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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1895

Page

2

Wilkes-Barre Tribune Expands with New Branch Office

The Wilkes-Barre Tribune opens a branch at No 2 Laning Building Public Square to deliver Northeastern Pennsylvania readers a paper earlier than Philadelphia and New York dailies. Reporters tour multiple railroad properties in Mount Carmel Pottsville Hasteton and Wilkes-Barre, spending the night at Valley House and continuing toward Sunbury.

the Tribune Laning Building Public Square Wilkes-Barre Northeaaten Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York Mount Carmel Potteville Hasteton Valley House Here Sunbury

McGinn Died En Route to Jail in Wilkes-Barre

James McGinn died while being driven to the county jail after a 2 AM arrest for dis orderly conduct. The 48 year old Irish immigrant had a history of alcoholism and delirium tremens but appeared rational at first. he collapsed in the patrol wagon and died minutes later. He had worked as a blacksmith for the Empire mine and for the Lackawanna and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company. He leaves a wife and three adult children.

James MacGinn Balies Lincoln Market Streets McGinn Dr Longs Baldes Whiskey Hill Empire Mine Lackawanna and Wilkes Tarte Coal Company Ireland Wilkes- Drarre

City Extends 5 Percent Tax Rebate to August Fourth

Tax Receiver E H Chase secured extension of the 5 percent tax abatement to Aug 4 after council delayed action. The move was supported by the school board, poor board, and county commissioners, with a formal authorization sent from Wilkes-Barre on Aug 14 1895. The extension will be ratified at the next board meeting.

Chase School Board Smythe Pottsville Wilkes-Barre E. H. Chase G. W. Guthrie W. G. Weaver E. J. Butler Ed. Mackin Houger

Boy loses thumb and lacerations in coal mine accident

Thomas Burns, a driver boy in No M4 shaft of Pennsylvania Coal, had his thumb cut off and his hand badly lacerated yesterday by a car. He was taken to Pittston hospital and treated. he lives at Port Griffith. Peter Kutz, 12, was injured near Honeyport at Nanticoe while playing on rocks and leaping between them. he fell about thirty feet, fracturing the skull, with doubtful recovery and unconsciousness last night.

Thomas Burns Pennsylvania Coal Company Pittston Hospital Port Grifth Peter Kutz Nanticoke

Local suits filed for damages against transport and insurance firms

T. Mittleman of Scranton by attorney J L Lenahan files $10,000 damage suit against Wyoming Valley Traction for an alleged faulty track that caused a wagon overturn on Brewery Hill. Lewis Kleinberg of Edwardsville, represented by John P Kelly and J L Lenahan, sues Interstate Mutual Fire Insurance of Philadelphia for $1,000 over a denied fire loss claim after his coverage allegedly failed to pay.

T. Mittleman Scranton J. L. Lenahan Wyoming Valley Traction Company Mittleman Brewery Hill d Lewis Kleinberg Edwardsville John P. Kelly Sait Interstate Mutual Fire Insurance Company Philadelphia

Inspecting Railroad Property in Sunbury Hoping for Details

Assistant Trammaster Newberry departed yesterday morning with Manager Stearn in his car for Sunbury where they were joined by Superintendent Creighton of the Sunbury division Chief Engineer Preaton of Williams Tram Master Swank of Suntury and Mr Savidge an attorney from Philadelphia They continued to inspect railroad property and discuss upcoming maintenance plans with local officials.

Newberry Stearn Sunbury Creighton Sunbury Division

Lehigh Valley Officials Tour Collieries and Meetings

Prominent Lehigh Valley railroad officials arrived by special car to inspect collieries near Wilkes-Barre and South Bethlehem. The group, led by W A Lathrop, toured east and west bank workings, with officers from Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia and Port Amboy. Accompanying local staff, a Wilkes-Barre wheelmen meeting and a tenancy dispute in Hanover Township were also noted.

Lehigh Valley Lehigh Valley Railroad Coal Exchange W.A. Lathrop J. W. Skeele Chicago J. H W. Horton Buffalo H. P. Myers Boston L. KK. Barrett New York F. P. Ryder Philadelphia Walter E. Cox South Bethlehem Alonzo P. Plakeslee Delano C. H. Webb George L. Houser John Taylor Oe Aneerie Miorris Hnt Port Amboy N.J George M. Rill Charles Blakeslee Maud Chunk Thomas Cole George 3. Taylor John Markle Jeddo Wyoming Valley L. A. Lathrop F. M. Chase I. R. Molater R. L. Mervur D. Warriner J. A. McFarlane Glen Summit Hasleton

Fire destroys Sugar Notch house on Oake Street

A house in Sugar Notch belonging to Frank Cooney and occupied by a Hungarian tenant was totally destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The loss is about 1200 dollars. The tenants escaped unharmed and saved most of their furniture.

Sugar Notch Frank Cooney Oake Street

Addition to Exchange hotel expands capacity

The Exchange hotel will add twenty five rooms by month end increasing total capacity to about 130 guests. Funeral services for Mrs Catherine O'Brien were held from Mill street residence with a high mass at St Mary's. Professor Wood to host a public reception at Memorial hall this Thursday to Saturday afternoon and evening. Wyoming camp meeting opened with Rev W G Simpson and Presiding Elder Eckman delivering addresses. Sons of Liberty Lodge Loyal Knights of America plan a Lake Ariel picnic Friday. Memorial church ladies hosted a lawn festival with Oppenheim's orchestra. John Gaylock a Polander injured by gas at the Dorrance mine sent to City hospital. Police captured a new gang of tramps at Rutters grave and sent them to jail after alderman Davison hearing. Epworth league to hold an ice cream festival at Brown and Blackman streets tomorrow evening. Dan Shannon offered to play and manage the Washington Ball club next year. Ancient Order of Hibernians picnic at Mountain Park today drawing large crowd. Controller Lloyd to assume duties upon bond approval. court convenes Sept 2. Petition to Pennsylvania railroad seeks better South Wilkes-Barre station accommodations. John Gehnelder elected delegate to state convention by Hook and Ladder No 6. Joseph Schuber alternate. Anthony Kuiper arrested for cruelty to a horse. hearing set. Borscht house at Forgoseoord & Bortell closed by sheriff on two executions of Syracuse Knitting Co. aggregating 5420. Farmer charged with nuisance appearance before alderman.

Exchange Hotel Catherine O'Brien Mill Street St. Mary's Father Broderick Professor Wood Business College Memorial Hall Dorrance Rutter Alderman Davison Epworth League Parish Street Methodist Episcopal Church Brown and Blackman Streets Dan Shannon Wilkes Harre Washington Order of Hiberniana Mountain Park Lloyd Pennsylvania Railroad Wilkes-Barre John Gehnelder Hook and Ladder Company No. 6 Joseph Schuber Anthony Kuiper Walters The Humane Association Othertr

Mrs Laws Visits Brother Amid Rail Traffic Note

Mrs James Laws spent Sunday with her brother Haydn Hoover of New. Mrs Elijah Robbins has returned from Carbondale where she has been caring for her daughter Oira. Lyman notes increasing traffic on the Lehigh Valley Lake Branch rail.

James Laws Read Haydn Hoover New Mra Elijah Robbins Carbondale Gates Oira Lyman Lake Branch Lehigh Valley

Sailors Set Sail From Liverpool on American Line to New York

The report notes friends sailing from Liverpool on the American line to New York on Aug. 7. They are expected home by Saturday or Monday. Dr. W. J. Saunders spent Tuesday in Scranton.

Liverpool New York W. J. Saunders Scranton

Pittston News Roundup and Local Notices

The Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune opens at No. 5 Williame street for news, complaints, job orders, and subscriptions. A Weat Pittston school board meeting selects Miss Rose Fee for the high school vacancy. base ball game canceled. local travel and letters from Berlin noted. injuries from coal incident. Lehigh Valley station plans consider water street. cobble stones replaced with asphalt. Wayne area health and social items. Pittston business directory lists Wright & Co plumbing and local trades under an itemized notice.

Pittston The Scranton Tribune H. W. Cruser Williame Street

Avoca Weddings And Social Visits Highlight Local Notes

Avoca and nearby towns feature social calls from Lizzie Gibbons, Mary Cummings, and others. Francis Lester weds Anna Naughton at St Marys Church with Will English as best man. A flower carnival is planned by the Primitive Methodist church. Silk mill site discussions continue with Ashley and Shaw visiting Hackettstown to scout locations.

Hall Stead Neighbors Share Local Updates

Mrs. B F Gernstein plans a visit to WI Mamgport to see her sister. Mrs. T D Lamb returns home after a visit on Clifford. William Decker moves into Mrs Gannon's Dayton avenue house vacated by Mrs Dorherty. Dr A B Longshore fished Kistler lake and brought back twenty four pickerel. Claude Simmons takes over The Tribune delivery while Master Robert Lamb visits Royal.

B. F. Gernstein WI Mamgport T. D. Lamb Clifford Illiam Decker Tribune Robert Lamb Royal

Vaseline Corks and Corka as Glass Substitutes

A fragment describes vaseline soaked corks as substitutes for glass. It claims acid resistance, chemical fumes harmless effects, and durability against blows or long storage, offering all glass utilities without noted advantages.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised for Teething

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a lasting remedy for teething pain and related symptoms. It claims to soothe the child soften the gums relieve pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea with a 25 cent bottle promoted by druggists worldwide.

Multiple Classified Notices From Scranton Ad Listings

A collage of 19th century small ads and notices includes help wanted stenographer and saleswomen positions, real estate for sale, hall rental, tools and pipe frames, legal notices, professional ads for doctors and lawyers, and stockholders meeting notice. Names like Rex and G P W, Thomas E Evans, J J Myn, H D Swarts, The Tribune, Scranton Axle Works appear alongside addresses in Scranton and Dalton Pennsylvania.

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