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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1894

Page

5

Felix Morrin to Star in City Theatre Show

Felix Morrin leads with the late Rosina Vokes for a performance at the Academy of Music tonight. Also noted are local visits from George Walden studying dentistry in Philadelphia and Easter choir rehearsals at Penn Avenue Baptist Church.

Felix Morrin Rosina Vokes Academy of Manio Threavening George Walden Philadelphia Penn Avenue Baptist Church Dunmore Presbyterian Church Didius Unis Arkeld Hails Mudtown John J. Mann Margaret Ann Maloney Archbald Florence Mission Spruce Street William Bartlett Gunster & Worayth Green Ridge Bangor Himewiz Noche P. la Lacy Capotse Avenna Mronger Dene Bridget Culkin Wills Koehler Belinda Agoem Catherine Burke James W. O'Brien Olyphant

Lineman Tests Electric Signals for Scranton Traction

Andrew Qualon of Scranton Traction flagged a new signaling system using two sets of signals at Franklin and West Lackawanna avenues. The lights will respond to switch positions, aiming to reduce employee confusion and improve transportation efficiency. Local mention of Milwaukee lager and Rockaway oysters appears as irrelevant ad text.

Andrew Qualon Scranton Traction Company Franklin Avenue

Dunmore Burgess Urges Seers and Police Boost at Council

Thomas J. Duggan of Dunmore delivers a forceful annual address urging sewer construction for the Sixth Ward, a per diem raise for the street commissioner, new fire protection, sidewalks and gutters, and a reader to curb the Roaring Brook turnpike pirates. He cites sewer delays, calls for an orderly budget, and advocates appointing a five member board of health.

Thomas J. Doggans Dunmore Boro Council Burgess Turnpike Corporation Pirates Roaring Brook al. Duggan Saylor Leain Leannot Pos Blanch Sear Jondaman Meir Etrestea Evea Unt Tyro Aervo Malaried

Approaches to Bridges Considered by Special Council Committee

The bridges committee met to decide on approaches to the Linden Street and South Side bridges. The Swetland Street route was chosen over an overhead roadway, with land acquisition and legal steps to be arranged by the city solicitor. The Platt Place entrance to the South Side bridge was revised to a wider 100 foot roadway with a triangle park, costing about 5,000 dollars, while land needs for the plan were estimated at 20,000 dollars. Mayor Connell to determine land-taking procedures.

John & Houle George Sandorson James Mantoy T. Howe Ingt Gonather William T. Smith T. V. Powderly EB. M. Clarke John Gilroy Robert Reeves I. J. Moore Nathaniel Hallstead Thomas Bevan Linden Street Councila Swetland Street Anorlinauc Platt Place South Side Bridge Bank Street Platt Plies Platt Placa Connell

Professor Bolles Recounts World’s Fair Scenes at YMCA Hall

A Jackson Park topic dominated last night as Professor Bolles delivered a lively review of the Chicago World’s Fair and earlier exhibitions. He guided listeners through artful pictures, luminous illuminations, and thoughtful comparisons, praising the exhibition’s education and charm.

Bollen Bolleain Chicago Bac Anay Bolles Will Jackson Park

Borantorn Opens Dijon Theater With Mixed Reviews

The Dijon Theater formerly Music Hall opened to the public yesterday. A sizable afternoon audience endured long waits before a well presented program. Evening shows drew a large crowd praising Frank Coachman and associates as several variety acts impressed, especially the standout "Ouda" on the trapeze.

Borantorn Dijon Music Hall Frank Coachman Ouda

Lecture on Digestion by Dr Gates to Address YWCA

Dr L M Gates will speak on Digestion tonight at 8 o clock to YWCA members. The lecture will use charts and chemical experiments with admission 10 cents for non members. The YWCA board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday morning at 000 o'clock.

L. M. Gates Young Women's Christian Association The Young Women's Christian Negociation

Miners Certificates Granted by Local Court

Mine Examinera W. P. Griffiths William D Morris and Miles Girconw met at the court house yesterday and examined applicants for miners certificates. The following were successful in obtaining them Anton Zore Judae Kouta Simon Mendriko Anthony Hughrisnan Jacob Simora Jacob Krampom William Snilleter of Scranton and Leodardo Roosa of Danmore.

W. P. Griffiths William D. Morris Miles Girconw Court House Anton Zore Judae Kouta Simon Mendriko Anthony Hughrisnan Jacob Simora Jacob Krampom William Snilleter Scranton Leodardo Roosa Danmore

Quantechi & Sons Organ Company Ad

Philadelphia firm Quantechi and Sons offers a repaired and improved orchestral organ with new tunes at a low price. Also markets old music boxes updated with modern tunes. Located at 1080 Chestnut Street.

Hettmade Quantechi & Sons, Manufacturers Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Witnesses and litigants crowd Winchester court in equity case

The United States circuit court in Winchester opened with Judge Bullington presiding. Proceedings covered the Equity Improvement Company of Winchester WV and related suits, with motions on jurisdiction and service of process. Court actions included admissions of two young lawyers, continuances in several cases, and a pending injunction request over a Kellogg weather strip.

Equity Improvement Company Winchester West Virginia Kelley Federal Building Washington Avenue United States Circuit Court Bullington Bano District Court United States House Judiciary Committee Washington United States Court Nadayeaterday Jade Buffington Ambrose Mully Providence J. &. Williams Kellog Bartow W. Diehl Barcow Howard Kallog Harry A. Hall Joseph Halnako Wilkee-Barre Boffington Raymond T. Pronties Linzerne Lackawanna County Prentice

Four Year Old Killed by Electric Car in Scranton

Willie Loftus about four years old was killed instantly when an electric car on Capouse avenue near Pine Brook struck him after his mother left him and his baby brother playing in the street. Motorman Elmer Conrad and conductor Fuller are deemed not negligent. a coroner's inquest will be held at 7 30 o clock at the courthouse.

Willie Loftus Caponse Avenue Pine Brook Elmer Conrad Wo HL Faller Vondaater TME Conrad Faller Scranton Green Ridge Capouse Avenay Dickson Works Nant Roche Fuller Kelly Willian Cornish Wiliam Jones J. E. Saltry Henry Waleiffe John H. McCormick Janes Hartnett Court House

Colleen Bawn at Wonderland Diner Draws Praise

Dion Bouvierarts's Colleen Bawn a four act Irish comedy drama attracts a good size audience at Wonderland diner night. Miss Alice Kemp as Bily O Connor and Will Corbet as Myles Na Coppalean receive praise. Ethel Puller Maggie Willett and Gus Homer entertain with strong applause as the plot blends country life pathos and drama. The show continues tonight tomorrow with matinees each day.

Dion Bouviesnrts Colleen Bawn Wonderland Bily O'Connor Alice Kemp Will Corbette Myles Na Coppalean Ethel Puller Maggie Willett Gus Homer Ita Auecess

Chittenden Re-elected Chairman Of City Council

Charles I. Chittenden was unanimously chosen chairman of the city council’s upper branch, marking another year of his presidency. The Republican majority stands 15 to 8, with a Democrat noting no opposing candidate would be fielded due to his impartial rulings.

Xelect Council Charles i. Cuittenden Select Council Chittenden

Remonstrances Filed Against Liquor Licenses in City Districts

Many protests were filed at the clerk of court yesterday on the last filing day against granting liquor licenses to five applicants and additional venues in Dickson City, Fell Township, and surrounding wards. Signers include residents from Dickson Avenue and Von Storch Avenue, Fall Township, and Scranton Street, with accusations that new hotels and restaurants would be unnecessary or injurious.

Dickson City Fell Township John Horn Dickson Avenue Robert Beebe James Kally von Storch Avenue D. F F. Kourowy Green Ridge Street F.G. Rarick Glen Street Sigosra C. 5 Burke & Shea Sanderson Avenue East Market Street Mady Patrick Golden Scranton Street Sylvester O'Neill Josnek Joseph Ko

Amusement Notes at the Academy Spotlight Several Plays

Feliz Morria presents A Game of Cards and The Vagabond with Mr Morris with Mose a sparkling German farce. Charles A Loder stars in Oh What a Night, plus The Paymaster scenic comic drama. The Girl I Left Behind Me returns Friday with Charles Frobinen company.

Feliz Morria Academy Martin Chevalier Forbes Hearman Joe Morris Mose Mr. Morris Mr. Moses Charles A. Loder Himsel Herman Pottgeiser A. Sampson Duncan B Harrison Academy of Muale Charles Frobinen

Store Opens In City With Large Furniture Stock

The motor storeroom at 14 and 126 Washington Avenue opened yesterday. A fine of 1509 by 150 was set. It is one of the largest stores in the city. Protheroe Furniture Company owners. They carry an immense stock of fine furniture and carpets. Show windows are attractive and a flow display is presented.

Motator Washington Avenue Atore Proprigtora Protheroe Parniture Company

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