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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1895
Page
2
New York press from London says Morfa colliery in South Wales hosts eerie noises that drive miners above ground. Workers blame spirits of six men killed in a past explosion, while others seek natural explanations. Returns to work are cautious as some insist bodies be found for proper rites.
Washington announces a winter schedule of state dinners and teas. The President and Mrs. will host events with dates listed as January 27 and January 31 among others, reflecting formal entertaining for guests this season.
Wilkes Barre hosts a benefit evening for the local hospital with participants Louise Gerling Freudenberger Annie Thomas Misa Dedds Addie Steigh and Fred Smith Misa O Neill accompanies the soloists John J Barding reads the Declaration of Independence Adele Breakstone recites Paul Revere's Ride Tillie Lewin portrays the Goddess of Liberty in the finale.
Forest City Council No 950 Junior Order U A M visited Carbondale for a lodge banquet and reception. Uniondale skating draws local youths. Michael Poledmac, longtime driver for Michael Krantz, suffered a head injury in a fall and shows signs of insanity, with arrangements sought for asylum. L P Wedeman of Scranton named borough waker. Archle Pontecoat birthday party at Ponteudat home. Fried Tolley of Horestate stopped by Forest City friends. N J Beil of Carbondale on a business trip.
The record lists fire alarm box locations and keyholders by ward. Pret ward box 4 on South Main opposite Hiannick's hotel with John K E Davis Richard J Pavia and Jessie Gaugner. corner Oak and Third near Halon mines with William G G Aforris John Glynn Richard Morris W B Owens John Howard. Second ward box 22 at Malt and Union with Evan L Davis Georg Tinlin Ca 2 W Houser. Third ward box 2 at Mala and Taylor with PD T Davis William Nyhart J F Tabbs. Fourth ward box 4 at Union and Washington with W F Courtright William Reynolds William P Griffiths. Fifth ward box 42 on South Main near Jennings store with obere Ginney and G P Powell.
W. D. Lusk from Montrose is in town as John Tunney plans to haul a stone carload to New Jersey. The river above the bridge is frozen, and local youths enjoy skating. Mrs. F. D. Lamb and son Frank and daughter Mary return from Roya PA visits. Pay day occurred on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. Mr. and Mrs. George Smith of Goshen NY visit Elmer Dacker on Main Street.
Major Isaac P. Grown reports 1889 to 1895 revenue figures for passenger travel and freight. Passenger receipts fall despite rising tonnage, influenced by world’s fair traffic in 1894 and 1895. Freight revenue rises with mixed tonnage by sector and year.
Richmond chronicles a 244 mile daylight ride along the Cascade division of the Northern Pacific from Pasco to North Yakima. The narrative highlights irrigation driven farming in Sunnyside and Moxee country, the Yakima Basin, and views of Mount Adams, with notes on Prosser, Kennewick, and the growing city infrastructure including canals, electric lights, and a robust irrigation network developed by the railroad.
The article explains heart failure as extreme general debility with sudden temporary improvements, followed by a collapse and death. It notes the fires of life brighten briefly then subside, and identifies lack of nourishment as the underlying cause. It advises steps to take in such cases.
Dr P B Carpenter of 430 Friendship St Providence declares Bovinine a powerful condensed food that cures debility caused by malnutrition. He states it builds blood flesh and bone and strengthens life organs, dispelling disease when used as directed.
Northeastern Pennsylvania advertisers urged to contract early for the upcoming Tribunes Annual and Political Hand-Book 1896. The publication promises extensive data and statistics for Susquehanna Wayne Wyoming Monroe counties and a large edition to aid business and readers.
Classified rental notices for rooms houses and halls in Scranton area list furnished rooms hall space and a building known as the Bloeser Building. Properties include six and nine room houses and a fourth floor rental with lodge or public meeting spaces, contact Rudolph Bloeser or The Scranton Tribune for details.
A scrambled classified style notice lists several physicians specializing in women and obstetrics with addresses on Spruce Street and Wyoming Avenue, plus lawyers and attorneys at firms in Scranton. The item includes scattered names such as Dr A Trapold Dr G Epgan Dean Dr Kay and others with office hours and streets 16 Spruce Street 612 North Washington Avenue 56 Linden Street Lackawanna Avenue and more, indicating a mixed professional directory.
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