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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1894

Page

5

Jones Announces Candidacy for District Attorney

John R Jones declares his bid for the district attorney nomination at the Republican county convention.

John R, Jones

City Notes in Scranton Rumors and Local Cases

The column reports on changes of address for Tribune readers, a common council meeting, county work on the courthouse square, a contract for Wyoming flooring, and a bank suit against Carbondale Traction for 312.50. It notes injuries to Mary Phillips, updates on Owen Cavick’s status, funeral arrangements for William Snyder, a Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church charter, marriage licenses, and a plumber bill dispute. Also covered are tramps at the ice house, Mary Lark seeking her husband’s return, Eighth court officers in pursuit, Traphical Union delegates to Louisville, jail telephone requests, and a Luzerne Lackawanna Red Men excursion to Atlantic City.

Tribune Common Council Makfit Bay Court House Square W. A. Gray Washington Avenue Wyoming Merchants’ National Bank of Car- Tishemiata Carbondele Traction Company Mary Phillips Price Street Moylan Owen Cavick William H. Snyder John Naaman Hampton Street Calvinistic Methodiat Church Carbonlale J. F. Reynolda William J. Lewie John J. Williams John R. Thomas John G. Evans Thomnas Reese Heauses Yeaterflay Thomas William M. Howell Dora Chilsam Elmor Moore Sarah A. Price Thomas Kenny Mary A. Sweeney Clanton John M. Nyce Panpack Zeb Shaffer Gravity Wayne County Howley Bros Agathst Mro Sarah Stuart Green Ridge D. B. Replogle Charles E. Olver K. J. Murray Mary Lark Wilkes-Barre Fitzsimmons Sid Centre Street Eighth Ecranton Traphical Union Yuaterdark Dtvemons Ancient Order of United Worksmen Hall Lackawanna Avenue International Union Loulaville Charles Benedict John J. Kernan Luzerne Lackawanna Counties Atlantic City Itia

Dignitaries Attend Central Railroad Excursion Sermon Dedication

A Pennsylvania committal party led by Harrison Nesbitt and Morrig Sulivan travels via the Central Railroad of New Jersey for the deification of a new Catholic church at Bentley's Creek. Clergymen from Scranton and nearby towns join Rev J A McHagh at the ceremony. Elm Park Epworth league presents an evening program on Mist with songs, readings, and talks on Mose, Bible, and music.

Cressachet Pennsylvania Harrison Nesbitt Morrig Sulivan James HH. George Central Railroad New Jersey J. A. McHagh St. Peter's Cathedral Bentley's Creek JV. Hussly Carbondale Scranton Trey Shanley Dickson Walsh Moscow Dunne Hyde Park Connolly Troy O'Malley Kingston Healey Mt Pleasant Coroner Forvat City Crrifla Honesdale Elm Park Epworth

Catholic Choral Union Concert at Laurel Hill Park

The Catholic Choral Union concert at Laurel Hill Park drew about 1000 attendees. The program featured Bauer's orchestra overture, the choir performing Dawn of Day Madeline and Gloria, with the Ladies Choir singing Bridal of the Birds and My True Love Hath My Heart. Notable soloists included Edward Walsh and several city choir members.

Catholic Choral Union Laurel Hill Park Bauer Alto Anna Dowling Mamie O'Brien Nelile Keurtisa Mums Mahon Mary Magrey Anni Ford Wa Murphy M. Payne Aggie Dungler Kate Burns Ligzie Morrison Colin Boyle Mamie Collins Anna Barrett Kate Krennan Mary Barrett Lizzie Cawley Margaret McGrath Katie McDermott Mary A. Mitchel Mary A. Gallagher Dora Amle Lane Elia F. Dougherty Sarah Duggan Nelile Aries Anta Collins Mary Heifron Lizsie Shaahan Maggie O'Boyle Laura Rafter Josie Rafter Jonnie Kelly Maggie Roche Knte Moran Margis Meliouthetek Lottie Kyue Anna Madigan Nellie Clarty Neliie Mahon Lissie O'Boyle Celia Gilmartin Mamie Barks Kate Shaughnesy Lingie Richardson James Foian Anthony Ryder Robert Lynett Frank McDonald D. Whelan John Long John Sheridan Thomas Loftus J. d. Keegan Edward Walsh James Doyle Peter O'Dougell Thomas Blewitt Thomas Murphy Joseph Murphy J. E. McCawley Will Haggerty

Marriage of Editor Gould at Camptown

J. W. Gould Evening Express managing editor married Miss Mary E. Dage in Camptown Bradford county. Ceremony led by Rev. J. B. Davin at the bride’s home with only relatives present. Couple reside in Bradford until autumn when they plan housekeeping at 529 Olive street in this city.

J. W. Gould The Evening Express Trimmal Camptown Bradford County Mary E. Dage J. B. Davin Mra. Gould Mr. Gould Olive Street Tue Trinoxe

Prospective Scranton Manufacturing Locations Discussed

Firms have sent propositions to Scranton board of trade. At the August meeting the manufacturers' committee may report on attracting large plants here. Abroad firms express desire to establish industries with minimal expense, including a Cortland wagon factory and a carpet works.

Board of Trade Manufacturers’ Committee Scranton Cortland

Married in Pennsylvania by Rev. Richard Hiorns

John W. Nyce of Paupack Pike county and Miss Zola Shaffer of Gravity Wayne county obtained a marriage license and were wed by Rev. Richard Hiorns at his home, the ceremony occurring in the city after a courthouse visit.

John W. Nyes Miow Zila Ghaffer Mads Mae John W. Nyce Paupack Pike County Zola Shaffur Gravity Wayne County Richard Hirros Joan

Determined to See Through Viaduct Ordinance Fight

A city committee backs the vindnet ordinance to shape the project for the Lb L W and Scranton Construction firms. It outlines joint contractual roles, viewer awards, and potential repenting if costs soar. The panel will send the measure to the city solicitor for clearance before further steps.

Contested Twelfth Ward council seats seek time extension

Attorneys D W Connolly for H W Coyle and John F Kearney asked Judge Edwards for more time to present testimony in the Twelfth Ward contest against Morgan Sweeney and James Manley. They argued limited hearings left insufficient opportunity. Judge Edwards said he could not issue an order yet and allowed Connolly's affidavit to be filed, with a May hearing date set.

Cano D. W. Connolly H. W. Coyle John F. Kearney Morgan Sweeney James Manley Common and Select Council Edwards Noatas John F. Murphy Cass Myr. Connolly

Dunmore Man Files Warrant Over Assault by Youth

Charles Mowery of Dunmore swore a warrant after being choked and assaulted by Sport Hill youth Michael Gilroy. Gilroy appeared before Justice A Scott for hearing and bail was set as part of the proceeding.

Charles Mowery Dunmore Michael Gilroy Sport Hill Gilroy Mowery Scott Michael Haggerty

Travelers' Insurance Acknowledges Prompt Payment

The note thanks Travelers' Insurance Company of Hartford Conn for prompt payment of disability allowances after recent work injury. It praises courteous service and the efficient local agent Juin W. Daresbury, Scranton Pa, for handling the matter.

Hartford Travelers’ Insurance Company of Conn Juin W. Daresbury Scranton Dily

East Stroudsburg State College Opens Fall Term

The East Stroudsburg State Normal School will open the fall term in September. Enrollment rose to 4165 in the three terms, with modern furniture and ample accommodations. The school offers training commercial college preparatory and elocutionary departments, sending graduates to leading colleges without further exams. Apply for the new catalog and reserve a room.

Wormal Strondsborg Marvelord Poe Addrusa Birnie Prin Easy Stroudsburg

Scranton Hospital Move Backed by Board of Charities

Colonel Boies and local leaders urge a shared state and city effort to expand or relocate Scranton’s hospital facilities. They discuss site options on the West Side, use of Delaware Hudson and Lackawanna land, and proposed multi-source funding to establish a new hospital with city and corporate support.

Tae Trin Scranton Lugkuwanon Hospital Wellife At Ho AL Boies Board of Charities Proguss Aecusairy Itv Legislature Tutt Ye Buttol Charitiv Cot Pitteburg Wafar Lackawanna Hoapital State Board of Charities Boies Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Ncres Joha Kk. Farr Firat Hig The Courier: Progress Hyde Paris Farranya Lickawatns Aito Ms City Hyde Park Woihy City Mewes Taylor Hospital Frankin Avenue Mulberry Street Evedta Lickawanta Hospital Parr Codlewat Legigdacure Iibe West Side le Soled Pettibone Pettibone Street North Mass Avenues Providonerolfer Westside Delaware and Hidson Oaforo Western Erie Wyoming Valley Dinthitiha

Test of the chemical engine at Johnsons-byles groundy

Fire department test of a chemical engine shows rapid extinguishing where liquid touches flames. Chief Ferber and witnesses, including city officials and businessmen, observe the device outperform water and leave the scene dry.

Johnson Byles Ely Oilet Bruinder Morber Ferber Chlef Ferber Yeaturday Wade M. Finn Fred J. Dorr W. Westpfull H B. Follows Alex T. Connell Morris V. Morris Patrick J. Hickey Simon Thomas Edward K. Robatias

Injunction Seeks Halt on Jacob Porter Tract Coal Mining

Delaware and Hudson Canal Company wins a preliminary injunction to restrain Hughes and Watkins from mining coal on the Jacob Porter tract in Carbondale. The company asserts surface ownership and warns that further shafting endangers workers and can release top rock into coal veins. Defendants are described as trespassers operating nearly seventy five feet below the surface in an area with a two foot coal seam.

Hughes and Watkins Jacob Porter Carbondale Delaware Sod Hadeon Canal Company David Highes William Watkins Jorge Gonstar O'Ebelknl Delawar Wnt Hudson Canal Company Jacek Porter Carliondals Delaware and Hudson Otter Pitts Porter Tract Gefondanta Iinghes & Watkins Jessup & Hind

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