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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1895
Page
7
Local ads tout Luce Bros. Best Patent Flour with price per barrel of 3.65. Also promoted are 24 pounds sugar 1.00 25 lb buckwheat 5 1 gallon maple syrup 6 5 lb tea 1.00 Clark and Snower tobacco best butter and smoked meats under the Strawberry Brand.
Arthur Reese, of North Rebecca avenue, was seriously injured Sunday when a horse slipped in mud and threw him. Doctors reported a broken collar bone and facial bruises. Funeral services were held for James Hennigan of Twentieth Street, with burial at Hyie Park Catholic Cemetery after a 2:30 pm service. Mrs. Mary Grasvie of Frink Street died Saturday at 45, with funeral set for tomorrow at 2:50 pm, interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.
The Hyde Park Literary and Debating Society will convene this evening. The article notes the young daughter of Mr and Mrs Jenkin T Reese of North Hyde Park Avenue is ill, with Willam T Davies of Washburn mentioned in connection.
Local residents visit friends in Audénrich and Lykens. A choir meeting at Simpson M E church and a Welsh society discussion are noted. An auction for John Watkins’s household goods is planned on North Filmore, with travel to Wales planned for April. An entertainment at Hampton Street church features Cormifort of Qwoyo, N Yu. Photographers and various ads fill the page.
An ad claims a “Myatic Cure” can rad ically cure rheumatism and neuralgia in days removing the cause and disease instantly. It lists Carl Lorenz, a druggist in Scranton, as seller. A stray line notes a vacant room for rent advertised in a Trib. centa-word ad.
Harry Cortright defeats Cyclone James Carroll in a poorly arranged bout staged in Duryea basement. Authorities barred the planned Lackawanna venue, forcing a move to Luzerne County. A sparsely attended, disorderly event yields minimal gate revenue and no forfeits.
Walter Moore of Greenwood swore out a warrant against Peter Judge and Thomas Disken of Minooka for brutally abusing Moore’s aged horse. The horse collapsed after being driven along Main Street and chased by youths. Judge and Disken posted $300 bail each. Funeral notices and local updates follow, including the late Jacob Mingle and residents’ health and travel news.
Secretary Pearsall spoke to a large gathering at the Y M C A Hall where wives attended. Tonight’s rally will present committee reports and a phonograph concert with refreshments. Wilbur C. Hollar, a Delaware Lackawanna and Western treman, had funeral services at Linden Street residence and Gouldsboro Methodist Episcopal church. Members of Acme Lodge and Brother Howl Locomotive Firemen attended. Poll bearers were Lumley Biehl Parred Mahenbach Krumbower Washburn. Flower bearers included Mitchell Payne Finch. Next month Read ing railroaders move into new association rooms with reception reading gymnasium baths parlors bowling and meeting hall. Scranton and Reading rooms contrasted in space affecting progress of work.
District Attorney John R. Jones and ex General Master Workman Powderly of the Knights of Labor have formed a partnership called Jones & Powderly. The new firm will operate from suites on the second floor of the Coal Exchange building on Wyoming Avenue. Powderly will manage Mr. Jones' private clientele and assist in court as needed to support the district attorney.
A nostalgic verse traces Castoria’s role from infancy through motherhood, noting how Daby, Aebok, Mim, and their children relied on Castoria across life stages. The playful rhyme underscores a familiar medical elixir woven into family memories.
Court notes cover assessments returned by Wind Mobinson and Wier for Scranton and Carbondale wards. Mary J Holland seeks 5088 with interest from March on an insurance policy. A temporary injunction restrains Miller Buglehow and partners from contracting work. Judge Gunster rules on new trial and non-suit cases. bond approved for Timothy Boland as tax collector. Court officers Coston duo return from Laporte to oversee proceedings as voters are examined for eligibility and affidavits contested. next evidence session set for Wyoming county, May 5.
The Haetern league clubs announce Timtt will be paid strictly and players will be chosen for effort. Eastern league president Powers postpones the schedule meeting to March 1 in New York. Wilkes-Barre board plans resignations as stockholders prepare to elect new officers and directors.
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