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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1895

Page

5

Our Neighbors Down the Valley Tribune opens Wilkes-Barre branch

The Tribune adds a Wilkes-Barre office at No 2 Laning Building Public Square to expand circulation in Luzerne county and northeastern Pennsylvania. Readers will gain earlier access to domestic foreign local and financial news. Anna Smith, 14, drowns. A Howe LaFrance horse story follows. Community events and local notices surround church, society, and school activities.

The Tribune Laning Building Public Square Wilkes-Barre Buaincas Luzerne County Pope Oy Wyoming Valley Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York Pipers

Rivals clash in Georgetown brawl ends with injuries and warrants

A late Thursday night riot on Northampton street Georgetown Wilkes-Barre township between Lithuanian residents spilled from a saloon into the street. Anthony Luckaswage lay injured after the fracas as others including Jor Krugal fled. Warrants were sworn against Joe Burtrush Frank Burtrush George Gellenstufski Exgnit Dumbofsky and Charles Legis for aggravated assault and battery with intent to kill. Luckaswage, the most seriously hurt, fainted from blood loss but recovered and was treated by Dr. Eugene Butler who sutured fifteen stitches in his head. Police pursued suspects despite being assaulted themselves, leading to arrests and a hearing before Squire Ford with $1,000 bail for each. Additional charges were filed against Joseph Burtrush for assault, battery, and obtaining goods under false pretenses, with a total of fourteen warrants outstanding.

Numler Georgetown Northampton Street Hollow Wilkes-Barre Township Anthony Luckaswage Jor Krugal Squire Ford Joe Burtrush Foy Flannery Lyons Hdwards Evans Wilkes- Barre

Tramps in Court for Burglaries Hearing Details Robbery Links

The tramps John Beamish John Howarth and John McGovern testified at a mayoral court hearing on suspicions they committed recent burglaries. Howarth claimed he was attacked by a tramp gang, stripped and dumped into a river but officers say he was part of the gang. The trio were held for a further hearing Monday at 10 o'clock.

John Beamish Moosie John Howarth Colorado John McGovern Plymouth Beamish McGovern Howarth Findlay Ohio North Street Bridge Alexander Dick

Myers Begins Suit Over Court House Payment

Elijah E. Myers the Detroit architect who drew the courthouse plans filed suit through James L. Lenihan to compel county commissioners to pay the second $10,000 per contract. Commissioners refused the demand, and litigation follows. Door boy hurt at Broderick breaker. Thomas Reilly fractures ankle after leaping from a moving train. Harvey's Lake drowning reported as children play near cottages.

Elijah E. Myers Detroit Court House James L. Lenihan Myers Lanahan

Examinations Held for Assistant Mine Foremen

An examination for the position of assistant mine foremen was conducted in the high school yesterday morning. The list of examinees includes Nanticoke David Lloyd Benjamin E Davis Thomas D Lewis Plymouth James J Lewis Joseph J Anderson Daniel Reese Samuel Jones Sugar Notch William Burnett Wanamie Charles E Morgan Glen Lyon George L Morgan Miners Mill John E Jones Larksville John P Thomas Wilkes-Barre John Nygren Andrew Peterson John Griffin Thomas Davis John W Pritchard Robert Lloyd and Martin Brennan.

Nanticoke David Lloyd Benjamin E. Davis Thomas D. Lewis Plymouth James J. Lewis Joseph J. Anderson Daniel Reese Samuel Jones Robert D. Williams Forty Fort Thomas D. Morgan Sugar Notch William Burnett Wanamle Charles E. Morgan Glen Lyon George L. Morgan Miner’s Milla John E. Jones Larksville John P. Thomas Wilkes-Barne John Nygren Andrew Peterson John Griffin Thomas T. Davis John W. Pritchard Robert Lloyd Martin Brennan

Damages for Timber Cut on Freck Property

Catherine R. Freck through attorney H. W. Palmer sues William H. Marcey Arnold Bertles H. G. Marcy and Samuel Knoor in a trespass action for damages for cutting and removing timber and bark from her premises.

Catherine R. Freck Hon H. W. Palmer Willam H. Marcey Arnold Bertles H. G. Marcy Samuel Knoor

Arm torn off at Wilkes Barre filter plant accident

George Linn a teamster at the Wilkes Barre Water Co filter plant lost an arm in a machinery accident yesterday. He was taken to the city hospital for treatment.

Brick church thoroughly cleaned and carpeted this week

Misses Wealthy and Margaret Brod head returned home from a week at Montrose and Elk Lake. The little son of John Willia, hurt in a Wednesday runaway, is slightly improving. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stewart returned from New York. Preaching will be in Drake's hall Sunday at 11 a.m.

Wealthy Margaret Brodhead Montrose Elk Lake John Willia T. J. Stewart New York Drake's Hall

Ice Cream Social at Presbyterian Parsonage and Local Notices

An ice cream social was held at the Presbyterian parsonage Thursday evening. There will be preaching services in the Baptist church next Sabbath morning and evening. Hotel Elmhurst Geralds filling with summer guests, Professor Martin holds an excellent county position at Scranton. Mrs. Dr. J. C. Bateson returns from visiting her parents at Honesdale, Mrs. Horace Finn with relatives at Yateaville, Pa. Scranton board of health visited Elmhurst on Thursday via the new boulevard. Maud Snyder of Philadelphia attends the national Christian Endeavor convention in Boston. Elmhurst Base Ball club defeated the married men’s club on July 4, featuring Professor Martin’s batting. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is promoted as a blood purifier for many ailments.

Ka Sperber Palmyra N. J J. C. Taylor Misa Ida Courtright Union Washington Streets Electrics Anthracites Mooale Electrica Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Parsonage Baptist Church Elmhurst Martin Scranton J. C. Bateson Honesdale Horace Finn Yateaville Scranton Board of Health Maud Snyder Philadelphia National Christian Endeavor Boston Professor Martin Married Men's Club

Campaign tale on two dollar vote scandal across the river

A Kentucky Democrat recalls speaking in a small Indiana town near the Ohio border during a 2 dollars per vote scandal. He says he witnessed voters being paid and recounts an exchange with an old man who urged restraint as the crowd surged in reaction.

Indiana Kentucky Ohio Repubican Poland

Pittston notes and local happenings in Scranton Tribune

Local news from Pittston reports on the Tribune office opening at No. 6 Williams Street, neighborhood events including baseball at the Fair Grounds, a Miss Schmaltz visit, school board appointments, and the Patriotic Order Sons of America installing officers. Other items mention water works plans, telegraphing inquiries about West Chester Paper, and business ads.

Pittston Scranton Tribune H. W. Cruser Williams Street

Local Visit and Travel Notes From Wyoming News Roundup

Wyoming Miss Emma Ellsworth of Dorrance ton visits cousin Miss Maggie Switzer and others. Mr and Mrs R D Lace of West Pittston and Mrs W S Stark of Plainville were guests of Mr and Mrs Aaron Bick. EB G Alling was at Wilkes Barre Friday. Several loads of men and women left for Bear Lake. J S Shoemaker was at the Wyoming camp grounds Friday.

Emma Ellsworth Dorranceton Maggie Switzer R. D. Lace West Pittston W. S. Stark Plainaville Bleke Aaron Bick EB. G. Alling Wilkes- Barre Bear Lake J. S. Shoemaker Wyoming Camp Grounds

Wanted well known man for stock subscriptions

Advertisement notes Edward Fish & Co seeks a known man in every town to solicit stock subscriptions with no capital required. Also postings for resident salesmen to handle drug and grocery trades for J Edward Cowles & Co. and rental and office space notices across several properties.

Edward. Fish & CO Borden Block Chicago J. Edward Cowles & Co Chambers Street N. Y

Classified Notices and Legal Ads in Scranton Tribune

Small ads show job offers for state agents and hustlers with high pay, plus notices for advertising exhibitions and legal firms. Several attorney offices listed in Scranton Pa with addresses on Washington Avenue, Lackawanna Avenue, Spruce Street and the Coal Exchange.

Patterson & Wilcox Scranton Roswell H. Patterson William A. Wilcox Alfred Hand William J. Hand Commonwealth Building Frank T. Okell Coal Exchange Comegys Spruce Street D. B. Replogle B. F. Killam Wyoming Ave J. H. Hamilton Commonwealth Bidg J. M. Grance

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