City Notes From Beven County and Nearby Localities
Various local items: Beven County Veterans at Mountain Park, Trinity Lutheran Church choir rehearsal, a horse injured on Capoute Avenue, street paving at Swetland Street by Kine & Leary, insurance suit against Inter State Mutual Fire Insurance, King sues Firemen’s Insurance for $100, board of control supply contracts awarded, probates for John Hoffman and Ho Vearrr, note dispute between John S. Bortree and A. Le Riew, assault charge against Michael Muralk with bail, August Anderon bail for illegal sale of quer, Fred J. Widmayer as security, and traction car to connect with regional excursion train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beven County Veterans
Mountein Park
Trinity Luitheran
Jerry Cotter
Cal Man
Dow
Capoute
Canteneters Kine &Leary
Charles Stoteil
Fell Towneup
Sult Yeeterday
Inter Staty Motal Fire Insurance Company
King
Firemen's Incurines Company of
Board of Control
John Hoffman
Scranton
Kegtater
Wills Hopkins
Miatia Hoffman
Ho Vearrr
Moscow
John
Archbald
Michael Hienay
August Anderon
Fred J. Widmayer
Traction Company
Wil
Peekville
Syracuse and Pleasant Beach
Delaware, Lacknawanna and Western Mutual Aldaneoula- Hon
Railroad Department
Youn Men's Christian Association
City Hall Name Change Proposed for Municipal Building
A movement seeks to rename the city’s Municipal Building to City Hall. With no funding in place, Mr. Schroeder will install the sign if Mr. Lansing approves. Change would make the building consistently called City Hall, a term the article frames as more metropolitan and appropriate for a city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Lansing
Schroeder
Sturns
Conrad Schroeder
Bara TY
Ripple
C. Ff Mattus
James Moir
EE. L. Walter
Robinson
Myer Davidow's Shoe Bargains In Scranton Adverts
Myer Davidow, a Scranton shoe dealer, bought over one thousand pairs of ladies fine shoes from a prominent manufacturer for cash. He claims record bargains unheard of in Scranton, noting men’s russet shoes at 69 cents and ladies’ shoes at 10 cents compared with $1.25 elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myer Davidow
Lackawanniavenue
Davidow Oo
Scranton
Twin Shaft Commission Reports Delay On Twin Shaft Disaster Inquiry
Mine Inspectors Stein Kidwared Roderick and Brennan held talks with Governor Tasting Attorney General McCormick and Secretary Heeder at Harrisburg. They prepared individual reports due to missing maps, with a consolidated three to four week submission planned. The commission aims to present recommendations for future safety and a legislative bill. Mining at the Twin shaft was suspended and miners ordered out amid safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
William Stein
Shenandoah
Kidwared Roderick
Moward Brennan
Rhomokin
Hell
Tasting
McCormick
The
Commonwealth
Heeder
Harrisburg
City Council Approves Appointments and Paving Bids
The council confirmed most mayoral appointments including Hart and Cullen while Thomas Marshall’s janitorship nomination was dropped. Metropolitan Paving of New York bids for Mahon court at 2.57 per sq yd, lower bids from Dunn Brothers and Harber followed. A new tax assessment plan failed, tax collection extension was debated, and bids for West Lackawanna avenue paving were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Paving Company of
New York
Metropolitan Paving Company
Parker
Metropolitan Company
Mahon Court
Harber Asphalt Company
Dunn Brothers
Board of Revision and
Central City
Chittenden
Williame
Trade ledger entry shows Williams & McAnulty sum
A historical ledger notes a contribution to the Hoard of Trade's Twin Shaft ford. It records a prior acknowledgment of 15,701 dollars and 62 cents through Williams & McAnulty, with a total of 5,721 dollars and 62 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Williams & McAnulty
Colonel Pattie Watkins to Speak at Scranton Volunteers Meeting
Colonel Pattie Watkins of New York, a renowned Volunteers figure, will lead a mass meeting Sunday at Linden street tent opposite the court house. The New York Sun highlighted her work, and Scranton residents are urged to attend and support continuing aid programs with funds to expand the outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteers of
America
Pattie Watkins
New York
New York Sun
New York City
Linden Street
Court House
Scranton
Obituary Notices for Catherine Holland and Philip Warner
Catherine Holland aged years died at the home of her son Michael Holland on North Male avenue The funeral will be Saturday at 9 o clock a solemn high mass of requiem will be at St Patrick church West Side Philip Warner youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Warner died August 20 1896 at the family residence WIS Stafford avenue after an illness of six weeks Funeral announcement
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Holland
Scranton
Catherine Holland
Michael Holland
North Male Avenue
Bt. Patrick’s Church
West Side
Warner
Philip
John Warner
Wis Stafford Avenue
Quiet Lower Branch meeting approves city works and bids
The common council, chaired by Mr Noone in Chairman Griers absence, approved an ordinance to purchase three ladders and a life belt for Crystal Hoge company. They extended tax payment time to October 1. The Dunn Construction bid for Luszerne street blue drain was reconsidered and T J McNulty awarded the contract as the lower bidder. Dunns bid error prompted the change. Several paving, sewer, sidewalk, and retaining wall ordinances passed third reading. Rock street width ordinance was entered for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timea
Republican
Finn
Joseph Block
Roche
Traction Company
Renal North Main Avenue
Bull's Head
Weat Court Street
Mr. Finn
Columbia Avenue
Boulevard
Washington Avenue
Maulberry Street
Mifflin Avenue
Prescott Avenue
Wheeler Avenue
Common Council
Hickey
Grier
Noone
Crystal Hoge Company
Councd
Oliver
Dunn Construction Company
Luszerne Street
T. J. McNulty
Dunn
McNulty
Select Council
Wyoming Avenue
Linen
Mulberry
Bromley Avenue
Lafayette Street
Robinson Street
Loneragan Alley
Chestnut
Price Streets
Weat Market Street
Ontario and Western
Thisrd Reading
Rock Street
Rally at New Milford for McKinley and sound money
Special to the Scranton Tribune from New Milford Aug 20. Samuel J. Randall son of the late Democratic leader spoke to a crowd on the issue of free coinage of silver. He warned it would ruin bonds and workers and affirmed repudiation of currency debasement and debt. The address was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Samuel J. Randall
McKinley
Randall
Mr. Randall
Reception to the Firemen's Friend Honored by Scranton Firemen
A large crowd gathered at Carr's Hotel for a reception honoring Hon. James Clarency called “The Fireman’s Friend.” Prominent speakers including Senator Vaughn and Alex Connell praised his help with the relief bill for firemen and explained its funding and constitutional basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr’s Hotel
James Clarency
Philadelphia
Durr’s
Clarency
J. C. Vaughn
Claveney
Senate
Alex. T. Connell
Clareney
Connell
Senator Vaughn
Hickey
J.C. Meir
Wade M
Finn
Frabise
Robert Robinson
Adam Schroeder
Simon Thomas
Peter Robling
Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Firemen’s Relief Association
Turnpike Company Plans Repairs on West Market Street
The Providence and Abington Turnpike Company proposes repairs on West Market Street next Monday at the city’s expense. Street Commissioner Kingley has not yet decided if he will prevent the company from proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence and
Abington Turnpike Company
West Market Street
Kingley
Choicest Light and Very Lean Bacon Sold in Scranton
A local grocer advertises bacon described as the finest sold in Scranton. The goods are branded as top quality and lightly priced per pound with warranty of superior leanness and light flavor.
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Scranton
Four Tramps Arrested in Lackawanna Yard Trouble
In police circles Edward Kelly George Fallett James Sheehan and James Moran were sent up for ten days yesterday in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard. A doctor from Como with a fanciful alias John Jones arrived to enjoy a spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kelly
George Fallett
James Sheehan
James Moran
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Yard
Como
John Jones
Exile Decision for Former Patriarch Alight in Tripoli
Constantinople dispatch reports the sultan will exile the former patriarch to Tripoli. The life of the exiled arch may be in danger, provoking calls for British intervention to halt the infamy.
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London
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Cleveland Brothers
Albany
Haling Powder Company
Cleveland Waking Powder Co
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Aaundry
A. B. Wakman
Penn Ave
Brussels
Anasty
City Notes
Grand Lodge
Dunnell
Knights of Pythias
Gettysburg
Knights Templar
H.N. Dunnell
York
Lancaster
Luzerne
Daings
Hank
Twin Shaft Commission
Thomas Marshall
Mahon
Bailey
Marshall
John Marshall
George 8. Horn
Board of Health
B. H. Ripple
Thomas F. Cullen
James Hart
Stark
Ninth
Robinson and
Jackson
Monroe Avenue
Adam Steinhiuser
Permanent Man Hook and Ladder Company
Jacob Fpreas
Pernanent Man
Relief Engine Company
Rows
Kearney
Thomas
Williams
Clarke
Manley
Fellows
Coyner
Nays
Durr
Wagner
Hobington
Behroeder
Burns
Frable
Sanderson
McAndrew
Purdie Wah
Caeh
Dsess Ena Ee Es Isa AL Consolidated Joan Bonds
West Lackawanna Avenue
Ninth Street
Main Avenue
Nichola & Co
Peter FL Mullican
Fox & Roddy
Hart & Gibbone
Max Phillipe
Twin Shaft Fund
Colonel Watkins
Scranton Tribune
Turnpike Company
Market Street
Providence
Omeer George Wickenhoffer
Davis’ Theatre
Ballry
al Fd
Pras
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
Clarke Bros
Berkshire
Capes
Coe
Ladien Vers Et Caeti
Milan Braid
Dimity
3&C
Field
BOLZ
Shey
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Powell
Music Store
Ivers & Pond
McPhail
Somes
Fie
A. R. Sawyer
S. C. Snyder
Spruce &T
Jermyn
St Sc
Kindergareners
Ranton, PA
Scranton Training School
W. Underwood
Winchester, Mass
P. Mpcrea & CO
Crystal
Pines
Ruppreght
Crystal Palace
Baptist Church
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