Wilkes-Barre Branch Office and Water Supply Plan
The Wilkes-Barre Tribune opens a branch in the Laning Building to deliver early editions to the region. A council party tours the Lehigh River to study water supply options, considering a gravity-fed reservoir and a two billion gallon capacity to serve the city for about three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Water Company
Lehigh River
Wilkes-Barre
Lehigh Station
Hile
Liarkawanrk
Wayne Countries
Maghewr Weeks
Water Company
Ingham
Dean
J. J. Wagenhoret
Amt
Dunning
Ehigh Coal and Navigation Comminy
Council
Robinson Sentenced to Eighteen Years in Murder Case
A packed courtroom heard John Robinson plead guilty to second degree murder in the death of Barney Heick. Judge Woodward imposed an eighteen year term with hard labor and a fine of 169 dollars plus costs. Robinson’s supporters and family reacted emotionally as the verdict was read. James Loughney received four years for felonious wounding Patrick Ticue, with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bfe
Ohn Robinson
Harney Heick
Woodward
Robinson
Alr. Martin
Martin
Barney Helek
Barney Relek
Fisher
John F. Shea
Hendricks
John T. Lenahan
Messrs
Shea
Flobinson
Kearney
Thobinson
James Loughney
Patrick Ticue
Judice Lynch
Eastern
Hungarian Assault Wounds Richard Hefferan in Pike Hollow Saloon
In Pike Hollow a group of four to five Hungarians attacked Richard Hefferan and Edward Lloyd in John Kaybracks saloon. Hefferan suffered severe injuries including a torn finger, broken nose, scalp wounds, and eleven stitches. Lloyd escaped with seven scalp wounds. Authorities arrested John Florena and Kaybracks after a pursuit. two others fled but are to be captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hefferan
Pike Hollow
John Kaybracks
Hefferan
Edward Lioyd
Edwardsville
Lioyd
Andrew Hudok
Express Auction Sparks Crowded Unclaimed Packages Sale
An auction of unclaimed express packages drew a large crowd and lively scenes as bidders scrambled for parcels. Two rough-looking men watched from the edge of the crowd, one onlooker noting their shabbiness and unusual interest in the proceedings.
Judge Bennett’s strong bench record favors reelect
The article lauds Judge Bennett’s calm temper and fair rulings, noting broad public satisfaction with his performance on the criminal bench. It paints McLean as a weak challenger and hints at political maneuvering by Lynch and Stanton, urging continued Bennett leadership in November.
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Bennett
Hemmett
Stanton
Pt Ia
Staunton
Pat Lynch
Lynch
McLean
Serenis
Judge Hennett
Bennett Rernmuliing
Extra Court Terms Ordered for Luzerne County Trials
Judge Woodward issued orders for a special term of the Luzerne county term at partitions to begin October 21 1895 and run one week with venire and jurors. A second special term of oyer and terminer and quarter sessions starts December 16 1895, with jurors summoned. A third special term of oyer and terminer and quarter sessions begins December 10, 1895, for one week with jurors summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Luzerne
Oyer and Terminer
Luxerne County
Renire Isaac
Stanley Woodward
Wilkes-Barre Night Schools Open This Evening
The Wilkes-Barre city night schools will open at 6 50 this evening. Pupils across multiple districts will observe defined boundaries including Courtright avenue and Jackson street near Lehigh and Susquehanna rail line, Hillard Grove near Lehigh and Pennsylvania Railroad, Coal to city limits, and Meade street with Meade and Hill streets. Various grammar intermediate and primary sections are listed along Roas Lehigh Valley railroad to city limits and adjoining streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Courtright Avenue
Jackson Street
Lehigh and Susquehanna
Hillard Grove
Lehigh and
Papanenenes
Hancock School
Coal
Jackson
Hoss
Hagle
Dana
Meade
Hill Streets
Meade Street
Sherman
Dana Too
Hill Street
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Hazle
Conyngham
Roas
Lehigh Val
Rish Street
Aymediate
Night School Changes and Annual Exhi tion Preview
The article notes night schools extended to two and a half hours starting at 6:20 PM, with most teachers dedicated to night education. It also previews the Wilkes-Barre Poultry and Pets Exhibition, planned for Landmesser's Hall in January, expanding to canaries and other pets, with future plans for a larger event at the Ninth Regiment Armory if successful. County officials including Dullard Smith Norton and others plan to attend the state convention in Johnstown to discuss cost payments to constables and justices of the peace and reducing trivial criminal cases forwarded to county courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane Railroad
Hazle
Dana
Chy
Wilkes-Parre
Landmesser
Association
Wis Dhimy-Line
Ninth Regiment
Dullard, Smith and Norton
Joaph Moore
Norris
Johnstown
Miss Wescott Seeks Admission to Lixerne County Bar
Miss Mary Wescott, a pupil of Judge Rhone, will apply for admission to the Lixerne county bar on October TH after passing the final examinations. She studied under Hon. H.W. Palmer and Jacob Kamunsky, via attorney G. J. K. Powell, and plans to practice in the county. Satunky sues Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad for 10000 damages after being thrown from a buggy hit by the defendant’s cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wescott
Rhone
Lixerne
Wescott
H.W. Palmer
Jacob Kamunsky
G. J K. Powell
Am Satunky
Delaware, Lackawinki and Western Railroad Company
Sone Cars
Brief Notes From the Region
Claude Louis Moore aged 93, son of Frank Moore of Luzerne, died after a week of burns from playing with matches. John Beaker of Nanticoke is missing after leaving his brother’s home last Monday. Peter Cawley, 15, sent to the Muntinedon State Reformatory by Judge Woodward. Henderson M Greene of the city to wed Miss Allie M Wailent of Cleveland Ohio. Reasons for a new trial for Charles Cobleigh led and set for next argument. A commission will be appointed to investigate Uriah Spencer’s habitual drunkenness on petition by Simon Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Louis Moore
Frank Moore
Luzerne
John Beaker
Nanticoke
Peter Cawley
Muntinedon State Reformatory
Woodward
Henderson M. Greene
Allie M. Wailent
Cleveland
Charles Cobleigh
Simon Spencer
Uriah Spencer
Forest City Fire Destroys Smoke House Yet Saves Nearby Barn
A Saturday morning blaze at Frank Sarafinski’s smoke house in Forest City was quickly put out by Enterprise Hose Company. The fire damaged the building but did not ignite a nearby barn housing horses, thanks to prompt water application. Fire officials noted limited loss of meat stock and credited rapid response for preventing a larger disaster. Walter Frank, Carbondale Anthracite manager, visited Forest City Friday. Evangelie Schiveren may visit to conduct meetings at the Opera House. Teachers Miss Dunning, Miss Davyies, and Miss Thames were noted in weekend visits. The Enterprise Hose Company held a medley session Friday night and elected Wil Jones to fill a vacancy. W Reynolds was named fire patrol chief. Picnic committees reported total receipts of 46.35. The Carbondale Leader correspondent offered humorous parliamentary remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sarafinski
Enterprise
Hibide
Saratinekt
Walter Frank
Miss Thames
Herrick
Forest City
Acho
Enterprise Hose Company
Wil Jones
Thomas Stewards
W. Reynolds
Carbondale Leader
First Institute Held at ith School on Saturnhy
The initial monthly Institute gathered all teachers who attended. Topics included Primary Reading by Miss Vina Gibbons and Language by Miss Mame Kearney. Tutors engaged in critiques to improve local schools and honor Professor Pusande as a devoted educator. James Farrell died at his daughter’s home in West Avoca at 4 AM. Funeral plans pending.
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Ith
Saturnhy
Vina Gibbons
Mame Kearney
Pusande
James Farrell
Thomas Preston
West Avoca
Marie Fitzsimmons
Vina Gishoos
Abce Morahan
Scranton
Thomas Cawley
Lincoln Hill
West
D. L. Brown
Peckville
J. H. Christhan
Kate Dunn
Scrannon
George J. Dixon
White Mills and Amu les Clash In Rough Ball Game
A hard fought game of ball was played at White Mills Saturday between the White Mills team and Amu les of Honesdale. Peter Gumner of Port Jervis passed through Honesdale on his way to Carbondale and will manage Hotel Anthracite starting Tuesday. Professor W. T. Heft opens a dancing school Monday Oct 7 at Pioneer hall. All Wayne county wheelmen eye a 20 mile road race from Honesdale ten miles out and back and should contact Paul W. Gardner for details.
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White Mills
Amules
Honesdale
W. T. Heft
Pioneer Hall
Peter Gumner
Port Jervis
Carbondale
Wayne County
Paul W. Gardner
Advertisements for Salesmen and Rooms Scranton
Classified notices seeking sales staff for cigars medicines and hair products plus room rentals and business space, with multiple names and addresses. Includes solicitation from Edward Cowless and Hinde's Patent, plus vacancies for salesmen and a public meeting notice from Lackawanna Store Association.
Notice of Bond Redemption for Babylon Coal Co
Bonds HM 3747 and another unspecified, drawn for redemption under mortgage terms. Holders of the shares must present for payment at par plus accrued interest at Ferayton Savings Bank and Trust Co on or before 1, 1900. Interest ceases on that date. Babylon Coal Co. TTL WATKINS, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffick
Simpson & Watkins
Scranton
Babylonial Co
Ferayton Savings Hank and Trust Co
Babylon Coal Co
Ttl
Watkins
Professional cards and notices scattered through Scranton directory
A dense list of medical, legal, and architectural professionals with addresses on Washington avenue Wyoming avenue Spruce Street Penn Ave Vine Street Spruce Street and other Scranton locales. Names include Dr William A Tapt Lauhach surgeon dentist Dr Kay Dr Connell Dr W F Allen Dr C L Frey Dr L M Gates Dr J C Bateson Warren Knapp Tessups Hand Jessup Patterson Wilcox Okell Oakford Samuel W Ebar Watres Pitcher Comegys Rance Kil lam Hancock Brown Morris among others with offices in Commonwealth and Lackawanna building and related firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Ebar
Omece
Scranton
Lackawana Ave
Urie Townsend
Dine Bank
CR. Pitcher
Clommonwealth
Scranon
Comegys
Spruce Street
D. B. Replogle
Killam
Wyoming Ave
H. J. Hamilton
Commonwealth
Upholstery and Furniture Renovation Services
Local craftsman offers upholstery cleaning carpet renovation feather renovation mattress making and repair of springs plus iron bed sales and fine mattress manufacture for home and shop needs.
Grand Union Tea Co and Jones Bros in Holiday Teas
The item lists Grand Union Tea Company and Jones Brothers as vendors for a selection of teas. The notice highlights brand names and retail context without additional details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Union Tea Co
Jones Bros. Bros
Railroad Time Tables for Central Railroad of New Jersey
Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable lists departures from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes-Barre and other destinations at various early morning hours and late afternoon. It notes express and parlor car services to New York Newark and Philadelphia, with through connections to Pottsville Allentown Bethlehem Easton and Harrisburg, plus Sunday service and special through cars. General notices plus station agents signature appear at the end.
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New York
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelne
Reading
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Philadelphia
T & Branch
Ocean Grove
Far Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Saami
Pottsville
North River
Seapress
Phladelphia
Cerete
Olhausen
Train Schedules From Scranton to Major Cities and Connections
Rail timetable notes routes from Scranton to Philadelphia Boston and New York via D H and BE W R K lines with multiple daily departures to White Haven Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg Elmira Ithaca Rochester and western points. Connections include Beaver Meadow Pottsville Niagara Falls Detroit Chicago and Elmira via various lines. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars advertised with service between Wilkes Barre and New York.
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Gereues
Philadel Rm
D. & R. Rleem
Yeak Seca
Santen
Bethlehem
Easto Reading
Harrisburg
H. R
W. K
L. & Unction
Wilkes-Barre
New Yora Buffalo
Lin H. Wilbur
Chat
Lee
Pass
Phila
W. Nonnemacher
Bouth Bethichem
Scranton Rail Schedule Details 1806
Trains depart Scranton on Monday June 24 1806 with multiple express and accommodation times to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington and south Binghamton Elmira Cortland Syracuse Ithaca Bath and other points. Connections available at Buffalo Williamsport Harrisburg Washington and the South. Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on all express trains. Pocket time tables and ticket offices listed.
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Binghamton
Osweno
Elmira
Corning
Trath
Dansville
Mount Morris
Buffalo
Ache Olson
Cortland
Syracuse
Osweroes
Richfield Springs
Ithaca
Bath
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilket Barre
Plymouth
Bloomaburganville
Noumberland
Williamsport
Harris
Baltimore
Washington
Erie rail line train schedule for Scranton and points
Trains depart Scranton for New York and intermediate Erie rail points at 7 00 am and 3 4 pm with through trains to and from Honesdale Hawley and other areas. Additional departures to Lake Ariel at 5 10 pm and Wilkes Barre at 6 9 am and 3 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Saratoga
Adirondacks
Montreal
Wilkes-Barre
Intermeeuy CO Aera
Honesdal Waymartel
Bos
Ad T
Scranton
New York
Honesdale
Hawley
P m
Lake Ariel
Trains Schedule Scranton Carbondale Hancock Junction
Trains depart Scranton for Carbondale at 10:00 a m and 3:10 p m. For Hancock Junction departures from Scranton are 1:55 a m and 2:16 p m. Carbondale to Scranton trains run at 7:00 a m and 2:20 p m.
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Scranton
Carbondale
Hancock Junction
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Tribune
Laning Building
Public Square
Pennsylvania
Lehigh
Hirsch
Hill
Bill
Tiffany’s
Det
Pete
Mr. Hirsch
Marte
Barney Reick
State Convention
AVOCA
Asulo Linen Manufacturers' Oflco
Indhey
Agunta
Edward CO
Fish & CO
Bordon Block
Chjeago, S
Edward Cowless
Chambers Street
N.Y
Hermann & Seymour
South Sixth Street
Mane Cheomtent Company
Jatin Street
Figaro CL
Chicago
Etamp
Nchigan Mpg CO
Selenent Fecessary
Consolidated Mfg
van Buren St
Lcaye
N. Col
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Hinde
P.O. Box
PLO
Box
Hoston
Maes
Salem
New York City
Stevenson Pruit Farm
Clark's Firecn
George Lb. Davidson
Town
Dental Medicine CO
Gvernsey Bros
Wyoming Avon
Franklin Avenue
Carson & Davies
West Lackawannan Avenue
Thomas EB
Evans
Ilm Logerne
Hyde Park
Yre
John Jerasyn
Frank Lose
Expres
Moody
Adam Ave
Lackawanna Store Association
Linalt d
Porlock P.m
J.P Higginson
Peta Pate
Charles Pr. Mattes
Lackawanna County
Wuharles C Maites
Warren & Knapp
Logle
C. J. Helmes
Skr
Lacka. Ave
Pennsyvania Mutual Aid Ca
Chichester
Bate
Hallstead
Attorenys Kelley
Montrose
Searle
Susquehanna
Edward O'Brien
New Milford
Samuel Leach
B. F. ‘Bernstein
Connolly
Wallact
Astrachan Cape
Connolly & Wallace
Kersey
Washington Avenue
Court House
Ation
Mein Avenue
P. Berne
Vine Street
Stuation
Indy
Lackawanna Avenue
Hoy Wverarl
Thomas J. Jones
Duryea
Cedar Avenue
Kook-Keef
Lee Court
North
Garfield Avenue
City
Care
William A. Tapt
Lauhach
Wyoming
Physicians and Surgeons
G. Edgar Dean
Spruve Street
Court House Square
DR. Kay
Penn Ave
A. J. Connell
W. FE. Aleln
C. L. Frey
L. M. Gates
Tod
Madison BvEaud
J. C. Bateson
Linden Street
Patterson & Wilcox
Beranton
Roswell H. Patterson
William A. Witatox
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Commons _ wealthuilding
Frank “‘T. Okell
Room & Coal Exchange
Secranton
Architects
Edward Jf. Davis
Commonwealth Building
BE. &. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
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Wash
Ave
Brown & Morris
Price
LIC Savings and Low
Lacka.rve
Cor. Adams
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
H. Buell
Worcester
Adams Avenue
Jos
TR Clark & CO
North Main Avenue
Telenhoels
Bauer
R. J. Bauer
Wyoming Avenue
Hulbert
Megarghe Brothers
Washington Ave
Frank P. Brown & CO
Gale
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Hrcome
Willams Building
ELK Cafe
P. Ziegler Cree
Scranton House
Eureopean Depot
Victor Koch
Westminster Hotel
Irving Place
Bates
EB. N. AD
Central Park
18Th
Chandler
F A. Hammond
Anna and Hudson Railroad
CGN
Ena
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Ontario and Western
Businadd
Jetarest
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