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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1895
Page
8
Scranton Area Rail and Civic Notes Highlighted
Employment payments for Scranton Gas and Water and Delaware Lackawanna and Western workers noted. Trainmen to receive remaining wages today. Local church and interfaith talks planned with Rev. Hitchcock and Rev. Partridge. Box office opens for Monday boxing. box seats to Hoboken sale cut. Cremation society reports thirty-one members. Odd Fellows to attend Philadelphia dedication. Wild West show drew pickpockets. special train to Driving Park for showgoers. Court action looms over Oak street property as ejectment suit begins. True Irish Hearts gathering ends with manager seeking attachment to force performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
F. G. Hitchcock
Young Men's Christian Association
Warren G. Partridge
Benjamin L. Herr
First Baptist Church
Binghamton
N. Y
Delaware and Huson Company
Honesdale
Waymart
Turners
Professor Quinnan
Hyde Park
Hoboken
New York
Frothingham
Millar
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Wilkes- Barre
Court House
Sunbury
Temple of Justice
Oak Street
Mary Thomas
Jeanette Jones
David Jones
Margaret Morgan
D. I. Morgan
Caroline Williams
J. J. Williams
Elizabeth Jenkins
William Db. Jenkins
Morgan J. Watkins
Mary J. Watkins
Milint
True Irish Hearts
Comyo
Walter Mack
Wilkes-Barre Music Hall
Scranton City Bills Stir Controversy Over Free Lights
Scranton city officials face scrutiny as the Scranton Illuminating, Heat and Power company seeks payment for lighting from April 1 to April 30, 1895. The council rescinded a 19th century free-light clause, citing increased lights and new rival firms, with bids for city lighting now under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iluminating, Heat and Power Company
Common Council
Scranton
Select Council
Uret
Aaid
Dicker
Connell
City of
Rett
Five Week Lectures on the Priedewald Method
Free lectures and lessons on German and French techniques titled the Priedewald Method offered May 15 16 and 17 at 11 PM 490 and 790 PM at M C A room. Includes Name Seeker excursions with affordable fare from Nickel Plate Mead agents. Minor notices list accessories from Turn Quest 206 Washington Ave and Lohmann's Spruce Street wines cigars malt and liquors. Doan's Ointment advertised for itching piles irritation and general relief with guaranteed results. Turnquest also advertises watch and clock repairs. Pillsbury Flour Mills claim a daily capacity of 17000 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roomas
Well known men at law arrest and dismissals
Arthur Frothingham and D. P. Replogle were arrested at the instance of each other. Warrantes issued and hearings held. both cases were dismissed. Frothingham swore information against Replogle for embezzlement, Replogle later swore information against Frothingham for forgery. Frothingham was discharged after hearing, and both men left free. Frothingham then sued Replogle for $160.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Frothingham
D. P. Replogle
Frothingham
Replogle
Millar
A. Frothingham
Wright
Seven Young Men Arrested in West Side Burglary Ring
County Detective Thomas Leyshone rounded up seven tough young men from Keyser Valley ages 19 to 23. They are alleged to have burglarized the Scranton Stone company office and engine room on West Mountain as part of a pattern of business break ins on the city outskirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Leyshone
Keyser Valley
Outakiria
Scranton Stone Company
West Mountain
Seven men taken in tow by police for hearing postponed
John Reilly Martin King Jr John McDonald Patrick Casey John Walsh James Kennedy and James Murtagh were taken in tow last evening by Mr Leyshon with Lt. Thomas Williams and West Side police. They were brought to Alderman W S Millar's office and the hearing was postponed until Tuesday at 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reilly
Martin King
John McDonald
Patrick Casey
John Walsh
James Kennedy
James Murtagh
Leyshon
Thomas Williams
West Side
W. 8. Millar
Unknown man killed by Erie and Wyoming train at East Scranton crossing
An unidentified man about 65 was fatally struck by a fast Erie and Wyoming train yesterday at East Scranton crossing. He was taken to Dunmore where he died before giving residence details. Coroner Kelley summoned a jury. the inquest adjourned to Monday in Dunmore. A piece of paper bearing the name Adam Gunn and Blue Ridge Coal may identify him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie and
Wyoming Road
East Scranton
Dunmore
Kelley
George B. Smith
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Adam Gunn
Blue Ridge Coal Company
Short Lease of Freedom Victim Harry Hughes Killed on Rail
Harry Hughes of Prospect Avenue, released a month ago from Eastern Penitentiary, was killed on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line at Gouldaboro late last night. He had been driven from a freight train he rode, then slept on an ash dump and was found with crushed feet at daylight. He died at 10:40 yesterday morning in Lackawanna hospital. his sister rushed to reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hughes
Prospect Avenue
Eastern Penitentiary
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Gouldaboro
Hughes
Lackawanna Hospital
Man Fined or Jailed for Insulting Women in Binghamton Case
A commercial traveler M. L. Haines of Binghamton faced Alderman Millar in police court after being accused by two women of insulting language on Wyoming avenue. He chose a $10 fine to avoid fifteen days in county jail. The article also mixes advertisements and local business notices from Scranton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Millar
M. L. Haines
Sloat
Wyoming Avenue
Inet
Ten Story Building Planned for Spruce Street Lot
A 10 story sky scraper is planned for the Spruce street stable site bought by J W Miller and designed by T Lacey & Son. The $175000 structure will rise 200 feet with a front of cut stone and hold about 200 offices. Construction may start within three months as the livery lease ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce Street
J. §. Miller
T. Lacey & Son
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Washington and
Wyoming Avenues
J. W. Peck
Miller
Tribune
Two Gentlemen of Leisure Arrested on River Street
Two drunks named William Mahon and Patrick Lenahan were picked up early on River Street by Patrolmen Walsh and Hetzeroth. They had a half finished crawler and were sent to the county jail for 10 days. The report notes many South Side activity including workmen leaving for Croton and dam construction on the Croton river, plus local deaths and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Street
Croton
Lower Flats
Walsh
Hetzeroth
William Mahon
Patrick Lenahan
Burke Brothers
Croton River
Railroad and church notes and local events in Scranton
News items include W W Baldwin circulating materials among Nicholson boys, H M Brewer addressing the car shop, Trout caught by Hallett and Staples at Pocono, Purday inspecting Delaware and Hudson depot, and George Sanborn to lead a Gospel meeting. Upcoming Twilight service at First Presbyterian, a basket social on Big Street, and a long list of railroading social and temperance notices. A Rum shop raid at 1118 Propact avenue leads to a hearing, plus Knight Templar Heading Pilgrimage plans for May 27 departing from Turn- Quest's lodging in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W W. Baldwin
Nicholson
H. M. Brewer
Hallett
Moses Staples
Pocono
Purday
New York City
Delaware and Hudson
George Sanborn
W. C. Weeden
Railroad Quartette
Association Hall
F. H. Bogart
Big Street
Dunmore
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Martha Washington Lodge
The
Brotherhood of Railroad
Knight Templar
W. §. Millar
Scranton
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Cape Sales and Hat Discounts At Local Outfit
The ad promotes Spring coats at sale prices and a broad selection of hats including Leghorn hats at 2.49 and children’s school hats at 1.25. It also lists infant lawn caps at 19 cents and confirms wreaths and infants coats as key offerings at the store.
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Chrvviand Baking Powder Co
Ciroatand Brothere
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Washington Avenue
Qackawanna
CAM
Culy
George W. Phillips
Young Women's Christian Association
Davis’ Theater
Green Ridge
Mra. Powell
A. Hartshorn
Sanderson Avenue
West End
Wilkes-Barre
Measra
Curtis
Ross
Schupert
M. J. Coyne
Scranton Bleyele Club
James Simpson
Paterton
N. J
Thomas Patten
Hyde Park Avenue
Gertle Dorvatux
West Lackawanna Avenue
Willeave
Trenton
J. D. Mishter
A. B. Briggs
Tripp Avenue
Father Coffee
Carbondale
Thin City
C. A. van Wormer
Montrose
Pate A. H. Hawley
K. L. Stone
Olyphant
Senator Stadler
Henry Knopp
Williamsport
Sheriff Clemons
Wade M. Finn
Rheinhart
Eighth Street
Christian Association
F. L. Hitchcock
Glee Club
Ben Smith's
Girls' Friendly Society
Shelter
Powell's
Phepla
Price
City Fathers
Bernnton Iluminating, Heat and Power Company
Iluminating Company
BK. H L. Ripple
Lavelle
Municipal Building
Columbia Hose Company
Hook and Ladder Company
Crystal Hose Company
Aug Engine Company
Phenex Hose Company
Franklin Engine Company
Electric Night Company
Nickel Plate
TurnQuest's
Lohmann’s
I. Robinson's
Milwaukee
Felgenspan's
Turnquest
Doan
Doran
Pillsbury's
IS Adam Getz
Parsons
Moosic
Miners Mills
Minooka
Mill Creek
Hancock
Laffin
Blarlight
Yatesville
Preston Park
Pittston
Lake Como
Duryea
Poyntelle
Lackawanna
Helmont
Taylor
Pleasant Mt
Pockville
Tintondale
Forest City
Tickson City
Throop
White Bridge
Hinghamton
Jermyn
Annie
Pennsylvania Roofing CO
Telephone
Washington Ave
Nickel Plate Road
Great West
Southwest
F. J. Moore
Exchange Street
Bululo
N.Y
North Main Avenue
W. G. Doud & Co
Lacka, Ave
Turnquest’s
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Jima
E. G
Coursen
Holiding
News OF the South Side
Edward P. Rutledge
Cedar Avenue
Buffalo
South Steel
John Hurley
Stone Avenue
Casey Brothers
Mquor
Norman
Christian Hansen
Alder Street
Hannah Crane
Remington Avenue
Miss Lucey
William Barnko
Crown Avenue
B. JL. Zaizleman
Mifflin Avenue Zion Lutheran Church
North
Lackawanna Avenue
Hallacher's Millinery
H. Langfeld
Lackawanna Ave
News OF the Railroads
Twilight Service
First Presbyterian Church
James McLewod
Bpenkhasy
Timothy Jones
Thomas Leyshon
Joseph Greywinski
Propact Avenue
Central
BR. A. Rust
St. Mary's Palish Church
Trilby Foot
Earf Pine
Turn- Quest
Wases
Woolworths
William S. Millar
Eau 4
D Water Co
Center ST
Sohmer
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Capes
Infant’s
Bolz
Dime Bank
Clay Worsted
Clothiers
Hell and Himis Hars
Lackawanka Avenue
J. Lawrence Stelle
Dunn
C. Snyder
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