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.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1895
Page
5
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An ad urges readers to visit the Commonwealth shoe store on Washington Avenue for athleisure and the lowest prices in fine footwear.
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