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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1898
Page
3
City notes list payments for paid obituaries and poems, plus club and church events. Reports include deaths, church services, school recitals, and public notices with names, places, and dates from Wilkes Barre area society.
A barn and lawn party for young people was held at the premises of Hon L A Watres on Quines avenue last evening with dancing as a highlight. Notable attendees included Miss Cora Watts of Honesdale Anna Sylmon Bessie Sanderson Grace Sanderson Amy Northup Emma Burns and others.
A laborer presumed Nell O'Donnell of Depot Street Providence was struck by a Green Ridge trolley car on Capouse Avenue north of Marion Street and killed instantly. The car derailed, the body crushed under the rear platform, and early accounts cite facial injuries and possible intoxication. Coroner and police investigated as witnesses noted a stumble prior to the fatality.
Lieutenant Dentler at the Mears building recruits tell of orders to report at once to their regiment in Tampa. Dr Harver of Wilkes-Barre will examine applicants this afternoon. Recruits go to Kore McPherson for processing. Deptsey and a sergeant accompany the detail, leaving Wednesday.
A brief missive from a merchant expressing appreciation for past favors and announcing forthcoming trade expansion and opening of new goods. The note promises continued service and invites patrons to favor their business in the future.
The notice states a maximum of thirty five recruits per vehicle will be accepted. Any excess number beyond this limit will not be used.
Senior pupils of Prof. Haydn Evans presented a four part program at Penn Avenue Rapitat Church. The recital featured Miss Annabel Taylor and Misses Laurie Price Martin Peck Allie Price plus Mr Bevin and Mr Thomas with savored solos duets and ensembles. Next on the season schedule is a recital by Mrs Genevieve Baker on Thursday evening.
Protest ends as Phoenix chemical wagon resumes service in the central city business district after a weeks long disruption. Columbia wagon returns to owners Nay Ange company while Phoenix repairs finish at CGogus carriage works. Two workers, Campbell and Trowp, face recovery from Linden street collision with weeks more out.
Voters in the Twentieth ward faced an amended bill of particulars as the court allowed an extension for amendment. Judge Guainster scheduled a returnable motion, with Examiner Duggan and Lewis adjourning the hearing to tomorrow morning. No testimony was offered yesterday.
A description of an unknown individual is shared as investigators from Chang Detective Loyshon pursue leads. The missing person was last seen near Price's undertaking establishment on South Alain Varies and someone reports a sighting matching the description. No decisive identification has been made yet.
Court ledger notes indictments for Forennan Gouarge, with attorney Joho Screg. local obituaries include Abr. Michel Powkgherie and DRSHEIMER. services planned at Nicholeen church, Presbyterian church, and St Peters Cathedral with interments at Nicholson and Hyde Park cemeteries.
The second and last week of June featured liquor cases with multiple trials. James Winter admitted assault and battery on his wife and received two years and three months in an eastern penitentiary. Elizabeth Reunch faced a verdict of not guilty after a half day of testimony. William Maloney, prosecuting, and a broad array of defendants including Jacob Suchwie and Michael Furey were named in several liquor and assault cases before adjournment.
A painting titled Nana by Suchorowsky is shown at Meare Building on Washington Avenue. The full-size work depicts a reclining woman on a couch with her wrap fallen, reflecting beauty and emotion through the eyes. The artist, Mapooide Suchornweky, gained fame and entry to the St Petersburg Academy after Nana's renown.
The Lehigh Valley railroad will sell tickets for 802 dollars on June 7 for round trips. Ticket agents can provide further details and seat availability.
City Engineer Phillips announces appeals on North End paving were to be heard after specifications are completed and filed. Notices will be issued for bidders to submit proposals Friday for the long city project, brick pavement expected to be the longest yet in a single contract, with costs reduced by new methods.
Two hundred guests enjoyed a dinner arranged by Mewar Henwood and McNally at Laike House. Lawrence preshension led the day with attentive service, while Cheyrvenwen praised the company and suggested the outing become an annual event.
Beginning May 6 the Lackawanna and Nickel Plate roads inaugurate an express daytime service between New York and Chicago. The train features completely new elegant coaches with modern amenities and through cars for nonstop transfers to Cleveland Fort Wayne and Chicago. Tickets and reservations available from District Passenger agent Anclit in Scranton Pennsylvania.
The Clark and Snever Company invited their clerks and workers to a lakeside excursion at Lake Arbor yesterday. Employees enjoyed a day by the lake, in the grove, and a dinner, reporting a thoroughly delightful outing arranged by their employers.
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