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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1897

Page

8

Neighboring Counties Ailk mill and other local notes

A broad survey of regional happenings includes a 10 year old Clifford boy Ernest Hunter at 172 pounds, new Dallas hotel and stadium ready by June 1, mad dog bites in Plymouth, runaway incidents in Dushore, and Captain Crawford’s lecturing in Williamsport. Other items cover church fund efforts, a Nicholson tannery abandonment, a will bequest to a daughter, a willful haul of tools, and plans for a Young Men’s Christian Association building in Hazleton.

Hazleton Leligthton Ernest Hunter Clifford Welmhs St.jtarium Dallas Plymouth Dushove Jack Crawford Williamsport Wyoming County Nicholson Union Tanning Companyy Susquehanna Athens Whi Segar Young Men's Christian Association John & Tarbell Avondale B. B. Mitchell Troy Cuba Mexico William A. Tilworth Montrose Susquehanna County Susquehanna Business Men’s Carnival Janes Rainey Laceyville Tunkhannock tri-County Christian F. C. Ross Wyoming Jocanenville Charles Miller Charles Allen Towanda Reporter Journal House of Representatives Washington W. G. Myles Reformed Church Dirgman's Ferry Pike County Garford New Jersey Schuylkill Coal Exchange International League of Press Clubs New York City Wilkes- Barre Blue Ridge Mountains Stroudsburg Delaware Jeremiah LeBor Susan Price Township Monroe County LeHor Eiister Lehigh Valley Coal Company Lower Luerne Market Street Presbyterian Church Woomeburg G. Ho Hemmingway J. E. Wright DD. D Lock Haven James Carter William Harrows

Manslaughter verdicts in Wilkes-Barre court case

The jury found Frinkowich and Gilcock guilty of manslaughter in the death of Mrs. Margaret Dougher from a saloon fire caused during a quarrel. Swartz was acquitted. Sentences postponed. Also, Antonio Harker convicted of assault on his wife and remanded. Anthony Comitas convicted as father of Mary Walton’s infant. Joe Stanavage tried for malicious mischief on railroad tracks. Several minor cases heard.

Margaret Dougher Wyoming Commonwealth

Twin Shaft to Resume Operations at Newton Coal Plant

Pittston April 30 It is probable the Twin shaft of the Newton Coal company will go on nearly full time by mid May and produce its regular coal output. Cox's shaft is being sunk 150 feet deeper to reach the Red Ash vein expected tomorrow. Two planes 2000 and 400 feet long have been driven and a new fan erected. Improvements aim to permit coal output without approaching dangerous mine areas.

Pittston Newton Coal Company Cox

Miss Dunnier to study nursing in Scranton hospital

Forest City notes a break in at a local house with a pryed window and minor theft. Burglars take five dollars and leave private papers. a local gang is suspected after two years of similar crimes. Local notices cover teacher exams and a May 20 cantata to raise a charity fund. Community events and a pistol-free scuffle in Vandling are also sketched.

Helen Dunnier Scranton Dr. Thompson Forest House Knights of the Jimmy Cherry Hil Halistead C. T. Thorpe Forest City Young Men's Christian Association Center Street C. F E. Moxley Davis’ Opera House Mendelssohn Glee Club John L. Morgan Ladies' Aid Society The Presbyterian Church

Nightfall Battle Ends Without Arrests

In a drawn combat the combatants wore down as night fell and the woman withdrew her forces in good order leaving the bicycle rider to mourn broken spokes. His father praised his escape as a broken head. No arrests were made.

Local arrivals and events in town and region

Newport News visitor Mr Frank Fadden spends time with parents on Vine Street. Scranton and Plains visitors and local residents are noted, with several upcoming events. The list includes memorials, theater performances at Sarsfield and Avoca venues, temperance society representation, and a Hose company benefit on May 26.

Frank Fadden Newport News Vine Street Lydia Connor Mary Rowan Scranton E. EB. Snyder Fred Woodworth Hollister Carbondale Jennie Newlin Plains Alice Cardon Pittston Florence Bellas Hackettstown James Connolly Oscar Wilson John Touhill William Sammon North End Edward McDonald St. John's Cemetery Bertha Dunn Plymouth Avoca Dramatic Company Sarsfield Opera House Home Dramatic Company Crawford Hose Company Robert Cranston Turnbull Dunmore

Local Residents Undertake Trips and Appointments

Frank Sittler travels to Kentucky to oversee lumber interests. Mrs. Asa Keeler visits friends in Philadelphia. Hon. William N. Heynolds returns from Washington and attends the Grant celebration in New York. Mrs. C. L. Kresky and children of Scranton visit Tunkhannock. James Rainey, longtime pastor of the Lacey-...

Frank Sittler Kentucky Asa Keeler Philadelphia William N. Heynolds Washington New York City C. L. Kresky Scranton Tunkhannock, Key James Rainey Lacey

Baptist pastor to resign and relocate family

Ville Baptist church announces the resignation of its pastor who plans to move his family to Scranton. The Gravel Hill district school closed yesterday and County Superintendent Jarvis sets May 15 for teachers’ exams in Tunkhannock. Mrs Moulock returns from Rome NY. J Selden Bwisher considers moving to Scranton. Professor J Freddie Wiggins forms a banjo mandolin club at a new venue the Spanish Fandango. Theodore Streeter loses a valuable black horse yesterday.

Theodore Streeter

Local notes on illnesses, deaths, and family moves

FactoryVille reports Mrs. C Sisk recovering from illness and able to ride out while Frank Harrington is confined with measles. Ira Thomas narrowly escaped a collision near the Nicholson pusher after turning his team. one horse died. Bruce Reynolds, son of FE Reynolds, identified as the man found dead in a New York hotel and buried at Evergreen cemetery after services led by Revs. Watkins and Wilbur. Various visits and a wedding officiated by Rev. Wilbur mark community life in the area.

E. L. Bacon Nicholson Pennsy Wilkes- Barre Sunbury Wilkes-Barre Nicholson Water Company Cyrus Lee Booth Eaton Lee Lears Erie Stroudsburg W. H. Quick Scranton Allen J. Sands Lehighton Lehigh Valley Road Slatington Rockdale St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem Warneke’s Lock Richard Lobb Pen Argyl Kridna Bruch Squire Bruch Tffon Plymouth A. F. Hitehler Lehigh Valley Company Huehler Mauch Chunk Frank Lentz Slatedale Rex L. Rex N. Rex Lewis Beller Hazzards Wilfred Marks Lehighton Fair Grounds John Eaches Eaches Monroe County Ross Banfor Cherry Creek Smith Henryville Tom's Creek Pike County Lake Carey Democrat Perry Billings Tunkhannock Creek Tunkhannock Factoryville Beach Hartman North Washington Street Edgar Fell A. McMichasels The C, A. Sisk Frank Harrington Ira Thomas A. C. Caryl Caryl Jack Gardner FE. C. Reynolds W. J. Watkins H. H. Wiltur Evergreen Cemetery Harry B. Reynolds Sandy Hook Conn Mason Reynolds Able Wrigley Calverton H. H W. Wilbur Alberta Gardner Thomas Hill McKinney Great Bend C. Matthewson Storm Jerry Storm Myron Moore

Local residents mourn as Co H Williams passes away

Co H Williams died Thursday night after a period of illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p m from the residence. Mr and Mrs BR D Newton have returned to town and will occupy rooms above the store of Co P Buck. The piece also covers two weddings: Grace Heathics Crock and Dr Harry K Wilkins wed at the Crock home with a large gathering and detailed wedding attire and attendants. Viola Taylor Johnson and Dr Edward H Webb also married at the Johnson home with ceremonial music and greenery in the parlor.

Co. H. Willams BR. D. Newton Co. P. Buck Grace Heathics Crock Harry K. Wilkins Martin Crock Frank E. Adama Mendelssohn Misa Nellie Mack M. Crock Genevieve Bacon Lewis N. Boyle Miss Vida Johnson Miss May Wilkins Ralph D. Wiliams Frank Baker Aml Mire Wilkins Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Viola Taylor Johnson Edward H. Webb Jeracy City Yeterday E. F. Johnson H. H. Wilbur EF. BE. Bouthworth Scranton

Wedding at Jersey City Honeymoon Route Planned

The ceremony featured a bride escorted by her father RE F Johnson, wearing a white silk gown with pearl lace and bridal roses. Attendants included Miss Carrie Burne, Miss May Wilkins, Miss Grace Warner, and ushers Harry Stephens and others. The couple departed on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western night train for New York and Washington DC, to settle in Jersey City.

RE. F. Johnson Carrie Burne Great Bend Lew N. Boyle May Wilkins Grace Warner Harry 8. Stephens Herbert T. Wilkins Ralph B. Willams Dim Wilson Mrs. Webb New York Washington, D. C Jersey City

Local News Roundup From Uniodale Mountain Village

Uniondale reports visiting Rev and Mrs Raynor from Montrose after a stay with their daughter Mrs Edgar Burndlet. Mrs John M Brown, widow of a former Forest City News editor, dies in our mountain village. Bay windows added to W H Finn and B Maper dwellings. A C Sherwood moves family to J B Thomas’s new house. Morgan D Daniels of Richmondale visits. Primary entertainment under Miss Nelile Bloxham praised for organizing with Miss Playham and Prof H W Bovard.

Nelile Bloxham

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