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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1894

Page

3

Local notices of residents returning or visiting

Hoboken resident Joseph Kettell pleads in the city. Sol Osttinger returns from Atlantic City. Several others, including Miss Cora Loach and Henry Walthers, are listed as returning from New York or Wilkes-Barre. Attendance at a dance and a dinner at the Hand home are noted, along with travel to Elmira Buffalo Rochester and Ireland. The Tribune announces a forthcoming Scranton business directory edition with portraits and views.

Joseph Kettell Hoboken Sol Osttinger Atlantic City Misa Cora Loach Jackson Street Henry Walthers New Yorks William T. Davis Wilkes-Barre Homer Green and Son Honesdale Eliza Marring Maplewood John Jermyn Percy J. Morris John P. Quinnan South Side New York City Letitia Doyle West Side Slater Mia William Kelly Lake Anna G. B. Hand Jefferson Avenue Miss Anna Hand the Tribune Scranton Tue Tunosy

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Health Booster

An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier to overcome weakness and fatigue. It also mentions Hood's Pills as effective after dinner pills for digestion and headache relief. The snippet references a product box and pricing.

Hood

Tyde Park Society Opens Second Season With Bright Outlook

The Tyde Park Literary and Debating society started its second season at South Main avenue. About thirty members attended, many spoke, and resolutions honored Philip J. Davies who leaves for college. A special meeting next Monday invites all young men for a program including music, addresses by Edwards and Daniela, and student talks. Officers for three months include President John Edwards, VP Charles Howe, Treasurer Howard Davis, Secretary Wallace Mower.

Tyde Park Literary and Debating Society Rooma South Main Avenue Philip J. Davies Davies President Edwards Emerson Owens Charles E. Daniela D. J. Davis John Edwards Charles Howe Howard Davis Wallace Mower Philip Davies W. A. Price John York

Local Notices Roundup From Hyde Park and Nearby

Mrs J O Morris and family return from Wales while Tom Hoels recovers from typhoid malaria. Hyde Park Choral society to rehearse at H D Jones residence this evening. Complaints about boys haunting Saumur avenue and Lafayette street corner. Officer disperses crowd last evening. Sir Knights of Pleasure dancing class opens at Mears hall with Professor Chorge Taylor and Miss May at piano. Miss Mary Davis entertained friends at North Lincoln avenue with Japanese lantern decor and late games and refreshments. Funeral of Mrs Zilla Lewis to First Welsh Baptist church, Rev D C Hughes officiating. interment at Washburn Street cemetery. Funeral of Edward Shears from North Filmore avenue with Mass at St Patrick's church. interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

J. O. Morris South Main Avenue Wales Tom Hoels North Hyde Park Avenue Hyde Park Mears’ Hall Neason Chorge Taylor Miss May Mary Davis Lincoln Avenue Zilla Lewis Alfred Lewis First D.C. Hughes D. D Jackson Street Baptist Church Washburn Street Edward Shearss Michael McAndrew Filmore Avenue St. Patrick’s Church Hyde Park Catholic

Was the Sale Legal M B Simrell Seeks Set Aside

Attorney C W Dawson heard testimony in the case of F M Aylesworth versus M B Simrell to set aside a farm sale in Scott town. Aylesworth bought the land for 1500 while the defendant contends it was worth at least 2000. Simrell argues the executor had no right to make the sale rules. The case was heard yesterday with Hulslander Vosburg for the plaintiff and Gardner for the defendant.

C. W. Dawson F. M. Aylesworth M. B. Simrell Pces Scott Townar Aylesworth Simrell Supreme Court Phoebe Ann Simrell Sheep Hale Gardner

AUGHT on the Fly. Scranton visit and local notes

H Carroll of Sanburn Indiana visits Scranton after a twenty two year absence to see his sister Mrs Joseph M Carlton of Schnellpe and marvel at the town’s growth since he left. Dr Winters comments on party realignment at the recent primaries and Dunmore citizens embracing Republican values. Professor George A Taft visits Scranton as a guest of his brother Dr Taft.

H. Carroll Sanburn Joseph M. Carlton Schnell Pe Carroll Scranton Oncemore Dr. Winters Dunmore George A. Taft New York City Dr. Taft

NOTES OF SOUTH SIDE REOPENING AT SAME LOCATION

The South Side will reopen Monday at the same building where classes were held last term. Officer Boland and city line thugs are mentioned. Frank Casper suffered serious injuries from a ladder fall. The South Side business community awaits a response from officials in the next day or two about mail service disparities with the West Side and North End. Local criticism targets morning, noon, and evening deliveries.

Boland City Line Frank Casper South Side C. W. Weatpfahl West Side North End Weatpfai

Sixteen year old bot falls from ladder to serious injury

Frank Casper, aged 16, of Moltke Avenue, fell from a ladder against his father’s house yesterday afternoon. He struck his head, cutting the scalp and grazing the temporal skull bone near the eye. The family physician is cautious but hopeful. he fell about twenty feet after reaching the top rung.

Frank Casper Moltke Avenas Huw

Local Variations Highlight Community Happenings

Misa Ida Harris visits Hazleton. John Coyne in Minooka invites pigeon shooters for county purses. Rev I Holter resumes leadership at Cedar Av YF church. October fair plans progress at Prospect Ave German Baptist church. City line thugs criticized by Officer Boland who seeks law obedience. Free YWCA entertainment drew a large audience with gratuities. South Ridge St Luke's kindergarten to reopen for fall. demand exceeds capacity. Florenca Hull to remain principal for next season.

Misa Ida Harris South Washington Avenue Hazleton John Coyne Minooka I. Holter Cedar Avyanuo Prospect Avenue Huos Boland Young Woman's Christian Association South Ride St. Luke's Kindergarten Florenca Hull

Warrant Triumphant in White Case and Tax Notices

Fright from the range White applied and a warrant was sworn out before Alder man Fitzsimmons. White appeared later, waived a bearing, and posted bail of 500 dollars with John K. Jones as bondsman to answer in court. City and school tax duplicates for 1801 are open for collection at the Municipal building.

White Fitzsimmons John K. Jones

North End Briefs Highlight Local Happenings

The infant of John Stafford died yesterday. Miss Mamie Thomas returned to Bloomsbury to pursue studies. The North End Choral Union plans a concert at Archibald's ball next Wednesday. Several residents travel for visits, work, or farewell events. Prohibition mass meeting was held at Dickson and Green Ridge. The Welsh Baptist Sunday school schedules a basket picnic at Laurel Hill park on Sept 12. A seed bean exhibit draws interest with a moving bean. The choral group held an open air rehearsal at John Lynch’s lawn and will rehearse again tonight.

John Stafford Mamie Thomas Bloomsbury North End Choral Union Archhbald Lawrence Moran West Market Street Hina Clinton Manga Dillie Ethel Jackson Monsey Avenue Brooklyn N.Y Legratt Crook Marvine Mines Mary A. Davies Wayne Avenue Stroudaburg Parker Street Hy Williams Thomas Harris Parker Lewin John Lynch Margaret Avenue Mendelexsohn Laurel Hill Park

World of Novelties and Spider and Fly at the Academy

Gus Hill presents World of Novelties at the Academy of Music with Hacker and Laster doing a rare head to head bicycle balancing act. The Spider and Fly tour promises top novelty acts, new costumes, and scenery, plus a strong company and music. Hettie Bernard Chase performs at New Trottingham and the farce 19090 headlines with thirty performers and its own orchestra and scenery. Box office opens Wednesday at Frothingham.

Gus Hill Academy of Music Mr. Hill Hacker and Laster Europe Academy of Muale McGinotyland Hettie Bernard Chase Trottingham Carron

Doctor Grewer Gains Scranton Confidence with New Offices

In fifteen months Dr EB Grewer of Philadelphia has expanded his practice in Scranton with a large new set of offices in the old Postoffice building at Penn Avenue and Spruce Street. The facility spans over 1000 square feet and includes office, reception, and lavatory spaces to meet growing patient demand.

EB. Grewer Philadelphia Scranton Penn Avenue Spruce Street

Boranton Bavinees College Opens with Day and Evening Sessions

The Boranton Bavinees College opened yesterday in both day and evening sessions with higher than expected interest. They did not disclose enrollment figures but expect to count attendees, order extra chairs today, and have a surplus of books ordered by telegraph last evening.

Boranton Bavinees College

School of Art and Design to Open September 10

The School of Art and Design announces opening on September 10 offering drawing painting and designing courses. An instructor is Miss Wontumaron of 61 Conl Kx listed as the Ad drew contact.

Bchool

Coar Funeral at 9 A.M. at Hyde Park Cemetery

In Scranton Seph and William Coar hold a funeral at their home 540 Gordon Street for a ceremony at 9 a.m., with burial to follow in Hyde Park Cemetery.

Coar Scranton Seph William Coar Gordon Street Hyde Park Cemetery

City Plans Under Fire Over Bridge Bid Allegations

Council deliberations cite plans by City Engineer Phillipa said to have been partly drawn with knowledge from Pottsville Bridge Company. H P Cooper of Pottsville denies any official contact and accuses rivals of instigating the dispute to prejudice council against the Pottsville firm. The mayor set an April 22 veto anchor date as plans were questioned.

Phillipa Pottsville Bridge Company H. P. Cooper Pottville Company Arl Potliaville Company

Viewers Appointed for Delaware Street Damage Dispute

Mrs Christina BK Lindsay owner on Delaware Street Green Ridge petitioned the court for viewers to determine damages from street grading. Judge Gunster appointed J J McNallay Charles Koemple and Randolph Crippen who will meet on Sept 20. Attorney L Barns represents Mrs Lindsay.

Christina BK Lindsay Delaware Street Green Ridge Gunster J. J. McNallay Charles Koemple Randolph Crippen L . Barns

Trouble at Jacknor House Ends in Beating on Franklin

Charles White of the North End clashed with J. W. Clayton at the Jacknor House on Franklin Avenue Sunday afternoon. An employee attempted to intervene and was beaten, with Clayton's face injured in the confrontation.

Charles White North End Jacknor House Franklin Avyenue J. W. Clayton White Clayton

Pratt's Book Store Ad Notices School Books and Supplies

Pratt's Book Store offers a complete line of school books and school supplies. The store advertises blank books stationery and office supplies and says it can furnish all kinds at short notice.

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