City Notes From Scranton Area Daily Roundup
The Delaware and Hudson Canal company employees at the Conyngham and Jermyn mines were paid yesterday. Street Commissioner Kinsley continued his campaign against obstruction of sidewalks by merchants and marketmen. Mayor Connell approved Councilman Morris's pipe drain ordinance on Nay Aug avenue toward the Lackawanna river. Two men who refused to pay fares on a D and H train at Green Ridge were arrested on trespass charges. Jonathan Cordeaux's funeral is set for this afternoon from Madison avenue residence with interment in Forest Hill cemetery. Marriage licenses were issued to Archie Davilson and Catherine Mangan, Isaac Burros and Bertha Breln. The Lackawanna Institute of History and Science will open at the courthouse 2:30 to 5 today and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. A Central Railroad of New Jersey excursion train to Long Branch, Ocean Grove, and Asbury Park will depart at 8 tomorrow with a lunch car and parlor car for passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Conyngham
Jermyn
Kinsley
Connell
Morris
Nay Aug Avenue
Lackawanna River
Delaware and Hudson
Green Ridge
J. D. Thomas
Jonathan Cordeaux
Madison Avenue
Olive
Forest Hill Cemetery
Emil R. Bonn
Archie Davilson
Catherine Mangan
Peckville
Isaac Burros
Carbondale
Bertha Breln
Scranton
Lackawanna Institute of History and Science
Court House
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
Bicyclist Run Down at Busy Washington Spruce Intersection
At the Washington Avenue and Spruce Street crossing a bicycle rider collided with a cab driven by Jack Nealis. Schaffer, proprietor of Bell Clothing, was riding east on Spruce Street. The cyclist suffered a severe body injury from the horse’s hooves. the bicycle suffered no damage. Schaffer treated his face at a drug store and rode away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Spruce Street
Jack” Nealis
William Schaffer
Bell Clothing House
Schaffer
City Mortality Records Show July Tops Yet Again
July mortality in the city reached 176 deaths with 109 under six and 78 under one year. There were 159 births, 93 males and 66 females. Excursions to Ocean Grove Anbury Park and Long Branch via Jersey Central tomorrow cost 2.20 round trip with lunch and parlor car. Taylor Line opening soon expands Rendham reach and electric road links to Forest City Nanticoke. A picnic at Wabler's will feature music and free admission by Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rendham
City Line
Forest City
Nanticoke
Common Council Backs Crystals in Fire Engine Row
The Scranton Common Council and a joint fire committee reversed a prior stance on the Crystal Engine Company, ordering the chief to vacate the house for city possession and appoint two firefighters to cover until an ordinance funds a purchase. A minority report urged reconsideration and blamed council delays for the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Crystal Fire Engine Company
Joint Fire Department
Connell
Select Councils
Fire Department
Crystal Engine Company
Robert Robinson
Common Council Fire Department
Scranton
Crystal Hose Company
Robinson
Grier
House
Sweeney
Four Big Suits Filed Against Two Traction Firms
Four negligence lawsuits were filed by O'Brien & Kelley on behalf of Patrick and Bridget Marya, Patrick Kennedy, and Edward Thayne against Scranton Traction and Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit. Claims seek ten thousand dollars for three plaintiffs and twenty five thousand dollars for Mrs Delevan in Carbondale cases, citing injuries from streetcar accidents in 1894 and 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Traction Company
Carbondale Street Railway Company
Pryor
O'Brien & Kelley
Scranton Company
Carbondale
Patrick Maria
Bridget
Providence
Jones Street
Patrick Kennedy
West Mountain
Luzerne
Edward Thayne
Bull's Head
Tax Board Debate Prompts Pension Board Proposals
In Scranton the tax committee weighs pension and appeals measures introduced at the last meeting. They propose a $3 daily compensation for board members, joint council elections on Aug 2, and favorable reporting of Roche’s resolution barring councilmen from board membership. Royal Arcanum notes Scranton Council No 021 to meet at 1:30 PM for the late brother Jonathan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Crystal Engine Company
Tax Committee of Select Council
Board of Pension and Appeals
Roche
Royal Arcanum
Scranton Council
Jona
Coun
Ote
Wi . E. FP
Heirs Appeal to Contest Williams Will and Estate
The attorneys filed an appeal after Register Hopkins favored the heirs in probate. A citation directs the heirs Mary Thompson Rachel Snow William Francia Elizabeth Beale and James Edwards to appear and show cause why the probate decision should not be reversed and letters testamentary revoked. The case drags costs high as land syndicate plans expansion in Hamilton Township near Stroudsburg. An expert believes coal may underlie lands already secured by heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Williams
Williams
Mary J. Thompson
Rachel A. Snow
Elizabeth Beale
William Francis
James Folwaris
Evan M. Francis
Register
Francia
Halslander & Vosburge
Register of Wills
Honkina
William Francia
James Edwards
Register Hopkins
Hamilton Township
Stroudsburg
Alexander Overfield
Edward Wolfe
Chester Kulp
Amos Frantz
Charles Felker
James Overfield
Felker
Woman falls sixty feet from window but to recover
Kittle Woods, though she fell head first onto cobblestones, is not fully conscious but shows signs of recovery. Doctors report no skull fracture, with a fractured wrist the only major injury. A custody bid by Mrs. Duggan to take Woods’s 7-year-old child was blocked by the grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittle Woods
Lackawanna Hospital
Duggan
Board of
Associated Charities
Carbondale Tennis Club Opens Seventh Annual Tourney
The Carbondale Tennis Club hosts its seventh annual open tournament at Farview park starting August 29 1895. Events include gentlemen singles and doubles with prizes for top places. Matches are best two of three sets, finals best three of five, clay courts, entry fee 1 for singles 150 for doubles. The Delaware and Hudson challenge cup awaits the winner, with James H. Paul as secretary and entries due by August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Club
Carbondale Tennis Club
Farview Park
Pennsylvania
W. W. Johnson
Scranton
James H. Paul
Carbondale
Arrival of fenders for Scranton Traction cars
Superintendent Robert F. Fox reports that within a week every Scranton Traction street car will be fitted with life saver fenders like those used on the Baltimore system. Twenty cars are being equipped now with forty seven in service, and thirty more will receive fittings to cover all lines. Castings were required to adapt the fenders and the first batch proved too large, with machinists adjusting them to the cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Fox
Scranton Traction Company
Hnea
Baltimore
Board of Control appoints janitors and sets salaries
Two committees of the board of control met last night. The supply committee passed on several bills. The building committee appointed the janitors in various school buildings and fixed their salaries for the coming year. A few changes were made in the corps of janitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Supply Committee
Building Committee
Capital Branching Out Scranton Coal Operators Invest in Monroe County
Scranton capitalists form a syndicate and buy land in Monroe County after signs of coal discovery on the Charles Felker farm near Strowdaburg. The investment indicates expanding coal interests in the region as exploration continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Monroe County
Charles Felker
Strowdaburg
Opening Night Delights as Laurel Hill Park Welcomes Crowd
Bauer's full band played a concert at Laurel Hill Park with an orchestra for dancing in the pavilion. Over 3,000 city visitors and a trolley party from Peckville attended the formal opening under new management. No admission or dancing fees were charged. Management promises weekly attractions and more events, including a sacred concert Sunday and dancing through tonight and tomorrow until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Laurel Hillark
Peckville
Scranton Bicycle Club Boycotts Delaware and Hudson Road
The Scranton Bicycle club resolves to boycott the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company over excess baggage charges for bicycles and released liability for damage. It condemns the action as unjust discrimination and urges members to avoid using the line when in uniform or with their bicycles. A copy of the resolutions is sent to the Albany general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Bicycle Club
Delaware and Hudson Road
Albany
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Scranton Bleycle Club
N. Y
Knights of Pythias to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Scranton Lodge No. 263 of the Knights of Pythias plans a silver anniversary celebration next Tuesday evening to mark 25 years of existence. Invitations go to members and families as committees led by Martin Joyce G E Saxe and H N Dunnell organize the lodge room event at Odd Fellows hall 2089 Wyoming avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Martin Joyce
G. E. Saxe
H. N. Dunnell
Another Husband Beater Halts Night Disturbances in Scranton
Ada Moore Smith beat her alleged husband Doc Smith with a pole at 3 a.m. police officers Lt. Williams and Officer Marker arrested both. Neighbors complained of noisy night sessions at the Swetland Street home and the pair were fined $5 in police court. Train and excursion notices and cigarette ad copy accompany this fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Moore Smith
Doc Smith
Lieutenant Williams
Marker
Smith
Swetland Street
No Baits Plan Sets Low Everyday Prices Across Stock
The store pledges consistently low prices on all stock with especially tight margins on staples like Teas Coffees Spices and Cigars to attract customers. They claim direct importer tea cuts and ongoing value across spices soaps starches and dried fruits with first class service and delivery by mail or phone.
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Nerrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth Shoe
Ackawanna
Warman
Penn
New . Hill
City Notes
Oooan Grove
Anbury Park
Central R. R
N. J
Jersey Central
West Lackawanna Avenue
Mon
Wabler
Myers
Crystals
Joint Fire Department Committee
Mr. Robinson
Zeidler
Crystal Company
Mr. Zeidler
Moir
Loftus
Richard Thomas
Allens
Mr. Kinsley
Mr. Nealis
Nealls
Ge Iinstey
North Grain Avenue
Mulstreet
Wanna One
Sosa
North Main Avenue
Amelia, Grove and
Meade Street
iKnaley
Torrey
William Bright
William Love
Bright's Alley
Webster Avenue
Pine Streets
Keller
Wyoming Avenue
Adama Avenue
Mattes Street
Olyphant Road
Platt Homestead
Prospect Avenue
Beech
Birch Streets
Ferber Court
Hart & Gibbons
Select Council
Washington
Wyoming Avenues
Marion
New York
New York Street
Fourteenth Sewer
Michael Ludwig
Schultz Court
Franklin Avenue
Carbondale Company
Richard J. Delevan
Jennie Elizabeth Delevan
Lackawanna Valley Rapid Translt Company
the Tax Board
Ite
Hopkins
Farview
Laurel Hill
K. OF P
Coney Island
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Depot
Lackawanna Road
Key West
E. G. Coursen
LGW
Syracuse and
Pleasant Beach
Seaved D
Ta Os A
S. G. Snyder, D. D. S
Scranton Cash Store
Price
Woolworth’s
Woolworth
Kleberg
Louis Rupprecht
Carlsbad
Tel Losk
Penn Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
Tteranton
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
Washington Av
Scranton,Pa
Capes
D. Bo la
Duck Pants
Frank P, Christian
Ando
Lackawarna Ave
Hi. D. Swartz & CO
Penn and
Franklin Aves
Duan
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