Local notes and court actions fill city bulletin
Charles Wartowsky seeks dulewaty in Breanid district. A marriage license issued to Charles W. Lemke of Binghuime ton and Laura Schroeder of Scranton. Meeting notices for Cryan Move company. Commissioner Sitwell reappointed in Morrisburg. John Iltney held for court on theft of seventy from Patrick Reap. Toad pipe theft reported near a market. Board of revision reveals ward-based property assessments. Upcoming ward hearings scheduled. Delaware and Hullsan and Grosey Tele mines updates. Dreadful incidents include Miller arrested for theft and assault on a whiskey incident. Grady fled Brennan's bar with whiskey, caught later. Police court fines issued. BERCHARM'S PILLS noted for stomach and liver issues.
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Morrisburg
TH. Sitwell
Vie City
Telecom Hiseioner
Jobin Iltney
Ammett Street
Patrick Reap
Allormiin Kelly
Mar
Reese G. Brooke
Lulney Avete
Jenny MM. van Gorder
Life of
Carbondale
Gershom B. van Gorder
Wille Hoyel
Hannah Albrecht
Mero
Lange
Michael Miler
Patrotmen
Peeney
Gaehoule
Millar
White House
Bow
Miller
Johny Grady
Brennan
Fen Avenue
Peters
Grady
Bailey
Free-for-all and bicycle races draw near 2,000 at meet
The Scranton track hosted a rough card with Ella T in the main free-for-all and Meta owned by Sam Ering winning the 2.25 trot while Polly White took the bicycle mile. Elias and Raven opened as fast rivals, but crowd turnout topped 1,800 with hundreds admitted free, despite slick mud from prior rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias
Meta
Sam Ering
Oly White
Raven
Trek
Hal Pointer
Draven
Bila 'T
Moonstone
Allen Dare
Grace CG
Final Day Of Northeastern Pennsylvania Bicycle Meet
Heavy track conditions forced a delayed two mile championship. White narrowly beat Gregory and Strong in a dramatic final sprint with Seward and White leading early and multiple riders crashing. Marsh suffered wrist and shoulder injuries, Keller and Marsh wrecks noted, White of Scranton won the event.
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Pentsylvania
Oswald
White
Gregory
Palmer
Keller
Seward
Strong
Maresh
Dunn
Kratz
Pletol Abot
Balf Seward
Krate
Grevory
Stroam Sec Omid
Marsh
Scranton
Ralph Gregory
Soranton
Seron
Marty Strong
Hind
Miller Lee
Emma 4
Brain
Leota C
Duchess Igo
Walter K
Billy H
Bellman
Assault and Robbery Reported on Weet Lackawanna Ave
Early yesterday three youths were seen approaching the central city with one man injured showing a head wound. James Toresney obtained two warrants for Thomas Durnin on assault and battery and Michiel Joyce on larceny after a saloon fight on Laverne Street. Durnin and Joyce appeared before Alder man Kelly and posted bail.
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Laverne Street
Torsney
Durnan
Joyce
Kelly
Boyer Arrests Suspect in Local Theft Case
William Kelper was arraigned before Alderman Howe on a theft and embellishment charge. Fred Boyer, who led the arrest, escorted Kelper to the alderman after Kelper reappeared near Hotel Jermyn. Kelper was held in 500 bond, his father acting as surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kelper
Howe
Tarcetry
Alderman Howe
Kelper
Bondeman
Unknown artist leaves a mystery coal portrait
A. B. Holmes found two coal pieces in his Commonwealth Building office. One bore a sketch of a couple strolling together. the other showed a bas relief likeness of Holmes himself, polished and clearly etched. Holmes could not identify the maker or the donor.
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A. B. Holmes
Commonwealth Building
Holmes
Through Coach Service From Scranton to Seashore Resorts
The Central Railroad of New Jersey operates a through coach from Scranton to Long Branch via Wilkes-Barre Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem and coastal resorts Ashbury Park Ocean Grove Point Pleasant Belmar and intermediate stations. Depart Scranton 8 20 a m arriving Long Branch 4 05 p m return departs Point Pleasant 11 40 a m arriving Scranton 5 55 p m No car changes or passenger baggage transfers required with trains 6 and 12 offering coastal connections via Elizabethport with one car change.
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Central Railroad of New Jersey
Scranton
Long Branch
Ashbury Park
Ocean Grove
Point Pleasant
Wilkes-Barre
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Banton
Asbury Park
Ovenan Grove
Belmar
Easton
Maueh Chunk
Hood's SarsaparillaGives Health Against Impure Blood
Advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a pure blood purifier. Claims cure for pimples scars and scrofulous tendencies. Pills described as vegetable and non purgative with no pain. Available at all druggists.
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Hood
Condition of the hard coal trade and market outlook
The August letter from the anthracite operators association reports a steady demand and rising prices with increased shipments. Small steam coal shortages persist and pea coal prices advance while western markets stay strong for new business. Officials endorse current management and expect 1898 results to improve as railroads and mines restore profits.
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Anthracite Conl Operators Association
Paker
Avast
Udewater
Durther
Wonders Never Cease In Sunday Press Preview
The Philadelphia Sunday Press promises a grand July issue featuring adventures in the Klondike as told by special correspondents, profiles of prominent Americans, and a free illustration of The Surrender of Cornwallis. Also coverage of the L A W meeting in Philadelphia and notable women chasing gold fever. Readers are urged to order next Sunday's edition.
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Philadelphia
Sunday
The
Sunday Press
Klondike
the Sunday Press
Cornwallis
Unique Reunion of The Seven Sisters of Ransom
Yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs P K Richards on Delaware Avenue a first reunion of the Seven Sisters of Ransom was celebrated. Attendees included Mrs N B Sutton Mrs BLON Decker Mrs J D Jenkins Mrs W 2D Hopkins Miss Dora Huthmaker and Misses Ada and Maury Sax. They enjoyed essays singing and an original poem followed by a sumptu ous dinner. The sisters were daughters of P K Richards Dr M Hathmaker and Amex Sax once residents of the Ransom valley. The group was named by a teacher who instructed them before they moved away to West Pittston Scranton and remain connected by childhood memories.
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P. K. Richards
Delaware Avenue
Seven Sisters
Ransom
Mra. N
Sutton
ON. Decker
F. Jenkins
W. 2D. Hopkins
Dora Huthmaker
Ada
Maury Sax
Scranton
Richards
Weat Pittston
Sax
Hutchmaker
Richarde
Prospect Saloon Brawl Leads to Assault Charge
Peter Eell sought shelter during a Wednesday storm when he entered a Prospect Avenue saloon and clashed with Edward Close. Close struck Eell with a chair. Alderman Wright ordered Close held on $500 bail to answer assault and battery at court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Eell
Prospect Avenue
Edward Close
Close
Eali
Alderman Wright
D L W R R Adds Day Coaches on New York to Chicago Run
The D L and W R R now runs day coaches and sleeping care from New York to Chicago via the Nickel Plate road. Inquire at the nearest ticket agent for details and schedules.
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New York
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Fourth District Primaries Notice for Carbondale Convention
Republican voters in the Fourth Legislative District are notified of a convention at Burke's Hall Carbondale on Tuesday August 17 at 8 pm to select delegates to the Republican state convention in Harrisburg and nominate a state treasurer and auditor general. Primaries in the district will be held on Saturday August.
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Fourth Legislative District
Burke's Hall
Carbondale
Anid
Harrisburg
Transaer
Delegates Elected At District Convention Polls
At regular polling places on a specified date, 187 delegates are to be elected to attend the district convention. KB. A. Jones serves as chairman with Bamucelli as secretary and Jones as secretary.
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KB. A. Jones
Bamucelli
Jones
We Still Do Business at the Same Stand
Notice states the firm continues at the same location after twenty two years and asks for continued patronage in awnings tenting and social goods decorations from 8 J Fuhrman & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fuhrman & Bro
China ware sale with decorative semi vitreous china
A dealer advertises low priced semi vitreous china sets with attractive decorations and graceful shapes. The offer includes a large pitcher and basin Morrell pitcher brine game and a set with covered soup and covered chamber items.
Armor Plate Trunk Featured in City Improvement Sale
During the five day Improvement Sale the store promotes its durable 32 inch Armor Plate trunk with canvas cover, ex celsior brass lock and heavy hardware. Priced at $6.50, the trunk is offered with no extra charge for lettering as the carpenters finish the store.
Great Best Quality Percale and Lawn Waists on Sale
Quality percales and lawn waists in all sizes and many styles priced at 39 cents, marked down from 75 cents. Limited stock available. seize the bargain on these durable, breathable garments for warm weather.
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Spruce Street
City Notes
Charles Wartowsky
Charles W. Lemke
Binghuimeton
N. C
Laura Schroeder
Cryan Move Company
Tinkeht
H.R. Long
Delaware and Hullsan Company
Dickvon
Groesy
Olyphant
Delaware, Lackawanny
Sterrs
Dremien Council
Hlarven
Wailake
Childine
Flor DE Washington
Sgranton Gash
Ella T
Geay
Ind
Haven
Vite ‘T
Allen Date
Grace C
Tint Pointer
Moonefone
Hilar T
Tallot
Lay
Lla T
Ell T
Allen
Ella ‘I
Cylins
Aalshel
Tielngeald
Moaney
Allen Dire
Grace
Thine
Lin
S. m
Tien
Fledak
Ele
Hal Polmer
the Sing
I. Ys Chambers
Dultol
Jeahppnaawac
Tor
Tentolus
Gilly
Bruce
Honnie Betsy
Onianna
Spring Dieht
Jomephine
Prince M
Sheba
Pay
Myre
Cal
Fay
Myrtle
Mete
Pote
Jonatha
LdBle
Purae
Ch. m
Biring
Ty m
J. L
Wemlbe
Cece
Iwoon Brith
R. A. Westlake
Atherton
Stewart Fletcher
Frank Smith
H. A. Groman
Seamansg
J. W. Mouser
Taylor
James Torsney
Boyer
Wyoming Avenue
Ile
Anthracite Coal Association
Pittston
Peter Egll
China
Ral
Nina Wall
the Rexford Co
Lacka. Ave
Wedber Bowdons
Ashe
Nany
Lackawanna Ave
Mercereau & Connell’s
Igents
Resina
Wyoming Ave
Pierce
PENN
Batiste
Jaconet
Lackawanna Avenue
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