City Notes Local events and civic notices mixed
The column lists races at the Gentlemen's Driving Club Saturday at 2 pm, paving work on Pine street by Barber Asphalt, court appearances for Simon Miginn, and a new gospel choir at Penn Avenue Baptist. It covers church rehearsals, a probate will, election appointments, football at Bucknell Colgate, Rescue Mission meetings, a closed clothing store, and various society and railroad events with dates and places across Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber Asphalt Company
Pine Street
Simon Miginn
Daniel Hullman
New Gospel
Penn Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Richard Hughes
Peter McDonald
Costa
Adam
Walter Snyder
Karl August Pittack
Thin City
Maria Pittack
Alfred D. Harris
Hinkely
Thomas R. Wiiarna
Ball Park
Bucknell Wulveroy
Colgate Institute of Newark
F. W. Pearsall
W. E. Fenno
New York Central Railroad
Ryan
Berthold Friend
West Side
James McDonald
John Wweneh
John F. Clark
Scranton Operatic Society
Lindsay
Normandy
Crescent
North Bind
Alfred Davis
David Williams
Cotain
Koris Williams
New York City
Railroad Department
Young Men's Christian Association
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Providence
W. G. Watkins
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Kawanna Avenue
Scranton Baptist Pastors’ Conference
D. G. Williams
England
Women's Synodical Society of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Wil s-Barre
W. B. Holmes
Honesdale
Eva Ruce
Bloomsburg
Community gathering invitation event
At 8 p.m. all members and their friends are invited to attend. A day is set at 2 p.m. for an additional gathering or activity. S
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Gentlemen's Driving Club
Local Theaters Show Rich Holiday Lineup At Frothingham
Jena J McNally leads A Country Sport at Frothingham with Peter F Dalley, backed by Jolly May Irwin and others. Fan t a s m a returns as New Fantasma at Academy of Music with upgraded scenery. Also Night at the Circus and Liberty Bell run end today, while Uncle Tom's Cabin and Reilly and the 400 headline upcoming bookings at nearby venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
Jena J. McNally
Peter F. Dalley
Dalley
Jolly May Irwin
Funny John Sparks
Andrew Mack
Irresistible Ada Lewis
Harry H. Morse
Maud Harris
Marie Miller
J. F. Callahan
Freda Depew
Academy of Music
New York Park Theater
Burgunder
Nellie McHenry
Black Crook dazzles crowd at Academy of Music
A superb spectacle of The Black Crook drew a crowded house at the Academy of Music last night. William Mills as the affected Black Crook delivered a natural portrayal, with strong supporting turns by Mabel Montgomery Blanche Mortimer Ada Boshell and others. Dancers Craske and Sarracco and acrobats Reno and Reno added notable feats as the production promises another matinee for ladies and children and a second performance tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Crook
Academy of Music
William @. Mills
Mabel Montgomery
Blanche Mortimer
Ada Boshell
K. J. Ward
Michael Rixford
Joseph LaMont
Frank Florence
Mile
Craske
Sarracco
Reno
Casey's inventive street car fender proposed for paten t
James H H Casey of 23 Twentieth street West Side showed Tribune a patent model for a four foot wide street car fender to project feet six inches. It would attach three inches from the rail to collect or push objects aside. A full sized model will be tested after letters patent arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syde Park
James HH. Casey
Twentieth Street
Tribune
Washington
Casey
George Mackereth
Oxford
Wood's College Notes Preview October Highlights
October brings gains in positions and new business at Wood's College. The football team shines with a rising star, the night school grows, and clerical training remains in strong demand. Notable names include Ambrose Joyce, Joseph Pain, Harold Parker, Howard Foster, Harry Skeels, and F. I. Shafer. November expected to be a peak month. Dentists and driving club events noted along with Lake Harvey fishing season closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Joyce
Joseph Pain
Harold Parker
Howard Foster
Harry Skeels
F. 1. Shafer
Mass Meeting in Taylor Boosts Republican Rally
A Taylor mass meeting drew about 1500 people at Weber's rink after a parade to the Jersey Central depot. Speakers included A J Colborn, Ex-Lt Gov William T Davies, and Congressman Scranton supporter candidates. Colborn attacked Democratic policies while Davies praised Republican governance and warned of labor and protection issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Jersey Central Depot
Weber
Harry J. Cooper
Clemons, Pryor
Archhbald
Huester
Grover
Hopkins
Scranton
Thomas
Jones
Vaughan
Davies
Ky E. Weaton
J. 8. Porteus
John W. Reese
J. E. Watking
H. J. Harris
Hastings
Walter Lyon
Colborn
Cooper
A. J. Colborn
Democratic Party
Merrifield
Congress
Billy Wilson
William T. Davies
Towanda
John C. Fremont
Republican Party
James G. Blaine
Pine Tree
Boston
New York City
Blaine
District Attorney candidates court voters with pledges
In a speech to Rep Grow, W Gaylord Thomas echoed protection policy. John R Jones urged fairness and justice in office, promising to serve to the best of his ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galusha A. Grow
W. Gaylord Thomas
Scranton
John R. Jones
William Roach Killed On D H Bridge Accident
William Roach of Hawley died after being struck by a freight train near Olyphant on the Delaware and Hudson tracks yesterday afternoon. He was riding a box car while seeking work and fell as the train passed the No 22 Gravity Road bridge, with wheels severing both legs. He died at Lackawanna Hospital at 4 30 PM.
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William Roach
Hawley
Delaware and Hudson
Olyphant
Roach
No. 22
Lackawanne Hospital
Traction Line Trial Trip Arrives at Moosic From Northumberland
Foreman Andrew J. Conlon returns home from Northumberland after inspecting a pole shipment for Scranton Traction. He supervised crews all night to connect the switchboard with the new line in preparation for a trial trip today. The trip will stop at Moosic due to missing Delaware and Hudson crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Conlon
Scranton Traction Company
Northumberland
The
Traction Company
Delaware and Hudson
Scranton Football Team Faces Luzerne Assembly at West Side Park
Scranton's manager Cahill strengthens his eleven as the team travels from the sleepy village to Wilkes-Barre. The Indians play Luzerne's Assemblage this afternoon at West Side park, expected to draw a good crowd. The team departs on the 125 p.m. Delaware and Hudson train.
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Cahill
Indians
Luzerne
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
West Side Park
Delaware and Hudson
Scranton Christian Endeavor Eyes State Convention
Scranton officials plan to bring the state Christian Endeavor convention to the city in 1896 or 1897, hoping for 10000 to 12000 delegates. The City Union executive committee formed a Good Citizenship league and set a Friday meeting at the Penn Avenue Baptist Church to hear York reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton City Christian Endeavor Union
Young Men's Christian Association
Scranton
State Christian Endeavor Convention
Good Citizenship Committee
Good Citizenship League
C. E. Daniels
J. C. Manning
Pittston
Tri-County Union
York
C. B E. Daniels
Harry Lathrope
Ancient Workmen Social at Music Hall Delights Crowd
The Upchurch lodge No. 222 Ancient Order United Workmen held a social and literary event at Music Hall last night. John T Watkines’ quartet performed The Spring Song and two other numbers. Mrs Randolph Jones, Mrs Tara Metzgar and Edwin Bowen contributed songs. J C Smith of Harrisburg spoke on the order’s aims to an attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upchurch
Ancient Order United Workmen
Music Hall
John T.watkines
Randolph Jones
Tara Metzgar
Edwin Bowen
J. C. Smith
Harrisburg
Institute Lecture Course Promises Noted Speakers
The county institute evening lecture series features Professor John B. DeMotte of Cambridge Mass speaking Monday night on The Secret of Character Building and Colonel Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal on Money and Morals Wednesday. Superintendent W J Brecht lauds DeMotte as a prince of the platform and Lancaster’s readers expect continued appearances, while the New Orleans Times-Democrat praises Watterson’s lecture as dramatic and highly engaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Institute
John B. DeMotte
Cambridge
Mass
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
de Motte
Frothingham
Colonel Watterson
W. J. Brecht
Lancaster
Washington Post
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Grand Opera House
Guy
Excursion to New York by Ontario and Western Hailroad
The New York Ontario and Western Railroad announces its annual autumn excursion to New York. Round trip tickets are priced at 4.35 dollars for Monday departures. The trip offers scenic views of the Hudson from Cornwall to New York and emphasizes October’s charm.
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New York, Ontario and Western Hailroad Company
New York
Ontario and Western
Hudson River
Cornwall
Large party boards midnight DLW train for European ports
Thirty-five passengers left Scranton by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western midnight train for New York to sail for Europe. Some booked passages on the Cunard steamer Umbria which sails at 4 o clock this afternoon for Liverpool while others journey to Naples and Germany.
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Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
New York
Cunard
Liverpool
England
Naples
Italy
Germany
Debts of the Free Lance Judgments by Alderman Pitz simmons
Yesterday in Scranton Alderman Pitz simmons awarded judgments in full totaling 221.78 against Walter Thompson & Co. and R F Little for debts of the late Scranton Free Lance. The printing firm’s property was levied to satisfy the debt.
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Scranton Free Lance
Alderman Fitsximmons
Thompson
Walter, Thompson & Co
R. F. Little
Y M C A to Host Address by Rev D W Skellenger
On Sunday afternoon at 2 46 Rev D W Skellenger will address the Y M C A gathering before leaving Scranton for a new post in Washington D C. He is described as an interesting speaker likely to energize the audience. Tallie Morgan leads the opening song service with a male quartet assisting.
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Hey. D. W. Skellinger
Scranton
Washington, D. C
Skellinger
Tallie Morgan
Pound Rates for Family Washing Offer
An advertisement promises weekly family wash services with special pound rates. It touts convenience amid dirt and heat and invites readers to write for terms.
Turkish on Russian Baths for Ladies
At physicians and ladies request, baths for ladies scheduled on Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. Private entrance via Owens' cloak parlors on Spruce Street. M. J. Purcell, proprietor.
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Owens
Spruce
M. J. Purcell
Construction Progress and Local Notices in W illiams Building Area
The Will iams building roof rises at Washington avenue and Linden street while high school foundation walls reach water level. The Mears building on Washington avenue and Spruce street sees little work. Judge Hand’s new home at Jefferson avenue and Vine street is a rough brown stone and brick house with second story walls underway. The Dickson homestead on Washington avenue is torn down for a modern business building. Delicate. Texas Siftings notes a nervous prostration joke about wanting a beefsteak. Beware frauds, get genuine Dr Thomas’ Electric Oil. Collarettes at Davidow Bros. Dr C C Laubach, Dentist, will receive.
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Williams
Washington Avenue
Linden Street
Mears
Spruce Street
Judge Hand
Jefferson Avenue
Vine Street
Dickson
Dr Gibbons Plans India Scranton Office Visit Route
Dr Gibbons of New York will visit the India Scranton office located on Wyoming Avenue every Monday from morning until evening. A Pillety Flour Mill capacity is 17,500 barrels per day.
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Dr. Gibbons
New York City
India Scranton
Wyoming Avenue
Pillety
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna the— Laundry
Penn Ave
A.B. Warman
City Notes
Setae
Haydn
Widmeyer
Welsenflue
Waters
Hlackwood
O Music
Lackawanna Avenue
Royal Arcanum Council
Schubert Quartette
St. Aloysius Society
White Haven
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Ateies
Pabst's
Lo 'S
America
Davis
Linden Street Theatre
Markoe
Dalsey Markoe
Hurgunder
Edward Harrigan and Company
Winthrop
Madison Square Theater
Robert McWade
Errol Dunbar
Collin Kemper
Annie Mortimer
Lansing Rowan
Davidow Bros
Wood's College Notes
C. C. Laubach
Guernsey Bros
Sancreae Driving Club
Baturmam
Lake Harvey
Co. C. Laubach
Joseph A. Scranton
Aton Wan
Citixena
Ats Vty Ree Byne Magnificent Majo Regia
Lackawanna County
Iast
On Bridge
Moosic
Christian Endeavor Convention
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Galt
Fea
Woolworth
Lackawarnia Avenue
Musile Hall
Institute
Professor DeMotte
Coronel Henry Watterson
Conrad
Large Party For Europe
the Free Lance
Pitzsimmons
D. W. Skellenger
Y. M
Washington Ave
Oslands
Texas Siftings
Dr. Thomas
Collarettes
Ae Beray Jit
Sohmer
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
E. G
Coursen
S. C. Snyder
AVING
Havin
Astrakhan
Hudson Bay
J. Bolz
Wyoming Avenues
Banister’s
Dany
Lackawanna and
Lackawanna A
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