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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1895

Page

8

Honesdale Beats Carbondale 13 to 0 in Football Clash

In Carbondale the Honesdale football squad traveled over the mountains to avenge a 13-0 defeat. The first half ended with Carbondale leading 6-0 thanks to Watt’s TD and Forbes extra point. Honesdale surged in the second half, scoring four touchdowns and defeating Carbondale 0-0 at the final whistle amid contentious umpire calls.

Honesdale Im Honesdale Ancedalians Carbondale Honcsdale Maple City Toys Carbondale Boys Forbes Carbontale Watt Nothtory McDonald Aibbot Howerdale

Teachers Life Threatened After Punishment Incident

Miss Bridget Gilmartin, a public school teacher in the annexed district, accused Sylvester Sears and his wife of abusive conduct and threats after she punished their son. A warrant was sworn, the couple waived a hearing, and both were released on $200 bail with William Colling as bondsman.

Bridget Gilmartin Sylvester Sears Gilmartin Alderman Baker Bears Moran Mra. Seara Wiliam Colling

Another suit against the Transit Company over wreck injuries

The Transit Company faces a damage claim after a Mehmondale wreck. Frank Rignar and wife suffered hospital injuries while Frank Biener seeks about 1600 to 2000 dollars. an insurance settlement via a Philadelphia company will handle the transit accident portion.

Mehmondale Frank Rignar Bignare Biener Crippen Philadelphia

Brund's Team Runs Wild Through Sand Street

Saturday morning lL. M. Brund a Salem avenue butcher left a wagon with a boy while he checked stock. The horses bolted breaking Ford's fence, dashed through Sand Street, endangering children. They wrecked lines in a vacant lot and were eventually stopped.

Ll. M. Brundage Salem Avenue Sand Street Liberty Mr. Ford Capu

Mitchell Hose Company Fair Opens November 14

The Mitchell Hose company plans a grand parade and fair opening on November 14 at W.W. Waitt's venue. The general committee met to finalize arrangements with Secretary Alexander reporting progress on plans.

Mitchell Hose Company W.W

Firemen's parade groups pledge to attend on firemen's night

Forest City Mayfield and Archbold Hose companies signaled their arrival for the parade on firemen's night. The advertising committee will start today and the trumpet contest is abandoned with a new contest to be found. Chauncey Hart, a trainman on the Delaware and Hudson line, was injured Friday evening when a baggage truck trapped his leg in the yard. He will remain home for several days.

Forest City Mayfield Archhbald Chauncey Hart Hart Chauncey Hart Delaware and Hudson Railroad Mr. Hart

Tribune relocates to new Washington Avenue home

The Tribune reports its news and editorial departments have moved to the new Washington avenue facility. Until further notice the job printing bindery departments and business office stay in the Bloesser building at Penn avenue and Spruce street.

The Tribune Washington Avenue Bloesser Penn Avenue Spruce Street

Depot totem rises as roof work races ahead

Contractor Robinson moves fast on the new depot with roof braces and boards in place and a tower started Saturday. Silk mill roof finished. engine room remains to be roofed. Local residents and visitors keep town lively with calls, dances, and social visits amid ongoing construction and population bustle.

Robinson Hoboken Stanley Scott Willam Bingham Maple Avenue New York John Manion Brooklyn Street Lizzie McNichol Olyphant Lena Trallis John B. Slocum Clifford Professor Twitmeyer Honesdale Carbondale G.W. Kramer Scranton C. F. Rose Cambrian ‘Hall Mary McLean Dunmore Mattle ‘Hards Lincoln Avenue Jeffrey Wyoming Seminary Allen Spring Garden Irving Stone Monroe Wic K. P. Dodge Binghamton American Bennett Nina Bentley John Ireland West Bainbridge N. Y Lena Ireland Garfield Avenue Thomas Levieon W. A Burke Sixth Avenue Rank Miller Wayne Street Mary Davis Terrace Street A. L. Baker

Scranton Council Awards Major Electric Plant Contracts

Saturday evening the Council awarded contracts for a new electric grit plant. Scranton Supply and Machinery Co. will supply machinery for 38600 minus 500 for the old outfit. General Electric Co. of Philadelphia gets the dynamos for 3175. Sparks Bros. of Scranton win the superstructure for 1616, excavation 18 cents per cable yard, and perches at 2.25. J M Schenck’s bid for the superstructure was rejected for late filing. Mrs. Mra H Van Sickle died at Hull Avenue home. Funeral at 2:30 pm from Hull Avenue residence, Forest Hill cemetery Scranton. Tracks on the Olyphant and Wilton Electric Street Railway lengthen rapidly as crews work between borough line and Delaware and Hudson crossing.

Dempsey First Ward Scranton Supply and Machinery Company General Electric Company Philadelphia Spraks Bros Scranton J. M. Schenck Mra H. van Sickle F. L. van Sickle Hull Avenue Forest Hill Cemetery D. G. Jones W. W. Watkins Peckvilly Charles Hoban Dunmore Street Edith Mason Cannondale Olyphant and Winton

Local News Briefs from Nicholson and Nearby

John Blanvelt loses grip while driving a horse team as reins drop and he falls from the wagon injuring his right arm. Mrs. McConnell of New Milford visits aunt Mrs. Pratt. Mrs. B E Bacon and Genevieve visit Electric City Friday. Chris Reynolds endures misfortune losing two horses during a visit.

John Blanvelt Escepins

Pittston News Highlights Local Events and Crime

Thomas Murray of New York visits Broad Street while the grand jury meets in Wilkes Barre this afternoon. Pittston football beats Tunkhannock 12 to 0 and awaits future opponents. Ethel Tucker Comedy Company opens a week at Music Hall with nightly bill changes. Local residents visit friends. McLean and Stanton address Pittston Democrats. Willand Monnecy arrested for stabbing James Tighe. Tighe improving. Pittston Business Directory notes Wright & Co plumbing and a range for sale or exchange.

Thomas Murray New York Broad Street James Dougher Central Hotel Scranton Grand Jury Wilkes Barre Pittston Tunkhanmooks Pennsylvania Ethel Tucker Music Hall Mr. Bell J. H. Foy Willam Street BR. J. Neville Scransi Pittston Township William McLean Lou Stanton Willand Monnecy James Tighe Lane Tighe Wright & Co South Main Street

Morahan files candidacy noted in Elmira Telegram

A hometown candidate John J. Morahan announces for legislative honors after years in coal mines and at Hillside Coal and Iron. The Elmira Telegram reports his education and achievements impress district voters. Community notices mention church events and social clubs with upcoming meetings and entertainments.

Elmira John J. Morahan Hillside Coal and Tron Company House of Representatives John Ladies’ Aid Society Primitive Methodial Church Mark Bosling Jonah Boughton Primitive Methodist Church James Katie Connors Lowell Mass Thomas McNally Grove Street M. A. Guppey B. of E O'Malley Bridget Scranton Avoca O'Malley's

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Claims 50 Year Use

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. It claims millions of mothers used it for over fifty years with perfect success and urges buyers to ask for the product from druggists worldwide.

Local Business Openings and Hallowe'en Event

Hall Stead reports Willam Trowbridge opened a confectionery store in the Rossa building on Pine Street. The Chase avenue storefront used by Ed Boyle is being repainted. M. J. Quailey plans a meat market in the Mitchell building on Front Street soon. The Presbyterian Young People's Society will host a Hallowe'en grant at Miss Gertrude Read's home. N. T. Mitchell lost a pocketbook last week containing 75 dollars and offers a 30 dollar reward. Fred Brown secured a position at the round house.

Willam Trowbridge Rossa Pine Street Chase Avenue Ed ‘Boyle IM. J. Quailey Mitchell Front Street Young People’s Society of Christian BE Endeavor Presbyterian Church Hallowe'en Gertrude Read N. T. Mitchell Fred Brown The Round House

Funeral of Fred Smith at Clark's Green

The funeral of Fred Smith of Newton was held in the Methodist Episcopal church Friday at 11 30 oclock. Interment in Clark's Green cemetery. Smith aged 95 years. Mrs F S Benedict of Scranton called at Rose Cottage Friday. Dr and Mrs Evans were in Scranton. William Isley died at home Friday morning of consumption. The funeral was at 4 o'clock.

Fred Smith Newton Methodist Episcopal Church

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