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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1894

Page

5

Laurel Hill park to open on Decoration Day

Local notices describe Laurel Hill park opening on Decoration Day. St Pauls Pioneer Corp plans an 7.80 PM meeting at its armory to arrange events for Decoration Day. Knights Templar returned from trips to Pittsburg Baltimore Washington and Old Point Comfort.

Laurel Hill Park St. Paul Charles Jay Charles McDante T. J. Duggan William F. Boyle R. J. Hughes George A. Jessup Danmore Alton the Blessed Virgin's Sodality League of the Sacred Heart Griffin Pont Grand Army of the Republic Prottingham Theater Powell's Koehler Doring Jadwin Carbondale Mattly le Jadwin West Side Michael J. Walsh Walsh Emmet Street John Nealin Lackawanna Avenue Davis Nealis Alderman Fuller

Open All Night at Lohman’s Dry Air Refrigerators

Sold only in the city by Thomas F. Leonard at 505 Lackauna Avenue, this charcoal filled zinc ed refrigeratory offers hard coal finish in antique walnut and oak, claiming superior food preservation and economy. A large line of sideboard models, self ventilating and odor free, is marketed with calls to visit the stock before purchase.

Thomas F. Leonard Lackauna Oienne

Memorial Day Sermons Honor Veterans and Nation

Veterans from Ezra Griffin Post and Colonel Monies Post attended services at First Presbyterian and Penn Avenue Baptist churches for Memorial Day. Dr. James McLeod preached a patriot Christian sermon praising unity, sacrifice, and the nation’s divine providence, with a large audience and music by the church choirs.

Colonel Monies Peon Avenue First Presbyterian James McLeod D. J Ezra Griffin Grand Army of the Republic Penn Avenue Baptist Warren G. Partridge Penn Avenas Baptist Audistorium Wea Charet America Ray Partridge Moses Canaan Coldiera McLeod Ezra 5 Griffin Post First Presbyterian Church Dr. McLeod Tallia Morgan Praiaa Ye the Father Gounod Ezra & Griffin Post de. McLaod God Israel Christ Redeemer

Tim Tarn offers twenty parts of America portfolio

A new arrangement lets readers choose one of twenty parts of the America portfolio for ten cents. The finest collection of popular photographic views is offered in print, stamps, or cash. Dr A B Kean opens an office in Barr building Washington avenue to assist patrons and the public. Prices at Guernsey Brothers noted.

Tim Tarnune Ia America A. B. Kean Barr Building Washington Avenue

Will Fight to the End Over Sabbath Obedience

Mr Dony vows to continue the fight against Sabbath violations as druggists resist new closing rules. He claims 73 percent of druggists back Sabbath observance and predicts imminent arrests. He hints at possible secular business concessions and delays to court action pending alderman decisions.

Dony Fitzrimmons Post Dony Bays Trimuse Caasa Pastore’ Union Young Men's Christian Association

Margaret Tunstall Dies After Short Illness in 71st Year

Margaret Tunstall wife of John Tunstall died Saturday after a period of poor health. She leaves William C. Tunstall, proprietor of the Providence Register, who had wed Miss Marie Hughes last Wednesday. A telegram from Boston requested his swift return as his mother was dangerously ill.

Mia Margaret Tunstall John Tunstall William C. Tunstall Providence Register Marie Hughes Penn Avenue Boston

The Rivala Presented by Drew Company at Academy of Music

The Rivala closes the season with a splendid company led by Mr and Mrs Sidney Drew and Mrs Drow. The cast includes Mrs Malapropagit, Mrs Drow, and Charles Vernor delivering standout portrayals as Lydia Languish and Sir Lucius O Tri ger. The ensemble receives praise for natural acting and polished performance.

Ridney Drew Bob Acres Lydia Lucius O'Trigeer Charles Vernor

Death of Mrs Nicholas Fahner at age eighty

Mrs Nicholas Fahner of 1143 Court Street dies Friday at age 80. A respected Park Place resident for many years she is mother of John Van Borgan. Funeral from Court Street residence yesterday at 2 PM. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Elis Nicholas Fahner Court Street Devensod Park Place John van Borgan Vourt Street Forest Hill Cemetery

Reverend Asbury to Speak at Howard Place AME Church

Rev. Dr. Asbury, presiding elder of the Scranton district, will deliver a prefecture lia evening at the Howard Place African Methodist Episcopal church on the subject Old Bones of Contention. He is described as a learned and able speaker and the lecture is expected to be interesting.

Sampson Sampoon McLeod N. F Dr. Asbury Scranton Howard Place Dev. Asbury

End of Looter Engagement at the Academy of Music

Miss Minnie Lester and her company closed a two week run at the Academy of Music with matinee and evening performances. The afternoon show featured The Litt Busybody. the evening program included Hat Boy of Dunne as crowds filled the house.

Minnie Lester Academy of Music

Dressed Virwin’s sociality at St Mary’s Dunmore reception

Last evening the Dressed Virwin’s sociality of St. Mary’s church Dunmore held a reception where several young ladies and gentlemen were received into full membership. Diplomas were conferred to promote the League of the Sacred Heart as Rev Father Donlan delivered a sermon to the young people.

Virwin St. Mary's Church Dunmore League of the Sacred Coort Father Donlan

Tragic Fall Claims Life on Apple Street stairs

Roger O Malley died Friday night after a fall on Apple Street stairs in Dunmore. Coroner Kelly inspected the scene on Saturday and ruled an inquest unnecessary.

Roger O'Malley Hil Residevee Apple Street Dunmore Kelly

Burglars Attempt Break In At Pine Brook Home

Early Sunday a burglary attempt occurred at the residence of James Tougher in Green's Place Pine Brook. Mrs. Tougher heard intruders and frightened them away before they could enter the house.

James Tougher Bnrglra Green's Place Pine Brook

America portfolio enabling reader access via ten conte prints

A new arrangement allows Tie Tam- MNE to offer one of twenty parts of the America portfolio for ten conte. Allparts are prepared. This provides phic views in prints. Send stampa or cash. No coupon required.

Celebrated First Masses for P J McHale and M T Shields

Rev P J McHale of Providence ordained May 19 at Niagara Falls seminary and celebrated his first mass in Providence. Rev Michael Shields, ordained May 10, celebrated his solemn high mass at St Patrick's Church with a large congregation and aims to serve in the Trenton diocese.

Tay P. J. McHale Provilence Niagara Theological Seminary Ryan Buffalo Church of the Holy Roary Providunes N. Jd. McMinna John O'Toole W. P. O'Donnell Tsu Holy Rosary Church Father McHale Father O'Donnell St. Paul Hebrown Pathor McHale Tpather Niagara Palls Trenton St. Patrick's Church Jackson Street Michael T. Shields P. J. Mottile J. B. Whelan Daniel J. Daunna PF. BP. McNally Ceremonina Tina Father Whelan Father Shielda St. Lawrence College Montreal St. Michael's College Toronto Our Lady of Angels O'Farrell Scranton Street Cathers O'Toole Providence Golden Cathedral McCabe Avoca

Madle Boxes Exclusively Offer Custom Music Boxes

Gautsehi and Sony at 1600 Chestnut Street Philadelphia advertise orchestral organs and music boxes with 25 and 10 tunings. They specialize in old music boxes repaired and improved with new tunes to play any desired number of tunes.

Gautsehi & Sony Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Gibbon to Visit Scranton Office on Mondays

Dr. Gibbon of New York will be in his Scranton office at 441 Wyoming Avenue every Monday from 8 in the morning until evening.

Dr. Gibbon New York City Scranton Wyoming Avenue

Tunstall Widow Margaret Dies at 71 in Scranton

In Scranton on May 20 1804 Margaret wife of John Tunstall aged 71 years funeral at her home 380 Washington avenue Tuesday at 2 o clock Interment at Forest Hill also notice Fletcher N F Fletcher 435 Meridan Street dies May 27 with funeral notice to follow

Tunstall Scranton Margaret John Tunstall Washington Avenue Intermont al Forest Hill Fletcher Mra N. FP Meridan Street

Who Has Had Twenty Five Years' Experience

A concise line implying a veteran expert is sought after. the speaker indicates his long tenure and presence, though no specific name or location is provided in the fragment.

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