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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1895

Page

2

All Wool Boucle Jackets On Sale In All Sizes

An ad notes 850 boucle jackets in all wool fabric offered in all sizes at a value of seven dollars each. The listing highlights quantity and uniform pricing.

Special Quick Sale Offers Across Home Goods

Bargain prices on Bed Comforts, Eider Down Comforts, Wool Blankets, Turkish Bath Towels, White Handkerchiefs, Flannel, Silk Cushions and Castile Soap. Leader's Price ranges from 9c to 3.98 with money back guarantee.

Leader's

Early Morning Wedding at St Marys Church Wilkes-Barre

Jacob L. Forre and Miss Jennie F. Rutledge wed at St Marys Church in Wilkes-Barre in a solemn nuptial mass. The ceremony featured a large choir and music by Haydn Verdi and Mendelssohn. The couple will reside in the city after a trip to Atlanta for the Exposition.

St. Mary's Church Jacob L. Forre Jennie F. Rutledge BR. A. McAndrew Father O'Rourke Broderick Kyrie Haydn O. Salutaris Verdi Joseph P. Burns Benedictus Professor Praetorius Point Ince Marie Consore Cosume Jacob Marks New York City Louis Forve Frank Smith Forva Atlanta

Fisher On Trial for Death of Barney Reich

James Fisher was brought to court by Judge Lynch in courtroom No 1 to answer for the death of Barney Reich about two years ago. Fisher pleaded not guilty and the trial began with jurors examined as Fisher maintained peak condition and engaged with the proceedings despite the unfamiliar setting.

James Fisher Barney Re Lynch Fisher Lede Wan

Jury Selection Proceedings Describe Deliberations

The court addressed juror challenges and the sequence of swearing in jurors. The juror was regular, sworn on preliminary answers, and accepted by both sides, with the court noting long-standing practice. Deliberations continued as the jury pool remained incomplete at adjournment.

Drakesore Venice Thame Commonwealth and Defense Heth Iame Aene

Juryman Refuses to Sanction Verdict in Wounding Case

John C. King was tried for felonious wounding before Judge Lynch. The jury initially failed to reach a verdict, later returned a guilty verdict after reconsideration. King claimed he aimed at a dog when he struck the woman plaintiff. He was fined 500 dollars, plus costs, and sentenced to two and a half years in the penitentiary.

John C. King Lynch

Three Divorces Sought in Local Courts

Three divorce petitions were filed in the local courts yesterday. Edward Jenkins seeks separation from Carrie Jenkins alleging infidelity with co respondent Edward Romig of Weatherly. David Dover petitions for desertion after a marriage on September 11, 1894, lasting one day. Lydia Crusen also seeks divorce from Andrew Crusen on desertion. they wed December 6, 1876, and Crusen left in July 1877. All cases set for next Common Pleas term.

Edward Jenkins Carrie Jenkins Edward Romig Weatherly Attorney McCormick David Dover Mary Dover Mr. McCormick G. L. Halsey Lydia Crusen Andrew Crusen Allentown Crusen Common Pleas Court

Trial of Jacob Lichtman in Brooklyn Larceny Case

Jacob Lichtman faced trial late yesterday on larceny charges in Brooklyn. A not guilty verdict was ordered, and he was remanded while authorities in New York are asked to issue requisition papers. if no action within days, he will be released.

Jacob Lichtman Brooklyn New York

Reichard Mahoney Wedding Grooms Buffalo Honeymoon

William A Reichard of Reichard Frethaway grocers and Lulu Mahoney daughter of John Mahoney were quietly married at Memorial Presbyterian church by Rev Dr Mills with Dr Hodge assisting. They plan a Buffalo honeymoon then return to their new home in the city. In mayor s court Daniel Baker ex policeman faced three charges drunkenness non support and threats. He was fined 250 for drunkenness held on 600 bail for non support and 1000 bail for threats, but could not raise funds and was jailed.

William A. Reichard Reichard & Frethaway West Market Street Daniel Baker Nicholas Daniel

Eight Hour Day Proved Economically Beneficial

The text argues that fatigue reduction boosts output and that eight hours is more economical than nine or ten. It notes rising wages arise from economic forces, not charity, and credits invention for increased production. It concludes wages rise with more output, not from benevolence.

Hair-Cutting Robbery Stuns Indianapolis Woman

Mrs Stella Schomeyer of Haughville was attacked at 6 am as she ate breakfast. A stranger grabbed her throat, gagged her with a napkin, then used a pair of shears to cut her hair and flee. The assault occurred in cloudy dawn light before she could escape.

Indiana Indianapolis Stella Schomeyer Haughville

Escaped English Prisoner Feature Tied to Tribune Page

A chaotic OCR sample hints at a future Tribune page by Austin Bidwell about an English prison escapee with a death sentence. The fragment includes notice items, trusteeship, charter application, and Scranton financial details, mentioning Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Co and a 1870s Pennsylvania context.

Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company Scranton Lackawanks Avenue Lackawanne Coy Mort- Investment

Sheep Wanted Situations Inserted in Classifieds

Local notice lists sheep desired and requests help placing situation advertisements. Brief item notes demand for sheep related listings and asks participants to submit suitable inserts.

Wanted Help Wanted in Diverse Trades and Rentals

Classified notices from Scranton Tribune list workers needed in glazing, sewing, cigars, sales, and general labor. Also announced are rooms, furnished flats for rent, and several farm and real estate inquiries in surrounding areas.

Coats and Capes Offered at Manufacturer's Cost

Connolly announces a large sample lot of coats and capes sold at the manufacturer's cost. Garments are latest production, in perfect condition, and guaranteed true to style with finest workmanship, saving buyers $5 to $10 per item.

Wallace Connolly and Wallace Address Listing

The listing notes Wallace Connolly and Wallace at 209 Washington Avenue opposite the court house, detailing location information for the public notice.

Washington Avenue Court House G. R. Clank & CO Green House North Main Avenue BAUER R. J. Bauer Aeetheten Wyoming Avenue Hulbert's Megargee Brothers Werenaeen Washington Ave Beranon

SITUATION WANTED AND PROFESSIONAL CARDS LIST

A crowded early 20th century classified page shows numerous “SITUATION WANTED” notices for clerks managers bookkeepers and domestic help. It also lists executors legal notices and many professional cards from doctors architects and lawyers with addresses in Scranton Pennsylvania.

Upholstery Services and Mattress Making Offered

Local craft business advertises upholstery and renovation services. Offerings include cleaning feathers, renovating mattresses, making over mattresses, repairing springs, selling iron beds, and crafting fine mattresses.

Fire at Plainsville Burns House to Ground

Yesterday morning about 3 o clock a building owned by Henry White on the Plainsville flats was burned to the ground. The occupants were away and lost all their furniture.

Henry White Plainsville Flats

Local Briefs Highlight Unfortunate Deaths And Community Meetings

The town records the death of Miss Mamie Toole at age two from typhoid fever, with funeral details for Mrs. Elizabeth Broderick and interment at Hanover Cemetery. Various meetings include Arch Masons centennial observance, a boys branch of the Town Improvement Society, Y M C A mechanics meeting, and the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association’s gathering at the Old Armory hall. The Metsgar jury reports no verdict after three days deliberation.

Mamie Toole John Toole Elizabeth Broderick Northampton Street Hanover Cemetery Valley Arch Masons Wymouth Brower Town Metsgar Catholic Mutual Benefit Association of Parsons Armory Hall

Local notes on church, visitors and events

Mina Nettie Knapp of Nicholson has returned home after visiting friends in town. Mrs Charles Currier is visiting familiar friends. The new Presbyterian church windows cost $600 with eight donated. A union temperance meeting will be held at the Y M C A hall Sunday evening with Mrs Halvey of West Pittston to speak. John R Douglass will attend the Atlanta exposition next week. Rev Lite of Gilbertsville attended the parsonage meeting for Rev L W Church. A Thanksgiving sunrise prayer meeting is planned.

Mina Nettie Knapp Nicholson Charles Currier F Mira New Presbyterian Church Union Temperance Halvey West Pittston John R. Douglass Rev Lite Gilberteville L. W

Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable 1896

Train schedules for the Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division list departing times from Scranton and connections to Atlantic City New York Newark Elizabeth Reading Harrisburg Pottsville and more. Returns via Liberty Street and North River with express options and ticket rates available on request from J H Olhausen General Superintendent Agent.

Pee Ee Es Vnal York Bethiem Easton Philadel Philadelphia Ne Branch Ocean Grove Reading Labianon Harrisby Pottaville Mentor Liberty Street North River Omer Hag Phiadelphi Bundeyen Olin J. H. Olhausen

Passenger train routes and fares to Bethlehem and Pittsburgh

schedule excerpt shows multiple railway lines from Wilkes Barre to Bethlehem Pittsburgh and nearby points with listed fares and times. Inland connections via D R and Beavertown routes mention intermediate stops and Pullman service options.

Transit times and connections on June 3 schedule

The notice lists train connections and departure times from Washington and various stations including Tobyhanna Elmira Binghamton Syracuse Utica and Wilkes Barre with intermediate stops. It notes accommodation times and connections to Bath Bath or nearby depots and ticket offices along with fare details and meeting parlor arrangements.

Ims Washington Tobyhanna Mira Bethe Dansie Sioun Morris and Buffalo Ae West Bo Bath Binghamton P.m P. m Kawanna Avenue

Trains Schedule from Erie to Wilkes-Barre

Train times list departures from Erie at 7 00 am and 3 19 pm with connections to Wilkes-Barre via Tere Road. Pes a Boal points at d 5 Shere tite trains to and from Ho, requiring leave from Sor Wilkes-Barre at 6 38 am and 3 19 pm.

Rivet Pittaton Wilkes Havensleton Pottuville Beaver Ang Taville Ye Aes Vv. R Bethlehem Faston Berrauure Rae Miter Buffal Niagara Falls Chicago Pittston Li Siam I. Lawarte Soleman Barlor Philadelphia Italc Pass Ant Bou Bethiehem Erie Tere Iso Sor Wilkes-Barre

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