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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1895

Page

8

Knights Templar Excursion to Boston From Carbondale

Carbondale residents joined Knights Templar members from Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pittston and nearby towns for a mammoth trip to Boston departing at 8 25 am yesterday. The group traveled by train reaching Boston last evening and planned a return route past the White Mountains Champlain and George Lakes Saratoga Albany and a Hudson River descent to New York. Passengers from Carbondale included S A McMullen and wife G Forwigart William D Evans and wife and two sons Henry Wilbur Frank Hollenbeck Charles Norton Robert Carter and Frank Rommelmeyer. In a separate incident a horse named Bell lost its grip during a fall but the rider escaped with no serious injuries.

Knights Templar Boston Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pittston White Mountains Champlain George Saratoga Albany Hudson New York S A. McMullen G. Forwigart William .D. Evans Henry Wilbur Frank Hollenbeck Charles Norton Robert Carter Frank Rommelmeyer

Alumni and Hickorys Clash For County League Title

This afternoon at Alumni park the County League final pits Alumni of this city against the Hickorys of Jermyn. It is the second meeting with Hickorys winning the first game. Alumni seeks revenge and aims to avenge past losses hoping to revive local amateur ball.

Alumni Park Fickorys Jermyn Hickorys Elate Dunmore Simpson

Narrow Escape At Rocket Brook Falls

Sunday afternoon Griffin and companions played near the Rocket Brook falls behind the Delaware and Hudson shops. Griffin stood on a loosened board which slid over the 15 foot drop and carried him to the shallow pool below. W. W. Dimock witnessed the accident and rushed to aid the stunned boy, carrying him to the bank where he soon regained consciousness.

Griffiths Rocket Brook Delaware and Hudson Grifiths W. W. Dimock Asalate

McQuade Resigns After Clash With Team Leader Swift

Local slugger McQuade reportedly resigns from Carbonday Base Ball club following a dispute with manager Swift over a bunt. McQuade allegedly struck Swift during a game and was fined ten, leading to his absence from the trip to Hazleton.

McQuade Ain Westlake Hazleton Swift McQquade

Runaway Horse Tears Down Salem Avenue in Salem

William Bell and W Hedden drove a gray horse by China Moulter that bolted on Salem Avenue. The animal shied into Louis Siebold's fence injuring nothing and the young men leapt clear. The driver hung to the reins as the horse dashed off.

William Bell W. Hedden China Moulter Mr. Bell Salem Avenue Louis Siebold Bell

What Shall I Do and What They Seek Relief

The piece portrays a despairing cry of exhausted women and overworked men. It argues nerves are weak and bodily organs debilitated, turning ordinary cares and tasks into insurmountable mountains, urging a solution to restore strength and health.

Nourishment Aimed at Restoring Vitality and Strength

Guidance on proper nourishment to feed nerves and organs. Emphasizes red blood, health glow in pale cheeks, steadiness in hands, and strength in limbs. Advocates balanced diet for overall vigor and recovery.

Burglars Fail to Crack Simpson and Watkins Store

Sunday night would be burglars tried to enter Simpson and Watkins store at Simpson but failed for a second time. They were not amateurs, removed a glass pane, loosened the fastening, and alarmed the watchman who came to investigate. The intruders fled unseen leaving no clue.

Simpson & Watkins Simpson

Local social notes show visits and upcoming wedding

Honesdale residents host and visit relatives across Wayne county. Upcoming marriage of Bridget Judge and Patrick Duffy at St Rose church. numerous family gatherings, visits to Scranton Boston and Crystal Lake, and tradesmen and officials traveling for duties.

Quarrel at Forest City Camp Meeting Ends Freely

Crowds flocked to the Salem camp meeting with Peckville performers and a love feast. A dispute arose when Italians in a local quarry joined revelers. one man was cut in the back. Attendees, including Forest City residents, later heard sermons by C. A. Benjamin and Dr. Hamilton on the grounds drawing 3,000 to 4,000 people.

F. ¢. Manger W. J. Mazey J. M. Brown Harrisburg Forest City Ararat George Joseph Meyers Hillside Cemetery

Scranton News Briefs Include Local Sports Upset and Events

The column reports a false claim about a Morning Glories and Anthracites game, clarifying it was Morning Glories vs Moosic Populars with a 6 to score. It notes a Demarcat silver medal contest at the Methodist Episcopal church tonight, plus an organ fund drive and 10 cent admission. Also referenced are social visits, a St George picnic at Jackson Park with Albion band, and a Scranton YMCA vs Moosic baseball game that ended in a draw after rain.

Susquehanna River Scranton Demarcat Methodiat Episcopal Church Organ Fund Dora Davis Albany Solomon Deeble Viola Deeble Sons of PF. J. Hartnett Young Men's Christian Association Mooale

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Moves

Mr and Mrs Travis of Moscow hosted their daughter Mrs V L Smith over Sunday. Miss Clara Tiffany left for Mansfeld to resume studies. Tiffanys and Smiths plan to camp at White Perry near LeGrange. Driggs and Smith party head to New York for a week. Titus departs for New York today. Will Warner trades mill interest for a Hartford farm. Mrs Stephen Jay visits brother George Walker in Salem.

D. W. Titus New York Will Warner Bacontown B. W. Farer Hartford Stephen Jay George Walker Salem

Local Notes From Ocean Grove To Lake Ariel Excursion

Residents prepare for a season ending trip from Ocean Grove to Lake Ariel on Wednesday. Naboth Osborne of Syracuse University preached at the Methodist Episcopal church as Rev. F Gendall attended the Wyoming campground. D D Davis and daughter departed for Boston and the White Mountains with Carbondale commandery Knights Templar. H A Nicholson of Scranton visited his mother Mrs W Nicholson. Miss Josephine Church of Valley Falls left for Dundaff to visit relatives. C D Winter takes a brief sea shore rest. Mrs John Maynard and daughter return from Bethany. Public schools set to reopen Monday.

E. D. Bovard Ocean Grove Lake Ariel Naboth Osborne Syracuse University Methodist Episcopal Church F. Gendall Wyoming Camp Ground Davis Boston White Mountaing Saratoga Carbondale Commandery Knights Templar H. A. Nicholson Scranton W. Nicholson South Main Street Josephine Church Valley Falls Dundaff D. Winter Sea Shore John Maynard Bethany Wayne County

Parker Family Attends Camp Meeting at Ararat

Mr and Mrs R P Parker and their son Harold attend a camp meeting at Ararat. The Chicken Hill property gains a new thousand dollar chicken house two stories high with wings and cistern. Miss Emma Coon convalesces from illness. J D Knight N S Davis Horace Davis and W P Coon return from Ocean Grove, Fred Barnum and daughter Anna visit relatives.

R. P. Parker Harold Ararat Chicken Hill Emma ‘Coon W. P. Coon Ocean Grove Fred Barnum Daunhar Anna

Funeral for Mrs. Frank Norris Draws Large Attendance

Price Surg. Mr and Mrs James Twies return from New York. Funeral for Mrs Frank Norris held Sunday at 4 pm with many neighbors attending. An evening entertainment at Fadden's hall for St Thomas church Dickson features music recitals and a variety of performances by local artists. John Gilboy visits Duryea then returns home after a week with his nephew in Main street. William Naunton of Archbald also spends time locally.

James Twies New York Frank Norris Fadden's Hall St. Thomas’ Church Dickson Will F. Burke Little Hawks James Watkins Tessie Loftus H. LB. Jones Wille Gleason Jones Mamie Grier John Gilboy Duryea George O'Hara Main Street William Naunton Archbald Henry Carter Helena Arnold Moosic Mamie Scully Misaea Katie O'Neil Nellie Wilcox Tessie Anna Plunkett Frida Rehbein Ida Ment Anna Meehan Katie la Vaughn Conrad Kelleagher Peter Cunningham Michael Cawley Wandlinggrove Wandling Hose Company William Vin James Kilpatrick Crystal Lake

Now Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Quick Relief

Distressing kidney and bladder pains eased in six hours by a new remedy. It relieves pain in the bladder kidneys and urinary passages for both sexes and helps with water retention. Sold by C. M. Harris Druggist 15 Penn Avenue Scranton Pa.

C. M. Harris Pennavonue Scranton

Man thanks Dr Smith for curing catarrh of head

Gust Lager praises Dr Smith and swf for curing his bail case of catarrh of the head. He suffered inflammation in the throat and inner ear causing hearing loss and ear pains. After magnetic treatments over ten weeks he improved and felt cured. Consultation free daily at 06 Lindon street.

Dr. Smith Swf Gust Lager Start Lindon Street

Maple City Wheelmen Postpone Race to Friday on Reading Circuit

In the National circuit race meet at Reading the Maple City wheelmen delayed their event to Friday August 20. Prizes total 220 dollars. News notes include Mr and Mrs T B Clark and daughter visiting from New York and Boston, J D Weston and wife in New York, and guests at Elk Lake club house. A report of bicycle and cap found on the towpath below Lackawaxen prompted speculation a cyclist fell into the canal, but no one was recovered.

Reading Maple City T. B. Clark Jeff New York Boston J. D. Weston New York City Lackawaxen

Forest City News Briefs Include Death Notice And Court Action

Jonnie Jones, one year old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Jones, died Friday night. Funeral was held at the family home with interment at Scranton. Attorneys for John Life seek a new trial. A Sunday clash occurred between Forest City men and several Italians camping near the riverbank.

Jonnie Robert Jones Scranton Hollenback Moowie Frank Hollenback John Life Forest City Ooda

Test of Ponta Plate Glass machine planned Wednesday

The Ponta Plate Glass company plans a machine test on Wednesday with indications of a successful outcome. Rev. N J Welsley preached Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church to a large crowd. Several congregational visits and departures are noted.

Ponta Plate Glass Company N. J. Welsley Presbyterian Church J. C. Tenant Methodiat Episcopal Church KK. H. Call Scranton Tribune Richard Gendal Jermyn John M. Robertson Stanley Dymond Moosle Cash Store Scranton Sylvester Corby Main Street Mill City Ira Brodhead Sine Jacques New Powder Milla Minsee Fanche Tregallas Beraie Hinda Moscow A. B. Conger Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America Rollin Bellas Brook Street Patriotic Order Bona Allentown Ee Era

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