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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1895

Page

8

Carbondale News. Make Things Lively-H Major Throws From a Carriage

Carbondale reports multiple runaway horses causing damage and injuries. J H Major and George Moon were thrown from a carriage near Dundalft street. Major was briefly unconscious but not severely injured. Milk wagon crashes cause lost milk and damaged wagons. A third runaway on Main street endangers three riders including Miss Lissie Hoare and Miss Annie Farley. the colt-driven horse breaks the dash, is restrained, and repairs follow. A separate dispute over wages ends with a salt settlement. a final decision is set for Thursday night.

H. A. Major J. H. Major George Moon Dundalft Street Mr. Major Dundaff Jr.Moon Mr. Moon Major F. Barnard Main Street Frank Ifer Lissie Hoare Jermyn Annie Farley Farview Shaffer

Accident at Farview ends with near tragedy for Miss Swingle

A Honesdale tied picnic near Farview saw Miss Misa Swingle jump from a moving train after losing her companions. She landed beside the track and was stunned with only a few scratches, narrowly avoiding being crushed by the cars as rescuers reached the scene. The incident occurred during the Mozart band outing with no other injuries reported.

Honesdale Farview Misa Swingle Housedale Mise Gwingle Miss Swingle

Andrew Mack Stars At The Grand In Carbondale

A large Carbondale crowd welcomed Andrew Mack the Singer at the Grand Opera house last evening. He appeared in the Irish play Myles Aroon and his singing was the principal feature of the performance, making a decided hit and earning warm welcomes for future appearances.

Andrew Mack Carbondale Grand Opera House Myles Aroon

Alderman Bunnell Rules in Suit Over Ruined Crops

A large crowd gathered at Alderman Bunnell's office to hear his decision in the case against Mies Blanche Arnold over the ruin of Mr. Saunders' crops. The ruling favors Saunders.

Bunnell Mies Blanche Arnold Saunders

Impressive Funeral at St Rose Church

Yesterday morning at nine funeral services for Mrs Eliza beth Mullady were held at St Rose church Rev J J Curran preached a eloquent sermon praising her life and charity The body was interred at St Rose cemetery Pallbearers included Edward Kelly Bartley Craughon James O Boyle George Bhaff Matthew Mannion and Thomas Nealon all from this city The cortege was unusually large reflecting the esteem for the deceased.

Elizabeth Mullady St. Rose Church J. J. Curran St. Rose Cemetery Edward Kelly Bartley Craughon Honesdale James O' Boyle George Bhaff Matthew Mannion Thomas Nealon

Social Note Recap of Local Visits and Weddings

Mrs Henry Vail and Mrs Kirt Bolce left yesterday for Scranton and Wilkes Barre for a week. Miss Mary Walsh returns to Pittston from visiting Hon John Kelly. Miss Kathryn Hessler and Gugsle Atkinson return home from visiting Miss Amy Kinback. Informal tea to be hosted by Mrs S A McMillen for Trinity church Ladies Guild. Misses Mary Kate Burns and Mollie Day visiting and returning. Several locals visiting in Binghamton and Scranton with minor social events and upcoming marriage announcements.

Henry Vail Kirt Bolce Scranton Wilkes-Barre Mary Walsh John Kelly South Church Street Pittston Kathryn Hessler Gugsle Atkinson Amy Kinback McMillen Garfield Avenue Ladies’ Guild Trinity Church Lydia Couch Clark's Summit Nave Missea Marya Kate Burns Sadie Wisley Mollie Day C.W. Mellon Carbondale Oscar Davenport Monica Missett Schenectady Miss iMagele Thomas Misset M. J. Mullaney P. H. Murray J. F. McDonald Binghamton J. F. Aickinson J. B. Nicholson Edith Norton Hokendaugua Lizzie Scurry Wyoming Street Honesdale Ella Purdy Mra. B.madigan George Hogan Elmira John McDonald Mra Keough Jean Serles Pittsburg F. H. Coyles Terrace Street Torrance and Moon Torrance Mise Julia Kilhullen Stroudsburg State Normal School George Philips Susquehanna Frank Hollenbeck P. M. Burke LaSelle James Griffin Gordon Avenue Mies Ham Walter Beams RA. D. Ducksburg Nichols Mayor Nichols F.H. Franks Washington Street H. H. Jadwin New York City Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Sarah Liszsle Edwards Ocean Grove Tebbie ‘Lasley Arto T. Burnard Wayne Street

Local Briefs From Carbondale and Wales Tragedies

The report notes several ordinary visits and departures in Carbondale with Jeemyn Nos and Edith Van Buskirk mentioned. John Shield, son of Mr and Mrs John Shield, died after a brief illness from an intestinal infection. he was 11 years old. Pris cella Watkins of Wales died shortly after arriving there two months ago seeking health benefits. she was widowed, survived by sons Evan G and William, and a daughter. Calvary Baptist church held a successful excursion to Lake Ariel, drawing many residents away from the borough.

William J. Richard Carbondale Edith van Buskirk Olyphant Gomer ‘Davies Union Street State of Ohio Rey Davies John Shield Priscella Watkins Wales

Miss May Calby Returns Home After Vacation

Miss May Calby resumes at her Philadelphia school after visiting her aunt on Lake Avenue. Willard Bunnell returns home greatly improved after extended travel in western regions. The Democratic convention was held here Tuesday and described as tame compared with last week’s Quay-Haatings event.

May Calby W. Doran Lake Avenue Philadelphia Willard Bunnell Binghamton Montrone Leon Rink Mw W Qfulford

Local Social Notes and Arrivals in Montrose

Mrs George Watrous returns home from Heart Lake after visiting Miss Halsley. Lee De Witt of New Milford visited Montrose as a guest at the Montrose House on Wednesday.

George Watrous Heart Lake Miss Halsley Lee de Witt New Milford Montrose Montrose House

Funeral and town notes span Sunday to Tuesday events

Mrs Comet McKinney died at her home Sunday morning of cancer. Funeral services were held at her late home Tuesday afternoon with interment at Rose Hill. L T Travis plans a meat market on Chase Avenue. The Presbyterian church cornerstone was laid Tuesday afternoon by its three oldest members. A golden wedding for Mr and Mrs Jerod Marsh was celebrated. A concert by Springsteen Company occurred at the Railroad YMCA hall. The public schools opened with large attendance. A band of gypsies passed through town Sunday.

Comet McKinney Rose Hill Cemetery W. W. Adair Scranton Frank Brown Richford N. Y B. Chase J. B. Johnston Mra. Colston Great Bend Jerod Marsh Franklin Springsteen Concert Company Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Ladies Shela L. T. Travis Chage Avenue Presbyterian Church

Snyder Leaves for Penobscot and Local Notices

Charles Snyder travels Tuesday to Penobscot where his wife and family will stay for several days. A gospel meeting at 7 40 p m daily through Saturday at Methedint precopal church invites all to attend and assist. The post office was robbed Tuesday around 3 am with about 300 dollars in postage stamps taken. Ed Foulks is sick a few days. About 200 people journeyed to Scranton Monday to see the Young Men’s Christian Association play the Anthracites.

Charles Snyder Penobscot John McCrindle New York Co. D. Laffin Howard Luckey Young Men's Christian Association Nime Little Edwards Fred Lake Ariel John Mott Blanche Tregallas Misa Lettle Edwards Scranton Ed. Foulks Main Street Young Men's Curienes Association

Old Forge News Roundup Highlights Local Visits

Rev E L Santee and family returned from a visit to Mrs Santees father in Shickshinny. Drakes Hall hosted a grand saucée on Friday night. John Charles family spent Sunday with Mrs Hannah Bennett. Rev Mr Brungess preached at Brick Church and will fill vacancy left by Rev J C Tenant leaving for Wesleyan University. Miss Annie Mainwaring and Willie West Pittston visited friends. Old Forge township schools opened with full attendance. Miss Kittle Stark visited Scranton. Miss J May Brodhead left to study at East Stroudsburg Normal School.

E. L. Santee Wesleyan University Annie Mainwaring Willie West Pittston Old Forge Township Kittle Stark Scranton J. May Brodhead East Stroudsburg

Richmondale street car collision victim remains serious

Mrs. Peter Malla of Hill street, injured in the Richmondale street car crash about ten days ago, remains in serious condition though not in immediate danger. She is likely to be confined to her home for some time. Miss Kate Mangan of Dunmore and Miss Early of Pittston spent Sunday with Miss Sallie Corcoran of Church street. Mrs Martin Langan and John of Wayne street have returned from a pleasant visit with relatives in Philadelphia. A regular school board meeting was held Monday with Directors Myers Beck Barrett Price O'Hara O'Rourke and Corcoran present. A chart firm representative explained his goods and the board approved an order. Several bills were ordered paid.

Peter Malla Hill Street Richmondale Kate Mangan Dunmore Miss Early Pittston Sallie Corcoran Church Street Martin Langan Gon. John Wayne Street Philadelphia Myers Beck Barrett Price O'Hara O'Rourke Corcoran

Special scape meetings announced for Sept eight

Two meetings set for Sunday September 8 at Cosner's school house at 3 20 p m and 7 40 p m conducted by George Weet and Valentine Verne all welcome no collection

Cosner George Weet Valentine Verne

Severe storm disrupts home front as Lord family recalls shock

A severe thunder storm struck Saturday, tearing a corner into splinters and delivering a severe shock to Mr. and Mrs. Lord. Locals recount guests visiting from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, with gatherings at Mrs. C. B. Williams and Mrs. G. N. Niver homes. A pedestrian club forms as several residents plan outings and travels to New York and White's Ferry.

Lord Lasellee Mira, Dougherty G. A. A. Shoemaker Scranton C. B. Williama Ed Raymon Beth Binghamton White's Ferry Ned Tiffany Huth Griffin Providence Anna Worden William Johnson

Bicyclist Searle to pass through town Thursday evening

The long distance cyclist Searle aims to break the Chicago to New York record and is scheduled to pass through the area Thursday at 10 30 PM if he remains on schedule. Local events include Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Opera House tonight and a picnic by the Odd Fellows at Taylor's Grove, Lanesboro.

Searle Chicago New York Opera House Evenig Garrett Hayden Peter Pickering Eugene Barnes Robert Frink Brown Syracuse Great Bend Alvo Methodist Church Odd Fellows Susquehanna Taylor's Grove Lanesboro F. G. Inderled Hboson

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