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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1895

Page

5

Mine Mule Superseded Haulage In Modern Coal Mine

A nine ton electric motor, called the dinkey, proves capable of replacing mules at Bellevue mine. It hauls twenty loaded cars a half mile in two minutes and runs at about twenty miles per hour. Built by General Electric in Schenectady, the device lowers into the shaft on a rope and powers chamber work as a step toward full underground electricity use by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company.

Cocal Bellevue Delaware, Lackawanna Or General Flestric Company Schenectady M. Y Inaide John Hale Quielde Hert Green, Sr Agaistant Bert Green Man Colery Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Inteda Ite

Wealth and Banking in the County Drive a New Institution

The text argues that the area needs greater banking facilities as wealth accumulates. It suggests that a locally controlled institution would aid residents and increase earning capacity, benefiting the county's economic growth.

Cissy Fitzgerald Delights in The Foundling at Frothingham

Review notes Frohman’s company with Crasg Fitzgerald as the attraction. The packed Frothingham house enjoyed a lively show with witty misadventures along the marital line. Performers include Thomas Burns, S. Miller Kent, Charles W. Butler, Clara Baker Post, and Maggie Holloway Fisher.

Frohman Crasg Fitzgerald Foundling Frothingham Cissy Cissy Fitzgerald New York Thomas Burns Major Colton Miller Kent Dick Pennell Charlea W. Butler Clara Baker Post Mrs. Colton Maggie Holloway Fisher Miss Ussher

City Notes Roundup of Local Meetings and Events

Public market committee and board of health schedule meetings while Socials and lectures unite various groups. Hearings on habeas corpus and liquor league gathering, religious services, and a notable theatre night headline a mix of civic, charitable, and cultural happenings. Funeral for Mrs Edward A Jones in Archbald noted.

Board of Trade Public Market Committee Board of Health Columbus Council Young Men's Institute South Side Tts Siegel's Academy Gunster State Liquor League Raub's Hall Grace Reformed Episcopal Jefferson Avenue Anna Clark Women's Christian Association Chirk Academy of Music Seelock Hoyt New York John Egan Throop Nel Judge John J. Cummings Nellie Hopkins John C. Buckingham Dunmore Harriett, Doud Scranton Edward Hunsinger Newton Edna Savitts St. Luke's Church All Saints J. H. Malco Washington Green Ridge Caledonian Club Fuller's Hall Lackawanna Avenue James Josephine Allee Gilmarin Mises Jonnle Alexander Mrs. Liner Columbia Glee Club M. J. Coyne James Harber David Wilson James Seaman William Jones Andrew Smith Jamestein William Collins John Simpeon Belinda Meassett

Prisoners Brought From New York Refuse Details

Detective Barring would only say the two men are wanted in another state and not in Pennsylvania. He noted they are among several suspects who will be arrested, and refused to discuss the matter to avoid hindering the detectives’ work.

Barring Wis Barring & McSweeney New York City Pennsylvania Margaret Mc‘loskey Twitmyer Gordy Speke M. W. Cummings Olyphant William Taggart Taggart John J. Forbes Carbondale John ©. Wiliams Dunmore H. J. Hockenberry M. J. Lloyd Diskaon George B. P. Bible East Stroudeburg State Normal School Taylor Misa McCloskey Commonwealth

Helen McDonald Weds Carlos Raymond Videl in City Ceremony

Miss Helen McDonald formerly superintendent of the Lackawanna hospital married Carlos Raymond Videl of New York in a Tuesday afternoon ceremony held in the metropolis. The bride’s friends joined in congratulations and wished the couple happiness. The notice notes wealth and prominence of the groom and mentions colorful trimmings.

Helen McDonald Carlos Reymond Videl Helen McDonay Lackawanna Hospital Carlos Raymond Videl New York Metropolis Msc

Teachers Institute Debates Curricular Additions at County Meeting

Topics linked with educational work dominated sessions of the county institute as directors discussed adding vocal music to the common schools. Notable figures included President Thomas Hunter and Vice Presidents John L. Stone and T. J. Jennings, with Dr. George M. Phillips and A. I. Trundage among contributors.

Thomas Hunter Jermyn John L. Stone Waverly T. J. Jennings Scranton Horace Scamata LaPlume Mr. Hunter M. G. Neary C.D. Sanderson George W. Beemer N.C. Mackey Henry Houck

Danced in His Honor Mullarkey Hosts Washington Club Party

Washington pitcher Mullarkey, guest of his cousin in the city, was honored with a dancing party at Excelsior hall Tuesday. John E Mullarkey and his cousin Miss Anna Mullarkey led the grand march as about 100 couples danced with music by pianist Joseph McDermott. Attendees from out of town included Cohan Parrett Flan nery Kelly Render Carroll Feeney O’Malley Cooney Haggerty and others from Pittston Jermyn Dunmore West Pittston and Carbondale.

Pitcher Mullarkey Washington Club John ©. Mullarkey Washington John Mullarkey Excelsior Hall John E. Mullarkey Anna Mullarkey Joseph McDermott Out of Town John Cohan Mame Cohan Marele Parrett Linaie Sarah Flannery Katie Kelly Gelinda Render Helinda Carroll Pittston Patrick Feeney Jermyn Mary Myers Carbondale John O'Malley Olyphant Migeel Cooney and Haggerty Dunmore Frank Pickering Peckville Dr. Mulholland West Pittston

Turners Exhibit Gymnastics and Dance at Scranton Hall

The Scranton Turn Verein held the first of a series of exhibitions at Seventh street hall. Music by Guth's orchestra and Professor Saft accompanied junior and active turners. Performances included parallel bars, calisthenics by girls, high jumping, wrestling, and a later dance session.

Scranton Turn Verein Seventh Street Guth Saft

Pottsville Meeting Story Disputed by Brooks and Jones

Reese G Brooks and D M and T H Jones deny a coal operators meeting in Pottsville Monday. They say visits by Philadelphia agents and local men occurred but no gathering was held and no conspiracy to control anthracite output existed.

Reese G. Brooks Penics Pottsville Reese G. Brooks D. M T. H. Jones Scranton Tribune Philadelphia Brooks Potteville Reading Luzerne Lackawanna Schuylkill Lehigh Penneyvania Delaware Lackawanna and Western

Death of Hungarian Railway Worker After Train Collision

John Micket, 37, a Hungarian railroad section hand, died from injuries after being struck by a Delaware Lackawanna and Western passenger train at New Milford Tuesday afternoon. His body lies in Moses Taylor hospital morgue. funeral plans in the city are expected. His wife and family remain in the old country.

John Micket Delaware, Lackawanna and Western New Milford Moses Taylor Hospital Old Country

Linden Street Bridge Opens to Vehicular Traffic

Linden Street Bridge is now open for vehicular traffic with bare entrances removed yesterday. Drivers used it as a shortcut to Sixth Street while approaches are graded. Sixth Street end requires fill to ease access. best West Side approach via Seventh and Swetland streets. The Great Sale Continues with large discounts at Martin & Delany’s. overcoats, ulsters, and wool goods advertised with claims of quality and low prices. Genevieve Rommell offers pupil instruction at No 205 Washington Avenue. Pratt's Book Store advertises sales and removal notices. Wright obituary notes Grace Wright on Apple Street with funeral today.

Howadays Frank Hannis BE. J. Goodwin Washington Avenue Cusick Mr. Hannis Linden Street Sixth Street Seventh Swetland Martin & Delany Scranton Ulster Beranton

Leave Your Orders for Prompt Service This Week

The advertiser promises prompt work early in the week and notes busier late in the week. They highlight showing many new models with up to date styles to attract customers.

Potatoes from York State offered in heated car sale

The seller offers York State potatoes in five bushel lots at 27 cents per bushel if ordered by Friday November 1 and picked up on arrival, or 29 cents if stored in purchasers' cellars. They warn heated car shipping will raise costs and guarantee eating and keeping quality of the stock.

York State

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