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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1894

Page

2

Reception Honors Henry F. Evans in Hyde Park

Despite bad weather a large crowd gathered at St. David's ball for a reception to Henry I F Evans of Salt Lake City a former West Side resident visiting friends. Speakers praised his career and Odd Fellows leadership, with musical numbers and humorous reminiscences ending with refreshments. Evans will spend a few more days on this side.

St. David's Ball Hyde Park Henry IF. Evans Salt Lake City Europe Henry D Jones W. Gaylord Thom Neae Thomas Ajamin Hughes Delaware, Lackawanna and Evans Benjamin Hughes Harrys Brooks Harry Jemina Jones Jimmy Butler and the Owl Jenning D. M. Jones Thomas Allen Franklin Fire

Franklin Engine House unveils serviceable night alarm device

John Kime of the company tests a new mechanical contrivance at the Franklin Engine House that lifts night duty clothes from beds and wakes workers. The device is mounted on stable doors with an alarm linked mechanism and a safety lid. Steenback and Kline also created a patent bedding rack for horses, keeping beds out of the way and thoroughly wired daily.

Franklin John Kime Steenback & Kline Franklin Engine House

Mr and Mrs J White Receive Wedding Guests in Carbondale

A reception was held for Mr and Mrs J White of Carbondale at the home of Mrs Effie Moore on Price street shortly after their wedding. Guests included bridesmaid Miss Mamie Phillips and Frank Timmons, both from Carbondale, with the house prettily decorated for the occasion.

Carlsbad Spring Water Bottled for Home Use

Carlsbad Spring water and sprudel salt are advertised for home use by Hisner and Mendelson Co as remedies for stomach disorders spleen liver prostrate kidney bladder gout and diabetes. The ad notes famous visitors to Carlsbad and promotes rapid transit bringing benefits home.

Charles V Maria Theresa Austria Goethe Beethoven Bismarck Louise England Count von Caprivi Boradel Carlsbad Goethes Bismarcks Hisner & Mendelson Co New York

Devotion to Music and Dancing Captivates Evening

A social event featured extended music and dancing into the late hours with refreshments served at the close, highlighting community entertainment and shared enjoyment. The gathering showcased spirited performances and cordial fellowship among attendees.

Hyde Park Socials And Local Incidents In October Notes

Hyde Park notices report the Father Matthew society ball at Mears Oct 10 and a social at Simpson church. Distinguished residents return from travels. a baby death is noted. Rev Skelinger resigns Nov 1. A Bellevue church youth group forms a Christian Endeavor society with officers named. A disturbance arrest and a peaches theft hearing are also recorded.

Local items note openings, arrests, and events in North End

Muriet Street resident John Zimme heads east on a trip through the wear. Ivor Lewis’s Spring Street home nears occupancy. Spring Street improvements by John Andrawa and William Evans recovery followed illness. William Brights’ sidewalk upgrade and St Mary’s Hall reopening next Monday. Hyde Park move planned for Thomas J. Lewis. Electric City park flagstone walk renovation. William J. Thomas returns from Philadelphia eye hospital. Epworth League entertainment tonight at Park Place church. Providence auxiliary meets yesterday at Christian chapel. Aaron Herbert injured by coal mine fall. Dr. Thompson treats scalp wound. James Sullivan arrested on sister abuse and furniture destruction charges. Benefit concert organizers urge ticket sellers to settle accounts next week. William Cousins arrested for neglect of children. intoxication and resistance. FPD F social group to start dancing school at O Malley’s. Kate Saltry pianist, Peter Saltry dancing master. Thomas Wooley killed in Storrs shaft to be buried today at 2:30. survived by wife and child. 45 years old. Order of St George and Accidental Fund of Storrs shaft to attend.

William Evans School Street William Brights Richard Burke St. Mary's Hall Thomas J. Lewis Spring Lane Hyde Park You Storch Electric City Park William J. Thomas Eye Philadelphia Epworth League Park Place Leggett Creek Thompson James Sullivan Johler Alderman Williams Hell William Cousins Mra. Duggan Associated Board of Charities O'Malley Storr

Local notes from Chestnut Street area in Wilkes-Barre

Thomas Luton of Chestnut Street is very ill M Chamberlin returned from White Haven visits Mrs Conrad and child sick with typhoid fever are improving John Webber Center Street ill with typhoid fever improving Fred Yost and granddaughter of Easton visiting at Depuy home on Blakely Street Mr and Mrs G W Frost of Drinker Street left for a wedding trip Ellen McAndrew and Hugh Garsony married at St Marys church couple left for western wedding tour Subscribe for Taz Times into local news and ads P D Manleys new three story brick building progressing rapidly street car drivers urged to slow on Chestnut Street for safety Pride of the Valley Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle No 153 raised funds for Mrs Pink widow of late member in town parish charity efforts noted

Thomas Luton Chestnut Atreat M. Chamberlin White Haven G. W. Frost Drinker Street South Cannan Wayne County Ellen McAndrew Hugh Garsoney St. Mary’s Church Harvey Jones Ladies Catholic Benefit Association Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Boland P. D. Manley Chestnut Street Renu Pride of the Valley Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle No. 153 Pink

Newly Elected Officials Installed at James Connell Lodge

At Freehan's hall last night the James Connell lodge of Odd Fellows installed its new officers. Noble Grand William Nicholls, Vice Grand William Lush, Assistant Secretary D J Clearwater, Representative to Grand Lodge Louisa Schant. ceremony led by six past grands from other lodges. M Robert Heany becomes past grand. All members attended along with many visitors.

James Connell Lodge of Odd Fellows Freehan’s Hall James Connell Lodge of Old Fellows Noble Grand William Nicholls William Lush D. J. Clearwater Grand Lodge Louisa Schant M. Robert Heany

Cedar Avenue Ladies Aid Plans Thanksgiving Program

The Ladies Aid Society of the Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church met to discuss an appropriate Thanksgiving Day program. No definite plans were set, but they aimed to formalize exercises fitting for the occasion as Pastor B. L Santro intends to make the day noteworthy in the church's history.

Ladies Aid Society Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Hidenassing Phurch B. L Santro

Ex judge Smith speaks to Democrats in Twentieth ward rally

Despite heavy rain a large crowd gathered at Dr Manly's ball where ex judge P P Smith urged active organizing for the campaign. He called for a Republican club to be formed and urged timely action.

Twentieth Ward Dr. Manly Jude P. P. Smith

Scranton Diocesan Union Convention Tonight at St John’s Hall

A report from Wilkes-Barre notes James Callagher visiting Edward Hummler on Pittston avenue. The Second district convention of the Scranton Diocesan union is set for this evening at St John’s hall. Martin Gibbons of 216 Pittston avenue died yesterday. funeral tomorrow morning. Martin Murphy of 504 Maple street has funeral at 6 this morning with interment in Hyde Park cemetery. Henry Heer of Pittston avenue recently returned from Germany with a wife. St Patrick’s Total Abstinence Benevolent Society of the Twentieth ward will attend the funeral of Martin Gibbons in January. The marriage of Joseph Oswald of Pittston avenue to Maury Vielhover of Lehighton will be at St Mary’s German Catholic church on Tuesday Oct 14.

Scranton Dioceran Union St. John's Hall Martin Gibbons Pittston Avenue Martin Murphy Maple Street Hyde Park Cemetery Henry Heer Germany Renna St. Patrick's Total Abstinence Benevolent Society Twentieth Ward Joseph Oswald Maury Vielhover Lehighton St. Mary's German Catholic Church

Reed Nominated for Congress At Academy Amidpageant

Roland Reed was unanimously nominated at a convention in the Academy of Music with strong support from Franklin avenue delegates and a mix of stagey rhetoric and genuine backing. The event included praise from Miss nore Rash and a postmeeting Elks social with speeches, music, humor, and light fines.

Roland Reed Congress Academy of Music Peter Wooley Wooleyville Charles Montgomery Cleopatra Sturgess Anna Wonley Mia Susan Muffin David D. Linyd William H. Crane Sidney Rosenfeld Mr. Reed Meigyn Wooley Limber Reed The Elks Politi Cian Academy Scranton Lodge of Elks Franklin Avenue Roland Reed and Company P. F. Gunster United States Bauer Elks Duet Max Frankel Will Atking Will Barcard Reed Company Wandling Dr. Leete A. F. Pennoyer Philadelphia Lodge No 2 W. A. Bunny Read Company Elke

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief

Advertising copy touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best salve for various skin ailments including eruptions and chapping. It claims cures and offers a money refund if not satisfied, priced at 85 cents per box and sold by unspecified vendors.

Bucklen Arnton

Classified Advertisements and Public Bids Listing

A collage of short ads and notices including job pitches, sale offers, rental postings, a dog pound notice, and a multi proposal bid invitation from Scranton city officials. Items reference P. O. Box, Broadway Newark, and local fire department contracts with bid details and submission deadlines.

Progressive Building and Loan association of Scranton charter notice

A notice states an application to the governor of Pennsylvania on October 26 at 9 am for incorporation of the Progressive Building and Loan Association of Scranton. The group includes R. Roland, C. du Pont Breck, E. Ripple, P. D. Manly, J. F. Miller, J. Kurs, V. Koe, and others to collect funds by periodic member contributions and to enjoy corporate powers under the act. The date mentions October 4, 1804.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania CG. Roland Charles du Pont Breck Ezra Fl Ripple P. D. Manly Jacob F. Miller Jacob Kurs Victor Koe Progressive Building and Loan Association Scranton Posseo Endy Atso Zimm Ane

Three Great Specials on Fabrics at Special Price

The ad promotes POPLIN OTTO MAN in 45 inch width in popular shades priced under tariff at 1 per yd with a special price of 75c. It also notes a large line of Two Tone TAFPETAS offered at a low price.

A Harvest of Bargaiia At the 6 Bros

A grainy note reports a local harvest event at six brothers venue with dancing and casual sales. Names and exact figures are unclear but the piece centers on a regional gathering and a social market.

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Side Henry F. Evans Franklin Engine Company Mr. and Mr. J. White Little West Side News Notes Father Matthew Society Mear’s Nicho Eynon Street David J. Williams North Hyde Park Avenue Wales D. W. Skellinger Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Simpson Methodisl Episcopal Church Iroquois Pleasure Club Mears Hall Daniel Traner George Korn Charles Brenniman Fred Weirns Clara Lake Billy Filmore Avenue Rice Street James Mean Alderman Blair Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodiat Ero Beck Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church Christian Endeavor Society Isaac Davies Maggie Davies John James Mary J. Davies Robert Roberts James Crossin Crossin Dyer Conrad Shaw William Faulkner W. W. Davies North Main Avenue John Fourth Ward Connolly North End John Zimme Muriet Street Wear Ivor Lewis Spring Street John Andrawa Dunmore South Side Ladies Aid Society of Cedar Avanus M Judge Smith Democratic Club James Callagher Wilkes-Barre Edward Hummler Lacka Hood Hoon Wao Goositi Agee P. O Cumsunes Novelty Co Broadway Newark Silk Mill Hawley Pennavenue Bae Hall John Jermyn Wyoming Avenues Summit Park Cedar Avenue Frank Spruce Street Nne South Main Avenue Jacob Millick Beranton Wilders Amberiaha Excelsior Liberty Niiga A General Phinney Fire Dept Market Str Ot Franklin, Columbu and Eagle Fire Dept Howe Cryptal Phoenix Hook and Ladder and Relint Fire Dept Corn Jmnics Alder Neptune Century Wm. Connell City T. Lavelle Leith Dreas Kh. W. M Tribune Unmore Trituny Ollee Addres W. C Wyoming Avenue J. C Twentieth Street Hyde Parks Keto W. B Wellinga Hartmann Connolly & Wallace Tafpetas At Tbe Washington Ave Court House Hoya Sombiog Rei Dow Victor B Victor Bevere Verve di Bespethe Cashion Tire Columbian “Ae Paeumatic J.D. Williams & Bro Lacka. Avenue C.W. Freeman Jeweler Penn Avenue and John E. Lewis Wm. Linn Allen & Co New York Exchanges Chieay Board of Trade G du Dimmick Waneger Telephone Binghamton Ball Park Jamis Boys Pine Brook Danmore Mark Baldwin Alleytown Mark Phillies Philadelphia Times Mt, Pleasant Wyoming Avenue WM. T. Smite W. L. Douglas Stieetti S. Cordovan Douglas Brockton Mass E. J. Leonard Aylesworth's Avo Hotel Waverly Attechol Bergner & Agale Tanahiwonser Filbert Philadaa Spairatse Revidenta N.E. Penn l Euth Market Street de Rable New Scrantonians Powdle T. J. Victory Doman A. W. Jurisch Spruce Street Bicycles and Sporting Goods Mita Gunton Diane Heissl Alan Hee Callinean Lacka, An Soragion Ra Atlantic Refining Co Dealorala Pup William Mason Coal Exchange Wyondng Pine Broo Scranton, PA Bush Dale Works Laffin & Rand Powder Co Repauno Chemical Co Abushes Fatman % Avery Eng Ati N York Pitth Avenue E.c.ricker&co Adama Ave New Telephone Big Scranton Tribune
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