Aire Henry John Hammer Epent Wolohells Hotel Clark Sainfolp Widfro Fred Weichl Fred Wei-chel Aie Scranton Tat Tamusa Uyjon

Corner Stone Laying of Washburn Street Church Services

The corner stone for Washburn Street Presbyterian church will be laid this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev D W Skellinger conducts the service with the church choir under Reese Watkins. Garrett Smith reads the church history. Mr Skellinger deposits time capsule in the stone. Rev George Guild of Providence and others from Simpson M E and Donmorg are to participate.

Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Tastor D. W. Skellinger Reese Watkins Garrett Smith Board of Trustees Sitellinger George &. Guild Providence Too L. C. Flood D. D Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church J. W. Williams Donmorg

Patrick Kane’s Wagon Damaged After Street Car Collision

Luzerne street car traveling down South Main Avenue yesterday struck a wagon driven by Patrick Kane of Fourth Street as he attempted to cross. The wagon suffered heavy damage, Kane’s belongings spilled on the road, but he escaped injury. Motorman acted to avoid the crash and bears no blame.

Luzerne South Main Aveue Paterel Kane Fourth Street Kane

Megaphone of Frequent Visitors and Local Notices

Local social notes list visitors and greetings across Scranton area towns. Names include Mise Adking Shickshinny Lola aide. Miss Rachel Powell Dunmore to Chicago. Miss Estella Green Bellevue street hosting William Moon Altoona. Mrs J J VanBuskirk West Pittston guest of Esther Morris. Harold Battin Wilkes-Barre. Misses Stargaveb Edwarda Clara Stroh Lasten. plus Miss Huth Jarvid Lafayette street and many others at Mason's and Heiser Warnke's with drinks and produce ads.

Wureha Edwarda Clara Stroh Lasten Maauni Harold Battin South Main Avenue Wilkes-Barre Sleiser & Warnko's Juln R. Williams Academy Street J. J. Roberts John Courier Morrid Allentown Mason's Rachel Jones Minnie Rinker Anna Broadbent Dunato Chicago Mires Esther Banfield Rock Street Swates Peckville Tony Vidor & Waruke's Mr. Kennedys Thomas Kennedy Patrick's Church Hyde Park John J. VanBuskirk Weat Pittaton Esther Morris Bromley Avenue David Owens George T. Griffiths Sumalr Avenue Lake Wivola Hower & Warnko's Beavie Cook Brooklyn N. Y Mia George By~nore William Moon Altoona Misa Green

Social gathering highlights and local notices

The article describes a Parlor party with guests including Miss Green Acker Lou Deppen Estella Green Ethel Porter Lizzie Mann Edith Honne Jewiy Becker Edna Williams David Owens Walter donce William Mann Eddie Hughes Sam York Will Hut ton George Phillips and P J O Donnell a local former hotel keeper. It mentions the Exchange Hotel as popular with Dunmore residents and notes upcoming events at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church including a July 8 talent evening and a July 4 choir gathering led by Mr Powell. It also advertises Fred Warnke’s hotel at 116 North Mein avenue with beverages free lunch and soups on Saturdays.

Misses Green Acker Lou Deppen Estella Green Ethel Porter Lizzie Mann Edith Honne Jewiy Becker Edna Williams David Owens Walter Donce William Mann Eddie Hughes Sam York Will Hutton George Phillips P.J. O'Donnell Dunmore Peope Exchange Hotel Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Smith's Bitters Powell Indies Choir Fred Warnke North Mein Avenue

Fragmented local notices mix births travel and accidents

The page lists a series of brief items: William Connor left on a trip to New York state. a baby boy born to John Phillips’s family. Miss Lucy McTarneny visiting Gerry McKinchen. a name correction in an insurance article. an excursion planned by Panoolsa lodge and Knights of the Golden Hagie to Lac Ariel on Sept. 5. John Gobin injured at Lackawamia hospital. a few medical and legal notices including a divorce request by Evginie Stantiy. Thomas Davies bitten by a bull pup and treated. Mrs Stanton planning separation. and local business notes about waterworks, a dental ad, and Guernsey Bros listings.

William Connor New York State John Phillips Satmmit Avenue Lucy McTarneny Lackawanna Gerry McKinchen Owl Street Plp Meandrew Ling Tnsurance Aoulety Suveth Dr. Smith Panoolsa Kulshte Pythias Knights of the Golden Hagie Lac Ariel John Goibin of & Thompson Lackawamia Hospital Thomas Davia Market Attach Mr. Davies de. Donne Constable Cole Evginie Stantiy Park Place Mra Stanton

Summer Coat For Tennis Players In Serge Style

A novelty in summer goods features a Nobby long cut double breast blue and black serge coat. The item is pitched as proper apparel for tennis and related leisure activities.

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