Various Community Notices and Local Court Actions
The article lists multiple local items including church choir rehearsal and ward Republican club meeting this evening, Scranton Pastors union meeting September 2 with elections, a damages suit by James H. Torrey for Martin Hart and Grace Mart against Scranton Traction, a street accident involving Caster Hartman’s team, funeral notices for Maria Walsh and Daniel Mead, a Mass at St Peters Cathedral and interment in Hyde Park, William Culkin fined and jailed for coal train ride theft, a drummer George Henford’s fall and hospital, Van Dyke family correction about Rendham trial misidentification, warrants for Steven and Benjamin Travise for unpaid boards, and Providence citizens not stockholders in a rogue company referenced in Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Republican Club
Thirteenth Ward
Alderman Bailey
Scranton Pastors’ Union
Young Men's Christian Association
James H. Torrey
Martin Hart
Grace N. Mart
Archbald
William Culkin
Minooka
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Durkin
Alderman Millar
North Main Avenue
Daniel Mead
St. Patrick's Church
Hyde Park
A. F. Duffey
J. H Celley
M P
McCann
J. H. Wells
George Henford
Centerville
Owls
Jersey Central Depot
Lackawanna Hospital
van Dyke
William van Dyke
William Cochrane
Rendham
Joseph van Dyke
Justice of the Peace
Logan
Dickson City
Bteven
Benjamin Travise
Fish
Atherton
Providence
Miller postpones Spruce Street Ten Story Office Block
Miller withdraws plan to erect a ten story office building on Spruce street in Scranton citing market conditions. The current site between Wyoming and Washington avenues will be remodeled into a small business block with two stores, preserving ownership value while the lot measures 40 by 178 feet. The proposed design by T J Lacey and Ben would have placed the building at ten stories with land valued around 260 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Techizena of
Scranton
Miller
Spruce Street
Wyoming
Washington Avenues
T. J. Lacey & Ben
Fragmentary 19th Century Remedy Slogan Remnant
A garbled OCR snippet touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great curative agent and blood purifier. Mentions Alfred Wooker and Pat and asserts universal cures encountered everywhere, with odd phrases about a vin torino tree and bevels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Tennis doubles crown decided in northeastern Pa tennis meet
The tournament at Farview continued with dramatic doubles and singles, as W V Johnson and F C Fuller reclaimed their title in a five set final against H Torrance Jr and N C Moon. Earlier matches featured 6 3 6 1 doubles wins and a 6 0 6 1 consolation by N L Moon over Charles Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Fuller
W. V. Johnson
I. Torrance, Jr
N. C. Moon
Farview
H. Torrance, Jr
N.C. Moon
Carbondale
F. C. Fuller
Scranton
W. W. Johnson
F.C. Fuller
W.V. Johnson
Scratton
Fuller
Johnston
Carbondale Boys
Pennsylvania
Torrance
Johnson
Scranton Business College Opens After Renovations
The Scranton Business College welcomed hundreds of visitors for a tour of renovated quarters last evening. Old students and future enrollees mingled while Lawrence Orchestra provided music and a corps of waiters served refreshments. The main business hall drew the crowd as improvements completed during summer leave the quarters well arranged for a larger opening on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Wrence
Acetylene Gas Likely Light Alternative in Philadelphia Test
Secretary Atherton witnessed a Philadelphia test of acetylene gas devised by Wilson from lime and anthracite. He praised its bright light and noted it can be bottled for home use and stored safely. A representative may bring a tank for demonstration and a local plant could be built to manufacture the fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Atherton
Philadelphia
Wilson
The
Tribune
Atherton
Theatrical Gossip Ahead of Myles Aroon Opening
Andrew Mack and company rehearse Myles Aroon at the Academy of Music. Dress rehearsal expected tonight with nearly perfect cast and scenery. Monday night the sena gon opens at the Academy, promising a fine production. Beau Brummell Mike Leonard to appear Tuesday evening with vaudeville act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mack
Academy of Music
Myles Aroon
Academy
Borantonlahe
The
Pony
Mr. Mack
Mike Leonard
Beau Brummell
Mr. Leonard
George Turner
Leonard
Rge W. Towers
International Vaudeville
Beau Preece
Pyne School Principal Position Goes to Tie Up
Lackawanna township school board debate over Pyne and Meesic school leadership ends without a hire. Directors Morgan and four others clash over moving I H Davey or appointing Joseph Mulderiy, with a proposed compromise and adjournment to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyne
Lackawanna Township
T. G. Osborne
I. H. Davey
William Morgan
Davey
Taylor
Phillips
Joseph Mulderiy
Mary Elan
Minooka
Morgan
Mr. Mulderiy
King
Higgins
Davis
Lovering
Throop Seizes Freeman Shop After Sheriff Sale
Dr B H Throop, owed about 2200, Bid in the Freeman store at Temple Court 311 Spruce street and, with Le Grand Wright, took possession of the shop and contents. He intended to recover his debt and then turn over remaining assets to Freeman's wife to shield them from another sheriff's sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
Mrs Finn Buried In Holy Rosary Parish Service
The remains of Mrs. Michael Finn of Newton were brought to Holy Rosary church Providence for a solemn high mass of requiem led by Rev. M J Millane nephew of the deceased. Rev. W P O Donnell and Rev. John J O Toole assisted. Interment planned at Susquehanna on the 2 20 Delaware and Hudson train. Pallbearers are Thomas Jae John Millane Thomas Millane and Thomas Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Finn
Newton
Holy Rosary Church
Providence
M. J. Millane
W. P. O'Donnell
John J. O'Toole
Kenneth Campbell
Father O'Donnell
St.Paul
Susquehanna
Delaware and Hudson
Thomas Jae
John Millane
Great Benh
Omas Millane
Thomas Lee
Little Meadows
Two Evangelistic Meetings by Schiveren at Academy of Music
Two great evangelistic meetings by Schiveren will be held at the Frothingham tomorrow afternoon. The 3 PM men only session includes a talk, glee club performances, and soloists. The 4 PM mixed service runs until 6 PM with music by Tallie Morgan and Sacred Music Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
Schiveren
Shiverea
Young Men's Christian Association Glee Club
Tallie Morgan
H. JA. Eee
Alfred Wooler
Sacred Music Society
Alngera
Endowment for Raymond Institute Increased to 100000
Mrs Frances E Hackley increases support for the Raymond Institute at the Young Men's Christian Association. An added endowment of 75000 will fund a larger school of manual training, with a third of the amount already placed with the association. The plan includes remodeling space on Spruce Street, opening Oct 7 on the third floor, with day classes to follow and a goal of eventual a new building within a year. Mrs Hackley also funds city and Archbald area kindergartens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Institute of Manual Training
Frances E. Hackley
Young Men's Christian Association
Raymond Institute
Hacksley
Payne's Livery
Spruce Street
Association Bulldine
Otd
Association
Hackley
Archbald
Musicians T. J. Davies and Louise Parry Wed in Binghamton
T. J. Davies Mus Bac and contralto Louise Parry were quietly married in Binghamton on Wednesday. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Willard B. Thorp of the First Congregational church. The couple returned to their city yesterday, and few friends knew of the engagement. Both belonged to the Providence Presbyterian church choir, with Parry a pupil of Davies, who directed the quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Davies
Louise Parry
Binghamton
Providence Presbyterian Church
Willard B. Thorp
First Congregational Church
Two Houses Burned in Dunmore Morning Fire
Early morning blaze on Spencer's Hill in Dunmore destroyed two houses owned by Michael Boland and James Mferrin. Fire broke out at 12 30 o clock and, due to water shortages, local companies could only observe as both structures were fully consumed by 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Michael Boland
James Mferrin
Spencer's Hill
Firemen invited to Scranton meeting to plan 1896 convention
All Lackawanna county firemen are urged to attend a meeting at Durrs Hall 210 Lackawanna Avenue on Sunday September 1 at 230 PM to organize the state firemen’s association gathering in Scranton in 1896. Committees have worked to involve every fireman and the event is expected to be one of the largest in years with support from Pittston to Honesdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Durr
Lackawanna Avenue
State Firemen's Association
Pittston
Honesdale
Scranton
Ulysses Crofut Divorce Suit Scenes Cruelty Claim
Ulysses Crofut and Margaret J. Crofut, married on Washington's Birthday 1887, separated Oct 18 1892 after cruel treatment and alleged beatings. She sues for divorce. papers filed in Prothonotary Pryor's office by attorney John F. Scragg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses
Crofut
Margaret J. Crofut
Washington
Miss Miller Entertains at Pittston Avenue Lawn Party
Miss Miller and her sisters Mamie and Barbara hosted a lawn party at John Miller’s home on 18 Pittston Avenue. Kate Miller’s friends attended and were entertained with decorations and refreshments served at midnight before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston Avenue
John Miller
Kate
Miss Miller
Mamie
Barbara
Shorthand History and College Bank at Wood’s College
An article notes shorthand predating the Christian era and cites Cicero and Cato. It describes Graham’s Standard system used at Wood’s Business College under Misa Haggerty and Professor Trainer. Professor Kramer forms the College National Bank with 100000 capital, subscribed by students as new terms begin and students progress in the Gadier system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Cato the Younger
Graham'ss
Wood
Business College
Misa Haggerty
Trainer
Kramer
College National Bank
Geeiecsa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pure and Sure
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Washington Avenue
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Penn Ave
Ingham
Alfred Wooker
Pat
Mark Twain
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Frank Mayo
H E
Frohman
Hessle Bonehill
Manhattan Beach
Frederick
Davia’ Theater
Linden Street
Ita
Littl
Aiipat Tihooees
M'Crindle
Mrs. Finn
Inmont
Susquehoune
Boslers College
Yonar
Prof. Wood
Wil
Wood's College
Fon Cine
Robinson's
Hliwaukes Feigenapan's
the Misses
Norton's
McClure’s Monthly
Gwayne
Gept. Munsey's
Wood's Business College
D. W. Troms
Seata
Cademny OF Music
Pudd’nhead Wilson
Neguiar Pricca
Lake Ariel, Pa
Ieat
Raees
Vane
Ns Ln
Joan Hamlin
West Lackawanna Ave
H. D. Swartz & CO
Gpauce Street
Penn and
Franklin Aves
Barter
S. C. Snyder
D. S
Crystal Palace
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Kleberg
Times
Opp
Baptist Church
Edwin C. Burt & CO
Lockawane
Assocoian (Limited
Lacka
Jefferson Aves
Dewitt
EVE Specialist
Scranton House
Lackawanna Ave
Stollem
William S Millar
Stir Ward
O Wer Rodns Res Om Tee
Kina A Caton
D. Bolz
Dime Savings Bank
Lthirs, Helens Fumishera
Christian
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
Green Ridge
Coon Plains
A. E. Jordan
Boston Hospital
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