Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1894

Page

5

Meadow Brook and National Lillerion Payments Due Next Saturday

The Meadow Brook and National col lierion of William Connell & Co will be paid next Saturday. Funeral services for A J Mahon will be held at St Peters tomorrow morning. Two sets of barnes stolen from Stowers Packing Co were found on the river bank. Kim Park church to serve supper this evening from 6 to 8. The Green Midge Church Lachew Aid will hold a meeting Thursday at the church parish. Lackawanna Iron & Steel North and South works scheduled this week. Mayor Connell nullified the traction companys right to extend lines. officials have taken no action. Penn Avenue Baptist Ladies Society to serve supper 6 to 8. Scranton vs Wood College and High School at Scranton ball park today at 4. Rolling fence at Scranton ball park to be ready for Cornell Lehigh game next Saturday. New Wonder! theatre costs route planned for summer events. Requiem for the late Thomas Mallen held at St Peters with interment at Park Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Meadow Brook William Connell & Co Honesdale Kirmesa Company FE Tre A. J. Mahon Inlievoe St. Peter's Cathedral Barnes Stowers’ Packing Company King's Daughters Kim Park Lachew Aid Society Green Midge Presbyterian Church Pariora Process Conta Lackawanna Iron & Steel Company Traction Company Connell Boeia! Union Penn Avenue Baptist Church Cornell Lehigh New Wonder Theatre Cos Denailis Oto Davis We Prominea Thomas Mallen J. A. Mckfugh J. d. Mangan Rey. Qd. Millane Park Catholic Thomas Cummings Anthony Kelly James Gavigan Patrick Keeing James Kelly Thomas O'Maley

Open All Night at Lohmans Spruce arrest

Jennie Jones, who attempted suicide by poison in Center Street, is reported out of danger at Lackawanna hospital. Doctors Lotser McAndrews and Dr Ruda ell are praised for reviving her using permanganate of potash digitalis and strychnia.

Jennie Jones Center Street Lackawanna Hospital Lotser McAndrews Rudaell

Names of the Unfortunates Selectors for the Party Slate

A report details Democratic county leaders pressuring a secret slate for the nominating convention. Names listed for offices include P. P. Smith for judge and Lemuel Averman among congress candidates, with Robison and Boland among likely nominees. Debate centers on prothonotary, treasurer, and other posts, amid fears of bolting and party discord.

Democratic Algne Ziegler John J. Fahey J. J. Boyle John Durkin James G. Bailey Frank C. Mene James Healey Dunmore Regiaser of Wills Henry T. Koehler Frank Deckert M. E. McDonald M. T. Burke M. J. Moran John P. Kelly Smith P. P. Smith Wlatemakers Lemaoel Averman Scranton Robinson Boland and & B Amerman Boland Trenet Dailey Bailey Ulabilguth Pryor Megargen Mag Alatera Megirgeco

Mountain Excursion Of Scranton Officials To Hendler Quarries

A Scranton party including councilmen school controllers and city contractors rode the 9 am Delaware and Hudson train to Maxwell to inspect the Hendler quarries on the Lehigh Valley line between Glen Summit and Pittaton. City Engineer D T Yoat led the visit joined at Avoca by Wilkes Barre figures led by Mayor Robert McKone and Peter Shepherd. The quarry four miles from Avoca yields high quality conglomerate rock with 70 percent silica for glassmaking. About fifty workers are currently employed at the main lodge. The party returned to Wilkes Barre after touring the site and city sights with a large group of officials and contractors.

Wilkes McKane Goeste Hendler Wilkes-Larre Ilen Bone Connetia Meerrs Rogan William 8 Chames Robathan W. Thomas Gulden Norton Sweeney Connell Clark Moon Borne Wenger Robinson Hoeh

Chase Seen as Likely Judge Candidate This Fall

Field Marshal James Mahon, leaning on a cane, predicts A A Chase may again seek a judgeship this fall amid county sentiment. He notes no formal declaration from Chase and dodges questions about a People’s party nomination while hinting at renewed support from backers.

A. A. Chase James Mahon Wyoming Avenue Spruce Street Mr. Chase People’s Party Mahon

Injunction Continued in Jones-Davis v Jermyn and Schroe der

Judge Gunater issues opinion in the Leah Jones-Davis versus John Jermyn and Conrad Schroeder case. The ruling keeps the injunction in place to preserve the plat layout while Jermyn proceeds with hotel construction and potential encroachment issues on the easterly half of the lot.

Gunater Davis-Jermyn Gunster Leah Jones-Davis John Jermyn Conrad Schroeder Jermyn Aintiff

Laurel Hill Park Opens Decoration Day With New Amenities

Laurel Hill park set to open May 10 with improved facilities after two fires destroyed main buildings. The grounds will have police guard, better car service, a 4 000 square foot dancing hall, regular music, and a dedicated ladies and children afternoon each Wednesday. Admission is free except for rented events, with benches, swings, soda fountain, ice cream stand, and a merry go round.

Evening of Pleasure at Elm Park Sunday School

The children of Mrs Swan's department in Elm Park Sunday School will present an entertainment in the church lecture room tonight. It promises to be a happy event and a delight for attendees.

Local Shoe Stores Noted in Grimance Area

Fragmentary OCR lists prices and names like Guernsey Brothers and Commonwealth Shoe Store on Washington Avenue. Mentions intentions to raise funds and calls for inquiries about money, with unclear dates or outcomes.

Commonwealth Shoe Store Washington Avenue

Not Guilty in DeLong Case and Related Trials

Jury returns not guilty verdict for Daniel Mahon and William Reese charged with robbery of John Flock at Archibald. DeLong case may face nol pros upcoming. other indictments linger. Court adjourns after witnesses align on character and evidence, with further proceedings to finish next morning.

Daniel Mahon William Reese Ridge John Flock Legget’s Creek John Early DeLong Tripune Willian Reese Julgo Sittser Archimlit Atttorney John R. Jones Stanton Kelly Flock Archbald Borough Everal Times

Concert at Asbury M E Church Green Ridge

The Te Night program at Asbury M E Church features an orchestra led by Powell Revitor and baritone Protheroe with soprano and alto soloists. Recitations by D A Evans and CoraGeifa Duvet accompany a varied musical sequence. Admission is 10 cents. doors open 7:40 p m with the concert starting at eight.

Asbury M. Eo Green Ridge Toniight Noa Rononen Arebeatra Mire Jayne Hane D. A. Evans Ies Cora Geifia Duvet Mradayow Prothoroe Doora

SOME JUVENILE STRIKERS AT MANVILLE BREAKER

A few breaker boys stopped work at the Manville breaker Green Ridge yesterday during a rotating operation by the Delaware Jackawanoa Western and the Delaware and Hudson coal firms. Coal Superintendent Wandling said the stoppage did not affect operations and most boys would likely report for duty today.

Manville Green Ridge Delaware, Jackawanoa and Western Delaware and Hudson Companies Delaware and Hadeon Company Ael Wandling

Music Hoxes Exclusively and Industrial Ad Notes

An OCR fragment promotes best made music boxes by Gautech Sons at 1030 Chestnut Street Philadelphia with repairs and new tunes. It mentions a dentist on Wyoming Avenue and a gas and water building, plus a mortgage or property sale offer by F. E. Woon at Wood's College.

Gautech! & Sons, Manufacturers Chestnut Street Philadelphia Lavnaca Gas and Water Company Wyoming Avenue Beranton F. E. Woon Wood's College

Stenographers Furnished for Businessmen by Day or Hour

Scranton Commercial tion Lin ited offers stenography services with expert bookkeeping. Advertises Dr Thomas Ranckttio? for colds and inflammation. Promotes portable aid and unspecified medical tonics.

Scranton Spruce Street

Delegates Advised for Harrisburg May 23 Convention

County treasurer D W Powell, as Republican county committee chair, has a package of orders from the state chairman for convention delegates. Pennsylvania Railroad issues half fare round trips from Wilkes-Barre to Harrisburg with a May 10 to 26 validity, return required by May 26. The Wilkes-Barre to Scranton leg is excluded unless arranged.

Harrisburg D.W. Powell Republican County Committee State Committee Pennsylvania Railrowd Company Transover Powell Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Delegates Prepare for State Republican Convention in Harrisburg

The Scranton area sends a large GOP delegation by train from Bridge Street 2.25 p m Monday to Harrisburg for the state party gathering. Included are Alexander Aikman Everett Warren F M Francis W J Schobmehl and others with many city bystanders and officials.

Harrisburg Delaware and Hudson Bridge Street Wilkes- Darre Pennsylvania Railroad Alexander Aikman Everett Warren F. M. Francis W. J. Schobmehl Olyphant Gazette Lancaster Wayne Susquehanna County Pryor F. W. Fieits John M. Harris Mo W. Lowry Kt. H. Holgate W. S Millar N. C. Mackey Waverly Tuomas Poongrove Archbald J. A. Northup Dalton Edward Hardenbergh Honelale O K. Peek Moscow Bellefonte Leaver Lackawanna Luzerne Grow Hastings i

Funeral of M C Drinker at Grace Reform Episcopal

The funeral for M C Drinker of this city, who died in New Mexico while tending his beasts, was held yesterday at Grace Reform Episcopal charity with Ev. Alfred Ko Bates and Rev. Richard Hiorus officiating. Pallbearers included John D. Ward A C Renshaw and others. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery.

M. C Drinker New Mexico Grace Reforme! Episcopal Charity Alfred Ko Bates Richard Hiorus Arja Williams John D. Ward A C Renshaw Wo OL Pryor Ho Hock Tommas Evans George Mott Wathking M, DeWitt L. J. Siebecker Louis Conrad Thomas Company D Fike Forest Hill

Barnum & Bailey Show to Highlight Record-Setting Horses

The Barnum and Bailey greatest show will feature top jumpers and long distance leapers, including a Madison Square Garden prize winner capable of seven feet two inches in height with a 170 pound rider. The exhibition comes to town on Thursday May 24 with D Beck promoting spring and summer textiles at 111 Linden Street.

Barnum & Dailey

Who has had twenty five years experience You will find him at

A fragmentary line notes a person with twenty five years experience and directs readers to locate him at an unspecified place. The passage provides minimal context or identifying details beyond the duration of experience and a generic pointer.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Penn Ave A. B. Warman Norrman& Moore Jaconet, Dimity Lacka. Avenue Wiliams & Mchauly City Notes Lohman Spruce Arrest Jenniie Jones Coursen's Schadt Theasurer Charles H Schaudt Brownlog Treasury Sheriff Fahey Efforta John Darkin Hyde Pack Danmore Carbondale Archibald Horke Pearth Burke Miles J. McAndrew James F. Hawley McDonald Durke Maxwell Chase Field Opzwiag Laurel Hill Park Royal Blend Thousads H. Montroomeny Co Agenta Lackawanna Avenue Guernsey Brothers Washinton Avenue Coniegs M. DeLong Flack Eny William Eldridgs Commonwealth William Duffy Squire Gildwa Warden Waleh Tipstaff P J Walah Thomas Manley Stephen Seman Imame- Mintel Jaidye Sittser Maud Cote Andrew Mehalix Charles Wood Edward Padden Johny Boylan Patrick Waleh Michael Walet Anthony Doucy Simpson Variy Tomate Cana Mirly Patrick Neary William Grver Adj Asbury M. EB Pat Owoiecio Ccc Ceveeevse Powell Revitator Ncycapenes di Cote SY & Declamig Bole Protheroe Mus Bac Doet Conious Ron Croup Thomas’ Rancttto D. W. Powell Mother Earth M C Ducksr Vester The Barnum D. Beck Sil Linden Street W. W. Berry the Jeweler Wood's College of Business Allon Herland Henry Battin & CO Penn Avenue Osland Wyoming Ave Cloak Dent J. Bolz Next Dime Bank Grand Army Penn Clothing & Shoe House Complete Outfitters Scranton, PA S. L. Gallen Tvevues Suranton
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication