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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1895

Page

2

Wilkes-Barre Tribune Opens Public Square Office

The Wilkes-Barre Tribune announces a new branch at No 2 Laning building Public Square aiming to deliver northeast Pennsylvania papers three to five hours earlier than major eastern dailies. Robinson remanded for sentence Saturday. cases postponed for Fisher and Kearney. Amand Fiqué found guilty of larceny sentenced to $10 fine, costs, and six months jail. George Elsler found not guilty of defrauding a hoarding housekeeper.

The Tribune Laning Building Public Square Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York Lynch Amand Fické George Elsler George Henry Red Meier Costa

Luzerne County High Profile Trial Nears End

The defense led by McGovern Mulhall and Freas argued that dynamite was not placed under the house by colored residents but by others connected to the inmates. Lenahan for the commonwealth contended Shafer’s testimony was corroborated and Miller faced a motive of plunder. Judge Woodward gave a detailed charge, noting the case concerns murder in the first degree and that the jury retired at 12:20 PM with the verdict imminent.

McGovern Nelse Miller Mulhall Freas Shafer James L.lenahan The Commonwealth Frank Shafer Miller Lenahan Nelson Miller Jude

Clean Reservoir Beckons Action on Crystal Spring Water

A local call urges immediate cleaning of the Crystal Spring reservoir as reports claim the bottom holds decayed vegetation and dead fish. The condition threatens water quality and public health, prompting officials and the water company to act now.

Crystal Spring Water Company Crystal Spring Company Parrish Lawall Corneil

Robinson Pleads Guilty in Second Degree Murder Case

Happy Jack Robinson, linked with Kearney, Fisher and Hendricks in the Barney Reick killing, pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree. Hendricks already convicted and sentenced to twenty years. Robinson to be sentenced Saturday after defense remarks about his clean prior record.

Jack Robinson Kearney Fisher Hendricks Barney Reick Woodward Hendrick John T. Lenahan Robinson Lenahan Commonwealth Va Hobnson Martin

First public appearances and local events in Nol een

Miss Saddle Kuiser debuts in a concert at Memorial Hall Nol een with the Independent Glen Club also on stage for the first time this year Lakkey the Aveca amateur to pitch knee ball against Wilkes Harre Marl praises Pittston showing Young Men's Christian association free classes to open first term Two ten week terms Fred Metts and Miss Mary Magee to wed in city Tuesday Board of mine examiners meets in court room Two hundred shooting contest at Charles Gardner’s level Autopsy planned for W S Morgan Plymouth death under suspicion Ex Congress Morgan J Williams honored at Cordia Hall Abe Eckert son injured at Susquehanna Coal Co mines Night watchman appointed at city building Football opener at Wyoming Field Kingston Carbondale versus Kingston Tarolovk School board to open night schools Monday

Saddle Kuiser Noleen ‘Memorial Hall Independent Glen Club Lakkey Aveca Wilkes-Harre Marl Pittston Young Men's Christian Association Free Educational Fred Metts Plymouth Morgan J. Williams Con.cordia Halldast Abram Eckert Susquehanna Coal Company Antipoxe Henry J. Scott John Llewellyn Court House Wyoming Field Kingston Carbondale Tarolovk

Constable’s hearing on prisoner escape ends. Bennett freed

Constable R B Bennett of Pittston faced a three hour hearing before Squire Whalen on charges of letting a prisoner escape after arrest for a grave crime. Prosecutor Squire Ziegler of Dupont led the case, defended by W H Gillespie, and Bennett was discharged. Separate social notes mention Mrs Newlin's Plainsville visit, lectures by Mrs M M Doud, a gathering for Miss Tessie McCarthy in West Avoca, and various local visits and greetings in Scranton and Olyphant.

R. B. Bennett Pittston Squire Whalen Squire Ziegler Dupont W. H. Gillespie Whalen Andrew Odirien West Avoca Thomas Graham Scranton M. J. McDonell Julia McDonell Eliza Costello Kate Lavan P. F. McLaughlin A. O'Malley Charles Hanlon Olyphant Thomas McHale James Langan Annie John Langan Carrie Snyder

Local Notes of Personnel and Repairs Across the County

Tr Pulkowich improves his residence with paint. Mrs W M Hiller visits her gown in Carbondale. A much needed rain falls. Spencer Reedly raises his barn roof. James Shepp attends Sixteenth Pennsylvania cavalry reunion in Berwick. William Avery seeks Republican county treasurer vote. County Commissioners Wheelock and DeWitt inspect a reported unsafe bridge and assign repairs to G W Taylor. FE W Fargo at Methodist Hospital Brooklyn expects return home in about two weeks. W Fred Williams remains feeble. Robert Marey drives a delivery wagon. Postal Telegraph wires moved to new Warren Street office. Mrs Myra Rifenberg of Massachusetts visits her parents Vine and Mra De Pur.

Tr. Pulkowich W. M. Hiller Fred Harry Carbondale Spencer D. Reedly James Shepp East Lemon Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry Berwick William J. Avery Econmty Wheelock and DeWitt Secky Forrest G. W. Taylor FE. W. Fargo Methodist Hospital Brooklyn N. Y W. Fred Willams Robert Marey Postal Telegraph Company Paul Thlings & Sons Warren Street Myra Rifenberg Massachusetts Mra Vine de Pur

Annie Davis Seeks Court Action Over Alleged Assault

Mrs Annie Davis of Old Forge reports her husband James Davis assaulted her on Friday and again Monday. Burgess Griffiths ordered his appearance with bond set at 500 dollars. No witnesses were called and the couple have since lived apart. Also noted are Atlantic City Philadelphia visitions by Magogle Julia and Anna Burns and Rev J W Williams leading revival meetings at the Methodlet Aplia coval church with strong local interest.

Annie Davis Old Forge James Davis Burgess Griffiths Davis Davia Ball WiLiam Davia Magogle Julia Anna Burns Atlantic City Philadelphia J. W. Williams Luzerne

Typhoid Fever Convalescence and Feeding Guidance

A medical note warns typhoid fever follows a slow, dangerous course with 3 percent rapid convalescence. It urges preserving strength, avoiding strain on weak stomach and organs, and feeding the patient with milk and other suitable nourishment.

Bovinine touted as a rapid, all-purpose remedy

A claim that Bovinine absorbs instantly into the system, strengthens vital centers, and helps expel poisons. It is described as a germicide and fever antidote, with remarkable improvements to ulcerated bowel conditions common in the disorder.

Help Wanted Advertisements Spread Across City

Numerous help wanted ads appear listing roles from masons and carpenters to salesmen and agents. Offers include sixty to seventy-five dollars monthly, daily commissions, or salaries with expenses paid, plus opportunities in Philadelphia Scranton and New York.

Hinde Box New York P.O. Box

Archbald Brides Married in Two Ceremonies

Mary J. Cummings of East Side and Thomas J. Robinson wed at St. Thomas church with Rev. Comerford officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Annie Murphy and groomsman Thomas Manley attended. A reception followed at the bride’s home. Also, Miss Mattie Calloway and A. Samson married at North Main Street home with Rev. Beecher conducting and Prof. Firth playing. The couple plan a trip to Boston Albany and New York before settling on Malin Street. Archbald Hose Company No. 1 paraded in Serpentine and attracted praise for neat appearance. Fire Alarm rep Mr. Stackwood spoke of Gamewell system. pastor Rev. Beecher to move here next week with installation later in October.

Mary J. Cummings Martin Cummings East Side Thomas J. Robinson St. Thomas’ Church T. J. Comerford Annie Murphy Thomas Manley Mt. Vernon Onco William Calloway North Main Street Miss ‘Mattle A. Samson W. A. Beecher Presbyterian Church Firth Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Boston Albany New York Malin Street Archhbald Hose Company Green Ridge Samson-Calloway John O'Malley John Gildea Olyphant Mr. Beecher The Tey Dayer Peckville

Local Wedding in Olyphant Unites Rhoda Williams and Hugh Griffiths

Last evening at 8 o clock a wedding united Miss Rhoda Williams and Hugh Griffiths at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Kd Williams on Susquehanna Street. Rev J D Evans officiated with William Griffiths and Miss Gwendolin Williams as attendants. Guests from out of town included Evan Williams James Cadwean and others from Carbondale Greenfield Peckville and Trenton New Jersey.

Richard Kd. Williams Susquehanna Street Rhoda WiMaim Hugh Griffiths J.D. Evans Susquehanna Street Baptist Church William Griffiths Gwendolin Whiiams Greenfield David Powell Green Grove Mira Symons Carbondale Fred Hurd David Williams Peckville G. Welchel Trenton N. J. Ee W. Harris New York City Mise Mintle Driesbach Berwick David Allen Honesdale James O' Boyle Newark N. J

Orrick Colliery Engineer Company Stockholders Meeting Notice

The board of directors adopts a resolution to call a stockholders meeting at the Paiva Coal Exchange in Scranton Pa on September to approve or disapprove an increase of indebtedness from zero to eighty thousand dollars. The secretary is directed to give notice as required by law.

Orrick Com Paiva Coal Exchange Scranton of #aid company

Local Visit and Baseball Notes From Hallstead Area

Mrs Lambe of Hallstead called on D W Richards with Mrs Margaret Lewis visiting there. W L Anthony returns from vacation in New York and Baltimore and praises Hugh Jennings from our area. John L Richards of Scranton visits D W Richards. Howard Luckey pitched for Pitts ton Tri County League against Wilkes Barres, eight runs allowed, six strikeouts, needs batting help. James A Hard on vacation and business trip related to Chemical company interests, away about a week.

Lambe Hallstead D. W. Richards Margaret Lewis Fo W. L. Anthony New York Baltimore Hugh Jennings John l. Richards Scranton Howard Luckey Pittston Wilkes-Barre Professionals James A. Hard Chemical Company

Traine Rail Schedule Update for Scranton and Wilkes-Barre

Train departures listed from Scranton to New York and intermediate Erie interne points at 7 09 am. Also for Fovea Byte and points at 00 040 am. All above trains run to and from Honendale Train for Lake Ariel 6 20 am. Trains leave for Wilkes-Barre at 9 00 am and 3 45 pm.

Allantic City New York Newark Elizabeth M. la Philadelphia Reading Terminal Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Boston Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Vetteville Liberty Street North River Tesma H. P. Baldwin Pans H. Olhausen New Lackawning Avenue Beranton Arate Fairlew Waymart Honerdale Albany Saratoga The eRe Montreal Wilkes-Barre Scranton MU A.m Pam Baratogs Etc R. R Pittston Barre RK. RL White Haven Breton Fotteville Beaver Deadow Rochester Niagara Falls Detroit Chicaee D. & Aehs A Dan Yore Gouetion D. Saw Emste Stendhear Allman L. Bunection Wilkes- Barre Buffalo Ollin H. Wilbur Panle Nonnemacher Bouth Bathichem Del Lack Western Binghamton Mira Corning Bath Dansville Ee Morris Buf al Pont Nodation Biksbaiton Elmira Cortland Syracuse Oswe Richfeld Springs Titken Northumberland Wittates Plymouth Bloomaburgneville Williamsport Kone Baltimore Washington Shath Tians M. I. Smith Cit Lackawanne Avenue Erie Ralle Honendale Lake Ariel Wilkes-Bate

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