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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1898

Page

3

Lightning Kills Boy and Horse Near Archbald

A 13 year old boy, John Sinovices, was killed by a lightning bolt while driving his horse near the Ridge back of Archbald during a severe storm. The horse also died, and the wagon remained largely undamaged. The tragedy followed a storm described as one of the most terrific in years, with downed trees and flooded streets across the valley.

Archbald Upper Valley John Sinovices George Sinovicz Priceburg Mayfield Winton

Scranton Capital and Oil Strike Reported in Bradford County

The Wilkes-Barre Record notes Scranton capitalists struck a gas pocket at 1,600 feet near Lovelton and found oil at 1,800 feet. Four wells had been drilled with gas shows since two years of exploration. B. S. Lewis directs operations as the firm tests whether an oil belt exists.

Bradford County Lovelton Round Top Mountain Dutch Mountain Wilkes-Barre Scranton B. S. Lewis Pennsylvania

Honesdale Liederkranz Visit Ends with Park Picnic

The Honesdale Liederkranz excursion to Scranton featured a ten coach train arrival at 10 20, a ball game won by Scranton 19 to unknown, and an evening parade with Bauer’s band. Hon John Kuhback welcomed guests before departure at near 10.

Honesdale Liederkranz Central Park Garden Honesdale Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Robinson Scranton Liederkranz Honesdale Cornet Scranton Sheriff Robinson Honesdale Club Alex Voggit Scranton Boys Bauer Yunger Maennerchor Central Park John Kuhback

Linskill Resigns as Inside Superintendent of Mines

David J. Linskill of Wilkes-Barre resigns as general inside superintendent of mines for the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company effective Monday. After sixteen years with the firm in various roles and eighteen years of service, he previously led the Plymouth district.

David J. Linskill Wilkes-Barre Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Linskill Plymouth

Board of Charities Reported Two Weeks Work

Synopsis from the regular meeting as reported by Mrs. Duggan shows 14 cases investigated, 42 found worthy and added, 9 transportation furnished, lodg pending.

Board of Charities Duggan

Fragmentary ledger of social services and dispositions

A list details various dispositions including lackawanna hospital, Hahnemann hospital, House of Good Shepherd, Industrial School, St Luke home, and references to medical care furnished legal advice and referrals to police authorities. Several individuals are noted as sent, placed, or referred for non support and care arrangements.

Lackawinnha Hospital Hahnemann Hospital House of Good Shepherd F Police St. Luke A Samie

Women Organize Tobacco Workers Union in Hulbert Hall

P. J. Thomas organized a women’s tobacco workers union at Hulbert's hall on Wyoming avenue. Local 37 of the National Tobacco Workers of America elected officers including President Kate Ryat and Vice President Agnes Cuff. Further roles were filled by Nellie Tigus Celia Philbin Mame Walker Kate Golden Kate Scott Nellie Magee Mary Martin.

P. J. Thomas Hulbert's Hall Wyoming Avenue National Tobacco Workers of America Mise Kate Ryat Agnes Cuff Nellie Tigus Celia Philbin Mame Walker Misa Kate Golden Kate Scott Nellie Magee Mary Martin

Chicago Wants Him Arrested for Debts

Morris Eppstein of Raymond Court was arrested last evening by Captain Edwards and Sergeant Dieter under a Chicago warrant. Police say Chief P. L. Colleran sent the request and no offense is stated in the telegram. Eppstein, back in town three weeks, says he owes about $40 for goods in Chicago.

Morris Eppstein Raymond Court Edwards Dieter P. L. Colleran Chicago TL Eppstein Eppstein

Duryea Fire Destroys Babylon Hotel and Two Homes

A morning blaze in Upper Duryea destroyed the Babylon hotel owned by John Sorber and two residences occupied by Amos Robinson and four immigrant families. Damage was listed at 8000 dollars with insurance coverage. Fire discovered at 3 am. hotel and contents burned quickly, families saved much but little time to evacuate. Adjacent buildings required protection from the flames.

Babylon Upper Duryea John Sorber Amos Robinson

Constable Beam Not Asked to Serve Certain Papers

The article defends Constable Beam of Old Forge, stating he was not asked to serve papers for the arrest of Pascore and Grieco, tied to Joseph Santoro's family. It notes the papers went to another ex-constable who refused without payment and recalls Beam's prior arrest of a man at gunpoint two years ago.

Beam Old Forge Pascore Grieco Joseph Santoro Min Revolver

Sipe & Blake Bring New Vaudeville to Scranton

On Monday Aug 22 the Sipe and Blake show debuts in Scranton for four days with two performances daily. The company features over 300 educated ponies dogs and monkeys and is praised by the press for training and intelligence. A grand daily street parade led by Professor Wacke’s military and string band will thrill children and adults alike.

Sipe & Blake Wacke

Corwin Family Reunion and Local Notices in Scranton Area

The fifth Corwin family reunion is set for August 24 at Rosas Park in Binghamton. Delaware and Hudson Coal paid a Crul Brook and Wilson Creek crash, while Madi son township tax collector Eugene Noack fled his bond of 40 with sureties C W Yeager and Peter Yeager. Also noted are a Lackawanna township court hearing, a Stroudsburg sales event, a West Pittston baseball challenge, and a Lackawanna laundry accident injuring Margaret Bolton. Police cases include drunkenness and fights, and an auditor hearing on the J M Everhart estate. A Polish man was discharged after agreeing to repay a stolen train ride.

Corwin Rosas Park Binghamton Delaware and Hudson Coal Company Crul Brook Wilson Creek Carbondale F. W. Pearsall Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Monroe County Stroudsburg Vmugene Noack Madison Township C. W Peter Yeager John P. Quinlan Mirahal Lackawanna Township Orlock Weet Pitteton Boysers Cellera Beranton George R. Nelson Pittston Margaet Bolton Sixteenth Street Lackawanna Laundry Patrick Connally John Flemming J. W. Hopper H. Julia Thorne Conteratleetla Lackawanna Hospital Howe Washington Venus

Common Pleas List September Term Full of Trials

The September term calendar lists 105 cases over three weeks with many old suits to trial. Several dockets include ejectment trespass and assumpsit while witnesses and fees appear across lines. The note also mentions Bloomsburg State Normal School rates and fall term opening details.

Bloomsburg State Normal School J.P. Welsh A. M

Woman jumps from trolley on Lackawanna avenue

A woman passenger on lower Lackawanna avenue jumped from a trolley car Monday after a flash from the controller frightened her. She fell, suffered bruises, but walked away. The blaze scorched the motorman’s hands and halted service.

Lower Lackawanna Avenue

Volunteer Firemen Plan Large Scranton to Binghamton Excursion

The Volunteer Firemen's association meets this evening to arrange Friday's trip to Binghamton. The organizers expect the excursion to be one of the largest ever from Scranton to the Parlor City.

Volunteer Firemen’s Association Binghamton Scranton Parlor

Very Desirable Anten Sale Prices Slashed

Bundled sale notes list items from Ladies' Shirt Waists to other apparel marked down significantly. The message references prices previously at $1.00 and $1.50 with further reductions forthcoming.

Obituaries from Hopbottom Ashley and nearby towns

Multiple notices report the deaths of Mrs. J. F. Wilbur in Hopbottom aged 88 and Mrs. A M Gorham in Ashley aged 92, with survivors listed. Other brief items note Florence A Smith died at 39, funeral for Joiah Popplewell at Forest Hill Cemetery with transport details, and Elia Colgan aged 14 months dying with funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon.

Christian Hill Ashley A. M. Gorham Thomas Gorham County Galway Ireland Hendricksburg Anthony Peter Connolly Peter Conroy Patrick Manton St. Leo's Church Florence A. Smith Joiah Popplewell Marion Street Forest Hill Cemetery Sanderson Avenue Green Ridge Street Elia Thomas Colgan Providence Road

Fire Dept Prepares for State Convention Trip

Century Hose company plans a trip to the Lebanon state convention on October 4 with uniforms ordered for forty. Chief Hickey and a committee visited New York for helmets gloves and belts as South Side companies receive a tribute from Colonel Ripple. Delaware and Hudson Hose replaces 200 feet lost at Von Storch slope fire and Neptune Engine House renovation begins with a concrete floor sliding poles electric clock and modern facilities. An excursion to the New York firemen convention in Binghamton Friday offers tickets 125 via DLW or D&H.

Century Hose Company Lebanon Joseph Ts. Albrecht Hickey New York South Side E. H. Ripple Connell Breaker Delaware and Hudso Company von Storch Slope Neptune John Nelson Volunteer Firemen's Association Binghamton Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Delaware and Tudson

New Mother Leads House of the Good Shepherd

Mother Margaret has assumed office as head of the House of the Good Shepherd. An installation mass and services were led by Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban and Father Marron of Asheville, visiting Scranton relatives, with the Mother Provincial of Philadelphia in attendance.

House of the Good Shepherd Mother Margaret Bishop Hoban Father Marron Asheville N. C Scranton Philadelphia

Bartender arraigned for keeping change from five dollar bill

Thomas Conlin of the St. Dennis hotel was arraigned before Alderman Howe on a charge of keeping change from a five dollar bill. Complainant Thomas Monk testified he handed the money for a drink, Conlin claimed he returned proper change, and Conlin was held on two hundred dollars bail to await trial.

Thomas Conlin St. Dennis Hotel Alderman Howe Thomas Monk Conlin Confin

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Sinovicz Mets Scranton Capital and Oil Liederkranz Mr. Linskill The Horsford Tobacco Workers of America Duryea Constable Beam City Notes Common Pleas List Cummings Common Pleas Court Lacoe & Shiffer Coal Company W. M Lena Breese Samuel Breese J. Ehrwood Moscow Water Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company J. W. Hull Enos Flynn Annie Barrett Jessie Carter Michael Miller Charles P. Jadwin Robert E. Hurley Ruppeal Harry Shiffer George Jacobus Thomas Moon John P. Kelly W. H. Hull Everett Warren Thomas Lynett Luther Keller Richard Busteed, Jr David T. Williams Agnes Carey W. C. Carey Angelina Ki. Peters Union Transfer Company George Miller Henry Hoar Annie Hoar Bortree Ve A. L. Rice Sit M. Wright M. Dobbins Dennis Neary Devine McGuire & Co Ferdinand Muckley Rinhold Sikoseki Richardson Coal Separating Company Marion Coal Company Alena Martin Charles Getz Nathaniel Hallstead Penn Avenue Baptist Church Lizzie Carey W. Gibson Jones Meredith L. Jones Tribune Publishing Company Adolph Breschel J. T A. Hamilton F. G. Barrick Family C Rhule Diamond Colliery Accidental Fund William Haskins Joseph Conrad John Murphy Michael Morahan J. O. Ackerman Leah James Interpleader Richards Charles E. Lee New York, Susquehanna and Western Coal Company Penneyivanna and New York Canal and Railroad Company Hillside Coal and Tren Company William J. Fatt Spencer Optical Manufacturing Company J. W. Guernsey Jones, Simpson &Co Hall and King Company Hunt, Connell & Co A. P. Bedford Thomas Mason Michael Flynn Chapman & Co Ve Quackenbush Company Stephen Gleuski Andrew Harron Scranton Dairy Company C. J Owen F. McKenna Eugene F. Marsh Sci. Fa R. BD. Cleveland T. Palmer An Buimprit John Stolle & Co Mary E. Timlin Margaret J. Smith Jermyn Rushbrook Water Company Votalof Kosiosk Keystone Brewing Company Trespise Owen Collins City of Scranton William Merbert Owen C. Johns Vaw Sarah T. Reilly James Arnold H. Driggs Appea Corning Tron Works Green Ridge J. J. Sullivan M. D P. G. Waldron Eppesl Charles K. Brown Michael Coyle William Pfeiffer John H. Fellows John P. Davis Central Railroad of New Jersey Ae of John Williams Hill Va Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company KE. N. Willard Trustees William M. Springer Ee L. Rhoades O. E. Vaughn James Mayve Lewis & Brother C. H. Miller H. B. Smith Mary Loftus John J. Gorman Isaac Banister Harriet L. Boyer Catherine Bittenbender Catherine Blesecker Sci Mary Barrett John Palmer Terresa Palmer T. Deyoe Lewis Hancock Standard Life and Accidental Company Arthur Hitchcock Assumpesit Christian Flegenspan Harrick & Moore Assumpsit John HE. Stugerwaldt W. N. Chase John Copper William Davis George W. Decker Edward Holgate Attulus Pacini Thomas Manley Patrick Fitzpatrick James DD Kelly A. L. McLoughlin Rushbrook Water Company Michael Wroblewski Borough of J. F. Wilbur Hopbottom H. B. Wilbur Hepbottom Peckville J. B. Wilbur Washington, D. C George B. Wilbur Bloomsburg H. R. Wilbur B. A. Williams Fire Department News Weet Philadelphia Hood Rookwood EveEny Crina Wall Millard Peck Wyoming Pierce’s Market Heart Lake Montrose U. E. Crofut Ngtonon Gosh Site A. F. Aizer China Ax Dat Standard Shoe Store Lacka. Ave Cal Joe the Great John I Ladwie Charles B. Scott Franklin Ave Scranton Savings Bank Mercereau & Connell Idera Commonwealth Building W. T. Smith
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