Entertainment at Penn Avenue Baptist Thursday evening
The primary department of Penn Avenue Baptist Church hosts an entertainment this Thursday evening. The church and Sunday school visit Farview on Thursday June 2. Tickets cost 60 cents with children at 25 cents. both ages apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Farview
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Edward Kelley
Margaret Lewis
Daniel Lewis
Wills Hopkins
Mary McLean
Winifred Rooney
Arthur Pistabrook
Wilster
Bradford County
Alice G. Thompson
Carbondale
Frank Bore
Anna Lubowka
Scranton
John F. Hayes
Mary A. Riley
James Callaghan
Mary McChrone
Jermyn
Ulysses Simpson
Wonnacott
Jonnie Conger
Overhead Viaduct Foes Rally as West Side Scrutiny Grows
City councils heatedly weigh an overhead viaduct from Linden Street bridge to Ninth Street with a $50,000 estimate and potential $200,000 damages. Opponents say Swetland Street approach offers no real benefit for West Side traffic, fearing loss of access to land below and questioning the project's necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Street
Swetland Street
Tiee
Ninth Street
Seventh Street
Robingan Brewery
Eighth
Lewers
Fr. Robinson
Robinsons
Jersey Central Company
Roblinsons
Blickens
Blickens’ Court
Main Avenue
Sanssuine
Ithe
Excursion Tickets Offered for 1895 Conventions
Ontario and Western announces sale of excursion tickets to the United Societies of Christian Endeavor and National Young People's Christian Union convention in Boston July 10 to 14 1805 at reduced rates. Options include same route round trip or varied routes. Also tickets to Denver for National Educational Association July 18 to 12 and to Boston for the Knight Templar conclave August 26 to 30 1895. Inquiries to J C Anderson general passenger agent 60 Beaver Street New York. The Bonaparte belt offered by Turnquist 06 Washington Avenue.
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Ontario and Western
United Societies of Christian Endeavor
National Young People's Christian Union
Boston
Denver
Knight's Templar
J. c. Anderson
New York, Ontario and Western Railway
Beaver Street
New York City
Smith Succeeds Father as President of Erie and Wyoming Valley RR
At the annual stockholders meeting George J. T. Smith was chosen president of the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad to succeed his father John B. Smith who died last winter. Officers for the Pennsylvania Coal and Dunmore Iron and Steel companies were elected, with director lists announced and an election for officers to be held later in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie and Wyoshing Valley Railroad Company
George JT. Smith
John B. Smith
Dunnmore
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Dunmore Iron and Steel Company
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company
George B. Smith
A. I. McClintock
W. V. Thorne
George IM. Catlin
Samuel Hines
J. T. Thomas
John G. McCullough
W. 8. V. Thorne
Henry Beyea
Morris BH. Mead
Samuel Thorne
George W. Quintard
John RB. Platt
Willam H. Webb
Walton Ferguson
A. S. Hurlburtt
Joseph Ogden
George G. Williams
New York City
George TH. Cullin
A. D. Blackington
W. V
Thorne
Henry Beyen
Last Chance to Organize Lackawanna School Board
Lackawanna township school directors face a ten day deadline after the first June Monday to organize or risk court action to declare seats vacant. A deadlock over treasurer between Thomas Lovering and William Morgan, with Higgins backing Morgan, risks unseating the six-member board if not resolved this evening.
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Lackawanna
Seehool
Lackawanna Township
Thomas i. Lovering
Greenwood
William Morgan
Archbald
Higgins
Lovering
Lackawanna School Board
Morgan
Jane
Officials Named at Granite Provident Scranton Meet
The Scranton branch of the Granite Provident Association in Manchester NH held its annual meeting at A. Conrad’s office. John H. Jordan was chosen president, Frank Fuhr vice president, A. Conrad treasurer, H. J. Ernest secretary, and Attorney Bauman solicitor, with a board including Dr. J. B. Ammann, Dr. Ludwig Wehlan, Dr. A. H. Bernstein, Louis Conrad, Henry J. Gangemuller, and Conrad Wenzel. The group formed three years ago and has grown to about $800 monthly receipts, projected to reach $1,000 by year end.
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Scranton
Granite Provident Association
Manchester
New Hampshire
A. Conrad
Spruce Street
Penn Avenue
A. Conrad Sy
Conrad
John H. Jordan
Frank Fuhr
H. J. Ernest
Bauman
Soeltor
J. B. Ammann
Ludwig Wehlan
A. H. Bernstein
Louis Conrad
Henry J. Gangemuller
Conrad Wenzel
United States Jurors Drawn for July Erie Term
Names of jurors summoned for the July term of the United States district court at Erie include Imi Bonn deputy clerk of the courts Attorney F R Stark Attorney M F Sando George D Taylor and C G Boland of Scranton John McGrourty of Wilkes-Barre John B Courtright of Montrose and J C Hill of Susquehanna county Grand jurors will be McGrourty and Courtright while the others serve as petit jurors.
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United States Court In
Erie
United States District Court
Imi Bonn
IF. R. Stark
Atttorney M
John 8. Courtright
Montrose
J. C. Hill
Susquehanna County
Ainey Resigns as Montrose Company Captain
Captain W. D. B. Ainey of Montrose Company G resigns after failing to meet duties. Colonel H. A. Coursen of the Thirteenth Regiment accepts the resignation, forwarding to the adjutant general. Ainey cites workload as Susquehanna County district attorney.
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Montrose
H. A. Coursen
W. D. B. Ainey
Ainey
Susquehanna County
Cigar Makers Convention Debates Child Labor and Union Labels
Delegates at the Scranton cigar makers convention discuss thirteen resolutions with a focus on stopping child labor and promoting union-made cigars. The gathering, led by Reading and Scranton delegates, urges factory inspectors to enforce Pennsylvania labor laws and plans to expand the Blue Label league’s influence by visiting state unions and allied organizations. Officers are to be elected today, with a possible Thursday closing if work remains light.
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Committee On
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Hue Laber League of Clygarmakers’ Union of Pennsylvania
Central Labor Union of
Boranton
Tilia
Thue Label League of State of
American Federation of Labor, Iron Moulders’ Union of North America
International Typographical Union
German Typographical Union
Boot and Shoemakers’ International Union
Journeymen Tailors’ National Union
United Garment Workers of America
Journeymen Hakers’ and Confectioners’ International Union
Horsecollars National Union
Hatmakers’ Unions
Hatters’ Union
Mroommakers’ Union
Elastic Web Weavers’ Union
National Furniture Workers’ Union
Retail Clerks’ Union
Hardwood Finishers’ Union
Coopers’ National Union
Journeymen Barbers’ Union
Bakers’ National Union
Harrisburg
Pine Brook
South Steel Mill
Frothingham Theater Offers Comfort and Pleasure
Tainted juveniles after three months rehearsal, Mr. Frothingham quickly offered the use of his theater. The Frothingham is as cool as the proverbial cucumber and those who attend will have comfort combined with pleasure.
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Frothingham
Fire Insurance Agents to Gather in July Convention
Fire insurance agents from every city in Pennsylvania will assemble in a state convention July 11 to 13. More than 300 delegates are expected to visit Scranton. President is Colonel F. L. Hitchcock with I. W. Luce on the executive board. Scranton committee members include Holmes, Boland, Hitchcock, Paine, Servad, and Walter B. Christmas to arrange reception and entertainment. A trip to Farview via the gravity road is planned for opening day with potential additional pleasures announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Board of Trade Rooms
F. Li. Hitchcock
W. Luce
Scranton
A A Holmes
C. G. Boland
Hitchcock
Fall from Linden street bridge injures workman
Frank Stangle of St Louis fell twenty feet from a false scaffold during construction of the Linden street bridge over the Central railroad tracks. He landed on his left side and suffered severe leg and body contusions with no internal injuries. He was taken to Lackawanna ambulance for treatment and is expected to recover soon. Stangle is unmarried and was residing on the West Side while working for Boreman Sheedy.
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Robinsons
Seventh Street
Wright Court
Brewery
West Side
Swetland Street
West Lackawanna Avenue
New
Linden Street
Frank Stangle
St. Louisa
Stangle
Boreman Sheedy
Bridge Construction Company
Lackawanna Ambulance
Old Lady Dies After Six Weeks Ill At Keyser Ave
Mrs Mary Kearney aged 72 of 1672 Keyser avenue died yesterday morning at 7 after a rapid decline from acute gastritis. Survived by her husband a son John a railway conductor and a daughter Catherine. The North Eid notes her noble character and charity. Funeral Friday at 9 with a high mass of requiem in Holy Rosary church Hyde Park Catholic cemetery is the burial place.
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Mary Kearney
Keyser Avenue
John
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Catherine
North Eid
Holy Rosary Church
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Fellows' Successor to be Elected June 25
An order received by Adjutant W.8. Millar of the Thirteenth regiment announces that on Tuesday June 25 an election will be held for a captain of Company F in the West Side. Captain H. B. Fellows, the current incumbent, will have his term expire June 17 and faces no opposition for re election.
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W.8. Millar
West Side
Fellows
New Directors Chosen in Hillside Coal and Northwestern Ex
Yesterday's elections named the board for the upcoming fiscal year for Hillside Coal and Iron and Northwestern Mining and Exchange. E I Thomas J G McCullough A T MacDonough J Lowher Welsh Samuel Hines Captain W A May and L C Smith serve Hillside, with Merrick replacing Smith at Northwestern and Smith entering Hillside to succeed George Vaneuren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Hillside Coal and Tron Company
Northwestern Mining and Exchange Company
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
E. I. Thomas
J. G. McCullough
A. T. MacDonough
J. Lowher Welsh
Samuel Hines
W. A. May
L. C. Smith
C. V. Merrick
Mr. Smith
Hillside Company
George Vaneuren
Woman in Greenwood Attempts Suicide with Dull Table Knife
Mrs. Thomas Albramski of Greenwood tried to slit her throat with a dull table knife, slashing herself for hours before neighbors and her husband intervened. Dr Weston treated the self harm and she was later taken to Lackawanna hospital. doctors deemed injuries not serious and her husband plans to commit her to a mental health facility. Her age estimated 20 to 40, with two sons in local mines.
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Thomas Albramski
Greenwood
Mer
Thomas Albrumekt
Stuford Street
Weston
Eb, BE. Weston
Taylor
Lackawanna Hospital
Greenwood Coal Company
Patrick Powell
Abbramsaki
Tribune
We Have Drinkables Offered Below Market Rates
A retailer advertises a selection of drinks available by bottle, dozen, or case at prices below market. Buyers are invited to purchase a case of each or an assorted case to ship before summer travels, ensuring low rates and delivery when needed.
Police Court Jottings: Fines in Park and Street Incidents
John Walsh of Pine Brook, 18, fined 5 dollars for discharging firearms in Nay Alls park. Michael Golden and John Neary arrested on Market street and Brick avenue for fighting, with 7 dollars added to city treasury. John Gallagher of the North End ordered drinks at Neary's hotel and refused to pay, fined 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walsh
Pine Brook
Nay Alls Park
Michael Golden
John Neary
Market Street
Brick Avenue
John Gallagher
North End
Neary
Stock Sold Very Cheap at Scranton Trust Auction
Attorney C H Welles, agent for Scranton Trust and Savings bank, filed a report with Prothonotary Pryor detailing sales held on May 25 and June 1. Total receipts were 0 dollars 5 cents. Judgments against creditors totaling 10 024 dollars 12 cents sold for 330 dollars 10 cents, while 45 shares of Oxford Iron Nail Company stock brought only 1 dollar.
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C. H. Welles
Scranton Trust and Savings Bank
Oxford Iron Nail Company
Purdy’s Strange Case Captivates Reader Claiming Unchanged Facts
W D Moore of Scranton reports Abram Purdy remains alive and unresponsive to nourishment. He notes Purdy asked for water via a rubber tube and spoke clearly about a 1850 incident, recounting details with apparent memory. The letter adds reader concern and curiosity about the ongoing case.
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W. D. Moore
D. V
Scranton
Feeley jailed for vagrancy in Mahanoy Plane case
Mayor Connell committed Peter Feeley of Mahanoy Plane to thirty days in jail on vagrancy charges. The ruling left the only enforceable option in police court. Feeley’s two sons Patrick and James were temporarily sent to St. Patrick's Orphan asylum.
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Connell
Peter Feeley
Mahanoy
Patrick
James
St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum
Generous Offer Enables Pinafore Benefit at Local Theatre
Arthur Frothingham donates two nights rental of his theater to the Foundling Home benefit. Professor Lindsay and his juvenile company will stage The Pirates of Penzance in two performances Friday and Saturday to aid the home. Frothingham’s gift sparks cheers and support for the charitable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Frothingham
Professor Lindsay
Foundiing
Lindeau
Fire on South Washington Avenue Alarm Extinguishes Blaze
An alarm sounded at 11.90 yesterday morning for a fire in Ithea tables owned by Fred Brown on South Washington Avenue. The blaze was put out with little damage reported. Collector's Bond Approved for Roaring Brook Tax Collector Jacob Wesser. sureties Joshua Miller and Frank B. Wheeler at $900. A dress sale notice offers Turnquent's belt pins for sale.
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Fred Brown
South
Washington Avenue
Jacob Wesser
Roaring Brook Township
Joshua §. Miller
Frank B. Wheeler
Death Notice of Mrs May Kearney in Scranton
In Scranton 1672 Keyser Avenue Mrs May Kearney wife of Mephen Kearney died aged 72. Interment will be at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Friday morning after Mass at Holy Rosary Church at time unknown.
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Cypianats
Cleveland
Cleveland Bakider
Fulton
New Vores
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Fine Shoes
Leton
Fae
Ackawanna
Warman
Penn Ave
Bea Ala
Electric S Latee FO
Morris
Lawrence Scranton
Cambrig
Wyoming Avenue
Uity Notes
Scranton Young Men's Christian Association
Ball Park
Mears & Hagen
Turnqual
Turnquest
George Smitht
The
United States
Grewat Turnquesta
Mpars & Hagen
Bonaparte
Steel
Pine Brook Shaft
Stephen Kearney
Ione
Turnquest’s
Clawson
Scranton Cash Store
F. P. Price
Woolworths
Police Court
Lackawanna Avenue
Frank P. Christian
Hatter
Lackawanna Ave
Scrantor
Sofmer
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Feeley
Lockowouo Trust and Safe Deposit Co
Dresa Goode
Laidles
Turnquent's
William S. Millar
Et Co
Center ST
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Hang UU
P. S
J. Bolz
Dime Bank
Duck Pants
Ulens
Ack Ayo Clothiers, Hallers,& Furnishers
J. Lawrence Stelle
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