Lackawanna Republicans to Meet for County Convention Planning
The Lackawanna Republican county committee will assemble at the Central Republican club rooms in the Price building on Washington avenue Scranton Pa on Wednesday August 20 189% at 2 o'clock p m for arranging the time and place to hold the county convention and to transac t such other business as may come before the committee E H Ripple Chairman W S Millar Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Republican County Committee
Central Republican Club
Price Building
Washington Avenue
Scranton
E. H. Ripple
W. 8. Millar
City Notes on Festivals and Incidents in Scranton
Feast of the Assumption observed in Catholic churches citywide. Runaway horses on Robinson Street crash into Butcher Knapp’s cart. Throop building roof removed. side walls dismantling on Wyoming Avenue. Jennie Smith jailed for disorderly house. Decorated trolley carries Patriotic Order Ban of America members to Moosic. Ten laborers quit Broaring Brook bridge over pay dispute. paid $1.06 claimed vs $1.00 received. Marriage licenses issued to four couples including Ship and Supko. Timony and Lafferty. Pool and Hammitt. Plumbers upgrading municipal building heat to steam by Economy Steam Heat and Power. Marie Burlingame hosts Washburn Street class at Nay Aug Park. Ladies’ Every Saturday offers sketches of Pennsylvania WCTU officers. call for submissions to Mrs K D Hauck at 420 Fairmount Avenue.
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Robinson Street
Butcher Knapp
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
Jennie Smith
Lackawanna Avenue
Millar
Patriotic Order Bane of America
Providence
Moosic
Broaring Brook
Thomas
Harry Ship
Mary Supko
Jermyn
Peter Timony
Mary Lafferty
Scranton
Joseph A. Pool
Sarah H. Hammitt
Economy Steam Heat and Power Company
Marie Burlingame
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Nay Aug Park
Annie Poole
Jessie Becker
Gertrude Barrowman
May Edwards
Lucy Rettenauer
Pearl Porter
Edna Williams
Ida Ace
Eva Raynor
Womans
Uashed
South Seventh Street
Philadelphia
William G. Osgoodby
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Pennsylvania
Mra. K. D
Delegates to Erie Christian Endeavor Conven tion
Delegates from Scranton area plan a Wednesday meeting and 12 10 special train departure on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line to Erie arriving Thursday morning. The group will rally under the cry Scranton In 06 with a reception at the Young Men’s Christian Association and escort arrangements at the station. Fare to Erie and back ranges $12 to $14, one and a third, with Scranton Pittston and Wilkes-Barre included in the rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Christian Endeavor
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Erie
Scranton
Scranton City Union
Young Men's Christian Association
Ucon Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes
Dunmore Man Hurt in Self-Destruction Attempt
Andrew Cook of Dunmore attempted to shoot himself in the neck Wednesday night. The bullet grazed his jugular vein, causing a painful wound but no serious damage. He was employed at the Spencer mines and shot in the rear lot of his home after heavy drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Andrew Cook
Cookin
Spencer Mines
Writing as Key to a Man's Education and Success
A piece stressing that literacy and legible writing drive education and career success. It notes that employers overlook writers, while clear handwriting and diligent work open opportunities, illustrating with Criger's pupils and an office exhibition context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criger
Nena
New York and Return Fare Listings
Ticket notice shows a quoted fare of 99.75 for New York and Return via D L and W Railroad. text references sale and return on an lar train dated August 1. Inclusive terms indicate a travel option and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democrats Postpone Convention Cites Later Schedule
County Democrats say the party will not meet until September with possible October convention. Republican call sets a Tuesday 2 p m assembly at the central club to fix date and location for the county convention. The race will include coroner and county surveyor nominations and national delegates. many Scrantonians plan to attend the Harrisburg state gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Central Republican Club
Harrisburg
John E. Roche
Democratic County Committee
Talien
Dru
Kelly
McAndrews
A. B. Dunning
EB. FP. Blewitt
Blewitt
Collins Verdict Stands Against Carbondale Traction
Judge McPherson of Harrisburg today directed judgment for plaintiff Henry Collins for 500 against Carbondale Traction Company. The case concerns injury to Collins property on Brooklyn Street Carbondale due to trolley road construction and street grade changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Harrisburg
Pryor
Henry Collins
Carbondale Traction Company
Collings
Brooklyn Street
Carbondale
Traction Company
Collins
New Trial Refused in Chilton Crosswalk Case
Judge McPherson denied a new trial in the Joseph Chilton civil suit against Carbondale city after Mrs. Chilton, injured on a city crosswalk years ago, had previously received 1600 damages and her husband’s suit for medical attendance and loss of services was decided in the city’s favor. The earlier verdicts were upheld by the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Joseph Chilton
City of
Carbondale
Chilton
Supreme Court
Tie
Tent raising for South Side Schivera meetings today
The large tent for South Side Schivera meetings will be raised at Cedar avenue and Brook street for three weeks of gospel preaching by Evangelist Schivera. He arrives today with opening services scheduled for Sunday at 10 20 AM and afternoon and evening meetings to follow. H A Wolfsohn leads music with a large choir being formed. rehearsals are set for Cedar avenue Methodist Episcopal church tonight and tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schivera
Cedar Avenue
Brook Street
Evangelist Schivera
Muale
Inga
H. A. Wolfsohn
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Driver Narrow Escape as Wagon Plunges at Mears Building
Iris Horses and wagon fell fifteen feet into a cellar at the Mears building site on Spruce Street and Washington Avenue. Driver Louis Kressel leaped to safety as the hind wheels slid over the edge. One horse broke a leg and was shot. the other horse was rescued, not seriously hurt. A hornet died in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears
Spruce Street
Washington Avenue
Louis Kressel
George Roehrig
Dixcourt
Kressel
Law School Proposal Letter From Dean Trickett
Dean Trickett of Dickenson Law School writes to Secretary Atherton of the board of trade about locating the school in Scranton. A reading before the Lackawanna Law and Library association will discuss a modification of terms and easing establishment in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Trickett
Dickenson Law School
Atherton
Board of Trade
Scranton
Lackawanna Law and Library Association
Court House
Mechanics’ Lien Barred in Frothingham Case
Arbitrators McDonald Fleitz and Edwards report no cause for action in Hopkins & Roberts against Arthur Frothingham over the Frothingham theater contract. The project, awarded to Hopkins & Roberts, was to be completed by December 1892 but remained unfinished and delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
M. E. McDonald
Fred W. Fleitz
John R. Edwards
Hopkins & Roberts
New York City
Arthur Frothingham
Frothingham Theater
Award Denies Action for Delayed Building Completion
The arbitrator found the contract barred the action by figures and awarded no cause of action. Frothingham sues Hopkins and Roberts for 15000 dollars, claiming delay in completing the theater. After contractors quit, Frothingham finished the project and opened the theater four months late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
Hopkins & ‘Roberts
Surfeit of Good Things From Cleveland Minstrel Show
A Cleveland critic damns William Cleveland for overstuffing his Frothingham show with four disparate acts a white minstrel act a charcoal carnival Arabs and Japanese plus three brags bands. The review urges the minstrel magnate to slow the lineup and let other managers have a chance to stage events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Frothingham
William &. Cleveland
William
Reunion Of Veterans To Gather In City August 27
The annual reunion of the Second Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery will be held in this city on August 27 with a 2 p m business meeting followed by a campfire. Colons Winger and Clark will speak on the old regiments and Provisional, Chaplain Orwig will eulogize the fallen, and Lt Porterfield will discuss Washington defenses. Gramlich will recite and comrades may speak or sing. A veterans ride August 28 visits Farview and ends with dinner in Honesdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery
B. F. Winger Willl
W. Clark
Orwig
Thomas Porterfield
Washington
Gramlich
Farview
Honesdale
Surprise Birthday Party At Ira Orr Home
A pleasant surprise celebration took place Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Orr on New York street. After games and singing, refreshments were served and guests left at midnight wishing Mr. Orr many more birthdays. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shoppling, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Van Gorder, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Miss Ella Herr, Dr. Knox, Charles Schank, Miss Lettie Evans, Miss Lillie Stance, Miss Nettle Van Gorder, Royal Van Gorder, Jessie Himmes, and Charles Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Orr
New York Street
Mr. Orr
Walter Shoppling
W. 8. Bartlett
F. van Gorder
Evans
Ella Herr
Two Wills Probated and Admin Granted in City Estates
In the estate of Henry Oakley late of this city Replater of Wills Hopkins yesterday granted letters of administration to Mary A Oakley his daughter The will of Thomas Burns late of this city was admitted to probate but no letters were granted The will of Jane D Stuart late of Carbondale was admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to her children Lulu M Dennis John D Stuart and Robert D Stuart
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Oakley
Hopkins
Mary A. Oakley
Thomas Burns
Jane D. Stuart
Carbondale
Lulu M. Dennis
John D. Stuart
Robert D. Stuart
Three Viewers Appointed to Assess Webster Avenue Grading
Judge Archbald appointed Emil Bonn Fred W Fleitz and Frederick Fuller to view and assess the cost damage and expense of grading Webster avenue. They will meet on September 7 at 10 a.m. to begin the work on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Avenue
Archbald
Emil Bonn
Fred W. Fleitz
Frederick Fuller
Moser Joins Law Ranks While Times Pen Still Flows
Wallace G. Moser registers as a student at law under Attorney John M. Edwards after passing the preliminary exam. He will continue newspaper work in leisure and not abandon journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace G. Moser
Times
John M. Edwards
Moser
Roaring Brook Bridge Dispute Splits City Council
Scranton Pa August 15 1895 city controller Widmayer disputes Roaring Brook bridge funding while Linden Street bridge nears completion. Council delays certification and committee reports on funding and approach allocations amid partisan tension and heated debate.
Visiting Liederkranz excursion to Central Park garden
Honesdale Liederkranz members visited Scranton yesterday for a day at Central Park garden with about 600 people. They enjoyed ball and athletic games, in the evening sang with Bauer's band and Scranton musicians, then returned by Erie and Wyoming Valley road at 10 30 pm. Joseph Hoetch chaired the excursion committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
Central Park Garden
Honesdale Liederkrans
Scranton Liederkrang
Bauer
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Scranton
Joseph Hoetch
Fred. L. Gebher
Earnest L. Lemitzer
Frank Felder
Paul H. Peschel
Fox on Cliff Street Causes Local Foxhunt
Arthur M Haslam of Cliff Street shoots a fox trespassing on his fowls. He files oath with Alderman Millar. ears are clipped by the alderman and county commissioners pay a $1 bounty per fox. The origin of the fox remains unknown. the skin will be mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Haslam
Cliff Street
Reynard
Millara
Haslam
Pennsylvania
Clif Street
Old man arrested on larceny charge in court
Clerk of the Courts Thomas, in judges’ absence, allowed John Helne of Arch bald to enter bail of 500 dollars to answer larceny at court. Helne’s son and daughter-in-law had separated, and a household split led to claims on items owned by Modle Heine. Helne was arraigned before Justice Manley and jailed in default of bail. Jacob Ronge later became the bondsman and Helne was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
John Helne
Archbald
Helne
Heine
Modle Heine
Justice of the Peace
Manley
Jacob Ronge
Were Stealing Coal Two Men Caught in Broad Daylight
Detectives nabbed two thieves, a Polander and an Arabian, in the act of filing bags with coal from Ontario and Western cars in the yard near Carbondale. Detective D. P. Roache had suspected the thefts and had watched the thieves for some time. Alderman Millar remanded them to await court to answer for their crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario and Western Company
Here
Carbondale
D. P. Roache
Copany
Millar
Excursion Extension Allows Return on Any Monday Train
The Ex celsior Athletic club announces the Erie and Wyoming Valley excursion to New York with two ticket options. A ten day pass costs 4.55 and a cheaper 2.75 fare now allows return on any train leaving New York on Monday. A lunch car will accompany the excursion train from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Athletic Club
Erie and Wyoming Valley
New York
Making a Will Pamphlet From Lackawanna Trust
The Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company releases a concise pamphlet on making a will. The firm, serving as trustee executor administrator and guardian, offers the pamphlet free upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Trust & Safe Deposit Company
Lackawanna Rat and Safe Deposit Company
Delaware Commission Examines Wilmington City Government
Mayor Connell sent Wilmington a detailed budget answering a Delaware legislature appointed commission’s questions on city governance. Secretary M K Edgar compiled the exhaustive responses under the mayor’s direction, likely aiding the inquiry. Fancy Peaches for canning referenced with Coursen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Municipal Commission
Connell
Wilmington
Del
Delaware
M. K. Edgar
Delaware Commission
Trade note on selling methods and product lines
Have no agents out soliciting orders. Depend wholly on the quality of our goods and the price at which we sell them to keep up our large trade. Sell teas coffees spices on about the same basis as sugar flour etc. Faz interest attention to our tea and coffee. See goods in tear lines rather than various ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faz
Epte
Prgula
Carlsbad
Bargain Grocery Offer on Teas Coffees and Cigars
We invite large buyers and dealers to compare our Cooprdeliy Teas Coffees and Cigars and prices with what they pay elsewhere. Long grocery experience lets us offer the finest quality at the least money with minimal business expense.
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Norman & Moore
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Penn Ave
Ackawanna
Warman
WLS & AC
AULT
City Notes
Erie Convention
Roche
Iris
LAW School
Reunion OF Veterans
Caying
Dave
Pugiltet Corbett
Joe
Walsh
Elmira
Rickaby
Gen- Senoh
Seven County Veterans’ Asociation
Montrose
Robert W. Crane
Charles B. Johnson
Wilkes-Barre
Order of United American Mechanics
Lackawanna
Thrrety
A. D. Chandler
H. L. Aldrich
Cassier’s Magazine
Thhe Sheridan Monument Association
J.G. Ward
of Aking Ee
Ay Hin Pes
America
Lile
Cine Ot Fe Ou Hgh School
Preen Ooparatery
Yale College
Mount Pleasant
Sregreen
Lake Ariel
Sat
Collin & Som
Samter
Widmayor
Roaring ‘Brook Bridge
Muldoon & Bowie and
Phenix Bridge Company
Roaring Brook Bridge
Peter Stipp
J. Widmayer
Zeidler
Roaring Brook
Linden Street
Keller
Judiciary Committee
Sweeney
West Side
Oliver
Zeldier
Linden Street Bridge
Mr. Zeidler
Hickey
Sixth Street
Swetland Street
Nealls
Swebney
Franklin Ine
Buidera
W. P. Connell & Son
Hunt & Connell
Fire Department Committee
Fire Department
Century Hare Company
Lafayette Street
Main Avenue
Filmore Avenue
Regan
Elm Street
Pyden
Liederkranz
Fox
Ren
Coursen
Scs
Meridian
W. Collins
M's
Toodyta Coubdy
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Psg
Capes
J. Bolz
Wyoming
THE
F.P. Price
Woolworth
Kleberg
Louis Ruppreght
Louis Rupprecht
Pena Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
Iscranton
Edwin C. Burt & CO
uMireo
Duck Pants
Hatter
Lackawanna Ave
Scramtom
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
Green Ridge
A. E. Jordan
Sisalie
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