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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1894

Page

3

Reese Watkins Departs for Wales Today

Personal notice reports Reese Watkins leaves for Wales today. Other items note Misvea Lillian Gearhart and Bessie Sherer depart for Wells College, and multiple residents traveling between New York, Madison Avenue, Birmingham, Clinton Place, and Dalton for events and visits.

Reese Watkins Wales Misvea Lillian Gearhart Bessie Sherer Wells College A. B. Holmes New York State Hubert Wightman William R. Pierce Middletown N. Y GC. M. Raynale Peoman Madison Avenue Birmingham Alich Jessie Torry Margaret Torry Clinton Place Dalton Bertha Colvin Alfred E. Lister

Gentlemen's Driving Club Races Set for Today Drive Park

Card for today’s events lists four trotting races at Driving Park with multiple entries in each class. Prefixed selections named Nellie Hazle Joln Honan Billy BeautyJ Mollie Abigail and others expected to provide exciting racing with uncertain outcomes.

Gentlemen’s Driving Club Driving Park Little Agnes Gr. m E. J. Goodwin Jack B. G de Mill Dake Bl. G L. T. Payne Abigail Br. m Dr. Honser Mollie B. m A. L. Spencer Maud Seaman Nellie Hazle Budd Joln Honan John Blue Billy Beauty J Grayfoot

Publication Notice on Opinions and Responsibility

The writer disclaims responsibility for opinions published here and notes the Tripune will not be held accountable for content. This notice accompanies the heading and indicates publication terms and authorial stance.

Unscrupulous Drink Talk Sparks Swansea Debate

Editor notes Mr Robathan's Swansea drink habits claim. local reaction highlights temperance advances, Sands of Hope vows, and contrast with Scranton. William Gray of Scranton counters Swansea’s drinking levels. Local ads promise new stock and praise Electric Bitters for liver kidney cures and malaria prevention.

Tak Truncwu Robathan Onday Swanaea Swansea Sands of Hope Evry Scranton William Gway

Loyal Knights of America Hold Grand Lodge Session

The Loyal Knights of America grand lodge continued to 9 AM with most state delegates present. Albert Rodda of Edwardsville presided as amendments to the constitution and other secret work were carried out. Officers previously passed over were installed in the afternoon session.

Grand Lodge Loyal Knights of America Albert Rodda Edwardsville Loyal Knights

Firm Promotes Honest Dealing and Customer Satisfaction

The business describes its growth as built on an honest dealing basis and a desire to please customers. It reports offering only reliable goods and expects continued and merited success.

Hospital Thief Poses as Electrician in Bold Robbery

A man dressed as a contractor, claiming to inspect the hospital lighting, gained access to the Lackawanna hospital. He searched trunks and desks, stealing a gold watch and chain, a gold ring, and cash before the theft was noticed around 1 PM. He is described as about 5 feet 10 inches tall with protruding cheekbones and china. No arrest yet.

Lackawanna Hospital Hoe

Wedding of Miss Atles L Quinn and Arthur Evang on South Side

The wedding of Miss Atles L Quinn to Arthur Evang was held at St Peter's Cathedral with a sizable crowd. Attendants included Miss Delia Clark and Thomas Causey, with Florency Clark as flower girl. A reception followed at the bride’s home and later a gathering at St John's Hall. The couple will reside on the South Side.

Atles L. Quinn Anthony Stome Avenue Arthur . Evang Westminster Hotel St. Peter’s Cathedral Delia Clark Thomas Causey Florency Clark M. J. Millane Mateh Thomas May Frank Callahan Michael Culkin Michael Hughes St. John’s Hall

Christian Endeavors Social Time at Hampton Street church

The Junior League of the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church hosted a social evening with a varied program. Mrs. B. T. Stone presided as twelve leaguers and several children performed dialogues recitations and songs, followed by ice cream and cake.

Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Edith Bertie Davison Myrtle Bates Anthony Ganzamier Emma Edwards Gong Viola Roderick League

Moody campaign gospel services at Jackson Street Baptist Church

Evangelist Schievera led rain delayed services at Moody Mestiiga in Jackson Street Baptist Church with large attendance. W. Weldon directed singing. prayer by Reva, T. J. Collins and Schievera followed hymns. A tent meeting was announced for this evening and a ladies’ meeting at 330 pm.

Moody Campaign Evangelist Schievera Jackson Street Baptist Church W. Weldon Reva T. J. Collins Court House L. C. Floyd D. D Simpson Methodist Church Weedon Lchievera Christ

Nine men jailed after late precinct arrest spree

West Side precinct officers detained nine men for various offenses last evening. Thomas Thomas and William Armson were arrested for drunk and fight after a domino dispute in a saloon. Six vagrants were nabbed on the Bloomsburg division of the DL&W line. Patrick Harrity was taken for tremens attempt on South Main Avenue and awaits mayoral decision.

West Side Thomas Thomas William Armson Hetzelroth Thomas Matthews Bloomsburg Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Patrick Harrity South Main Avenue Jones Harrity

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Jane Lowia Relict of John P Lewis

Funeral conducted at the home of her son John J Lowia at 417 Thirteenth Street after a severe illness. The service featured Rev W Jones of the First Welsh Baptist Church. Interment followed at Dan Mes Cemetery with a large attendance and many floral tributes.

Jane Lowia John P. Lewis John J. Lowia Thirteenth Street W. Jones First Welsh Baptist Church Lewis Danmes Cemetery

Local Social Notes From Pine Street to Honesdale

Miss Kate Saul visits New York City friends while Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Holmes return from Elmira and Buffalo. Will Adkina visits former acquaintances on this side. Miss May Congreve stays with friends in Honesdale. Dr DeO Hughes suffers from a severe cold. Miss Jonnie Cannon returns from Hyde Park visits. Miss Bridget McNulty returns from Carbondale. Miss McHale returns from Luxerne Street. Moody meeting urged for this afternoon at Jackson Street Baptist Church, weather may cancel.

Kate Saul Pine Street New York City A. B. Holmes Elmira Buffalo Will Adkina Tunkhannock May Congreve North Main Avenue Honesdale Deo. Hughes Jackson Street Baptist Church Jonnie Cannon Moncow Hyde Park Avenue Misa Bridget McNulty Carbondale Mise McHale Luxerne Street Moody Jackson Street Schievera

Connolly and Wallace Expand Dry Goods Store

The Connolly and Wallace dry goods and nation store at 208 Washington avenue has added 1500 square feet of floor space. The expansion has doubled staff from nine to eighteen, reflecting strong patronage and Scranton admiration for their hustle.

Connolly & Wallace Washington Avenue Court House Scranton

Free Benefit Concert For W J Thomas Draws Large Crowd

North End reports show Archbalds hall hosted a large attendance for a benefit concert honoring William J Thomas. The committee thanked Hon William J Lewis and P J Roase for presiding and noted income of 18073 with 9025 in expenses leaving a balance of 150 48 plus donations from St Marys hall Mrs Henry Chappell and others. List of collections details numerous donors and amounts.

Archbald’s Hall William J. Thomas Theublic William J. Lewis P. J. Roaoe St. Mary's Hall Mra Henry Chappell Mra. Thomas Luther Edwards John Lloyd Thomas Jehn Henry E David D. Lewis Joseph Humphries Thomas J. Thomas Lizzie Jones Nicholas Jenkins Daniel Rees Chart Halstead William Rhoda David Gehoned James Davitt Richard Rale Jobo Danvers Henry Chappel

Rain Causes Evening Service Move to North Main Avenue

Heavy rain forced Avenue Baptist Church to relocate last night’s service to the North Main Avenue church. Rev. D M Kinter led the preliminary meeting with a praise service and prayer by Rev. W G Watkins. Mr Biles quoted Christ’s prayer from John seventeen, a male quartet sang, and Elisa spoke on the topic “Resurance, or, Knowing of Your Savior.” If rain continues tomorrow, the meeting will again be held at the Baptist church.

St. John Elisa

Local notices on illness, funerals, clubs, and public services

The notices report illnesses of Mrs. Henry Evans and William Evans, a new home move by Samuel Daniela, and John Tranton recovering from a shaft injury. It notes Mrs. Charles Stewart’s funeral at Holy Rosary church, and updates on police and fire alarm box wiring and readiness. Community clubs K eyatone Soval and American Mendelssohn Choral Society organize meetings. A public telephone station is announced for privacy and convenience. Tax collection details for 1894 are given with office hours and locations.

Henry Evans Margaret Avenue Wiliam Evans School Street Samuel Daniela Daniela Street John Tranton Spring Street Leggett's Creek Charles Stewart Market Street Holy Rosary Church Keyatone Sovial Club George Silkman William Dawes Samuel Swingle American Mendelssohn Choral Society Lucas’ Hall Sanderson Avenue New York Street

Dickson Banjo Club to entertain at St Johns ball

The Dickson Banjo and Guitar Club will perform at St Johns ball tomorrow evening. The program includes vocal solos by Annie Davies and a Watkins Brothers trio with banjo guitar and mandolin. Evans and McNalty will present comic specialties as dancing follows the show.

Dickson Banjo and Guitar Club St. John's Ball Dickson Ise Ieee Eee Annie Davies Doet Watkins Bros Trio Freud Evane Harry Watkins Ce TeLys Annie Davies Dickson Banjo and Guitar Evans and MeNalty

Local Notes and Social Bits from the City

Mrs. A Presser of Fig street is dangerously ill and Mrs. Thomas of Hickory street is seriously ill. The Welcome Dancing club held a social at Canary's ball. The South Side barber shop group plans an early closing movement. Dr Manley has a letter for Edward J O'Brien from the Young Men's Institute secretary requesting a call. Tomorrow pay day comes at North and South steel mills and nearby silk and woolen factories. An excursion to Lake Arial is offered by the Steel Workers Beneficial association. A Hickory Street Presbyterian church board meeting will act on the pastor's resignation and consider extending a call to a new clergyman to succeed Mr Lango.

A. Presser Fig Street Thomas Hickory Street Welcome Dancing Canary’s Ball Barbera Zang Lango

New City Building For Fire Dept And Patrol House

The joint building committee adopted Architect E L Walter's plans for a new fire department and police patrol house to be built behind the Municipal Building at Mulberry street and Dickson alley. The $18,000 project includes two stories over a cellar with stables and dormitories, stone walls, Georgia pine, and a private chief's office connected to the municipal offices.

E L. Walter Mulberry Street Dickson Alley

Pratt's Book Store School Books and Supplies

Pratt's Book Store offers ready supply of school books and school supplies. They stock blank books stationery and office supplies for quick purchase.

Pratt’s Book Store

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