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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1894

Page

5

City notes from Scranton area events and notices

The board of control high school committee will meet tomorrow evening to elect a chairman. The Cambro American choir will rehearse tonight at the Y M C A hall. Many measles cases were reported to the board of health yesterday. Repairs continue on the Lackawanna avenue asphalt project by the Heaver Asphalt company. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western paid Capouse colliery workers yesterday. The Excelsior Social club event tonight has been postponed indefinitely. A Danville bulletin reports three smallpox and three varioloid cases under treatment in Scranton. Funeral services for William Caseidy of Harrison avenue are set for 2 p m with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Funeral for William Caraldy from 16 Harrison avenue today at 4 p m with Hyde Park Catholic cemetery interment. The Free Methodists hold a quarterly meeting in Foers hall Friday evening through Sunday. Rev George Eakins will preside. George Mahy of the Y M C A will conduct Rescue mission services this evening with the male quartet expected to attend. The Womens Guild of St Luke's church plans a soup supper March 20 at 825 Washington avenues to sell home made candy and articles. A Providence and Abington Turnpike and Plank Road Co letter warns the city to repair the road or the company will, at cost to the city, make the repairs. An election is set for 8 p m Friday March 30 for Captain of Company D to fill vacancies and extend term. Major C Mattes will direct the election.

Board of Control Young Men's Christian Association Board of Health Lackawanna Avenue Her Asphalt Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Capouse Excelsior Danville Scranton Board of Health William Caseidy Harrison Avenue Hyde Park Catholic William Caraldy Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Free Methodists Foers' Hall Main Avenue West Side George Eakins Vinge N. J George Mahy Womens Guild of St. Luke's Church Washington Avenues Marcel Providence and Abington Turnpike and Plank Road Company H. E. Payne W. W. Watson Han Connell Cty Montrose C. Mattes

Trouble About an Insurance Policy Before Arbitrator Davis

The Walsh estate sues Dwelling House Insurance for 1100 on a policy. W Walsh executor Mary Walsh charges the insurer while Lemuel Amerman Andrew Leiser appear for the company and M E Mead for Walsh. Trial seeks a legal point ruling.

Eugene Davis W. Fleitz A. W Mulholland James W. Walsh Mary Walsh Dwelling House Insurance Company Lemuel Amerman Andrew A. Leiser Lewisburg M. E Meald Mr. Walsh

Special Bargain on Used Organs at Local Music Store

Slightly used organs offered for sale due to lack of space. Burdette, Shoniager, Wilcox & White, Bri Thivreceeivees, Dyrughes organs priced from five to six dollars. Also stationery at reduced prices. Traviad Music Store Lackawanuza Ave opening today Thursday Friday Saturday at Leal Jones & Co Wyoming Avenue.

Wilcox & White Traviad Music Stone Lackawanusa Ave Gnano Leal Jones & Co Wyoming Avenue Lapiks Leah Jones & Co

Scranton Dairy merger aims to stabilize milk prices

Five large Scranton milk dealers formed the Scranton Dairy company on March 1 with $2,000 stock to centralize supply. Officials claim they will cut handling costs and avoid price wars, while critics warn wholesale prices may rise and smaller dealers face exclusion.

Aggan Seizes Dunmore Town Hall Lock in Power Play

Burgess T. J. Daggan maintains control of Dunmore's town hall by placing a spring lock on the jail door that also locks the council chamber. He holds the keys, restricting access even from the town police, risking borough business and prompting talk of court intervention. Citizens fear prolonged deadlock similar to last year as some council members threaten resignation. Savage predicts continued victory and adherence to law, with broad support despite political foes demanding his retention.

T. J. Daggan Dunmore Savage

Neeflis and Mahon Named for City Council Roles

Democrats of the Common Council caucused to nominate J. Nealis for chairman and John P. Mahon for clerk at reorganizational session. Other names mentioned include William Dawson James Lofrie William McLean and Regan of Bellevue. Ladies Social Union hosts an oyster supper at Penn Avenue Baptist Church with several tables and local volunteers assisting. Clark's offers citrus torn and home decorative plants.

J. Nealis John P. Mahon Mon Mahon William Dawson James Lofrie William McLean Mr. Regan Bellevuw Cal Talon Ladies’ Social Union Penn Avenue Baptist Church L. J. Northrup J. L. Stalle Thomas Moore Frank Halistead Luther Keller Charles Northrup Long Milton Lowry Mra Johnson Frateboy Mins Murphy

Dates Fixed for Appeals Hearings in Scranton Area

County commissioners set appeal hearing dates for area boroughs townships and wards in Scranton and surrounding towns. Dates cover April through April 12 for numerous municipalities including Carbondale Lackawanna Waverly Olyphant Dinkely and Spring Brook among others.

Archbald Mayford Winton Jermyn Dinkely Olyphant Dickson City Dinmore Boronsha Bentons Townslip Waverly Grenburn la Prime Borougts North Abington South Abington Scott Carbondale City Carbondale Fell Greenfield Roaring Brook Jefferson Maison Covington Clifton Lahigh Elmhurst Gouldsboro Scranton Pirat

Hotel Jermyn Quibble Delays Permit Approval

Building Inspector John Nelson refused to grant a building permit for The Jermyn hotel on the Moveat House site. The owner plans a structure covering the entire plot and overlooks foot reservations for bay windows, prompting contention over intended use.

John Nelson Jermyn Bay

Pushing Forward Noble Work at YWCA Quarterly Meeting

The Young Women's Christian Association held a quarterly meeting last night showing the organization in prosperous condition. Mrs. Ripple presided as Mrs. Everhart reported growing membership and Miss Scott noted entertainments. nearly 4 000 girls visited the lunch room with income covering expenses.

Young Women's Christian Association Hell Ripple Everhart Miss Scott Miss Hawley Misa Tompkinson South Side L. M. Gates Lavaes Misa Macurry She Silva Sverdiow

Jenkins and Morris Millinery Opens in Scranton

Miss Hannah Jenkins and Miss Susie Morris open a millinery shop at 406 Boraes Straot offering a stylish display of bonnets and hats. The opening is today at 4 Sprince Straat and continues tomorrow and Friday inviting ladies of Scranton to visit the new business.

Boraes Straot Hannah Jenkins Susie Morris

City Construction Booms In Scranton Area Developments

Progress on the Delaware and Madison station shows steady growth with completion months away. The Procinguiais theater gearing for opening next Monday night while WH Whyte's hotel site on Wyoming Avenue undergoes major foundation work.

Penn Avenue Delaware and Madson Procinguiais Whyte Fmily Wyoming Avenua Vine Street Poon Avenue Sprice Sproca Street Dermyy Porest Spruce Street Oakford Court Davidson Washington Avenue Columbus Atntc Opera Williame Linden Street Scranton Harrison Court House Square

America IO BEAUTIFUS PICTURES PROMOTIONAL OFFER

A vintage ad promotes a picture collection titled America IO BEAUTIFUS PICTURES featuring noted places in Alaska the United States and Mexico. It highlights five numbers on the counter and offers ten cents and one coupon for any number.

IO Beautifus Pictures Alaska United States Mexico

Charities Discuss Unemployed Relief and Abandoned Entertainment

The Associated Charities met in the public library to address funding and work for jobless residents. Reports show 27 applicants examined, 13 found worthy, 4 unworthy, 4 duplicates, with 27 orders for work since the prior meeting. Colonel Boies presided as officials debated funding, new committees, and abandoning the entertainment project to focus on boosting membership.

Cohen Rellof

National Game updates and local notices from Scranton

President Alex Dann Jr reports the Scranton Lace Ball grounds near Providence road near completion and preparations begin on the diamond with grand stand carpentry to follow. Also notes Penn football standout Charles Gelbert and Georgetown baseball plans plus local store ads and a Tribune bicycle bargain.

Coroner Judges Williams Death Not Suicide

Jurors at the coroner’s inquest ruled that Joseph L Williams did not die by suicide. Evidence cited points to heart disease as the cause with no foul play. A bottle found in the deceased’s pocket raised inference but was ruled inconclusive.

Joseph L. Williams Kelly Thoma Melvin Martin Bird T. P. Gulatlon D. Ferter F W. Kefnel Joseph Kearh Olaht Bon Comet House Joseph L. Willian Jon le Ti. W. Wil

Kendals Bring Crowds as Box Office Opens at Academy

Fans queued outside the Academy of Music yesterday awaiting the sale of seats for Mr and Mrs Kendal's engagement on Thursday night in The Tronmaster. Theatrical week typically slow, yet this event promises a memorable highlight of the season with a crowded house expected for their first Seranteen appearance.

Academy of Music Mra. Kendal Tur Awly Senta Wan Kendals Seranteen

Liquor Poisoning Death of Four-Year-Old Boy

Thomas Joseph Roche, four, died after drinking whiskey found in a bottle in his Gibson Street home. Neighbors and parents delayed medical help. convulsions followed and he died at midnight. Doctor weighs certificate cause as convulsions. case to be reviewed by Coroner Kelly today. Burial arrangements set for 4 PM.

Thomas Joseph Roche Aml James Roche J. V. Saltry Kelly

Rope demand and mob action at Saurday last incident

Report of a mob assault on a motorman and conductor after a car accident that injured two children. A warrant is sworn for Miles Mirley and Micnas, with details of confrontations, beatings, and calls for immediate punishment. Local millinery openings and a postponed Excelsior social event are noted.

John Barks Saurday Epethilors Justice Yeaterdey Alrnoun Surke Jeie Alderimun Wrigat Auil Miles Mirley Micnas Piaherty Woo Wlleges Win Henrites Flaherty

Scranton Wholesale, Banking and Industry Directory Planned

A forthcoming Scranton edition will publish a carefully compiled and bound list of leading wholesalers, bankers, manufacturers and professionals in Scranton and vicinity. It will feature photogravure views of public buildings, streets, blocks and portraits of prominent citizens. Copies aim to attract newcomers and showcase city business resources. Notices invite listed representatives to respond at the office.

Tun Tewuse Scranton Tay

Wood's collage of business and short hand display

An unusual ad offers education in shorthand and business skills, urging unemployed readers to pursue training. It mentions a spring millinery display at Laah Jones & Co on Wyoming Ave SE, and notes Aylaworth will relocate to Wyoming Avenue in the first week of April.

Wood P.M. Aylaworth Wyoming Avenue

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Scranton Supply and Machinery CO Lackawanna the Penn Ava B. Warman Norrman& Moore Dessee Lacka. Avenue Wyoming Ave Hulk Dealers Combine Say Ut Mr. Stone New Scranton Dairy Company Theress Scranton Dairy Company Lanat wTala Xtuoupte Toistinton Wis Tonde Farmer’s Dairy Company Decker Kresa Farmairy Reynolda Bro Farmers’ Milk Company Providence A.J. Stove G M. Carpenter Farmare’ Dairy Company Stona Linden Stone Aggan Borough Neflis and Clark's Jermyn Quibble Melaon Jenkins & Morris Sarah McLane MeLane Everett Walt Guernsey America Board of Associated Charities Poor Board W. B. Durgan Associated Charities Jblia Qark Moore Thomas Visitation Committee Mr. Gibbons Boly Gibbons Boies Isranl Alex Dann, Jr Scranton Lace Ball Association Providence Road John Palmer Danmore Donn Saagen Philadelphia Charles Gelbert University of Pennsylvania Cirelea Penn Proferpionals Gelbert Lark Arthur Irwin Hin Ila Brown John J. Muarphy Georgetown Colleges Princeton Yale Washington Ave Commonwealth Tne J. Bolz Svveniing Avenue G. R Lank & Co Courgen Tribune Academy of Bunk Box Citics Boy Bondaman Epima Diew New York Wie Ewa Diew Cedar Avenue Excelsior Socal Hyonaxcia McBkink Court Howe Henry Battin & Co Aivertinn Eng Penn Ave Fcrantoo Ansinags Dr. Hill Albany Nowthero Granxy Laah Jones & Co Freaioggs Alarch Aoers Nene Watsits Gene Mortgaus Plogle Osland W. W. Berry, Jeweler Spruce &T S.C. Snyder D.d.s TLE Conway Fennaveste Scranton Hs P. J. Conway Prop Home Bakery Lacka. Ave Congress Lava Banister Li Leckerannd Framing Avenue Eureka Laundry Co Col. Linden St Adams Ave Ute Hyta M. Brown
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