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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1895

Page

2

The Tribune Seeks Wider Circulation in Wilkes-Barre Area

The Tribune submitted plans to broaden its circulation in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns in Luzerne County. Editors aim to deliver news earlier than Philadelphia and New York papers, asserting the paper’s value to Northeastern Pennsylvania readers. A Pittston church contributed $19 to the Luzerne County Humane Society. Chinese residents of Pittston and Wilkes-Barre comprise the class. Marriage licenses were issued to Frederick Becker and Barbara Boswert. Robert Kinde and Kate Trautner. Robert Nesbitt and Alice Hand. Conrad Miller and Kate Brush, all of Wilkes-Barre.

Tribune W No. 9 Duit Balding Puble Nore Wilkes-Barre Tribune Inkes Luzerne County Wilkes-Harre Wyoming Valley The Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York Byterian Church of Pittston Leuzerne County Humane Society Frederick Becker Barbara Boswert Robert Kinde Kate Trautner Robert Nesbitt Alice Hand Wilkes- Barre Conrad Miller Kate Brush

How the News from Harrisburg Was Re ceived in Wilkes-Barre

A Harrisburg dispatch reports the Quay county bill passed the house prompting surprise from Wilkes-Barre and inevitability of governor approval. Hazleton and surrounding townships appear to vote solidly for the new county, which would carve from Luzerne and Schuylkill, creating a Hazleton centered county with a prospective county seat and new courthouse.

Harrisburg Wilkes-Barre Quay County Grenner Wilkes- Barre Board of Trade Pennsylvania Luzerne Schuylkill Hazleton Hazleton City Hazle Township Foster Township Freeland Borough Freeland Foster Schuylkill County Mazleton New County Scranton Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Rejection of Bids for New Court House Squabble

County Commissioners decide to reject all five bids for building the Meyers designed court house as bids were deemed too high. Commissioner Dullard cites high bids but withholds figures while injunction proceedings continue. Contractors say their bids were under a million dollars, and critics urge a settlement with Architect Meyers to end the impasse.

Court House Dilcomma Dullard Board of County Commissioners Meyers

Coal Company Schedule Of Employee Payments

The Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company outlines a payment schedule with multiple locations and times across June from June 10 to June 14. See Empire shops South Wilkes-Barre Hollenback Jersey Watt No. 7 and others for daily payments.

Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company Empire South Wilkes-Barre Hollenback Reynolds Jine Wanamie Sugar Notch Notug Aegis

Salvation Army Jubilee Campaign Opens at Grand Opera House

The Salvation Army in this city begins a five day Jubilee campaign tomorrow at the Grand Opera House led by Commandant and Mrs Pallington Booth.

Salvation Army Grand Opera House

Meetings Schedule For Week Includes Ice Cream Banquet

The text outlines a week of meetings ending Wednesday June 12 with Major and Mrs Halpin and staff running four days. A Saturday ice cream and cake banquet and welcome meeting is planned. Sunday to Tuesday focus on religious exercises. Mr and Mrs Booth arrive Wednesday at 6 15 and will be hosted at a large reception. The Scranton Salvation Army band arrives Tuesday and stays through Wednesday addresses.

Annual Exhibition at Home for Friendless Children

The Home for Friendless Children held an annual exhibition of kindergarten and kitchen garden work by its inmate children. Visitors viewed decorated rooms, flowers gathered by the children, and a demonstration of their training with music by Miss Cleve. The institution, led by Matron Emily Herriott, notes a new library for older children.

Misa Cleve Emily Herriott Sophia Herriott Mabel Ethel Cleve

Wilkes-Barre Notes: Funerals, Meetings and Local Events

Funeral of John Evans at 2 30 this afternoon. Luzerne Sportsmen's club meets this evening at board of trade rooms. Lehigh Valley Coal builds large annex at North Wilkes-Barre store. Wilkes-Barre Turn Verein picnic and games at Hanover park in a few weeks. Mrs Evan Davis of Georgetown committed to jail for sanity examination. Frank P Hopper named principal of Parsons public schools. Kingston lad James Stenlake severely injured after fall from electric car. Springfield vs Wilkes-Barre for first in Eastern league at 3 45. Oratorio Society rehearsal tomorrow at the armory. Kingston boy Stenlake may not recover from head injury. Captain Shannon says Wilkes-Barre team can sustain pace if none are disabled. Wilkes-Barre female choir last rehearsal at Glee club rooms. Malikrodt convent commencement June 13 with medals for five pupils. Central Methodist church flower cantata this evening with music and tableaux. Robert Dawson of Wyoming to be buried with military honors at Hollenback cemetery. Mrs Catherine Dwyer funeral held at Mrs Murphy’s on Kidder street. remains to Plymouth. Injunction bars school board from appointing secretary until court determines election manner. Harry Hess of Tubba & Hess marries Helen Lynn of Kingston. First open air band concert by Ninth Regiment band on river common. Strawberry and ice cream festival at Memorial hall raises funds to pay hall debt. Rev Dr W G Andrews to address Wyoming Sons of the Revolution on July 4. to visit Rev Dr Hodge in Wilkes-Barre. Chinese class of First Presbyterian…

John Evans Luzerne Sportsmen's Club Board of Trade Lehigh Valley Coal Company North Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Turn Verein Hanover Park Evan Davis Georgetown Frank P. Hopper Parsons Public Schools James Stenlake Kingston Springfield Wilkes-Barre Athletic Park Armory Stenlake Shannon Glee Club East Market Street Malikrodt Convent Central Methodist Episcopal Church Robert Dawson Wyoming Hollenback Cemetery Peolock Conyngham Post Grand Army of the Republic Catherine Dwyer Murphy Kidder Street Plymouth Harry Hess Tubba & Hess Helen Lynn First Presbyterian Church River Common Ninth Regiment Alexander Memorial Hall Ladies’ Relief Corps W. G. Andrews Guilford Conn Wyoming Sons of the Revolution Andrews F. B. Hodge

Hazleton community notices and local council actions

Local items include visits by Mr. and Mrs. Gensel and son Hugo from Hazleton, a Falls Pa illness, Plymouth board officers elected, and tax exonerations. Reports also cover a near fatal accident to Mrs. Spies, civic club meetings, church events, marriages in Pittston, and a police court dispute over timber poles with Renshaw. The week closes with council actions and street grade orders.

Miss Mabel Hutchings Sunday ice cream event

Miss Mabel Hutchings will hold an ice cream festival in Hutchings park on Friday evening June 7 as part of a Sunday school chase. The Methodist Episcopal Sunday school will celebrate Children’s Day with morning exercises in the church and all are welcome. Mrs John Tasker of Brookstreet and Mrs James Stevenson of Main street were visiting Scranton yesterday. The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will hold a Fourth of July picnic in Riverside park. The Moosie Rage Ball club will play at home today against the Eurekas of Providence. Peter Hamlin and DeWitt Stanton were in Scranton yesterday on business.

Mabel Hutchings Hutchings Park Methodist Episcopal Sunday School John Tasker Brookstreet Scranton Ladies’ Home and Foreign Missionary Society The Presbyterian Church Riverside Park James Stevenson Main Street Moosie Rage Eurekas Providence Peter Hamlin DeWitt Stanton

Printing for Grocers Circulars and Cards

Printing for Grocers. Circulars cards booklets letter heads etc printed so well at The Tribune office that they will sell goods for you.

Tribune

West Side Council Bills and Local Social News

The monthly council meeting approved payments to the street department and several local individuals including the high constable and an attorney. The street team reported Plane street laid out and discussed cross streets near Pittston arena needing repair but no action taken. Social notes cover Mrs. J. Morton and Professor Hoban’s itinerary, Drs. Brown and Winters visit, Miss Kate Quinn’s Plymouth visit, and a St Mary’s wedding of M J Gellieple to Miss Annie Mc Hale with Mendelssohn music and a reception at the couple’s West Side home.

Scranton Republican A. BH. Curley P. M. Thornton J. F. Conaboy T. ¥. Fitzsimmons Dommernuth & Brother M. J. Bo Niagara Falls Professor Hoban Denver Misa Ella Gibbons John Mitchell

Prevents Infection and Its Impact on Disease History

A brief note discussing how infection prevention altered the understanding of diseases once deemed non contagious such as fevers and consumption, emphasizing the role of bacilli in infections and the historical shift in medical theory.

Bovinine Health Claim Promises Strong Nourishment

A vintage promotional piece extols Bovinine as life giving in concentrated form that fortifies every part of the body and defies disease germs through nourishment and vitality.

Bride Receives Generous Gifts at Out of Town Guests

The bride’s parents hosted a wedding where she was remembered with a large spread of beautiful presents. A substantial number of guests from out of town attended to celebrate the occasion.

Ice cream festival announced by Presbyterians

The Indies of the Presbyterian church announce an ice cream festival for the 18th Inst. Mrs. Samuel Henry of Lemon dies during surgical operation in Philadelphia. Remains go to Lemon for burial on Lehigh Valley train No. 18. Funeral services at Lemon Methodist Episcopal church. Various local moves include school board changes, new fire police, and reports to County Superintendent Keeler. Also notes on vacations and church activities.

Indies Presbyterian Church Samuel Henry Lemon Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Methodist Episcopal Church Maggie Jayne Nimble Joseph Gray Gray Candy Company Crystal Beach Canada Lake Erie D. B. Gray G. W. Hatch the Baptist Church Eaton Chester C. McKown Waynesboro George McKown Co. J. Reed Florida W. D. Sampson A. P. Williams Dersheimer C. A. Little Keeler Hatonville Methodists Joseph Armstrong Russell Graham Fairbury Neb

Buck Taylor Steals Front From Detectives In Honesdale

Detective Moran tracked Buck Taylor to the Coyne House then to a horse and road chase. Taylor eluded capture by leading Moran and deputies on a running game through town before disappearing toward Union Hill bridge. Sheriff Murphy and Constable Brown quit the pursuit as Taylor fled. In other notes Nicholas Laws leaves on vacation and John N C Bader plans remodeling and new offices on the Allen House site.

Buck" Taylor Michael Moran Carbondale Honesdale Coyne House Taylor Buck Gounge Moran Sheriff Murphy Brown Union Hill Mortin Conatable Brown Nicholas Laws Allen House John N. C. Bader

Mansfield Rebuke of a Substitute Judge for Discretion

Lord Mansfield rebukes Sergeant Sayer who sought a new trial on grounds of misdb reating the jury. The judge notes the sergeant had no discretion under the act of parliament and could not act with any such freedom. The exchange underscores limits on judicial authority.

Lord Mansfield Sergeant Sayer Sayer

Langley Flying Machine Described as Eight Feet Long

A Washington special details the Langley flying machine trial where it flew 1,000 feet. Aluminum steel composes much of the frame and engines weigh under fourteen pounds per horsepower. The craft weighs less than a safety bicycle with wings of glazed surfaces and a dragonfly like design. Nine months in bed, cured in 24 hours by Mystic Cure, praised by T. J. Blackmore of Pittsburg and sold by Carl Loreng, Scranton.

Washington Langley Ila T. J. Blackmore Hiller & Blackmore Pittsburg Carl Loreng Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

Classified Housing and Property Listings From Scranton Area

A mix of rental notices for furnished and unfurnished rooms and a six room house on Lackawanna Avenue. Also listings for sale including Crystal Lake Hotel acreage on Dundaff Road, Harvey’s Lake lots, and first class pacing horses. Proposals invite bids for parish building rectory, furniture, fuel and supplies with details from Harrisburg department offices.

Pol Eppo ALA Ild Crystal Lake Carbondale Dun- Gat Dundaff P Bunquelauns W. M. Jermyn Priceburg, Pa

Professional Cards For Dr L M Gates And Realty Listing

Professional cards list Dr L M Gates at 125 es gellatoy avenue with office hours from 9 to 12 and 1 to 7 p m. Also notes residence at 209 Madison avenue and advertises The Republic Savings and Loan Association offering loans on easier terms and better investment returns than other associations located in the Nynder Dime Bank building.

DR. Kay Aee Penn Vobatretrice A. J. Connell Offich Washington Avenue Francke Wea Vine THE Republic Savings and Loan Association Nynder Dime Bank Building

Castoria Advertising Slogan Parody

A nostalgic jingle recalls Castoria for babies children and mothers, noting a child’s illness and crying, then a young woman clinging to Castoria as an emblem of comfort, and finally offering Castoria to her own children in a playful line.

Castoria Abo Miss Castoris

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iticura Eriag Charles Gensel Hugo F. Howard Armstrong Falls Henry Grattan Club Uno Morning Sun Band George W. Harrison J. C. Young Jenkin T. Jones Edward Lynch J. A. Opp James D. Jones ER. N. Smith Lorenzo Whitney William Davis John Cooper William W. Thomas A. K. DeWitt Mise Rose Morgans Nanticoke Andrew Spies Spies Lehigh and Wilkes- Barre Coal Company George B. Reading Equitable Ald Union Franklin Frantz House Messrs H. K. Wing Thomas Delaney J. B. van Kleech Westminster Pool Rooms John J. Renshaw Isaac Lamvereaux Squire Watters J. J. Renshaw Dorranceton Lamereaux Renshaw William Williams Harris Street Thomas Carey Thomas Temperley John Ruddy Thomas Prout Larry Prout William Brennan Wesley Major F. H. Banker Maria Judd Binghamton G. M. Colville D. D Jamestown N. Y Colville Banker Judd P. G. Miller Edward Bloomsburg Jacob Miller North Main Street Deaver Syracuse University Syracuse W. F. Moyer & Bro Young Men's Christian Association Bicycle Club West Side M. Bard Young Men's Christian Association Broad Street Ricketts Jennie Richard Bly Frothingham Street Oregon Market Street J. H. Rickett's Thomas Sweeney Patrick Sweeney Smithville J. H. Rickett'a Bertha Patrick Rilley Defoe Street J. H. Rickett Shepherd Armory Hall Select Council Reno Light Committee Common Council Renard Campbell David Murphy Jones Linden Street Wright & Co South Maline AVOCA Bovinine Young People's Society of Calvary Baptist Church Olwen Howells Rebecca Williams Querlea Langley's Flying Machine Connolly & Wallace Cnerck Hank A. D. Holland Spruce St Mra Sarat Brooks G. G. Hrooks Lachku. Ave William H. Platy Elm Street Camden N. J Edward OG. Fish & Co Borden Block Chicago Ill Addrew Tripp Adams Ener Vetic Mango Chemical Company John Street Mnugwor Ziegler Addrosa Price Trilune Adame Avenue D. B Green Green Ridge Street Franklin Avenues Carson & Davies West Lackawanna Avenue Addres Thomas E. Evans Hyde Park Saint Mark's Mission Duinmore Brown & Morris Architectu J. Neon Denmore J.B. Bronson Ovricy the Board OF Commissioners OF Ublic Grounds and Buildings Daniel H. Harines J. Delaney Sam Mvet M. Jackson Commonwealth of Pennsylvanie Beirut Shine Be Hiahod Extire Department Cou Commissioners of Public the Scranton Bedding CO Cor, Adams ACU Wes Rae DR. Shimberg Spruce Street ARGE Mercereau & Connell's Atereopticon Taylorville Ydo Park Dickson Olyphant Peekville Archbald Jermyn Adireas E. H. Call Tribune Office Frank Leslie O. Moody Adams Ave Burk Tie Ne Sia Hoo Wyatt Boston Masa Asta Gibson Street Jackson Street Stuation Adilresa Railroad Avenue Hailroad Avenue Morgan Arison M. C. Tribune Physicians and Surgeons G. Edgar Dean Court House Square Jos. Kubuml Lackawann Avenue Anton Jessups Burr Building Washingdton Avenue Frank T. Okell Tne Coal Exchange Suraneon James W. Oakford Commontwealthy Samuel W. Engar Ove L. A. Watres Lackandnaave Trin Townsend Dime Bank Co. R._ PITCHER Commonwealth Building William A. Taft Claybach Wyoming Avenue Stratton Office Coal Exchange School OF the Lackawanna Beranton Thomas M. Cann Walter H. Buell Worcester Adams Avenue the Elk “Cafe Franklin Avenue Bates Eeane Je. P, Ziegler Westminster Hotel Cor Sixteenth St Irving Place E. N. Anable Scranton House Wassenger Victor Koch Edward H. Davis Coma E. L. Walter Lewis Hancock, JR Bpruce Car, Wash Ave Price Building Washington, Avenue Leeds G. R. Clark & CO Green House North Main Avenue Bauer Mublic R. J. Bauer Hulbert Megargha Brothers Arehouse Washington Ave Frank P. Brown
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