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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1895
Page
2
Bargain deal offers bed comforts from old prints to white cotton filled items at Leader's Price. French satin covered Elder Down pieces and pure wool blankets discounted. Soap cakes and other basics sold cheap with money back if unsatisfied.
District Attorney Fell resumes his closing argument detailing the Arab man’s lack of motive and the quarrel surrounding the shooting. Judge Bennett cites the law on degrees of murder as the jury weighs guilt or innocence in the case of John Mike’s death.
The judge outlined jury options on first and second degree verdicts and cautioned against relying on newspaper reports. He stressed reasonable doubt, reserved verdicts for the defense, and noted the need to reconcile testimony including conflicting statements by Bowman and Metagar. The jury retired at 11:30 a.m. and had not reached a verdict.
The Thanksgiving eisteddfod at the Welsh Baptist church announces Rev. J. D. Willisama of Edwardsville as conductor with a committee including David Thomas and W. M. Jones. Adjudicators cover poetryEssaysrecitations music with prizes for choral performance solos essays poems and orations. Four choirs rehearse for the main piece and Daniel Edwards and T. D. Davis will preside at sessions.
Dr E B Cottrell of Princeton NJ wed Miss Mae Robertson in a city home ceremony attended by family and friends. The reception followed, with plans for a home in Princeton after a wedding tour and for Dr Cottrell to continue his dentistry career. The article also notes the forthcoming People's Street railway operations, fare details, and church calls involving Rev H F J Seneker.
Last evening the Young Ladies Guild of St Clemat s church offered an enjoyable entertainment at the residence of James Pollock on West River Street. The program featured local residents including Messrs Eimery Moore and Cook with a tenor solo.
The page lists musical pieces performed by The Aeolian Troubadours and others including Love's Sorrow and The Lost Chord with various soloists. It also reports the jury in the John Smith assault case asked to return a verdict not strictly tied to the indictment and was told to modify to fit guilt extent.
The will of Michael Joseph Walczat of Plymouth was admitted to probate. He bequeaths his entire personal estate valued at 2000 dollars to his son in law John Anthony Shrymonoyvitch, who is named executor. Witnesses include Henry Dodson, William J Williams and B. Robbins.
The Oratorio Society plans a Christmas performance of The Messiah. The second St Stephens lecture, led by Dr W G Andrews, will discuss George Whitfield and the Missionaries of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. Sumner Davis and May Kinslow wed at Bethel AME on South Fell Street. James Donahue of Parsons admitted to hospital with rheumatism. Patrick Mitchell and Mary Maloney married at St Marys. Dominic Bauer dies at 74 on Hill Street. Wilkes-Barre Elks prepare for a reception for Judge Smith hosted by Scranton Elks. A chicken and waffle supper was held at Memorial Church. A carriage accident on Parrish Street injures Mrs Callet, Mrs Edwards and an infant. Three courts resumed. end of term looks set to reduce the trial list.
Washington reports suggest France may withhold a record of the court martial against ex Consul Waller as a matter of right. Waller's counsel expects the record if requested as courtesy. He may stay jailed awaiting potential grace if Indemnity is waived. Mrs Waller seeks damages, but the ex consul may decide to act himself.
In Armstrong Iowa a dynamite blast aimed at Charles Sanborns thrashing machine was thwarted when a crew member spotted a suspect bundle in grain and removed it. The device, twelve inches long and two to three inches in diameter, was mistaken for paper and未 detonated. Officials suspect revenge as motive. Indiana battleship Betlecete ne placed in commission on Nov 2.
The Tribune previews next Saturday a feature by Austin Bidwell about the sole prisoner to escape an English death sentence. The piece promises a dramatic account of his daring prison break and survival.
Local notice in Branton Pennsylvania dated November 2 requests all creditors to present claims by a May 1 deadline in the ongoing coal company trust matter. The notice outlines monthly fees and a plan for open access at a designated park location for claimants to file.
A scanned fragment shows a brief note about small wants and needs paid for in a simple book account. It mentions types of ads in a local section for miscellaneous wants and short help notices.
Help wanted notices seek male workers, agents, and household help across Scranton and surrounding areas. Listings include sales agents at various commissions, clerks, bookkeepers, widows seeking nursing or washing work, and positions for housework. Also several business notices and rental listings appear in the classifieds.
Wallace announces a large sample lot of coats and capes sold at exact production cost. Garments are latest production, in perfect condition, with guaranteed correct style, workmanship, and true fit, promising savings of 5 to 10 dollars per item.
Scranton trains to Pittston Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia Newark Elizabeth and others depart at listed morning times with express options and parlor cars. Returning trains depart from New York and Philadelphia areas to Scranton with through service and lowest rates on advance application. J H Olhausen, manager, Bupt.
Train departures listed to Philiphis New York and intermediate points via D and H, L& W routes with multiple times, connections at Wilkes Barre Pottsville Bethlehem Easton Reading and other towns. Conveyed by officials Chas Ptr E and Nemacher with notes on parlor and sleeping cars and L. & B. service.
The article lists multiple express and local trains from Del., Lack. and Western on Monday June 24 1905. It details departures and connections to Buffalo Binghamton Cortland Syracuse Ithaca Williamsport Harrisburg and Washington with timings and interline links through Northumberland Plymouth Wilkes Barre and other stations.
Erie and Wyoming Valley trains leave Scranton for New and intermediate points on the Erie railroad at 7 00 am and 3 29 pm. Also for Honesdale Hawley and local points at 7 00 9 40 am and 3 2 pm. Trains depart for Wilkes Barre at 6 39 am and 31 19 pm.
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