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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1895

Page

3

Providence Clergyman and Local Residents Return Home

Rev. George E. Guild of Providence departed for New York yesterday. Mr and Mrs Dolph Atherton and their son came back from Wilkes Barree yesterday. Mr and Mrs F E Nettleton returned from their winter Florida home and now reside at Green Ridge Victor Koch travels to New York for the silver wedding of his three brothers, all wed twenty five years ago on the same date.

George E. Guild Providence New York Dolph Atherton and Son Wilkes-Barre F. E. Nettleton Florida Green Ridge Victor Koch

Drifton Man Injured In Olyphant Streetcar Incident

Thomas Hyland of Drifton Luzerne county and two Providence men visited friends in Olyphant. While boarding a streetcar about 420 PM they mounted the platform. Hyland says the motorman activated power, dragging him about thirty yards. His face was bruised the eye swollen and head cut. Friends reported the conductor refused to stop the car.

Thomas Hyland Drifton Luzerne County Providence Olyphant Hyland

Meetings of Ministers Discuss Pastoral Papers

Reports from Baptist and Presbyterian pastors meetings describe Rev T J Collins on biblical authenticity and Isaiah in its latter portion, Roy L Logan on the churchs role in African American evangelization and education, and Rev A F Chaffee addressing China and Confucianism with praise from colleagues. Delays warned, Hood's Sarsaparilla ad appears.

T. J. Collins Baptist Pastors’ Union Collins Roy C. Logan D.D Presbyterian Church America Dr. Logan

Death of Colonel T. D. Lewin Prominent Guard Leader

Colonel Thomas D. Lewin a Civil War veteran and long time National Guard officer died after a five year illness at his home on Main Avenue and Putnam Street. Born 1846 in Wales he moved to America as an infant and served in Company F Forty eighth Pennsylvania volunteers. He held command roles during the Scranton riots and later served in the Pennsylvania Legislature. He conducted the Lewis drug store for nearly a quarter century. Funeral plans pending.

T. D. Lewin Main Avenue Putnam Street Mamie Jessie Samuel Wilfred Lewis Wales Minersville Schuylkill County Forty-eighth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers Wilderness Spottsylvania Cold Harbor Petersburg Geary Scranton Leutenant National Guard of Pennsylvania Siegfried Hazleton Wyoming Valley Evra Griffin Post Grand Army of the Republic Board of Control North End

Opera program announces Otv license and dates

The notice lists operas in sequence including the pretty opera Olivette and The Mascot on Thursday, The Chimes of Normandy on Friday, and closes Saturday with Sir Arthur Sullivan's renowned H. M. 8 Pleasure, indicating a spring season with multiple title performances.

Olivette Normandy Arthur Sullivan

Miner Peter Noone Dies in Richmond Shaft Collapse

Miner Peter Noone, 40, was instantly killed in the Richmond shaft yesterday morning when a five foot rock slab toppled from a car chamber. His workmate was only slightly injured as the accident occurred during routine duties.

Peter Noone Richmond

New Rail Loading Device Doubles Mill Capacity at Lackawanna Works

At the Lackawanna Iron and Steel South works a new mechanical rail loading system uses live rollers driven by a small stationary engine replacing dead rolls. The change, completed after a week shutdown, boosts capacity by about 20 percent and may fully replace the older spools and inclined planes. General Manager McKinney is credited for the “iron man” device, a nonhuman mechanism that handles hot rails as workers previously did with heavy bars. A second note reports Taylor burglary, with shoes and goods valued around 50 dollars stolen. police have a lead and aim to bring the culprits to justice.

South Works Lackawanna, Iron and Steel Company McKinney Taylor William Davenport Atherton

Bubb's Comedy Company Opens Week at Academy of Music

The fine Scranton theater troupe Bubb's Comedy Company opened a week at the Academy of Music with A Kentuck Home. Notable performers include Miss Ethel Fuller as Lucille Carlyle, Will C. Corbett as Victor Blanchard, and John J. Owens as Dudley Middleton. Afternoon show features East Lynn and tonight's program includes Stars and Stripes. Matinee 10 cents. evening 10 20 and 90 cents. no repeat performances.

Scranton Academy of Music Bubb Kentuck Ethel Fuller Lucille Carlyle Will c. Corbett Victor Blanchard John J. Owens Dudley Middleton Mary Arkwright Mary Tucker Lillian Morrey J. F. Kelley H. W. Mitchell Sie Conditt H. S.webb East Lynn

A Week of Music by Robinson Opera at Davis Theater

The Robinson Opera Company appeared at the Davis Theater delivering The Mascot to crowded houses yesterday with skilled choruses and harmonious blends. This afternoon and evening Chimes of Normandy is billed and tomorrow the public will have another opportunity to hear the company.

Robinson Opera Company Davis Theater Davis Normandy

Argument Court Opens with March Term Judges Archbald Gunst er Edwards

Yesterday the March term of argument court sat with Archbald Gunst and Edwards presiding. The first case Jermyn borough v Carbondale Traction was stricken for lack of bill. Howey v Wilson and several others were stricken from the list or continued for trial. Numerous cases were argued or ruled on including divorce actions and rule for decree in divorce. Nonsuit to be stayed in Johnson v D L&W R R. Buckwalter Stove Co v Battin & Co rule for judgment.

Archbald, Gunster and Edwards Jermyn Borough Carbondale Traction Company Equity Roven Tria Benjamin Howey James Wilson Seither William Moore James Rowley Sweetser, Pembroke & Co P. FP. McDonam City of Scranton Mildred J. Wiliams FE. M. Strong James Hayes Mary A. McAndrews W. J. McAndrews Margaret Noyles Edward Noyles Lehigh Valley Healthoad Company John Ragan S. Lowenstein Lewis Lowenstein 8. B. Price Theresa Cibbons P. F. Gibbons John T. Gibbons M. A. McGinley A. D. Dean Lssue John Jacobs H. al. Stevens John P. Jones C. Q. Carman Csty of Beranton Martin McDonough Anthony Tobensky John Jermyn Mary J. Ward John Ward Christiana Johnson Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Lizzie Price Ellsworth Price Buckwalter Stove Company H. Battin & Co

Native German actor Morris Morrison in Excelsior Hall

Germans gathered for an evening of entertainment last night in Excelsior hall. Morris Morrison a native German tragedian from the Meiningen Court theater performed a Marc Anthony speech from Julius Caesar and a Schiller poem with Miss Draeger contralto and Hemberger's orchestra. His recitations drew hearty applause and moved the audience.

Excelsior Hall Morris Morrison

Attorney Milo J Wilson named as escheator in Raub estate

Auditor General Gregg appoints Milo J Wilson escheator for the John W Raub estate valued at 11000. Wilson must inquire and report any legal heirs. If Harrison Raub of Muscatine Town is an illegitimate brother, he is entitled. otherwise the property passes to the state.

Gregg Milo J. Wilson John W. Raub Mr. Wilson Commonwealth Harrison Raub Muscatine

Aristocracy at Frothingham Analyzes Wealth and Romance

Bronson Howard's Aristocracy was staged at the Frothingham last night. The drama centers on a California millionaire and an Austrian prince married to the millionaire's daughter. Key figures include Jefferson Stockton played by Forrest Robinson and Prince Von Haldenwald portrayed by Alberta Gallatin. Wilton Lackaye delivered the strongest performance.

Bronson Howard Frothingham Stockton Forrest Robinson Jefferson Stockton Wilton Lackaye Laura Alberta Mia Alberta Gallatin Prince von Haldenwald Frank Lyman George W. Barnum Louis# Dutton Arnold Daly Evelyn Pollack

Pain Banished Sleep by Munyon Rheumatic Cure

Newark resident James Buckley credits Munyon's Rheumatic Cure with ending years of pain and sleepless nights. Ad claims rapid relief for acute rheumatism and aches, with guarantees and free diagnosis offer from Professor Munyon at 1605 Arch Street Philadelphia.

James Buckley Washington Street Newark N. d Munyon Munyon's Homeopathic Home Remedy Company Philadelphia Professor Munyon Arch Street

Ejectment Action Over Carbondale Land Contract

The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company began an ejectment suit yesterday against James Moffitt to obtain possession of a lot on South Church Street in Carbondale and to enforce specific performance of a contract.

Delaware and Hudson Canal Company James Moffitt South Church Street Carbondale

Rail road executive committee meeting and hero Trainmaster Hallstead noted

News notes the executive committee of the Rail road association will meet at 6 tonight. Trainmaster G M Hallstead is praised as an energetic member and a regular supporter of railroaders welfare. Also reports A M Perry discharged from Moses Taylor hospital after three months illness, fully recovered and welcomed by friends. Local ads list sterling silver items and plumbing services with Turnquest and W G Doud & Co contacts.

Railroad Association A.M. Perry Moses Taylor Tribune Raidlroad Association G. M. Hallstead Hallstead

Husband Seeks Divorce From Margaret M Morgan

John J. Morgan began divorce proceedings from Marygaret M. Morgan on grounds of willful and persistent desertion. They married November 4, 1847, and lived together until May 2, 1590, when Mrs Morgan deserted him.

John J. Morgan Marygaret M. Morgan Mr. Morgin Margaret M. Taten

Funeral of Patrick Roach on Pittston Avenue South Side

A large crowd attended the funeral of Patrick G Ranch of Pittston Avenue with services at St John’s Church led by Father Moffitt. The obituary notes the late man’s upright life and affiliation with Catholic Mutual Benefit Association as pallbearers from Branch 85. The interment was at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.

Patrick Eb, Roach Pittston Avenue Father Moffitt James Donovan South Side Patrick G. Ranch Tittston Avenue Bt. John's Church Iy Street Sev. Pather Moftit Father Momtit Branch 85 Catholic Mutual Benefit Wassoclation Mathew Roche Johns. O' Boyle James P. Lavelle Charles Brown Scranton Axle Works Edward Mahar James Humford Martin Brown James Lavelle Hyde Park Catholic Liggle Hiltz Tunkhannock South Donovan South Steel Mill Insane Department E.iside James Shaughnessy Cohoes N. Y Mary O'Malley Fast Stroudsburg State Normal School Peter O'Malley Neptune William Connell Hose Company

New York Ontario and Western Issue Reserve Resort Book

The New York Ontario and Western railroad has issued a handsome illustrated book of over 150 pages. It highlights Rockland Orange Sullivan Ulster Delaware and Chenango counties in New York uplands, described as paradise for fishermen hunters and recreation seekers. For inquiries contact Thomas Fittcroft Scranton Division Pennsylvania or turnquist’s 5 Wash. Ave.

N. Y New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Ontario and Western Line Rockland Orange Sullivan Ulster Delaware Chenango New York Thomas Fittcroft Scranton Division Pennsylvania, New York, Ontario and Western Railroad

Burglars Enter Atherton & Co Store in Daylight

Burglars entered Atherton & Co store at Main and High streets early yesterday morning. They forced entry between night and daybreak, creating damage but no immediate reports of injuries or theft details released. Local authorities began inquiries and reviewed nearby surveillance for clues.

Atherton S & Co Atherton & Co Main High Streets

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Norton’s New Store Lackawanna Avenue Fecent M. Norton Lackawanna Ave S. Main Street Wilkes- Barre Snow The Westen Mill Co Garney, Brown & Co Mfr Court House Square G. E. Dean Atlantic City MR. Hyland OF A. F. Chaffee Anbury Methodist Church Elm Park Church Hood Turaquest's Wash. Ave National Guard of State Fine Company OF Actors Academy of Argument Court Mr. Morrison Wilson Ile Howard News OF the Railroads Turnquest's Telephone W. G. Doud. & Co Turnquest’s Pillsbury’s Flour Milla W. G. Doud & Co Lacks Ave. Se Mrs. Morgan News OF the South Side Elm Street Central City Swange Dr. Swayne & Son Sterling Ailver Pinn Turnquest Wash, Ave Weber Guernsey Bros Tribune Printing Department Rexford China Hall Weichel & Millar Wyoming Avenue Martin& Delany Conrad Lackawoona Ave Schanks Ladies’ Russet Oxfords Spruce Street Hetzel Cuperior Fare Blergh Welsbach Eonomicol Huwn CU ee _ NUE Eva M. Hetzel Lackawanna Av Cain Wik Beanie ABD Thermine Mitchel Satie Private Stuart Robson Fridar Davis’ Theater Frank Deshon John Your Harry Norton Harry Dickoton Repi Corner Lacka Jefferson Grocery Department Stsson Brerrif Dalfron LaPrime Joan Hamets West Lackawanna Ave Hartman Tonio Hartmann Birch St Mears & Hagen Aylesworth’s Wyoming Ave Washington Avenue Works Nay-Ang Eo & Wow M. H. Dale G. Elmendorf Elmira Megargel & Connell John L. Hang Lack, Ay. and Stewart's Art Store
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