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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1895
Page
2
The Tribune begins operations at No Laning Building Public Square Wilkes-Barre to broaden circulation in Luzerne County and deliver news earlier than Philadelphia and New York papers. The plan includes a robust local news section and editorials to serve northeastern Pennsylvania.
Delegates to the state convention of the German Catholic association arrived in force and registered at St. Conrad's hall. Notables from Allentown, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Pottsville, and other towns attended with numerous parishes represented. The opening session featured creden tials and a cordial reception. solemn high mass is scheduled for tomorrow and sermon will be preached by Rev. Father Maus.
The Cleri met yesterday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jones Webb Edwards Hodge and others. Rev C W Harvey spoke on The Mission of the Church and hospital attendance was summarized by Rev Henry Jones. A three month plan assigns hospital visiting to Dr Jones Dr Webb and Rev Gibbins with chosen assistants. A charter for the Law and Order league was reported and a petition for Judge Rice to the supreme bench was signed by most ministers. The Clerk adjourned until September.
An examination for mine inspectors of the Third Fourth and Fifth districts opened yesterday in the Union Street School building. Nine candidates appeared far short of the expected twenty five names include John Lewis Hazleton Hugh McDonald James E Roderick G M Williams Harvey Faulds Luke Nankivell Morgan Roseer P J Stanton and others. The board of examiners appointed by the court conducts the test.
A distinguished delegation of professional men visited Harrisburg to advocate Judge Rice for appointment to the appellate court. The group wore badges and included Hon. Stanley Woodward Hon. E. H. Chase Hon. C. A. Miner Hon. H. W. Palmer Hon. Alfred Carte and many others.
A crowded mayor's office heard the Yiesty mine murder case with five accused pleading not guilty. Key testimony described a fatal blast and coal fall, with Anthony Zenitz as a central figure and Roman Dausher the undertaker confirming burial details. The widow Mrs Viesty suggested possible murder by Joe Coplett as police investigated.
The school board, in a regular session, elected Mr. Mackin secretary after a three-three stalemate between Butler and Houser. Dr. Weaver proposed a temporary secretary and a salaried clerical worker until Judge Rice’s opinion is issued, with Mackin elected and Professor A. W. Moss chosen clerk for one month at $600 a year.
A Lehigh Valley crew started a loaded gondola that rolled down a steep grade past Franklin and through a switch. It crashed into engine 208 at the Central depot, smashing the pilot and derailing the car but prevented a severe wreck as engineers jumped to safety.
The court yesterday approved the transfer of licenses for multiple individuals across several towns including Wilkes Barre Ashley Parsons Nanticoke Newport Plymouth Elizabeth Plains Pittston and Plains. Recipients include Henry Kilnges John Brazelle Thomas J. Murphy and Albert Sipra among others in a series of listed assignments.
An ad proclaims a “Mystic Cure” that supposedly heals rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It claims immediate removal of the disease cause after a first dose and lists a local druggist, Carl Loreng, at 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, as distributor.
Workers on a Pennsylvania railroad work train north of Retreat found a Hungarian man’s body floating in the river with feet caught in driftwood. They moved it to the Retreat poor farm. The coroner’s inquest returned a verdict of death by drowning. no marks were found and the identity remains unknown.
Emma Young by her next friend John Foragrain filed for divorce alleging a marriage on November 18, 1888 and separation on March 16, 1894 due to improper treatment by John Young. A subpoena in divorce was issued and returnable at the next term of court.
An advertisement touts Bwanye's Ointment for piles claiming quick relief from itching moisture and bleeding, healing ulcers and removing tumors in many cases, available at drugstores or by mail for 50 cents. In a separate note, Deputy Coroner Perkins convened a jury to hear testimony on a child killed after an ostrich incident, with hotel keeper and witnesses subpoenaed for an afternoon hearing.
The school board will meet today to visit the township schools. Patrick Carey sustained a slight but painful injury to the left hand while serving as headman at the No 1 shaft of Greenwood Coal yesterday. Mrs Edward Keefe of Forest City spent yesterday with Minooka friends, and John Mullen of Mansfield Normal school vacationing with his parents in Greenwood. The Maroons of Minooka challenge O Connell Council No 184 YM I to play on Minooka grounds June 23.
In Nicholson a WCTU temperance series begins Monday for ten days with Volney B. Cushing speaking on opening night. A complimentary concert for Miss Genevieve Bacon is planned at the Opera house next Thursday June 20 with local and regional performers including M D Evans Ralph Williams Vida Johnson J T Watkins Haydn Evans Susie Black Genevieve Bacon and L Shields. Mr and Mrs Archie Benjamin have returned from a wedding trip and visits continue among residents.
A Rochester era advertisement promotes the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo offering a home treatment book on nervous and physical decline caused by intemperance and drains. It lists the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute and asks readers to mail 10 cents for a sealed copy.
The advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a gentle effective remedy for sick headaches constipation indigestion bilious attacks and stomach liver and bowels derangements. One pellet for mild laxative three for a cathartic and the product is described as purely vegetable and harmless.
The Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune opens at No 1 Williams Street to handle news, complaints, and job work. An altercation at 1 AM left Henry Meister jailed on bail after striking Daniel Yeager with a beer glass. Local deaths include four year old Rooney and six year old Golden on Market Street. Various residents travel to Harrisburg, Sayre, Wilkes-Barre, and Harvey’s Lake. The Music Hall benefit opens with a 2:30 PM diagram. local clubs, barbers, and merchants conduct daily activities. Ball players form a Scranton match lineup led by George N Lewis with a full roster for a Saturday game.
A collage of 19th century help wanted and rental notices. Listings seek reliable branch managers for Nar cotiCare, agents, salesmen, and office staff with cash references, plus immediate rental offers for rooms and houses. Ads mention New York and Boston addresses, a mining note on Columbia Ave, and an upcoming Scranton Lace Curtain meeting.
Directory style listing of doctors and their offices with hours and addresses in Scranton Pennsylvania. Includes G Edgar R Dean Kay A J Connell W B Allen C L Frey L M Gates details. architects Edward D Dave Walter Lewis Hancock Jr Brown Morris. Bauer's Orchestra.
The Young Ladies society of Calvary Baptist plans two dumbbell drills and a military routine with Miss Sarah A. Jones in charge. Local performers include Edwin Bowen John Jones Mat tie Hovard and others. admission 25 cents. Community notices follow of moves, visits and church services.
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