Our Neighbors Down the Valley Tribune Expansion Plans
The Tribune opens a Wilkes-Barre branch at No 2% Laniog Wielding Patle Crest Wilkes-Barre to extend circulation in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns. It vows to provide all news day and employ earnest editorial advocacy for Wyoming Valley readers. A reporter notes A Lape of Nanticoke plans pheasant farming, seven chicks appearing after seven eggs. Contractors publish a card on county bid schemes for the new court house, while one Wilkes-Barre contester bids on the post office issue. The News-Cauler forecasts the editor will critique candidates and merits for public offices, promising lively commentary.
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The
Tribune
Laniog
Patle Crest
Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Valley
Philadelpha
New York
A. Lape
Nanticoke
Installation of Rev Kath as Fourth Reformed pastor
The report covers the May 1895 installation of Nev. PJ Kath as pastor of the Fourth Reformed Church in Philadelphia with an extensive program. It notes attendees, local notices, and various ads and personal items from Pittston including addresses, visits, and community events. The piece closes with a Memorial Day tribute and a poem by Mrs. Charlotte Vermilye Craser.
Booming Judge Rice Urged for Appellate Bench by Luzerne Bar
Luzerne County Bar Association approves efforts to push Hon. Charles E. Rice for a seat on the state appellate court. Alexander Farnham chairs the meeting, with Joseph J. Coons as secretary, and a 20 member committee empowered to seek support statewide. Governor Hastings to receive formal address commending Rice as capable, impartial, and highly qualified.
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Luzerne County Bar Association
Charles E. Rice
Luxerne County
Rice
Alexander Farnham
Joseph J. Coons
Farnham
Rive
HH. W. Palmer
Judge Rice
Charles EB. Rice
Pica
Oltigona
Ricehaw
Charles Ed. Rice
Common Pleas
F. W. Wheaton
Osborne
H. Chage
I. P. Hand
J.T. Lenihan
BH. G Butler
A. Z. Brundage
G. W. Chank
W. C. Price
B. RB. Minor
George H. Troutman
C. W. McAlarney
John McGahren
E. P. Eisner
B. H. Chase
Chase
Barn Association
Wheaton
Reese Seeks Republican Nomination for Recorder
Mr. Herbert Y Reese of the Record declares intent to run for recorder on the Republican ticket in Laferne County. He is a firm Republican with Welsh support and is noted as a strong candidate if nominated, having a prominent position early in the field for the lucrative office.
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Rees
Herbert Y. Reese
Fopi Recorder
Dogble
Treese
Laferne
Reese
Firent
Flooding the Port Bowkley Mine to Quench Fire
Officials decided to flood the Interior of the Port Bowkley mines to halt the blaze. Work began Sunday with two large river pumps ready to force water into the mine. It may take at least a week of continuous pumping before the flames are subdued despite added brattice supports.
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Port Bowkley
Ti Ja
Fire risk grows as mine blaze spreads across sections
Reports say spreading fire in the mine risks becoming the most glorious and difficult to control since the famous South Wilkes-Barre blaze, challenging crews as they fight to contain it.
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South Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne Prohibition Delegates Named for State Convention
Luzerne Prohibitionists selected a list of delegates at Emmett D. Nichols office in the Leaning building for the Prohibition state convention to be held in Pittsbure tomorrow and Thursday. The group includes William B. Bertels Henry Watts John Dando J H Byvans Fred Vintacomb and E R Nichols Mrs A M Harvey Rev W H Hiller J E Marcey John Schaffer George A Filter Rev T M Furey and George A Potte. If other counties send strong delegations the convention should be a large and able gathering with no party matching its strength. The Luzerne contingent is described as their best and ablest group.
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Luzerne
Emmett D. Nichols
Pittobure
William B. Bertels
Henry $. Watts
John Tl. Dando
J. H. Byvans
Fred. Vintacomb
PD. Nichols
Wilkes- Barre
Charles H. Cool
Nmory
M. Johnson
W. H. Jackson
A.M. Harvey
West Pittston
W. HL Hiller
Parsons
J. E. Marcey
John Schaffer
Ashley
George A. Filter
Plymouth
T. M. Furey
Wanamie
Georgy A. Potte
Sugar
Prohibitionists
Lugerne
Quay Influence Echoed as County Bill Heads to Session
Reports from Harrisburg say Senator Quay secured legislative support for a new county bill during a recent visit, prompting fears it would pass swiftly. The measure has been postponed repeatedly, and today’s developments may finally settle the fate of the Quay backed proposal.
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Ouay County
Wilkes
Quay
Nantlooke Sees Unusually Large Sheriff Field in Primary
Nantlooke brings a crowded field for sheriff with at least three candidates C. E. B. Jones J. T. Detrick and Squire Samu Powell, each noted for past party service. observers fear all seek the same county office.
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Nantlooke
C. E B. Jones
J. TD. Detrick
Train collision delays traffic on Lehigh Valley line
Yesterday a slight wreck occurred at Hichland Junction on the Lehigh Valley road. Engine 110 pulling a gravel train ran onto the main track by mistake and crashed into engine 7 of a passenger train. Both engines derailed. Engineer Van Wormer of the passenger train was slightly hurt.
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Lehigh Valley
Hichland Junction
van Wormer
Luzerne County Medical Society Meeting Discusses Serum Therapy
A regular Luzerne County Medical Society gathering is planned for tomorrow evening in the Hollenbeck building. The topic is The Present Status of Serum Therapy, with Doctors Taylor Murphy Faulds and Knapp as readers.
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Medical Society
Luzerne
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement Claim
An old promotional notice touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy used for over fifty years by mothers. It promises to ease teething pain, soften gums, relieve wind colic and diarrhea, and salesto druggists worldwide.
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Mrs. Winslow
Mayors Disciplines Five Minor Cases Amid Quiet Day
City records show the mayor disposed of five minor cases yesterday with some discharged and others paying small fines. The West End wheelmen prepare for large events on June 2 and 26 with notable national racers expected. Warner, former local pitcher, moved to Rochester after Boston signing and release, while New York state team gains a strong young catcher. Teane Stine, Civil War veteran, dies at his daughter's Oregon Street home and will receive military honors at 2 PM. Minnie Tretheway at Hancock Street grammar grade is revived after heat attack. Mr. and Mrs. Merrick bury their two children, 10 and 3, within days.
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West End
Speed
Warner
Boston
Rochester
New York State
Teane Stine
Oregon Street
Minnie Tretheway
Hancock Street
J. A. Merrick
Plymouth Community Notices and Upcoming Events
Local hall meeting urged by Catholic Mutual. Plymouth Light Heat and Water plans a reservoir at Larkaville. Borough officials discuss finances, and Traction company tears out bricks on Malin street after orders from town. Several residents face illnesses and travels, with band concerts and weddings looming. Funeral planned for toddler Bantricks. several couples announced for marriage.
Local notes and social updates from Wilkes Barre
George K. Davis spent last Sunday at North Mountain. Burr Miller of New York, son of Warner Miller, is the provest of John A Turner in this city. Miss Pessie Diniye has returned from School In Baltimore to spend the summer with her parents here. C. Chase spent last Sunday at North Mountain with Wich Ricketts. Mr. Chase returned yesterday to this city. NoE. Mutter in Philadelphia for a few weeks on business. His partner A Weeks Jr returned yesterday from the Quaker City. State Senator Kline is reported to be recovering and has been moved to his home at Hazleton. Mr. Ridsdale of the News-Dealer is called to New York as a witness in a Herald matter in which WL Paloe is interested as plaintiff. E T Glering P Ridsdale and P J Raumveey represented the Wilkes-Barre drivers on the Lehigh Valley Writer's club excursion to Niagara Falls. De and Mrs J A Bullard have returned from a trip to Od Point Comfort and Washington DC. At the latter place they attended the commencement exercises of the Norwood school for girls, where their daughter Miss Emily Bullard was graduated. Nail Rate Excursions on the Nickel Plate Road to Western joints on May 11 and June 11, 189_. General office 2 Exchange street Buffalo NY.
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Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Plymouth Light, Heat and Water Company
Larkaville
Bilndown
Suditers
Palps Walters
Joseph Pouksttes
Evan S. Jones
Me Traction Company
Malin Street
John Finherty
Delaware and Mudeon Coal Company
Fercy Lockard
Charles Shupp
Musers
James Moore
F. Fr. McCann
Electric City
Einestalm
Aspen
Col
John Golightly
Mise Louise Basen
Broomshoro Normal Showl
Thomsagen
John P. Williams
Englewood
Mise Sadie
Gardner Street
Willams
John Tees
Plymouth Silver Band
Renshiw
James Bantricks
Welsh Hill Cemetery
Jennie Bowden
Brotherly Love City
Wyoming Seminary Club
Kingston
Skye Hummel
Plymouth
BS. Vincent’s Church
Michael Marley
Wilkes-Barre
Mire Fila McKune
Avondale
Richard Fantey
Melinda McKune
John Boyle
Pittston
Flin Murray
Himstrove
Charles Goodwin
Roanoke
Goodwin
Allie Williams
Sugar Loaf
George K. Davis
North Mountain
Burr Miller
New York
Warner Miller
John A. Turner
Pessie Diniye
Baltimore
C. Chase
Wich Ricketts
Mr. Chase
Thin City
Noe
Mutter
Philadelpha
A. Weeks, Jr
Quaker City
Kline
Hazleton
Ridsdale
News-Dealer
WL. Paloe
Plainthy
E. T. Qlering
P. &. Ridsdale
Centermoreland
Davis Sebring
Dutch Mountain
Will Jennings
Lopes
J. W. Denison
Patrons of Industry of
Wyoming County
Grange
Kelserville
George McKown
Wayneboro
Hisrother
Cecil
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Volney Jr. Cushing
Maine
Martha Pee
Marsh & Bell's
Wilkes- Barre
Lisgle Woodruff
Wyoming
Allen Tickner's
F. I. Drake
Fisherman nets two pound nine ounce trout report
The item notes a Centermoreland fisherman catching a trout weighing two pounds nine ounces. It also mentions local events including a Sunday gale at Lake Winola with trees down and no major damage, and a bout of heavy rain and a forecasted timber harvest on Dutch Mountain. The narrative includes social visits and upcoming community notices.
Startling Admission On Consumption Cures By Discovery
The article argues epidemics like cholera and yellow fever cause alarm but consumption surpasses them in impact. It promotes Dr. Tierce's Golden Medical Discovery, claiming up to fifty percent cure in early consumption and offering a free pamphlet with cured patients, plus a 160 page medical treatise from Worth's Dispensary Musical Association in Buffalo New York.
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Tierce
Pierce
Worth
Funeral For Elias Hohn Noted Local Resident
The funeral for Elias Hohn, an early resident along Tunkhannock Creek, is set for 10:30 this morning at Eaton Hap Ust church with Rev. W. M. Hiller officiating. He died at age seventy eight.
Borough Schools Close for Summer Term in Taylor
Miss Tan Sperber visits New Jersey and several residents are noted for calling on friends. Borough schools closed for term and will reopen in September. Teachers gave picnics. an entertainment in Weber's rink is planned with speakers from Scranton. A severe Sunday storm felled trees. a cow was struck by lightning. Funeral for Mrs Howells set this afternoon. Calvary Reformed chapel event postponed to next week.
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Tan Sperber
New Jersey
Lomer Warner
Mary van Buskirk
J. & Porteus
C. H. van Horm
Ira Atherton
Ransom
Weber
Taylor
Phillipa
Scranton
Foley
Bh. J. Morgan
Mra. Howells
Howells
Grove and
Storrs Streets
Calvary Reformed Chapel
New Great South American Kidney Cure Shown
Dietreasing Kidney and Pindder Ala enges followed In six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. This remedy relieves pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages quickly. It relieves retention of water and pain in passing it. Sold by C. M. Harris, Druggist, 1235 Penn Ave, Scranton, Pa.
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C. M. Harris
Penn Bye Fue
Scranton
Patented Universal Hair Carola and Warere Ad
Numerous ad fragments offer job seekers and boarder notices amid garbled legal text. The court notice references an inter-corporation act and a June hearing date.
For Rent Nicely Furnished Hall Rooms in Hyde Park Area
Rental notice for an 8x room suite on West Lackawanna Avenue near Uk Lingerne Hyde Park. Includes a nicely furnished hall suitable for lodge use and nearby utilities. Contact John Jer Myn at 110 Wyoming Avenue for details.
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Adama Avenue
Assembly Hall
D. TL
Spruce Street
Lee Ee
Green Ridge Patreet
Wyoming
Franklin Avenue
P.O
West Lackawanna Avenue
Thomas EK
Evans
Lingerne
Hyde Park
John Jermyn
Wyoming Avenue
Huge Selection of Gold Watches For Sale
Local retailer advertises a large stock of gold watches offered at very close figures to reduce inventory. The notice promotes a big stock at Mer Corena and Connells with aggressive pricing to move items quickly.
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Mercorena & Connells
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Philadelphia
J. Hy
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J. M. Tyson
Columbia Crossroads
Pradford County
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Rickett's
Ceorge A. Brooks
FH. C. Bmyithe
Delaware Avenue
Young Men's Christian Association
W. H W. Meckendorf
Delaware and Wadson Station
Nanager
Postal Telegraph Company
Typkhannock
Sweltere
Ricketts
Michael Maloney
University of Pennsylvania
W. A. Gillespie
Legal Bueteee
Shepherd
Armory Hall
Sol. Hirsch
Wilkes-Narre
Lens Behmidt
Beers & Schmidt
Danville
CC. Towmen
Kloxetts
Sons of Freedom
Charlotte Vermilye Craser
Luzerne Bar Association
Appellate Bunch
Swange
Dr. Swayne & Son
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General Office
Exchange Street
Buffalo
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Castoria
Mis
Munyun
Unyon
Thig Company
New York City
F.C. Burgesa
Forkston
Edward Bush
Claude
Chicago
Elias Hohn
Tunkhannock Creek
Eaton Hap Ust
W. M. Hiller
Dunham
Frank H. Ingham
Sullivan County
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Yorkston Township
Commonwealth
T. G. Walter
Snail Brook
Jasper Ball
Lemon Township
Squire Kate
Harmon Billings
Hinde
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P.O. Box
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Addren M. D. Farnham
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Warren & RN App
Connolly & Wallace
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Hekoner
HOTO
William H. Platt
Elm Street
Camden
N. J
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KD Co
Fist &Co
Borden
Cowles & Co
Chambers Street
N.Y
Mrs. Tripp
Adama Arenee
Mango Chemical Company
John Street
Jackson St
Winola
F. T. Orell
Coal Exchange
Vine Street
L. M. Horton
Commonwealth Bildy
Take Business
Carson & Vies, Roranton
Lackawanna Aven
Electric Avenue
WAM
Kaufhold
K. M. Cobb
Lido
Raymond Court
W. M. Jermyn
Pricebury
RAIS
Welsh Congregational Church
Manor
H. Jd. Daniele & Co. Taylor
J. B. Daniels
Taylor, Pa
Daniel H. Hastings
J.C. Drbanny
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Samuel M. Jackson
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Soren
Malin Irs
Ensay
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Cor, Adams
Taylorville
Providence
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Peckville
Archbald
Jermyn
E. H. Call
Frank Leslie
Moody
Adams Ave
Tees
Maplewood
Duke
WM. A. Connell
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Railroad Avonir
Stuation
Railroad Avenue
M.C. Tribune
Callor
M. E. Johnson
Deacon Street
Thiel
Woat Lacks
Tribune Office
Gituation
Roe Prey
Understani
Nicholen
Physicians and Surgeons
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HOGAR
Atreet
Beranton
Ust
Court House Square
Kay
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A. J. Connell
Cor
Francke
W. B Allen
North Washington
L. Frey
DR. L. M._ GATES
Madison Avenue
John L. L. Wentz
M. D
Commonwealth Building
Madison Ave
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Sun An Beve
Dime Bank Suitaine
Jos. Kuettel
Lackawain
Buranton
Washington
FRANK _T. ORELL
Book& Con Exchange
Séran On
EMA
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce St
L. A. Watres
Lackawana Ave
Urie Townsend
Dime Bank
Pitcher
Scranon
Comegys
Killam
Attornay-Ats At-Law
Wyoming Ave
Jas
J. HH. Hamilton
Commonwealth Bldg
J. MC. Rance
William A. Taft
Laubach
R. M. Stratton
School OF the Lackawanna
Sorensen
Ree Guest
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Worcester
Adams Avenue
Grand Union Tea Co., Jones Bros
ELK Cafe
Rites Ronednable
Pr. Ziegler
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
B.N. Anable
Scranton House
L. & W. Pene
Victor Koch
Edward H. Davis
E. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Wash. Ave
Brown & Morris
Price
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
North Main Avenue
BAUHR
J. Hauer
Hulbert
Musio
Megarghe Brothers
Rinters
Washington Ave
Scram
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna
Thomas Aubrey
Shimberg
Fred
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