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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1895

Page

8

Carbondale Rally for Pennant in Open Rallying spirit

The Carbondale team voices a fierce rivalry with Hazleton and Readings as they seek the pennant. George Staltz and new star John Pinerty lead the charge with Jack Luby pitching well and McQuade Meriting a key home run. Discussions follow tax collection bids and school reopens, with Bid readvertisement set for Aug 18.

Hazleton Carbondale George Staltz Papa Eddie George Jack Luby National League Scranton Jack John Pinerty Dunmore McQuade Mac Fiddie Sales Cy Circus John Fee

Drowning Accident Claims Fifteen-Year-Old Harold McMinn

Harold McMinn dies after drowning at a pond near South Canaan while swimming with Rockwell. His uncle W H Moore and Rockwell attempted rescue. the body was brought to Maplewood cemetery after funeral services arranged by Rev. Charles Lee of the Presbyterian church.

McMinn Rockwell South Canaan Charles Lee Presbyterian Church Maplewood Cemetery

Bates Resignation as Tax Collector Accepted at Board Meeting

The school board met at the high school on Wednesday night for a lively session. William Bates, previously tax collector, resigned and his action was accepted by the board amid discussion and expectations for future appointments.

Joseph Robinson Oismen William Bates

Death of Mrs Samuel Roadknight at Canaan Street Home

At her sister Mrs C P Kimble home on Canaan Street Mrs Samuel Roadknight died after long cancer. She moved five months ago from Honesdale for care, leaving a hopeful outlook despite the end. Survived by son William Roadknight of Honesdale and sister Mrs Kimble of Carbondale. Remains to be taken to Honesdale for interment at 9:50 this morning. Pallbearers named Andrew Mitchell J R Vanderford Joseph Wilcox Pierce Butler and Wallace Yatt.

C. P. Kimble Samuel Roadknight Carbondale Messrs Andrew Mitchell J. R. Vanderford Joseph Wilcox Pierce Sated Charles Butler Wallace Yatt

AT HYMEN'S SHRINE

Misa Florence Hubbard and Frederick Mitchell both of the city left on the 3 o'clock train for Windsor where they will be married. The affair was a surprise to their friends and few expected the match.

Misa Florence Hubbard Frederick Mitchell Windsor

Visiting Friends and Broad Social Round in City

Local residents and visitors mingle in the city with Miss Grace Humphrey and her brother Charles among those seen calling on friends. Numerous out of town guests arrive or depart while Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Nealon, and others enjoy extended stays at healthful resorts and visits across nearby towns and cities.

Grace Humphrey Charles Binghamton Hakey M. Lathrope Peckville Thomas Nealon Archbald Thomas Boland Washington Street William Bingham Gwen Sound Canada Enoch Cardnes Tenth Avenue Bradford County W. T. Chandler Q. F. Lingfelter Newton Lake Histed and Skeels Delaware and Hudson J. P. H. Raynor Ocean Grove 8. E. Raynor Misa Lizzie Healey Goldsmith's Bazaar Scranton Dundaff Street W. Dimock Maple Avenue George Deltrick Wilkes-Barre G. Kerr Kerr, Slebecker & Company Misa Nora Morney Brooklyn Street L. M. Brundage Wyoming Street Thompson Misa Eugenie Eckman Thomas Jordan South Church Street James O'Brien Oneonta N. Y 8. K. McMullen A. McMullen Garfield Avenue A. F. Gillis Park Place Fernhall Crystall Lake Teresa Durkin Cecelle Coleman Lizale Healey James Snell Simpson Aline Herbert Jersey City R. W. Brady Honesdale Delaware and Hudson Company L. Loveland Canaan Street Ed. Robbing Belmont Street Agnes Lyons North Main Street Uniondale Vacary Coor Pleasant Unt Pleasant Unt, Is Ly Ent Oe O'Rourke James Gillespie Rochester Carbondale Gillespie BE. P. Burke Annie Agnes Sharon Springs Gely North Church Street Margaret White Smith Nees Maggie Mortimer Pittston Misa Mary Filanney Oe Navera Nam Frey New York City Clare Saroney Suequen Ing Y Slater F. Momitt Alice Connor Misa Alica Morrison Oneonta, N. Y

Social Notes From Philadelphia to Clinton N Y

Mrs Hurlburt of Philadelphia visits sister Mrs W A Gayard Miss Emma Brown returns to Park Street after visiting Scott township Misa Schoonover of New York visits Mine Minnie Brady Misa Ida Barnes departs for Port Jervis and Middletown Misa Bentley of Williamsport Miss Emma Ken of Clinton N Y Miss Stanton Kate Stanton and Mien Vinnie Rose guest at Hope Wi ni Charlie Weston Gearns x d

Hurlburt Philadelphia W. A. Gayard Emma Brown Park Street Scott Township Misa Schoonover New York Minnie Brady Ida Barnes Port Jervis Middletown Misa Bentley Williamsport Emma Ken Clinton N. Y Miss Stanton Kate Stanton Mien Vinnie Rose Hope Wi Charlie Weston Gearns

Charles Bentley Heads Out for Weekend at Upper Woods Club

A large crowd joined the Liederkranz excursion to Scranton and the Methodist picnic at Farview yesterday. A morning parade of two bands made Honesdale feel like a holiday as Charles Bentley departed today for a few days’ outing at the Upper Woods club.

Charles Bentley Upper Woods Club Scranton Farview

Poison in cake sickens Pine street family

The Kearney family of Pine street were briefly poisoned Tuesday evening after a small amount of a poison called Rough on Rais fell into sugar and was used in cake. Five members became ill but recovered within hours under medical care.

Michael Kearney Pine Street Bridget Kearney James J. Mullarkey Salem Street Thomas Law Main Street Avoca William Europe John A.moyles Jessup Moyles Winton

Avoca Notes Roundup of Local Events and Visits

Avoca reports include Misa Anna McDonald visiting Miss Anna Deeble in KE with KE W Preston from Chicago presenting relief maps for the board of education. Various locals attend meetings, athletic events, and social visits. St Mary's Lake Ariel excursion planned. weather brings brief rain then sun.

Misa Anna McDonald Philadelphia Anna Deeble KE. W. Preston Central School Supply House Chicago Board of Education John Garvey Avoca School Board J. R. Wagner Lawrence Morahan Montreal Boston Albany Hillside Pennsylvania Coal Companies Moosie Shamrocks South Scranton William Burke Anna J. J. Walsh Scranton Madeline ‘Hamilton Baltimore P. J. O'Malley St. Aloysius James ‘Murphy Mahanoy City Michael Whalen Charles Reiley Colorado James J. Walsh Grand Oepra Wilkes Barre Thomas Morahan Peter Q. Curley Ancient Order of Oe Mountain Park James Coleman Lincoln Hill St. Mary's Lake Ariel J. J. Morahan

Bicycle boat draws guests to Heart Lake resort

Heart Lake in Susquehanna county thrives with visitors enjoying scenery and clean air. Crofut the Spring House owner offers a new bicycle boat causing daily spins on the lake water wheel. Noted Scranton visitors H Watts C H Allen and W H Peck stayed at the Spring House this week.

Heart Lake Susquehanna County Crofut Spring House H. Watts C. H.allen W. H. Peck

Now Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Relief

New remedy claims rapid relief for kidney and bladder pain in men and women. It supposedly eases urinary discomfort, reduces water retention, and relieves back pain within hours. Sold by C. M. Harris, Druggist, 125 Pennsylvania Avenue, Scranton, Pa.

Aix C. M. Harris Pennavonue Scranton

Miss Pearl Courtright Guests In Factoryville

Local notes from Factoryville list visitors and events including Miss Pearl Courtright of Philadelphia staying with Miss Jessie Kemmer for a week. Mrs. Sarah Simrell hosts Baptist Ladies afternoon gathering and Mrs. James Smalley returns from visits in Courtland and Binghamton New York.

Pearl Courtright Philadelphia Jessie Kemmer Sarah Simrell James Smalley Mildred Courtland Binghamton N. Y Horace Seamans Canada James Lewis Ithaca N.Y Lulu Cramer Amasa Lyman Chase Windfall Lake Henry Browning Ara Browning Scranton Willie Tascott Washington,d. C Orin Browning Benton Street Godfrey Schmidt J. C. Reynold Mia Otis Stark East Lemon Allie Lee Ohio Chicago Honvadale Don Capwell York State

Community Notes and Court Proceedings Highlight Local Life

Edward Stoddard handles mail after a visit to Syra cust Fannie Lathrop calls on friends at Birchardville. Captain Beardsley oversees the Veteran association encampment planning. Arthur Clemons visits Montrose at A H Patrick’s invitation. Methodist Sunday school picnic at Elk Lake refreshes attendees. Presbyterian Endeavor lawn festival succeeds socially and financially. Court notes report James Fitzpatrick found guilty on one charge after jury deliberations. Commonwealth v Healey ongoing with multiple indictments. jury may stay out all night. Commonwealth v Abraham du Hoss concerns land dispute in Hallstead by the Susquehanna river. John Douglas prosecutes.

Edward Stoddard Post Syracust Fannie Lathrop Birchardville Captain Beardsley Veteran Association Arthur Clemons Helmeta N. J Montrose A. H. Patrick Methodist Elk Lake Mr. Beach Presbyterian Endeavor Society James Fitzpatrick Kelley Alney Commonwealth James Healey Abraham du Hoss Hallstead Susquehanna River John Douglass

Magnetic physicians offer cures for chronic illness

Dr Smith and staff advertise magnetism as a path to cures for various chronic diseases. They claim many patients from across the country have been cured after other doctors failed. They urge suffering individuals to consult, promising relief or honesty if not curable.

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Carbondale News Carbonda Vo Ale Staltz Luby Mayer Patchen Shields Convoy Larkin Balle Harold McMinn J. Scott Inglis Canaan Hymen’s Hood M. E. Hoskins Manard Virginia Hood’s Pills Aylesworth’s Wyoming Lackawanna Ave Clothing House N. A. Hulbert Wyoming Ave Stultz & Bauer Vsical Ras Vale WM. T. Smith ODD Fellows F. B. Smt Empire Dry Goods CO Avery Goodman's Gut Prige Leckawanne Washburn-Crosby Co Sailias Kerr, Liebecker & CO Lackawanna Avenue Watt Ing Church Street Carbondale, Pa Dickson
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