Fatal explosion kills Hyde Park miner Harrigan
Edward Harrigan, a miner at the Hyde Park colliery, was fatally injured when a burning oil bulb dropped from his hat lamp into a keg of mine powder, exploding and throwing him clear across his chamber. He died soon after, with burns and severe injuries, as family awaited at 113 North Filmore Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Harrigan
Hyde Park
Harrigan
North Filmore Avenue
J. A Carroll
Legg
Installation of Camp 38 officers scheduled for next Wednesday
Patriotic Order Sons of America and True American lodges prepare for the public installation of Camp 38 officers. District President David J. Davies of Rynot Street leads the ceremony with attendees invited from related camps and lodges. John J. Davies, a South Asian avenue pharmacist, reportedly beautified the interior design with new wallpaper and gilded ceilings. F. J. Reckeraind supervised the work for artistic appeal as the ceiling features varied colored papers with gilt facings.
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Patriotic Order Sons Onf
America
Menarshall
David J. Davies
Rynot Street
Sona of America
Patriotic Order of True American
John J. Davies
Asin Avenue
F. J
Twilight Local club plans picate at Weber's grove
The Twilight Local club will picate at Weber's grove next Saturday night. Numerous social notes mention residents visiting relatives, returning travelers, and upcoming excursions including a Jackson Street Baptist church and First Welsh Baptist church Sunday school trip to Lake Ariel on July 28.
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D. A. Phillips
Jackson Street Baptist Church
FE. R. Griffiths
Griffiths
Prof. Phillips
Weber's Grove
Mer
Frank Ive
Schnell’s Court
Washburn Street
H. L. Morgan
Northumberland
Nellie Peckens
Sayre
Jackson Street
Mixa Ida Koty
Shahola Glen
Stephen Myers
Stephen Dyer
Elias Evans
Lake Carey
Swetland Street
George Vipond
Asbury Park
Will I. Hughes
North Bromley Avenue
West Side
Truth
Maury Allgram
Dover
N. J
Jessie Beavers
North
Sarah G. Williams
South Main Avenue
Wilkes- Barre
John Kuteh
Wickes- Barre
Oliver Raub and Son
Bromley Avenue
Social and Community Notes from Philadelphia Area
Miss Margaret Benson visits family on Marvin street while Mrs Taylor hosts her sister from Brooklyn. Local residents travel to Gettysburg for lumbermen's meeting. A social by the SC BE branch chapel includes multiple dialogues recitations songs and instrumental numbers with many participants and a plan to repeat next Monday at 7 45 with free admission and inexpensive refreshments.
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Margaret Benson
Philadelphia
Marvin Street
Taylor
Dickson Avenue
Brooklyn
N.Y C
Jacobs
Green Ridge
Archie Johnson
Capouss Avenue
Uniondale
Snowden
Sunset Avenue
Gettysburg
Lumbermen’s Association
C. BE
New York Street
Adams Avenue
HE. Hil
WH. Volz
W. Haxleton
Stella Knorr
Naughty Boy
Mra. Chandler
Bessie Willams
Mars Hazleton
Jenbella Hazleton
Annie Hazleton
Martha Moyer
Lucy Imerson
Maggie Fetzer
Magele Evans
Lizgie Evans
Carrie Evans
Lena Kraft
Emma Dewitt
Cora Gescheidle
Elsie Denbler
Irene Cunningham
Myrtle Wanick
Grace Hill
Sadie Knorr
Lisvie Jeffrey
Herbert Dewitt
Jacob Evans
Georgie Briegel
Harry Knorr
Eddie Rozelle
Ulsh
Dunmore Social Roundup Brings Inez Ivey Party and Local Notices
A Sunday school class hosted Miss Inez Ivey at her Lovers Lane home with games and refreshments. Other notes include July 22 Laurel Hill Park social by Welcome social club, July 16 Washington hall benefit for Pittston disaster, and various visits and school leadership changes in Dunmore. A new son born to Mr. and Mrs. T. Fadden. Hood’s Sarap arina advertised.
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Inez Ivey
Lovers Lane
Annie Hazleton
Jessie Wert
Eva Montgomery
Annie Branning
Michel Freeman
Clara Hess
C. Cranston
Mills
Chamberlain
Charles Sceoch
Herry Smith
Spencer Manters
Roy Kellum
William Rees
Benjamin Jeffrey
Victor Pinkney
Dunmore
Laurel Hill Park
A. L. Bryden
Lake Carey
Washington Hall
Pittston
William Walsh
Hartford, Conn
J. W. Walsh
A. P. McDonough
West Drinker Street
Fercey Davenport
Harrisburg
Victor Beemer
Dudley Street
M. H. Jordan
W. T. Houser
Jordan
No. 9
Scranton
T. Fadden
Local residents travel and incident report
Providence Miss Lizzie Eppling leaves for Carbondale to spend weeks with relatives. Minnie Welles returns home from Carbondale after visiting relatives. William Richmond returns to Phillipshore after days with wife and friends. Charles Hart son of John Hart Breaker street badly burned in a fireworks accident.
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Lizzie Eppling
Carbondale
Minnie Welles
Breaker Street
Hus
William Richmond
Phillipshore
Charles Hart
John Hart
English Capital for American Investments Names Promoters
A Victorian era prospectus advertises a London bureau offering lists of promoters with claim to place over £100,000,000 in foreign investment in six years and over $18,000,000 in seven months of 1895. It promises introductions to promoters and details on bonds, shares, mortgages, lands, and patents. Directors include Sir Edward C. Ross and Hon. Walter C. Pepys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London and Universal Bureau of Investors
Cheapalde
London
B. C
Lst
Edward C. Ross
Walter C. Pepys
Arthur Stiffer
South Side Trade Board Plans Sewer Improvements Report
The South Side board of trade meets at Storrs hall Alder street to hear John Scheuer chair the sewer and drains committee report on proposed sewer lines. Other matters include a platform removal order for Cherry street involving the Delaware and Hudson railroad. The C W T club meets Cedar avenue rooms at 7 45 p m with a Boston party. The article notes local social and religious notices and a new baby in Patrolman Boland’s home.
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South Side Board of Trade
Storr's Hall
Alder Street
John Scheuer
Delaware and Hudgon Railroad Company
Cherry Street
C. W. T. Club
Cedar Avenue
Eose
South Side
Anna Krebs
Misa Carlyon
Local visitors and society notes from town
Patrick Carey of Philadelphia visits friends in town. Miss Julia Hartley of Mayfield is guest of Miss GB Walsh of Davis street. The OConnell Council Young Men's Institute held its regular meeting. Backers of Michael Joyce arrange for a shooting match with Jhia Powell and G J Thomas of Bloomsburg State Normal.
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Patrick Carey
Philadelphia
Julia Hartley
Mayfield
GB. Walsh
Davis Street
O'Connell Council
Young Men's Institute
Michael Joyce
Jhia Powell
G. J. Thomas
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Greenwood
Honesdale Anniversary to Feature Scranton Singing Societies
The Honesdale Singing society hosts its twenty fifth anniversary with elaborate ceremonies. The Scranton Liederkranz Scranton Saengerrunde Arion Singing society Workingmen's Singing society and the Young Men's Glee Society from Scranton will attend the celebration. The Liederkranz will be joined by Bauer's band. A large party will travel from Scranton leaving at 6 o'clock on July 15 and returning the next day with special rail rates available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
Scranton
Police Court Roundup Includes Vagrant Jail Term
John Touhil a vagrant linked to West Slide petty burglaries was sent to the county jail for thirty days. William Cotton sought shelter from rain at Wyandt's Adams Avenue shop and was locked up after a patrol sighting. he paid a fine. A Wilkes-Barre shoe salesman known as John Johnson was arrested for public intoxication and discharged with a warning not to visit large cities while drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Touhil
West Slide
William Cotton
Wyandt
Adams Atvenue
Peters
Bloch
Wilkes-Barre
John Johnson
Letters From The People Opinion Page Note
Short reader letters printed with author names under the heading Letters From The People. The Tribune notes readers may express opinions and will not be responsible for those views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Hewett & Son deny involvement in horse remains removal
FP Hewett and Son of Scranton respond to The Tribune about a claim that they were contacted by Officer Burke to remove a burnt horse carcass on Stone Avenue. They state they were not notified and would have removed the carcass promptly, citing past removals of burned horses at various sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
South Side
Burke
Hewitt & Son
Stone Avenue
William Birkman
Susquehanna House
Dr. Haggerty
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Claims Rapid Relief
Advertises a mystic remedy named Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia promising relief within nine hours and on first dose. Claims marvels and disappearance of the cause after three hours. price 75 cents. Sold by Carl Lorenz, Pruggist, 418 Lackawanna Ave Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lorenz
Pruggist
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton
Castoria Slogan Recalled Across Generations
Classic advertising jingle traces Castoria’s use from infancy to motherhood. The cadence emphasizes trust in the soothing remedy for children and, later, for family care. This nostalgic line reflects mid century consumer culture and brand memory.
Markets and Stocks Review Turns Downward on Tepid Demand
Wall Street sentiment faded as speculation wavered and bears pressured prices in the final hours. The day closed with losses across most issues except Leather preferred which rose fractionally, while total volume ran 113,109 shares including 45,300 Sugar, 0,400 St. Paul, 6,800 Chicago Gas and 6,400 Louisville and Nashville.
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New York
Bears
St. Paul
Chicago Gas
Louisville
Nashville
Scranton Trade Quotations From Local Rail and Manufacturing Firms
Scranton Board of Trade exchange quotations show par based prices for several entries including Scranton Glass Co and Scranton Pass Railway first and second mortgages with due dates 1018 and 1020. Other items include Dickson Manufacturing Co township school bonds city and borough issues like Mt Vernon Coal Co and Scranton Axle Works with varied par values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Scranton Glass Co
Scranton Pass
People's Street Railway
Cers
Scranton & Pittetor Trac, Co
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Lacks
Schoo
City of Scranton Bt
Imp
Borough of
Winton
Mt. Vernon Coal Co
Scranton Axle Works
Dee
New York Produce Market Report Summary
Market notes from New York in July show No 2 red wheat dull and lower for July and September contracts with Hiadlige and other terms. Lard weaker while butter and creamery dairy stay steady. Cheese receipts steady with moderate demand. western and state markets show quiet cheese and dairy activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wye
Aus
Wise
Alec
Elgins
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Provision Market Report July 9
Provisions prices and market notes show weak demand for beef and pork with scattered quoted items. The report lists smoked beef, beef hams, pork products, lard, bacon, and tallow across various forms and package types, indicating price ranges and quality notes for urban buyers.
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Philadelphia
Tierces
Hogeheada
Utc
Chicago Live Stock Prices at Union Stock Yards
July 9 cattle receipts 9 500 head market generally weak common to extra sires $2 4000 stockers and feeders $2 40 cows and bulls 1 25 5 00 calves 195 25 Texan0 $1 75 3 5 HogeReceipts 25 00 head market calde lower heavy packing and shipping 119 5 06 05 35 common to choice mixed Sida 45 choice aegotted 1 4308 0 light 3 250 4 55 ples 2 7505 45 Sheep Receipts 4 00 head market steady Inferior to choline 244 lambs Gas 40
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Buffalo Market Report Receipts and Prices July 9
Buffalo markets show cattle receipts at 1354 head with 20 head sold and market steady. Hog receipts reach 5520 with 4200 head sold and prices dull and lower. weights and grades vary from mixed packers 2.15 to 3.00 per unit and heavy hogs around 3.40. Sheep and lambs receipts 3600 with 200 head sold. market firm for prime lambs at 5.90 to 6.00, fair to good 5.25 to 5.80, culls 3.25 to 4.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Annual Report of Lackawanna School District
The document outlines district finances and operations across salaries, attendance, millage, and expenditures. It lists numbers for teachers, pupils, in attendance, school mills levied, building funds, and various costs including salaries, books, and transportation, with signatures of district officers and auditors.
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NNUAL
Lackawanna
Covsceatos Spaycasaceen
Crererserrversatieck
Obes Seisenveebersseederseeeiers
Danttors
Tnitereat
Freighia
Sescar
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West Side Events
Tabernacle Congregational
Elurch
South Hyde Park Avenue
Nwnbers
Edith Jones
William Deacon
Waieh Guard
Gilde
Didey Thomas
Myrtle Lloyd
Daisy Thomas
May Lewis
G. Reese
Miss Lizgle Williams
Little June
Lewis
Lettie Morgan
Mein Avenue
Eynon
Mim
Margaret A. Stevanson
Waymart
Legion
L. P. Stevanson
Washburn Street Cemetery
John Campbell
Grant Avenue
Riverett Avenue
Campbell
Rye Field
West Side Athletica
Jozeph Jeremiah
Henry M. Williams
E. D. Owen
Walter Jones
Will Price
John Edwards
Gordon Noakes
David Owens
W. E. Thayer
Harry Peck
A. Williams
Whi Aeenee
Central Club
West Side Central Republican Club
W. S. Bleary
Lake Ariel
Republican League
West Side Business Directory
Harret J. Davis
Starner
Phote
South Main
J. C. King
Davies Stoll
Hood
Providence
American Invest
South Side News
Board of Trade
Forest Hand
John Gibbons
William Connell Hose Company
Don Battle
FP. E. Lavelle
Ron
J. A. Moffitt
St. John's Church
D. F. Boland
Prospect Avenue
Company A
Patriotic Guards
Central Parrk
Century Home Company
Annie Nealon
Bethlehem
FP. H. Hewett & Son
Castoria
Miss
Wall Street Review
Seranton Lace Curtain Co
National Boring & Drille Co
First National Bank
Wapeee Scranton Jar & Stopper Co
Elmhurst Boulevard Co
Scranton Barings Bank
Bonta Plate Glass Co
Scranton Car Replacer Co
Berlinton Packing Co
Eaee
Weston Mill Co
Geeteebenee
Lockawanna Tron & Steel Co
Third National Bank
Eteseeses Throop Novelty M'f'g. Co
Beranton Traction Co
Chicago
Pete E
Smead
Lavédesess
Ceesesserses
G. T. Davis
Wat Morgan
Aml
Michael G
Cusick
Michael J
Hogan
Eugene Driscoll
Mi. J
Bgan
Clerk
Gore
Ashburn
Grosby Guills
Washburn
Crosby
Pacific Coast
St. John’s
New Foundland
England
Ireland
Richards Lumber Coo
Commonwealth Building
Bittenbender
Harmlep
Dr. Peal
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