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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1895

Page

2

Prospects for a Non Partisan Election in Pittston

The Scranton Tribune reports a hot Pittston election with parties fielding respected local figures. Mayoral candidate Thomas Maloney leads the Citizens ticket with Barrett as Republican rival. controller candidate Benjamin J. Harding advocates reform. The piece also notes a funeral for Paul Bohan, a collision case against a ferry bridge owner, and various local incidents and events.

Bridge Company Main Street Scranton Tribune Pittston Citizen's Party Thomas Maloney Charles J. Barrett Benjamin J. Harding Maloney Harding

Unnamed double house nearing completion in Dunmore

William Packard has built a new double house on Butler street in Dunmore, nearly finished. Mr and Mrs Stewart Snyder of Beott visit relatives in town. All Pennsylvania Coal company works idle today for President FB H Mead's funeral in Orange New Jersey. shop hands received monthly pay yesterday. Gypsy Grove and No 1 breakers mentioned.

William Packard Butler Atrest Stewart Snyder Beott Pennsylvania Coal Company FB. H. Mead Orange N. J Gypsy

Lillian Thomas Visits Hallstead and Local Meetings Reported

Miss Lillian Thomas of Conklin visited Hallstead yesterday. Rev L W Church to preach on John s Baptism Not Christian Baptism next Sunday. Susquehanna County Medical Society met at Mitchell House with Dr Richardson as chair and a paper by Dr Van Nean read. Next meeting set for Montrose May 14. Various local notes on illness, visits, and RA auxiliary meetings. Subscribe for The Tribune.

Lillian Thomas Conklin N. Y L. W. Church Presbyterian Church John Susquehanna County Medical Society Mitchell House Halsey Montrose Richardson Cc.n. van Nean Fletcher Susquehanna F. A. Handrick Johnson Giles Carpenter Binghamton Railroad Young Men's Christian Association J. H. van Loan Church Street Mahy Young Men's Christian Association Scranton Nelile Hanrahan R. N. Ives The Tribune

Deaths and funeral rites amid bitter winter in Hyde Park

Thomas James Taylor of Hyde Park visited yesterday as a child burial occurred at Forest Home cemetery for the Hunsinger family. William E. Jones funeral followed services at Congregational church with several pastors. Frigid weather kept streets deserted and people indoors near fires after a day registering below zero.

Thomas James Hyde Park Rush Hunsinger Forest Home Cemetery Avoca Magele Whiteford Rebecca Davis Polly Davis Janet Inglis Edith van Buskirk Kate Ludgate Mary van Buskirk Messia William Davis Robert Inglis Oliver Willams John Jones Patrick Ludgate David Willams Willard Atherton John Richards John Doran William E. Jones Pond Street Congregational Church Mr. Thomas H. H. T Marris Calvary Baptist Church Welsh

Minooka Notes and Political Rumors

County Superintendent Taylor visited No 1 school yesterday. Motorman Thomas Mangan resumed work after illness. Patrick Brown injured at Greenwood mines is back around. Election talk shows Democratic candidates nervous with rumors of defeated caucus backers for Republicans. Interview with John St John predicts Republican sweep in spring election. Citizens meet despite small turnout. another meeting planned.

Taylor No. 1 Thomas Mangan Gilmore Avenue Japrippe M. G .Cusick Avoca Patrick Brown Main Street Greenwood John St. John Constable P. C. Connolly

Local News From Old Forge and Nearby Towns

Alfred Avery visits Pittston friends. Joseph Jones starts work on a new dwelling. Mrs. Fred Repp returns home from Bing hamton visit. Fred Naylor takes customers sleighride to Wilkes-Barre. Miss Abbott of Pleasant Mount visits at the Methodist parsonage. Friends honor Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Jones with a surprise gathering. Attendees include Misses Loews Garnell Brown Monie Dick and McMurtrie and Messrs Mantle McMurtrie Dick Young Brodhead Drake Taylor. Lorenzo Lenenzo swore out a warrant for Angelo Leppe’s arrest for stealing a rooster. Leppe paid costs claiming it for his sick wife. A. E. Gilmore of Scranton visits friends Tuesday.

Alfred Avery Pittston Joseph Jones Fred Repp Binghamton N. Y Fred Naylor Wilkes-Barre Miss Abbott Pleasant Mount Methodist Episcopal Charles S. Jones Loew's Garnell Brown Monle McMurtrie Mantle Young Moosic Mary Jennie Scott Mattie Rinker Sugar Notch Mise Bryden Hattie Bidler Thomas Rogers Scranton Drake McDonald

Industrial Topics From The Reading Railroad News

Readings shops repair fifty locomotives as rail traffic and earnings figures dominate industrial notes. The piece notes declining railroad earnings, planned plant expansions in Decatur Alabama, and coal company leasing activity tied to Pennsylvania and Wilkes-Barre operations. It also surveys wage totals, unmined coal tonnage, and anticipated shifts in railroad administration and pricing.

Reading Decatur Ala Chicago United States Fromen Mussia Williams Coal Company Wilkus- Turre Harrisburg Morgan St. Williams Schuylkill County Harris Mulhall Manu F Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company Newport Lee Coal Company Scranton Greenwood Minooka Langcliffe Avoca Laffin Pittsburg Plymouth Delaware and Hudson Wilkes- Barre Dodson Parieh Buffalo Lehigh Valley Ponnewvanta Railroad Company Philadelphia Tidewater Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre Lehigh Valley Coal Company Wilken- Barre Varioty Iphil, & Rend Delaware & Hudson del, Lack, & Went L. BR. & Weat— Erle & Wye Val Hulaide Coal & Iron Cade Lehtigh & Well

Government bond sale delay dampens New York stock market

The market faced renewed weakness as traders awaited the government bond sale completion. Early trading saw a moderate decline of up to 2 percent as investors booked profits and trimmed positions to wait for further developments from Washington. Players also restrained activity pending clarity on new moves.

New York Washington

Market Summary Shows Mixed Gains in Rail Stocks and Grains

The report notes a down movement with Springer bill and broad list including Manhattan Lead Sugar Omaha Louisville Nashville Missouri Pacific Western Union General Electric and others, then a late day rally of 4 to 4.5 percent on moderate buying. Net changes show losses of up to 14.4 percent and total trades around 157000 shares. Grain and oil quotes follow with varied steady to firm prices for flour, wheat, corn, oats, and lard while beef and butter markets show quiet activity and mixed dairy prices in regional markets.

Manhattan Omaha Louisville Nashville Missouri Pacific Western Union General Electric Grangers Rock Island Chicago Gas New York Tribune G. du B. Dimmick William Linn Allen & Co Spruce Street Scranton Atlout Yatte Athe Chicago Continent South America State Whalse Pennsylvania Creamery Malie Western Dairy Walhe Kleine Ste Tate Pennsylvania C.C.C Ches Chio Dist. Co F. Co Enee L. W Delaware & Hud Gen Electric Amy Louis Nash Seeeene Sihy Lake Shore Senas Kewl Wb Mo Pacific Union Pacifl W. & St L. Cooe Weal Union Chicago Board OF Trade Cecessees Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Ask Allegheny Lum'r Co Crystal Lake Water Pe Eeane Penn. Tel. Supply Co Sone First Nat'l Bank Vewee First National Bank Carbondale Ge Lum'r Lacky, Lumber Co Lacka. Trust & Safe Deposit Co Vesenessens Mu M. & A Bink Providence & Abington Turnpike Scranton Glass Co Scran Savings Bank Eens Steene Scranton Trac. Co Nat’ Bank Bonta Mate Glass Co Om Scranton Glass Co Oon Evon'y Steam Heat & Power Co National Bank

Administrator's Sale of South Abington Estate Land

Public sale by the administrator of William A Myers estate, Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. The tract covers about 7 1/2 acres in South Abington Township bounded by Vosburg and other properties. Sale terms require one fourth bid cash with balance secured by mortgages. attorney C Newcomb represents the estate.

Lackawannea County Meves William A. Ors Ren Wo'eclockam Court House Scranton Lackewanne Abington County Pennsylvania Towlt Vosburg Busan A. Vostur Pont Pe Willen William Od Samuel B Saeher Sald Atlan Ita Tuxer Baruel Myera A. Myers Garnet Bi Vees C. Newcomb

Local business changes and help-wanted notices listed

Advertisements note Hodedon & Mosher discontinue firm and Mosher & Coleman continue business. Job seekers include a practical picture frame joiner, a traveling salesman, a clerk, and an American widow seeking domestic work. Mentions address requests and Tribune submissions.

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