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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1895

Page

8

Carbondale Suit Over Street Car Collision Faces Alderman

Horton Lee, hotel keeper at Mayfield Yard, sues Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit Co for 48 dollars claiming a street car wrecked his carriage near the yard bridge. Alderman Jones delays decision. attorney Burr favors court review and cites a Philadelphia judge ruling. Local residents and visitors noted in city notices and social items follow the court action.

Orton Lee Tranaft Company Horton Lee Mayfield Yard Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit Company John Aitken Alderman Jones Lee J. E. Burr H. C. Butler Duncan Philadelphia Burr Dia Butler

Theft of powder oil and tools hits No 1 slope miners

Miners on No 1 slope reported Thanksgiving thefts of powder oil squibs and mining tools, forcing work stoppages. John Toolan lost a keg powder two gallons oil and a box of squibs, Elijah Wolfendale a half kee of powder and oil. A 350 reward was posted by Superintendent Andrew Patten for information leading to arrests. The mine was found entered near St Rose cemetery. A few weeks earlier a valuable boring machine was stolen as four chambers were broken through.

No. 1 John Toolan Elijah Wolfendale Andrew Patten St. Rose Cemetery

Interesting Sermons at Methodist Church

Two sermons were delivered yesterday by Rev. G A Place at the Methodist church. The morning message on Hearing and Doing drew attentive listeners. The evening service, well attended by Junior United American Mechanics Council No 932 and Patriotic Order Sons of America Camp 200, featured a sermon on Guarding Our Own Interests that drew a large, attentive crowd.

Methodist Church G. A. Place United American Mechanics Council Patriotic Order Sons of America

Mr. Bewton to Resign from D and H Agent Post

Friends of George J. Benton, longtime agent at the Delaware and Hudson avenue station, report his resignation and departure today. He may join a grocery firm on the road, with Emmett E. Lowery expected to fill the vacancy.

Mr. Bewton George J. Benton Delaware and Hudson Avenuh Avenue Benton Emmett E. Lowery

Tuttle Denies Wife Killing Threat Charge Dropped

Alfred Tuttle angrily denies the accusation of threats to kill his wife. He admits some family trouble but says the charges are false. Mrs. Tuttle refuses to press, and the case was dropped.

Alfred Tuttle

Funeral for Mrs. Christina Alexander Held This Afternoon

The funeral of the late Christina Alexander of North Main Street will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the residence on Main Street. Hoy. Charles Lee of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment follows in the family vault at Maplewood Cemetery.

Christina’ Alexander North Main Street Main Street Charles Lee First Presbyterian Church Maplewood Cemetery

Local Doctor Performs Operation on Mrs Burke Saturday

Dr Reed Burns of Scranton assisted by Dre Wheeler Gillis and Shields of this city operated on Mrs Charles Burke of Upper Canaan Street Saturday for a decn sented ma lady. It is thought the operation will be successful.

Reed Burns Scranton Dre, Wheeler, Gillis and Shields Charles Burke Upper Canaan Street

Personal and Other Items Highlight Local Delights

Miss Elisabeth Mitchell rests at her mother’s home on Brook Street. Visitors include Miss Rose Underwood of Como and Miss Alice Beata of Pittston with Miss Kilpatrick on Dart Avenue. John Rivenburg sustained a severe foot injury Friday after a heavy iron fell on it at work. Miss Dorothy Burke visits Miss Bridget Kilkullen.

Elisabeth Mitchell Adley Brook Street Rose Underwood Como Alice Beata Pittston Kilpatrick Dart Avenue John Rivenbirg Dorothy Burke Bridget Kilkullen

Local notes include deaths and community updates in Wyoming Seminary area

Community items recount home news from Wyoming Seminary and nearby towns including Mrs Frances Russell visiting relatives, Calvin Ferris moving to Reidtheld street, and the death of Oscar A. Conrad from an accidental gun wound. The piece also mentions a planned farmers institute, court-house sessions, and remarks on rapid wealth schemes waning.

Wyoming Seminary Frank Miller Willie Sampson Charles MceKown Samuel Stark Bert Billings A. Arnis Joe McKown Alice Streeter Lafayette College William M. Pratt Cornell University Edward Mentzer New York Albert Northrop Misa Hmmon Passett Forty Fort Scottville Mac Ward Braintrim Messenger Frances Russell Emporium Cameron County Calvin Ferris Reidtheld Street Oscar A. Conrad Auburn Township Nelson Conrad Loren Cripple Creek Colorado A. W. Renshaw Solomon W. Weiss W. M. Wool Farmers’ Institute Court House DD. W. Herman State Board of Agriculture Pomona Grange State Board W. W. Woolward Lehigh Valley Meshoppen H. Sperry James L. Bunnell Mercantile Wellard A. Peck Moscow F. Potter William E. Cullen Lovelt North Branch Township Somers Hazieton Dakotas Hazleton Loveton Wisconsin Tt Ie Lovelton David Cullen

Pittston Obituaries and Local Notices Highlight Fire Gym Plans

Pittston report notes Timothy Mulrooney dies after pneumonia at 40 leaving wife and ten children. funeral at St John’s Church Mass of Requiem. Bridget Sterling dies after short illness. residents recall thirty to forty years in the city. Eagle Hose may add a story for gym use. court discharges supervisor Thomas Mitchell after audit dispute. Also mentions locals Bernard Golden James Quinnan M B E Golden and others visiting Scranton and Dunmore. Pittston business directory lists plumbing Wright Co and home goods for sale or exchange.

Timothy Mulrooney Railroad Street Mulrooney Fairview Lehigh Valley Railroad Company St. John's Church Market Street Bridget Sterling Browntown Eagle Hose Company Thomas Mitchell Pittston Township James Moloney South Main Street Homeliess Bernard Golden Fryer Photograph Gallery Dunmore Blanche Lavan James Quinnan M. BE. Golden James P. Cawley Scranton

Thanksgiving at the Academy and season notes

Thanksgiving break keeps many students at home while Hiram Fassett of the class of 4 visits friends in the village. New courses in astronomy and elocution begin this quarter as Harmen visits Hamilton Theological Seminary. The football season ends with two wins and two losses. Scranton Nieyele Club scores the largest points against them.

Hiram Toren Fassett Carnate Lb. D. Harmen Academy Hamilton Eet Seminary Hamilton Mies Dickson Young Men's Christian Association Scranton Nieyele Club Scranton Business College Binghamton High Schoo Wales Treland Guinac Benjamin French Tt. Weed Hickey Whitmarsh W. Weed Monroe Umnire Swallow Iineman Delaney

Scranton Ladies Visit Mrs Datesman Group

Al Rymer Willard Vosburg Clarence Meyers Will Staples Frank Keith George Warner nk Daily Elwin Emery Fred Clancy and Bo Nichols Miss Edith Datesman Nettie Datesman Mollie Slants spent Thursday with Mrs Datesman at Scranton continuing social visits with local friends.

al, Rymer Willard Vosburg Clarence Meyers Will Staples Frank Keith George Warner Nk Daily Elwin Emery Fred. Clancy Bo. Nichols Edith Datesman Nettie Datesman Mollie Slants Scranton Mrs. Datesman

Pinman Joe and wife on Boston to San Francisco bet

Joe the pinman and his wife registered at Mitch ell House on Thursday while walking from Boston to San Francisco on a bet. Attorney R B Little visited town on Friday. Mrs Hitchell of Honesdale visits friends. A Sands, local grocer, is heir to English estate of Captain James Sands who fled England for religion and settled on Block Island. Captain Sands died March 13 1635. English lawyers assess favorable prospects. one has spent 10000 to secure funds. About 600 descendants share potential millions.

Joe Mitchell House Boston San Francisco R. B. Little D. S. Hitchell Honesdale A. Sands England James Sands Block Island Captain Sands

Local Notes On Health Moves and Social Visit Ties

Charles E. Lee of the Waverly House is convalescing after illness. Fred Spencer and family relocated to Hyde Park as Spencer takes a new position with B. E. Smith. Wallace E. Griswold of Montrose raises poultry with George E. Stevenson. Deputy Register of Wills James H. Hopkins and family from Scranton visited Thanksgiving with relatives. Edith Smith of Glenburn spoke on her Holy Land travels at the Methodist Episcopal church on Thanksgiving night. Arthur Lang of the Scranton Republican press room attended Thanksgiving with Robert Hold. Mrs. Charles Green, wounded by a gun accident, has recovered enough to manage her household duties.

Charles E. Lee Waverly House Fred Spencer Hyde Park Spencer B. E. Smith Wallace E. Griswold Montrose George E. Stevenson Register of Wills James H. Hopkins Scranton Edith Smith Glenburn Holy Land Methodist Episcopal Church Arthur Lang Scranton Republican Press Room Robert Hold Charles Green

Man with Red Nose Proposes Insurance Scam in Louisville

A man with a chronic red nose schemes to steal a life policy by claiming his wife holds it and faces death if a drink is not provided. The official declines any bribe as the con moves toward a mock death and a widow’s pension. Also a ad hawks a kidney cure claiming rapid relief and urging purchases at 125 Penn avenue Scranton.

Louisville Times Tom Poly C. M. Harria Penn Avenue Scranton

Thanksgiving Dinner Supports Ladies Aid in M E Church

The Ladies Aid held a Thanksgiving dinner and supper in the M E church parlors with strong turnout and about $40 in proceeds. Mrs. William Juston spent Thanksgiving with her brother John Riker at East Lemon. Miss Lulu Keith visits Factory Vine. Mr. Norman moved to a new house in Woodlown Park. Silas Taylor, 76, had a railroad crossing accident but escaped unharmed. George Ludie celebrated his birthday with a surprise party from his Sunday school class and received a Bible and a chair. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Emery and several others.

Ladies’ Aid M. EE William Juston John Riker East Lemon Lulu Keith Factory Vine Norman Woodlown Park Silas Taylor George Ludie Mra. Emery Mra. Scott Misses Bortree Carrie Vosburg Carrie Dateson Clara Smith Bessie Emery

Proper food for sickly babies to thrive and ward off disease

Sickly babies can thrive by a proper easily digested food that enriches the blood builds flesh and strengthens life centers. The passage notes there is such a food, but does not name it.

Bovinine Endorsed By Doctor For Infant Dentition

Dr Moses T Runnels of Kansas City praises Bovinine a potent lean beef extract prepared by a cold process. He says it saved his four and a half year old daughter's life during dentition and hours of stomach irritation. He recommends a few drops in baby's milk and notes wide medical endorsement.

Moses T. Runnels 9Th St Kansas City

The Tribune Annual and Political Hand-Book 1896

Advertisement invites business men to contract for advertising space in the upcoming 1896Tribune Annual and Political Hand-Book. The work promises to be a comprehensive reference with extensive information for Northeastern Pennsylvania readers, ready for January 1 1896 release.

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