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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1898

Page

5

New Books at Norton's Say Red Rock and More

A catalog listing shelf items at Nortons featuring Red Rock and various authors. It lists Hope Lyall Sheldon Kipling and others with prices, including standard works like Shakespeare and Webster and editions of Bismarck and Dickens. The page presents a mixed stock of fiction, biography, and reference works with sale prices.

Red Rock Page Hope, the Hermit Lyall Rupert of Barri Sienkiewicz Caleb West Hop Smith Francois Mitchell Merriman Mark Twain Gloria Mundi Harold Frederic Ford Cyrano DeBergerac Crockett Germain Kippling Davis Bellamy Marie Parlon Tekla Robert Barr the Castle Inn Weyman Burnham Bangs Ian McLaren Will Carleton Artemus Ward Bismarck Dr. Busch Burno Carlepp Titus Shakespeare McCaulay England Sfos Iesia Swies Ward Asa Green Ridpath U. S Dicken

Notable visitors return from New York trip

Godfrey has returned from a trip to New York. Hon. William Connell is to be here Saturday morning for Washington.

Godfrey New

Doctor's Outfit Run Into-Brogin Driver Hurt in Collision

Matthew Beeran a driver for Dr Roos was badly hurt when his buggy collided with a trolley car on Franklin Avenue. Brogan who was driving toward Lackawanna Avenue turned into the path of a following car and was knocked over. He was unconscious and taken home after regaining consciousness. The horse escaped unharmed though the buggy was wrecked near Lackawanna Avenue.

Matthew Beeran Dr. Roos Franklin Avenue Brocan Lacka- Wanee Avene Brogan Lackawanna Avenue Brogiway

Murdered Duryea hotel owner in masked burglary

Michael Corcoran, 34, Duryea proprietor of the Anthracite hotel, was shot and killed by four masked burglars who entered his hotel at about 2 am Saturday. They stole about $250 from a safe and cash register, bound Mrs Monaghan and Nellie Murphy, and left before a doctor could help. Corcoran, once postmaster and local civic figure, died from a neck wound after a struggle. police pursue unknown assailants linked to prior Duryea and Plymouth crimes.

Duryea Michael FL Corcoran Burrea la Zeine Carren Lackawanna County Pete Corcoratt Corcoran Mix Mary Monaghan Nellie Murphy Mr. Corcoran Mir Wes Saga Lackawanha Tex Mr. Corddrain Mitleton Wilkes-Carre C. TP. Joleen Luzerne County Justice of the Police Gilboy Luserne McKee Willam Kiley R. C. Maleska F. J. Heagan Pullman House Avoca McAndrews Winklefield’s Nat Duryea Danville Davenport Plymouth Belectouncilman Patrick Corcoran Twenteth Minooka Stile

Burns Surprises Court in Contempt Rule Plea

In a contested election matter Judge Archbald and Gunster refused to quash the contempt rule against John Gibbons. Mr. Burns argued irregularity and denial of confrontation but the court overruled the motion and ordered Gibbons to answer today.

Mr. Gibbons John Gibbons Burns Archbald Gunster Gibbons Wade M. Finn Mir. Buren I Holgate Archhbald Burne Mr. Burns Thurns Holgate Gibbouns

Fireman Davis Killed In Storm Crash Near Peckville

David Davies a fireman from Carbondale on the New York Ontario and Western railroad died in a wreck near Peckville just after 6 30 PM caused by a storm. Engineer Heuben Lewis survived with minor injuries as the engine and tender derailed after a signal pole was blown down. Passengers escaped injury and were taken to the city. the wreck was cleared by a Mayfield crew and Davis was buried at Peckville.

David Davies Carbondale New York, Ontario and Western Peckville Ontario and Western Davie Heuben Lewis Eigth Street Mayfield Yard Davis Delaware and Hudson Railroad

Mysterious Injury Leaves Y4 Boy Silenced at Moses Taylor

Marry Murray a four year old driver at Pine Brook mine was thrown from a mule Saturday and received a minor head bruise. He remained unconscious at Moses Taylor hospital until yesterday and has since not spoken a word. Doctors are puzzled by the severity of his condition given the small bruise.

Marry Murray South Washington Avenue Moses Taylor Hospital Murray Pine Brook

Shiffer Wins Suit Over Mare Gracker and Training Fees

Jury awards Henry L. Shiffer of Stroudsburg $2605.50 in a suit against George Jacobus and Thomas Moore. The case centers on the mare Gracker, lent for training to Doc Smith who allegedly was not paid and allegedly disposed of the horse. Smith later sold it to the defendants, with Fifer asserting a $400 claim for care and training, but the jury valued the horse at 265.59.

Henry L. Shiffer Stroudsburg George Jacobus Thomas Moore Shiffer Smith Fifer Bur

Officers Elected at Moses Taylor Lodge Meeting

At a Moses Taylor Lodge meeting of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen officers for the ensuing year were chosen. Elected: Pastmaster A M McDonald master J H McCann vice master John J Morris secretary G W Truit financier E M Francis collector Jan J Murray Journal agent Findward Boucher delegate to the biennial convention in New Orleans Mothatine alternate Michard Waleh.

Moses Taylor Lodge A. M. McDonald J. H. McCann John J. Morris G. W. Truit E. M. Francis Jan J. Murray Findward Boucher New Orleans J. M. Mothatine Michard Waleh

Died Reese aged six in Weat Beranion

Herbert Rewe six years old died in Weat Beranion. Parents Mr and Mrs John Tivos of Prink Street announce funeral Tuesday at 2 PM with interment at Washbury Street Cemetery.

Reese Doe Herbert Rewe Suromen John Tivos Prink Street Tueatoy Washbury Street

Fresh Maine Produce At Unbeatably Low Prices This Week

A local market touts fresh vegetables including Maine corn lima beans and tomatoes at prices far below regular retail. Shoppers are urged to visit for packed produce and fancy brands.

Maine

Rosmozvitch Seeks Liberty in Habeas Corpus Case

An attempt was made Saturday by Attorney F. Loughran to secure the release of Lenats Roamozvitch of Duryea on habeas corpus. Roamozvitch is charged with complicity in the money theft of Brakeman Richard Howell at Austin Heights last month. Three witnesses connected Roamnesviteh with the affair, and the court dismissed the proceedings.

F. Loughran Lenats Roamozvitch Duryea Richard Howell Austin Helehts Roamnesviteh

Scranton Republicans Call for Candidate Nominations

A notice to Scranton Republicans sets February election offices including Mayor Treasurer City Controller three City Assistants two School Directors for 7 years. Candidates must file with GE Chittenden by December 1 stating office sought and provide post office address with signature.

Chittenden

Civic Club Debates Philippine Question at Opening Meeting

The Civics club opened its season in the Scranton Public Library assembly room with a discussion of the Philippine Question. Chairman Torrey presided, John Sinister read a paper on Colonization in History, and Arthur Dunn spoke on England and Spain as Colonial Powers. Hes Hoget led the affirmative for retention of the Philippines, arguing the issue came as a government obligation and could bring economic gain. Professor W H Buell defended the negative, noting the absence of dyelone in the Philippines at the outbreak of hostilities.

Civics’ Club Scranton Torrey John Sinister Arthur Dunn England Spain Hes. Hoget Philippines United States W .H. Buell

Salmon and Seal Policy Debate at Local Meeting

At a local gathering speakers argued over retention policies, with Professor Buell addressing salmon and seal industries, Herman Lanefeld opposing retention, and Rev. Dr C F Robinson delivering a brief address. The debate touched on national policy shifts credited to Washington, Jefferson and Monroe.

Washington, Jefferson Monroe Buell Herman Lanefeld C.F. Robinson

Thomas Roche Believed Dead in Porto Rico Typhoid

Archbald residents believe Thomas Roche of Company I Eleventh Infantry died of typhoid fever in Porto Rico. The Archbald Clisen notes Roche has not been heard from for weeks and that he enlisted in the city with Lieutenant Dentler.

Archbald Clisen Theme Roche Company I Eleventh Infantry Porto Rico Thomas Roche Dentler

Popular Education at Popular Prices Day

Joe Nice of Wilkes-Barre entered the six-day bicycle race starting at Midvan Square garden this morning. This is his third such race, with previous participation noted.

Joe Nice Wilkes-Barre Midvan Square Garden

Park and Tilford Cigars Highlight El Clervo Box Price

A note touts El Clervo cigars at five dollars per box from Park and Tilford with a reminder to call for Povono Cigars. The fragment emphasizes contact for availability and pricing.

Park & Tilford Coursen

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