Local notes on pay day meetings and crimes from Scranton era
Company F received camp pay Tuesday night. The St Aloysius society will meet in College hall this evening at 8 oclock. It was pay day at the Baltimore slope and Baltimore No 2 colliery of the Deluzene and Hudson Coal company yesterday. Contractor Schroeder of Scranton began work on the superstructure of the new National bank building last Monday. Dr A L Pugh of 217 Lackawanna avenue was sent to the county jail for twenty days for attempting to buy drink. William Wilson of the West Side who assaulted a street car conductor Philip Foy appeared in police court yesterday and was fined. Employees of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western machine shops and Storrs mines were paid yesterday. Yard men and the southern civil workers will receive their month’s wages. Mike Lipshits is confined in county jail awaiting grand jury action for allegedly stealing a stiff hat from Jacob Monsky of Dickson City. Lipshits claims he bought it.
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St. Aloysius Sociey
College Hall
Baltimore Slope
Baltimore No. 2
Deluzene and Hudson Coal Company
Yesterve
Schroeder
Scranton
National Bank
Warne
A. L. Pugh
Lackawanna Avenue
Willam Wilson
West Side
Philip Foy
Commonwealth
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Storrs
Civla
Clearing the Sidewalks on Penn Avenue
City authorities enforce sidewalk clearance after complaints about marketmen blocking paths. Mayor Connell and Street Commissioner Kinsley held a meeting and ordered full enforcement. Marketmen complied, though with some demurral and a protest planned to be filed with the mayor.
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Penn Avenue
Connell
Kinsley
Experience Meeting of Woman's Relief Corps No 60 at Grand Army hall
Members of Woman's Relief Corps No 60 hold an experience meeting at Grand Army of the Republic hall at 8 PM with practical methods to be promulgated. Program includes piano solo by Miss Cora Rowley, recitations, readings, singing, and gifts to Florence Mission. Donations list acknowledged.
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Woman's Relief Corps
No. 60
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Cora Rowley
Jane Walter
Edith and
Mariel Galafano
Lohmann's on Spruce Street Serves Meals All Hours
The listing notes meals and cold lunches available any time at Lohmann's on Spruce Street. Regular dinner priced at 40 cents. Also advertised offer includes imported and domestic wings cigars and liquors.
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Lohmann's
Spruce Street
Excelsior Club Offers New York Excursion Next Week
Excelsior Athletic club announces a New York excursion next Saturday via the Erie and Wyoming Valley line. Round trip fare is 3.76 with ten day tickets at 4.65. Advertisement also notes new goods and winter saltings with tailor D Beck at 497 Adams Avenue Flor de Venice and Key West cigar imagery.
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New York
Excelsior Athletic Club
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad
D. Beck
Adams Avenue
Coal Operators Weigh Drastic Action Against Rail Rates
Reports from New York claim 1,000,000 tons of anthracite would be sold at $2 a ton to force price restoration. William Connell, president of the Industrial Operators Association, says the plan is being discussed though not yet decided. Dispatch denials cited lack of foundation, while authorities warn profits drop and some operators may shut down.
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New York
United Press
Philadelphia
Coxe Bros. & Co
Compines
William Connell
Coal Operators’ Association
Mr. Connell
Connell
KE. J. Sturges
Husband-Beater Feeny jailed after street assault
Mary Fe ney of Tenth Street was committed to county jail for fifteen days by Alderman Fuller after a violent spree against her husband. She followed him through the streets abusing him and stoning him, dragged him home by the collar, where officers rescued him as she beat him on the floor. Neighbors condemn the outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Feeney
Tenth Street
Fuller
James F. McDonald Bid Farewell in Minnesota Dispersal
Friends gather in Wright county to see James F. McDonald depart with his 12-year-old son Frank for a westward life. The former educator and newspaper writer, once superintendent of Minooka schools, left with relatives and sister Kate to join a western residence after years in Minnesota.
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James F. McDonald
Waverly
Minnesota
Minooka
Horace Greeley
Wright County
Minn
St. Paul
John Cullen
Frank
Kate
West
Out of a Job Now Fresh Man Whose Occupation Was Drinking
Daniel R. Marks of Lackawanna township was arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. When asked by Alderman Fuller his occupation he replied drinking beer. The mayor sentenced him to fifteen days without work and placed him in the Black Maria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel R. Marks
Lackawanna Township
Alderman Fuller
Marks
Pittston city solicitor studies tax system for charter model
Charles F. Bohan acting city solicitor of Pittston met Deputy Treasurer P. J. Ruane to review the local tax handling. He noted the new city will adopt a charter similar to Scranton and will pattern its administration after the Metropolitan area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Con Fields
Charles F. Bohan
P. J. Ruane
Bohan
Scranton
Jonathan Cordeaux Dies After Illness in New York
Jonathan Cordeaux a prominent member of St Luke's Church and the Royal Arcanum died at 6 30 yesterday morning at his home 619 Madison Avenue after a month of cerebral meningitis his illness worsened in recent days. He was connected with Weston mills in a responsible position and was well known in business circles.
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Cornpaux
St. Luke's Church
Royal Arcanum
Helen
St. Luke’s Church
Jonathan Cordeaux
Weston Mills
Madison Avenue
Lackawanna Iron and Coal elects nine directors
Stockholders met yesterday morning at the company's Lackawanna avenue office to choose nine directors. The slate included Edwin F. Hatfield, Sam Sloan, William F. Dodge, James Blair, Henry A. Taylor, De Witt C. Blair, Moses Taylor Pyne, Stephen S. Palsher, and Walter Scranton. Mr. Hatfield was named president and the remaining officers will be elected by the new directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Edwin F. Hatfield
Sam Sloan
Wiliam EF. Dodge
James Blair
Henry A. ©. Taylor
de Witt C. Blair
Moses Taylor Pyne
Stephen 8. Palsher
Walter Scranton
Mr. Hatfield
Kittie Woods Falls From Fourth Story Window
An intoxicated Kittie Woods at 16 Lackawanna avenue pursued by a policeman leaped from a fourth story window at 18 Lackawanna avenue. She landed in the rear alley and died at Lackawanna hospital. earlier she descended a fire-escape and likely misjudged the jump.
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Kittie Woods
Lackawanna Avenue
Woods
May Tuppen
Bishop
McHale
Wools
Lackawanna Hospital
Los Angeles Man Denies Carey Will Tale Reaches Scranton
W E Youhle of Los Angeles arrived in Scranton and said he has heard nothing about a Henry B Carey or any legacy story. He touts Wells and Lee as a leading California firm and doubts any California version exists.
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W. E. Youhle
Henry Bb. Carey
Dr. Leeto
Wells & Lee
Wyoming
Los Angeles
Cal
Henry B. Carey
California
Youdle
Carey
Court House Notes and Local Notices From Scranton Area
Court house notes record administration for Temple Scott of Spring Brook and a $7000 bond filed for tax collector John Beethold. Suit against Jacob R. Cohen for 1813.02 with interest. marriage licenses issued to six couples. A Dunmore matter involves a capias for Annie Ginowsky and a pending trial. Excursion to New York advertised by the Excelsior Athletic Club with 2.75 and 4.55 tickets.
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Temple Scott
Spring Brook
Fred R. Stark
John Beehtold
Fourteenth Ward
John Benore
Frank Stetter
H.M. Hannah
M. Katzenberg & Sons
Reade Street
New York
Jacob R. Cohen
Bill la
John H. Thomas
Sheridan Harter
Hannah L. Kraus
Hollenback Township
Luzerne County
Burton A. Transue
Elisabeth Dyson
Scranton
John T. James
Margaret E. Jones
Annie Ginowsky
Mary Glecuzula
Dunmore
Mrs Barnum remarries in New York to Greek Turk Callias Bey
Mrs Phineas T Barnum, widow of the showman, married D Callias Bey in a private New York ceremony. The groom is believed Greek with a Turkish title. The couple plan to sail for Europe soon.
Special excursion to Coney Island from Scranton
Via Lehigh Valley Railroad special excursion to Coney Island on Saturday August 10 via New York and Iron Steamboat Line. Round trip fare is 225 for the journey from Scranton. Tickets valid for return on any train to and including Monday the 12th. Departs D and H depot at 7:45 a.m.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Coney Island
New York and Iron Steamboat Line
Scranton
D. & H. Depot
Harter Kraus and Cord eau Notice in Scranton and Hobbie
In Scranton on August 4 1886 Miss Hannah L Kreua of Pond Hill Luzerne county Pa wed Sheridan Harter of Hobbie Luzerne county Pa by Rev Edwin Gunn Miller. CORDE A U X Johnathan Cordeaux of 619 Madison Avenue died aged years with funeral announcement later.
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Harter—Kraus
Scranton
Edwin Gunn Miller
Hannah L. Kreua
Pond Hill
Luserne County
Sheridan Harter
Hobbie
Elks Third Annual Excursion Celebrated At Lake Ariel
The Ellis party and friends from Honesdale Hawley and Carbondale enjoyed five train loads totaling thirty five cars on a fine day of social and financial success. The married men won the tug of war from Scranton members and John Moir won the sack race with Del Simrell John Watkins William Weithel John Corbett and George Schlager as other competitors. An evening concert at Hotel Columbia featured Bauer's band and Watkins brothers providing vocal numbers.
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Ellis
Lake Ariel
Honesdale
Hawley
Carbondale
Bauers Band
Scranton Lodge
Dread Despair Over Infant Ills From Cholera Food
Mothers face anxious questions on infant nutrition as federal guidance warns children are vulnerable to cholera linked illness. The piece highlights fears surrounding feeding practices and the need for safe options to protect babies.
No Touch of Summer Disorder In Infant Feeding
A mother's loving care and intelligent feeding prevent summer diseases in babies. Lactated food nourishes well and keeps infants strong, calm, and thriving through hot months. Physicians endorse it for nursing mothers and for invalids needing easily digested nutrition.
Scranton Faces Growth as City of Many Churches
A longtime resident notes Scranton may earn the nickname Second City of Churches due to a large and rising number of church buildings missions and sects. He cites competitive religious diversity and a wager about city demographics amid ongoing local politics and civic plans.
Local Political Gossip Mixes Dems and Bagatelles
An array of city politics and personal quips unfolds with Dems and Republicans muttering over Cleveland Hastings and council actions. A railway incident, pay questions, and a misaddressed letter to Scranton Republican add to a vignette of municipal tensions and curious errands.
boom in iron trade spurs Cuba ore shipment to Philadelphia
The iron boom leads to a contract for 60 000 tons of ore from Spanish-American Iron company mines at Dailquarl Cuba to Philadelphia piers for distribution to local furnaces. A prior 95 000 ton Cuba ore contract is only partly fulfilled due to Cuban civil conflict.
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Philadelphia
Spanish-American Iron Company
Dailquarl
Cuba
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Commonwealth Shoe
Washington Avenue
Ackawanna
Warman
Penn Ave
Glinms & Wanulty
City Notes
Jacob J. Monsky
Dickton
Mike Lipshits
Mike
Florence
Florence Mission
Huntington's Home
W. F. Halstead
Anja Williams
People's Market
J. G. McAskey
Guild of St. Hilda
Simon Rive
Joan J. Godwin
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Delaware and Hudson
Lawrence Lynch
Breckcourt
Dunmore Catholic
Venice
Key West
Industrial Operator's Association
Iceman
Frolle
Court House Notes
Coney Inland
Manhattan Beach
Collings & Hackett
North End
South Side
Roche
Select Council
Board of Pension and Appeals
Common Council
Elks
Dolph Abberton
Board of Trade
Mr. Atherton
Frank FE
Ryan
Lemuel Amerman
Corh
Africa
Warden Price
Dr. Kelley
Equinunk
Hyde Park
Linden Street
Woolworth’s
C. S. Woolworth
Kleberg
Louis Rupprecht
Carlsbad
Sota
OPP
Baptist Church
Diddlededee
Amerman
Grover Cleveland
Grove Cleveland
Hastings
Quay
Councils
Lower Lackawanna Avenue
Rairoad
D. B. Atherton
Eva M. Hetzel
B. M. Hetzel
Lackawanna
Laurel Hill Park
Bauer
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
Green Ridge
Nervonad K
A. E. Jordan
Boston Hospital
Nuracs
Boot
Piaw Os Lee
Premat
Whtercome
Appealls
Columbes Vocument
Washington
S. C. Snyder
Spouce Stogel
Capes
D. Bolz
Wyoming Ave
Duck Pants
Thers, Tetters,& Furnishers
Frank P. Christian
Hatter
Lackawanna Ave
Scrartos, PA
Hi. D. Swartz & CO
Os ‘Ackle
Target
Coweet Tobacco
Lumberertine F. A. Tisdel
Penn and
Franklin Aves
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