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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1894

Page

3

Local Notables Across Regions Headed Abroad and Home

Colonel Mullin visits Wyoming while Tt. W. Leste arrives from Philadelphia. H. S. Willer and family stay at the sea shore. Carbondale’s C. R Manville was here yesterday. Mayor Connell trips to Shamolin. School Superintendent Phillipa back from Philadelphia and Asbury Park. Henry Tener sailing for Germany on the Lulin. Clergy Rev Pt McManus and Rev W P O Donnell set for Europe on the Ser Vin. New arrivals at the Lodge Preston Park include many families and local names such as Jermyn, Corry, and Curtis Crouse.

C.H. Mullin Wyoming Tt. W. Leste Philadelphia H.S. Willer C. R Manville Carbondale Connell Shamolin Phillipa Asbury Park Ienry Tener South Side Will Yall Germany Lulin Preston Park Andick Burr George Barrell GS. Kimball FP Tranewein Allot Carbendale Edward Bryan Milwaukee Wis Misa Paxton Priseston Frank Ro Stocker Jermyn Mrandora Stater Corry Curtis Crouse

NEW STREET RAILWAY SCHEDULE UPDATE

A late week change to several street car routes includes Duamore Suburban and Green Ridge lines. Cars on Nay Aug start at 6 am, last trip ends at 11 pm, and a new Corners to No 6 shuttle meets Laurel Hill trains. Transfer rules tighten for Suburban riders.

Duamore Laurel Till Nay Aug Franklin Arena Green Ridge

Ecranton Firms Featured in Buninean Intercate Edition

The TROUNT will publish a carefully compiled list of Ecranton reading wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests. The edition will be bound with views of business blocks streets and portraits of residents. Circulation aims for broad reach and strong advertisement for Bersaton's industries. Representatives from Ti Tamung will call on THOSR WHOKR NaMAG to explain details. Seekers of home views should save notice at the office.

Ecranton Buninean Intercate Trount Bersaton

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertises Universal Cure

An old ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for sores eruptions and skin issues including chapped hands and piles. It promises cures or no pay and notes sales through Matthews Bros.

Celta Matthews Broa

Paving Frontage Plans for Local Streets Move Ahead

The city advances street paving for Jackson Robinson and Ninth streets and West Lackawanna avenue with petitions signed for substantial frontage. West Side merchants press the project, and A M Morse and H D Jones are noted as active in pushing the plan, likely to be introduced at the next council meeting.

Jackson, Robinson Ninth Streets Cornella West Lackawanna Avenue Ninth Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad West Side Board of Trade Robinson Street Jackson Street A. M. Morse H. D Jones Ite Common Council Presiant Nealis

Death of Anthony Timlin Funeral Set for Wednesday

Anthony Timlin of Scranton died Sunday at 522 North Sumner Avenue after a two week illness. Born in Mayo Ireland, he came to Scranton 31 years ago and worked in Central mines. He belonged to the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association and Father Mathew Society. Survived by a wife and ten children. Funeral Wednesday at 9 AM with a solemn high mass at St Patrick's Church. Interment Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.

Anthony Timlin North Sumner Avenue Mr. Timlin County Mayo Trvland Scranton Catholic Mural Benefit Association Father Mathew Society Timlin Central Mines St Patrick's Church Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Lafayette youth bound over in sling attack case

John Flynn of Lafayette street was arrested on a complaint by Herman Von Zeelan alleging an attack with a sling stone. The case, heard by Alderman Johns, bound Flynn a 16 year old to court in 200 dollars with Join Cawley as bondman.

John Flynn Lafayette Street Herman von Zeslan Flynn Johns Tiyan von Zeelan Cawley

Gong Alarm Sparks Mine Hope and Crowd Frenzy

A false gong alarm at Central mines circulated rumors of a mine accident. Crowds gathered after engineer William Webber mispulled the gong instead of the bell, causing fears of a cave in and entombment before the truth emerged.

Central Mines William Webber North Bromley Avenue Webber

Warrant Issued After Violent Incident in Fifth Ward

John J. Morgan of the Fifth Ward had a warrant issued for John P. Thomas of Jackson Street after a brutal assault involving Morgan and his younger brother James Thomas. The dispute included damaging a peculiar vegetable garden along the fence and a member of the Morgan family pulling it out. Thomas was held in 2200 ball to appear at court, with Thomas II Jones as bondsman.

John FP Thomas John J. Morgan Fifth Ward John P. Thomas Jackson Street James Thomas Morgan Thomas II Jones

Local social notes and visits across towns

A stream of names and travels fills the page. Residents such as Mise Farah Meredith, Thomas Price, Councilman Simon Thomas, and Mra William D. Jones are noted visiting friends in Plymouth Glen Falla Moncow and Carbondale while others like Miss Delle P. Evans and Miss Chico Acker host guests at homes on North Main and South Main avenues. The item closes with a note on the funeral services of George Haycock.

HY North Main Avenuo James Tinghes Washburn Street Pottsville Mise Farah Meredith Jackson Street Plymouth Haydn Evans T. Stover Maplewood Will Bruning Himer Stover Glenborn Bessie Fraanfelter South Bromley Avenue Mount Podone Lou Jones North Hyde Park Avenue Moncow Bert Davis East Stroudsburg Howard Davis South Hyde Park Avenue John Buckley North Main Avenue Konstant Mount Wayne County Elmer Wilson Carbondale William Mann Lizele Altoons Chico Acker South Main Avenue Delle P. Evans Glen Falla Thomas Price Simon Thomas T. G. Thomas Gwylim Wil- Bees Sheek's Pond William D. Jones Wallace and Ralph H. D. Jones Hyde Park Avenue Thomas Morton Frink Street Will Wilsembark Hagland George Haycock

Death Notice for 321 North Garfield Avenue

The resident at 321 North Garfield Avenue died yesterday and funeral services are held tonight at 9 p.m. at the deceased’s home. The remains will be transported by the Delaware and Hudson train Wednesday morning to Jesusville for interment.

Iate Garfield Avenue Pha Delaware and Hudson Sa.m Jesuesville

Summer Barn Dance Honoring New York Friends at Paupack

At Emalene Killam’s Paupack summer residence a small gathering hosted a country barn dance last Saturday evening. The rustic decorated barn featured Chinese lanterns and a lovers bower. Scranton attendees included Miss Florence Nd gar, Miss Mame Charlesworth, M. K Edgar, Dre, EM. Green, Dr. Clear water and EL, A. Connell.

Paupack Emalene Killam New York Scranton Florence Ndgar Mame Charlesworth M. K Edgar Dre EM. Green Dr. Clearwater A. Connell

Miner Die In Rock Fall At Jermyn No. 2 Shaft

John Radcliffe of Flate Instantly killed by a rock fall while working at Jermyn No. 2 Shaft in Old Forge yesterday afternoon. He lived at 18 South Wyoming Avenue with a large family. Undertaker G A Miller transported the body to his home. funeral arrangements unresolved.

John Radcliffe Wyoming Avenue Jermyn No. 2 Old Forge G. A. Miller

North End Worker Killed by Mine Explosion at Leggett Creek

Willem Williams, 40, of Ovk abeut, died in a Leggetts Creek mine blast yesterday. He lit a squib in his chamber then returned with another and the explosion occurred before he could reach safety. He leaves a widow and five children. Funeral from 024 Oak Forest tomorrow at p.m. Interment Washburn Street Cemetery. The family came from South Wales in 1887.

Sion Leggett E Creek William Williams Ovk Leggetts Creek Williams Wis Tate Oak Firest Washburn Street Maeh South Wales

Prohibition Meeting Draws Crowd at Green Ridge

The Green Ridge Prohibition League room was crowded as J. M. Howell Rev Luther Peck Hyde Park D M Kinter and others spoke. Peck argued prohibitory laws trace to Eden and cited Ancient and modern history. Lathrop thanked the speaker while the league choir under Peter Pensor offered selections.

Green Ridge Prohibition League J. M. Howell Luther Peck Hyde Park Alexander the Great W. W. Lathrop Spaynkor Geverall League Peter Pensor

North End store handles ads and notices in Wayne area

S S B Robinson and family of North Main avenue head to Lake Winola for summer. Builders are invited to propose plans for a stone arch across Loggetts creek on North Main. Hilda Nyhart, daughter of Stanley Nyhart, is recovering from a serious illness. A false pretenses charge against William Ace was withdrawn. A Volander cow caused garden damage near Legget Creek, and a local dispute over compensation ensued as Carden sought practical remedy rather than sympathy. Allerman Horan has issued a warrant to cover cow feeding costs.

Lewis Drug Dehn Wayne Avenue S&s B. Robinson and Family North Main Avenue Lake Winola Logget's Creek Hilda Nyhart Carden Allerman Horan

Probate and court actions update in Pell township area

The will of Julius Wellner was admitted to probate with letters testamentary granted to Julius Woellner and Charles F. Wagner. Court notices include a county appointment to succeed John Ald Hugh, sale of household effects at Park Place, a debt case against E C Rickur & Co., and an action to restrain Leah Jones from disposing of dining room property. Marriage licenses issued for several couples and a desertion case resulted in a $28 monthly support with bail. Also noted is the registration of Dr. Frederick Hall as a physician and plans for a medical office.

Julius Wellner Tinnmore Koehler Julius Woellner Charles F. Wagner Richard Llewellyn Wandling John Ald Hugh Pell Township C.F. Barrowells Park Place William Arnout Leah Jonesavis Matthew Rogers Pine Brook Couric Rogers James Roche Frederick ©. Hall Abington Township Medical Chirurgical College of Philadelphia Pryor Hall Medical Council Lull

Officer Boyer Drunk Causes Pittston Avenue Disturbance

Special Constable Fred Boyer of Cedar avenue, drunk on Pittston Avenue near the German cemetery, forced passers by into the street with his club. Roger Woodward and OC J Roddy confronted him. Boyer struck Roddy, injuring his nose and cheek. He was arrested, fined 0 or thirty days. due to lack of funds he will serve a month in county jail.

Woodward Pittston Avenue Ruddy Boyer Fred Boyer Cedar Avenue Pittaton Avenue German Cemetery Roger J. Roddy Scranton Express Roddy South Side Oclork Storr Finn

Local notables and visitors fill Westytable area listings

A roundup of residents and guests visiting friends and family, including George Baker ex mayor of Abintrose visiting parents in Schimpil’a court, Brntter Jr and family returning from Lake Underwood, Henry Mahoney of Colorado leaving for Denver, and Mrs. Henry Zeigler improving health. Also notes on a funeral, a committee meeting of Electric City council, and social gatherings at Fruchat’s hall with musicians.

Zanes Harber Abhogy Westytabl'e Atom DLW Doin Brntter, Jr Tora Lake Underwood Henry Mahoney Colorado South Side Denver Henry F. Zeigler Cedar Avenue J. J. Walsh Alice Mahon St. John's Church Athuitic City Laughren St. Mary's College, Baltimore D. Molloy John Armhurst Cedar Avents Waverly Patriotic Order Sona of America Prevhan's Simon Lauer Fred Reidenbach Brono Avenue Patriotic Order Sons of America Dram Corps

Prolific Year in Penitentiary Court and Notable Sentences

The year closed with a busy criminal court term and a special session to shorten the calendar. Peter Eomebach received ten years for burning Elm Park church, while Augustino Nelli got fifteen years for murder at Dunmore. Others include Darney McMahon two years for manslaughter, John Morrigan two years, Jodeph Julge six years, David Warren eighteen months, and multiple sentences for robbery and burglary involving local individuals and places.

Iastern Peter Eomebach Elm Park Augustino Nelli Prignano Dunmore Darney McMahon Providence John Morrigan Providence Thebuy Jodeph Julge Nod Ondan David Warren John McGowan James Loughlin Philadelphia Adium Sehulf Iri Pox Spacewort Clarchey Osterhontin Michael Furly Danmore

Fence Blocks Tracks On D L W Co Land At Lackawanna

Fenced land along Lackawanna avenue used for vitrified brick piles to pay the rails. Bricks hauled from Weaton mill cars. Wagons crossed land claimed by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company and the Western company. A fence was set between the DL&W tracks and the old Stowers packing house, stopping team travel on the land.

Lackawanna Avenue Weaton Mill Dulawire, Lackawanna and Weatern Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Weatern Stowers Tevams

Political contest and potential nominees in Lackawanna county

Up to date Billy Craig has not declared his senatorial plans. O Malley pursues the Republican nomination for the Fourth district legislature. Martin McDonough of Minooka aims for prothonotary, vowing to go to the Democratic county convention as the party’s standard bearer. Hardenbergh secures a walk over for senator in Wayne Susquehanna. Milford Dispatch predicts his swift nomination and unified Republican support.

Billy Craig OP. O'Malley Martin McDonough Minooka McDonough Hardenbergh Wayne-Sosqueshanna Milford Dispatch E. B. Hardenbergh Hongsdale Wayne Susquehana Montrose

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Shaw Stelle Seeley Wyoming Ave Venes Emerson New England The Weston Wil Co Ed Olaar Carney, Brown & Co Mif’s. Lubiit Bousi Ssquake H. B. Ware Spruce Street Dime Bank News OF West Side Jackson, Robinson and Anthony Thmlin Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Herman von Zeelan Central Mine FLYAN Little West Side News Notes Miss Killam North End Willem Williams North End Briefs Court House Braunmiller & Co E. C. Rickur & Co Adama Avenue South Swe Neil Ruddy Lackawanna Colony Jane É&C China Hall Weichel & Millar Phy Ajc Pane Conway Penn Avenue Epropo Martin & Delany's Great Clearing Sale Lackawanna Ave Shimberg Spruce ST Florey &Holts M. CA N.B Pattoute Ditchburn Victor Sash Conrad Hatter Ington Chicago Boston Etc Piamostro Columbus Monument Washington Av N. A. Hulbert Guy Music Store Steinway & Son Decker Brothers Branich & Back YUM & Baum Busly KDC ETO A. W. Juurisch Victor, Gondron Holt Lovell Tarpman Antonio Bard Masn Aneasthene DRS Nenwood Wardell Bryant Henwood & Wardell, Dentists Lackawanna Ava
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