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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1895

Page

8

Scranton Alumni Face St Thomas College In Benefit Game

In Carbondale the Alumni Athletic Association plays St. Thomas College of Scranton tomorrow. The home team gains several new players and seeks victory against a notably strong visiting squad. A large crowd is expected if weather holds. The season ends Saturday with Wyoming Seminary visiting for a benefit game.

Tae St. Thomas College Alumni Athletic’ Association St. Thomas’ College Scranton Wyoming Seminary

Heptasoph Branch Forms New Lodge at Electric Club

At the Electric Literary club rooms a new Heptasoph society branch was formed with about thirty charter members. Archon J. H. Byrne and officers were installed by J. W. Kilpatrick, with P. J. Cooll an of Archbald credited for driving the effort. Out of town attendees included Walter Handrick and J. O. Hearn among others.

Electric Literary Club Heptasoph Society P. J. Coollan Archbald J. W. Kilpatrick Wee Electric Club Archon J. H. Byrne J. Mannion J. P. Collins P. F. Carroll J. B. Gilhool Pp. F. Moffitt Patrick Nolan M. J. Connelly William Brears Walter Handrick Providence J. O. Hearn J. F. Boland William Philbin Henry Ort

New Hose Cart Unfit for Service in Mitchell Fire Dept

The Mitchell Hose company reports their current hose cart cannot respond to alarms due to a broken front axle and overall unsafe condition. They carry five hundred fifty feet of hose and fear further strain at speed. Repairs require council consent, fueling talk of replacing the cart with a wagon at the next council meeting.

Mitchell Hose Company Mitchells Crystal Hose Company

Mysterious Bore Operations Reported at Brownell Swamp

Workers moved instruments from the old site into the ravine below No 4 dam and began boring. Secrecy surrounds the project while Delaware and Hudson officials inspect an artesian well. A large water flow reaches a height of one foot, prompting talk of piping to harness a tremendous force.

Brownell's No. 4 Thee Delaware and Hudson

The Rain Welcome Replenishes City Water Supply

Rain in the last two days greatly boosts city water reserves and ends the famine fears. Previously No 4 pond dropped two and a half inches daily, but rainfall has halted the decline and raised river levels, improving overall water availability.

Case Withdrawn in Alderman Bunnell’s Court

Keener faced assault and battery charges from Hunt in a dispute at Charles Lamb’s home on Belmont Street. The case was settled with Keener paying costs and Hunt receiving $10. Hunt remained bedridden for several days after the attack and his clothing was ruined.

Hunt Keener

Nominating Committee Names Officers for the Year

The nominating committee presents Young Peonlé's Society of the Baptist churches officers for the following year for action at the next business meeting. The note lists upcoming leadership proposals and anticipated committee roles.

Young Peonlé Society of the Baptist Churches

Society names officers and committees

President W D Frank and officers including vice president Cora Estabrook recording secretary Lula Philline corresponding secretary W E Bennett treasurer Annie Dunston and organist May Avery are listed with committees named.

Ciety W. D. Frank Cora Estabrook Lula Philline W. E. Bennett Annie Dunston May Avery

Great Attraction Rosiso Juliet and Julius Caesar at Hanford

The Hanford company led by Manager Byrne brings Rosiso and Juliet and Julius Caesar to town with a highly regarded troupe. Audiences are urged to attend after witnessing the previous Damon and Pythias engagement and to enjoy notable scenery once used by Booth and Barrett.

Rosiso and Juliet Julius Caesar

Young Italy Society Names Officers for Coming Year

The Young Italy society held its Sunday meeting and nominated officers for the next year. Trustees include Santo Puglanio Louis Garella A Mazzel with council members R Chirillo G Schulichehiu P Fabiano A Gigliotti Joseph Cerra and sanitary council M Cerra V Bilotta F Rocca. American flag carrier A Massori vice flag carriers C Talanco Michael Perri sergeant at arms N Slagliang L Clouflone. The society reports 75 members and rising, and has paid out over 500 in benefits this year.

Young Italy Society Santo Puglanio Louis Gardella A. Mazzel R. Chirillo G. Schulichehiu P. Fabiano A. Gigliotti Joseph Cerra M. Cerra V. Bilotta F. Rocca A. Massori C. Talanco

Good Printing Delivers Value at Lower Cost

The message argues that high quality printing costs less in the long run and benefits business, urging readers to compare and use the department after moving to new quarters. It emphasizes careful budgeting and invites customers to visit the new printing facilities.

Aged Woman Injured After Fall on Belmont Steps

Mrs. Thompson, mother of James Thompson of Belmont street, fell while descending steps. She fractured her hip and, at nearly ninety years old, faces uncertain recovery due to her advanced age.

Honold's Condition Serious in Town Accident

Reports say Christian Harold, aged man, was badly hurt in a recent incident. The leg fracture is mending, but he has a fever and the nervous strain is severe, with age working against his recovery.

Honold Christian Harold

Kinback Brothers Dissolution Retires Kinback

The junior member Robert Kinback retires from Kinback Brothers and the firm will be run by William and Gustave. It is unclear what new business Kinback will enter next.

Robert Kinback Kinback Brothers Messrs William and Gustave

Personal and Other Items From Scranton Area

Miss Katie Powderly of Scranton spent Monday with Miss Maggie Powderly of Terrace Street Mrs Joseph Kline of Scranton visited Mrs Sol Kline of Salem Avenue Friends report Mrs W B Grow’s condition improved after fears of pneumonia led to sending for Rev Grow He is in Wayne County About twenty young men and women attended a social at Miss May Kilpatrick’s home on Carte Avenue Enjoyable music and lively discussion from slips drawn by attendees Harry Skeels of New Cemetery Street shows slow improvement and hopes for full recovery Mrs J W Jones and her son A R Jones depart for Philadelphia to visit Miss Lillian Jones at Millersville State Normal Sidney Birkett plans a Scranton party Law Rourke of Waymart visits the city Demorest of Flushing L I called on local trade Dr W W Fletcher traveled to Susquehanna Patrick Reilly of Susquehanna mingled with friends Kim Glee Club members met Morgan Thomas on South Church Street with a warm welcome and a gift of a smoking lot The group enjoyed refreshments and later dispersal John Bone W D Lewis David Lewis John Chilton Joseph Johns James Ricketts Daniel M Davis William Opie Evan M Thomas Morgan Watkins Dr J J Thompson confined to his room on Salem Avenue by laryngitis During illness Doctors Day Shields and I P Niles attend the case Miss Loretta Coxe of Brooklyn Street returns home from a week’s visit State President Clarence F Huth of Shamokin announces Jr C U A M district presidents Lackawanna Wayne districts F B Hiller Carbondale Lackawanna district A J Colborn Scranton Lackawanna western district Dr J Davies Boranton

Katie Powderly Scranton Maggie Powderly Terrace Street Joseph Kline Sol Kline Salem Avenue W. B. Grow Grow Wayne County May Kilpatrick Carte Avenue Harry Skeels New Cemetery Street J. W. Jones A. R. Jones Philadelphia Lillian Jones State Normal School Milleraville Sidney Birkett Law. Rourke Waymart Demorest Flushing L. I W. W. Fletcher Susquehanna Patrick Reilly Kim Glee Club Morgan Thomas Bouth Church Street Mantle William Opie Kimball Glee Club Thomas Morgan Mindy John Bone W. D. Lewis David Lewis John Chilton Joseph Johns James Ricketts Daniel M. Davis William Ople Evan M. Thomas Morgan Watkins J. J. Thompsons Ialem Avenue Hin Illnes Drs. Day Shields I. P

Thanksgiving Dinner Featured by Presbyterian Ladies

Misa Jeasip Stearns of Peckville visits her aunt Mrs. George Tregallas on Main street. James Crown Jr joins the junior’s list this week. Presbyterian church ladies plan a Thanksgiving dinner for 25 cents with an evening song service. Additional note mentions Alday and Meth furniah Sinesteanes wipper Mor %ea on Thank Min amnee A, Tara visitor in Scranton.

Misa Jeasip Stearns Peckville George Tregallas James Crown, Jr the Presbyterian Church Tara

Thanksgiving holiday customs and local notices in Tunkhannock

Notes from Tunkhannock recount holiday closures for schools banks and offices, local social plans for Thanksgiving, duck hunting quirks, business updates at Tunkhannock Glass and Hotel Graham, tax rankings, and a column urging borough authorities to create a work program for tramps to balance charity with obligation.

Lackawanna and Wyoming Musical Alliance opens annual session

The alliance opened its annual session this afternoon in an unspecified location with large attendance due to favorable weather. John T. Watkins of Scranton conducts, Miss Gen ivieve Bacon is accompanist. Miss Hattie Bacon leaves for Berwick for an indefinite time. Several locals are mentioned including Ralph Williams, Vida Johnson hosting Ruth Perry, and Carrie Burns. Dancing school begins Monday with Professor Hudson. The Nicholson Social club held its first meeting in new rooms.

Lackawanna and Wyoming Musical Alliance John T. Watkins Scranton Genivieve Bacon Hattie Bacon Berwick Ralph Williams Vida Johnson Ruth Perry Waverly Carrie Burns Creat Bend Professor Hudson Harry Walker Binghamton M. K. Walker

Jermyn Key Fund Case Highlights Broadhead Court

In Old Forge Mrs. E Fowler shows improvement after illness. Thanksgiving turkey dinner and supper planned at the new church. Jae Faraday Sr announces candidacy for supervisor. Justice Broadhead disposed many cases Friday including a notable law matter. Jermyn 1 and 2 Key Fund prosecuted by Peter Burke.

Justice to Rule on Eleven Months Benefit Case

Attorney John Bonner argued for the plaintiff as tensions rose in court over eleven months of benefits. The justice will render a decision. Mr Silas Randall Jr left Monday for a week of hunting at Goodsboro. Old Forge schools close for the rest of the week. Mrs Nancy Saunders visits BE Drake's home.

John Bonner Silas Randall, Jr Goodsboro Old Forge Nancy Saunders BE. Drake

Taylor Mines Resume Eleven Hour Days

J B Daniela’s condition deteriorated to a critical state overnight. At Taylor hall the Independent Social club held its weekly dance, while Burgess Griffiths and Michael Lydon faced a stone throwing charge against the light plant, settled after a hearing led by John Weber.

Taylor Mines J. B. Daniela Burgess Griffiths Michael Lydon Anthony Lydon Main Street Electric Light Company John Weber Independent Taylor Hall

Local Notices and Medical Advertisement Details

Montrose residents and local officials named in town visits while an advertisement promotes a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. The "New Great South American Kidney Cure" claims rapid relief for urinary pains, with C. M. Harris of Scranton selling the product.

C. M. Harris Penn Avenue Scranton

Community Notices and Local Movements in Great Bend

Mr and Mrs Nelson Jackson of Lathrop visit George Ackerly in Great Bend. An American play will be staged in Great Bend. Classes in arithmetic writing and spelling will start at the Railroad Young Mens Christian Association. Foreman Arnold and his crew left to build a snow season on the Lackawanna and Montrose road. Mrs Blanche Shelley of Binghamton moved here and will reside. Baptist church carpentry finished. Mrs Anna Barber of Waverly returned home after visiting. Mr and Mrs Charles Holmes returned from their wedding tour. John Davis attended the ordina-

Nelson Jackson Lathrop George Ackerly Great Bend Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Arnold Lackawana Montrose Road Blanche Shelley Binghamton Baptist Church Anna Barber Waverly Charlea Holmes Hey John Davis

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