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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1895
Page
5
Mr Southworth and pupils plan a piano recital at Powell's music store next Friday evening. Other items note a church excursion, home completion at 1656 Washington Ave, and various community notices.
Mrs Emma Blackmoor stands accused of taking a pocket book containing 2.75 dollars from Mrs Obed. The accused agreed to repay 1.75 and return coats. A social evening is planned at the Young Women's Christian Association on Washington Avenue before the secretary departs for the summer. Surgical operations were performed on two local residents with good recovery prospects. A ribbon sale is scheduled for Thursday June 2 at Mears & Hagen, 419 Lackawanna Avenue, highlighting discounted prices across multiple ribbon grades.
The Turkish and Russian baths on Linden Street opposite the Washington monument, run by M J Purcell, will open to the public this morning. The new facility features a courting room with luxurious fittings, steam rooms, hot air, plunge, four marble shampoo basins, and a thirty by twelve foot plunge bath. Prices are one dollar for regular baths. ladies day is postponed for a week.
Tonight's programme at Zion Church on Mifflin Avenue features organ and violin solos, tenor and soprano pieces, and choral selections performed by George N. Rockwell and the Zion Church Choir along with other named artists and instruments.
A large crowd gathered at Green Ridge yesterday afternoon for the groundbreaking ceremony of St Mark's Episcopal Church. Rev Hogers James attended with other church leaders. the first dirt was dug by the rector's wife Mrs A L Urban. Construction will move forward rapidly. Real estate notice: G M Nash passes duties to Robert Merrifield at 29 Apruce Street.
Chief Engineer H F Ferber reports for year ending March 2 1895 the fire department logged 157 alarms, 33 fewer than prior year, with total loss Seek $09,291.57 and average 1714 03 per alarm. Department now 48 members 24 paid 400 volunteers and includes nine fire apparatus with 9700 feet of hose. It notes 29 by grants and 11 relocations, and cites two major fires including Philip Schneider residence on Meadow avenue suffered three children burned to death.
Last night Laurel Hill hosted an excellent performance of the Bohemian Girl despite threatening weather. Carlotta Gilman as Arline and Alice Carle as the Romani Queen drew strong applause, with Henry Scarborough and Nai Canton delivering standout tenor and comic turns. The well-trained chorus, elaborate costumes, and Lindsay conductorship praised, the season opening deemed a delightful surprise.
St Luke's Summer Home at Lake Ariel prepares to receive patients on June four with Mrs Fellows as matron and nurse. The home, funded by charitable contributions, aids convalescent women and children. initial funding of five dollars has begun, with more needed and checks to Rev Rogers Ierael, J Cordeaux or J C Hipheiter.
The Hotel Elmhurst will open for the season on Thursday the 8th under M Nash a renowned hotelman. Changes have been made to improve guest comfort promising a prosperous season and a first class service based on Nashs long catering experience. Arrests were made after a ride theft incident with three men fined seven dollars each. The Elks announce their annual Lake Ariel excursion for August 7 described as highly promising and enjoyable. Hood s Buribaraparin? Hood s medicines advertised as health boosters via pure blood with Hood s Pills praised for quick effective relief.
The board reviews payroll figures for June and approves janitor and officer salaries. A parade and flag raising are planned for the new No. MT school district with a public ceremony and donations. The building committee reports on multiple school structures noting repairs, ventilation issues, and plans for new buildings and additions for next school year.
A report notes lack of water in a school cistern and the addition of registers to an account detailing the hole used for supplying water. The item lists steps to document the deficiency and secure a water source for the institution.
Carter and Kennedy secure Mrs Mary McKinney’s former home at Adams Avenue and Spruce Street through M H Holgate agency for 26000 dollars. They also purchase Crady and Bowie lot on Adams Avenue between Spruce and Linden Streets for 916000 to build four stores facing Count House Square.
Kate Smith is named guardian of Bridget Loftus's five children in Dunmore. William McCarthy granted administration letters for Bridget McCarthy's estate. hotel licenses transferred for Patrick Callahan to George Kalada and others. New trial requested in state case against John Dbresk for aggravated assault and battery. Marriage licenses issued for Scranton and nearby towns. Court approves bond for tax collector David Phillips worth 25000 with listed sureties. similar approval for John D Thomas of Taylor borough with 26000 sureties.
On July 3 1695 account N EL AS convention will depart Scranton on D L W train No 3 connecting at Buffalo with a special train via Nickel Plate road leaving Buffalo at 8 pm arriving Chicago at 12 noon next day and Denver 5 90 pm July 1 only two nights on route Scranton to Denver for sleeping car space and information address Mr George W Phillips superintendent co hodls Scranton Pa or Mr M L Smith district passenger agent Scranton Pa or FL 7 Moore general agent Nickel Plate road Buffalo N Y Piano for sale a high grade 7 1 3 octave piano mahogany case repeating action all modern improvements buy the Weber and get the beat at Querneey Bros.
A dated catalog entry lists ladies and men footwear with prices. It mentions Ladies Fine Shoes and French Dongola options, and men’s Fine Shoes including French Calf and Russet styles with listed prices ranging from $1.50 to $4.50.
A local advertisement announces a new jewelry line featuring belt buckles necklaces link sleeve buttons belt pins and assorted dress sets. Selection includes Czarina buckles Brazilian onyx pins pearl link cuff buttons and more with a clearance price of 10 cents for any above item.
Readable text promotes Eva M Hetzel's facial bleaching product claiming it removes blemishes. No concrete evidence or independent verification is provided in the fragment.
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