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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1894

Page

6

Hastings to Speak Here Next Monday Evening in City

General Daniel H. Hastings will headline a political gathering in the city next Monday evening, accompanied by Charles Emory Smith and state candidates. Also notes urge paying gas bills, announce the Gentlemen's Driving Club race on Saturday at 9 p.m., and mention various local court actions, licenses, and committee appointments.

Pennsylvania Daniel H. Hastings Charles Emory Smith Gentlemen's Joudih Gluck Thomas Weasley Ulrich Chester County Etta Geraldine Brenner Limmore Charles Gelwer Petersburg William Rhyder North Park D. P. Battle J. G. Hughes Nuxo Linden Street Temple Fener- Ment Meusrs A. B. Dunning, Jr Walter Frick A. D. Blackington William H. Badier C. ©. Mattes Scranton Neineers’ Club Gentlemen's Driving Club

Florence Mission Managers Hold Annual Session This Afternoon

Florence Crittenden mission officials invite the public to the Young Women's Christian Association rooms on Washington Avenue for reports on the year. The group explains the goal of rescuing fallen girls and training them for domestic roles and better lives. Mrs Saxton and assistants have earned gratitude for reforms and return to parents, with needs for broader work and more funds.

Florence Mission Florence Crittenden Mission Young Woman‘s Christian Association Washington Avenue Saxton Tatron

Tribute to Oliver Wendell Holmes by Scranton Library

The Scranton Oliver Wendell Holmes Society passes resolutions on the death of the poet praising his memory and offering sympathy to his relatives. The resolutions will be published in the city press on behalf of the committee.

Library Society Scranton Oliver Wendell Holmes City Press

Taken Back 10 Indiana Made Love to Lillie Irwin

Thomas A. Lucas, 29, was arrested in Scranton on a governor’s warrant from Indiana, charged with defrauding Lydia H. Johnson of about 3000 dollars tied to Lillie Irwin. The case traces money invested via Lucas in Chicago and Valparaiso, with details of marriage plans and a recent arrest.

Thomas A. Lucas Wyoming Avenue Mulberry Street Pattison Indiana Lucas Valparaiso Ind Lydia H. Johnson Lillie Irving Perry Iowa Luicks Chicago Haven Reaponge Howard Misa Irwin Massachusetts Bowrs Johnson the Tribune Grant Crumpacker Simpson Ocrumpucker Interventioman Green Porter County Litiens David Roche Gunster Joseph O'Brien W. FH. Jeasup, Jr Ant Tuccis Luces O'Brien O'Trien Atorney Kelly Mrs. Johnson Kelly Pattirson Alrs le Ta Guirey

Magnificent new organ to debut at Second Presbyterian Church

After over three months of work, the Second Presbyterian Church’s rebuilt organ will be used in tomorrow’s services. The gift from Mrs. Thomas Dickson honors her husband and includes a new solo echo organ, a third manual, pneumatic action, and expanded console.

Second Presbyterian Church Thomas Dickson Bourden

Railroad men peel placards on engine display

The Saratoga express engine arriving at 4 55 pm was in charge of Engineer John Bailey and Fireman John Kearney. It bore a front picture of Congressman Scranton with the slogan Vote for the man who has his eyes upon the tariff and mind on the mines mills and railroads. A Frank Clemons image carried the caption Vote for the man who is honest and true and Vote for the Republican ticket from top to bottom.

Saratoga Express Delaware and Hudson Railroad John Bailey John Kearney Congressman Scranton Milla Frank Clemons

Scranton and Shamokin Face Promising Football Clash

Scranton and Shamokin clubs meet at the ball park this afternoon in a highly anticipated football contest. Scranton recently beat Carbondale visitors in style, while Shamokin aims to add a strong performance to its season.

Scranton Shamokin Ball Park Carbondale Visitera Pustadn

Unclear 19th Century Retail Offers in Scranton

Fragmented ad copy promises men and women’s shoes at two dollars with laced or "sence" options and claims lower prices than rival stores. It touts a wide range of precious stones and jewelry from Dawilin irom and mentions a Dr. Ryan in the oblique context.

Scranton

Relief and Indenture Actions At Dunmore Board Meeting

The guardians of the poor met and granted relief to several residents and considered indenturing two grandchildren to Patrick Tierney for care at St Patrick's Orphan Asylum. Mrs. Lynott of Dunmore sought aid for herself and her husband who were destitute, with a relief of $4.40 monthly for three months approved. Other cases included a widow with three children, a blind boy to be fit for an institution, and scrutiny of funds for the feeble minded home in Elwin Delaware County amid debates on fair district cost sharing.

Indiana Lucas Gunster Green Porter County Ind Valparaiso Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Massachusetts Latena Lydia Johnson Wagent Lal Ung Indy Ofohnson Guardians of the Poor Patrick Merney South Wyoming Avenir St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum Tierney Lynott Dunmore Murphy Pather McMurray Murray Winger Gibbons Siqnor McDonough Brook Street Margaret Cain West Side Swan Downey Elizabeth Sailer River Street Joseph Sheehan South Side Penneyylvania Elwin Delaware County Lackawinna County Shotten Gibbone Beranton Michael Ruane South Ride Insane Department Scrage Slope Ruane

Thirteenth Regiment Invited to McClellan Monument Dedication

Colonel JH Riple addressed Thirteenth regiment company commanders urging acceptance of an invitation to join the Third brigade in the dedication ceremonies for the McClellan statue in Philadelphia on October 24. The Philadelphia finance committee reports funds to transport and subsist the brigade, and the colonel requests the likely number of men available for parade.

McClellan Jeter JH. B. Ripelle Philadelphia Goblin Councils of

Pleasant Surprise for Rev F A Matteson in Elmhurst

Friends gathered at Elmhurst residence on Thursday night to honor Rev F A Matteson and Mrs Matteson. About one hundred attendees from Baptist and Presbyterian churches contributed wagons of food and gifts including a hammock and money purses, with over two hundred donors sharing in the celebration.

F. A. Matteson Baptist Church of Elmhurst Baptist Matteson Carr W. Partridge A. Dunning Christy Misa Lillie Peck Lottie Thayer Misa Gertie Simmons Walter Peek Wiliam White Minnile Masters Hattie Wright Batfird Wright Barry Dunning Www. Swartz Minnie Smith Miss Shane Thomas Hardenburg H. Bureister PD. Shoemaker

Street Car Alterations Bring New Route for Green Ridge Providence Lines

Street car company lays new curb at Spruce and Franklin corner and connects Franklin avenue track at Mulberry Street to create a through connection for Providence and Green Ridge cars. The change removes trolley changes and prevents blocking on Lackawanna avenue. Several new cars to be placed for winter service.

The Street Ear Company i Spruce Street Franklin Avenue Mulberry Street Providence Green Ridge Lackawanna Avenue

Carriage and Electric Car Collision on Adams Avenue

Yesterday afternoon a collision occurred on Adams Avenue between the Stey. Dr. S. C. Logan's carriage and a street car. The carriage struck the street car between Spruce and Linden streets, sending the reverend passenger tumbling from the vehicle but he escaped serious injury.

Dr. Logan Stey. Dr 8. C. Logan Adams Avenue Spruce Lindén Streets

Nine Drunken Defendants at City Police Court

Alderman Fuller presided over nine drunkenness cases yesterday morning. Michael Mortarity of the South Side, afflicted by delirium tremens, was discharged on a temperance pledge. The rest were fined various sums. two women were involved, one fined for drunkenness with a colored man on Mulberry street and released after entreaties.

Alderman Fuller Michael Mortarity South Side Mulberry Street

Notice to Telephone Subscribers and Progres sive Building and Loan Meeting

Notice warns subscribers against buying attachments for long distance service calling them useless and harmful to the network. It cites endorsements required from the telephone company and urges reliance on official approval. The second notice advertises the Progres sive Building and Loan Association meeting held monthly at 227 North Washington Avenue with officers Boland and Miller named.

Ites Gonre Prograssive Building and Loin Association Scranton Washington Avenue

Turkish and Russian Maths for Ladies Baths Arranged

Arrangements have been made to give baths to ladies on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Private entrance through Owens' cloak parlors on Spruce Street. J Purcell is the proprietor.

Owens Sprice Atrret, AL J. Purcell

Auction of Ladies Shoes and More at Freeman’s and Aros

A sale of ladies shoes at the Aros spot cash shoe store tomorrow on a first come basis. Attend Freeman's auction sale in the evening starting at 7. Watches clocks jewelry and silverware to be sold to highest bidder. A. Harris conducts a vintage auction at Davidow Bros with a collection including a collarettex.

Aros Spot Cash Shoe Store Freeman's A. Harris Atvictioneen

Miss Johnson Pursues Lillian Harrington for Forcible Detention

Maggie Johnson, a colored cook at Duffy's hotel on Bridge Street, visited Alderman Mitzeimmons' office to pursue action after Lillian Harrington threw carbolic acid in her face Thursday night. Dr. Hand aided the injured party who plans to seek extradition papers in Middletown, New York, to compel Harrington's attendance at Beranton. The alderman outlined steps to be taken.

Maggie Johnson Duffy's Hotel Bridge Street Mitzeimmons

Scranton Patriarchs Militant Attend New Wilkes-Barre Canton

The Scranton Patriarchs Militant unit in uniform attended the institution of a new canton in Wilkes-Barre last evening. State officers also attended and the event drew notable interest among members, with coverage to follow in The Tribune. The piece hints at local development and upcoming notices about park lots and commerce.

Scranton Order of Odd Fellows Wilkes- Barre

POUND RATES OFFERED FOR FAMILY WASH SERVICES

Dread Monday wash day is eased by a weekly family wash service offer at special pound rates. The ad invites families to send their entire wash load for quicker handling and savings.

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