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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1894

Page

5

City Notes on Events and Meetings This Week

Weekly police drill reported yesterday as officers and city officials were paraded. Joseph Cook will lecture at the Frothingham tonight. Letters of administration dated for Charles Stiles in the city. The Aeolian Quartet and Glee Club to perform at the meeting tonight. Frank Brunner to county jail on larceny charge. Innes band tickets sold despite rain for War and Peace show. Marlowe licenses issued for several individuals. Lackawanna County Rifle Association to meet Friday at 2 p.m. YWCA plans benefit for Home for the Friendless. Rev Bell to address Young Women at YWCA meeting with Mrs B. T. Jayne singing. Funeral of James Lynett set for Friday at 9 a.m. Pabst Milwaukee Beer advertised at Lohman’s.

Saturn Er- Mory Palt America Joseph Cook Wrothingham Esterday Felee Thin City Charles Btles Aeoliin Quartetic Glee Club Thesetio Frank Brunner Cleptmnt Wau Frothingham Innes Band Marlowe Lo OW Wives Miller Scranton Emma Kullman New York City Jakym Urda Aucstiasia Kanto Jermyn Lackawanns County Women's Christian Temperance Union Spruce Street Home For the Friendless Younes Men's Muckgey Brow Wyoming Avenue Mr. Bell Hyde Park

MASS MEETING CALLED BY CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR UNION

The city Christian Endeavor Union plans a mass meeting at Penn Avenue Baptist Church at 7 46 pm to hear reports from the York state convention. J S Williams elected president will preside with a program including song service prayer and readings. Local speakers include W G Partridge J C Manning and Rev J W Williams.

City Christian Tindeaver Union Penn Avenue O’elock York J. S. Williams Tey J. C. Manning Pittaton Ev. W. HH. Stubblebine J. W. Willams Chatrens Zork Clonien Aan Ars Ranton Mn ' Arles HE. Daniels

Prohibitionists Call Mass Meeting at Conservatory Hall

A Prohibitionists meeting is scheduled at Conservatory Hall 402 Lackawanna avenue next Friday evening to appoint workers and handle campaign business. Over 100 ministers from the valley will convene at Conservatory Hall the morning after for a ministers conference as the party pushes for a larger vote and considers a daily paper.

Ue Hell Conservatory Hall Lackawanna Avenue Prohibition

In Attendance at Evening Lecture at Frothingham House

In attendance at the event, attendees will be joined by Joseph Cook. In the evening they will attend the Frothingham venue for a lecture described as holy and public.

Joseph Cook Frothingham

Cambri American Glee Club Plans Wide Concert Tour

Professor T J Davies organizes the Cambri American Glee party with EE Robatkin as president. The group will give twenty concerts in this country and about forty in England and Wales, with stops in Pittsburg Allen Hing hamton Muffilo Pittston and Wilkes Barry before sailing next July to compete in the Welsh festival. Featured singers include Thomas Beynon William D Evans Edwin Bowen Richard Williams I J Davis Johny Watkins William Watkins Richard Thomas Philip Warren and John H Jones. Robathan awaits daily letters from abroad arranging engagements.

T. J. Davies Davies EE. Robatkin England Wales Pittsburg Allen Hinghamton Muffilo Pittston Wilkes Barry Thomas Beynon William DD. Evans Carbondale Edwin Bowen Richard Willims Kingston I. J. Davis Kessee Johny VT. Watkins William W. Watkins Richard Thomas Lew Herbert Philip Warren John H. Jone Mr. Robathan

Night at the Circus on the Academy of Music bill

Nellie Mehlenry presents A Night at the Circus at the Academy of Music featuring a mix of horseplay and ordinary specialties led by Miss Mercury. The house audience enjoyed the show while critics question the public’s demand for such light comedy over more worthwhile theater.

Sahelley Academy of Music Nellie McHenry Miss Mercury Oa Miss Mehenry

Night school sessions eyed in public wards

The board of control backs evening sessions in public schools after last year’s night study success. Tomorrow the teachers' committee will review controller reports as wards prepare applications. Twenty applications are enough to start a night school with district funding, likely in wards including Twelfth Third Eleventh Fourth Seventh Fourteenth Twenty first Nineteenth Eighteenth Fifteenth and Fifth on Jackson Street.

Board of Control Easlohs Saventh Tweneth Jackson

Pleasant gathering marks second annual Columbus Y M I social

A refined crowd from the South Side attended Excelsior hall for the Columbus County Young Men's Institute social. Grand march led by Daniel Hurley and Miss Anna Jordan. Committees active. John J. Durkin managed smoothly. Miss Katie Reardon served as pianist. About seventy five couples attended.

Columbus

Silver Creek Case Sees Second Hearing Before Judge Gumster

In the Silver Creek Injunction cause judge Gumster held another afternoon hearing. Crossexamination of W. W. Patterson ended and BD J Taylor testified he had no knowledge the Silver Creek Mining Co. was involved in negotiating the Harp tract. W E L Taylor was recalled and the hearing was adjourned to this morning.

Silver Creek Gunster W. W. Patterdon BD. J. Taylor Harp Tract W. EL. Taylor

New Pullman Sleepers Put Into Service on Western Route

New cars launched today on the New York to Chicago line via Niagara Falls feature twelve sleeping sections including drawing room smoking room and buffet. The Liverpool Queenstown Hong Kong and Hinioostan cars promise Pilatech gas lighting and steam heating, coming straight from the Pullman shops.

Pullman Lwhlah Valley Railroad New York Chicago Thie Site Ningira Falls Piatech Liverpool Queenstown Hong Kong Hinioostan

Creole Tom's Cabin Tops Davin Theater Schedule

The Nedided Lit Creole Tom's Cabin proves the hit of the season at Davin theater with crowds nightly. The show features a blend of poignant scenes and humor, as Mira Daley Marke receives high praise for a performance that draws golden opinions.

Davin’ Theater Hose Ia Mira Daley Marke

Chrysanthemums At A Vernon Parish Church Exhibit

A large group from the Second Presbyterian church visited Mrs. Bole's home to view a chrysanthemum collection. Despite bad weather, guests praised the display and thanked Colonel and Mrs. Bates for their entertaining efforts.

Second Prisbyterian Church Mra. Bole Virloun Conservatorien Roge Mra. Bates

Resolutions Signed by Mayor Connell

Mayor Connell saved several resolutions and ordinances yesterday authorizing the Economy Light Heat and Power Company to supply heat to the municipal building and arranging for an electric split at Var Storch Avenue and Green Ridge Street. The measures also allocate funds to pick a lot for Cumberland Howe Company along with mention of the Gentlemen's Driving Club races Baturium.

Connell Coimany Var Storch Avenue Green Ridge Street von Btorch Marlon Stret Peres Cumberland Howe Company

Republicans Hear South Side Campaign Speeches in Hall

A large Twentieth Ward crowd in Cedar avenue heard Vaughan Connell and other Republican candidates discussed by speakers. Attendees included the drum corps of Camp 430, Patriotic Order Sons of America, and notable actors from New York theaters.

Twentieth Ward Corgoran’s Hall Cedar Avenue Camp 430 Patriothe Order Sons of America Charles B. Simrell Brook Street A. A. Vorhung Democratic Party Ito South Side Republican Party Party of Protevsion Vosburg Scranton Vaughan Connell Clarence Ballentine New York J. C. Vaughan

Lem Kettle to Play at Academy of Music Tonight

Tim Murphy and Comediana Tuck ards present Lem Kettle a rural comedy set in Delaware County with a tender love story. Charles Tilia the German comedian draws Democratic following for clean wholesome shows. War and Peace returns with Innes band, plus Bride of the World’s Fair trip. Bronson Howard’s Young Mrs Winthrop comes to the Academy Saturday.

Tim Murphy Charles T. Tilia Academy Frothingham Innes New York Mise Miner Laurela Detroit Bronson Howard

Wood's vs Scranton Business College gridiron clash

Football teams from Wood's and the Scranton Business College will contest for supremacy on Saturday at 2 o'clock at Scranton big ball park. Rivalry is intense and both elevens are evenly matched as they seek victory for their schools.

Wood's Scranton Business College Jntireta Scranton Bige WOODS A. B.C. Ham Eiececysas Soltftoni Matthews Cans Ccceelotl Tackloy Cummings Weynadt Haupt Achner Cone Pit Et Biel Peters Mortris Marsh OwenCap

Building Permits Granted by Nelson October Report

Building Inspector Nelson issued permits in October for new buildings, extensions, and repairs totaling 320,747 in value. The list includes single and double dwellings, stores, barns, and a power facility across wards and streets, naming owners such as George May, Dr H O Ware, William McGarrin, A H Roskilly, Finch Manufacturing, Edwin Jones, Porter Bros, B Shoemaker, Mire John Morgan, Michael O Mara, W E Smith, Ty Beers, and others with addresses on Cedar, Spruce, Washington, Sumner, Trinity, Green Ridge, and more.

Nelson Sire George May Harrison Avenue Tenth Ward Dr. H. O Ware Clay Avenue Ninth Ward Williem McGarrinh Chiy Avenue Sevententh Ward A. H. Roskilly Wingle Iverett Avenue Fourth Ward Finch Manufacturing Company Highth Street Fourteenth Ward Edwin Jones Pittiston Avene Twentieth Ward Porter Bros Wet Lackawanni Favento Burier Avenue Ptine & Co Lover's Lane John Morgan Providenod Road Michael O'Marra Spruce Street Elehihwan W. E. Smith Ater Waah- Spruce Street Elehth Wri Ty Beers Main Avenue EL Smmith Waah- Ington Avenue Bliovwenth Wand Kietrle Light and Power Company Lo Enti Power Bann Washington Avenue Thirteenth Wahl Bourn Connter Mte George Shots Cédar Avenue Treenthih Want B. Robinson Seventh Street Fourteenth Wind Frank Franci Fourteenth Street Fifth Ward Seth Davis Dan Devis Sumner Avenue Fourth Wart Lafayette Street Fourth Yard We Drowell Green Ridge Street Thittevrth Christ Gothier Rebecca Avenue Seward Dick- Fon Avenue Thirteenth George Coombs Powerteenth Street Willie EL Rakgrnof Irving Avenue

Finch Property Question in Linden Street Bridge Case

Viewers C F Van Nort John Caw ley and Anthony Bauman heard testimony on damage to I A Finch Co property from Swetland Street approach to the Linden Street bridge. Finch contends compensation equals land opening. city solicitor Torrey to urge council action. hearing continued three weeks.

C. FL van Nort John Cawley Anthony Bauman Court House I. A Finch Swetland Streat Sellestor Torrey Tild Torrey

Caledonian Club Observes Halloween With Ball

The Caledonian Club held a social and ball at Excelsior Hall on Lackawanna avenue to celebrate Halloween. Chief John Simpson gave a stirring opening speech, with an excellent vocal and musical programme, followed by a well arranged ball. The arrangements committee included James J Rheach Thomas Henderson Wallace Kennedy John Pinte John Simpson James Joffrey Thomas Gemmell and Thomas Wilson.

Caledonian Club Excelsior Hall Excelsior Club Lackawanna Avenue John Simpson James J. Rheach Thomas Henderson Wallace Kennedy John Pinte James Joffrey Thomas Gemmell Thomas Wilson

Adjourned Inquest On Noonan Death Delayed

The jury in the Noonan inquest adjourned without reaching a verdict after two cars of testimony. Coroner Kelly presided with witnesses from Scranton Gas and Water and contractor firms Ferguson and Rooney detailing timbering and pipe issues on Mineral Street trench where Joseph Noonan died. Noonan, 2, left a wife and two children.

Joseph Noonan Scranton Gas and Water Company Ferguson & Rooney Court House Noonan Sivest Bellevue Mineral Street Kelly J. J. Burke W. O'Hara James A. Riley Michael Noonan McGraw John McGraw Samuel George Dennin Kench Crose Major Warren Collonel Fussimmons John McCann Pitasimmons Peter Mulligan Cie Patrick Mullen Gas and Reeves Gas and and Water Company

All Neckwear Exhibition Shown in Finest New Goods

All Neckwear presents a refined collection of men’s neckwear described as new, novel, and superbly elegant. The display promises inviting styles and exquisite materials, with a focus on high fashion and quality, aiming to captivate buyers.

Alwisn

Pound Rates Offered for Family Wash Service

A laundry business promotes special pound rates for weekly family washing. They urge readers to send their entire family's laundry to their facility, promising value and convenience.

Manager Mishler Reviews Young Mrs Winthrop at Academy of Music

Reading critic Mishler reports Jonson Howard's drama Young Mrs Winthrop was creditably presented at the Academy of Music. The piece features fashionable family life gentle humor and refined staging with strong ensemble acting. The Industrial School run by St Luke's church will open for winter on November 4 at 2 30 pm in Eureka laundry building third floor hall on Washington avenue near the parade route.

Winthrop Burgunder Myr. Mishler Reading The Academy of Music Jonson Howard St. Luke's Church Eureka Wuilding Washington Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cleveland Norman & Whore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave Ackawanna Aundry Penn Ave A.B. Warman City Notes James Lynett Delaware, Lackawannand Western Railroad Emmett Street Gentlemen's Driving Club Pabst Milwaukee Lohman’s Wil Bo Christian Endeavor Union PARTY FOR Nellie Mehlenry Social of Columbus Gumster Baturium G. W. Watson Conneil G. M. Watson South Worka Maansh Mills United States Jamen Madigo'a Watson Watton Pealc Hubert McWade Colin Kemper Augustin Daly London Erroll Dunbar Boeten Museum Alay Lansing Rowan Dr. Will Company Mise Une Abell Lyteum Theater Joe Murphy the Frothingham Shaun Rhue Kerry Gow Wood's and Scranton Business College Temms Mr, Finch G. G. Woolworth Sid Lackawatina Averus Graen and Gold Store Conrad, Hatter Mishler Washington Ave Buna’s Taokawiwne Avo E. G Coursen Celembus Onan Weehington Gorantan.Pa S. C. Snyder Havin Hudson Bay Sable J. Bolz Paens Hettars,& Furnishers Oslands Childrens Department Banister’s Lackawanna and Wyoming Avenues Nuge Lackawanna Ave
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