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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1895

Page

2

Local News Notes From Wilkes Barre and Valley

In Wilkes Barre officials plan to expand The Tribune circulation to neighboring towns to deliver news three to five hours earlier. The Osterhout Library reports 66 101 volumes circulated in 1804 with gains over 1893 and plans to expand school deliveries by express. Patrick McGroarty loses barn with four horses six cows and lost feed and wagons valued around 1600 dollars. fire origin undetermined.

Lanning Batdiay Public Orate Wilkes-Barre Tribune Luzerne Wilkes-Harre Wyoming Valley Metropolitan Dainiok Vennsylvania Philadelphia New York Hannah P. James Osterhoutbrary Fleion Ayere Express James Cealer The Alderman Ford Scranton Patrick MccGroarty Plains

Hoe Tells Connected and Plain Story of His Whereabouts

Jamce Fisher, an accused man in the Reick murder case, testifies about his movements on the day of the crime. He describes his path from Philadelphia origins to Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Plymouth, Nanticoke, and back, detailing stops at numerous stores, hotels, and the final hours before his arrest. The cross examination spanned hours, with hotel registers offered as evidence and corroboration from Charles Glosver.

Hoe Reick Jamce Fisher Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre Fleet Fiit Frauenthal Broad Scranton W. J. Kearner Varney Reick Fisher Charles Glosier Market Street Glosser Kingston Edwanrdsville Avton Plymouth Oaim Pine's Malin Atrent Mr. Jones Bull Run Crossing Creveling Mainetree James Devers Cilosser West Nanticoke Com Ting Nanticoke Bittenbender Tably Wilkes-Barrie Alour Girlock Northampton Street Waah- Ingen Music Hall Miller Court Home Yard West Market Franklin Streets Breve Offer Zoeller Charles Glosver

Court routine notes and property transfers

The court ratifies Andrew Bryden petition accounts and trustee accounts, approves bonds for James A. Young Harrison Nesbitt Tobin Behobert and James Gorman, and grants a rule to show cause on a judgment matter. Property transfers include Wilkes-Barre Nanticoke and Kingston deeds totaling thousands of dollars, while an attempted highway robbery occurs near Bennett's station with a man drawing a revolver.

Ralutea Andrew Bryden James A. Young Harrison Nesbitt D. Evans Uriciet McNellis Watron &Co Tobin Behobert James TP. Gorman Fourth Ward Hasleton Mary A. Spry David H. Jones George Windisch Martin FE. Henderle Isaac Tripp J. C. Eckert William Salts John Gerlack Wilkes-Barre John Maskeson L. Myers Uehanna Coal Company William James M.purner Nanticoke A i. Muncy St. Mary's Poprow Church Kingston John Cam Kitaohner, Jr Louis Ae Huntington Jonathan Hunlock Annie Atherton Hunsock

No, They Were Only Joking with Him Departure

An account notes that men teased a figure but allowed the offenders to leave without incident, ending the scene on a peaceful note.

Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Wife

George Preston of 7 North Frank ing street was arrested yesterday morning after his wife charged him with assault with intent to kill. A mayoral hearing was held and he remained in custody for a further hearing tomorrow morning.

George Preston North Frank In Presbyterian Church David Charles Robertson Main Street Wyoming Seminary George Hesrler J. C. Tenant Methodist Episcopal Church Tenant

Local Residents Travel and Employment Moves

Mr Walter Gaston and his son William return from New York. Arthur Billiman and Samuel Chase depart for Bear Lake for a trout fishing trip. Jesse Kilne leaves for White Haven to serve as cashier at the White Haven Savings Bank. William H. McCartney resigns from the Mining Engineer corps of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company due to ill health. A group of young people spend Sunday at Bear Lake including John Loning Elizabeth Laning James Williams George B North Shephard Ayars W H Conyngham H W Palmer Harry Harding John Laning Jr T F R Hillard Emily Alexander Mrs Shepherd Ayars Emily Hillman H W Palmer Jr Bayard Hand and Butler Woodward.

Walter Gaston William New York Arthur Billiman Samuel Chase Bear Lake Jesse Kilne White Haven George B. North Shepherd Ayars W. H. Conyngham H. W. Palmer Harry Harding John Laning, Jr T. FR. Hillard Emily Alexander Emily Hillman H.W. Palmer

Local notes from Wilkes-Barre and Toronto events

Brief notes report Toronto and Wilkes-Barre games at Athletic Park this afternoon. Other items note funerals for John Cunniff and Michael Dougherty, J B Toole's Van Winkle show, J B Mackie in Grimes Cellar Door, and Second Lieutenant Turner elected. Wilkes-Barre includes theater openings, baseball clash with Wyoming Seminary, mail carrier inspections, and ongoing water works with 130 workers, pledging winter water supply.

Toronto Wilkes-Barre Athletic Park Buffalo bin Congress of Rough Riders of the World John Cunniff Hanoon Cemetery Lehigh Valley Delaware St. Mary's Church Father O'Rourke J.B. Toole Hip van Winkle Music Hall J. BB. Mackie Grimes FP. W. Turner Newton Gem Theater Frank Humphreys Harry Hillman Academy Wyoming Seminary Tema Wilkes-Barre Water

Carlsbad Sprudel Water Clarified for Health Belief

The article urges using genuine Carlsbad Sprudel Water for its curative qualities and warns against artificial imitations sold in markets. It notes authentic packages carry the Eisner & Mendelson Co. New York signature and invites readers to request a pamphlet.

Carlsbad Eisner & Mendelson Co New York

Williams in New York buying goods for Hungerford store

The report notes W Fred Williams will spend the week in New York City buying goods for C A Hungerford's store. The item also lists various locals visiting, weather notes, minor accidents, and community happenings across Pittston and Wilkes Barre area.

Two Ceremonies Planned at St Marys Ft Rev

On Sunday May 24 St Marys Catholic church in Avoca will host confirmation by Bishop O Hara for a large class of boys and the church extension will be dedicated to God. A house fire on Sunday morning destroyed the Patrick O Rourke dwelling with near escape for occupants. Luke O’Brien is dangerously ill. Several local residents visit relatives and seek hospital treatment. Patrick Barnes suffered a serious arm injury in Mooste mines on Saturday.

W. Fred Williams New York City C. A. Hungerford Mra. Merrilk Conway N. HL Mra. Barrett Brooklyn N. Y Mra. Berry Weat Pittston C. J. Dan Avery Tlora Warren Streets Alderson Judson Stark Old Putnam Township William A. Wilcox Scranton Wyoming Commemorative Association Putnam Lehigh Valley Alwayva Wyoming Baptist Association Rev. Hogue Plymouth Keeler House C. Ll. Kresky Frank Carey Tague's Eddy Samuel Hunsinger Forkston Shefker Abd D.H. Dornsife Board of Health St. Mary's Catholic Church O'Hara Patrick O'Rourke Luke O'Brien Misees Agnes Nellie Corcoran Pittaton Misa Nellie Doran Garrie McKay Plains Newlin T. Perry Susquehanna Kellum Lincoln Hill Kate Dougher Exeter West Avoca Joe Clifford Brother James Lydia Connor Robert Anderson Philadelphia Anderson Barnes Mooste

Infant Entombed at Minooka Catholic Cemetery

The infant child of John Hart of Stafford Street was buried yesterday at Minooka Catholic cemetery. Misa Mary Coyne from Galway visiting Mrs. John Joyce on Stafford Street. The region's mines idle early week due to car shortages.

John Hart Stafford Street Minooka Catholic Michael Joyce Joseph Guecke Taylor Misa Mary Coyne Galway Ireland John Joyce Gibbons William J. Burke Justice O'Hara

Local residents spend Sunday among friends across towns

James Ti Thompson of Pittston joined friends in this area on Sunday. Sylvester Corby visited Mrs Chty and Mrs Lau in Avocn and Mrs Robertson on Main street in Scranton. John Hessler and family of Wilkes Barre visited town. Brodhead on Main street went to Montrose for business. William and Edward Heeler plan to travel to Glen Hazel to seek work.

James Ti. Thompson Pittston Pines Sylvester Corby Chty William Lau Avocn John M. Robertson Main Street Scranton John Hessler Wilkesfarre Brodhead Montrose William and Edward Heeler Glen Hazel Elk County

Gilmore's Aromatic Wine for Ladies

An advertisement markets Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as a tonic for women facing weakness and nervous exhaustion. It claims to restore flesh, promote digestion, enrich blood, and provide lasting strength, urging mothers to use it for daughters and noting Matthews Bros. as the seller.

Gilmore Matthews Bros

WANTED A GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSEWORK

Help wanted notices from Scranton area include several domestic postings. Mrs George Benore seeks a reliable girl for general housework at 100 South Inf a Avon Weis requests a good girl with strong recommendations for general housework at 1005 Main Avenue.

George Benore South Infa Avon Weis Main Avenue Mango Chemical Company John Street New York

Scranton School and Professional Listings in Scranton Pa

A dense advertisement page lists schools and attorneys in Scranton Pennsylvania. It notes the School of the Lackawanna offering prep for college or business, plus various law firms such as Jessups and Hand, Patterson and Wilcox, Laubach, Edgar, and more. Local hotels and businesses including Westminster Hotel and Scranton House are named along with architects Brown Hancock and Clark.

School OF the Lackawanna Scranton Thomas M. Te Walter H. Buel Miss von SS Andergarved Adame Avenue Pabila Jessups William J. Hand Orneyent Commons Trioms Purt Washington Avenue

Butterfield Springs Hotel Fire Alarms Montrose Area

Fire destroyed the Butterfield Mineral Springs hotel near Rush after a Sunday blaze as inmates were awakened by cries of fire. Proprietor Delmar Stark uncertain about insurance. Forest fire rages between Heart Lake and Alfred with heavy timber loss. Local residents and officials, including Dr. Butterfield and C Sherman, comment on Montrose water and town conditions. Several residents and visitors noted, including Golden of Susquehanna, Perry Barnhart, and Edward Rose, with church and civic figures in town.

Montrose Butterfield Mineral Springs Rush Delmar Stark EB. F. Butterfield Stark Ik C. Sherman Consumers’ Water Company Tribune Sme Jones’ Lake Jone Alber Warner Snake Creek Sherman Exchange Hotel Perry Barnhart Edward W. Rose Silver Lake Montrose House Heart Lake Alford Lackawanna and Montrose EF. Loomis Binghamton Deposit Fe. N. Gilbert Loomis E. J. Lafferty Auburn John Lanigan Archbald Father Lafferty Lanigan Charles Reed, Jr Scranton BE. Guy Amos Nichola J. F. Barns Pittsburg United States Court A. Warriner St. Paul's Episcopal Church Montrose High School James Montroge

Diocesan Record Praises Beranton Tribune Expansion

The Diocesan Record congratulates the Beranton Tribune on its latest move toward the front by adding a new eight column layout and a Wilkes-Barre department led by Colonel J. D. Laciar. The note commends Laciar as a top political writer in the state and extends best wishes to the newspaper.

Midas Fair Olyphant Gazette Scranton Tribune Commonwealth Philadelphia Pittsburg Tribune Beranton

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism advertised by druggist

Morton L Hill of Lebanon Indiana touts his wife’s recovery from inflammatory rheumatism after eight physicians failed. He claims immediate relief and walking ability in three days, praising the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. Sold by Carl Lorenz, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.

Morton L. Hill Lebanon Ind Sam Carl Lorenz Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Osterhout Fishers Charles Horsimans Bennett's Station Mr. Hammond Pittston Junction Duryea J. C. Bound Traction Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Bound Squire Gilroy Dougherty Wilkes- Barre Dound Stevens Jonathan Parry John Gravel Hievan West Pittston Jermyn Benjamin J. Cavenaugh Pennsylvania Coal Company George Kenoeck Hoyt John Shockey Bernard McDonald Sabastopol No. 11 Min Kate Cohen Browntown James Cohen Patrick Roach Cohen Pittston Township Annie Cohen John William Michael Cohen Thomas Williams West Side Vulcan Ironworks Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church Harvey's Lake W. J. Welsh Washington, D. C Charles Curry Corning Robert Gately Stork Ives’ Fine Art North Main Avenue Ferry Bridge AVOCA Connolly & Wallace MLA India Liberty Sec Gre Price Worth Soc Soc Court House OLY 3 Cent Brussels & Ingram Carpets Edward C. Fish & CO Borden Block Chicago Ill Sauer Edward Cowles & Co Chambers Street Mandolph Jones Jickson Street Pruce Green Ridge Street ED Nettleton Jefferson Avenue Glenburn Hasie N. Callender Dime Bank Wyoming Franklin Avenue P.O. Box Gally Oory QL. Griffin Wyoming Avenue Chas Sucalager Carson & Davies West Lackawanna Avenue Thomas B. Evans Hyde Park John Jermyn Arenus Poe M. Jermyn Dericeburg Depot D Ton Claris Summit Une Val Ja Avenue North Park Box Scranton Mall Parm Emall Farme Houses On Credit Mercérean & Connell’s Taylorville Providence Dickson Olyphant Peckville E. H. Call City Frank Leslie Exress Moody Adama Ave Lane Triune Elverware Bargoolla Aluminum Novelty CO Broadway Hinder P. O. Box Aks Boston Sol Preacott Avenue Adrrens L Hyde Park Avenue Straten Hele Tribune Gituation M. E Johnson Deacon Street Hasan Physicians and Surgeons G. Edgar Dean Spruce Gust Court House Square A. J. Connell Spruce Street Francke Lon Vine St DR. W Allen North Addreaa Look Winder Commonwealth Building Ce L » Frey L. M. Gates Washington John L. Wentz M. D Commonwealth Bathing Madison Ave J. Kay Penn Ave Frank T. Okell Atlaw Coal Exchange James W. Garford Samuel W. Edgar Oulee L.A. Watres A Lackawina AW Urie Townsend C. I. Pitcher Cranon Comegys Rel Cerate Security Byrke Street Hi. F. Killam Wyomini Jas J. H. Hamilton Wyoming Ave William A. Tapt Wontothreaplia C. & Laubach M. Stratton Office Coal Exchange Repueblicc Bavings and Loan Association Dime Lallding Toys Grand Union Tha Co., Jones Bros Jos. Kubthl ELK Caf Frank Avenue Bargler W. G. Schenck Union Square Westminster Hotel Anable Scranton House Victor Koch Architects Davis & von Storch Hooms &, & and 2 EL Walter G. St. Clark & CO. Beedsmen and Nurserymoon Green House Malin Avenue Muna Arger Brothers Warsaw Washington Ave Frank P. Brown & CO Lackawanna Ave Thomas Aubrey Earane Wun Ie Ballingto Rex Shimberg
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