Woman in crowd scolds players at ball park
A Scranton bystander, Mrs. Sarah Ellen Jinniwinks, heckles players and questions team plans during a boxing exhibition and ball game, while her husband warns the scene is unsuitable for women. She criticizes players and mocks local figures as they depart in embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball
Association
George
George Jinniwinks
Fitzsimmons
Firesimmons
Sarah Ellen
Mrs. Jinniwinks
Corbett
Fitz
Scott
Superstitious owners shy away from jewelry rings
A woman fears misfortune from a ring believed to curse her husband, while another woman tries to discard a fire opal set piece that brings luck to her partner who recovers. Both stories show wary attitudes toward jewelry and fate.
Residents Return From Trips and Visits Across Cities
John H. Brooks has returned from Cottage City while C H Pond of Green Ridge comes back from Detroit. Rev M J Manley of Wellsboro visited Scranton, Rev H J Wits of Chicago visits family here, and many locals travel to Preston Park Northumberland and Binghamton for weeks abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Brooks
Cottage City
C. H. Pond
Green Ridge
Detroit
W. W. Phillips
Preston Park
M. Jd. Manley
Wellsboro
Scranton
H. J. Wits
Chicago
Retchwora Burke
Ninth Street
Northumibberland
W. Te. Harvey
Philadelphia
Dorothy Cruise
New York City
J. J. McHale
Washburn Street
J. W. George
The
Chemical Engine Company
Mies Carrie Leese
Awbury Park
Gen Hidge
N. J
R. M. Cross
South
Mra
PF. H. Brown
Railroad Avene
Lake Henry
Mary Maghran
Webster Avenue
Kins
D. K. Freeman
D. D
Huntingdon
Tate
William H. Freeman
South Main Avenue
Pearl Breen
New York
James Burke
John Fern
Charles B. Olver
Atlantic City
George J. Alexander
This City
Mia. C. M. Epes
Mhartey
Susquehanna
Pau
Frankiln Avenue
Mies Catharine Kennedy
W. D. Kennedy
Washington Avenue
Mr. Spencer
Newport
RK. 1
James Carroll
Adama Avenue
Mies Daley Reilly
Capouse Avenue
St. Paul's Catholic Church
J. I. Dunn
J. F. Everburt
N. FE
Box Car Breaks Down Blocking Delaware Line
A box car heavily loaded with iron billets derailed near Scranton street crossing on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Bloomsburg division. The front truck detached near milepost 120, tearing up tracks for about seventy five yards as the train moving at fifteen miles an hour pulled the rear car from the track. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Bloomsburg
Minooka
Council Adjourns Without Quorum at Laurel Hill Park
At Laurel Hill Park last night both branches of the common council failed to achieve a quorum. Regular meeting night for the council and an adjourned session for the elect council were expected. Only the auditing committee report drew attention while park commissioner appointments were on the agenda for select council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hil Park
Common Council
Elect Council
Select Council
Scranton Business College Renovations and New Students
The Scranton Business College reports Thorough renovations in the campus including a partitioned private office and a night-student check room. New enrollees arrive daily and opening day is Monday September 8. A Metropolitan Life Insurance picnic is planned at Lake Ariel on Saturday August 8 with tickets for children priced 40 cents. Train departs from Erie and Wyoming Valley depot at 8:46 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton District Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Lake Ariel
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Cook Coffin Divorce Notice From Blakely August 1897
In Blakely August 1897 Reverend M Harvey reports the residence of James Cook and Mrs Emma Coffen both of Privoburg. The notice appears in a local notices column with legal action referenced and names of involved parties.
Painters Union Rally Pushes Eight Hour Day Next Spring
A mass meeting in Fuller’s Hall shows the Building Trades and allied unions preparing to demand an eight hour day in the city next spring. Speakers include J. H. Sullivan of Massachusetts and Pittsburg miners’ rep. W. W. Plasterer. Sullivan urges unity. Plasterer appeals for funds, noting miners’ strike funding and a donation of 4.0? to Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muller's Hall
Building Trades Union
J. H. Sullivan
Massachusets
Sullivan
Painters’ Union
Springfield
Maso
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Adam Fox
W. W. Plasterer
Carpenters
Bullivan
Beranton
Plasterer
Davis Theatre Opens Eighth Season with Free Ladies Matinee
Davis theatre management offers free admission to all ladies on Monday afternoon to launch the eighth season. Oppenheimer's Comedians perform the week with a repertoire of comedies and dramas including Love and Pride or Caste on Monday and Tuesday. Matinee prices during the engagement are 10 or 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis’ Theatre
Oppenheimer
Renovation Opens New Season with Reserved Opera Chairs
The house undergoes a thorough renovation and will reopen fresh and neat. In the coming season all opera chairs will be sold reserved for evening performances and can be secured afternoons or after the house opens at night, an innovation sure to be favored.
Labor Day Demonstration Planned by Central Labor Union
The Central Labor union outlines a Sept 6 Labor Day parade and demonstration in this city with prizes for largest membership, best appearance, oldest and youngest organizations. Merchants are cautioned against unauthorized fundraising and ad solicitations. Committee members listed include McNulty Everett Hans Kelly Farr Monaghan OConnell Teets Tierney Flaherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Laurel Hill Park
Aan
J. H. McNulty
J. F. Everett
Fred. Hans
Jobe Kelly
John R. Farr
Thomas Monaghan
William O'Connell
Nelson G. Teets
Joseph Tierney
M. D. Flaherty
Widow Seeks Share in Jordan Estate in Equity Suit
Julia Jordan and her infant daughter Anna sue Rev. James F. Jordan alleging Patrick Jordan secretly conveyed four lots and the St Cloud hotel to James before their marriage to deprive them of anticipated support. They seek to nullify the deed and prevent further encumbrances while detailing life-insurance and personal property discrepancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jordan
James F. Jordan
Patrick Jordan
Equity Court
Jutta Jordan
Anna Jordan
Rendham
James J. O'Malley
M. J. Martin
Julia Jordan
St. Peter's Cathedral
James
Olyphant
St. Cloud
Wyoming Avenue
Linden Street
Jordan
United States
Real Clam Bake Draws Record Locomotive Engineer Crowd
The George W. West division No. 468 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held a Lake Poyntelle clambake with about 1000 attendees, rail and car arrivals, featuring steam clams blue fish and kingly fare. Notables from Ontario and Western and Erie railroads attended along with committee leaders Moses Meyers and W Wolcott. The event showcased New England style cooking and music by the Mozart band and promises even larger turnout next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Poyntelle
George W. West Division
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Scrantonians
Mozart Band
Carbondale
Scranton
Ontario and Western
Galland
Frank Collins
G. W. West
Middletown
N. Y
George O'Neil
C. H. Hopkins
T. Fitlcroft
Frank Smith
Jack Cole
Frank Stottenger
Mayfield
G. W. Dowe
Stoddard
Erie
George W. Weat
Moses Meyers
W. H. Kenney
J. M. Peck
Oscar Hudson
W. Wolcott
The Sunday Press Preview and Features
A forthcoming Philadelphia Press issue promises a feature on a potential religious conflict in India along with exclusive stories on Garrett Hobart son of the vice president, Carolinians defrauding the government, a floating palace, and a notable marine discovery. The paper touts entertainment and instruction with broad appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Philadelphia “Press
Garrett A. Hobart
United States
Sunday Press
Price of Electric Light Reduced by Suburban Company
The Suburban Electric Light Company lowers incandescent light rate to five eighths of a cent per lamp hour starting Sept 1. A discount of ten to twenty percent is offered if payment is made before the 20th of the current billing month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Electric Light Company
Local Rail Rates Advertised for Door-to-Door Travel
No change of care of any class between your station and Cleveland Fort Wayne and Chicago via D L and W and Nickel Plate roads. Lowest rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Nickel Plate
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Norton
Hall Caine
Deemster
Margaret Sidney
Jerome
Mary BE. Wilkins
Margaret Deland
John Ward
Preacher
Bangs
Gunter
Dr. Jack
Fort Frayne
Capt. King
Garrison
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Ian
Garney, Brows & Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
W. B. Henwood
Lackawanny Ave
Chas McMullen
General Insurance Dmve
National Bank Bida
United States Mail
Hickey
Hatter
Furniaker
Noaberdasher
Lackawanna
George C. Taft
Massachusetts
Vislting Neon Prowdy
International Correspondence School
Taft
Buffalo
Grand Army of the Republic
Bob Fitzsimmons
City Pathers
the Scranton Business College
Fuller's Hall
Painters and Decorators’ Union
Building Trade's Council
MR. Thomas
Phillip H. Thomas
Thomas
Labor
Peter Holton
Davis
Tallor
John Ross
Sorure Street
Beech
Mason
Per Doz
Clarke Bros
Manhattan
Bronson & Tallman
Hatters and Furnishers
Spruce Street
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn Hatters
S.C. Snyder
Spruce St. Opp
Jermyn
Lackawanna Avenue
Maloney O1 and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
Mins Haster M. Worthington
Maryland School of Fins Arta
Scranton Conservatory OF Music
Conservatory
Priestar
Alfred Pennington
Lins
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolds
Sohmar Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Wateroome
Scranton, PA
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
Siz and
Lack. Ave
Silverstone
Lackawanenn Avenue
Will
White Proat
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