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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1894
Page
3
Schedule fragment shows hours at 406 Spruce Street with a window from 12 to 4 and an unclear end time. The text suggests a service or office hours range possibly ending at 11.80 or 11:80 in the era's notation, needing clarification.
A scramble of brief society items lists names and travels of residents and visitors. Mentions Dadge Searle of Montrose, Dr and Mrs Joseph Parry, A W McCallum, H Langfeld, Dr Trevertolp, Professor Marty C Hoffman, Colonel Andra, Boles, Philip J Davies, W W Bryan, Miss Gertrude A Peat, J H Gormley, and A B Wayman among others visiting or leaving for events and destinations such as New York, Philadelphia, Deckertown, Exeter, and Rochester.
Petition from twenty citizens of Jefferson township leads to LS Collins appointed treasurer to fill the unexpired EH A Ziger term after a death. Mary Muldoon sues Wilkes Barre Scranton Railway for 10000 dollars. Fell township road case appoints Froamai Edwarda and Frick as reviewers. Mary E McQuade granted divorce from William McQuade. matrimonial ceremony noted. Prothonotary Pryor records Niemeyer as a law student entering Attorney Ella offices. Adoption decree granted for Gilbert W Maynard, consent from parents. Changes to Taylor borough polling places proposed. shifts to five ward sites. Multiple marriage licenses issued. Various hotel license transfers scheduled for hearings in September. Petition seeks polling place move from a stable to vacant lot near Dorner Cavenne and Providence road. Court today discusses election day provisions and related duplicates.
The article reports James Hughes acting as substitute for ill Professor W George Powell, and lists numerous teacher transfers and resignations. It notes a large first day attendance at a city high school, with several schools near or over capacity. It mentions future reassignment plans and a record-sized upcoming graduation class at the high school.
John Moffat of 833 Ninth Street, an assistant to vessel men at the South works, fell from a loose plank behind the converters last night. He suffered a broken ankle and a fractured wrist but escaped with non life threatening injuries. He was taken to the hospital by the Moses Taylor ambulance and doctors predict a six week confinement.
South Side barber shop meeting tonight at Zang's. Odd Fellows to meet tomorrow at Frochon's hall. Miss Felber of Hazleton visiting brother George Fuller in Pittston. Scranton Athletic Club holds regular meetings. Patrick Barrett returns from West Virginia improving in health. Thomas J. Moore resumes work at Meadow Brook and Minooka stores after illness. Louis Schwass buys new helmet and belt. Belted members P J Hickey John Bauer Ambrose Herts Herman G Senker travel to New York for urgent surgery to treat a neck tubercular growth. tumoroid removed by Dr Wellan, Dr Rice to oversee care. South Side YWCA juniors host an evening with refreshments. program includes piano solo by Miss Alice Sweet, vocal duet by Misses Alice Carlyon and M. Helin, recitations by Miss Lena Schueman and Miss Crossie Schuman.
Branch 141 Emerald Beneficial association in Providence held a Sunday installation of officers. P H Kelly of Altoona national secretary assisted by P F Horan Joseph A Sharp and John F Holleran of Branch 110 Green Ridge conducted the ceremony. Officers include Captain Joseph H Duggan president Richard Shevlin vice president Anthony Kane financial secretary Richard A Maloney recording secretary Michael Leonard treasurer. The gathering was well attended with many new names added to the roster and several addresses were given by visiting members.
The draft notes Branch 141 in Lackawanna County will soon rival older branches. Membership may exceed 200 within six months. There are just two Lackawanna branches while Logerne has at least fifteen. National Organizer Kelly plans to start several more branches in the county next month.
Several residents are noted visiting friends and traveling. Charles Winewood and Garry Dawson return from Chester, Robert James plans to study pharmacy in Philadelphia, and others attend religious services, schooling openings, and birthday celebrations. The Abingon Baptist association meets Clark's Green with delegates listed, while Hyde Park groups host gatherings and literary society events with readings and addresses.
Mrs. Evan R. Jones and son arrived from Wales while Mr. and Mrs. Isaac White plan a three weeks trip through New York state. William Atkinson was injured when a mule kicked him near the Dickson mine. Edna avenue resident T Myridin Jones and Mines Nellie and Jennie Hartley depart for Olivet Michigan to attend school. Information from Philadelphia notes William Thomas, patient at Eye hospital, will lose sight of his injured eye after an operation. Miss Amerman and friend from Shamokin return from a two week visit with their former pastor. Welsh Baptist church Sunday school plans a basket sale at Laurel Hill Park tomorrow morning at 8.45. Concert tickets for William Thomas benefit addressed in the Welsh Congregational church vestry room tonight at 7.20. Brisbin mines of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Co. closed with no reopening date. repairs to breaker underway and mules removed. Last Sunday’s North Main Avenue Baptist service honored Sunday School night preceding the Glenburn convention. A warrant charged James Clayton with assault and threatening to kill. Constable Davis arrested him, bail posted by Loreng Zeidler.
An odd ad and obituary mix appears with Pillsbury products and Hood's Sarsaparilla claims. The obituary notes Francis Colleran, son of John and Barbara Colleran, died Sept. 8 1894 at 2 40 pm, aged six years three months, funeral at Hyde Park after burial at 606 Fifth Avenue residence.
Readers share brief letters under this heading, noting viewpoints published with writer names. The section records opinions set forth by individuals and not by the publication.
Editor defends gospel hymn writers against Professor Carter's critique. He cites Moody, Youth gatherings, and “Marching Through Georgia” to argue gospel tunes reach hearts, while classical works engage the head. The exchange rebuts misquotation and defends Albright Library.
Tue Timene plans a bound, illustrated directory of Scranton wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests with portraits of leading citizens. The edition aims to showcase city resources and attract newcomers as a unique promotional tool for the area. Representatives will contact those named for details and arrangements.
Gautech Spa at 1080 Chestnut Street Philadelphia repairs and improves old music boxes. The firm offers restored instruments with enhanced tonal quality and newly tuned mechanisms.
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