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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1895

Page

10

St John’s Catholic Church to Build New Edifice

The St. John’s Catholic Church congregation on this side plans a new, spacious church on Pittston Avenue and Fig Street after a temporary earlier building. The project follows the recent mission by Paullat fathers and is led by Rev. J. Melley with Rev. Mr. North expected to preside at events.

St. John's Catholic Church North St. John’s Church RE. J. Melley Pittston Avenue Fig Street Paullat Father Melley

Luce Bros New Store West Side Happenings

Reception for Rev Dr A L Ramer and Miss Kate Kress followed their marriage at Michael s Lutheran Allentown The couple hosts a reception at 127 South Lincoln Avenue with about 200 guests The bride wore white corded silk with pearl trimmings and Miss Derr acted as maid of honor Also notes new Odd Fellows officers and local society visits and church events in the West Side community

A. L. Ramer Fourteenth Street Lutheran Church Kate Kress Allentown Michael's Lutheran Church Smell J. Richmond Markel Muhlenburg W. H. Eddleman Royersford Loos George Kercher Mount Airy Theological Seminary Mr. Ramer Ramer Kress St. Michael's Church St. Mark’s Church Muhlenburg College Mount Airy Theological College

North End Notes on Social Events and Church Activities

Misa Stephens of Carbondale visits North Malin avenue guests. Choir members visit Mrs. Powell in Green street. Rev. Guild to preach at Providence Presbyterian Church with lessons from the cross. Frank Steele heads to Honesdale for a new home. New stone steps at Dickson City chapel enhance its look. Providence Church Young People’s Endeavor marks seventh anniversary with large supper and program. Ida Christmas presides as toastmaster WH McKeehan gives a brief address. Mrs. Steele of Church avenue to Clark’s Summit to manage a branch millinery store. Ligsie Hallock improving after illness. Eastern Star Jubilee to host a concert at Providence Christian Church. Miss Jenkinry Jenkins recovering at home after illness.

Misa Stephens Carbondale Edgar North Malin Avenue Annie Jenkins M. Jones Cardiff Frothingham Thomas Powell Green Street George BK. Guild Providence Presbyterian Church Frank Steele Church Avenue Honesdale Misa Clara Fmmaline Richmond Richmond HI Farm New York City Dickson City Chapel Howard Jackson George E. Guild G. W. Benedict North End Ida Christmas WH. H. McKeehan FE. Steele Clark's Summit Stearns North Main Avenue Misa Ligsie Hallock Short Avenue Eastern Star Providence Christian Church North Main Mary Jenkinry Jenkins Throop Street W. G. Donne West Market Street

The Devil and the Deep BBA at Weert Drinker Street

Dr. B C Hopkins has moved from Weert Drinker Street into a cottage on Binkely Street. Friends of Milan Myrtle Burne planned a surprise at her Apple Avenue home with a social schedule including a 12 o'clock event and a 6 o'clock gathering.

B. C. Hopkins Weert Drinker Street Binkely Street Friends of Milan Myrtle Burne Apple Avenue Oacian Ehairh Monty Sohal ‘Byterlandhi Sunec Junior Endeavor Ae Williagna Ae Tan Griffin

Fool's Revenge Delights Small Academy Audience

Creston Clarke's portrayal of The Fool's Revenge at the Academy of Music drew a pleased crowd. Critics praised his dramatic instinct and promise, noting faults in declamation and overemphasis, while Frederick Vroom William Owen and Adelaide Prince supported well.

Academy of Music Creston Clarke Mr. Clarke John Sleeper Clarke Dr. Panglass Eewin Booth Clarke Frederick Vroom William Owen Adelaide Prince

Callahan as Mephisto in Faust at Frothingham

Joseph Callahan directs a strong Faust production at Frothingham with a near Morrison likeness in Mephisto though the performance lacks the depth of Morrison. The Brocken scene and overall scenery receive praise while the supporting company, including Hesle Rogan, earns good notices.

Joseph Callahan Frothingham Mr. Callahan Lewia Morrison Faust Mr. Morrison Mephisto Eame Mr. Morrisan le Rogan Tinety Au- Hence

Evans vs Lackawanna Street Railway Damages Suit

Wil lam P. Evans of Taylor sued the Lackawanna Street Railway for grading damages. Arbitrators Herman Osthaus C R Pitcher and Roscoe Dale heard the case. Attorney John M Harris for Taylor borough did not appear citing improper arbitration rule. Watson Zimmerman represented the plaintiff while I H Burns L A Watres and Lemuel Ammerman represented the company.

Lackawanna Street Railway Company Willam P. Evans Taylor Herman Osthaus C. R. Pitcher Roscoe Dale John M. Harris Watson & Zimmerman Platouf I. H. Burns L. A. Watres Lemuel Ammerman

Leak in the Scranton reservoir causes flood scare

A leak in the high pressure reservoir behind No 6 in Scranton flooded cellars as residents awoke yesterday. Water escaped in a large flow, alarming locals who feared a larger flood, but the leak was contained before major damage occurred.

Scranton Gas and Water Company No. 6

Merelo Identified as Gid Forge Murderer in Boston

A telegram received by Barring and Mcweeney detective agency in Thin City states Merelo, the Gid Forge killer, was positively identified in Boston by three reputable Old Forge citizens who were brought there for identification.

Boston Merelo Barring & Mcweeney Old Forge

Italian Named Prollep Crushed By Delaware and Hudson Train

Michael Prollep, an Italian miner, was struck by a Delaware and Hudson locomotive at Mill Creek near Scranton after leaving at 6 o'clock last night. He suffered severe injuries including loss of an arm and leg and head trauma. condition described as critical with probable fatal outcome.

Will Lynch John Lavelle Cedar Avenue Lavelle Lynch Julius Whalen Stone Avenue St. Peter's Cathedral Hyde Park Cemetery Michael Prollep Mi! Creek Delaware and Hudso Scranton Prollep

Supreme Court Interprets Mine Law in Kingston Case

Durkin against Kingston Coal Co. ends with the verdict against the Kingston Coal Co. stricken as to the company but upheld against foreman William Jones. The court voids part of the 1891 act as unconstitutional while preserving accountability for Jones and affirming responsibilities of mine owners and certified foremen.

Kingston Coal Company Supreme Court Durkin Common Pleas Luzerne County Lynch Wiliam Jones Kingston William Jones

Presidents tour focuses on Westinghouse works and rail motive power

President Roberts and Pennsylvania directors visit Westinghouse in Pittsburg to examine electricity as a transportation motive power. President Wilbur and Lehigh Valley directors embark on a three day trip to inspect the New end project and planned extensions to give the valley its own tracks toward the Susquehanna bridge and avoid use of New York Central lines.

Roberts The Pennsylvania Westinghouse Works Pittsburg Wilbur Lehigh Valley Railroad Pee A Susm New York Central Rio Grande

Sneezing Time Warns of Weather Colds and Dr Humphreys 77

The piece urges caution as weather changes cause colds for all ages and promotes Dr Humphreys' Specific 77 as a preventive and cure. It describes small pellet bottles sold by agents with a price and notes the remedy is available from Nymphreye Don Co in New York.

Humphreys Daggiats, Or Sons Nymphreye Don Co William Street

Surplus Earnings Figures Questioned in Interference Case

A historical report notes that net loss equals gross, implying the year would show a surplus over $100,000, a finding viewed as unfavorable for the Interference case. The discussion centers on financial results and their impact on the company’s standing.

Scranton Versus Wilkes-Barre Football Match Set Today

A football game is scheduled at the Baseball Park this afternoon at 3 20 between Harry Hillman Academy Wilkes-Barre and Lackawanna School. Both teams have trained for weeks and a good contest is expected with defensive and offensive lineup notes listed for both sides.

Lackawanna Harry Hillman Harry Hillman Academy Wilkes-Darre School of the Lackawanna

THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP SEA FOOTBALL NOTES

The St Thomas College eleven meets Stroudsburg State Normal today in Stroudsburg. Scranton Bicycle Club’s game at Shamokin is canceled by Shamokin management. a transfer to Wednesday is under negotiation. Scranton hoped to travel and win yesterday. Dodds challenges William Thorpe to a quolts contest for sixty one points with ten points start or any man for fifteen with a stake of 100 dollars a side.

St. Thomas Stroudsburg Dodds The Tribune Thomas Dodds Priceburg William Thorpe Quolts America Thorpe William Kennedy

The Devil and the Deep Sea Letters from the People

A collection of brief reader letters under a thin heading, names supplied, to be published with author attribution. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions presented.

People the Tribune

Vindication for Loma Vista directors amid embezzlement charge

The Tribune reports H. T. Bragdon’s Vindication letter defending Dr B Hani, Charles Weilcher, Arthur Frothingham, and E B Worden from links to the Loma Vista Aid association embezzlement case. He says resignation stemmed from unpaid payments to members. He also notes internal tensions and accountability. Swayne's Ointment ad promotes relief from itching sores and ulcers with Dr Swayne & Bon.

the Tribune Halt Ball Loma Vista Aid Association B. Hani Charles Weilcher Arthur Frothingham BE. B. Worden Teg H. T. Bragdon

Specials for a Few Days Immense Line of 75

Specials for a few days advertise a large sale with discounted items including Beaty and Serge fabrics, Mohair Luster, and various fine goods. The notice highlights prices like 49 cents and 98 cents, with mentions of value $7.00 and $1.25, suggesting a clearance event at a local shop.

S Beaty

Millinery Specialties Highlighted for High Class Appeal

Department features will be of sufficient importance to merit inspection by all interested in high class millinery. Prices are not quoted as the values in each item will speak for themselves and be telling.

Dewinttrt Oppialte Scranton Howse Lackawanna Ave Scranton

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of the Suburbs Luce Bros Tee Nk Gllberts W. Lackawanna Avenue Main Avenue Mystic R. J. Hughes South Main Avenue W. L. Steenback Guna West Side Bank Starner Booth Main Avenue Barbher John H. Reynold Fairchild Revere F. W. Mason & Co Sooth Main Avenue J. C. King 1000 Jackson Street Willam D. Grimbs South Side News Mr. North Hickory Street Range N. Y Ripple J H. Ripple Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Pena Grace Powell Blakley Street Grace Engle Jennie Guinney Bessie Benjamin Jessie Wert Lucy Elila Marla Webber Eva Hess Olive Haines Marie Keller Blanche Grace Jenkins Bertha Dony Annie Murphy Katie Benjamin Minne Richards Messrs Thomas Evans W'l- Ham i Parry Bert Hdwards Alexander McKay Theodore William Ziegler Thomas Mahon John Flynn George Fells Walter Nelmeyer Samuel Edward Swarts Henry John Dreyer And Greenwood Colleries Misa Kathe Flannery Malin Street Thomas Loughney John Malone John Fitzshenry Mra. Spellman O. M. Hobbs P. J. Quinn West Side Events South Lincoln Avenue Silurian Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows George Taylor Thomas Williams Noble Grand John W. Horn John H. Kelley Lewis Price Guardian Adam Newell John Thomas Evan Jones Nicholas Mennett Fred B. Andrews Thomas J. Reynolds Wales A. D. Freeman Binghamton W. A. Freeman Hyde Park Lodge Otamfingo Welsh Philosophical Society William ‘Morton William Brace Hugh Davis Plymouth Church Miles Standish Welsh Baptist Church Bowd Main Avenue John Griffith Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Grimm Griffith John Reynolds Atlanta Reynolds Annie M. Jeremiah James Jeremiah Beast West Side Patlor Guite DEVIL Dunmore Callahan AS J. M. Harris Olds Wilkes-Barre the Devil MR. Bragdon Swayne Drugg'srs Swayne & Bon Philadelphia Jurisch New York Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Margln WM. Linn Allen & CO Spruce Street Lackawanna Avenue Scranton, Pa Iron and Steel Bit Venbender Milea Dupont’s Mining, Blasting and Sporting Menatansoret Heals of Milla Lo County Soreington Dalawaes Henry Belin, Jr Iakina Ate Aia Me Third Nations Bank Building H. D. Swartz & CO L. C. Smith's Remington Silk Spruce Street Penn and Woeticg Avenues Traders National Bank of Scranton 4& B Williama Cashier Ohn Terese Watson Sam Bank
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