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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1898

Page

5

Holiday Visits and Travel From Local Residents

A parade of names shows relatives and friends visiting home for Christmas. Residents including De Walter Mack, Edward Keefe, A. Wisner, Sophie Wisner, and others plan or have spent the holiday at family homes in New Milford, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Hartford. Several are traveling to join colleges, universities, or military units after the holiday period.

PF. Matthews Ligrippe Daniel Merrill Moni- Yor Borauton Triqudis Doin Doyle New York Spottle Tor William Kingetury K.P. Kingsbury A. O Meades Thie Ely Hartford Conn Poumylvani Price Street Haliday de Walter Mack Tidtoutre Ated Naegell & Tel Tiels New Milford Edwarnd Keefe Mialla Mall Headwalter A. Wisner Mine Sophie Wianer Brooklyn Mr. di Kingabury Mere Mire Tankurt Philadelphia Prabot Bert Wormneer University of Tennevivaonia Mir Bob. Wormer Huauer Ton Ton, Was Able To Come Down Stake Yeetonday Rileutien Cheorgr Town University Washington, D. C Fourth Washington Avenue Martin D. Flaherty Central Labor Union Kansanity American Federation of Tutor

C Smith Case Heard Over Reinstatement To Scranton Bar

Richard Little editor of the Scrantonian testified on a dispute over Cornelius Smith’s bid for reinstatement to the Lackawanna bar. Smith refused to answer many questions, citing possible self-incrimination, as judges and attorneys debated procedures and prior rulings in court.

Richard Little Scrantonian John G. Jennings Mr. Smith Richard Littl Cornelius Smith Lackawanna Bar Lit Ue Wells & Torrey H. H. Coston B.C. Newcomb 8. B. Price J. H W. Torrey Smitth Little Court House Lake Ariel Jennings Connolly Smith Judge Gunster Gunster Newcomb Pirocesans

Peckville Man Killed by Delaware and Hudson Train

Anthony Cunniff of Peckville was killed when a Delaware and Hudson passenger train struck his pickup as he attempted to cross tracks near Peckville station. The crash occurred Saturday afternoon. he was years old and survived by his wife and seven children. Coroner Longetrest Wilh will hold an inquest in Peckville to determine the cause of the fatality and investigate the crossing.

Anthony Kildiff Peckville Delaware and Hudson Kiwmat We Dulughters Stanton Welock Fediater Aline Felten Longetrest Pockville Tari Western Crossing Cunniff

Young Boy Killed In Wagon Runover At Vaslor

A d year old boy named Lloyd Lewis died after being run over by a wagon loaded with hay near Vaslor on Saturday. The wagon pulled away when the hay resistance increased and he fell beneath the wheels. The coroner deemed it accidental with no inquest. The undersigned offer a money refund for a cough medicine bottle claimed to cure, noting a guarantee.

Lloyd Lewis Vaslor Hin Hfo Moronve Longstres

Corporal Reese Laid At Rest In Quiet Military Funeral

Funeral services for Corporal Lewis M. Reese of Company B Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers were held at his mother's home in Taylor. The procession included military and civic groups, with Welsh and English prayers, a Welsh choir, and burial at Forest Home cemetery amid military honors and floral tributes from local organizations and young flower bearers.

Union Street Daniel Tubba Corporal Reese St. Joseph's Hospital Reading Taylor Denna J. M. Lioyd Wotah Baptist Church H. WH. Harris Calvary Baptist Church Lioyd Harris Welsh Baptist Church John A. Francis Forest Home Taylor Cornet Band J. W. Kambeck Thirteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers W. Scott National Guards of Pennsylvania B. L. Nichell George Prower N. 4 Lewie Davies Beacham N. G. Pr OR. Faulkner N. G James A. Forkin NG. P A. EF. Bartz Wime John D. Hitchcock Charlies Ross P. V Frank Benore David Phillips W. Kieper J. Huughes Archie Corwin Chester Smith W. G. Wat- Kine James O'Malley P. Vv Walter Collins John Evans Eleventh Regiment Roger Emmett McDermott Vig W. J. Howells Pyne John E. Owens Invincible Commandery Knights of Malta Marshal David Griffiths Lackawanna Lodge American Protestant Association Fund J. Jenkins Malta David W Williaams James S Evans Philip Noakes David Reese Thomas Jones Samuel Jones Reese Mary Jenkins Anna Howell Laura Morris Mary J. Bevan

Cawley’s Suicide Plot At City Station House

Patrick Cawley of Birch Street was arrested after planning to hang himself at the center street station. He claimed to be eight years old and said Cornelius Vanderbilt should be summoned. Detected by Sergeant Reisor, the inmate had fashioned a noose and planned a quiet hanging as guards watched.

Patrick Cawley Birch Street Venter Street Cawley Patrolman Co Thomas Lackawanna Avenue Roeser Cowley Cornelius Vanderbilt Nin Agretw Fonc Oulter Muldoon Denis Lavy Rew Frezo

Van Horn Granted Two Month Respite By Governor

A telegram to Governor Hastings announced that Anorge Ik. Van Horn received a two month respite ending March 19. The governor will issue the warrant this week. The respite aims to allow the insanity committee of the board of charities to examine Van Horn's mental state.

Atton Nes Hern Lew &, Beitler Ciovernot Hastings Anorge Ik van Horn Dan Weil Miainly Tite Bouard of Charities van Porn

MISS BRYANT ALIVE AFTER STREETCAR INJURY

Misenda Bryant of Theodore street showed improvement after Friday evening streetcar crash at Carlton street crossing. Doctors fear possible internal injuries though her recovery seems on track given the frightful ordeal and severe arm lacerations. Passengers Mrs. Davis and Dr Capwell attended, while motorman Mccafferty says the rails were set to stop the car.

Misenda Bryant Theodore Street Carlton Street Sabed Diel Mies Bryant Atitodes Mccafferty

Order in Election Contest Testimony and Sheriff Attachments

In the Longctaff Keily election contest, the court on Saturday December 31 1888 allowed petitioners to test evidence. The sheriff of Lackawanna county holds attachments for witnesses and must produce them within ten days. Attor Holgate protested sheriff delays and clashed with Judge Edwards and Attorney McDonald during proceedings.

Witt Pirat Lackawanna County Petut John Gibbons Attor

Surprise for Gaiety manager at theatre

T A Van Osten, manager of the Gaiety theatre, received a surprise Saturday night. Around 4 welock he sat in the lobby when a disturbance on the stage drew him toward chaos. The curtain rose unexpectedly and he faced the audience as a performer presented a gift of a elk wrist charm from the players.

T. A. van Osten Gaiety Theatre van Osten Wis Mr. van Osten Carpany Charlie

Wonmin's club meeting canceled amid unclear notes

An unreadable OCR fragment notes there is no general meeting for Wonmin's club of Growtt Ridwe taidhas with references to a pretend health product and unrelated names. The text is garbled and several proper nouns are indeterminate.

The Wonmin's Club of Growtt Ridwe Taidhas

Poor Board Case Argued at Length

The Scranton poor board dispute unfolds with Judge Archbald recusing while the writ of quar warranto challenges Judge Archbald’s appointment power. I H Barnes fends off J F Serage as Anthony Terppe resignations and 1866 amendments test constitutionality, titling, and electability of board members.

Pete Runwry FL Burna Bonard John J. Murphy John R. Jones Fred. Terrpe Archbald I. H. Barnes J. F. Serage Gunster and Edwards Hurne Arles Scranton Poor Board Dunmore Scranton Providence Luzerne Damore Berarlon Luger Board of Directors Court of Commel Pleas Luaerte Lackawanna County Luzerne County Serage Terppe Hotrd Jintee Holwards

Obituaries and notices from Scranton deaths and services

Notices announce the deaths of Platt Wise Peters Evans and Moran Jane Koone in Scranton with details of residences funeral times and interment sites. Also includes a pneumonia warning and a claim about Chamberlain's Pain Balm with home remedy claims and sales through Matthews Bros.

Platt —Wise Bai Oda Mires Atispun Nethee

Burglary and attempted break in on West Side street

Thieves entered the residence of Vowell Morgan on Lugerno street while the family was away. A bay window was pried, watches and a coat and vest were taken, and a safe look was left open. Separately, pharmacist George W Jenkins foiled an attempted burglary at 215 South Hyde Park avenue when a man tried to pry open a pharmacy window before escaping toward Division Street. The suspect was tall, wearing a coat, and walked with a limp.

Vowell Morgan Wiltha Burger George W. Jenkine Hyde Park Avenue Jenkins Decker Vourt Division Street

Christmas at the Jail Free Turkey Feast

The county jail inmates received extra meals ordered by Sheriff Pryor. Over 200 pounds of turkey plus stuffing, gravy, currant jelly, potatoes, mince pie and coffee were served to about 140 prisoners with no limit on portions. Many prisoners reportedly rested on their cots afterward, too full to speak.

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Weber's Barber Shop Opens Monday Morning Hours

The notice refers to Weber's Barber Shop opening Monday morning with unspecified hours and advertising related products. It mentions the Wilkes Barre Record available in Scranton at Reis man Bros newsstands and lists addresses on Spruce and Lackawanna avenues. Potential sale items include Compound Cathaphor Pills and a slogan about guaranteed carding.

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Reisman Bros Spruce Lindsay Areola Mac Lackewanna Avenue

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