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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1895

Page

2

Establishment Promises Always Lowest Prices

A brief notice touts this establishment as the place to find items at the always lowest prices, inviting customers to shop for bargains.

Thief Crushed by Elevator During Robbery

Chicago reports Hugh McCaul a noted thief killed while breaking into G W Hoof s commission house at 274 South Waters street He pried a wire screen and entered an elevator shaft triggering the car which descended and crushed him leaving his chest and back mangled and the body jammed in the shaft rescuers cut away part of the elevator to recover him.

Chicago Hugh McCaul G. W. Hoof South Waters Street McCaul

Remarkable Miss Culver Donor of Large Gift

Baltimore December 19 Miss Helen Culver known for philanthropy and a $1 000 000 donation to the biological department at the university is a sister of local real estate dealer Robert Culver. She inherited about 4 000 000 from cousin Charles St Hull whose property ventures made him wealthy in Baltimore and the West. As confidential secretary she showed notable business acumen and later entered real estate in partnership.

Baltimore Helen Culver Ching University Robert Culver Culver Charles St. Hull

Mendenhall Divorce Suit Near Verdict

Duluth Minn December 19 The Mendenhall divorce case proceeded with Miss Kate as co defendant not taking the stand Miss Haire and Miss Hardy testified the relationship was platonic Plaintiffs rebuttal weakened several of Mendenhall’s explanations Tomorrow the case will be summed up for the jury

Duluth Minn Miss Kate Menderhall Men Menhall Miss Haire Miss Hardy Mr. Mendenhall

Woman Heir Faints on News of German Land Inheritance

Mrs Hiram Finney of Gallen Michigan learned she is heir to an improved German land tract valued around one million dollars. Upon hearing the news she fainted, adding a note of local astonishment to the fortune report dated December 19.

Gallen Mich St. Niles, Mich Hiram Finney Germany

English Capital for American Invest Promoters Eye English Capital for New Enterprises

English capital for American investment appears in a fragmented notice seeking 20 promoter names and addresses who placed sterling abroad in the last six years. It references a Universal Bureau in Cheapside London and promises introduction letters or patents to successful ventures, with a likely legal order and director arrangements.

Universal Bureau of Cheapside London E. C I Torrio Moon Ini ' Industria Lal

District Attorney urged to start action over Crystal Spring water

In Wilkes Barre officials report that the Crystal Spring Water company supplied water from Crystal Lake Pink Pond and Solomon’s Creek despite condemnations by the state board of health. The secretary of health orders District Attorney Fell to commence suit in the name of the commonwealth and state board of health for noncompliance and possible nuisance, with costs emphasized.

Crystal Spring Nichols State Board of Health State Secretary Fell Peat Pala Denkel A. Fell Eay Lucerne County Pennsylvania Thar S'rimAs Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Crysta) Spring Water Company Wikes- Barre Sall Company Wiskee-Harre Crystal Lake Pink Pond Solomon'a Creek Aml Wisket-Barre Benjamin Les

Band of Sneak Thieves Wreak Havoc Among Shoppers

A group of skilled thieves targets crowded shops during holiday shopping. A woman at Kirby's on East Market Street reports her pocketbook with $15 stolen. An old woman on Rail Road Street feels a pocket pinch at Boston store. At Parker's auction, a well dressed woman steals a ring by a sleight of hand trick and exits before staff realize the theft.

Kirby's East Market Street Boston Santa Claus Parker's Peter Kleeman Mr. Parker

Initiation of Novices At Mystic Shrine Lodge

On Wednesday the Ancient Arable Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine elected officers for the year with J Ridgeway Wright as Potentate and William L. Raeder as Chief Rabban. An initiation of about sixty candidates was held with Rajah Temple Reading aiding Wilkes-Barre in escorting them to the lodge room.

Trent Temple Mystic Shrine J. Ridgeway Wright William Ll. Raeder K Rabban Hubert D. Judd Fred W. Tyreell William ©. Allan Benjamin FP Dilley Frank Doltrick Taylor Griffin Edward F. Bogert Frank Puckey Burton Woorhla Warren R. Bowman David O Ninth Regiment

Sugar Notch collieries lease arranged for new operators

The Mastet colliery at Sugar Notch formerly run by Han over Coal is leased by a Scranton backed group led by George W Milnes and John M Grouty with B Felts and B B Leonard. Repairs will start, a washery built, and culm banks screened. Patrick Boyle will be superintendent and Milnes general manager. The same outfit has a charter to furnish heat light and power to Ashley Warrior Run and Sugar Notch with an electric plant at Sugar Notch near the breaker.

Sugar Notch Hanover Coal Company B. Felts B. B. Leonard George W. Milnes George McDonald Scranton John 8. McGrourty Mr. Milnes Ashley Warrior Run Suga Notch

The New Recorder's Bond Filed for Phi Richards

Recorder-elect Phi Richards filed two bonds yesterday. A $600 bond covers performance of duties and transfer of all records at term end. A separate $20,000 bond secures payment of obligations.

Phi Richards

Tax collection sureties named for state funds

The statement names John Zukocki of Plymouth and George J. Liewellyn as sureties to the state treasurer for all moneys collected for state tax.

John Zukocki Plymouth George J. Liewellyn

Coroner’s Jury Finds John Distastio Guilty of Murder

A coroner’s jury in Pittsburgh returned a verdict of murder in the case of William Dangelio who died Tuesday from knife wounds inflicted by John Distastio. The jury ordered the prisoner held for trial.

Wiliam Dangelio Pittston John Distastio Dangelio Distastlo

Body of Stanley Reevers Recovered From River Near Nanticoke

The boy who drowned in the river near Nanticoke was found at noon yesterday. Rescuers John Derr and Harry Treglow had been searching, cutting a strip of ice and locating the body about thirty feet downstream.

Stanley Reevers Nanticoke John Derr Harry Treglow

Social club gathering in O'Malley's hall draws Pittston Scranton notables

The Social club hosted a pleasant evening at O'Malley’s hall on Wednesday with prominent Pittston and Scranton attendees. Miss Kate Reardon of Scranton provided music, and Miss Kate Bruffner of Williamsport visited cousin Miss Nettle Bruffner. Attendees included Attorney Paul J. Sherwood of Wilkes-Barre and local residents. Public school closes for holiday recess until January 6 with interbuilding exercises planned. The Star of Bethlehem cantata is set for Christmas Eve at the Calvinistic Methodist church. The Langcliffe Coal company will pay its employer today. Miss Jennie White attended the Baker Gardner wedding in Jermyn Wednesday.

O'Malley Pittston Scranton Kate Reardon Kate Bruffner Williamsport Misa Nettle Bruffner Paul J. Sherwood Wilkes- Barre Argus Lincoln Hill William Law North End M. O&. Sanders William Young Dunmore Williamn Law Calvinistic Methodist Church Langcliffe Coal Company Jennie White Baker-Gardner Jermyn

Sugar Notch coal works to reopen under new owners

Five investors led by Tsate i Felts HB Leonard George W Milnes and George McDonald of Scranton and John S McGroarty of Wilkes Barre have leased the Sugar Notch colliery from the William Maffitt heirs and plan to restart operations within four weeks. They also form a Heat Light and Motor company to build a power plant and wire system across Avoca Ashley Sugar Notch Warrior Run to heat and light the area, using culm as fuel.

Tsate i Felts HB. Leonard George W. Milnes George McDonald Sccranton John S. McGroarty Wilkes-Barre William Maffitt Sugar Notch Hanover Coal Company Maffit Hanover Company Bielness Warrior Run Ashley Patrick M. Boyle Hazleton Milne

Six Wheel Brake Van Fitted With Dynamos For Train

A specialized six wheel brake van equipped with dynamos has been built to accompany the train. The addition aims to enhance braking control and power supply for onboard equipment during operations.

Shall and Will: English Usage Debate in The Bookman

A Rochester Post Express discussion reviews Robert Barr's stance on abolishing shall and will usage. Barr argues Americans and Englishmen misplace the words, citing Davie and Dean Alford, noting that English rules drift with language and that context often dictates meaning. The piece concludes that usage should guide choice rather than strict rules.

Rochester Post-Expresa Shall Robert Barr London England Barr Will Richard Harding Davie Davie Scotland Mr. Barr Dean Alford Peter Boston Harbor Bookman Lehigh Johns Hopkins Cornell

Quay’s Methodical Ways and a Patchwork of Notices

W E Curtis describes Senator Quay as a meticulous record keeper who files all letters with notes on outcomes and motives. The excerpt includes assorted notices about board and room ads, a stockholders meeting, a court notice, a church charter petition, and a will with executors and claims pending.

Wanted ads from Scranton trades and services page

Classified notices show dozens of help wanted and rental postings across Scranton and nearby, including agents needed for sales and canvassing, house and room rentals, professionals, and skilled trades. Advertisers include Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co, Snyder's Cake Factory, and local firms offering commissions and steady pay.

Railroad Time Tables for Central Railroad of New Jersey schedule

The notice lists trains in effect November 17 1895 for routes including Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre and Atlantic City and New York with express parlor car services. It provides departure times from Liberty Street North River and returning times from New York and Philadelphia with several suburban and regional connections and a brief ticketing reminder.

Atlantic City New York Newark Elisabeth Philadel Philadelphia Long Ocean Grove Reading Peanen Allentown Paiteville New Yore Toot Liberty Street North River Lawve Eencia Fermina Bandas Win Mane Ass J. H. Olhausen Scranton Bey Bupres Easton Trenton South Washington Mira Corning Bath Danaville Mount Morris Buffalo Hinghamton P.m. Nicholson Paganesee Elmira Cortland Syracuse Oswego Vitca Richfield Springs LM P Ithaca Northumberland Eer Barre Plymouth Bloomsburyville Umberland Williamaport Baltimore Intermeone Rete Pantie E Mae Liman Pari Ateary Oe Smith Cawnsne Avenue Tcket

Trains Schedule From Scranton to Honesdale and Wilkes-Barre

Through trains depart Scranton for Erie Wyoming Valley and intermediate points at 7 04 am and 3 pm. Local trains leave for Honesdale Hawley and local points at 7 am 9 40 am and pm. Services to Wilkes Barre run at 6 39 am and 2 19 pm.

Erie Wyoming Valley Scranton New York Honesdale Hawley Wilkes-Barre

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