Local notices and social events from Scranton area
Sam Shulby fined by Alderman Fuller for assisting T Marker in an unlawful act. Delaware and Hudson Canal Coal Company workers at Eddy Creek and Olyphant colonies received pay yesterday. Bellevue Dodge and Oxford employees will receive pay car at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. Woman's Christian Temperance movement to meet at 3 9 o'clock in their rooms. Forty three deaths reported last week with ten contagious disease cases, all fatal. Lutheran lawn fete at James Mattes home on corner of person and Delaware with music and refreshments by Ladies' Aid. Green Ridge Womans Christian perarice union to hold Mothers' Day tea at 1 pm at Capouse Avenue Agelica church. James Alexander and John Thomas caught bathing at Richmond's private pond, fined $2 each. Archbald school district treasurer Patrick O'Rourke bondsmen listed. bond set at $18,000. Ground broken in Richmt Park by Green Ridge Lumber for a stone residence for John Jordan, cost around $20,000. Brown Morris Architects call it one of the city’s finest homes. Marriage licenses issued for Jerome A. Kes and Margaret Olderellett. Fedora Michael and Hutsa, Scranton. John N. Lamb and Celia L. Hart. Nicola Masi and Andonette Maul. Wilson K. Eild and Myrtle Witt. Young Men’s Christian Association musicale tonight featuring Miss Florence Rich, Miss Bessie Phelps, Mr. Welsenflue, Mr. Hamlin and others. free for youth and ladies welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Son
Race Lutheran Church
James Mattes
Erson
Delaware
Ladies’ Aid
Green Ridge
Capouse Avenue
James Alexander
John Thomas
Richmond
Agil
Alderman Fuller
Patrick O'Rourke
Archbald
James Rourke
Justice Bishop
Michaelus
Richmt Park
John Jordan
Brown & Morris
Bny
Jerome A. ‘Kes
Throop
Margaret Olderellett
Fedora Michael
Fe Hutsa
Scranton
John N. Lamb
Florence Rich
Bessie Phelps
Miss Rich
Welsenflue
Hamlin
New Manager Arrives for Scran Traction Company
Frank Silliman arrives from Brooklyn as ap pointed general manager of the Scran Traction company and will assume control before Sept. 1. He tours the system today with Mr Beetem, inspecting lines Peckville Moosic Laurel and Taylor while his Brooklyn duties delay his full severance. Silliman will return to Brooklyn after today’s inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Frank Silliman
Scran- Traction Company
Ware
Lackawanna and
Western Mn
Tr. Beetem
Otel Terrace
Genfica
Peckville
Moosic
Laurel and Taylor
Atlantic
Beetem
Trac
Silliman
Silli
Dog Bite Causes $2000 Suit Against Taylor Hutcher
Joseph Doyle of Taylor sues for $2,000 damages after a dog at Robert Llewellyn meat market allegedly attacked him while he bought chops on Saturday July 27. He claims the dog’s muzzle was removed by an employee, constituting criminal negligence. Doyle is represented by Richard A. Bourke and John F. Bonner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Hutcher
Joseph Doyle
Taylor
Robert Llewellyn
Llewellyn
Doyle
Richard A. Bourke
John F. Bonner
William H Kent Freed After Five Years in Prison
Clerk of the Courts John H Thomas released William H Kent from state custody yesterday. Kent was convicted in May 1991 in this county court of burglary. Warden Cassidy of the penitentiary approved the certificate of release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Kent
John H. Thomas Reeves
Cassidy
Man jailed for 1891 break-in at William Edgar residence
On May 2, 1891, the defendant was fined and sentenced by Judge R W Archbald to five years of solitary confinement for breaking into William Edgar's residence. A total of one month per year was subtracted for good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edgar
R. W. Archbald
Mr. Mears' foresight saves life on new building
Daniel Sullivan, an iron worker on the Mears project, fell from the ninth floor but landed after twelve feet due to flooring laid as the structure rose. He escaped severe injury and was taken to Lackawanna hospital by ambulance with a shaken state and minor head cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mears
Daniel Sullivan
New Mears
Meara
Sullivan
Lackawanna Hospital
Lackawanna Avenue
Elks Promote Lake Ariel Excursion With Novel Adverts
City wide Elks push a Lake Ariel trip with hundreds lured by Bauer's band and illuminated trolliosis cars. Committees include Schaitt, Koehler, Roche, Martin, Schoen, Dunn, Haslam, Watkins and Welchel guiding transportation, refreshments, advertising, and entertainment for the big event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Lake Ariel
Bauer
Elks’ Club
Charles H. Schailt
Henry T. Koehler
John J. Brown
Transportation
Charles Schadt
John E. Roche
Frankartin
F. W. Martin
E. Moses
Joseph Levy
Fred F. Schoen
J. G. Reeve
J. J. Cummings
W. A. Simrell
Alex, Dunn, Jr
Walter Haslam
William
Man Run Down by Express Near South Mill
John J. Godwin 27 a stone mason of 904 Breckcourt was struck by the Wilkes Barre express on the Delaware and Hudson near the South Steel mill at 11 10 last night. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital unconscious. Identification came from a white satin hat lining bearing M. P. McCann’s mark. A blue print of the Mears building fifth floor, rough sketches, and a foreman’s papers suggest he worked for Contractors Muldoon and Bowie. An Agnus Dei and Sacred Heart badge were found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Godwin
Breckcourt
Wilkes- Barre
Delaware and Hudson
South Steel
Lackawanna Hospital
J. J. Godwin
M. P. McCann
Mears
Muldoon & Bowie
Agnus Dei
Sacred Heart
Schievera to Visit City for Evangelistic Campaign
A committee met at the Young Men's Christian Association room to arrange finances for evangelist Schievera. The general committee plans to convene at 2 PM with Schievera expected to arrive next week for a South Side tent campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Hitchcock
G. Edgar Dean
Albert C. Meyers
South Bide
Evangelist Schievera
Young Men's Christian Association
Schlevera
So Far New Street Cleaning Plan Proves Useful
Street Commissioner Kinsley reports early success from a pilot on Adams avenue where two workers cleaned seven blocks in a week with no complaints. Upper Washington avenue shows similar results with two workers across six blocks as the city considers halving street cleaning costs if the pattern holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsley
Adams Avenue
Upper
Washington Avenue
Fierce Musician Threatens Fellow Boarder on Tariff Row
In a Washington Avenue boarding house Henry T. Bragdon a book agent and Henry Patterson a zither player argued over tariff and free trade. Patterson an Englishman spoke forcefully and Bragdon swore out a warrant for his arrest on a charge of threatening to kill. Patterson appeared and posted bail with King Miller the Armenian tailor acting as bondsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Henry T. Bragdon
Henry Patterson
Bragdon
Alderman Wright
Patterson
King Miller
Hearing Before Viewers in Jermyn Water Case
In court room No 2 the five viewers appointed to inquire into P J Lee of Jermyn v Jermyn and Rushbrook Water Company met and heard testimony of several witnesses. Bries appeared for the plaintiff and Attorney Wa of the company. Took possession of the Rasntrvol creek by virtue of eminent domain. property of the plaintiff borders on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn and Rushbrook Water Company
P. J. Lee
Jermyn
Fae
Bries
Ntiff
Balloon Landing Planned for Central City Bridge Approaches
Central City engineers reveal Roaring Brook bridge approaches with a balloon landing tone in contrast to Linden street. The Spruce street route shows a 10 percent grade, steeper than West Lackawanna avenue, making access impracticable while a camel back bridge design adds an unsightly central hump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Swelland Street
Lindes Street
Phillips
Roaring Brook Bridge
Peter Supp
Linden Street
Spruce Street
West Lackawanna Avenue
Adama Avenue
Cedar Avenue
Directors of New Board of Trade Building Meet Today
The board of directors for the proposed board of trade building will meet at 2 PM to discuss business and assess building plans. Officers include C Parker Davidson as president and D B Atherton as secretary, with Atherton elected by the directors. The treasurer reports 10 percent of capital stock collected and notices of charter intention will be published tomorrow. Planning focuses on Scranton architects and foundation excavation to begin in about a week. The company organized on July 25 and aims to finish by April 1, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
C. Parker Davidson
D. B. Atherton
A. D. Dean
Everett Warren
E. RB. Sturges
D. B. Hand
L. M. Gates
W. A. May
J. W. Oakford
T. H
Scranton
Board Ends Private Miner Certificates Now Restricted
The miners examining board for this district held a meeting at the courthouse and granted fourteen certificates to applicants. From now on certificates may only be issued at the regular monthly meeting on the first Monday, ending prior practice of interim grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Griffiths
William D. Morris
Miles Gibbons
Court House
Sweeney's Frightful Fall From Pole Leaves He Surviving
Night Inspector James Sweeney of the Scranton Gas and Water Co fell sixty feet from a pole near the Base Ball park while trimming a lamp at 11.90 last night. He landed hard, suffering a broken right thigh and possible internal injuries. A bystander aided him, an ambulance summoned to Lackawanna hospital. No belt was used to secure him to the pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sweeney
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Ball Park
Sweeney
Lackawanna Hospital
Merchants Claim Sidewalk Rights On Lackawanna Penn Aves
Street Commissioner Kinsley says merchants may load and unload in front of stores but cannot block sidewalks. He reports daily complaints about obstructed sidewalks on Lackawanna and Penn avenues and notes no remedy has been suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsley
Lackawanna and
Penn Avenues
Market Place Seen as Solution to Sidewalk Nuisance
Mr Kinsley argues merchants should be allowed to use the outer sidewalk edge to ease curbside selling while pedestrians suffer less obstruction. He says a market place is the fair resolution, balancing merchant rights with pedestrian safety until a proper market is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kinsley
Dangerous Fire Case Involving Malloy on Capoose Avenue
John Malloy, accused of arson at his father’s Capoose Avenue home, was held to await a 3 PM hearing with $1000 bond. Chief Ferber seeks a delay for further investigation as three separate ignition points and kerosene odor point to arson. The motive appears linked to a heavy mortgage and a small insurance policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Malloy
Capoose Avenue
Chief Ferber
William Jennings
Bandaman
Malloy
Malloys
Railroad Notes and Labor Meetings Feature August Picnic
H A Mace Lodge No 15 announces a Riverside Park picnic August 16 and 17 with trainman baseball games and amusements. Reports cover rail lines including Erie postal cars from New York to Chicago, Western earnings up in June, and rising freight car demand across major roads. Divers inspect a bridge abutment at Nanticoke West Nanticoke while union leaders Zealously spread lectures in Elmira New York. Beck the Tailor advertises French English worsteds at 337 Adams Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Mace Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
Riverside Park
Providence
Cleveland
Delaware and Hudson
Erie
New York
Chicago
New York Central
New York, Susquehanna and Western
Delaware
Bedell
Ontario and Western Railroad
Hancock
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Nanticoke
West Nanticoke
E. E. Clarke
Order of Railroad Conductors
Bunday
Union
Elmira
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Big Four Railroad
Pennsylvania
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Busset Shoes
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Peon Ave
Ulliams & Wanulty
City Notes
Sam Shulby
Delaware and Hudson Canal Coal Company
Eddy Creek Ee Olyphant
Bellevue
Dodge
Oxford Coffea
Western
Lohmann's
Street
BECK
Gorse Ge Voutee
West Aet Key Cigar
B. G. Coursen
Een McHale's Hall
Dun
Mountain Park
John G. Woolley
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Ontario and Western
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Wilkes
America
Tallie Morgan
W. H. Stanton
Scranton Young Men’s Christian Association
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Woolley
Wilkes-Barre
Park
Woolley
Lord Jesus Christ
Schievera
Solty
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Malloya’ Novel
Laurel Hill Park
Bager
Woolworth’s
Woolworth
Green and Gold
Eva M. Hetzeu
E. M. Hetzel
Lackawanha
H. D. Swartz & CO
F. A
Penn and
Franklin Aves
Kleberg
Louis Rupprecht
Carlsbad
Penn Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
Frank P. Christian
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, PA
Calumabus Monument
Washington Av
C. W. Freeman
Brio-a-Brao
Capes
D. Bolz
Wyoming Ave
Duck Pants
AK Ave
Soldiers, Hatlara
Furnshere
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