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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1895

Page

3

Local Social Notes and Weddings Amid Autumn Movements

D W Powell left for Harrisbore while T P Barnes of Syracuse visits town. Movers include Miss Elizabeth Nicholls wed in Scranton. Dr H W Keller announces engagement to Mrs Gertrude Ponies. Rev Joseph Varbee attends Episcopal residence visit. Carl W McKinney returns from Atlantic City to resume duties with his family.

D. W. Powell Harrisbore T. P. Barnes Syracuse M. Davenport Yonkers N. Y Mize Smily Henderson New York Mies Plovence Finch Gioree Lavie Mise Bila Lins Niagara Falls Victoria Broadtent Thomas Jenkis Albay Jackson Street Meas Eva Barrett John E. Barrett The Truth Eden Halls Torresale P. H. Coyne Hard Brewing Company South Side Albert Frankle Libera Bernardo Fred Fuller John ©. Powell Wilamstown Elizabeth TI. Nicholls Oryhent D. P. Jones West Side Scranton H. W. Keller State Hospital Hazleton Gertrude Ponies Alsa Keller W. E. Keller Joseph Varbee Svein Epicopal Wyoming Avenue Hshon Hara Yarhes Washington

Dean Hulbert Wedding At Bride's Home

The marriage of Miss Hosa Dean and F C Hulbert occurred last evening at 8 15 at the bride's parents home. Attendants were Miss Blanche Steenback and W T Hulbert. After a reception they left for Massachusetts to reside. Also included are bereavement and society notices from the Ancient Order of Hibernians and local groups thanking friends for sympathy after a death.

Hosa Dean F.C. Hulbert Blanche Steenback W. T. Hulbert W. N. Dean

Scranton Firemen Prepare for Twenty Ninth Annual Parade

The Scranton Fire Department announces its twenty ninth parade with about 700 uniformed men and visiting companies from Binghamton Pittston Halstead Archbald and Taylor plus nine or ten bands. The march line runs from Washington avenue to Lackawanna Avenue with officials to view from the Albright Library. The event marks a possible final era for volunteer fire defense if a paid department is established next year. Residents along the march route are urged to decorate houses.

Scranton Fire Department Scranton Binghamton Pittston Halstead Archbald and Taylor Warehington Avenue Eighth Street Penn Avenue Penn Linden Wyoming Lackawanna Jefferson Adama Pine Waeslington Watchington Diymisa Connell Albright Library Washington Avenue Reeidente Mureh

Best Attraction Yet at Ishams Octoroons’ Theatre

Davis theater showcases Isham’s Octoroon company with a large audience praising singing by over twenty performers of varied complexions. Highlights include The Blackville Derby, The Twentieth Century Swella with electric effects, a Cage and the Monkey sketch, a Spanish ballet, and Thirty Minutes from the Operas a crowning feature applauded to the echo. The renowned Trott McIntosh pair, Mallory brothers, and Miss Roberts lead a strong program, with repeats today and tomorrow.

Davis’ Theater Isham Octoroon Blackville Sweet Alice Ben Holt Mallory Brothers Swella Avim Cage Misses Roberts Emerson Fisher Holiday Fred J

Class for Electricians at John Raymond Institute

The John Raymond Institute at the Young Men's Christian Association offers an evening electrical class with a modern laboratory. It provides courses in electricity measurement, dynamo and motor construction and operation, electric heating and wiring, and electric street railway work. The program aims to turn unemployed workers into skilled electricians with better pay.

John Raymond Institute Young Men's Christian Association

City Reports Compiled and Distributed by Mayor Connell

Mayor Connell distributes with compliments copies of his last annual message to councils for the fiscal year 184 ended March 31. The book contains reports of municipal departments and is bound in a leather cover. The data in the departments is complete and offers value to those interested in city affairs.

Connell

Fine Presentation of Gounod Faust at Frothingham Theater

A large audience greeted the Tavary Opera company as Faust opened at the Frothingham theater. An electric outage plunged the house into darkness during the second act but the performance continued with kerosene lamps. Madame Tavary as Marguerite and Chev. Guille as Werther impressed. Signor Abramoff and Max Eugene earned strong notices. The chorus varied in balance yet most numbers pleased the crowd. Carmen and The Dohemianirl were announced for today and tomorrow.

Tavary Opera Company Prothingham Theater Serarmion Washington Madame Tavary Artles Amdie Marguerite Chev Guille Fils Signer Abramoff Wephistopheles Max Eugene da “Valentine Mile Bella Tomlins Selbel Sofia Romani Martha Dud

Coming Attractions In City Theaters

Wagenhals and Kemper invest over twelve thousand dollars in scenery and costumes for Mr James' repertory including Othello Hamlet Merchant of Venice Macbeth and The Robbers at the Academy of Music. Frank Daniels previews The Wizard of the Nile with varied chorus groups and premium costumes next week The Wiser returns Friday and The Timing Generation with Martin McShane returns Saturday promising Irish wit and Celtic humor.

Wagenhals Kemper Louis James Mr. James Frank Daniels Walter Carriera Academy Erin Martin McShane William Marry

Delinquent Tax Collectors List to Face Legal Action

City Controller prepares names of delinquent collectors for presentation to the city solicitor. Following council resolution, legal action will be pursued for collection. Some accounts date from 1887 and totals run into thousands. Councils have been lenient, but a precedent will be set for future. Taylor's New Index Map of Scranton and Deamore offered at the Tribune building.

Taylor's Scranton and Deamore Taylor's Directory Tribune Scranton E. Grewer Ola Pennvenue Serer University of Pennsylvania Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia Symroom Janka EPI Peng Spruce Street

Archibald Trespass Case Heads to Trial in Old Mayor’s Court

In Archibald and Jermyn borough lines a trespass suit seeks damages for a horse killed when a bobsled struck a stone. The dispute centers on whether the incident occurred in Archibald’s streets, prompting an adjournment to resolve the boundary with engineer Bart.

Edwards William Staples Archiadd Talstander & Vosburg Plaintff Torrey Gus Battenburg Borouah Plain LY Archibald Staples Scott Jermyn Archbald Lne A. A. Chase William von Storch Corrington von Storch Thomas Morrizon Warren & Knapp Farnham Wilkes-Barre EL Jevaup Serantem Olmstead

Expressman McHale Arrested for Blocking Public Passage

Patrolman Walsh arrested Expressman McHale yesterday morning after he refused to move his wagon blocking a passage from Lackawanna avenue to the DL&W depot. Street commissioner Kinsley vowed to curb the nuisance, McHale was warned to keep clear, and discharged after police at the station cited the law.

Walsh McHale Lackawanna Avenue Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Depot Kinsley Metale Profice

Louis James Stages Othello in Wilkes-Barre

Louis James presented Othello at the Grand Opera house in Wilkes-Barre with an enthusiastic reception. Reports say the performance is the best in the city, praising acting and scenery.

Wilkes-Barre Louis James Grand Opera House

Rexford's Scranton Jewelry Sale Draws Big Crowds

Rexford's advertises a car load of fine jewelry silverware and pictures in Scranton after closing the Washington store. More help arrives to serve buyers amid rainy weather as crowds pack the store seeking bargains.

Washington, D. C Scranton

Watches Sales Offer With Silver and Elgin Timepieces

A sale advertises watches for ladies with a solid silver piece and new heart chatelaine for 3.50, down from 6.00, and gentlemen's Elgin in a warranted case for 5.00. It promises a hundred higher grade watches in solid gold and filled at similarly amazing prices.

Gentlemen's Elgin

Jewelry Two Stocks In One Sale Showpriced Market

A dealer advertises a jewelry offer combining two stock pieces in a single sale. The text invites buyers to view and inquire for the price, promising demonstration on request.

Frames for sale in Oak and Cabinet selections

Pictures selling over a hundred a day and now on sale. Taber Arto items in solid oak frames priced 22 cents. Cabinet frames for photographs in several dozen styles. 18x30 pastel facsimile panels in white and gold frames priced at $2, not too much. We say 75 cents. We will look for you and do our best.

Will you never quit opening new goods

A voice asks why new goods keep arriving as customers continue to buy. The piece notes sustained demand and points shoppers to the store for the latest novelties.

Not Just a China Store An Art Collection Too

A local shop touts persistent efforts to offer best goods at low prices. The store invites customers to walk in and browse its selection. It promotes itself as more than a China Store, emphasizing an art collection aspect as well.

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