Court fixes April 12 for acknowledgment of sheriffs death
A chaotic local itemized note recalls court action fixing April 12 for the acknowledgment of a sheriff's death. The passage mentions a city engineer grading Capouse avenue near Green Ridge, and the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company paying yard men and other employees at a Storrs mine. It also notes a measles epidemic abating and various church and social events throughout the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capouse
Larch
York Streets
Green Ridge
Delaware, Lackawanna and Weat Company
Storrs
D of
Ladies’ Aid Society
Providence M. FE
Washburn Street
Wisyard
Wyoming
Evidence Presbyterian Church
George
Fire erupts on Dan ore line car after platform explosion
Passengers on car No 9 on the Dan ore line at 1080 o'clock yesterday morning saw a large blaze on the platform near Washington and Spruce as the car neared the corner. A painter left a turpentine can on the platform, causing an explosion that spread the fire. Buckets of water only partly checked it before insulation coils burned and the car suffered heavy damage. A few passengers escaped through exits as the blaze grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danore
Orning
Washington Area
Spruce Street
Statue of Sheridan Meeting Funds Equestrian Statue Plan
A Philip H. Sheridan Monument Association meeting at the armory launched a county wide drive to raise funds for an equestrian statue of General Sheridan on Court House square. 280 dollars was pledged as a start with sub committees to canvass districts and subscriptions from 10 cents or more welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Sheridan
Court House Square
Philip H. Sheridan Monument Association
Armory
Philip E. Sheridan
T. V. Powerly
T. V. Powerly, Rev. N. PF. Stahl
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
W. Skellenger
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
John RK. Farr
Lawrence
Columittre
Boland
M. J. Kelly
Charles Schlager
M. I. Griffin
James Vaughan
Association
Griffins
Sheridan
Cataings
Lerolana
Court Honga Square
Mr. Griffin
Lackawanna County
Thomas J. Moore
Waya and Means
Citizens’ Committee
Walliam H. Taylor
New York
L. A. Watren
B .H. Ripple
F. J. Fitzsimmons
Real Gems of Art Multichrome Offer for Scranton Readers
Tomorrow Scranton readers will be offered a liberal deal on multichrome prints from a new printing process. About 1,000 pieces will be available to readers for a mere ten cents each with a coupon, inviting a single call to view these art gems in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Tripenn
Constable Roach Injured in Altercation with Loftus
Constable Roach of the Seventh ward suffered a dislocated shoulder after an encounter with Thomas Loftus of Green's Prize. Loftus faces a warrant for felonious wounding. police had not yet arrested him by midnight yesterday.
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Patrick, Roach
Thomas Loftus
Green
Loftus
Roach
Kkoach
da Lacy
Pauline Hall Shines in The Princess of Trebizonde at Academy
Pauline Hall stars as Prince Raphael in The Princess of Trebizonde at the Academy of Music to a crowded audience. Her performance features two solo encores while Jo Knapp and Alfred Wheelan support with clear lines, polished humor, and strong vocal numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Raphael
Miss Hall
Josephine Knapp
Alfred C. Wheelan
Joan N. Ramone
John Brand
Duke Jackson
Eva Davenport
Julie King
Tr Si
Fred Symon
Neck of the Woods Shines at Wonderland Theater
Last evening the drama Neck of the Woods played at Wonderland theater with Gus Homer delivering five roles and strong performances from Alice Kemp W D Corbett and Ethel Fuller. The company will continue at Wonderland for the rest of the week drawing patrons with a capable production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wonderland Theater
Gus Homer
Alice Kemp
W. D. Corbett
Ethel Fuller
Neck of the Woods
Wonderland Theater
Davia
Entered Balls at Judge's Home Bail Jumped to 21000
Paul Judkovich and Theodore Olea novitch charged with robbery posted bail at Judge Archh bald’s residence Wednesday evening totaling 21000. Bondsmen Martha Woyahner and Thomas Holtham stood as sureties. Alleged theft of 65 from a countryman occurred at Rudewick's Hall on River Street Tuesday night. Alderman Hore of the Eighteenth ward ordered the ruse as the offense was not bailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Judkovich
Theodore Oleanovitch
Archhbald
Martha Woyahner
Thomas Holtham
Indkovich
Olesnovitch
Rudewick’s Hall
River Street
Alderman Hore
Two Divorces Sought By Reed and Roberts Parties
Mrs Blanche Isabella Reed began suit for absolute divorce from Jon Martin Reed citing cruel treatment after their Oct 5 1887 marriage. Mrs Catherine Roberts of Carbondale filed for divorce from John E Roberts alleging desertion since Oct 12 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Iabella Reed
Jon Martin Reed
Mre Reed
Catherine Roberts
Carbondale
John E. Roberts
Local businesses list sewing machine shop and shoe fitter
The Singer Sewing Machine Company now operates at 624 Lackawanna Avenue Bee with mahogany wood floors. The 5 Bros. advertise ready shoe fitting services to customers nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Bee
Lackawanus Aventua
City Council Debates Improvements and New Via Duct Ordinance
The first meeting of the new select council drew crowded galleries as Chairman Chittenden opened business operations. Mayor defers patrol nominations, Richard Thomas confirmed as food inspector, and engineers stokers and fire department staff named. City Engineer Philips report details vast improvements costs and street conditions with numerous paving and sewer figures and resolutions to bid prints and procure equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Chittenden
Aeat
Richard Thomas
Fire Department
Paracus
A K. Dotweiller
Josep W. Hall
Georgy R Suydam
Tonia Sehwaps
Virth
Patrick J. Feeney
Permonnent
Nay Aug Company
EB. L. Moyer
Phenix Hose Company
Thomas Campbell
Crystal Howl Company
Isaac ‘Lee
John Lilly
Hook and Ladder Company
Thomas Conlin
J. J. Martin
Neptune Company
Charles Witch
Bugle Hose Company
Ciera FL Beckett
Liberty Hoss Company
George W. Myers
General Phinney Engine Company
Horace Altemne
Sesson
Philips
Lewan
Neptune Hose Company
Tripp
Phoenix Hose Company
Clemons
Orator to Address One Hundred Forty Third Regiment Reunion
Captain P DeLacy president of the One Hundred and Forty third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers has secured Hon Galugha Grow nn to speak at the annual reunion at Montrow on Sept 4. Last year listeners heard T V Powderly and others noted for patriotic oratory. The speech is expected to be highly regarded by the veterans with Captain DeLacy entering his twenty fifth term as president of the Veteran association of Snsque.
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One Hundred and Forty-Third Regiment
P. DeLacy
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Galugha A. Grow
Montrow
T. V. Powderly
Dr. Lacy
The
Veteran Association of Snsque
Hanna County Reunion Set for September 4
Hanna County plans a reunion on September 4 and September 6, described as the EHqandradanil Forty-third Day. Members of both organizations expect an enjoyable time and anticipate their hopes being realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Reunion
Burglar Loots Riverside Coal Store at Archbald
Burglars forced entry Wednesday night at the Riverside Coal Company store in Archbald, taking clothing, shoes, revolvers, knives, neckties, hats, and about seven dollars. The haul is valued around two hundred dollars and was not found until morning. Manager Linderman suspects suspicious individuals were loitering near the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Coal Company
Archbald
Ators
Winton Borough
H. C Linderman
Hein
City to Host National Bicycle Tourney This September
Vice president Chase of the Scranton Bicycle Club announced the National League tourney will be staged in this city on September 17. The event promises top riders from across the country and a parade of wheelmen in the morning. A separate club tournament is set for July 4 at Driving Park with prizes totaling 2,000. Invitations have been sent to Popesylvania eastern New York and Delaware clubs. The tournament opens at 2 PM after the morning parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Scranton Bicycle Club
National League W
Driving Park
Popesylvania
New York
Delaware
Mrs Daniel Millet Dead in Bellevue Parish
Mrs Daniel Millet aged 60 mother of Alderman John W Millet of the Sixth ward died at the family home 510 Third street yesterday morning at 6.80 o clock after two years of poor health. She immigrated from Ireland with her husband who died five years ago. Funeral tomorrow morning mass of requiem at St Peter's cathedral Hyde Park cemetery transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Millet
John W. Millet
Sixth Ward
Third Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Cemetery
Value of a Reputation Damages Awarded to Prokopovitz
Arbitrators W. Dawson, Walter Briggs and George L. Briggs ordered John Prokopovitz of Olyphant to receive four dollars for defamation after J. Antol Glensky accused him of robbery and theft and defaming the Slavonic Catholic organization. The panel found Prokopovitz suffered injury to his reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dawson
Walter Briggs
George L. Briggs
John Prokopovitz
Olyphant
Prokopovitz
Saya J. Antol Glensky
Olvpiant
Mr. Prokopovitz
Incredible Ten Foot Fish Draws City Crowds on Penn Avenue
A ten foot long fish weighing 260 pounds arrived from Baltimore and was displayed near Lackawanna and Penn avenues attracting crowds and market men. Judges speculate it is a shark or related species while noting the meat is edible. Dr. C C Lavmacu, dentist, is listed with the 5 cent show at Bros on Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Penn Avenue
Lackawanna
Concensus
Danville Smallpox Scare A Circular Declares No Danger
Hotel men in Danville distributed notices to Danville Binghamton Wilkes Barre and surrounding towns stating no danger of camillpox infection. The circular cites 18 cases per thousand and says cases were largely confined to a specific district, aiming to reassure travelers and revive transient trade crippled by the contagion reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvilla
Binghamton
Wilkes- Barre
Danville
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Richard Lewis
Mr and Mrs Richard Lewis of Rend- Lai celebrated their fiftieth anniversary on Thursday with relatives including Mrs Frank Baker of Jermyn Mrs Jolo Evans Mrs James Smallucomb both Rendham Mrs Emerson Wint of Wilkes Barre John Lawla of Scranton and Benjamin Lewis of Priceburg Also mention of shoe sale at the 5 Bros Shoe Store Six Lacks venue not clear
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lewis
Rend- Lai
Frank Baker
Jermyn
Jolo Evans
James Smallucomb
Rendham
Emerson Wint
Wilkes- Barre
John Lawla
Scranton
Benjamin Lewis
Priceburg
Ladies' Jacket Styles in All Colors at S4 0
The notice advertises latest Change TM ladies jackets in multiple colors priced at four dollars. It emphasizes new styles and color range for shoppers.
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the Scranton Supply and Machinery CO
Lackawanna Laundry
Penn Avo
A. B. Warman
Norrman& Moore
Wyoming Avenue
Cheney Bros.’ China Silks
BLACK
Mears
Hagen
Wyoming Ave
Sas
Ithe Union Transfer Company, Limited
Franklin Venue
City Notes
Anheuser Busch Beer
Louis Lobman
Haly
Coursey
Showars
Everett
Guernsey Bros
Object
Asi
N. F. Stahl
Egypt
Ninevab
Babylon
Greece
Nome
John H. Farr
Grant
Columbus
Wallington
Rome
Aud Rant
Shermat
A Sheridan
J. W. Skellenger
Teranton
Casey Brothers
William Rolly
Esvasccceeae Ris
Fitasimmons
Eenee
Martin OF
Ofeenenee
Real Gems OF
Constable Roach
Pauline Hall
Academy of Music
Mra Reed and
Mere. Roberts
Forvigo
Domentis
Mians & Hacen
5 Bros
Connell
Samedd
Sust
Bennett
Grow
Orator
Riverside
C. C. Lavmacu
Gnn and Water Company
Berantun
the Bros
Lackawanna Ave
W.W. Berry
Jeweler
S.C. Snyder
D.d.s
Henry Battin
Penn Ave
Scranton’s Household Specialists
Wang Ele
Dr. Hill & Son
Albany
First National Bank
Osland
J. Bolz
Serge
Millinery Department
Weason
Conway
Tenn Avenue
P. J. Conway
Prop
Eureka Laundry Co
Linden St
Adams Ave
Banister's
Banister
Tolactonigia
Woming Irena
Euie
M. Brown
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