City notes and events in Scranton district
Local notes report a Contra Woman's Christian Temperance meeting on the eve of a district convention in West Scranton. Other items include Dickens hour at the Methodist Episcopal church, an Andrews Day commemoration, donations to the Fireless Kitchen, a White and Black party description, piracy and police notes, a Pittston mayoral visit, a piano recital in the Providence Presbyterian church, and Joan de Motte lecture details with a Pocono Cigars promotion.
Public coal bids and health report for seven ward schools
The council referred coal bids for chestnut and other grades to the supply committee. Night school teachers were appointed, with a long list by number and district. Health officials reported Nos 4 and 9 school buildings in the Seventh Ward as unsanitary, outlining ventilation, sewer, and toilet improvements and recommending complete remodeling and new fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supply Committee
Tonrcora Committee
Health Board
Board of Health
W. E. Allen
M. FP. O'A Mailey
Spector
Seventh Ward
Iiding Committee
Ali, Schriefer
No. 4
Eourthern Euphan
Building Committee
Jennings
Beranton Failway Company
Princess
Messrs
Barker
Belwase
Silliman
Bond amendments spark debate over city finances
A local council frames amendments to the bond ordinance as supporters hail potential savings while opponents warn of increased land costs and fiscal risk. City official Melvin leads the push with claims of municipal tax benefits, while critics argue the plan shifts burden to future taxpayers and procurement issues loom. The debate centers on projected savings versus higher operating costs and possible contract changes.
Entertaining at Cards By Mrs Willia Matthews Guests Named
A social afternoon hosted by Mrs William Matthews featured a large group of attendees with noted guests including Mrs Roger of Newton and Miss Eloise Gilmore among many others. The event highlighted elegant refreshments and refined conversation in a cordial setting with a long list of society names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Matthews
Williaa Matthews
Thewell
Roger
Newton
Dioghen
Merth
Gronks
Harry i Darken Mie
Crane
Aire
Vonnett
J. Coursen
Connell Myra
MH. Christy
Clenan
W. M. Dickson
Abe
WS. Tilonl
Coston
Ehervrhiart
Minch
GriAith
Ales
SE Huculstssoul
Walter Henwood
Decrnea
T EF. Jones
Kirkpatrick
Wills Kirkpatrick
L. O. la Mar
Mo O W. Lewis
Joseph Mort
J. W. Matthews
Williard Matthews
Oakford
T OF
Penniat
Penman
N. Ci
Booherigan
Mise Marker
Eloise Gilmore
Lillian Geriatr
Mixes Hunt
Jessie Gay
the Mieges Matthews
Miss Howell
May Kingsbury
Miles Meyrill
Miss Nash
Mise Jeanie Resnalls
Miesee Chauncey
Diana Meynolids
Miss Simpson
Crave Spomorr
New Personal Accident Policy Notice
Irregular ad style text announces a new policy issued by a Serantern company and promotes liberal attractive terms. It lists American Mutual Indemnity Co and Traders' National Bank building contact points. It ends with a call for Pocono Cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mutual Indemnity Co
Traders' National Bank
Borough of Moosic is Established as a Borough
Judge Edwards declares Moosic a borough incorporating the villages of Moosic Greenwood and Stark and part of Minooka with Lackawanna Township confined to limited bounds. The decision notes resident will and the territory’s value, and sets a decree for formal process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough OF
Moosic
Edwards
Greenwood
Stark
Minooka
Lackawanna Township
Dt Sens
Propa
Pon Dt
Taylor Borough
Pyne
Archbald
Scranton
West Mountain
Lackawanna
Local court and business actions dominate city reports
The record notes a postponed marriage between Halla Aluhual Bonet and several others, a jury trial for 738, and clerk changes. It covers a store sale at Bronson & Toliman on Spruce Street, three executions tied to the firm, and auditor D L Fickus hearing exceptions in John Regan's guardianship case with arguments on credits and validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halla Aluhual Bonet
John C. Sagner
Urecwilelil
A. Franklin
Menton
Whurday
CC. P. Wigner
Thio Nut
Jadwin
K. Wurley
Ella
Bronson
D. L. Fickus Yeetemlay
John Regan
Laren Minor
A. A. Vonburg
Hon. M. FP. Sando
The
Guardian
Letters From The People Opinion Section Intro
Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer at home. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Writers Home
the Tribune
Reprint of Jubilee Sermon Edits and Parish Letter 1894
The letter from The Good Shepherd Rectory Beranton dated Nov 28 1894 discusses a Jubilee sermon by Dr McLeod and a critique of arrangements for an upcoming Seminary team game. E Gendall of Plans disclaims involvement and asks the public to rectify perceived misrepresentations about his role and share in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Sir
McLeod
Chad
F. & Ballentine
Good Shepherd
Beranton
Seminary
Wilkes-Barre
E. Gendall
Gendall Defends His Role In Scranton Game Mix
Gendall writes to deny press claims that he acted as captain and manager of the Wilkes-Barre football team for a Scranton game on November 34. He says Wilkes-Barre had no contact with St Thomas college manager Coleman and that he was in Bloomsburg when telegrams were sent. He asserts no authorization was given to use his time for arranging the match and regrets how the matter ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
St. Thomas’ College
Beamish
Coleman
Bloomsburg
Thore
Croup Prevention Remedy Widely Trusted by Mothers
Observers note that hoarseness in a child signals impending croup and that Chamber Vin's Cough Remedy, given at first hoarseness or at onset of the cough, can avert the attack. Mothers keep it on hand for its dependability and pleasant taste. available through Matthew Brothers as wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Brothers
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railways Travel Info
Intending travelers can obtain full ticket and rate information from Lake Shore and Michigan Southern agents. Direct connections at Buffalo link to New York Central and Boston and Albany lines with through sleeping cars from Boston and New York City to Cleveland Toledo Chicago and West/Southwest. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills advertised with sales lines and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Boston and Albany
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Railway
Buffalo
Boston
New York City
Cleveland
Teleidio
Chicago
Selling Fancy Dinnerware Sets in Oriental China Style
After dinner sizes and assorted pieces available including 24¢ tea sets in cups and saucers, tea pots and trays in pretty tints. Advance retailer offers chocolate pots and hand production of fine French china with full gold stipple. Usual price 50 cents, now sold for 174 in a stream of savings.
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Finn & Phillips
Hmiday
Brue
Hallet & Davis
Gildmeester & Kroeger
Fischer, James & Howmstrom
Kroeger
PEASE
Gibson, Taffargrel & CO
Wateespiai
Sid
Wysming Ave
H. B. Ware
Taim
Poston
Contra Woman's Christi Temperance Union
Mire
J. T. Downing
Tughorwa
Bomreve Onder
Weat Scranton
Dickens
Mra. Staples
Ceewe
Methodisat Epis
Eoykt
Jursonyde
Shiden Street
Dichone
Patrick Ferguson
Johnson's Mine
Lackawanna Hos Pil
Andrews
St. Aidirew
St. Amirew
St. Jauke'e
Kersee
Mira
Morris
Mre
Sintimens
Waverly
Missomlevhurch
Wnion
Lewis
Reilly - Dinviow
Potihe
Nora Shean
Venne White
Cierke Moore
Ealond
Depeateal Esterday
Pintot
Oman
Tolmer
Moeert
Suston
Pictals
Harifie
Volice Tottus
Pittston
Eotem
Hariding
Chhy Loftus
TG. Carr
Vani
Aeronton
Bim Park Church
Bayes Tribune
Mike Cordelia West Freeman
Julia Clapp Allen
Joan DE Motte
I John de Motte
Texas
Steut
Schank & Spenger
Spruce Street
COAL
Board OF Control
J. M. Murray & Sone
Secom
Conaunier Fre
James Reatney
Conte
Michiel Gibbons
M. J. Reddy
St. Third District
Hugh Gilmere
Pollowineg
Treichere
EL Jordan
Maury E. Farrell
Margaret Mitchell
Thomas Handley
Anna J. Caulfield
M. J. Levern
Misa Moffitt
Mies Durkan
Mr. Murphy
Janet Jones
Mise Purcell
John Francis
Florence Freeman
Sarah Cloherty
J. FE. O'Malley
Mary Killian
Anna Leymal
Anna Cuelek
Catherine Larkin
Mr. Horn
Miss Lender
William McAndrew
Katie Burrall
Mire Orr
Mies DeGraw
John Kossack
Edward Saltis
Mary Marion
Tulia Martin
John J. Coatello
Mary Thornton
Minnie M. Jordan
My. O'Royle
Moogie Noon
Anna Golden
H. H. Newmerling
May Tingley
Cora Griffin
Thomas James
Mr. Bugden
Mr. van Nort
Miss Metalloch
Julia Murphy
B. Hawker
Mae Kiefer
H. L. Burdick
Lira Gillis
John A. Irwin
Ta Lally
Nellie Curran
Kathe Burns
James Muddy
Thomas Byron
Nellie J. McGinnis
F. J. Movenr
William Evane
Alda Atkinson
Kate Ruddy
Miss Forgene
Carrie Gress
Cora Jenkine
Rachel Jones
Martha Phillips
Thomas Davies
Dhowid Thomas
Nea
Doctor Male
Theonpeson Bonne
Sanitary Report
Sehpleter
Netson
Tohiel
Euiell
Padley Dan
Ordingnes
Melvin
Ayer
Atari Druggists
Dr. Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Mousle
Muoeele
Slurana
Mingoka
Leleabeeie
Maine
Luckawanne
Danndae
Nee Vonlenta
Lackawanna Bs Het Ode Iter
Josgal
Tovleolon
Dodge Edwards
Opinien
Berouah
Mootle
Jude Archbard
Lesuex
the &Kpune
Presbyterian Church of
Jesus Christ
Dre. Hodge
Jacobus
Wilson
Hornblower
H. A. Grant
A. M. E. Church
Sveranton
Court House
China Wall
Gendall
Price Rc
Hood
America
Guernsey Hall
Washington Ave
Adams
Wyoming
Iave
FURS
Seal
Sable
Chinchilla
Carlsbad
China
Lacka. Ave
John UH. Ladwig
Prop
F L Crane
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton Cash Store
A. F. Kizer
Washington Avenue
Conrad
Lacka, Ave
Rockaway
Pierce’s Market
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