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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1895

Page

2

Tribune opens Wilkes-Barre office to widen circulation

The Tribune establishes a throuch of fice at No. % Lanning building Wilkes-Barre to expand circulation to the valley and surrounding towns. It vows to provide a complete department of Lucerne county news and serve the people with all daily news domestic foreign local commercial and financial.

Tribune Lanning Public Naire Wilkes-Barre Lucerne County News Wyoming Valley Navaliumblo

Mayor Nichols Strikes Hard at Bawdy Houses

The Tribune reports Mayor Nichols used summary fines to target owners renting properties for immoral purposes. He fined Geneva House owner Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart 1000 and Miss Miller 325 plus costs after witnesses appeared. Stewart pled not to pay without contest, while the mayor vows impartial action against all offenders.

Tribune Nichols Elizabeth Stewart Geneva House Stewart Wichels

Concordia Concert to Feature Local Composer Work

Wilkes Barre music lovers anticipate Concordia Society’s Thursday program with a mix of vocal and instrumental numbers. The event includes a local origin piece by Samuel L. Laclar arranged for double quartet and eight-string instruments, performed by Concordia Male Chorus and accompanying orchestra under conductor Ben Ur.

Concordia Wilkes-Barre Samuel L. Laclar Haldam William Alles DeKoven Francis Hoffheimer Santa Lucia van der Stucken Concordia Sam L. Lactar

Bicycle Meet at West Side Park Draws Big Crowd

Two day bicycle races set for June 25 at West Side park feature top continental riders. West End wheelmen promise a great event in Wilkes-Barre as national circuit races attract strong competition and $2100 in prizes. Committee members include Dietrick Reinheimer Davis Shepherd Gates Hunter Schrage and Jordan.

West Side Park West End Wilkes-Barre Frank Dietrick John Reinheimer Edward W. Davis Harry Shepherd Fred Gates John P. Hunter Ernest Schrage Harry Jordan

End Nearing in Hendricks Murder Trial Crowded Court

After two weeks of testimony in the Hendricks murder case, Judge and counsel prepared for a possible verdict as District Attorney Fall and defense attorney Shea concluded closing arguments. The jury could reach a verdict tonight amid claims of extensive perjury and a long, high‑stakes trial. A parade and public meeting with speakers and music followed the proceedings.

Hendricks Seasion Fall Shea Luserne John T. Lenahan Lenahan Commonwealth Barney Reich Luzerne Retck Delaware and Hudson Company Kelek Barring & McSweeney Erective Agency Fisher Robinson Kearney Tribune Ali

Death of prominent coal operator and politician Eckley B Coxe

The Wilkes-Barre community mourns Eckley B. Coxe ex Senator and noted Luzerne County leader. A shrewd business figure, generous with wide charities, he bore corruption campaigns with dignity and remained a steady Democrat influence in local and national affairs. He resigned and was reelected during a special election. He was regarded as a genuine Christian gentleman and will be deeply mourned.

Eckley B. Coxe Wilkes-Barre Luzerne County Washington Cleveland Coke Ife

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Claim Prompts Lebanon Man Testimony

Morton L Hin of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint and was bedbound for six weeks after eight doctors failed. He credits Mystic Cure for rheumatism with immediate relief allowing her to walk within three days. Bolded by Carl Loreng, druggist, Scranton.

Morton L. Hin Lebanon Ind Ahe Carl Loreng Druggiat Lackawanna Avenut Scranton

Ivorites Parade Ahead of Grand Lodge Meeting

The Grand Lodge of Ivorites convenes in this city starting tomorrow with a 1 PM street demonstration led by the Ninth Regiment band. Officers listed include W. P. H. EB Maurice from Bangor Pa W. W. P. W. H. Hughes of Fair Haven Vermont as grand lodge treasurer David F. Lloyd of Pittsburgh Pa as grand treasurer and Morgan H. Williams of Scranton as grand lodge secretary.

Grand Lodge Grand Lodge of Ivorites Thia City Ninth Regiment W. P H. EB Maurice Bangor

Court house plans on exhibition for bid consideration

New court house plans are on exhibition at the arbitration room. Western contractors remain in town, preparing to bid. Local contractors likely to compete if the project proceeds.

Court House Arbitration Room

Notable Visitors and Local Appointments in Philadelphia

Dr and Mrs Meixell visit Philadelphia and will be away several weeks. K M Espy plans to start building a fine residence on Franklin street lots recently purchased. A pardon application for Banker Rockafellow is to be made at the June board of pardons meeting. Colonel Asher Miner becomes general inspector of rifle practice and begins duties. Frank A Seubert named assistant superintendent on the Southern Pacific railroad. Judge Lynch mourns the death of his youngest son buried yesterday. Lieutenant Richard Sturdevant US Navy on brief leave, visiting his father Dr D G Sturdevant of Barnum Place. Mr and Mrs John N Conyngham to reside at Hillesde the summer, then move to the mansion on River Street formerly owned by Charles Parrish. Rev Dr Jessup of Syria spoke at First Presbyterian on Sunday about the Mohammedan Religion.

Frank A. Seubert Southern Pacife Judge Lynch Richard Sturdevant United States Navy D. GB. Sturdevant Barnum Flace John N. Conyngham Conyinghams Hillesde River Street Charles Parrish Jessup Syria First Presbyterian Church

Growth County Now Near 23000 Population Estimate

The region of the proposed Grow county shows a population near 23 000. Shickshinny backs secession from Luzerne County with Hazletonians. Wapwallopen aspires to be county seat. The Prohibition party plans a county convention on the 20th with varied speakers. The Press club seeks renewed organization. George Shearer of North Fell Street dies after long illness. Peoples Bank declares a 9 percent semi annual dividend and raises its surplus. Wilkes Barre banks report strong prosperity and dividends.

Grow Traction Company Grow County Nvery Lizerne Hazletonians Order of Odd Fellows Rebecca Carey Avenue L. Myers North Main Jackson Streets Washington Patriotic Sons of America River Common Wapwellopen Shickshinny Luzerne Lee Plains J. C. Hogan Forest City Murdock Wilkes- Barre CIA Board of Trade Room George Shearer North Fell Street Pennsylvania Cavalry Peoples’ Bank Wilkes-Barre

Now Great South Americana Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief

Hellef in Six Hours relieves distress in the kidneys bladder and urinary passages. The remedy eases retention and pain in men and women almost immediately. Sold by C M Harris Druggist 125 Penn Avenue Scranton Pa.

Hellef C. M. Harris Penn Avenue Scranton

Spring Has Come Forced Farm and School Lark

A playful verse recalls springtime sounds from rural life. A farmer curses while a hospital fly buzzes near the mule as children head to school in seasonal humor.

Atlanta Constitution

Body Found in Susquehanna Near Pittston Ferry Bridge

A decomposed male body was seen floating on the Susquehanna River near the Pittston Ferry Bridge around 9:30 AM. The victim, unidentified, was taken to Ranvom for burial as an inquest is planned. a letter in his pocket suggested he was a Polish immigrant. A jury will reconvene tomorrow afternoon to view the remains.

Susquehanna River Lackawanna Scranton Lackawrina Sitation Ranvom Burkal Pabolo Kmolek Squire Gibbons Anthony Pigesten Evan Evans M. J. Doyle Philp Novick James Gibbons Tr. KK. Bennett

Davis visitors and church program highlighted in Pittston

Misses Jennie and Polly Davis of South Main street visited Pittston over Sunday while John Davis of Laffin stayed with his parents on Middle Street. Willam W. Watkins of Peckville called on Sunday. "David, the Shepherd Boy," will be repeated this evening at the Calvary Baptist church as part of a social and entertainment program.

Jennie Polly Davis South Main Street Pittston John Davis Laffin Middle Street Willam W. Watkins Peckville David Calvary Baptist Church

Watering strawberries by steam pump and local notices

Tunkhannock reports T. G. Walter plans a steam engine water pump for strawberry fields. Fire at Max Bedker’s Redfield Street residence destroyed the house and threatened neighbors. bucket brigades saved adjacent homes. Local notices include funerals, weddings, re-indexing deeds, and bridge company officers. Sheep-killing dogs escalate attacks with eleven killed and four wounded. Page lists local figures, business trips, and a medical ad for Dean's Ointment.

T. G. Walter Frank Donley Wyalusing Miss Nettle Clarey Montrose Max Bedker Redfield Street Triton Allen Tickner Jonathan Jones Jones Mr. Bedker J. L. Hahn Rev. Mayer Harrison Street Lehigh Valley L. T. Burns J. Bf. Roya Bloomsburg W. Stark William N, Reynolds O. D. Stebbins G. KR. Cornell N. W. Reynolds Sadler Hopkins Dunmore Ziba Billings Franc Stark Niven Callle M. Squiers Jeane Strickland William Lockwood Stamford M. J. Bullock Tunkhannock Township Tunkhannock Bridge Company Judson Stark D. Billings Paul Billings Draper Billings Mills F. B. Hight Perry Billings James W. Pratt Anderson Dana

Local rental and sale notices clutter Lackawanna area ads

Rentals and sales listings mix with business and professional notices. Six room house on Lackawanna avenue near 11 Luzerne Hyde Park advertises for rent. furnished hall for lodge on Wyoming Avenue. various vehicle and carriage listings from M T Keller and others. Also notices for team and dray horses, and first class pacing horses for sale. professional cards include public offices and schools in Scranton and surrounding districts.

Lackawanna Avenue Addrees Thomas TE Evans Luzerne Hyde Park John Jermyn Wyoming Avenue M. T. Keller Kawauna Caponsy Ave W. M. Jermyn Priceburg

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Mayor Nichols Atkin Campbell Edgar Gelfrich O'Neill Kraft Burns Woodruff A. Rippard F. Innes Laclar W. Hessel Tom Rippard Hervey Blackwood Benur Rohde A. N. Rippard Attenhoefer Mile Chorus Antonn Bohm Mendelasohn Faithless One Beethoven C. Atkin Plymouth Senior Lodge Plymouth Junior Lodge Nanticoke Lodge Providence Wngliah Lodge Providence Welsh Lodge Hoge Park Welsh Lodge Hyde Park Welsh Lodge Hyde Park Finglish Lodge Taylorville Lodge Edwardsville Miner's Mille Jeremy's Hall D. J. Williams The Gwent Farth Eternity Dennis Tigue Thomas Tigue St. Mary's Church Wilket-Barre Market Street Thomas J. Farr Sweeney J. J. Sheridan Sheridan Niagara Fire Company St. John's Catholic Church Niagara Hose Company Lehigh Valley Railroad A. TF. Maloney Electric City Board of Trade South Main Strirt Shelton Mary Reese Kingston Miss Holden Brady Kelley Dando Frank Berry Holden Frastus Gage Fiest John M. Jones Leutenant D. Archbald Miller John Patterson Mill Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania University Hospital Misa Cassie Natus Ed Baterline John Willams W.W. F. Moyer & Bros Young Men's Christan Association I. W. Niles Emma Rodgers Frank Shepherd John Shepherd Niles Pennsylvania Coal Company Professor du Franc Olendorf du Franc J. J. Atherton Towanda No. 1 School Watkins and Lydon Battery Glynn and Moses Taylor, Pyne and Holden Eons Taylor Hall Taylor FT. New ODD Fellows Masons P.O Anne Jomen Atras Pierce R. V. Merce Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo Jesse Wittiama Afohome Lane Co Oregon Dr. Pierce Dean Connolly & Wallace Washington Avenue Brussels & Ingram Carpets Lackava Corner Adams Edward, Fish & CO Borden Block Chicago Galenmen J. Edward Cowles Chambers Street N. Y Ahe Lackawanna Avenue Mnuut Main Avenue Mango Chemical Company John Street New York Universa Sal Price Street J. Cordeaux Lack. Ave Jefferson Avenue Glenburn N. Callender Dime Bank Bulldne Abed Wyoming Franklin Avenue GL. Gridin Ming Avenue Char. Schlageh Carbon & Davies Mercereau & Cornell Taylorville Providence Dickson Olyphant Peekville Archbald Jermyp E. H Call City Frank Leslie Moody Adams Ave Trinitsu Houses On Credit Cusick A&a Elae R. Riegel Care Tribune W. Morgas Gar- Held Avenue Hy Park Tribune Office Aswell Court McMullen Physicians and Surgeons G. Edgar Dean Apruce Street Boranton Court House Square A. J. Connell Cor. Spruce Street Francke Sses Ees the Board OF Commissioners OF Panic Gnomes and Buildings Dante. H. Hartings J. 0. Delanny Anos H. Mr Lin Baxuvala Jackson Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Ieee Tooaday Ao Dever Enenes Ab Harrisburg Conan J. Delaney Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds W. B. Allen North Washington Avenus C. L. Frey Wyoming Ave Reuidence San Vine Street L. M. Gates Madison Avenue John L. Wentz M. D Commonwealth Building Madison Ave DR. Kay Penn Ave M. Call School OF the Lackawanna Reuest Thomas M. Cann H. Buell Migs Jane Kindergar Dams Avenue Frank T. Okrell Rooms& Coal Exchange Scranon James W. Oakford Common Samuel W. Edgar Oillce Sprucest Seranton L. A. Watres Edent Ave Uribe Townsend Dime Bank Joan Pitcher Seranton, Pa Comegys Spruce Street B. F. Killam Jas J. H. Hamilton Commonwealth Bidg William A. Taft Laubach R. M. Stratton Republic Savings and Loan Association S. N. Callender Grand Union Tea Jones Bros Jos ELK Cafe Reason P. Ziegler Westminster Hotel B. N. Anable Branton House L. & Wape Victor Koch Architects Davis & von Storch E. L. Walter Lewis Hancock, JR Cor Wash Ave Brown & Murkis Leeds G. R. Clark & CO Green House North Avenue Bauer R. J. Bauer Hulbert _ music store Megarger “Brothers Senmaton Ave Soran- Eemeyeee Frank P. Brown Rees CO West Whole Thomas Aubrey Shimberg
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