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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1894

Page

3

Social Notes From Bloomsburg and Nearby Towns

Grant Herring of Bloomsburg was in the city yesterday. Miss Anna Roche of Gibson street guests in Hawley. Miss Laura Gilroy of Archbald visits sister Mrs Andrew Campbell. Frank M Fox of Carbondale proprietor at the Anthracite Hotel is at the Wyoming. Miss Ella Beers of Carbondale visits cousin Miss Agnes Callahan Lackawanna avenue. Albert T Post of Montrose medical student at UPenn engaged at Lackawanna hospital. Jodae R W Archbald leaves tomorrow on a country drive visiting Milford Christman Home Kittanning Water Gap Mount Pocono and returns Saturday.

Grant Herring Bloomsburg Anna Roche Gibson Street Hawiey Laura Gilroy Archbald Andrew Campbell Frank M. Fox Carbondale Wyoming Ella Beers Agnes Callahan Lackawanna Avenue Albert T. Post Montrose University of Pennsylvania Lackawanna Hospital Jodae R. W. Archbald Christman Milford Kittaning Water Gap Mount Pocono

Excursion by Young Women's Christian Association to Farview

The Young Women's Christian Association plans a Thursday excursion to Farview with a free tennis court for members and an entertaining pavilion program. Lunch will cost a nominal fee at noon, tickets from Sanderson Selly Seeley and YWCA offices. A Toreday musicale at YWCA rooms invites city girls and women, with free admission for members and ten cents for non members. Tennis court hours available by contacting the office.

Young Women's Chriatian Association Farview Sanderson's Selly and Seeley’s Young Women’s Christian Association Young Women's Christian Association

Central Labor union aids striking coal miners fund

At a meeting last night the Central Labor union contributed 10 to help the striking soft coal miners. Peter McDermott and Thomas McWhee, representing the strikers visiting the city to raise funds, were endorsed and urged to receive public consideration. The committee has had little success in collecting money.

Central Labor Union Peter McDermott Thomas McWhee

Opening of Evangelical Lutheran church in North Scranton

The Evangelical Lutheran church of North Scranton near Providence road and Court street opened Sunday for regular services by Rev. H Bronson Richards. Services will be held twice on Sundays and this evening as well as Sunday school. The public is invited. seats are free and all are welcome.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church North Scranton Providence Road Court Street H. Bronson Richards Sanda School

Inquest Clears Motorman Over Mayfield Electric Car Death

Coroner and jury in Mayfield held an inquest into John Shea's death from an electric car collision Saturday night. The jury verdict exonerated the motorman and conductor from all blame.

Eiling Kelly Mayfield John Shea

William Jones Fined In Police Court For Cruel Treatment

William Jones of Brickavenue was fined g8 by Alderman Fuller in yesterday's police court after being arrested Saturday and charged by his wife with cruel treatment. Jones has faced the same charge previously.

William Jones Brickavenue Alderman Fuller Jones

Hyde Park and West Side News Notes and Local Events

Hyde Park Literary and Debating society held closing exercises in South Main rooms with president John R. Edwards presiding. W. Haydn Evans received sympathy from members. Howard Davies and Charles E. Daniels led a history program before refreshments and songs by Emerson Owen. Charles T. Miller injured while painting a roof on Dismond avenue. multiple injuries reported. Oxford mine idle due to cog wheel break. repairs expected by morning. July Fourth contests planned at Lake Ariel with $80 prize and a choir event with $300 prize. Iroquois Social club closed with a pleasant gathering at Mearns hall. Henry G. Keene lectured on the Johnstown flood. Funeral of John R. Edwards to be attended by Loyal Knights. Vera Lavina Ler s hner to wed Joseph Evang on June 20. Juvenile cantata Dream of Fairyland slated for Plymouth Congregational Church. admission 15 cents. Reinstatement of Richard Williams and Green at Continental mine. Daniel Mohr visiting. Mrs A A Lindabury convalescing. William D Jones visiting North Hyde Park. Martha Taylor funeral set. Franklin Fire Company received new horses for steamer service.

Hyde Park Literary D Bating Society Welsh Philosophical Society South Main Avenue John R. Edwards Charles E. Daniele Haydn Evans Hyde Park Literary and Debating Society W. Haydn Eyans Howard Davies Charles E. Daniels Emerson Owen George T. Griffiths Oxford Thomas Williams Ed Cynon Lake Ariel Daniel Thomas Will Mearns’ Hall Henry G. Keene Johnstown Jackson Street Baptist Church Enterprise Lodge Loyal Knights of America Benjamin Kerabner Plymouth Congregational Church Peorle Richard Williams Continental Mr Green Maurice Savacole Stroudsburg E. B. Houser South Hyde Park Franklin Fira Company Frank Scott

North End Incidents and Society Meeting Notes

A six year old son of Officer John Saltry was severely bitten on the leg by a dog owned by Josaph Stewart and the animal was shot. A Father Whitty society meeting at St Marys hall discussed decorating the heroic dead graves for Decoration Day. The Catholic Total Abstinence union controversy continued with a vote to withdraw unless the diocesan board returns the trophy within ten days. Dr W D Donne of Wayne Avenue made a brief flying trip to Philadelphia last week.

John Saltry Josaph Stewart Father the Diocens of Scranton Board of Government

Lehigh Valley Agents Lead Observation Tour

Charles Lee general passenger agent of the Lehigh Valley railroad and A W Nonnemaehher assistant general passenger agent, both of Philadelphia, toured with W W Bryan and other agents on an observation trip.

Lehigh Valley Charles Lee Lehigh Valley Railroad A. W. Nonnemaehher Philadelphia W. W. Bryan

Scranton Visit Impresses Wilkes-Barre Guests

A Wilkes-Barre party rode the Delaware and Hudson to Scranton arriving at noon. They toured the Wyoming area and Moses Taylor hospital, viewed industrial plants, and praised Scranton as a progressive city with fine streets and bustling streets. They left on the 4.16 D and H train.

Wilkes-Barre Delaware and Hudson Wyoming Tripune Mr. Lee Atesmilla Moses Taylor Scranton

Public note seeks letters of interest for publication

Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer’s name. Tan Taauxe will not be responsible for opinions expressed here.

Debate on the American Sabbath and civic duty

An editor argues that Sabbath observance safeguards national morals and prosperity, opposing personal liberty and vice. He cites biblical law, Pilgrim origins, Babylon, and Roman influences, warning that Sabbath desecration fuels crime and poverty while urging religious restraint and social order. A closing note mentions a bicycle rental line.

Moo Webster Mount Sinai Egypt Lord Jesus Christ Pilgrim Pathers America Lord Macauley England Treaven Babylon Moses Seneca Neuro St. Augustine Walla

Scranton Business Internote Promises Citywide Industry Profiles

Scranton plans a carefully compiled directory of leading wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests bound as a book with photogravure views of public buildings blocks streets and portraits of prominent residents It aims to attract newcomers and serve as a strong city advertisement Representatives will visit local offices to explain the edition and arrangements for residence views pose.

Tamunr Scranton Yidluity Tur Tarune Thorr

America Illustrated Portfolios Available at Ten Cents Each

A new arrangement by Tae Tam ung offers readers any one of twenty parts of the America portfolio for ten cents. All parts are ready and described as the finest collection of photographic views in print. Send stamps or cash, no coupon needed, and choose from "The Face of Rosemen."

Tae Tamung America

South Side notes highlight park project and social events

South Side notes cover plans from the South Side board of trade to buy a three acre hollow by Connell park for an artificial lake. reports on Michael J. Egan’s disappearance and a rumored letter, a marriage between Benjamin Dun nings and Miss Kiva Warner, a divorce granted to Mrs. Dun nings, and a St John’s choir concert with praise for its performance. The column also notes inspections by Traction Co officials, a fishing trip plan, a Memorial Day event, and local visits and gatherings.

Miss Warner Benjamin Dunnings St. John's Choir Traction Company South Side Greenwood Lines South Sile Board of Trade Thomas J. Moore Connell Park Crown Avenue Courag

Memorial Day meeting and notices from Scranton post

Special Order No 2 calls all members of the G A R post at Lackawanna avenue post room 421 to assemble at 7 30 am in uniform for Memorial day exercises. Also notices of obituaries and funeral notices for Grant O Hara Mason and infant deaths appear with private interments and church services noted.

N. Monies Scranton Lackawanna Avenue Peery E. Li, Haas

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