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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1894

Page

3

Prominent Festival Figure Noted in Scranton Area

A garbled social note mentions Miss Eleanor Hurias of Tackoonville and several listed individuals including William Connell and Senator Charles Stettar of New York at a festival. It references Mr and Mrs Eugena Band visiting San Francisco and a Mr Doud who lived in Scranton since 1857, noting the city’s growth over forty years.

Eleanor Hurias Tackoonville Willian Connell Charles Stettar New York Actes Gertts and Desephiny Srotne Wosats Mira Charles Robinan Thomas Ciltenia Tivacs Welah Bard Nanticoke Will Co Aldermin Williacey North Evans Chicago Mtr Eugena Band San Francisco Cal Hy M. Follows Sumner Wvenge Doud Scranton

Notable Wedding Seals Union Of Annea Drowning And Walter Mittchell

The marriage of Miss Anna May Dowsing to Walter W. Mitchell, a prominent Allen, MM, businessman, was held last evening at the bride’s grandfather Nathaniel Halstead's residence at 020 Mifflin Avenue. The ceremony, performed by Rev. Warren G. Partridge, occurred in the drawing room under palms with Prof. Southworth on the wedding march. The bride wore white moire silk and diamonds. Over 200 guests attended the reception in the dining room decorated with pink and white flowers. The couple, honeymooning in New England, will reside in Utica. out‑of‑town guests included many notable families from Utica, Philadelphia, Chicago, and beyond.

Walter W. Mitchell Allen Anna May Dowsing Mifflin Avenue Nathanis Halstead Opra Warren G. Partridge Southworth Isce Gad Brigegroom Margery Howe Utica Mildred Campbell Walter Frankie Halletead John Thomas Wan Thomas Moore New England States Uticn Mong LH. Howe Ada Milatell John Thomas Tod. Weatherby Deli Wladsteat Missea Rivenburg Peter Rivenburg E. Finn James Decker John Wilatent Hiram Rivenburg Clifad Schoonmaker Mive Rudd Chicago J. 2. Downing Miss Baylia Lndelphia W. FP Kinn Stroudaberg Doreng Arcibald J. C. Utley Forster A.L. Kent Hickory Grove Lroome Ution

Scranton Business Interests Edition to Highlight City Resources

Tue Tainune plans a bound book compiling Scranton and vicinity wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests with engravings of public buildings streets and portraits of leading citizens. The work aims to advertise the city to outsiders and attract newcomers, with representatives contacting listed residents for inclusion.

Tue Tainune Scranton Heranten Tue Tarmunt

Musical boxes and assorted relics advertised in Philadelphia

DMusic Boxes Exclusively Best miade. Play any desired number of tones. Gautschi Sona manufacturers 1080 Chestnut street Philadelphia. Wonderful orchestrial organs and other items offered with re pairing and new tunes. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as blood purifier and tonic.

Gautschi & Sona Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Marriage of Miss Clara Thomas to Alfred Roberts

The marriage of Miss Clara Thomas to Alfred Roberts is announced on the West Side. Details of the ceremony and future plans are not provided in the notice.

Bride's House Hosts Notable Wedding in Hyde Park

Daniel Thomas of North Bromley avenue witnessed the marriage of his daughter Misa Clara Thomas to Alfred Roberta of North Rebecca avenue at 1 pm with Mendelssohn's march. Rev. D. Hughes officiated at Jackson Street Baptist church. Guests included Daniel Thomas and many Roberts, Hans, Morgan families. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a week's visit before setting up housekeeping locally. Presents included lamp, rocking chair, silver berry dish, and a silver teapot.

Daniel Thomas North Bromley Avenue Misa Clara Thomas Alfred Roberta North Rebecca Avenue Mendelssohn D. ©. Hughes Jackson Street

Hyde Park Choral Contest Sparks High Hopes

Hyde Park will be well represented with Mendelssohns and Denide and Hyde Park Choral groups in the Hunting Song and Matyas of the Arena contests. Sami Thomas leads rehearsals at Mrs Boston’s North Lincoln avenue home as members perform solos before a large audience.

Hyde Park Luvrel Hin Park Mendelssohn's Denide Sami Thomas Nemo Mra Boston Lincoln Avenue

Local Social Notes Highlight Residents Visiting and Returning

South Hyde Park residents and neighbors report travel and visits. Miss Griffiths and Miss Gaynor return from Lake scenes while others tour Lake Ariel Canadaigua and Philadelphia. Emerson Owen suffers eye trouble. Fred Reynolds plans a move to open a nail and paint store. Rev. Thomas Hall arrives to lead Plymouth Church.

Mies Low Depper Price Streat Pulindeipula Sheridan Ressing Junnia Joes North Filmora Avenua Carbendale Mies Elizabeth Buswell Price Street Dana Finn Maas Emerson Owen North Linsonn Avenue Fred Reynolds Lafayette Strong North Mathavanne Thomas Hall West Dartmouth Mass Plymouth Congregational Church Thomas J. Reynolda Hampton Street Syracusa Pittston Stove Company John E. Payne North Tromsey Avenue Mra. Linn North Sumner Avenue

Frable Faces Unanswered Charges in Council Inquiry

The investigation committee appointed by council has not yet met. City Clerk Lavelle says Frable has been asked twice to attend and present his charges, but he has not set a date. If Frable is not pressing charges, a formal investigation may not occur, though the committee must still meet and draft a report.

Frable Lavelle

Stafford's Brother to Claim Body After Suicide at Boarding House

The body of B. J. Safford was found at his boarding house at 140 Franklin Avenue after he died by his own hand. A telegram sent to his brother in Greenwich, Conn., confirmed the disappearance and a telegraphic effort to locate him was under way. A reply was received last night.

B. J. Safford Franklin Avenue Raub Safford Greenwich Mr. Safford

Miners Sent to Pittsburg by Local Detective

Detective Boerring and Detective Herman Barring are transporting about 100 regional miners to soft coal work in Pittsburg. They claim employment with the New York and Cleveland Coal Company and organize men in squads daily, using the Delaware Lackawanna and Western road, with limited information provided.

Herman Barring Goft Barring New York and Cleveland Coal Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Pittsburg

Fatal Explosion at Pine Brook Shaft Sparks Inquest

Coroner and jury held an inquest at the courthouse into the death of Thomas Ryan who died after an explosion at the Pine Brook shaft on Saturday night. The case drew over twenty six witnesses with conflicting statements as Mine Inspector Blewitt demanded clearer proof. Ryan a married man of four years working at Pine Brook for years was blasting rock to gain headroom when a hole was found. He used a needle to gauge depth and an explosion occurred killing him. powder and a cartridge were involved though the drillers are unclear. The inquiry adjourned to Sept 20 to hear testimony from laborer Morrishie hurt in the blast. Rose leaves a widow and five children.

Kelly Court House Thomas Ryan Pine Brook Blewitt Ryan Ben Morrishie Rose

North End Briefs Highlight Local Events and Meetings

Thomas Ray sails for Liver pool on the steamer Lucania while a Ni rae ose company meeting is scheduled for this evening. Voter registration will occur at the First district polling place and nearby residents visit in for the event. Community groups plan parades, excursions, and benefit concerts with mayoral support. Linemen update fire alarm wires as locals attend social church activities and croquet gains popularity at St Mary’s hall.

Thomas Ray Liverpool Lucania Nirae Ose Company Hopkin Alexander William Powell Main Avenue Mre Hugh Williams Hugh Middle Granville Hugh Davis Niagara Hoye Company Wilkes- Barre Excelsior Hoss Company Wilkes-Barre Silver Star Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle Panooka Lodge Enghta Pythias Lake Ariel Central Telephone Company

Letters From The People And Lake Henry Country Dance

A public notice includes voter intentions from Scranton ward and district with names and votes cast. It also reports a Lake Henry cottage country dance at the Connell home with guests and entertainers listed, describing a lively evening with Bauer's orchestra.

Misa Orn Dimmick Oneonta N. Y Bently Ole Wood Mias Dodge Honesdale Marie Charlesworth Misa Emeline Killam Misa Mary Mason Florence Edger Mia McAnuity Httle Anna Scranton Green Anja Powell Mark Edgar Fred Emerick Ezra Connell Arthur Monius Theodore Connell

Mischievous Boys Cause Car Crash on Green Ridge Line

A Green Ridge People line car derailed on Capodie avenue near Phelps street when youths playing on the rails placed stones in a hollow. Mrs Potter was thrown from the car and carried away unconscious but later recovered somewhat from the shock.

Green Ridge Capodie Avenue Phelps Street Mra Potter Green Ri Iate

Elopement Sparks Parental Disapproval in Hayes Weiss Union

Katie Hayes daughter of Daniel Hayes of 211 Stone Avenue married Fritz Weiss, a German baker, in New York three weeks ago. Parents of Miss Hayes, angered by the elopement, fear losing filial favor as Weiss and Hayes pursue married life away from home.

Katie Hayes Fritz Weiss New York Mies Daniel Hayas Stone Avenue Mra Woias Weise

Inventors Share Labor Saving Beer Pipe Cleaner

Fred Weichel and William Sunday Pol aces designed a compact upright boiler style device to clean beer pipes. The 55 pound unit uses a gasoline blower to heat water and raise steam, pushes steam through pipes, then cold water to cool, and holds about 1.5 gallons with a 150 pound safety valve. The device, patented after a model sent to Washington, has attracted purchase offers but the inventors plan to hold rights.

Fred Weichel Cedar Avenue William Sanday South Side Philadelphia Washington

Wanted for Highway Robbery Moran Arrested After Saloon Incident

Police say Owen Moran, labeled a bad young man, is wanted for highway robbery. He was arrested at Gilbride's saloon early yesterday on a housebreaking accusation after dispute with the proprietor. Officers Hetzstroth and Lowry captured him following reports of stones thrown through windows.

Owen Moran Gilbride’s Revange Hetzstroth Lowry Moran

Doctor Grewer’s Rise At Scruton Publicized

In fifteen months Dr E Grewer, a Philadelphia specialist, has gained strong local support in Scruton. He runs a large new office in the Point office building at Penn avenue and Spruce street, with over 1000 square feet for office, reception rooms, and laboratory. Appointments are fully detailed to meet his expanding practice.

E. Grewer Philadelphia Scruton Ol Point Penn Avenue Spruce Street

School House on Columbis Avenue Let for 40000 Dollars

The $40,000 School House for Columbis avenue has been let and will be commenced immediately. A few lots remain at low prices. Arthur Frothingham, Office, Theater Lobby. Groceries and butchers pass nooka. Pratt's Book Stonk. Restrew to tired toilets, bread made from Millsbury's Best, Woon, bamboo and brains ongela, Pratt's Boor Stare, TM.

Columbis Avenue Arthur Frothingham Millsbury's Woon Bamboo Ongela Pratt

Death of Cedar avenue hotel keeper John Rosen shocks South Side

John Rosen, Cedar avenue hotel keeper, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home. A respected South Side figure, he was about 65, twice married, and leaves a wife and five children. Funeral arrangements are not yet fixed.

John Rosen Cedar Avenue Rosen South Side

Flower Vases Jarden Ieres Plates Chocolate and Tea Pots

Readable items include flower vases plates chocolate and tea pots from a listing. The fragment mentions various ceramic and glassware pieces and decorative items likely offered for sale or display.

South Side Jottings and Local Happenings

Mrs Fred Nye of Cedar avenue visits Buffalo. Germania band plays at Nay Aughone picnic today. Miss Anna Mahon of Green Ridge yesterday met Miss Belinda Jordan of likery atreal. Mrs Washington Frahle and daughter Lilo depart for a two week visit in Monroe county. Infant son of Michael Dolan 424 Genet street died yesterday and burial at St Josephs cemetery Minudia at 5. Parade drill by Century Hose company on Sept 193 at Wilkes Barre led by Captain James OTaraway drillmaster.

Fred Nye Cedar Avenue Buffalo Germania Nay Aughone Hallstusd Misa Anna Mahon Green Ridge Misa Belinda Jordan Likery Atreal Mra Washington Frahle Lilo Monroe County Auiofant Michael Dolan Genet Street S O St. Joseph's Minudia Century Hose Company Wilkes-Barre James Otaraway

Fall styles and stock clearout at Chicago Art Co

A noisy ad notes fall wing eye hoes in calf rmssett patent tenthar and pig skin from A. Niguton & Co. Commonwealth building. Also mentions mimxocrams and neostyles for duplicating from Pratt's Book Stonn and a stock clearout of fine etchings at Chicago Art Co. 127 Penn avenue.

Rmssett Pratt Chicago Art Co Penn Avenue

Pratt's Book Store Adds School Books and Supplies

Pratt's Book Store advertises a wide stock of school books and supplies. It offers blank books, stationery, office supplies, wallpaper, window shades, pictures and frames ready for quick delivery.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Snow The Weston Mill Co Annea May Walter W. Mittchell Dmusic Fata Nooka Weber Guernsey Bros Corrina Books and Presses Pratt's Boor Hood Hop News OF West Side Clara Thomas Alfred Roberts Laurel Hill Park Bromley Avenue West Sidera Little West Side News Notes R.,h. Williams Division Street Sted Bank N. d Della P. Evans South Hyde Park Avenue R.M. Kohustama North Samoor Avenue Wills Barra Daniel James Washburn Street New York City Bele Warren Weet Lackawoons Avena Tienda New York State Stafford Hare Boerring North End Briefs William Thomas St. Mary's Hell Connell Han Cumberland Hosea Company Vreara Prove Cumberland Orchestra Michael Kane Repeiyannca Band Danc Ng D. Savage Primitive Methodist Church East Market Atrent Eleventh Ward George K. Schank Fellows Okell Fred K. Heisner Pellows Emmil Bonn Jon H. Pancows Tha Mt. Pleasant Benefit Association Love Miss Hayes William Sunday Polaces China Hall Weichel & Millar Wyoming Ave ARGE Yyoming Avenue Lacka, Ave Nottingham Brussels Shimberg Spruce ST Old Post Offton Stelle & Seeley Wyoming Avenue Emerson Piano Emmerson Wm. Rogers’ Manufacturing Co Rexford Jewelry Co., Ckty Pratt’s Book Store Schank Christian, the Hatter Laok'a. Avenue RF Saas Aitorth Hartman Congo Anim Anh Clarence M. Florey Florey & Holt Sohmer Calumbes Monument Washington Av MT. Pleasant Wyoming Aventre First Hote National Wm.t, Smith Scranston Siechene Newin A Mat Lackawanna Ava Scranton Tribune Bookbinding Dept
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