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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1896

Page

5

Local Notes from Scranton Area Churches and Community

Weekly notices report church services at Trinity Lutherin and Providence Presbyterian, a Skating event on the West Side cinder path, and the Gentlemen's Driving Club scheduling first races on June 11. Public works updates include water service outage in Green Ridge and a meeting of the streets and bridges committee for general business.

Trinity Lutherin Ascension Shay AML Board Iil Walldina Scranton Arehdescenry Segeion George BE. Cuil Bara Gritin Post William Kuntz Tenth Ward Lie County Jalil Gentlemen's Driving Club Ratines Saturi Rrs Park Coeur de Lion Commandery Kutehte Templar Second Presbyterian Church Wallstonery Vine Street Monroe Avenue Taterlook Kirkpatrick Jon

New Ladies Garments Display at Mears and Hagen

Mears and Hagen announce new goods including ladies suits capes jackets wrappers and shirt waists. Come and see the latest offerings at their shop.

Mears & Hagen

City Visitors and Events Noted Across Scranton

P F Nolan of Dupont and Dr A B Stevens of South Cunnanan visit the city. J L Harris of Colorado plans Europe trip next week. J E Kern, Republican editor, fished at New Milford yesterday. Mrs J W Cotter of Butte is guest of Misses Comerford. Others include Lidden Filck of Wilkes Barre Times, S S Thorpe of New York in town for Cleveland bicycle event, and George Miller resuming duties at the Academy of Music during Boges engagement. Several locals entertain, travel to Philadelphia for military surgeons meeting, and Reese G Brooks and J A Lansing join a Scranton group bound for the eastern continent on a June voyage from New York.

P. F. Nolan Dupont, I U A.B. Stevens South Cunnnan J. L. Harris Colorado Europe J. E. Kern The Republican New Milford J. W. Cotter Butte Chy Mont Misvesa Comerford Penn Avenue Morris J. Davidow Monroe Avenue Fannie Stone New York City Lidden Filck Wilkes- Barre Times Publishing Company Wis Thorpe Cleveland Moore & Shears Turday Davis Bulth Jermyn J. Alton Davis Linden Street George Miller Academy of Muele James Walton Catherine Wilton Eynon Street Niagara Tollmer Milton Robert Foresman Hichard Lindsay Riverside Park Drive Park John Loughran St. Joseph's Church Minooka W. G. Fulton Philadelphia Dolor Ecity of University of Pennsylvania Reese G. Brooks J. A. Lansing

They Will Travel to Northern Africa and Major Cities

A note announces a tour visiting Alglera and other Northern African cities along with Madrid Paria Vienna Berlin Genoa Naples Florence and Rome. They will stay abroad until September. Mears & Hagen advertise a large sale on dress goods and silks highlighting a wide range and seasonal bargains.

Alglera Africa Madrid Paria Vienna Berlin Genoa Naples Flovence Rome Mears & Hagen

Senior Blues Reception At YMCA Honors Members

Senior Blues members held a reception at the YMCA hall last night with 275 attendees. A selected orchestra conducted by Z McChiave performed, speeches praised the group, and funds were tallied for gymnasium improvements. President A W Dickson chaired. Captain D P Atherton spoke. total receipts reached 507 with 57 placed in a separate fund for the gym.

Blues Young Men's Christian Association George Mathy A.W. Dickson Profesor Z. McChiave

Upcoming Mid-Night Bel Comedy at Prochineham Theatre

A review of the slate includes A Mid-Nicht Bel a witty European style farce starring Wigby Bell and Liana Joyce-Hell with a cast of well known actors. Also noted are hypnotist acts by Professor X La Motte and Olen Kage at the Academy of Music, with engaging nightly changes and audience participation across Wilkes-Barre and Reading venues.

Slavt Wigby Bell Liana Joyce-Hell Comedienne Gertrude Perry Side Handy Harriette Shoo Tite Iehardeen Tlenriette Lee Datrice Spencer Denonette Hammond The Mews Rodway A. CC Deltwyn Charles Bark Derma Bradberg William Cullington Gage Clarke Madison Corey Charles W. Meyers R. Oc. Anlerson Frank O'Brien Edward Stemends William HH. Smith Othems X la Motte Olen Kage Academy of Music Reading Hotham Sages Wilkes-Patre Grand Opera House Sage Fullwood Adkins Bages Wilkes-Barre Press Club Stafford Literary Club Elks Rooms

Reception at St Luke's Rectory for Rev Israel and wife

Rev Rogers Israel rector of St Luke's church and Mrs Israel hosted a semi annual reception at the rectory under the Women's Fund auspices. Guild reception committee members organized the event with Mrs Page Miss Haight Mrs Ware and others assisting. Ice cream and cake were served by several ladies to a large number of callers.

Rogers Israel St. Luke's Church Mra. Ewe Mra N. J. Keck Misa Stevens Misa Derman

Dunn Bros win Monroe avenue paving bid amid council clash

Common council reverses earlier Barber bid and awards Monroe avenue paving to Dunn Bros at 225 per square yard, over Harber Asphalt, after a late quorum shift and heated debate. Keller argues bidding law and public interest. Zeidler shifts vote, majority backs Dunn. Turnpike toll gate rules and city finances outlined.

Common Council Monroe Avenue Dunn Bros Harber Asphalt Paving Company Common Barber Seanmans Barber Asphalt Companys Oliver Planighan Herrrelly Dunn Mr. Keller Council Barber Asphalt Company Keller Harber Asphalt Company Dunn Brothers Captain Mott McGrall Mr. Oliver

Our Woman's Newspaper Exceeds Expectations Amid Wide Sale

The Our Woman's Newspaper sold 40 000 copies with praise for editors and reporters. Women workers organized distribution through Young Women's Christian Association rooms and booths, delivering papers citywide. Demand remained high with more copies ordered in Wilkes Barre and nearby areas. Some unsold papers remain, and extra issues can be obtained at the YWCA rooms.

Pratee Tribune Charles Schlager Young Women Christien Association Ecity Sollettora Wilkes Barre Klyde Park Providence Young Women's

Man seeks place to die after taking poison in London district

Frederick Bailey, 3 Houston rund London Enc., entered police headquarters at 6 PM claiming he had taken sulfate of zinc to end his life. Patrolman Matthews and Dr Capwell attended him, noting he survived the poison but was gravely ill overnight. Also listed are local notices about exhibition wheels at Foote and Shear 11 Washington Ave and Penn Avenue repairs by Scranton Traction to improve streetcar service.

Mr. Zeidler Grier Mr. Reller Flanaghan Dwar Kat Iy Zeidler Mr. Keller Noone Wenzel McGrall Gordon Barber Keller Dunn Tro Select Council Flanaghen Leggett's Creek Lmits Oliver Meyers Sweeney Sealis Providence and Abington Ned Frederick Bailey Houston Rund London Enc Matthews The Capwell

Constable Roach Injured After Street Car Fall

Constable Patrick Roach of the Seventh ward was injured Wednesday night while alighting from a Capouse Avenue street car near New Street. He sustained a contused wound to the left side of his head and lay unconscious for several minutes after the motorman accelerated. He had signaled the conductor to stop at New Street before exiting.

Roach Patrick Roach Seventh Ward Capouse Avenue New Street

Knoble Atilkes Barree Family Rites in Pennsylvania

Mrs. John M. Knoble dies in Knoble family notice. Funeral services set for Saturday afternoon from her sister Mrs. William M. Harnum’s home at 170 South Washington Street Wilkes-Barre burial there. Interment at Wilkes-Barre completing the final rites.

CINDER PATH ASSURED AS ENTHUSIASM GROWS

Scranton and Up-Country Wheelmen back Anthracite Cinder Path plan from Crystal Lake to Carbondale with projected costs up to 250 dollars per mile Subscriptions and pledges surpass seven hundred dollars as meetings appoint solicitors and set aims.

Path Win Bo Scranton Crystal Lake

Sawyer's Millinery Bargains Offer Updated Styles

Local shop touts low prices on fashion hats and headwear. Customers urged to compare attractive selections with city offers and enjoy stylish up to date designs. This advertisement promises value and opportunity to secure trade.

Best Value Offer Promises High Quality for Your Money

Bargain buyers are urged to consider the best value option that emphasizes quality and savings. The notice highlights competitive pricing and dependable service to attract customers seeking smart purchases.

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