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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1895

Page

3

Local Residents and Visitors Found in City Listings

Attorney T. P. Welle was in Wilkes tre yesterday. Mr and Mrs P L A Mead of Binghamton are in the city. Mr and Mrs J M Young of Clark's Summit are visiting friends here. Miss Hannah Arnott of Pittston visits Miss Marie Hodgeson on Amelia avenue. Thomas O'Brien Jr of Philadelphia spends vacation with parents on Luzerne street. Miss Margaret Williams resigns J D Williams post for Johnson Co. James V Clifford of South Side leaves for Elmira N J to manage a C and Woolworths novelty store. Rev D J McCarthy and Rev P Belvelle of South Side to be ordained priests at Carndsle. Frances E Swan of Scranton IT board to attend Pennsylvania Directors of the Poor annual meeting in Philadelphia. Mrs Margaret Mitchell and daughter of Penn avenue, with Mrs BH McDermott of Jackson Street, left for New York. Mrs McDermott to Connecticut, Mitchells to Yonkers for two weeks.

T. FP. Welle Wilkestre PL A. Mead Binghamton City J. M. Young Clark's Bummtt Hannnah Arnott Pitteton Buest Mies Marie Hodgeon Amelia Avenue Thomas O'Brien, Jr Philadelphia Luserne Street Margaret Willams J. D. Williams Johnson & Co James V. Clifford South Side Elmira N. J C. & Wool- Worth D. J. McCarthy P. Belavelle Penn Avenue BH. McDermott Jackson Street New York City New York Mece-Dermott Connecticut Mra. Mitchell Yonkers

Golden Giant at the Academy of Music Delights Scranton Crowd

The Academy of Music hosted a large audience last night for the splendid production The Golden Giant. Miss Ethel Tucker starred as Bess Fairfax with versatile comedy, supported by H. Percy Melden as Jack Mason and others including Uiray as Alexander Fairfax, Healy as Pat Murphy, and Janie Grey delivering clever specialties. a live baby scene drew hearty laughter.

Academy of Music Scranton Ethel Tucker Bess Fairfax H. Percy Melden Jack Mason Deus Uiray Alexander Fairfax

Generous Larry Stone Causes Unruly Wagon Incident

In Raymond Court near Spruce Street yesterday, baggage man Larry Stone’s horse became unmanageable after Troon, ejecting a sewing machine from a wagon onto the pavement. The new machine valued at $65 could only be appraised by a junk dealer. Mrs Annie Raught, owner, intended to pawn it at Green’s to cover rent, aided by a kind man who lent money to her in need.

Larry Stone Raymond Court Spruce Street Troon Larry Annie Raught Green

Fire Chief Ferber Leads Scranton Delegation to Augusta Convention

Chief Ferber of the Scranton fire department departs tonight for Augusta Georgia to attend the International fire convention. He travels with his wife and two officials, by boat to Enon and rail to Augusta, with an Atlanta exposition excursion planned after the session. The party expects to return about one week after next Monday.

Ferber Augusta JH. F. Ferber Augusté P. Jones W. J. Neave Ganewell Fire Alarm System Enon Tougusta Atlanta Exposition

Tribune Advertisement Offer Sparks Reader Notice

The Tribune promises to advertise help or a situation without charging and notes that other small uses in the editorials cost a cent per word. The fragment hints at advertising rates and editorial column costs.

The Tribune

Arguing for a nonsuit in Scranton traction case

Judge Jessup argues for a compulsory nonsuit on contributory negligence in the Power trespass suit against Scranton Traction for $50,000. Testimony details Potter injuries. jury trial possible with over a score of witnesses. Ejectment suit Mulley vs Shoemakers began and ended. verdict due morning.

Scranton Traction Company Jessup Hl. Burns Ward At & O'Clock Potter H. D. Gardner Wagner Mr.Potter Tech Janson Cole Dunmore A. TB. Dunning Ambrose Mulley Providence Ellen M. Shoemaker George H. Shoemaker North End John F. Murphy George W. Beale Hablander & Vosburg Mr. Mulley Meath Edwards Blakely George W. Cramer John W. Cure William G. Miller Aswell McNicholls Assumpesh Suks Central Bee Company One N. Y Ackerman Frost

Fired Villagers Houses in Cuba Shelled and Burned

A Havana dispatch reports a Barcelona battalion skirmish with Insurgents in Remedios Santa Clara. Casualties include five killed on the insurgent side and wounded on the guerrilla force. another skirmish near Don Caminos leaves insurgents dead and wounded. Insurgents burn La Quinta village and attack Maes tree as troops pursue.

Havana Barcelona Remedios Santa Clara Theneargente Matagus San Luis Don Caminos Santiago de Cuba Delgado Blanco Maestree Cangajuan Ros San Jose Vallente Cifuentes la Quinta

Refuse to Settle Up Suit Against Iron City Mutual Fire

John Harvey of Old Forge sues Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance of Pittsburgh represented by Taylor and Lewis to recover 1000 plus interest from November 19 184 for unpaid policies on his dwelling destroyed by fire along with thirteen other structures in a major local conflagration. The insurer reportedly refused to settle.

Taylor & Lewis John Harvey Old Forge Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance Company Pittsburg Harvey

Milk License Granted After Skimmed Cream Admission

Food Inspector Richard Thomas renewed John Pallman of Waverly's milk license yesterday after Pallman admitted his wife skimmed cream for cats. He promised not to violate regulations again, and the license was allowed to stand despite a prior denial for bluish tinted milk.

Richard Thomas John Pallman Waverly Pallman

Rosati Italian Band to Perform in Scranton Night Show

The first American tour by Rosati's famous Italian band from Naples will join Cometock's monster minstrels at Frothingham Saturday night. Manager Kurgunder urges the public to attend the Grand performance, praising Robert Hillard and his company for their lively comedy Lost Twenty Four Hours and predicting a full house at the Academy of Music on Tuesday.

Rosati Imperial Court Naples Italy Cometock Europe America Thia Companys Comatock Kurgunder Robert Hillard Finnier Scranton Academy of Music M. Burgunder

Nominations Filed for County Officers on Ballots

Certificates of nomination for Ed mun A Barth and Dr P Longstreet as Republican candidates for county surveyor and coroner, plus M F L Mitchell for county conveyor and Dr J S Batgon for coroner on the Prohibition ticket, filed in county commissioners office. Mitchell listed as Hollisterville Wayne County. Democratic candidates Dr J A Nelley and A B Dunning Jr have not yet filed.

Edmun A. Barth

May Fight in Mexico at Juarez Prize Field

El Paso Texas officials report a prize field event over the river in Juarez Mexico with a citizens committee seeking a 30000 peso guarantee. Stewart has wired for information while Texas and Pacific railroad is said ready to contribute 5000 pesos to bring the fleet to Juarez.

el Pass Tex Juarez Mexico Stewart Texas and Pacific Road

Old Man Ended Life At Home On Railroad Avenue

Philip Young a 69 year old West Side resident ended his life by gunshot at his home 254 Railroad Avenue after months of head pain. He left a 92 caliber revolver under his left hand and died about a half hour after being found. A coroner’s inquest returned a verdict of death by suicide.

Philip Young West Side Railroad Avenue Mr. Young Young Ben Delaware, Lacka- Wan and Weastern Kelley John McHale Edward Duffy Patrick Hentiigan Thomas Rooney George Ruth Herry Rush Auseide

Upset Prices Draw Shoppers to Clean Store Selection

A store advertises lowered prices to attract customers while promising a discreet, clean shopping environment. It urges shoppers to act now while a wide selection remains, hinting at upcoming changes or openings.

The Midnight Flood at Davis Theater Opens Three Day Run

A three day engagement at Davis Theater opens with The Midnight Flood featuring a striking fourth act flood scene. Soubrette Mira Gusgle Gardner delivers fresh Ines, with strong performances from Alice Rose and Edward W. Amberg. Eugene Sant ley plays the villain as the old squire delivers dramatic support.

Davis’ Theater the Davis Mira Gusgle Gardner Alice Roseland Eugene Santley Edward W. Amberg

Millinery Fortresses Offer Exquisite Creations And Value

A bold retail notice extols bold displays of millinery with high class creations and price marks inviting inspection. It claims front rank trimmers and designers and asserts rival stores charge double for similar goods.

Cloaks and Fur Garments On Sale For Fall And Winter

A department store advertises fall and winter garments including imported and domestic capes wraps box coats jackets and fur garments. Patrons are invited to see the large collection and the large savings with very moderate prices.

Indians Manage the Fair Oneidas Making a Creditable Showing

The second annual fair of the Oneida Agricultural society opened at the reservation near Depere Wisconsin. It is exclusively managed by the Tadtangs and features creditable exhibits with a full amusements program. A Oneida band provides the music.

Depere Wis Oneida Agricultural Society

No Escape for Married Divorces Not Recognized in SC

In South Carolina, a constitutional convention adopted a section prohibiting divorces for any cause and refusing to recognize divorces granted in other states. The state has never had a divorce law.

South Carolina Columb 8. C

Willie Windle Sets Pace in Hartford Mile Run

Willie Windle of Hartford races a mile at Charter Oak in 1 47% equaling J B Johnson’s Minneapolis record from 184. A U S minister reports Korea grants a mining franchise to Sir James D Morse. Pillsbury flour mills produce a daily 17,600 barrels. Public notices include sale items for Scranton Directory offerings.

Willie Windle Hartford Conn Pete Charter Oak J. 8. Johnson Minneapolia Mr. Sill United States Korea Department of Vatate Sir James D. Morse Citmzen Pillsbury's

Sleeping Eight Months In Cleveland Case Stuns Doctors

Poeter Crawford aged in the years, once a New York mall messenger, has slept almost eight months with only brief awakenings. He was injured when thrown from a mail wagon in New York over a year ago and doctors have failed to rouse him despite numerous attempts.

Cleveland Poeter Crawford Mall New York

Prison Inventor Paroled From Ohio Penitentiary

Charles F. Kilne, known as the prison inventor, who patented a telephone transmitter, was paroled from the Ohio penitentiary today. A life convict, Kilne was sentenced for burglary three times in Montgomery County under the habitual criminal act, and he becomes the first life man to be paroled.

Columbus Charles F. Kilne Ohio Penitentiary Kilne Montgomery County

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