Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1895

Page

5

City notes illuminate a busy Fleetville day in 1805

Judge Edwards lectures in Fleetville on his Welsh tour. Wall work begins on the Linden Street bridge retaining wall. Modjeska engagement tickets go on sale at the Academy of Music Box Office at 9. WCTU meets December 3 at Howard Place AME Church. Home for the Friendless manager meeting Friday at 9:30. City surveyors measure Providence to Abington for a new road. Lackawanna farmers hold a convention with Edge expected. St Luke's Woman's Guild meets at 4 pm. DL&W workers at Hallstead Diamond mines paid yesterday. Hampton and Sloan miners paid today. Board of Control coal bids discussed tonight. High school and building committees meet. Wild elk carload passes through DL&W en route to Pocono private park. L J Richards open Scranton School of Elocution and Oratory. Marriage licenses issued to several couples. Dainty aided by Prof D Aquino after sinking in mud at Rattle Snake Pond. Wills of Chase and Hess probate noted. Sisters of the Good Shepherd acknowledge donations. Local donations listed. Alderman Millar fines for drunkenness. Disputed claims at Providence arrest case and Barrett withdrawal. Pennsylvania Roofing Co advertises Christmas candy and wholesale deals.

Judge Edwards Fileetville Wales Mifflin Avenue Linden Street Modjeska Academy of Music Women's Christian Temperance Union Howard Place African Methodist Episcopal W. D. Kennedy Providence Abington Lackawanna County Fleetville Edge Woman's Guild of St. Luke's Church Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Hallutead Hampton and Sloan Board of Control Pocono Delaware, Lackawanna and Western L. J. Richards Scranton School of Flocution and Oratory Burr Thomas William D. Davier Dora Williama Olyphant Benjamin Williams Middle Granville N. Y Martha Thomas Cranton James R. Dainty Louis D' Aquino George B. Chase Register of Wills Hopkins Milo J. Wilson Henry A. Hess Maghran Robert Reaves J. & Miller Stowers’ Company J. Connell Kate Mills Alderman Millar Samuel Bryant Bloom Avenue Parsnas Reese Jones Barrett Penn Avenue John

Notable Local Social Roundup and Academic Moves

Local society notes list visits and returns from New York Philadelphia and Chicago. Notables include Hon. D. M. Jones, Claude W. Walker, J A Dickson, Ri Rev Mishap O’Hara, Rev J A O’Reilly, Mrs J J Slanon, and others. Yale student William Torrey returns after Thanksgiving. Harry Yeager leads tenor in Hi Henry Minstrel. Hands Across the Sea and Davis theater engagements noted. Prothonotary Pryor registers Robert J. Kernan as a law student. Plymouth eisteddfod adjudicators named for Washington’s birthday.

D. M. Jones New York Claude W. Walker University of Pennsylvania Franklin J. AL. Dickson Norristown N. Y Scranton C. B. Poster Honesdale Rose Dayton Hallstead Prankinn Ave William Montes Willam Powell Harry Jenkins Kingston Seminary T. J. Wint Fort Assinibone Mont L. WH. Witth Green Hide William Torrey James H. Torrey Yale Robert J. Kernan Pryor John F. Berge Harry Yeager Hi Henry Minstrel Company Frothingham Louis ©. Jones Hands Across the Sea Davis’ Theater John V. Grey Chicago Homer Graves Denver Cal J. B. Munson P. A. Watt Kingston T. J. Davies Tav H. &. Jones Philadelphia Plymouth Washington

Viewers meet to arbitrate land damage for railroad branch

Appointed by the court, viewers including M E McDonald H B Reynolds and others convened to fix the damage to land taken for a branch of the New York and Pennsylvania Railroad. Lawyers for both sides argued while sworn opinions by local residents supported land damage from the road’s construction.

M. E. McDonald H. B. Reynolds John J. Fahey William Franz J. W. Houser Daniel Williams Walter G. Christmas New York, Susquehanna and Western Coal Co New York and Pennsylvania Railroad Co Hi. A. Knapp W. H. Jessup Streeter Towanda Woodward Wilkes-Barre Sibley Lehigh Valley Railroad Avoca Austin Height Joan Jermyn W. J. Lewis Edward B. Jermyn W.J. Lewis Henry Doyle Philip Helser

Fred Hoey Coming for Scranton Hunting Trip

Hollywood New Jersey pigeon shot Fred Hoey, world champion trap shooter, is due in Scranton likely today or tomorrow and will base at the Wyoming House for a series of local hunting trips with Clem Marsh Jr. Hoey previously visited with Edgar G. Murphy and plans solo outings to improve luck after past large party hunts.

Fred Hoey Hollywood N. J Scranton Wyoming Hose Hoey Edgar G. Murphy New York

Local contractor offers top pipe covering in the city

The firm advertises the best pipe covering in the city with cheerful estimates provided to potential clients.

Pennsylvania Roofing Company Pennsylvania Rooting Company Fatimates

Lots on the Hill Sold by Matthews Firm for Building

C P and Walter Matthews of C P Matthews Sons Co purchase two hill lots for building in a fashionable area. Walter buys the Vine street Monroe avenue corner lot for 12000 feet front 9 yards and depth 160 feet. C P Matthews acquires an 11300 Monroe avenue lot between Vine and Olive streets 66 by 160 feet. Plans for a pair of houses are under way by an architect with group construction by the Matthews brothers.

C. P Walter Matthews C. P. Matthews W. J Monroe Avenue Vine Olive Streets Messrs. Matthews

Scranton Police Denounced From Pulpit Then Stand Firm

In Scranton Pa Rev Dr Charles E Robinson of the Second Presbyterian Church charged a police officer led young men to dens of infamy. Mayor Connell demanded substantiation or retract ion Robinson refused to name informants but said youths would testify. The force then swore affidavits denying the charge and pledged support for the mayor.

Tufanio Connell Scranton Charles E. Robinson Second Presbyterian Church Robinson W. T. Simpson Leutenants Dr. Robinson Department Martin Gurrell David Parry Chief Simpson Mayor Connell Beranton Scranton Police Department Police Department Charles J. Robinson Brand Charles B. Robinson William T. Simpson R. Z. Edwards John Davis Peter Zang M. F. Spellman Thomas L. Williams Robert H. Delter FP. Boland C. W. Ridgway Thomas Lowry Lone B. Day Martin Gurrel Thomas V. Jewin Ernest Behmitt A. W. Palmer George W. Jones John W. Moir Reese G. Jones Thomas W. Jones John J. Johier Conrad Marker Thomas Evans Jonathan Rodham Stephen Dyer Charles C. Neuwis Martin Flaherty Samuel EF. Sloat John Duggan James F. Feeney M. J. Welsh Conrad V. Meinzer John J. Hawkes J. F. Jones Patrick T. May W. H. Burke Victor Baker Joseph Block John W. Thomas James H. Coleman John F. Sultry William Matthews David MH. Parry Hezekiah Peters John HK. McHale Jamea Sal Thomas KR. Thomas William Gadeldle R. J. Edwards M. F W. T. Connell Simpson James Evans Hey Becon Presbyterian Church W. S. Connell Tribune Vine Street Monroe Avenue J. W. Guernsey James H. Torrey Wwl-Fame J.W. Guernsey

Testimony Sought In Police Stand Inquiry After Church Revelations

The account recalls an interview where young men from Second Presbyterian church offered to testify about a morality inquiry. Mayor Connell condemns the public charge while pledging fair investigation and safeguards for police officers amid tense church proceedings.

Clergymen Recalled to Face Marriage Returns Law

Twenty five clergymen and one justice of the peace were summoned by the board of health after an audit showed they failed to file required monthly marriage reports. Clergy from city limits warned to appear next Friday and show cause for potential prosecution under the law and city ordinance.

Board of Health Justices of the Peace Driggs Umits Justice of the Peace

Twenty Four Bad Words Case Ends In Fine

John Zazreneskii of Pricedure was fined $15 by Alderman Millar for using profane language toward Anna Harvin in the courthouse corridor. The court proceedings arose from a word battle in which Harvin and Zazreneskii were witnesses in an ongoing case. Millar ruled that twenty four profane words were spoken and collected the fine.

John Zazerneski Alderman Millar Millar John Zazreneskii Anna Harvin Court House Mies Harvin

Burglary at Elmhurst store targets Partridge and Co

Safe crackers forced entry to Partridge and Company general store in Elmhurst on Monday night. They blew open the cafe but found only a small cash take, then took shoes and merchandise. Two strangers loitering in Elmhurst are suspected of the burglary. The item also lists a forthcoming pigeon shoot at Scranton Driving Park with prizes and asks readers to contact Look Box 666, Scranton, Pa.

Partridge & Companys Elmhurst Bureglars Partridge and Company Scranton Driving Scranton Duceone Washinewon Avenue

West Lackawanna viaduct repeal move tested in council

The Streets and Bridges Committee backed repealing the 1888 ordinance that accepted West Market street from the Providence and Abington Turnpike Co. The measure passed two readings as critics argued the turnpike’s claims were excessive and city funds used for repairs were unjust. A new bid to map property for the viaduct was introduced, plus requests for options and damages estimates.

Turnpike Company Abington 8. P. Price Mgr. Price Moir Zeidler Judiciary Committee Mr. Grier Grier West Lackawanna Avenue Oliver Prescott Avenue Mulberry Olive Streets Phillips Godfrey Traction Company Linden Street Nealis Main Avenue Price Street Nealls General Phinney Engine Company Nay Augs

Telesone No 1942 Facilities Experience Line

Experience has taught us something in this line and you can benefit from it if you employ our facilities at Telesone No 1942.

December voter registration questioned by county official

County Commissioner S W Roberts argues abolishing December registration would save about 4000 dollars yearly and suggests July or August registration would suffice. The remark frames December as duplicative of May rolls and costly to county and officials. An advertisement for Olofch N Turneuest promotes watches and jewelry at 265 Washington Avenue with a trade invitation.

S. W. Roberts 8. W. Roberts Commissionera Tts Olof Ch. N. Turneuest Washington Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norman’ & Moore Fire Insurance Wyoming Ave Busset Shoes Commonwealth Shoe Store THE City Notes Cheertuly Courben Pecen Arenas OPER L. Casinell W. L. Connell At c Common Council Lackawanna Avenue Hallacher’s H. Langfeld Lackawanna Ave Mech S. C. Snyder D. D Wremine Ave Turnquest Gorham Olop G. Xni Faultlees Weber Guernsey Bros Berry Capes J. Bolz Wyoming Avenue Shaw Emerson Malcolm Love Orghns Clough & Warren Carpenter Waterloo J. Lawrence Site Spruce Street China Rupprecht Crystal Palace Penn Ave Opp Baptist Church Ohmer Pianos Columbus Monument Christian Ostrum Ancyor Manier
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication