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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1894
Page
5
Local notes report the Chimes of Normandy chorus meeting at Music Mill at 6 PM for rehearsal. Community updates include theatre, charity sales, and school events across Lackawanna.
A Philadelphia article hinted at Wright's pension increase surprise for Alderman Wright. Scranton items include the Turners' gymnastic exhibition under Professor Carl Stulber at the Academy of Music, local meetings, crime notes, marriage licenses, and promotions for Davidow Bros products and music selections.
The Scranton Saturday Tribune announces a new weekly music feature with selections from prominent living composers. The paper promises high quality, affordable pricing, and timely delivery to readers who order in advance.
Rev F A Matteson defends himself denying expulsion from Elmhurst church while Scranton Baptist pastors reaffirm their charge of unfitness. Petition signatures from Elmhurst members accompany a pledge for his reconsideration amid a formal inquiry that led to his and his son's expulsion from the conference. The Scranton body declares they acted on affidavits and found deceit, immorality, and slander.
In Scranton audiences anticipate a rich program with fifty musicians in the Symphony orchestra led by Theodore Hemberger and soloists Mrs. Theodore Hemberger Joseph Piezarello Joseph Summerhill and J Willis Conant. The Country Circus at Frothingham promises wholesome pastoral entertainment with ponies Bedouin riders and Jocko the baboon. Austin's Giganteans gain favor at Davis theater with shadows and impersonator acts. Remaining seats linger for Turners' show at the Academy of Music Monday evening.
Visitors packed the Scott art rooms at Adamsé avenue and Linden street to admire studies before the sale. Notable pieces include Ream’s I Won’t Hurt Them and Tamburini’s In the Studio No 104. Auction begins Monday November 26 at 8 pm and runs Tuesday and Wednesday.
John Mahon steps down from the common council clerkship and William F. McLean is elected unanimously as his successor. A three member committee is appointed to draft resolutions praising Mahon. The council discusses street warrants, Linden street bridge, and investigations into a factory fire, with adjournment to December 6.
The listing emphasizes ground floor display of a vast assortment including Roasting Pans Basting Spoons Pudding Vans Eve Beaters Oyster Broilers Wood Bowls Yellow Mixing Bowls Saratoga Potato Fryers Angel Food Pans Cake Turners Potato Scorps and more with no elevators or stairs and extensive floor space, claiming the greatest variety in the region.
John H. Fellows former Scranton mayor and Laura Gray of Laceyville married at the bride’s home yesterday at 9 am. Fellows left for Laceyville with his daughters Lois and Nellie. the couple will reside on Tenth Street after their Philadelphia trip.
Captain J. Garza, famed Mexican rider at the Four Cent Store, showcases Yucca Soap inventor and brand fame as he tours Scranton in full traditional attire. The Yucca line promotes medicinal uses while Davidow Bros displays Holliday goods and silverware perfect for wedding gifts.
Local wash service promotes weekly family laundry with special pound rates. Advertises affordable terms to send the whole family's washing for delivery or drop off.
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