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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1897

Page

8

Social Gossip Notes From Wilkes-Barre Area

Local society items list residents visiting friends in New York and Brooklyn, arrivals in New York after a voyage, and social engagements. Notables include Judge Storms, Rt Rev O'Hara, Ex-Judge Alfred Hand, and grand lodge master WW Gaylord Thomas receiving a reception. A musicale in August and a violin recital by Fred Widmeyer are noted along with a guest list.

Anna N. Burns North Main Avenue George A. Port New York Judge Storms Stroudsburg Ranton I. N. Kramer Europe Yeosteray St. Paul Louie BR. Freeman Brooklyn Bishop O'Hara Michael Loftus Wilkers- Barre Alfred Hand Cora White Julia F. Burns F.J. Freeman Lenoxville August Robinson Dr. Bernstein Peter Zeigier David Pritchard Emil Weichel Benator Stadler Mocono Gaylord Thomas Grand Lodge Odi Fellows of Pennsylvania Slocum Lodge Masonie Hall Weat Side

Training School Commencement Programme Announced

The article lists the training school commencement programme with Rev J G Sweet of Simpson Methodist Church as presiding. Mira Jennie Follows Three Part es, May Daniels, Rachel Powell and Mary Graves perform. Dr M G Brorcha ugh from the University of Pennsylvania to address and present diplomas. date awaiting Brumbaugh’s confirmation.

Erm J. GB. Sweet St Mpaenodechurch Ambine Mira Jennie Miuses May Daniels Rachel Powell Mary Graves T. J. Jennings Board of Control, Bolection Veces Bauer

New York Fire Destroys Indies Hair Parlor Once Held by Konecny

T V Konecny formerly ran a city hair dressing parlor and after moving to New York opened a similar shop there. On Wednesday morning his New York establishment was entirely destroyed by fire.

T. V. Konecny New York

Mayor appoints three patrolmen amid council clash

James J. Quinnan Thomas Watkins and John J. Pewater were chosen by Mayor Batley for the police force but failed to win confirmation as opposition from Democrats stalled action. Affected votes showed a split council with multiple referals and amendments on street railway, street paving, and utility ordinances.

James J. Quinnan Thomas Watkins John J. Pewater Batley Select Council Iulea Manley Mr. Coyne Quinnan

Grand Jury Expected to Stay in Session Through Wednesday

The grand jury will likely extend its session beyond Saturday due to a holiday and heavy workload. Adjudication may not occur until Wednesday with a second return to court scheduled for the morning. Davidow Brothers, 227 Lackawanna Avenue, involved in a $50,000 ban on diamonds and jewelry.

Davidow Brothers Lackawanna Avenue Lackawanna Ave

Memorial Day History Urges Respect for the Dead

The joint Memorial Day Committee of Posts 199 and nine, Grand Army of the Republic, appeals to Philadelphia citizens to honor the dead on May 30. It cites General Logan’s 1868 proclamation and Pennsylvania’s 1874 legal holiday, urging observance over frivolity and any desecration of the sacred day.

John A. Logan Grand Army of the Republic Union Washington, D. C Pennsylvania Grand Army Joint Committee of Posts

Tax Receiver Bill Reconsidered In Assembly Tie

The House yesterday decided to reconsider the tax receiver bill and postpone its consideration. A telegram from Representative John R. Warr to City Solicitor Torrey states the motion will lie on the table until there are enough votes to ensure passage.

Common Council Supreme Court Archbald Atep Nay Aug Park Park Commissioners Torrey Select Council Piret Keller Seta John R. Warr Harrisburg

Dann the Hatter Sale Opens at Wyoming House

Chance for everybody as Dann the Hatter begins a sale of new spring stock at the Wyoming House. The entire stock must go in remodeling, with hours until 9 pm and deeper bargains expected over the next few days. Also notices promote Doctor Agnew’s Liver Pills and Professor Sharpsteen’s electricity lecture at the high school this evening with X-ray demonstrations.

Wyoming House Dunn

Fuhrmann Bro Awnings and Decorations Extends Patronage

We continue at the same location after twenty two years in business offering awnings tents flags and society goods and decorations to the public with continued courteous service.

Scranton Fuhrmann

Memorial Day Concert by Ninth Regiment Band

The Ninth Regiment Band of Wilkes Barre under J L Alexander performs at Farview Saturday at 2 p m featuring Patrol American Selection El Capitan The Chapel Morage Panobre Cornet solo T Canto Italiano Descriptive fantasie Cavalry Charge Morning of the battle and other pieces. Store hours and local ads follow with notices of closings and local merchants.

Farview Ninth Regiment Band Wilkes. Barre J. L. Alexander el Capitan Boulfa Kirautner Mareh Panobre Chopin Cornet Ressatl Richard Cendall Tobami Meyerbeer Ceprice Heroique Chev de Kontski

Sharpsteen X Ray Lecture Promises Electric Demonstrations

Professor Sharpsteen of Binghamton N Y will lecture on the X Ray and perform electrical experiments at the high school auditorium tonight. A private demonstration last night showed Tesla coil effects and a new wireless lighting method by Nikola Tosla. Admission is 15 cents for scholars and 16 cents for adults with proceeds to buy X Ray apparatus.

Sharpsteen Binghamton N. Y Nikola Tosla Board of Control

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