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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1894
Page
3
Entire new stock received since the fire destroying all stock in the old Lacka Avenue shop features miscellaneous books in cloth and leather bindings, single volumes and full sets, suitable for weddings and gifts. Also offered are stationery, mercantile and school supplies, blank books, Bibles, hymnals, and popular new books in cloth and paper covers.
A Bailey-Tathloope concert at the Young Men’s Christian Association will feature a program of classical works by Bach Chopin and Schubert among others. Star performers Marie Julie Ridley and Nin Rathbone will interpret the selections and tickets are on sale at Guernsey Tire and the Y M C A building as seating fills quickly.
Professor George B. Carter assisted by Alfred Wooler will present an organ recital at the Providence Methodist Episcopal church next Tuesday evening. Proceeds from the concert fund two chandeliers lighting the church for the first time, with the event organized by class 16 of the Sunday school.
A surprise party for North Main Avenue merchant William C. Bruning marks his twenty ninth birthday. Deaths include Mrs Catherine Wilson aged 75 of North Seventh Street and Mrs Annie Williams age 42 wife of Y Williams contractor. Numerous notices detail local births, illnesses, and social events with several named residents and streets.
Miss Emma Griffth spent Sunday at Jermyn. Mrs. P. J. McHale returned from Forest City. Freeh oysters arrive daily at Pelmers market. Mrs. H. Pinckney of Chestnut Facet is on the stockist. Mrs. Carpenter sick on Grove street. Miss Meyers of Carbondale visiting Miss Mars McHale. A. H. Oliver of Brook street leaves for Philadelphia. J. E. Schuler is the town’s happiest man. Miss Edith Ripley of North Park returns from Mansfield Pa. Mrs. Kinney ill with typhoid on Butler street. George W. Durshimer of Georgetown visits. Tribune and other papers on sale at Ludwig's drug store. Mr. and Mrs. David Hand return from Lake Ariel. Miss Katie Pickering of Gelatt visits cousin Maud Jackson on Drinker street. George Ives and P. G. Frite fish at Hartford lake. H. A. Smith and Miss Ida Doty enjoy a ride on the new boulevard. Misses Annie and Joe Shotterback visit William Brennan on Brook street. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Jackson of Finedieby return from ni county.
John Mantan of Deacon Street is killed instantly by falling rock at the Marvine shaft after a blast. A large Republican meeting at Green Ridge follows with speakers on national issues and lead candidates.
Philadelphia manufacturer Gautachl and Sons advertises orchestral music boxes with tunable tunes and careful repairs. Old boxes restored and improved with new music selections offered for purchase and service.
The 40000 School Mouse on Columbia Avenue has been let and will begin Seaves share ahe re to eft at a low price. Still Sew 22 Arthur Frothingham, Omece, Theater Lobby.
Sixty members compete for first prize at the Taylor eisteddfod on Christmas day. Elected officers include President Arthur G Hewitt and Secretary Fred J Jones with treasurer David Griffiths. Rehearsals weekly. The program features the item Mo garcs Gloria.
Colonel and Mrs J M Boies invite Second Presbyterian congregation members to their conservatory this afternoon from 2 to 6 to view a full bloom of chrysanthemums. Rev Dr and Mrs C S Robinson and others assist in receiving. Also mentions local adverts and upcoming Driving Mark lots and utilities. Watch The Tribune for opening dates.
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