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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1895

Page

3

Vacationers and visitors listed from city columns

Miss Maude Field of Adama avenue spends her vacation at Ocean Grove. Grant Herting and party arrive in Europe. Conductor M. J. Hennigan of Dunmore returns from a western trip. Miss Alice Armstrong of Kingston visits Miss Esther Thomas of the West. Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Wingle visit the Gif ford family in Green Ridge. Rev. Charles E. Robinson of Sec ond Presbyterian vacations at Block Island. Rev. Warren G. Partridge speaks at Baptist Young People's convention in Baltimore. Ex-Sheriff Charles Robinson and W. J. Wetchel return from Fire Island fishing trip. Hopkins back at desk after ten days at Coney Island and along the Hudson. Miss Maloney of Philadelphia guest of the Misses Burke. Mrs. Blanche Alexander Waldron of Brooklyn visits Superintendent George W. Phillips. Rev. T. J. Teeffey of St Michael's college Toronto visits Rev. N. J. McManus of Holy Rosary."

Maude Field Adama Avenue Ocean Grove Internal Revenue Grant Herting Europe M. J. Hennigan Dunmore West Alice Armstrong Kingston Esther Thomas F. F Wingle Gifford Green Ridge Charles E. Robinson Second Presbyterian Church Block Island Warren G. Partridge Baptist Young People’s Convention Baltimore Charles Robinson Victor He W. J. Wetchel Fire Island Register of Willa Williams Hopkins Coney Island Hudson Miss Maloney Philadelphia Burke Penn Avenue Yester Blanche Alexander Waldron Brooklyn N. Y George W. Phillips T. J. Teeffey St. Michael's College Toronto Canada N. J. McManus Holy Rosary Church

Excursions and summer traffic across Scranton area roads

The piece surveys several rail lines and their summer excursion business, noting notable underperformers and busiest routes. It highlights the Erie and Wyoming Valley line's heavy use for Lake Ariel trips, limited excursions on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, and the Delaware and Hudson system’s resort traffic amid nearby trolley routes. It also reports on Erie railroad safety equipment filings and a Elmira Eldridge Park excursion by Mores Taylor lodge trainmen, with park attractions described.

Delaware and Hudson Farview Jersey Central Mountain Park Ontario and Western Deep Sea Carbondale Erie and Wyoming Valley Lake Ariel Scranton Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Teaverse Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Erie Interstate Commerce Committee Mores Taylor Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Eldridge Park Elmira Lake George New York State Reforma Tory Icara East West Side Park

THAT JUDICIAL CONTEST IN LUZERNE STIRS SEALED RIVALS

The Dunham Steer judicial contest faces a snag as Judge Charles Rice of Luzerne is appointed to the Superior court creating a vacancy on the governor appointed judicial commission. Judge Archbald and Judge Searle rule Rice’s departure reverts to Judge Woodward. dissenters challenge. The next commission meeting is set for Aug 6 at Laporte.

Woodward Rice Dunham- Steer Charles Rice Luzerne Judicial Commission R. W. Archbald Archbald Searle Stanley Woodward Hastings H. H. Costom Willis D. Coston Laporte Sullivan County

Tax Bonds Filed in Prothonotary Pryor's Office

Several tax collectors bonds were recorded in court. The Taylor school district treasurer William A. Rogers posted 18000 with multiple local sureties. Other bonds include R C Powell 6500, Thomas Heffron 11000, Theodore Hes Singer 7000, John Costello 5000, Samuel Moon 4600, and John Ward treasurer of Winton borough school district 10000, with listed sureties.

John Ward Winton Borough Martin Walsh Patrick Walsh Michael McAndrew John Logan

TENTS OF MACCABEES EXPAND IN AREA

Two tents of the Order of Knights of the Maccabees have been organized in the city with others in Clark's Summit and Hawley. Hyde Park tent will host a session with E. Watson of Williamsport, the Pennsylvania grand commander, delivering a lecture on the order. All members invited for the gathering at Favorite Hall, 126 South Main.

Order of Knights of the Maccabees Scranton Clark's Summit Hawley Hyde Park South Main

Administrations Granted and Legal Actions In Scranton

In Scranton, Thomas Caygill estate grants letters of administration to brother James W Caygill and to J C Northup for his mother Emily Northup of Glenburn. Frank Connor licensed to peddle. he is a private in Company A Eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers. An action in trespass was begun by John F Scragg for George H Malbott against Scranton Traction Co. Patrick Healey seeks ejectment against Bridget Ellis over a Dunmore lot. Lackawanna Street Railway Co answer filed in equity suit by P Mulherin and William Repp claiming right to lay tracks with Taylor borough consent. Donations to St Patrick’s Orphan Asylum listed from multiple patrons. Picnic announcement for Hook and Ladder Co at Wahir's Grove today.

Thomas Caygill James W. Caygill J. C. Northup Emily Northup Glenburn Frank Connor Company A Eighth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers John F. Scragg George H. Malbott Scranton Traction Company Patrick Healey Bridget Ellis Dunmore Lackawanna Street Railway Company P. Mulherin William Repp Taylor Taylor Borough

Knitting Mills Run Double Shift Amid Booming Orders

Large order volume keeps Lackawanna Knitting mills on double shifts. Steel and sisk mills operate around the clock with many workers on site late at night. Construction of 30 new buildings adds to the upbeat South Side scene. Rich Keenan, former South Side youth, is now mayor of Hopkins Wyoming. Parish steady progress under Rev. E. J. Melley with plans for a grand new church. Parish excursion to Mountain Park slated for July 29 with strong local interest.

South Side St. John's Parish Mountain Park E. J. Melley Father Melley St. John's Pariah Scranton Lackawanna Knitting Mills Sisk Sauguolt

North End social and travel notes mix with concert plans

James Hoctor visits J. R. Peck in Montreal while Joseph Stewart builds a West Market Street house. Mrs Hollister travels to southern California. Mrs Dodgcond visits Wilkes-Barre family, and Rev Dunning departs for Wilkes-Barre. Locals organize an R F A O V club led by Lillie Simpson as Welsh Baptist church promotes a Europe trip. A shipboard concert offers Teallist sea-sick chorus and a burlesque band with 16 and 26 cent admission.

James Hoctor Montreal Canada J. R. Peck Joseph Stewart West Market Street Hollister North Main Avenue Southern California Rossar Dodgcond Wilkes- Barre Christmas William Street Mr. Dunning H. R. Hurlbutt Putnam Street Wilkes-Barre George Keefer Summit Avenue Honesdale East Market Street Bernice Conger Anna Jenking Stella Wademan Lillie Simpson Welsh Baptist Church Europe

Ep- Worth league meets at Methodist church tonight

Regular weekly meeting of the Ep- Worth league at the Methodist church tonight. Several local residents are mentioned in passing as visiting relatives and recovering from injuries. A youthful fire of activities and gatherings draws a large attendance with games and refreshments.

Methodist Church H. Ll. Crippen James McDonough Chestnut Street Montpe Hige Igh Omega Emma Lynn George Susquehanna County Herbert Griffin Dudley Street Hees Kate Smith Mauch Chunk Henry Cronk Brook Street Dunmore Grounds Scranton Charles Wiley Scranton Young Men's Christian Association New York New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts Fred Ehrgood United States Navy

Willard Knowlton Seeks Divorce After Twenty Six Years

Willard Knowlton filed for a divorce after twenty six years of marriage to Amelia M. Knowlton. He alleges abandonment and a burdensome life with several acts endangering his safety. The divorce petition requests a legal ruling to permanently end the marriage.

Willard Knowlton Amelia M Amelia

Flexible Dinner Set Plans Spark Saving in Scranton

A Scranton seller promotes partial purchase options for dinner sets and toilet sets. Shoppers can buy elements like Tea Cups and Saucers or Dinner Plates in installments, choosing what to take now and stopping anytime, with many patterns and matching decorations available.

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Norton’s Bulletin Norton's Lackawanna Avenue Snow The Weston Mill Co Rev. J. Feuerlicht Boston Railroad News W. George Powell North Lincoln Avenue Misseu Clara Saunders Lizele Jenking Mia Cora Metzgar Mary J Boston-Williama Evan Miles Edwin Bowen Lewis Davie John W. Jones William Bell Plymouth Congregational Church B. Morgan Olyphant J. T. Morris Bellevue Welch Calvinistic ‘Methodist Church Hugh Davis Welch Calvinist Church John J. Davies James Edwards E. E. Robathan Joseph Lloyd Theron G. Osborne Howell Harrie Washburn Street T. C. Edwards God Mr. Powell D. J M. Jones Professor Powell Mfe Osborne Greenwood E'Er Earth B. G. Beddoe Robert Morris Lodge Ivorites Mr. Davis Annie Jones Mary Daniels Lulu Knapp Bertha Crawford Maude Sanders Mary Carpenter Mary Filannigan Lulu Leader Edith L. Williams Jennie Fellows Edna Kent Edith Fowler Kate Smithing Gertie Birtley May Bell Sweeteer Eugene Fellows Tallie Phillips Willie Morris Fred Evans Howard Davis B. F B. Robathan Howell Harris Clarke Brothers C. H. Fisher F. P. Brown Joseph Tribune Powell Ve Owen Walldte Moser David J. Davis D. M. Jones Thomas Thomas Thomas Harris Henry W. Evans Plainsville Theron G. Ousbourne John Roberts Will Roberts Alexander Roberts Will Price Court House News Notes St. Patrick's Asylum J. Patrick's Orphan Asylum Sumter Bros. & Levy Globe Warehouse C. M. B. A. Society St. Leo's Battalion Lewis Reilly & Davies Helser & Warnke M. J. Crane Dr. Carroll Hess’ Bakery D. H Fitgerald Scranton Truth Beranton Republican Thomas H Clarke Pleasant Mount 90 St. Cecilia's Academy Joseph Donnelly Hook and Ladder Co Wahir's Grove News OF St. John's Congregation Richard A. Heenan West News North End Danmore Christopher Joynt Fig Street Harry Rennie Cedar Avenue Nellie McDonald Freeland Institute Rooms Columbus Council Twentieth Ward Aca Kew Rexford's Pratis Lackawanna Rene China Hall Weichel & Millar Wyoming Avenue Scranton Training School Jane LB Katharine H. Clark Reading, Mass E. Grewer Pena Pivenus Bante Secen University of Pennsylva An Wang edico-Chia Spruce Street Piccadilly G. Elmendorf Megargel & Connell Scranton, Pa the Weekly Tribune Martin&delany Victor Wieels J.D. Williams & Bro Lacka Ave Pilsener Moses Taylor R R. T Satuad James & Kelly Pittsburg Spruce ST Worth Toc Worth Asc Meridian Street M. W. Collins Eee Washington Avenue Nay-Ang M. H. Dale OLD Atlantic Refining Co Coal Wreming Ave Pine Ynstoe “Waer Mesere, Curtin & Wheeler Oxford Ate Weicrite Aboes Ackawanna Store Association Lacka. and Jefferson Aves E.C. Ricker &Co D Fellows A. Ro Mappas U. Caatetee
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