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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1895

Page

2

Wilkes-Barre Tribune opens branch in Public Square

The Wilkes-Barre Tribune announces a new branch office at No 2% Laning building Public Square to deliver northeastern Pennsylvania editions three to five hours before Philadelphia and New York papers. Also notes committee examinations for miner certificates in three districts and business changes. Mrs Darte funeral details given with pallbearers and interment at Forty Fort.

The Tribune Laning Public Square Wilkes-Barre Peale Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York Baltimore Wilked-Parre Borough Sugar Notch John B.breslin Charles Renewdon Dennis Gallagher Avondale Plymouth Borough Plymouth Downship Kingston Thomas Howard Ie. J. Dowling D. W. Reese Nanticoke Grand ‘Tunnel Ralph Turner Ed ‘H.willams John Fisnn

Excellent Programme Arranged by County Superintendent

County Superintendent of Schools Harrison has arranged the annual session of the County Teachers' institute at the Grand Opera house starting Monday Oct 2 and lasting until Friday. An able corps of instructors includes Miss Mathilde B Coffin Dr J P Welsh and others from Michigan Pennsylvania and New York. The Directors' association meets Thursday. Deputy State Superintendent Houck will address teachers. Lectures feature George Kennan Russel H Connell A J Palmer Leland Powers with Arctic Asia Born a King Company D and Situchran impersonations.

Harrison County Teachers’ Institute Grand Opera House Mathilde B. Coffin Detroit Andrew 8. Draper University of Iulnois Champagne J. P. Welsh Bloomsburg State Normal School T. J. Gibson Ebensburg Mary McMahon Columbia I. A. Heikes Plymouth E. I. Wolfe Wyoming Seminary Directors’ Association Henry IM. Houck George Kennan Arctic Asia Russel H. Connell A. J. Palmer New York Ciy Company D Leland Powers

White Haven Protests Lehigh Water for Wilkes Barre

White Haven residents protest tapping the Lehigh River to supply Wilkes Barre. They warn the Lehigh provides White Haven’s saw mills and industry power and fear insufficient water if diverted. The Journal urges an injunction and favors Susquehanna water from Campbell's Ledge as a practical solution.

Lehigh Wilkes Barre Wilkes-Barre White Haven White Havenitex Susquehanna Lackawanna Wilkes-Harre Campbell's Lot Huntsville Crystal” Lake Campbell's Ledge Lehich

Divorce filings from Hazleton couples reveal abuse and desertion

Mary Ann Goldworthy sues William Goldworthy in Phillipsburg for a marriage begun October 21, 1890s and ending February 1818 with alleged cruelty and April 1803 desertion. Treve Wilkinson files for divorce from William H Wilkinson, married March 18, 1882, separated July 17, 1905, with husband missing since. Subpoenas issued for both cases returnable to the next argument court.

Mary Ann Goldworthy William Goldworthy Phillipsburg N. J Hazleton Trevutman Treve Wilkinson William H. Wilkinson Ibellant

Court actions from quarter sessions in Pitieton Exeter and others

Judge Bennett appoints Henry Zeigler and James Mangan as auditors in Pitieton township. Judge Woodward issues an opinion in Exeter borough upholding exceptions and setting aside the report of commissioners. A rule grants show cause in the Rosenkrantz hotel license case and in Commonwealth vs Martin Shea. The court orders no transcription of testimony notes in Lepelock case.

Pitieton Bennett Henry Zeigler James Mangan Exeter Warda Woodward Hotel Heense M. FL Commonwealth Va Peter Lepelock

Republicans Hold County Committee Meeting

The county Republican committee met yesterday morning with Chairman Thompkins absent. Vice-Chairman Robinson led the meeting as Evan Jones served as secretary. Prominent Republicans from across the county attended and predicted a handsome majority for the county ticket. Notables present included Alvin Markle, B W Wilde, and W J Scott.

Republican Party Thompkins Robinson Evan Jones Alvin Markle B.W. Wilde Hazleton W. J. Scott Republican League

Regiment 143rd Pennsylvania Tablets Dedication Trip

On Monday a large party departs for Gettysburg to dedicate the tablet marking where the One Hundred and Forty third Pennsylvania Volunteers earned fame in a great battle. The regiment drew from Luzerne Lackawanna Susquehanna and Bradford counties. Colonel George Wichard leads the monument committee with A J Colborn of Scranton as ending.

Gettysburg Pennsylvania Volunteers Luzerne Lackawanna Susquehanna Bradford Dana Pennsylvania Railroad George Wichard A. J. Colborn Scranton

Transfers and events in local church and community scene

Rev Joseph Billstein is moved to the Fort Wayne diocese after serving as Father Nagle's assistant at St Nicholas German Catholic Church and leaves for his new field. Bishop OHara to confirm a large class at St Nicholas next Sunday. A large reception honored Rath Josephs for his books gift to the congregation. The Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal company plans six months of full-time work.

Joseph Billstein Father Nagle St. Nicholas Fort Wayne Frield Patrick Kennedy Plymouth Colorado Second District United American Mechanics Wickes-Barre Pworth League Young Men's Christian Association Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre O'Hara Wiliam Humphreys Bessie Ransbury Stroudsburg Dr. Lewakoski Broadway Nanticoke Asher Lazarus Kesdhler Franklin Street

Weddings and funerals mark busy period in town

Sam Bloch and his daughter in New York for his brother’s marriage. Mr and Mrs Thomas English return from a wedding tour in New York and New Jersey and plan to live with the bride’s parents until their William Street home is ready. The funeral for Thomas Jones will be Wednesday at the Primitive Methodist church with interment in Langcliffe cemetery. JP McAndrew and Miss Maggie McHale to marry tomorrow at St John’s in Pittston. Misses Saltry and Thornton visit Scranton relatives. Avoca Hose company invites to join Mechanic Hose on Firemen’s Day Oct 17. Thomas Johns returns to Richmondale after a visit with friends. Rev and Mrs Brydie return home after visit with McCrindle family.

Sam Bloch New York Thomas English New Jersey William Street Thomas Jones Langcliffe JP. H. McAndrew Maggie McHale Pittston St. John’s Church Katie Saltry Katie Thornton Scranton Mise GB O'Brien M. J. Swift McLaughlin Avoca Hose Company Mechanic Hose Company Thomas Johns Richmondale Yesteryn William McCutcheon North Main Street Mra Brydie Mirs Thomas McCrindle

Symptone Metature Heals Tumors Says Dr Bwayne

A late 19th century advertisement claims Swayne’s Ointment stops intense itching and bleeding from skin tumors or ulcers. It promises healing and tumor removal and notes availability by mail or druggists for cents, from Dr. Bwayne & Son of Philadelphia.

Swayne Matl Bwayne & Son Philadelphia

Taylor Herald Debuts Under Editor H J Daniels

The Taylor Herald introduced a condensed yet engaging first issue under editor H J Daniels. A New York pastor Rev W Howland delivered an inspiring Sunday sermon at Methodical Episcop al church followed by a love feast. The evening third quarterly meeting was led by Rev J C Eckman of Scranton and a sermon was given. Rev H McDermott of Kingston slated to preach at the village camp meeting tonight.

Taylor Herald H. J. Daniels The Herald Methodial Episace W. Howland

Doctor Endorses Hobb's Sparagus Kidney Pills

A physician testimonial from Dr John Dobson of Chicago dates July 20 1895 praising Dr Hobb's Sparagus Kidney Pills for curing kidney related blood diseases. The letter claims rapid relief in rheumatism gout anemia and nervous disorders and asserts the pill’s power comes from asparagus officinalis. Pills priced 50 cents per box with free pamphlet and mail order available from Hobb's Medicine Co Chicago or San Francisco.

Hobb John Dobson Dearborn St. Chicago Hovb's Medicine Co Dr. Hobb Habb Hobb's Medicine Co Chicago San Francisco

Avoca Woman Overtly Thanks Tribune For Advertised Help

A Avoca resident writes to The Tribune praising the paper for publishing her ad and securing a home. She asks to omit a remaining “Situation Wanted as Housekeeper” notice but expresses sincere thanks for the assistance received. The letter notes copies of the original comment and mentions Tribune adlets.

Avoca The Tribune Olli W. W. Vernon

Help Wanted Classified Excerpt Turbulent Advertising

Numerous advertisements seek male sales agents, chemists, and general laborers. listings include canvassers for books, cigars, and jewelry makers, plus housework help, clerks, chauffeurs, bartenders, and machinery engineers. Contact details point to Scranton area firms and national suppliers.

Forest City residents attend Jer mine Father Mabhew celebration

Daniel O Keefe of Forest City plans a visit to friends in Honesdale while local Catholic groups from Forest City led by cadettes join the Father Mabhew celebration in Jer mine. Clergymen Rev Fairchild and Rev Thorpe preached in local churches Sunday as turnout neared 150 members across three societies. Hood's Sarsaparilla ads urge readers to overcome fatigue and prevent sickness with trusted tonics and pills.

Daniel O'Keefe Honesdale John W. Jones Montrose Ernest D. Caryl John Bard Scenton Forest City Yeuteray Joseph's Society St. Agnes Scranton Jermyn Fairchild Dallas Baptist Church Thorpe Methodist Episcopal Church

Balance Sheet Snapshot from Beranton PA Bank

The document shows year end figures for ACES RESOU Loans and discounts totaling $1,081,000 79, resources from due from banks and bankers, cash items, and other assets. Liabilities include capital stock, undivided profits, surplus fund, and deposits with notes and bills outstanding as well as amounts due to other banks and state banks.

Beranton Pennsylvania Roma Peering House Pee Paper National Hanks Bank

Train Schedules From Scranton to Major Cities 1895

Scranton timetables list trains to Philadelphia New York Bethlehem Easton and Rochester with multiple departures on D and H divisions. Beverages include via Beaver Meadow and Pottsville branches and through cars to Buffalo Niagara Falls Detroit Chicago and west via D H R R and L W routes. Officers Munnemacher and Wilbur oversee operations with South Bethlehem offices.

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