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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1896

Page

5

Passenger trains on time as city council actions loom

The report notes no trouble with passenger trains, while Mrs. J. W. Barnes of Newark leads a Sabbath school class. The railway committee will meet to consider granting the Valley Passenger Co. right of way on Ninth Street. the fire department committee will review bids for Nay Aug Engine House.

J. W. Barnes Newark Pennsylvania Sabbath School Union First Presbyterian Church Railway Committee of Common Council The Valley Passenger Company Ninth Street Swetland Street Lackwanna Avenues Fire Department Board of Control Schriefer B. M. Davis A. J. Francois Herman Notz Scranton Clerks’ Association Spruce Street Retail Clerks’ National Protective Association of the United States Denver Col Pittston Wilkes- Barre Fourth Legislative District Allentown DB. J. Cooney Dunmore P. J. McCormack Olynhants J. W. Kilpatrick Carbondale M. J. Donahoe W. H. Richmond Manufacturers’ Committee Wert David Pickens Committee On Postal Affairs National Board of Trade May Dunn Mercantile Agency New York City Lackawanna Institute of History and Science Scranton Finance Committee Estimates Committee of Councils Estimates Committee F. Tl. Peck W. H W. Zehnder W. H. Perkins Dickson Manufacturing Company Dickson Mr. Perkins Perkins F.C. Whitmore Cassier Meneien Orde

Eisteddfod Opens With Welsh Choirs And Poetry Contests

Today's city eisteddfod features a full program for Welsh and eisteddfodian elements. Adjudicator Prof David Davis arrives from Cincinnati. Judge H M Edwards presides over the poem contest. sessions begin at 10 with four children’s choruses and a male voice contest by Dr Mason Glee Club. Three choirs perform The Tempest on the main stage, led by William Davies, Thomas Evans, and James Watkins. Organizers assert all details are covered and expect a well run event, though not the largest, the most successful yet in the region.

Frothingham David Davis Cincinnati Lackawanna David J. Davis W. R. Lewis Burd Edwards Pottsville H. M. Edwards Dr. Mason Glee Club Wilkes-Barre Providence Choral Union William Davies Adilyn Morrals The Philharmonic Choral Society West Scranton

Prize Short Story Featured In Tribune Tomorrow

The Tribune announces a forthcoming feature in tomorrow’s paper. The prize short story highlights a debut talent and promises a compelling narrative, with readers invited to enjoy a fresh literary work.

the Tribune

Young Kresge Missing Over Missing $10 Payment

Liveryman W. W. Belles seeks driver Robert Kresge who vanished Wednesday after dispute over pay and $10 alleged missing money. Kresge, age under 21, 5 feet 7 inches, 160 pounds, Pennsylvania Dutch appearance, from Hagsleton. description and arrest orders sent to authorities.

W. W. Belles Robert Kresge Mr. Belles Helles Kresge Belles Hagsleton Thither Simpson

Speculator at Academy of Music Impresses in Scranton Return

Thomas Q. Seabrooke’s company presents George H. Broadhurst comedy The Speculator in three acts at the Academy of Music. The piece proves uneven compared with the earlier Scranton run, though Seabrooke gives a solid portrayal of John Fullerton the Chicago board of trade speculator alongside clever work from Sydney Booth Aiking Lawrence Prince Lloyd Ray Fairchild and others.

Seabrooke and Company Thomas Q. Seabrooke John Fullerton Chicago Board of Trade Sydney Booth Aiking Lawrence Prince Lloyd Ray Fairchild Ethel Winthrop Blanche Moulton Jeannette Lowrie Marion Young

Mine Strike Settled at Dickson Mine Return to Work

Nearly one hundred miners in the China vein at the Dickson mine resumed work yesterday after a dispute with the docking boss was settled. Superintendent Vandling of the Delaware and Hudson company mediated, a deputation met him, and an amicable adjustment ended the stoppage.

Dickson Tribune Vandling Delaware and Hudson Company

Tribune Job Department Offers Printing and Specialties

The Tribune Job Department advertises skilled typography by experienced workers and printing at living prices. It urges buyers to inquire about ties and organ sales, promising satisfactory results and half price items.

Tribune

Board of Trade Hears Scranton Traction Complaints

The Board of Trade held a monthly meeting amid a stormy session over the Scranton Traction company. The public safety committee urged more cars fewer flat wheels and a ban on drunken passengers with proposed route changes to ease North End congestion.

Board of Trade Public Safety Committee Scranton Traction Company Sesalon Providence Green Ridge Franklin Milberry Wyoming Wyormiing Spruce Lackawanna North End R. W. Luce

ABT Concert Delightful Mandolin Virtuoso at YMCA Hall

Valentine Abt, famed mandolin virtuoso, headlined a program with the Philharmonie String Quartet and George Carr banjo, drawing encores beyond four listed pieces. The ensemble opened with Mario Cellia is Pensiere Frignol and closed with Abt’s Valee Romantique, while Alfred Woolen’s tenor sang Dreams and Cradle Song with Richard F. Lindsay at the piano.

Young Men's Christian Association Hall Valentine Abt Philharmonie String George Carr Alfred Wooler Abt Mendelesohn Paganinni Holmes Queorge Carr Diertrude Saxe Lillian c H. Hammett A. TE. Morse PB. G. Schappert R. W. Neubauer John A. Foote Mario Cellia Pensiere Frigncl Alfred Woolens Loesch Richard F. Lindsay

Ruthven Lectures Draw Big West Side Crowds

Ex-priest Ruthven spoke to crowded Beers hall audiences yesterday with two lectures, one for women and one for mixed groups, amid strong police presence. Despite a vigilant show of force by Chief Simpson, the event closed peacefully, Ruthven praising the crowd and hinting he will stay for next summer as he plots continued appearances and mentions an armory ban.

Ruthven Beer's Simpson Weat Ride Williams Edwards Central City West Side Lafayette Jackson Streets Jackson Street

Variety Show at Davis Theater by Smith Brothers and Family

Davis Theater hosted a Wonderland style variety show yesterday featuring the Smith brothers and family. Despite the missing comedy element the audience enjoyed feats of strength by the Smith brothers, singing by Tanner Bennet and the Bates duo, and artistic sculptor performances. The performance is set to repeat tonight tomorrow with matinees.

Davis’ Theater Davis Smith Brothers Tanner Bennet Bates

Parade to go on despite snow with shortened route

Stormy weather will not cancel the St Patricks Day parade as the Ancient Order Societies committee met to decide a shortened march. The grand marshal was notified that the societies will appear in full force, and the parade starts at 11 this morning.

St. Patricks Day Ancient Order Societies

Paine's Celery Compound hailed as universal cure claim

Promote Paine's Celery Compound as the ultimate remedy for disrupted nervous systems and digestive ills. A medical authority from Dartmouth College is cited claiming long lasting cures for dyspepsia, biliousness, liver, kidney and neural conditions. The ad urges switching from morphine and quinine to this remedy for lasting health benefits.

Edward E. Phelpa Dartmouth College Ag Paine Paine

Honorary Managers Named for Charity Hall Event

A long list of distinguished gentlemen is named as honorary board of managers for the Charity Hall event in the Frothingham on Tuesday evening April 1. The roster includes numerous "Hon." and "Dr." titles with names such as J.C. Petpenan, J.E. Marrett, Wy H Stanton, J.Z. Uinan, T.V. Powderly, J.Kenache, Coyne, Neville, Richard O'Brien, and many others. Also advertised is second-hand grand upright planes at Guernsey Bros for sale.

Charity Hall Frothingham Scranton—son Pop. Smith J.C. Petpnan J. FE. Marrett de Lacey Wy H Stanton F. W. Gunster John Z. Uinan T V. Powderly J. Flannaghan J. BH. Carcoran T. A. Ruddy T. J. Kelly J. C. McAndrew PF. Boyle Edward M.marke TH. Kearney BO W. Stokes John J. Brown P. McAndrew W. A Collins John Jatbona M. Hand W. J. Burke P. J. Nealis John Demuth Thomasa I. Wwalah J. J. Hawk P. J. McCann M. Li. Barrett Carbondale James J. O'Neill John, Kelly F. BP. Brown P. A. Carroll P. Burke T. C. Fitzsimmons Join Nealon Mon M. T E. P. Cosgrove M. J. Stephens P. M. Gilligan Roger McGarry William O'Malley John Shea Iy BR Ot. Higgins Thomas BK. Ryder T. Hart Frank Dougher M. H. McCann Jor Wn H. Hines John Lenahan Richard Waleh Joseph, Burns George Pr. Strome John M. Ward John 8. McGiroarty Hernard Brennan Joseph Brennan A. F P. Dougherty A A. McCarthy John Cassidy T. FR. Calla Ary Pilmon Hon W. A. Batedee C. Frank Bohan Thomas Mangan M. W. Morris Donnely J. H. Mullen P. A. O'Hoyle John T. Flannery Thomas Maloney M. W. O'Boyle P. Battle Edward Barrett Joseph Glennon Joseph Reap Charles Barrett

His Annual Visit by Bishop O'Hara at St Patrick's

Rt Rev Bishop O'Hara will celebrate high mass at St Patrick's Church in Philadelphia. Known as a former pastor, he will return for the patron saint day anniversary and preach the sermon after a trip with Rev J J B Feeley. The church is said to be crowded on these occasions.

Bishop O'Hara St. Patrick's Church Philadelphia Father Hoban J. J. B. Feeley

Baptist Ministers Hear Exegesis by Rev W N Lowell

A weekly meeting of Baptist ministers at Penn Avenue Baptist Church heard Rev W N Lowell of Dalton deliver an exegesis on Ephesians 2 10 discussing foreordination versus free will. The gathering included several pastors and was presided over by Rev W G Guest. The discussion followed a critical paper on the topic.

W. N. Lowell Dalton Penn Avenue Baptist Church W. G. Watkins Harris Taylor

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