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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1895

Page

5

Tribune Opens Wilkes-Barre Branch Office

The Tribune announces a Wilkes-Barre branch to extend circulation in Luzerne County and surrounding towns. It pledges a complete department of Luzerne county news and aims to deliver news 3 to 5 hours earlier than Philadelphia and New York papers.

The Tribune Lanting Public Bauare Wilkes-Barre Towbh Luzerne County Wyoming Valley Pullishers Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York

Proposal to Create Luzerne County Delights Hazleton Region

Wilkes Barre opponents soften to losing Lugerne county lower end as Hazleton area braces for a county split. Hazleton Freeland and nearby townships favored while Schuylkill county votes bound to oppose. County commissioners seek hearing. governor set for June 12.

Booming Judge Rice Gains Backing Across Counties

Friends of Judge Rice push for appointment to the new Superior court. Lucerne lawyers tour neighboring counties to secure endorsements. A Stroudsburg visit impressed Monroe County leaders while similar efforts occur in Columbia Montour Northumberland and Carbon counties. Rice’s fifteen year common pleas tenure is praised.

Judge Rice Superior Court Lucerne Stroudsburg Monroe County Judge Riowa Columbia Montour Northumberland Carbon

Democratic delegates chosen in Wilkes-Barre row

Dissatisfaction runs through Wilkes-Barre Democrats over a sudden city committee vote selecting delegates to the state convention. Reported lack of quorum is uncertain. Delegates named are B. F. Bogert, Brundage, and E. F. McGovern. Rumors hint Asa R. Brundage may seek Congress next year.

Wilkes-Barre Democratic City Committee B. F. Bogert Brundage E. F. McCovern Luxerne Messrs. Bogert McGovern Asa R. Brundage Congress

Cuticura The Great Skin Cure Promises Purity

An advertisement touts Cuticura as the best skin purifier and beautifier for skin and scalp care. It claims effectiveness in cleansing and improving complexion, promoting refined appearance.

Politician Guiner Admits Weakness Against County Bill

The text describes Representative Guiner’s claim that his guns were not heavy enough to defeat a county bill in a final charge. It references Matt Longla, Matt Quay, and predicts candidates including Matt Longla for sheriff, Jack McCarthy for auditor, William Schwartz for treasurer, and Attorney Troutman for judge.

Guiner Matts Matt Long Matt Quay Matt Longla Aditor Jack McCarthy William Schwartz Attorney Troutman

Court dockets multiple damage suits against boroughs

A surge of damage lawsuits faced courts as several boroughs were named. Dr O Malley vs Parsons borough ended in a voluntary consent to pay costs after failing to prove street acceptance. Gilroy vs Ashley borough seeks 6000 for alleged property harm from a street change. Jenkins vs Exeter borough alleges 20000 for health harm after 28 hours jailed with water in basement. Touhill v Pittston yielded 400 24 to the plaintiff.

Dr. O'Malley Parsons John Gilroy Ashley Gilroy William J. Jenkins Exeterborough Jenkins Touhill Ve Boruuish Pittston

Wilkes Barre Area Briefs Hit Local Events and Incidents

The Wilkes-Barre Press club sought a charter in court yesterday while Conyngham Post 7 attended Robert Dawson’s funeral in Wyoming. Springfield and Wilkes-Barre close a series with a final game at Athletic Park today. A Hungarian miner John Covab was killed by a rock fall in Red Ash mines. A fire damaged Frank Shearer’s North Washington Street store slightly. An Oratorio society diagram opened at L. Brown’s book store for an event next week. Simon Lane plans a July 15 completion for a new building, touted as highly stylish. The 8.2 percent Harvey’s Lake train struck a cow near Brookside, detaching engine and two cars. no injuries. Nanticoke firm Hildreth & Co begins half-day Fridays, starting yesterday. The Press club charter has been filed and aims for a long life. A band concert by Professor Alexander and the Ninth Regiment drew a large crowd. Upcoming musical festival presiding officers include Miner, Lawall, Williams, Watres, and Mrs Keating of Ashley. Mrs Keating repelled a tramp who demanded money with two brakemen aiding. By Quay county’s 1907 census Luzerne will lose about 48 000 residents. the upper end was cut off. Wilkes-Barre township school board reorganized with Casey as president, Mulligan as secretary, Quinn as treasurer, and A. C. Campbell named attorney. Lawrence Walters of Wilkes-Barre married Florence Rosenkrans of Port Jervis. they’ll live in Wilkes-Barre. West Side wheelmen prep for two-day meet at month’s end. Coroner to investigate the death of 98-year-old David Williams of Nanticoke who said before dying he was assaulted.

Wilkes-Barre Conyngham Post Robert Dawson Wyoming Springfield Athletic Park John Covab Frank Shearer Washingtontreet Oratorio Society Elsteidfod L. Brown Bool Simon Lane Harvey's Lake Brookslie Hildreth & Co Nanticoke Press Club Alexander Ninth Regiment Charles A. Miner HH. Lawall Morgan GB Williams L. A. Watres Scranton William Keating Ashley Keating Quay County Luzerne Wilkes-Barre Township Lawrence Casey Charles Mulligan Peter Quinn A. C. Campbell Lawrence Walters Misa Florence Rosenkrans Port Jervis West Side David Williams

Taylorville and Feltzville Obituaries and Local Sports

Richard Griffiths, an elderly Feltzville resident, died yesterday afternoon after a long life leaving a wife and one grown daughter. The Taylor Pyne and Holden mines will be paid today. The Scranton Y M C A second team beat a Price Library team 12 to 11 on Riverside grounds in an exciting game. Professor Weston officiated and a social at Y M C A rooms followed, aiding a financial fundraiser. Grace Thomas of Park Place visited town. Mrs. George Hatfield of Taylor visited New Mil.

Taylor, Pyne Holden Richard Griffiths Feltzville Scranton Young Men's Christian Association Price Library Association Riverside Core Weston Young Men's Christian Association Grace Thomas Park Place George Hatfield Taylor Wo New Mil‘oo

The Tribune of Lee Promotes Printed Circulars for Sales

Circulars and booklets printed so well at The Tribune of Lee that they will sell goods for you. The note emphasizes quality printing and distribution help for advertising campaigns.

Tribune of Lee

Fire at Llewellyn block on Luserne avenue

Fire discovered in the Llewellyn block on Luserne avenue at 2 10 am. Mrs Williams and family escaped as flames damaged the confectionery store and second floor dwelling. Loss about 1900 with 1600 insured. total likely to reach 3000. May be started in basement under the store. Fire response by West Pittston En ele Niagara Hose companies and local volunteers.

Llewellyn Block Luserne Avenue Niagara G. J. Llewellyn Cone J. 8 Llewellyn Wittame Red Men

Munyon's Remedies Promises Quick Cures for Various Ailments

An advertisement touts Munyon's homoeopathic remedies claiming relief in hours and cures in days for rheumatism, dyspepsia, catarrh, kidney issues, nerves, and vitality. It guarantees refunds if no benefit and promotes a 25-cent vial with druggist return option.

Munyon Mangen

School Board Elects Officers and Local Updates

The school board met yesterday and elected S. Judson Stark president GB.1 Shock secretary and I'. Ti THatt treasurer. Diploma purchases for graduates noted. Deed book indexing progressing slowly. George Strong and Betsy J. Robinson wed at Mehoopany and Forks ton. Tritons vs Scranton YM in home game this afternoon. Frances Worrell visiting from Factoryville. Thoebe Squire returns to West Nicholson today. Dimock camp meeting set for Ai.21 to 20 inclusive. J. Woodruff in charge. Bonding hall run by J. R. Mungerford. barns by Dr. A. Titsworth. Board orders repairs to hall. no new associations this season. Telegram reports Russell Graham died from gunshot wound. possibly burglars. He ran a store and post office, slept in the building. New Montrose road car arrives. improves passenger service. Random Shots note: 300 witnesses summoned for judicial contest June 17. Winnile Reynolds training to catch Tritons. Judge Dunham to hold argument court June 20. Sunny-Fide cemetery pipes under consideration. Both sides expected to win judicial contest. China door knobs missing. Samuel Harding contracted for postal telegraph poles. District Attorney Garman solicits names to back Judge Rice for appellate court. Floral Sunday observed by Methodist Episcopal Sunday School. Epworth League anniversary. A son of J. D. Gallup reported found with head wound at Lima, Ohio.

S. Judson Stark Shock Ieente Wan George Strong Mehoopany Betsy J. Robinson Forkston J. R. Mungerford A. Titsworth Montrose Association Fairbury Neb Russell Graham Montrose Road Winnile Reynolds George McKown Tritons Dunham Samuel Harding Postal Telegraph J. M. Garman Luzerne County Rice Wilkes-Barre Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Epworth League J. D. Gallup Centremoreland Lima

General Agents Wanted and Multiple Sale Notices

General agents wanted to sell exclusive territories with high commissions and no capital needed. Notices advertise sales lines from Columbia Chemical Co and Amorer, plus patent hairware offers with sample terms. Also a public notice seeks a charter for The Bald Mount Land Company under Pennsylvania law.

Columbia Chemical Co Dearborn Et Chicago Pennsylvania

Local Advertisements Show Scranton Area Rentals Jobs and Proposals

Classified items include rentals for houses rooms and offices in Scranton Lackawanna Avenue areas, employment drives for dressmakers and sales reps, plus public notices from state and church bodies about bids for a church parish house and stationery supplies. Names include Lyons F 8 Co Goshen Ind and Crystal Lake Dundaff P O.

Professional Notices From Early 1900s Classifieds

Hiring ad seeks men of ability with commission, salary options, and hubtlers exposure. A young woman seeks office work with private family references. Financial ads include a bank loan offer and a savings association promise of better investment returns.

Republic Bavinos and Loan Association S& N Callender Dime Bank

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