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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1897

Page

4

Fire Laddies At Wilkes-Barre Officers Elected At Session

At the Pennsylvania State Firemen's convention in Wilkes-Barre officers were chosen: President John E. Spears of Reading. First Vice President George Wing of Pittsburgh. Second Vice President John M. Keener of Greensburg. Third Vice President Harry C. Hicks of Philadelphia. Fourth Vice President A. L. Shafer of Chambersburg. Recording Secretary W. W. Wunder Reading. Corresponding Secretary James A. Green Carlisle. Treasurer John Slingluff Norristown. Anticipated meeting next in Lebanon. essays on chemical engines by Frank F. Jones of Scranton and spray nozzles for oil fires discussed.

Frank F. Jones Scranton Wilkes-Barre State Firemen's John EB. Spears Reading George Wing Pittsburg John M. Keener Greensburg Harry C. Hicks Philadelphia A. L. Shafer Chambersburg W. W. Wunder James A. Green Carlisle John Slingluff Norristown International Association of Fire Engineers E. L. Tittle Harrisburg Henry Hicks Philidelphia George Nailinger Tittle Charles Seeckleman Danilel Fisher Bernard Bosch Hoffer Allentown John Lone Hanover

Stolen Horse Gang Suspect Arrested Near Henderson

Sheriff Burns and deputies served a warrant for Bill Huffman of Mechanicsville Pa on October 6. Huffman drives a single buggy identified by its owner from Howe. A stolen horse was found in a livery barn in Harlansburg. Over a dozen horses have vanished in Mercer and Butler counties, linked to the gang.

Sandy Lake FE. C. Burns Jefferson County Ohio van Burton Shaeffer Bill’ Huffman Mechanicsville Henderson Howe Poast Huffman Howe J. E. Shaeffer Harlansburg Butler County Mercer Butler Ganes

Ice Cream Death Leads Coroner to Tyrotoxicon Verdict

Edward Rowand of Chew's Landing died after eating ice cream at the Interstate fair in Trenton. Coroner Lippincott issued a death certificate citing tyrotoxicon poisoning, noting no medical attendance in the 24 hours before death and declaring the ice cream the probable cause.

Philadelphia Edward Rowand Chew's Landing Lippincott Rowand Trenton

Dedication Postponed Over Yellow Fever Risk

Yellow fever outbreaks in the south threaten to push back the dedication of the Pennsylvania monuments on the Chicamauga battlefield. The commission planned ceremonies but will likely delay until December due to the fever scare.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Chicamaugua

Safeguards Delay Chicamaugua Battlefield Dedication

Governor Hastings met with Captain George W. Skin ner of Pittsburg, secretary of the Chicamaugua battlefield commission, to decide not to fix a dedication date until it is deemed safest for old soldiers to travel.

Hastings George W. Skinner Pittsburg Chicamaugua Battlefield Commission

Hart Filibuster Case Heard by Three Judges

Captain John D. Hart steamship owner faced United States circuit court of appeals in Philadelphia arguing a writ of error from a district court conviction for organizing a filibustering expedition to Cuba. Judges Acheson Dallas Kirkpatrick heard lengthy arguments. decision reserved. Hart's counsel included Captain W. W. Ker and Senator Gray of Delaware.

Philadelphia John D. Hart Cuba United States Circuit Court of Appeals District Court Hart Acheson Dallas Kirkpatrick W. W. Ker United States Gray Delaware

CANDIDATES IN LUZERNE VISIT WILKES BARRE ANTIQUE

Major L C McCauley for auditor general and James B Beacom for state treasurer visited Wilkes Barre to rally Republicans. The men spoke on prospects, with McCauley receiving strong local support and Beacom facing some opposition in Allegheny County tied to Senator Quay. Swallow the Prohibition candidate draws limited crossvote potential as election day nears.

Wilkes-Barre L. C. McCauley James Beacon Major McCauley Lehigh Valley Railroad West Cheater Holcomb J. Roberts R. P. Robinson E. A. Coray Wyoming Valley House McCauley Republican League Rooms Pennsylvania Railroad Beacorn Valley House

Pennsylvania Pensions Sued for October Claims

Washington reports pensions sued in October listing original claimants such as John Cake Hazleton Nicholas Martell Frenchville James Cahill Allegheny John F Wunderlich Pittsburg William B Taylor Wilkes-Barre Emanuel Cable Paxton Dauphin and widows including Elenora Kindred Ashley Luzerne Nancy Ankerman Johnstown Susan De Lillie Carbondale and minor of Leonidas Kelly Pittsburg.

Washington Pennsylvania John Cake Hazleton Nicholas Martell Frenchville Clear Neld James Cahill Allegheny John F. Wunderlich Pittsburg William B. Taylor Wilkes-Barre Emanuel Cable Paxton Dauphin Increase William V. Austin New Alexandria Westmoreland Henry Stouffer Ramey Clearfield Elenora Kindred Ashley Luzerne Nancy Ankerman Johnstown Susan de Lillie Carbondale Minor Leonidas’ Kelly

Confessed and Got Three Years for Highway Robbery

Judge Palace this morning heard the plea of Harry Kerr of Bridgewater, Seaver county, for highway robbery and robbing a barn near Chewton about a month ago. He was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary.

New Castle Pallace Harry Kerr Bridgewate Seaver County Chewton

Medal of Honor to Rohm for gallantry at Reams Station

Washington reports Ferdinand J. Rohm of Harrisburg Pennsylvania formerly chief bugler of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania cavalry received the Medal of Honor for distinguished gallantry at the battle of Reams Station on August 25 1864.

Washington Ferdinand J. Rohm Harrisburg Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry Reams Station

Breaker Burned at Pottsville Colliery

A Bills worth colliery breaker at Broad Mountain in Schuylkill County Pottsville Pennsylvania burned last night. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars with 1500 dollars insured. Origin of fire unknown. About one hundred men lose their jobs due to the blaze.

Pottsville Billsworth Broad Mountain This County

Miner Stephen Grob Killed in Luzerne Borough Mine

Stephen Grob and miner Stephen Grub were killed and Frank Kitchen a laborer fatally injured by a coal fall in a Luzerne borough mine on October 6. Rescue and investigation followed.

Wilkes-Barre Stephen Grob Frank Kitchen Luzerne Borough

Great Day for Endeavorers at Easton State Convention

Easton October 6 reports show Miss Cordelia Jamison head of junior work lists 1270 junior and 3 intermediate societies in the state. Lebanon county wins the banner for largest proportional gain as 60960 juniors in total with 1821 united with the church. Junior missions total 6610.70 and other funds 5520.20 raising 12100 by juniors. Lutheran growth leads with 30 new societies. Presbyterians hold 406 societies.

William H. Benham Pittsburg E. H. Romig Lebanon Christian Citizenship Movement C. A. Oliver York Thomas R. Patton, Jr Philadelphia

Meeting of Commissioners at Gettysburg Draws 500

The eleventh annual convention of Pennsylvania county commissioners met in Gettysburg on Oct 6 with about 500 attendees including many women. Officers elected include President W C Kross and Vice Presidents Henry Hautz and Louis Doumeaux, with secretaries M L Driesbach Charles Gleason T H Evans and J A Robinson. The resolutions committee urged uniform taxes, extended Baker bill printing time, abolishment of the fee system, and salary payments for all county officers.

Gettysburg County Commissioners of Pennsylvania W. W. Griest Lancaster County John Reed Scott W. C. Kross Lockhaven Henry Hautz Adams County Louis Doumeaux Tioga M. L. Driesbach Luzerne County Charles Gleason Cameron T. H. Evans Carbon J. A. Robinson Erie Baker

Henry Diehl Missing From Hazleton Home

Hazleton Oct 6 Henry Diehl a deputy among warrants issued has vanished from his home since Sept 10 his family fears for his safety He is about 42 blue marks on his face from a powder explosion and a glass eye Also Crystal Ridge colliery will be abandoned and coal moved to Cranberry by underground railway General Organizer Fahey organized a Wyom­ing Valley branch at Ebervale and expects rapid district organization.

Hazleton Henry Diehl Crystal Ridge A. Pardey & Co Crystal Trudge Cranberry Fahey United Mine Workers Ebervale Wyoming Valley

Doylestown Couple Betrothed After Play Romance

In Springtown a drama titled The Spy of Gettysburg inspired W. A. Cawley a public school teacher and Miss Susie Funk daughter of Assemblyman H. Funk to announce their engagement. The incident has Springtown residents buzzing about real life roles for other actors.

Doylestown Springtown W. A. Cawley Susie Funk H. & Funk

Dynamiters Grant Witchey and Thrash Confess in Culp Case

Hasgleton Pennsylvania October 6 1900 Grant Witchey and William Thrash were jailed on $1500 bail after an attempt to blow up William Culp of Hollywood. They reportedly confessed their guilt to Chief of the Coal and Iron Police Hampton.

Hasgleton Grant Witchey William Thrash William Culp Hollywood Coal and Iron Police Hampton

Third Annual Convention of State Bankers Held in Williamsport

The Pennsylvania Bankers association met in Williamsport with nearly 200 delegates. President Thomas F. Day of Pittsburgh opened with an upbeat address on national prosperity. Secretary A D Clark of Kane reported a treasury balance of 2157 dollars. Afternoon sessions were brief. a resolutions committee was appointed and tomorrow will address currency legislation. An invitation was extended to Cambridge Springs for next year.

Wayland Hoyt Philadelphia Lancaster Allentown Pardee Hall Warfield Charles Wood J. T. Cowan Pittsburg Wallace McMullen H. C. Lincoln William Turner Forrest E. Dager Rufus W. Miller Reading J. T. McCory Williamsport Pennsylvania Bankers’ Association H. C. Parsons Thomas F. Day A. D. Clark Kane Treasury Council of Administration Cambridge Springs

Shortage in stamps unsettles Thurlow post office

Chester Pennsylvania October 6 Postal Inspector Malone reports a stamp shortage of 1081 dollars at the Thurlow post office and says Postmaster John T Ives left Sept 4 with unknown whereabouts A further 50 dollars is missing from a credit bond men may be held responsible Ives appointed by President Cleveland a Democrat three years ago and left for Franklin Pennsylvania with his family.

Chester Malone Philadelphia Thurlow John T. Ives Stamp Department Ives Franklin Bondamen Cleveland Is & Democrat

Harris Confesses to Librarian Murder in Philadelphia

District Attorney Graham and the Director of Public Safety discuss the confession by William Harris alias John Tittemary who claimed involvement in the murder of Major William C. Wilson, the elderly librarian, on August 16. Authorities doubt his sanity and have no solid lead on the killer.

Philadelphia Graham Director of Public Safety William Harris William C. Wilson John Tittemary

Freshmen Sophomores Clash in Heated Washington Class Contest

In Washington Pa the annual Freshmen versus Sophomores contest lasted ten minutes. It was the warmest in years with head punches shin kicks and torn clothing though no blood was shed. Faculty recorded the combatants names as purple and white ribbons adopted by the freshmen helped spark the trouble.

Washington

Wealthy Towanda Farmer Dies by Own Hand

Towanda New York unknown. William Up son, about 60, a rich farmer of Orwell township, shot himself twice before daylight, then crawled five rods to a deep well and threw himself in. He had been despondent since his wife’s death a year earlier.

Towanda William Upson Orwell Township

Moravian Synod Session Highlights Doctrinal Papers

At Lancaster the Moravian synod heard papers on Church Loyalty by Rev. B. E. Hagen and The Pastor's Care of Souls by Rev. C. L. Moench. The communion was administered at 4 32 p.m. A missions meeting followed with Rev. Ernest Weber of Alaska delivering an address on mission work in that region.

Lancaster Moravian Synod Hagen C. L. Moench Ernest Weber Alaska

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia

A copy claims a “Mystic Cure” relieves rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 2 days. It asserts immediate removal of the disease’s cause with the first dose delivering great benefit. Sold for 76 cents by Carl Lorena, druggist, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.

Carl Lorena Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

One Cent a Word Ad Offer Furnished for Reading

Classified notice offers small but sizable returns with advance payment of one cent per word. WANTED ads under this head promise affordable exposure for listings such as a secondhand furnace advertised by CLAY at the Tribune office.

Nad Arana

Wanted: canvassers and agents for quick sales

Classified ad fragment listing multiple recruitment offers for door to door and home based sales. Mentions 26 cent article, pay scales from 10 to 85 per week, mixed locations including Scranton Tyrone Cincinnati and Chicago, with various roles and requires few qualifications.

Wanted Apprentices Learn Dressmaking

Classifieds note positions for a dressmaking apprentice at Gilbet's, 922 Washington Avenue, with housework and cooking included and a home nights option. Multiple ads seek agents and sales workers for various companies including Snyder's Cake and Mango Chemical Company, urging postal replies and stamped requests.

Gilbet's Washington Avenue

Lost Tuesday Diamond Hair Pin Adva Reward

Personal jewelry missing from Tuesday evening. A fancy diamond hair pin is lost. liberal reward offered. Return to Room 803 Commonwealth Building.

Commonwealth Building

Property Claim Through Adversarial Notice

A notice indicates an owner may claim property by proving ownership and paying expenses, with a reference to 701 Adams Ave. The fragment mentions a one centa word heading and alert style typical of legal notices in the period.

Caliat Adams Ave

Agents Wanted for Scranton Sales Opportunity

Classified notice seeks KSIDENT SALES AGENT in Scranton and other cities for a legitimate established business. Earn about 4000 monthly profit of 75 percent with capital of 400 to 800 required. exclusive territory, no experience needed, references provided. Guenther Bros at 10-108 Fulton Street New York requests proper identification in reply.

Boran Ton Snyder Beli Ade T. BO Snyder & CO Cincinnati Tam Mango Chemical Company John Street New York Scranton Univertiser Hinks Patoot United States Guenther Bros Fulton Street

Reassignment Notice for the Jivyde Park Book Hearing Continued

A hearing in the Jivyde Park Book reassignment case is continued to Monday at 1 pm in the auditor's office at the Coal Exchange Building. Interested parties should file claims or have them represented by attorney John M. Harris. The notice also references a business with substantial earnings since January 1, 1895 and mentions related advertisements.

Tereby Coal Exchange John M. Harris

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