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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1895

Page

8

Two Well Known Young People United in Carbondale

Edward Walsh and Tessie Fee wed at St Rose's Church Carbondale at 6 20 pm The ceremony was led by Rev Thomas F Coffey The bride wore a white dress with slippers and brial roses The groom is described as a prominent Simpson man The couple will set up housekeeping on Gand Street A reception followed at the bride's mother's home on Sand Street with invited guests from Scranton Geranton and Pitts ton

Edward Walsh Tessica Fee St. Rose's Church Teesle Fee Margaret Fee Sandstreet Edward F. Walsh Simpson Thomas F. Coffey Tessie Kelly Scranton Thoms Lynady Friends Providence Sand Street John Kelly Thomas Burna Will Burns Mamie Terrell Julia Kelly Tessie Mullen Will Mullen Geranton Will Finnerty Pittston Welsh Gand Street

Death of James Pope Prominent Simpson Resident

James Pope longtime Simpson resident dies at home at nine o clock Tuesday night from asthma. Born in Ireland in 1830 he settled in Luzerne then Simpson where he lived forty years. Survived by wife two sons and six daughters. Requiem mass tomorrow at 9 at St Rose’s church with burial in St Rove’s cemetery.

James Pope Simpson Mr. Pope Ireland Luzerne Torough

Foreman Tappen Falls in Shaft. Shoulder Broken

Foreman Warren Tappen, overseeing retimbering at No 3 shaft, stepped onto scaffolding and plunged into the shaft. He was not killed due to the shaft being covered below, but sustained a broken shoulder and will be unable to work for some time.

No. 3 Warren Tappen Tappen Mr. Tappen

Arlington Mouse Sold to Howard in Waymart Deal

The Arlington House on Dundaff street was purchased last week by A. B. Howard and W. D. Howard of Waymart from William McLaughlin. McLaughlin moved his household to Priceburg yesterday, leaving many friends saddened by his departure. Howard, former operator of the Waymart House, expected to take possession Monday.

W. D. Howard Waymart William McLaughlin Arlington House Dundaff Street McLaughlin Priceburg Howard

Two Local Men Buy South Main Street Restaurant

Edward Healey of Dundaff street and John Price of Fallbrook street have purchased the South Main street restaurant from P. H. Murray. They will take possession immediately and aim to make a success, as both are well known with many friends. Murray retires from active business for a while.

Edward Healey Dundaff Street John Price Fallbrook Street South Main Street P. H. Murray Murry Willl

Funeral for Warren Walker Held at Local Residence

The funeral for Warren Walker the little son of Superintendent and Mrs Walker will be held this afternoon at 2 from the family residence. Interment follows at St Rose's cemetery in this city.

Warren Walker

Illness Ends Salem Visit Mrs Torace Daley Returned Home

Mrs Torace Daley of Salem Avenue fell seriously ill after a two week stay in Philadelphia and was moved to her home city for care. She was taken ill while in Philadelphia and immediately returned home for treatment.

Torace Daley Salem Avenue Philadelphia

Park Paving Chief Arrives to Discuss Nelmont Street

W A Park president of Park Paving Company Buffalo and Pittsburg arrived to confer with city counsels on the Nelmont Street paving matter. He said he was still willing to cooperate with officials in planning the project.

W. A. Park The Park Paving Company Buffalo Pittsburg Atill Will

Worth Ranges Reported in Tax Valuation Note

A fragmented OCR item shows values listed as hundred intervals such as 250 to 750 and 800 to 900. The text also references Worth and a location likely related to Rhode Island taxation or valuation notes, with unclear surrounding context.

Street work and horse incident reported downtown

A street department project advances as weather remains favorable. Meantime a Meat Dealer Samuel Sly’s horses bolted on Dickson hill, causing fence damage but no major injuries. Rock Street in the First ward received work yesterday and Second Street is slated for tomorrow per a mayoral resolution.

Samuel Sly Dickson Hill Rock Street First Ward Second Street

Local residents share visits and health updates in city

Miss Lena Gates of Rochester and Mrs. Guy Turrell of Thompson visit Mrs. L. J. Bunnell with Turrell returning home. Miss Gates plans a longer stay. she hasn’t visited in fourteen years. George Dennis faces cerebral meningitis after an eye operation. life is in danger. Parrot owned by Dr. J. Biles from Mexico talks sparingly. Several locals travel or recover from illness, while homes undergo improvements and guests arrive or depart.

Lena Gates Rochester N. Y Guy Turrell Thompson L. J. Bunnell Turrell Miss Gates Niles Mexico W. W. Callender Star Steam Dye Works Wilkes-Barre George Kilborn C. F. Rose Brooklyn A. Ll. van Gorder Grand Union Tea Company Filo Allen Forest City Charlotte Giles Lincoln Avenue J. H. Kelly Olyphant Kate Kerns Woodlawn Avenue Dunmore Jeweller Snell Canaan Avenue Belmont Street Tenth Avenue Jonathan Parry Carbondale West Pittston John Maxwell Pars Street May Ulmer Waymart Mildred Greene Waverly Louise Slocum Church Street Agnes Tuthill Miss Goodenough Frank Stevenson Charles Inch John Ulmer Wyoming Street John Farrell Cottage Street Canada Mary T. Nealon South Main Street Aymart Nellie Rose O'Rourke

Local happenings and nuptials in Avoca area

Thomas McCarthy visits Philadelphia for weeks with friends as James Campbell recovers from typhoid fever. Mrs Celeste to perform selections at the high school tonight. Home Dramatic company stages Tried and True at O Malley’s Opera House for Avoca Hose. Two weddings at St Mary’s Parish with receptions and new households planned in North End. Mrs Brown and daughter Nellie visit from Jermyn. Special Jersey Central train Sunday for Rev Curran church release at Five Points.

Thomas McCarthy West Side Philadelphia James Campbell Madame Celeste Home Dramatic Company O'Malley Opera House Avoca Hose Company St. Mary's Church M. F. Crane Ella Foy North End James Maloney York Avenue Eernue Ellic Jace Trimmings Ella McGowan Patrick McNulty Haskins William Brown Nellie Jermyn Jersey Central Road J J. Curran Five Points

Burglars Break Into Delaware and Hudson Station

Burglars broke into the Delaware and Hudson station during Tuesday night by forcing the upper sash of the office window. They carried off several hats and caps and a few hams. Teachers attend Institute in Scranton this week. Mr and Mrs H Tower of New York visiting Tower’s mother Mrs Smith on Hil Street. P F Kilker seen in Scranton last night. Harry Kennedy a Scranton visitor Tuesday. Minnie Mollie McKenna of Dunmore or Mayfield visiting the first of the week.

Delaware and Hadson Scranton H. Tower New York State Mien Mollle McKenna Dunmore Mayfield

Local Notes On Visitors And Everyday Events

Rev J B Sumner of Nantisoke visits his daughters in town. Mrs Harriet Ruesch leaves for Binghamton by Morrar to take a commercial course. Ed Smith visits friends while walking from the schoolhouse yesterday. Walter Whitfey slips and breaks his right forearm. Mrs Clara Torrey hosts a dinner for many friends. Pore Jervis appears in local notices.

J. B. Sumner Nantisoke Mise Harriet Ruesch Binghamton Morrar Smith Witte Walter Whitfey Mies Clara Torrey Jervis

Pittston Tribune Office Contact and Hours Notice

Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune located at No. William sites advertises that all orders for job work and items for publication receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 am to 10 pm.

Pittston The Scranton Tribune William Sites WY Ming WM. T. Smith

Wrong Man Held in Buffalo Arrest Twist

Polander captured in Buffalo is identified as Anthony Golumbus from Exeter. Detective William Smith reports the Polish suspect is not Jozeph Kushkinski, the wanted murderer, and Golumbus faces charges related to a deceitful marriage promise after alleged mercantile fraud in Sturmierville.

Wdvicca Buffalo William Smith Jozeph Kushkinski Ignatz Simonosvics Anthony Golumbus Exeter Golumbus Rotall Mercantiie Sturmierville Schuylkill Columbus Polleh Eckert

Miss Derek of Pottaville and Miss Rowan in Wilkes-Barre visit

The Misscn Rattle held a grand reception at Eagle hall last evening honoring Miss Derek of Pottaville. Alderman Loftus visited the county seat yesterday. Miss Teresa Rowan returned home from Wilkes-Barre after visiting friends. Pittston Business Directory lists plumbing by Wright & Co at 97 South Main Street. A new range is for sale or exchange along with household goods and gas panes.

Eagle Hall Derek Pottaville Alderman Loftus Teresa Rowan Wilkes-Barre Pittston Wright & Co South Main Street

Debate Topic Changes and Local Historical Society News

The debate on Saturday night will discuss whether modern invention benefits workers. Visitors from New York City sought to establish a wagon factory and foundry locally. The Historical Society elected officers including Captain K R C Du Bois and C N Vanness. Burt Read crushed a finger Friday while coupling cars. a Hallowe'en social was planned at Miss Gertrude Read's home.

New York City The Historical Society Kek Charles L. Crook KR. C. du Bois Htutus Smith W. T. Estabrook James T. du

Montrose Water Reservoir Work Causes Odor and Taste Issues

Forks at the reservoir used for town water, with cleaning and flooding. Seed pods from nearby maples blowing into the water caused a disagreeable odor and taste. Mrs. Charles Van Wormer will leave Montrose for Baltimore on Thursday. D. PD. Lathrope is ill on South Main Street. The infant of Mr. Duane died after a short illness. Eva Rogers returns from Montclair after a protracted visit with Mrs. Harris. Mr. Thomas, who accepted a Baptist church call, has disappointed Montrose residents. The grand jury meets here this week.

Forks Charles van Wormer Montrose Baltimore D. PD Lathrope South Main Street Duane Eva Rogers Montclair N. J Harris Thomas Baptist Church

Senator Hill’s blunt talk with reporters shocks Washington

A Chicago Times Herald account recalls Senator Hill’s frank style in the marble room talking to a reporter about the Peckham vote. He predicts defeat if senators vote as they talk and notes White House maneuvers, Faulkner, and Cleveland’s distant influence. He also jokes about Mrs. Cleveland and Faulkner’s marriage.

Hill Washington Senate Chicago Times- Herald Chicago Peckham White House Cleveland Hornblower Hdl Faulkner

Ambiguous Smile in Hill Interview Prompts Speculation

The passage captures Hill answering a question with a cheerful but evasive tone. He jokes about warfare and personal lines and hints at possible future wealth or influence, without clarifying whether his focus is on a wife or political power. The dialogue ends without resolution.

Hill Cleveland White House

No Chinese Knowledge Of United States Says Record

The Chicago Record notes that few Chinese officials or residents in the United States recognize the country. It cites provincial loyalties from Canton and Kwantung, language differences, and internal Qing tensions, arguing most Cantonese emigrants face indifference and limited awareness of the United States.

Chicago Record United States Rock Creek Wyoming San Francisco Canton

Collision on the street leaves two dead

A Detroit Tribune fragment reports a bicycle rider and a pedestrian colliding on a city street. Both men die at the scene as witnesses note the fatal end to their afternoon. The piece references the dying, infernal regions and a final farewell from a Washington Star poem line.

Lnfernal Detroit Tribune

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claims Worldwide Use

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the remedy for teething pain and diarrhoea. It claims over fifty years of use by millions of mothers, with benefits like soothing the child and softening gums. The notice urges Druggists to sell the syrup worldwide for twenty five cents per bottle.

Mrs. Winslow

Stores to Dispose Stock at First Cost Below

Announcement states we commence October 14 to dispose of all stock in two large stores with goods marked down to first cost and many below cost.

Sale urges early visit for best deals at limited event

If you have any present or prospective need of reliable goods be sure you come while this sale lasts. But the earlier you come the better for you. We mention below but a very few of the

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