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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1895

Page

8

Accident at Delaware and Hudson colliery injures Dougherty

Edward Dougherty of Parke Street suffered severe chest and back injuries after being squeezed between a loaded chute and passing railroad cars at the Delaware and Hudson company colliery. He was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment as doctors assess possible internal injuries. A mule cart conveyed him from the site to the city and Father Nealon offered spiritual care.

Edward Dougherty Parke Street Delaware and Hudson Company Dougherty Father Nealon

Stores Closed Afternoon for Evangelist Schiverea

City stores closed on Sunday by Evangelist Schiverea request, enabling clerks and workers to attend midweek services. Crowds from nearby towns joined the gatherings with prayers, sermons, and youth rallies across multiple hours despite poor weather and reduced evening attendance.

Schiverea Evangelist Schiveren

Kane Arrested on Theft Charge in City

Pred James Cobb of Clifford filed a complaint with Chief McAndrew alleging Thomas Kane robbed him of between 16 and 148 dollars and a watch. Cobb swore out a warrant at Alderman Gabor, Kane was brought to a hearing before Alderman Baker and placed under 500 dollar bond after Cobb testified Kane cut his pocket with a knife during a wagon ride and spent the money on whiskey.

McAndrew Thomas Kane James Cobb Clifford Cobb Gabor Kane Baker

Meeting of G A R Jacob Elite Describes Sessions

Jacob Elite reports on the National Convention during a Wednesday evening meeting of the Willam OH Davenport Gian Army of the Republic. The session covered routine business and included notes from Jacob Eltel about attending the national convention in Louis.

Jacob Elite Willam OH. Davinport Gian Army of the Republic Jacob Eltel Louis

Veterans reunion recounts war legends and lavish reception

A vivid account describes veterans from past conflicts mingling at a reunion after thirty years. Speakers recall battles while sharing memories, and funds totaling 379000 were spent on luxuries for the veterans as they were hosted in generous fashion. The convention left a lasting impression on attendees.

E M Peck Injured In Runaway Wagon Accident

E M Peck lumber agent for the Delaware and Hadron was hurt near Forest City when a king bolt failed. The wagon pole dropped, horses bolted, and Mr Peck fell hitting his left shoulder and a gash under the eye. He walked to his nephew’s home and is confined to rest for several days.

E. M. Peck Delaware and Hadron Forest City Mr. Peck

Open Air Concert by Mozart Band at Hotel Anthracite

This evening the Mozart band performs an open air concert from the balcony of Hotel Anthracite. It is the first of the season as cooler weather arrives and a crowd is expected. The program features star spangled banners marching songs and various band classics including Life's Voyage Battle Cry of Freedom and Julius Caesar.

Mozart

Local residents and visitors noted in brief items

Justice Wagner leaves for the University of Pennsylvania to pursue medical studies. Mrs Wheeler and daughter depart for Windsor, Nevada, for a week with relatives. Mrs Montayne returns home with sister Jennie Deets remaining until Christmas. Various city residents shuffled schedules, illnesses, and engagements noted, including a football exhibition and a real estate sale at Belmont Street that failed to attract buyers.

Jusce Wagner Stearns South Caamiin University of Pennsylvania J. G. Wheeler Hage Soafelick Winsor Neva Mra. Montayne Jersey City G. W. Reynolds & Son Anna Mohrs Park Street Honesdale Louis Gardella Fidaward Pascoe W. Aly Clinton G. Barclay Alumni Park Conn's School of Scranton Alderman Jones Watford Fair Thomas Cgunnelin Macratch Watking Jones South Washington Street Yestern Mise Julia O'Royle Syracuse N. Y Maggie Crwenn New York City Mire John Creerain Weadlawn Avenue Mary KE. Moran Brooklyn A. Bordival South Shire Noc, Purdy Hemlock Hollow Wesne County Belmont Street Michael Moran

Keystone academy professor suffers bicycle accident

Professor Whitford of Keystone academy fell from his bicycle and sustained a broken limb. Mr and Mrs Frank Atherton of Pawpaw Illinois are visiting friends here Sunday evening. The large stock barn of Chester Wall burned with contents and the fire origin is unknown. There was no insurance and the loss was about 4000 dollars.

Whitford Keystone Academy Frank Atherton Pawpaw Chester Wall Joes Agnes Mclaren W Amy Capwell Stott J. L. Potter Peter Baker Beranton EK. T. Wheaton Gardner St. Byron Carpenter River Street F. A. and G. J. Reynolds William Condit Scranton

Relief in Six Hours by New Beouth American Kidney Cure

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Beouth American Kidney Cure. The remedy gives prompt relief in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages and relieves retention of water. M Harris druggist Scranton PA.

Beouth M. Harris Pennyavenue Scranton

Pittston Woman Missing From Room Above Barber Shop

Mrs. Roth aged resident of a room over McLaughlin's barber shop on South Main street has not been seen for four or five days. A cousin-in-law of the late Squire Koons and mother-in-law of F. W. Pedrick she has no other local relatives. Neighbors notified police. Constable Fear and Dennett found the door locked and house in order with no trace of Mia Roth. Mystery surrounding disappearance prompted police inquiry.

Roth McLaughlin South Main Street

Cow Suffering From Broken Leg Roams Valley Tracks

A cow with a broken leg wandered along Lehieh Valley tracks after an engine struck it. Officials refuse action, and no owner is identified. The writer calls for humane society intervention and city ordinances to penalize owners of roaming cattle.

Humane Society Lehieh Cty

Married pair from This City wed in Philadelphia yesterday

Nate Cramer and Miss Mannie Snyder, both of this city, were married yesterday in Philadelphia. The couple will establish a home in one of the Lark & Thorne buildings on North Main street. Also noted are visitors and staff movements at local establishments.

Nate Cramer Fannie Snyder Lehigh Valley Mannie Snyder To Fittstan Pualla-delphia North Main Street Jane Stout Philadelphia J. Kani South Main Street Meyer Sehloeser Brown's Techive Eliza Cum

Shooting of Poole and Booth link to Feranton visit

Police learned Albert Julius Booth who shot Repbert Poole weeks ago was at Feranton days before the incident. He told Jacob Shire at Casey and Kelley's brewery that he purchased a revolver to shoot Poole and allegedly showed the gun. Poole's condition improves and was no longer in danger.

Albert Julius Booth Repbert Poole Feranton Jacob Shire Casey & Kelley's Poole Shire

Workman Fatally Crushed at No. 5 Colliery

Flratte Collie an Italian 33, outside car runner at the Pennsylvania Coal Co No. 5 colliery, was crushed by a loaded whip of ore yesterday. He died in hospital at 11 oclock.

Flratte Collie No. S Colliery Pennsylvania Coal Company

Charity Entertainment Planned at Music Hall for Hospital Benefit

A group of town ladies arranges a grand entertainment at Music Hall to benefit the hospital. Jamis Golden of Wyoming and Miss Mary H Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Griffith Thomas of Lee wed in Binghamton New York and return to Wyoming for housekeeping. They will attend a reception at James Jordan's Fremont street home and later be feted by the Our Night Out club of Wyoming.

Qet 1 Catholic Temperance Societies Jamis Golden Wyoming Mary H. Thomas Griffith Thomas Lee Binghamton N.Y James Jordan Fremont Street Our Night Out Club Mr. Golden Edward Lynch St. John's Church Maer Allentown James KR. Ticiret James Rh Honk Charles Wintle George Corvey Gerhard Snyder G. W. Hagalorn L. Jones McFadden Sanford Underwood John BH. Law M. Thomas G. OC. King J. N. Hughes William Balin George Cooper GW. Henedet J. D. Parker A. F. Earley Johbn Boyle C. W. St. John Harry Tompkins Kyte Ignac Labar John Foureman Llewellyn Franela Mackin Armory Hall John Kearney Pine Street Lehigh Valley Water Street Crossing Crreenfield George FL Wideman Philadephia Della Blaine T. Carpenter Elijah Carpenter New York City Carpenter Peter Mr. Holt North Carolina Frank Davis Jeryma Albert Reynolds Honesdale Fair

Local Social Notes Include Anniversary Dinner and Church Delegates

Mr. and Mrs. W. Al. Jackson of Lae zorne avenurm celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary with a family supper. West Side M E church Epworth League elected Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Fear, and Mr. Colborn as delegates to the Wyoming conference Epworth League meeting at Franklin Street M E church, Wilkes-Barre. John McDonnell has returned to town with family and plans to work as a bartender at James Corcoran’s Union restaurant. A Needlework Guild branch organized with 150 members and officers named.

W. AL. Jackson Lae Zorne Avenurm Mra. Simpson Theo. Simpson B.A. Corny Mia Samuel Fear FR. M. Colborn West Side Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League Wyoming Franklin Street Methodist Episcopal Church Wilkes-Barre John McDonnell Pittston Oleago St. Lawis South Main Street Mr. McDonnell James Corcoran Union Thomas Ash West Side J. MH. Keast Broad Street John A. McNamara Thrge James McDermott Hughes & Glennon Hla Joseph Craig John Craig Eire Fannie Price Harrisburg John Drake Upper Pittston Valley Road Alex Mitchell C. Donnelly Patrick Golden Dunmore Needlework Guild

Funeral of Mrs Edward Lynch Set for Four A.M.

The notice lists the funeral mass at St John’s church for Mrs Edward Lynch tomorrow at 4 o'clock. Residents from the area are attending the Allentown fair with many named individuals traveling from Scranton.

Th Conger Speaks at Jackson on Patriotic Order Sons

Scranton resident A Th Conger addressed Jackson Wednesday evening advocating the Patriotic Order Sons of America as a new camp forms. Frank Payne the Jay House bartender accompanied the speaker. Harford fair caused school adjournment and chestnut crops were reported light this year.

A. Th. Conger Scranton Jackson Patriotic Order Sons of America Hell, L Crown Frank Moxley Frank Payne Jay House Harford Fair

Public School Back in Good Order Under Teachers

Public school runs smoothly under Mr. Green and Miss Helen Aitken of Montrose who teaches the primary department. Many students have moved on to higher schools this fall with Miss Jean and John Tinker entering Wooster College Ohio and Miss Agnea Tinker also listed.

Green Helen Aitken Montrose Jean John Tinker Wooster College Ohio Agnea Tinker

Are You a Victim of GOLDS GATARAH and GRIPE

A vintage ad urges readers to seek magnetic treatment from Dr. Smith at 66 Linden Street for chronic diseases. It claims cheap options are costly and promises economical, effective care using the best four methods. Office hours are listed as Monday to Wednesday with extended Tuesday hours.

Smnth Star Powalis Dr. Smith Linden Street

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