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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1894

Page

3

Local residents and visitors noted in city records

John Koblinek and Joseph N Webb of Hopesdal are in the city. Judge Albricht of Lehigh county will hold court next week. Wren O Malley a Wilkes Bar re cot tractor was in the city yesterday. Professor J C Lange has been in Philadelphia and is expected home today. Mr and Mrs T OC Stover and family returned from Lake Helen Florida. General Manager Archer of the Peran fon Traction company expects to return early next week. Attorney M F Olmetea of Mariinburg was in the city yesterday. BD Pettit of New York is visiting west side relatives before traveling to Wormwath Nova Scotia. Professor Southworth issued invitations for a reception at his Powell's building studio on Monday evening.

John Koblinek Joseph N.webb Hopesdal Judge Albricht Lehigh County Wren O'Malley Wilkes-Barre J. C. Lange Mee T. OC. Stover Lake Helen Fla Archer Peranfon Traction Company M. F. Olmetea Mariinburg Yestoriay Pelnone B.D. Pettit New York West Side Wormwath Nova Scotia Piefewor E. Southworth Powell Means & Hagens Henry Thomas Hampton Street Rhautmatiam Louise Wiemer Washington Avenue Mamie Hamme North Hyde Park Avenue Wilkes- Harra D. W. Jones North Fillmore Avenue

Appointed policemen taken by mayor amending council

Brief sketches describe three policemen chosen by Mayor Connell and approved by the council. Reese G. Jones from the First ward and Second district is 30 years old, 6 feet tall, 167 pounds, formerly a timberman in the Delaware and Hudson mines. Samuel E. Sloat from the Thirteenth ward is 4 feet 11 inches tall, 216 pounds, 1493 years old, member of Company C, eight years in the ward. Charles A. Perry of the First ward at 122 West Parker Street is 4 years old, 166 pounds, 6 feet inches tall, and was recommended by local residents.

Connell Central City Reese G. Jones Delaware and Hudson Company Joseph A. Merrs W. T. Smith W. A. Paine Samuel E. Sloat Company C Haa William Connell Chittenden James Moir F. E. Wood E. H. Ripple Claude B. Pratt Harles

Stenographers Offer Desert Preventive Services

Stenographers advertise ready supply of business stenographic help for desert prevention by day or hour, mentioning keeping and specialty services. Location listed as Scranton Creation, 425 Spruce Street.

Scranton Spruce Street

West Side Socials, Funeral, and Church News Update

West Side Social club hosts a pleasant evening at Mears Hall. Thomas L Williams of Butte City is laid to rest in Tamaros after a early morning funeral. Washburn Street Presbyterian church buys Washburn Street lot for parsonage. old church to be sold by auction after removal and new building planned. Ninth annual ball at Mestre hall by West Side Literary and Social club draws crowds with grand march and a full program. Community notes list guests, novelties, and upcoming excursions. Jackson Street Baptist and Calvary Methodist churches announce events and visits. Local businesses advertise openings and sales as residents share society items and notices.

William H. Freeman Washburn Street Churel Gayoty Mestre’ Hall West Side Iliga Frank McLain Elec P. Po Griffin Pod. Mc Andrews James Egan Morris Emberg Jamnea Burnett Frank Cooper John Gaffany Rd, Jennings John Dorkin George Laney William Iurrell Frank Grady James O. Malley Joseph Donnelly

New Officers Elected at Dunmore Cemetery Association Meeting

The Dunmore Cemetery Association held its annual meeting in the trustees office on a rainy May afternoon for the year ending May 1 1893. Officers were elected and improvements discussed including a new fountain and burial lots along the Olyphant road. The association shows a healthy balance with funds set for future maintenance and improvements.

Cemetery Association Cemetery Association of Dunmore Bayer John B. Smith Henry Beyen Pennsylvania Coal Company Olyphant Mr. Leyes Col. Boies Mr. Crippen

Panjandram to Feature at Academy of Music Next Tuesday

Splendid Company will present Panjandram at the Academy of Music next Tuesday evening. The show features De Wolf Hopper and a star lineup including Dolls Fox Marion Singer Nellin Douglas and more with a notable serpentine dancer Michel de Feller and Miss Ida, famed for ballet and light effects.

de Wolf Hopper Ble Jolly Ianjandrum Otr Sal Academy of Music Parjendram Dolls Fox Itsee Tielden Marion Singer Nellin Douglas Louse Hilliatt Helen Heresford Samuel Heed el Tnnd Stanley Alfred Klein Louie Shrader Harry Dwr Michel de Feller Ida Te He Lote Poller Landay Paris Irlin

Elegant Lalion At Siro Today Draws Attention

A small lively scene gathers at the Siro with a 260 dollar prize mentioned. The event features a fancy hive themed giveaway and attracts local interest as participants plan to take home the awarded items.

Manufacturing Committee Meets for Potential Scranton Ventures

The Scranton board of trade committee met to discuss locating several manufacturers in the city. Eastman from the Clay Lamp Wick company spoke on behalf of his organization about a product they have not yet produced, seeking to establish in Scranton. Proposals included a milk mill, plush, and other articles such as banquet lamps, with multiple firms eager to set up due to local facilities. The proceedings show the board’s active stance and Scranton’s forward momentum.

Board of Trade Bineines Lovt Ll. Eastman Dreweed Scranton

Republican State Convention Delegates Named and Travel Plan

A report details plans to transport a Bradford County Wilkes Barre group to the Republican state convention in Harrisburg on May 23. Declared delegates include Major Everett Warren and P M Frangis with alternates. further delegates from the First district to be elected May 15. Also listed are Lt Governor Waters Judge Archbald County Chairman Powell Reps Farr Beck Prothonotary Pryor and Attorney Floitz.

Harriaberg Bradford Wyoming Susquehanna Pike Wayne Lackawanna Lazerné Wilkes Barre Everett Warren A. J. Kolb P. M. Frangis Dalton J. Willie Reewe Taylor W. J. Schubmehl Olyphant Thomas Cosgrove Archbald Harrisburg Waters R. W. Archbald D. W. Powell John W. Farr H. K. Beck Eo Pryor F. W. Floitz

Pastors Union Meeting to Hear Colonel Boles on Moody Movement

The May meeting of the Pastors union of the city and vicinity will be held at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms, Wyoming Avenue, on Monday morning next at 10.80. Colonel EM Boles will address the gathering on the Sunday closing movement and the Moody meetings will be considered.

Pastors Union of Young Men's Christian Association Rooms Wyoming Avenue EM. Boles Moody

Popular Authors Offer Free Book With Purchases

A store announces on Saturday every customer who buys goods to the value of one dollar will receive a book. Dr Gibbons from New York City will visit his Scranton office at 441 Wyoting avenue every Monday from 8 in the morning until 6 in the evening.

Uying Gooda Marans & Hagen New York City Scranton Wyoting Avenue

Notes of South Side Citizens Favor Public Improvements

A South Side note section records residents supporting various public improvements. Citizens advocate funding and action on projects across districts, urging faster streets, utilities, and community facilities to boost local growth and welfare.

Ward residents push sewer plan while deferring paving work

Citizens of the Twentieth ward back sewer construction and alley improvements but favor delaying routine paving on Pittston Avenue from Brook to Creek streets until after sewers are in. Memorial Day services will honor veterans at Pittston Avenue Cemetery and German Cemetery with clergy in attendance. South Side Line schedule changes reduce cars per hour and adjust last car times. church services and funeral notices follow. A local store advertises a sale on geese and china stock will open Saturday morning.

Twentieth Ward Connell Pittston Avenue Brook Creek Ezra Griffin Grand Army of the Repanlia Toeré

Linden Street Bridge Survey Report Confirmed

City Engineer Phillips Hae completed the Linden street bridge survey and sent for Chief Engineers Thompson of Central Railroad of New Jersey and Swift of Delaware and Hudson to review grounds before construction. Despite talk of moving the site to Mulberry street, officials say the Linden street location will be built.

Phillips Hae Fame Phillipe Linden Street Bridge Thompson Central Railroad of New Jeresy Swift Delaware and Hadeon Company Jheen Mulberry Street Linden Street

Crystal Hose benefit tonight features The Fast Mail at Academy of Music

Tonight The Fast Mail will be staged at the Academy of Music for the Crystal Hose company benefit. The Niagara Falls inspired scene, praised as a marvel of mechanical ingenuity, drew praise from audiences and prompted Lincoln J. Carter to plan a production in his own work.

Academy of Music Crystal Hose Company Niagara Falla Fast Mail Lincoln J. Carter America

71 Patro Men's Calf Skin Shoes For 1.50

Advertisement notes a sale on calf skin shoes at 5 Bros. shoe store today with Beadleston and Woert's and Ballantine's Ales mentioned alongside. The line ends with unclear names and locations.

Patro 5 Bros Beadleston & Woert’s Ballantine Id. Waren

Funeral of James O Malley

The funeral for James O Malley 22 a machinist killed near Jermyn station of the Delaware and Hadson Canal company is set for Sunday at 240 at St Pauls Green Ridge prior to interment at Flyde Park Catholic cemetery. Coroner Kelley empaneled a jury to view the body and will hear testimony Monday night at Jermyn. O Malley was found with a fractured skull after an apparent fall from a bridge while crossing near the station. He was a brother of M E O Malley of United States Express.

James O'Malley Jermyn Delaware and Hadson Canal Company Honora O'Malley Mehta I Avenas Kelley George Schlager P. E. Timlin Martin Bird J. H. Bonner M. J. O'Toole M. E. O'Malley United States Express Company St Paul's Church Green Ridge Flyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Surprise party honors Grace Thomas at Providence Road home

A party was held Tuesday evening May 1 at Grace Thomas’s Providence Road home. Attendees included Misa Balla House Maggie Powell Katie Milberg Anna Price Autin and duinzin Peacock Mary Ellis Anna and Laura Rehiing Carrie Miller Edith Miller Giracn Mattisin Tillie Dempenay Carrie Wong J C Cote nore Will Anderson George Lorimer fedge Millett Lattrop Fred Lorimer Ward Vale Steward Mr Hill wired Mr DeWitt Mr Gafferty J Miller L Bute Thomas Mr Claytin and others.

Misa Grace Thomas Grace Thomas Providence Road Misa Balla House Maggie Powell Katie Milberg Anna Price Autin Duinzin Peacock Mary Ellis Anna Laura Rehiing Carrie Miller Edith Miller Giracn Mattisin Tillie Dempenay Carrie Wong J. C. Cotenore Will Anderson George Lorimer Fedge Mill

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