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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1896

Page

9

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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