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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1895
Page
2
Quick sale remarks advertise bed comforts old prints cotton filled items priced from 08¢ to 9c, Elder Down Comforts at $3.98, Pure Wool Blankets at $2.98, Silk Safe Cushions 95¢, White Cantile Soap 2c. Money back if you want it.
A large crowd attended the George Metzgar trial in Wilkes-Barre as he defended himself. Witnesses questioned Metzgar’s mental state while he claimed he was 18, born in Mauch Chunk, and had worked in mines and yards. He recounted the night of the shooting and his meeting with Penn Bowman, describing events up to the dawn at the trestling.
Witnesses recount Metzgar's blank memory of the shooting at Wilkes-Barre and Mauch Chunk. The defense rests as the judge adjourns. verdict anticipated by noon as the jury deliberates.
A meeting at IT P Hand's office considered enlarging the New England Society to include Luzerne, Wyoming, Susquehanna, Wayne, Monroe counties and Lackawanna. Theodore Strong presided with EB B Sturges and others present. The next gathering is the Festival of Forefather's Day on December 21 in Scranton.
News reaches Wilkes Barre of the death of Mrs. Ruth Butler Hillard in Atlantic City. She had been ill for some time and traveled to Atlantic City in hopes of improvement. Her daughters Mrs. Robert Bayre Jr and Miss Josephine Hillard and her son L B Hillard were with her.
At 11 15 p m on Monday William Paterrich a Polander was struck by a train on the Lehigh Valley line between Port Bowkley and Port Griffith. He had both legs broken and lay beside the track until 6 57 yesterday morning when the train stopped and he was taken to Pitteen hospital. Paterrich says several men passed during the night and he appealed for help but they did not assist or report the injury.
A writ of habeas corpus was issued for James Hendricks and John J. Robinson to appear before Michael Cassidy, warden of the Eastern penitentiary, and be brought to testify in James Fisher’s defense. The affidavit states they are material witnesses for Fisher’s case.
Seventy new members joined Derr Memorial Church while the First Baptist hosted a supper at Concordia hall. A YM WCA social is planned for next Monday at 8 pm. Rev James E Mason spoke on The Marvelous Progress of the Negro Race at Zion A M E Church. Maltby Catholic church cornerstone laid by Father Finnen of Pittston. Fisher and Kearney murder trial proceeding. Mrs Elizabeth Broderick died suddenly in Georgetown. Claude Furby of Hazle Street died of consumption. John Babnock and Jacob Abeski jailed for murder. Public court activity noted with judges Woodward Lynden Bennetting. Kingston constable Bruce Watt on trial for shooting.
A conversational vignette features a bald, coldly rational man of science who debunks popular weather phrases such as Indian summer and equinoctial storm as relics of earlier ignorance. The exchange begins with casual chatter and ends as the narrator yields.
Miss Maggie Powell remains ill with pneumonia at her Union Street home. The Junior Order United American Mechanics will attend services at the Methodial Episcopal church Sunday evening with Rev. F A King delivering the sermon. The Price Library association opens a fair at Weber's rink this evening to cap a season described as magnificent with diverse donations and artistic Kerr & Son decorations. Union band performs tomorrow night. Miss Lizzle Jones visits from Hyde Park, as do Misses Williams and Degger. H J Cooper's new Malin Street house nears occupancy. Rev Griffithe from Utica preached at the Welsh Baptist church. George Nausteel visits Mauch Chunk. David Williams to marry Miss Alina Reddoe at the bride’s home this evening.
Cardinal Lucene Bona arte died suddenly in Rome today due to syncope. Cardinal Bonaparte, born in 1628, was created a cardinal in 1608 and ranks second among the current cardinal prelates in the list.
The document outlines the Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company of Scranton at 401 Lackawanna Avenue with November 12 figures. It lists assets including cash on hand loans investments and mortgages and liabilities such as deposits and due to banks. Henry J. Anderson signs as vice-president affirming accuracy to the best knowledge.
Classified notices show job ads for an experienced dress maker and other positions with advance pay, plus several rental offers. Apartments and rooms available on Lafayette Street Olive Street Capouse Avenue and near West Market Street with furnished options. The Bleeker Building on Spruce Street and Geyten Avenue corner offers space for immediate occupancy and fourth floor access.
A dense listing of dentists surgeons attorneys and professionals in Scranton Pa. Includes Dr William A Taft Dr G Edgar Dean Dr Kay Dr L Frey Dr Gates and other physicians surgeons and specialists with office addresses on Wyoming Avenue Spruce Street and Lackawanna Avenue along with numerous attorneys and law offices in Commonwealth Building and Coal Exchange. Also notes musicians printers hoteliers and a clairvoyant available in the area.
Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable details for Lehigh and Susquehanna Division. Lists departures from Serinton to Pillaton Wilkes-Barre and connections to Atlantic City New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Reading Terminal and other points. Includes express and parlor car services, Sunday schedules, and ticketing notes. J H Olhausen, General Agent.
Del Lackawanna and Western announces Monday June 24 1896 schedules. Trains depart Scranton for New York Philadelphia Easton Trenton and more at 2.00 6.15 8.00 9.06 am 12.65 pm and 6.45 9.65 am 12.55 pm. Additional expresses run to Washington Buffalo Cortland Syracuse Oswego and Elmira with connections west and south. Various accommodations and interchanges at Northumberland Williamsport Bath Binghamton and Nanticoke. Details and pocket timetables available at M Smith ticket office.
Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable lists through trains from Scranton to New York and intermediate points at 7.00 am and 3.29 pm. Additional services to Honesdale Hawley and locals depart at 00, 2.40, and 1.29 pm. Wilkes-Barre departures are at 6.39 am and 2.19 pm.
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