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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1894

Page

5

Gentlemen's Driving Club Races and City Notes

City notes include the Gentlemen's Driving Club races set for Saturday at 2 p m. Lackawanna county commissioners attend a state convention in Pottsville. Two Hoboken boys detained will be sent home. Blanvelt concert diagram opens at Powell's on Thursday at 9. Funeral for Miss Eliza H Ruddy at 0 30 this morning from St Peters. St Joseph's Society directors meet at Foundling Home at span with a 3 p m meeting. First Sacred Music rehearsal last night at Conservatory hall 402 Lackawanna avenue. Polling place for First district Eighth ward fixed at Raubla store Spruce street and Forest court. Dennis Jones detained for drunken conduct on Shane avenue. Carpenter William Dorgo dies from railroad accident at Lackawanna hospital. Tallie Morgans new singing class meets tomorrow at o and is for both sexes. Nellis Doherty, Mary McDonald, James Lee arraigned for drunkenness at Nay Aug park. women jailed, Leo pays $10 fine. Gentlemen's Driving Club race Saturday at 2 p m. Pansi Millwauker Beer at Lohmans Spruce street.

Gentlemen's Driving Club Lackawanna County Pottsville Hoboken Central Blanvelt Powell’s Music Store Eliza H. Ruddy St. Peter's Cathedral St. Joseph's Society Foundling Span Sacred Music Society Conservatory Pollos Court Shane Avenue William Dorgo Scranton Burt Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Lackawanna Hospital

James Dobson's Wayne County Property Levied Upon

James Dobson of Wayne county faced a debt action for 21.15 tried in court. Judge Archbald ordered Wayne county sheriff to seize Dobson’s goods. Sheriff Murphy paid the judgment and costs to end the writ and also levied on a parlor organ owned by Herman Co, selling it at public auction to satisfy a 150 debt amount.

James Dobson Wayne County J. W. Guernsey Archbald Dobson Murphy Costain Herman Co

Jewish Atonement Services Held with Lectures

Atonement services were held yesterday evening at 6 30 in the Linden Street tomb. Rabbi Jeterlicht lectured on The Jewish Theory of Atonement. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled today at 9 80 and 4 o'clock with lectures on Peace and a German explanation of the book of Jonah.

Linden Street Jeterlicht

Can We Be of One to You

A old style business notice seeks clerical help. It advertises a young bookkeeper with five years experience, a capable penman, and a bright operative for post or bookkeeper work. No charge for services offered. Wood's College of Business and Shorthand is listed with FP. BE. Woon, Principal.

Reek Elle Wood College of Businans

Limited piano pupil admission at Powell's Music Store

A brief notice indicates a limited number of piano pupils are accepted at Powell's Music Store. Address given is 2 Mabey Street. contact shows Bronann F. Lindsay as the coordinator.

Bronann F. Lindsay Mabey Street Powell's Music Store

Reverend Scheidy Resigns From St Mark's Lutheran Church

Rev. G. M. Scheidy resigned as pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church citing unreconciled disagreements with the church council. The resignation, accepted unanimously, notes a personal grievance and a dispute over truthfulness affecting his ability to administer sacraments. Arrangements are made to supply the pulpit via the home missions secretary as the resignation takes effect.

G. M. Schiedy St Mark's Lutheran Church Scheidy Church Council Home Missions General Council

Lumber men's exchange party visits Scranton for brief stay

Seventy members of the Lumbermen's Exchange of Philadelphia arrive in Scranton aboard two special trains, lodge at the Wyoming House, dine aboard, and plan trips to Honesdale Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia. They praise Scranton's commerce and metropolitan air while noting a short visit and extensive list of attendees.

Lumbermen's Exchange of Philadelphia Wyoming House Scranton Delaware and Hudson Railroad Honesdale Delaware and Hudson Reading Bethlehem Lehigh Valley Jacob Weiner Wyoming Frothingham Theater Wilkes, Barre TR Intne Electric City Hilwool Allen Aaron F. M. Batts H H. Bonners J. D. Bush E. H. Burton John A. Bronera William J. Collins A. J. Cadwalader Coolbaugh H J. Clark E H. Coone J. W. Croper E. & Courtney Lippincott A. S Mc Gaughan H. W. Moyer William Penn John Parker Eline Paul J T. Riley T B Ric A. A Reeves Israel Roberta Ro B. Riber J. H. Richardson Henry Riley G. Mepa A. K Sherer W. H. Smadsay H. Shiep J. A. Spanning G W. Stokes Slack Taylor R. Thomas W. J. Lilly Vrirani AG Wilt A. G Winder Weitgel H. B Weitzel Horace Reeves, Jr D. A. Woelpper D. A. Woelport, Jr Charles H. Wieler Willard

Toyed with the Officer on Lackawanna Avenue

James McDonald was jailed for thirty days after fooling with Officer Gabeidle Monday night. The incident began at a tow store where McDonald was asked to leave, then he asked the officer to join him to the land of brimstone and fled to Blatter's hotel. He dodged pursuit at the side door and used unprintable names before being locked up.

James McDonald Gabeidle Lackawanna Avenue McDonald Land of Brimstone Blatter

City Ladies Prayer and Sewing Classes Announced

A midday meeting for girls in Outen city runs 12:05 to 12:86. Mia Gates leads a 10 am women’s prayer service. Classes in dressmaking sewing and embroidery are offered with limited instruction. Evening prayer service and gymnasium opening with Lois Shardiow speaking are announced with free admission.

Outen Mia. LM. Gates Association Lois Shardiow

Cards are out for Mrs Cushman's ing today and tomorrow

Funeral notices and society cards indicate Mrs Cushman has an engagement today and tomorrow. Local pages show brief social items referencing Mrs Cushman and related events.

Murder Most Foul Killed His Sweetheart Rather Than See Her Marry

A fatal shooting is reported as a man killed his sweetheart to stop her marriage to another. The incident details show motive linked to jealousy and a violent crime surrounding a marriage plan. Police investigations are underway and seek witnesses.

Jealous lover fires on awaiting bride in Bohemia native duel

In Olyphant, Bohemia born Frank Bezek aged 27 killed Maria Kerzie age 23 as she prepared for marriage to Anthon Bourachnach. Bezek fled to the Lackawanna River but was captured after being found on driftwood. Coroner and jury entry confirm fatal bullet wounds.

Maria Kerzie Frank Bezek Olyphant Rakitns Bohemia Bezel Mias Kerzic Bourschnach Mra. Kramar Bozek Kelley Immanuel Loro Old Forge

1492 Burlesque Spectacular Opens at Frothingham

The Frothingham hosted a lavish 1492 production under IE B Rice with elaborate scenery, music, and costumes. Notable cast included Mark Smith as Isabel and Carrie Bor as Infanta Catalina, drawing cheers despite a few jeers from a Philadelphia Lumbermen’s Exchange audience.

Frothingham B. Rice Mang Artiata Palmer's New York Mark Smith Erminie Isabell Spain Carrie Bor Infanta Catilina Vouder Kesulienen Philadelphia Lumber Men's Exchange

Supreme Court Affirms Granler Against Jermyn Debt

The Supreme Court sustains the Granler verdict in a $200 debt suit against John Jermyn. Granler had won a jury award after debt contracted via ex-proprietor J J Carr of the Westminster hotel. Judge Archbald denied a new trial. the lower court’s judgment was affirmed on appeal.

Supreme Court Granler Jermyn Henry B. Granler John Jermyn J. J. Carr Westminster Hotel Mr. Jermyn Archbald

Businesslike religion on the goopsl wagon plan

A. W. Dickson of this city and B. H. Welles Jr of Wilkes-Barre funded two young men with a gospel wagon and supplies for a religious campaign. The Wilkes-Barre Record reports evangelists F. Armstrong and Thomas Thorburn began a summer campaign in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties through mining villages.

A. W. Dickson B. H. Welles, Jr Wilkes-Barre Wilken Luzerne Lackawanna Une Ives

Mission outreach report totals and key figures

Daryea and Nanticoke are noted for extensive outreach with 22 places visited and 7 breaker meetings, average attendance 125, plus 4 cottage and church meetings averaging 99. A tent meeting drew 800 with 51 open air meetings averaging 203. Visitors: 1 009. spiritual consultations 191. 11 professed conversions. Tracts distributed 4 000. Bibles and testaments issued in multiple languages. J C Tenant of Wilkes-Barre, Wyoming, acted as organist and did open air speaking.

Daryea Nanticoke

Well Known Couple Weds at St Luke's in Scranton

Mrs. Leons Seeley married Richard Osland, a Scranton business man, at St Luke's with Rev. Rogers Israel officiating. Organist Professor Southworth played. bridesmaids included Miss Mabel Osland and Miss Ella Osland. A reception followed at the bride's mother's home. couple planned a Madison Avenue residence after a wedding trip.

St. Luke’s Leons Seeley Sarah Seeley Mouroe Avenue Richard Osland Scranton Rogers Israel Southworth Mabel Osland Ella Osland Besie Forman Brooklyn N. Y Irene Fagley Miriam Toaz Charles Williams William Avery Gorge McLeod Samuel Derman Eugene Davis Mrs. Osland

Foot in Frog Tragedy On Pittsburg Line

John Clewell, 22, a brakeman for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad, was fatally injured when his foot was trapped by a railroad frog while crossing to throw a switch. A freight train passed over his leg, causing a compound fracture. He died from loss of blood and shock.

Pitrspura John Clewsell Pittsburg and Lake Erie Clewell

Judgment Entered Against John J Coyne in Local Case

At the instance of Glynn & Co a judgment was entered yesterday against John J Coyne for a nominal amount with interest from Sept 14, 180d. County officials and other named figures attended a state convention of county commissioners in Pottsville while attorney John F mutehy for Manly and Sweeney filed a bill of particulars in a voting dispute alleging illegal voters in the Twelfth ward election contest.

Henry Coyle John J. Kearney

Scranton Business Resources Shown in New Illustrated Volume

Tue Trisene plans a bound, illustrated care and classified list of Scranton wholesale baking and seasonal interests. The book will feature views of public buildings streets and portraits of leading persons. Copies outside the city will attract newcomers and serve as city advertisement. Representatives of Tie Tamoxa will call. names are sought for inclusion.

Ecranton Perros No Tasilae Scranton Kent Tie Tamoxa Thora

Gold Dollars Offer At Wood Lawn Park Auction

Advertises gold dollars through lot purchases at Wood Lawn Park with a downtown office and a florist named QClark as contact.

Wood Lawn Park Down Town Qclark the Florist

Creditors' Sanction Sales At Freeman's Jewelry

Freeman's Jewelry hosts daily sales at 0.0 and 7.00 until further notice under creditor sanction. Halas is secured at each sale. The 940,000 School Hons project for Columbia Avenue has been let and will start immediately. A few lots remain available at low prices. Anrivnk Formisxeras, Office, Theater Lobby.

Freeman's Halas Columbia Avenue Anrivnk Formisxeras

Mission Evangelist Addresses Inmates At Rescue Tent

Evang elist Schiveren spoke to large crowds at the Rescue and Florence missions last night about the feast of God and salvation. He urged the poor and afflicted to accept Christ while contrasting sin’s costly pleasure with the joy of a godly life. The notes describe further talks, attendance, and the mission’s closing programs at the Academy of Music and Young Men’s Christian Association rooms.

Evangoelist Schiveren Rescue Florence Mr. Schiveres Jeane Chicago Christ Mr. Schiveren Ezok Hell Perdition

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cleveland Salting Power Co. Nev York Cleveland Drethire Norrman& Moore Wyoming Avenue Wyoming Ave City Notes Pansi MiLwauer Lohman’s Spruce Street BE. Woon G. M. Scheidy The Philadelphia Lumber Exchange Lackawenna River Morita St Luke's Pittsburg Court House News Notes Intercata New York State California Florida Niagara Delaware E, G. Coursen Lacka. Ave Schiverea Purewell Y.hga Schiverer Mission Notes Metropolitan Railroad Mission Railroad Aesociation Academy of Music Evangelist Schiverva W. G. Partridge Weeden Christian Endeavor Epworth League Young Men's Christian Association Messrs Bhiveren and Pinienvny's H. Battin Penn Avenue Green Woolworth Washington Ave W.W. Berry Jeweler Lackawanna Avo Dunn Mies Saat Orlesrated Sohmer J. Bolz Wave Clothiers Oslands Banister Lackawanna Ave Dr. Jaeger
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