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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1895

Page

2

Wilkes-Barre Tribune Opens Branch Office in Public Square

The Wilkes-Barre Tribune launches a branch at 9 Laning Building Public Square aiming to deliver the paper to Northeastern Pennsylvania three to five hours before Philadelphia and New York dailies. A boy attempting to jump a Jersey Central train slipped and his hand was cut off under the wheels. his body was later taken to his father's residence.

the Tribune Laning Public Square Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York Jersey Central

Well Known Physician Dr Rees Davis Dies After Long Illness

Dr Rees Davis of Wilkes-Barre died at his home 14 South Washington Street after a year long illness of muscular atrophy. Born in Warren Bradford County Pa July 5 1837 he practiced in Le Raysville Scranton and Wilkes-Barre and led regional medical and musical societies. Funeral from his residence Tuesday at 2 30 with Rev F B Hodge preaching and burial at Hollenback cemetery.

Rees Davis South Washington Street Warren Bradford County Owego Academy Susquehanna Collegiate Institute Towanda Marietta College Ohio Hamilton College Clinton, N. Y Michigan University Bellevue Hospital Medical College New York le Raynville Pare Scranton Wilkes- Barre Luzerne County Medical Society Pennsylvania State Medical Society Lehigh Valley Medical Society Philatelphia Obstetrical Society Wilkes-Barre City Hospital David Elizabeth Davies Linnguirke Neath Wales John Davice Mary John Davies Dodgeville Wis Philip Davies Ryan H Annie H. Howell W.T. Davies Pennsylvania Thomas Mahanoy Elizabeth Catherine Davies Old Homestead Mendelssohn Society Eos Morlala Hollenback Cemetery

Derby Mascot opens at Music Hall with new scenery

The dramatic season at Music Hall opens tonight with Derby Mascot seen previously at regular prices in the opera house. It comes to Music Hall for the first time at popular prices with the same company and new scenery. Matinees on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons plus Thursday Friday and Saturday performances. The Tale of Four Cities, a spectacular drama, will be shown on Friday and Saturday with popular prices.

Music Hall Opera House

Charley Travers Faces Repeated Bail in Civil Damages Case

Charley Travers, arrested by Colonel Orr for criminal libel, struggles to stay out of jail. His Friday bail lasted a day, then he had Joseph C. Schwartz act as bail until Monday. Orr says once the papers are ready he will sue for damages, forcing Travers to seek more bail.

Charley Travers Colonel Orr Criinal Ibel Joseph C. Schwartz Orr Travers

Habeas Corpus Hearing Held For Three Men

W M McGuire the ex Lehigh Valley engineer faced assault charges against Ali ee Phillips Farmer Gibbons in a highway robbery case and John Holde over an assault on a 77 year old child. The hearing was postponed due to no judge present and the men were returned to jail until today.

Harings. W McGuire Lehigh Valley Aliee Phillips Gibbons John Holde

Services at Hanover Park by Zion African Methodist

Services at Hanover Park yesterday featured Zion African Methodist at Episcopal church. George Gaines addressed the morning gathering, followed by prayer and conference. Afternoon services included a sermon by Rev G C Arte.

Hanover Park Episcopal Church George Gaines G. Carte

Burglars Strike Two Homes on Jackson and Horton Streets

Burglary incidents increased in the city with homes of William Puckey on Jackson Street and Harvey Horton on Horton Street broken into Saturday. Valuables reported stolen amid the rash of recent burglaries.

Wiliam Puckey Jackson Street Harvey Horton Horton Street

Boy Killed After Jersey Central Rail Incident

John Bollen, 12, son of saloonkeeper Thomas Bollen near Ashley, was instantly killed Saturday afternoon on a Jersey Central railroad incident while swimming with his brother.

John Thomas Bollen Ashley Jersey Central Railroad

Democratic nominees appoint officers in county meeting

The meeting at W. 8. Mc Lean's office produced a full slate led by Chairman John McGahren and Vice Chairman J Ridgway Wright. Secretaries are Thomas Mullally and R R Van Horn. executive committee members include A O Boyle and Charles Stegmaier among others across six districts.

Peter A. O'Boyle McLean John McGahren J. Ridgway Wright Thomas C. Mullally R. R. van Horn John T. Lenahan E. P. Eisner D. L. Rhone P. A. O'Boyle Charles Stegmaier W. P. Kirkendall John M. Garman Joseph D. Coons John Graham A. C. Campbell Peter Forve C. Bart Sutton Thomas M. Dullard Louis Tisch Roger McGarry Joseph C. Schwartz P. M. Gilligan John 8. McCgroart

Beer at picnics sparks county license dispute

Secret county meeting discussed stopping beer sales at Hanover and Mountain Parks by picnickers. Authorities sworn fifty warrants before Squire Kemmerer against trustees of societies hosting picnics. Not all real prosecutors named. constables named in substitutes. Prominent business and political figures among those warrants.

Hanover Squire Kemmerer

Newly Appointed Judge and Controller Commissions Filed

The commissions of Judge L. H. Bennett and Controller Joseph D. Lloyd arrived and were filed in the recorder's office. Both new officials will be sworn in today.

L. H. Bennett Joseph D. Lloyd Recorder’s Office

City Seashore Excursions Draw About 700 Saturday

About 700 residents joined Saturday excursions to the seashore. The trips offered a low rate of 43 dollars, described by one excursionist as cheaper than staying at home.

Stafford Literary League Camps Break After Lake Outing

The Stafford Literary League of about fifty young men breaks camp at Harvey's Lake after a fortnightly excursion. Judge Woodward assigns Judge Bennett to begin the September term with argument court and grand jury charge. Bonner shines at second base but Captain Shannon may miss weeks due to a felon on a finger. A thunder shower hit the city yesterday with vivid lightning but no damage. The Scranton matchup looms as the season continues.

Stafford Literary Harvey's Lake Judge Woodward Judge Bennett Bonner Daniel Shannon Scranton Ruun Geome

Notable locals vacationing and visiting at resorts

Judge Lynch and family visit Atlantic City. Mrs G M Reynolds and Miss Reynolds plan a Ireland trip before returning in September. George B Nott spent Sunday at Glen Summit. J Butler Woodward and family returned to Glen Summit. B N Carpenter spent Sunday at Bear Lake. City Clerk Frank Deitrick with his family at Lake Carey over Sunday. Colonel Asher Miner on Governor Hastings staff attended the second brigade encampment last week.

Judge Lynch Atlantic City G. M. Reynolds Miss Reynolds Ireland George B. Nott Glen Summit J. Butler Woodward B. N. Carpenter Bear Lake Frank Deitrick Lake Carey Asher Miner Hastings

Baby In Teething Mothers Trust Winslow's Soothing Syrup

The advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has soothed teething children for over fifty years and by millions of mothers. It promises to calm the child ease gums cure wind colic and relieve diarrhea. It urges asking for Winslow's and 25 cent bottles from druggists worldwide.

Pittston Local Notes and Courtroom Gist

Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune opened at 6 Williams Street for news, complaints, and subscriptions. John Murray faces mayor court for disorderly conduct and must reform in 48 hours. Andrew Merkertinz is warned to calm his protests. John T. McAnney, a miner, had two fingers crushed at No 4 shaft and is hospitalized. The Pittston Reds defeated Plymouth Black Giants 4 to 2 at Kingston. next match set for Farglew on Aug 4.

Pittston The Scranton Tribune H. W. Cruser Williama Street John Murray Andrew Merkertinz Poland John T. McAnney No. 4 Pittston Reds Plymouth Black Giants Kingston Gatu Farglew

Pittston Business Directory Ad Highlights Local Trades

First class plumbing by Wright and Co at 97 South Main street. A new range for sale or exchange and arenas household goods bought or sold.

Wright & Co South Main Street

Cavern Farm Believed To Hide Ancient Riches

Stroudsburg, Aug 11. Julius M Mulford on his Dingmans farm claims a centuries old vault lies behind a cliff in rock. He has blasted a hole and searches for gold and silver as Professor H C Mercer of the University of Pennsylvania inspects the site. Mulford insists the mound was built by humans and hopes the final wall will yield wealth once hidden by an ancient race.

Stroudsburg Julius M. Mulford Dingman Mulford Mercer Cortez Peru

Marrying His Trade Samuel Douglass Weds Only to Rob His Wives

Samuel Douglass of Indianapolis eloped with Mamie Douglass in Baltimore and married her, then deserted two days later after taking $500. Reports say he has four wives in Washington, Georgetown, and Indianapolis. His first wife, Mrs. Van Lee, he deserted in Indianapolis after stealing $2,000. Douglass is a fugitive from justice.

Samuel Douglass Washington D. C Indiianapolia Ind Baltimore Mamie Douglass Ford Douglass Georgetown Indianapolis van Lee

Louis Stern Appeals for Bavarian Clemency

Louis Stern of New York who insulted Baron von Thuen sen was sentenced in Kissingen to two weeks in jail or 600 marks fine and released on bail. He plans to appeal to the court and seek clemency from Prince Luitpold Bavarian Regent. He asked the American Embassy to back his clemency bid as the embassy awaits Washington instructions.

Prince Luitpold Bavaria Klesingen Louis Stern New York Baron von Thuensen Kissingen Baden-Baden Washington

Stocks Hold Quiet Facade as Market Inches Up

Speculation today remained quiet with 00 shares changing hands and a general feeling of strength. Missouri Pacific and Louisville and Nashville showed gains while Manhattan traded weakly, slipping 14 points. Active stocks in New York closed with a firm tone, as detailed quotations indicate a narrow but steady advancing range amid cautious trading.

Uiet Missouri Pacific Louisville Nashville Manhattan New York Tribune du H. Dimmick William Linn Allen & Co Spruce Street Cranton

New York Produce Market Report August 10

Prices for flour, wheat, corn and oats in New York display quiet to dull trading. Wheat and corn show weakness and firmness respectively with various grade quotes and options. Butter, cheese and eggs hold steady amid mixed state and western markets.

New York Chicago Sie Continent South America Aise Saizgins Pennsylvania

Toledo Grain Market and Buffalo Live Stock Report

Toledo market shows dull wheat demand and easy corn with No 2 red cash at 4c and nearby contracts mixed. Buffalo and Chicago markets record steady cattle and hogs with varied prices, while Pittsburg oil exchange quotes and local printing advertising note.

Toledo Buffalo Aug. W Igy

Notice of Building Bid and Plan Submission

Bid drawings and migration plan for a floor layout and building project are invited. The secretary will receive bids not later than 4 5 with full costs not to exceed 180000. The notice lists Robert Merrifield of 810 Bpruce Street and addresses related to the bid and discounts.

Naid Aket Robert Merrifield Bpruce Street

Fixtures to be sold at auction in Scranton today

Auction at 400 p m of store fixtures from 141 Penn Avenue including showcases cafe counters desks shelving and more. Attorneys for creditors advertise partnership and business opportunities with promises of profits and security notices. Various ads for doctors lawyers and businesses fill the page with local classifieds and notices.

Penn Avenue J. Price Sope

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