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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1894

Page

5

Twentieth Senatorial Convention Notice

The Republican senatorial convention for the Twentieth district will be held at the arbitration room in the courthouse on Tuesday September 25 at 11 a m to nominate a state senator. Delegates to the convention vote Saturday September 22 between 4 and 7 p m. Visitance committee to govern themselves. districts entitled to same delegate count as in the county convention. Jorn La Tovere chairman H M Bansits secretary.

Twentieth Senatorial District Court House Luserne

Scranton Local Notes March Through September

Community items from Scranton cover reopenings and new ventures. Michael Purcell buys Gilsey baths on Spruce street. Joseph Cassidy to open wholesale fruit business. High school building bids to be opened. Scranton Drop Forge to shut briefly for overhaul. Mrs. Santay injures hand from a bottle break. Water supply sources to be investigated by city boards. St Luke's kindergarten reopens with 41 pupils. Young Men’s Christian Association hosts winter term music class first lesson. St Joseph’s society discusses October donation and honorary membership certificates. Scranton Beer Co. to build large storage and refrigerator on Vine and Wyoming with wood construction. Lackawanna County WCTU to meet Sept 20–21 in Moscow church. Clara Hoffman to speak. County treasurer deeds to be acknowledged today for unpaid tax sales. Joyes and Mabon's wedding party noted. Jenking succeeds Klug as Dunmore supervisor.

Pyne and Dodge Colliers Gentlemen's Living Club Michael Purcell Gilsey Spruce Street William McBride Joseph Cassidy Board of Control Scranton Drop Forge Henry Santay South Washington Avenue Board of Anest and Sanitary Committees Cornella St. Joseph's Society Scranton Beer Company Bell, Francola & Co Vine Street Wyoming Avonoa Lackawanna County Woman's Christian Temperance Union Methodist Episcopal Church Moscow Clara Hoffman Missouri Powell Kittle Mabon John F. Joyes Bellevue St. Peter's Cathedral J. A. O'Reilly Missus Maton W. P. Joyce Mr. Joyes Bean A. Jenking Dunmore D. Klug Pitts- Ton

Scranton Notices and Local Incidents Highlight City Affairs

Foreman Jenkins gains promotion at Pennsylvania Coal near Dunmore while Gentlemen's Driving Club hosts a Saturday race. A DE LACK train collision at Nicholson delays a passenger run, three cars topple on the southbound track. John Hobrough, South Side, jailed for drunkenness and disorderly conduct after damaging cell plumbing and bars. Monday board of trade may attract attendees as committees study locating a Philadelphia carpet maker and Eureka cash register firm in Scranton. Thomas climbing Archbald Street roof leads to discharge of revolver shots. he is later fined. Officer Roche clashes with Charles White amid threats against a witness Edna Stephens in a pending case. Panst's Millwacker Brew advertised at Lohman's.

Pennsylvania Coal Company Jenkins Dunmore Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Nicholson John Hobrough South Side Central Station Board of Trade Philadelphia Eureka Scranton Thoroas Thomas John Warner Archbald Street Wyoming Avenue Roche Flaherty Hoche White Raymond Court Edna Stephens

The Side Show or Wait for the Figon at the Academy

James B Mackie stars in George C Jenks comedy The Side Show Wait for the figon at the Academy of Music tonight. Thomas W Keene to star in Richelieu Monday with a strong company. Also Chinatown and The Clemenceau Case on upcoming dates with multiple NYC productions and ticket sales starting Friday.

James B. Mackie Comedia Grimes Academy of Music George C. Jenks Mr. Mackie

Moody Says Farewell at Elm Park Crowded Final Scranton Sermon

Evangelist Moody's last Scranton address fills Elm Park Church with hundreds turned away. He urges a true revival, warns against compromise, and recalls Herod and John the Baptist as examples. After service, about 600 pledged to Christ, and tent meetings will continue with Bliss, Schivera, and Weed leading at Providence Hyde Park.

Bliss Providence Schivera Mr. Weedon Hyde Park Elm Park Church Elm Park Evangelist Moody Mr. Moody Christ Atre Kingdom of God Maine California Church of Christ Scranton Herod Moody Eryangeliat Bliss Tallis Morgan Evangelist Schivera Weedon

Scranton Business Interests to be Outlined by Atherton

Secretary Atherton of the Scranton board of trade is compiling an exhaustive article on the city’s business interests. The piece will be included in the annual report of the board, to be published in Little money so been devoted to.

Atherton Board of Trade Scranton Board

Scranton Plans Handsome City Report With Steel Engravings

The city will publish a bound annual report featuring steel engravings of sections, buildings, places, and men. The aim is to surpass rivals in attractively presenting the city and to attract attention and reading from abroad.

Scranton

Funeral of W. H. Thompson Held at Forest Hill

The funeral for W. H. Thompson was conducted yesterday at his residence 625 Forest Court by Rev. Warren G. Partridge and George G. Sanborn. Pall bearers included Joseph Oliver J. J. Morgan W. A. Browning and others. Interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery with many mourners present.

W. H. Thompson Tribune Forest Court Warren G. Partridge Penn Avenue Baptist Chorch George G. Sanborn Rescue Mission Thompson George Sayer Fred Jones Joseph Oliver J. J. Morgan W. A. Browning Charles Jacobson Frank Swarts A. J. Sanders Charles Wilson Charles Stone Forest Hill Cemetery

Scranton Transit Seeks City Franchise For Trolley Lines

The Scranton Rapid Transit Co plans to press a city ordinance granting a trolley franchise before the council bodies. The measure, received July 26, would allow a single track along multiple streets and the South and West Side bridges with $500 yearly bridge tolls and gratis pole use for alarm boxes and lines. Construction would start within six months of passage and finish in two years, with routes extending along Lackawanna avenue and several streets to the city line, plus a connection from Ridge row to Prescott avenue.

Scranton Rapid Transit Company Railwaya Committees of Common Council Common Council Linden Street Lackawanna Avenue Wastington Spruce Jefferson Bank Linden Quincy Pine Webster Ash Prescott Piatt Place Bann Monroe Ridge Row Prescott Avenue Beech Stafford Avenue Moosio

Reopens Monday for high grade pianoforte study

Re opening on Monday September 17 a thoroughly high grade school offers study of the pianoforte theory harmony musical history and analysis in the Mayon technics Virgil Practice Clavier and the higher art of interpretation. A special training course for teachers at 487 Wyoming Avenue.

Virgil Wyoming Avenue

Great Shoe Stock Sale Opens in Binghamton Rush

A brisk start marks the Great Sale of Binghamton shoe stock with deep discounts. Customers rush to buy 32.00 items for 81.00 and browse brands including GayonD Bagster International and family Bibles Pratt's Book Stone.

Binghamton Gayond Bagster International and Family Bibles Pratt

Doctor Reeves Promotes Scranton Practice and Free Consultations

Dr Reeves located at 412 Spruce Street Scranton earns local trust with 37 years hospital and private practice. He treats all acute and chronic diseases of men women and children. Office hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. free consultation and examination. Also notes local events and sales listings from A C Nettietton & Co Pratt's Book Stone including driving club races and discounts on shoes and books.

Reeves Spruce Street Scranton

Merrifield Accepts Democratic Nomination

Edward Merrifield told a Tribune reporter he would accept the Democratic congressional nomination. He said the decision was unsolicited and his hesitation stemmed from not wanting to enter politics. No conference had been held and leaders planned a meeting that afternoon.

Mr. Merrifield Edward Merrifield Merrifield Tribune Colonel Fitzsimmons John Roche William Craig P. P. Smith Zeigler Wyoming Avenue Auceons Mike

Scranton Oratorio Society Meeting at Thirteenth Regiment Armory

Members of the Scranton Oratorio Society are urged to meet at the Thirteenth Regiment Armory on Thursday December 13 at 8 oclock. The conductor will outline the society's objectives and all interested parties are welcome. Bromarp F. Linpsay.

Scranton Oratorio Society Thirteenth Regiment Bromarp F. Linpsay

Scranton Business and Professional Interests Featured in New Trimhune Edition

The Trimhune will phage care Roy compile a classified list of leading wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests in Scranton and vicinity. The edition will be bound in book form with views of public buildings streets and portraits of leading citizens.

Phage & Care Scranton Caplim Tue Tarmaxe

Business and Shorthand Education Opens New Sessions

The article notes strong attendance at the college's business and shorthand courses. It mentions a $50 installment fund to help pay tuition and invites interested persons to contact F. E. Woop, principal, or Catherine W. Parker, elocution teacher. It also promotes winter Shakespeare study starting Oct 1 at 124 Adams Avenue, afternoons 2 to 4.

F. E. Woop Catherine W. Parker Adams Avenue

Gentlemen Call and Colour Fall Styles of Wing Spe Shoes

Ad for calf russett and patent leather wing Spe shoes by Commonwealth Shoe store on Washington avenue. Dentist Dr G G Lavsacn at Gas and Water building on Wyoming avenue. Latest improvements eight years in Beranton room and picture moulding water colors and Naspar resist. Something new Pratt's Book Stone.

Commonwealth Shoe Store Washington Avenue G& GC Lavsacn Gas and Water Company Wyoming Avenue Beranton Pratt

Great Shoe Stock Sale At 5 Bros

A local sale offers shoes at one dollar, featuring selections for ladies and gentlemen from the 5 Bros shoe stock in Binghamton.

Stand Lamps Fine Decorations From Aiéeup

Stand lamps and fine decorations are advertised from Aiéeup. The text lists product items likely for sale with emphasis on style and quality for home furnishing.

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