Paving of Linden Street Bridge Recommenced
The work of paving Linden street bridge was recommenced yesterday. Hart & Gbbons yesterday signed the contract for paving Ferber court. Mrs. Beemer of Moscow admitted to Moses Taybor hospital yesterday. The will of Mary Williams late of palate was admitted to probate. The sale of seats for Andrew Mack opens this morning at the Academy of Music box office at 9 o'clock. Letters testamentary were granted to Mrs. Honora Smith of Arenid in her husband’s estate. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples including Charles Battle Anna Washington Iscrancon Leun Pester and Josephine Zaleska.
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Linden Street Bridge
Hart & Gbbons
Ferber Court
Beemer
Moscow
Moses Taybor Hospital
Mary Williams
Seata
Andrew Mack
Academy of Music
Honora Smith
Arenid
Charles Battle
Anna Washington
Iscrancon
Leun Pester
Josephine Zaleska
Pricebure
Michael J. McCaffrey
Ellen McGoff
Scranten
M. F. Brennan
Kansas City
Ecentral
Kawauna Avenue
George W. Marshall, Jr
Standard
Marshall
Attorney Olver
Ang
Citor
Mary Finn
Newton Township
Rees
Stary’s Church
Providence
Susquehanna
Scranton
Delaware Nd Hudson
Christian Endeavor Union
Young Men's Christian Association
Tackawanna County
Atlanta
International Regatta Draws Canadian Oarsmen to Lake Ariel
The Lake Ariel regatta set for September 7 attracts Canadian crews from Toronto Don Rowing Club with two fouroared shells, two single scullers, and a pair oared boat. American champions from Saratoga and other recent races join strong competition on a course prepared Thursday with practice Friday. Excursion trains service Friday afternoon for spectators attending the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Pennsylvania
Alex
Boyd
Don Rowing Club
Toronto
America
Saratoga
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Lake Ariel
Mack the Sweet Singer at Academy of Music Monday Night
Andrew Mack will perform at the Academy of Music Monday evening with his songs from Myles Aroon. The program features Maggie My Own An Irish Laddies Wooing My Sweetheart The Art of Making I'm Proud I'm Irish Too s Wedding I Love You and Mack's Swing Gong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Andrew Mack
Mack
Corbett and Brother Lose Handball Match in Rainy Alley
Champion James J. Corbett and his brother Joe arrived in the city to play three twenty one point handball games at Driving Park against John Rickaby and Thomas Dove. The local team won all three 21 0 21 1 21 19 as wet ground and the alley’s design hindered the champion. Corbett announced immediate training for a Texas bout with Fitzsimmons and planned a busy travel week including Baltimore Newark and Asbury Park.
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James J. Corbett
Joseph Corbett
James
Joseph
John Ricaby
Thomas Dove
Corbetta
Corbett
St. Charles Hotel
Joe
Drivying Park
John Rickaby
Corbetts
Driving Park
Rickaby
Asbury Park
St. Charles
Tribune
Fitzsimmons
Texas
Washington
Baltimore
Newark
N. J
San Antonio
Major clothing sale at Martin & Delany store
Stock under sheriff’s hammer must be disposed in thirty days. Saturday marks a genuine closing out sale with prices cut from 40 to 60 percent below cost. The Coal Exchange store on Wyoming avenue offers men’s boys’ and children’s suits and overcoats, all first class with no shoddy goods. Early visit urged for best bargains.
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Martin & Declancy
Martin & Delany
The
Coal Exchange
Wyomings Avenue
War in the Kitchen in Prospect Avenue Tenement
Tempest in a teapot as tenant Yast Thomas Crampton argues with owner John Munley over a teapot incident. A scuffle erupts with wives joining. warrants sworn, but the matter is quashed after Crampton agrees to move. Munley seeks to end tenancy.
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Tempest
Prospect Avenue
Yast
Thomas Crampton
John Munley
Crampton
Munley
Donovan
Cohen Charged With Larceny By Chalice In Old Forge
Alderman Donovan ordered Cohen of Old Forge to appear in court on a charge of larceny by chalice. Cohen was arrested on a warrant as the prosecutor and the defendant, who had been trading with the same grocer, had prior dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Forge
Donovan
Cohen
Chalice
SS Bron., Grocers
Neg
New York Sale Firm Had Goods Consigned to Cohen
A New York sale firm recently shipped a large stock to Cohen in the same car and consigned it to him. When Sommers Bros. arrived at the switching location the car was empty and Cohen had vanished. Attempts to obtain an explanation found Cohen’s premises closed by the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cohen
Sommers Bros
Fire damages Adams Avenue church building. residents escape
A fire at 619 Adams Avenue, the Church of Christ Scientist, confined to the basement after lighting from a furnace. Residents on the second and third floors escaped via a ladder as smoke filled hallways. The brick structure, owned by Mrs. Susan Spencer and insured, sustained charred church flooring and ruined basement benches.
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Adams Avenue
Church of Christ
Scientist
Central City
Ferber
Relief
Century Companies
James Stein
Villa
Jones
T. J. Kelly
Lanlredy
Miss Meade
Susan Spencer
Died While In Canada Miss Maria Walsh of Phelps Street
Telegrams from Orillia Ontario report the death of Miss Maria Walsh 25 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Walsh of Phelps Street. Ateacher in No 4 public school she traveled to Canada for rest and health improvement. Her father rushed to her side but she died Tuesday night. Remains sent home under her father's charge with funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Walsh
iMra
Anthony Walsh
Phelps Street
Orillia
Ontario
Canada
Miss Walsh
No. 4
Buffalo
Archhbald
Bauer's Band Picnic Draws Crowd Despite Rain
Central Park hosted Bauer's annual band picnic with ten instruments providing dance music. The pavilion stayed busy, orders remained good, and proceeds were a financial success despite stormy weather and lower attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Central Park Garden
Bauer
Pleasant Church Monthly Festival by Christian Endeavor Union
Last evening the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at Penn Avenue Baptist church hosted a monthly festival with musical numbers. Alda Atkinson opened with a piano solo, Maud Stelle recited, Clara Long played violin, and Wells closed the musical portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Union
Penn Avenue Church
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Williams
Mise Alda Atkinson
Maud Stelle
Clara Long
Mise Wells
Frank Mayo to Appear in Pudd'nhead Wilson at Academy
Frank Mayo comes to the Academy of Music on Wednesday night to star in Pudd n head Wilson. The actor will present Mark Twain's tale with a new, revealing portrayal that pleases theatergoers and promises a standout performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
N Pudd'nhead Wilson
Frank Mayo
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Mark Twain
Mr. Mayo
Weston Mill Company Sues Finlay Rogan For 704.75
Warren and Knapp for Weston Mill Company filed a suit in Prothonotary Pryor's office against councilman Finlay Roga for 704.75 plus interest from July 1, 1896. The defendant's son Finlay F. Ross runs a North Main Avenue grocery. the father entered a contract December 17, 1892 to guarantee up to 1000 dollars.
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Weston Mill Company
Finlay
Warren & Knapp
Umited
Assumnpart
Prothonotary Pryor
Finlay Roga
Finlay F. Ross
North Main Avenue
Prisoners Released Under Insolvent Laws After Jail Escape
Three inmates were let out of the county jail yesterday under insolvency provisions. John Dresh received four months plus costs and a heavy fine for involvement in the murder of a watchman at the panel. Joseph Biurray of Carboridale was connected to related charges and released.
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Yeaterday
John Dresh
New Spring
Oseph Biurray
Carboridale
Democratic nomination in Williamsport state convention
Ex-Judge P P Smith eyed as possible Democratic candidate for Superior Court in a statewide contest. Lackawanna county delegates named for the September Williamsport convention while local supporters plan to push Smith via a proxy speech by Col. F J Fitearm.
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Williamsport
P. P. Smith
Superior Court
Tribune
Smith
Henry J. McCarthy
Philadelphia
Hastings
Lackawanna County
Wil Hamsport
Frank M. Wandling
Peter J. McCann
Charles H. Schadt
John E. Roche
Edward Robinson
James G. Batley
T. J. Duggan
Dunmore
J. FP. McDonnell
Carbondale
J. W. O'Brien
Olyphant
F. J. Fitearm Means
Judge Smith
Rochester Teases Weston With Y M C A Offer
Rochester Y M C A committee offers Weston of Scranton a leading role at their gymnasium in one of the country’s finest facilities. Weston weighs the proposal and will decide in a few days as both sides show reluctance to part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association of
Rochester
N. Y
Weston
Young Men's Christian Association
Scranton
National Guard Officers Honorably Discharged
Resignations accepted by the department with orders issued from Harrieburg headquarters. First Lieutenant Colonel Pearson, inspector of rifle practice, resigns Aug 15 from the First Regiment Infantry. First Lieutenant William H. Jessup Jr, inspector of rifle practice, Third Regiment Infantry, resigns Aug 12.
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William H. Jensop, Jr
Department
National Guard
Harrieburg
Pearson
First Regiment Infantry
William H. Jessup, Jr
Thirees Regiment Infantry
Woman's rash act ends near Dunmore Corners
Mary O'Neil of Sport Hill Dunmore attempted suicide by stepping in front of a moving street car on Adams Avenue near Dunmore Corners Wednesday night. The motorman stopped the vehicle just as it reached her body. She was taken to relatives with instructions for them to watch over her.
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Werself
Mary O'Neil
Sport Hill
Dunmore
Adams Avenue
Dunmore Corners
Burglars Loot Grist Mill at Chinchilla
Wednesday night burglars entered Joseph Leach's grist mill at Chinchilla and forced open the safe. No money was inside and little booty was taken though the safe was damaged. Two suspicious men seen near the mill that day are believed connected to the burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Leach
Chinchilla
Bellevue Man Remanded Over Bail Failure
George Mellick Jr. of Bellevue was committed to the county jail after failing to obtain a bondsman for his appearance before the grand jury. Neighbors alerted police when he threatened to kill his parents and immolate their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mellick, Jr
Bellevue
Mellick
Regrading North Main Avenue Begins Again
Scranton residents report the regrading of North Main avenue from the stone block pavement end to No 3 school house. The work was unsatisfactory and must be redone, drawing ward concerns over the delay and quality of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Traction
Eesterday
North Main Avenue
No. 3
Wood's Business College Promises Orderly Training
In a bold recruitment note the college proclaims record opening enthusiasm and praise for staff effort. It stresses discipline and respect for authority and others, promising a business education while banning toilets loafers and disturbances of good order. The tone invites earnest applicants to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood's
Provod
Hsusa'stanta
Wood's Business College
Bchoe
Petersburg trolley line to reach central city center soon
Extension to Nay Aug Line begun yesterday along Prescott avenue to Petersburg seeks to connect residents with downtown Scranton. Daniel Mead aged four dies suddenly in Scranton on August 23 1896 with funeral and church services planned. Births include a boy to Mr and Mrs William Weir of Moosle. Local eateries advertise meals cigars wines and a 40 cent regular dinner.
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Petersburg
Scranton Traction Company
Prescott Avenue
Mead
Scranton
Daniel Mead
Gt. Patrick’s
Hyde Park Catholic
Weir
William Weir
Moosle
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Calleo
Ackawanna
A.B. Warman
Pena Ave
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City Notes
Mack, the Sweet Singer
Hood
Ralabba
Rhady
Dave
Jim
Band Picnic
Pleasant Church
Father
Him
Gris Min
Furmah
Huy
Weber
Guernsey Bros. Pillabury
Lohmann's
Spruce Street
H.D. Swartz & CO
Poun
Franklin Ares
Scranton Cash Store
Price
William S. Millar
Gas and Water Co
Guilding
Carter GT
Woolworth
Lackawanna Avenue
Green and Gold
Kleberg
Louis Rupprecht
Carlsbad
Penn Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
Walt
Soto
Dewiitt
Scranton House
Lackawanna Aye
Havans Darr
Oto Llam
HOTEL
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Edwin C. Burt & CO
Tlimited, Mer Lacka. and
Jeffer
D. Bolz
Dime Savings Bank
Clothiers
Eichers
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
Green Ridge
Jordan
Boston Hospital
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