Tunkhannock in the American Revolution
A copy of a 17th century article on General Sullivan’s 1779 expedition against the Iroquois, detailing the Wyoming Valley campaign from Sullivan’s selection, march from Wyoming, and the cross river movements to Tioga and back to Tunkhannock. Include highlights of marches, hardships, battles near Newtown Elmira, towns burned, forage and supply issues, and the post expedition commemoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Sullivan
Wyoming
Wyoming Democrat
William A. Wilcox
Dial Rock
Daughters of the American Evolution
Cornwalls
Yorktown
Murgoyne
Saratoga Springs
Tunkhannock
Puelfit
Sullivan
Monster Hrandt
Wynr- Inc
Philadelphia
Fair Wyoming
Washington
Danner
Werd
Boston
Newtown
Elmira
Headdock
Suequehanna
Geneses
Campagn
Campaiga
Thoga
Tio
Major Burrowes
Tioga
Continental Congress
Oncers
Hand
Baton
Steuben Jenkins
The
Democrat
Falls Mountain
Buttermilk Falls Creek
Upper Falls
Avery Mountain
Tunkhannock Creek
Upper Sheshequin
Wortman’s
Eaton
Reveille
General Reveille
General Hand
Teague's Creek
Easton
Narrows
Clinton
Trial List for the January Term 105 Cases Ahead
Prepared by Deputy Prothonotaries Kas son and Cummings the January term begins January 11 and runs three weeks. The docket starts with 105 cases including 12 against Scranton Traction and 8 against the city. wages dominate the first week with many interpleaders and ejectments among the rest. The third week features the libel suit Watson Zimmerman vs Scranton Truth as the fourth case on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Kasson
John F. Cummings
Common Pleas Court
Secranton
Scranton Traction Company
Watson & Zimmerman
Scranton Truth
Christmas Holiday Tours by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers two Christmas Holiday Tours leaving New York and Philadelphia on December 6 and 20. Tours go to Old Point Comfort with a return via Richmond and Washington or direct to Washington. Rates start at $16 from New York and $14 from Philadelphia for the Washington trip, with higher round trip pricing for Old Point Comfort via Richmond and Washington. Information and tickets are available through ticket agents or Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bujynes
Onde
Iain Wodfanaking
Sherman
Sullivan
Washington
Gener
Wyoming
New York
Hond
Pennsylvania
Maxwell
New Jersey
Proctor
Artifers
I Cohorn
Dayton
B Sullivan
Henry
Hunter
John
Newick
Lackawanna
Tunkhannock
Mth
Clinton
Albany
Schenectady
Cannasoharie
Mohawk
Lake Die
Weimuth
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Philadelphia
Old Point
Philadelpha
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Schmidt Case Closed by Mayor No Evidence of Misconduct
Mayor Bailey says Patrolman Ernest Schmidt faced no specific charges after a drunken disorderly incident during his vacation at William Smith's saloon on Pittston avenue. Smith defended Schmidt, noting no fight or intoxication, and a panoply game sparked the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Ernest Schmidt
William Smith
Pittston Avenue
Smith
South Side
Schmidt
Scranton Turn Verein Gymnastic Team Exhibits December Tour
The Scranton Turn Verein gymnastic team will host an exhibition and social on Wednesday December 14 at Company Harmory and perform on the South Side Thursday December 10. Under Professor Carl Stalker the squad rehearses for past Turnfest wins against Philadelphia Parheg in Camden, N J. Officers include Captain Victor Noth treasurer Timothy Quinnan manager Nelson CG Teets instructor Professor Carl Stal bes stage manager Joseph McDonald Bert Murphy. Additional exhibitions are planned for Taylor Pa Dunmore and two in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Turn Verein
Harmory
Philadelphia
Victor Noth
Timothy Quinnan
Nelson CG
Carl Stalbes
Joseph McDonald
Bert Murphy
Taylor
Dunmore
Louise Michel to visit America as anarchist protest message
New York reports Louise Michel, 66, frail but determined, plans to lecture in America. She aims to raise funds for travel and to fund a home in England for revolutionists expelled from other countries. She cites animal cruelty and human injustice as the roots of her anarchist beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dec
Louise Michel
America
Carlotta
England
Louise
Second Annual Political Handbook Offered for Sale
A Northeastern Pennsylvania publisher announces the second annual Political Handbook a handsome volume over 20 pages. It promises the most comprehensive local and general statistics and encyclopedic information. Price is 23 cents with mail orders to receive prompt attention. The Tribune will on Jan 1 1897 issue a rededication style notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itey
Pennsylvania
Bee Alek
the Tribune
The Ideal American Trip by Northern Steamship Co
Advertisement touts Northwest and Northland steamships leaving Buffalo for Cleveland Detroit Mackinac Duluth and Western Points with daylight stops. Claims direct route via Great Northern Railway to Minneapolis St Paul Spokane and Pacific coast. Features buffet library observatory car and a Portland route via Spokane. Hotel La Fayette at Lake Minnetonka promoted with contact for agents A A Heard Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Steamship Company
Northwest
Northland
Pamaecee
Buffalo
Cleveland
Detroit
Mackinac
Tite Soo
Duluth
Western Points
Great Northern Railway
Minneapolis
St Paul
Great Falls
Helena
Butte
Spokane
Padifie
Portland
Lapayette
Lake Minnetonka
A. A. Heard
Drapery Silks Sale With Wide Reductions This Week
This week features a clearance of drapery silks and novelty fabrics. Prices start at 4c per yard for silks and range up to 2.00 for street wear fabrics. Large markdowns include wool dream goods at 44 percent off and stamped linens in the Art Goods Department.
Christmas Crowding Offers Bargains on Silverware and Gifts
A holiday sale advertises wear and value on silver pens and spoons, pierced souvenirs, tooth brushes, scissors, pocketbooks, pins and trays. Items include solid gold pens at 98 cents, sterling pieces, and various gifts priced from 19 to 1.75 dollars with quantities limited and early shopping urged.
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Maine
Brance Baxeld
New England
House of Fords
Lord Suffolk
Actio
John Sullivan
Port Willian
Mary
Colombo
Chnernat Sullivan
Nathan Davis
New Trnmpshire
Tloga
Ehole
Niagara
Timothy
Poor
Rogers
Traction Co
Scranton
John H. Elvey
C. L. Teeter
John Lee
George F. Barber
Olson
W. Lamoreaux
K. Haders
Warren Stevens
Walter Burke
Dickson Brewing Company
Peter F. Conroy
Kauffhold
Bros
William Gordon
Johnson Coal Company
John Hanlon
Lewis R. Bevan
Thomas G. Watking
W. M. Finn
M. J. Norton
M. J. Lesh
Hay Boot and Shoe Company
A. P. Campbell
William Haggerty
Kate Myers
Catherine Bittenvender
William Koch
Catherine DeLacy
City of Scranton
Isance BK
Feltz
Delaware
Lacka- Wantu and Western Railroad Company
J. W. Hoystadt
Joseph H. Gunster
Seience
George A. Jessup
Assumpsit
Winton Coal Company, Limited
Puncoast Coal Company
William von Storch
von Storch
M. Kaplan & Co
Miller
Emory J. Ehrgood
Moscow Water Company
Frank Wells
City of Carbondalg
W. F. Connell
Mary Zeidler
Henry Mayve
Elty
James A. Thompson
William Dickelnick
Jacobs
Elisabeth Beach
Ann McAndrew
Bridget Naughton
Joseph Ainsley, Jr
James Shiffer
Universal Fashion Company
John H. Ludwig
Owen Connolly
Johns
Jenkins
Old Forge Township
John Jermyn
Frank Moyer
Alma Connolly
Fa. KH
T. J. O'Malley
Patrick Jordan
John McGiney
John F. Mannion
Carbondale Township
R. Woodea
James G. Sanderson
Lizzie Carey
W. Gilson Jones
Susan Keator
William Williams
Crystal Lake Water Company
John W. Jones
Lizzie Mackey
Aesumpesh
Charles H. Barber
Max Judcovics
E. J. Walsh
James Lacoe
David Learn
E. A. Barber
M. EB. White
Arcade Fire Works
T. F. Leonard
RK. Bennett
Ackerman Bros
Hull & Co
Mary Faurot
Ellen O'Donnell
Charles Dupont Breck
Thomas Reeseve
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Thomas Carson
Thomas B. Orchard
Cora I. Orchard
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company
John Myers
Elizabeth Pringle
Arthur Frothingham
W. Gibson Jones
Renlevin
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
James Motfitt
Jacob Pletcher
Caroline M. Reed
Charles Tropp
People’s Bavings Bank of Pittston
John Holgate
Mary Troutman & Co
John Scism
Max Troutman & Co
George W. Beale
William Brock
W.gigson Jones
Silas Hartley
Charles Millard
Kovola
P. J. O'Donnell
H. A. Depuy
Luther Kellerva
John J. Becker
W. C. Tunstall
Joseph Baumeister
Veal
Dorothy Brandies
Northwestern National Insurance Company
D. Brandies
Prussian Insurance Company
Margaret Hlewitt
Beranton Traction Company
M. H. van
J. A. Costa
A. Smith
Pacific Fire Insurance Company
Rothschild Bros
Mary Cusick
Giles Stanta
City of Scranton and Scranton Traction Company
Trespasa
Et A
William Loughlin
John Onopry
O'Boyle
Mary Edmunds
Atovk
Michaelian Bros. & CO
Washington Ave
D. HL
Pierce Penn Ave Market
Wyoming Ave
Tlverware
Scranton, Pa
Yoko«o
Loc Peach
Rexford’s
Lacka Ave