City Notes and Local Alerts From Scranton
Patrick Quinn jailed for degestive act on Wyoming avenue and sent up by Mayor Hatley. Mrs. Cole reported missing from work and believed in Philadelphia per Inspector Linden. constable notified. Marriage licenses granted to Charles Hill and Mary Walker Scranton. James Rowan and Mrs Annie Casey Scranton. Walter Jones and Frances Corwin Scranton. Peter Stellar and Kathie Scheuer Scranton. Frederica Derman died of apoplexy aged 81. funeral Friday from Quincy Avenue with private interment. African Methodist program at Epiphopal church features debate on US rights by Pitman and Hall. Edward Milligan’s Sons, Philadelphia, sue James Maxwell of Carbondale for 400. Frank Gydam bailed for assault and battery. bondsman Michael M. Sweeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Quinn
Wyoming Avenue
Hatley
Constable Cole
Third Ward
Cole
Philadelphia
Robert Linden
Charles Hill
Mary FB. Walker
Scranton
James Rowan
Annie Casey
Walter F. Jones
Frances A. Corwin
Scrantin
Peter Stellar
Kathe Scheuer
Frederica Derman
Charlie H. Derman
Quincy Avenue
Epiacopnal Church
United States
B.D. Pitman
A. Fr. Hall
Edward Milligan’s
Michael M. Sweeney
Man Fights at Stable Over Pay Debts
William Saunders faced Alder man Howe on an assault and battery charge after a dispute at Walter's stable over horse-payment arrears. Saunders knocked Walker down and threatened harm with a shovel. Bail set at 100 dollars with Walker as bondsman and Saunders remanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Saunier
Howe
Essault and Battery
W. J. Walker
West Side
Saunders
Walker
J. C. King
Scranton Business College Opens Day and Evening Sessions
The Scranton Business College announces day and evening positions open on Tuesday September 1. New students enroll daily and prospective entrants should arrange by Monday August 11. The shorthand room becomes an advertising department amid busy activity as visitors are welcome. A employer said a young man is preferred in about three months with starting pay of 75 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Sten
F. W. Warnke
Sproats
Bert Schenk
Kime
Fellows
Mathavenue
Batley
John H. Reynolds
Mr. Heynolds
Meals and Cold Lunches at Lohmann's on Spruce Street
Meals and cold lunches served at all hours at Lohmann's on Spruce Street. Regular dinner priced at 40 cents. The advertisement promotes imported and domestic wines cigars and liquors and mentions McGarrah's Insect Powder in 25 and 10 cent boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lohmann’s
Spruce Street
McGarrah
Boothan
Firemen in Session Name Lake Ariel Labor Day Committees
An enthusiastic Firemen's Union meeting with 35 members approved the Labor Day Lake Ariel excursion for Monday September 7. Committees were named to organize the event with notable firemen from across the state expected to attend and a reception planned for Hon. James Clareney the Firemen's Friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Seamane
James G. Hatley
C. H. Behndt
Philip Robinson
T. C Melvin
A. J. Caney
James Moir, Jr
A V. Morris
Wade M. Finn
P. FP. Gorcon
Pinance
Fred Durr
Charles
Chiveney
Hickey
Goodman
Injunction Dissolved In Winton Borough School Case
Judge Archbald dissolved the preliminary injunction granted to James Bell against the Winton borough school board. The dispute centers on elections and organization of boards amid plans to build a new schoolhouse. A writ of subpoena against other board officers remains pending in court. James P. McAndrews is president of the petitioning board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bell
Winton
Archbald
Bell
William Judge
John L. Barrett
John F. Donnelly
James P. McAndrewa
Miss ONeill Released After Threats Charge Withdrawn
Miss Mary ONeill of Dunmore was released from the county jail after a charge of making threats was withdrawn. Committed earlier by Justice of the Peace Cooney, she became briefly insane in jail, was moved to the Hillaide home, regained normal faculties, and was returned to jail before the charges were dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O'Neill
Dunmore
ANOTHER AGAINST CLEVELAND IN FRAUD DEBT CASE
Huil & Co. files suit under the fraudulent debtors act to recover 3400.06 from A. B. Cleveland. They seek to attach funds or property due to Cleveland from J. J. Shannon & Co. and C. W. Raynolds of Carbondale, F. E. Reed of Forest City, F. W. Parker and J. D. Branning of Wilkes Barre, Meadow Brook Store Co., John Westprahl and John McDonald of this city, named garnishees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Seven County Reunion at old canteen with army coffee
Traine leaves Scranton for Wilkes Barre at 10 a m. Fare reductions announced for the event. Ninth Regiment band performs as locals recall past days. Poor Tax 1896 collection notice from Wade M Finn collector requests payment at municipal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Ninth Regiment
Costa
Wade M. Finn
Coxes Wed in Scranton on August 18 1800
Rev Richard Hiorns joins Joseph J H Cox and Miss Minnie Cox in marriage at his residence in Scranton. The couple, both from Carbondale, is recorded for Carbondale papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kill-Cox
Scranton
Richard Hiorns
Joseph J. H
Minnie Cox
Carbondale
Death notices from Scranton area in August 1896
In Scranton John Miles infant son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Milea died August 18 with funeral at 6 p m from 82 Hampton Street Clarence F Cummings son of Mr and Mrs James J Cummings died August 18 aged months and days funeral from Lackawanna street Thursday at 2 Interment St Patrick Catholic cemetery Frank Norton seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Michael Norton died August 18 services at 3 4 tomorrow with interment Dunmore Catholic cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Scranton
Frank
Michael Norton
Senne
Dunmore Catholic Cemetery
Franklin Engine Company Faces Investigation Over Internal Strife
West Side witnesses described chaotic history of the Franklin Engine Company as Mayor Halley led a council inquiry into charges against permanent man William Sproats. Testimony cited disobedience, gate damage, and disputes over membership amid claims of no factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halley
Joint Fire Department
Franklin Engine Company
Select Council
West Siders
Finn
West Side
James L. Hanvers
Franklins
Beavers
Sproats
Noon Here
Chief Hickey
John Reeve
J. & Evans
Noone
John FR. Kime
Kline
Burns
Foreman Beavers
Board of Trade
Fred Warnken
Will Wrigley
George Oberdorfer
W. J. Neave
Crise
Snyder
Davis
Kime
Steinback
Connell
Pr. Paine
al. Godshall
Frank Hutchinson
Reynolds
Franklin
Reyneolds
Batley
Franklin Company
Foreman Reavers
Emmett A Bishop Faces Enticement Charge In Scranton
Emmett A Bishop age 50 was arrested on a charge of enticing a 17 year old Philadelphia girl to Scranton for immoral purposes. He waived a hearing before Mayor Bailey and was remanded on $1000 bail. The case stems from an employment agency meeting with Annie Eliing and a younger sister Helen, with Bishop posing as a wealthy hotel man and bringing them to Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Emmet A. Hishop
Associated Charities
Bishop
Revorta
Lower Lackawanna Avenue
Helen
Scranton
Cedar Avenue
Fickory Street
Annie
Sisters of St. Mary's School
Father Christ
Duggan
Ante
Halley
John T. Martin
Outing party returns from Heartlake resort trip
A Monday return followed a fortnight's outing at Heartlake between Alford and Montrose. Attendees include architect W F Hroes, Miss Avna Stratton, Miss Jennie Stratton, Bertha Peek, Minnie Warner, Grace Barber, May Gumimne, J H W Kemp, C N Houser, G H Pierce, A F Kiser, B W Morgan, H M Barrett, W A Peck, Dr J W Needler, and Fred Robinson. Guests included Frank Stratton, C F Potter, C F Peck, Butterfield, Mrs Wilcox, and Willis Krug. The Beecham's advertisement closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heartlake
Alford
Montrose
W. F. Hroes
Olyphant
Avna
Jennie Stratton
Webster Avenue
Bertha Peek
Minnie Warner
Grace Barber
May Gumimne
Peekville
Bustle Curtis
Nelile Peek
Edinlehurst
Messrs
J. H W. Kemp
Scranton
C. N
Scranton Business College Seeks Dual Course Scholars
Buck Whitmore Co offers a combined scholarship until Sept 1 for complete business, stenographic, and academic courses at fifty dollars to attract students. The program targets those able to handle bookkeeping and shorthand, addressing rising demand for dual skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck, Whitmore, & Co
Contributions to Board of Trades Twin Shaft fund noted
Past contributions total 15 701 62 with entries including Taylor Mine Mutual Benefit and Johnson's Green Ridge. An advert claims Holford’s Acid Phosphate induces sleep and lowers mood per Dr B T Linenweaver of Lebanon Pennsylvania.
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Yeaeterday
Board of Trades Twin Shaft Fund
Taylor Mine Mutual Benet Asso
Johnson
Green Ridge
Scranton Goods Purport Top Quality Warranty
A city advertisement proclaims these goods are the finest sold in Scranton and carries a one dollar price. The notice emphasizes superior quality and local availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
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Euna P. Ewine
Chautauque Cooling School
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Penn Ave
Ackawanna
THE__ aundry
A. B. Warman
Brussels
Williams & MY Anulty
City Notes
William Saunders
Winton School Board
Miss O'Neill
Cleveland
Tint & Company
Seven County Reunion
Mountain Park
Sprouts
Oth
Mr Finn
Hyde Park
Foreman Beaver
John A. Reynolds
Ar. Finn
Aly. Reynolds
Beamish
T. H. Allen
James G. Halley
William Sproats
Franklin Engine House
James L. Beavers
Oxford
Beaver
A. DB
Egnon
Nay Auge
A. B. Eynon
Franklin Quarters
Warnke
Emmett A. Bishop
Decoys
Annie Fiog
Bailey
Merry Camping Party
Beecham
A. R. Sawyer
Twin Shaft Fund
Horsford’s
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
Clarke Bros
Berkshire
Elgin
Ladies’ Capes
Aoe Secce
Milan Braid
Srade
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clougs & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Powell
Music Store
Ivers & Pond
S. C. Snyder
D. D.S
Spruce St
Jermyn
Liebecker & Watkins
Cn Avenue
D. Bolz
Wyoming
P. McRea & CO
Crystal
Ruppreght
Crystal Palace
Baptist Church
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