Fire Threat At Phenix D Mine Near Pittston Junction
A morning fire at the Phenix D mine near Pittston Junction, operated by Old Forge Mining, was contained by Superintendent Charles Aikman and Inside Foreman Patrick Eagan. Miners built a stone wall to confine the blaze, preventing air from fueling it. by 1:50 p.m. the wall was removed and the fire had burned out, leaving only ashes. The Eagle Hose company arrived later to assist.
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Phoenix
Phenix D
Pittston Junction
Old Forge Mining Company
Charles Aikman
Patrick Eagan
Pittston
Eagle Hose Company
Tragedy on Lehigh Valley Cut-Off Claims 16 Year Old
Miss Kate Murphy sixteen year old daughter of Patrick Murphy of West Avoca was struck by trains on the Lehigh Valley cut off while crossing tracks. She stepped onto the other track to avoid an oncoming train and was hit by a second train from the opposite direction. The accident ended instantly with severe injuries and the loss of a leg and a grievous disfigurement to her face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Murphy
Patrick Murphy
West Avoca
Lehigh Valley
Death of Mrs Doran at eighty nine on West Market Street
Mrs William Doran died at her West Market street home after a brief illness at age eighty nine. She outlived her husband by about twenty years and is survived by five children and several daughters, with the funeral set for Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 at the house conducted by Rev Henry L Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William &. Doran
West Market Street
EF. FE. Bowdle
Cincinnati
Ohio
James §.Doran
Philadelphia
R. H. Hutchinson
Kingston
Susan E
Anna M
Elizabeth FE. Doran
Henry L. Jones
Bazaar Opens at YWCA With Lunch and Goodies
The Young Women's Christian Association bazaar opens at noon today offering fancy articles dressed dolls home-made candy cakes canned fruit jellies and other wares. Lunch served 12 to 2 and 6 to 8 p m with oysters cold ham cabbage salad creamed potatoes rolls coffee tea or chocolate all for 25 cents Ice cream and cake 5 cents extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Fire destroys mules in Dorrance mine stable
Late Saturday a fire swept the mule stable of the Dorrance mine in North Wilkes-Barre killing sixteen mules. The blaze began from a naked light dropping into hay and quickly spread through the stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorrance
North Wilkes-Barre
Fad in Ladies Gilt Belts Spreads to Paris and New York
The latest fashion accessory, gilt belts for ladies, gains momentum in Paris and New York. Retail prices are 98 cents, 1.23 dollars, 1.49 dollars, and 1.69 dollars each as the trend grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
Market listing of men’s furnishings and prices
An itemized sale list shows 20 dozen men’s fine De Joinville goods and pew effects. Leader’s price 47 cents. Also 20 dozen silk suspenders 2 cents a dozen. Derby ribbed underwear in glue and natural colors 43 cents a dozen. Camel’s hair hose 19 cents.
Ladies Gloves on Sale in Various Colors and Lengths
expansive glove department advertises ladies real kid gloves in multiple colors and styles priced from 1.00 to 1.50. also evening and reception gloves in many lengths 12 16 and 20 button and silk evening gloves priced from 0.80? to 0.90 per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iLadies
Amd
New Photographs Frames in All Colors with Medallions
Advertisement offers new photograph frames in multiple colors featuring four corner medallions. Leader's price 39 cents. Mail orders receive prompt attention. Refunds offered if customers are not satisfied. Orders over 35.00 ship free by express.
Fire injures mules in stalls as two flee and are shot
Firefighters contained a blaze that burned teen mules in stalls while two animals escaped the gangway. The latter were shot after escaping due to severe injuries. The flames were controlled before spreading further.
Damages Suits Filed In Pittsburgh and Plymouth Dispute
Nellie Larkey sues Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance for 525 dollars claiming a May 5 1895 fire at Avoca damaged property and unpaid policy benefits. Hath sues Plymouth Bridge Company for 1000 dollars for a front embankment reducing rental and commercial value. James Wallace administrator sues Metropolitan Life Insurance for 500 dollar death benefit. Funeral services for David J Jones held at his home and Presbyterian church with pallbearers and lodge attendance. Interment at Hollenkbuck cemetery.
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Sults
Nellie Larkey
Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Pittsburg
W.L. Lubbs
Avoca
Rush Trescott
Plymouth Bridge Company
James Wallace
Bridget Walllace
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York
E. F. McGovern
David J. Jones
Gowth Meade Street
Presbyterian Church
Stey
John , Jones
William I H. Wilams
John W. Roberts
Daniel T. Roberts
Daniel J. James
Henry Phillips
Richard Hughes
Thomas B. Davis
Wilkes-Barre Lodge
Ivorlies
Red Ash
Aleo
Hollenbuck Cemetery
Thieves Target Refrigerators and Gates in Local Feud
A gang attempted to break into J Butler Woodward on Northampton Street but fled after being sighted by a boy, Jack Woodward. Another group damaged gate porticos at T H Atherton on West River Street, smashed panes, stole chrysanthemums, and damaged other plants with no clues available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.butler Woodward
Northampton Street
Jack Woodward
T. H. Atherton
West River Stret
Accident Injures Brakeman George Oliie at Work
A brakeman aged twenty named George Oliie on No. 2 Ashley plane was badly hurt yesterday when the brake chain broke and his feet were crushed by cars passing over them. He is from Ashley and Dr. Foss attended. The will of Henry Rockel of Conyngham was filed, leaving property to his wife for life with remainder to four children. executors named John H. and Peter Rockel.
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George Oliie
Ashley
Henry Rockel
Conyngham
Hegister
Sarah A. Rockel
John H
Peter Rockel
Fifteen-Year-Old Hurt In Nanticoke Shaft Car Crash
Joseph Grymski, a 15 year old driver in No. 4 shaft Nanticoke, was seriously injured when a car derailed and trapped him between the prop and the car. He is expected to recover with proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Grymski
No. 4
Shaft
Nanticoke
Memorial church converts and town election preview
Citizens urged to vote early for the Republican ticket including Lyman H. Bennett and a non partisan judiciary. Town updates note penalties for sidewalk obstruction, a church floor incident, obituaries, and local election results expected from Westmoreland and Columbia clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Church
Lyman H. Bennett
Nichols
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
Peter O'Donnell
Second Ward
Kidder Street
Ambrose Higgins
Will O'Brien
Mike Featherstone
Ebenezer Lloyd
Dorranceton
Minor Congregational Church
Plains
Westmoreland
Columbia
Quiet Campaign Ends in Taylor as Voters Eye Ballots
The Taylor campaign closes with little voter interest and no big demonstrations. Republicans urge turnout for E. N. Wilkard for superior court judge and support for Dr. Longstreet as coroner and A. Bart for county surveyor. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm in the same booths as last election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetera
E. N. Wilkard
Dr. Longstreet
A. Bart
Brownies
Prothingham Theater
Misa Addie Davenport
Chicago
O'Toole
Scranton ‘Times
Taylor Social Club
Taylor Hall
Fred Williams
Scranton
Calvary Baptist Church
George Hat- Taylor Street
Field
Marter Bickler
Lake Winola
Local residents and visitors noted across Waverly area
Waverly and nearby towns recount arrivals and departures with guests from Scranton Utica and Brooklyn. Notables include Mrs Elmina White of Eidella death at 80 and funeral set for Wednesday. A. J. Smith hosted visitors. George Fell Post G A R met well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Culler
Scranton
Sanford White
Eidella
Wetter de Witt
Waenington
D. C
Perry
N.C. Mackey
George Perry
T. F. Hallock
New York
Fell
George Fell
Grand Army of the Republic
Jerry Stanton
Providence
J. A. Linnen
First National Bank
Dr. N. Y. Leet
Andrew Bedford
Town notes: injuries, openings, and local events
A. J. Odell suffered a crushed thumb at Nicholson on Saturday while coupling cars. Theodore Hays fell ill on Sunday but is now much better. Stephen Tingley will open a new grocery store in town. Two persons were received as members in the Presbyterian church on Sunday. A strong Republican vote in Lackawanna today is seen as a big step toward next year’s victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Odell
Nicholson
Theodore Hays
Stephen Tingley
Presbyterian Church
Sunnys
Lackawanna
Remedial Food List Promises Cure for Many Ailments
A 19th century list claims foods can cure or ease rheumatism insomnia scurvy digestion and other ailments. Celery lettuce watercress onions spinach asparagus turnips beef eggs and various fruits are touted as remedies with notes on digestion blood purification and toning effects. The article also promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a universal cure and Hood’s Pills for common ailments.
Wanted salesmen and agents for various cities
Classified notice lists positions for an experienced salesman in Gent's Furnishing Dept at Lebeck and a man to ADll Staple to dealers with 6 lines for $7.00 monthly. Other openings include agents to carry lubricating oil and a well known man to solicit in every town. Locations include Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co
Cincinnati
Pirate Capital
Edward Ardo Vist & CO
Borden Block
Chicago
Help Wanted and Rentals in Scranton Classified Ads
A collage of 19th century classified lines listing help wanted for a competent girl, dressmaker, energetic salespeople, and cigar sellers, plus numerous room for rent and office spaces. Addresses include 2016 North Main Avenue Scranton and Capouse Avenue, Capouse Street, Spruce Street and Market area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
Addling Street
Capouse Avenue
Caponse Avenue
W. Gibson Jones
G. Edgar Dean
Spruce Street
Scranton
Court House Square
Kay
Penn Ave
North
Washington Avenue
Situations Wanted and Local Listings Mixed
Classified snippets include several situations wanted adverts with addresses in Hyde Park and Lackawanna Avenue, a dressmaker, washerwoman, and boy job notices. Also listed are loan offers, cafe and hotel advertisements with locations in Scranton and surrounding streets. Workers seek home work, general labor, and family or gentleman assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bumner Avenue
Hyde Park
Tribune
L. B
N. Sumner Aroune
Hyde
Bond
F. C
Stone Avenue
Tribune Attics
Oungady
Tay
J.B. Williams
Adams Avenue
Sale Notice From Public Auction Board
A partial public sale notice appears to describe an auction action by the Public Auction Board offering items for sale. The readable text mentions sale of assets and a description that seems garbled but indicates an official auction event.
Central Railroad of New Jersey Time Table June 4 1896
Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable shows Lehigh and Susquehanna division routes to Scranton Atlantic City Newark Elizabeth Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Philadelphia Reading Terminal and New York with express options parlor cars and Sunday service. Through tickets available at station offices. Gen. Pass. J. H. Olhausen listed as general superintendent.
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Newpot
Newark and Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
New York
Mauch’ Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehemaston
Poliadelphia
Ranch
Ocean Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Permehture
Forettaville
Liberty Street
River
D. Te. Bundey
Phihadelphia
Ag Oeage
J. H. Olhausen
Rail Schedules From Scranton To Honesdale Wilkes-Barre
Trains leave Scranton for New Town and intermediate points on the Erieral road at 7.00 am and 3.24 pm. Also for Honesdale Hawley and local points at 7.00 9.40 am and 3.24 pm. All above are through trains to end from Honesdale. Trains leave for Wilkes-Barre at 6.39 am and 3.45 pm.
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S:ranton
Eniadsiens Ain
A. m
Scranton
Pittston
Wilkase Barre
White Haven
Tiee Fleton
Pottaville
Beaver Meadow
Brancoes
Bethlshem
Easton
Reading
Harriaburg
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Gee Oo Bos
Pan
Elmira
West
Salamanca
L. Re Junction
Wilkes-Barre
New Yo Boiggielbia
Rollin Wieur
Chas
Lee
Ke Pass
Phebe
Nonnemacher
Asst
Gen
Pass
South
Bethlehem
New York
All Point
Trenton
Philadelpia
Washington and Way
Binghamton
Oswego
Espeedee
Burbie
Bath
Nicholson
Cortland
Syracuse
Oswego Allen
Richfield Springs
Tihaoa
Northumberland
Wilkes Barre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Danville
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
O M
L. Smith
Kawanne Svenue
Erie
Wyoming Valley
New Tow
Erieral Road
Honesdale
Hawley
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Wyoming Ave
Glove Department
D. J. Jones
Bard
Taylor
Waverly
Judge Willard
Hall Stead
Hood
Tribune Offlas
Pave
Mango Chemical Company
John Stroot
Jesse Whiting
Montrose
Adtroen Wien
Hichigan Mfg CO
van Buren St
N. CO
Agenis
Bample
Bolgiano M'F'g Co
Hinde
Addreas P. D
Box
Stevenson
Clark's Green
George B. Davidson
Sprucestreet
Lafayette Street
Raper
City
W. Gibron Jones
Madison Avenue
Boanreto
Erwing
Jefferson
Gibson Jones
Malin Avenue
Anderson
Providence Square
Adama
William A. Tapt
Washington Avent
JOR
West Lackawanna Avenue
Thomas E. Evans
Luzerne
John Jermyn
HO Wyoming Ovenns
Oh Scranton Tribne
Jarement
Tribone Publisher Co
Particoea
F Rodolph
C. C. Laurach
Wyoming Avenue
Rh. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
Physicians and Surgeons
AC Geeeeck
Box Fil
Bingranean
C. L. Frey
Vine Street
J. M. Sheffield
Scranton Street
Scranton, Pa
J. C. Batason
Linden Street
Tolen
Excelsior Hall
Valley House
Warren & Knapp
Republican Palidice
Scranon
E. H
Thane
Jessups
Frank Leslie
Sores Te Ex
Joss P. C. Moopy
Adama Ave
Seranton
Lane BO Books
Patterson & Wilcox
Library
Rosewell H. Patterson
William A. Wilcox
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Commonwealth Building
FRANK_T. OKELL
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
Omee
Aif Sprucest
Ltas
Ie R. Pitcher
H. C. Smythe
Lackawanna Avenue
Com
Comegys
5Pruce Street
Epruce Street
B. F. Killam
Beranton
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
G. Scranton
J. M.C. Rance
Cata Vora
Meridian Street
Wire Sreens
Manne Sane
Tantoa
Manufac
Connolly & Wallace
Court House
South Reved Avenue
Weat Lackawanna Avenue
Frank Havenan
H. W. Cruser
Lackawanna aAvenue
Lacka. Ave
Cor. Adams
School OF the Lackawanna
re-Quest
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Miss Worcester
Architects
Edward H. Davis
E. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Car
Wash. Ave
Brown & Morris
Price
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Callon &. N. Callender
Dime Bank Building
Leeds
G. R. Clark & On
Peaniooe and Nurserymen
Green House
Main Ave
Megargee Brothers
Washington Ave
Soranon
Frank P
Prank-Lin Avenue
Zeigler
Scranton H House
Senger
Victor Koch
Westminster Hote
Sixteenth St
Irvin
E. NX Anable
Ublicsalf
Searbold
U. G
Cosi
Behali & Bannan
Tremont Township
Schuylkill County
Pleas
Delaware and Budeos Rail
Alee
Aoaton
Fa Farview
Waymart
Albany
Adirondacks
Montreal
Wilkes Rath
Towatsay
Carbondale
Erginston Entreal
Baratoga
Rah Aay
Sua
Els
Pen
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