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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1895

Page

2

Wilkes-Barre Wedding Of Miss Jennie Osborne And I W Middleton

Miss Jennie Osborne of Wilkes-Barre married Howard W Middleton of Philadelphia in St Stephens church. The groom is with Middleton Iron Co in Philadelphia. ceremony featured Lohengrin and Mendelssohn marches, reception at the bride’s home, and plans to reside in Germantown after December 1.

Jennie Osborne I. W. Middleton St. Stephens’ Protestant Episcopal Church Misa Jennie E. 5. Osborne Howard W. Middleton Philadelphia Middleton Iron Company Lohengrin Wilcox H. Chester Vansant Peter Frits Thomas Potts Wilmer Middleton Margaret Sterling Nellie Martin Mary Middleton Germantown Frances Eggleston East Orange N. J Fannie Osborne Henry L. Jones Mendelssohn North Franklin Street

Three Divorces Sought in Local Court Filings

Three couples filed for divorce in the local court. Mary E. Newhart seeks separation from E. A. Newhart for desertion. the pair married in Binghamton and lived in Kingston township until two years ago. Sarah C. Hankey sues Wilson Hankey for desertion. they wed May 28 1898 and lived briefly in Shickshinny. Mary Templeton, by Annie Hawley, petitions for divorce from James Templeton on adication and cruel treatment. married in 1883 and lived mostly in this city until 1904.

Mary E. Newhart T. R. Martin E. A. Newhart Binghamton N. Y Kingston Township Sarah C. Hankey Wilson Hankey Shickshinny Mary Templeton Annie Hawley James Templeton

Transfer System Inauguration Planned By Traction Company

On November 15 the Traction company will launch a new transfer system. A transfer ticket costs five cents and is valid only within the city limits and not when using commutation books. The system allows a passenger to ride from Hollenback cemetery to South Wilkes arre, with conductors locating the next car’s line on the Plymouth Carey avenue route to validate the transfer.

Tery Plymouth Carey Avenue Plymouth South Wilkes-Barre Kingston Mmits Hollenback Cemetery South Wilkesarre Carey Avenue

Water scheme proposed by Wilkes Barre and neighbors

City hall sessions discussed a proposed combination of Wilkes Barre Crystal Spring Campbell’s Lodge and Spring Brook Water companies to build a large reservoir at Falling Spring near Coxton yards. About 150000 dollars estimated for construction and piping to be shared pro rata among the involved companies.

Wilkes- Barre Crystal Spring Campbell's Lodge Consumer's Spring Brook Falling Spring Coxton Yards Crystal Spring Water Company Maxwell Central Railroad of New Jersey Crystal Spring Company Lehigh

First and Last Contractor Houpt Ends Era with Marks Building

The First and Last Contractor M B Houpt of the city has retired from contracting to focus on his lumber business and building planning. His final project was the new Marks building under construction at South Main and the Square, while his first work was on the old Lowenstein building at the same site. The coincidence of starting and ending at the same location stands out in this account.

M. B. Houpt Houpt Marks South Main the Square Lowenstein

St Aloysius Society Plans Parade for New Church Dedication

The St Aloysius society voted to participate in the Sunday parade for the dedication of the new church on Scott Street. They donated 100 dollars and assembly points include St Marys church at 9 30 a m with a march route through Washington and South Main to the new church.

St. Aloysius Society Scott Street St. Mary's Church Washington Street South Main Square North Main Union Washington Gcott New Church

Collision injures coal miner and court bail reduced

John Lavelle eighteen of Coal street, an outside employee at Empire colliery, was trapped between a car and a prop under the breaker while running ahead of a trip yesterday morning and received heavy head and body injuries. He was taken home by ambulance and is expected to recover. Mesheck Reese, arrested for a criminal assault on Miss Julia Barker, appeared before Judge Woodward for a habeas corpus hearing after Mayor Nichols held him for court. Bail originally set at one thousand dollars was lowered to five hundred, but he remained unable to post and was returned to jail.

John Lavelle Coal Street Empire Ecolliery Mesheck Reese Julia Barker Nichols

Various local events and notices in Wilkes-Barre area

The Wilkes-Barre Wheelmen held a venieon barbecue in their rooms last Tuesday. Judge Woodward will introduce Rev Dr Stafford next month. St Marys Glee Club will sing and a committee of honor will sit on the platform. Mrs J C Meixell entertained friends last evening. Lewis Kleeman, son of Jacob Kleeman, shot by train robbers in Ohio. he is a detective for the Big Four Railroad. The Puritan church Musical and Literary Society will present an entertainment Friday evening. Coalville Lodge F and A M celebrated their fifth anniversary last Tuesday. Miner Congregational church to be dedicated Saturday at Plains. Mrs B M Eepy’s condition unchanged yesterday. Cards issued for the wedding of David Cook and Miss Minnie A Walker on November 6. County commissioners busy preparing ballots for next Tuesday’s election. Oratorio Society benefit concert next Wednesday at the Grand promises strong turnout. Edward R Lumaden and Lena M Becker married last Tuesday evening at First Presbyterian Church.

Wilkes-Barre David Cook Hazleton Minnie A. Walker Scranton Oratorio Society Edward R. Lumaden Misa Lena M. Becker First Presbyterian Church Dr. Hodgo

Mayor Pingree backs prison work farms for inmates

Detroit October 90 Mayor Pingree proposes prisoners be put to work on a large state farm to support themselves. He says inmates could grow farm produce such as mushrooms or French peas, arguing it would be easy to manage and beneficial.

Pingree Detroit Mayor Pingree

Prisoners Work on Farm Island Plan Proposed

A plan suggests placing prisoners on a prison farm either on an island or inside a large stockade, to prevent escapes and reduce trouble. The idea emphasizes giving inmates a few acres to cultivate while under secure confinement.

Maniac terrorizes Emporia with a string of attempted murders

A crazed assailant terrorized Emporia Kansas, attacking a woman at a suburban home, Night Watchman Zickaroos with a knife, Yardman Dowd with a coupling pin, and a switchman with a large knife. He fled after each incident. residents are urged to stay indoors until capture.

Emporia Kan Zickaroos Santa Fe Dowd

Slander suit filed by Findlay pastor in U S court

Rev J A Witham formerly of Michigan Free Methodist sues Rev H D F Gaffin of Sunfield Michigan for slander seeking 5000 dollars. The claim rests on a letter said to be written by Gaffin from Coopersville in October 1893 attacking Withams domestic life. In New York Dr Orlando E Bradford the dentist convicted of counterfeiting $100 bills was sentenced to six years in Kings CountyPenitentiary.

Grand Rapids Mich J. A. Witham Findlay Ohio United States H. D. F. Gaffin Sunfield Witham Michigan Free Methodist Conference Gafiin Coopersville New Plato Business New York Orlando E. Bradford Kings County

Prof Coles Forecast for November in Storms and Signs

A November forecast from Prof Coles for the periodical Storms and Signs predicts unusual planetary positions with morning stars and notes potential storms and wind patterns. It warns of disturbances near mid month bringing rain snow and high winds, plus a possible Indian summer later. It also cites planetary influences on life and events and ends with an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Coles Jupiter

Wants and ads for agents and sales jobs flood the page

A jumble of classified solicitations offers commissions and salaries for agents and sales reps. Text includes requests to canvass, sell goods to dealers, insurance or stock subscriptions, and various Midwest firms seeking representatives with minimal capital.

Alson Mai Best Aide Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co Cincinnati Acers Mek Manufacturers' Oil Co Cleveland U. Fish & CO Borden Block Chicano

Furnished rooms and houses for rent on Scranton streets

Multiple rental notices list furnished rooms with or without board on Adams, Spruce, Lafayette, Capouse and Jefferson avenues with baths, steam heat, gas and furnace. several six room houses on West Lackawanna Avenue. also a dispute about a building sale and a farm sale inquiry with terms and contact details in Scranton. Also legal notice of wills and administrations filed with the county court and the register’s office.

Lafayett Stroet Lafayette Stevenson George BH Davidson Spruce Street Capuuse Avenue Capcuse Avenue W. Gibson Jones Hancesome W. Gibkin Jones Madison Avenue Jefferson W. Gibson JO Silepruce Street Ark North Malin Avenue Anerson Providence Square Adams West Lackawanna Avenue Addresa Homas E. Evans Pear Lie Luserne Hyde Pars Indya John Jemyn Ovenas Bleser Ruse St Jean Avenue Eatien Trittno Paliaying Co Rudolph Bloes Ofice of the Scranton Tribue

Estate administrations and a water company extension

Notices announce letters of administration for the estates of Dominico Gara and Charles Woop, with payment requests and immediate settlement urged. Also listed is a mid century Lackawanna Water Company extension petition with a hearing set. The long notice includes other unrelated local notices, advertising and catalog text.

Dominico Garafolo Boroigh Dunmore Lackawanna Charles Woop Waril Borgh of A., Taylor Taylor & Lewis, Attorneys

Help Wanted and Public Notices Parade in Scranton

A jumble of classified style notices offers employment leads and public notices. Items include a weekly housework position at 19 South Rehca Avenue, a boy seeking any work at 19 Franklin Avenue, a man seeking a clerk job in wholesale or grocery at M.d. K. Tribune Office, and an assort ment of legal notices about an assignee sale by Scranton Trust Company and Savings Bank with proceedings at the Arbiter Room, Court House, Scranton.

Franklin Avenue City F.C. Hr Addrais Stone Avenue Indy Ding Davekeeping Addrey L. M Tribune Scranton Trust Company and Savings Tank

Central Railroad of New Jersey June 2 1895 timetable

Time table for Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division lists departures from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and other points with multiple morning afternoon and Sunday trains. It notes connections to Atlantic City New York Newark Elisabeth and Philadelphia and points including Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Boston Reading and Harrisburg with through tickets available via station agents. General managers Baldwin and Olhausen listed.

New York Newark Elisabetha A. m Philadelphia Reading Terminal Mauch Chunk Allentown Dethlehem Boston Long ,Island Ocean Grove Lebanon Harrisburg Pottsville Liberty Street North River H. P. Baldwin Gen. Pass J. H. Olhausen Bup

Trains Schedule From Scranton to Major Points

Trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate Erie points at 7 00 a m and 2 00 p m. Local trains to Honesdale Hawley and other points run at 7 00 9 40 0 0 m and p m. All are through trains to and from Honesdale. Wilkes Barre departures at 6 30 a m and 3 44 p m.

Erie Wyoming Valley Scranton New York Erie Railroad Honesdale Hawley Wilkes-Barre New Lac Winnn Avenue Traina Carbondale Am Ary ‘Iow Waymart Albany Saratoga Adirondacks Montreal Wilkes-Harro Carbondale Fargee

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