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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1895

Page

2

Wilkes-Barre Tribune opens branch and city notes

The Tribune prints a Wilkes-Barre branch at Laningwanding Public ware to push Luzerne county news across Akes-Barre and nearby towns. Local items include Harrow’s near-drowning, a new Martha Washington No 9 chapter, Freeland school bonds, a Hungarian jail sentence, YMCA baseball vs Wyoming Seminary, a Hazleton wedding, balloon ascension plans, a Wilkes-Barre clerks meeting, tennis results, an athletic field progress, Hillman academy closing, and a postponed mountain murder hearing awaiting Bird’s capture.

Tribune Laningwanding Public Ware Wilkes-Barre Akes-Barre Luzerne County Caperco Wyoming Valley Halitos Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York Wille Jones Sherman Street William Pethick Martha Washington No. 9 Daughters of Veterans John J. Welch Freeland Borough Frank Sackle Nichols Young Men's Christian Association Wyoming Seminary Athletic Park Hazleton R. B. Webster Cinderella Street Smith West Side Park First Presbyterian Church C. W. Harvey Plymouth Harry Hillman Academy Platt Bennett Bennett Swift Squire Thomas Bird Pittston

Pittston News Roundup and Local Notices

The Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune reports a hearing for four men arrested on suspicion, who claimed to be umbrella mend ers and were released with one hour to leave town. Local ads note second hand goods from Wright & Co. and a wedding tour couple returning to West Pittston.

Wright & Co South Main Street Margaret H. Williams Plymouth Mome Philadelphia Avenue J. C. Fuller Wyalusing Joseph Curt Scranton Alvin Shaefer York Avenue West Pittston W. F. Moyer & Bro North Main Streets William G. Williams Thomas Martin William Nolan William Griffiths Uncle Sim Sag Harbor Mich

Last Meeting of the Class of 05 At Hillards Grove

Yesterday morning the Class of 95 held its final class day exercises at 10 with decorations and a student program. President Harriet Davis opened, Bayard Hand delivered the oration on immigration, and Mae Wilson spoke on the works of a great contributor to literature.

Harriet Davis Bayard Hand America Imma Baum Madam de Sthel Mae Wilson Laura Hoffman Daisy Stevens Minnie David Misa Kittle Terry Anna Potts Mary Gillespie Lillian Lane Frank B. R. Sahm Edward McGinty Louise Lines Rose Monahan Hillards Grove

Salvation Army Leader Speaks At First Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Booth addressed a large audience at 10 o clock in New York about Salvation Army work and its direct methods of reaching the unchurched. She told a story of a rag doll to illustrate caring for the fallen and urged support for building a local Salvation Army barracks, with funds raised reaching two thousand eight hundred dollars toward a goal of three thousand seven hundred more.

Booth Salvation Army New York First Presbyterian Church Dolly

Choirs Set Prices For Scranton and City Service

Choirs from St. Mary’s in this city and Scranton plan concerts with a program including Haydn masses, Cherubin pieces, and other classics. The event may shift if organizers adjust offerings. Also noted are Princeton Examinations for admission to nearby college with faculty and student activity described.

Scranton St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Ave Marie Dudley Buck J. C. Atkin

Jokers Galore in Wilkes-Barre Examinations

George Urquhart led the morning exams while H A Fuller supervised the afternoon. Students listed include Harry Derr Bruce Bedford Fred Lazarus Bert Johnson Ned Ferris Edward McWilliams Charles K Smith and Norman Koehler. A new class of jokers emerges with James M Norris and banker Lawrence Meyers causing unintended humor in legal and editorial clashes.

George Urquhart H. A. Fuller Harry Derr Bruce Bedford Fred, Lazarus Bert Johnson Ned Ferris Edward McWilliams Charles K. Smith Norman Koehler Wilkes-Barre Paradise James M. Norris County Commissioners’ Office James Méyers Norris Palmer Lawrence Meyers Meyert Leader Meyers Bogert Meyer Mr. Norris

Mayors court orders fines and detentions in local cases

Fiddle Sharkey faced the mayor for malicious mischief after placing a netted firecracker under a water horse causing a runaway. no damage. Pat Furey paid $20 fine and $300 bail for assault on Hancock street, but could not pay and was jailed. Several men arrested on suspicion of three purse thefts at Central station. none identified. all discharged. Court adjourned without verdict in Conyngham v borough of Freeland. Rule granted to show cause in several attachments and estates disputes involving Malloy and Drake families.

Fiddle Sharkey Bywater Eddie Pat Furey Hancock Street Pat M. A. Conyngham Borough of Freeland L. J. Well Daniel Bacharach Henry F. Well Louis Bacharach Well & Co J. P Martin H. Strauss Sylvanus Kipplin F. P. Malloy Samuel Drake F. P. Drake P. Malloy

Hungarian Woman On Brookside Car Carries Dead Infant

Yesterday afternoon a Hungarian woman, with a child in her arms, boarded a Parsons car at Brookside. At Market street she found the child dead, having died en route, and she alighted at Market and Canal streets with the infant's body. She refused to identify herself or explain the death despite the conductor's questions.

Parsons Brookside Market Street Market Canal Streets

Parsons man held for court in witness intimidation case

A. D. Rees of Parsons appeared before Alderman Flarsons last evening charged with trying to intimidate and prevent a witness from testifying in the damage suit brought by Dr. O'Malley against the borough of Parsons. Rees waived a hearing and posted bail of 500 dollars for his court appearance.

A. D. Rees Parsons Flarsons Dr. O'Malley Rees

Brakeman Crushed in Coupling Accident at Central Railroad

Andrew Pollock, a 30 year old brakeman working on the Central railroad, was crushed between two cars during a coupling yesterday morning. He was taken to the city hospital where doctors amputated one leg. Pollock has a wife and no children.

Andrew Pollock Central Railroad Pollock

McGroarty Forestalls Erie Jury Duty Next Month

John S. McGroarty is drawn to serve as a juror in the United States court at Erie next month. Mrs. Maury A. Underwood died of heart disease yesterday at her home. The West End Wheelmen plan for a ble meet in the city at month’s end.

John S. McGroarty United States Court Erie Maury A. Underwood West End Ladies’ Ald Society Welsh Presbyterian Church Parrish Street Nanticoke Little Red Cross T. H. Atherton West River Street Wilkes-Barre Curling Club National Curling Associa

Local Notes From Plymouth and Nearby Towns

Plymouth items report Margaret Williams visiting West Pittston and others visiting friends. Alfred Freeman returns home from Cornell. Funeral for Squire J W Eno scheduled. James Northwood sustains scalp wound at Parrish mine. Daniel Honeywell, 72, killed by a train near No 11 breaker. coroner to hold inquest. Widespread social events include a Towertown party and a picnic at Mountain Park.

Margaret Willams West Pittston Alfred Freeman Cornell University Leo Freeman I. Howard Armstrong Scranton Bridget Larkin Magegte O'Brien Nanticoke Nora Connell Robert W. Morris Electric City Kelly's Hall Excelsiors Garrison Driving Park Squire J. W. Eno Main Street W. J. Clay Shawnee Cemetery James Northwood Parrish Arthur Cooper Shawnee Avenue Master Cooper Shickshinny Andrew Muscavitch Lance Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company Daniel D. Honeywell Mr. Honeywell Breaker Delaware Lackawanna and Western Honeywell Dullar Perking Squire Walters Squire Lockyer John Gouightly John Harned

Wedding at Gordon Home a celebrated local event

At the Gordon home on Washington street the marriage of Mrs Anna Gordon to H J Daniels took place with Rev F A King officiating. Edith Price played Mendelssohn, guests offered gifts, and the couple left for Wilkes Barre then Philadelphia before establishing a home on Washington street. Numerous Daniels and Gordon relatives attended. A second ceremony at Main street saw Lizzie Williams wed D J Whiteford as guests watched when Miss Williams fainted. Mrs Joseph Davis and son Artie visited Forest City yesterday.

William H. Gordon Washington Street Anna Gordon H. J. Daniels Mendelesohn Edith Price F. A. King Methodist Episcopal Church G. Sarah Reese Union Street John R. Gordon Gordon Daniela H. J. Daniels & Co Taylor Scranton Benjamin Daniels M. P. Daniels William G. Daniels Charles Daniels Mary Jennie Dassie Daniels Reynolds Hyde Park Howard Evans Mabel Dickson City Thomas G. Watking Providence Bella Conaway Wilkes-Barre Grace King Polly Jennie Davis Ray Morgan Edith Bertha Jones Susie Morris Polly Davila Sadie Gordon Bertha Rees Edith van Tuskirk Anna Tidd Lizele Mary Daniela Anna Nash Elsie Carey Adolph Arweider Wred Winslow Charles Nichols Willet Decker Samuel Gordon William Gordon Thomas Davis Jarden Timlin John Richards Morgan M. Williams Main Street Lizzie D. J. Whiteford Mr. Jones Presbyterian Church Miss Williams

Young Avoca musician wins Wilkes-Barre festival prize

A 13 year old musician from Avoca, T. J. O Malley, won the under 14 piano solo prize at the Wilkes-Barre edsteddfod yesterday. His brother Hugh of Susquehanna hosts the visit as Master O Malley earns a third major prize. Branch 127, BE BD A elected officers Thomas Cozgrove president Peter Reap vice president M F O Callahan secretary Louis Doran treasurer M Garrett and Thomas Doran stewards John McCarty marshal. Last month the branch paid widow of late Edward Doran 350 death benefit.

T. J. O'Malley Avoca Edsteddfod Wilkes-Barre O'Malley Hugh Susquehanna Branch 127 DB. A Thomas Cozgrove Peter Reap M. F. O'Callahan Louis Doran Stewarts M. Garrett Thomas Doran John McCarty Edward Doran

Funeral for Harry Kishpaugh Held at Gravel Hill

All that was mortal of Harry Kishpaugh was laid in Gravel Hill cemetery. The funeral sermon at the Baptist church was by Rev. FP L Gerders, who attended from the state capitol. Floral tributes included a banner from classmates and a large pillow from the Triton Hose company. The casket matched cadet uniform attire. pallbearers included W N Reynolds, E B J Jordan, B E F Avery, J Wood Platt, William S T Avery and G S Baldwin. The event followed the school funeral traditions and the community turnout.

Harry Kishpaugh Gravel Hill Har- Naburg Baptist Church FP. L. Gerders State Capitol D. M North Carolina Harrisburg Triton Hose Company Wos W. N. Reynolds EB. J. Jordan BE. F. Avery J. Wood Platt William ST. Avery G. 8. Baldwin Ruggles Lemon Stroudsburg Wilbur Kishpaugh Sayre Henry Kishpaugh Court House Park John Hay Noxon Township Sheriff Sale Tritons Laceyville Club

Furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent on Lackawanna and nearby avenues

Classified notices show rooms for rent at Lackawanna avenue and West Lackawanna, a Hall suitable for a lodge room, and boarder offers in Green Ridge and Factoryville. Also sales pitches for a safe bicycle theft reward, gold watches at reduced price, and a traveling advertising tour beginning May first, plus war relics and book ads.

Washington Avenue Green Ridge Street Netti Hion Franklin Ave Adama Avenue Assembly Hall Logle Franklin Avenue Sebobeals Carson & Davies Serantotn Tor Fe Lackawanna Avenue West Lackawanna Avenue Thomas E. Evans Oenr Lugerne Hyile Park Jomn Jeryn Wyoming Avenus

Wanted Help Notices and Professional Cards Featured

Classified listing with WANTED notices for writing positions school and office work, clerical and drug store tasks, and a married watchman's experience. Also professional cards for doctors, architects, hoteliers, and merchants appear with addresses and hours. Copier ads include real estate and services from Scranton area businesses.

Forest City Notes and Local Fire News

Forest City reports guests visiting relatives including Frances Rivenbure from Green, Julius Lakin from Pease Eddy, and Mrs. Lafayette Decker from Dunmore. A fierce forest fire endangered the Delaware and Hudson breaker and nearby outbuilding, now controlled, with ongoing mountain fires near Hollenback's mill. A new school board elected M Krantz president, T J Pentecost secretary, C K Knapp treasurer, and several teachers retained. next meeting to appoint remaining staff. Ida Stone visits Rev G B Stone. a concert in Wandling Church features valley musicians. Children’s Day observed in local churches. L H May return from visits to Scranton and York. Idzyle Scott of Carbondale visiting H E Taylor.

Mars Frances Rivenbure Greenne Julius Lakin Pease Eddy Delaaware County M. W. Woodmansee Lafayette Decker Dunmore Frank Hollenbeck W. Blakeslee University of Pennsylvania Mra W. R. Blakeslee Delaware and Hudson Hollenback Ferhthog M. Krantz T. J. Pentecost C. K. Knapp Ella Fuller Anna Doran Cella Lanning Ida Stone West Pittston G. B. Stone Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Wandling L. H Scranton York Idzyle Scott Carbondale H. E. Taylor

Cabinet meeting for Epworth league urged at Horace French home

Local Epworth League cabinet members are urged to meet at 4 o clock on Saturday afternoon at the house of Horace French. Washington Camp No 174 Sons of America held a successful social event the previous evening with refreshments served. Hillside Coal and Iron will pay employees on Saturday June 15 for May work. Rev J C Tenant to preach Sunday morning at the Methodist Episcopal church. Mystic Cure promises rapid rheumatism relief with first dose of 10 cents, sold by Carl Lorenz or Turnquest's.

Epworth League The Methodist Episcopal Church Horace French Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America Hillside Coal and Iron Company J.C. Tenant

Trayed to the Premises of Alleged Offender on Saturday Night

A brief report states an incident occurred Saturday night at the premises of an individual identified as Archbald. Police reported the fray involved property damage and minor injuries, with witness accounts pending. Further details unavailable.

Uoderndyned Pruv Agoun W. Lally Archbald

Virginia Law School notice for prospective students

A fragmented Univers ity of Virginia notice invites applicants for study at the Law School. It mentions sums and dates, examinations, private study, and instruction for practitioners, with references to Charlottesville and faculty names' initials.

Prac Honarn Charlottesville

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