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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1895

Page

5

Tribune Opens Wilkes-Barre Branch For Luzerne County News

The Tribune announces a Wilkes-Barre branch at No 29 building Public Care to circulate in Barre and nearby towns. It pledges comprehensive Luzerne county news coverage and aims to deliver earlier than Philadelphia and New York papers.

Tribune Eee Public Care Wilkes-Barre Barre Luzerne County Wilkes-Hatre Wyoming Valley Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York

New Superior Court Judge Vacancy Rumors in Luzerne County Harrisburg

Rumors swirl over who will be appointed to Judge Rice’s Luzerne County seat with candidates H A Fuller H W Palmer Alexander Farnham Frank Wheaton and especially H Bennett. Governor expected to wait for party conventions before acting as courts adjourn next week.

Judge Rice Harrisburg H. A. Puller Lehigh Valley la Pore Fuller Penmmsylvania Dude Rice Bennett's Delaware, Lackawanna Judge Kiver Bennett Lily Sindlapal H. A. Fuller H. W. Palmer Alexander Farnham Frank Wheatom Farnham Mr. Palmer Palmer Mr. Wheaton Firzn Wheaton Woodward Grstole Luzerne County

Funeral of Sam Kee One of City’s First Catholic Chinese

The funeral held yesterday at St Marys church marked a historic moment as Sam Kee became the first Chinese man in the city to die a Catholic and receive Christian rites. Father O Rourke celebrated the requiem mass and preached briefly. Pallbearers were James A Keating Hugh Sharpe Frank Murphy and William Dougher. Interment was in Hanover cemetery. Kee, born to Catholic parents, had resided twenty nine years in the city and was a regular parishioner at St Marys. He left an estate valued at about 15000 dollars.

Sam Kee St. Mary's Church Father O'Rourke James A. Keating Hugh Sharpe Frank Murphy William Dougher Hanover Cemetery St. Mary’s

Saloon-Keepers Cleared in Illicit Liquor Case

Yankee Tiche and August Miller appeared before Squire Thomas on Fast Market street charged with illegal liquor selling. Prosecutor John Moe Guigan did not appear and both defendants were discharged at Wort in Nanticoke. A Hungarian miner Frank Matemblowski suffered a leg fracture from a coal fall at No shaft in Nanticoke and was taken home for medical care.

Tiche August Miller Fast Market Street Squire Thomas John MoeGuigan Frank Matemblowski No.shaft Nanticoke Naanticoke

Syndicate Plans Duryea Elk Mill Project

A syndicate formed to build a large elk mill at Duryea seeks land, asking for the refusal of a portion of land to enable the mill construction. The action implies a major industrial venture pending land allocation and approval.

Duryea Sol

Hirsch Induces Syndicate with Stock for Duryea Plant

Hirsch of this city has taken stock valued at $10,000 on the project to lure the syndicate into building the allk plant at the above Place. The plan will benefit Duryea by providing employment to many unemployed girls and boys.

Hirsch Allk Duryea

Criminal Court Disposes Of Varied Felony and Assault Cases

Yesterday in the criminal court juries found Andrew Butcher guilty and John Hertish not guilty in felonious wounding and agency and battery cases. Several defendants were found not guilty in aggregation or assault and battery cases, with allocated payments of costs between parties. Judge Albright presided as CM Davis and others faced continued cases, and witnesses were notified that most jury trials for the week were postponed to the next term.

Michael Minnick John Solorontis Andrew Butcher John Hartish John Hertish Albert Walker Ones Meehan Simon Levitsky Peter Drechemovich Conte Walker Meehan Clorinda Currenhawine Lawery George P. Lawery Tarceeny Jones

Board of mine inspectors holds exam planning meeting

The board meets in President La wills office on Wednesday to determine questions for the inspector exam. They will review answers Friday July 3 and expect at least a week. Seven applicants sought the Third, Fourth and Fifth districts and three top candidates will be sent to Governor Hlastigs for approval.

Lawills Offee Watnesday Hlastigs

Ministers Plan Picnic For Wilkes Barre And Scranton Area

The Methodist ministers and families from Wilkes Barre and Scranton will hold a basket picnic at Hanover Park near Monday July 1. Hach farally will supply refreshments. The group departs from the aquare on electric car Nantictherne at about 9:00 pm. A programme is set with addresses by Dr Kill gore of Wilkes-Barre and Rev Chaf fee of Scramton plus music by the Wyoming conference choir and others.

Wilkes- Barre Scranton Hanover Park Hach Farally Nantictherne Killgore Wilkes-Barre Chaffee Scramton Wyoming

Valise Stolen From Deaf Mute Recovered Near Lumber Yard

A valise stolen from a deaf mute at Lehigh Valley de pot was later found at Ryman's lumber yard under lumber. Most contents were recovered and investigators say the thief took little during the rummage.

Lehigh Valley Ryman

Mrs Lehman in Critical Condition After Husband Shooting

Mrs Samuel Lehman, previously shot by her husband, has taken a very bad turn. Her condition last night was critical, and Dr Petty fears for the outcome of her case.

Samuel Lehman Petty

Explosion Ends Life Of Polander At Exeter Colliery

Barney Sudock a 28 year old Polander employed as an outside hand at Lehigh Valley Coal Exeter colliery was crushed between two moving cars and killed yesterday morning. He leaves a wife with no children.

Barney Sudock Lehigh Valley Coal Company Exeter

Wilkes-Barre Briefs Highlight Local Happenings

The new city directory is issued. Vulcan Tron declares a 4% dividend payable after July 4. Hanover park theater adds to amusements. Oratorio society moonlight night at Mountain Park on July 10. July 4 shoot preparations at West Side Park. John H. Lamb welcomes a son. Henry German buys Grand Central hotel and takes possession soon. Dr Guthrie returns from Philadelphia. B Oppenheimer hurt by a horse. Plymouth bridge opens today. Dr Biehl first to cross. Morris Marria dies at 78 at his stepson’s home. Derr Memorial church ladies host a successful social. John Finn killed in Pine Ridge mines. Grand National Curling Assoc to hold July 4 at Pittaton. Cambro-American moonlight excursion to Nanticoke on steamer Wilkes-Barre. West End wheelmen race finances stable. 2,810 paid admissions. Samuel Nankivel arrested for embezzling township papers.

Wilkes-Barre Vulcan Tron Hanover Park Oratorio Society Mountain Park West Side Park John Fh. Lamb Henry German Grand Central Hotel Fred H. Price Dr. Guthrie Philadelphia Clinton Guthrie B. Oppenheimer East Market Street John Finn Minera Milla Pine Ridge Grand National Curling Association of America Pittaton Cambro-American Society Nanticoke West End Samuel Nankivel Plans Township

Local News and School Notes From Minooka Township

John McVarieh returns home after months away as Burke's grounds host Burke game against Eurekas. June 30 Lackawanna township schools closed with teachers Nallin Gibbons Connell Langan and Eagan hosting a Minooka grove outing for pupils with ice cream cake and lemonade. Teachers were paid Thursday. James Powell from Stroudsburg Normal returns home for vacation. Joseph Gallagher navy enlistment corrected. Michael Coyne enlisted in U S service.

John McVarieh Burke Lackawanna Township Nallin Gibbons Connell Langan Eagan Minooka Grove James Powell Stroudsburg Normal School the Tribune Joseph Gallagher United States Navy Gallagher Michael Coyne Uncle Sam

Local notes from West Point to Scranton and a remedy ad

William Drake and Sister Ella visit their brother at West Point. Sona of Temperance of Duryea attends Brick Church services with Rev E L Santee delivering a fine sermon. Prof L B Brodhead at Bloomsburg Normal commencement. Mrs G Drake and Mrs T J Stewart visit Scranton. Charles Evans buys the store of John F Dills. Glenwood lodge Knights of Pythias elects officers. Swange's Ointment advertised for piles with cure claims and price. Dr Bwayne Sons Philadelphia.

William Drake Ella West Point Sona of Temperance Duryea Brick Church E. L. Santee L. B. Brodhead Bloomsburg Normal School Mra K. Drake T. J. Stewart Scranton Charles Evans John F. Dills Glenwood Lodge Knights of Pythias C. C John Manalin B.C. Kellum William Lugg Harry Stevens Brodhead, Jr James Morgan

Weddings, deaths, and industry notes from Pittston

The Pittston area news reports a string of local items: weddings for J Harry Campman and Nellie Richardgan, and George Hoberte with Jennie Richardson. a fatal accident of a Polish worker Barney Sodtivkl at Exeter shad. baseball previews between Wet Pittston and Wilkes-Barre. community notices on church events, schooling, and local business ads.

J. Harry Campman Nellie Richardgan George Hoberte Jennie Hichardson Dr. Parke Warren Street John Tehardson Frothingham Street Damyoonan Robe Erie Glace Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Barney Sodtivkl Exeter Shad Damon Street Pittston Wilkes- Barre George Dewey West Pittston Iis Astro Biiccens Wilkes-Barre Tewme Mugette Healey J. B. Shiffer River Street Wright & Co South Main Street J. Arthur Tagerne Avenue Baptist Church Young Mejia Christian Association Holt Sumet Baptist Church John Morgan Avoca Tennie Craft Maithy Mr. Jones Mira Magegle Kearney Welch Hillgehwol Scranton John J. Pollew Brooklyn Pollet Pitteton

Help Wanted and Rentals in Scranton Ad Snippet

A fragmented classified page lists help wanted for a lead position and various rental notices. Mentions include light horsekeeping housing, rooms for rent, and a call for capable men for hustling roles. Also notes a university reference and miscellaneous products.

Professional Cards Listings for Doctors Architects and Loans

A directory listing shows Dr W B Allen and Dr CL Prey with addresses on North Washington and Wyoming Avenues, Dr L M Gates on Washington Avenue Madison Avenue residence, plus several architects in Scranton including Wooward A Davis Walter Lewis Hancock Jr Brown Morris. A loans notice for The Republic Savings and Loan Association promotes easy terms and better investment returns.

The Republic Savings and Loan Association Ee Dime Bank Bull Eee

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