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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1895

Page

7

Winter Potatos and Local Social Notes

News of the Suburbs reports deliveries by Luce Bros and local residents on North Main Avenue, with sidewalks raised and new iron fences added by Daniel Silkman Ambrose Mulley and Byron Winton. Social events include North Main Avenue Baptist meeting, a masquerade at Hudson's academy, and a church fundraiser at the armory with a choir concert led by Mrs Turner of Towanda.

E. A. Reynolds North Main Avenue Justiee Binghamton Zeke Sera Daniel Silkman Ambrose Mulley Byron Winton HL. C. Albright Utica W. E.anderson Baptist of Royal Family Social Club Hudson Dancing Academy Uwe Wells Street Ory Armory Turner Towanda North End

Man Carried Two Hundred Feet by New Fender on North Main

William Stetter, 25, crossing North Main avenue at 9 30 PM, was struck by car 113 of Scranton Traction bound for the central city. He was carried about 200 feet before jumping clear after the fender test, suffering only a bruised arm and fright. The motorman says he rang the bell but Stetter’s deafness prevented hearing it. The report notes the fender performed as intended.

Scranton Traction Company North Main Avenue William Stetter Central City Bretter Heavilly Stettur Stetter

Incomplete OCR Item from Weston Area Road Note

Fragmentary text mentions White near Weston place on Main avenue and Wells street. References to Hallstead Oak and a person named Daniel appear, but details are unclear and no complete event or outcome is discernible.

Weston Place Main ‘Avenue Hallstead Wells Street

Local Notices of Births and Deaths and Community Comments

A daughter gladdens Mr. and Mrs. John Keast of Brook Street yesterday morning. Ripley moves his family to Molroe Avenue new home. Thomas Palmer confined to Cherry Street home with rheumatism. Marie Cranston of Avoca visits friends. Mrs. Whitney burial held yesterday afternoon in Dunmore with Rev. Leacock officiating. Mr. Davis dies after three years illness. interment at Marlowood. David Williamson’s funeral at Presbyterian Church yesterday. many from Pittston and Avoca attended. interment in Dunmore cemetery. Dudley Street Third intersection lauding a dirty hole needing board of health action. Beemer & Wilde window displays a killed young deer from Pike County.

John Keast Brook Street J F P. W. Ripley Molroe Avenue Thomas Palmer Cherry Street Marie Cranston Avoca J. C. Leacock Dunmore Great Davis Petersburg Marlowood David Williamson Presbyterian Church Pittston J. W. Wiliams O'Nesh Dunmore Cemetery Board of Health Dudley Street Third Beemer & Wilde Pike County

Minooka News And Social notes From Novembers Eve

Willam Hawkins of Davis street recovers from slight indisposition. A ball and raffle for Jerry McCarthy of Miner's Hill will be at Father Mathew hall on Thanksgiving eve Nov 27. Minooka band to entertain at Father Mathew hall Nov 3. Tuesday's election marks a great moment with Republicans rejoicing. Miss Mary Jeffers of Davis street visited Avoca. Minooka Football Club challenges Crescents of Pine Brook for Nov 10. Thomas McNulty of Scranton and Miss Maggie ConnBoy united in remarriage at St Joseph's Church. Bridesmaid Miss Maggie Cotter of Greenwood, best man M. J. McGowan. Repast at Patrick Joyce home. John Davis of Gilmore avenue to leave for Ireland on Nov 2. Teachers to receive monthly stipend Monday. FP Connolly, James Butler, Dr J W Hoover and Mr Huick hunting near Beech woods. Birthday party for Thurlow Coolbaugh of Greenwood. Mike Cusick of Davis street loses three fingers at South Steel works.

Willam Hawkins Davis Street Jerry McCarthy Miner's HM Father Mathew Hall Joseph Donnelly Plymouth Mary Jeffers Avoca Minooka Pine Brook Thomas McNulty Scranton Maggie Connboy St. Joseph's Church D. A. McCarthy Maggie Cotter Greenwood M. J. McGowan Old Forge Patrick Joyce McNulty John Davis Gilmore Avenue Ireland Davis C. Connolly James Butler W. Hoover Huick Beech Woods Thurlow Coolbaugh Mike Cusick South Steel Works

The Boilers Were Dry in Detroit Catastrophe

Detroit officials assert that a boiler explosion caused yesterday’s disaster, with inspectors declaring both boilers dry at failure. Engineer Thompson disputes, saying water was present, while coroner’s inquiry looms over the deadly incident that claimed forty lives.

Detroi. Mich A. H. Whitmore Bollera Boller McGregor Hoth Bolera N. Tt. Thompsan Raya

Lancaster's Blue Laws Move to Close Sunday Amusements

Lancaster, Nov 7 The city council discussed an ordinance to close clubs places of amusement backer shops cigar stores ice cream saloons and similar venues on Sundays and ban newspaper sales on streets or stands. Ministers back the measure though council hesitates over its fate. Refers to historical political impact on mayoral races.

Lancaster qouelling +t

Turkish Ambassador Tewfik Pasha Leaves Berlin for Constantinople

Berlin reports Ahmed Tewfik Pasha the Turkish ambassador to Germany has departed for Constantinople at the sultan's request. Rumors of his retirement are unfounded, and he may become grand vizier succeeding Kâmil Pasha who has signaled retirement as reforms in Armenia begin under a powers' backed plan.

Ahmed Tewfik Pasha Constantinople Berlin Ahmet Tewfik Pasha Germany Kiamil Pasha Armenia

Relief in Six Nours and King Kidney Buyout Rumor

A fragmented note claims relief products named Relief in Six Nours King Kidney and BikAder 4 rchower were bought at 15 Pena Avenue Floraston. The text hints at pain relief and urinary retention aids but is garbled and unclear on specifics.

King Kidney Rchower Pena Avenue Floraston

Two Marriages Solemnised Yesterday on South Side

Three couples wed in the city with ceremonies at St. Mary s German Catholic church and St. John s church. Jacob Doup and Minnie Bohr had a nuptial mass and a small breakfast. James J. McGuigan and Mary Riley wed in the afternoon with a large reception. Board of Trade to meet tonight at Storr s hall.

Board of Trade St. Mary's Jacob Doup West Side Minnie Bohr Brook Street P. C. Christ Mary Riley Fig Street St. John's Church E. J. Melley Michael Riley Lee

My Financial Career by E. A. Nash

A comical tale of a timid man entering a bank to open an account. He confronts rattling clerks, a stern manager, and his own nerves as he deposits fifty six dollars, attempts to draw a check, and ends up withdrawing every cent with comic confusion.

E. A. Nash Pinkerton Pinkerton’s Baron Rothschild Gould

Scranton Baseball Franchise Change Hands at Sheriff Sale

Harry P. Simpson and associates take ownership of the Eastern league franchise and park property after a sheriff's sale bid of 2180.50 by W. L. Betts. McDermott named manager. plans include a new grandstand and park widening while Betts retains a 25 percent stake.

Ball Park Bease Scranton W. L. Betts Association Robert J. Murray Betta Harry P. Simpson Thomas H. Brooks Edward Wade Finch Manufacturing Company Betts McDermott Falls River New England Simpson Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Hanlon State League Marty Swift Carbordale Swayze Jordan and Coleman Scranton Association Alex Dunn, Jr Morris Davidow Davidow Trothers Dunn Davidow Ferber

Challenge Accepted by Juvenile Foot Ball Team

The Juvenile Football team of the South Side accepts a challenge from the Greenlee Football team for a game on the Stillwater grounds Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. James Brown is named captain.

Greenlee Stillwater Grounds James Brown

Dwell With Love Content Amid Quiet Private Space

A reflective verse note describes contentment in a small cot built for rest. The speaker embraces a simple life away from the world’s bustle, finding solace in intimate companionship and inner peace.

Tive

Peace Hath Its Victories by Eugene Field

A brief note announces a poem titled Peace Hath Its Victories by Eugene Field published shortly before his death. The item suggests it is among Field’s finest work and invites readers to place advance orders, noting the Saturday Tribune as the outlet for the offer.

Eugene Field

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