Our Neighbors Down the Valley Tribune Office Plans and Borough Meeting
The article describes The Tribune's Wilkes-Barre Luzerne county expansion aims and timing, plus a Monday town council adjourned meeting with Hendershot leading finance and sewer plans, street and fire improvements, dog control, and tax issues. It notes local deaths and social updates including Miss Nellie Lee and a wedding trip report.
Pittston News Briefs Cover Council Actions and Local Incidents
The Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune opens at 6 Williams street. The common council passed ordinances 144 and 16 and a street paving dispute with Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction was settled. A joint council session is planned for tomorrow. James Claxton, facing a bill bond for his alleged wife abandonment, was briefly jailed and released on bail. Upcoming trials, arrests, school board meetings, and social visits fill the local agenda along with sports at the Luzerne County Fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Lynott
Wilkes-Barre and
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Main Street
James Claxton
Mount Morris
Matilda Zore
Wilkes- Harre
the Tribune
Ruggles & Manning
Waterstreet
George Willams
Lugerné Avenue
West Pittston
Jack Robinson
Barney Reich
Fisher
Patrick Noon
Weeks Bros
Loftus
East Side
Segas
Mise Nellie Houser
Bethlehem
Wright & Co
South Main Street
Fred Carpenter
George Jacques
West Side
Tunkhannock
East Pittston
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. McKown
Pittston Hospital
Philadelphia
Misa Eva Townsend
Frederick Seibel
Church Street
G. C. Glick
Misa Turner
Atlantic City
G. K. Wilson
Packerton, Rey
Thomas Thorburn
Towanda
Sarah Stewart
Swallow Street
Thorburn
Pittston
James McMillan
Mary
A. K. Howe
Lake Carey
James Waddel
Kingston
Sadie Reese
Wikes-Barre
Misa Clara Benedict
Luzerne County Fair Association
Mass at St Nicholas for German delegates at state convention
Delegates gathered in Salem from various German societies attended a high mass at St Nicholas Catholic Church. The interior and exterior were festively decorated with evergreens and wreaths. A banquet followed at St Conrad's hall with speakers including Judge Gunster and Fathers Maus Schwenniger Koeber. The parade route planned for today ends at Mountain Park for a picnic.
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Salemn
St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas’ Germith
Father Mause
Allentown
Father Bran
Pliteburg
Father Keator
Williamsport
Eub-Deauwwnt
Father Keiper
Father Nagle
Father Biddlemeyer
Thin City
St. Conrad‘s Hall
Booth and
Washington Streets
Charles von Welden
Monsignor Satell
Washington
St. Conrad's Hall
Judge Gunster
Scranton
Father Maus
A. Schwenniger
New York
Father Koeber
Wilamsport
C. A. Miller
Cleveland, C
Orphan’s Fund
Northampton Street
Main
Ross
Public Square
Square
West Market
Franklin
Union
East Market
Jersey Central Depot
Mountain Park
Return of Friends of Judge Rice From Harrisburg
The Tribune notes surprise as Luzerne representatives and Judge Harding of Wilkes Barre were named among Willard election petitioners for Scranton’s superior court seat. Officials say Lackawanna’s La Verne had no candidate, leading to neighborly support for Willard. The Harrisburg mission is portrayed as independent of Governor Haight or any single influence.
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Judge Rice
Harrisburg
Wilkes-Harre
The
Tribune
Home Department
Willard
Scranton
Luzerne
Harding
Hia
Lackawanna
Laverne
Judge Nice
Thoge
Rice
Seeviptiog Pe
Haat‘ee
Ehaneihe
Laisérne
Fighting Quay County Votes and Governor Hearing
Governor Hastings held a hearing with opponents of the Quay county bill after a Philadelphia trip. Delegations from Luzerne Schuylkill and county commissioners argued for and against the measure. With strong legal teams present the governor is unlikely to veto. the new county appears assured.
Wilkes-Barre church invites pastor as Boyle retires
In Wilkes-Barre the First Episcopal Church invites Rev. Dr. W. H. Pearce of Park Church Scranton to become pastor after Rev. Dr. Boyle completes his tenure. The exact end date of Boyle’s pastorate is not specified in the excerpt.
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Wilkes-Barre
Eplesopel Church
W. H. Pearce
Im Park Church
Scranton
Boyle
Will Filed and Adoption Decree Reported in Duryea and Wapwallopen
In Duryea the will of John F. Dills, late resident, was filed with the Register of Wills Davenport. He leaves all property to his wife Sarah C. Dills and names her sole executrix. In Wapwallopen the court decreed the adoption of Ada May Roberts by Otto M. Johnson. April 1896 updates indicate Dr. Pearce’s call pending by the bishop at the Binghamton conference.
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Pearce
Binghamton
John F. Dills
Duryea
Register of Wills
Davenport
Sarah C. Dills
Ada May Roberts
Otto M. Johnson
Wapwallopen
Local figures travel and discuss county changes
Rev John H Race of Binghamton visited the city yesterday. Commissioners Dullard Norton returned from Niagara Falls. Felix Dumas in the city is said to be a nephew of Alexander Dumas. Wilkes Barre school board has six members and three physicians Dr Guthne Dr Weaver and Dr Butler. Dr James W Gelst in New York attending a post graduate course. George Mane of Hazleton former Sentinel editor in town for jury duty. County Commissioners Smith and Dullard returned from Niagara Falls visiting Architect Meyers in Michigan. Attorneys Farnham and Bedford traveled to Harrisburg to argue against the new county. Judge Harding and Mr Troutman spoke in favor. Miss Emily L Bullard daughter of Dr Bullard writes a letter in last night Times about neglected grave.
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Hendrshot
Thomas
Jones
Howland
Williams
Burke
Marks
Moore
Well
Connors
G. Ward
The
Star
Hendershot
Treasury
Finance Committee
Hender
Sewer Committee
Ferry Street
Moss Street
Job Applett
Main Street
Malin Street
Pierce Street
Franklin Street
Pilgrim Church
Shawnee Avenue
Nier's Alley
Wight and Water Committee
Hightreet
Henderaher
Hillside Avenue
Treet Committee
Moneywell
Honeywell
Bryant
A. J. Roat
Kingston
Fire Committee
Markee
Building Committee
Opp
Og. Seatorsa
Clerk's Association
Cherry Street
Malin
Borgogna
Opera House
Girard Avenue
Poat
Nellie Lee
Thomas English
Pittston
Eno
Connecticut
Squire Eno
Margaret Willams
Hii
Shawnee Cemetery
James Moon
James Casey
David Kendig
Harrisburg
Mame
Kappler
Rice
Hastings
Court House
Arthur Smith
Central Railroad
White Haven
Lake Grove House
Harvey's Lake
Christan Temperance Union
Rush Trescott
Cumberland County
Ligerne
Bald
Lehigh
Bethlehem
T. M. Brown
Grand Central
Harry Hillman Academy
Inet
Haugen
Germania Hall
Wilkes-Barre
Delaware Water Gap
St. Stephen's Parieh
Young Women's Christian Association
Association Rooms
South Franklin Street
Young Men's Christian Association
Wyoming Seminary
Good Shepherd
Scranton
Miss Jones
New York City
St. Mary's Academy
Grand Opera House
James
Luzerne County
Cleveland
R. P. Robinson
Theodore Hart
T. C. Parker
Wilkes- Barre
John H. Race
Binghamton
Dullard and
Norton
Niagara Falls
Felix Dumas
Alexander Dumas
Guthne
Weaver
Butler
James W. Gelst
New York
New York Post- Graduate School
Gelst
George Mane
Hazleton
Sentinel
Smith
Dullard
Meyers
Michigan
Farnham
Bedford
Harding
Troutman
Emily L. Bullard
Bullard
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Offered by Local Drugstore
L Wagner Wholetale Druggist Richmond Vasaya says a severe sciatic rheumatism attack kept him down for two months until Mystic Cure for Rheumatism cured him after doctors failed. He reports others saw good results as well. Sold by Carl Loreng, druggist, 68 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.
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L. Wagner
Wholetale
Richmond
Vasaya
Carl Loreng
Lackawannae Avenue
Scrantop
Nourishment Restores Nervous Prostration
The text asserts that nervous prostration yields to a perfectly nourished body where all organs function well and the blood is enriched, preventing nerve or brain trouble.
Bovinine Praised By St Paul Pioneer Press Editor
Bovinine and editor H C Chapin of the St Paul Pioneer Press praise the product for aiding recovery from a long siege of nervous prostration with swift improvement and uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Chapin
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Bovinine
Festival and entertainment planned at Presbyterian church
The Presbyterian church hosts a July 4 festival and entertainment. Local visitors Clara Hadwsell Bosale Jayne and Flora Davin from Jenningsville are in town visiting friends. A meat market assistant Harry Cooper was injured trying to wash down hooks on a ladder. he was impaled and received a severe arm wound. A Sayre hospital patient John Madden awaits weeks of recovery after leg surgery from years ago. Judicial contest witnesses began testimony with about 177 examined and few votes likely to be disqualified.
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Presbyterian Church
Clara Hadwsell
Bosale Jayne
Flora Davin
Jenningsville
Harry Cooper
W. H. Morris
I. H. Jarvis
Meshoppen
Lewis Taylor
Lynn
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ben Davey
Wilkes-Barre
Warren Street
Paul Billings & Son
John Madden
Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre
Hunter
Ide
Mre. W
Jonah Luce
Chauncey Fuller
Ebenezer Evans
Pitthton
F Lynn
Almon Nichole
Bertha Pratt
Noxon
James Braggs
Mayfield
Jim
Volney J. Cushing
Cushing
Court House
HW. D. Tiffany
Nicholson
Tiffany
Rice
Searle
Archhall
H W H. Coston
Scranton
C. Hodge
Mise Mills
B. G. Mills
Stebbins
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Baltimore
Abe
Mont
Diverse rental and sale notices appear scattered
Small ads list rooms for rent on Adams Avenue and at various locations, with several lines advertising properties for wholesale use and a large story building. Additional items reference a first-class pacing stock and a freight engine throttle hand, with names like J W Mouser MD and Ray Deubler in related notices.
May Day Sale and Advert Exhibitions At Local Stores
Notice announces a large stock of watches at reduced prices and a traveling advertising exhibition using stereoscope imagery. It lists locations including Taxservile Hydeark Providence, Dickson rt pants Peekvilly Archbad Jermyn, with exhibitions on Wednesdays and Fridays. Also mentions legal and professional ads including attorneys with loan offers.
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Taxservile Hydeark
Providence
Dickson Rt Pants
Peekvilly
Archbad
Jermyn
E. H. Cali
Tribune Offics
City
Anniversary at Langcliffe church marked by pastorate
Sunday marked the first anniversary of Rev. A. J. Welsley as Langcliffe church pastor with a morning sermon and porch decorations. An anniversary reception followed, with children in afternoon hours and adults in the evening praising the pastor. Guests included Thomas Galloway of Scotland and Mrs. Brennan of Philadelphia visiting locals.
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A. J. Welsley
Langcliffe Church
Thomas Galloway
Scotland
Mrs. McCrindle
Main Street
St. Mary's
Mra. M. Brennan
Philadelphia
James Connelly
John McHugh
Dunmore
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Mary J. Russell
Sarah A. Jones
Calvary Baptist Church
Young Ladies’ Society
Jaoos Bush
Miva Sarah Davis
Tunkannock
Wallace
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Narcoti Chemical CO
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pHeto
William H. Play
Elmatraet
Camden
Edward'. Fish & CO
Borden Block
Chicago
Til
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Addries
J. Bbwall Cowles
Drisswom
Mars
Tripp
Exergete
Inelosing
Mingo Chemical Company
John Street
Bower
Delta
York County
Sik Rue
Roar
Adams Avenue
Spry Moe Atiaot
Igrias Frat
Carbon & Davies
Arranton
XO Lackawanna Avenus
West Lackawanna Avon
Thomas E. Evans
Sear
Pro Hent
Fomnishard Hall
Austabie
John Jehws
Wronk G Avenne
J. W. Mouser
M.d.taylor
W. M. Jermyn
Riesbure
Delawate
Lackawasna
Western Depot
Lottie
Lacka. Ave
Cor. Adams
Ray Deubler
Merceureau & Connell
Rollo
Frank Lesiie
Exay
Exress Complete
Clarges
O. Moody
Adams Ave
Pampaler
Triauns
Theo
Noel
Geologla
ASE
Hinde
Univer
Fnir
P.U. Box
Houston
Maia
Columbia Ave
Columbia
Trappl Rthur
Woxuan
Care Tribune
B.A. N. Hebooen Avenue
Medical
Pennyroyal Pils Panett Freed
University OF Virginia
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University of Va
Charlottesville
Vatojoun
Kay
PENN
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A. J. Connell
Wwashington Avenue
Cor
Spruce Street
Francke
W. B. Allen
C. L. Prey
Wyoming Ave
Fia M. Gates
Madison Avenue
Architects
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Rooma M
Commonwealth Building
B. L, Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Waah, Ave
Brown & Morris
Price Building
Grand Union Tha Co., Jones Bros
Teesups
Alfred Hand
William A. Hand
W. OF. Boyle
Burr
FRANK_T. OKELL
Coal Exchange
Tames W. Dae
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce Wt
Soranton
L. A. Watres
Lackawangave
Paurie Townsend
Dime Bank
R. Pitcher
Scran _ton
C. Comegys
William A. Taft
Omee
Nehington Avenue
Cc Laubach
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Wyoming Avenue
Rh. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
School OF the Lackawanna
Beranton
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Worcester
Kindergatten
Adama Avenue
Pranklin Avenue
Hatel
F Ziegler
Scranton House
DL. & Ww
New Depot
Victor Koch
Wacing Central Park
Dod Faith St
Plusa Square
Fifth Avenue
Tihave
Chandler
T. A. Hammond
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
Eln
Anable
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Call On & N. Callender
Dime Banig
Joan Kuettel
Lackawanna Avenue
G. R. Clark & CO
Green House
North
Arn Avenue
Ert Bauer
Renee Eee
Terma
R. J. Haver
Hulbert
Megarger Brothers
Washington Ave
Scranon
Frank P. Brown, & CO
West Lackawanna Ett
Thomas Aubrey
Tor
Wiliams Building
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