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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1896

Page

5

Murder near Archbald shocks Ridge community

A man named Mike Kutuswkl was killed at the Ridge near Archbald during a christening celebration. Fred Fischer, 21, a Polish miner, attacked him with a chair fracturing his skull and confessed to the crime. Detective Leyshon arrested Fischer and three witnesses. Kutuswkl left a wife and two children in a home the family shared.

Leyshow Archbald Fred Fischer Mike Kutuewki John Wolvoskie the Ridge Velvoskle Pischer Duriig Fischer Kutuswkl Keale Archibald Levehon Kirtuawkl Leyshon Shell Flecher Main Tie Tle Volvoskie Fiecher Kutusaki

City Notes Patrol Busy As Scranton Community News Docket

Funeral services for A C Stason set for Thursday morning. The Scranton Idederkrang holds its twenty seventh annual quiz tonight in Music Hall. Delaware Lackawanna and Western plans payroll at Pyne Taylor Holden colleries. Hyde Park Choral Society disbands. Lecture on Emanuel Swadenbors writings at 412 Adams Avenue Sunday evening. Ward appeals heard by board of revision with further ward hearings today. Marriages recorded Alderman Waller and Wright perform services. Polarider blaze damages Fourth Street top house. Fire brigade douses fumes. Lackawanna County Medical Society notes Fleurisy case. Train Wreckers benefit held for local charities. about 60 dollars raised. Dickson Manufacturing blacksmith shop and CHM works under new supervision. No replacement for Bidtney Broadient yet. Court Young Albion Moraters of America annual entertainment and social a success. Donations to Moundling Home fund totaled 17 and grand total 1410. Will inquiry from Thomas Murphy of County Wexford Ireland regarding Judge Handley will. Marriage licenses granted to multiple Scranton and Carbondale couples. New dress goods from Finley s and Pocono cigar imitation warned. Hotel Jermyn and Reynolds Bros noted. Great Surprise Duet still advertised.

A.C. Stason Tis Lite Scranton Idederkrang Mustc Hall Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Pyne, Taylor and Holden Colleries Hyde Park Choral Society Lewys Winteyn Laader Aravanise Btat Domenia Rigilo Annie Gilardo Carbondale Alderman Waller Aldderman Wright Riias Serment May Dougher Bfrleyulrs Polarider Fourth Street Semes Mayle Mire Company Lackawinna County Medical Society J. N. O'rien Associated Charities J. BR. Cohen Dickson Manufacturing Company Blackesmith Whop Pean Avenue CHM Hempsten Jerwick Bidtney Broadient Young Albion Moreaters of America Mosse Hall Aronson Samuel St. York Moundling Home Fund Acknow Edward Peters John Bers Jobo Heginter W. Hopkins Thomas Murphy County Wexford Ireland Judge Handley Murphy Scranton the Courin Jen T. Us James Mahoney Mary Shear Dominick Tigalle Girenda Plenty Meulty Branton Anthony II Ary A. Dougherty

An Open Letter on William Connell for Mayor

A private citizen argues against calumny toward William Connell, praising his integrity, generosity, and public service. The letter defends his character, urges voters to weigh deeds over attacks, and urges supporting a trustworthy leader for the city’s credit and municipal health.

Robert Moir Dies After Appendicitis Operation

Robert Moir aged 24 died after a two week illness following an appendicitis operation. He sank Monday afternoon from bowel perforation at his parents’ home 41 Maidleon avenue. Funeral services are set for Thursday 2 p.m. at the Second Presbyterian Church with interment in Forest Hill cemetery. He was an engineer corps employee, Nay Aug Engine Co member, Caledonian Club and former member of Company Thirteenth regiment.

Robert BB. Mote James A. Moir Maidleon Avenue Fle Connell Fulton Capwell Robert Moir City Engineering Corps Nay Aue Engine Company Caledonian Club Thirteenth Regiment Second Presbyterian Church Forest HI Caledonian Cial Nay Aug Hose Company Elty Tire Department

Munyons Remedies Giveaway in Scranton Hits Thousands

The Munyon company promotes its rheumatic remedy by dispensing free vials in Scranton. On Monday 164 samples were taken and yesterday 177 more recipients collected bottles. Over four years Professor Munyon has given away over 9,000,000 bottles nationwide with about 90 percent reporting benefit or cure.

Munyon Company Munyon

Fete Opens with Evening Dance Sees Second Night Rise

The second night of the fete drew a full house with all seats taken and crowds in boxes. Performances progressed smoothly, dancers overcoming prior stage fright, and Miss Lula A. Stewart received a bouquet from the audience. The program for today includes tableaux, dances, and a grand finale with trains stopping at Dalton for matinee and closing performances.

Alice Helin Elizabeth Archbald Grace Spencer Ttme Mies Lula A. Stewart H. M. Prendergrast

Hampton Institute Program At Second Presbyterian Church

Last night at the Second Presbyterian Church a Hampton Institute program featured Dr. H. G. Friswell, the institute president, with graduates and students in attendance. Friswell showed stereopticon views. Miss Sallie Davis and Miss Linsle Rainey shared recollections of education and life among African Americans, including trips north and schooling in Alabama. Robert White, a Hampton graduate in the industrial department, was noted among speakers and attendees.

Second Presbyterian Church Hampton Institute of Virginia H. GB. Friswell Frissell Sallie Davis Alngora Linsle Rainey Alabama Hampton School Robert White Industrial de

Sioux preacher Benjamin Brave at institute talks

A fragment from a piece on the institute notes Benjamin Brave a Sioux Indian who studied there fifteen years ago and then returned to preach and teach among his people. Other speakers in attendance included diverse participants sharing perspectives on the institute's work.

Benjamin Brave

Community notices mark Rescue Mission anniversary events

The Franklin Avenue Building hosted last night’s fourth anniversary celebration for the Rescue Mission with special services for converts and families. Speakers included Luther Keller and committee members J. A. Lansing D. B. Atherton W. J. Hand plus Reva and Dr. McLeod.

Franklin Avenue Sanborn Luther Keller J. A. Lansing D. B. Atherton W. J. Hand Reva James McLeod G. EK

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