Our Neighbors Down the Valley Tribune Expansion Notice
The Tribune seeks to extend circulation in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns. It promises a complete Lucerne county news department, aiming to serve domestic foreign local and financial interests with earlier Northeast Pennsylvania delivery.
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The
Tribune
Lannlng Beilding
Panne Wilkis-Barre
Wilkes-Barre
Lucerne
Wiskee-Barre
Wyoming Valley
Justie Mn
Philadelphia
New York
West Pittston social and public notices span in Keystone hall
A Pittston page notes a West Side firemen social at Keystone hall with nearly twenty attendees enjoying a literary musical program led by C. H. H. Phillips, plus a social spread. It also covers a crossing dispute with Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Traction, a riot, a arrest warrant for Dougherty, and upcoming events including T. W. Powderly address, Company H inspection, a charity drama, and local civic notices.
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Wilkes-Barre and
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Wyoming Valley
Va Construction
Brown
Wright
Traction Company
Tpolumiera
Inter
Prosecution Closes as Defense Opens in Reich Murder Trial
The prosecution rests after the last witness in the Reich murder case. Defense opens with a strategy to discredit prosecution witnesses including detectives from the Barrin and McSweeney agency. The trial, expected to end by Wednesday, hinges on jurors’ credence of Ray Moyer and detectives’ accounts.
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Hendricks
Barney Reich
Aftrnoon
McSweeney
Detective Agency
Woodward
Ste Sweeney
Walter Bross
San Bag
Crief
Dr Long
Kerwin
Solomon Milly
Cnuwt
Dirk
Meturern
Barring and McSweeney
Dounsel
Ray Moyer
Amrt
McGovern
Willl
Mendricks
Fpimeesa
Theighton
Graded Sunday School Promotes Thirty-One Children
The First Methodist Sunday School held its annual promotion day with 31 children advancing from the primary to the intermediate department. Longtime superintendant Mr. George S. Pennett oversaw the exercises, praised for twenty-five years of steady leadership and notable ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Pennett
Reserve Corpa
Elizabeth Austin
Eeith Puckey
May Wilcox
Flin Sturdevant
Blanche Overton
Florence Standish
Mable Steller
D. Sturdevant
James Haworth
Franc Overton
Dr. Taylor
J. D. Laclar
J. B. Patterson
Miss Overton
T. Sturdevant
Thompson
Auten
Post
A. ‘. Jurdevant
Bell
Kate Mor
Creasy
Puckey
Hoya
Morgan
Maggie Williams
Wildermuth
Patterson
Sites for a New Hotel Planned Outside Dabie Square
Local discussion on hotel expansion argues public square not essential. Proposals point to sites along North Franklin, South Main, and Washington streets as viable, with ground costs lower than the square. Wealthy banker Lawrence Moyers is urged to invest up to 200000 dollars in a modern hotel, and to consult John Jermyn in Scranton for coordination.
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Dabie Square
Prankith Street
Malin Street
South Street
Lawrence Moyers
Wilkes
Secranton
John Jermyn
Change of base for Wilkes-Patro Times moves offices
The Wilkes-Patro Times begins moving from West Market street to a newly purchased building opposite its current location. The paper, under its present management, shows progress toward prosperity and influence and will occupy the entire remodeled building as a free modern newspaper office. Four
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Wilkes-Patro Times
West Market Street
The
Times
Times Eee
Times plant upgrades under new management promise stability
Morganthaler typesetting machines are installed in the new building and the Web press is positioned in the basement. The Times managers aim to debut a complete weekly clone in full operation and assure Luzern county a more complete newspaper. After years of instability the plant is now under enterprise driven control, signaling stronger financial influence.
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Morganthaler
The
Times
Luzern
Men of Enterprise and Caplint
Prdepertty Fund
Mayor Nichols Targets Bawdy Houses in Wilket-Batre
On Saturday Mayor Nichols summoned five MH fame keepers to his office. Four were elderly women who faced charges for running houses of bad repute and were fined four dollars plus costs, which they paid and appealed. The mayor vows a broader crackdown this week on similar establishments citywide.
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Nichols
Haners-On
Benthes
Nichols Saya
Wilket-Batre
Diur- Isa
Mayo
Acta
Colonel Asher Miner Appointed as General Inspector of Rifle Practice
The Saturday announcement from Harcehure that Cavernor Hastings appointed Cauitain Asher Miner to general inspector of rifle practice with the rank of colonel is greeted with broad support. Miner has eight years in the Ninth Regiment, National Guards of Pennsylvania, rising from private in Company D to captain, earning praise for discipline and proficiency. He is also noted as a leading valley businessman and respected citizen, with Luzerne residents feeling honored by his selection for the state’s military service.
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Harcehure
Cavernor Hastings
Cauitain
Asher Miner
Miner
National Guards of Pennsylvania
Luzerne Fort
New Poorhouse Building Planned for Malt Paupers
Wilkes-Barre district poor directors met at Betrest poorhouse to authorize a new 40 by 80 foot three story building costing 25000 for malt paupers. Eight bids were filed and the contract will go to the lowest bidder next Wednesday. The board includes Laula Fisch Max Long W Davenport Abram Nesbitt John Oplinger and S D Vaughn. The Wilkes-Barre City Hospital reports an April daily average of 59 patients with about 100 in total including staff and trainees. If state funds decline the hospital will seek private subscriptions to sustain operations.
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Board of Poor Directors
Wilkes-Barre
Betrest
Laula Fisch
Max Long
W. Davenport
Plymouth
BE. McKnight
Plains
Abram Nesbitt
Kingston
N. Bellas
Newport
John Oplinger
Nanticote
DB. Vaughn
Dorranéteton
Wilkes-Barre City Hospital
Congressman Leisenring Opens West Point Exam Selection
Congressman Leisenring announces a competitive examination for West Point appointments. Aspirants must show physical and mental qualifications in a county exam at the high school building on Saturday May 18, with three local physicians and three educators overseeing the process to ensure fair, merit based selection.
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Leisenring
John Leisenring
Congress
West Point
Lessenving
Heh
West Mount
Court House Yard in Wilkes-Barre Described as Unkempt
A local critique laments the Wilkes-Barre court house yard as an eyesore. It accuses the county commissioners of neglect, noting trampled grass scattered waste and a barren square. The columnist urges preventive care and leveling the ground to restore its appearance.
Political Pointers From The News Dealer In Luzerne County
The News Dealer urges a Democratic county convention and rallying plan to energize Luzerne politics. Colonel Sam Boyd praised for political tact while Griner reportedly eyes congressional honors against Selgeming. Chase urged as county chairman if Robinson seeks another year. Gorman may be urged to run though friends doubt his consent.
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News Dealer
Monster
Democratic Party
Luzerne
Sam Boyd
Newa-Dealer
HW. Chase
Robinson
Chase
Republican Party
Gorman
Lugerne
Congress
Ae la Young
Toronto Club to Battle Wilkes-Barrers at Athletic Park
Brief notes indicate the Toronto club will face Wilkes-Barre at Athletic Park this week. A juror in the Reich murder trial sought and received permission to bathe alone from Judge Wentward. County plans for a new court house await formal acceptance by commissioners who have an understanding with Architect Myers. Percy Gould, after demanding $10 at Ben Dilly's saloon Saturday night, threatened to dynamite the place and was lodged in jail Sunday. Wilkes-Barre Eastern league games to be reported on page seven. A toll road will charge a toll about a mile from the city on the Laurel Run turnpike recently completed. The board of directors includes General Paul Oliver, Albert Lewis, Benjamin Reynolds, Colonel William J. Harvey, W. A. Lathrop and John S. Harding.
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McClellan Rifles
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Keystone Hall
Patriotic Order Sons of America
West Pittston
Mary W. Frits Dramatic Club
Widows’ and Orphans’ Fund
Tyes
North Main Avenue
Ferry Bridge
City Missionary’s
Gilbratth
Owen O'Malley
Chapman
Butler Coal Company
James McGee
Old Far
Pennsylvania Coal Company
McCee
Mudtown
M. J. Buckley
Michael Flynn
Wilkes-Barre and
Wyoming Valley ‘Traction
Scranton Traction Company
Avora
Murphy
Thomas Shea
Reading
M. Murphy
Michael Gillespie
Michael Kelley
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Wiliam Street
Gilllespie
Wilkes-Barre
Toronto
Athletic Park
Reich Murfer Trian
Wentward
Architect Myers
Howe
Percy Gould
Ben Dilly
Mewie
Pclty
Tribune
Paul Oliver
Albert Lewis
Benjamin Reynolds
William J. Harvey
W. A. Lathrop
John 8. Harding
Personal and legal notes from Philadelphia area
Attorney Thomas Darling will return from the west next week. Leon Levy plans a summer Atlantic City cottage with family. Major Ridgway Wricht tours the west for weeks. John Marding, son of Judge Garrick M. Tanding, outlines a Europe tour. Attorney John T. Lenihan faces two students in the Reich murder triad. Poor portraits of FB H. Chase, the new tax receiver, and Alderman Millar of Scranton appear in yesterday’s Philadelphia Press. The Thirteenth regiment adjutant inspected Company G of the Ninth at the regimental armory. the company looked excellent.
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Thomas Darling
West
Leon Levy
Atlantic City
Ridgway Wricht
John &. Marding
Garrick M. Tanding
Europe
John T. Lenihan
McGovern and Shea
Philadelphia
Wyoming Town Notes Move and Visits Report
L L Harris former Susquehanna county resident now resides in the Von Scoy house on Wyoming avenue. William Stocker plans to move his family to Kingston this week. Antrim of Catawissa and IH H Antrim’s brother moved their families here from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western area. James Harrington and granddaughter Annie McGinley left Saturday for friends in New York City. Mrs W H Hench Miss Lyda McRN and Miss Treble and I Willard Alling enjoyed a Wolf's den outing Saturday.
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L. L. Harris
Susquehanna County
Kingston
von Scoy
Wyoming Avenue
William Stocker
Mr. Antrim
Catawissa
IH. H. Antrim
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
James Harrington
Annie McGinley
New York City
W. H. Hench
Lyda ‘McRn
Mie ‘Tretble
I. Willard Alling
Wolf's den
Peter McLaughlin Injured In Work Incident
Peter McLaughlin a Jer myn's slope runner was seriously injured at work Saturday when a car jumped the track and struck him He remained unconscious for a period. M Fadden made a business trip to Olyphant Saturday. England's Valuable Lesson From the New York Sun discusses American lessons from British actions and the limits of patriotism in government. The Tribune is praised in Elmira Telegram notes about the Christine edition.
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Peter McLaughlin
Jermyn's
M. . Fadden
Olyphant
England
New York Sun
St. Jameau
Freedom's Call and American Stand Across the Americas
A sprawling exhortation urging Freemen to unite against foreign powers. The piece invokes Washington, Monroe Doctrine, and leaders like Chad North, Central and South regions, calling for a bold, united stand to resist outside influence and restore American liberty. It blends political rhetoric with calls to action and national pride.
Assignee’s Sale of Beranten Trust assets in Scranton
The assignee of the Beranten Trust Company and Savings Bank will public sale items at the Arbitration Room in the Court House in Beranton on Saturday May 23 1885 at 1 o'clock. The list includes office desk chair stock shares judgments and other property of the bank and related claims with detailed docket references and creditors. Also lists professional ads and notices for local doctors dentists and businesses in Scranton and surrounding area.
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Ssignee
Beranten Trust Company and Savings Bank
Expiose
Beranton
Asmet
Terre Hante
Logansport
Cannry
Oxford Iron and Nail Company
Menta
Lackawanna County
Michael
A.B. Donning
Tanac Dean
Richard & Howe
McKinney
W. Hl. Hazlett
Rael
D. P. Barton
W. W. Williams
District Court of the United States
Aaron Gritin
Roaiainine
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Pittston
West Side
C. H H. Phillips
Anthracite Glee Club
B.S. Emory
Touhill
C. H. Phillips
Messrs. Parry and Houck
Willard Howe
Katacut
Parry
Committee On
A. V. Coleman
al. Pando
William Richards
Joseph Vonttuskirk
John Oberdorfer
George Arnot
Mary Arnot
Fowderly
Robins
Wake Robin Club
T. W. Powderly
Scranton
Knights of Labor
Helen Strong
Sociology Committee
H. Bt
Hettinger
Indianapolis
Tod
Carl Lare Drugggist
Lackawanna Avenue
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Political Pointers
Joons
Griner
Selgeming
Itiura
Wyoming
Pricegurg
Elmira
Cristine
Whishington
Nicaragua
Venezuela
Chad
Daly
John H. Mulkes
Clay Avenue
Green Ridge
A. RB. Gould
Houses On Credit
Boranton
Addreas E
Cook
Can Furniah
Addreas L
Hyde Park Avenua
City
Pru Atill
Regie Ane
Nat Pears
Addreas
Lackawanna Aatunlos
M. K Johnson
B. W
Lincoln Avenue
San Sees
Lorman
Connolly & Wallace
India
Worth
Liberty
Soc
Washington Avenue
Brussels & Ingram Carpets
Wessel
Agens
Edward C. Fish & CO
Porden Block
Chicago
Hlgalesmes
J. Edward Cowles & CO
Chambers Street
N. Y
Id's
Main Avenue
Want&d
Mango Chemical Company
John Street
Alus Novelty Co
Broadway
Mfante
P.A. Box
Iowa
Jefferson Avenue
Ando
Glenburn
S. N. Callender
Tme Bank
Green Ridge Street
Franklin Avenue
C. L. Griffin
Chas Schlager
Carson & Davies
Lackawanna Avents
West Lackawanna Avenue
Addrees
Thomas E. Evans
Moar
Luserne
Hyde Park
Fprok
John Jernyn
Poe
Balde
New Ringle House
Olive Street
Dinegan
Bpruce Street
Bed Ride
Nettleton
W. M. Jermyn
Priceburg
Depot
Dalton
Clark's Summit
Alex
Waalngton N Avenue
North Park
Addrem P.O. Box Gl
Mall Farm
Comey
Comegys & Franz
Lickawanna County
Hoesar
Winton
Ward
Horn
Attornera
Scranton Free Kindergarten, Association
Albright
Wasge T
Anil Wi
Kinthi
Soran al Cor
Morcerean & Coswell’s
Norte
Taylorville
Providence
Dickson Olyphant
Peekville
Archbald
Jermyn
E. H. Call
Ity
Frank Leslie
Express Complete
P.O. Moody
Adams Ave
W. W. Winton
Get. Tusk
Issih
F. Pull
AMT
Nath
James H. TO
John Handley
Ee W. Palme Wilkes
Physicians and Surgeons
G. Edgar Dean
Spruce Street
Court House Square
A. J. Connell
Francke
W. B. Allen
North
C. L. Frey
Wyoming Aye
Vine Street
L. M. Gates
Washing Avenue
John L. Wentz
M. D
Offichs
Commonwealth Guiding
Madison Ave
School OF the Lackawanna
Mab M
Cann
Walter I. Uell
Worcester
Pte Avenue
Jessups & Hand
Commonwealth Building
James W. Oakford
Roomie
Samuel Ww, Edgar
Urie Townsend
Dime Bank
At & Perent
Pitcher
Scranon, Ma
Comegys
St Spruce Street
B. Replogle
B. FP. Killam
Wyoming Ave
A J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth Bidg
William A. Taft
Odentdthreapia
New
Laubach
Stratson, Office Coal Exchange
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Call
N. Callender
Dime Bank Building
Grand Union Tea Co.,jones Bros
Jos
Westminster Hotel
Union Square
N. Anable
Scranton House
Sagenger
Victor Koch
Architects
Davis & von Storch
Commonwealth Bulking
Walter
Offich
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Cor. Wash, Ave
Brown & Morris
Price
Leeds
GR. Clark & Co., Reedsmen and Nurserymen
Green House
Avenue
Telephoe
Bauer
R. J. Bauer
Hulbert
Maasle
Megargee Brothers
Washington Ave
Bermon
Frank P. Brown & CO
Denlern
Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
DR. Shimberg
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