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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1895
Page
8
The jury ruled death natural in the Jenkins case after chemist Koepel examined stomach, kidneys, and liver. Coroner Kelley and Koepel testified. embalmer Purple described embalming, with concerns about possible toxin entry through a wound.
W E Smith sought his 14 year old step daughter in Scranton after she ran away to a house of ill repute in Olyphant. Her mother swore out a warrant. the girl resisted, was arrested by Mike Moran and brought to the county seat for handling by Scranton authorities.
The Tribune recalls the Taglanio store blast and notes new evidence emerges as dynamite caps found in a dry canal bed near Van Bergen's foundry. Gabriel Pugianio leads the search. the box travels to Scranton for use against Bealzn in court.
Thomas Harris of Scranton, a Melmont street teacher and former Providence resident, was held up last week by two men who jumped him on a suburban street, stole his pocketbook containing 25 dollars, and were later arrested after Harris identified them at police headquarters.
B F Sturdevant & Co of Philadelphia won the contract to heat the new silk mill using hot air driven by a large eight by four foot fan. Bids from Hyatt & Smith Detroit BR M Link Erie and Buffalo Forge Buffalo were submitted. The committee awarded the contract citing superior heating method and execution.
William Turner of Laurel Street fell on lumber while descending from a step during darkness. He suffered a broken collar bone a head bruise and thumb wrench and was cared for at home by Dr. J Niles with recovery expected to take time.
Local notes list residents traveling for jobs, visits, and events. W B Gritman leaves for Williamsport as Carbondale Democrats’ state league representative. Several guests visit Scranton Binghamton Cortland Newark Troy and New York City. Mentions of hiring in Archbald kindergarten and H.W. Morgan’s NYC trip.
Obituary brief announces John Woodasheck of Austria origin passed away Monday at 4 40 am aged about 45, survived by wife and seven children, funeral at St Rose Cemetery Carbondale. Also notes death of Mrs Lewla of Wandling Richmondale. funeral Thursday at noon Lyon Street Cemetery. Infant of George Watts died Monday. remains to Carbondale. Firemen’s event and pigeon shoot planned for Tuesday afternoon with teams from Forest City Wandling and Richmondale.
The Spring Brook Water company extends lines across the county and enlarges a reservoir near the Wilkes Barre and Fastern viaduct to provide ample pure water to Wyoming Valley residents. Laying pipes advances toward Houston City as Professor Dougher of Marquette visits West Avoca. Owen Ryane, Michael Munfley, and John Wiialyet plan to resume their activities today.
The article lists multiple changes at schools and religious institutes. Rev G L Dixon departs tomorrow to resume studies at St Marys seminary in Baltimore. William Welter to fill in. W J Race resigns to start Berwick Advertiser in Berwick PA. Claire Hollister shifts from foreman at Avoca colliery to Kingston seminary student. Lawrence Morahan returns after state athletic tour. Architects Rudranff and Patterson attend the adjourned school board meeting. Austin Powers of Pittston visited town yesterday.
The borough council held a regular session last Saturday and Tuesday. Ordinances Nos. 4 34 36 37 moved through readings while the health board matter was tabled or rejected. The electric plant ordinance passed final reading and the street lamp globes were ordered purchased. Local residents were noted visiting and returning from trips, with several social events mentioned.
In Honesdale petty burglaries press on with a suspect grudge against Officer Smith as a barn is broken into and a harness cut to shreds. A butter jar and two deer rifles vanish from local homes amid ongoing drought. Water restrictions prompt a stark appeal for conservation as canals run dry and mills shorten hours. Community updates include excursions and residents traveling to colleges, with a note on improving but uncertain rain.
The corner stone laying for the new Primitive Methodist church on Third street is set for Monday September 16 at 2 pm. The program includes band music invocation singing opening by Rev J Proud oration by Rev T M Bateman and the corner stone laying by M J Shields with prayers by Rev C Prosser and benediction by Rev J Sutcliffe.
Mayfield reports P F Kilken Ia from Honesdale today and a large youth attendance at a gathering last night in Enterprise hall Jermyn. Mrs Ray Lats and Messia H P and C P Back of New York, visiting David Mendlesohn on Hill street, departed Monday afternoon. Miss Mary Ellevitcch, from Wilkes Barre, returned home yesterday. Delaware and Hudson company installs new poles for telegraph lines through the borough.
Archbald residents warn of drought as Water Company supply remains low and rain delays worsen conditions. Peckville seeks new suppliers including Jermyn Water Company which may request council approval to lay pipes in borough streets. Also notes funeral of Patrick Mc Hale, school openings and staff additions at the non sectarian kindergarten under Mrs. Frances EK Hockly with Miss Nora Barrett joining the teaching corps.
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a medicine that has lifted thousands from disease to happiness. It claims a record of cures and the largest sales, backed by the world's largest laboratory, inviting others to try the remedy for similar results.
Promotes Dr BB Smith and Dr Smith at Linden Street opposite the courthouse. Claims to cure severe diseases with six months of treatments. Invites the public to free consultations from 9 am to 5 pm daily Tuesday and Friday until 1 pm, encouraging people to view their results.
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