Local Social Notes Highlight Wyomingvenue and Lake Ariel Guests
Mrs PL W Roll of Wyomingvenue visits Lake Ariel while Mize Elsie McWilliams hosts guests from Wyoming Avenue. Several relatives travel to Croton and Toluda for visits. Misses Ruddy, Lynn, and Murphy vacation in Hawley. Lieutenant Tate's wife stays with Scranton family as other locals host visitors. John and Mary Fauhrenholt mark their 25th wedding anniversary quietly at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PL W. Roll
Wyomingvenue
Lake Ariel
Mize
Elsie McWilliams
Wyoming Avenue
Mise
Sutie Wilson
Emmet Street
Pittston Friends
Boland
Atlantic City
James McWilliames
Audomavenue
Saratoga
Maggie Diskin
Firet Street
Croton
Relaatives
J. O. Kay
Erie
Vielting
Mra
Eligabeth Ruddy
Penn Tvenue
Margaret Mitchell
Flosaburg
Mia
A. CL Bate
Prowler
Mie
Mary Niue
Andrew Nile
Fimmet Street
Toluda
Helen Ruddy
Plelen Murphy
Hawley
Sadie Ruddy
Kale Lynn
Hemlock Hollow
Tate
Lieutenant Tate
United States Army
J. A. Scranton
James Doyle
Mise Nettle C. Sullivan
New York City
John Kirby
IGA Smoking Increases and Tobacco Output Declines
The report from the Internal Revenue Bureau shows June 1896 cigarette sales rising by 22 276 100 over June, with the fiscal year ending June 3 1896 posting a clear product of 73 744 004. Florida leads gains for the month and year, while Chicago area districts report notable increases. The year until June 30 1896 tallies 253 667 198 pounds of manufactured tobacco, with snuff rising to 12 148 000. Additionally a special Nickel Plate train for the Grand Army encampment departs Buffalo Aug 29 at 11 55 p m with sleeping car space by request. Pillsbury Mills boast a capacity of 17 600 barrels daily.
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United States
Internal Revenue Bureau
Pune
Florida
Internal Revenue District
Tilingis
Cook County
Nickel Plate Road
Grand Army of the Republic
Buffalo
F. J. Moore
N. Y
New York, Chicago and St. Louis
Traverse jurors named for September term in Scranton district
One hundred eighty traverse jurors were drawn for the three week term of the common pleas court beginning September 21. The list includes numerous workers and local officials from Scranton, Carbondale, Dunmore, South Abington, Minooka, Olyphant, Archbald, Moscow, and surrounding towns with roles ranging from miners and carpenters to clerks and engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Traverse
F. H. Clemons
T. J. Matthews
Spring Brook
J. J. Mannion
Carbondale
Congratulatory Order Encourages Thirteenth Regiment
Colonel Coursen issues a congratulatory order to the Thirteenth Regiment praising their recent inspections and urging continued discipline. Announcement of the Seven County Veteran Reunion at Mountain Park with rail excursion details and fares for attendees from Scranton and surrounding towns.
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Coursen
Tl. A. Coursen
Thirteenth Regiment
Aricade
National Tiller of
Pennnsylvienha
Scranton
Ghiarel Tave Cherneaults
Meniberg
Pennsylvania
Henry A. Coursen
I. T. Mattes
Seven County Veteran Reunion Association
Mountain Park
Wilkes- Barre
D IL
Binghamton
Poster
Foster
Nicholson
Factoryville
la Plume
Dalton
Glenburn
Clark
Local residents listed in Scranton and nearby towns
LeGrand Mead a farmer of Greenfield William Davies a Scranton merchant Alfred H Shopland a Scranton gentleman PFL McNalty a Carbondate hotel keeper Thomas Devine a miner Scranton Calvin Moore a farmer La Plume Thomas Thomas a clerk Scranton John W Pellie a salesman Seranton George H McLeod a merchant Scranton George DeGraw a contractor Scranton Russell M Sheppard a ticket agent Car bondale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Brennan
Carinepeeter
Carbonale
Jones Merwine
Clifton Martinsbidee
Scranton
Herbert Bo Whaver
Scrianton
Verne Chicksmith
Charles Sehenek
John al
Cook
Tuteher
South Abington
John Thane
Gnnner
John Brown
Minooka
Martin Regan
Wm Roumetend
Cartondates
Mom Vegford
Silesman
John Mest
Miner
Olyphant
Wiliam Padiden
Tinamith
Henry
MeKkengle
William Pavis
Miner Jermyn
Thomas Weligan
Minyfield
Thomas Madden
Watchling
Charles Thomas
Stephen (. Whitmore
May- Weld
Thomas Cummings
Taylor
Ameea Hollister
Farmer
Covington
John Keremaas
Dimon
John McCarty
Mill Hand
Jermyn
Hilary Barnicle
James OO
Dimmick
William Tennis
Thoms Savage
Carbondale
Thoms Gritman
Beott
Watkins
Patrick Doyle
Bellevue
James Salmon
Mncent
Old Norge
Matthias Snyder
Carpenter
David W. Powell
Scrainton
Jom No Kennedy
Teamater
FL Skeels
Thornes Roswell
Turner
Pell
John J. Scanlon
Archibal
Henry Pretherick
Hikely
Thomias Milas
Spring Brook
Joho
Owens Miner
Joseph Root
Charles Whitney
Elmhhurst
Morris Goldsmith
Beranton
Thomas Walsh
Carhomdale
de. Colling
Jamee Pettigrew
Finnegan
Stephen Worth Farmer
Greenfield
Corrington
von Btoreh
Edward Luisey
Deville Smith
Dalton
W. V. Good
Miller South Abington
Michael Finnegan
James Edmonds
Mayfeld
Achenbeck
Goldsboro
Thomas Loftus
Archbald
Thomas J. Price
Frank P. McCann
John Loftus
James Pulls
Houring Brook
Philip (. Capel
Wighes
Matthew Cawley
Charles Willams
D. W. Vaughan
Thomas O'Boyle
W. Davie
Ransom
Thomas J. Williams
Peter Mantey
Frederick Wellner
William Hammen
John Pettigrew
Blakely
J. FB
Ackerly
John Davies
Moosic
Daniel Price
James Walsh
Clarence FF Edwards
Elmhurst
Tra
Robert Moore, Jr
Aylor
Thomas Netherton
M. P. Ackerly
Scott
A. J. Gavin
Daniel Peek
James Burne
Charles H. Huber
Winton
LeGrand Mead
William (. Davies
Alfred H. Shopland
PFL McNalty
Carbondate
Thomas Devine
Calvin Moore
la Plume
Thomas Thomas
John W. Pellie
Seranton
George H. McLeod
George DeGraw
Russell M. Sheppard
City Demurs in Scranton Annexation Suit
City Solicitor filed a demurrer to the augmented Lackawanna township case against Scranton and railroad interests. The action sought a proportionate share of a debt of 1 906.57 tied to the annexed district. Demurrer argues the bill fails to show grounds for equitable relief or further answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Torrey
Township of
Lackawanna
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
John Hall
Charles Watkins
John L. Davis
David G. Heese
Lackawanna Township
Sixth Ward
Fifth Crack Shot Match At Dickson Range
The fifth in a nine match series at Dickson range saw top shooters from the regiment compete with W W Youngs and Captain Frank Robling tying for first at 67. Private Williams and Captain Freemont Stokes followed, while Private George W Stout placed fourth. The tally includes two sighting shots per direction. The team to Mt Gretna next week will likely be Youngs Stout Quarter Master Watkins and Sergeant Henry Cullen with a reserve from Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson Range
W. W. Youngs
Frank Robling
Willams
Freemont Stokes
George W. Stout
Vite
Vale
Tal
W. W. Vyounge
Williaens
Youngs
Robeling
Stokes
Wilama
Stout
Mt. Cietna
Watkins
Bemgeant
Henry Cullen
Sergeant Williams
Mt. Gretna
Taurela
Revolting find of two berry pickers uncovers infant
Two berry pickers Peter Chantel and wife found a live infant five days old beneath a stump near the Diamond reservoir on West Mountain. The child, wrapped in blue calico, showed evidence of strangulation attempts yet survived, while ants and maggots covered the body. A red rag was tied around the neck and a stone shielded the opening. Police searched the area for the unknown caretaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Chantel
Price Street
Diamond Reservoir
West Mountain
Bern
Kiah Peters
Daniel Dr. Jones
Chantel
Rexford's Bargain Sale Teases Glassware Drawer Clearout
Little pieces from Rexford's store on a closeout day. Small lots, hurry before gone. 6 inch beveled French Plate Mirrors in wide frame white and gold priced at $1.00 outside they’re in the square. Real cut glass only a few pieces to close out as follows.
Child found alive after being hidden under stump
A male infant, four to eight days old, found near a stump and taken to St Joseph's Foundling Home after Dr. O Malley confirmed age and health. Police believe the mother strangled the child and hid the body. the cold nights may have aided the infant’s survival. authorities note no baptismal attendance and seek investigation.
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Liberty
Norton’s
Lackawanna Ave
THE
Weston Mili CO
Scranton, Olyphant
Court House SQ
C. D. Shumway
Washington Ave
Tribune
IGA
America
St. Paul and Return
Pillsbury Flour Mills
Thomas K. Lediden
W. OP. Bennett
Jame Coyle
John Deans
Moose
John Coggins
G. B. Newton
Wm. J. Shmreth Carpenter
Carbonate
James Hand
Mooste
John J. Burns
Simpeon
Nealla
Contactor
John W. Miller
Waverly
H. H. Warner
W. R. Ogley
Edward Hodson
John Kelly
David Moses
William McNally
Eugene van Fleet
Spellman
Rudolph Ebehardt
Hirnessmaker
Moscow
Thine Healy
Simpson
Kellum
Enelieer
Dunmore
Henry J Becker
Ieune Davie
EL Franklin
Benton
Lewis Meyer
Arthur Lewsley
Imene Leieh
Wood Parker
Enoe G. Hall
Howell Harris
Maliselle Kelley
Maison
Arja Williams
Thome Brennia
Inerbender
Ciorhonduale
Thoms Morgan
Willd @arey
Braketan
Curbanidiale
John Hawks
Merchant
Michiel Keartey
Teamster
Boranton
Michael Loftus
Alderman
James O'Hara
Imbiet Dunmore
Lanel Alla
South Brook
Williams
Miller
Krhlig
North Abington
Leubell
William Jones
KOT
McKetina, Jr
Scraton Lkoo
Vendergast
WOON
Latham
Wooa
Desmond
Bitcher
Thomas
Cerrily
Seven County Reunion
McGarrah
CITY
Thirteenth
China Hall
Millar & Peck
Wyoming Ave
Rexford’s
Rexford
School OF the
Lagkawann
Scranton, PA
Thos, M. Cann, LL. D
Walter HM. Buell, A. M
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ava
the Gas Appliance CO
Aylesworth’s
Keeley Natitute
Madison Avenue
Scraston
Gcrinton
Indies
Lackawanna Avenue
M. P. M’cann, Hatter
Weason
Knon Agency
Congress
Ball
Schank
Koehler, Trace't