City Notes Report On Local Events And Meetings
Committee of Patriotic societies reports favorable. The Woman's Keeley league meets tonight at 7 8 at the Institute 749 Madison avenue. Bt John parochial school commencement Friday at 2 30 p m. Parents of Harry Neuer the 1 year old Wilkes barre truant brought him home yesterday. Mayor Bailey grants permit for July 3 bicycle parade. Hightower and Walter married by Alderman Millar yesterday. Miss 8 M Hecker piano recital this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Monroe avenue and Delaware street. Rain postpones Guild of St Hilda lawn fete to Friday. Green Ridge WCTU meets Thursday 2 30 p m near Penn avenue and Marion Street. Fourth of July parade plan adopted. John Boles dies aged 1 year 7 months funeral Friday at 3 20. Elm Park church Epworth league installs officers. Junior to senior league graduation discussed. Baptist Missionary society basket meeting. Frences Schuyler presiding. rain kept attendance light. Marriage licenses issued to Miller Huff. McGinnis Moffitt. Quinn Twaddell. Montgomery Meeker. Jarugak Shuta. Kress Keller. Island Koch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley League
Institute
Madison Avenue
Bt. John's Parochial School
Harry Neuer
Wilkes-Barre
Bailey
Benjamin B. Hightower
Mias Marie A. Walter
Millar
Green Ridge
John
James Boles
Gordon Street
Hyde Park Catholic
Elm Park Church
Spela
Epworth League
Woman's Baptist Missionary Society
Abington Association
Penn Avenue Bape Tet
Mies Frances Schuyler
Edwin EB. Miller
Scranton
Anna G. Huff
LuaPlume
Michael McGinnis
Maggie Moffitt
Peter Quinn
Peckville
Lizzie Twaddell
Olyphant
Jacob W. Montgomery
Dickson Run
Fayette County
Ella A. Meeker
Nicholson
John Jarugak
Anes Shuta
Frank Kress
Anna Keller
Charles L. W. Island
Martha EB. Koch
New Vitascope Pictures At Frothingham Theatre
A large audience braved evening rain to attend the Frothingham last night as vitascope pictures and the vaudeville company drew strong interest. Matinees are daily at 2 15. New pictures, including a Broadway Herald Square busy scene, will be shown with altered variety numbers for the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitascope Pictures
Vaudeville
Frothingham
Broadway
Herald Square
Lohmann's Dining Offer on Spruce Street
Meals and cold lunches served at all hours at Lohmann's on Spruce Street. Regular dinners priced at 40 cents. Imported and domestic wines cigars and liquors available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lohmann's
Spruce Street
Social in Dunmore to Benefit Young Ladies Mission Circle
The Young Ladies' Mission Circle of Dunmore Presbyterian Church will host a town social at Mr George Raught’s residence on North Blakely Street Friday evening. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Circle
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
George Raught
Blakely Street
Woman Takes $2 Muslin After Claiming Bargain Day
Bridget O Loughlin, described as slightly demented, entered Globe store on the West Side and bought $2 worth of muslin with a silver dollar. The clerk refused the discount, she kept the goods, and was taken into custody by Patrolman Hawks. After a hearing by Alderman Howe, she was released with the goods returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget O'Loughlin
West Side
Globe
Hawks
Alderman Howe
Boys Embark in Business and Trouble Follows
A six year old colored boy named Chries Burke of Scranton street was picked up on Lackawanna avenue yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Moir after rumors of a risky stock swindle circulated and led to a street confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chries Burke
Scranton Street
Lackawanna Avenue
Moir
Burke accused of stealing cigars from Davis pool rooms
Burke confessed to taking a large quantity of cigars from Davis' pool rooms on North Main Avenue where he worked. He first blamed two youths John Loomis and Bert Tillman who aided an excursion sample trade, but Loomis and Tillman proved they received cigars from Burke. Burke was held and the others discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
North Main Avenue
John Loomis
Bert Tillman
Farview
Loomis
Turn Vereins Shine at Camden Turn Fest Crowns and prizes
Scranton Turn Verein girls win first prize in the young ladies class at the Camden Turn Fest. Active members place fourth. Philadelphia Turn Verein wins first with Camden Turners second and others placing. Individual events see Noth, Huber, and Quinnan among prize winners. Next Fest set for St Louis. teams return home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Turn Verein
Camden
N. J
Philadelphia
Turners
Columbia
Seranton
Franklin
Allentown
Reading Turners
Scranton
Victor Noth
Theodore Huber
Tim Quinnan
Royal Hotel
Junction Hotel
Carl Staiber
St. Louis
Staiber
Nelson G. Teets
Turner
Edward M. Mather
Pahrenholt
Blatter
Noth
Preacher
McArcher
Schnell
Garven
Meiner
Weilcher
Heffenfinfer
Hauch
H. Vockrock
Eiale
Huber
Koch
McDonald W. Vockroth
Tim
James Quinnan
Kemmerer
Heip
Philadelphia Turners
Prise
Sheridan Fund Excursion Plans Advance for July 16
Arrangements for the Sheridan Monument association excursion to Farview on July 16 progress. A 17 piece Forest band and a full orchestra will provide music. A check for 10 dollars from Division 10 Ancient Order of Hibernians was received and acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Monument Association
Farview
Forest Band
William Dawson
Division 10
Ancient Order of Hibernians of
Jessup
M. J. Kelley
Mr. Dawson
F. L. Wormner
John Colligan
Thomas J. Moore
D. J. Campbell
Dawson
M. H. Griffin
Griffin
James McGuinnes
Joseph P. Reddington
John H. Devine
Joseph McCormack
J. C. Vaughan
Association
W. H. Connors
Hurley and Warner Arrested for Assault and Swindle
M. W. Hurley blacksmith and Gyp Warner horse dealer both of Daleville were arrested on a warrant sworn by M. Eppstein before Alderman Millar. They posted bail for a hearing after Deputy Sheriff Bortree brought them to the city. Eppstein alleges they sold scrap iron for two dollars cash and two trousers then beat him when he demanded delivery. the defendants admit trouble but deny his account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millar
M. W. Hurley
Gyp" Warner
Daleville
M. Eppstein
Sheri Bortree
Eppstein
Chy
Epstein
Hardware Store Robbed at Connell & Son’s on Penn Ave
Thieves broke into the cellar entrance of W. P. Connell & Son’s hardware store on Penn Avenue Tuesday night or yesterday morning and carried off a cash box containing $20. Police say they have a clue to the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Connell & Bon
Penn Avenue
Marriages in Scranton Area Silent on Specific Date
Notices list three marriage announcements in Scranton: Henry A Benson to Jennie H Oakes, Robert E Owens to Eva Schoonover, and Sarah C Beckendorf to John Hammers. All couples are noted as residents of Scranton or nearby Dunmore with officiants named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Lynn Miller
Sarah C. Beckendorf
John Hammers
Dunmore
Infant Burials in Scranton Notify Deaths
In Scranton Pa June 24 1894 John son of James and Mra Boles of 627 Gordon street aged 1 year 7 months funeral Friday afternoon at 3 9 interment Hyde Park Catholic cemetery In Scranton Pa June 2 1894 Adeline Be Burger infant daughter of T C and S F Burger funeral Thursday June 8 at 2 pm from 107 Wyoming avenue interment Petersburg cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boles
Scranton
John
James Boles
Gordon Street
Hyde Park Catholic
Burghpr
Adeline BE. Burger
T. C
Popular June weddings fill West Side with joy
A parade of June weddings fills Scranton venues as John J F York and Emma C Hower wed at the brides mother home while John German and Margaret Gormely tie the knot at St Peter Cathedral. Harriet J Smith weds Professor James R Hughes in a simple home ceremony. The report notes the couples outfits venues and a post ceremony trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J.F. York
Emma C. Hower
Bride
John German
Margaret Gormely
St. Peter's Cathedral
Central Republican Club to Organize Ratification Meeting
Scranton plans a large McKinley ratification gathering with a Friday night Central Republican club meeting to arrange details. Members are urged to attend to fix the date and plan a street demonstration and speeches by well known speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
McKinley
Central Republican Club
Central Republilcan Club
Cab Driver James Moran Dies of Pleuro Pneumonia Attack
James Moran, a cab driver for Liveryman J. J. Nealis, died at Lackawanna hospital at noon after being admitted a week earlier with pleurisy. His mother lives on Larch Street and the body was taken to her home. Funeral arrangements have not been decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moran
Liverymam
J. J. Nealis
Lackawanna Hospital
Larch Street
Cycle Carnival at Scranton Driving Park Worthwhile Entry
Scranton Driving Park advertises a July 4 event offering all driving privileges for the day in afternoon and evening. Applications to Manager Bicycle Races at Westminster Hotel, city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Hotel
City
Excursion Planned by Church of the Good Shepherd to Lake Ariel
Societies and lodges seeking picnic privileges for refreshments should contact Scranton Refreshment Co. at 1442 N Main Ave. The Church of the Good Shepherd will run an excursion on Saturday June 27 to Lake Ariel. Train leaves Erie and Wyoming at 8:26 a.m. Stops at New York Street. Bauer's band will be in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Street
Mra
Elizabeth Hower
Emma C
Noom
John J. F. York
Jackson Street
J. B. Sweet
Minnie Weber
Hower
Scranton Refreshment Co
Main Ave
City
Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Ariel
Erie
Wyoming
New York Street
Bauer
Throop Borough Suit Over Damages From Fire Hydrant
Thomas McHale sues Throop borough and Dickson City Water Co for 2000 dollars alleging a fire hydrant outside his Dunmore street Throop home was broken for eleven days last December causing 32000 in damages to his cellar and garden. Attorneys James J. OMalley and LH Burns represent him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McHale
Borough of
Throop
Dickson City Water Company
James J. O'Malley
L. H. Burns
McHale
Dunmore Street
Hinckley Praises Drink For Mental Relief And Fatigue
Dr. W F Hinckley of Waterbury Connecticut says the preparation has served him well when given for mental and muscle exhaustion and as a refreshing drink in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hinckley
Waterbury, Conn
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James R. Hughes
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Evan Lewis
William Wicks
Hyde Park Avenue
Thomas Bell
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June Rones
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Thomas Evans
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Mendelesohn
Lewin
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Railroad Avenue
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W. A. Gorman
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Miss Gormley
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D. J. Reedy
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Capouse Avenue
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Jacob Koch
Martha Koch
Charles L. Island
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South Side
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A. Iffland
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Roch
Harry Rosenberg
Miss Rose Brown
Laula Eppstein
Raymond Court
Henry Austin Benson
Jennie Howland Oakes
A. F. Chaffee
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Mrs. Benson
Marion
Benson
Eureka Laundry Company
Wood's Business College
Harry Sykes
Elizabeth Cottle
F. 8. Ballentine
Hugh Holcombe
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Patrick J. Lally
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J. J. B. Feeley
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James W. Malone
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Patrick Brennan
Bertha Brittan
Philip Barry
Mary Coyne
John F. Grogan
Nellie Gilleran
Jas W. Malone
John Coyne
Katie Keenan
St. John’s Church, South Side
J. A. Moffitt
William Johnston
Anna Ruddy
Central Republcan Club
Scranton Driving Park
Sawyer
A. R Sawyer
Throop Borough
Hmersford
Berry
W. W. Berry
Mara
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Taylor
Clarke Bros
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Powell
Music Store
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Sale Iitas
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