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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1895

Page

3

Local social notices reflect wedding tours and visits

Dr and Mrs C E Thompson returned from their wedding tour. Mise Bianche Wood of Honesdale guest of Green Ridge friends. Gordon Konter of Rochester guest of John P Connolly. Mr and Mrs Alfred Zenke and Mrs FB Amann and children of Penn Ave at Allentown. H W Rowley home from Ohio. Byron Foote visiting Rey nolds on New York Street. C W Whitney accepted position as superintendent of Vien Bergan Co s shops in Carbondale. Mrs W L Ramsey and son of Arlington New Jersey with Alex Dunn Jr on Jefferson Ave. Clergy from Jermyn Carbon dale Scranton Plains and West Scranton attended a twenty year priesthood anniversary in Jermyn.

C. E. Thompson Mise Bianche Wood Honesdale Gireen Ridge Friends Gorden Konter Rochester John P. Connolly Sestentay Alfred Zenke FB. Amann Penn Avenue Allentown H. W. Rowley Ohio Mir Byron Foote New Mitford Mbp W. A. Reynolds New York Street CW. Whitney Dickson Works Wilkes-imore Alex. Dunn, Jr Jefferaun Avenue M. E. Lynett Jermyn Thomas Coffey Carbondale E. J. Motley South Scranton E. Phillips Plains BP. McNally West Scranton Jerm

Severe storm leaves city damaged by lightning and floods

Yesterday's heavy storm caused widespread destruction as a lightning strike tore the Linn residence on Birch street and damaged others on Ath and Dudley. A car on No 6 streetcar line burned out, sewers overflowed, and street intersections formed miniature lakes, with council members flooded with reports of property damage citywide.

Conrad Linn Birch Street John Woodhouse Ath Street Purmore Hoadles van Haoinp Dudley Street Nehtring Grove Street Bolt Court House Square

Grocery Store Blaze on Garfield Avenue Apparent Fire

A cotton batting incident at Thomas Thomas grocery on Garfield Avenue caused a brief blaze yesterday afternoon. Firemen contained the flames before spread to woodwork, with no storm reported. Meanwhile Madame LAmoureaus offers dressmaking services at 612 Spruce Street after returning from the south.

Thomas Thomas Grocery Garfield Avenue Madame L’amoureaus Spruce Street The Ely

Wizard of the Nile debuts to Wilkes-Barre cheering crowd

The Grand Opera House hosted the first performance of The Wizard of the Nile by Harry B. Smith and Victor Herbert. Frank Daniels stars as Kibosh with Lenore Snyder as Cleopatra and Mary Palmer as Simeona. the company includes Louise Royce and Walter Allen. A full evening of humor, music, and elaborate scenery drew praise with a second show planned at the Academy of Music.

Wilkes-Barre Grand Opera House Erminiv Mevare Smith Herbert Che Omra Kitesh Reypt Cleopatra Molemy Feypt Cheops Nile Kihosh Kibosh Abwies Ptolemy Cerain Ptarmigan Abydos Alydos Kibneh Khbosh Ptarmigan i Marc Antony Mr. Antony Pyramid Deaniels Maelsian Frank Daniels Lenore Snyder Mary Palmer Scranton Wilkes- Harre Haugh Ibpettis Harry BR. Smith Anecer Kirke Laschelle Man+ turcunder Megargee Robert Black Academy of Mace Producthia Fcranton William Harry le Grand White Lydia Barry Eva Vincent James Maning Hugh Pay Ute Academy Will'am Gill Martin McShane Harlem State Senate New York Hattery Emil Wolf Lowell Queena Miss Tucker Carbondale Darrows

Day of Atonement Services In Linden Street Synagogue

The day of atonement begins this evening with services at 6.90 in the Linden Street synagogue. Rev. J Feuerlieht will deliver a sermon on The Immortality of the Soul. Tomorrow services start at 10 am with a noon sermon Sin and Forgiveness. Evening prayers continue until 4 pm. A German lecture by the rabbi titled The Ideal Life follows. Hood's Sarsaparilla ads claim cures for various diseases and encourage purchase. Taylor's New Index Map offered at the Tribune building or with Beranton Directory 1496.

Linden Street J. Feuerlieht Taylor's Scranton and Denmore Tribune Building Beranton Enely Inness Sa.m E. Grhpwer Penn Avenue Spruce Street Scranton

Castoria Nursery Rhyme Lineage Highlight

A playful verse traces a child named Raby from infancy to motherhood through repeated mentions of Castoria, signaling a nostalgic promotional chant. The cadence mimics a motherly teaching refrain, echoing early 20th century advertising tones.

Roberts Trespass Suit Details Tragic Crossing Death

Mary Roberts sues the Delaware and Hudson Canal Co over her husband Roberts death at the Carlton Street crossing. Witnesses say gates were up and whistle not sounded. doctors cite Roberts had an enlarged heart. The docket also covers Kemmer vs Scranton over grade changes and Collins vs Olyphant school district for heating work disputes.

Mary Roberts Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Edwards C. M. Streeter Dalton Roberts Carlton Street Dehkiwware Hudzon Hile A. D. Kolland Carlisle Annie Walsh Lowehney John Diglin Ashman Johnson G. T. Matthews Fr. T. Mason Dr. Lowry Carbondale Lackawanna Hospital Lowry Gunster Max Kemmer North Lincoln Avenue Scranton Kemmer Charles KE. Olver Keemmer Oty Solleitor Torrey

Pace v Lee Suit Hears Plea In Providence Court

In Wilkes-Barre proceedings Judge Morrison hears Alfred G Pace's suit against Sarah A Lee over a $200 claim for work on Mrs Lee's Providence house. Pace's lawyer is H C Reynolds, Lee represented by Colonel F L Witchcock. Reedy and Newcomb appear for Bachman and the defendant respectively. The case adjourns with Pace disputing entitlement to the money.

Kemmer Patrick Collins Olyphant Collins W. W. Watson I. H. Burts T. W. Powderly Colins J. 8 Bachman John Spiegel Morrison Gouldsboro Spiegel J. 5. Harding Alfred G. Pace Sarah A. Lee Pace Lee Providence F. L. Witchcock H.C. Reynols Griffiths & Jones Hradley Peckville Griffith & Jones Tradley

Local Visitors and Weather Impacts Hit Susquehanna County

South Side residents and guests travel among Mayfield MI ron and Maple street TX as Miss Sadie Loftus visits Mauch Chunk friends. Bert Armbrust suffers a deep head gash at Fe nore Son's mill treated by Dr Amman. Pittston Avenue floods from the Nineteenth ward washing out cellars and gardens.

John Gormally Mayfield Ryan Miron Alice Sweet Maple Street Friends Susquehanna County Sadie Loftus Mauch Chunk South Side Friends Bert Armbrust Fenore & Son Wedmeaday Amman Anne Cibbons Pitt

Rexford's Washington Sale Offers Huge Watches and Silverware

From our old Washington store, closing Aug 26, we offer 25 cases of Watches Jewelry Silverware and Pictures valued near 10000. Prices cut deeply with clocks half price in West window cabinet mantels 295 dollars up. Rogers 1847 silverware pennies and sets sale. framed engravings etchings and pastels offered at low prices to move stock.

Washington, D. C Rogers Rogers Bros

Not Just a China Store It Is an Art Collection

A sales pitch urges shoppers to keep buying at the store offering latest novelties at low prices. The proprietor claims to provide best goods and invites customers to walk in and browse, presenting the shop as both a China Store and an art collection.

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Norton Norton's Lackawanna Ave Snow Weston Mill Co Ersonal the Wizard OF the Nile Smith and Herbert Rome Marc Anthony Joseph Murphy Froethingham Shaun Rue Murphy Kerry Gow Dan Hara Feranton Cie Hood Raby Chik Castoria Miss Lackawanna Carbon Street Crossing D. J. Reedy E. Co. Newcomb South Side Rexford’s Rexford Mears & Hagen Lackawanna Avenue China Hall Weichel & Millar Wyoming Avenue H.D. Swartz & CO L. C. Smith's Remington Penn and Wyoming Avenues J.D. Williars & Bro, Ave., Scrant E. Grewer Philadelphia Old Post Office Building University of Pennsylvania Philadelhia Wellbach Light Siete Banton Washington Avenue Nay-Aug M. H. Dale Scranton, Pa James & Kelly and Embbalmers Pittsburg Spruce ST Dupont Eerne County Pamington Delaware Henry Belin Wyoming Wyomingave Third Net Lonal Bank Eerceima Toun Bs G. Elmendorf Elmira N. Y Megargel & Connell Monel Soranton, Pa
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