Notable Local Visitors and Marital News From Wellsboro Area
Rev M J Manley of Wellsboro was in the city yesterday. T trook, Brooks Street sweeper inventor, was a guest of friends here. Attorney and Mrs J Alton Tavis depart for Old Point Comfort for an extended stay. Mrs Bailey of Waverly celebrated her seventieth birthday on Thanksgiving. Miss Guaragan, Doersam, and Croft from the Second Presbyterian choir appeared in a concert in Hinghamton. Miss Barbara McGuinness wed James B Walker of Olympia at St Peters Cathedral. Clergy and students from St Bona venture Seminary were called to holy orders. Miss Jennie Lovering and her aunt left for Philadelphia to visit his sister at University Hospital. Pierre Claudio Jannet, French Music Sociale member, left for Washington DC after gathering statistics. He visited Hon T V Dowderly and Rev D J MacGoldrick at St Thomas College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Manley
Wellsboro
Ttrook
Second Presbyterian Church Choir
Hinghamton
Barbara McGuinness
James B. Walker
Olyphant
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. C. B. Peeleyx
John Holmes
Archbald
Patrick Loftus
Carbondale
John Morrison
South Scranton
Music Sociale
Marts
France
Washington, D. C
T. V. Owderly
D. J. MacGoldrick
St. Thomas' College
Second Chamber Concert At YMCA Hall Tonight
Program for the second chamber concert at Young Men's Christian Association hall includes the Wendelasohn Trio for piano violin and cello the Saens Sonata for piano and violin cello and Dace String Quartet In C and features Mir Williams of Wilkes Barre tenor Also promotional notice for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills claiming health benefits and immunity to grip colds bronchitis pneumonia and typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Wendelasohn
Baint Saens
Ong
Dace
C. Mir
Williams
Wilkes-Barre
Hood
Burglars Break Into Priest’s Home in Scranton
Burglars entered Rev B Dembinski’s residence on Prospect avenue, St Mary’s Polish Church, stealing a golden ciborium and silverware. One suspect arrested at Dav idow’s pawnshop on Lackawanna avenue. two more caught in the South works mill yard later. A third fled. housekeeper verified stolen items. Hearing set for Mayor Lalley. police seek remaining suspect. A separate notes describe upcoming plays and performances at Frothingham and the Academy of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Dembinski
St. Mary’s
BR. Dembinski
St. Mary's
Prospect Avenue
Davidew
Lackawanna Avenue
John Saltry
Lona Day
Mr. Davidow
Lackawanna and
Franklin Avenues
Chief Robling
Edward Jones
Robling
South Works
Albany
N.Y
Jersey City
Father Dembinski
Blossburg
Lalley
Insanity Report From Eastern Penitentiary
A letter to Judge Archbald from J J Wister of the Eastern penitentiary lists convicts from Lackawanna County with insanity notes. Edward Hutchins aged two and Peter Mombach aged 48 are named for rape and arson. Afton Bushnak aged 90 for felonious wounding. Insanity status in other cases is doubtful. Hombach is noted for firing Elm Park church twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Penitentiary
Pneeeee Drew
Trobert W. Archbald
Court of Quarter Sessions
Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania
Eastern Penitentiary of
Court of
Edward Hutchins
Peter Mombach
Afton Bushnak
Hombach
Elm Park
Funeral of Edward Bowie at Hyde Park Cemetery
The funeral of contractor Edward Bowie was held yesterday morning with a large turnout. The late home on Pine Street drew many mourners for a final viewing as floral tributes adorned the casket. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Peter's Cathedral at 10 o'clock by Rev. J. A. O'Reilly and Rev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bowie
Pine Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. A. O'Reilly
Veterans Reception and California Tour Plans Highlight Tribune
The Union Veterans' union will host a reception for Camp Ezra Griffin No 8 at Ful ler's hall in the evening. California travel tours by the Pennsylvania Railroad include two to five weeks in 1897 with routes via St. Louis Santa Fe and through Denver, Salt Lake City, and Chicago. Rates start at 150 dollars one way. Dr J C How praises a preparation for chronic wakefulness. Bring your card plate to The Tribune for printing.
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Oakford
Union Veterans’ Union
Ezra
Griffin
Fuller's Hall
Sons of Veterana
California
Italy
America
Pacific
Sierras
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Pacific Coast
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
San Diego
St. Louis
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Denver
Chicago
Mammoth Cave
New Orleans
Crescent City
Omaha
Colorado Region
Glenwood Springs
Leadville
Garden of the Gods
Geo
W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
McLaughlin Found Guilty in Pocketbook Theft Trial
Patrick McLaughlin was found guilty in federal court of larceny and receiving for stealing from Lissie Jenkins and Mary Jones on Robinson Street. The jury had reported inability to agree on one count before returning a verdict after judge Archbald urged focus on whether McLaughlin was a thief. Other cases in the session included verdicts of not guilty and minor costs rulings involving assault, battery, and larceny in the Olyphant area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McLaughlin
Archbald
Lissie Jenkins
Mrs. Stone
Mary Jones
McLaughlin
Robinson Street
Jenkins
Jones
BR. J, Bourkeaman
Cawley
O'Clark
McLaughhlin
Richard Hicks
Port Cisco
Green Ridge
Rll
David Griffiths
Charles Fox
Silliman
Traction Company
Commonwealth
Anthony Kogenkowski
Leon F. Olshefski
William Ruddy
Michael Kratzky
Clemens Veroski
Joseph Kinopeck
Frederick Herman
Patrick Gibbons
Joseph Hughes
David J. Davis
John Murray
William Williams
Joseph O'Brien
Manning
Murray
C. P. O'Malley
Williams
McAndrews
Olyphant
Kate
Frank Whopreuskie
William Dougher
Inet
Maryurns
North Mond
Andrew Kearney
Kearney
Peculiarity of Counties in Western States
The article discusses how western and southwestern states like Nebraska and Kansas have many counties with small populations. It compares Nebraska counties such as Thomas and Kansas Morton county to illustrate the high county counts relative to population, contrasting with eastern states like New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Thomas
Broken Bow
Kansas
New York City
New York State
Kanssas
New York
Morton County
Topeka
New Jersey
Counties by Population and Size Across States
The data lists county counts by state and notes bizarrely small populations in many Texas and Midwest counties. Examples include Andrew county with 24 residents in 1890 across 1 500 square miles, Castro 9 in 60 square miles, Crane 14, Foley 16 in 2 100, Gaines 6 in 1 480, Garza and Lam 4 in 1010, Loving 7, Palmer 1, Wouk um 4, Lynn 21, Moore 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Massachusetts
Maryland
Maine
Wisconsin
Missouri
Iowa
Colorado
Lone Star
Texas
Andrew County
Castro County
Crane County
Thinson County
Foley County
Gaines County
Garza
Lam County
Loving County
Palmer County
Woukum County
Lynn County
Moore County
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad
A 19th century advert promises quick recovery from colds using Bromo Quinine Tableta with a money back guarantee. The notice also offers engraved Christmas calling cards available at The Tribune office for 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Spectacle prices at Silverstone eye specialist
Save money on glasses at 9 Lackawanna Avenue with low prices on solid gold rimmed spectacles 3.50 per pair nickel and aluminum bows and colored lasses and reading glasses 2 etc eye exams free and satisfaction guaranteed at office hours 9 am to 12 pm and 1 to 6 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Lehigh Valley Ticket Office
Christmas Crowding and Bargains at Local Store Sale
The advertisement touts solid gold pens with pearl holders, tooth brushes and scissors at deep discounts, and sterling silver pen knives, pocket books, atomizers, and Philadelphia made goods priced from one half to two dollars. Limited stock urges early purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goc
Philadelphia
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Norton
Weston Mill Co
Scranton, Olyphant
Tal
DRS
Henwood
Wardell
Frank Roney
Maple Lake
Lackawanna Hospital
Thomas D. Davies
Edward Williams
Dee. T
Halley
Big Mountain
Shamokin
Tie
Scranton
J. J. B. Feeley
J. W. Malone
Father O'Reilly
Patrick Muldoon
Timothy Burke
John Burke
James Moir
Thomas C. Bushner
W. D. Collins
J. M. Kelly
P. H. Gilgalion
Hyde Park Cemetery
Frothingham
Chauncey Olcott and Company
Scranton Bicycle Club
Vorue
Frank Daniels
Cleopatra
Edna Thornton
Daniels
Jack Conway
Thomas BK
Shea
Tost
Conway
Academy of Music
Davis
Charles A. Loder
McFadden
Misa Ruby Lytton
Vantine Sisters
J. J. Wister
Board of Inspectors
The
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Camp No. &, Sons of Veterans
J.C. How
Haverhill, Mass
Archhbald
Highee
Hughes
Souths
Mississippi
Libbey
China Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Franklin
Verware
Jong Hag
Yokohame
Rexford’s
Lacka Ave
Chase & Farrar
Linden Street
Kramer Bros
Lackawanna Ave
Thiele
Scharwenka Conservatory
Herr Kopff
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