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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1894

Page

5

City Notes Highlights From Local Events

School teachers can get books from Superintendent lips Saturday at his office. O'Boyle bought a horse for 300 dollars. The marriage of Fred Smith and Hertha Leacock will take place in Washington today. The King's Sons and Daughters social will be held at Sanderson's park this evening. Bauer's orchestra returned from Easton after a three day engagement at Lafayette college. Merchants should present Hills against the mayor's fund as it will be abolished, though Associated Charities unaffected. Dunmore public schools hold graduation at Odd Fellows' hall with notable recitals. Miss Flack sought a warrant against neighbor Mary Morrison for threats. bail set at 3200. Jewish chorus rehearsals for The Fall of Baby-Jon at Ar-Taory and Hiegel's hall. Thomas Kearney, 10, arrested for stealing clothing during Davies Griffin’s store fire. discharged for lack of evidence. Excelator Athletic Club may abandon annual field games on Aug. 15. meeting set to finalize plans for an excursion to New York via Erte and Wyoming Valley railroad.

Phillips PJ. O'Boyle Columbia Hotel Wilkes-Barre Pumiereau Fred Smith Hertha Leacock Washington N.d King's Bons Theisbury Methodist Episcopal Church Sanderson's Park Bauer Easton Lafayette College Dunmore Odd Fellows Miss Flack Mary Morrison Ar- Taory Hiegel's Traders’ National Tank Thomas Kearney Floridian Edwards Davies New York

After School Grand Vacation Excursion to Niagara Falls

Erie lines offer a personally conducted trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls for teachers scholars and the public at low rates. The tour departs Scranton at 6 50 a m, arrives at the Falls by 4 p m, returns next day leaving Buffalo station at 4 40 p m, with a $3.00 rate for children under twelve.

Erie Lines Buffalo Niagara Falla Buffalo City Carbondale Lee Scranton

National Saengerfest Travel Deals Highlight NYC Outing

National Saengerfest in New York City with round trip rail fare of 4.86 via Delaware Lackawanna and Western. Tickets valid for return at will until June 30th. Fifteen through trains daily to and from New York, four hour travel time.

National Saengerfest New York City Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad New York

Commendations Poured In On The Tribune Anniversary Edition

Business leaders and prominent customers praise The Tribune third anniversary issue calling it best of its kind in Scranton. The birthday edition is lauded for clear typography, readable content and minimal advertising, with many executives and professionals expressing pride in the paper’s quality and growth.

Scranton Searnas Tian W. W F. Hancatean Delaware, Lackawanna and Wentorn Railroad T A. HH Scranton Savings and Trust Deposit Bank Mod Witsos Tike Time Publishing Company Epenk D. W. Vauutin Alward Ite Vrrzimmons Noval L. D. Powers Drugeist D. B. Amiestros Board of Trade Trimousz Covrston Curriexpes Select Council Tae Triens Crances D1 Pexway City Esoren H. L. Taylor Tribune Goeiaty Tritre W. A. Parse Tamone B. G. Mongax Tue Tamone AnormaMan D. M. Williams Providence Whitne

Trouble About the Grace and West Side Bridge Plans

At a joint atroeta and bridges committee meeting the West Side Linden Street bridge approach options were found unsettled and the Swetland Street grade questioned. City Engineer Phillips said trestle or standard approaches risk heavy costs or railroad damages. A Friday meeting with property owners was set to review the Swetland Sixth Street area.

Ata Council Linden Street Swetland Street Thomas Lauer Golect Howe Sweensy Reagan Common Council Phillipa Weat Laver Councila Swatland Street Phillips Jersey Central Railroad Sixth Seventh Streets Swetland Sixth Streete Roaring Brook K. Lauer

Gur Singers Set for Victory in New York

The Scranton Liederkranz plans a last releorent tonight at Music Hall with 36 members led by Professor H. Kapf. About 100 attendees will ride a special excursion train to travel to the Sangerfest, competing Monday afternoon as prizes include a Steinway piano, solid silver cups, wreaths and portraits of famous composers.

Scranton Liederkranz Music Hall Ff. F. Kapif Delaware, Lackawanna and Wastern Tesday

Opera Repeats Draw Crowd at College Hall

Eichberg's merry opera was repeated before a larger audience than opening night. Miss Allen’s Mimesa was replaced by Mira Bessie Clark of the Mackay Bennett company, who sang well as the hook. Burke Me Kachen and Mrs Seniling plus Mrs Walab performed strongly, with proceeds benefiting opera chairs for the hall.

Eichberg Miss Allen Mira Bessie Clark Mackay Bennett Opera Company Frothingham Theater Miea Clark

New Trial Sought After Telegraph Accident Verdict

Plaintiff attorney Price moves for a new trial in the case of Dr. D B Hund against Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Company claiming trial errors. He argues the telephone company’s liability remains unsettled and cites nine grounds including misapplied instructions and ignored evidence on wire maintenance and danger.

Price D. B Hund Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Company Fnally Iriad Telephone Company People's Street Rail Way Company Cty Beranton Trimune B. Price Canvasel Dolan Dr. Dolor Boon People’s Street Railway Tenth Michael Henry Ninth Street Lackawanna Avenue Diehl Fuller Tieventh Hand

Cummings Family Wedding Party Sees Best Man Ushers

The groom’s brother W. W. Cummings Jr served as best man while ushers included Thomas F Nealon John J Flynn Thomas Curran C G Huebler A F Gillespie and W F MeHale. Mr and Mrs Cummings departed for a New York summer trip planning a Hudson excursion before returning.

W. W. Cummings, Jr Thomas F. Nealon John J. Flynn Thomas Curran C. G. Huebler A. F. Gillespie W. F. MecHale

Olivette Delights Fans At Frothingham In City Debut

The Mackey Kenney Company offered Olivette at the Frothingham last night to a delighted audience praising the artists Fanny Myers Lizzie Gonzales Mesere Langler Holmes and John Young. Dan Young’s quatrain was humorous and drew a strong encore. The company will present Olivette again tonight and run through Friday and Saturday with Mikado on the program.

Olivette Mackey, Kenney Frothingham Fanny Myers Lizzie Gonzales Mesere Langler Holmes John Young Dan Young Aoquethal Swim Out O'Grady

North End listing at Lowli Drag store for silver, treatments

Local notice indicates the North End area, specifically the Sonanton Titinings, located at the Lowli Drag store, offers prompt attention for silver, piioge, univor treatments, and communications.

Sonanton Lowli Drag Store

Marriage of Misa Sarah A Chappell to William T Thomas

Solemnized by Rev. BR Jones at the home of Sid ney Chappell 1740 Meylert avenue Green Ridge Providence was the marriage of Misa Sarah A Chappell to William T Thomas of Wayne avenue Providence. Rev. Jones D D Welsh Congregational church Providence officiated with David H Jones best man and Annie Roane bridesmaid. A large number of friends gathered and were hospitably entertained by Mr Chappell.

Jones Misa Sarah A. Chappell William Thomas Wayne Avenue Providence Sidney Chappell Meylert Avenue Green Ridge RS. Jones Welsh Congregational Church David H. Jones Annie Roane

West Ridge colliery notes and social events

Social and church notices from West Ridge area include a pay day at West Ridge colliery and a property exchange with Rev M D Faler of the Alethodlay Episcopal church next Sunday. A Methodist church social is postponed. Funeral for Mrs Heston at Hyde Park cemetery followed services at Holy Rosary church. Wedding of Miss Gertrude Kellow to BE Wallis Lewis held at Asbury church with large attendance and detailed ceremony.

West Ridge North Mall Avenue Sweet Ashley M.D. Faler Alethodlay Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church Heston Electrica Park Hyde Park Cemetery Holy Rosary Church John I. Payne Diamond Pro Fen Liberty Hose Company eLu Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Providence Clrlatinn Church Mise Belle Gram Misa Phoebemith G. W. Davies Edward Bishop Warren Pearce el Sebring Oscar Payne Webers Mabel Payne Edith Morgan Professor Rekman Mendelajahn Lobehgrio Mia M. Utley Elmira Giorgs Kellow Carbondale Jonny Kellow Minnie Kellow Honesdale Mew A. Davis Evie Grace Happy County Chicago Murang

Commonwealth Shoe Store Ad Picks Up New Ladies Styles

Washington shoppers are invited to browse Commonwealth Shoe Store Avon for fine shoes in russet and patent leathers with an array of new arrivals for ladies and gents. The ad highlights latest fashions and metropolitan flair.

Avon

Produce prices in a 1900s newspaper ad

The advertisement lists Strawberries at 102 and 120, Fancy Large Tomatoes ripe at 15 cents per quart, Fancy Sweet Wyoming Peas first picking at 400 per peck.

Wyoming

Fitzsimmons Heads For Harrisburg Bid

Friends of Colonel Frank Fitzsimmons plan formal headquarters in Harrisburg as confidence runs high for his nomination. Supporters from Lackawanna and other areas expect him to win the lieutenant governorship race.

Frank Fitzsimmons Harrisburg Hetain sif#j Lackawanna Pstacausts

Special Reduced Fare Tickets to New York Sale June 21–24

Special tickets to New York at reduced rates for National Saenger feat will be on sale at Lehigh Valley Railroad ticket offices from June 21 to 24 inclusive. Tickets good for return travel through June 20.

New York National Saenger Lehigh Valley Railroad Dino B

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