Wilkes-Barre Newspaper Branch Opens and Fire Destroys Property
The Tribune opens a Wilkes-Barre branch at No 2 Laning Building Public Square to deliver papers earlier than Philadelphia and New York. A fire destroyed Candy O Donnell shop and Michael Kerrigan residence, with Ashley engine crew battling flames for two hours. Losses totaled near $2,000 for each Grout Haines and O Donnell, plus additional damage. Water supply weaknesses cited as warning for future fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Laning Building
Public Square
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Candy O'Donnell
Michael Kerrigean
Ashley
Frank O'Donnell
Ashley Department
Grout
Mr. Haines
Confessions and Deals in the Reick Murder Case
In the early arrest days for the Barney Reick murderers Kearney Hendricks Robinson and Fisher prosecutors sought a confession from Kearney. An agreement promised non use if unsatisfactory but Kearney aborted the deal after his father threatened to disown him. Hendricks later confessed detailing the crime and exonerating Fisher while claiming no prior acquaintance. Robinson also testified Fisher’s innocence and feared Kearney’s future disclosure. It is unclear if the statements will help Fisher’s trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
Robinson
Kearney
Barney Relek
Fisher
Commonwealth
Barney ‘Reick
Fisher Wvas
Reick
Asher Lazarus Dead Noted Northeastern Merchant
Asher Lazarus, senior partner of Lazarus Bros, died on North Franklin Street after a heart failure. Born in Rochester in December 1857, he rose from clerk to successful dry goods merchant in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Survived by sisters Sophia and Becky and two brothers, he was active in the Elka and the Royal Arbornum societies. funeral arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asher Lazarus
Lazarus Bros
North Franklin Street
Asher Lagarus
Rochester
iAs
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Solomon Tangfeld
Henry Lazarus
Felst P. Tangik
Lanefeld, Tazarus & Co
Lazarus Brothers
Phgage
Pennsylvania
Asher Lasurus
Sophia
Becky
Elka
Arennum
Water Shortage Feeds Large Sugar Notch Fire
A Sugar Notch blaze last Saturday night caused several thousand dollars in damage after a fire started at Jacob Grout's Main and Oak street home. With no water in the plugs and no engine on site, firefighters could not stop the flames until Ashley's engine arrived from No. 9 colliery, allowing the fire to spread to nearby buildings including Mrs Fairies millinery and Candy O'Donnell's dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Notch
Jacob Grout
Main
Oak Streets
No. 9
Ashley
Tammany Sues Police Sergeant For 5000 Damages
Charles W. Tammany, a Fast Market Street furniture dealer, sues Sergeant Schmidt of the police for 5000. He alleges a Friday night assault, with injuries including back strain and a fractured rib. Tammany accuses Schmidt of brutality and vows to pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles‘w. Tammany
Market Street
Mr. Tammany
Statue association approves New England Statue Company design
The Patri otic Order Sons of America group met to review statues and ratified the New England Statue Company as designer. A messenger notified Thomas that his design was accepted, and he addressed the meeting. A noted lecturer will speak publicly on Washington at Value Forge in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statue Association of the Patriotic Order Sons of America
New England Statue Company
Thomas
Washington
Value Porge
Fuure
Slander suit over Lehigh Valley strike notes
Moses Wolf sues William McGuire for slander alleging dishonest remarks during the Lehigh Valley strike. McGuire appeared before Judge Woodward, defaulting on a $2,500 bail, and was sent up for trial. Delilah Morris of Plains had her will probated, leaving equal shares to daughters Clara Geasy Mary Roeich ard and Catherine Price. Her son George Morris named executor. his sons George and Jefferson received shares per the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Wolf
South Canal Street
William McGuire
Lehigh Valley
McGuire
Wolf
Woodward
Delilah Morris
Plains
Clara Geasy
Mary Roeichard
Catherine Price
George Morris
George
Jefferson
English Youth William Banta Granted Hearing in Luzerne
William Banta, involved in a shooting incident with John Simcoe, received a court hearing by Alderman Johnson of Luzerne on Saturday. He was held on a $1,500 bond to appear at court and was released on his father posting bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Banta
John Simcoe
Alderman Johnson
Luzerne
Coroner's Jury Sees Isa bella Bottoms Die by Poison
The coroner's jury convened to investigate the death of Isa bella Bottoms of Luzerne. After hearing testimony at Squire Wallace's office on Saturday, the jury returned a verdict that her death was caused by poison administered by herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkina
Isabella Bottoms
Luzerne
Squire Wallace
Red Ash Coal venture halted by water shortage
Brief notes report Red Ash Coal company will not resume today due to scarce water. T. W. Tripp of Dorranceton remains missing since September. Wyoming Historical Society adds many new members. Main street clothier A. Durant sustains serious bicycle accident. Land ejectment action by P. Kidder through attorney T. J. Chase against Robert J. Colburn for McCurragher street lot. Lehigh and Willes-Barre Coal begins regular pay days at Empire shops at 2.39 pm tomorrow. Gertrude Stoddart Butler dies at father's Dorrranceton residence. St Nicholas church confirms a large class. Berwick Advertiser to debut Wednesday. Billy Logan freed after prank on saloonmen. pretended to drink poison when refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wyoming Historical Society
A. Durant
P. Kidder
T. J. Chase
Robert J. Colburn
McCurragher
Lehigh and Willes-Barre Coal Company
Empire Shops
Gertrude Stoddart Butler
George H. Butler
Dorranceton
St. Nicholas Church
Bishop O'Hara
Berwick Advertiser
Billy Logan
Local Sports and Social Notes Include Injuries and Visits
Jacob T. Pyle recovered from Tuesday's baseball injury and is ready to play again. Mrs. d. W. Simpeon of Philadelphia Mrs. GG. Hardy of Newark and Miss Yost of Scranton stayed with Mrs. i. L. Galge on Thursday. The clock bells run continuously at full capacity. J. H. Wilcox Jr reopened his Moscow photography gallery. Mr. and Mrs. Buckem of New York have returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Van Bunt and family. J. H. Peck of the local baseball team suffered a painful finger injury in Salem on Tuesday. Mrs. B. J. Cannon, out for weeks, is convalescing. The Society of Cheerful Workers of the Methodist Episcopal church plans an excursion to the Water Gap on Saturday Oct 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob T. Pyle
Mra
D. W. Simpeon
Philadelphia
Gg.hardy
Newark
Miss Yost
Scranton
I. L. Galge
Clder Uniss
J. H. Wilcox, Jr
Moscow
iMra. Buckem
New York
C. P. van Bunt
J. H. Peck
Salem
B. J. Cannon
Society of Cheerful Workers of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Water Gap
Town Honours Elder Thomas Jones In Tragic Passing
Thomas Jones, a respected local, died on Grove Street after a long illness. The funeral is set for Tuesday afternoon with interment in Langcliffe cemetery. Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills are advertised in the clipping as health remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jones
Grove Street
Langcliffe Cemetery
Banking figures and figures scattered across a page
A garbled OCR fragment shows numerous numbers and currencies such as 1,200 31 200,000 00 and 2,089 12 30,000 1% 90,767 7 A 36,02) Gr BOO BD 4,105 45 0 34 10,420 and references to US dollars and pounds. The legible meaning is unclear, but it resembles a financial ledger or balance sheet snippet with mixed amounts and notations.
TUNKHANNOCK NEWS NOTES AND LOCAL ITEMS
Local residents visit family in Maccadugella while others plan attendance at regimental ceremonies in Gittysburg Momaday on Oct 3. A hotel property will be auctioned by executor James Frear on Saturday Sept 26 at 1 pm. Multiple small incidents include arm injury from a fall and a cucumber theft from Mrs Thomas Manley’s stock. The Tunkhannock Manufacturing Company denies lighting with gas, opting for electricity and a generator. plant employs about forty and produces silk spools and bobbins. Fargo returns home improved from Brooklyn hospital. Falls resident Samuel Fitch to move to Kelley tenement. Winnie Haines visits her aunt. family to return to California.
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Mira Ance Depue
Myra Rifenbury
Maccadugella
Carlata Id. C. Graham
Graham
Pennsylvania
Gittysburg Momaday
Pickett
Reburn
Abram Clayton
Washington
Warren Street
Etna Opterhout
James FE. Frear
Wille
Mira
James Cosgrove
Thomas Manley
Frank Chaffee
Robert Graham
Kate Vose
Epworth League
Wilkes-Barre
Harka Harding
Mica Harding
Nereell Mill
Binghamston
Korgston
Minnie Bannatyne
Sallie
Noxon
J. E. Wiggins
Goa
America
Kk. W. Fargo
Brooklyn Hospital
Samuel Fitch
Falls
Kelley
Court House Square
George W. Cooke
Winnie Haines
Rh. M. Platt
Wesley
California
Community notices from Nicholson hint at church events and town updates
A ten cent supper at the Presbyterian lecture room is set for Wednesday October 9 from 6 to 7. The Universalist Ladies Aid meets October 10 at Mrs Day’s home. Fire alarm at the Round House prompted quick action from Marshal Walker. Lyman Pratt family moved to the former Parley Bacon residence. Ed Monnanel joined W F Fegley in Scranton. School base nearly done. classes to start around October 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Frank McDonald
Savannah
Illinois
William Steele
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lyman Pratt
New Milford
Parley Bacon
Ed Metonnel
W. F. Fegley
Scranton
Side-Tracked variety show fails to appear in Honesdale
In Honesdale the planned variety chow at the opera house Friday and Saturday failed to materialize. Manager Silverstine posted notes claiming the act would appear Oct 1. Henry Lone and wife visit Mount Pleasant. Fred Dittrich, Wayne County bicycle champion, left town then reappeared. Olektrite No. 318 plans third annual banquet and rodeo room dance with Brothers Willmenthal and Brown leading the war dance.
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Opera House
Honesdale
Silverstine
Henry Lone
Mount Pleasant
Fred Dittrich
Wayne County
Willmenthal
Brown
Dangerous Reaction After Summer Heat Warns of Winter Strain
The piece notes that after hot months the body struggles to fortify for winter. Overexhaustion from warmth can cause an inability to cope with the cold, with dangerous signs including loss of appetite weight sleep or strength.
Bovinine Promises Strength and Winter Protection
A booster claim extols Bovinine as a powerful food rather than a medicine. It is said to ward off cold and fever and reduce winter mortality, with physician endorsements cited to support the claims.
Salesmen and Help Wanted Classified Ads Compilation
A dense, era voice classified section offers diverse job and sales positions across the United States. Listings include agents for oil, subscriptions, drug and grocery trades, jewelry and holiday books, with guaranteed pay, commissions, or daily earnings, plus canvassing and direct selling opportunities across Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia New York Baltimore and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Fish & CO
Borden Block
Chicago
Advertisers Tour Free Exhibitions in Selected Pennsylvania Towns
Special notices list free open air advertising exhibitions with a stereopticon touring Taylorville Hyde Park Providence Dickson Olyphant Peckville Archibald Jermyn on Wednesdays and Fridays each week after May 1. Rates are 10 per month. Also offers relics and books for sale and a long column of help wanted notices and professional cards from Scranton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorville
Hydeark
Providence
Dickson Olyphant
Peckville
Archibald
Jermyn
Tribune
City
Schools advertise kindergarten and classes in Scranton area
The notice promotes the School of the Lackawanna in Beranton PA for boys and girls with Thomas M Cann and Walter H Buell as heads, Worcester's Kindergarten at 412 Adams Avenue opening Sept, Brown and Morris architects on Price Building, Scranton, and Bauer's Orchestra offering music for events with R J Bauer conductor at Wyoming Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School OF the Lackawanna
Beranton
Ree Quest
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
MISS
Worcester
Adams Avenue
Brown & Morris
Price Building
Washington Avenue
Seranton
Bauer
R. J. Bauer
Wyoming Avenue
Hulbert
Central Railroad schedules for 1998 trains and fares
The notice lists Abstracite coal powered service on the Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division with departure and arrival times to Scranton Wilkes Barre Philadelphia New York Reading Termin al and other points. It details trains to Atlantic City Ocean Grove Reading Harrisburg Allentown and Philadelphia with pricing and Sunday runs and instructs passengers to obtain tickets at stations from ALDWI Pate and 3 H OLHAUSEN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
Scranton
Ston
Wilkes-Barre
Atlantic City
New York
Sanark
Elizabeth
REX Poss
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Phathleshem
Euston
Ocean Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
New’ York
Cheerty Street
North River
Sapress
Sunny
Indo
Ntl
Aldwi Pate
H. Olhausen
Sup
Train Schedules From Scranton to Major Points 1806 Time Table
Scranton timetable lists multiple daily trains to Prat New York via D&H and connections to Wilkes Barre White Haven Bethlehem Tunkhannock Elmira Geneva and western points. Includes departure times from Scranton and intermediate stops with lines D&H DL&W L& W and E&W V R. R. and notes on parlor and sleeping cars and offices at Buffalo and Detroit routes.
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Prat
New York
D. A E W. BR. IL
Sicranton
Fists
Wilkes Barre
Scranton
White Haven
Tee Fleton
Pottsville
Beaver Meadow
Fottavilty
Bethlehem
Easton
Reading
Harrisburg
L&w
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Elmira
Atenee Geneva
Rochester
Buffal
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Ghicese
D.& HH
Pittston
Wie
D. L
It. K
L. x
Wilkes-Barre
New Yo Sebi Buffalo
Rollin H. Wilbur
Lee
Phila Pa Iy
Nonnemacher
South Bethichem
Binghamton
Oswego
Corning
Math
Dansville
van Morrlia
Buffalo
Bufalo
Bath
Pinghamton
Yay
Cortland
Syracuse
Oswede
Richfield Springs
Ithaca
Northumberland
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Daneville
Williamsport
Baltimore
Washington
Northumderland
Nanticoke
Pullman
M. L. Smith
City Ticket Office
Lackawanna Avenue
Depot Ticket Office
Trains Schedule From Senton to New York and Nearby Points
Trains depart Senton for New York and intermediate Erie points at 7 00 a m and 2 24 p m Also to Honesdale Hawley and local points at 7 40 p m and 1 00 p m All trains to and from Honesdale run through Trains to Wilkes Barre leave at 6 29 a m and 2 14 p m
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New Lackawannon Avenue
Scranton
Carbondale
Intermediatera
Fi Farview
Waymart
Honesdale
Albany
Adirondacks
Montreal
Ted
kos-Harre
Arseia
Senton
New York
Erie Railroad
Hawley
Wilkes-Barre
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Radway
Dole
Radwa Ieee
Pitty
Radway & CO
MR. Tammany Sues
Schmidt
Red Ash Coal Company
T. W. Tripp
Avoca
Hood
Banking
First National Bank
Resources
Lanna and Die Coutrts
Ccc
U. S
Boo
Burplus Fund
Opie Acca Bank
Canhler
Sta Va
Pree
Evcess
Saeese
Eeene
Lackeye
ISKAG
Isaac Fee
Oo Goa
Bovinine
Boston
Mann
Glen Brus
Manufacturers' Oil CO
Cleveland
Gests
Figaro
GACO
Hchiwian Mpg CO
Vatsay Laas
MFG. Co
von Buren St
N. CU
Station L
Agen TS
Quitotind Bouwcily Tyard
Saleamen
Qalesian Tobel
Dental Medi
Inferanten
Wentan Medicine CO
Pibert Street
Reo Ae
LEX
Tribune Opfice
Easant
Mrdiion Aro
Par
Renton E-Halp Houme
Nor
Hi Main Avenue
Inqgttire
Amerson
Pquare
Avinsns Ave
Rourke
West Lackawanna Avenua
Thomas E. Evans
Luserne
Hyde Pars
John Jermyn
Exscutor
Charles F. Mattes
Maeve County
Thor
Ea Tou. Pa
Medical
Wallace
NEW Coats
Connolly & Wallace
Kersey
Court House
Lefohe
Frank Leslie
Zhu
Exress Complete
Moody
Adams Ave
Thibchs
Enea
Se Sberanton
Adaven
Capours Avenue
Berenton
Addrem
E. Sackson
Hampton
Bounet Street
Gituation
Solar
Wold
KFM
Care Tribune
Holmes
Ail Sproca Street
S, Main Avenue
Horace
P. Berne
Vine Street
Stuation
William A. Taft
Navene
C. Laubach
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
Physicians and Surgeons
G. Edgar Dean
Spruce Street
Court Mouse Square
Kay
Penn Ave
W. B. Aleln
North Washington
C. L. Frey
Wyoming Ave
J. C. Bateson
Linden Street
Warren & Knapp
Republican Building
Jessups & Hand
Commonwealth Building
Reavenute
Vessup
Horach
Hand
W. H. Jessup
Patterson & Wilcox
Roswell H. Patterson
William A. Wilcox
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
FRANK _T. OKELL
Coal Exchange
Tames
W. Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce Wt
A. Watres
Lackawana Ave
Urie Townsend
Dime Bank Building
T, BR. Pitcher
Aoommonwealth
Scran
Comegys
D. B
Ogle, Attornet Loan Negotial Estate Secur Spruce & Mreet
B. F. Killam
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth ‘Ig
Goranton
Lacka. Ave
Cor. Adams
Architects
Edward H. Davis
BE. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Wash. Ave
Euerttel
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Canoner Association
Callon & N. Cal Lager
Dime Bank
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
Reedsmen and Nurserymen
Green House
North Main Avenue
Megargee Brothers
Enve Paper A
Twine
Washington Ave
Scranon
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Williams Building
Rex
ELK Cafe
Pranklin Avenue
P, Ziegler
Scranton House
L. & Wassenger
Victor Koch
Westminster Hotel
Cor
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
E. N. Anable
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Schanton Division
Neas
Teaye
Franklin
wiWest Atnd Street
Weehawken
Lly
Willeran
Panes Aga
Wes
Sean
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