CITY NOTES AND LOCAL UPDATES IN SCRANTON AREA
Fraternal visit planned for Camp No. 5 in Jermyn after next Wednesday night. Judge Gunster continues Manley v Spencer case to September 11. Chauncey Scott and company pass through, dine at Henley’s. Providence page equity bill filed. motion likely for injunction. Rough Riders member M L Raymond visits West Scranton. Prohibition county convention called for September 10 in court house to name candidates. Indebtedness hearing on Lackawannth township shows about 1.00 debt so far. Police court: Henry Rodlers discharged with promise to abstain from liquor. Patrick Devers jailed or fined. Maggie O Rourke fined or jailed for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rodlers
Hailey
Iquor
Rodgers
Center Street
Patrick Devers
Maggie O'Rourke
Concerts at Nayaug Park Provide Weekend Entertainment
Park commissioners plan Saturday and Sunday events at Lauers Hill Park with a Lawrence band concert this afternoon and a Lyric quartette sacred vocal concert tomorrow afternoon. The Lyric program features ensembles and solos by Evans Bowen Warren and Thomas, with lighting planned at the trolley terminus due to early darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Band
Lyric Quartette
Lauers Hill Park
Globe Warehouse
John Evans
Edwin Bowen
P. H. Warren
Richard Thomas
P. WH. Warren
Park
List of witnesses in Carbondale election contest hearing
Witnesses from Carbondale township Northwest district were examined yesterday at Carbondale in the election contest hearing. Today’s hearing will be held in the arbitration room at the courthouse. Names include T H Cummings John Mooney John Giollands Michael Joyce Edward Cummings Jr John McAllister Thomas Carey James P Quinn Sr James Brisley Patrick Horan R F P Cummings Michael McFadden John Battle John Costello John Flannigan Thomas Battle Thomas Costello Thomas Fadden John McDonald Mike McDonald Walter Cannon Andrew Caffrey John Walker Patrick Joyce Michael Brady John Mangan Peter Kane Daniel Dempsoy T J Cummings Thomas Quinn John Cogenne Edward Quinn John Cummings W T Cummings John Cosgrove Owen McLion nell James Cummings Thomas Ruddy Michael Kelly Patrick Walker James I Quinn Jr John Walsh Patrick Walsh William J Bradley Thomas Kelly Patrick Rooney Thomas McHale Patrick Sweney Michael Toolan Alex McDonnell Thomas F Cummings Patrick Casey Nicholas Murtaugh Thomas Kloullen The Coleman James Coggins Martin Batt Owen Coggins James T Walker Thomas Casey John Dempsey John Moran Ed J Cummings John Gallagher Michael Cavanaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Cummings
John Mooney
John Giollands
Michael Joyce
Edward Cummings
John McAllister
Thomas Carey
James P. Quinn, Sr
James Brisley
Patrick Horan
R. F P. Cummings
Michael McFadden
John Battle
John Costello
John Flannigan
Thomas Battle
Thomas Costello
Thomas Fadden
John McDonald
Mike McDonald
Walter Cannon
Andrew Caffrey
John Walker
Patrick Joyce
Michael Brady
John Mangan
Peter Kane
Daniel Dem
Young Woman’s Tale Charged to Night Chief Police
A strikingly attractive young woman, intoxicated and taken off the streets by police, told Mayor Bailey a story that could not be confirmed. She claimed to be a former clerk at Macy’s New York store, then a servant at a boarding house run by Mrs Labor at Delaware Water Gap, where she met another woman who brought her to...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
New York
H. Macy & Co
Mra
Delaware Water Gap
Prisoner Reappears in Wilkes-Barre Work Case
Beranton sought congenial work via agency and reached a town near Wilkes-Barre with a companion. Thursday they dined at Beranton Blouse. the companion vanished with the prisoner’s pocketbook, identification papers, keys, and a trunk check. Mayor Bailey heard the statement. by noon no new suspicion arose, and the woman was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Bailey
Tragic Pedestrian Fatality Near Dickson City
Mrs. Monora Heffron of Dunmore street Olyphant died after being struck by a Delaware and Hudson passenger train near the Hicks or Dickson City breakers. The 66 year old was hurled down an embankment after stepping onto the track as a northbound train passed. the southbound train then struck her. Her remains were moved to her brother Patrick Heffron’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monora Heffron
Dunmore Street
Olyphant
Teelaware
Hadson
Hicdmond
Dick Conity
Mra. Heffron
Dickson City
Monster No 6 Coal Breaker Under Construction Near Inkerman
The Pennsyvania coal company advances toward September 1 resumption at Inkerman Rosenecrance farm site north of the old breaker. The 1800 ton daily capacity monster uses eight screens and seventy pickers, with modern machinery and a new shaft at No 6. A washery is planned midway between Ewen and No 6 breakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsyvania Coal Company
Inkerman
Luszerne
Rosenecrance
Mark Simpson
Dunmore
Ewen and
No. @ breakers
Warrants Issued for Youlioka Dreu and Michael Shestork
Alderman Millett of the Sixth ward issued warrants for Miss Youlioka Dreu and Michael Shestork of the Ridge on a serious charge. The wife of Shestork also accuses him of assault and battery and threatening to kill. Constable Walsh found them on South Washington avenue and they were taken to the city hall station. Arraignment set for 10 o'clock this morning in Millett's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Millett
Youlioka Dreu
Michael Shestork
Ridge
Walsh
South
Washington Avenue
City Hall
Aldermin Millett
Dobbs Gans Bout Off Over Manager Dispute
The boxing match planned for September 1 at Greenwood Athletic Club in Brooklyn between Bobby Dobbs and Joe Gans is canceled after Al Herford, Gans' manager, refused to honor a verbal agreement. The club hopes to find a suitable replacement opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Dobbs
Joe Gane
Greenwood Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Dobbs
Jack Skelly
al Herford
Gans
Gan
Donations Acknowledged For Home Work By Men's Guild
The treasurer Mr. Samuel Hines expresses thanks for cash donations received for the home. Gifts include August 2 from Mr. H. H. Stock 0.59 dollars, August 24 from Mr. T. H. Watkin 100 dollars, and August 3 from Mr. Joseph H. Steell 5.60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Guild
Samuel Hines
H. H. Stock
T. H. Watkin
Joseph H. Steell
Ladies Dress Shoes at Five Brothers Store
Readable text shows sale on ladies dress shoes priced at 98 cents, 1.23 and 1.44 dollars at the Five Brothers' store today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5 Brothers
Died
Notices announce deaths of Mrs. James Basssett in Scranton at 35 on Crown street with funeral at home and interment at Brookside cemetery. Also Karl Harvey Long, four months old of Beranton near Capouse avenue, will have a private funeral Saturday at 2 with interment at Forest Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassett
Scranton
James Basssett
Crown Street
Brookside
Long
Beranton
Karl Harvey Long
Harvey R. Long
Wi Capouse Avenue
Fircet Hin
County Schools Show Strong Progress in Lackawanna County
Fifth annual report by Lackawanna County Superintendent J C Taylor highlights improved educational outlook with better buildings heating and ventilation, larger libraries and growing high school work. Increase in qualified teachers and professional training, plus rising salaries and new high school course aiming for broader diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hion
N.C. Schaeffer
Morrisburg
Bir
Lackawanna County
Fred
Alao
Hughes
Page
Quick
Haldwina
Wieder
Sebaton
Beptomber
John Q. Stewart
Martin Benedict
F. A. Green
Rey
Elkanah Mulley
Anna Buckhbes
Geo
W. Twitmeer
H. BE. Coggeswell
Green
Business Colleges
Directors’ Association
John A. Mayles
William Repp
Anna Buckhbee
George W. Twitmyer
Charles F. Baker
Jermyn School Board
Albert Ball
Dalton Board
A. D. Dean
Coq
Waverly Board
Edwin Maclay
Blakely
Fr. W. Worth
Ells Burman
Benton
Herth
Holgate
Amelia Foster
Greenfield
K. E. Low
Contests Set for Police Revolver Match in 1898
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre police teams may test marksmanship at Mountain Park on September 10 as the Ancient Order of Britons arranges a four-man revolver duel. Firearm limits, five shots per man, October 1 1898 excursion, and prior practice details are noted by Chief Gurrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Order of
Mountain Park
Gurrell
Polles
Ancient
Hipple
Thomas Williams
Heutenant
West Side
Schmidt
Williams
Willams
Charles Neals
Wilkes
Firemen File Their Claims for On Duty Injuries
Nearly a dozen Scranton firemen on duty or ill from active service file claims with the Firemen's Relief association. Chief Hickey has been paid for his serious injuries. Pending settlements include four men hurt in a collision near Adams Avenue and Linden Street, and other injuries among Crystal, Columbian, and Century companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickey
Firemen’s Relief Association of
Scranton
Relief Association
Phoenix
Waltine
Adams Avenue
Linden Street
George Conners
Crystal Company
Isaac Tice
Elm Park Church
Stephen Price
Columbian Company
Gammon’'s Hall
Eddie Kneller
Century Company
Bicycle causes trouble in Spruce Street dispute
Wallace Musser, a Spruce street printer, bought a bicycle from A W Jurisch and later had it repaired. Jurisch was arrested for larceny by bailee with bail set at $500. Jurisch later arraigned for perjury over the larceny by bailee case. Musser posted $200 bail for the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Musser
Spruce Street
A. W. Jurisch
Mr. Jurisch
Musser
Mr. Mueser
Mr.Jurisch
Kailee
Kasson
Mr. Museer
Millar
Do You Want An Education at Bloomsburg State Normal
A condensed catalog item promotes Bloomsburg State Normal School offering low costs and strong training. The school, established about thirty years ago, boasts skilled staff, equipment valued at half a million dollars, state aid for students, four teacher training courses, two music streams, and a preparatory collegiate course. Fall term opens September 12 under Principal J. P. Welsh. Brothers’ store advertises extended hours tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Btruckore
J. P. Welsh
A. M
Scranton Railway Sued for 25000 Damages
Stewart Culler of Ross avenue sues the Scranton Railway company for 25000 alleging a Christmas Eve assault by a Providence line conductor. Culler says he was knocked from a moving streetcar at Green Ridge street, injuring him and risking permanent disability. Attorneys for the plaintiff are George W. Beale and T. H. Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Stewart Culler
Ross Avenue
Providence
Green Ridge Street
Atruck Culler
George W. Beale
T. H. Burns
St Thomas College Opens After Brothers Return
The Christian Brothers who will lead St Thomas College work have returned from Maryland and New Jersey after their annual retreat. The staff remains nearly the same as last year and studies resume September 6. Present indications point to a most auspicious opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Brothers
St. Thomas’ College
Maryland
New Jersey
Wanted Farm Within Twelve Miles of Scranton
A notice seeks a small farm within 12 miles of Scranton. The listing cites Hackett and Price Thodding as contact or interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Hackett, Price Thodding
Hackett
Hackett Invites Prospective Busers or Renters
Hackett invites prospective busers or renters to attend an information session with no charge. The event encourages interested individuals to learn about bus routes, housing options, and community resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bane of Veterans
Jermyn
P. PD. Manley
A. D. Spencer
Chauncey Scott
New York State
Henley's
Equity
Providence Page
Yestersday
Tribune
O'Brien & Kelly
I. H. Burns
M. L. Raymond
The
Rough Riders
Cuba
Maynard
West Scranton
Raymond
Ta Quasima
J. C. Bateson
Prohibition County Committee
Court House
Congress
John P. Quinnan
Lackawannth
Quinnwin
Nayaug Park
Berlin
Hartman
Voelker
Shields
Herald Square
Bendix
Boouten
Rear Admiral Dewey
Carbondale Township
Carbondale
Honora Heffron
Monster Coal Breaker
Pennsylvania Coal Company
St. Luke's Summer Home
J. C. Taylor
Publo
Schaeffer
Rie
Emma Cure
Anna Cure
Joanna Cure
Adelia Stanton
Boatt
R. MM
Drum
Ransom
Laura D. Wiliams
Jefferson
Loreal Institute
Benton, Beatt
Archbald
Pricebure
Old Forge
Moscow
Waverly and
Clark's Summit
Tompkinsville
Meetville
Montdale
Fikanah Hurley
Keystone Academy
T. J. McConnon
Wilkes-Borreich School
EK. D. Howard
George Howell
K. L. Kemp
East Stroudsburo
East Stroudsburg State
Department of Public Instruction
J. &. Taylor
Behoals
America
Hood
Plan OF Relief Association
Mr. Musser
ST. Thomas College
Christian Brothers In Charge
5 Brothers’ Bie Cash
To Hackett
Call
City Steam
Hackett, Price Building
Tale Interest Manufacturing Business
Bonanza, Hackett, Price Building
Crina Malt
Wyoming Ave
Matoes
Canteloupes
Pierce's Market
Spring House
Heart Lake
Montrose
U. E. Crofut
Lackawanna Ave
Sea Island
Worth Inc
the Great
Lacka. Ave
WH. Ladwige
NGO Gosh Sle
Peachas
A. F. Kizer
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Suran
TON Savings Bank
Mercereau & Connell
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Mt. Pleasant Coal
Commonwealth Building
Telehone
W. T. Smith
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