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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1894

Page

3

Local Visitors and Residents Noted in City Listings

A series of brief notices list residents and visitors: Joe H. Fennks of Chicago and Joseph Fete of Philadelphia at local venues, Max Gallard of Wilkes-Barre in the city yesterday, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Goodwin spending the day at Springville, and several others including H. H. Kennedy of Waverly and W. H. Didge of Towanda at the Wyoming. Also noted are Joseph P. Burns and wife of Wilkes‑Peers visiting friends, Miss Emoma Mariatt of Oxford visiting, and Sidney Broadbent returning from California as superintendent of the Dickson Works. A minor accident mentions Micer Jomph Block’s facial injury from a car jump, with L. A. Gate of New York visiting his brother Dr. Li. M. Gates, plus various local residents listed with brief movements about Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns.

Joe H. Fennks Chicago Joseph Fete Philadelphia St. Charles Max Gallard Wilkes-Barre E. J. Goodwin Springville H. H. Kennedy Waverly W. H. Didge Towanda Wyoming Joseph P. Burns Wilkes Thomas Levison Mr. Patterson IL ¥ May Carbondale Emoma Mariatt Oxford N dL E. H. Call Washburn Street Sidney Broadbent Dickson Works California Micer Jomph L. A. Gate New York City Li. M. Gates Pomecey Wern Eco Ietrick Fred H. Gates F. F. Trtu W. L. Keephart C. M. Read and Son Charing Montrose Will S Read Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Freight Department

Police Court Roundup At City Hall

A Sunday police court session before Mayor Connell saw multiple pay-day offenders. Lank Crane, 45, resisted arrest at West Side station and carried an open knife mace during a search. fined. Michael Reagan, of 501 Caywyn Street, charged by his brother with drunkenness, remanded for a hearing. Patrick Morrison, 45, Carbondale, displayed a roll of Mille. arrested for intoxication. fine set at 32.50.

Connell Lack Crane Schmidt West Side Michael Reagan Caywyn Street J. Thomas Boland Patrick Morrison Carbondale Mills

Blaze at City Hall Sparks Fire on Top Floor

A gas pipe leak in the municipal building rear corridor on the top floor ignited before midnight when an incandescent light was underneath. Flames licked brass fittings, the meter in the basement was shut off, and only soot stained the corridor as Captain Warner and the night watch discovered the blaze.

Warner Night Watch

Last Services In Old Washburn Street Church

The Washburn Street Presbyterian Church held its last Sunday service before moving to a new edifice across the street due to safety concerns from mine cracks. Rev. D W Skellinger delivered the sermon on the theme Old and New. The article notes improvements at St David’s Episcopal Church and lists local notices, deaths, and upcoming community events.

Washburn Street Presbyterian Church St David's Episcopal Church Washburn Street D. W. Skellinger Llebrowas Babylon Alesander the Great Homan Republic Jeane Curie

Orchestra to Perform At Philadelphias Musical Festival

R J Bauer spent late last week in Binghamton arranging hotel lodging for his 15 piece orchestra to accompany the grand oratorio and concert sponsored by the Musical Festival society of the city for three days June 7 and 8 two new fire plays were added on South Main avenue near Pleasant View hotel and at 62 school Mrs Thomas KR Phillips of Wilkes Barre is visiting Mrs D R Williams of South Hyde Park avenue Robert Morrigolde of True Ivor its will excursion to Lake Ariel on Thursday June 7 Rev B J Evans of South Main avenue preached near Wilkes-Barre yesterday

Migs Sadie Kaiser Wilkes Barre Cho Handeil Wilkes-Barre Hve Muse Hall Scholl Sumner Avenue Hugh Davies D. Pettit North Rebeves Avenue Nova Scotia Scotia Railway Company Pettit Company F Plymouth Congregational Church Lake Ariel Fillmore Avenue Washburn Division Streets Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Washburn Street Presbyterian Church John Cassidy H. N. Donnell William Bromley Williams Uniformed Bank Knights of Pything Order Taylor G. W. Corey Lilylake West Side J. J. Hamilton Randolph Jones Jackson Philadelphia R. J. Bauer Binghamton N. Y Musical Festival Society Jone South Main Avenue Pleasant View Hotel No. 62 School Thomas KR. Phillips Wilkes- Barre D. R. Williams South Hyde Park Avenue Robert Morriglode True Ivorites Jane Rey B.J. Evans

Testimony Heard in Carbondale Traction Case Injunction

Testimony taken before Attorneys Jones and Burr shows contradictions in the Carbondale Traction company case. Witnesses including W F Sadler and secretary treasurer Thompson cited delays, finances, and alleged missteps by the borough street committee, with council members testifying about work start dates and conditions of rails and poles.

Jones Burr Arcibald Carbondale Traction Company John Rk, Jones Arenbuld J. E. Gurr Cartondale Traction Company Wyoming Avenue W. FE. Sadler Archibald Era Jones Hilward Blake Edward Lane Sadler Thompson Mareh Bornish

Epworth League Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in Elm Park

The Elm Park Epworth League marked its fifth anniversary with a memorial service and formal diploma presentations to Juniors transitioning to the Epworth group. The event, led by De E A Behell of Cyiciygo, featured Rev. WOH Pearce and G F Walitemore among others.

bin Park de E A Behell Cyiciygo TL UW Beil Slman Lterary Go Whittettiers Presllent Woh, Pearce Paeter In Park Whareh DD T. Yost Junior League G. F. Walitemore Epworth Aml Chriat'a Stead Jean Alibi Matthew

Funeral for Michasl Salerno Draws Large Local Attendance

The funeral was held for Michasl Salerno with many friends present. Members of Victor Emanuel society and multiple military units attended from Oakford court residency. The Catholic service occurred at the church and Hyde Park Catholic cemetery hosted military honors. The deceased, an Italian, once worked for Scranton Trace tion company as a special policeman and court interpreter. He had been a long time member of Company I, Thirteenth regiment, and was popular with officers and men.

Michasl Salerno Rlenis Victor Emanuel Society Tatheonty Regiment Mantera Oakford Court Lotve Hyde Park Catholic Pqgad Deoegaed Moss Scranton Tracetion Company Thirteenth Regiment

Evening Express to Start as Towanda Daily Journal

The Evening Express will debut soon as a four page independent daily under general manager F C McKee of Towanda. It will publish seven columns per page and be sold for Kent. McKee formerly ran the Towanda News and has long newspaper experience. The Scranton Commercial Association offers stenographers and bookkeeping services.

Tadipsdout TC hheKas Beranton Eveing Express Ita F.C McKee Towanila Evening Express Paige Kent McRee Met Towanda Tview

Mullin Funeral Notice and Local Advertisements

Best made play any desired number of tunes by Gautachi Song manufactures 104 Chestnut street Philadelphia Wonderful orchestrial organs priced 5 and 1 Old moxie boxes repaired improved with new tuna Mullin In Scranton May 18 Thomas Mullin at the home of his son Thomas J Mullin corner Mulbery Street and Irving avenue Funeral Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock

Gautachi & Song Chestnut Street Philadelphia Mulllin Scranton Thomas Mullin Thomas J. Mullin Mulbery Street Irving Avenue

Invitations and Events At Elvetric City Council Concert

The prose lists invitations sent for a complimentary concert by Elvetric City Council and Royal Arcanum at Germania Hall. It previews program items, performances by Jones, Holt, Cusick Orchestra, and more, with partes of remarks by local figures. The piece also notes mill work at Lackawanns South Works and upcoming bar admissions for local students.

Elvetric City Council Royal Arcanum Germania Hall Belleegrell Jones Fantek Orehiati Tofevor P Quinnng Sali

Delaware & Western Car Shops Row on Increased Allowances

The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad car shops will resume work after a 410 hour delay as the coal department faces a notable downturn. Next month’s pay is expected to improve over prior weeks, with projections pointing to a better outcome for workers.

Delaware, Lickawannes& Weavern Railroad Lackswana Railroad

Keystone Hovel Opens With Full Liquor Line

Mr. Alex Phillips takes charge of the Keystone Ho vel at the Crom Keys corner Bromley and Swetland. A full line of liquors, beer, ale and fine stars will be kept in stock, with Lanwlb o t A and others planning to favor patrons with service.

Tashawcharge Keystone Hovel Catlel Crom Keys Bromley Ave Swetland Phillipa W

Mayor Michael Maloney Faces Public Incident On Wyoming Ave

A 40 year old mayoral figure, Michael Maloney, became intoxicated and caused a disturbance on Wyoming Avenue Saturday night. He shouted at a passing car, drew a crowd, and refused to leave until Officer Block responded. He claimed to have influence with the Traction Company and city officials, threatening repercussions for those involved in his arrest.

Michael Maloney Wyoming Avenue

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