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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1895

Page

5

Meeting of Florence mission managers tomorrow at 10 a m

Florence mission managers are scheduled to hold a meeting tomorrow at 10 o clock. John H Jones, a 60 year old longtime resident of the Hillaide home, was found dead yesterday morning.

Florence John H. Jones Hillaide Con Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Archbald Continental Hyde Park City Pastors’ Union Young Men's Christian Association Christian Gasociation Dunmore Ball Park Jerusha L. Wilcox West Pittston Simpson von Storch Avenue Pores Hill Scranton Glass Company Lodge No. 1 Bons of St. George Harney Grand Lodge Mfcera Charles Tropp Thomas Sholten P. J. Murphy Oncoverey Inlec John Wiliame T Iligide Mir. Wlams John Siglin South Side George W. Turner Academy of Music Mike Leonard Colea Tribune Co Tribune Andelmane W. FR Scranton Clearing House

Regatta at Lake Ariel Promises One-Way Races Setting

The Lake Ariel regatta next Saturday will feature all races starting and finishing on the line opposite the stake-colored buoys. Crews sail three fourths of a mile to buoys, turn at their color, then return to finish at the start, a layout expected to thrill the large crowd.

Lake Ariel Charles Jd. Welchel America

Evening of Vaudeville with George Turner Specialty

A vaudeville evening features the George Turner Specialty Artista Company with a fine act from the bead of the prize ring. Popular acts promise good appetite and refreshments. The show is advertised as a strong entertainment option for the era.

George Turner Artiata. Company C. Feature Epof Beaard Prise Ring

AGAIN THE CHAMPIONS Thirteenth Regiment Wins State Matches

The Thirteenth Regiment sharpshooters dominate state matches at Mt Gretna winning most events and sending four of five team members to represent Pennsylvania at Sea Girt for Interstate matches. Private W W Youngs sets a new individual record scoring 99 of 105 with 15 bullseyes and six fours.

W. W. Youngs Mt. Gretna Cullen Watkins Youngs Stout Coney Sea Girl N. J Pennsylvania Reese Watkins H. Cullen F E. Stout Thirteenth Regiment H. J. Medard H. 8. Lewis Scranton c.csAesroesnervenees AM Becond Regent Cccceccsse Frank Hobling, Jr Conly Sea Girt

Milk Train Kills Man and Horse at Kingsley

George Tiffany of Pittsburgh died when a second milk train struck his sulky on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western track at Kingsley Susquehanna County. Tiffany, a well-to-do farmer and former mail clerk between Scranton Hawley and New York Pittsburgh, was instantly killed along with his horse.

Kingsley Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Susquehanna County George Tiffany Pittsburg Scranton Hawley New York Linden Street

Grand new production of Pain's Last Days of Pompeii

Pain presents the Last Days of Pompeii at Laurel Hill Park for two weeks starting tonight with weather permitting. The spectacle features a vast city scene built from ten thousand yards of canvas and fifty electric lights, plus a chorus of about 300 and grand scenery.

Pain Pompeii Picea

Rice's "1492" Next Week at Frothingham Theater

A dramatic musical production titled Rice's 1492 is slated for next week at the Frothingham venue. The piece promises a merry musical success and serves as a featured attraction in the season lineup, with investors and cast yet to be announced.

Frothingham

Stage promises scenic carload shipment by Maneager Rice

The plan notes a carload of scenery will be carried by Maneager Rice, a figure so known that no comment is needed. A notice will announce the sale of veats when scheduled.

Year Opens Tomorrow Promises to Be Very Successful

St. Cecelia's academy opens tomorrow with expanded facilities to support its renowned work in the Scranton diocese. Prospects for the coming school year are encouraging, with many out-of-town students and greater city representation.

St. Cecelia's Academy Scranton

City tests three fender patterns for streetcars

At Linden street car barn Mayor Connell and City Engineer Phips led tests of fenders on Traction Co. cars built by Watson Machine Co, Summit Ironworks, and Peck Motor and Truck Co. Officials note height from rails and hills challenge double truck cars despite patterns including a Green Ridge resident's pneumatic tube front guard concept.

King Linden Street Connell Phips Traction Company Frank Silliman Fox Horace E. Hand Watson Machine Company Paterson N. J Summit Ironworks Brooklyn Peck Motor and Truck Company Baltimore Green Ridge

Mack in Myles Aroon at the Academy of Music

Andrew Mack opens his season with Myles Aroon at the Academy of Music. A strong company supports the production praised for its elaborate mounting and costuming. Mack is noted as a skilled singer and comedian, expected to fill a key role in Irish drama.

Academy of Music Andrew Mack Myles Aroon Mack Scanlon

Judge Archibald praised as eminent jurist in county note

The Montrose Republican lauds Judge Archibald Breen of Lackawanna for his swift rise, integrity, and knowledge, highlighting his early practice in Scranton and Luzerne, his 1830s study, and renomination. It mentions his restraint with Willard regarding the Superior court, and notes warm friendships in Susquehanna county.

Montrose Republican W. Archbald Archbald Lackawanna County Susquehanna County Common Pleas Court Archibald Breen Hand & I Scranton Luzerne County Archhbald Archibald Susquehanna County

Mrs Laighton’s Favorite Recipe for Pickled Cucumbers

A fragment describes a cucumber pickle method with notes on salt, brine, and a covered overnight process. The text mentions onions, mustard, and white, with unclear steps and several garbled phrases.

Hitsroth Inquiries End With Mills Cleared And Hitsroth Suspended

Mayor Connell held the case under advisement finding Patrolman Mills exonerated after testimony that he never visited the alleged disorderly house. Hitsroth remained suspended as Robbins and his wife testified of alleged advances and bribe offers. Johnson deposition urged perjury against others, while Mills returned to duty on Penn avenue.

Hitsroth Connell Satu William Hitsroth T (Mills Mills Joseph 3. Robbins Evanscourt Robbins Robbina Hitzroth Robbing Hitaroth Sunday News Frankeh Avenue Lottie Johnson Jacks En Jack Tierney Mille Penn Avenue

Permits of the Month for $111,000 in August

Building Inspector John Nelson issued permits for new buildings and repairs totaling $111,000 in August. Granted to numerous owners for double and single dwellings, alterations, and extensions across wards, streets, and avenues, including Penn Avenue, Adams Avenue, Irving Avenue, and North Manhattan Avenue, among others.

John Nelson Patrick Melody Wood Penn Avenue Thirteenth Ward David Frances One Avenue Twentieth Ward J. Duggan Quindy Nindh Leet Adams Avenue Bevantesth L Kellow Ckawanna Avenue Jones & Price Yen Avenue Thirteenth Lla Putnam Street Ambrose Drew West Main Street First Willam Phillips Gwetland Thomas Downs Irving Avenua Edward Podrich Lows Mason Theodore Street Ewer van Siorch Wrens Semee Justin Ad Fowler

Funeral of Miss Walsh Interred at Archbald Catholic Cemetery

The funeral for Miss Maria Walsh from Canada was held at her parents home on Phelphs street and at St. Peter's cathedral. A high mass of requiem was celebrated and interment occurred in Archbald Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers and flower bearers named.

Maria Walsh Canada Anthony Walsh Phelphs Street St. Peter’s Cathedral J. J. B. Feeley D. J. MacGoldrick J. A. McHugh Father Feeley Archbald James J. Padden Patrick H. Durkin Richard Kleby M. J. Gallagher Miles McAndrew Michael J. Mellody John Rudig Bart Curran Robert Gillard Stephen O'Hara

The Dangerous Months and Pudd'nhead Wilson Advs

The column notes October and all months as hazardous for stock speculation and recalls Pudd'nhead Wilsons satire. It advertises a stage performance by Frank Mayo at Academy of Music and reports Rena Griffin post plans for a veterans trip to Louisville to attend the National encampment, with train and fare details and contact for accommodations.

Pudd'nhead Wilson Dawnon's Landing Mark Twain Mississippi Frank Mayo Academy of Music Louisville Rera GriMn Post Loulsville Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Scranton Louisvire M. L. Smith Lackawanna Avenue

Commonwealth Shoe Store Ad Promises Low Prices

An ad urges readers to visit the Commonwealth shoe store on Washington Avenue for athleisure and the lowest prices in fine footwear.

Busset Shoes Commonwealth Shoe Store Washington Avenue

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