Pigeon Shooters Highlight Harrisburg Event and Wolstencroft Prize
G F Nesbitt of Wilkes-Barre wins the Wolstencroft Trophy in a Harrisburg pigeon shooting tourney as over fifty marksmen contest from three trap sets under heavy wind. Noted shooters include R O Helcks of Dayton and Capt B A Bartlett of New York. the report lists event results, officers elected, and upcoming season plans for local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
R. O. Helcks
Dayton
Ohio
Ehaimion
Helicks
Fred Gilbert
Chicago
B. A. Bartlett
New York
Hetkee
W. H. Wolstencroft
Philadelphia
G. F. Nesbit
Wilkes- Barre
W. Wolstencroft Sons
Worden Brothers
G. F. Nesbitt
Wilkes-Barre
Oj City
Ho Denny
Iilgenter
Vie
Harry Thurman
Germantown
Janes Wolstencroft
Frankfort
John A. Wilson
Franklin
WLC
Reever
OS City
George F. Nesbitt
H. M. F. Worden
J. A. Shaaber
Tending
Harmonies Meet Scranton Reserves In Sunny Hall Park
A lively afternoon baseball clash is set at Hall Park between the Harmonies, touted as the county’s fastest amateur team, and the Scranton Reserves, largely composed of last year’s YMCA champions. Probable lineups list Trooks at short and McDonald pitching for the Reserves, with Gaughan at first and Cawley on the mound for the Harmonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmonies
Scranton
Hall Park
Whit
Scranton Reserves
John Trooks
Dunn
Mulott
Drean
ARE IN THE FIELD AGAIN Seranton Turn Verein Basketball Club Reorganized
The Scranton Turn Verein hall hosted a meeting to reorganize the Turner basketball club for the season and to form an indoor baseball team. Fourteen athletes were chosen to play both basketball and baseball, including Victor Noth, William Commer, Joseph McDonald, and George Koch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hefferfinger
Henry Wockroth
John Sewart
Edward E. Vail
Nelson G. Teets
Pittston
Pittston Y. M. C. A
Scranton Athletic Club
Camden
N. J
Turn Verein
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Teets
Bert Murphy
Frank Mallett
Theodore Fahrenholt
Thomas Murphy
Ollie Cowles
Turners
Victor Noth
William Commer
Joseph McDonald
George Koch
Nelson G. Teeta
William Wockroth
Edward Eisele
Theodore Huber
Theodore Hetp
Balti mores and Wilkes-Barre play to draw in 4-2 game
In Wilkes-Barre on Sept 29 the Baltimore club defeated a scrub Wilkes-Barre team 4-2 in front of about 2200 fans. Key plays included Keeler and Jennings producing early runs, Coakley and Goeckley contributing for Wilkes-Barre, and defensive stops by ONeill on several steal attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Baltimores
Scranton
Keeler
Jennings
Coakley
Goeckel
Honner
Baltimore
Doyle
Reltz
Brodle
Freeman
Ward
Ftaltimore
Kellev
Wilees-Batre
Homner
Griffin
O Ward
Dwavses Weseas
Bluffer
Vresees
Arabes Bao
P.O A
McGraw
Fi Kelluy
Arenes
Wilkes-altrre
Wilkes
Borre
Brole
Korler
Kelly
Wilkes- Tarte
H Nope
Shaffer
Bonner
O'Neill
Nopa
Louble
We Onner
Goeekel
Beltz
Kirst
Wilkes-Harre
Wioher
William Devaney
Hudson Invincible as Hostons Fall to Providence in New England Games
The Providence club defeated the Hostons in the opening games of a series for New England championship honors. Boston was outbatted and outplayed, with final score not fully legible. Umpire Hunt presided as Hutteries Howson plus Dixon, Sullivan and Bergen contributed to the matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Bopt
Boston
New England
Hoston'a
E P. H
Goto
Hutteries
Howson
Dixon
Sullivan
Bergen
Hunt
Judge Thayer Rules In Habeas Appeal In Italian’s Case
In Philadelphia Quarter Sessions Judge Thayer with Justices Willson and Arnold heard habeas corpus testimony for Michael Wollpaper and six fellow Halling held on $3000 bail each for assault and battery with intent to kill. The raid on 612 Haker Street led to a jailhouse riot. one inmate, Michael Pesan, was shot on the roof. The court found the raid and arrests outrageous and discharged all except Wollpaper, who must post $5000 to answer a liquor license charge. the panel held occupants had right to resist the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayer
Philadelphia
Willson
Arnold
Michael Wollpaper
fellow-Halling
Haker Street
Woelpper
Michael Pesan
Woelpoer
Mitnek
Pezza
Woelpners
Pennsylvania Railroad reports August and year to date earnings
The Pennsylvania Railroad releases earnings figures by region for August and the first eight months of 1896 versus 1895. Directly operated lines show large declines in gross and net earnings, with variances broken out for Grogs, west of Pittsburgh and Erie, east of Pittsburgh and Erie, and west of Pittsburgh and Erie. Specific changes cover gross earnings expenses and net earnings with substantial year to date decreases across all sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Erie
Bittenhender Club Challenges Dashers for Forfeit Match
Amateur ball note from Charlen Jones manager of Bittenhender club announces a $100 purse challenge to Pittston Reda and requests a match at Priceburg grounds on October 4 with a return game to be arranged. Tribune contact via J H Welland manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittenhender
Pittston Reda
Charlen Jones
Advancements in Electrical Appliances for Treating Diseases
The article touts rising use of electrical devices for medicine at Dr. Green's Electro-Therapeutic Institute in Scranton. It highlights static machines, X ray, galvanism, Faradic, sinusoidal currents, and galvanocautery, listing equipment and inviting visits by physicians and interested readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wemshurst
Holtz
Toepler
Atkinson, Morton and
Ranney
Pike's Peak
Colorado
Fariday
Circen
Electro-Therapeutic Institute
Mears Building
Scranton
Penna
Green
Steamship Umatilla Runs Aground After Fog Breach
The Umatilla from San Francisco struck a rocky boulder near Rocky Point Port Discovery bay in dense fog at 3 am. Passengers rushed on deck in nightwear as water flooded in, but officers maintained order and steered ashore at Point Wilson. The bow filled and the vessel escaped to Port Townsend though exposed to gales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
Umatilla
San Francisco
Rocky Point
Port Discovery Bay
Point Wilson
Crow favored as Eiesenbrown refuses sheriff bid
Philadelphia September 24 The Democratic county convention committee notified Magistrate William Lisenbrown of his sheriff nomination but he declined the post He said he will vote for Alexander Crow Jr who had just been nominated for sheriff by the McKinley Citizens ticket at a mass meeting The move signals Elsenbrown support for Crow opposing James L Miles the Regular Republican nominee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Carr
William Lisenbrown
Elsenbrown
Alexander Crow, Jr
McKinley Citzens” Tcket
Academy of Muate
Elrenbrown
Getsow
Crow
James L. Miles
Local physicians and services listed on Washington area
Directory entry lists several doctors with office hours on Washington and Wyoming avenues, including Dr. Comegys, Dr. Allen, Dr. Anna Law, Dr. Frey, Dr. Gates, Dr. Lamereaux, Dr. Freas, and Dr. Freas specializing in ruptures. Additional entries note architect Edward H. Davis, schools, nurseries, wire screen manufacturer Jos Kuettel, Elk Cafe, Scranton House, Westminster Hospital, and Bain brand services.
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Advertised in 3 Hours
An advertisement touts a product labeled Mystic Cure claiming relief from rheumatism and neuralgia in three hours. It promises removal of the cause and rapid disappearance of the disease with a small dose, priced at 75 cents, sold by Carl Lorenz, druggist, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Feranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lorenz
Lackawanna Avenue
Feranton
Chiropody and hairdressing parlor ad
Advertisement for FE M Hetsel's chiropody hairdressing and manicure parlor at 1600 Lackawanna Avenue offering free consultation. Includes directions between Halateao Court and An Avenue. Rewards offered for return of lost item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bepween Halateao Court
Ldy
Railroad time tables for Scranton routes and connections
Railroad notices list daily departures from Scranton effective June 1 1896 for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line. Express trains to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington and Buffalo and other points run at several morning and evening times with connections at Buffalo and Northumberland. Local and intermediate stops include Bath Ithaca Cortland Syracuse Oswego Elmira Binghamton and more. Pocket timetables and ticket offices at Lackawanna avenue and the depot are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lack
Western
Traiis
Scranton
New York
Tobyhanna
Binghamton
Oswego
Elmira
Corning
Bath
Dansville
Mount Morrie
Buffalo
Hinghamton
Northumberland
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Nanticoke
Plymouth
Pullman
M. L. Smith
City
S Lackawanna Avenue
Depot
Lehigh Valley
Pamroad
Srantcon
Philadelphia
Wilkss-Barre
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Ithaca
Geneva
Tor Geneva
Rochester
Niagara
Wilkes-Barre
Suspension Bridge
Wilbur
Phila. Pas
A.W. Nonnemacher
Bethlehem
Lackawanna Avenua
Hing in Lake H Henry PupUig Rigs to Close Oct 6
Brief note states that certain pupiig rigs at Lake Henry will close on October 6. The wording is fragmented but indicates an impending closure date for the equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake H Henry
Timetable for Scranton area trains June 7 1994
The timetable shows commuter and long distance departures from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre Atlantic City New York Philadelphia and other points with express and parlor car options. Through ticketing information and station contact details for H P Baldwin and H Olhausen are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Pittston Wikes-Barre
Sf A
Mountain Park
Atlantic City
New York
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Euston
Unday
Long Ranch
Ocean Grove
Meading
Lebanon
Harrisbore
Pottsville
Liberty Street
North River
A. m
Vance
H. P. Baldwin
BH. Olhausen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Association
Wolstencroft Medal
Smith i
Neon St
Neene ii
Sullivan Eneneae
Nesbitt
Coluren
Ie Leonard
Ishor
Henr
Tien
Han
Sharber
Ritter Lu
Peter ci
W. K. Fairbank Company
Scranton Tribune
Hudson Invincible
Hostons Oly
Pennislvania
Dr. Greene
Mear's
Eiseenbrown
Hustane Iing
Hustler
Tribune
Arch 51
Eolin
Cilftan Soap and Manufacturing Co
Cincinnati
Wy Aszee
Edward C. Fish &Co
Borden Brook
Eee
ADIES
M. A. Stebbins
Lawrence, Mich
Bnyder
T. B. Anyder &Co
Maryley
Hobart
Stampa
Onca Adress A. D. Worthington & CO
Hartford
Conn
Nichols
Naperville, Il
Nowa
Unie
Stamp
Michigan
MPG CO
Chileno
FG CO
van Buren St
Alesman
N. CO
Station L
Brussels
E. W. Gaylor
LaRiynville
H. Hazlett
Price Street
Elm- Hurat
Alrabie
E. Pel
Boardora
Bpruce Street
Washington Avenue
Forest IP Street
Wyoming Avenue
Erie Depot
Rog Brown
Bull
Green Ridge Street
Sega Room
Jefferson Avenue
Bpruce Strost
B. M
Cara Tribune
Jones
JI Spruce
Ramuel Weed
sibley,Pa
Lackawanna
Associaton, Limited
Association
Wadwilay
J. C. Higginson
Koldier
Trank Lowe
Fess
Moody
Adanim Ave
Lickawitine
Jon Bhs
Gil Roberts
B. Briggs
Privy Vaults
Connolly
Wallace
Connolly & Wallace
Court House
M. B
Care Tribune
NAO Szczygli
Moosic Street
J. H
Tribe
Nix
M.A. Richarson
Branklin Avenue
K. K
Neptune Place
South Side
Lacka- Wanks Avenue
Stuation
Goa
J. D
Seauae
Eerie
Addrew
Physicians and Surgeons
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Adams Kevine
A. Trapold
Wyomah
Avenue and
Spruce Street
Comegys
Washington Ave
W. E. Allen
North
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
C. L. Frey
I Vine Street
8. W. Lamereaux
Roos
Adams Aeviue
Meare Huilding
Me G. Rook
Frospital
Linden Street
H. F, Reynolds
EB. Y
Harrison
Main
AV Ave
Laubach
R. M. Btratton
Office Coal Exchange
Snover
Lacka. Ave
Architects
Edward H. Davis
Commonwealth Building
Bel, Walter
Architet
Guy Washington Avenue
Lewis Hancock SR
Architec
Spruce St
Car
Scranton, Brown & Moriis
Price
Beranton
Barring & Mlaweeney
Common
Wealth Building
Interstate Secret Ser Vice Agency
G. F. Kellow
W. Lacka. Ave
M. E. Davis
Adams Avenue
School OF the Lackawanna
I’s
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Miss Worcester
Adama Avenue
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
FAE
Atore
Green House
Malin Avenue
Store
Burr Building
Frank BP
Boyle
Edward W. Thayer
Attyatlaw
Joffrey's & Ruddy, Attorneys- At-Law
Jessup & Jessup
Law
Enera H. J W. H
Patterson & Wilcox
William A. Wilcox
Alfred Hand
William J.hand
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
Attorney- Atlaw
Spruce Re At
L. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
Arin Townsend
Attorney-Atlaw
Dime Bank
Tc. Rr, Pitcher
D. B. Replogle
B. F. Killam
Wyoming
Seranton
JAS
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth
Watson, Diehl & Hall
Traders' National Bank
Roome
Jos. Kuettel
Lackawana Avenue
ELK Cafe
Franklin Avenue
Eigler
Scranton House
Juasenker
Victor Koch
Westminster
Baurr
Planica
RK. J. Hauer
Frank P. Brown & CO
Wholee- Cole
Woat Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubhrry
Williams Building
Post Office
Rex Fire
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sunbury
West
Hazleton
Reading
Norristown
Potteville
R. Wood
Gen'l Pass
S. M. Prevost
Delaware and Hudson
Albany
Saratoga
Montreal
Wilken
Harro
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Tehich Wallailroad
Boranton
Carbondale
The
South
Erle
Wyoming Valley
Traine Jeave
Enburgh
Arle
Ales
Ais A. m
Central Railroad of
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
York
Westen
Schanton Division
Lape
Eosto1
I Ea
Ibob
Ou Sear
Alns Daily
Exopt Gundry
Rite
Y. Franklin
Pat
Weehawken
Leimack Kane
Wanzers
Ontario
Wagar
Vutoroth Iv
Fuss
Agu Beranson
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