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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1895

Page

2

Metzgar Captured in Mauch Chunk in Scovall Murder Case

George Metzgar, the man charged with shooting Arabian peddler John M. Scovall near the red bridge, was arrested in Mauch Chunk and brought to Wilkes-Barre. He was described as a physical wreck and showed signs of mental strain, while Bowman remains under death sentence for the same crime. The hearing was brief and Metzgar was jailed for another hearing.

George Metagar John M. Scovall Red Bridge Mauch Chunk Metzgar Wilkes-Barre Wiesgar Mauch Ghunk Louth Metagar Phocoareee Charles Bauer Bowman Evans Metugar Tutain Akerman Thomas T. ER. Martin Squire Thomas Col. Martin Commonwealth Martin W. P. Bowman Philadelphia Youngstown Wilkes- Barre Metzger Jall Holand Kirwan Boland George Metzgar William Penn Bowman John Mike Scovall

Booming Judge Rice Harrisburg trip plans announced

A Republican league meeting in Wilkes Barre completed travel and hotel arrangements for Judge Rice’s Harrisburg trip. E H Chase reported railroads offered favorable terms with Jersey Central ready to run a special train for 100 travelers at 3.62 each and Pennsylvania for 150. Bolton hotel to accommodate the delegation. Luzerne attendees to join the convention crowd. 53 pledged.

Plymouth L. McKee Nanticoke Philip J.athoo Central Railroad Wells Bacharach Harrisburg Chase Harraburg Wilkes-Barre Republican League League Rice E. H. Chase Pennsylvania Lehigh Alley Philadelphia Jersey Central Bolton Hotel Jersey Central Road Pennsylvania Road Bolton House Luzerne Fiftythree Judge Rive Committee of Five Mr. Chase

Strike at Maltby Coal Mine Over Dockage Dispute

The Maltby colliery workers of Lehigh Valley Coal quit after pay dockage on several days. Drivers and runners sought redress, were refused, and went on strike with about fifty workers leaving. The breaker stopped briefly. later, others were hired to fill gaps while management said output would return to normal soon.

Lehigh Valley Coal Company Denny Mortis Chase

Funeral of Miss Emily C Butler

The funeral for Miss Emily C Butler was held yesterday at 4 o clock from Judge Woodward’s home. Rev Dr Hodge led services, with the First Presbyterian church choir providing music. Pallbearers included C P Hunt R C Shoemaker Alexander Farnham George Kirwings T R Hillard and Fb Co Frank. Interment followed at Hollenback cemetery.

Miss Butler Emily C. Butler Judge Woodward Hodge First Presbyterian Church C. P. Hunt R. C. Shoemaker Alexander Farnham George Kr.wings T. R. Hillard FB. Co. Frank Hollenback Cemetery

Various local matters and personal notes from the region

Albert White released on 2500 bail after facing charges in a small case. John Komite freed on habeas corpus before Judge Hennett. Red Men hold annual picnic at Hanover Park. J C Dunigg dies at Danville Insane Asylum, body brought to Ashley. Brothers James and John Cox held for court on threats while drunk, bail set at 1000 each. Church events include ice cream festivals and a Knights Templar attendance at a national conclave in Boston. Fire destroys the Buttonwood shaft engine house, with machinery damaged. Local society notices and upcoming parades and meetings are listed.

Albert White Mary Reese John Komite Hennett Hanover Park J. C. Dunigg Ashley Danville James John Cox Ladies’ Aid Society Welsh Congregational Church Parish and Haxle Street Select Castle M. C Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre State Miliary Bank Order Farge Calvary Guild Knights Templar Boston Buttonwood Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company St. John Slemean Committee On Jean Howison Perth Aude Toriam Robert Burns

Baby Teething Aid Endorsed for Fifty Years

Mrs Winslow’s Boothing Syrup is advertised as a long trusted teething remedy used by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe the child soften gums ease teething pain and cure wind colic and diarrhoea with worldwide approval from prominent druggists.

Hadway Bose Radway Radway & CO New York

Pittston Community Notes Include Church Wedding and Local Events

The Pittston area reports the marriage of Thomas D. and Miss Teresa C. Maloney at St. John’s Catholic Church with a breakfast at the bride’s home, and plans for a Pittston Plymouth game at West Side park. Also noted are Republican and Democratic party activities, a death in Norwich, excursion rates for Harrisburg, local appointments, a postal petition, a lawn social, and a business directory listing Wright & Co. plumbing.

Thomas D Nanticoke Teresa C. Maloney Maloney St. John's Catholic Church Father Finnen Greve Kelly Charles A. Shea Kathryn G. Maloney North Main Street Hochnichter Wilkes-Barre BuLs West Side Park Pittston Plymouth Patrick Ruane West Side Thomas Walsh BE. E. Wollard Norwich Conn Luzerne Republican League Harrisburg Pennsylvania Road League Bolton House Fifth District Legislative Democratic Standing Committee W. H. Rutledge M. W. Donnelly P. F. Joyce Democratic State Committee Harriet Brotherton Mumndry Select Council B. Harding John Jordan Dr. O'Malley Thomas Craig Dr. Underwood Joseph Thompkins Lehigh Valley Wyoming Hughestown Council Methodist Episcopal Church of Inkerman Plainsville Sidney Perry Hayner Willam Bath New York City Crow Street Searle Street

Sheriff Sale of Property in Scranton

A sheriff sale on Friday September 13 1805 at 10 am in Scranton Lackawanna County will auction a parcel on Twelfth Street block 53 lot 7 of 17 feet frontage and 150 feet depth with frame dwelling and outbuildings to the highest bidder for cash. Seized in Mary Lloyd vs John D Davis estate for debt in Orphans Court proceeding. Frank H Clemons sheriff. August.

Lackawanna County Seranton Scranton County of Lackawanna Pennsylvania J. Hermania South Hyie Park Twelfth Street John D. Davis W. H. Jevsup Dee A. D Mary Lioyd Vn John D. Davia Gervis A Coun W. Gaylord Thomas Withh Frank H. Clemons Bnet Office Beranton

Board of Collingy Engine Company Meeting Notice

The following resolution was adopted at a board meeting of the Collingy Engine Company. It fixes the time for a stockholders meeting at the general office in Beranton Pa to address the company indebtedness and directs the secretary to give notice as required.

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Fr Salbon On Account Of Remodel Pit

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a remodeling pit and safety concerns. Mentions reflectors, someone named Dan Pt J and Awarte, and a planned event or status update with unclear details.

Salbon DAN Pt J Awarte JS Aw Mae Siaia Piva BK

WANTED AD LISTING VARIOUS JOBS AND SERVICES

A scanned page shows multiple help wanted notices and business ads. Entries include positions such as salesman, young man for clerk work, day laborer, farm hand, boy for horses and grocer duties, and several professional ads for lawyers and dentists. Also adds for real estate, wares, and local services appear throughout the Tribune office listings.

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