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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1895

Page

3

Notable Citizens Take Fourth Trips and Meetings Across the Area

Weston Mill Co. and Mifflin avenue resident George Schroeder are in Honesdale while M H Burgunder of Wilkes-Barre was in the city yesterday. Several local figures plan Fourth of July visits from Elmhurst to Nova Scotia and Philadelphia, with travelers including Dr John Burnett, Dr M Clark, and a party led by Mr and Mrs Walter Buell.

M. H. Burgunder Wilkes-Barre Fred Fuller Lake Ar.l Horace E. Hand Elmhurst John Burnett Thousand Islands E. C. Newcomb Benton Township Orin J. Gale Philadelphias Scranton Walter Buell Nova Scotia

Christian Endeavor Notes and Convention Preparations

Contributed by H G Dunning. Calls for Boston delegates and committee praise. Mentions Penny in the slot utensils, colors for Scranton convention, and prayer meetings during a Greenville revival. Ann May Barrett hosts a gathering on Adams avenue with a list of attendees and friends. The piece reflects local church youth activity and revival planning.

Boston C. E. Daniels London America Scranton Second Presbyterian Church Greenville D. C

Novel Fourth of July Balloon Sighting in Dunmore

A large rice paper balloon with a lit fuse rose at Cedar avenue and Birch Street before bursting as spectators watched. The spectacle accompanied a day of crackers and torpedoes across the South Side near Dunmore.

Cedar Avenue Birch Street Charles G. Rosar Scranton Athletic Club Mountain Park Aus

Local Names and Community Notices From Bethlehem Area

E Robins visits Osterhout's store in Bethlehem while John Wilson from Whites-Barre stays in the North End. Mrs Dominick Knowsland builds a house at Yard and Oak. Mr Neary visits his mother on West Market street after twelve years away. Providence Epworth league plans ice cream on the parsonage lawn this afternoon and evening. Miss Margaret O Malley of Clinton Mass visits her mother on Cusick avenue. Dr Roberts paints his new store on North Main avenue, now occupied by 8 E Ackerly. Epworth league to serve ice cream and cake on the parsonage lawn this afternoon and evening. Ladies Aid of Providence Presbyterian church to hold a birthday social Thursday evening July 18 in Sunday school room. Miss Ruth Jackson hosts friends to honor Miss Lillian Pearson with a dance. Attendees include Anna Gillespie Meta Osterhout Hattie Green Hal Gillespie Guy Osterhout Nelson Gillespie George Benedict.

E. Robins Osterhout Bethlehem John Wilson Whites-Barre North End Dominick Knowsland Yard Oak Streets Mr. Neary Weat Market Street Providence Epworth League Margaret O'Malley Clinton Mass Patrick O'Malley Cusick Avenue Dr. Roberts North Main Avenue E. Ackerly Epworth League Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies’ Aid Society Providence Presbyterian Church Ruth Jackson Lillian Pearson Thase Anna Gillespie Meta Osterhout Hattie Green Hal Gillespie Guy Osterhout Nelson Gillespie George Benedict

Methodist church prayer meeting and Fourth of July activities

Town officials report a gas line petition being circulated while most borough businesses close for the Fourth of July. A Lake Arles excursion is planned for August 5 by the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School. Community clubs held events at North Blakely Street and Barachela Keystone garden. Local residents relocate or travel for health and vacation.

Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Lake Arles North Blakely Street Scott Watrous Ash Street Colorado Springs Ruby Yost South Blakely Street Shenandoah William Lutz Quincy Avenue Peranton Mra Mowery Houser Stroudsburg Dunmore Independent Hose Company Barachela Keystone Garden Arthur Leacock Wilbraham Academy Wilbraham

The Auraphone Co Patent Inquiry

A fragment mentions The Auraphone Co at 718 Metropolitan Square and references a scientific invention. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear outcomes or dates.

Veerarr Eerie Auraphone Co Nn Square

Minooka Base Hall Club Meets Moosle Team for Purse

Miss Magele Lydon of Pittsburg vishes her mother on Gilmore avenue. Independence Day events unfold with cannon and powder. Patrick L Coyne of Kingston plans Fourth with MK Lowka friends. County Superintendent J C Taylor examined at No 3 school yesterday. A list of certificate aspirants includes Mary Loughney Annie Pritehenry Mary Langan Annie Cornell Kate Jeffers Mary Reinhardt Mary Coyne Annie Juyow Ellenore Casey Annie Brown Alle e Murray Sarah Stokes Joseph Mulderry. The Minooka Base Ball Club, Lackawanna County champions, will play the Moosle team on the Brickyard grounds for a purse of 410. Home lineup includes O Neill McDonall Shea Shortstep Melvin Walsh Fallon Flannery Diskin Philbin Nounson. Game called at 10 30.

Magele Lydon Pittsburg Gilmore Avenue Patrick L. Coyne Kingston Mklowka Friends J.C. Taylor Missea Mary J. Loughney Annie Fpitehenry Mary Langan Annie Cornell Kate Jeffers Mary Reinhardt Mary Coyne Annie Juyow Ellenore Casey Annie Brown Allee Murray Sarah Stokes Joseph Mulderry Minooka Base Hall Club Lackawanna County Groun’s O'Neill McDonall Shea Melvin Walsh Fallon Flannery Diskin Feild Philbin Nounson

Ten Reasons for New Trial in Holtham Case

Attorneys Richard Musteed and Walter Davis lead for Thomas Holtham who was found guilty last Saturday. They claim the Commonwealth's attorney improperly commented on Holtham's absence as a witness and referenced evidence not admitted. An affidavit alleges the judge told jurors to ignore that witness absence, yet comments persisted. the case will be argued next term.

Yeaterday Richard Musteed Walter Davis Thomas Holtham Commonwealth Holtham Scrarg

Court adjourns as cases disposed in yesterday's argument session

Yesterday in court a variety of cases were disposed or continued including judgment reversals in several actions, rule for petition grants, and interpleader petitions. Reports note railroad news, local travel, and a lengthy summary of union and locomotive discussions, with status updates on mileage books and rate proposals.

Divorces Granted in Monroe County Cases

Plias Sargent was granted a divorce from Hannah after a marriage in 1876 in Monroe county amid a sensational case involving Mrs Burgent’s alleged intimacy with John Wefleant. Thomas Jones Davis ended his marriage on March 16, 1878 in Kingston by marrying Mary Davis. Payments to workers at oxford Dodge Hampton Sloan and Bellevue collieries were made yesterday with none today and more Friday for machine shop and Storrs colliery staff.

Plias Sargent Hannah Monroe County Wbeflant John Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Oxford, Dodge, Hampton, Sloan and Bellevue Storrs

No move made as teachers committee faces task

Four members attended the meeting and instructed Secretary Fellows to list teachers and positions held at term end and to summarize the rules guiding the committee. Absentees Williams Watrous Barker offered no explanation as to their absence and no action was taken. The Tribune report on potential retirements and factional changes was denied. Fellows expects routine transfers to old positions. A separate railroad item notes Lehigh Valley engine No. 62 on train No. 1, reliability and speed details.

John P. Mahon C. HL. von Stereh H. J. 0.Malley Charles Conrad J. C Williams W.S. Watrous F. H. Barker Fedowa the Tribune Fellows Yeakday Lehigh Valley Moody Buffalo Motive Power 8. Higgins Enine Batavia Nhe New York Central Higgins Shire Lehigh Valley Railroad

Commission Set to Reopen in Tunkhannock on July 10

The Dunham-Sittser election contest commission will meet in Tunkhannock on July 10, then travel to Laporte in Sullivan County to continue testimony. Over 1,500 pages of stenographic notes by Coss on have been recorded, with many more pages expected. Judge Woodward of Luzerne will replace Judge Rice when the panel reconvenes.

Dunham-Sittser Tunkhannock Laporte Sullivan County Cosson Judge Woodward Luzerne Rice

Letters From The People and Public Notices

A reader urges enforcement of laws on selling to minors and gambling amid Fourth of July events. He cites a wheel of fortune and beer stand in Frears’ grave Providence and calls for active ministers, officials, and the Goodfellows tongue to expose abuses. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad and a YMCA baseball game between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton are noted.

Tribune Downing The Paleo Frears Grave Providence H. G. Dunning

Printing for Grocers Circulars Carda And Booklets

Printing for grocers circulars cards booklets and letter heads done well at The Tribune office and will help sell goods for you.

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