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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1894

Page

3

Local Notables and Visitors Pass Through Plymouth

Dr. D. G B Hand returns and will be in his office from 9 am to 4 pm. Thomas Fay of Chicago visits AL T Howley. W S Keinmerer visits Ply mouth. Harry Streeter of Towanda attends to Roger business. Edward McCourt and extra Tigao sail to Thousand Islands. O Donnell of Binghamton chats with friends. Miss Gertrude Hinckley stays with Plymouth friends. Mrs. Graham of Brooklyn hosts Mrs. Roche of Capone Avenue. Whitney Rowland Seaman of Honnasdals were in the city. Major and Mrs. Everett Warren sail from Southampton to New York on the Spree. Alderman Pallor resumes duties after vacation. Miss Mithon entertains Miss Lynell of Wilkes-Barre. Dr W Godfrey visits relatives at Valley House. Miss Margaret Williams and Miss May Moore spend yesterday in the city. Thomas Moore and New York party arrive in Paris after Atlantic crossing aboard the Uhawpagar. Hartis and Clivenion Firlits join the Scranton Cash Store electric force, boosting staff. Troy Times notes I Mettombio Murray from Bernanton visits Rev Dr Tucker. choir visit linked to Holy Cross choir.

D. GB. Hand Thomas Fay Chicago AL T. Howley Keinmerer Plymouth Harry Streeter Towanda Roger Edward McCourt Eléter Tigao Tost Riivit Thousand Islands MW. O'Donnell Binghamton Gertrude Hinckley West Side Graham Brooklyn M. D. Roche Capone Avenue G.N. Whitney T. Rowland Seaman Honnsdals Everett Warren Southampton New York Frederick Pallor Ninth Ward Jost Mithon Multirry Street Besse Lynell Wilkes-Harre W. Godfrey Pred & Godfrey Valley House Margaret Williams Lorgneat May Moore Philadelphia Thomas Moore Haris Thor. Hartis Clivenion Firlits Scranton Troy Times Mettombio Murray Bernanton J. Tresland Tucker Marry We Holy Croga Holy Cross

Scranton Business Intercate to Publish Classified City Guide

Scranton's Business Intercate will publish a carefully compiled list of wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests in Scranton and vicinity bound as a book with views of public buildings business blocks and portraits of leading citizens. The edition aims to attract newcomers and serve as city advertising with broad circulation. Representatives from Tie Taruse will call with details and explain the edition to interested residents.

Scranton Perdons Tie Taruse Wpot Thosh S Wuohh Nawey Prsimko

School House No 27 bids opened on Columbia avenue

Building bids for School House No 27 by architect LL Walter to be opened next month. Plans include building on Columbia avenue with lots for sale at low prices for a brief period. Anruurn Frotinenam noted in the fragment.

LL. Walter Columbia Avenue Anruurn Frotinenam

Gnotttachi & Sons Offer Treasures of Orgar Organs

Philadelphia firm Gnotttachi & Sons at 1020 Chestnut Street showcases industrial organs and restored music boxes with careful repairs and improvements. Highlights include old music box craftsmanship and offers of specialized restoration services with modest pricing.

Gnotttachi & Sons Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Viaduct Committee Deliberates on West Lackawanna Viaduct Damages

Local reports note death of John Chatman at Edwards dale and a tea hosted by Miss Edna Stevens. City engineers and selectmen including Phil lips Manley Thoms Wagner Robu than and Hickey plan to discuss damages and viewer appointments that delayed the viaduct project in Lavelle's office.

Citty Phillips Manley Thoms Wagner Common Council Robuthan Hickey West Lackawanna Ayenue Lavelle

Runaway Horse Dashes Through Hyde Park Area

A horse attached to a light wagon pulled by Walter Lang of J D Williams and Co caused a runaway on North Hyde Park Avenue yesterday. The horse turned from Hyde Park Avenue to Price Street at a high speed, then returned to the barn. No injuries occurred and only a rear wagon panel was damaged.

Hyd Park Avenue Hyde Park Avenue Walter Lang J. D. Williams & Co Ita Henge Price Street

John Chatman W Described as Well Known in Local Area

The sudden death of ten year old John Chatman W at Edwardsdale was reported yesterday. A native of England he leaves a wife and three children. The funeral is planned for tomorrow afternoon with interment in Forty Fort Cemetery.

John Chatman Edwardsdale Bngland Forty Fort Cometery

Tea at Miss Edna Stevens Home

Miss Edna Stevens hosted a 5 o'clock tea at her North Sumner Avenue home yesterday for a small group of young friends. Attendees included Miss Christina Howser, Miss Edith Howser, Gertie Stevens, Eden Stevens, Bessie Ultimus, Barry Stevens, and Ray Stevens from this side, with Christina Lids and Edith Howser of Taylor joining.

Edna Stevens North Sumner Avenue Christina, Lids Edith Howser Taylor Gertie Stevens Sayre Eden Stevens Bessie Ultimus Barry Ray Stevens Thia Side

Local residents and visitors noted in Scranton area notices

The West Side office reports residents and travelers around Scranton, listing people visiting relatives, returning from trips, or ill. Names include Bartley Walsh, Edwin and Arthur Hall, Charles Young, Fred Jones, Bowman Christmas, Hattie Thomas, William Shiffer, Miss Mame Edwards, E R Griffiths, Miss Nillia Coons, Miss Jess Polhamos, Emerson Darting Owen, Frederick G Peters, Mrs George Starner, Charles Kilhaline, Mrs E Reynolds and son Robert, George Keen, Charles Sedlge, Thrace Keen, Charles Beolold, Jobo Dennobaum, and others with brief notes of illness, travel, and visits. The Hyde Park Choral Society rehearsal is announced at Cooperative Hall.

Bartley J. Walsh Lafayette Street Edwin Arthur Hall Mame Edwards Crignilé Altoona E.R. Griffiths Mount Carmel Nillia Coons South Main Avenue Mica Jess Polhamos Clirks Gruen Hyde Park Choral Society Co-operative Hall Emerson Darting Owen Frederick G. Peters Lake Winola George Starner Long Buddy N.Y Charles Kilhaline Wilkes-Barry North Sumer Avenue Mra E. Reynolds Robert South Sumer Avenue Clifford Susquehanan County George Keen Charies Sedlge Thrace Keen Charles Beolold Lain Winuln James T. Colaning August Bower West Chester Jobo Dennobaum Trock Street Lacaia Street Thors al J

Camp Meeting at Laurel Hill Park Colored Srethresa Aug 12 19 and 26

A colored camp meeting will be held at Laurel Hill Park on Sunday August 12 and 20 with singing by a noted plantation glee club. Rev. K Dangerfield of Wilkes-Barre will preach a new sermon The Capitalist and Religion at 380 noon on August 13. Rev. Philip Agus Habart of North Carolina will deliver a sermon on The Strikers and religion. Excursion trains will run up and down the Valley for attendees.

Colored Srethresa Lenarel Hill Sundava K. Dangerfield American Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Wilkes-Barre Thom Philip Agus Habart North Carolina

Joyce Wins 100 Yard Dash at Driving Park Meet

Michael Joyce of Minooka defeated Edward McLoughlin of Taylor in a brisk 100 yard sprint for a purse of $11. The race began at 8 10 with John Morris as starter and Frank Hannis, Thomas Murray, and Patrick Duffy as officials. Both runners broke from the scratch and ran closely, displaying speed and stamina.

Laughlin Michael Joyce Minooka Edward McLoughlin Taylor Serateh Joyce McLoughlin John Morris Pittston Frank Hannis Thomas Murray Patrick Duffy Scranton Morris

Street Work dispute on Lackawanna avenue settled

General Manager Levtem directed resolution of a quarrel between Street Commissioner Kirat and the Svratton Traction over paving outside tracks on Lackawanna avenue. The trench has remained open since last Friday, posing a danger to pedestrians. A settlement followed Beatem’s city abstention and Deeton explained the misinterpretation about paving with brick versus asphalt.

Levtem Kirat Svratton Traction Lackawanna Avenue Beatem Myr Deeton Trick Kirat Wan

North End Nerth Fallot at Jenaston Teice

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local incident at a small Deity Store on Wayne Avenue with references to a “Nerth Fallot” and safety communications. The readable portion lists place names and generic actions without a clear sequence or outcomes.

Jenaston Teice Adeh Stone Wayne Avenue

Splendid Colkketta Attracts Visitors To Fuller Collection

Mr Fuller Jr displays a diverse curiosities collection during a vacation in Florida. Among items are three young alligators, a rattlesnake skin over seven feet long, a wild cat skull, an alligator jaw, and a 40 year old temple relic from Okeehumere mound builders. The exhibit, praised for its variety, draws hundreds of spectators.

Mr. Faller Florida Faller Okeehumere Fuller

Local Scribner Notes A Patchwork Of News From Tagerstowe

Multiple brief items report residents traveling or returning home, a funeral in progress for exiles Madison, church fundraising plans, a wrist injury from Wayne Avenue, and a police incident ending with a suspect secured. Names include Steve Chapman, John Be Magnes, Mrs Elina Flour, and Alderman Lornavor.

Catholic Choral Union Concert At Laurel Hill Park

Tonight the Catholic Choral Union performs at Laurel Hill Park with Bauer's Orchestra and soloists in a program featuring Dawe of Day, Hanedictus, My True Love Hath My Heart, I Would That My Love, and How Fair. Conducted by Haydn Evans with Annie Durkin as accompanist.

Qowottute Ccececeeetensite Bauer Dawe Catholic Hora! Union Hanedictus Frau Schubert Dire Kite Sullivan Edward Walsh John Connolly Madeline Roeckel Pull Choir Liulles Jordan Slaters Cose Ein Tone Merry Bangsters Loiien Chorus Sevseevs Ab Letow Enlitio Wale Chorna—“loria Monart Haydn Evans Mies Annie Durkin

Manville Announces Scranton Depot Opening and Closures

The Delaware and Hudson Canal company announces the new Scranton passenger depot will open for business Monday morning July 30. Vine Street, Bridge Street, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western ticket offices will close at midnight. R E White, current Vine Street agent, becomes agent at the new depot and manages ticket baggage and telegraph offices.

R. Manville Delaware and Hadron Canal Company Scranton Vine Bridge Street Delaware Western R. E White Vine Street

Lydon House Fire Sweeps Twelfth Ward

Fire destroyed John Lydon's house in the Twelfth Ward early yesterday. Deputy Factory Inspector Castles clears Meadow Brook Silk Co. of fault. Philip Schank funeral. Melville Rooney injured when kicked in face by a horse driving crew near Connell brick yard. his wounds serious, taken to Dr Walau's office.

John Lydon Castles Meadow Brook Silk Company Philip Schank Melville Rooney Orchard Street Hooney Slater Connell Lina Rooney

Meadow Brook Mill Exonerated In Silk Company Inquiry

Deputy Castile and Deputy Belloyourt led an investigation into Meadow Brook Silk Co. over a near accident involving Miss Spohrer at the mill. Testimony suggested a dress caught in machinery but the firm was exonerated from liability. A girl suffered a concussion but expected to recover. A separate house fire on Twentieth ward property owned by William Connell & Co. destroyed the structure, with no injuries.

Benjamin T. Cuntles Spolrer Maply Castiva Meadow Brook Tases Meadow Brook Silk Company Tuimiy Phyaician de Ad Koll John Lardou Adi Bernitute William Connell & Co John Lydon Lydon

Multiple local notices and incidents in Pittston and Scranton area

A jumble of civic notices and brief items from Pittston and Scranton including departures to Atlantic City and St Paul, a mall attack report, a breezy Mt. Powono scene, a stalled bore near Cedar avenue, a successful Patriotic Quorum event, malaria recovery of Father George Stopper, a forthcoming wedding at St John’s church, a wrestling match planned by Scranton Athletic Club, a Remington Avenue resident’s Newfoundland trip, William Vick’s Republican delegate bid, a funeral for a four weeks old, an IOOF Lake Ariel excursion, Beland’s trip to St Paul for a Catholic convention, Holland’s western visit, carpenters at Lireh street building a fag staff, a 4 by 4 Stars and Stripes flag, and funeral services for Philip Schank at Prospect Avenue German Methodist church and Pitiston Cemetery.

Michael Moran Loewat Street Onemer Slartman Pittston Avenue Mt. Powono John Movers Stone Avenue Cedar Avenue Bridge Central Patrick Hroan Elizabeth Foley St. John's Church Scranton Athletic Club Afl Arf Washington Avenue John Fink Remington Avenue Newfoundland William Vick George Beyers Stafford Avenue James Connell Joie Qold Lake Ariel Erie and Wyoming Valley G. Beland St. Paul Minn Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America Abr Holand Tempe Lireh Street Cedar Avenue Poly Terppe Philip Schank

Push Cart Paddlers Fined For Not Moving Along Street

An Italian peanut vender on Lackin Window Avenue was fined two dollars after refusing to move as ordered by Officer Meinner. He was arrested and processed at the hearing for obstructing traffic under city ordinances.

Lackin Winod Avenue Meinner Ukth Wotteik

Enforcement Likely After Obstruction Law Focus

The report notes strict enforcement of laws on obstructing public thoroughfares and that a number of arrests and related actions are expected to follow in the near term.

Cyclist Curtis Claims Legal Knowledge Aimed at Release

Curtis, detained at the station house awaiting requisition papers, seeks habeas corpus to block a return to Allen for theft charges. He cites delays in papers, governor endorsements, and historic Magna Carta rights, claiming court action could force police to speed service of papers. He notes varied state times and old law, while promoting Hood’s Sarsaparilla and related remedies.

Curtis Allen Nnd Pattison Great Lakes John He Ling

Novelty summer coat for tennis style

A Nobby long-cut double-breast blue and black serge coat is presented as the proper summer attire, advertised for tennis use and fashion.

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