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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1894

Page

2

Parsons Woman Honored at West Side Reception

Miss Minnie Davies of Parsons was guest of honor at a West Side reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Daniels. The evening featured violin music by Belle Vipond and Miss Harriet Ward, with refreshments at 8 o clock and several card games. Attendees included Florence Gibbs, Margaret Edwards, Maud Vipond, Alice Evans, and others from Schuylkill County.

W. G. Daniela Daniela Minnie Davies Parsons Missargaret Gibba Belle Vipond Harriet Ward Florence Gibbs Margaret Edwards Margaret Gibbs Maud Vipond Alice Evans Jennie Daniels Mollie Ward Mary J. Davies Jessie Price Schuylkill County Carl Andrews Robert Walker Charles E. Daniels Burt Thayer Edward Thayer DeGraw George McDonald George Williams George Peek George Silkman Will Price Sebuylkill County

Farewell reception planned for Professor Protheroe today

A farewell reception for Mr and Mrs Daniel Protheroe of South Sumner Avenue is set for this evening. After a late departure they will move to Milwaukee Wisconsin. The event is hosted by the Cymrodorian Society with Rev. Hugh Davies presiding and H M Edwards directing. A musical program features several singers and a choir.

Daniel Protheroe South Sumner Avenue Milwaukee Wis Old Cymrodorian Society H. M. Edwards Hugh Davies W. H. Pearce Elm Park Church N. J. McManus J. T. Morris Bellevue D. P David Jones Thia Ride J. E. Heekie Mia. B. T. Jayne Lydia Sailer Misa Elsie Powell Fannie Jones Llew Herbert

Carlsbad Waters Said to Improve Health and Flesh

A testimonial praises Carlsbad Waters for improving flesh and strength, removing unhealthy tissues and fat while building firm tissue. The user notes early morning Sprudel Salt increases laxative action and recommends the remedy for chronic catarrh stomach biliousness gout or rheumatism. The genuine product bears Eisner & Mendelson Co. New York signature.

Carlsbad Eisner & Mendelson Co New York

Ivor Davis Dies After Tree Fall in Washburn Street

A lad of about 16 fell from a tree in front of his parental home on Washburn street and fractured his shoulder. Dr. Roberts attends. Funeral for Ray. W. Jones scheduled this afternoon at 8.30. David Reese and Daniel Thomas elected to Plymouth Congregational Church vacancies after resignations of Bert Eynon and Evan KR Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Washburn move to new home on South Main avenue. Mr Washburn and Miss Minnie Blosenger married in Windsor New York last week. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as health booster and remedy for various ailments.

Ivor Davis Washburn Street Dr. Roberts David Reese Daniel Thomas Plymouth Congregational Church Bert Eynon Evan KR. Williams Frank Washburn South Main Avenue Mr. Washburn Windsor N. Y Minnie Blolsenger Willowstraet

Wheel breaks free as dray toppled on South Side

A loaded dray from H Montgomery & Co. toppled after a wheel collapsed opposite River at rest. The driver, tossed from the high seat, escaped with only minor bruises as the two ton feed load was transferred to a new wagon. Authorities saw the incident with relief at his unharmed recovery.

H. Montgomery & Co Littl

Injured worker John Durkin in Scranton tram yard accident

John Durkin of Pear street, employed at the Linden street car barn of Scranton Traction, suffered a severe foot injury when a beam he held was crushed between moving cars. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital after the incident at the Dunmore power house area.

John Durkin Pear Street Linden Street Scranton Traction Company Dunmore Moses Taylor Hospital

Local notices from Scranton include studio opening and obituaries

Ernest Batze opens piano and organ studio on Cedar avenue opposite No 8 school. Henry Bonn Jr. of Cedar avenue taken to bed with heavy cold. W Westpfahl visits Philadelphia and Baltimore and will be away until Sunday. Scranton Axle Works stockholders hold adjourned meeting Saturday afternoon. Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church Sunday school plans a picnic at Mountain Lake on Saturday. Patrick Connolly funeral this afternoon with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Mrs John Kapusewski of 1108 Prospect avenue dies after lingering illness. funeral tomorrow at 10 am with requiem high mass at Polish Catholic church. interment in Minooka Polish cemetery. Mrs Nicholas Heffron of 419 Prospect Avenue dies after five weeks illness. born in County Mayo Ireland. mother of six. funeral Friday morning with 9 am requiem at St Peter's cathedral. no interment at Hyde Park cemetery.

Ernest Batze Cedar Avenue Henry Bonn, Jr W. Westpfahl Philadelphia Baltimore Scranton Axle Works Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Mountain Lake Patrick Connolly Hyde Park Catholic South Side Young Women’s Christian Association Tomkinson John Kapusewski Prospect Avenue Minooka Nicholas Heffron Heffron County Mayo Ireland Scranton St. Peter's Hyde Park Cemetery

Local notes reflect family visits and career moves

North End residents and visitors figure in social updates with Dr Jenkins entertaining kin, a diphtheria illness of a Reese Evans daughter, new appointments at Diocesan Record, and several moves to Philadelphia for work. Also noted are housing expansion in Green Ridge, a wedding at Holy Rosary, and Loyal Legion sessions expanding youth outreach.

Dr. Jenkins Reese Evans Putnam Street P. F. Martin Stanton Arrest Thomas Koeh J. J. Clark Philadelphia A. ©. Bailey Keiser’s Pond Wayne County James Maloney W. A. Browning Arlington Heights Hartford Susquehanna County William Lewis Mauch Chunk William J. Lewis Eden Avenues Patrick Jennings Hudson Street F. E. Nettleton Fograt Gi Avenue F. Dunn Dunn Capouse Avenue H. Burns Green Ridge John Moran Cayn Toarringe Ellen McGovern Holy Rosary Church W. J. O'Donnell Thomas Evans Misa Ellen Duggan Loyal Legion Pen & Eee Frank Mahon Mian Minnie Perry Holy Ros Hey J. O'Donnell Libbie Neary Cathering

Dunmore Social Notes And Local Updates

Miss Mame Townsend has returned from vacation. Mrs Samuel Cole of Brook street visits in Honesdale. Miss Mame Cranston of Avoca visits friends in Dunmore. Miss Carrie Simons of Lake Ariel visits at W Jones on Brook street. Pennsylvania Coal company sees full shifts with light crew. Epworth league social held at Methodist church well attended. Miss Marie Singie shows improvement after illness. JF B Simons of Hamilton, Wayne county opens hay business in Dunmore this fall and winter. George Alger loses and regains pocketbook near Clark's Summit. Job Kilis eyesight has little hope of improvement. Ellis of Pennsylvania Coal company long-time employee. P D Manley's new three story brick building on Chestnut street progressing. Call for more brick buildings to reduce fires and ease insurance risks.

Mame Townsend Samuel Cole Brook Street Honesdale Mame Cranston Avoca Dunmore Carrie Simons Lake Ariel W. Jones Pennsylvania Coal Company Wees Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Marie Singie JF. B. Simons Hamlinton Wayne County Hahaa Danmore Mr. Simons George Alger Clark’s Mr. Alger Clark Job Kilis Ellis Ennsylvania Coal Company Black

Parades Planned by Scranton Diocesan Union for Father Mathew's Day

The Scranton Diocesan union board met at St. John's Hall to discuss Father Mathew's day parades with railroads offering reduced transport. M. J. McHale of St. Aloysius society was chosen grand marshal for Lackawanna county at Jermyn. Captain J. H. Duggan named Scranton division commander. After the parade a picnic will entertain visiting societies. Rev. M. E. Lynott works toward hospitable reception. First district convention aims Peckville Oct 7, Second district Oct 14 at St. John's hall. J. Washington Logue may attend the Second district event.

Scranton Diocesan Union St. John’s Ball Cupotse Avenue Father Mathew Delaware and Hudson and Ontario and Western St. Aloysius A& Moat AP. Doyle New York Catholic Total Alinence Union of America Flrst Peckville St. John's Hall J. Washington Logue

Missionary Society to Convene at Asbury M E Church

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Wyoming district holds its annual meeting today at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church. The program includes morning and afternoon sessions with devotions, reports, committee appointments, and talks on Miss Hall's school in Rome and Work in Japan, followed by a luncheon served by the church auxiliary.

Asbury M. EB Church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Wyoming Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church W. W. Ives A. F. Chaffee Nesconer J. B. Summer G. C. Lyman Auxiliarica Mra Hard Miss Hall Rome W. E. Pears F. H. Parsons

Situations Wanted From a Family of Ads

A jumble of classified style entries shows multiple wants including a dr eemaker, a bell man shipkeeper or clerk with five years experience, a young man seeking a position in science related work, a woman offering plain sewing by day or at home, a woman seeking house or office work by day, a respectable woman seeking housekeeping for a child, and a middle aged man with good references offering bookkeeping and clerical services seeking work for board. Addresses include Spruce Street Wyoming Avenue Twenty Street Penn Avenue Hyde Park and Tribune office.

Criti Ballaman Yoang Wyoming Adress Spruce Street Twentiet Street Hyde Park Deal Penn Avenue W.K Tribune Ollce

Green Ridge Gun Club Shoots for $75 Gold Medal

The Green Ridge Gun Club announces a shooting event in Lackawanna with 21 entries and aims to attract 40 plus shooters from Northeastern Pennsylvania and Luzerne County. Prizes include a $75 gold medal, a $45 gold stop watch, a Remington rifle, and other awards. Admission is 2 cents. spectators welcome.

Lackawanna G Ridge Gret Green Ridge Gun Club Lomber Dealers Scranton George W. Schlager E. R. Parker A. W. Jurish Remington George W. Pelton Alex Dunn, Jr Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre Luzerne KOX 6

Scranton’s Business Interest Edition Promises Wide City Promotion

Tue Trinont prepares a carefully compiled publication listing Scranton’s leading wholesale banking manufacturing and civic interests. The bound edition includes photo views of public buildings business blocks streets and portraits of the city. Copies will serve as statewide advertisement attracting newcomers and boosting tax entries. representatives will call on premises requesting views of residences.

Tue Trinont Scranton Tax Tawons Vee Thor Ae Purtien

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Side Miss Minnie Davies Prof. Protheroe Little West Side News Notes D. Adkins Lafayette Street Celia Edwards Plymouth Ada Fairchild Dalton William ©. Davies Charles Nicholas Reese Davies Buffalo North Bromley Avenue Misa Mary DeLong William James Pittsburg T. C. Edwards Kingston Robert Morris Loage Order of American Trovavorites Ublican League Pittston William Y. Griffiths North Sumner Avenue Thomas North Pleasant Mount Thomas Buckley West Scranton No Ld John Davies South Hyde Park Avenue William Armson Elvis Sagem Ed Hughes Ray Jones The First Welsh Baptist Forest Hill Hood Njury Rig North End Loftus Anthony Cook Niagara Falls Canada Mossophelehaten Yesternoon Mr. Bliss Abraham God Tallin Morgan George E. Guild Adam Christ Board of Government of the C. T. A. U. of Scranton OUR Missionary Societies Peer Hieron Japan W. Green Lockpool Locknow Lizzie Asbury Church Auxiliary Cac Ie Uracru Sample Ginnteam Novalty Co Broadway Newark Helriegel Locust Street Cedar A. H. Andrews & Co Tribune John Xyes Wyoming Avenue Adams Avenue Bath Cusick W. B. Moore Squires Frank Leslie Express MOODY Als Gibson Street Neal Franklin Avenue Dreemaker K Vine Egin Amall Connolly & Wallace Washington Ave Court House A. W. Jurisch Mt, Pleasant Third National Yoiaphond WM. T. Smith Wm. Linn Allen & Co Chicago Board of Trade 151 Meridian ST London Paris Vicinity H. Langfeld Lackawanna Ave Atlantic Refining Co William Mason Coaley Wyoming Pina Broo Commonwealth Bld G Scranton, PA Moosic and Bushdale Works Laffini & Rand Powder Co Repanno Chemical Co No & Fifth Avenue E.c.ricker&co Adams Ave Scranton Tribune
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