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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1895

Page

3

Local residents in transit and visits across counties

Theodore Connell guests with friends in Wayne county while Dr Foster of Honesdale visits Scranton. Emalene Killam capouse avenue visits Honesdale. John Farr and Dr Paine in Pittsburg. Mrs Peek of Moscow visits Green Ridge. Charles O Malley returns from Harrisburg to city. John J Gorman attends Master Plumbers convention in Philadelphia. Dr Unierwood to return Monday. Mrs Griffin visits daughter in Wilkes Barre. Genevieve McCann returns from Washington Visitation. Williams, Gaffney, Taylor, Cosgrove, Taylor fishing at Sickler pond Greenfield. Frank Connors of Reading bound for Cornell commencement in Ithaca. Connors from Cornell class attends event. At Georgetown law post graduate banquet Murphy responds on Athletes. Marty Swift's Cracker Jacks play at 4 pm.

Theodore Connell Friends Wayne County Dr. Foster Honesdale Scranton Emalene Killam Capouse Avenue John R. Farr W. A. Paine Pittsburg W. K. Peek Moscow Green Ridge Charles P. O'Malley City Harrisbore John J. Gorman Spruce Street Philadelphia N. Unierwood E. H. Griffin North Malin Avenue Garrett Smith Wilkes-Barre Genevieve McCann West Side Visitation Convent Washington, D. C Thomas Williams John J. Gaffney Patrick Taylor Thomas Cosgrove Joseph Taylor Sickler's Pond Greenfield Frank Connors Reading Ithaca N. Y Cornell University Connors Cornell Law Department Georgetown University Shoreham Washington John J. Murphy

North End Notes and Local Notices

Nelson Gillespie returns from Princeton. Mrs Moore builds a double house on Green Street. Alexander Simpson plans a house on Jadwin Place. Rev Guild and daughter return from Walton. Barret of Elmira Telegram building on Arlington Heights. Miss Little Fish hosts lunch on North Main Avenue. Powell sisters’ store on West Market Street nearly finished. Market Street bridge by depot gets a new paint coat. Major Fish and Mr Pond visit Pleasant Mount on business. Louis Mores in town with parents on North Main Avenue. Cheney party visiting Richmond Hill farm. Engineer Scharar dies at Cedar Rapids and will be interred in Dunmore. once owned property where Catholic church stands. Musicale by Miss Dean and pupils tonight at 380 Clay Avenue for Home for the Friendless. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes health. Hood's Pills are gentle. Turnquest advertises ladies belt pins. plumbing service via W G Doud & Co., 69 Lackawanna Ave. Bonaparte belt for sale by Turnquest. Pillsbury’s Flour Mills daily capacity 17,400 barrels.

Nelson Gillespie Princeton Timothy Moore Green Street Alexander Simpson Jadwin Place Green Ridge George E. Guild Walton A. Barret Elmira Market Street Ontario and Western Depot J. B. Fish Mr. Pond Drop Forge Works Pleasant Mount Louis Mores New York City L. W. Morss North Main Avenue Cheney Mr. Cheney Enest W. H. Richmond Richmond Hill Farm Jeremiah Scharar Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Cedar Rapids Scharar Dunmore

Deadlock persists in Lackawanna township school board race

In Lackinwanne township the school directors again fail to elect a secretary after 16 ballots. If no agreement is reached tonight the court will appoint six new directors to take over by treasurer or nothing, with Morgan likely to be chosen.

Davis Crith T. Davis Lovering Morgan

Nightly danger deters women and children in Twelfth ward

Residents allege danger after 6 to 8 pm as ball tossers occupy every street corner. Patrolman Flaherty arrests John Metshizer Tuesday. he is discharged by Mayor Connell, a warning to others.

Twelfth Wird Flaherty John Metshizer Connell

Ladies Appointed For Sheridan Monument Lake Ariel Picnic

A Sheridan Monument association meeting appointed several ladies to lead the picnic tables and activities for the July 4 excursion to Lake Ariel. Additional volunteers were named for games, races, and refreshments while ticket distribution and committee duties were assigned and expanded.

Dunmore Bereavement and Wedding Notices

Mary Anne Parker, 2 years, died of heart failure after attending Ep worth league at the Methodist church. She came from England eight years ago and leaves three children, Mrs. Harry Sanders, James, and John. Funeral Saturday at 2:50 at the Methodist church, interment in Dunmore cemetery. Mary Dunnigan and P. G. Ward wed at St. Mary’s Church with reception and trip to Philadelphia and Washington. Ward Council member. many friends wish them well. Christian Endeavor at Presbyterian church elected officers with $7.17 treasury. M. L. Speck president, L. M. Smith vice president, Stanley Gaines treasurer, Mabel Christ secretary. Elele Close elected corresponding secretary to replace A C Smith.

Mary Anne Parker Epworth League Methodist Church Engiad Dunmore Harry Sanders James John Dunmore Cemetery J. C. Leacock Mary Dunnigan P. G. Ward St. Mary's Church Father Quinnan Scranton Kate Manley Thomas Gordon Walnut Street Delaware, Lackawanna M. L. Speck L. M. Smith Stanley Gaines Mabel Christ Elele Close A. C. Smith J. W. Williams

Pinafore by Children Presented at Frothingham

The Foundling Home group rehearsed the Pinafore Juvenile last night and drew praise from ladies involved. The Friday and Saturday performances promise refined home talent with Professor Lindsay aiming for broad approval. The Lally children, famed from the Kirmess, join as prominent performers. Temperature noted as 9 degrees at Phelps' drug store with 62 degrees at the Frothingham theater.

Frothingham Foundling Home Lindsay Lally Kirmess Phelps’ Drug Store Frothingham Theater

Left on a Bicycle: Youth Captured in East Stroudsburg

Alfred Smith aged 19 from Scranton left for Philadelphia by bicycle and was arrested in East Stroudsburg by Policeman Abraham Welter after his mother wired the chief to nab him. Smith arrived at the Andomink house, left his wheel at a hotel, then returned to Scranton with his mother on the 10 34 evening train.

Scranton Diocesan Total Abstinence Union Elects New Board

The Scranton Diocesan Total Abstinence union formed its new board at its first meeting led by president James J. O'Hara of Parsons. Treasurer P. F. McDonnell of Carbondale and secretary F. W. Early of Green Ridge were named, with hopeful plans to expand membership and extend labor in the coming year.

Scranton Total Abstinence Union C. G. Boland James J. O'Hara Parsons P. F. McDonnell Carbondale F. W. Early Green Ridge O'Hara

Verdict in Scanlon estate case awards $1415 plus interest

Attorney O'Brien resumed closing arguments in M A McCarthy against Margaret Scanlon administratrix. The jury found Scanlon executed a note for the benefit of McCarthy in 188?, and that the note was without consideration, with the court to decide the final outcome. Other cases before Judge Searle included Bissell & Co. v Battin & Co and Connolly v Jenkins, with continuance denied for title defect and Townsend v Carlucci & Brother proceeding toward trial.

McCarthy Scanlon Counolly Escctment Searle Townsend Carlucci Joseph O'Brien M. A. McCarthy Ashley Margaret Scanlon Martin Scanlon Gunster Martin Scanton Veal Lackawanna County Beamon James Jwthings Gethings West Slide O'Brien & Kelly Watson & Zimmerman F. J. Pitzsimmons Russell & Co E. Bissell & Co New York Henry Battin & Co Battin & Co Bissell & Co Jude Searle Owen Connolly Minooka J. 8. Jenkins Thomas Shanhop Spring Brook John F. Murphy John F. Scragg A. A. Vosburg Connolly E. C. Newcomb

Court House News Notes and Local Legal Actions

Rules and hearings mark a day in court with cases including Regan v McDonnell and Lazarus Moyer v Richardson. Bail for felonious wounding set. lunacy hearing scheduled for Peter Frank. auditor appointed in Nichols matter. several probates and marriages noted. Also church ad and a medicinal ointment ad appear among the notices.

Regan McDonnell Joseph Rogers Emil Smith Peter Frank Asa Nichols James Nichols J. Alton Davis Thomas Lally Mary Jordan Scranton Hopkins Gershon Post North Abington Abram Colvin Clarence Bull James & O'Brien Elewthere O'Brien David T. Jones Taylor Margaret T. Jones

Pittston Avenue Notes and Local Incidents

South Side News reports Mrs Z G Hewitt recovering from illness and Emma Miller visiting New York City peers. Miss Mary Flaherty returns from Lake Aries. Undertaker FE H Jordan buys a new coach for 1100 dollars. A Young Women’s Christian Association singing class held a rehearsal. John Harrett suffers from a troublesome mother in law Bridget Baggot, accused of intoxication, breaks at Barrett’s house lead to arrest and 30 day county jail term. Street balling prompts police action on Phots ton Avenue and Fig Street.

Z. G. Hewitt Pittston Avenue Emma Miller New York City Mary Flaherty Cherry Street Lake Aries FE. H. Jordan Cherry Sttreet Young Women's Christian Association John Harrett Bridget Baggot Barrett Plnaherty Boland Zang Phbtston Avenue Fig Street

Minooka Dreadful Injuries From Coal Train Accident

Peter Walsh, 13, son of Richard Walsh, was badly injured when he fell beneath moving coal cars in No 8 drift of Greenwood Coal Company. His right leg must be amputated and his left leg broken, with Dr. Haggerty hopeful for recovery as he recovers strength. Malach Conaboy narrowly escaped death, dragged by mule chains after being thrown during the crowd reaction. Nedweed Fares plans to attend the National League of Republican Clubs convention in Cleveland with Lehigh Valley fares offering reduced rates for other events.

Daniel O'Connell Council Young Men's Institute J. Brendan's Council West Side Peter Walsh Richard Walsh Greenwood Coal Company Haggerty Malach Conaboy John Conaboy Greenwood Young Walsh Conaboy Nedweed Lehigh Valley Railroad Company National League of Repubican Clubs Cleveland

Railroad Notes Show Promotions Visits and Conventions

Conductor James Beavers receives a promotion to a milk run. Robert McClaren visits Hoboken from the D L & W roundhouse. A new bulletin board is noted for the northern division. Rev Davis spoke at the Providence Baptist church meeting. Thomas Parrett from car shops recovers from injuries. Acme lodge No 228 to elect officers Sunday. Train Dispatchers meet in Minneapolis starting June 1. Engineer John R Troch owns a Lake Henry cottage and reports good fishing. Master Mechanic David Brown will attend conventions at Alexander Bay N Y with wife. Transportation arrangements for upcoming conventions have been completed. Chesapeake and Ohio joins the Trunk Line association amid Vanderbilt line tensions. J W Scharar remake arrives June 14 from Cesar Rapids. Interresnt to be made in Dunmore cemetery. Scharar formerly ran the Saratoga express on the D and H. Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen reports Pullman boycott cost 6000 members and urges lawful, loyal adherence to agreements.

James Beavers Robert McClaren Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Roundhouse Hoboken Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Mr. Davis Providence Baptist Church Thomas Parrett Acme Lodge Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen David Brown Delaware, Lackawanna Trunk Line Association Depew New York Central Vanderbilt J. W. Scharar Cesar Rapids, Jr Dunmore Scharar Protherhood of Locomotive Engineers Des Moines Saratoga Express Delaware and Hudson Railroad The Brotherhood of Railway

Belts Pins Pianos and Remedies Advertised at Turnquest’s

Norsford's Acid Phosphate praised by Dr T H Andrews of Jefferson Medical College as a wonderful remedy for severe dyspepsia. Turnquest's at 206 Washington avenue lists belts pins and a Bonaparte belt while Guernsey Bros and W G Doud Co offer plumbing and a high grade 71-3 octave piano for sale. Box 7 for particulars.

Turnquest Washington Avenue Norsford T. H. Andrews Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Tarnquest's

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Norton Snow Weston Mill Co Marty Swift North End Miss Dean Sullivan Charles Schinger Clay Avenue Friendleas Miss Richmond Mica Kann Hood W. G. Doud & Co Lacka Ave Pillsbury’s Flour Mills Lackawanna Lackinwanne Township Frultiess Thomas BP Joyce John McCrindle Trenaneer Patrick Miggins Lake Ariel Sheridan Monument Association F. J. Horan Patrick Gibbons B. T. Mooney William Schilling T. F. Leonard George Wall M. Flaherty 4. Kane Lizse Cullen C. T. Boland FP. J. Johnson M. J. Iturna Thomas J. Cooney John Gibbons T. J. Moore George Wahl J. C. Vaughan Scranton Piocesan Union Bissell Badiecs Court House News Notes Swayne South Side News Turmanests Railroad Notes Lackawanna Avenue Weber Guernsey Bros Rexford’s Cora van Tassell William Stuart Playure Scott Marble Tennessee Ita Grant Snicerss Libbey Rockwood CROWN China Hall Weichel & Millar Wyoming Avenue Schank & Koghler Martin&delany Lagka Ave Bicycles OF America Works Nax-Aug M. H. Dale Pierce’s Market Penn Ave J.D. Williams & Bro N.a.hulbert CY Ausig Store Wyoming Ave Steinway & Son Decker Brothers Kranich & Back Stultz & Bauer Ofice NO Third National WM. T. Smith Pilsener New York Exchange Chicago Board of Trade G. Dub Dimimick Dia Spruce Street Telephone 5002 Gilhool’s Carriage Works Seventh Street Gabushes New York Warehouse Fifth Avenue E.C. Ricker &Co Adams Ave Telephone Bldg Pratis Lactavanah Laurel Hill Park Laurel Hill Fark N. Colle Prop’r John L. Hang Dilogues G. Elmendore Megargel & Connell Scranton, Pa J. S. Turner Cos Associatic Lacka. and Jefferson Aves James & Kelly Emgalmers Spruce ST Aylesworth’s
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