City Notes From Scranton Local Items and Events
Mrs. Eugene Seibert contributed to St. Luke's fresh air and tree excursion fund. The total received to date is 525.85 at the Electric Engine company picnic Aug 17. Mozart band will furnish music. John Javensky was admitted to Lackawanna hospital after a roof fall at Dine Ridge mine in Peckville. Honesdale Liederkranz plans a second annual excursion to Central South Washington avenue with a baseball game Amitys of Honesdale vs Scranton Amateurs at 3 PM. Marriage licenses granted to five couples from Scranton and Carbondale. Mrs. Thomas Renton attended a spiritualistic seance led by Dr. James T. Sutton. attendee identified as not Mrs. Henton of North Washington avenue.
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Eugene Seibert
St. Luke's
Picnlc
Electric Engie Company
Era Grove
Muale
Mozart Band
John Javensky
Lackswanne Hospital
Yettering
Dine Ridge
Peckville
Honesdale Liederkrang
Central
South Washington Avenue
Onhursday
Amitys
Honesdale
Scranton
John M. Lack
Estella Alvy
Louis Davis
Margaret Lewis
Danije
North Washington Avenue
Ing Company
South Works To Resume Operations After Repairs
South Works announces tomorrow morning resumption of mill operations after a twelve day idle period for repairs. An overhaul included replacing worn machinery and installing five new rollers at the far wire of the finishing rolls. Full force is not expected to return until next Monday.
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South Works
Ual
New Street Sweeper Trial Driven by Colored Inventor
A novel street sweeper, patented by a Black porter on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad, is set for a city trial today. George M. Hallstead helped secure a model built at Bloom's wagon factory to test its dustless operation and close curb reach.
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
George M. Hall- Stead
Bloom
Interesting Knight of Pythian Anniversary Event
A large gathering at Odd Fellows hall on Wyoming avenue celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of Scranton Lodge No. 263 Knights of Pythias. An engaging program followed by refreshments and social time.
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Knights of Pythian
Odd Fellows
Hal
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton Lodge
Knights of Pythias
The Scranton Business College Reopens with New Facilities
The institution announces reopening Monday under a fresh neons day and night session. It touts August tuition rates, a capable staff with nine years experience, and courses designed for serious business students. Admission invites all, promising a healthy, orderly learning environment at Guernsey Bros. and Weber.
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The
Scranton Business College
Day_and neons sensiong
Monotha New 3
Crystal Engine House Beds Hold Up City Ordinance Plan
The Crystal company has replaced automatic apparatus in the engine house but has not returned the removed beds. They will not replace beds unless the city buys them, and with only one bed in use, sleeping space is scarce. The ordinance to purchase the company belongings likely cannot pass soon due to no available funds and possible consent issues from Mayor Connell and the city controller.
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Connell
Friends of the Crystal
Lightning rod suits filed against county residents
Attorneys Taylor and Lewis represent Martha Kress of Allegheny City in thirteen writs of fifa directed to sheriff for levy on debts owed by local residents. Names and amounts include Patrick Powell 71.75, Gem Gregory 117.00, Joseph Salvorage 117.00, C B Haslam 61.83, Frank Porra 52.75, Martha Gettings 50, Salvatore Valar sano 78.51, Edmund Gallagher 49, M W Neary 56, Michael J Lyden 40.25, Michael Forrester 46.55, John Andrews 75.25, Mike King 45. The plaintiffs allege canvassing by lightning-rod sellers led to inflated bills beyond contract prices.
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Taylor & Lewis
Martha Kress
Allegheny City
Fifa
Patrick Powell
Gem Gregory
Joseph Salvorage
C. B. Haslam
Frank Porra
Martha Gettings
Caledonian Club Ex-chief Wins Highland Costume Prize
A Scranton crowd recounts John Pirle winning first prize for best dressed Highland costume at the Caledonian club games in Rising Sun Park Philadelphia. Officials report deputies named for district 20 and 21 in the Junior Order United American Merchants, with notes on local civic events and upcoming outings for the Young Women's Christian Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pirle
Scranton Caledonian Club
Caledonian Club
Philadelphia
Rising Sun Mirk
Doctors Enjoy Mid-Summer Lake Outing Of Lackawanna Society
Fourteen physicians and some spouses joined the Lackawanna County Medical Society on its annual Lake Ariel outing. They traveled from Scranton, boated, dined at Hotel Pines, and shared light after dinner merriment with no speeches. Attending were A. J. Connell, C. L. Frey, J. C. Bateson, M. L. Williams, William Heath, J. L. Murray, H. D. Gardner, John Burnett, L. M. Gates, P. F. Gunster, A. D. Dean, D. H. Jenkins, D. A. Capwell, and L. S. D. Barnes, with Capwell as president and others in officer roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Lackawanna County Medical Society
Scranton
Hotel Pines
Dra. A. J. Connell
C. L. Frey
J. C. Bateson
JM. L. Williams
William Heath
J. Ll.murray
H. D. Gardner
John Burnett
L. MM
Gates
P. FP. Gunster
A. D. Dean
D. H
West Side board backs electric light plant plan Hyde Park
The West Side board of trade discussed an electric light plant for Hyde Park with William Farrel proposing the project. Stock subscriptions formed a $2,500 nucleus led by D M Jones and others, with the goal of raising funds from local citizens. The board also considered widening West Lackawanna Avenue at Ninth and Robinson, and encouraged a Germantown capitalist pursuing a west side woolen mill site.
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West Side Board of Trade
William Farrel
Hyde Park
D. M. Jones
Manufactures
William R. Williams
E. M. Clarke
Farrel
West Side
West Lackawanna Avenue
Ninth
Robinson Streets
Germantown
Lealle Glee and Banjo Club Forms on Adams Avenue
Monday night a new musical club organized at 616 Adams avenue named the Lealle Glee and Banjo Club of Adams avenue. Members include Professor Harry Leslie, Samuel B. Johnston, Allen Hollender, Clarence E. Decker, George J. Alexander, and John Kemp with a program performed and refreshments served. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. William McLain, Eugene I. Surdam, Mrs. William Taylor, Miss Anna Stratton, Miss Jennie Stratton, and several club members and local residents.
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Adams Avenue
Lealle Glee and Banjo Club
Harry Lesiie
Samuel B. Johnston
Allen Hollender
Clarence E. Decker
George J. Alexander
John Kemp
William McLain
Baltimore
Eugene I. Surdam
William Taylor
Joseph 8. van Nort
Truman Surdam
Ross Surdam
Elbert H. Nichols
Weekly Social at Y M C A Rooms by Presbyterian Committee
A large gathering of members and friends enjoyed a municale last night in the Y M C A rooms. Miss Florence Richmond chaired the Presbyterian committee. Lawrence Hamblen played the manilolin, while Richard Weisenflue and Harry Luce provided violin selections. Ladies Beagle Phelps, Miss Richmond, and Mrs B T Jayne contributed on banjo, piano, and organ. The event is the usual weekly social inviting young women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
First Presbyterian, Church Committee
Florence Richmond
Lawrence Hamblen
Richard Weisenflue
Harry Luce
Misa Beagle Phelps
Miss Richmond
B. T. Jayne
Stone Avenue Stars Arrested for Fruit Theft
Last evening Alderman Millar presented seven urchins from the Stone Avenue Base Ball club before Colonel Boles. The group, returning from a game, invaded Boles premises, stole a large quantity of fruit, damaged trees and shrubs, and wore uniforms exposing their identity. Warrants issued for the whole team. seven were captured and released with a warning to await possible sentencing soon.
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Stone Avenue
Colonel Hales
Millar
Colonel Boles
Star
Boles
Driver Edward Mullen Injured by Runaway Mule at Mine Shaft
Edward Mullen of 1923 Washburn Street sustained a broken ankle yesterday after a runaway mule dragged him in the Sand Banks shaft. A green driver failed to control the animal. Mullen was knocked down and trampled. He was taken to Morea Taylor Hospital and may be kept for a few weeks. He is 29, married.
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Sand Banks
Edward Mullen
Washburn Street
Minca
Mullen
Morea Taylor Hospital
Brace of Black Crooks Stock in Trade Objects
Two colored men from Buffalo, Charles A. Smith and W. R. Brown, were arrested in Scranton on suspicion of swindling. They solicited ads for a business directory claiming to publish it for the Electric City Colored quartette with references from George Marshall. A local businessman, C. S. Seamans, paid for an ad. Marshall denied any involvement and warned of a broad scam. The pair was seized by Lieutenant Davis as they prepared to return to their room at the Scranton House. A Tribune reporter spoke with them. Smith denied using Marshall’s name to solicit trade, claiming mischaracterization and asserting they would identify Marshall if pressed.
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Cardiff
Wales
H. M. Edwards
Llanelly
Judge Edwards
Mabon
America
Scranton
Jonathan
David
Einen Edwards
Charles A. Smith
W. R.brown
Buffalo
Electric City Colored Quartette
George Marshall
Wyoming
Seamans
Electric City Quartette
Mr. Seamans
Mr. Marshall
Hueinesa
Davis
Stallion House
Tribune
Smith
Marshall
Coroner Reports Accidental Death At Delaware River Line
Coroner J A Kelley investigated the death of a man killed on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad at Clark's Summit. A jury of six returned an accidental death verdict. The deceased, about 25, bore tattoo marks and items in his pockets, awaiting identification at Wheeler Stanton's.
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J. A. Kelley
Clark's
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
C. A. Benjamin
Frank Browne
Nelson Reynolds
J. R. Reese
Benjamin Ross
Michael Malloy
George W. Lister
Academy Street
Poughkeepsie
Wheeler & Stanton
Fight Over Corbett Ends In Manual Altercation
Alderman Donovan issued a warrant for the arrest of Martin McGurrin at Edward Lynn's request on assault and battery charges. The two brothers in law, after a supper chat about Jim Corbett, squared off in Lynn's Irving avenue home, both exposing themselves, before the dispute ended with bail set for McGurrin's court appearance.
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CC. C. Donovan
Twelfth Ward
Martin McGurrin
Edward Lynn
Irving Avenue
MecGurtin
Lynn
Jim Corbett
In @ twinklink
Yuske In More Trouble As Saloon Closed
Deputy Sheriff Ferber served a 50 judgement against William Yueske owner of a West Lackawanna saloon. The saloon was closed while Yueske was absent. Earlier Special Officer Tierney raided the saloon, seized an electric dice machine, and held Yueske on $500 bail before Alderman Morgan.
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Ula
West Lackawanna Avenue
William Craig
EF. Robinson
Bons Brewing Company
Seventh Street
William Yueske
J.D. Ferber
John Tierney
J. D. Reynolds
Wilkes-Barre
Yuske’s
Alderman Morgan
Slander suit filed over alleged remarks in Carbon street dispute
Rosanna Moran of Diamond Mats sues Bridget Murphy for damages of 2000 in a slander case filed by attorney John F. Scragg. A capias will be served today and bail set at 1000. The words were reportedly spoken during a heated debate on Carbon street.
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John F. Scragg
Rosanna Moran
Diamond Mats
Bridget Murphy
Carbon Street
Global 19th Century Metal Production Shifts and Prices
The report traces 19th century production shifts among France Germany England and Switzerland with France 1888 leading, Germany 1886, Switzerland surpassing world by 1890 and the 1840s shows France at 10 percent Switzerland 60 percent United States 30 percent. Prices per pound fall from 12 dollars in 1885 to 1 conte in 1896.
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France
Germany
England
Gwitserland
United States
Lactated food touted as infant health remedy
An article urges use of lactated food to prevent cholera infantum during hot August days. It claims lactated food supplies ideal nutrients, is easily digested, and a safe substitute for mothers milk, with testimonials from Mrs Edward Hilands praising its effectiveness for her daughter.
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Mre
Edward Hilands
Franklin
Mrs Gehling Seeks Absolute Divorce After Husband Vanishes
Martha Jeremiah Gehling petitions for divorce claiming her husband John F Gehling left home on April 24 1893 and never returned. The suit filed by attorney John F Scragg names Willam Jeremih as next friend and seeks an absolute divorce on grounds of desertion.
Local Grocery Advertises Low Prices on Tea Coffee and Cigars
The dealer highlights no agent soliciting orders and promotes selling Teas Coffees Spices Soap Starches Tobaccos Cigars at low prices with strong emphasis on Tea Coffee and Cigar departments. Claiming roan experience in groceries, the firm urges buyers to compare quality and prices and promises goods that help dealers grow their trade.
Man with a Stricken Conscience Returns to Square It
A Chicago Record tale recalls a Northside hotel guest who owed 26.50 and left briefly. He returns claiming remorse and pays with a counterfeit fifty, receiving 20.65 in change. The tale ends with skepticism about motives and the proverb that remorse may come from stealing little.
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Chicago
Northside
Prairie Avenue
Mystery Woman: An American Icon and the Myth of a Spellbound Figure
The text portrays a mysterious American girl crafted from trial and labor, praised by William S Walsh as an angel with devilish spice. It claims she bewilders and enchants, read by diverse audiences yet remaining unreadable to many. Even a realist novelist admits the vision blurs when he reveals her image.
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William 8. Walsh
New World
America
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Scranton Traction Company
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B. M. Peck
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