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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1895

Page

8

New Bridge Planned to Replace Eighth Avenue Span

Carbondale officials meet after the Sunday collapse of the Eighth Avenue bridge. Councils debate responsibilities and funding with Traction Company cited for overloading. Iron proposed for a sturdy new bridge with plans by City Engineer Frick and temporary fixes tentatively approved.

Eighth Avenue Ctty McDonough Traction Company Baker Glennon Pender Street Committee Moet Frick Aitken

Impressive Funeral Services at St Rose for James Hintleey

Yesterday morning the funeral of James Hintleey of South Church Street was held at St Rose church. Rev T F Coffey conducted the mass and delivered a sermon as Knights of Father Matthew in uniform attended. Bearers included Edward Kelly and Patrick Kelly, with floral offerings from friends, and interment at J Rose Cemetery. Attendees from out of town included Mr and Mrs Michael Healey and family, Forest City residents, Mrs Shelly Wandling, and Mr and Mrs Hoban and Patrick Coggins of Clintonville.

James Hintleey South Church Street St. Rose Church T. F. Coffey Knights of Father Matthew Knights of Father Mathew Edward Kelly John Moran Patrick Kelly Joan Pilseon Josenh Nealon John Fox Martin Gallagher Patrick Roland Frank Kelly Thomas McDonough Andrew O'Connell Jeremiah Walsh J. Rose Cemetery

Runaway Horse-Drawn Wagon Crashes in City Street

A frightened horse pulling a light market wagon fled down a hill. Driver Pierson leaped clear as the wagon veered and smashed into a telegraph pole and electric light mast on Church street. Bicyclist John Roskoff narrowly avoided injury as the crowd gathered. The horse tangled in its harness after the crash.

J. B. Shannon & Co Pierson Church Street John Roskoff Klotz Gros Shepherd's Store Mr. Roskoff Gath Troskoff

A Pretty Wedding Unites Helen Milligan and Frank Brechtel

Last evening at an intimate ceremony Helen F. Milligan daughter of Mr and Mrs John Milligan of 12 Mitchell avenue married Frank C Brechtel a gravity road employee formerly of Honesdale now in this city The service was performed by Reverend Charles Lee of First Presbyterian Church Witnesses included Miss Jeanette Milligan and Fred B Brechte of Honesdale among out of town guests were Mr and Mrs Charles Brechtel of Honesdale and others from the groom’s side.

Helen F John Milligan Mitchell Avenue Frank C. Brechtel Gravity Road Honesdale Hev. Charles Lee First Presbyterian Church Mires Jeanette Milligan Fred B. Brechte Charles Hrechiel Honcedale Maa Ttle Rund Roberts Fred Pulte Joseph Kenley Kenley Eales Wil Fred Thechler Fred Long Booaush Young People's Association St. Peter's Lutheran Church Hamtown Harry Arnold Joseph Cofton Foot Hei Willes-Harve West Side Park Wilkes-Durre William Jahrish Clear Spring Ellen Gallagher Pittston Township Anthony Mfingetin Alderman Loftus Simiah Joseph Shokth Loftus Alfred Ablin Collins Thighestown Patrick Sweehey Thomas Kornemekl Eva Petrutis West Side Frank Crow Union Antmila Willan Kern Patrick Gallagher Inkerman Thomas Wynne John Wynne Parsonage Street Barnum Younr Wynne Lulu Tuthwell Reading Clara Kuebler Witches-Barre Lillian Gingell Telehone Exchange John Huntly

Timmons Funeral Held At Trinity Church

Harry Timmons died at his Seventh avenue home on Monday and his funeral was held yesterday afternoon at his residence with Rev. FE. J. Balsley of Trinity church officiating. The service drew many mourners and featured a quartet with Mia Leonard, Mrs. Howells, George Moon and David Lewis. Out of town attendees included John Casper of Pittston and Mr. Charles of Norristown, Pa. Interment followed at Maplewood cemetery.

Harry Timmons Seventh Avenue FE. J. Balsley Trinity Church Mia. Leonard Howells George Moon David Lewis

Italian Stores Closed in Public Sale

Deputy Sheriff Ferrer testified in Ferumon city regarding the sale of Romane & Co goods on Dundalf Street. Frank Carlucci and the Scranton Macamal and Baking Co arranged the execution. Taylor & Lourg purchased most stock, J. O. Ackerman also received groceries. The store and bakery of Lou Cerra on the West Side closed at Scranton creditors’ urging. sale scheduled for Wednesday.

Ferrer Ferumon Romane & Co Dundalf Street Public Vale Frank Carlucci Scranton Scranton Macamal and Baking Company Taylor & Lourg J. O. Ackerman Lous Cerra

School Board Holds Special Meeting to Hire More Teachers

The board at the high school convened to hire additional teachers as current staff are insufficient. New rooms will open soon, prompting more hires. Appointments include Stella Hunter, Kathe Walsh, and Kirtie Gethins. A committee report on city redistricting was adopted, and S A McMullen was tasked to buy furniture for new schools.

Mediu Am Stella Hunter Kathe Walsh Nooo Kirtie Gethins No. 6 Alee

Evangelist Schiveren Plans Another Week In City

Crowds filled the tent nightly as the Great Interest crowd decides to extend the evangelist’s stay for a further week. He asks for no pay and relies on voluntary offerings to support his mission and family.

Evangelist Schiveren Nnminee Arer Sehlveren Hhnecif

Personal and Other Items from the City Scene

John O Malley of Dunmore visits the city while Mrs. Robert Hawkes and children and Mrs. Marcella Powderly of Brooklyn are guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Farrell. Numerous locals and visitors occupy short residences, travels, and social calls across Dunmore, Scranton, and nearby towns.

John O'Malley Dunmore Robert Hawkes Marcella Powderly Brooklyn N. Y James Farrell Wyoming Street James Lavery Salem Avenue Tinghamton J. B. Lavery William Weisel Carbondale Hendricks Manufacturing Works Elmira Mira AH. Leester Washington Privet Sirah Hicherdron Fannie Burdick Dundalf Jozeph Avery Wremlos Julia O'Hoyle Syracnee W. WH. Mahady Dundalf Street M. PF. Thompson Wilbur ‘T. Sadler, Jr Carbondale Traction Company Scranton J. J. Thompcern Rahway N. J Oneonta Thomas Burke Mre Burke Lanna Mise Schoch Selingrove Eleanor Smith Tdarte Avenus Maude Smith Park Street E. Meflovisk Hoboken N.J Hugh Powderiy Edward Preece John Farrell George Farrell Wilkes-Barre J. F. Gallagher New York City

Wayne county fair opens with large crowds and ample exhibits

In Honesdale a brisk crowd gathered before daylight for the twenty-third annual Wayne county fair. A grand first day drew large exhibits and ample amusements, with vendors selling peanuts and popcorn as dust filled the air. Trotting and running races promised further crowds today under Presiding Elder J. G. Eckman.

Honesdale Wayne County J. G. Eckman

Deaths and visits noted in Honesdale area

Edward Penwarden of Prompton died Tuesday night after an appendectomy. Thomas Burns of Brooklyn is visiting Honesdale friends. Mrs. Sidney Henwood of Scranton is visiting relatives here the first part of the week. The wife of Scranton is visiting Honesdale friends.

Wife Scranton Honesdale Edward Penwarden Prompton Thomas Burns Brooklyn Sidney Henwood

Scranton Notes Across Town Highlight Local Happenings

Scranton society items reveal Mrs G Mitchell visiting Miss Aggie Bryden in the West and Aly J Smythe preparing to open a Scranton law office. Encampment officers installed in Nanticoke and Ashley. multiple weddings, obituaries, fireside reports, and a big Reading parade outline local life and concerns.

Local notices and revival meetings in Luzerne borough

Miss Lena King and Miss Bertha Carpenter return from visits. Will Davis returns from Pittsburg. Village camp meetings begin with Mrs Van Gorder preaching. Rev F P Doty and Rev BE L Santee to preach. Union band concert at Taylor hall draws large crowd with borough talent.

Lena King Luzerne Borough Mia A. King Misa Bertha Carpenter Will Davis Pittsburg van Gorder Rendham F. P. Doty Scrangton BE. L. Santee Gackawanna Union Band Taylor Hall Union

Telephone plant debate opens board of trade meeting

The board of trade meets at eight this evening in Cunningham's hall to discuss the construction of a telephone plant. Elijah Carpenter of Uniondale was in town yesterday and the engine for the new car shops arrived. Two secretive societies in the borough school aim to arrange Friday afternoon literary programs.

Board of Trade Cunningham’s Hall Elijah Carpenter Uniondale Excelptor J. R. Budd H. F. Triefler Charles Teonard Katie O'Neill Honesdale Carbondale

Economical Treatments Prove Effective for Chronic Ailments

Advert says Dr Smyth and Ita offer magnetic therapies for chronic diseases at London Street. Claims years of experience and latest methods provide affordable, curable results. Consult Monday to Wednesday from morning to five in the afternoon.

Smith Ot London Street

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