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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1895
Page
2
Vague OCR text reports plurality for Coroner Frank L. McKee and for John E. Perkins and Theodore M. Johnson. Mentions votes polled, first and second districts, and scattered figures in Sixth district with figures like 322 and 867. Details are incomplete and names partially garbled.
A Lehigh Valley through express from Buffalo to New York derailed near Gartland's Pittston factory, injuring none. Three Pullman sleepers carrying eighty three passengers including the Cornell football team and a Pullman son left the track, the middle coach straddling the rails in a small cut with a stone wall aiding protection. Cause believed to be a broken kingbolt, not an axle.
Captain DeWitt's funeral was held Saturday at the family home with Rev. Hodge and Rev. Spayd officiating and Memorial Presbyterian quartet singing. Remains were taken to Weatherly for interment with a large pallbearer contingent from Conyngham post. Broad & Co. and Hemingway faced sidewalk violations and were discharged after agreeing to the established line. A fire on Fast Market Street destroyed a double frame house, with the adjoining home saved after efforts and full insurance on the burning property.
John Floyd the young son of Richard Floyd of Plains caught fire while playing with matches on Saturday morning. His dress ignited and he was severely burned from head to foot before aid could reach him. He is not expected to recover.
The community of Plains held a large gathering last Saturday night to honor the election of James Martin as sheriff. In other news, the funeral of Harrison Bunn occurred Saturday from his South Main Street residence with interment in Wyoming cemetery. Samuel Walters received notice of his father’s death in Hartford Connecticut. Anthony Deitrick, No. 1 fire engine driver, has resigned. Joseph Kilgalion named successor. Dr. Stafford to lecture on cholay Nekens at the Grand Opera House next Wednesday evening. Law and Order society plans action to curb illicit selling on Sundays.
Promoters William McDonald and brothers James Nichols and others announce an oral show in the Sunday school room of the Primitive Methodist church on November 18 20 and 22 admission will be charged and refreshments served Mrs Wagner hosts Epworth League juniors Miss Marie Kearney and Miss Ella Curim are noted as visitors and others are named in the day’s notices including a serious typhoid case and a funeral procession at Hawley a marriage announcement John Leonard and Mary McAndrew the AOH division planning a Prairie entertainment at O Malley’s on November 22 and a missionary platform meeting in the Primitive Methodist church with speakers from surrounding towns plus a teacher institute at the high school next Saturday
Miss Jallie Trautman, visiting at the home of M. D. Lewis on Amnion street for two months, will depart today for her home in Columbia county. Hon. H. M. Edwards spoke at Welsh Baptist church on his Europe trip and native land. Taylor citizens honored candidates for the Superior court bench Willard Smith and Rice with a trolley serenade aided by the Union band.
Reported visits include Lottie Simms from Olyphant and John Van Berger from South Scranton. William Gilbraith of Moosic visited Thursday evening. J B Winslow returns from Lake Underwood after a successful hunting trip. The Gamewell Fire Alarm system is being installed in the borough.
Annie L Warren wife of John Warren died at her Bell Place home on Saturday at 12 20 p m from pneumonia. She was born in Benton township thirty six years ago to Mr and Mrs Stephen Cole. Survived by her husband and a seven month old son. Funeral at the house today at two o'clock with interment Prospect Hill cemetery. Also notes Sophie Simpkins visited friends and William Kestell of Scranton improving after illness. John Williamson of Wilkes Barre firm called on trade here Saturday.
Two women in a Chicago Post conversation discuss Mamie’s marriage with playful ambiguity. They vow not to speak ill of her while speculating how she secured her husband, noting conspiratorial humor and mutual defense of Mamie as a dear friend.
The New York World reports a rising apple crop with an output of 66,256,000 barrels, up 4,527,000 from last year. In New York, Tarrytown apples rot on the ground as shipments are costly, with barrels valued at twenty five cents. The state crop totals about 650 barrels per the report, contrasting with last year’s 3,918,000 barrels and noting England's demand for cheap imports.
An Altoona Tribune column argues genuine patriotism shows in quiet service, not boastful praise. It cites Civil War soldiers as examples, warns against professional poseurs who profit from "patriotism," and urges leading by example to win neighbors over without attacking their beliefs.
Invention notes suggest the earth may host hundreds of invisible moons as small bodies captured in space. Historians cite Sir John Herschel and Sir John Lubbock and Tolouse director Petit's observations indicating a meteoric stone companion orbiting closer than the Moon with a three hour twenty minute period.
A New York clergyman with strong reputation faced a humorous yet awkward moment recently. A woman assisted him up church stairs then misidentified him, and he quipped he would not enter if not paid for it, eliciting the crowd’s amusement.
Foreman hustles to finish the week’s issue as editors and workers scramble. A jailed or ailing boss strains resources while the Plunkville Bugle crew debates who can work and how many boxes remain to ship.
A garbled excerpt hints at a brief sermon on daily life and restraint. The readable text mentions a girl pausing on the street and a reflective moment, suggesting themes of propriety and social behavior in a neighborhood setting.
Poet Richard T. O Malley of Avoca writes of lost youth and enduring resolve in a reflective verse. The piece expresses personal sorrow, noble selfhood, and a call to inner strength under moon and stars.
A notice states all kinds of wants cost the same when paid in advance under book account 18. November margin will be no less than 3 cents. The rule excludes local situations and help wanted ads.
Classified miscads show multiple recruitment and sales offers from 19th century papers. Listings promise large weekly or yearly earnings for novice agents and salesmen, including collectors of subscriptions, soap makers, and oil fabricators. Names include Print Tribune, Edward C. Fish, and Chicago area firms. locations mention Cincinnati Cleveland and Chicago.
A cluttered help wanted column lists positions from doctors and clerks to bartenders and dressmakers. Ads seek experienced professionals, young workers, and salespersons with varying addresses in Scranton and nearby towns, plus real estate rentals and legal notices.
Material appears fragmentary but indicates a public notice related to open air advertising bids with a May 1 deadline. Locations mentioned include Hennon Jorvill e Park Provancy Dickse Ali vekville Archbad Jermyn. The text references a sale or auction process and a soldier in civil matters with unclear connection.
Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable effective June 2 185. Trains depart Scranton for Pittston Wilkes Barree and other points at 6 20 9 15 11 30 am 1 24 1 01 pm Sundays 9 00 am 1 90 2 15 7 10 pm For Atlantic City New York Newark and Elizabeth 4 20 pm 1 23 pm with parlor car 6 06 pm express. Philadelphia Reading arrives and leaves as noted. Through tickets to points at lowest rates available from ticket agent at station. Win J H Olhausen General Superintendent.
Fragmented timetable lists trains and connections among New York, Philadelphia, Trenton, Washington, Buffalo and intermediate stations. Includes departure times, routes, and stations such as Scranton and Wilkes-Barre with connections to Williamsport, Baltimore and Washington. References to coaches, tickets and depots on the Lackawanna system.
Trains run from Scranton to New York and intermediate Erie rail line at 7.00 am and 3.29 pm with additional runs to Fee wiey and local points at 9.00 am, 9.40 am and 0.29 pm. Through trains to Wilkes-Barre depart at 0.39 am and 3.19 pm.
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