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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1895

Page

7

Winter News and Notices From the Suburbs

Edward Gavin, son of Mr and Mrs Gavin, died aged 11½ years. Funeral Saturday. Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Martin Tigue, miner at Continental colliery, injured by a premature blast yesterday morning. lives on Van Buren avenue. Mr and Mrs John McNair and daughter of North Bromley avenue depart for New York and Glasgow to reside. McNair takes a position with a Glasgow dry goods firm. Chi Upsilon society of Washburn Street Presbyterian church hosts a match social next Tuesday. Miss Annie Roasar visited at her new South Main avenue home yesterday. Alma Beiddoe of North Garfield avenue to wed David Williams of Taylor next Wednesday at 30 o'clock. Rev W S Jones and trustees attend North Eastern Welsh Baptist association conference in Allentown. Funeral of Edward Sausenbaugh this afternoon. Epworth League of Simpson Methodist church met last evening. West Side Young People’s societies presidents meet Saturday at Wil N. Chase’s North Bromley avenue home. Thanksgiving Day sunset service leader to be selected. West Side Business Directory items include Majestic oil stoves promotion. various local services and shops listed.

Edward Gavin Gavin Hyde K Catholic Martin Tigue Continental van Buren Avenue John McNair North Bromley Avenue New York City Glasgow Taylor West Side Young People's Societies Wil N. Chase

Marquette Club Marks Second Anniversary in Wyom ing

The Marquette Social club celebrated its second anniversary at its Booth Main avenue home with music by Hoyd Smith and refreshments. Members and guests including Misses Ida Phillips Florence Long and Kate Carter attended the event. St Brenden council held a literary salon with readings and a debate on whether statemen have done more for civilization than warriors. the negative side won. Mrs Ann Thomas died at 68 on Twelfth street after illness. three children survive. Electric Light Wires: Suburban Electric Light Co extends lines on Malin and West Lackawanna avenues supplying West Side residents. board of trade plans dissolved. Other items note a complimentary dance for Miss Kate Feeley in Beers hall and various local social notes.

Marquette Booth Main Avenue Hoyd Smith John Whettling Harry Reinhart Alvin Beers George Whettling Charles Mansfield Will Davis Robert Cooper Ida Phillips Margaret Lewis North End Florence Long Wilkes-Barre Ethel Porter Louise Deapon May Belle Sweetzer Belle Warren Gertrude Lloyd Gertrude Williams Tertha Whettling Jemima Jones Jennie Reinhart Kate Carter Jennie Price Ethel Rinker Miss Henwood Will Hutton John Phillips Elmer Crane John Moore David Owens Ben Evans Arthur Davis Walter Jones John Lloyd Samuel Case Charles Brennahan Tom and Daniél Trainor Edgar Mert St. Brenden Young Men's Institute James Shea Abraham Lincoln John Conway Aleo Reed Audrees Charles Canavan Afirmative Timon McCoy Morgan Sweeney William Beacing Eeuonn Usapraney John Durkin C. Gallagher Suburban Electric Light Company Malin Avenue Central City West Lackawanna Avenue Main Avenue Board of Trade

Local notes on weddings meetings and club news in town

Mrs. W B Christmas visits in Hamlinton Wayne county while Mrs William Edgar returns from Binghamton. A temperance meeting at Providence Methodist Episcopal church features addresses by Mrs Ida B Cole and Rev H M Cole. Lizzie Roberts marries Arthur Hastings at Jeremy. couple to live in Dunmore. Sewer work on Wayne avenue progresses and Dr Lloyd’s new drug store on Parker and North Main nears completion. John Williams welcomed a daughter. local indoor baseball league officers and team rosters announced. First league game set for Nov 25 with free admission for ladies. Patrick Mielty and Annie Burke wed at Holy Rosary church. Funeral for W J Williams to be held this afternoon. Celestial lodge Odd Fellows to attend. Frank Dever wed Archbald young lady with Crystal Dramatic club presence.

W. B. Christmas North Main Avenue Orchard Hamlinton Wayne County William Edgar Binghamton Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Ida B. Cole H. M. Cole Philadelphia Mary Jones Wayne Avenue Charles Street John Roberts Jérmyn Lizzie Arthur Henry Hastings Dunmore W. G. Watkins Providence Baptist Church Lloyd Parker Street John Williams William Street Business League of Indoor Baseball Osterhout George M. Morley William Nosh John Davis Joseph Osterhout Mulley Clarence Bigelow C. B. Davies T. D. Daylea P. J. Maughan George M. Mulley John McDonnell B. A. Stevens Harry Palmer W. Mitchell L. Barnes J. Thomas Edward Loftus J. Stopford E. Robbin M. Fox W. Maynard C. Morris R. Simpson Fenner Chappel J. Davis H. Davies W. Crowe J. Loftus W. Hadsel W. Kennedy D. Smith J. Ruddy P. Martin Clarke Company B. Powell G. Bigelow G. Martin H. Clark M. Fahri Hollister Avenue Celestial Lodge No. 933 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Frank Dever Crystal Dramatic Club Dever

Local notes highlight postponement and community events

Postponed Pride of the Valley Castle entertainment moves to the 19th. Mrs. Blees improves after illness. Comedians perform in Manley’s hall. William Seagraves stays home ill. Lizzie Butterman slowly convalesces. A dancing class to be organized in Odd Fellows Hall. Bryden’s new house nears completion. Street crew clears gutters. iron fence planned by Pennsylvania Coal Co around Mill Street property.

Pride of Odd Fellows Hall Bryden Fifth Dudley Streets Pennsylvania Coal Company Mill Street Cmst Town & Atone Otros

Marriage of John Klotz and Minnie Kramer

John Klotz and Minnie Kramer were married yesterday at St John’s German Catholic church Hyde Park. Silas Evans of The Tribune served as groomsman and Mrs Annie Smeldopf was bridesmaid. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home on Prospect avenue with many friends offering congratulations. City Controller Fred J Widmayer says he seeks renomination. An event at the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms begins at 7 30 this evening.

Mali Richard Grimes Pike County Lackawanna Hospital Annie Johnston Stone Avenue Mauch Chunk Tessie Caveny Cherry Street Hones John Klots Minnie Kramer St. John’s German Catholic Church South Main Avenue Luzerne Street Hyde Park John Fricker Silas Evans Tribune Annie Smeldopf South Side Prospect Avenue Klotz Fred J. Widmayer

First Chamber Concert Delights at Y M C A Hall

The first chamber concert of the season at the Y M C A hall drew a cultured audience and featured Theodore Hem reer fret violin A N Bip violin R J Bauer viola T H Rippard cello J Willis Conant piano and Miss Elsie A C Van Dervoort contralto. The program opened with a Bach D minor concerto for two violins and piano and closed with Cherubini D minor string quartet. Van Der Voort’s Ave Maria received strong praise and an encore Good Night followed.

You Men's Christian Association Theodore Hemreer A. .N. Bip Ecere R. J. Bauer T. H. Rippard J. Willis Conant Elsie A. C. van Dervoort Remeny Hach Cherubini Miss van der Voort Luzzi

Charity Sale At Hallstead Home Raises Notable Sum

A charity sale last night at Mrs. William F. Hallstead's Wyoming avenue residence drew a large crowd despite rain. The event featured Miss Florence Boose from New York singing with emotion, violin solos by Miss Elizabeth Winton, and arranged refreshments by Mrs. A. M. Decker and Mrs. James Archbald. Several locals and visitors assisted in selling and entertaining, including Miss Carrie Harding and Miss Mabel Harding of Binghamton.

W. F. Hallstead William F. Hallstead Wyoming Avenue Florence Boose New York City Reese New York Sherry's Elizbeth Winton A. M. Decker James Archbald Miss Hunt Miss Archbald Richard Matthews Weston Kathryn Winton

Crooked Sam Cavanaugh Barred From City After Tramp Dodge

A Jerneyite known as Sam Cavanaugh spent Wednesday on the West Side selling knives and shears by dubious means. He was seized by Patrolman Peters after a quick alert by a safe buyer who exposed the ruse. In police court he claimed he bought the goods for cash at a Penn Avenue auction, and he was warned to leave the city by noon.

Jerneyite Sam Cavanaugh Peters Penn Avenue Cavanaugh

Scranton Heads Banner Delegation to YWCA Convention

Scranton will lead the banner delegation to the state YWCA convention opening this afternoon at the Bloomsburg Lutheran church. The group will include most city delegates, all state officers except the secretary, and several executive committee members. Mrs. H. M. Boles will preside for the seventh year and may be asked to return.

Bloomsburg Scranton Young Women's Christian Association Delagation H. M. Boles

Dodds Declares Business Like Quests Challenge

Priceburg resident Thomas Dodds, sporting editor, warns William Thorpe he will accept a one on one game from $10 to $20 a side. He proposes locations including Thorpe’s field or his own front yard if Thorpe proves the bet. He sets conditions for soft play and specifies a time window and date in a local notice.

Dodds the Tribune Thomas Dodds Priceburg William Thorpe Thomas Laybourne

A Runaway Colt in Syracuse Stages Captain Anson as Star

Captain A C Anson, famed baseball figure, debuts as lead in a stage production in Syracuse titled A Runaway Colt. The play, written around him by Charles A Hoyt, follows Anson masquerading as Adrian in a comedy set at a minister’s home and a hotel pool, culminating in a climactic baseball game scene.

Anson Adrian Chicago Mannerses Manly Chicagos Ponce de Leon St. Augustine Fla Manners Haight Mercy Dalton

The Play Ends With A Swinging Chicago Win

A tense scene unfolds at the Polo Grounds turned Chicago as Anson hits a decisive home run. Mercy's sister pleads for prayer but the bishop answers that noise and pitching will decide the outcome. The work notes Rosie would replace McMahon when staged in Chicago or Baltimore.

Anson Mercy Babe Polo Ground Chicago Rosie Hoyt New York Cutcago Baltimore McMahon

Traction Company Deeds Robinson Street Strip

Horate E Hand Scranton Traction company attorney told City Solicitor Torrey the firm will transfer the Robinson street strip where its tracks lie in exchange for the right of way along the street center. Widening will be solved by condemnation actions to be started soon.

Torrey

Henry Opera Company at Davis Theater Delivers Mixed Act

A dozen women and five male performers presented at Davis Theater with Gertie Le Clair and Kittle Clements delivering standout numbers. A lively Trilby dance and a suggestive mock dance drew attention while Rose Leslie May Harding offered a quirkier song and dance description. The male portion underwhelmed, yet the show remains worthy of strong attendance tonight and tomorrow with matinees.

Henry Opera Company Davis Gertie le Clair Kittle Clements Rose Leslie May Harding

Telegraph Crew on Long Road to New York

A gang of twelve postal telegraph workers camps at Half Way House in Honesdale. They left Olean in June two years ago and expect about a year and a half more to reach New York. They renew decay ing poles, fit cross arms and braces. cedar and chestnut poles, some thirteen years old, are replaced as needed. In cold weather they lodge in houses along the line.

Half Way House Honesdale Olean New York

Webster Avenue graded. no damages found

Deputy Clerk Emil R Bonn Alderman Fred Fuller and Attorney F W Fiesta reported on Webster avenue grading from Mulberry to Vine streets. Three viewers found property owners did not claim damages and the grading benefited the properties rather than damaging them.

Webster Avenue Emil R. Bonn Fred Fuller F. W. Fiesta Mulberry Vine Streets

Reynolds Host First At Home At 605 Quincy Avenue

Mr and Mrs G F Reynolds entertained friends yesterday at their home 605 Quincy Avenue assisted in receiving by Mrs C D Simpson Mrs Frances B Swan Mrs Randolph Jones and Mrs Mary A Pennypacker Guests served by Miss May Pennypacker Miss Henwood Miss Dickson and Miss Fuller The rooms were decorated with roses chrysanthemums amilaz and reflected warm hospitality of the couple

G. F. Reynolds Quincy Avenue C. D. Simpson Frances B. Swan Randolph Jones Mary A. Pennypacker May Pennypacker Henwood Dickson Fuller Mrs. Reynolds

Bridges Underway on Long Missing Links at Linnenan Point

Contractora King and Cleary progress on raising a derrick at peatreet end of Lin enan bridge preparatory to retaining wall work. Dry masonry only during cold weather. cement work to resume in spring. Concrete laying on Roaring Brook bridge began yesterday but stopped due to rain. Riveting finishing on the flat two spans will complete the iron work.

King & Cleary Peatreet Linenan Bridge Walla Roaring Brook

Street Car Passes and Molders Cut from Pass List

Scranton Traction trims employee pass list as General Manager Stiiman reorganizes. Over a hundred books have been refused to holders in six weeks, with J R Heetem accused of lax past privileges and Sillisman planning to reduce names to about two hundred.

Stiiman Scranton Traction Company J. R. Heetem Sillisman

Widmayer Denies Rumors Ahead of Nomination Move

Mr Widmayer asserts reports in the South Side claiming he is not seeking renomination are false. He says he will win and plans to pursue another term. Separate notice informs baseball creditors that Attorney John F Murphy will handle distribution on a forthcoming date.

Mane W John F.murphy Bornce Street

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