City Notes to Reauthenticate Events in Local Ledger
A garbled city notes page reports Volunteers rebuilding their big tent and planning an opening meeting next Saturday. Probate granted for T Frederick Dryer will. letters testamentary issued to his widow. Thomas Evang charged with assault admitted to ball in five hundred dollars bail. his own recognizance taken. No prisoners received. county jail quiet aside from a prior week spike. Thirteenth exhibit at Dickson town range closed due to Ohi Pediawe, to reopen today. Company D of the Thirteenth eminent ordered to report Friday at Martin Tolering for warform measuring. Funeral of Mrs Fitzpatrick at 168 Monroe avenue to be held tomorrow morning at St Paul’s church Green Ridge with interment at Cathedral cemetery. Arthur Radenhuss resigns from Dehtinwire Lickawatinia and Western counties. will relocate to Ft Maul for business with his uncle. Walter Simpson’s father seeks his son’s whereabouts with no information found.
Inquest Denied in Bokl Death Case
Cor ony Haleris vextendas ruled the death of Andrew Bokl due to his own fault after an incident involving Deliwaare and Hindkentral on Tuesday. The board decided that an inquest was unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corony Haleris
Andrew Bokl
Deliwaare
Hindkentral
Resignation Withdrawn at Shiloh Pentecostal Church
The pastor J. The withdrew his resignation and informed the congregation he will remain. A service at Bundig night announced the formal withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tov. J. the
Wepheth
Shiloh Pugtist
Bundig Wight
Vicious prisoner brought to Center Street station
A violently described inmate was brought to Center Street station after causing injuries to a patrolman and tearing a badge from an officer. Dennis Jones, already present, was brought into the scene amid the commotion. Policeman Kirkstar sustained facial scratches during the struggle.
Briggs Dies in Scranton Freeman Notice
Briggs dies in Scranton on August 4. James MacMillan Briggs, son of Walter and Mary Briggs, funeral private.
Golden Wedding Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Samuel White
Mr and Mrs Samuel F White marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Peckville home with about fifty guests including Mr and Mrs George Peck of Pleasant Mount. They married in the Peak homestead in Pleasant Mount in 1870, Rev Samuel Whiley officiating. Five children attended and gifts were described as beautiful and costly. White, a rugged man, once ran a planing mill in Wayne county before retiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel F. White
Peckville
Hareles T. White
The
New York Tribune
W. T. White
Scranton
Charles T. Miller
Park Place
Joseph P. White
Indian Territory
Samuel ‘T. White
Peterrine White
Plymouth Rock
Wayne County
Fife
White
Mies
Eligabethi Peck
Pleasant Moet
Dobbs Arrives Today for Big Boxing Welcome in Scranton
Bobby Dobbs the colored heavyweight world champion returns from England and travels by 4 PM Delaware Lackawanna Western train to Scranton arriving around 8 45 PM. He is met by manager Jack Skelly and a large local crowd. The Eighth Ward colored Republican club plans a grand reception before his Sept 1 title bout with Matty Matthews at Coney Island for 24 000 purse. Dobbs will likely train in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Dobbs
England
New York
Delaware
Tackonwana
Western
Scranton
Dobbs
Jack Skelly
Depot
Republican Club
Eighth Ward
Matty Matthews
Coney Island Sporting Club
Lyceum and Academy Open Amusement Season
The Lyceum will open Friday Sept 1 with The Purple Lady, a popular New York production. On Sept 4 Trip to Chinatown is billed, and the Academy of Music will launch with a matinee featuring Arnold Wolford’s stock company. Strong attractions are booked for both venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
New York City
Chinatown
Academy of Music
Arnold Wolford
Academy
Reunion At Harvey's Lake Draws Thousands Of Baptists
The Northwestern Pennsylvania Baptist Young People's union held a reunion at Harvey's Lake with about 4000 in attendance. No accidents marred the day and attendees returned home elated. Delegation from West Scranton led by Thirid J. Drevis of the Welth Baptist church numbered about 1000 amid forecasts of more due to threatening weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Union
Pennsylvania
Harvey
Two Greenwood Men Faced in Felonious Wounding Case
Martin McDonough and Patrick Jordan of Greenwood appeared before Alderman Kasson on felonious wounding charges filed by Anthony Ollinsky. McDonough was discharged after a hearing, while Jordan was held in $400 bail. Ollinsky was struck in the eye with a stone on July 24, requiring removal of the eye optic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin McDionough
Patrick Jordan
Greenwood
Kasson
Felynicane
Anthony Ollinsky
Ogallinsky
Oostone
McDonough
Jordan
Cour
Mystery Still Unsolved By County Detective Levehon
County detective Levehon has not found the bundle reported to have been placed in the Lackawanna river from Od Forge on Monday. He has had several young men search the riverbed for two days but no trace of the bundle or the two women is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levehon
Od Forge
Lackawanne River
Leyshon
Niagara Falls and Toronto Excursion Offer
The New York Ontario and Western Railway advertises a round trip from September 1 to 7 to Niagara Falls and Toronto for a single fare. Tickets available for travel September 1, 2, or 4 with return allowed through September 7. Contact nearest GO and W agent or J Anderson, General Passenger Agent, 16 Beaver St, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company
Niagara Walls
Toronto
Perone
J. Anderson
Ig Beaver Bt
New York
Opinion in Swift Case Clears Preliminary Injunction
Judge Falwards issued an opinion in the equity suit of Scranton against Charles Du Pont Breck trustee and executor over Gabriella Swift’s will. The court discharges the rule to continue the injunction, saying insufficient evidence to justify permanence, and schedules a full hearing the week of September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edity of
Scranton
Charles du Pont Breck
Gabrilla Swift
Edward Swift
Charles T. Pont Swift
Falwards
Ewirth
Scranton Residents Recommended for Second Lieutenants
Governor W A Btone recommended Walter K E Gunster and Thomas P R Murphy of Scranton for commissions as second lieutenants in the volunteer army. Gunster served as battalion adjutant and Murphy as second lieutenant of Company C, Thirteenth Regiment, with prior service in the volunteer army. Morris M Keck of Wilkes-Barre, son of Colonel M J Keck, also received a recommendation for a second lieutenant’s commission after serving in the Ninth regiment during the late conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Btone
Root
Walter KE. Gunster
Thomas PR. Murphy
Gunster
Lockaweanna
Wise
Murphy
Leutenant
National Guard
Morris M. Keck
Wilkes-Harre
M. J. Keck
Injured Miner Paralyzed After Coal Fall in Brisbin Mine
W A Jones of 820 Brick Avenue was crushed by a coal fall at the Melebin mine last evening. He was rushed to Minen Taylor hospital and found to be paralyzed from the waist down. doctors fear a broken back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Jones
Brick Avenue
Ellost
Melebin
Miinen Taylor Hospital
Berwick Man Nearly Drowns After Bridge Jump
Frank Reich, about 46, of Berwick, attempted suicide by leaping from Wilkes-Barre North Street bridge into the Susquehanna River. He survived after landing in three feet of water, was rescued by bystanders, and taken to hospital with pain in his side and ankle injuries. He had come to town with his brother earlier that day and had wandered without money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reich
Berwick
Jacob Bates
Hove
Caime
Sora
City Weighs Bond Issue For City Improvements
City officials and financiers discussed a proposed bond issue to fund improvements, noting current revenues cover only ongoing expenses and a higher tax rate is impractical. An official debt statement, prepared by Deputy Controller Hartley, will accompany the bond ordinance to the common council in two weeks, detailing outstanding bonds, judgments, and unprovided appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Reading
Foranton
Hartley
Common Council
Fall of Two Minooka Men In Pittsburg Scaffold Accident
John and Michael Fitzhenry of Minooka fell forty feet from a scaffold at Pittsburg while tainting a tower. Michael died instantly or soon after, and John was mortally injured, fate uncertain. Both brothers were long-time Minooka residents, sons of Patrick Fitzhenry, with Michael 22 and John 24, previously a Pittsburgh motorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Michael Fitzhenry
Minooka
Pittsburg
Michael
Hoth Younge
Patrick Fitzhenry
Cemetery Street
Pittsburgh
Elty
Fourteen BonTa Patents Sold at Auction for 2400
Fourteen letters patent covering the manufacture of Tonto glass were sold at auction for 2400. Vosbure and Dawson represented Daud and Miller as creditors trustees. The sale was conducted by Deputy United States Marshal Lowry in the federal building amid judgments against J. W. Bonte and the Sonta glass company. Two bidders participated, the creditors’ party and Mr. J. Porters for the stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vosbure & Dawson
Daud & Miller
Lowry
United States Circuit Court
J. W. Bonte
Sontaint Glass Company
J. Porters
Etogkholders
Improved money order system with new form and features
The post office introduces a redesigned postal money order, smaller than before, with a carbon reproduced advice, a receipt for remitter, and a back stamp space for banks. The blue order includes a water mark and lathe-work to deter counterfeiting, aiming to speed issues and improve security and handling. The department expects a lower fee around January 1 and anticipates wide adoption by banks and business users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ite
Post Office Department
Brent
Posta
Time
Philadelphia Boy Walter Sailor Dies on Visit
A Philadelphia youth fourteen years old, Walter Sailor, arrived here for a visit with relatives several weeks ago. He went home in a casket, described as bright and happy, the apparent picture of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sailor
Philadelphia
Death of visiting boy after heart failure at home
A visiting boy died of heart failure late Tuesday night. Dr M T Quinn attempted to treat him but was unable. The body was brought home yesterday by his uncle George Pitzer of 224 Pittston Avenue where the boy had been staying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T Quinn
George Pitzer
Pittston Avenue
Scranton Reads of Match Factory to Open
Scranton will gain a match factory and machinery plant. The Pennsylvania Match Company of Scranton was chartered at Harrisburg on Tuesday. Incorporators are J. S. Miller, J. Schiffer, B. E. Hastings, W. A. Crossley, D. S. Stone, and E. F. Merriman, all of Scranton. Capitalization starts at $4,000 and may be increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Match Company of
Scranton
Harrisburg
Tuesaday
Miller
J. &. Schiffer
BE. A. Hastings
W. A. Crossley
Stone
E. F. Merriman
Seranton
Nolan Plaintiffs sue Scranton over street grade change
Mary Nolan and James Nolan file declarations with Prothonotary John Copeland alleging that city actions altering Oak street grade in the spring of 1898 damaged their Lincoln avenue Oak street and Yard street properties. The declarations are filed by attorney E. C. Newcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nolan
James Nolan
Scranton
John Copeland
Lincoln Avenue
Oak Street
Yard Street
E. C. Newcomb
Remains Viewed in Inquest for Man Killed at Pole
Coroner Roberta viewed the remains of William O Boyle who died from a fall from an electric light pole on Tuesday. Jury members Patrick Wright G Morgan Richard Roberts William McAndrew Griffith W Jones and James Regn attended. An inquest is planned for some evening next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta
William O' Boyle
Patrick Wright
G. Morgan
Richard Roberts
William McAndrew
Griffith W. Jones
James Regn
Runyon Resigns as Car Repair Accountant after Six Years
W. P. Runyon of the Lackawanna road local car shops has tendered his resignation to Master Canfield. The move takes effect September 1 after six years in the post and he will pursue several offers. Moving details and other notices accompany this item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PD. Runyon
Lackawanna Road
Canfield
Runyon
Comet football team called to report for practice
All members of the Comet football team must report for signal practice Thursday night August 2 at 6 oclock on Rye Field grounds. Joby Holmes, manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comet
Rye Field
Joby Holmes
Local Heating and Electrical Fixtures Ad
An advertisement touts hot water heating estimates and a full line of gas and electric fixtures in the city. It promises prompt attention for repair work.
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Jone
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Ave
Wyoming
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postofice
Mont
T. Frederick Dryer
Iranmore
Ball
Thomas Evang
Edwards
Jalil
Dicksonity
Olent
Muartin ‘Tolering Company
Spruce Street
Ciptiin
R, Foote
Fitzpatrick
John T. Pbtepatrink
Monroe Avenue
Arthur Radenhuss
Mullvertsstein
Ft. Maul
Walter Bimpson
Walter #impeon
Tri
Themae Hibrber
Dunmore
C. A. van Wormer
W. Bevan
James Judge
Joo! Puarilint
Paddy Gorman
al Welnig
Hawthone Athletic Club
Ty Buffalo
Hiesest
Tirmptaboptis
Haub's Hall
Futoriom
Picnto
Rvatyl Huse
Linden Street
Rinne Woods
Lawrenre
Theatra
Howe House
Ciaar
Harvey's Lake
Baptist Young People’s Union
M'Donough
Niagara Palls and
ODD Fellows’ Hall
Priceburg
Prive Bure
Bovormloor
Brie
Lincoln Street
Storr Avenue
Odd Fellows
Red Men
Bane of
St. George
Knights of the Golden Kale
Gaylomt Thoms
Kidward
William H. Rose
James Montgomery
Wifleangerove
Cambrian
Carbonale
Lackawanna
Archbald
Olyphant
Green Rideo
Beranton
Harper
Peckwille
Celestial
Jermyn
Mast Renton
Goldenhain
Pirkenburgh
Citizens' Band
Olyphant Band
Loomis
A. A. Vosbure
J. W. Heck
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Golden Chain Lodge
No.45
George W. Weiland
M. J. Lloyd
SWIFT
H. M. Edwards
Scrantonians
Volunteer Army
Brisbin
Mrs. Winslow
UW Ieee
Ainking Fund
Actunl
Thie Town
Newenes Cove
Tetiat
Cananese
BONTA
Beecham
Remitter
Delrer
Chrina Val
Bartels Brewing Co
Poe
Edwardsville, Luzerne Co
Adam Leigh
Wm. O'Boyle
George Younb
Moone
Gertrude Willame
Duryen
Peter Zopltl
Ccc
Creer
Cinahs
Michael J. Ruddy
Annie E. Ferguson
Lane's
Castoria
Conrad
Hawes
Lackawanna Avenue
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Avenue
Elmwood
Elmhurst
W. H.H. Bull
Winola
Lithia
C. E. Frear
Lake Winola, PA
Spring Grove House
Lake Carey
Wyoming County
Bloomehure Division
Lehigh Valley
Lake
Joan H. Jon KA
Fern Hall
Crystal Lake
Hage
Carbondale
Pern
Gaullimere
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